General Secretary Xi Jinping emphasized that we should embrace the new era with creativity and forge new glories through hard work. Bearing in mind the General Secretary's instructions, a vast number of laborers are dedicating themselves to their posts on the new journey of the new era, continuously advancing the great cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation. In Beihai, Guangxi, numerous gantry cranes line Tieshan Port, freighters are loaded and unloaded in an orderly manner, and trucks shuttle back and forth, ensuring efficient and smooth transit of goods from all over the world. In April 2017, General Secretary Xi Jinping visited Tieshan Port Public Wharf, where he had a cordial exchange with the workers on-site, encouraging them to be dedicated to their jobs, strive for excellence, and embody the good image of contemporary working class. The General Secretary's words deeply inspired everyone present. Chen Haiming, who was then an apprentice, grew from a "technical novice" to a competent technical backbone through unremitting efforts. Over the past 8 years, he has also witnessed the port's intelligent transformation. Glory belongs to the laborers, and happiness belongs to the laborers. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has repeatedly visited grassroots units and the broad masses of working people, cheering them on; from production workshops to construction sites, from courier stations to fields, he has shown concern for everyone's work and life wherever he went. The General Secretary's deep care has warmed countless laborers and inspired countless dream chasers. General Secretary Xi Jinping stressed that socialism is built through hard work, and the new era is also built through hard work. In September 2019, Beijing Daxing International Airport began operations. General Secretary Xi Jinping pointed out during his inspection of the airport that Daxing International Airport embodies the ambition, global vision, and strategic foresight of the Chinese people, as well as the national spirit and modern craftsmanship of a major country. During the May Day holiday, over 30,000 employees at Beijing Daxing International Airport remained on duty, ensuring orderly travel for passengers. In the more than five years since its opening, the airport's passenger airlines have operated over 220 routes, connecting 184 domestic and international destinations. During this year's May Day period, passenger throughput is expected to exceed 700,000 person-times. The new journey is a glorious and dream-filled expedition. Today's China is full of laborers and strivers bravely taking on responsibilities. On the front lines of rural revitalization, at engineering construction sites, and in key links ensuring urban construction, operation, and public services... people from all walks of life are watering their harvests with sweat, steadily moving forward with practical work, and writing new chapters of struggle on the new journey of comprehensively building a modern socialist country.
During the May Day holiday, various regions launched diverse activities to enrich people's holiday lives, allowing everyone to share good times in the festive atmosphere. During the May Day holiday, Kashgar Ancient City in Xinjiang welcomed a tourism boom, with tourists from all over the country experiencing local customs in the ancient city's alleys. On the first day of the holiday, the Kashgar Ancient City scenic area received over 170,000 tourists. In Shenzhen, Guangdong, 32 parade formations and 8 art installations appeared in Futian. Intangible cultural heritage formations such as Yingge dance and Drunken Dragon dance carried forward the essence of Lingnan culture, and on-site tourists were immersed in a joyful atmosphere. In Dalian, Liaoning, the renovated and upgraded Dongguan Street historical and cultural block became the hottest destination in the area, with over a hundred specialty shops popular among young people. In Cangnan County, Wenzhou, Zhejiang, people relaxed by the sea and participated in unique activities such as beach painting and water fights; in the industrial park of Da'an, Jilin, people marvelled at the rapid development of transportation tools in front of locomotives from different eras; in the century-old streets of Harbin, Heilongjiang, cultural activities such as food salons, art galleries, and street performances attracted wide participation from citizens. The holiday nights were equally exciting. In Xiaogan, Hubei, a large-scale water night tour performance was brilliantly staged, with tourists cruising through different scenes to experience the beauty of light and shadow art; in Suqian, Jiangsu, dozens of sand sculptures of Nezha, Monkey King, and other characters recreated scenes from classic film and television works, along with drone firework shows and doll parades attracting tourists for photos; visiting Yangliuqing Ancient Town in Tianjin during the May Day holiday, there were hundreds of performances daily, offering tourists an immersive experience; and in Chengdu, Sichuan, attending a concert where the starry sky, fields, and stage seamlessly connected, was refreshing and delightful. Rural tourism was also very popular. In Yaoan, Yunnan, large expanses of blooming roses painted a romantic sea of flowers, where tourists could not only admire the flowers but also participate in picking and taste "flower banquets" at farmhouses. In Xiamen, Fujian, citizens entered the agricultural experience area of Shuangling Village, catching fish in ponds and cutting sugarcane in fields, experiencing rich rural charm. The local area also integrated cultural creativity, ecological health, and parent-child study tours to launch various agricultural, cultural, and tourism activities.
