The commendation conference for the 100th anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and for National Model Workers and Advanced Workers was grandly held at the Great Hall of the People on the morning of the 28th. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the PRC, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the conference and delivered an important speech. He emphasized that in the new era and on the new journey, it is imperative to closely focus on the central tasks of the Party, gather the mighty strength of the working class and the vast number of laborers, work diligently, strive forward, and dedicate themselves, step by step, to turn the grand blueprint of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation into reality. On the occasion of International Labor Day, Xi Jinping, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, extended sincere greetings to workers, farmers, intellectuals, and other laborers of all ethnic groups across the country, and to trade union organizations at all levels and all trade union workers! He extended holiday greetings to friends from trade unions and the labor circles in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the Macao Special Administrative Region, and the Taiwan region! He extended warm congratulations to the honored National Model Workers and Advanced Workers! Li Qiang presided over the conference, while Zhao Leji, Wang Huning, Ding Xuexiang, and Li Xi attended, and Cai Qi read out the commendation decision. The atmosphere in the Great Hall of the People was solemn and enthusiastic. Above the rostrum hung the conference banner "Commendation Conference for the 100th Anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and for National Model Workers and Advanced Workers," with the emblem of the Chinese trade union in the center of the backdrop, and the characters "1925－2025" below the emblem, with 10 red flags arrayed on either side. A slogan hung on the second-floor balcony: "Guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, unswervingly follow the Party, and give full play to the leading role of the working class and the bridging role of trade unions in comprehensively promoting the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization!" At 10:00 AM, the conference began. All stood up and sang the national anthem of the People's Republic of China. Cai Qi read out the "Decision of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Commending National Model Workers and Advanced Workers." 1,670 people were awarded the title of National Model Worker, and 756 people were awarded the title of National Advanced Worker. Amidst cheerful music, representatives of National Model Workers and Advanced Workers successively ascended the rostrum, and Xi Jinping and others presented them with honorary certificates. Ye Linwei, team leader of China Erzhong Deyang Wanhang Forging Company, read out an initiative on behalf of the National Model Workers and Advanced Workers. Amidst warm applause from the audience, Xi Jinping delivered an important speech. He pointed out that over the past 100 years since its establishment, under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, trade unions at all levels have closely focused on the central tasks of the Party in various historical periods, united and mobilized China's working class to closely follow the Party's pace and lead the times, establishing immortal achievements in promoting the great cause of revolution, construction, and reform, and writing a magnificent chapter in China's labor movement. Xi Jinping emphasized that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee has made a series of important statements on the working class and trade union work, and deployed and promoted a series of important tasks, profoundly answering a series of directional, fundamental, and strategic questions, further enriching and developing the Party's labor movement theory, and promoting historical achievements and all-round progress in the Party's labor movement cause. Trade unions at all levels have united and mobilized the vast number of workers to make great contributions in the great practice of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, contributing significantly to the timely comprehensive building of a moderately prosperous society and the advancement of Chinese modernization. Xi Jinping pointed out that the practice over the past 100 years has fully proven that China's working class is indeed the most solid and reliable class foundation of the Communist Party of China, the leading class of our socialist country, the representative of advanced productive forces and production relations, and the main force in upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics. China's trade unions are indeed the bridge and link between the Party and the workers, an important social pillar of the socialist state power, and the representative and defender of workers' interests. Regardless of how times and social groups evolve, the status and role of China's working class must not be shaken, the fundamental policy of wholeheartedly relying on the working class must not be shaken, and the nature and functions of China's trade unions must not be shaken. Xi Jinping emphasized that the most important outcome of theoretical innovation and practical development in the Party's labor movement over the past 100 years is the formation of the socialist trade union development path with Chinese characteristics. This path adheres to the Party's overall leadership over the labor movement and trade union work, adheres to the fundamental policy of wholeheartedly relying on the working class, adheres to serving the Party's central tasks, adheres to the political, advanced, and mass nature of trade union organizations, adheres to serving the workers as its lifeline, and adheres to working in accordance with laws and regulations. It is a profound summary of the valuable experience of the Party's leadership over the labor movement and trade union work, and must be adhered to for a long time. Xi Jinping pointed out that the Party's central task is the theme of China's labor movement in the new era. In the new era and on the new