On November 26, the United Nations held a commemorative meeting for the "International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People." Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to the meeting. Xi Jinping pointed out that the Palestinian issue is at the core of the Middle East issue and concerns international fairness and justice. The urgent priority is to fully and effectively implement relevant UN Security Council resolutions, achieve a ceasefire and cessation of hostilities as soon as possible, and de-escalate the regional situation. The fundamental solution is to implement the "two-state solution," promote a political settlement of the Palestinian issue, and establish an independent Palestinian state based on the 1967 borders, with East Jerusalem as its capital, and enjoying full sovereignty, so as to realize the Palestinian people's right to statehood, survival, and return. Xi Jinping emphasized that China has always firmly supported the just cause of the Palestinian people in restoring their legitimate national rights, supported all Palestinian factions in strengthening unity, implementing the "Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity," and achieving internal reconciliation. China firmly supports Palestine's full membership in the United Nations and supports the convening of a larger, more authoritative, and more effective international peace conference. China will continue to work with the international community to jointly promote the cessation of hostilities and killings, support the continued provision of humanitarian assistance to the people of Gaza by the UN Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East, and push the Palestinian issue back to the right track of the "two-state solution" for an early, comprehensive, just, and lasting resolution.
Major scientific and technological infrastructure is a powerful tool for promoting scientific and technological innovation and building a strong scientific and technological nation, as well as a national strategic asset for seizing the high ground in future scientific and technological competition. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out that it is necessary to scientifically plan and lay out major scientific and technological infrastructure that is forward-looking and leading, strategically oriented, and application-supporting. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China further deployed the construction of a mechanism to support comprehensive innovation. Currently, various localities and departments are introducing a series of measures to promote the construction of major scientific and technological infrastructure, produce a number of major original achievements, and continuously consolidate the foundation for achieving scientific and technological self-reliance and building a strong scientific and technological nation. Recently, good news came from China's "Sky Eye" (FAST) located deep in the mountains of Guizhou: FAST has discovered over 1,000 pulsars, including many new millisecond pulsars and binary pulsars, greatly enhancing China's voice in the field of international radio astronomy. Strengthening basic research is the only way to build a world scientific and technological powerhouse. And major scientific and technological infrastructure is a key platform to support breakthroughs in the frontier of basic research, marking the level of a country's original innovation capability. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core has comprehensively implemented the innovation-driven development strategy, taking basic research as the foundation of scientific and technological self-reliance, and attaching great importance to the strategic role of major scientific and technological infrastructure in scientific and technological innovation. From the first national major scientific and technological infrastructure—the Beijing Electron Positron Collider—to the 500-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope, from manned submersibles on the coast of the South China Sea to major national instruments in Binhu Science City, Hefei, the General Secretary has repeatedly visited the most active innovation elements, inspected major scientific and technological infrastructure, and guided the path to building a strong scientific and technological nation. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China further pointed out that it is necessary to optimize the organizational mechanism of major scientific and technological innovation, coordinate and strengthen key core technology breakthroughs, and promote the systematization, institutionalization, and collaboration of scientific and technological innovation forces, element allocation, and talent teams. Anchoring the strategic goal of building a strong scientific and technological nation by 2035, China has continuously strengthened top-level design and overall planning, established the Central Science and Technology Commission, strengthened the coordination of policies, plans, and resources, and strived to improve the new nationwide system to promote the steady progress of major scientific and technological infrastructure construction. Recently, the construction of the Advanced Attosecond Laser Facility (Xi'an section) was officially launched, China's first ocean drilling vessel "Mengxiang" (Dream) was officially commissioned in Guangzhou, and the Large Earthquake Engineering Simulation Research Facility was accepted and put into operation in Tianjin; in Jiangmen, Guangdong, 700 meters underground, the main body of the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory detector has also been completed. Driven by major scientific and technological infrastructure, and facing the world's scientific frontiers and major national needs, a number of major original achievements are continuously being produced. In recent days, on Science Island in Hefei, Anhui, the "artificial sun" nuclear fusion experimental device is conducting a new round of experiments to verify the possibility of efficient operation of future fusion experimental reactors. Since its operation, the China Spallation Neutron Source, located on the shore of Songshan Lake in Dongguan, has completed more than 1,700 user experimental projects and achieved a number of important results in aerospace, new energy, magnetic quantum materials, and other fields. From the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area to Shanghai Zhangjiang Science City, and then to Beijing Huairou Science City, major scientific and technological infrastructure clusters are becoming the source of original innovation that promotes high-quality development. As of now, China has planned and constructed 77 national major scientific and technological infrastructure projects, with more than 60 large scientific facilities under construction and operation, and the comprehensive level of some facilities has entered the first echelon globally.
