【Current Affairs】
Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China will take over the rotating presidency of the SCO
On July 1, at a regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said that after the Astana summit, China will take over the rotating presidency of the SCO for 2024-2025. This is the first time in seven years that China has assumed the presidency. China attaches great importance to this, has launched preparatory work in an all-round way, and stands ready to work with all parties to further deepen cooperation in the political, security, economic, trade and people-to-people fields under the guidance of the Shanghai Spirit, promote the high-quality development of the SCO, and promote the building of a closer SCO community with a shared future, so as to bring more benefits to the people of the region and contribute more to lasting peace and common prosperity in the world. (@央视新闻) Read the full >>>
The National Committee for Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief sent a working group to Anhui to inspect the disaster
On July 1, the National Disaster Prevention, Mitigation and Relief Committee raised the national disaster relief emergency response level to level 3 in response to the recent severe rainstorm and flood disaster in Anhui Province, and sent a working group to the disaster area to inspect the disaster situation on the spot, and guide and assist the local government to do a good job in disaster relief work such as basic livelihood assistance for the affected people. (Ministry of Emergency Management)
The flood of the Miluo River has risen sharply The whole society of Pingjiang County and Miluo City has mobilized to fight the flood and rescue the people
The reporter learned from the Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters of Yueyang City, Hunan Province, that at 21 o'clock on July 1, the water level of the Pingjiang Station of the Miluo River rose to 77.63 meters, exceeding the warning water level by 7.13 meters and exceeding the guaranteed water level by 3.63 meters, the highest water level since 1954. The rapid rise in water levels has led to a severe flood control situation in Pingjiang County and Miluo City along the Miluo River, and many places have been seriously affected. As of 23 o'clock, Pingjiang County and Miluo City have upgraded their local flood control emergency response to the first level, opened the general mobilization mode of the whole society, and required all departments at all levels to fully devote themselves to flood fighting and rescue. At present, tens of thousands of party members and cadres are charging on the front line of flood control and flood control, and social rescue forces from many places have rushed to the disaster areas of Pingjiang and Miluo to resist this rare flood. (Xinhua News Agency) Read the full >>>
There will be 860 million passengers on the road this summer, and the railway department has made these preparations
On July 1, the 62-day 2024 national railway summer transportation was launched, and the national railway is expected to send 860 million passengers. Photo by Beijing News reporter Wang Guibin
Starting from July 1, the 62-day 2024 national railway summer transportation will be launched. From July 1 to August 31, the national railway is expected to send 860 million passengers, with an average of 13.87 million passengers per day. In addition, the reporter learned from the Beijing Bureau of China Railway that during the summer transportation period, Beijing Railway will send 75.34 million passengers, with a daily average of 1.215 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 6.1%. Read the full >>>
Two Chinese company employees were kidnapped in the Philippines, and the kidnappers still tore up the tickets after their families paid a ransom of 3 million
Recently, two Chinese company staff members were kidnapped and torn up their tickets when they went to the Philippines to work, causing concern. On July 1, the victims' families said they had been kidnapped while on a business trip to the Philippines. The family of the victim said that a memorial service had been held in Beijing on the morning of the 1st, and they are now returning to their hometown with ashes for burial. The family of the victim said that the company has given corresponding help to the family, and the relevant aftermath work is ongoing. According to media reports, one of the family members paid a ransom of 3 million yuan to the kidnappers when they were kidnapped, but the kidnappers still tore up the ticket. (Beijing News)
China and the Philippines will strengthen law enforcement cooperation and jointly combat transnational crimes
On July 1, Chinese Ambassador to the Philippines Huang Xilian met with Philippine Civil Servant General and Chairman of the President's Anti-Organized Crime Commission Bei Samin. The two sides reviewed the recent progress made by the law enforcement agencies of the two countries in jointly cracking down on vicious crimes such as kidnapping and homicide, telecommunications fraud, and human trafficking, especially those related to the offshore gaming industry in the Philippines, exchanged views on key recent cases, and agreed to strengthen law enforcement cooperation between China and the Philippines to jointly combat transnational crimes and better protect the lives and property of the people of the two countries. (Chinese Embassy in the Philippines)
