The 7th National Conference for Self-Improvement Role Models and Advanced Individuals in Assisting People with Disabilities was held in Beijing on the 16th. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, issued important instructions. On the occasion of the 35th National Day for Helping the Disabled, on behalf of the Party Central Committee, he extended congratulations to the recognized national self-improvement role models and advanced collectives and individuals in disability work, and extended greetings to all people with disabilities, their relatives, and disability workers across the country. Xi Jinping pointed out that people with disabilities are an important force in advancing Chinese modernization, and also a special disadvantaged group that requires extraordinary care and attention. On the new journey, it is necessary to adhere to the guidance of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, further improve the social security system and care service system for people with disabilities, effectively safeguard their equal rights and interests, and promote the comprehensive development of disability undertakings. Xi Jinping emphasized that Party committees and governments at all levels must attach great importance to disability work, continuously improve the quality of public services for people with disabilities, and actively create a good atmosphere and environment where the whole society understands, respects, cares for, and helps people with disabilities. Disability federations and disability workers at all levels must continuously improve their service capabilities and levels, and strive to be trustworthy, reliable confidants and close friends of people with disabilities. He hoped that people with disabilities would draw spiritual strength from the self-improvement role models, bravely overcome difficulties and challenges, actively pursue their life dreams, and make positive contributions to comprehensively advancing the building of a strong nation and the great cause of national rejuvenation through Chinese modernization. Before the conference, Li Qiang, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Premier of the State Council, met with the delegates and took a group photo with them. State Councilor and Director of the State Council's Work Committee on Disability, Shen Yiqin, participated in the meeting and conveyed Xi Jinping's important instructions at the conference. Subsequently, in her speech, she stated that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important instructions were full of deep affection and rich in content, greatly inspiring and encouraging the vast number of people with disabilities and disability workers. She emphasized the need to bear in mind the General Secretary's entrustment, with emotion and responsibility, to further strengthen care, assistance, and rights protection for people with disabilities, encourage people with disabilities to be self-reliant, mobilize the whole society to assist the disabled, promote the comprehensive development of disability undertakings in the process of Chinese modernization, and unite, lead, support, and help people with disabilities to create a happier and better life. The conference honored 200 "National Self-Improvement Role Models," 200 "National Advanced Collectives in Disability Work," and 60 "National Advanced Individuals in Disability Work." Tang Zhanxin, Director of Beijing New Life Elderly and Disability Services Center, Ma Guangbu, Chairman of the Disabled Persons' Federation of Hongsibao District, Wuzhong City, Ningxia, and Xu Peng, a professor at the University of Electronic Science and Technology of China, were among the three award-winning representatives who spoke at the conference. Zhang Qingwei, He Baoxiang, and Zhang Shengmin participated in the meeting and attended the conference, and Wu Zhengling participated in the meeting.
Our station today (May 16) broadcast a CCTV quick commentary titled "Bravely Overcome Difficulties and Challenges, Actively Pursue Life Dreams."
