On October 2, President Xi Jinping of China and President Vladimir Putin of Russia exchanged congratulatory messages, warmly celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Russia are each other's largest neighbors, and both are major global powers and leading emerging market economies. Over the 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, based on a profound summation of historical experience and proceeding from the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples, bilateral relations have been continuously upgraded, with permanent good-neighborliness, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation becoming the most essential features of their relationship. Especially in the new era, under the joint strategic guidance of President Putin and me, facing changes unseen in a century, the political mutual trust between the two sides has deepened, practical cooperation has yielded remarkable results, and generations of friendship have taken deep root in the hearts of the people, making important contributions to enhancing the well-being of the two peoples, promoting an equal and orderly multipolar world, and inclusive economic globalization. Xi Jinping emphasized that I attach great importance to the development of China-Russia relations and am willing to work with President Putin, taking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties as an opportunity, to firmly grasp the direction of bilateral relations, continuously expand all-round practical cooperation between China and Russia, jointly promote high-quality development and modernization in both countries, and make new contributions to safeguarding world peace and stability and building a community with a shared future for mankind. Putin stated that on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of Russia-China diplomatic relations, I extend my most sincere congratulations. Three-quarters of a century ago, our country was the first in the world to recognize the People's Republic of China and quickly established close cooperative relations with the new China. The close and mutually beneficial relations between Russia and China have successfully withstood the test of time. Currently, Russia-China relations are at an all-time high. Both sides are actively engaged in cooperation in various fields such as politics, economy, trade, science and technology, and collaborate efficiently in international and regional affairs, jointly committed to building a just multipolar world order. I believe that both sides will fully implement the series of consensuses reached during my meetings with President Xi Jinping, further consolidate the comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for the new era between Russia and China, and promote security and stability in Eurasia and globally.
On October 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Shigeru Ishiba on his election as Prime Minister of Japan. Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Japan are close neighbors separated only by a strip of water. Following a path of peaceful coexistence, lasting friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation, and common development serves the fundamental interests of the two peoples. He expressed hope that Japan would work with China, abide by the principles and consensus of the four political documents between China and Japan, comprehensively advance the strategic relationship of mutual benefit, and strive to build a constructive and stable China-Japan relationship that meets the demands of the new era. On the same day, Premier Li Qiang also sent a congratulatory message to Shigeru Ishiba, stating that both sides should uphold the political foundation of bilateral relations, strengthen friendship, mutual trust, and cooperation to better benefit the two peoples.
General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out: "From now on, the central task of our Party is to unite and lead people of all ethnic groups across the country to comprehensively build a great modern socialist country, achieve the Second Centenary Goal, and advance the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation on all fronts through a Chinese path to modernization." Over the 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, our Party has always taken improving people's well-being as the starting point and ultimate goal of economic development, has comprehensively built a moderately prosperous society in all respects, and has historically solved the problem of absolute poverty. Today's China, with development moving forward and people's livelihoods improving, is vibrant and dynamic, comprehensively advancing the building of a strong nation and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through a Chinese path to modernization. In contemporary China, with its magnificent landscapes and proud people, what are Chinese citizens doing on the path toward Chinese modernization? In 1 minute, apple farmers in Jingning, Gansu, can simply pick up their mobile phones and tap a few times to complete drip irrigation for their orchards. In 15 minutes, people can walk out of their homes and meet daily necessities within this time. There are already 3,946 such convenient living circles nationwide. 24 hours is the time it takes for fresh Malaysian durians to arrive in Nanning from Kuala Lumpur. Now, a diverse range of imported fruits are increasingly appearing on residents' fruit plates. 