On December 3, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and President Xi Jinping held talks with Hun Sen, President of the Cambodian People's Party and President of the Cambodian Senate, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. Xi Jinping stated that the ironclad friendship between China and Cambodia is genuine and fully aligns with the common interests of the two peoples. China has always regarded Cambodia as a key direction in its neighborhood diplomacy and is willing to work with Cambodia to build a high-quality, high-level, and high-standard China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era. First, the two sides should firmly support each other and consolidate their ironclad friendship. China will firmly support Cambodia in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security, and development interests. Second, the two sides should deepen exchanges and mutual learning and jointly seek development and revitalization. The Communist Party of China is willing to strengthen strategic communication and cadre training cooperation with the Cambodian People's Party to help Cambodia explore a development path suited to its national conditions. Third, the two sides should seize cooperation opportunities and open up new prospects for win-win results. China is willing to work with Cambodia to continuously enrich the "Diamond Hexagon" cooperation framework, with the implementation of the new version of the action plan for a community with a shared future as the main line, formulate cooperation plans for the "Industrial Development Corridor" and the "Fish and Rice Corridor," promote the implementation of key cooperation projects, and help high-quality alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative and Cambodia's "Pentagon Strategy." Xi Jinping pointed out that the current international situation is fraught with changes and global challenges are emerging one after another, testing the responses and choices of various countries. Both China and Cambodia are committed to being forces for peace, development, and progress in the world. China will continue to support Cambodia in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs, strengthen the "Global South" forces, support ASEAN in adhering to strategic autonomy and maintaining its centrality, resolutely oppose external forces introducing Cold War thinking into the region, and unswervingly promote ASEAN integration and community building. China is willing to work with Cambodia to strengthen bottom-line thinking, enhance coordination and cooperation, and jointly respond to various risks with unwavering determination. Hun Sen stated that the Cambodia-China friendship, jointly established by the older generation of leaders of both sides, has stood the test of history and time, and the Cambodia-China community with a shared future is in the common interests of both sides. Cambodia thanks China for its long-term valuable support and assistance for Cambodia's political, economic, and social development, and China is Cambodia's most trusted friend. Friendly relations with China are a firm political consensus of the Cambodian People's Party and will not change due to generational transitions in Cambodian leadership. Cambodia will continue to firmly adhere to the One-China principle, support China in safeguarding its core interests, and is willing to comprehensively strengthen inter-party exchanges with China, deepen political mutual trust, promote practical cooperation in various fields, and strengthen youth and cultural exchanges to better benefit the two peoples. Cambodia is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China in international and regional affairs. Cai Qi and Wang Yi attended the talks.
On the afternoon of December 3, President Xi Jinping met with Nepalese Prime Minister Oli, who was on an official visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing. Xi Jinping appreciated Oli's long-term firm commitment to China-Nepal friendship, noting that China and Nepal are good neighbors, good friends, and good partners linked by mountains and rivers. The two countries have always treated each other with sincerity, mutual respect, and mutual support, and bilateral relations have maintained healthy and stable development. Next year will mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal. China places China-Nepal relations in an important position in its neighborhood diplomacy and is willing to work with Nepal to uphold the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations, consolidate traditional friendship, and promote new and greater development in the China-Nepal strategic partnership of generational friendship for development and prosperity. Xi Jinping emphasized that China respects Nepal's choice of a development path suited to its national conditions and supports Nepal in safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. China is willing to continuously consolidate strategic mutual trust with Nepal and firmly support each other on issues concerning their respective core interests. The construction of the China-Nepal trans-Himalayan multidimensional connectivity network is gradually turning from a vision into reality. China is willing to continue deepening practical cooperation with Nepal, jointly building the "Belt and Road" with high quality, strengthening connectivity cooperation in ports, transportation, power grids, and telecommunications, helping Nepal accelerate its transformation from a "land-locked country" to a "land-linked country," continuing to support Nepal's economic and social development within its capacity, and encouraging Chinese enterprises to invest and start businesses in Nepal. China supports Nepal in declaring 2025 as "Nepal Tourism Year" in China and welcomes Nepalese friends to China for business, tourism, and study. China is also willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Nepal in multilateral forums such as the United Nations to safeguard the common interests of the majority of developing countries. Oli stated that under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has achieved tremendous development, which is a miracle in the history of human progress. As a friend of China, Nepal feels deeply proud and encouraged, and hopes to learn from China's successful experience to achieve its own development and prosperity. There is only friendship between Nepal and China, no problems, and the relationship between the two countries is based on friendship, equality, and respect. Nepal thanks China for its timely assistance and various valuable support, which has helped Nepal transform from a "land-locked country" to a "land-linked country." Nepal is willing to continue actively participating in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest in Nepal, and deepen practical cooperation in various fields. Tibet and Taiwan are inseparable parts of Chinese territory, and Nepal firmly adheres to the One-China principle, does not allow any forces to use Nepalese territory for anti-China activities that harm China's interests, and opposes any foreign interference in China's internal affairs. The series of important initiatives proposed by China, such as the Global Development Initiative, are conducive to humanity jointly addressing the current complex international situation and global challenges, and Nepal is willing to strengthen multilateral coordination with China to safeguard the common interests of the Global South. The two sides issued the "Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and Nepal." Wang Yi attended the meeting.