The 10th issue of Qiushi Journal, published on May 16, features an important article by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, titled "Unremittingly Implement the Spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, Leading Social Trends with Excellent Party Conduct." This is an excerpt of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important discourses between December 2012 and March 2025. The article emphasizes that the issue of Party conduct is related to the life and death of the ruling party. The construction of work style is related to whether our Party can govern for a long time and fulfill its governing mission. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, we have directly addressed various problems and malpractices within the Party, starting with the formulation and implementation of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, which solved the problems of what and how to grasp work style construction under the new situation, and promoted comprehensive strict Party governance. After the revolutionary forging of comprehensive strict Party governance in the new era, the situation of lax discipline and floating work style has been significantly changed, and an atmosphere of strict management, bold management, and long-term strict management has basically formed, the Party's and government's conduct has been revitalized, and social trends and public morale have continued to improve, reshaping the Party's image in the hearts of the people. The article points out that the guiding ideology of the Eight-Point Regulation is strict requirements, embodying the principle that the Party must manage the Party and strictly govern the Party, and that the Central Political Bureau should take the lead in improving work style. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Central Political Bureau has taken the lead in improving work style and strictly implementing the Central Eight-Point Regulation, precisely to set an example for the entire Party in improving work style through practical actions. Leading cadres at all levels must lead by example, from top to bottom, with each level leading and demonstrating to the next, consciously playing an exemplary role. As long as we take genuine action, there are no problems that cannot be solved. The article points out that the issue of work style is essentially an issue of Party spirit. The root cause of "four undesirable work styles" (formalism, bureaucratism, hedonism, and extravagance) is deviation from Party spirit and abandonment of the Party's purpose. Strengthening work style construction must focus on maintaining the Party's close ties with the people as the key, unremittingly implement the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, continuously deepen the rectification of "four undesirable work styles," resolutely prevent "fatigue syndrome," strike down hedonism, extravagance, and other unhealthy trends as soon as they emerge, and be constantly vigilant against new hidden and变异 forms of "four undesirable work styles," absolutely not allowing them to resurface! The rectification of formalism and bureaucratism should be given a more prominent position as a key task of work style construction, targeted measures should be studied, scientific and precise targeted rectification should be carried out, with real action and practical results. As long as we maintain resolve, refuse to yield an inch, deepen rectification, and achieve thorough results with the spirit of rolling stones uphill and climbing over hurdles, we can gradually achieve complete eradication of malpractices and a clear and orderly society. The article emphasizes that the construction of work style is always on the way and never finished. The formulation and implementation of the Central Eight-Point Regulation is a concrete manifestation of our Party's sincerity in the new era, and it must be pursued consistently and persistently, for ten years if not twenty, twenty if not thirty, until it truly becomes a custom, leading social trends with excellent Party conduct. We must carry it out with the spirit of leaving marks on stones and making dents in iron, seeing it through from beginning to end and striving for excellence. The Party Central Committee has decided to launch an in-depth study and education campaign on implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation throughout the Party, which is a key task for Party building this year. Party organizations at all levels must meticulously organize and implement it, promoting Party members and cadres to strengthen their resolve and cultivate good habits, and consolidating strength and achieving results through excellent work style.
On May 16, President Xi Jinping sent a message of condolence to Uruguayan President Luis Lacalle Pou on the passing of former Uruguayan President José Mujica, extending profound condolences on behalf of the Chinese government and people, and expressing sincere sympathy to Mujica's family and the people of Uruguay. Xi Jinping pointed out that Mr. Mujica was a prominent leader in Uruguay who dedicated his life to the well-being of the Uruguayan people, enjoying widespread love and high prestige in the international community. He had long been committed to promoting the development of China-Uruguay relations during his lifetime, making active contributions to the friendship between the two countries. His passing means that the Chinese people have lost an old and good friend. I attach great importance to the development of China-Uruguay relations and am willing to work with President Lacalle Pou to continue advancing the China-Uruguay comprehensive strategic partnership.
On May 16, Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with Wagner, Chairman of the Board of Invesco Ltd., in Beijing. Han Zheng stated that China and the United States share broad common interests and vast space for cooperation. Recently, China-US economic and trade talks have made substantive progress, and the two countries should properly resolve differences and frictions in economic and trade cooperation through equal dialogue. China adheres to high-level opening-up to promote high-quality development, injecting certainty into the global economy through its own stability, and will actively learn from the development experience of international capital markets to accelerate the reform of its capital market in line with China's national conditions. Invesco Ltd. is a long-term participant in China's capital market, and Han Zheng welcomed the group to continue strengthening cooperation with China, and also hoped that the American business community would play a greater role in advancing bilateral relations and promoting common interests. Wagner highly praised China's tremendous development achievements, stating that Invesco Ltd. and the US business community were pleased with the substantive progress made in the US-China economic and trade talks, and would continue to deeply cultivate the Chinese market and contribute to promoting US-China economic and trade cooperation.
