Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, Chinese President, and Chairman of the Central Military Commission, recently emphasized during his inspection tour in Shanxi that the province must earnestly implement the strategic deployments of the CPC Central Committee on promoting the accelerated rise of the central region and pushing for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin. He stressed adhering to the general principle of seeking progress while maintaining stability, fully and accurately implementing the new development philosophy, coordinating development and security, and striving to take new steps in promoting the transformation and development of its resource-based economy, so as to compose a new chapter of Chinese modernization in the Jinzhong land. From July 7 to 8, Xi Jinping, accompanied by Shanxi Provincial Party Committee Secretary Tang Dengjie and Governor Lu Dongliang, inspected Yangquan and Taiyuan. The Hundred Regiments Offensive was a major battle in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, which greatly boosted the confidence of the military and civilians nationwide in fighting to the end. On the afternoon of July 7, Xi Jinping visited the Monument Plaza of the Hundred Regiments Offensive on Shinao Mountain in Yangquan City, where he laid a flower basket to the martyrs of the Eighth Route Army. Afterwards, he visited the exhibition hall of the Hundred Regiments Offensive Memorial Hall. With historical photos and precious exhibits vividly showcasing the glorious history of the Communist Party of China leading the military and civilians in resisting foreign aggression with shared hatred, Xi Jinping occasionally paused to observe and ponder. He stressed that the historic feat of the Hundred Regiments Offensive fully demonstrated the CPC's pivotal role in the nationwide war of resistance and the mighty power of the people's war led by the Party. He urged telling the stories of the war of resistance well and passing on the great spirit of resistance from generation to generation. In the memorial hall's main hall, Xi Jinping cordially exchanged greetings with young students and staff members who were visiting. He said that the "July 7 Incident," which occurred 88 years ago today, was the starting point for the Chinese nation's full-scale resistance against Japanese invaders. "Past experience, if not forgotten, is a guide for the future," he said, adding that visiting this place is to undergo a spiritual baptism. He told the young people that they live in a great era and should carry forward the revolutionary tradition, foster the grand aspiration of strengthening the country, be upright and proud Chinese, and bravely shoulder the historical mission of national rejuvenation. That afternoon, Xi Jinping also inspected Yangquan Valve Co., Ltd. After listening to a report on the industrial transformation and upgrading of Shanxi Province in recent years, he entered the company's production workshop to learn in detail about the production and sales of products such as coal gas gate valves and electric flap valves. He pointed out that traditional manufacturing is an important part of the real economy, and it is necessary to grasp market demand, strengthen scientific and technological innovation, and allow traditional industries to burst with new vitality. He told the company employees that in the past, China's industrial development relied on hammering and striking, but today it needs to rely on advanced technology and equipment to improve its level. "Industry prospers the nation; hard work revitalizes the country," he said. He expressed hope that they would make persistent efforts and strive for greater achievements, contributing more to the construction of a manufacturing powerhouse. On the morning of July 8, Xi Jinping listened to the work report of the Shanxi Provincial Party Committee and Government, affirming the achievements made by Shanxi in various aspects and putting forward requirements for the next steps. Xi Jinping pointed out that the construction of the National Comprehensive Reform Pilot Zone for Resource-based Economic Transformation is a strategic task assigned by the CPC Central Committee to Shanxi. It is necessary to further unify thinking, maintain strategic focus, and steadily and orderly promote transformation and development. The key is to focus on energy transformation, industrial upgrading, and moderately diversified development. While shouldering the responsibility of ensuring national coal supply, it is necessary to promote the coal industry's climb from low-end to high-end and coal products' transformation from primary fuels to high-value products. At the same time, with a view to building an important energy and raw material base in China, it is essential to complementarily develop wind power, photovoltaic power generation, hydrogen energy, and other energies to build a new energy system. It is necessary to solidly promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, and adapt to local conditions to lay out emerging and future industries around the development of new quality productive forces, gradually forming a modern industrial system that reflects Shanxi's characteristics