60 hours is the current monthly e-commerce live streaming duration for the "courtyard live studio" in Shibadong Village, Hunan. By telling stories of the Miao village and recommending local specialty products, the once quiet village is becoming increasingly lively. Comprehensively building a moderately prosperous society and accelerating socialist modernization are important goals pursued by several generations of Chinese Communists. Over the past 75 years, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the new China has transformed from a poor and blank state to one of comprehensive moderate prosperity, creating a miracle of rapid economic development and long-term social stability rarely seen in the world. The Chinese nation has ushered in a great leap from standing up, to becoming prosperous, and then to becoming strong. Especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as its core has adhered to a people-centered development philosophy, implementing a series of major policies and measures to benefit the people, alleviate their difficulties, and address their concerns. Winning the battle against poverty was the bottom-line goal for comprehensively building a moderately prosperous society. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has personally directed, deployed, and overseen this effort. Braving snow and scorching heat, treading through mud and over mountains, from the Loess Plateau to the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, from the Taihang Mountains to the Wumeng Mountains, from tens of degrees below zero to altitudes of several thousand meters... he visited all 14 contiguous impoverished areas, listening to the people's voices, understanding their conditions, and solving their problems, leading the entire Party and people of all ethnic groups to work together, and guiding the Chinese people to create the largest and most beneficial poverty reduction miracle in human history. Safeguarding and improving people's livelihoods is an inevitable requirement for comprehensively building a moderately prosperous society. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the worries, annoyances, and anxieties of the people have always been major concerns for General Secretary Xi Jinping. During domestic inspections and important meetings, the General Secretary has repeatedly emphasized the need to do more practical things that align with public sentiment, benefit people's livelihoods, and warm their hearts, and to earnestly solve the urgent difficulties and anxieties of the masses. More than 70 meetings of the Central Leading Group for Deepening Overall Reform and the Central Comprehensively Deepening Reform Commission have launched over 2,000 reform plans, covering various aspects of clothing, food, housing, transportation, education, healthcare, and elder care, continuously transforming the people's aspirations for a better life into reality. Today's China, the people's sense of happiness is constantly increasing. China has built the world's largest education system, the largest social security system, and the largest medical and health care system. Basic old-age insurance covers 1.07 billion people, and basic medical insurance participation rate remains stable at over 95%. You Jianghu, a citizen of Baoding, and his parents now benefit from the family pooling reform of medical insurance personal accounts, allowing their family's medical insurance cards to be shared. The remaining amount after reimbursement for the elderly's medical expenses and medication can be directly deducted from You Jianghu's employee medical insurance personal account. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China clearly stated that "adhering to a people-centered approach" is one of the major principles that must be upheld in further comprehensively deepening reforms, and "ensuring and improving people's livelihoods in the course of development is a major task of Chinese modernization." Over 300 reform measures are targeting prominent issues, striving to solve bottlenecks restricting high-quality development, hot-button issues affecting social fairness and justice, and difficult issues related to people's livelihoods. Currently, more measures are being actively promoted, focusing on areas such as the "elderly and children" and basic education.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the ceremony for conferring national medals and honorary titles has sparked enthusiastic responses across all sectors of society. Everyone expressed that the General Secretary's important speech was inspiring and motivating, and that on the new journey, they must harbor the ambition to build a strong nation, hone skills for a strong nation, courageously contribute to a strong nation, work together with one heart, and forge ahead to jointly write a more splendid and brilliant new chapter for the People's Republic. A great era calls for heroes and produces heroes. Everyone stated that paying tribute to outstanding individuals who have made distinguished contributions to national construction and development, and paying tribute to international friends who have made outstanding contributions to promoting exchange and cooperation between China and other countries, is a high honor and commendation for meritorious models, and also a strong mobilization to continuously advance the great cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation on the new journey. A new blueprint needs to be jointly painted by us, and a new history needs to be jointly created by us. Everyone expressed that on the new journey of striving, they must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, keep national prosperity in mind, aspire for the people's happiness, be loyal to the country, dedicate themselves to the country, take heroes and role models as examples, harbor the ambition to build a strong nation, hone skills for a strong nation, courageously contribute to a strong nation, and transform sincere patriotism into the strength to forge ahead bravely.