In recent days, various departments and units of central and state organs have conscientiously carried out in-depth study and education on thoroughly implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, adhering to the integrated promotion of learning, investigation, and rectification, ensuring the quality of learning, the intensity of investigation, and the effectiveness of rectification, continuously deepening the study and education. The Supreme People's Court deeply studied and comprehended General Secretary Xi Jinping's important discourses on strengthening the Party's work style construction, studied, comprehended, and implemented the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation and its detailed rules for implementation, and integrated the study and education with judicial business work, effectively promoting the improvement of quality and efficiency in judicial work with more stringent discipline and excellent work style. The Supreme People's Procuratorate researched and formulated 13 key work arrangements for study and education. On the basis of thoroughly identifying 11 prominent problems clearly defined by the Central Committee, procuratorial organs at all levels jointly identified and rectified prominent problems in procuratorial work style, such as misplaced performance views in judicial cases, mechanical justice, and delayed case handling, adhering to genuine and practical rectification, and immediate rectification. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs adhered to deep study and thorough comprehension of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important discourses on strengthening the Party's work style construction and the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation and its detailed rules for implementation. In conjunction with practical work, it formulated an implementation plan for study and education and a list of key tasks, integrating open education into the entire process and all aspects of study and education, deeply identifying blind spots and blockages in connecting with reality and serving the people. The Ministry of Civil Affairs adhered to the integrated promotion of learning, investigation, and rectification, screened against the two problem lists of study and education, sorted out 22 problems and 35 specific manifestations, and carried out rectification and remediation in a ledger-style management and project-based promotion manner. It clarified deadlines and checked off accounts to ensure the quality of learning, the intensity of investigation, and the effectiveness of rectification.
Reporters learned today (May 16) from the Ministry of Natural Resources that the national provincial, municipal, and county spatial master plans have been basically approved and entered the stage of comprehensive implementation. At the same time, some mega-cities and megacities are currently formulating metropolitan area spatial plans based on their actual conditions. Currently, China has completed the restructuring of its spatial planning system, and a "multi-plan in one" spatial planning system has basically taken shape. According to reports, the Ministry of Natural Resources is currently focusing on promoting the compilation of special plans in natural resource fields such as cultivated land protection and land greening, while continuously advancing the reform and improvement of detailed planning. Relying on a "single map," it determines the site selection, spatial form, and land use scale of projects in various industries, ensuring no conflicts in land use and no spatial clashes, and guaranteeing project implementation.
Currently, various regions are accelerating the construction of major projects to boost high-quality economic development. Today (May 16), the main bridge of the western branch of Longxing Bridge, a control project of the Changjiu High-speed Railway, was closed. The bridge is 19 kilometers long and crosses three branches of the Ganjiang River from north to south. The Changjiu High-speed Railway connects Nanchang and Jiujiang and is expected to be completed and opened to traffic in 2027, which will further strengthen the interconnectedness between the urban agglomerations in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, the Poyang Lake urban agglomeration, and surrounding urban agglomerations. The deck paving of the Raoyang River Grand Bridge, a key control project along the entire expansion of the Beijing-Harbin Expressway, was recently completed. The Beijing-Harbin Expressway is a major artery for highway transportation in Northeast China, with an expansion length of 238 kilometers, and is expected to be completed and opened to traffic in September this year. National key water conservancy projects are also under accelerated construction. The Xianglushan Tunnel, the longest tunnel of the Dianzhong Water Diversion Project, is currently undergoing excavation. The tunnel passes through the Hengduan Mountains and is 63.1 kilometers long. The Dianzhong Water Diversion Project is the largest water resource allocation project in Southwest China and is expected to benefit over 11 million people along its route after completion, fundamentally solving the water shortage problem in the central Yunnan region.