On December 3, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou). Xi Jinping pointed out that to understand China, one needs to understand the further comprehensive deepening of reform and the advancement of Chinese modernization. Today's China is accelerating the construction of a high-level socialist market economic system, steadily expanding institutional opening up, actively aligning with high-standard international economic and trade rules, and actively creating a transparent, stable, and predictable institutional environment. The construction of Chinese modernization can not only meet the aspirations of 1.4 billion people for a better life but also make new and greater contributions to world peace and development. Xi Jinping emphasized that the world is undergoing accelerating changes unseen in a century. All countries face new risks and challenges, but also new development opportunities and prospects for progress. China looks forward to working with all countries to create a favorable environment and conditions for development, actively respond to various difficulties and challenges, promote the realization of peaceful development, mutually beneficial cooperation, and common prosperity for all countries in the world, and write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future for mankind. The Understanding China International Conference is jointly organized by the China Institute for Innovation & Development Strategy, the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs, and the Guangdong Provincial People's Government. It opened in Guangzhou on December 3, with the theme of "Carrying Reform Through to the End – Chinese Modernization and New Opportunities for World Development."
Our station today (December 3) broadcast a CCTV rapid commentary titled "Understanding the Further Comprehensive Deepening of Reform and Advancing Chinese Modernization."
On December 3, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 World Congress on Traditional Medicine. Xi Jinping pointed out that traditional medicine is a product of human civilization that needs to be guarded and inherited from generation to generation, and also needs to keep pace with the times, uphold fundamental principles, and innovate. Traditional Chinese Medicine, as an outstanding representative of traditional medicine, is a treasure of Chinese civilization. China has always adhered to the parallel development of modern medicine and traditional medicine, promoted the complementary advantages and coordinated development of Chinese and Western medicine, advanced the modernization and industrialization of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and forged a unique path for the development of traditional medicine. Xi Jinping emphasized that the development and prosperity of the world require all countries to further strengthen cooperation in the field of health, work together to address global health challenges, and promote the building of a global community of health for all. China is willing to work with all parties to strengthen mutual learning and mutual appreciation of traditional medicine, promote the deep integration of traditional medicine into the global health system, and facilitate the creative transformation and innovative development of traditional medicine culture, so that traditional medicine can better benefit people in all countries. The 2024 World Congress on Traditional Medicine opened in Beijing on the same day, with the theme of "Diversity, Inheritance, and Innovation: Bringing the Benefits of Traditional Medicine to the World." It was jointly hosted by the Beijing Municipal People's Government, the National Health Commission, and the National Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine, and co-organized by the World Health Organization.