journey, it is imperative to further mobilize and inspire China's working class and the vast number of laborers to make new and greater contributions to comprehensively promoting the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. We must focus on promoting high-quality development, and mobilize and inspire the vast number of workers and laborers to make achievements and innovate. We must conform to the new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, and comprehensively improve the quality of laborers. We must deeply practice socialist core values, and vigorously promote the spirit of model workers, the spirit of labor, and the spirit of craftsmanship. We must aim at promoting common prosperity, and steadily enhance the well-being of the vast number of workers and laborers. Xi Jinping emphasized that model workers and advanced workers are role models for the people and pillars of the nation, and the whole society should learn from their deeds and promote their spirit. Model workers and advanced workers should cherish their honor, maintain their true colors, continue to work hard, and make new contributions. Xi Jinping pointed out that standing at a new historical starting point, trade unions at all levels should comprehensively implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and promote the high-quality development of trade union work. They must adhere to the correct political direction and closely unite the vast number of workers and laborers around the Party. They must adhere to a worker-centered work orientation, wholeheartedly serve the workers and promote their all-round development. They must deepen the reform and construction of trade unions, and continuously enhance their leadership, organizational, and service capabilities. Xi Jinping emphasized that the labor movement is an important part of the Party's cause. Party committees at all levels should strengthen and improve their leadership over trade unions, promptly study and resolve major issues in trade union work, and create favorable conditions for trade unions to perform their duties. Li Qiang pointed out in his speech presiding over the conference that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech highly praised the glorious course and great achievements of the Chinese labor movement led by the Party over the past 100 years, fully affirmed the status and role of the Chinese working class and Chinese trade unions in the overall development of the Party and state undertakings, profoundly summarized the valuable experience of the labor movement and trade union work, expressed earnest expectations for China's working class and the vast number of laborers to embark on a new journey and make achievements in the new era, and put forward clear requirements for doing a good job in trade union work in the new era and on the new journey. The speech is full of the Party Central Committee's warm care for the working class and the vast number of laborers, and its high regard for the labor movement and trade union work, possessing strong political, ideological, strategic, and guiding significance. It must be conscientarily studied, understood, and thoroughly implemented. We must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping as the core, and make new achievements and create new glories on the new journey of comprehensively promoting the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. Wang Dongming, Chairman of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, spoke at the conference. The conference concluded with the majestic "Internationale." Secretaries of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, relevant leading comrades from the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, the State Council, the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and the Central Military Commission, and old comrades who had served as leaders of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions attended the conference. Responsible comrades from relevant central Party, government, military, and mass departments and Beijing Municipality, leaders of central committees of various democratic parties, the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce, and representatives of non-party personages, representatives of provincial trade unions, National Model Workers and Advanced Workers of 2025, and representatives of previous National Model Workers and Advanced Workers, totaling more than 3,000 people, participated in the conference.
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The 43rd session of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Chairpersons' Meeting was held at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on the afternoon of the 28th. Chairman Zhao Leji presided. The meeting heard a report by Shen Chunyao, Vice Chairman of the NPC Constitution and Law Committee, on the opinions for amending the draft Law on Promoting the Private Economy, a report on the opinions for amending the draft Law on the Prevention and Treatment of Infectious Diseases, a report on the deliberation results of the draft decision authorizing the State Council to temporarily adjust the application of relevant provisions of the Seed Law in the China (Xinjiang) Pilot Free Trade Zone, and deliberated on the revised drafts of the relevant bills and draft decisions. The meeting heard a report by Lou Qinjian, Chairman of the NPC Foreign Affairs Committee, on the deliberation of the "Agreement between the People's Republic of China and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Judicial Assistance and Cooperation in Civil and Commercial Matters" and the "Treaty between the People's Republic of China and the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia on the Transfer of Sentenced Persons," and deliberated on the draft decisions for approving the treaties. The meeting heard a report by Liu Qi, Secretary-General of the NPC Standing Committee, on the report on the qualifications of individual deputies and the deliberation of appointment and removal cases, among others. The Chairpersons' Meeting decided to submit the aforementioned revised drafts and other documents to the Standing Committee for deliberation.