Since the beginning of this year, Jiangsu has comprehensively explored its domestic demand potential, innovated consumption scenarios, and solidly promoted the implementation of the trade-in policy, further consolidating and strengthening the positive trend in the province's consumer goods market. Currently, Nantong, Jiangsu, is experiencing a bustling "May 5th Shopping Festival." In large urban complexes, several "first stores" have opened, covering international light luxury, trendy sports, and popular catering. The reporter visited a shopping mall at 8 PM and found that many people were still waiting for tables at a restaurant. Businesses extended their operating hours by an hour and increased table turnover to enhance reception capacity. Behind the booming market is the implementation of a series of consumption promotion measures. Across Jiangsu province, more than 2,000 consumption promotion activities are being continuously held throughout the year, with various regions stimulating consumption vitality by issuing consumption coupons and innovating consumption formats. At the same time, the government is providing platforms to carry out a series of "Chinese Goods, Global Go" online and offline activities for high-quality foreign trade products, enriching market supply. Since the beginning of this year, Jiangsu has also continued to increase support for trade-in of consumer goods and expanded the scope of support, adding 14 categories of home appliances with Jiangsu's industrial advantages to the trade-in activities, expanding the categories to 58, further enhancing market vitality. The Ministry of Commerce has also specially created a one-stop online service platform, covering trade-in content for automobiles, home appliances, home decoration and furnishings, and electric bicycles, with nearly 12 million cumulative participants in trade-in on the platform. Driven by a series of consumption boosting activities, from January to April this year, Jiangsu province achieved a total retail sales of consumer goods of 1,599.19 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.5%.
In Shanghai, there is a company whose flagship product is car tire valves. However, it is precisely with this small car accessory that the company has gained global market competitiveness through continuous innovation, upgrading, and constant new product development. When the reporter visited this automotive parts company in Shanghai, the company was busy moving to a new factory and upgrading its production lines, with new equipment being unboxed. The company's head told the reporter that they started with a small tire valve and have now become the global leader in this niche market, becoming a supplier to major global automakers. Don't underestimate this small tire valve; after technological upgrades, with a sensor attached, its price jumped from a few yuan to dozens of yuan. When the reporter was interviewing at the company's newly completed R&D center, they happened to catch a transnational video conference held by the global R&D team for the development of the next generation of tire pressure sensors. Currently, this company has established 11 R&D centers and 19 factories in 7 countries worldwide. Technological innovation and global layout have greatly enhanced the company's risk resistance, allowing it to remain composed even in the face of tariff fluctuations. In addition to technological accumulation and global layout, the company's confidence also comes from the continuous growth of the domestic market. The company's head told the reporter that last year, the company's domestic business revenue surpassed its overseas revenue for the first time. This year, they have further expanded the development of the domestic market. They are currently focusing on the new energy vehicle industry chain, vigorously promoting new projects such as intelligent air suspension systems. In the first quarter, the company's revenue increased by nearly 30%, and its profit increased by nearly 40%.
The National Meteorological Center continued to issue a blue alert for severe convective weather at 6 PM today (May 16). From 8 PM today to 8 PM tomorrow, some areas in western Northeast China and eastern North China are expected to experience gales or hail of Level 8 or above, with localized gales in central and eastern Inner Mongolia and western Liaoning reaching Level 10 or higher. In addition to the severe convective weather in the north, rainfall in the southern regions will also continue. It is expected that in the next week, most parts of the south will experience multiple rainfall processes, mainly moderate to heavy rain, with local torrential or extremely heavy rain in southern Hunan, northern and central Jiangxi, and northern Guangxi. Northern North China, eastern Inner Mongolia, and most parts of Northeast China will still have scattered showers. The meteorological department reminds that the recent weather situation is complex, with frequent severe convective weather in northern regions, and it is necessary to be alert to its adverse effects.
