Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Letter to 14th National Congress of All-China Youth Federation and 28th National Congress of All-China Students' Federation, Emphasizing Firm Political Direction, Deepening Reform and Innovation, and Striving for New Achievements on the New Journey Under the Party's Banner
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Letter to the 14th National Congress of All-China Youth Federation and the 28th National Congress of All-China Students' Federation, Emphasizing Firm Political Direction and Deepening Reform and Innovation to Strive for New Journeys and Achievements Under the Party's Banner; Cai Qi Attends Opening Ceremony
The 14th Plenary Session of the All-China Youth Federation (ACYF) and the 28th National Congress of the All-China Students' Federation (ACSF) opened in Beijing on the morning of July 2. Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, President of the People's Republic of China, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, sent a congratulatory letter, extending congratulations on behalf of the CPC Central Committee and greetings to young people and students of all ethnic groups and all walks of life across the country, as well as to overseas Chinese youth.
In his congratulatory letter, Xi Jinping stated that over the past five years, under the leadership of the Party and with the assistance and guidance of the Communist Youth League, ACYF and ACSF organizations at all levels have diligently performed their duties and actively engaged, mobilizing a vast number of young people and students to follow the Party closely, strive for progress, contribute their youthful strength, and demonstrate the vibrant spirit of Chinese youth in the new era.
Xi Jinping pointed out that with Chinese modernization comprehensively advancing the great cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation, young people have great potential. The vast number of young people should consciously heed the call of the Party and the people, strengthen their ideals and beliefs, cultivate a deep sense of patriotism, bravely shoulder historical missions, and vigorously write a chapter of youth marked by courage and responsibility.
Xi Jinping emphasized that Party organizations at all levels should strengthen leadership over youth work, care for and support the work of the ACYF and ACSF, and create favorable conditions for the healthy growth and career development of young people and students. ACYF and ACSF organizations should firmly adhere to the correct political direction, deepen reform and innovation, and better unite and lead the vast number of young people and students to embark on new journeys and achieve new accomplishments under the Party's banner.
Cai Qi, Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, attended the opening ceremony. Shi Taifeng, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the Central Organization Department, read Xi Jinping's congratulatory letter at the meeting. Li Shulei, Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the Central Publicity Department, delivered a speech on behalf of the CPC Central Committee. He stated that General Secretary Xi Jinping's important congratulatory letter provides important guidance for the further development of the Chinese youth movement. We must thoroughly understand and fully implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's series of important instructions, and promote new and greater achievements in the Party's youth work in the new era. He expressed hope that the vast number of young people will bear in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's teachings, aspire to be good young people in the new era with ideals, courage, endurance, and willingness to struggle, take the great cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation as their own responsibility, and vigorously write a chapter of youth marked by courage and responsibility on the new journey of advancing Chinese modernization.
Li Ganjie, Chen Wenqing, Liu Jinguo, Wang Xiaohong, Tie Ning, and Bater attended the meeting. At the opening ceremony of the conference, Adong, First Secretary of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League, delivered a speech. He Junke, First Secretary of the Secretariat of the China Association for Science and Technology, delivered a speech on behalf of people's organizations. Xu Xiao, Executive Secretary of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Youth League and Chairman of the 13th All-China Youth Federation, and Xu Hui, Chairman of the 27th All-China Students' Federation, respectively delivered work reports on behalf of the Standing Committee of the 13th Committee of the All-China Youth Federation and the 27th Committee of the All-China Students' Federation.
Approximately 3,000 people attended the opening ceremony, including leading comrades from relevant departments of the Central and State Organs, relevant people's organizations, and Beijing Municipality, as well as members of the 14th Committee of the All-China Youth Federation, representatives of the 28th National Congress of the All-China Students' Federation, and representatives of youth and students from all walks of life in the capital.
This conference will summarize the work of the All-China Youth Federation and the All-China Students' Federation over the past five years, study and determine their work tasks for the next five years, amend the "Constitution of the All-China Youth Federation" and the "Constitution of the All-China Students' Federation," and elect new leadership bodies for the All-China Youth Federation and the All-China Students' Federation.
CCTV Quick Comment: Firm Up Ideals and Beliefs, Cultivate Patriotism, and Shoulder Historical Missions
Our station broadcast a CCTV quick commentary today (July 2) titled "Firm Ideals and Beliefs, Cultivate a Deep Sense of Patriotism, and bravely shoulder historical missions."