To deepen the study of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era and implement Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee organized the compilation of "An Outline for Study of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture" (hereinafter referred to as the "Outline"), which has been jointly published by Study Publishing House and People's Publishing House and is now being distributed nationwide. Since the 18th CPC National Congress, the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core, based on the overall development of the Party and the country, has consistently prioritized cultural development in governance, made a series of major deployments, creatively put forward a series of new ideas, new viewpoints, and new conclusions, forming Xi Jinping Thought on Culture. Xi Jinping Thought on Culture systematically answers the major questions of what kind of socialist culture with Chinese characteristics to uphold and develop in the new era, and how to uphold and develop it. It profoundly expounds the status, role, goals, tasks, principles, strategic paths, and practical requirements of cultural development in the new era. It is a theoretical summary of the Party's leadership in cultural development practices in the new era, a major achievement in upholding the "two integrations" and promoting the innovation of Marxist cultural theory, and a scientific system that is both comprehensive and practical. It forms the cultural chapter of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, providing a powerful ideological weapon and scientific action guide for doing a good job in publicity, ideological, and cultural work, promoting cultural prosperity, and building a strong socialist culture in the new era and on the new journey. The "Outline" has 14 chapters, 85 articles, and 68,000 words. The book systematically expounds the core essence, spiritual substance, rich connotations, and practical requirements of Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, comprehensively reflecting the original contributions of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era in the cultural field. The "Outline" is profound in its arguments, rigorous in its structure, faithful to the original texts, and simple and vivid in its style. It is an authoritative supplementary reading for Party members, cadres, and the general public to deeply study and grasp Xi Jinping Thought on Culture. The Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee issued a notice requiring Party committees (leading Party groups) at all levels to include the "Outline" in their study plans, study it thoroughly and systematically, study it in conjunction with reality and focus on key points, study it by analogy and integrate it comprehensively, and unremittingly arm their minds, guide their practices, and promote their work with Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, more consciously guide the resolution of practical problems with Xi Jinping Thought on Culture, continuously improve their ability and level of grasping the laws of cultural development and promoting the construction of a strong socialist culture, strive to open up new prospects for publicity, ideological, and cultural work, and work hard for comprehensively promoting the building of a strong country and the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization.
On December 2, General Secretary Xi Jinping attended the fourth symposium on Belt and Road construction and delivered an important speech, emphasizing firm strategic confidence, courageous undertaking, and comprehensively promoting the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative. Participants stated that the General Secretary's important speech was far-reaching, profound in thought, insightful in论述, and rich in content. We must earnestly study and comprehend it, resolutely implement it, and jointly create a new space for higher-level, more resilient, and more sustainable win-win development in Belt and Road cooperation. At the symposium, General Secretary Xi Jinping fully affirmed the significant achievements made in Belt and Road construction, deeply analyzed the current situation, and made important judgments. Participants stated that as an important practical platform for building a community with a shared future for mankind, the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road Initiative has achieved tangible and substantial results, and we are full of confidence in future development prospects. At the symposium, General Secretary Xi Jinping made comprehensive deployments for promoting the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative in the current and future periods. The General Secretary emphasized the need to improve the mechanisms for advancing high-quality Belt and Road construction and continuously expand new spaces for higher-level, more resilient, and more sustainable win-win development. Participants stated that the General Secretary's important speech provided important guidance and pointed the way forward for promoting the high-quality development of the Belt and Road Initiative in the next golden decade. General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized at the symposium that it is necessary to adhere to a blueprint and work continuously, bravely overcome various risks and challenges, unswervingly promote the high-quality construction of the Belt and Road Initiative, and make greater contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind. Participants stated that they must earnestly study and comprehend the spirit of the General Secretary's important speech, strive for excellence, and work tirelessly to create a brighter future for Belt and Road construction.
On the morning of December 3, Premier Li Qiang held a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing for Nepalese Prime Minister Oli, who is on an official visit to China. State Councilor and Secretary-General of the State Council Wu Zhenglong and others attended the welcoming ceremony. The military band played the national anthems of Nepal and China. Afterward, Li Qiang accompanied Oli in reviewing the guard of honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army.
