Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently emphasized during his inspection tour in Fujian that the province should thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th CPC National Congress and the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. He stressed the importance of fully implementing the new development philosophy, adhering to the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, and firmly focusing on the goal of building a new Fujian with vibrant mechanisms, optimized industries, prosperous people, and a beautiful ecology. Xi called for continuous efforts to achieve greater progress in accelerating the construction of a modern economic system, demonstrating greater achievements in serving and integrating into the new development paradigm, taking bigger steps in exploring new paths for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait, and realizing greater breakthroughs in creating a high-quality life. He further urged for comprehensive deepening of reform and all-round promotion of high-quality development, striving to be a pioneer in building Chinese modernization. From October 15 to 16, accompanied by Zhou Zuyi, Secretary of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee, and Zhao Long, Governor of Fujian Province, Xi Jinping visited Zhangzhou and Xiamen, conducting inspections and research in villages, red education bases, cultural heritage sites, and free trade zones. On the afternoon of the 15th, Xi Jinping first visited Dongshan County in Zhangzhou City. Chencheng Town's Aojiao Village, located in the southeastern part of the county, is surrounded by the sea on three sides. In recent years, it has embarked on a new path of invigorating and strengthening the village through the sea. Xi Jinping walked to inspect the Aojiao Bay marine environment and the village's appearance, and inquired in detail about the trade of dried seafood and fishery products. He was pleased to learn that many seafood products were selling well and villagers' incomes were continuously increasing. He told the villagers and fishermen who gathered around him that he had visited their village 23 years ago and still remembered it vividly. He was very gratified and emotional to see the significant changes in the village this time. He said that in the new era and new journey, the countryside will surely have a brighter future, and farmers will have a more vibrant life. Village Party organizations should act as "locomotives," leading villagers to make good use of the "sea" to move forward bravely on the path of rural revitalization and common prosperity. Afterwards, Xi Jinping visited the Gu Wenchang Memorial Hall, where he learned about the touching deeds of Comrade Gu Wenchang, listened to introductions on how the local area inherits red genes, and held cordial exchanges with teachers and student representatives of the Gu Wenchang Cadre Academy. Xi Jinping pointed out that the key to evaluating a cadre's performance is to see how the common people evaluate them. Cadres at all levels should learn from Comrade Gu Wenchang, firmly establish a correct view of performance, benefit the people during their tenure, work diligently, and persevere to build a monument in the hearts of the people. Learning from Comrade Gu Wenchang is not only about looking up to him but also about emulating him, living and governing like him. At the Guan Di Cultural and Creative Park, Xi Jinping listened to introductions on local efforts to strengthen cultural heritage protection and promote cross-strait cultural exchanges. He emphasized that cultural heritage is a precious treasure left by our ancestors and must be protected and passed on. On the morning of the 16th, Xi Jinping inspected the Xiamen Area of the China (Fujian) Pilot Free Trade Zone in Xiamen. He visited an exhibition on the achievements of the Pilot Free Trade Zone, listened to introductions on local efforts to expand reform and opening up and explore new paths for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait, and interacted with staff at the comprehensive service hall windows. Xi Jinping pointed out that after more than 40 years of development, the Xiamen Special Economic Zone has undergone tremendous changes that were unimaginable in the past. Today, the demands for reform and opening up, both in depth and breadth, are higher than before. Fujian and Xiamen should adapt to the development of the situation, steadily advance institutional opening up, thoroughly cultivate and refine alignment with high international standards, produce more institutional and policy outcomes, and make new contributions to expanding high-level opening up. On the afternoon of the 16th, Xi Jinping listened to the work report of the Fujian Provincial Party Committee and Government in Xiamen, affirmed the achievements made in various aspects of Fujian's work, and put forward clear requirements for the next steps. Xi Jinping pointed out that new paths must be forged in promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation. He stressed accelerating the establishment of a comprehensive innovation system and mechanisms, coordinating the integrated reform of educational, scientific, and talent systems and mechanisms, strengthening the construction of high-level scientific and technological innovation platforms, implementing major scientific and technological breakthroughs, reinforcing the principal position of enterprises in scientific and technological innovation, improving policies and mechanisms for financial support of