New Thoughts Guiding the New Journey: Contributing Youthful Strength to the Great Cause of Building a Strong Nation and National Rejuvenation
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping has attached great importance to youth work, providing a series of growth guidelines for young people and students, encouraging them to join hundreds of millions of people in writing a new era's youth song through dedicated struggle. As an important part of the Party's youth work, ACYF and ACSF organizations at all levels have united the vast number of young people and students, transforming General Secretary Xi Jinping's care, concern, and earnest teachings into a firm belief in dedicating themselves to the great cause of building a strong nation and national rejuvenation. They work in concert with the Party and strive alongside it, contributing youthful strength to Chinese modernization through practical actions.
Another graduation season is here, and various universities have organized a series of rich and diverse activities to encourage graduates about to embark on new journeys to actively practice their youthful pledge of "Please rest assured, the Party; I am here to strengthen the nation." Zhang Yidan from Nankai University's first choice after graduation is to teach in the western regions.
General Secretary Xi Jinping attaches great importance to youth work. He has repeatedly written back to young people, visited universities for inspection and research, and engaged in cordial exchanges with young people, discussing ideals, life, and struggle. He has exhorted young people in the new era to unleash their youthful passion and pursue their youthful dreams through struggle, and with their youthful and struggling selves, to pave the way for national rejuvenation and add bricks and tiles to the construction of the motherland. He personally guided the formulation of the first youth development plan in the history of New China and personally deployed reforms of the Communist Youth League, ACYF, and ACSF organizations. Under the guidance of the General Secretary, a series of measures, like timely rain, have nurtured the dream seeds of young people in the new era to break through the soil and grow.
To strengthen ideological and political guidance, the All-China Youth Federation and the All-China Students' Federation have continuously carried out activities such as the "Youth Federation Lecture Hall" and "Young People Love to Read" to instill the Party's innovative theories deeply into the hearts and minds of young people, guiding them on their path to growth. To serve the growth and development of young people, the All-China Youth Federation and the All-China Students' Federation have innovatively implemented activities such as "Young Scientists' Hundred Cities Tour," "Hong Kong and Macao Youth See the Motherland," and "I Do Practical Things for My Classmates," encouraging young people to study diligently, innovate and start businesses, strive hard, and realize their life values.
Chinese youth in the new era are becoming pioneers and vanguards in various fields such as scientific and technological innovation, rural revitalization, green development, social services, and border defense, taking on responsibilities for Chinese modernization. In the "Model Speed Space" innovation ecosystem community in Shanghai, young entrepreneurial teams are tackling core technologies and application scenarios related to domestic large models. In Handan, Hebei, young students from China Agricultural University's Quzhou Science and Technology Backyard are focusing on drought resistance and other technical challenges related to summer planting to increase autumn grain production. Along the entire length of the Pinglu Canal in Guangxi, 54 youth commando teams, nearly 2,000 young people, are steadfastly working on the construction front, making full efforts in various fields.
Looking to the future, the Communist Youth League, the All-China Youth Federation, and the All-China Students' Federation will inherit and carry forward the glorious traditions of the Chinese youth movement, set high aspirations, work diligently, and continuously maintain and enhance their political, advanced, and mass nature. They will better unite, guide, and serve young people to continuously grow into new talents capable of undertaking the great task of national rejuvenation, singing the strongest anthem of youth in the new era through their hard work and passionate dedication!
Li Qiang to Attend 17th BRICS Leaders' Meeting in Brazil and Pay Official Visit to Egypt
Premier Li Qiang will attend the 17th BRICS Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, from July 5 to 8, at the invitation of the host. At the invitation of Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, Premier Li Qiang will pay an official visit to Egypt from July 9 to 10.
Remembering History, Honoring Martyrs: Tonghua, Jilin - Inheriting the Spirit of Northeast Anti-Japanese Amalgamated Army, Writing a New Chapter for Old Revolutionary Base Area Revitalization
Tonghua, Jilin, was once an important area for the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army to resist Japanese invaders, where the First Route Army led by Yang Jingyu fought and lived for many years. Today, Tonghua City, leveraging its resource endowments, is accelerating the construction of industrial clusters such as ginseng, culture and tourism, and medicine and health, writing a new chapter of revitalization and development in the new era.
The recently completed Tonghua Station, part of the Shenyang-Baishan High-Speed Railway station project, will be put into use. With the opening of the Shenyang-Baishan High-Speed Railway within the year, Tonghua, Jilin, will also enter the high-speed rail era.