After the welcoming ceremony, Li Qiang held talks with Oli. Li Qiang stated that China and Nepal are traditional neighbors linked by mountains and rivers. The establishment of the strategic partnership of generational friendship for development and prosperity between China and Nepal in 2019 has powerfully expanded exchanges and cooperation in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the people of both countries. President Xi Jinping's meeting with the Prime Minister has set a new strategic plan for further deepening bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Nepal to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, continuously consolidate and deepen political mutual trust, promote the continuous in-depth development of China-Nepal relations and cooperation, and build a closer China-Nepal community with a shared future. Li Qiang pointed out that China firmly supports Nepal in exploring a development path suited to its national conditions and is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Nepal, leverage the leading role of high-quality "Belt and Road" cooperation in bilateral cooperation, actively expand two-way trade and investment, and strengthen connectivity in ports, highways, railways, aviation, and telecommunications to boost Nepal's transformation from a "land-locked country" to a "land-linked country." The two sides should jointly organize a series of commemorative activities for the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year, deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges and local cooperation in tourism, education, and healthcare, and promote greater mutual understanding and affinity between the two peoples. China supports Nepal in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs and is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Nepal in multilateral fields. Oli stated that Nepal adheres to the One-China principle and does not allow any forces to use Nepalese territory for anti-China activities. Nepal has always regarded China as a trustworthy partner and is willing to take the opportunity of the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations next year to further strengthen high-level exchanges with China, promote cooperation in connectivity, trade, investment, and cultural and people-to-people fields, strengthen coordination in multilateral affairs, and achieve greater development in bilateral relations. After the talks, the two prime ministers jointly witnessed the signing of several bilateral cooperation documents on economic and technological cooperation, trade, and other areas. Wu Zhenglong attended the above activities.
Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with Nepalese Prime Minister Oli in Beijing on December 3. Zhao Leji stated that China and Nepal have always treated each other with mutual respect, equality, and win-win cooperation, setting a model of friendly coexistence between countries with different social systems and sizes. China is willing to work with Nepal to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, expand high-level strategic cooperation, and promote the in-depth development of the China-Nepal strategic partnership of generational friendship for development and prosperity. The National People's Congress of China is willing to strengthen exchanges at all levels with the Nepalese Parliament, exchange legislative experience, and provide legal guarantees for practical cooperation between the two countries. Oli stated that Nepal and China are good friends, good neighbors, and good partners. Nepal highly values the development of relations with China, firmly adheres to the One-China principle, firmly supports and actively participates in the Global Development Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping, and is willing to deepen Belt and Road cooperation with China, strengthen exchanges between legislative bodies, and achieve common development and prosperity. Losang Jamcan attended the meeting. On the afternoon of December 3, Nepalese Prime Minister Oli went to Tiananmen Square and laid a wreath at the Monument to the People's Heroes.
On the afternoon of December 3, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Nauru Speaker Stephen at the Great Hall of the People. Zhao Leji stated that in January this year, Nauru made the decision to adhere to the One-China principle and resume diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Shortly after the resumption of diplomatic relations, President Xi Jinping held talks with President Adeang during his visit to China and reached important consensus on the development of China-Nauru relations. China is willing to work with Nauru, guided by the implementation of the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, to jointly create a bright future for bilateral relations. Zhao Leji pointed out that he hopes and believes that Nauru will continue to adhere to the One-China principle, unequivocally support China in safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and oppose "Taiwan independence" separatist activities. China welcomes Nauru's participation in the Belt and Road Initiative, and is willing to further deepen practical cooperation, strengthen cultural and people-to-people exchanges, enhance multilateral coordination, and jointly promote the implementation of the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. Zhao Leji emphasized that the National People's Congress of China is willing to maintain the good momentum of high-level exchanges between legislative bodies with the Nauru Parliament, expand counterpart exchanges, improve legal documents conducive to practical cooperation between the two countries, and strengthen coordination in multilateral mechanisms such as the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, continuously enriching the content of legislative body exchanges and cooperation. He welcomed Nauruan parliamentarians to participate in the seminar for Pacific Island countries' parliamentarians organized by the National People's Congress of China. Zhao Leji introduced China's achievements in promoting green development and stated that the legislative bodies of the two countries can conduct exchanges on legislative and supervisory experiences in ecological and environmental protection to contribute to jointly addressing climate change. Stephen stated that Nauru's correct decision to restore diplomatic relations with China is a historic event in the development of bilateral relations. Nauru firmly adheres to the One-China principle and supports and actively participates in the Belt and Road Initiative and the three global initiatives. The Nauru Parliament is willing to strengthen exchanges with the National People's Congress of China and play the role of a legislative body in consolidating political mutual trust and promoting sustainable development. Cai Dafeng attended the talks.
Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee, met with Nauru Speaker Stephen in Beijing on December 3. Wang Huning stated that the resumption of diplomatic relations between China and Nauru once again demonstrates that the One-China principle is the prevailing trend and the will of the international community. In March this year, President Xi Jinping and President Adeang reached important consensus, which plays a strategic guiding role in deepening bilateral relations and practical cooperation between the two sides. China is willing to work with Nauru to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and continuously promote the development of bilateral relations. The CPPCC National Committee is willing to make active contributions in this regard. Stephen stated that Nauru firmly adheres to the One-China principle, thanks China for its various assistance, admires China's tremendous achievements in national governance and development, and is willing to strengthen exchanges, mutual learning, and friendly cooperation with China to continuously deepen the friendship between the two peoples and promote the sustained development of Nauru-China relations. Zhou Qiang and Wang Dongfeng, among others, attended the meeting.
Ding Xuexiang, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, attended and addressed the 2024 He Liang He Li Foundation Awards Ceremony in Beijing on December 3. Ding Xuexiang pointed out that the key to Chinese modernization lies in scientific and technological modernization, and the key to building a great modern socialist country in all respects lies in scientific and technological self-reliance and strength. We must deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the National Science and Technology Conference, firmly anchor the strategic goal of building a strong scientific and technological nation by 2035, and accelerate the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and strength with the firm determination and tenacious will of "ten years of sharpening a sword" to provide solid scientific and technological support for Chinese modernization. Ding Xuexiang emphasized that scientific and technological workers are the main force in building a strong scientific and technological nation. In the new era and on the new journey, they must charge ahead, bravely shoulder heavy responsibilities, and strive to run the historical relay race well. They should vigorously promote the spirit of scientists and realize their life values by serving the development of the Party and the country's cause; actively explore cutting-edge scientific and technological fields and achieve major breakthroughs in forward-looking basic research and leading original achievements; bravely overcome key core technologies and apply scientific and technological achievements in the great cause of realizing Chinese modernization; and strive to cultivate high-level scientific and technological talents so that our country's scientific and technological cause can be passed on from generation to generation. Relevant departments should act as quartermasters, increase policy support, strengthen service guarantees, and create a good environment for scientific and technological workers to concentrate on their research without distractions. This year marks the 30th anniversary of the establishment of the He Liang He Li Foundation. Over the past 30 years, it has awarded 1,638 scientific and technological workers. The 2024 He Liang He Li Foundation "Award for Science and Technology Achievement" was awarded to Academician Li Jiayang, a plant molecular geneticist, and 55 scientific and technological workers received the "Award for Scientific and Technological Progress" and the "Award for Scientific and Technological Innovation." Losang Jamcan and Wang Guangqian attended the conference.
From December 2 to 4, the 2024 Understanding China International Conference was held in Guangzhou, themed "Carrying Reform Through to the End – Chinese Modernization and New Opportunities for World Development." Participating guests believed that President Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter profoundly elucidated the great significance of China's further comprehensive deepening of reform and promotion of Chinese modernization, expressed China's firm determination to work with countries worldwide on the path to modernization and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, and provided important guidance for the successful holding of this conference. Participating guests stated that facts have proven that reform and opening up have not only developed China but also benefited the world, marking a great process of common development and progress for China and the world. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, based on a new starting point, systematically deployed further comprehensive deepening of reform and adopted a series of measures to expand high-level opening up. This will certainly promote the steady and long-term development of Chinese modernization through upholding fundamental principles and innovation, providing more opportunities for the development of all countries.
Today (December 3), nine departments including the Ministry of Commerce issued the "Action Plan on Improving the Modern Commercial and Trade Circulation System and Promoting High-Quality Development of Wholesale and Retail Industries" (hereinafter referred to as the "Action Plan"), which puts forward four key tasks. In terms of improving urban and rural commercial and trade circulation networks, it proposes to bring commercial resources into communities and address convenience services such as breakfast, grocery shopping, and "small repairs." In terms of promoting the accelerated transformation of the wholesale and retail industries, it aims to cultivate around 60 pilot cities for retail industry innovation and upgrading, striving to achieve an instant retail scale exceeding 700 billion yuan. In terms of improving intelligence, standardization, and green levels, it is necessary to build a number of digital supply chain service platforms and vigorously promote "Internet + recycling" models such as "one-click appointment, door-to-door recycling." In terms of promoting integrated domestic and international development, it requires the construction of 9 pilot areas for integrated domestic and foreign trade, and the cultivation of 100 internationally competitive leading enterprises and a number of integrated domestic and foreign trade platforms. In addition, the "Action Plan" also proposes supporting measures such as optimizing tax and financial support and conducting pilot explorations to provide strong support for accelerating the construction of a modern commercial and trade circulation system and smoothing the national economic cycle.
