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Release Date:

2020-05-21

Three-Point News Keeps You Informed About Everything in the World

I. Domestic News

Xi Jinping issued important instructions on the achievement of poverty alleviation for the entire Maonan ethnic group, emphasizing that poverty eradication should be taken as a new starting point for striving toward an even better life, and that continued hard work is needed to make people’s lives increasingly prosperous. Li Keqiang presided over a meeting of the Central Leading Group for COVID-19 Response, calling for prioritizing routine prevention and control measures to prevent a resurgence of the epidemic, promoting effective practices adopted during the May Day holiday, and fully restoring normal production and daily life. In addition, Li Keqiang issued important instructions on the publicity campaign for the 2020 International Day for Biological Diversity, stressing the need to vigorously implement major projects for biodiversity conservation and further enhance public awareness of biodiversity protection across society.

2) The Third Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference opened at 3:00 p.m. today and will close on the afternoon of the 27th, a reduction of four and a half days compared with the original schedule.

3) [Rule of Law] The Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission have mandated that false accusations and complaints be properly clarified in accordance with regulations, disciplinary rules, and the law. The Ministry of Public Security stated that penalties for not wearing a helmet apply only to motorcycles and do not yet extend to electric bicycles; it is closely monitoring price hikes for safety helmets and will rigorously investigate and punish illegal pricing practices. The State Administration for Market Regulation has publicized typical cases of illegal activities, including the excessive markup of meltblown fabric prices. In the first four months, Beijing investigated and dealt with 109 individuals for violations of the spirit of the CPC Central Committee’s Eight-Point Decision on Improving Conduct. Beijing has launched a concentrated campaign to file cases and impose penalties for violations related to domestic waste sorting. Yinchuan police have cracked a major case involving counterfeit rice seeds.

4) [Voices from the Two Sessions] National People’s Congress deputy Chen Jingyu proposes designating the day Wuhan was placed under lockdown as “National Public Health Day.” National People’s Congress deputy Sun Pishu states that “new infrastructure” will further unleash the momentum of China’s economy. National People’s Congress deputy Liu Fayong suggests that failure by government-funded normal school graduates to take up teaching positions should be recorded in their integrity files. National People’s Congress deputy Zeng Qinghong notes that the pandemic has accelerated the digital transformation of Chinese automakers. Committee member Peng Jing recommends granting single women the right to undergo assisted reproductive technologies.

5) Hu Chunhua visited the Ministry of Water Resources to conduct research and convened a meeting to study and deploy work on flood and drought prevention and control as well as agricultural disaster prevention and mitigation.

6) Ministry of Civil Affairs: Rectifying unhealthy practices such as exorbitant bride prices and vulgar wedding pranks.

7) Members of the National Health Commission’s expert treatment team explain the differences between cases in Heilongjiang, Jilin, and Hubei: a longer incubation period and less typical clinical symptoms. Shulan: Conducting screenings of individuals who have purchased “one antipyretic and two anti-infective” medications since April 1.

8) [Military] The General Office of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs has issued a Notice to further ensure the effective implementation of policies on pensions and preferential treatment for veterans.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] Deputies to the National People’s Congress and members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region departed for Beijing yesterday. Hong Kong medical experts say that extending anti-pandemic measures is in line with the current situation in Hong Kong. The Chairman of the Hong Kong Education Council stated that a comprehensive review of Hong Kong’s education system has become an urgent priority. The HKSAR Government has once again appointed Laura Cha as Chairperson of the Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. Nansha in Guangzhou has unveiled the “30 Measures for Hong Kong and Macao Youth Innovation,” aimed at supporting young people from Hong Kong and Macao in pursuing career development there. Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park are preparing to reopen.

10) [Taiwan] On May 20, U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo issued a statement congratulating Taiwan’s leader Tsai Ing-wen on her inauguration, referring to her as the so-called “president” and touting the “partnership” between the United States and Taiwan. On the same day, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council, and the Ministry of National Defense all issued statements expressing strong indignation, condemnation, and firm opposition. In response to questions about the DPP authorities’ leader’s “May 20” address, a spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office stated that such remarks seriously undermine the well-being of Taiwan compatriots, gravely harm the fundamental interests of the Chinese nation, and pose a grave threat to peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. The Taiwan Affairs Office also urged the U.S. side to cease all official exchanges with the Taiwan region.