Railway Dragon Boat Festival Holiday Transport Plan Released Today. Reporters learned from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. that the railway transport plan for the Dragon Boat Festival holiday was released today (May 16). The holiday transport will start on May 30 and last for 5 days until June 3. During this period, national railways are expected to operate 11,000 passenger trains daily. Tickets for the first day went on sale today. Central Government Allocates Over 44.93 Million Yuan to Support Social Organizations in Social Services This Year. The Ministry of Civil Affairs recently launched the implementation of the 2025 Central Government Financial Support for Social Organizations Participating in Social Services Project, allocating a special fund of 44.9376 million yuan. The project will primarily target regions with relatively weak work, strong grassroots demand, and significant demonstration and leading roles, focusing on services for the elderly and children, and rural revitalization. Yangtze River Delta Integration Demonstration Zone Releases 5 Institutional Innovation Experiences. Today (May 16), the Yangtze River Delta Ecological Green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone released 5 institutional innovation experiences in institutional mechanisms and public services, including inter-provincial comprehensive collaborative legislation, and inter-provincial functional area development and construction management. Currently, the demonstration zone has cumulatively launched 154 institutional innovation achievements, of which 57 have been replicated and promoted nationwide. Yiwu Market Entities Exceed 1.2 Million. As of May 14, this year, the number of new market entities established in Yiwu, Zhejiang, reached 86,000, bringing the total to over 1.2 million, ranking first among county-level regions nationwide. Among them, 67,200 newly established e-commerce entities this year account for three-quarters of the total new market entities. Nation's First "Smart Railway Port Fast Customs Clearance" Mode Lands in Xinjiang. Reporters learned today (May 16) from Urumqi Customs that the "Smart Railway Port + Local Fast Customs Clearance" reform has been launched at Horgos Port in Xinjiang and Urumqi Land Port Area. This is the first time this mode has been adopted at a national railway port, realizing smart declaration, intelligent inspection, and information sharing. The transit time for imported goods at Xinjiang railway ports has been reduced by 70%, and the local operation time for exported goods has been reduced by 80%. Xiamen Port Adds New Direct Route to South America. Today (May 16), with the departure of the "ZIM CONDOR" from Xiamen, Fujian's first direct shipping route to Ecuador was officially opened. This route shortens the shipping time from Fujian to the west coast of South America by at least 7 days, accelerating maritime exchanges between China and Latin America. The route operates weekly and covers major ports in countries such as Colombia, Peru, and Chile. Lingjiatan Archaeological Site Museum Opens for Trial Operation. Today (May 16), the Lingjiatan Archaeological Site Museum in Anhui Province opened for trial operation. The exhibition area is about 4,000 square meters, displaying approximately 1,100 cultural relics including jade, stone, pottery, and bone artifacts. Through real-scene restoration, digital light and shadow, and other means, it recreates the production and living scenes of the Lingjiatan ancestors. CMG-Led "5G Audio-Visual Production and Transmission" International Standard Released. The international standard "Application Scenarios and Key Technologies for Audio and Video Content Production and Transmission Based on 5G Networks," led by China Media Group (CMG), was officially released today (May 16) by the International Telecommunication Union. This technical standard fills the international standard gap for 5G technology applied in ultra-high-definition content production, and will promote the deep integration of global 5G and the media ultra-high-definition industry. "Leaders Talk" Tonight Features Exclusive Interview with Colombian President Petro. Tonight (May 16), CMG's CCTV News Channel program "Leaders Talk" will broadcast an exclusive interview with Colombian President Gustavo Petro. Petro stated that China's development achievements are world-renowned, and he is willing to strengthen cooperation with China to jointly safeguard multilateralism and promote the building of a China-Latin America community with a shared future. This program will also be simultaneously launched on new media platforms such as CCTV News, CCTV Video, and CCTV.com.
Data released by the U.S. Commerce Department on the 15th showed that U.S. retail sales increased by 0.1% month-on-month in April this year, a significant drop compared to the 1.7% month-on-month increase in March. U.S. media analysis suggests that the significant slowdown in month-on-month retail sales growth in April indicates consumers are adopting a more cautious spending attitude in the face of uncertainty caused by the U.S. government's tariff policies. Experts predict that tariff policies will lead to price increases, consumers will be more cautious in their spending in the coming months, and U.S. economic growth will slow down. Walmart Inc., a U.S. retail giant, announced its first-quarter financial results on the 15th, showing that its consolidated net profit was approximately $4.49 billion, a year-on-year decrease of more than 12%. The company's CEO Doug McMillon stated on the same day that the company could not absorb the pressure brought by tariffs. Walmart also stated that its in-store merchandise would start to increase in price later this month and called on the U.S. government to further reduce tariffs. Fed Chair Says U.S. May Be Entering Period of Persistent Supply Shocks. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said at a research conference in Washington on the 15th that the challenges currently faced are changing, and the U.S. may be entering a period of more frequent and persistent supply shocks, which is a difficult challenge for the U.S. economy and the central bank. U.S. media reported on the 15th that due to supply chain issues caused by tariff policies, many U.S. businesses will face inventory shortages.