During the National Day holiday, a festive and harmonious atmosphere permeated across the country. People celebrated the holiday with diverse activities, enjoying a happy life. Traveling through beautiful China and admiring the magnificent rivers and mountains. At the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River in Shanxi, the Yellow River water rushed down, forming a waterfall cluster extending for hundreds of meters, attracting people to watch and take photos. At Mount Huashan in Shaanxi, visitors from all directions ascended to overlook the majestic scenery of the towering mountains. In Xinxiang, Henan, people walked through the Taihang Mountains, experiencing the beauty of the green ecology. In the Hunshandake Sandy Land of Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia, tourists embarked on self-driving tours, enjoying the autumn scenery of塞北 (Saibei, northern frontier). At Jinzufen in Yichun, Heilongjiang, people watched the sunrise and the sea of forests, lingering with pleasure. Celebrating National Day and blessing the motherland. At Kundulun Pasture in Wenquan County, Xinjiang, herdsmen galloped on horseback, expressing their love for the motherland in their own way. In Penglai, Shandong, people sang patriotic songs together and jointly painted National Day themed pictures, wishing the motherland prosperity and strength. In Yiyang, Hunan, people celebrated happy lives with vibrant dances. In Sanjiang, Guangxi, Dong ethnic group members celebrated the 75th anniversary of the founding of New China with colorful folk activities such as Lusheng dances and folk song performances. Tourism boomed, and consumption thrived. In the ancient city of Shaoxing, Zhejiang, people walked through old streets, enjoyed tea and listened to stories, and boated on the canal, fully experiencing the beauty of Jiangnan (south of the Yangtze River) water towns. At Longmenhao Old Street in Chongqing, the unique mountain city landscape and delicious food attracted numerous tourists. The holiday nights were resplendent with light and dazzling fireworks. In Nanchang, Jiangxi, fireworks, music, and light shows combined to illuminate both banks of the Ganjiang River. In Yibin, Sichuan, Anlu, Hubei, and other places, drones and fireworks shows were simultaneously staged, transforming into shapes like "I Love My Motherland" in the air, adorning the night sky like a painting. At Guangfu Ancient City in Handan, Hebei, lights danced on the city walls, and the words "Happy National Day" maximized the festive atmosphere. Last night (October 1), Hong Kong held a National Day fireworks display themed "Prosperous Times, Brilliant Fireworks Illuminating China," wishing the country prosperity and the people peace and happiness. In Macao, the 32nd Macao International Fireworks Display Contest was held to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of New China and the 25th anniversary of Macao's return to the motherland.
The State Council Information Office recently held a series of press conferences on "Promoting High-Quality Development," with relevant officials from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism providing updates on the high-quality development of culture and tourism. In recent years, to meet the people's aspirations for a better life, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism has increased support for stage art and fine art creation, encouraging artists and literary workers to immerse themselves in life and engage with the people in their creative work, leading to the emergence of numerous critically acclaimed and popular artistic masterpieces. Currently, China has nearly 40,000 new public cultural spaces such as urban reading rooms and cultural stations, and the efficiency of public cultural services continues to improve. "Museum fever" and "intangible cultural heritage fever" continue to rise, and cultural heritage is shining with new brilliance through its connection with modern life. In the first half of this year, enterprises above designated size in the culture and related industries achieved nearly 6.5 trillion yuan in revenue, a year-on-year increase of 7.5%. In the first three quarters, domestic tourist visits are estimated to reach 4.29 billion, a year-on-year increase of 16.8%; inbound tourist visits are estimated to reach 0.95 billion, a year-on-year increase of 55.4%, with more foreign visitors coming to China for tourism, experiencing warm hospitality and the beauty of China.
At 5 AM Beijing time today (October 2), 146 Chinese citizens and 5 foreign family members in Lebanon safely arrived at Beijing Capital International Airport via a chartered flight. Among the 146 Chinese citizens evacuated from Lebanon, 137 were employees of Chinese-funded enterprises in Lebanon, and 9 were overseas Chinese in Lebanon, including 1 Hong Kong resident.
National Railway Passenger Volume Sets New Single-Day Record. The Ministry of Transport announced that on October 1, the total cross-regional passenger flow in society exceeded 330 million person-times, a 48.1% increase from the previous day. On the same day, national railways transported 21.448 million passengers, setting a new single-day record for passenger volume. Today (October 2), holiday travel passenger flow slightly decreased overall, with a higher proportion of short- and medium-distance trips. Navy Organizes Ship Open Day During National Day. During the National Day period, various active main combat ships of the Navy were open to the public in Qingdao, Shandong; Shenzhen, Zhanjiang, Guangdong; and Beihai, Guangxi. Visitors could board the ships for tours and experience basic naval subjects such as knot tying and international flag signals at the pier, gaining a close-up view of the achievements in the People's Navy's equipment construction. China Open Halfway Through, Entering Critical Stage. The 2024 China Open has entered its critical stage. This evening (October 2), the men's singles will compete in the finals. The women's singles will hold its round of 16 matches at 8 PM tonight, with Chinese player Zheng Qinwen challenging for a spot in the quarterfinals, striving to set a new personal best at the China Open. The participation of many international stars and the rapid rise of local young players have fueled enthusiastic fan attendance. On October 1, over 40,000 spectators attended the matches, setting a new single-day attendance record for the China Open. Currently, all tickets for the China Open have been sold out, with ticket revenue approaching 70 million yuan, a new historical high. 2024 National Day Film Box Office Exceeds 800 Million Yuan. As of this afternoon (October 2), the total box office (including pre-sales) for the 2024 National Day film season has exceeded 800 million yuan. New films such as "The Volunteers: Battle for Survival," "Bureau 749," "Poetic Dance: The Journey of a Legendary Landscape Painting," and "New Big Head Son and Little Head Dad 6: Mini Adventure" offer diverse themes and genres, meeting the viewing needs of different audiences. Meanwhile, filming locations of movies like "The Panda Project" have launched activities such as "Travel with the Movie," boosting cultural tourism consumption during the National Day holiday. TV Series "City of Sunlight" to Air Tonight on CCTV-1. The TV series "City of Sunlight" will air tonight (October 2) on CCTV-1. The drama tells the story of a group of young people in Lhasa, Tibet, pursuing their dreams and realizing their self-worth, showcasing Tibet Autonomous Region's rapid economic development and social changes under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, as well as the beautiful new chapter of people of all ethnic groups in Tibet bravely pursuing their dreams and striving tirelessly.
