The National Commendation Conference for Ethnic Unity and Progress was held in Beijing on the morning of the 27th. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important speech. He emphasized the need to fully implement the Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, especially the Party's important thought on strengthening and improving ethnic work, adhere to forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation as the main theme, continuously advance the cause of ethnic unity and progress, promote high-quality development of the Party's ethnic work in the new era, and advance the building of the Chinese national community, striving tirelessly for comprehensively building a strong country and realizing national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. Li Qiang presided over the conference. Wang Huning read out the commendation decision. Zhao Leji, Cai Qi, Ding Xuexiang, and Li Xi attended. At 10:00 AM, the conference began. All stood and sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China. Wang Huning read out the "Decision of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Commending National Model Collectives and Individuals for Ethnic Unity and Progress." 352 model collectives and 368 model individuals were commended. To the joyful music, Xi Jinping and others presented awards to representatives of the commended model individuals and model collectives. To warm applause, Xi Jinping delivered an important speech. He first extended warm congratulations on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council to the commended model collectives and individuals, and sincere greetings to comrades on the ethnic work front and all those who care about and support the cause of ethnic unity and progress. Xi Jinping pointed out that the Communist Party of China has always attached great importance to ethnic work. For more than a hundred years, we have adhered to combining the Marxist theory of ethnic groups with the specific realities of China's ethnic issues and with excellent traditional Chinese culture, creatively blazing a correct path with Chinese characteristics to solve ethnic problems. On this path, the Party has united and led people of all ethnic groups to achieve national independence and liberation, opened up a new situation for the development of equal, united, mutually helpful, and harmonious relations among all ethnic groups, promoted unprecedented progress in the economic and social development of ethnic regions and the lives of ethnic minority people. China's ethnic minority landscape, ethnic region landscape, ethnic relations landscape, and the Chinese national landscape have undergone earth-shaking historical changes. Xi Jinping emphasized that since the 18th CPC National Congress, we have continuously advanced the Sinicization and modernization of Marxist ethnic theory, clearly put forward forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation as the main theme of the Party's ethnic work and various tasks in ethnic regions in the new era, formed the Party's important thought on strengthening and improving ethnic work, promoted ethnic regions to win the battle against poverty and comprehensively build a moderately prosperous society along with the rest of the country, embarked on a new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country, and achieved new historic achievements in the Party's ethnic work. Xi Jinping pointed out that the path with Chinese characteristics for solving ethnic problems focuses on the fundamental and overall interests of the Chinese nation, maximizes the cohesion of all ethnic groups, and achieves common unity and struggle, common prosperity and development among all ethnic groups; it adheres to the equality of all ethnic groups, opposes ethnic oppression and discrimination, and ensures that people of all ethnic groups genuinely obtain equal political rights and jointly become masters of their own affairs; it correctly grasps the relationship between safeguarding national unity and implementing regional ethnic autonomy, adheres to the combination of unity and autonomy, and the combination of ethnic and regional factors, promoting the Chinese nation to become a community with higher recognition and stronger cohesion. Practice has proven that this path is entirely correct. Xi Jinping emphasized that the Chinese nation is a great nation with a civilization history of more than five thousand years. All ethnic groups have jointly pioneered the vast territory of the motherland, jointly created a unified multi-ethnic country, jointly written the brilliant history of China, jointly created splendid Chinese culture, and jointly cultivated a great national spirit. The blending of bloodlines among all ethnic groups is the historical foundation for the formation and development of the Chinese national community; the common beliefs of all ethnic groups are the internal driving force for the Chinese nation to create a unified multi-ethnic country; the cultural commonality of all ethnic groups is the cultural gene for the Chinese nation to forge a diverse and integrated civilization pattern; the economic interdependence of all ethnic groups is the powerful force for the Chinese nation to build a unified economic entity; and the close emotional ties among all ethnic groups are the strong bond that makes the Chinese nation one family. The formation and development of the Chinese national community is the desire of the people, the trend of the times, and a historical inevitability. Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to always adhere to the Party's leadership, guide people of all ethnic groups to continuously strengthen their identification with the great motherland, the Chinese nation, Chinese culture, the Communist Party of China, and socialism with Chinese characteristics, firmly establish the concept of a community where everyone shares weal and woe, honor and disgrace, life and death, and destiny, and continuously consolidate the common ideological and political foundation for the united struggle of all ethnic groups. Xi Jinping emphasized the need to focus on building a common spiritual homeland for the Chinese nation, guided by socialist core values, deepen education in patriotism, collectivism, and socialism, guide people of all ethnic groups to firmly establish correct views on the nation, history, ethnic groups, culture, and religion, strengthen historical and cultural education for young people, comprehensively promote the popularization of the national common language and writing, and provide strong spiritual and cultural support for advancing the building of the Chinese national community. Xi Jinping pointed out that in advancing Chinese modernization and achieving common prosperity, no ethnic group should be left behind. It is necessary to accelerate the high-quality development of ethnic regions, promote closer economic ties and integration among all regions, and solidly promote common prosperity for all ethnic groups. Adhere to safeguarding and improving people's livelihoods in development, do more practical things that conform to public opinion, benefit people's livelihoods, and warm people's hearts, and continuously satisfy the people's longing for a better life. Xi Jinping emphasized the need to promote the all-round integration of all ethnic groups, actively promote interaction, exchange, and integration among all ethnic groups. Coordinate economic and social development planning and the allocation of public resources, strengthen infrastructure construction such as transportation in border and ethnic regions, actively promote people-centered new urbanization, orderly promote the flow and integration of people from all ethnic groups, and promote all ethnic groups to be closely united like pomegranate seeds. Xi Jinping pointed out that ethnic affairs should be governed by law, and the ability and level of ethnic affairs governance should be continuously improved. Adhere to and improve the system of regional ethnic autonomy, gradually improve relevant laws and regulations and differentiated regional support policies, and safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of people of all ethnic groups in accordance with the law. Strengthen education on the rule of law, and guide people of all ethnic groups to enhance their sense of national identity, civic awareness, and legal awareness. Xi Jinping emphasized that Party committees and governments at all levels should place ethnic work on their important agenda, timely study and solve major problems in ethnic work, strengthen the construction of cadre and talent teams in ethnic regions, and pay attention to cultivating and making good use of ethnic minority cadres. Improve the institutional mechanisms for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, give play to the exemplary and leading role of advanced models, and create a good atmosphere of caring for and supporting ethnic work throughout society. Li Qiang pointed out when presiding over the conference that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech comprehensively summarized the great achievements made in China's ethnic unity and progress since the founding of New China 75 years ago, especially since the new era, profoundly revealed the roots and soul of the formation and development of the Chinese national community, and clearly put forward the overall requirements for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and promoting the building of the Chinese national community in the new era and new journey. The speech is profound in thought and broad in vision, and is a programmatic document for promoting the building of the Chinese national community. We must earnestly study, understand, and thoroughly implement it. We must fully implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thought on strengthening and improving ethnic work, deeply understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes," resolutely achieve the "Two Maintains," closely focus on the main theme of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, promote the high-quality development of the Party's ethnic work, and strive tirelessly for comprehensively building a modern socialist country. Representatives of the commended model individuals and model collectives spoke at the conference. Some members of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, secretaries of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, and relevant leading comrades from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the State Council, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and the Central Military Commission attended the conference. Representatives of the commended model collectives and individuals, responsible comrades from various provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, and relevant departments of the central Party, government, military, and mass organizations attended the conference.
Our station today (September 27) broadcast CCTV Express Commentary "Promoting the Building of the Chinese National Community and Consolidating and Developing the Great Unity of the Chinese Nation."
Today (September 27), "People's Daily" published a long feature article titled "The Broad Path to Building a Strong Nation and National Rejuvenation - General Secretary Leads Us in Writing a New Chapter of Chinese Modernization."
Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Narbayeva, Chairwoman of the Senate of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan, at the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of the 27th. Zhao Leji stated that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and President Mirziyoyev, relations between the two countries have developed rapidly. In January and July this year, the two heads of state met twice, reaching new important consensuses on promoting the sustained and healthy development of China-Uzbekistan relations, injecting strong impetus into all-round cooperation between the two countries. Zhao Leji pointed out that no matter how the international situation changes, China firmly supports Uzbekistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests, and believes that Uzbekistan will, as always, provide firm and strong support to China on issues concerning China's core interests. China is willing to work with Uzbekistan to expand cooperation in various fields such as economy and trade, green energy, and new quality productive forces, and accelerate the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. Deepen exchanges in culture, tourism, and other areas, build a strong security barrier, oppose external interference, and jointly safeguard peace, security, and stability in both countries and the region. Zhao Leji emphasized that the National People's Congress of China is willing to work with the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan to leverage the unique advantages of legislative bodies, conduct dialogues and exchanges on topics such as rule of law, economic development, and livelihood improvement; timely approve and revise legal documents conducive to the development of bilateral relations; and expand cooperation in humanities, local areas, and other fields to consolidate the social and public opinion foundation for China-Uzbekistan friendship. Zhao Leji briefed on the relevant situation of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. He stated that China is willing to strengthen exchanges and mutual learning of reform and opening-up experiences with Uzbekistan, share development opportunities, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. Narbayeva stated that Uzbekistan firmly adheres to the One-China principle and is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with China, deepen cooperation in various fields such as economy, connectivity, humanities, and security, and initiate the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. The Uzbek Senate hopes to strengthen friendly exchanges and legislative cooperation with the National People's Congress of China to contribute to the building of a China-Uzbekistan community of shared future. Zhang Qingwei participated in the talks.
The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a remote consultation meeting in Beijing on the 27th, presided over by Wang Huning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee. He stated that since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core has strengthened the Party's leadership over urban work, adhered to the principle of "people's cities built by the people and for the people," promoted people-centered new urbanization, implemented urban renewal actions, and built livable, resilient, and smart cities, achieving significant accomplishments in China's urban development. The CPPCC should earnestly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the conference celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, earnestly study and understand General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on urban work and the relevant reform arrangements of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, firmly grasp the work objectives, key tasks, and implementation measures of urban renewal and transformation, continuously deepen research, and actively offer advice and suggestions to contribute to the construction of new urbanization. It is necessary to address blockages and difficulties in the implementation of urban renewal and transformation policies, and put forward opinions and suggestions for improving work through proposals, research, public opinion information, and connecting with people from various sectors. It is necessary to act based on one's own position, do more work to publicize policies, answer doubts, and resolve contradictions, guiding the whole society to correctly understand, actively support, and jointly participate in urban renewal and transformation. 11 CPPCC National Committee members and specially invited representatives spoke via video link from the main venue at the CPPCC National Committee, and sub-venues in Zhejiang, Henan, and Chongqing, as well as Shanghai and Zhejiang. They suggested strengthening policy guidance, improving supporting policies related to land, finance, taxation, and banking; focusing on key areas, promoting the renovation of old urban residential areas and old street blocks, and improving urban functions; restoring urban ecosystems, and strengthening the protection, repair, and revitalization of historical and cultural districts and historical buildings. Responsible comrades from the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Finance, and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development introduced relevant situations and exchanged views with CPPCC members.