Under the mediation of Turkey, Russian and Ukrainian delegations began talks in Istanbul, Turkey, today (May 16). According to Russian media, this round of talks marks the first direct talks between Russia and Ukraine since March 2022. The Turkish Foreign Ministry earlier stated that representatives from Turkey, the United States, and Ukraine held talks today, with details yet to be released. Russian Presidential Assistant and head of the Russian negotiating delegation, Vladimir Medinsky, stated on the 15th that the Russian delegation has been authorized by Russian President Vladimir Putin and possesses the ability and power to negotiate. The Russian side views these talks as a continuation of the 2022 Istanbul peace process, and the goal of the Russian negotiation is to eliminate the root causes of the conflict and establish lasting peace. According to a presidential decree released by Ukraine on the 15th, the Ukrainian delegation is led by Ukrainian Defense Minister Rustem Umerov, and includes Ukrainian First Deputy Foreign Minister Emine Dzheppar, as well as military and intelligence officials. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on the same day that all parties should show a willingness to negotiate, and the first step towards peace should be an unconditional ceasefire.
According to Palestinian media reports, Israeli forces today (May 16) attacked northern Gaza Strip and other areas, resulting in over 50 deaths and destruction of infrastructure such as roads and homes. The Gaza Strip Health Ministry stated today that Israeli attacks in the past 36 hours have caused 250 deaths. The UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs stated on the 15th that Israel had issued three more evacuation orders in the Gaza Strip in the past two days, covering 7% of Gaza's total area and affecting approximately 100,000 residents. Currently, about 71% of the Gaza Strip is under evacuation orders or in Israeli military zones. UN Holds "Nakba Day" Commemoration, China Calls for Implementation of "Two-State Solution". The UN held a "Nakba Day" commemoration event on the 15th. The Chinese representative stated that the implementation of the "two-state solution" is the only viable way to resolve the Palestinian issue, and the most urgent task at present is to achieve an immediate and lasting ceasefire in Gaza to alleviate the humanitarian catastrophe.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed to have attacked an Israeli airport. Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed on the 15th to have used a hypersonic ballistic missile to strike Ben Gurion Airport in Israel and hit the target. The Israel Defense Forces stated that they successfully intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. In addition, air raid sirens sounded in Tel Aviv and other parts of Israel on the same day. France hands over military camp to Senegal. According to an announcement issued by the French Embassy in Senegal on the 15th, France handed over a military camp located in the port of Dakar, Senegal, to Senegal on the same day. The announcement stated that France had already handed over two military facilities to Senegal in March this year. In late 2024, Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye proposed that French troops withdraw from Senegal starting in 2025. According to previous agreements, French troops are scheduled to withdraw and return relevant bases by the end of this year. Japan's Q1 real GDP shrinks by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter. Preliminary statistics released by Japan's Cabinet Office on the 16th showed that, after seasonal adjustments, Japan's real gross domestic product in the first quarter of 2025 decreased by 0.2% quarter-on-quarter, and by 0.7% on an annualized basis. This marks the first negative growth in the Japanese economy in a year. Data showed that the main reasons for the negative economic growth were sluggish personal consumption and weak external demand. Air traffic control communication in Denver, U.S., briefly interrupted. Officials from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said on the 15th that a malfunction occurred at the Denver air traffic control center in Colorado on the 12th, causing a brief interruption of communication between air traffic controllers and aircraft for about 90 seconds, forcing the use of emergency frequencies for communication. The cause of the malfunction is currently unknown. The air traffic control center reportedly covers airspace over multiple U.S. states. Previously, Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey experienced two radar blackouts within two weeks.
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