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Release Date:

2020-05-22

I. Domestic

1) The Third Session of the 13th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference opened at 3:00 p.m. at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, attended by Party and state leaders including Xi Jinping. Wang Yang delivered the work report of the Standing Committee of the National Committee of the CPPCC. All attendees observed a minute of silence to express deep mourning for the martyrs who died in the fight against COVID-19 and for fellow countrymen who have passed away. Party members across the country donated a total of RMB 8.36 billion to support epidemic prevention and control efforts.

2) [Focus on the Two Sessions] National People’s Congress deputy Cai Weiping: Proposes the establishment of a large, comprehensive infectious-diseases hospital. National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference member Zhu Tongyu: Urges prompt action to address the shortage of infectious-disease physicians. National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference member Hua Yawei: Hopes that doctor–patient relations will remain harmonious even after the pandemic. A National Committee member proposes the establishment of a retirement system for farmers. Kunqu opera performer discusses the “natural” beauty of intangible cultural heritage: “It is both the most traditional and the most avant-garde.” Hong Kong-based delegate: Calls on the central government to allocate land in Hong Kong for the development of a new district. Yu Minhong suggests measures to prevent international “exam migration” and to lower the quota requirements for international students at universities. National People’s Congress deputy Li Xia: Proposes that the party at fault in a divorce receive a smaller share—or no share—of the marital property. National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference member Zhen Zhen: Under the pandemic, protection of citizens’ personal information must not be relaxed.

3) [Rule of Law] The Supreme People’s Procuratorate: Tong Jianming has been promoted to the rank of First-Class Chief Prosecutor of the People’s Republic of China. Beijing: Strict legal punishment will be meted out to crimes and illegal activities related to the epidemic and those that obstruct the resumption of work and production. Over the past year, 17 individuals have been ordered to resign from their posts as deputies to the National People’s Congress due to disciplinary and legal violations, thereby losing their eligibility to attend the Two Sessions. Yu Mouhong of Haiyou Subdistrict, Sanmen County, Zhejiang Province, was sentenced to one year in prison for concealing her travel history in Wuhan, which led to three people being infected with COVID-19 and over a hundred others being placed under quarantine. Harbin: Two COVID-19 cases who deliberately concealed their travel itineraries and contact histories will face criminal liability. In pursuit of thrills, a blood donor in Hunan fabricated a story claiming he was a COVID-19 patient intent on infecting others and was sentenced to one year in prison.

4) On the 21st, the National Health Commission reported that on the 20th, 31 provinces and municipalities reported 2 new confirmed cases: 1 imported case in Guangdong and 1 locally transmitted case in Shanghai; no new deaths were reported; 1 new suspected case was reported, an imported case in Shanghai; and 31 new asymptomatic infections were reported (28 in Hubei and 3 imported).

5) Chief Designer of the BeiDou Satellite System: The final satellite for the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System’s constellation is scheduled for launch in June. “Tianqin-1” has completed its in-orbit technology verification, with results exceeding mission objectives. The National Satellite Navigation Product Quality Supervision and Inspection Center (Guizhou) has been officially established. Wan Weixing, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences and a space physicist, passed away in Beijing at the age of 62 due to illness, marking the loss this year of 16 academicians from both the Chinese Academy of Sciences and the Chinese Academy of Engineering.

6) Zhong Nanshan’s team: Patients with severe pneumonia exhibit relatively severe restrictive ventilatory dysfunction. Zhang Boli, an academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, calls for accelerating Phase III clinical trials of COVID-19 vaccines. Zhang Wenhong states that China is currently in the incubation period for asymptomatic cases, and that detecting such cases is better than failing to detect them; he urges the public to be mentally prepared for sporadic COVID-19 cases, noting that their occurrence in the future is highly probable.

7) Wang Shuangning, a 60-year-old critically ill COVID-19 patient in Wuhan, broke his own record by swimming across the Yangtze River in just 33 minutes after recovering. Wuhan has also released a “red-and-black list” of property management services in residential communities during the epidemic prevention and control period.

8) [Military] Wei Fenghe Holds Telephone Conversation with Philippine Defense Secretary. Yuanwang-6 Heads to the Pacific to Conduct Satellite Maritime Tracking and Control Missions. Targeting the Unfamiliar Snowy Plateau—A Special Operations Brigade of the Tibet Military Region Conducts High-Altitude, Cold-Weather Training on Snow-Covered Mountains.

9) [Hong Kong and Macao] On the 21st, Hong Kong reported 8 new confirmed cases, all imported from overseas, bringing the cumulative total to 1,063. The Office of the Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in the HKSAR stated that the “archetypal villain” Chris Patten will be nailed to the pillar of shame in history. Deputies and members from Hong Kong and Macao focused on topics such as epidemic prevention and control and the Greater Bay Area, calling for the swift closure of national security loopholes in Hong Kong. Hong Kong has preliminarily drawn up a plan to allow approximately 2,500 cross-border students to resume classes. More than 85,000 people in Hong Kong have jointly signed a petition urging the cancellation of treasonous exam questions and the prosecution of those responsible.