Tonghua was a practical site for the strategic and tactical mountain guerrilla warfare of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army's First Route Army. Guerrilla tactics such as the "Three Master Moves" and "Four Don'ts" dealt heavy blows to the Japanese invaders. During this period, the "Heli" and "Laoling" anti-Japanese bases were established and developed, a broad anti-Japanese united front was formed, and the troops grew to over 6,000 people, accounting for about one-fifth of the total number of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army at that time.
Inheriting the spirit of martyrs and inspiring internal dynamism, since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Tonghua has accelerated high-quality development in green transformation, driven by the creation of three hundred-billion-yuan industries: ginseng, medicine and health, and culture and tourism. As one of China's main ginseng producing areas, Tonghua City is steadily building a "digital + ginseng" full industry chain, continuously increasing the added value of ginseng cultivation, and has developed over 800 kinds of deeply processed ginseng products. Today, it has formed a full industry chain with a scale exceeding 40 billion yuan.
Currently, it is a critical period for ginseng management. Relying on the full industry chain digital platform, contracted farmers can timely obtain management advice and also receive market information, keeping abreast of market trends.
Tonghua, once a mountainous city with limited transportation, now has 6 expressways covering the entire region, and weekly flights reach 40. The medical and health industry has exceeded 65.8 billion yuan in scale, becoming the largest pillar industry in the locality. Red tourism, summer resorts, leisure sightseeing, and ice and snow sports are deeply integrated and flourishing, attracting 20 million tourists last year.
All 800 Billion Yuan "Two Major" Construction Project Lists for This Year Fully Issued
Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission allocated over 300 billion yuan to support the third batch of "Two Major" construction projects in 2025. This means that the entire 800 billion yuan "Two Major" construction project list for this year has been fully allocated.
In terms of **"hard investment,"** the 2025 "Two Major" construction has allocated 800 billion yuan to support 1,459 projects, covering key areas such as ecological restoration in the Yangtze River basin, major transportation infrastructure along the Yangtze River, the new western land-sea corridor, high-standard farmland, major water conservancy projects, urban underground pipelines, the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Program, and hospital ward renovations.
In terms of **"soft construction,"** a batch of reform and innovation measures will be accelerated in key areas, including optimizing the railway investment and financing model along the Yangtze River, establishing and improving the operation and maintenance management mechanism for urban underground pipelines, improving the planning and layout of national logistics hubs, perfecting the mechanism for talent cultivation to match economic and social development needs, and exploring new models like "wind power + photovoltaics + sand control."
Construction of Key Projects Accelerates Across the Country
Currently, construction of a number of key projects across the country is accelerating, boosting high-quality economic and social development.
A batch of transportation infrastructure projects are under intensive construction. In Hubei, the northern anchor caisson of the Hannan Yangtze River Bridge completed its first sinking today (July 2). The bridge is designed as a 1600-meter main span double-tower single-span steel box girder suspension bridge. Upon completion, it will further optimize the layout of Yangtze River crossing channels.
The passenger inspection building of the Heixiazi Island Road Port (Passenger Port Area), one of the 102 major projects of the National 14th Five-Year Plan, recently topped out. This project comprises island-lower engineering, island-upper engineering, and a dedicated port passage. Upon completion, it will improve the customs clearance efficiency for personnel and goods.
The track-laying for the entire Xi'an-Yan'an High-Speed Railway has been completed. The Xi'an-Yan'an High-Speed Railway is the first high-speed railway in the revolutionary old areas of northern Shaanxi, with a total length of 299.8 kilometers and a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour. After it opens for operation, the railway travel time from Xi'an to Yan'an will be shortened to about 1 hour.
The elevated front-of-station hub of the new terminal building for the Fuzhou Changle International Airport Phase II Expansion Project recently achieved full connectivity. This project is an important facility for a national integrated transportation hub. Currently, the main structures of the new terminal building, runway, and control tower in the core area of the airport's Phase II expansion are basically completed, with completion expected in 2026.
A number of water conservancy and energy infrastructure projects are also progressing in an orderly manner. In Sichuan, the Jinjiaping aqueduct, a controlling project of the first phase of the Tingzikou Irrigation Area, recently achieved full connectivity. The first phase of the project is designed to irrigate an area of 3.715 million mu and serve a population of 4.51 million. The Qinghai 330 kV Yushu Second Circuit Line Project is entering the completion acceptance phase. The project passes through Hainan Prefecture, Golog Prefecture, and other areas, with a total line length of 507.5 kilometers and 1,134 towers. It is expected to be officially put into operation in mid-July, forming a "dual loop" interconnection between the Yushu power grid and the Qinghai main power grid, significantly improving power supply reliability and benefiting nearly 400,000 herdsmen in the local area.