A reception for foreign experts to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China was held at the Great Hall of the People on the evening of the 27th. Ding Xuexiang, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended and delivered a speech. Ding Xuexiang first expressed his heartfelt gratitude and sincere greetings and best wishes on behalf of the Chinese government and President Xi Jinping to all foreign experts and international friends who have cared for, supported, and participated in China's reform and opening up and modernization drive. Ding Xuexiang stated that since the founding of New China, the Communist Party of China has united and led people of all ethnic groups to achieve self-reliance and arduous struggle, creating the Chinese miracle of rapid economic development and long-term social stability. The Chinese nation has ushered in a great leap from standing up and becoming prosperous to becoming strong. Especially since entering the new era, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, China has achieved historic accomplishments and undergone historic changes in its development, building a moderately prosperous society in all respects across the Chinese land, achieving the first centenary goal, and embarking on a new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country. Over the past 75 years, batches of foreign experts have traveled thousands of miles to China, making indelible contributions to China's socialist modernization, which the Chinese people will always remember. Ding Xuexiang emphasized that China adheres to a more proactive, open, and effective talent policy. He hoped that the vast number of foreign experts would continue to care for and support China's development, act as builders of the cause of Chinese modernization, serve as bridges and links for China-foreign exchanges and cooperation, and be non-governmental ambassadors for enhancing people-to-people friendship, making new and greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind. Li Ganjie, Wu Weihua, Wu Zhenglong, Chen Yiqin, and Hu Chunhua attended the reception.
Today (September 27), the People's Bank of China decided to cut the reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions by 0.5 percentage points, effective September 27, injecting approximately 1 trillion yuan of long-term liquidity into the financial market. Following this reduction, the weighted average reserve requirement ratio for financial institutions will be approximately 6.6%. Simultaneously, the People's Bank of China also announced a cut in policy interest rates, lowering the 7-day reverse repurchase operation rate in open market operations by 0.2 percentage points, from the previous 1.70% to 1.50%. This policy rate cut is the largest in nearly four years and will, through transmission, reduce the comprehensive financing costs of the real economy and support stable economic growth. The People's Bank of China stated that the simultaneous implementation of reserve requirement ratio and interest rate cuts today is an important measure to implement the spirit of the Political Bureau meeting of the CPC Central Committee and strengthen counter-cyclical adjustments of monetary policy, further consolidating the consensus for high-quality development, providing sufficient impetus for healthy market development, and effectively promoting a continuous recovery and improvement of the economy.
Her life was closely tied to the silver screen. From "The White-Haired Girl" to "Daughter of the Party," the vivid characters she created have been etched in the hearts of generations of Chinese audiences. She is Tian Hua, the renowned film performing artist who received the "People's Artist" national honorary title. Time flows like a river. In her teens, Tian Hua took this photo by the Dashaa River in her hometown. Born into a poor family in Tang County, Hebei, she joined the army at 12 and the Party at 16, performing for the masses on "tent stages" and rapidly maturing amidst the bloodshed of the Anti-Japanese War. This was the first movie shot in Tian Hua's career. In 1950, the Northeast Film Studio decided to adapt the opera "The White-Haired Girl" into a film, and Tian Hua was chosen to play Xier. In her first appearance on screen, her heartfelt performance moved countless people to tears. With a profound understanding of suffering and war, she brought the resilient Xier to life; and with genuine affection for the Party, she brilliantly portrayed Li Yumei, who was devoted to the Party and fearless in the face of death. These images have become eternal classics in the gallery of New China's cinema. "Always be a good daughter of the Party." Tian Hua always adhered to the fundamental stance that art originates from the people, is for the people, and belongs to the people. She starred in and participated in dozens of main theme films reflecting the Chinese revolution and construction, creating new images of Chinese women such as fisherwomen, public security officers, and judges. After retiring, Tian Hua did not choose a life of ease. For major performances and charity benefits, Tian Hua was always ready to answer the call; she donated books and helped repair primary schools, dedicating herself to public welfare with a patriotic spirit. The 96-year-old Tian Hua has a notebook she has kept for 62 years, and she can recite any poem in it with proficiency and emotion. Her favorite poem is "Daughter of the Party."