From December 3 to 4, the Third Plenary Session of the Eleventh Central Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League was held in Beijing. Su Hui, Vice Chairperson of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) National Committee and Chairperson of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League Central Committee, delivered a work report on behalf of the Eleventh Standing Committee of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League Central Committee. The meeting pointed out that the entire League should take "Year of Concentrated Efforts on Participation in Political Affairs and Performance of Duties" as the theme for its 2025 work, guided by serving the overall situation of further comprehensive deepening of reform and promoting Chinese modernization, and characterized by leveraging advantages in hometown and kinship ties to help deepen cross-Strait integrated development, and high-quality fulfill its functions of participating in political affairs, democratic oversight, and participating in political consultation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. It should focus on deeply studying and implementing the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, and promote the improvement of its own building through upholding fundamental principles and innovation; it should focus on better serving the grand cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, and rally efforts to promote new achievements in fulfilling responsibilities, so as to make new contributions to comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation through Chinese modernization and achieving the complete reunification of the motherland.
Recently, Panchen Erdeni Chokyi Gyalpo, member of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC National Committee, Vice President of the Buddhist Association of China, and President of the Tibet Branch of the Buddhist Association of China, completed his five-month study, research, and Buddhist activities in Tibet. During his stay in Tibet, the Panchen Lama visited the greening project site of Nanshan Park in Lhasa, the Rikaze Economic Development Zone, and the Rizhe Port, among other places, to learn about the construction and development of a new socialist Tibet. He also visited the former site of the Zhadong Special Committee, a red education base. The Panchen Lama also visited the centralized care service center for extremely poor people in Sog County, Nagqu, and farmers in Yare Township, Zhongba County, Rikaze, and Xiazhayu Town, Chayu County, Nyingchi, to learn about the living and production conditions of the masses. The Panchen Lama also presided over a series of work meetings of the Tibet Branch of the Buddhist Association of China, held a seminar on the interpretation of Tibetan Buddhist doctrines, and visited the Tibet Buddhist Academy and monasteries such as Jokhang Temple, Tashilhunpo Monastery, Ganden Monastery, Kangma Monastery, Tarpa Monastery, and Xoidain Monastery, conducting extensive discussions and exchanges with the Tibetan Buddhist community. He encouraged monks and nuns to study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech during his inspection tour in Tibet, firmly forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, carry forward excellent traditional Chinese culture, adhere to the Sinicization of Tibetan Buddhism, promote the adaptation of Tibetan Buddhism to socialist society, and make new contributions to the long-term peace and stability and high-quality development of Tibet.
The 12th Global Video Media Forum held in Quanzhou, Fujian The 12th Global Video Media Forum was held today (December 3) in Quanzhou, Fujian. The forum, themed "Boundless Intelligence, Visionary Future - Media Value in Cultural Exchanges," saw participating guests discuss topics such as promoting intelligent media development and fostering a diverse and inclusive new international public opinion landscape. They also released the "Joint Initiative on Media Dialogue and Cooperation Mechanism of the 'Global South'". The forum was hosted by CCTV Plus (China Global Television Network's international video news agency), with 200 representatives from international media organizations and mainstream media institutions from over 60 countries and regions attending. China's warehouse index returns to expansion in November. The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing announced today (December 3) that China's warehouse index in November was 52.4%, up 3 percentage points from the previous month, returning to the expansion range. Key sub-indices such as new orders, facility utilization rates, and end-of-period inventory all rebounded to varying degrees, indicating that driven by increasing positive changes in economic operations, warehousing demand has significantly grown, and business activities have notably become active. China increases support for central enterprises to establish venture capital funds. Recently, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council and the National Development and Reform Commission jointly issued policy measures to support central enterprises in establishing corresponding venture capital funds focusing on major strategies, key areas, and important technologies, with a maximum fund duration of 15 years. At the same time, a mechanism for exemption from accountability for diligent and compliant actions has been established to provide long-term companionship for the growth of innovative enterprises. The state once again raises the standards for pensions and subsidies for some retired soldiers and other entitled groups. The Ministry of Veterans Affairs and the Ministry of Finance recently issued