scientific and technological innovation, and creating a more complete innovation environment and a more attractive talent environment. He emphasized firmly holding onto the real economy, consolidating the advantages of traditional industries, vigorously promoting transformation and upgrading, cultivating and strengthening strategic emerging industries, forward-looking layout of future industries, developing new quality productive forces adapted to local conditions, and shaping new advantages in industrial development. Xi Jinping stressed the importance of striving for excellence in comprehensively deepening reform and expanding high-level opening up. He called for focusing on key areas and crucial links, highlighting the leading role of economic system reform, and continuing to boldly experiment, innovate, and independently reform. He emphasized adhering to "two unswervingly," innovating and developing the "Jinjiang experience," and fully unleashing the vitality of investment and entrepreneurship across society. He urged focusing on the aspirations and expectations of the people, prioritizing various reforms in the livelihood sector. He also called for in-depth implementation of the strategy to upgrade pilot free trade zones, actively aligning with major regional strategies, deeply integrating into the high-quality Belt and Road Initiative, building a core area of the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, and consolidating and expanding the functions of important nodes and channels for domestic and international dual circulation. He also stressed the importance of building a cross-strait integrated development demonstration zone. Xi Jinping pointed out the need to set an example in promoting coordinated regional development and integrated urban-rural development. He called for improving mechanisms for deepening cooperation between mountainous and coastal areas, strengthening overall planning for mountains and seas, and enhancing complementary functions. He also urged deepening the construction of the national ecological civilization experimental zone, building a large-scale protection and governance pattern from mountaintops to the ocean, strengthening comprehensive governance in key areas, key river basins, and key sea areas, and expanding ecological environmental capacity. He emphasized reinforcing the organic combination of comprehensive rural revitalization and new urbanization, accelerating the pace of integrated urban-rural development, strengthening county economies, accelerating the revitalization and development of old revolutionary base areas and poverty-stricken areas, and consolidating and expanding the achievements of poverty alleviation. He stressed strictly adhering to the red line for cultivated land, establishing a broad view of agriculture and food, and building characteristic agricultural industrial clusters. He also called for deepening the reform of collective forest tenure, developing forest food and under-forest economy, and continuously exploring and cultivating "forest granaries and treasuries." He urged promoting Fuzhou and Xiamen to accelerate the construction of national marine economic development demonstration zones and strengthening the marine economy. He also emphasized strengthening prevention of natural disasters such as typhoons and earthquakes and improving disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief capabilities. Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of sustained efforts in enhancing cultural influence and showcasing Fujian's new image. He called for inheriting and promoting red culture, building the Changting and Ninghua Long March National Cultural Parks, and deepening research and interpretation of revolutionary historical materials and relics. He also urged strengthening cultural heritage protection and inheritance, unremittingly carrying out cultural education, and actively promoting the change of outdated customs. He advocated for deeper integration of culture and tourism, cultivating the cultural tourism industry into a pillar industry. He also called for promoting cross-strait cultural exchanges, jointly promoting Chinese culture, and enhancing the national, cultural, and national identity of Taiwan compatriots. He urged extensively rallying overseas Chinese through kinship and ancestral ties. Xi Jinping pointed out that Party members and cadres should be educated to inherit fine traditions and carry forward the red genes, continue to display the pioneering and innovative spirit of daring to be first and striving for success, forge ahead with determination, and achieve good results. He called for establishing and practicing a performance view that benefits the people, remaining true to the original aspiration, taking responsibility, being honest and upright, and maintaining the political character of Communists. He also urged deepening the rectification of formalism and effectively reducing burdens on grassroots organizations. He emphasized fully implementing the "four down to the grassroots" system, following the Party's mass line in the new era, and enhancing the effectiveness of Party building in leading grassroots governance. Xi Jinping stressed the importance of conscientiously implementing the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, fully focusing on economic work in the fourth quarter, and striving to achieve the annual economic and social development goals. He Lifeng and responsible comrades from relevant departments of the central and state organs accompanied the inspection.