During the May Day holiday, people immersed themselves in the charm of excellent traditional Chinese culture at museums and ancient ruins. During the May Day holiday, cultural and museum venues were continuously crowded. According to statistics, national first-class museums reached their reception capacity for two consecutive days. The Palace Museum's Hall of Literary Glory launched a new special exhibition of animal-themed paintings titled "All Things Living in Harmony," featuring 117 exhibits from the Five Dynasties to the Qing Dynasty, including the "Sketches of Rare Birds" scroll, the "Songxianyingzhi" scroll, as well as bird and beast albums. Among these, 72 pieces are recorded in "Shiqu Baodu," ensuring their provenance. Numerous works by renowned artists provided a visual feast for visitors. The Hubei Provincial Museum launched its first digital cultural relic VR experience project, "Traversing the Bronze Age," which uses virtual reality technology to bring national treasures such as the Marquis Yi of Zeng bells and the Sword of Goujian to life, allowing visitors to embark on a cross-time dialogue in the virtual world. To enhance the visitor experience, multiple locations including the Yinxu Palace and Ancestral Temple Site, Yinxu Museum, and Archeological Tourism Town in Anyang coordinated their efforts, adding shuttle bus services and innovatively launching live performances, interactive experiences, and diverse讲解 services. In the first two days of the holiday, visitor reception exceeded 100,000 person-times. Inside the Yinxu Museum, a special event titled "The Curator Explains Cultural Relics to You" was underway. According to incomplete statistics from the National Cultural Heritage Administration, in the first two days of the holiday, museums in five provinces—Jiangsu, Shaanxi, Henan, Sichuan, and Zhejiang—all received over a million visitors, setting a new historical high.
The reporter learned from the Ministry of Transport that on the second day of the May Day holiday, the total cross-regional passenger flow across society is expected to exceed 290 million person-times, a 3% increase compared to the second day of last year's holiday. On May 1st, national railways sent 23.119 million passengers, setting a new historical high for single-day passenger traffic. Today (May 2nd), national railways are expected to send 19.30 million passengers, with 1,636 additional passenger trains. Travel trains and night high-speed trains will be intensified in popular sections and time slots. Today, road travel is mainly for short distances within provinces and surrounding areas. The estimated road passenger flow exceeds 260 million person-times. Traffic volume on expressways around popular tourist cities and those leading to popular scenic spots is expected to be high, with strong demand for rural and urban-surrounding tours. Some transportation departments and tourist attractions have coordinated to launch "transportation + scenic area" joint ticket services, making holiday travel more convenient and efficient. Today, national civil aviation is expected to send 2.16 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 16%.
As the "two new" policies intensify and expand, this May Day holiday saw a surge in sales of trade-in products. Various regions innovated consumption scenarios, increased supply, and continuously stimulated new vitality in the consumer market. In Yifeng County, Jiangxi, as large 100-inch televisions sold like hotcakes, aerial work vehicle drivers were busy. Ms. Xiong, who bought a new TV, told reporters that her old TV had been used for more than ten years, and she had long planned to replace it. The current significant trade-in subsidies made her decisively place the order. Driven by the trade-in policy, demand for high-quality home appliances continues to be released among residents in county-level towns. At a local home appliance warehouse, daily shipments have recently increased by over 30%, with large-screen TVs and washing-drying combo machines seeing a 300% increase in shipments. As county-level consumption "heats up," urban consumption power also continues to rise. At a newly opened large shopping mall in Nanjing, 90% of the more than 200,000 types of goods are eligible for trade-in subsidies, and on May Day alone, the customer flow exceeded 30,000 people. Driven by "trade-in + experiential" shopping, the enthusiasm for offline consumption has further increased. Sales platform data shows that on the first day of the May Day holiday, national trade-in product sales increased by 61% year-on-year, and store traffic increased by 150% year-on-year. Zhejiang, Beijing, and Jiangsu saw the fastest growth in trade-in consumption, with the consumer market structure shifting towards mid-to-high end. Computers, mobile phones, and smartwatches became the best-selling products during the holiday. Trade-in not only stimulated consumption vitality but also promoted the upgrading of industries. In a mobile phone manufacturing factory in Shenzhen, automated production lines are running at full speed to catch up with orders. Driven by the trade-in policy, sales of their main models have increased by over 50%. This not only boosted the factory's production capacity but also pushed companies to improve product performance. The latest data from the Ministry of Commerce shows that since the beginning of this year, over 2.81 million vehicles have been traded in nationwide, over 49 million units of 12 types of home appliances, and over 37 million digital products such as mobile phones, driving sales of related consumer goods by over 720 billion yuan.