Premier Li Qiang held a phone conversation with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof on the afternoon of the 27th. Li Qiang stated that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of the leaders of both countries, China-Netherlands relations have developed steadily and rapidly, with cooperation expanding in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both countries. China is willing to maintain close exchanges with the new Dutch government and jointly safeguard the good momentum of the continuous advancement of China-Netherlands relations. Openness and pragmatism are valuable experiences in the development of China-Netherlands relations. China is willing to maintain close high-level exchanges with the Netherlands, strengthen dialogue and communication, continuously consolidate political mutual trust, and provide a solid guarantee for the development of bilateral relations. China is also willing to adhere to the principle of mutual benefit and continue to expand economic and trade exchanges with the Netherlands. Schoof stated that the Dutch government firmly adheres to the One-China policy and is willing to be a gateway for cooperation between China and Europe, looking forward to further strengthening cooperation in economic, trade, and other fields to promote the development of Netherlands-China relations.
The 28th Chairperson's Meeting of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) was held in Beijing on the 27th. Wang Huning, member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the meeting and delivered a speech. The meeting conveyed and studied the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's recent important speeches and instructions. Wang Huning stated that it is necessary to deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speeches, adhere to serving the central task and the overall situation, give full play to the role of the specialized consultative body, make suggestions and contribute to the goals and tasks of Chinese modernization, and help implement major decisions and deployments of the Party and the state. It is necessary to deeply study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on the construction of Digital China, organize in-depth consultations and deliberations among CPPCC members around the new situation and requirements for the construction of Digital China and cybersecurity and informatization in the new era, and continuously promote the construction of a digital CPPCC. It is necessary to deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions on social work, strengthen the analysis and judgment of major issues in social work, and effectively play the unique role of CPPCC consultation in promoting social governance. The meeting heard a report on the supervision of key proposals from the Second Session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee and deliberated in written form the report on the democratic supervision work of the CPPCC National Committee in 2024. Wang Huning stated that it is necessary to uphold and strengthen the Party's leadership over proposal work, improve the quality of proposals as the foundation, and better leverage the role of proposals in reflecting public opinion, promoting scientific and democratic decision-making, and broadly building consensus. It is necessary to organize and carry out democratic supervision work, grasp the positioning of consultative supervision, and focus on democratic supervision around the implementation of major policies and reform measures of the CPC Central Committee. The meeting deliberated and approved in written form the reports of the General Office of the CPPCC National Committee on the organization of consultative activities, inspection and investigation work by CPPCC members, research work, theoretical research work, reading activities for members, and information on social conditions and public opinion in 2024. The meeting deliberated and adopted the decision to revoke Zhao Jinyun's qualification as a member of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC, and submitted it to the 10th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th CPPCC National Committee for ratification. The Chairperson's Meeting held its fourth collective study in 2024, with the theme of "Achievements and Inspirations of China's Space Industry Development." Wu Weiren, member of the Standing Committee of the 13th CPPCC National Committee and chief designer of China's lunar exploration program, was invited to give a report. Chen Wu, Mu Hong, He Baoxiang, and Wang Guangqian, vice chairpersons of the CPPCC National Committee, spoke on studying and implementing the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's recent important speeches and instructions.
