See you at 8 o'clock in the news丨Shen 17 crew completed the first mission out of the cabin, and many banks lowered their deposit interest rates

【Current Affairs】

The Shenzhou-17 astronaut crew successfully completed the first out-of-cabin mission

At 21:35 on December 21, 2023, Beijing time, after about 7.5 hours of out-of-cabin activities, Shenzhou-17 astronauts Tang Hongbo, Tang Shengjie and Jiang Xinlin worked closely together, and with the cooperation and support of the space station's robotic arm and ground scientific researchers, completed the established tasks such as the solar wing repair test of the Tianhe core module. Tang Hongbo, the first astronaut in the mainland to return to the space station, walked in space again after two years, and astronaut Tang Shengjie became the youngest astronaut in the mainland to carry out the mission so far. Read the full >>>

A total of 129 resettlement sites have been set up in Minhe County, Qinghai, and 11,054 people have been resettled

After the earthquake in Jishishan, Gansu Province, many houses collapsed in Jintian Village and Caotan Village, Zhongchuan Township, Minhe County, Haidong, Qinghai, and there were casualties and lost contact. As of the 21st, a total of 129 resettlement sites have been set up in Minhe County, with 11,054 people from 2,477 households concentrated on resettlement, and 35,837 relief materials such as tents, heating appliances, and daily necessities have been distributed to the affected people. (CCTV News)

The two departments promulgated the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted by China, which will be implemented from the date of promulgation

In accordance with the Foreign Trade Law of the People's Republic of China and the Regulations of the People's Republic of China on the Administration of Technology Import and Export, the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted by China for Export is hereby promulgated, which shall be implemented from the date of promulgation, and Announcement No. 38 of 2020 of the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Science and Technology (Adjustment Content of the Catalogue of Technologies Prohibited and Restricted by China for Export) shall be repealed at the same time. If it is dual-use technology, it shall be included in export control management. Read the full >>>

Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council: The mainland will adjust the import and export tariffs of some commodities from January 1 next year

In order to continue to play the supporting role of import and export in the economy and better perform the important function of tariffs in the overall planning of domestic and international markets and resources, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has been deliberated and approved by the first plenary meeting of the 8th Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council and submitted to the State Council for approval, and the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has issued an announcement that the import and export tariffs of some commodities will be adjusted in 2024. In order to enhance the linkage effect of domestic and international markets and resources, and maintain the stability and smoothness of the mainland's industrial and supply chains, from January 1, 2024, the mainland will implement provisional import tariffs lower than the most-favored-nation tax rate for 1,010 commodities. Read the full >>>

Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council: Suspend tariff concessions for some products in Taiwan

The Taiwan region has unilaterally adopted discriminatory measures such as prohibiting and restricting the export of mainland products, which violates the provisions of the "Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement." In accordance with the Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement, the Customs Tariff Commission of the State Council has decided to suspend tariff concessions for some products under the Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement in accordance with regulations and procedures. It is hoped that the Taiwan region will take effective measures to lift trade restrictions on the mainland. The relevant matters are hereby announced as follows: From January 1, 2024, the application of the agreed tax rates of the "Cross-Strait Economic Cooperation Framework Agreement" will be suspended for the 12 tariff items such as propylene and paraxylene listed in the annex originating in Taiwan, and shall be implemented in accordance with the current relevant regulations. Read the full >>>

The U.S. Department of Commerce added 13 Chinese companies to the "unverified list" of export controls, and the Ministry of Commerce responded

In response to the U.S. Department of Commerce's recent announcement that 13 Chinese companies will be included in the "unverified list" of export controls, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce responded on the 21st that China has taken note of the relevant situation. China firmly opposes the US practice of ignoring the facts of bilateral cooperation, undermining the foundation of bilateral cooperation, hindering enterprises from carrying out normal economic and trade activities, and undermining market rules and the international economic and trade order. China will resolutely safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of Chinese enterprises. Read the full >>>

Ukraine included Chinese companies in the list of "sponsors of international wars", and China: immediately correct the mistake

At a press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 21 July, a reporter asked what is the Foreign Ministry's comment on the fact that yesterday Ukraine included China Railway Construction Corporation Limited in the list of "sponsors of international wars"? In this regard, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that China has always stood on the side of peace and justice on the Ukrainian issue, and we firmly oppose the relevant Ukrainian institutions to include Chinese enterprises in the relevant list, and demand that the Ukrainian side immediately correct its mistakes and eliminate the negative impact. Read the full >>>

Fan Cheng, former member of the party group of AVIC Group and former secretary of the party committee, director and vice president of Air China, was investigated