and has comparative advantages. It is also necessary to make good use of diversified development conditions, optimize the business environment, stimulate the vitality of market entities, and better transform resource advantages into development advantages. Xi Jinping emphasized that transformation and development must firmly adhere to the bottom line of safety and stability. Efforts should be made to stabilize employment, enterprises, markets, and expectations, strengthen key livelihood security services such as "the elderly and the young," and ensure the basic living needs of people in difficulties. It is necessary to deepen party-building-led grassroots governance, strengthen comprehensive social security prevention and control, regularly carry out anti-gang crime efforts, and legally crack down on various illegal and criminal activities to ensure overall social stability. It is essential to comprehensively promote the integrated management of mountains, rivers, air, and cities, fully strengthen sand prevention and control, and watershed soil erosion management, continuously promote energy conservation and carbon reduction in key industries, solidly carry out ecological restoration of mines, and effectively maintain ecological safety. It is also necessary to strengthen production safety, strictly implement various supervision systems, and resolutely prevent and curb the occurrence of major and extremely serious accidents. Currently, the main flood season has begun, and careful preparations for flood prevention and control plans and disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief work must be made. Xi Jinping pointed out that it is essential to advance comprehensive and strict Party self-governance with the perseverance and tenacity of always being on the road. It is necessary to carry forward the spirit of self-revolution, implement the responsibility of governing the Party, adhere to the simultaneous efforts in Party spirit, Party conduct, and Party discipline, and link rectifying Party conduct, enforcing Party discipline, and fighting corruption, so as to maintain the strict tone, strict measures, and strict atmosphere for a long time, and strive to create a clean and upright political ecosystem. It is necessary to promptly and meticulously carry out follow-up work for the study and education on implementing the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision on improving Party conduct, ensuring that problems are truly identified, and rectification measures are practical to achieve tangible results. It is also necessary to timely summarize the effectiveness and experience of the study and education, and improve the normalized and long-term institutional mechanisms for improving Party conduct. He Lifeng and relevant responsible comrades from central and state organs accompanied the inspection.
Our station today (July 8) broadcasted CCTV Quick Comment "Striving to Compose a New Chapter of Chinese Modernization in the Jinzhong Land."
Local time on July 6 and 7, Premier Li Qiang attended the second and third sessions of the 17th BRICS Leaders' Meeting in Rio de Janeiro, delivering speeches on topics such as strengthening multilateralism, artificial intelligence, environment and climate change, and global health. Leaders of BRICS member states and partner countries, guest countries, and representatives of international organizations attended the meeting. Li Qiang stated that the current international economic and trade order and multilateral trading system are severely impacted, and global economic recovery is difficult. "BRICS Plus cooperation" should uphold its original aspiration, safeguard and practice multilateralism, promote the construction of a fair and open international economic and trade order, gather the strength of the Global South, and make greater contributions to world stability and development. It should be committed to building an open world economy, improving the level of international financial cooperation, and exploring new blue oceans for economic growth. China will create a "Digital South" brand under the framework of the Global Development Initiative and will host 200 training programs on digital economy and artificial intelligence for Southern countries in the next five years. Li Qiang pointed out that current uncertainties and risks in global climate, environment, and health are rising, and the international community should broadly build consensus, take active and powerful actions, and work together to address common challenges. It is necessary to gather more synergy for climate change response, improve the actual effectiveness of ecological environmental protection, and strengthen the capacity building of public health systems. For a long time, China has adhered to its commitments and made positive contributions to the world's needs within its capabilities. China will continue to take more practical actions, assume its due responsibilities, and work with all parties to promote greener, healthier, and more sustainable global development. The meeting adopted the "BRICS Leaders' Statement on Global Governance of Artificial Intelligence" and the "BRICS Leaders' Climate Finance Framework Declaration."