The reporter learned from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology that in October, the production and operation of China's small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) continued to improve, domestic and foreign trade markets expanded steadily, and development confidence continued to strengthen. In the first ten months, the added value of industrial SMEs above designated size in China increased by 7.0% year-on-year. Among them, 39 out of 41 major industrial sectors maintained growth in added value, strongly supporting the stable growth of the industrial economy. In October, the production index for SMEs was 50.7%, remaining in the expansion range for six consecutive months. From the perspective of sales, in October, sales of textile and apparel, grain and oil, furniture, and home appliances in the domestic market rebounded significantly. At the same time, SMEs actively expanded their overseas markets. In October, the SME export index was 51.9%, an increase of 0.3 percentage points from the previous month, remaining in the prosperity range for seven consecutive months. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology stated that it will continue to improve the public service system for SMEs, continue to carry out service activities such as financing promotion and digital transformation, and effectively help enterprises reduce costs, improve quality, and increase efficiency.
The reporter learned today (November 27) from the National Development and Reform Commission that China's ecological protection compensation system has been continuously improved, with the government mobilizing various forces to provide incentive compensation to ecological protectors through funding and industrial cooperation. As of November 2024, a total of 28 inter-provincial river basin ecological protection compensation mechanisms have been established in 24 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) across the country. About half of China's forests and grasslands have been included in the compensation scope, nearly one-third of counties have been included in the scope of transfer payments for key ecological function zones, and more than 200 million farmers and herders have benefited from compensation policies. At present, the central government's ecological protection compensation funds have increased from tens of billions of yuan annually to nearly 200 billion yuan, and local compensation funds have reached nearly 100 billion yuan.
At the ongoing second China International Supply Chain Expo (CISCE), nearly 80 high-level overseas buyer delegations came to visit and purchase, far exceeding the number of the previous session. Exhibitors have expressed that China is continuously bringing new opportunities for open cooperation in global supply chains. Compared to the last CISCE, this session has more exhibitors, more overseas exhibitors, and more visitors, with a total of 620 enterprises and institutions participating from 69 countries, regions, and international organizations. Even before the opening, more than 5,000 demand information points had been precisely matched for exhibitors and registered professional visitors, allowing many Chinese and foreign enterprises to find new partners in advance. At this CISCE, in the advanced manufacturing chain, clean energy chain, and intelligent vehicle chain exhibition areas, more and more Chinese and foreign enterprises are appearing in "chain groups," and many enterprises are even exhibiting in the form of joint stands, truly turning the supply chain into a "win-win chain." Exhibitors stated that looking to the future, China has unlimited opportunities, including the opportunity of an ultra-large domestic market, the opportunity of a complete industrial development, the opportunity of higher-level opening up, and continuously emerging opportunities for innovative cooperation. Therefore, they look forward to further deepening industrial and supply chain cooperation with China.