10) [Taiwan] The United States has approved the sale of advanced heavy torpedoes to Taiwan, though Taiwan has not yet planned to procure them. Hung Hsiu-chu stated that many proponents of “Taiwan independence” hold U.S. or Japanese citizenship, and that a cross-strait war is unlikely in the near term. His wife advised Ko Wen-je: after running twice for the office of Taiwan’s regional leader without success, he should pursue other avenues. On the 21st, Taiwan reported one new confirmed case of COVID-19, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 441.

II. International

1) Xi Jinping held telephone conversations with the Prime Minister of Bangladesh and the President of Myanmar. Xi Jinping also sent a letter to the series of events marking International Tea Day, extending his warm congratulations. Wang Yi went to the airport to escort the late Chinese Ambassador to Israel, Du Wei, back home; Wang Yi, Du Wei’s family, and all staff members then performed three bows and observed a moment of silence. On the 21st, Donald Trump posted several consecutive tweets accusing China’s spokesperson of spreading false information, to which Zhao Lijian responded: “Justice resides in the hearts of the people, and the world will see clearly.” Trump alleged that “China has a madman who issued a statement,” to which Hu Xijin retorted: “If you have the guts, show us who it is—there are far too many liars on your team.” Chongqing donated a batch of epidemic-prevention supplies to two Japanese sister cities.

) The World Trade Organization will launch the selection process for its next Director-General in June. In response to U.S. threats to suspend contributions, the World Health Organization stated that it is already undergoing a transformation to broaden its donor base. A United Nations report indicates that global human development may experience its first slowdown in 30 years. The World Bank has appointed a new Chief Economist, who will officially assume office on June 15.

3) As of 9:32 p.m. Beijing time on the 21st, according to data from Johns Hopkins University in the United States, the global cumulative number of confirmed COVID-19 cases has reached 5,027,732, with a cumulative death toll of 328,730. It took approximately 11 days for the global total of confirmed cases to rise from 4 million to 5 million.

4) The United States has recorded a cumulative total of 1,552,594 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 93,471 deaths, accounting for 30% of the global total. New cases are on the rise in nine states, and several state governments have been accused of falsifying pandemic data in an effort to reopen their economies. President Trump claims, “We’re doing an astonishingly good job.” Trump is seeking to hold an in-person G7 summit at Camp David, a move that has raised concerns among public health experts. Meanwhile, a U.S. state legislator refused to wear a mask at a session and was subsequently voted out of office by the legislature. The Governor of New York has stated that it was the right decision for Chinese citizens to wear masks.

5) WHO: No evidence yet that hydroxychloroquine is effective in treating COVID-19; Trump: “I’ll stop taking it in the next couple of days.” Outraged by Trump’s remarks! A woman in Wisconsin, USA: “I’ve been taking hydroxychloroquine for years, yet I still contracted COVID-19.” Protesters held a “funeral” outside the White House, denouncing the U.S. government’s ineffective response to the pandemic. U.S. media: Reports indicate chaos in COVID-19 testing across the country.

6) British Prime Minister Boris Johnson: The UK will launch a COVID-19 contact-tracing system starting in June. German Chancellor Angela Merkel: Unilateralism is not the solution to the COVID-19 crisis. Several members of Colombia’s presidential guard have tested positive for COVID-19, while Brazil’s cumulative confirmed cases are nearing 300,000. Former San Marino head of state Francesco Terenzi died in a car accident at the age of 79.

7) The Middle East Quartet may convene, with the Russian Foreign Minister reportedly seeking to facilitate direct Israeli–Palestinian dialogue. Iranian President: Sanctions and pressure will not hinder Iran’s development; the United States cannot force Iran to submit.

8) Spain has once again approved a request to extend the national state of emergency—moving from rejection to acceptance! The Canadian government has officially advised the public to wear masks when necessary. During Ramadan, COVID-19 cases have surged, prompting Saudi Arabia and other Gulf states to reimpose pandemic control restrictions. Meanwhile, during the pandemic, illegal overnight mahjong gatherings involving gambling have come to light; following the exposure of a scandal involving Shinzo Abe’s close confidant, the Prosecutor General of the Tokyo High Public Prosecutors Office, he has resigned.

9) Latest paper in Nature: Discovery of a massive, rotating galactic disk formed 1.5 billion years after the Big Bang.

III. Finance and Securities

1) China Banking and Insurance Regulatory Commission: In 2022, the online penetration rate for auto insurance and other property insurance business is to reach over 80%. The Ministry of Finance, the State Taxation Administration, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs have jointly issued an announcement clarifying matters related to the pre-tax deduction of charitable donations.

2) Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs: Ensure that by the end of the year, hog production capacity is basically restored to a level close to that of normal years. Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and National Radio and Television Administration: By 2020, preliminarily establish a standard system for ultra-high-definition video.