The State Council Information Office held a press conference today (April 28th), where officials from the National Development and Reform Commission, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security, the Ministry of Commerce, and the People's Bank of China introduced policies and measures to stabilize employment, stabilize the economy, and promote high-quality development. The National Development and Reform Commission stated that it will include the upgrading of industrial software and other products within the scope of support for the "Two New" policies, accelerate investment in consumption infrastructure and social sectors, formulate and implement a "Doubling" action for charging facilities, and support cities with a permanent urban population of over 3 million, especially super-large and mega-cities, in constructing parking spaces. Since the beginning of this year, the first two batches of funds for consumer goods trade-in have exceeded 160 billion yuan, with approximately 140 billion yuan more to be allocated in subsequent batches. As of April 27th, consumer goods trade-in has collectively driven over 720 billion yuan in sales. The Ministry of Commerce stated that it will further expand and improve the implementation of consumer goods trade-in. It will organize and carry out pilot reforms for automobile circulation and consumption, and encourage relevant regions to optimize automobile purchase and traffic restrictions. Regarding stabilizing foreign trade, it will accelerate the integration of domestic and foreign trade reforms and increase support in four areas – market channels, domestic consumption, fiscal and financial support, and service guarantees – for enterprises significantly affected by tariffs. The People's Bank of China stated that it will fully utilize a moderately loose monetary policy, and appropriately cut reserve requirements and interest rates to maintain ample liquidity based on domestic and international economic situations and financial market operations. It will guide financial institutions not to withdraw loans or stop lending to small and medium-sized enterprises with high foreign trade dependence, temporary difficulties, and competitive products. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security stated that it will implement a "combination of policies" to stabilize employment, continuously tap and expand employment space, accelerate the implementation of job stabilization refunds, guaranteed loans, and employment subsidies, and continue to reduce unemployment and work-related injury insurance rates. Recently, 66.7 billion yuan in central employment subsidies have been allocated, and incentive policies will be introduced to increase vocational skills training and strengthen public employment services.
Several measures to promote the development of the private economy in the energy sector were recently introduced to better support the private sector's participation in energy project construction. In terms of major energy projects, China will support private enterprises in acquiring stakes in nuclear power and investing in major energy projects such as hydropower, oil and gas storage facilities, and oil and gas pipelines. To support the development of new energy formats and models, China will encourage private enterprises to actively invest in innovative technologies and models such as new energy storage, virtual power plants, and smart microgrids, and encourage them to deeply participate in major scientific and technological innovations in the energy sector. A relevant official from the National Energy Administration stated that to promote fair market participation for private enterprises, China will continue to improve market access systems, advance the separation of oil and gas pipeline transportation and sales, guide private enterprises to more conveniently enter competitive segments of the oil and gas market, and support private construction enterprises in actively participating in power grid construction. At the same time, it is essential to strictly regulate administrative inspections involving enterprises, strengthen supervision of enterprise-related fees in the energy sector, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of business entities.