On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Symposium on Literature and Art Work, the 20th issue of Qiushi Journal, published on October 16, republished the speech delivered by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Chinese President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, at the Symposium on Literature and Art Work on October 15, 2014. The speech emphasized that literary and art undertakings are important undertakings of the Party and the people, and the literary and art front is an important front of the Party and the people. Literature and art are the horns of the advancing era, best representing the style of an era and best leading the trend of an era. In achieving the "Two Centenary Goals" and realizing the Chinese Dream of national rejuvenation, the role of literature and art is irreplaceable, and literary and art workers have much to contribute. The vast number of literary and art workers should understand the status and role of literature and art from this perspective, recognize their historical mission and responsibilities, adhere to the people-centered creative orientation, and strive to create more excellent works worthy of the era, promote the Chinese spirit, gather Chinese strength, and inspire the people of all ethnic groups across the country to march toward the future with vigor and vitality. The speech pointed out that realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation requires the prosperity and flourishing of Chinese culture. The important role of literature and art and literary and art workers must be highly valued and fully utilized. Both history and reality prove that the Chinese nation possesses strong cultural creativity. At every critical historical juncture, culture can perceive the changes in national destiny, stand at the forefront of the times, and be the harbinger of the times, cheering and speaking out for hundreds of millions of people and for the great motherland. Raising the spiritual banner, establishing spiritual pillars, and building a spiritual homeland are all inseparable from literature and art. Our Chinese writers and artists should be the enlightened, pioneers, and advocates of the spirit of the times, and through more literary and artistic works with backbone, morality, and warmth, write and record the great practices of the people and the progressive demands of the times. The speech pointed out that the ultimate measure of literary and artistic achievements of an era depends on the works. To promote the prosperity and development of literature and art, the most fundamental thing is to create and produce excellent works worthy of our great nation and great era. It is essential to make the creation and production of excellent works the central link of literary and artistic work, and strive to create and produce more excellent works that spread contemporary Chinese values, embody the spirit of Chinese culture, reflect the aesthetic pursuits of the Chinese people, and organically unify ideological, artistic, and appreciative qualities. Innovation is the life of literature and art. The spirit of innovation should be贯穿 throughout the entire process of literary and artistic creation and production, enhancing the original capacity of literature and art. To prosper literary and artistic creation and promote literary and artistic innovation, a large number of literary and artistic masters with both moral integrity and artistic skill are essential. The building of the literary and artistic contingent must be placed in a more prominent and important position, striving to cultivate a group of influential leading literary and artistic figures in various fields, and build a grand contingent of literary and artistic talents. The speech pointed out that socialist literature and art, in essence, are the literature and art of the people. To accurately reflect the voice of the people, literature and art must adhere to the fundamental direction of serving the people and serving socialism. This is a basic requirement put forward by the Party for the literary and art front, and it is also the key that determines the future and destiny of China's literary and artistic undertakings. First, the people need literature and art. To meet the growing spiritual and cultural needs of the people, cultural construction must be vigorously promoted, and the spiritual and cultural wealth of society must be increased. Second, literature and art need the people. Whether excellent works can be created fundamentally depends on whether they can express for the people, feel for the people, and embrace the people. Third, literature and art must love the people. There are hundreds or thousands of methods for literary and artistic creation, but the most fundamental, crucial, and reliable method is to take root among the people and in life. A good work should be a work that can withstand the evaluation of the people, the evaluation of experts, and the test of the market, and it should prioritize social benefits while also unifying social and economic benefits. Literature and art cannot be slaves to the market and should not be tainted with the stench of money. The speech pointed out that the Chinese spirit is the soul of socialist literature and art. Every era has its spirit. Literature and art are projects that forge the soul, and literary and art workers are engineers of the soul. The vast number of literary and art workers should hold high the banner of socialist core values, fully recognize their responsibilities, and vividly and lively embody socialist core values in literary and artistic creation. Patriotism should be the main theme of literary and artistic creation, guiding people to establish and adhere to correct views on history, nation, country, and culture, and enhancing the moral integrity and confidence of being Chinese. Through literary and artistic works, truth, goodness, and beauty should be conveyed, and upward and benevolent values should be transmitted, guiding people to yearn for and pursue a life of morality, respect for morality, and adherence to morality. Excellent traditional Chinese culture should be inherited and promoted, and the spirit of Chinese aesthetics should be inherited and promoted in combination with new historical conditions. The speech pointed out that leadership of the Party over literary and artistic work should be strengthened and improved. The Party's leadership is the fundamental guarantee for the development of socialist literature and art. Two points must be grasped: first, closely relying on the vast number of literary and art workers, and second, respecting and following the laws of literature and art. Literary and artistic criticism should be highly valued and effectively strengthened, using historical, popular, artistic, and aesthetic perspectives to evaluate and appreciate works, advocating speaking the truth and reasoning, and creating a good atmosphere for conducting literary and artistic criticism.