a notice, clearly stating that starting from August 1, 2024, the standards for pensions and living allowances for some retired soldiers and other entitled groups will be raised again, requiring all localities to ensure timely and full payment of pensions and living allowances. This is the 20th consecutive year that the state has raised the standards for pensions and subsidies for entitled groups. China's employed disabled population reaches 9.126 million. Today (December 3) marks the 33rd International Day of Persons with Disabilities. As of now, China's employed disabled population with certificates has reached 9.126 million. The rehabilitation assistance system for disabled children has been established and implemented nationwide, with over 443,000 disabled children assisted this year, basically achieving "assistance for all who need it." A total of 1.1776 million households of severely disabled people have completed barrier-free renovations, exceeding the "14th Five-Year Plan" target ahead of schedule. "Autumn Campus Recruitment Month" series of activities provides over 19.64 million job postings. Reporters learned from the Ministry of Education that local governments and universities have actively carried out the "Autumn Campus Recruitment Month" series of activities. As of now, various localities and universities have cumulatively organized 92,000 large-scale recruitment events for 2025 college graduates, providing over 19.642 million job postings. China successfully launches Communication Technology Test Satellite XIII. At 13:56 today (December 3), China successfully launched the Communication Technology Test Satellite XIII using a Long March 3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. The satellite successfully entered its predetermined orbit. This satellite is mainly used for satellite communication, broadcast television, data transmission, and other services, as well as for relevant technical test verification.
The Syrian military stated on December 2 that it was engaged in fierce fighting with anti-government forces in the northern suburbs of Hama. According to the Syrian state news agency on the same day, the Syrian military recaptured a highway in northwestern Hama. In addition, Syrian and Russian forces conducted airstrikes and artillery bombardments on anti-government militant bases, warehouses, and supply lines in Aleppo and Idlib on the same day, destroying 5 militant command centers and 7 weapons depots, killing over 400 anti-government militants, and recapturing several towns and villages. Syrian government forces are moving in various locations in Aleppo, Hama, and Idlib to encircle anti-government militants. Iraq's Ministry of Defense announces strengthened troop deployment along the Iraq-Syria border. Iraq's Ministry of Defense announced on December 2 that it has strengthened the deployment of armored and mechanized forces along the Iraq-Syria border to maintain Iraq's border security. The Iraqi Shia militia group "Popular Mobilization Forces" stated that it is fully prepared to deal with any emergencies. Multiple parties reiterate support for Syria's fight against terrorism and maintenance of territorial integrity. Iranian President Raisi spoke with Russian President Putin and Qatari Emir Tamim separately on December 2. Raisi stated that the return of terrorists to Syria not only threatens Syria's security and stability but also seriously endangers regional security, and Iran firmly supports Syria in fighting terrorism. Putin stated that Russia is willing to help the Syrian government combat terrorist organizations. Tamim stated that Qatar supports Syria in maintaining its territorial integrity.
Russia claims to have struck Ukrainian forces in multiple locations, while Ukraine claims to have thwarted Russian advances. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on December 2 that Russian forces continued to strike Ukrainian personnel and equipment in the Kharkiv, Donetsk, and Zaporizhzhia directions, among others. Russian forces also killed and captured Ukrainian personnel in the Kursk region of Russia. The General Staff of the Ukrainian Armed Forces stated on December 2 that 120 battles occurred in frontline areas, with Ukrainian forces repelling multiple Russian offensives and inflicting significant losses on Russian forces. German Chancellor Scholz stated in Ukraine on December 2 that Germany would not transfer Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine but would provide Ukraine with 650 million euros in military equipment, including air defense missile systems and Leopard tanks. Iranian army conducts anti-terrorism exercises in northeastern regions. According to Iranian state television, the Iranian army began a two-day military exercise in the country's northeastern regions on December 2. The exercise aims to practice destroying terrorist organizations entrenched in the northeastern border areas. During the exercise, rapid response forces and drone units, supported by the air force, struck targets. Eurozone manufacturing PMI falls sharply in November. Data released by S&P Global and Hamburg Commercial Bank on December 2 showed that the final Eurozone Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) for November fell to 45.2 from 46.0 in the previous month. The index has been below the 50-point mark, indicating contraction, since mid-2022. Germany, France, and Italy, the major European economies, saw the most significant declines in their manufacturing PMIs in November. The chief economist at Hamburg Commercial Bank analyzed that there are no signs of recovery in the Eurozone manufacturing sector in the short term.
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