Deng Jing, a national labor model, is a technician at Hebei Kailuan Group. She has been rooted in the front line for 18 years, tirelessly researching the coal-to-methanol production process, assisting in the enterprise's transformation. In "The Song of Laborers," let's get closer to this technical expert. This May Day holiday, Hebei Kailuan Group Tangshan Zhongrun Company is operating at full capacity, and Deng Jing is responsible for sampling and testing the methanol produced. At the beginning of this century, Kailuan Group transformed from a traditional coal mine to a modern coal chemical industry. Deng Jing, who graduated from Hebei University of Industrial Technology with top honors in coke oven gas to methanol, joined Kailuan Tangshan Zhongrun to participate in the establishment of the methanol branch plant. As this process was just starting in China at the time, Deng Jing and her team almost started from scratch to explore the production process. After finally achieving production, they unexpectedly encountered a sudden accident shortly after. Afterwards, Deng Jing said she was also very nervous, but her calmness in handling the situation was due to her repeated study of the operating procedures beforehand. Being eager to learn and dedicated to research, Deng Jing gradually grew into a "versatile operator" at the factory. Once, the discharge port of a piece of equipment repeatedly cracked, affecting not only output but also posing safety hazards. The traditional solution was to shut down for 15 days to replace the equipment, but Deng Jing did not want to take this old path. She stayed at the project site for more than two months, designing a brand new technical transformation plan that set a precedent in the industry for "maintenance without shutdown" for similar devices. This plan also saved the enterprise 8 million yuan in equipment costs. In 2014, the company established the Deng Jing Innovation Studio. As of now, she and her team have completed more than 60 innovation projects. This year, Kailuan Group developed a new material - high-strength polyoxymethylene fiber, which has now opened up foreign markets such as Germany and the Netherlands. Methanol is the main raw material for producing this new material, and Deng Jing has again led her team to begin new research on process technology improvement.
The First Duty Squadron of the Zhuhai Detachment of the Guangdong Corps of the People's Armed Police has been stationed in Zhuhai for 56 years. This squadron, awarded the honorary title of "Red Outpost Company" by the Ministry of National Defense, has faced 23 adjustments, transfers, and relocations, yet its battle flag has never fallen, and its true colors have remained unchanged. Generations of "Red Company" officers and soldiers have endured tests on the front lines of reform and opening up, always maintaining purity and glory, and forging an iron defense line with loyalty. The squadron is stationed next to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. They have witnessed the bridge's journey from conception to reality and guard its safety day and night. From 2009 to 2024, to support the construction of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge, the squadron relocated twice and vacated its barracks three times, but its duty posts always moved forward with the bridge's construction. The squadron is stationed on the forefront of reform and opening up. Facing complex duty environments and various temptations, the officers and soldiers have always remained steadfast in resisting corruption and preventing degeneration. "No. 1 Sentry Post" is the closest post to the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge. The four characters "Plum Blossoms in Spring Sentry" above the gate were written with the life of 18-year-old soldier Mei Kaichun during his duty. In October 1992, while Mei Kaichun was questioning several suspicious individuals during duty, those who had just committed a crime, seeing their misdeeds about to be exposed, offered more than 100,000 yuan in cash for their release. Faced with the huge monetary temptation, Mei Kaichun remained unmoved. The desperate criminals suddenly opened fire, and Mei Kaichun bravely sacrificed his life. Mei Kaichun sacrificed himself, but countless "Red Company" officers and soldiers, represented by Mei Kaichun, still stand firm on the front lines of duty. They uphold their inner bottom line, guard their land, and continue to inherit the gene of maintaining their true colors and forging loyalty. Whenever important festivals or major tasks arise, officers and soldiers go to the Honor Room to sing the "Red Company" song, trace the "Red Company" stele, and hold "Red Company Lectures," encouraging everyone to share "Red Company" stories. In the squadron's Honor Room, 172 pennants and trophies, 55 honor certificates, and numerous victories in various competitions are true reflections of generation after generation of "Red Company" people consistently following the Party's instructions through the tests of the "two front lines." Officers and soldiers continuously polish their battle flag, charging forward for the squadron's honor and the glory of their mission.