On October 16, Chinese President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Xi Jinping noted that China and Mongolia are important close neighbors, and Mongolia was one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the New China. Over the past 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, both sides have consistently adhered to the general direction of good neighborliness and friendship, continuously deepened mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both countries. Xi Jinping stated that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Mongolia relations and is willing to work with President Khürelsükh, guided by the building of a community with a shared future for the two countries, to ensure the steady and long-term development of the China-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership. Khürelsükh said that over the 75 years of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and China, the two sides have steadily developed their friendship, continuously consolidated mutual trust, and established a comprehensive strategic partnership. He expressed his willingness to work with President Xi Jinping to align Mongolia's "Steppe Road" development strategy with the Belt and Road Initiative, contribute to the development of both countries, and bring more benefits to their peoples. On the same day, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang also exchanged congratulatory messages with Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrain Oyun-Erdene. Li Qiang stated that China is willing to work with Mongolia, taking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations as a new starting point, to promote the two countries to advance hand in hand and achieve win-win cooperation on the path of modernization. Oyun-Erdene expressed his desire to further deepen the traditional friendly relations between Mongolia and China and create a bright future for bilateral relations.
On October 15, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the 2024 Annual Awards Dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations. Xi Jinping expressed his appreciation for the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations' unremitting efforts to promote exchanges and cooperation between China and the United States in various fields, and congratulated William Ford on receiving the award. Xi Jinping pointed out that China-U.S. relations are one of the most important bilateral relationships in the world, bearing on the well-being of the two peoples and the future of humanity. China always handles China-U.S. relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. China always believes that the success of China and the U.S. is an opportunity for each other, and the two countries should be catalysts for each other's development, not obstacles. China is willing to be a partner and friend of the United States. This will not only benefit both countries but also the world. Xi Jinping emphasized that in July this year, the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was successfully convened, making systematic arrangements for China's further comprehensive deepening of reform and advancement of Chinese modernization. Opening up is a distinctive feature of Chinese modernization, and China's door of opening up will only open wider. China will strengthen institutional opening up, continue to build a world-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized, leverage the advantages of its super-large market and domestic demand potential, and bring more opportunities for China-U.S. cooperation. He expressed hope that the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and friends from all walks of life will continue to care for and support China-U.S. relations, continue to actively participate in and benefit from China's modernization drive, increase exchanges and interactions, continuously deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, jointly turn the "San Francisco Vision" into reality, bring more benefits to the peoples of both countries, and inject more stability and positive energy into the world. On the same day, U.S. President Joe Biden also sent a congratulatory message to the annual awards dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.
" 5. On October 15, local time, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang met with Pakistani President Asif Ali Zardari at the Pakistani Presidential Palace. Li Qiang first conveyed President Xi Jinping's cordial greetings to Zardari. Li Qiang stated that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping and Pakistani leaders, the China-Pakistan all-weather strategic cooperative partnership has deepened. China is willing to work with Pakistan to strengthen the alignment of development strategies, expand practical cooperation in various fields, and continuously build the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor into a landmark project of high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, pushing China-Pakistan relations and cooperation to new heights. He expressed confidence that Pakistan will continue to make every effort to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, institutions, and projects in Pakistan. Zardari asked Li Qiang to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping. Zardari stated that Pakistan is willing to maintain high-level exchanges with China, promote the construction of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, and deepen mutually beneficial cooperation to better benefit the people of both countries. Pakistan will spare no effort to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens, institutions, and projects in Pakistan.