Local time on July 7, Premier Li Qiang met with WTO Director-General Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala in Rio de Janeiro. Li Qiang stated that the current world trade situation has undergone significant changes, and the international community's call for maintaining the multilateral trading system has grown stronger, and expectations for the WTO to play a more active role are rising. China will, as always, practice and safeguard multilateralism and free trade, continue to actively support WTO reform and development, and is willing to work with the international community to promote the world economy's early return to normalcy. China is confident and capable of promoting its sustained and healthy economic development. We will introduce more autonomous and unilateral opening-up measures and continue to share development opportunities with other countries. Okonjo-Iweala stated that the WTO positively evaluates China's important role in the multilateral trading system and looks forward to working with China and other members to promote WTO reform, create an open and inclusive trade environment, and create favorable conditions for global trade development and economic recovery.
On July 7, the 22nd Meeting of Culture Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member States and the Meeting of Tourism Department Leaders were held separately in Qingdao. China, as the rotating chair, presided over the meetings. Heads and representatives of culture and tourism departments from 10 SCO member states, as well as the SCO Secretary-General, attended the meetings. Participants unanimously agreed that in recent years, cooperation among SCO member states in the fields of culture and tourism has become increasingly close, promoting the improvement of quality and efficiency of exchanges; innovative cooperation vehicles have been created, building platforms for in-depth cooperation; and brand activities such as "Culture Year" and "Tourism Year" have been held, promoting mutual understanding and closeness among people of various countries. The SCO should continue to carry forward the "Shanghai Spirit," respect diverse civilizations, deepen tourism cooperation, and achieve common development. All member states will take the upcoming SCO Tianjin Summit as an opportunity to contribute SCO's strength to building a community with a shared future for mankind. That evening, the opening ceremony of the SCO Member States Arts Festival and the Youth Song Festival were held at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center.
Fuping County in Hebei, located deep in the Taihang Mountains, was the capital of the Jin-Cha-Ji Border Region, the first anti-Japanese base area behind enemy lines established in the history of our Party and army, and served as the political, military, and cultural center of the Jin-Cha-Ji Border Region. Today, the people here are carrying forward the revolutionary heritage and writing a new chapter in the revitalization and development of the old revolutionary area. With the arrival of summer, Fuping's red tourism is continuously heating up. At the Jin-Cha-Ji Border Region Revolutionary Memorial Hall in Chengnanzhuang Village, Fuping, thousands of precious cultural relics narrate the arduous years when the military and civilians of the base area fought bravely. During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Jin-Cha-Ji Anti-Japanese Base Area, centered in Fuping, was a strong fortress for the war of resistance in North China and the sustained national war of resistance. Amidst the smoke of the Hundred Regiments Offensive, the military and civilians of the base area, with their flesh and blood, tied down a large number of Japanese troops, gaining strategic space for the overall situation of the national war of resistance; in the struggle against the enemy and the construction of the base area, the military and civilians of the base area created rich and valuable experience, earning the reputation of "a model anti-Japanese base area behind enemy lines and a model area for the united front." Inheriting the spirit of the war of resistance and drawing strength for progress. Fuping County, part of the contiguous impoverished areas of the Yan Mountains-Taihang Mountains, was once a national-level poverty-stricken county. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, Fuping has vigorously promoted poverty alleviation, implemented relocation, allowing villagers who had lived deep in the mountains for generations to move into well-equipped resettlement communities, and through comprehensive development of mountainous areas and returning farmland to forests, transformed the disadvantage of "nine mountains, half water, half farmland" into an advantage of characteristic industries. Relying on scientific planting and e-commerce sales, the former barren hills and slopes have been transformed into efficient fruit orchards. From poverty alleviation to rural revitalization, Fuping County has now developed six industries that enrich the people: edible fungi, large-scale breeding, traditional Chinese medicine, handicrafts, and eco-tourism. Many townships have also built smart workshops, realizing intelligent and precise regulation of agricultural products from planting and management to harvesting. Fuping has forged a path of rural revitalization characterized by "red leadership, green development, and cultural and tourism empowerment."