Party Flag Flies High at the Grassroots: Xu Ling - From Aircraft Carrier Helmsman to Wealth Creator
Xu Ling, once China's first female aircraft carrier helmswoman, has become a community Party Secretary in Xuyi County, Huai'an City, Jiangsu Province, after her retirement. She is now leading villagers to develop distinctive industries, achieving "accelerated" progress in the new "blue ocean" of rural revitalization.
It's the season for crayfish, and in the early morning, the waters of Lugou Community in Xuyi County shimmer. Residents are harvesting shrimp, and Xu Ling, the community Party Secretary, also arrives early at the fields to calculate the economic returns of this year's crayfish farming.
Xu Ling was one of the first 24 female sailors on the Liaoning aircraft carrier and China's first female aircraft carrier helmswoman. After retiring and returning to her hometown of Xuyi, Xu Ling voluntarily applied to work at the grassroots level as a community Party Secretary at the end of 2021.
Crayfish are a shining symbol of Xuyi. How to leverage regional advantages to strengthen and expand the industry? Xu Ling led community cadres to actively seek cooperation with scientific research institutions and ecological planting professional technology companies, but it was not smooth at first, with some traditional farmers showing resistance. For nearly two months, Xu Ling negotiated projects during the day and persuaded households at night, finally initiating the community's new "rice-crayfish co-culture" planting model.
Under her leadership, Lugou Community has built projects such as the National Rice-Fishery Integrated Farming Demonstration Zone and a thousand-mu "rice-crayfish co-culture" demonstration base. Land utilization has doubled, and everyone's income has steadily increased. "Rice-crayfish co-culture" has paved an ecological path to prosperity for Lugou, and the community's appearance has also been refreshed.
More than half of Lugou Community's permanent residents are over 65 years old. Xu Ling set up a "warm-heart canteen" and added multi-functional activity rooms. After the elderly moved into new homes, they always wanted to grow some vegetables, so Xu Ling led everyone to open up a "shared vegetable garden" on an empty plot at the village entrance. Hearts were united, and popularity grew.
Currently, Xu Ling is focusing on developing crayfish deep processing projects to extend the industrial chain, and has opened a "live streaming room for enriching the people" at the Party-Mass Service Center, promoting annual agricultural product sales exceeding 2 million yuan. From "deep sea blue" to "field green," what has changed are the environment and positions, but what remains unchanged is Xu Ling's character as a Party member who is not afraid of difficulties and serves the people.
Domestic News Briefs
Electronic Information Manufacturing Achieves Double-Digit Growth in First Five Months
Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology shows that in the first five months of this year, China's electronic information manufacturing industry experienced rapid production growth. The added value of electronic information manufacturing above designated size increased by 11.1% year-on-year, 4.8 percentage points and 1.6 percentage points higher than the growth rates of the industrial sector and high-tech manufacturing, respectively, during the same period. From January to May this year, the efficiency of the electronic information manufacturing industry steadily improved, with operating revenue growing by 9.4% year-on-year and total profits increasing by 11.9% year-on-year.
China Logistics Prosperity Index Slightly Rises in June
The China Federation of Logistics & Purchasing announced today (July 2) that the China Logistics Prosperity Index for June was 50.8%, an increase of 0.2 percentage points from the previous month. The business volume index has been in the expansion range for four consecutive months. Driven by the growth in demand for online shopping and seasonal fresh cold chain goods, the postal express and air transport industries showed significant expansion.
2025 Global Digital Economy Conference Opens in Beijing
The 2025 Global Digital Economy Conference opened in Beijing today (July 2), with guests from over 50 countries and important international organizations attending. The four-day conference will feature over 50 forums and special events focusing on key areas such as AI integration and application, digital security, data elements, and emerging tracks like digital healthcare. The "Global Digital Economy City Alliance" will also be established to deepen exchanges and cooperation among countries in various digital economy fields.