Currently, the Northeast region has officially kicked off its ice and snow season. To meet the diverse needs of tourists and stimulate the ice and snow consumption market, Harbin is continuously upgrading its ice and snow tourism products and actively cultivating the ice and snow industry. Let's look at the reporter's survey. When the reporter arrived at the Harbin Ice and Snow World, large-scale ice construction was underway. The head of the design and research department told the reporter that to provide tourists with a better consumption experience, the park has been expanded from 800,000 square meters to 1 million square meters this year. At the same time, in line with the theme of the Asian Winter Games, representative ice sculpture themed buildings from various Asian countries will also be displayed, and the area of catering facilities and heating facilities will be increased by more than 40%. The upgrading of ice and snow facilities, the brand-new upgrades of winter homestays, and the successive launch of creative activities have not only brought popularity to ice and snow tourism but also new demands. At the Harbin Creative Design Center, more than 40 creative design agencies have gathered, of which over 60% are young designers from other provinces. In the exhibition hall on the first floor, from snowflake-inspired brooches to miniature landscapes of the Yabuli Ski Resort, all creative products are imbued with rich "ice and snow" elements. While actively cultivating the creative industry, Harbin also has a new industrial development plan focusing on ice and snow apparel. Currently, many leading domestic ice and snow apparel companies have settled in Harbin. In this newly put into operation apparel industrial park, a series of ice and snow apparel has completed pattern design, and it is planned to launch 5 series with hundreds of styles in the future, with an estimated annual output of 2 million pieces. Currently, relying on the advantages of Heilongjiang's high-end goose down origin and the demand for ice and snow apparel, from cold-proof clothing to high-end skiwear and skating wear, and then to wearable smart equipment, Heilongjiang is actively building an ice and snow apparel industry chain, with Harbin ice and snow tourism as the driving force, injecting new momentum into economic development.
This round of cold wave weather is coming to an end, and snowfall in the Northeast has weakened. Various localities have taken multiple measures to reduce the adverse effects of rain, snow, and low temperatures. This cold wave brought blizzards or heavy snow to many parts of the Northeast. Five national meteorological observation stations in Heilongjiang and Inner Mongolia broke historical records for daily precipitation in November. Today (November 27), primary and secondary schools in Hegang City, Heilongjiang, continued to suspend classes, and all passenger bus lines were suspended. The local authorities continued to organize manpower and machinery to clear ice and snow day and night. In response to snowfall and temperature drops, Zhalantun City, Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, increased safety inspections of water supply, gas, and other facilities to ensure the safe and stable operation of lines. Starting last night, snowfall occurred in Weihai, Yantai, and other places in Shandong. Various localities cleared snow overnight and dispatched additional personnel to key intersections and road sections to ensure road safety. In Shandan County, Zhangye, Gansu, the Lianyungang-Horgos Expressway experienced vehicle stagnation due to snow and ice on the road. After continuous de-icing and snow removal operations, the section has basically returned to normal. Taiyuan's heating department in Shanxi launched a low-temperature emergency plan to increase the outlet water temperature to ensure heating. As the cold wave moved eastward and southward, temperatures dropped significantly in many parts of the central and eastern regions. Quzhou in Zhejiang, Huaxian in Anyang, Henan, and other places organized agricultural technology experts to go to the fields to guide vegetable growers to timely cover plastic sheds and insulation blankets; Jiahe County, Chenzhou, Hunan, quickly planted cold-resistant vegetable varieties and managed the fields to ensure vegetable production and supply.
Profits of Industrial Enterprises Above Designated Size Continued to Improve in October. Data released by the National Bureau of Statistics today (November 27) shows that in October, 27 out of 41 major industrial sectors saw improved profitability compared to the previous month, accounting for over 60%. Among them, profits of equipment manufacturing increased by 4.5% year-on-year, and profits of high-tech manufacturing increased by 12.9% year-on-year. From January to October, industrial enterprises above designated size across the country realized a total profit of 5868.04 billion yuan. 17,000 Agricultural Service Centers Built Nationwide. The All-China Federation of Supply and Marketing Cooperatives recently announced that as of now, 17,000 agricultural service centers and 63,000 crop clinics have been built nationwide. From January to October this year, the national supply and marketing cooperative system provided agricultural socialized