Seven departments including the National Health Commission today (July 8) jointly issued the "Opinions on Accelerating the Construction of an Inclusive Childcare Service System" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions"), aiming to meet the multi-level and diversified childcare service needs of the public. The "Opinions" clearly propose to develop a "1+N" childcare service system, which means taking the comprehensive childcare service center as the hub, leveraging its demonstration, leadership, and辐射带动作用, to build various forms of childcare service institutions such as community embedded childcare, kindergarten toddler classes, employer-run childcare, and family childcare points. The latest data show that as of the end of last year, the national number of childcare places per thousand population reached 4.08, and the national "14th Five-Year Plan" Outline proposes to achieve "4.5 childcare places per thousand population by 2025." ===
According to the Ministry of Transport, with the improvement of China's inland waterway capacity, from January to May this year, the national inland waterway freight volume exceeded 2 billion tons, an increase of nearly 4% year-on-year. Inland waterway shipping is an important channel connecting east and west, and north and south. Since the beginning of this year, China has continued to accelerate the construction of inland waterways. The Jingjiang River section improvement project in the middle reaches of the Yangtze River, which is expected to be substantially completed by the end of this year, will increase the navigation depth of the Jingjiang River section during the dry season from the previous 3.5 to 3.8 meters to 4.5 meters, and the vessel tonnage will also increase from 3,000 tons to 5,000 tons, enabling 5,000-ton vessels to reach Chongqing directly via the Jingjiang River section throughout the year. With the accelerated progress of projects such as the Yangtze River, Xi River, and Beijing-Hangzhou Grand Canal, it is expected that by the end of this year, China will add 900 kilometers of high-grade waterways. Since the beginning of this year, China has achieved remarkable results in the construction of smart waterways. The mileage of electronic navigation charts released nationwide exceeds 9,950 kilometers, and the construction of smart waterways has initially achieved new breakthroughs such as "connecting rivers and seas with one map" and "passing locks with one click."
The State Council Information Office held a press conference for Chinese and foreign journalists today (July 8) themed "Strivers on the New Journey." Five representatives from the judicial administrative field met with Chinese and foreign journalists to discuss the theme of "practicing the purpose of serving the people and building a law-based China," sharing stories of resolving disputes, conducting legal popularization, and providing quality legal services in their respective positions. They showcased the outstanding demeanor of the vast number of judicial administrative workers who are dedicated to the people and are pragmatic and responsible in building a law-based China, making active contributions to safeguarding national security, social stability, and improving the rule of law in grassroots governance.
The 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail Opens Today. The 12th World Congress on High-Speed Rail, co-hosted by China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. and the International Union of Railways, opened today (July 8) in Beijing. More than 2,000 participants from over 60 countries, regions, and international organizations will jointly discuss major topics related to the innovative development of high-speed rail. The 17th China International Modern Railway Technology & Equipment Exhibition, bringing together 521 Chinese and foreign exhibitors, also opened on the same day. "World Mayors' Dialogue: SCO Summit Cities" Held in Tianjin. Today (July 8), the "World Mayors' Dialogue: SCO Summit Cities" event, themed "Openness, Inclusiveness, and Integrated Development," was held in Tianjin. Approximately 350 representatives from SCO summit cities including China, Russia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, as well as experts, scholars, and media professionals, engaged in in-depth exchanges on further deepening cooperation in areas such as connectivity, economic and trade investment, green development, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges. China Adds 10 Billion Yuan in Central Investment for Work-Relief Programs. China recently allocated an additional 10 billion yuan in central budget investment for work-relief programs, the National Development and Reform Commission announced. This investment will implement 1,975 projects and distribute 4.59 billion yuan in labor remuneration, expected to create and drive local employment for 310,000 key groups. As of the end of June, China has allocated a total of 29.5 billion yuan in central investment for work-relief programs for the year 2025. Chengdu World Games: 30-Day Countdown, All Venues Delivered. Today (July 8) marks the 30-day countdown to the opening of the Chengdu World Games. The Games will feature 34 major sports. All 27 venues to be used for the Chengdu World Games