The central government will further support 60 county-level areas in 2025 to carry out small-scale water diversion and supply projects. Reporters learned from the Ministry of Water Resources that in 2025, the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Water Resources will allocate central water development funds to support 60 counties in 29 provinces and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps in constructing small-scale water diversion and supply projects. This will attract investment from local governments and social capital, precisely addressing issues such as unstable rural water sources and insufficient pipeline water distribution capacity. --- China's "East-to-West Computing" Hub Nodes Exceed 80% in Intelligent Computing Scale. Reporters learned from the National Data Bureau today (April 28th) that as of the first quarter of this year, the computing power scale for AI provided by China's eight "East-to-West Computing" hub nodes reached 80.8%, and the latency between hub nodes was reduced to about 20 milliseconds, further improving user experience. Nine public transmission channels were piloted to provide inclusive network services for small and medium-sized enterprises and research institutions. --- State Council Information Office Holds Press Conference for "Strugglers on the New Journey." Today (April 28th), the State Council Information Office held a press conference for "Strugglers on the New Journey" with Chinese and foreign journalists. At the conference, five representatives from the field of cultural relic protection discussed the theme of "Strengthening Cultural Relic Protection and Inheriting Chinese Civilization," engaging in exchanges with Chinese and foreign journalists on topics such as cultural relic surveys, archaeological investigations and excavations, Great Wall protection, and international cooperation in cultural heritage protection. --- China's Green and Low-Carbon Industries Accelerate Development in Q1. According to the latest tax data released by the State Taxation Administration, in the first quarter, China's green and low-carbon industries accelerated development, with sales revenue increasing by 13.6% year-on-year. The sales revenue from the five major clean energy power generation sources accounted for 31.7% of total power generation sales revenue, an increase of 3.6 percentage points compared to the same period last year. --- Guangdong's Foreign Trade Imports and Exports Increased by 4.2% in Q1. In the first quarter of this year, Guangdong's foreign trade imports and exports reached 2.14 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.2%. With the accelerated growth of domestic industrial production, the import of machinery and electronic products, which accounts for nearly 70% of Guangdong's total imports, grew rapidly by 24.2%. --- Ministry of Finance Allocates 376 Million Yuan for Agricultural Production Disaster Relief. The Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, recently allocated 376 million yuan in central fiscal funds for agricultural production disaster relief. This support is for six provinces and autonomous regions, including Shanxi, Jiangsu, Anhui, Henan, Guangxi, and Shaanxi, to carry out drought relief and related work, primarily providing appropriate subsidies for measures such as foliar fertilization to protect seedlings, irrigation to replenish soil moisture, and replanting of crops. --- China Successfully Launches Tianlian II-05 Satellite. Last night (April 27th), China successfully launched the Tianlian II-05 satellite into its predetermined orbit using a Long March 3B carrier rocket at the Xichang Satellite Launch Center. This satellite is mainly used to provide data relay and measurement and control services for manned spacecraft such as spacecraft and space stations. --- Focusing on Creating High-Quality Films and Increasing the Supply of Excellent Works. Reporters learned from the National Film Work Conference that the Chinese film industry will further focus on creating high-quality films and increasing the supply of excellent works. At the same time, it will deepen reforms in the film sector, improve the modern film industry system and market system, stimulate industrial development vitality, and continuously promote technological innovation in film and expand international exchanges and cooperation in film, to promote the high-quality development of film to achieve new successes and reach new heights. --- First Batch of Long-Term Caregiver Certificates Issued Nationwide Today. The first batch of national long-term caregiver certificates were issued today (April 28th) in Nantong, Jiangsu, with 81 individuals receiving junior long-term caregiver certificates. Long-term caregivers are a new type of occupation specially established by the state, primarily providing basic daily care and medical nursing services for disabled individuals who receive long-term care insurance benefits. China has a potential talent demand of about 10 million people in this field. --- Second Domestically Built Large Cruise Ship Completes Dock Float-Out. Reporters learned from China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) that today (April 28th), China's second domestically built large cruise ship, "Adora Flora," successfully completed its dock float-out, marking that the overall progress of the cruise ship project has exceeded 70%, and it has fully entered the interior outfitting and system commissioning phase. According to the plan, the second domestically built large cruise ship will undergo sea trials in May 2026 and be delivered by the end of 2026. --- China's First Large General-Purpose Spectroscopic Telescope Begins Construction. Recently, the infrastructure project for the JUST spectroscopic telescope at the Lenghu Astronomy Observation Base in Qinghai began construction. This is China's first large general-purpose spectroscopic telescope, and once completed, it will fill the gap in China's large spectroscopic observation facilities for time-domain astronomy. This telescope will be equipped with three high-performance observation terminals, and is expected to achieve a series of research results in exploring galaxy evolution, supernova explosions, and other cosmic mysteries in the future. --- May Day Holiday: Frequent Cold Air in the North, Rainfall in the South. The China Meteorological Administration today (April 28th) released the national weather forecast for the May Day holiday. From May 1st to 3rd, affected by cold air, temperatures in Inner Mongolia, Shaanxi, Qinghai, and parts of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei will drop by 4-8℃. Xinjiang, Gansu, Ningxia, and other regions will experience blowing sand or floating dust. From May 3rd to 5th, Sichuan, Chongqing, Zhejiang, Guangdong, Guangxi, and other regions will have moderate to heavy rainfall. Most other areas in central and eastern China will experience sunny to cloudy weather, suitable for public travel. --- TV Series "Secret Contest" Airs Tonight on CCTV-1. The TV series "Secret Contest" will air tonight (April 28th) during prime time on CCTV-1. The drama, focusing on safeguarding national nuclear power technology security, tells the story of national security personnel outsmarting foreign intelligence organizations, successfully foiling their plot to steal nuclear power technology, and fully protecting national security. It vividly portrays the little-known silent struggle on the contemporary covert front.