II. International

1) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs responds to “U.S. sanctions against Chinese logistics companies”: Illegal! We urge the United States to lift them immediately. A press conference on donations of masks and other anti-pandemic supplies for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games was held in Beijing. Chinese citizens in Qatar who are diagnosed with COVID-19 may report their cases online to the Chinese Embassy. German media: Germans’ favorability toward China is rising, while their impression of the United States has plummeted. Guo Weimin, Spokesperson for the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, stated: The attempt by politicians in the United States and a handful of other countries to politicize the pandemic will not succeed.

2) The 73rd World Health Assembly concluded by adopting a resolution on responding to the COVID-19 pandemic: calling for the identification of the animal origin of SARS-CoV-2; affirming the WHO’s pivotal leadership role; and urging Member States to provide sustainable funding to the Organization. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that the WHO will continue to play a strategic leading role in coordinating the global response to the pandemic.

3) As of 10:32 p.m. Beijing time on the 20th, according to data from Johns Hopkins University, the global cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has reached 4,929,455, with 324,063 deaths.

4) The United States has recorded a cumulative total of 1,529,785 confirmed cases and 92,066 deaths. President Trump has described the country’s status as having the highest number of infections worldwide as a “medal of honor.” Defending his use of the so‑called “miracle drug” hydroxychloroquine, Trump claims that all studies warning of its dangers are fraudulent. Is taking hydroxychloroquine a reliable strategy for combating the pandemic? Vice President Mike Pence says, “I’m not taking it—I’m following my doctor’s advice.” Trump has once again graced the cover of Time magazine—and this time, he’s finally wearing a mask. After being mocked by Speaker Nancy Pelosi as “morbidly obese,” Trump fired back, accusing her of having mental health issues. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo responded to calls for his dismissal by the Inspector General of the State Department, saying, “I asked the president to fire him.” In New Jersey, authorities have revised the state’s tally of COVID‑19 deaths in nursing homes, resulting in a sudden drop of 1,400 cases. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stated that ultra‑low interest rates will be maintained until the economy has fully weathered the pandemic. Data from New York hospitals show that elderly COVID‑19 patients who require mechanical ventilation often succumb to the disease. With all 50 U.S. states now having “reopened” their economies, experts and officials are concerned about the potential emergence of a second wave of the epidemic.

5) On the first day of in-person classes for South Korea’s senior year, two students tested positive, leading several high schools to suspend in-person attendance. Russia’s Ministry of Health has decided to temporarily suspend routine vaccinations for adults. The country reported 8,764 new cases, becoming the second nation worldwide to surpass 300,000 confirmed cases. Meanwhile, Uzbekistan has issued a new decree to support small and medium-sized enterprises and expand social assistance programs.

6) Palestine announces the suspension of all agreements it has concluded with the United States and Israel.

7) An attack on a mosque in Afghanistan has left 8 people dead and more than 10 injured.

8) Kobe, Japan, will return the giant panda “Dandan,” whose loan period has expired, to China. In April, Japan received only 2,900 foreign visitors, a year-on-year decrease of 99.9%.

III. Finance and Securities

1) MIIT: A survey shows that about 40% of foreign-invested enterprises plan to increase their investment in China in the near term. MIIT: The average operating rate of industrial enterprises above designated size nationwide has reached 99.1%.

2) The People’s Bank of China announced the May LPR rates: both the 1-year and 5-year tenors remained unchanged from the previous month. The People’s Bank of China also signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Data-Sharing Cooperation with the State Administration for Market Regulation.

3) Ministry of Natural Resources: Illegal land use, including that associated with “small-property-rights” housing, shall not be legalized through registration.