3) The Shanghai Stock Exchange will issue rules on non-public transfers and placements in the near future.

4) Yesterday’s Close:

Shanghai Composite Index: 2,867.92, down 0.55%

Shenzhen Component Index: 10,845.40 / -0.94%

Growth Enterprise Market: 2,099.43 / -0.88%

Hang Seng Index: 24,280.03 / -0.49%

IV. Culture, Education, Sports, and Entertainment

1) The National Development and Reform Commission, the National Health Commission, and the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine have issued the “Plan for Building Public Health Prevention, Control, and Treatment Capabilities,” stipulating that each province is to establish 1–3 major epidemic treatment centers. The Ministry of Education has announced plans to promote the establishment of Future Technology Institutes to cultivate leading talent in science and innovation. Meanwhile, the Liaison Group of the State Council Joint Prevention and Control Mechanism has conducted inspections and provided guidance on Wuhan’s measures for resuming in-person classes for ninth-grade students while ensuring effective prevention and control.

2) Fighting the Global Pandemic: Youth in Action—A special dialogue of the Belt and Road Youth Creativity and Heritage Forum was held simultaneously in Beijing, Nanjing, and Changsha on the evening of the 20th. Due to weather conditions, the Mount Everest survey and climbing team has withdrawn to the 6,500-meter camp and is now standing by.

3) May 22 is International Day for Biological Diversity. The Père David’s deer reserve in Daxing, Beijing, has spotted the Chinese bamboo partridge, often referred to as the “panda of the bird world.” Meanwhile, wild Amur tigers have once again been observed in the Tianqiaoling Forest Area of Jilin Province.

4) Chinese Football Association: Approximately one-third of foreign players and coaches have not yet returned and have not submitted applications for special entry permits. Evergrande Football Academy will continue its “all-elite, all-free” admissions policy for 2020. Three days after being defeated, Tai Chi “internet celebrity” Ma Baoguo responded: “Only when people criticize can there be reflection.”

5) IOC President Thomas Bach: If the Tokyo Olympics cannot be held next year, they will be canceled.

V. Lifestyle Services

1) Beijing has reported no new locally transmitted cases for 35 consecutive days as of the 20th. The Beijing Center for Disease Control and Prevention has issued guidelines on mask-wearing: masks are required in six specific situations, but may be omitted outdoors. To date, Beijing has conducted over 50,000 inspections of public venues where people gather, imposing fines totaling nearly RMB 490,000. In a crackdown on irregularities such as speculative hype around “school-district housing,” 21 real estate agencies in Beijing have been investigated and penalized. Under Beijing’s new medical insurance policy, high medical expenses will be reimbursed a second time, with no contributions required from individuals or employers. Beijing also plans to expand the capacity of high-quality senior high schools while strictly prohibiting the construction of excessively luxurious schools that exceed established standards. According to the Beijing Education Examinations Authority, only those whose Health Kit verification shows normal status will be permitted to undergo physical examinations.

2) Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces have achieved direct settlement of outpatient medical expenses for out-of-province medical treatment. A total of 4,588 species! Jiangsu has preliminarily compiled a comprehensive inventory of its flora and fauna. Nanjing University’s latest academic publication, “The Communist Manifesto in China,” has been published.

3) The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Guangzhou will reopen on the 20th, with daily operating hours from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

4) Chongqing: Masks are not required for meetings with no more than 50 participants. In Chongqing, 8,171 family-doctor teams provide care for over 8.54 million people. Liaoning has once again handed down集中 verdicts in 25 cases involving organized crime and evil forces, sentencing 121 individuals.

5) Shanxi: Waste sorting will be officially implemented starting June 1. Shaanxi has issued 10 local metrology technical specifications. Sichuan: Battling extreme heat and making all-out efforts to combat drought and safeguard production. Localized heavy rainfall; Tibet’s severe rain warning has been upgraded to a yellow alert.

6) From 20:00 on May 21 to 20:00 on May 22, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in southeastern Inner Mongolia, southern Northeast China, northeastern Northern Xinjiang, southeastern Tibet, the western Sichuan Plateau, eastern Yunnan, southwestern Guizhou, most of South China, southeastern Jiangnan, and Taiwan Island. Among these areas, parts of southeastern Liaoning, southeastern Tibet, southern Guangxi, the southern and eastern coastal regions of Guangdong, and Taiwan Island will experience torrential or extremely heavy rainfall (100–200 mm). VI. Health and Wellness

1) Lycopene is an antioxidant found in tomatoes, with antioxidant activity 3.2 times that of β-carotene and 100 times that of vitamin E. Consuming more tomatoes can help protect against heart disease and several types of cancer.

2) A new study by the University of São Paulo in Brazil indicates that muscle mass in the hands and feet is one of the key indicators of health in older adults, with greater hand and foot muscle mass associated with longer life expectancy.

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