" 6. On October 15, local time, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang met with Pakistani Senate Chairman Yusuf Raza Gilani and Speaker of the National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq in Islamabad. Li Qiang stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Pakistan, the bilateral relationship has consistently maintained a sound momentum of development. China is willing to work with Pakistan to implement the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and Pakistani leaders, promote traditional friendship, consolidate political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, and push China-Pakistan relations to new heights. He expressed hope that the Pakistani Senate and National Assembly will provide a favorable legal environment for the development of bilateral relations and cooperation. China is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with Pakistani legislative bodies to contribute to the friendship between the two countries. The Pakistani side expressed deep admiration for China's tremendous achievements under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, highly appreciated and actively participated in the Belt and Road Initiative, and expressed willingness to further strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China's National People's Congress to jointly promote the continuous development of Pakistan-China relations. ===
On October 15, local time, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang met with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov during the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States in Islamabad. Li Qiang stated that in July this year, President Xi Jinping and President Japarov met in Astana and planned and deployed the building of a closer China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future. China is willing to work with Kyrgyzstan, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, to deeply advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, enhance connectivity, stimulate trade and investment vitality, and continuously deepen and solidify cooperation in various fields. The two sides should strengthen communication and coordination under multilateral frameworks such as the SCO, injecting more certainty and positive energy into regional peace, stability, and development. Japarov stated that Kyrgyzstan looks forward to working with China to fully implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, advance cooperation in various fields, and inject stronger impetus into the development of the China-Kyrgyzstan comprehensive strategic partnership.
On October 15, local time, Premier of the State Council Li Qiang met with Tajik Prime Minister Kokhir Rasulzoda during the 23rd Meeting of the Council of Heads of Government (Prime Ministers) of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Member States in Islamabad. Li Qiang stated that in July this year, President Xi Jinping paid a successful state visit to Tajikistan, and the two heads of state drew a new blueprint for China-Tajikistan relations and cooperation. China is willing to work with Tajikistan to further implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, promote traditional friendship, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen the alignment of development strategies, advance cooperation in fields such as trade, investment, mining, agriculture, new energy, and digital economy, promote a higher level of connectivity, and enhance cultural and people-to-people exchanges, injecting more impetus into the common development of the two countries. Rasulzoda stated that Tajikistan is willing to work hand in hand with China to comprehensively implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, intensify exchanges at all levels, and promote cooperation in various fields to better benefit the people of both countries.
The 6th World Buddhist Forum opened in Ningbo on October 15. Wang Huning, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended the opening ceremony and delivered a speech. Wang Huning stated that President Xi Jinping has pointed out that "civilizations are enriched by exchanges and enlightened by mutual learning," and "mutual respect, harmonious coexistence, and common prosperity are the correct paths for the development of human civilization." Chinese civilization is renowned for its openness and inclusiveness, advocating seeking common ground while reserving differences, harmony without uniformity, and respect and inclusiveness, and continuously radiates new vitality through exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations. Wang Huning said that this forum, with the theme of "Common Aspiration, Shared Journey, Harmonious Coexistence," is a grand event to showcase the openness and inclusiveness of Chinese Buddhism, promote the inheritance and development of world Buddhist culture, and strengthen exchanges and mutual learning among human civilizations. He expressed hope that the vast number of Buddhist figures will carry forward the fine traditions of Buddhism, promote dialogue and exchanges among different civilizations, advocate harmonious coexistence of different faiths, and jointly contribute wisdom and strength to world peace and development and the progress of human civilization. China pursues a policy of freedom of religious belief, and the Chinese government supports the Chinese Buddhist community in actively participating in global religious and civilization dialogues and conducting friendly exchanges with Buddhist communities in various countries. Wang Huning stated that President Xi Jinping has put forward the major concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, and proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, providing new solutions for addressing common human challenges and drawing a new blueprint for building a better world. China is willing to work with the international community, with the future of humanity in mind and the well-being of the people at heart, to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. Before the opening ceremony of the forum, Wang Huning met with guest representatives attending the forum. Shi Taifeng attended the meeting and the opening ceremony.