Overseas Chinese expressed that President Xi Jinping's important speech at the reception celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China was inspiring and unifying, and that overseas Chinese will tirelessly strive to advance Chinese modernization and achieve the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Recently, leaders of many countries, political parties, and heads of international organizations have sent messages or letters to General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee and President Xi Jinping, warmly congratulating the People's Republic of China on its 75th anniversary. Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev stated that under President Xi Jinping's farsighted and wise leadership, the Chinese nation has continuously achieved noble goals on the path of building socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era. Kazakhstan is willing to advance the permanent comprehensive strategic partnership with China for the benefit of the two peoples. Tajik President Emomali Rahmon said that expanding the comprehensive strategic partnership of cooperation between Tajikistan and China in the new era is one of the most important directions of Tajikistan's foreign policy, and Tajikistan is willing to elevate the good-neighborly relations between Tajikistan and China to a higher level. Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov and National Leader, Chairman of the People's Council Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov stated that China has steadfastly advanced along the path of rapid progress and prosperity, achieving great accomplishments. They firmly believe that the good-neighborly relations between Turkmenistan and China will continue to develop, bringing common well-being to the peoples of both countries. Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev said that under President Xi Jinping's wise leadership, China has successfully embarked on the process of Chinese modernization and achieved historic accomplishments. Uzbekistan-China relations have been elevated to a new height of all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, injecting new impetus into Uzbekistan's development and regional mutually beneficial cooperation. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenka stated that China has achieved rapid development, setting a brilliant example for the world that will forever be etched in history. The friendship between Belarus and China is rock solid, and the all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership will continue to deepen. Singaporean President Tharman Shanmugaratnam said that China has made significant achievements in its modernization drive and important global contributions. Singapore is willing to enhance friendship with China and deepen the all-round, high-quality, forward-looking partnership. He wished China lasting peace, stability, and prosperity. East Timorese President José Ramos-Horta stated that China has achieved extraordinary accomplishments and progress, playing an important role on the global stage. He eagerly looks forward to continuously deepening partnership and friendly ties with China to build a community with a shared future for mankind.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps of Iran announced late on October 1 that it had launched 200 missiles at military and security targets within Israel, in response to a series of Israeli attacks. Iranian President Pezeshkian stated on October 1 that Iran's missile strike on that day was a decisive response to Israeli "aggression." Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on the same day that the strikes against Israel would be even more severe. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) issued a statement late on October 1, saying that Iran had launched over 180 ballistic missiles, most of which were intercepted, with a small number hitting central and southern Israel. Currently, there are no reports of casualties on the Israeli side. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated late on October 1 that Iran had made a grave mistake and would pay the price. The US stated that the US President had ordered US forces to assist Israel in intercepting Iranian missiles. Israeli Army Claims Another "Precision Strike" on Beirut, Hezbollah Says Engaged in Clashes with Israeli Ground Forces. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) also stated on October 1 that it had again carried out "precision strikes" on Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, and continued "targeted" ground operations in southern Lebanon. Hezbollah in Lebanon said on October 2 that its fighters engaged in clashes with Israeli ground forces in southern Lebanon in the early hours of that day. The Lebanese Ministry of Public Health issued a statement in the early hours of October 2, saying that Israeli attacks on various parts of Lebanon over the past 24 hours had resulted in 55 deaths and 156 injuries.
Chinese civilization has a long history, and Chinese culture is broad and profound. At the end of the program, let's explore the beauty of China and experience the infinite charm of Chinese culture together.
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