National Social Security Card Holders Reach 1.39 Billion. The reporter learned from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security that as of the end of March this year, the number of participants in basic old-age, unemployment, and work-related injury insurance nationwide reached 1.071 billion, 244 million, and 297 million respectively. Over 11.04 million people in new employment forms are covered by occupational injury protection. The number of national social security card holders reached 1.39 billion, covering 98.9% of the population. The 137th Canton Fair Attracts 380 Large Buyers. Today (May 2nd), the third phase of the 137th Canton Fair entered its second day, with numerous international enterprises attending in groups. As of now, 380 large buyers, including renowned chain enterprises from countries and regions such as the United States, the United Kingdom, and Brazil, have participated. Jiangsu Province Abolishes Fees for 101 Locks; New Locks Will Also Be Free. Starting May 1st, Jiangsu Province has abolished fees for 101 locks within the province. This measure is expected to reduce enterprise and social logistics costs by nearly 200 million yuan annually, and newly built locks will also be free of charge in the future. This is an important measure by Jiangsu Province to promote logistics cost reduction and efficiency improvement, and actively serve the construction of a unified national market. May Day Holiday First Day: Three Gorges Hub River Section Passenger Flow Up 19.16% Year-on-Year. According to data from the Yangtze Three Gorges Navigational Authority, on the first day of the May Day holiday, passenger flow in the Three Gorges hub river section reached 45,100 person-times, a year-on-year increase of 19.16%. Among them, ferry passenger flow was 14,300 person-times, a year-on-year increase of 26.7%; and passenger transport was 30,800 person-times, a year-on-year increase of 18.8%. World's Tallest Dam, Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, Completes First Water Impoundment. Yesterday (May 1st), the world's tallest dam, Shuangjiangkou Hydropower Station, completed its first water impoundment, with a storage capacity of 110 million cubic meters. All indicators, including dam stability and seepage monitoring, were normal, laying the foundation for the first unit to be put into operation and generate electricity by the end of this year. The Shuangjiangkou Dam is designed to be 315 meters high, making it the world's tallest dam, and has currently been filled to 205 meters. After all units of the power station are put into operation, the annual power generation will exceed 7 billion kilowatt-hours. 2025 International Consumption Season and the 6th Shanghai "May 5th Shopping Festival" Launched. Jointly organized by the Ministry of Commerce, China Media Group, and the Shanghai Municipal People's Government, the 2025 International Consumption Season and the 6th Shanghai "May 5th Shopping Festival" were launched yesterday (May 1st). The event, themed "Quality Consumption, Creating Demand," aims to activate consumption potential by cultivating and strengthening new types of consumption, innovating diverse consumption scenarios, and introducing multiple benefit-sharing measures. The "CMG CCTV Goodies Shanghai Pavilion" was also launched at the event. "High-End Interview" Airs Exclusive Interview with New Development Bank President Rousseff Tonight. Tonight (May 2nd), CCTV News Channel's "High-End Interview" program will air an exclusive interview with New Development Bank President Rousseff. Rousseff stated that the New Development Bank is a landmark achievement of the BRICS cooperation mechanism, and she expects the New Development Bank to continue contributing to the development of the Global South in its second "golden decade." This program will also be simultaneously available on new media platforms such as CCTV News, CCTV Video, and CCTV.com.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced on May 1st that it had sent a letter to the U.S. government, requesting tariff exemptions for American small businesses to prevent the U.S. economy from falling into recession. Clark, President and CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, stated that as time goes on, small businesses face increasingly severe threats from high costs and supply chain disruptions, which could cause irreparable harm. Regarding the request for tariff exemptions from U.S. small businesses, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller gave a negative response at a press conference on the 1st, but stated that small businesses would receive tax cuts. Several U.S. companies announced lower earnings forecasts or sales declines. U.S. auto giant General Motors Company lowered its 2025 earnings forecast on the 1st, stating that the U.S. government's tariff policy is expected to reduce the company's profits by $4 billion to $5 billion. U.S. rating agency Standard & Poor's expects U.S. light vehicle sales to decrease by 600,000 units in 2025 due to the tariff policy. In addition, according to the latest forecast from the National Retail Federation in April, the number of containers shipped to the U.S. in the second half of this year is expected to decline by more than 20% year-on-year due to increased tariffs.