were delivered today, and urban volunteer services also commenced simultaneously. Chinese University Sports Delegation for the 32nd World University Summer Games Established. Today (July 8), the Chinese University Sports Delegation for the 32nd World University Summer Games was established. The delegation consists of over 220 members, including approximately 120 athletes with an average age of 21.9. Approximately 86% of the athletes are participating in the Universiade for the first time. They will compete in over 90 events across 14 major sports. These Games will be held in Germany from July 16 to 27. China to Build Over 100,000 High-Power Charging Facilities by End of 2027. China will accelerate the construction of high-power charging facilities and upgrade existing charging facilities with a utilization rate exceeding 40% during major holidays to high-power ones, the National Energy Administration announced. By the end of 2027, over 100,000 high-power charging facilities with a single-gun output power exceeding 250 kilowatts will be built nationwide. Pure Benzene Futures and Options Listed Today. Today (July 8), pure benzene futures and options were listed on the Dalian Commodity Exchange. Pure benzene is an important organic chemical raw material. China is the world's largest producer and consumer of pure benzene, and the listing of pure benzene futures and options will help enterprises hedge against price volatility risks. Check-in Cut-off Time Canceled for Some Guangzhou-Beijing Daxing Routes. Starting today (July 8), China Southern Airlines flights between Guangzhou and Beijing Daxing will no longer have a check-in cut-off time. Passengers only need to arrive at the boarding gate 15 minutes before the scheduled departure time, i.e., before the aircraft cabin door closes, to board the flight. This breaks the common practice of domestic airports usually having a 30 to 40-minute check-in cut-off time, further enhancing the convenience of civil aviation travel. Tianzhou-8 Cargo Spaceship Successfully Separates from Space Station Complex. At 3:09 PM today (July 8), the Tianzhou-8 cargo spaceship successfully separated from the space station complex and will re-enter the atmosphere under controlled conditions in the near future. Tianzhou-8 was launched into orbit on November 15 last year and docked with the space station for nearly 8 months, ensuring the supplies needed for the Shenzhou-19 and Shenzhou-20 astronaut crews' in-orbit stay. 2025 Box Office Exceeds 30 Billion Yuan. As of noon today (July 8), the 2025 annual box office (including presales) has surpassed 30 billion yuan, 28 days earlier than last year. As of now, Chinese films account for 9 of the top 10 films on the 2025 annual box office chart, with domestic films accounting for 91.2% of the box office. In addition to abundant market supply, this year, relevant departments such as the National Film Administration and China Media Group have jointly launched multiple initiatives such as "China Film Consumption Year" and "Travel China with Films," further stimulating new vitality in the film industry. Typhoon Danas Approaches, Coastal Areas of Fujian and Zhejiang Experience Strong Winds and Rain. The National Meteorological Center predicts that the 4th typhoon of this year, "Danas," will make landfall again tonight (July 8) or early tomorrow morning along the coast between Wenzhou, Zhejiang, and Ningde, Fujian. Affected by it, many areas in Fujian and Zhejiang are experiencing heavy rainfall and strong winds. Currently, Fujian has raised its flood control emergency response to Level III; Zhejiang's Taizhou and Wenzhou cities have relocated and resettled over 17,000 and 62,000 people respectively, and over 50,000 rescue personnel across the province are on standby.
The United States announced on July 7 that it would impose tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on imported products from 14 countries, including Japan and South Korea, starting August 1. The White House confirmed on July 7 that US President Donald Trump had signed an executive order extending the deferment of "reciprocal tariffs," postponing the implementation date from July 9 to August 1. Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said today (July 8) that the information released by the US side was regrettable. South Korea, Malaysia, Thailand, and other countries stated today that they would consult with the United States with their respective national interests at the center. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa stated on July 7 that the US plan to impose additional tariffs on South Africa was unreasonable. Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva stated on July 7 that the US threats to impose additional tariffs were "wrong and irresponsible." Other countries can respond in kind to the US's tariff imposition. German business figures pointed out that the US's unilateral actions undermine international trust and are not conducive to the stability and innovative development of global supply chains. US media reported on July 7 that the United States is using its economic size advantage to pressure other countries into agreements. US companies will also pay the price for the US tariff policy and may pass on related losses to consumers.