The State Council Information Office held a series of press conferences on "Promoting High-Quality Development" on the morning of September 26. Relevant officials from the Ministry of Education introduced the achievements made in high-quality development in the education sector and future measures. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has built the world's largest and most qualitative education system. Higher education has reached a universally recognized stage of popularization, and basic education has reached the average level of high-income countries worldwide. Students have made more significant progress in all-round development in terms of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor, and people's sense of educational gain has been more fully enriched. Education has more powerfully supported economic and social development, with over 70% of national natural science awards and technology invention awards and nearly 50% of scientific and technological progress awards coming from universities. China's international influence in education has been further enhanced, and China has signed mutual recognition agreements for academic degrees with 59 countries and regions. To better adapt to high-quality economic and social development, the Ministry of Education has accelerated the adjustment and optimization of university major structures. This year, the Ministry of Education added 1,673 undergraduate majors urgently needed for national strategy in universities and abolished 1,670 undergraduate majors that did not meet the needs of economic and social development, representing an unprecedented adjustment.
The State Council Information Office held a press conference today (September 27), where relevant officials from the Ministry of Transport introduced the arrangements for travel services during the National Day holiday. During this year's National Day holiday, the total cross-regional passenger flow is expected to be approximately 1.94 billion person-times, with a daily average of about 277 million person-times, a 0.7% increase compared to the same period last year. Public travel will mainly consist of family tourism and returning home for visits, with road self-driving expected to account for about 80% of the total travel volume. The outbound travel peak is anticipated to occur on October 1, and the return travel flow will gradually increase after October 5. During this year's National Day holiday, small passenger cars with seven seats or less (including seven seats) will continue to enjoy the toll-free policy on expressways, with the free passage period starting at 0:00 on October 1 and ending at 24:00 on October 7.
Insurance funds provided over 28 trillion yuan in support for the real economy by the end of August. At today's (September 27) regular policy briefing held by the State Council Information Office, a relevant official from the National Financial Regulatory Administration stated that they will guide insurance funds to increase investment in strategic emerging industries, advanced manufacturing, and new infrastructure. As of the end of August, insurance funds had provided 28.8 trillion yuan in financial support to the real economy through debt, equity, and other means, a year-on-year increase of 12.2%. China's goods trade surplus reached its best level in nearly 10 years. The latest data from the State Administration of Foreign Exchange shows that in August this year, China's international balance of payments for goods and services trade imports and exports reached 4.18 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4%. Of this, the goods trade surplus was 572.4 billion yuan, marking the best level in nearly 10 years. China's foreign trade operation continues to improve, and its growth potential is gradually being unleashed. Profits of China's industrial enterprises above designated size maintain growth. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics today (September 27) shows that in the first eight months of this year, the total profits of industrial enterprises above designated size nationwide reached 4,652.73 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.5%, continuing the growth trend since the beginning of the year. New momentum industries maintained rapid growth. From January to August, profits of high-tech manufacturing industrial enterprises increased by 10.9% year-on-year. The 2024 World Design Cities Conference opened in Shanghai. The 2024 World Design Cities Conference opened in Shanghai today (September 27). This year's conference is themed "Design Without Borders, New Quality Growth." Representatives from global design industry organizations, universities, and leading enterprises will share design concepts, cutting-edge technologies, and market trends from different fields through nearly 50 events, including forums, roundtables, exhibitions, and design carnivals, jointly promoting global design innovation and development. The 5th China Liaoning International Investment and Trade Fair opened. The 5th China Liaoning International Investment and Trade Fair opened yesterday (September 26) in Shenyang, with government and enterprise representatives from 68 countries and regions participating. The Liaoning Fair will host hundreds of events, including economic and trade negotiations, and is expected to sign over 240 cooperation projects with a total contract value of nearly 270 billion yuan.
Chinese embassies and consulates abroad have recently held National Day receptions and other activities to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. On the 25th, the Chinese Embassy in Kyrgyzstan held a National Day reception, attended by Kyrgyz Prime Minister Japarov and other political dignitaries, as well as friendly people from all walks of life. At the reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Singapore, guests reminisced about their friendship and expressed strong expectations for future cooperation. At the reception held by the Chinese Embassy in Brazil, Chinese and foreign guests stated that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the founding of New China and the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, expressing anticipation for deepening cooperation in various fields. At the National Day reception held by the Chinese Embassy in the UK, Chinese and British artists presented splendid performances. The Chinese Consulates General in New York and San Francisco also held National Day receptions recently. Guests emphasized the importance of local exchanges and cultural exchanges, looking forward to promoting the stable and healthy development of US-China relations.