Li Xi, a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, conducted a research tour in Tianjin from October 14 to 16. He emphasized that discipline inspection and supervision organs should thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, especially General Secretary Xi Jinping's important thought on the Party's self-revolution, firmly uphold the "Two Establishes" and resolutely achieve the "Two Maintains." He stressed the importance of firmly grasping the deployments and requirements made by the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee on deepening comprehensive strict governance of the Party, adhering to the spirit of reform and strict standards in managing and governing the Party, promoting new achievements in improving Party conduct, building a clean government, and fighting corruption, and better serving and safeguarding the further comprehensive deepening of reform and advancement of Chinese modernization. Li Xi visited Tianjin Port No. 2 Container Terminal Co., Ltd., CNOOC Engineering Co., Ltd. Tianjin Intelligent Manufacturing Branch, Wuqing Jingjin Industrial New City, and Tieke Huatie Jingwei (Tianjin) Information Technology Co., Ltd., where he listened to opinions and suggestions on rectifying misconduct, upholding discipline, and fighting corruption. He pointed out that high-quality development is the primary task of comprehensively building a socialist modern country, and it is necessary to urge all regions and departments to fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development philosophy, accelerate the construction of a new development paradigm, and develop new quality productive forces adapted to local conditions. At the Dahungpu Wetland Nature Reserve, Li Xi demanded strict investigation and punishment of disciplinary and illegal issues in the ecological and environmental protection sector. At Tianjin University and Tiankai Higher Education and Sci-Tech Innovation Park, Li Xi emphasized that universities should strengthen their political responsibility for comprehensive strict governance of the Party and persist in maintaining strictness. In Huiguan Village, Jinnan District, Li Xi called for continued efforts to address misconduct and corruption around the masses, constantly enhancing the people's sense of gain. During the research tour, Li Xi presided over a symposium to learn about the implementation of the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee and the deployments of the Third Plenary Session of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection by discipline inspection and supervision organs, and solicited opinions and suggestions on doing a good job in the next step. He pointed out that the Third Plenary Session, aiming to improve the Party's leadership level in further comprehensively deepening reform and advancing Chinese modernization, put forward new and higher requirements for comprehensive strict governance of the Party. Discipline inspection and supervision organs should actively take on their duties and responsibilities. He called for improving mechanisms for concretizing, precision, and normalization of political supervision to ensure the implementation of major decisions and deployments of General Secretary Xi Jinping and the Party Central Committee, as well as the spirit of the Third Plenary Session. He also emphasized improving mechanisms for simultaneous investigation and treatment of misconduct and corruption, promoting the formation of a clean political ecology and a favorable development environment. He urged establishing mechanisms for regular and concentrated disciplinary education to continuously consolidate and deepen the achievements of Party discipline education. He also called for deepening the reform of the discipline inspection and supervision system, striving to improve standardization, rule of law, and regularization. He stressed the importance of coordinating the performance of supervision duties and assistance responsibilities, promoting the full implementation of the political responsibility for comprehensive strict governance of the Party. Li Xi also visited the Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao Memorial Hall, urging discipline inspection and supervision cadres to learn from the lofty demeanor of revolutionary predecessors and forge an iron army of discipline inspection and supervision with the spirit of self-revolution. Chen Min'er participated in the research tour.
Today (October 16) marks the 44th World Food Day, and this week is also China's National Food Security Publicity Week. The latest data released by the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration shows that China has abundant grain reserves. Currently, the autumn grain purchase process is accelerating. As of now, major producing areas have cumulatively purchased over 20 million tons of autumn grain. The national capacity of well-maintained standard grain warehouses has increased by 36% compared to 2014, and the comprehensive loss rate of grain during the storage period in state-owned grain depots is controlled within 1%.