According to U.S. media reports on the 27th, a joint poll by ABC News, The Washington Post, and Ipsos found that 72% of Americans believe the U.S. government's economic policies could trigger an economic recession in the short term, and 71% believe U.S. tariff policies are a negative factor in driving up inflation. According to U.S. media, tariff policies have already suppressed U.S. economic activity. U.S. cargo transportation businesses have seen a significant decline. Ratings agency Moody's downgraded its 2025 outlook for U.S. ports from "stable" to "negative." U.S. media reported that American stores could experience stock shortages in a few weeks, and mass layoffs in the trucking, logistics, and retail industries could begin as early as May. Officials from multiple countries pointed out that the U.S. unilateral approach deviates from economic common sense and will only harm itself and others.
Russia's Ministry of Defense stated on the 27th that Russian forces repelled Ukrainian attacks and launched several offensives in multiple directions, including Belgorod, Kharkiv, and Kherson. Russian air defense forces shot down over 100 Ukrainian drones. The Ukrainian Air Force stated on the 27th that Russian forces used 149 drones to attack Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, and other areas. Ukraine also stated that fierce fighting was ongoing in the Pokrovsk and Kursk directions. Separately, U.S. media reported on the 27th that Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov said in an interview that Russia had not received a proposal to transfer the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant to joint U.S. and Ukrainian management. The Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant is managed by Russia's Rosatom and is operating well.
Yemeni media reported on the 28th that U.S. airstrikes in multiple locations in Yemen caused severe casualties. Yemeni media reported today (April 28th) that U.S. forces launched airstrikes on a detention center in Saada province in Yemen early this morning. Local civil defense authorities stated that the attack had caused 68 deaths and 47 injuries. The report also mentioned that an unexploded U.S. missile was found at the scene. In addition, U.S. forces conducted airstrikes on Sana'a, the capital of Yemen, on the evening of the 27th, resulting in at least 8 deaths. --- Israeli Airstrikes Southern Suburbs of Beirut, Lebanese President Condemns. On the 27th, the southern suburbs of Beirut, the capital of Lebanon, were attacked by Israeli forces. The Israeli military stated that its target was a Hezbollah weapons depot in Lebanon. Lebanese President Aoun condemned the Israeli military's continued violation of Lebanese sovereignty, which exacerbates regional tensions. On the same day, Israeli airstrikes on various locations in the Gaza Strip continued. --- Danish Official Says Greenland Will Not Be Bought and Sold. On the 27th, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen, accompanied by Greenlandic Premier Mute B. Egede, told reporters in Copenhagen that facing external pressure, the country must remain united and work together. Egede stated that U.S. remarks about Greenland lacked respect, and Greenland would never be an object to be bought and sold. --- Shootings in North Carolina and South Carolina, 2 Dead, 17 Injured. According to U.S. media reports on the 27th, a shooting occurred at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina early on the 27th, resulting in 1 death and 6 injuries. Local authorities stated that an investigation is underway, and there have been no arrests so far. Additionally, on the evening of the 26th, a shooting occurred at the popular tourist destination Myrtle Beach in South Carolina, where the gunman was killed by police, and 11 people were injured in the incident.
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