On September 24, at the 57th session of the UN Human Rights Council, in response to attacks and smears against China's human rights situation by a handful of countries including the United States, over 100 countries supported China's just position in various ways, including joint statements and individual statements, opposing the politicization of human rights issues. Cuba, on behalf of nearly 80 countries, made a joint statement, emphasizing that affairs related to Xinjiang, Hong Kong, and Tibet are China's internal affairs, opposing the politicization of human rights issues and double standards, and opposing interference in the internal affairs of other countries under the pretext of human rights. The Chinese representative, on behalf of the "Group of Friends for Dialogue and Cooperation to Promote Human Rights," made a joint statement, pointing out that the current Human Rights Council is experiencing increasing politicization and polarization. The Human Rights Council is not a venue for confrontation and pressure, and should play its due role in building trust and promoting cooperation among countries through dialogue and exchange. Uganda, on behalf of the Non-Aligned Movement, Venezuela, on behalf of the "Group of Friends in Defense of the UN Charter," and Gambia, on behalf of the African Group, spoke in support of China's position.
The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health stated on the 26th that an Israeli airstrike on the southern suburbs of Beirut that day resulted in 2 deaths and 15 injuries. Hezbollah confirmed that its commander, Sarour, was killed in the airstrike. Lebanese Hezbollah issued a statement early today (September 27) stating that its forces carried out 11 attacks on Israeli military targets on the 26th using rockets, drones, and other means. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated on the 26th that they struck approximately 220 Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon and the Beqaa Valley. Israeli Foreign Minister Katz stated on the 26th that there would be no ceasefire in the north, and Israel would continue to strike Hezbollah with full force. The IDF today stated that it intercepted a surface-to-surface ballistic missile fired from Yemen towards central Israel, triggering air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and other areas. Yemeni Houthi leader Abdul-Malik al-Houthi said in a televised speech on the 26th that the Houthis would firmly support Lebanon and Hezbollah in resisting Israeli aggression.
Russia claims to have destroyed Ukrainian warships, Ukraine claims to have struck Russian air defense facilities. According to statements released by the Russian Ministry of Defense on the 26th and 27th, Russian forces struck concentrations of Ukrainian equipment, energy support facilities of Ukrainian military-industrial enterprises, and military airfield infrastructure in 142 areas. The Russian Ministry of Defense also stated that it destroyed a Ukrainian multi-purpose boat in Mykolaiv Oblast. Ukraine stated today (September 27) that Ukrainian forces struck concentrations of Russian personnel and air defense facilities, among others, and engaged in combat with Russian forces in the Kharkiv direction. Ukraine also stated today that Odesa Oblast was subjected to a large-scale attack by Russian kamikaze drones. Ishiba Shigeru Elected New LDP President and Will Become Prime Minister of Japan. The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) presidential election was held today (September 27) in Japan. Former LDP Secretary-General Ishiba Shigeru won in the second round of voting, with more votes than the other candidate, Sanae Takaichi. Ishiba Shigeru was elected the 28th president of the LDP. On October 1, he will succeed Fumio Kishida as Japan's new prime minister through a designated election in the extraordinary Diet session. Ishiba Shigeru, 67, has previously served as Japan's Minister of Defense and Minister of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries. Hurricane makes landfall in southern US, causing widespread power outages. Local time on the evening of the 26th, Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida's northern Big Bend region, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. According to US media reports, the severe weather has caused at least 3 deaths in Florida and neighboring Georgia. According to data from a US power tracking website, as of early morning on the 27th, over 1.57 million customers were without power in Florida, Georgia, and other areas.
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