According to Palestinian media reports, Israeli airstrikes today (May 2nd) targeted the Bureij refugee camp in central Gaza Strip, Sheikh Radwan in the north, and other areas, resulting in multiple casualties. Israeli media today quoted military sources as reporting that the Israeli military is escalating its combat efforts in the Gaza Strip and will mobilize more reserve forces to participate in the operation. Armed personnel affiliated with the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) claimed on May 1st that they recently ambushed an Israeli military convoy in Rafah, southern Gaza Strip, killing and wounding several Israeli soldiers. U.S. Airstrikes Hit Yemeni Capital Sana'a and Other Areas; Israel Claims Interception of Yemeni Missiles. Yemen's Houthi rebels stated today that U.S. forces launched airstrikes on the Yemeni capital Sana'a, Saada city in Saada province, and other areas on the night of May 1st. Additionally, Israel stated today that it intercepted missiles launched from Yemen towards Israel, with no casualties reported. An international organization delivering aid to the Gaza Strip announced today that a vessel carrying humanitarian aid was attacked by a drone and caught fire in international waters near Malta. The hull was damaged and at risk of sinking, with 30 people on board.
Russia Claims Downing Ukrainian Drones, Ukraine Claims Repelling Russian Offensives. Russia's Ministry of Defense stated that since early morning today (May 2nd), Russian air defense systems shot down 121 Ukrainian drones in various locations including Bryansk Oblast. The Russian military claimed on May 1st to have struck Ukrainian military airfield infrastructure and other targets in multiple directions, including Sumy and Kharkiv. Ukraine stated today that Ukrainian forces repelled Russian offensives in directions such as Kharkiv and Kupyansk. Ukraine also claimed that multiple areas, including Zaporizhzhia Oblast, were hit by Russian drone attacks on May 1st. US President's National Security Advisor Reassigned. US President Trump announced on May 1st that he nominated National Security Advisor Waltz as the next US Permanent Representative to the United Nations. Earlier that day, US media reported that Waltz, who had been controversial after the "group chat leak" incident, would be relieved of his current duties. In March, a US media personality revealed that he had been added to a group chat by Waltz, where senior US government officials were discussing military plans to strike Yemen's Houthi rebels. The incident sparked public outrage. Han Duck-soo Announces Candidacy for Next South Korean President. South Korean Acting President and Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announced his resignation from both acting president and prime minister positions on May 1st, and today (May 2nd) announced his candidacy for the next presidential election to be held on June 3rd. After Han Duck-soo's resignation on May 1st, Deputy Prime Minister for Economy and Minister of Economy and Finance Choi Sang-mok, who was next in line to assume the acting presidency, also announced his resignation due to facing impeachment by the opposition party. According to regulations, the acting president will now be held by Deputy Prime Minister for Social Affairs and Minister of Education Lee Ju-ho. Earlier on May 1st, the Supreme Court of Korea ruled on the case of opposition Democratic Party presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung, who was accused of violating the Public Official Election Act, and decided to send the case back to the appellate court for retrial with a guilty verdict in mind.
Today (May 2nd), an estimated over 55 million vehicles are traveling across China. To conclude our program, let's take a journey along the highways and feel the surging vitality of China.
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