China Introduces Multiple Measures to Support High-Quality Development of Innovative Drugs
The National Healthcare Security Administration and the National Health Commission recently issued "Several Measures to Support the High-Quality Development of Innovative Drugs," proposing 16 measures in 5 aspects, including supporting innovative drug research and development, supporting the inclusion of innovative drugs in medical insurance catalogs, and encouraging the clinical application of innovative drugs. For the first time, it proposed to establish a commercial health insurance innovative drug catalog, focusing on high-value innovative drugs beyond the scope of medical insurance coverage.
Ministry of Justice Releases "Administrative Reconsideration Work White Paper (2024)"
The Ministry of Justice recently released the "Administrative Reconsideration Work White Paper (2024)," which shows that in 2024, the number of newly accepted administrative reconsideration cases nationwide was 749,600, a year-on-year increase of 94.7%. After administrative reconsideration, 90.3% of the cases did not proceed to litigation or petitioning procedures. The main channel role of administrative reconsideration in resolving administrative disputes is gradually becoming prominent.
National Cyberspace Administration Exposes Typical Cases in Crackdown on Online "Blackmouths" Targeting Businesses
Reporters learned today (July 2) that recently, the National Cyberspace Administration launched the "Qinglang: Optimizing Business Network Environment - Rectifying Online 'Blackmouths' Targeting Businesses" special action. Local cyberspace administrations were deployed to actively handle illegal acts of online infringement targeting businesses, urge key websites and platforms to strengthen management of enterprise-related information content, and dispose of a batch of illegal accounts related to businesses strictly and quickly. In addition, 5 typical cases were publicly exposed.
Over 5,000 China-Europe (Central Asia) Freight Trains Passed Through Horgos Railway Port This Year
Today (July 2), a China-Europe freight train fully loaded with electronic products and daily necessities departed from Horgos Railway Port, bound for Poland. This year, the number of China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains supervised by Horgos Customs has exceeded 5,000, 42 days earlier than last year.
Kashgar to Chongqing Train Launched, Realizing Direct Connection Between Southern Xinjiang and Sichuan-Chongqing Region
On July 1, the K4532 train from Kashgar, Xinjiang to Chongqing West was launched. The train departs from Kashgar Station, stopping at Aksu, Kuqa, Xining, Lanzhou, Guangyuan and other stations, realizing a direct connection between southern Xinjiang and the Sichuan-Chongqing region, providing a new option for convenient travel for people of all ethnic groups in southern Xinjiang.
Anhui's First Cross-River Tunnel Opens to Traffic
Recently, the Wuhu Longwan Yangtze River Tunnel, Anhui's first cross-river tunnel, was completed and opened to traffic. The tunnel is located at a large bend of the Yangtze River in Wuhu City, with a total length of 6 kilometers, a two-way six-lane urban expressway, and a designed speed of 80 kilometers per hour. After opening, the cross-river time has been shortened from 40 minutes to 5 minutes.
Tengger Desert Southeast Edge Sand Fixation and Edge Locking Protection Belt Connected
Recently, the sand fixation and edge locking protection belt on the southeastern edge of the Tengger Desert was connected. The project is located in Zhongwei City, Ningxia, approximately 153 kilometers long and 10 to 38 kilometers wide, composed of straw checkerboards, shrub belts, and arbor forests, which can effectively curb the expansion of the Tengger Desert and improve the regional ecological environment.
"Hai'an 2025" Joint Maritime Patrol and Law Enforcement Action in Bohai Sea Launched
Today (July 2), the maritime authorities of Tianjin, Liaoning, Hebei, and Shandong jointly launched a three-day "Hai'an 2025" joint maritime patrol and law enforcement action in the western Bohai Sea. The action focused on patrolling areas with dense vessel traffic such as Laizhou Bay and Bohai Bay, as well as areas prone to collision risks between commercial and fishing vessels.
Heilongjiang Launches "100-Day Action" for Summer Leisure Tourism
Today (July 2), Heilongjiang launched its "100-Day Action" for summer leisure tourism. The activities include about 200 events such as the Harbin Summer Concert, promoting the deep integration of culture and tourism with agriculture, sports, and commerce. At the same time, Fuyuan, Mohe, and other places have launched high-quality tourism routes such as "Sunrise at the Eastern Pole" and "Ethnic Customs," further deepening cultural and tourism cooperation.
Russia Claims Downing Ukrainian Cruise Missiles, Ukraine Claims Striking Russian Air Defense Missile System Factory
The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on July 1 that Russian forces struck Ukrainian military targets in 148 areas, including workshops producing attack drones, ammunition depots, military supplies depots, and temporary troop deployment points. Russian air defense systems shot down multiple Ukrainian Storm Shadow cruise missiles and 173 drones.