The Chinese Consulate expressed serious concern over the attack on a Chinese student in Auckland that caused serious facial injuries
On the morning of June 28, a Chinese student was attacked by unknown persons on a bus in Auckland with weapons, resulting in serious facial injuries. The Consulate General in Auckland was deeply shocked and saddened by the case, and immediately activated the consular protection emergency mechanism, contacted the families of the injured students to express condolences, expressed serious concern to the Auckland police, strongly condemned the cruel and illegal acts of the perpetrators, and urged the police to make every effort to investigate the case, bring them to justice as soon as possible, and give justice to the victims. The police said that they attach great importance to this case, are stepping up investigation, and are willing to maintain close communication with the Consulate General. (Consulate General of the People's Republic of China in Auckland) Read the full >>>
Non-Chinese nationals who are permanent residents of Hong Kong and Macao can apply for Mainland Travel Permits from the 10th
On July 1, the 27th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland, the Exit and Entry Administration of the People's Republic of China issued an announcement to further facilitate personnel exchanges and exchanges between the Mainland, Hong Kong and Macao, and support Hong Kong and Macao to better integrate into the overall development of the country, and issue Mainland Travel Permits for non-Chinese nationals among Hong Kong and Macao permanent residents from July 10, 2024. Read the full >>>
【Local】
The Beijing section of the Jingwei Expressway was officially opened to traffic, and only the section from the West Sixth Ring Road to Lingshan was opened for the time being
The Anjiazhuang East Bridge of Jingwei Expressway stands on the Yongding River like a "cloud sail" and has become a "new landmark" in western Beijing. Photo by Beijing News reporter Wang Guibin
From 3:30 p.m. on July 1, the Beijing section of the Jingwei Expressway (West Sixth Ring Road-Lingshan Interchange) was officially opened to traffic. The highway bridge-tunnel ratio is as high as 88%, many times across the railway line and Yongding River, from the West Sixth Ring Road to Lingshan driving time will be shortened from 2 hours to 45 minutes, at the end of this year, Lingshan interchange to the city boundary section will also be completed, from Beijing will be passable highway directly to Wei County, Hebei, to relieve the pressure of the existing 109 National Highway. Read the full >>>
300 pharmacies in Beijing can use their personal medical insurance accounts to purchase drugs online
On July 1, the Beijing Municipal Medical Security Bureau held a press conference, clarifying that from now on, insured persons in Beijing can use their medical insurance personal accounts to purchase over-the-counter drugs (OTC) at 300 medical insurance designated retail pharmacies on the Jingdong and Meituan drug purchase platforms. Read the full >>>
The Beijing-Europe China-Europe train has entered the normalized track
On July 1, the Beijing-Europe Express (Beijing-Moscow), a Beijing-Ping integrated logistics hub, departed from Pinggu District, Beijing. Photo by Xinhua News Agency reporter Zhao Xu
At 11:25 on July 1, with a crisp whistle, a China-Europe train loaded with household appliances, clothing, building materials and other goods slowly drove out of Mafang Station of Beijing Pinggu Local Railway and headed for Moscow. This marks the official opening of the normal operation mode of the China-Europe train from Beijing to Europe. (Xinhua News Agency) Read the full >>>
Beijing has launched 203 summer garden cultural activities, which are skillfully arranged day and night
During the summer vacation, Beijing's major parks ushered in the peak of park visits. The reporter learned from the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Landscaping and Landscaping that this year, the city's parks have launched 203 summer garden cultural activities such as nature education, cultural activities and traditional folk customs, and spent a pleasant holiday with friends of all ages. Information about the activities of each park can be found on the government affairs website of the Beijing Municipal Landscaping Bureau and the official Weibo and WeChat of the Capital Landscaping. Read the full >>>
Beijing Metro Line 4-Daxing Line implements a new version of the summer operation map
In order to further improve the travel experience of passengers, the Metro Line 4-Daxing Line has begun to implement a new version of the summer operation map, adding a small intersection from Xingong Station to Zhongguancun Station during the afternoon peak hours on weekdays and weekends, and forming a set of runs with the large intersection from Tiangongyuan Station to Anheqiao North Station, so as to improve the transportation capacity of key sections and make passengers' travel more convenient. Read the full >>>