services totaling 260 million mu-times, including 15.9 million mu for full-process托管 (entrusted management) of plowing, planting, prevention, and harvesting, helping to build a convenient and efficient agricultural socialized service system. National Examination and Testing Results Interoperability and Sharing System to Be Basically Established by 2030. Seven departments including the National Health Commission today (November 27) issued guiding opinions to further promote the mutual recognition of medical institution examination and testing results. The guiding opinions propose that by the end of 2027, the number of mutually recognized items among medical institutions within each province will exceed 300. By 2030, a national examination and testing results interoperability and sharing system will be basically established, basically achieving cross-regional and cross-medical institution sharing and mutual recognition of common examination and testing results. Zhuque-2 Modified Rocket No. 1 Successfully Launched. At 10:00 today (November 27), the Zhuque-2 Modified Rocket No. 1 was launched from the Dongfeng Commercial Aerospace Innovation Experimental Zone, successfully sending the搭载的光传01、02试验星 (Optical Transmission 01 and 02 experimental satellites) into their predetermined orbits. This mission is the fourth flight of the Zhuque-2 launch vehicle. China Has Become a Preferred Venue for International Maritime Dispute Resolution. The reporter learned today (November 27) from the Supreme People's Court that since China established its first batch of maritime courts in 1984, over the past 40 years, China has continuously strengthened maritime judicial construction and actively participated in the formulation of international rules, becoming a preferred venue for international maritime dispute resolution. The types of cases accepted have developed from 18 in 1984 to 108 today, making China the country with the largest number and most diverse types of maritime cases heard in the world. 2024 Silk Road Television Collaborative Forum Held in Chongqing. The 2024 Silk Road Television Collaborative Forum was held today (November 27) in Chongqing. Participating guests discussed the theme of "Covenant of Land and Sea: Towards New, Towards Wisdom, Towards Future," and released the "Declaration on Building and Sharing the Silk Road Television Collaborative Media Science and Innovation Ecosystem." Several international cooperation projects were also signed at the event. The forum was hosted by China Media Group, with 160 domestic and foreign media and related experts and scholars from 30 countries and regions participating. Poyang Lake Enters Peak Wintering Period for Migratory Birds, Number Exceeds 600,000. Currently, Poyang Lake has entered the peak wintering period for migratory birds, with the number of wintering migratory birds such as Siberian cranes, Oriental white storks, and tundra swans exceeding 600,000. Localities around the lake are making preparations for emergency food reserves for wintering migratory birds, strengthening regional cooperation, and implementing joint protection to ensure a safe winter for migratory birds. Yellow River Officially Enters 2024-2025 Ice Flood Period. The reporter learned from the Yellow River Conservancy Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources that affected by the recent strong cold air, this morning (November 27), ice floes appeared for the first time in the Yellow River section from Sanhu River Estuary to Toudaoguai in Inner Mongolia, marking the official entry of the Yellow River into the 2024-2025 ice flood period starting today. Currently, the Yellow River Conservancy Commission of the Ministry of Water Resources has fully activated its anti-ice flood mechanism.
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on November 26 that Ukrainian forces had used 13 US-made Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) in two attacks on Russia's Kursk region over the past three days. Russian forces intercepted 10 of them, while three hit their targets, causing casualties to Russian personnel and damaging a radar station and an airfield. Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated today (November 27) that Russia would respond to this. The Ukrainian Air Force stated on November 26 that Russian forces used 188 drones to attack various parts of Ukraine. Key Ukrainian infrastructure was damaged, and relevant Ukrainian authorities are working to restore power supply. US Media Reports Some US and European Officials Propose "Returning" Nuclear Weapons to Ukraine; Russia Says the Idea Lacks Factual Understanding and is Extreme. According to a recent report by The New York Times, some US and European officials have proposed that the United States transport nuclear weapons that were moved out of Ukraine after the collapse of the Soviet Union back to Ukraine. In response, Russian Presidential Press Secretary Dmitry Peskov stated on November 26 that the idea of deploying nuclear weapons in Ukraine lacks factual understanding and is an utterly irresponsible and extreme idea. Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of the Russian Security Council, stated on the same day that providing nuclear weapons to Ukraine would be tantamount to an attack on Russia.