4) Yesterday’s Close:

Shanghai Composite Index: 2,883.74, -0.51%

Shenzhen Component Index 10,948.48 / -0.94%

Growth Enterprise Market 2118.12/-1.21%

Hang Seng Index: 24,399.95 / +0.05%

IV. Culture, Education, Sports, and Entertainment

1) At 9:15 a.m. on May 21, as part of the series of online anniversary celebrations marking the 123rd anniversary of Zhejiang University,

“Starry Zhejiang University” and “Glorious Zhejiang University” will officially be open to alumni worldwide, marking the first time Zhejiang University has celebrated its anniversary by bringing alumni together in the digital realm.

2) Ministry of Education: There are a total of 530,100 schools of all levels and types nationwide, with 282 million students enrolled. The Ministry of Education also stated that students in low-risk areas are not required to wear masks when participating in physical activities on campus.

3) Five departments, including the National Health Commission: China is comprehensively strengthening premarital health care and the prevention and control of birth defects. An expert consensus on lipid management for older adults in China has been released.

4) The General Administration of Sport of China has issued the “Implementation Plan for Pilot Projects to Promote Sports Consumption.” Women’s volleyball team captain Zhu Ting and national table tennis star Xu Xin have been recommended as candidates for the National Model Worker and Advanced Worker titles.

5) Fifteen sites, including the “Zhangguantun Kiln Site” from the Ming Dynasty, have been included in the fifth batch of Tianjin Municipal Cultural Relics Protection Units. “The Hometown of Mount Everest” has been awarded the title of “National High-Altitude Mountaineering Training Base of Shigatse, Tibet.”

6) A wild leopard has been spotted in the gully region of the Loess Plateau in central Shaanxi Province. On the 22nd, Mercury will “conjoin” Venus, presenting a “whispering starry sky” in the heavens.

V. Lifestyle Services

1) Beijing has now gone 34 consecutive days without any newly reported locally transmitted confirmed cases as of the 19th. An emergency response drill for epidemic prevention and control was held at a Beijing rail transit construction site. Beijing’s largest centralized electric vehicle charging station has been put into operation. The hair-carving artwork “The Ones Who Go Against the Tide” made its debut in Beijing.

2) Shanghai experts have, for the first time, successfully performed implantation of biodegradable materials to treat children with congenital heart disease. The colorful flower fields in Jiangning District, Nanjing, have “bewitched” visitors. Nantong, Jiangsu Province: Helmet manufacturers and operators are prohibited from colluding to manipulate prices.

3) Writer Ye Shumming publishes his first biography of Guangzhou, a nonfiction work that “molds” the city into vivid life.

4) Guizhou Province fully reopens cinemas and theaters: seats must be spaced apart, and the consumption of snacks is prohibited. Police in Hefei, Anhui Province, have apprehended a fugitive who had been on the run for 27 years in connection with a homicide case.

5) In Gansu’s Qilian Mountains, rapeseed flowers are in full bloom, creating a golden panorama. Shandong has established a connection with California in the United States to share anti-pandemic experience. Henan: The relocation project for National Highway 310 is scheduled to open to traffic before National Day.

6) From 20:00 on May 20 to 20:00 on May 21, parts of the areas along the Tianshan Mountains in Xinjiang, the southeastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, northern North China, eastern Southwest China, central and southern Jiangnan, most of South China, and Taiwan Island will experience moderate to heavy rainfall; among these, southern Hunan, central and southern Jiangxi, central and southern Fujian, northern Guangxi, most of Guangdong, and Taiwan Island will see torrential or extremely heavy rainfall (100–200 mm).

VII. Health and Wellness

1) Eating “bitter” foods in hot weather is even better than tonifying the body. As soon as summer arrives, the heat often leads to a loss of appetite. In such cases, it’s beneficial to consume moderate amounts of bitter vegetables that help clear heat, promote bowel movements, and stimulate the appetite, such as bitter greens, bitter melon, and lettuce.

2) Xiao Man marks the onset of “dampness.” The Spleen governs the transformation and transportation of water and dampness; when the Spleen and Stomach function well, excess dampness can be eliminated. It is beneficial to consume more foods that strengthen the Spleen and promote diuresis, such as adzuki beans, loofah, and Chinese yam, to alleviate the burden on the gastrointestinal tract.

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