The annual water transfer task of the first phase of the South-to-North Water Diversion Eastern Route Project has been successfully completed. The Ministry of Water Resources announced that the 2023-2024 annual water transfer of the first phase of the South-to-North Water Diversion Eastern Route Project has been successfully completed, with 1.001 billion cubic meters of water transferred from Jiangsu to Shandong. In the nearly 11 years since the project began operation, a total of 7.139 billion cubic meters of water have been transferred to Shandong. The Chinese Academy of Sciences and "Two Bombs and One Satellite" Memorial Hall reopened today (October 16). The Chinese Academy of Sciences and "Two Bombs and One Satellite" Memorial Hall has reopened. The memorial hall is located at the former site of the Huairou Rocket Test Base in Beijing. Through this expansion, the museum now houses and exhibits over 5,000 precious cultural relics, including archival materials, important instruments, and equipment related to the development of "Two Bombs and One Satellite," most of which are on public display for the first time. The coordinated work mechanism to support financing for small and micro enterprises is accelerating its implementation. The National Financial Regulatory Administration and the National Development and Reform Commission recently co-led the establishment of a coordinated work mechanism to support financing for small and micro enterprises. The two departments require working groups at all county levels to go deep into industrial parks, communities, and rural areas to comprehensively survey financing needs and recommend eligible small and micro enterprises to banks. Banks are required to respond promptly and accurately to ensure that credit funds reach the grassroots level directly. The first phase of the 136th Canton Fair focuses on advanced manufacturing. Today (October 16) is the second day of the first phase of the 136th Canton Fair, with this phase focusing on advanced manufacturing. Exhibition booths for themes such as electronics and home appliances, new energy vehicles, and smart mobility exceed 8,700, and over 4,200 high-tech enterprises, "little giant" enterprises specializing in niche sectors, and other high-quality characteristic enterprises are participating, an increase of 1,200 compared to the previous session. A new pilot model for multi-modal rail-road transport of export goods has been implemented nationwide. Today (October 16), the General Administration of Customs began implementing a new pilot model for multi-modal rail-road transport of export goods. Enterprises only need to make one customs declaration at the declaration location to achieve "one bill all the way" for the entire journey, enabling container transport with "no change of containers, no opening of containers, and one container all the way." These two service models effectively promote cost reduction and efficiency improvement in transportation and logistics. China successfully launched Gaofen-12 05 satellite. Today (October 16) at 7:45 AM, China successfully launched the Gaofen-12 05 satellite into its predetermined orbit using a Long March 4C carrier rocket from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center. This satellite is mainly used for land surveys, urban planning, crop yield estimation, and disaster prevention and mitigation. China successfully launched the Qifan Polar Orbit 02 group satellites. Yesterday (October 15) at 7:06 PM, China successfully launched the Qifan Polar Orbit 02 group satellites into their predetermined orbit using a Long March 6A carrier rocket from the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center, marking the complete success of the launch mission. The Sixth China-CEEC Local Leaders' Meeting opened today. Today (October 16), the Sixth China-CEEC Local Leaders' Meeting opened in Yantai, Shandong. With the theme "China-CEEC Local Cooperation for the Future," Chinese and foreign guests highly praised the significant achievements of cooperation between China and Central and Eastern European countries, shared typical experiences and important results in promoting local exchanges and cooperation, and put forward cooperation initiatives for the future.
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) stated today (October 16) that the Israeli military carried out air strikes on over 140 Hezbollah targets in more than 50 areas in Lebanon, killing several Hezbollah armed members and destroying an underground ammunition depot in the southern suburbs of Beirut, the Lebanese capital. Hezbollah's armed wing released footage of its attack on Tel Aviv on October 14, and stated that from October 15 to 16, it continued to fire rockets at various locations in Israel. Hezbollah Deputy Secretary-General Naim Qassem said on October 15 that Hezbollah has regained its strength and its leadership has been restored. Israeli media reported that Israel's internal consensus has been reached on military action against Iran. Iran issued warnings to Israel and the United States. The U.S. Department of Defense stated on October 15 that some components of the U.S. THAAD anti-missile system have arrived in Israel and will soon be operational. Separately, Israeli media reported on October 15 that Israel has reached a consensus on the principles, timing, and scale of military action against Iran, awaiting approval from the Israeli security cabinet. Iran warned on October 15 that any Israeli attack on Iran would be considered an act of war and would be met with a strong response from Iran. Iran also stated that U.S. vessels, military bases, and other assets are within range of Iranian weapons. Any transgression by the United States will be met with a response from the Iranian armed forces.
Russia claims control of more settlements, Ukraine says frontline situation is grim. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated today (October 16) that Russian forces have taken control of a new settlement in both the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Russian forces also thwarted a rotation of Ukrainian troops in the border areas of Russia's Kursk region. Ukraine stated on October 15 that the frontline situation remains grim. The situation in Kupyansk has worsened under the Russian offensive, and the Ukrainian National Security and Defense Council has decided to evacuate all residents from four areas in the region. Hungarian Foreign Minister warns of potential veto on EU sanctions against Russia. According to Russian media reports on October 15, Hungarian Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó, in an interview with Russian media, stated that the EU's plan to abandon energy imports from Russia is completely unreasonable and a politically motivated decision. He warned that if Hungary's energy security is not guaranteed during the EU's next review of sanctions against Russia, Hungary will exercise its veto power.
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