[Society]
The Weixin landslide in Yunnan Province caused the collapse of residential buildings, resulting in 3 deaths and 2 injuries
Affected by heavy rainfall for several days, on the morning of July 1, 2024, a landslide occurred in Heilong Village, Luobu Town, Weixin County, causing a house to collapse, killing 3 people and injuring 2 others. Read the full >>>
Yuchi Village, Bishi Town, Hunan Province, suddenly flash flood, 2 people lost contact
At about 8:10 a.m. on July 1, due to a short period of heavy rainfall, a flash flood broke out in the Daijia Group of Yuchi Village, Bishi Town, Miluo City, Hunan, and some houses collapsed, causing 2 people to lose contact. Read the full >>>
【Finance】
The Mainland and Hong Kong have substantially completed a new round of negotiations on the revision of the CEPA Agreement on Trade in Services
Recently, the Ministry of Commerce, together with relevant departments and the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, jointly convened the third Senior Officials' Meeting of the Joint Steering Committee of the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) to substantively complete a new round of negotiations on the revision of the CEPA Agreement between the Mainland and Hong Kong. The two sides agreed to step up the relevant technical preparations and carry out the approval procedures, and sign and implement the agreement as soon as possible. Read the full >>>
【Style】
Guoyu's 17-year-old Zhang Zhijie fainted during the game and died after being sent to the hospital
On July 1, the Asian Badminton Federation and the Indonesian Badminton Association issued an announcement that in the mixed team group stage of the 2024 Asian Youth Badminton Championships held in Indonesia, Zhang Zhijie, a 17-year-old player of the Chinese badminton team, suddenly fainted and died after being sent to the hospital. Read the full >>>
The Indonesian Badminton Association revealed the details of Zhang Zhijie's treatment and called on the International Badminton Federation to revise the rules
On July 1, the Indonesian Badminton Association and the local hospital (Sardjito) held a press conference to explain the sudden death of Chinese badminton star Zhang Zhijie on the field, and it was revealed that Zhang Zhijie had no spontaneous breathing and pulse when he arrived at the hospital. Before the start of the badminton Asian Youth Championships team competition on the 1st, all the staff present mourned for Zhang Zhijie. The Indonesian Badminton Association submitted a written application to the International Badminton Federation, requesting the International Badminton Federation to revise the rules for medical teams not to enter without the permission of the referees, so that athletes can receive medical treatment as soon as possible. (Yangcheng Evening News) Read the full >>>
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On July 2, Beijing time, in a key battle in the 1/8 finals of the 2024 European Cup, Portugal and Slovenia fought for 120 minutes, Ronaldo missed a penalty kick in extra time, and the game entered a penalty shootout, Portuguese goalkeeper Diogo Costa saved three points in a row, Ronaldo, Fernandes, and Bernardo hit in a row. In the end, Portugal defeated Slovenia 3-0 on penalties to advance to the last eight, and the team's quarter-final opponent will be France. Read the full >>>
【International】
Top US Democratic Party: Biden will not be replaced
On June 30, a number of high-ranking figures of the Democratic Party of the United States spoke out in support of President Joseph Biden's re-election candidacy, emphasizing that the Democratic presidential candidate will only be Biden and will not "change the commander on the spot". The public solidarity of the top Democratic Party came days after Biden held the first televised debate of the 2024 presidential election with his Republican rival, former President Donald Trump. Biden's performance on stage has been widely "badly criticized", causing anxiety among Democrats, and many people have called for another candidate. (Xinhua News Agency) Read the full >>>
U.S. Supreme Court: Trump does not have the right to immunity from prosecution for private actions
On July 1, local time, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a final ruling on former U.S. President Trump's request for the president to be exempted from criminal prosecution. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled by a vote of 6-3 on the same day that Trump can be granted immunity from criminal prosecution for some actions taken toward the end of his presidency, but not for actions taken in his private capacity. Read the full >>>
Israel has released some 55 Palestinian detainees and returned them to Gaza
Journalists learned on 1 July that Israel had released some 55 Palestinian detainees to return to the Gaza Strip, including Mohamed Abu Sarmiya, director of the Shifa Hospital. Read the full >>>
Edited by Jia Congcong, Wei Mian, and proofread by Chen Diyan