The Israeli Prime Minister's Office issued a statement on the evening of November 26, stating that the Israeli security cabinet had approved a ceasefire agreement with Lebanon earlier that day. According to Israeli media reports, the ceasefire agreement took effect at 4:00 AM local time today (November 27), which is 10:00 AM Beijing time today (November 27). Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that Israel would respond with force to any violation of the ceasefire agreement by Hezbollah, and the duration of the ceasefire depends on Hezbollah. Hassan Fadlallah, a senior member of Hezbollah, said in an interview on November 26 that the Israeli military's objectives were not achieved, and Hezbollah fighters would remain in the border area. In addition, the Lebanese army issued a statement today saying that with the ceasefire agreement taking effect, the Lebanese army is completing its deployment in southern Lebanon as per the agreement. According to the ceasefire agreement, the Israeli army will gradually withdraw from southern Lebanon within the next 60 days, to be replaced by the Lebanese army. According to previous reports by Israeli media, under the agreement, Hezbollah militants are required to move north of the Litani River, approximately 30 kilometers from the Lebanese-Israeli temporary border. Israeli Media Reports Israel Launched Its Fiercest Attack Before Ceasefire, Hezbollah Continued to Strike Israeli Targets on November 26. According to Israeli media reports, on the eve of the ceasefire agreement taking effect, the Israeli Defense Forces launched their fiercest attack on Lebanon since the start of the Lebanese-Israeli conflict on November 26. The Israeli army carried out airstrikes on over 180 Hezbollah targets in Beirut, Tyre, and other areas, including several Hezbollah institutions for managing and storing funds. The Israeli army also claimed that its ground forces had reached the Litani River. Hezbollah announced that it continued to launch rockets at northern Israel on November 26, striking Israeli military targets. Separately, Syrian media reported that the Israeli army air-struck a crossing point in western Homs, Syria, adjacent to Lebanon, today, killing two Syrian soldiers and four civilians.
Mexican President Says US Tariffs Will Worsen Inflation and Unemployment. Regarding US President-elect Trump's statement that he would impose a 25% tariff on all products from Mexico, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated on November 26 that the US cannot effectively solve immigration and domestic drug problems through threats and tariffs alone. If the US imposes tariffs on Mexico, Mexico will also be forced to take reciprocal measures, which could lead to increased operational risks for businesses in both countries, while exacerbating inflation and unemployment. EU Says Eurozone Will Adopt Austere Fiscal Policy in 2025. The European Commission's autumn package of measures, released on November 26, indicates that the fiscal situation in the eurozone is expected to be slightly austere in 2025, and economic growth prospects remain challenging. The European Commission has initiated excessive deficit procedures against France, Italy, Belgium, Hungary, and other countries, requiring them to effectively reduce their excessive deficits within a specified time. Greek Citizens Hold Anti-NATO Demonstrations. On November 26, the day NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte visited Greece, a large number of Greek citizens gathered in Syntagma Square in central Athens to protest against the US and NATO military presence in Greece, demanding Greece's withdrawal from NATO and an end to the war. Multiple Earthquakes Occur Off the Coast of Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan. Multiple earthquakes occurred off the western coast of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan, from the evening of November 26 to the daytime of November 27. Among them, an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.4 on the Richter scale and a focal depth of 10 kilometers occurred on the evening of November 26. On November 27, at least six more earthquakes occurred consecutively off the western coast of Ishikawa Prefecture. Currently, there are no reports of casualties. On January 1 this year, a 7.6-magnitude earthquake struck the Noto Peninsula and triggered a tsunami, causing a total of 462 deaths. Sudan Health Ministry Says Cholera Outbreak Kills 1,180. Sudan's Ministry of Health issued a statement on November 26, saying that the new round of cholera epidemic that erupted in the country in July this year has caused 1,180 deaths, with cumulative infection cases exceeding 42,000 nationwide. Recently, conflicts have escalated in many parts of central Sudan, causing a large number of people to flee, making the epidemic prevention and control situation increasingly severe.
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