The Ukrainian side claimed on the same day that Ukrainian forces repelled Russian attacks in directions such as Pokrovsk, and shot down over 100 Russian drones. Ukraine also stated that on that day, it attacked a factory in Izhevsk, Russia, which produces air defense missile systems and attack drones.
US Media Reports Pentagon Halts Some Arms Shipments to Ukraine
US media reported on July 1, citing informed sources, that the US Department of Defense has halted shipments of some air defense missiles and precision-guided weapons to Ukraine due to concerns about low US weapon stockpiles.
Israeli Army Claims Striking Over 100 Military Targets in Northern Gaza Strip, Palestinian Media Reports Israeli Attacks Kill 51
The Israel Defense Forces stated on July 1 that the Israeli Air Force, in coordination with ground forces, struck approximately 100 military targets in northern Gaza, including Palestinian armed group weapons depots and command centers. According to Palestinian media reports on July 1, Israeli forces attacked multiple locations in northern Gaza's Jabalia and southern Gaza's Khan Yunis on that day, resulting in at least 51 deaths.
The Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), claimed on July 1 that they launched multiple rockets from Khan Yunis in southern Gaza towards Israel. The Israeli military stated on the same day that it intercepted rockets fired from southern Gaza and ordered residents in parts of Khan Yunis to evacuate immediately to the north.
The United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) stated on July 1 that over 82% of the Gaza Strip has currently been issued evacuation orders by the Israeli military, leaving large numbers of Gazans with nowhere to go.
Yemen's Houthi rebels announce attacks on Israeli airports and other targets; Israel vows retaliation.
Yemen's Houthi rebels issued a statement on July 1, claiming to have launched one "Palestine-2" hypersonic ballistic missile and three drones towards Israel, striking four targets including Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, in opposition to Israel's "genocidal crimes" in the Gaza Strip. The Israeli military stated that it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated on the same day that Israel would retaliate against the attacks from Yemen.
International News Briefs
Iran claims arrest of over 50 Israel-linked terrorists.
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps announced on July 1 that it had recently arrested over 50 terrorists and mercenaries linked to Israel in the southeastern province of Sistan and Baluchestan, killed two, and seized a large quantity of weapons and ammunition, including US-made weapons. The statement said that these terrorists attempted to create chaos and disrupt local infrastructure and economic activities in southeastern Iran.
Fed Chair Says US Tariff Policy Delays Rate Cuts
US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell stated on July 1 that the US government's tariff policies have hindered the Federal Reserve from cutting interest rates earlier. Powell said that virtually all forecasts for US inflation have risen significantly due to tariffs. Given the instability of the current economic outlook, the Federal Reserve will remain in a wait-and-see mode regarding monetary policy adjustments.
Northeast Brazil UHV Project Enters Construction Phase
The Silvania converter station, the receiving end of the Northeast Brazil Ultra-High Voltage (UHV) project, began construction in Goiás State, Brazil, on June 30, officially entering the construction phase. The UHV power transmission project, built by Chinese companies, is scheduled to be completed and operational by 2029. It will be able to collect and transmit clean energy such as wind, solar, and hydropower from northeastern and northern Brazil to the capital, Brasília, meeting the electricity demands of approximately 12 million people in the core region and promoting the development of clean energy in Brazil.
WMO Warns of Increasing Frequency and Intensity of Heatwaves in Europe
World Meteorological Organization spokesperson Nalley stated on July 1 that much of the Northern Hemisphere experienced life-threatening heatwaves in early summer, with large parts of Europe particularly affected. She said that Western Europe is currently under the influence of a strong high-pressure system, and rising Mediterranean sea temperatures are further exacerbating extreme heat on land. The frequency and intensity of extreme heat events in Europe are increasing. According to WMO data, parts of Western and Southwestern Europe recorded new monthly high temperatures in the past June. The European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts released a report on July 1 stating that June this year could be one of the hottest Junes on record for Europe.
Magnitude 5.5 Earthquake Occurs Off Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, a magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred off the coast of the Tokara Islands in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan, this afternoon (July 2), with a focal depth of approximately 10 kilometers. No casualties have been reported, and the earthquake did not trigger a tsunami. Data from the Japan Meteorological Agency shows that over 910 felt earthquakes have occurred in the relevant sea area from June 21 to this afternoon.