Yemen's Houthi rebels announced on July 7 that their missile and drone forces carried out a joint military operation, using missiles and drones to attack Israel's Ben Gurion International Airport, Eilat Port, Ashdod Port, and a power plant in Ashkelon, in response to Israeli attacks on Yemeni ports and power plants. Separately, Greek media reported on July 7, citing a Greek shipping company, that another Liberian-flagged cargo ship was attacked by Houthi rebels today in waters near Hodeidah province, Yemen, resulting in two crew members injured and two missing. The Houthi rebels have not yet responded to this. Israeli Army Attacks Multiple Areas in Gaza Strip, Palestinian Media Reports At Least 60 Deaths. The Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) stated on July 7 that over the past day, Israel had carried out aerial and ground attacks on targets such as weapons depots and underground tunnels in the Palestinian Gaza Strip. According to Palestinian media reports on July 7, the Israeli attacks today resulted in at least 60 deaths among Gaza residents. The Al-Quds Brigades, the armed wing of the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), claimed on July 7 that they attacked Israeli military vehicles in the northern Gaza Strip. On July 7, Israel and the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas) continued indirect negotiations in Doha, Qatar. According to Israeli media reports, Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant stated on July 7 that Israel and Hamas are closer than ever to reaching an agreement on the release of detainees. Saudi media reported that Hamas expressed optimism about the current negotiations.
Local government officials in Texas, USA, stated on July 7 that floods have caused at least 104 deaths in six counties in central Texas, with more than 20 people still missing. In Kerr County, the hardest-hit area, at least 84 deaths have been confirmed, including 28 children. The US meteorological department stated on July 7 that due to continued heavy rainfall, central Texas still faces a certain degree of flood threat, and flood warnings have been issued to approximately 5 million people in the area.
Russia claims strikes on Ukrainian troop deployment points, Ukraine claims attacks on Russian oil refinery. The Russian Ministry of Defense stated on July 7 that Russian forces used Iskander-M missiles to carry out precision strikes on temporary Ukrainian troop deployment points in Chuhuiv city, Kharkiv Oblast. Russian forces also attacked a Ukrainian military personnel replenishment center and gained control of one settlement each in Sumy Oblast and Dnipropetrovsk Oblast. The Main Intelligence Directorate of the Ukrainian Ministry of Defense stated on July 7 that Ukraine used drones to attack an oil refinery in Russia's Krasnodar Krai. The Ukrainian armed forces stated on July 7 that Russian attacks on Kharkiv and Zaporizhzhia on that day damaged areas near local military recruitment offices, causing casualties. Three Dead, 10 Injured in Philadelphia Shooting. Early on July 7, a shooting occurred in a southern Philadelphia neighborhood in Pennsylvania, resulting in 3 deaths and 10 injuries. Police stated that an armed suspect was detained. The specific cause of the shooting and other details are currently unclear. On the same day in Texas, local law enforcement stated that a gunman attacked a US Border Patrol facility that day before being shot and killed by law enforcement officers. The incident resulted in three law enforcement officers being injured. Indonesia's Lewotobi Volcano Erupts Violently Again. Indonesia's Lewotobi volcano erupted violently again on July 7, with an ash column reaching approximately 18,000 meters high. Volcanic ash and sand fell on several villages. Due to the eruption, multiple flights at the local airport were canceled. The Lewotobi volcano has erupted multiple times since November last year, with the last violent eruption occurring in mid-June, leading to the cancellation of many flights to and from the resort island of Bali.
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