According to the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Group of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission in the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council and the Liaoning Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision, Fan Cheng, former member of the Party Leadership Group of AVIC Group and former Secretary of the Party Committee, director and vice president of Air China Co., Ltd., is suspected of serious violations of discipline and law, and is currently undergoing disciplinary review and supervision investigation by the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Group of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission in the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council and the Dalian Municipal Supervision Commission of Liaoning Province. (The website of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission) Read the full >>>

Causing a loss of more than 448 million yuan in public property Yi Pengfei, former vice chairman of the Hunan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, was put on trial

The Liuzhou City Intermediate People's Court of the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region held an open trial in the first instance of the case of Yi Pengfei, former member of the leading party group and vice chairman of the Hunan Provincial Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, for accepting bribes and abusing his power. The procuratorate alleged that Yi Pengfei illegally received property totaling more than 81.4 million yuan, directly or through others, and in addition, he decided to return the land transfer fee in violation of regulations without authorization, resulting in a total loss of more than 448 million yuan in public property. Read the full >>>

Hao Zongqiang, deputy director of the Propaganda Department of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission, and a first-level inspector, was "double-opened"

Hao Zongqiang, deputy director of the Propaganda Department of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission, and a first-level inspector, was expelled from the party and expelled from public office for serious violations of discipline and law, and the suspected crime was transferred to the procuratorate for review and prosecution in accordance with the law. (The website of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the State Supervision Commission) Read the full >>>

The Chinese and Russian militaries held the 22nd round of strategic consultations

On 20 December, the Chinese and Russian militaries held the 22nd round of strategic consultations in Beijing. The two sides had an in-depth exchange of views on the international and regional security situation and the relations between the two militaries. The two sides said that they will jointly implement the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and President Putin, further enhance the level of strategic cooperation between the two militaries, and make new contributions to promoting regional and world peace and stability and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. Read the full >>>

Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei and other 7 provinces spent the "coldest mid-December", and the temperature gradually rose from the 22nd

Under the influence of the strongest cold wave and supplementary cold air since this winter, many places in North China and Northeast China have experienced the "coldest mid-December" since December 13. From the 22nd, the temperature will gradually rise in various places, and by the beginning of next week, the temperature in most parts of the central and eastern parts will rise to a normal or high level compared with the same period of the year. Read the full >>>

The Central Meteorological Observatory continues to issue a yellow warning for low temperatures this morning

The Central Meteorological Observatory will continue to issue a yellow warning for low temperature at 06:00 on December 22: It is expected that from 08:00 on December 22 to 08:00 on the 25th, the daily minimum temperature or average temperature in central and western Inner Mongolia, northern Shaanxi, North China, Northeast China, Huanghuai and most of the southern regions is more than 5 °C lower than that of the same period in history. Some areas in southeastern Guizhou and other places are more than 7°C lower, and the minimum temperature of 0°C will be located in the area from southern Guizhou to northern South China. (Central Meteorological Observatory)

【Local】

Beijing Handbook丨Today's winter solstice, exhibitions and markets continue to be wonderful

On December 22, Beijing is expected to be sunny and cloudy today, with a north-to-south wind of 2 or 3 and a maximum temperature of -2 °C. Today's winter solstice, where to go on the weekend? Why not go to the Palace Museum's blockbuster glass exhibition for a visual feast, or go to the Poetry Life Festival to say goodbye to 2023 with poetry, or go to the winter night market in Sanlitun to enjoy performances and food, so that your weekend can be fully relaxed. (Beijing News) video >>>

More than 7,300 communities (villages) in Beijing have established public health committees

The 2023 National Patriotic Health Campaign Conference was held in Beijing on the 21st. According to reports, the organization of love and health at all levels in Beijing is sound, and public health committees have been established in more than 7,300 communities (villages). In addition, this year, according to the evaluation of the National Patriotic Health Office, Beijing's Dongcheng District, Xicheng District, Haidian District and Yanqing District were awarded the "National Healthy City Model City". Read the full >>>

[Society]

An accident occurred in a coal mine in Jixi City, Heilongjiang Province, and it was initially understood that the accident killed 12 people

The reporter learned from the Propaganda Department of the Jixi Municipal Party Committee that at 15:50 on December 20, an inclined shaft sports car accident occurred in Kunyuan Coal Mine, Hengshan District, Jixi City. According to the reporter's understanding at the scene, 12 people were killed and 13 injured in the accident, and all the injured have been sent to the hospital for treatment. At present, the aftermath of the accident is being carried out in an orderly manner, and an investigation team was set up in the local area as soon as the accident occurred, and the cause of the accident is still under investigation. Read the full >>>

It is rumored on the Internet that "the old man was beaten by a doctor during surgery" The doctor involved has been suspended for investigation

The reporter learned from the Guigang Municipal Health Commission that in response to the recent online video of "the elderly being beaten by doctors during surgery", the Guigang Municipal Health Commission immediately organized an investigation team composed of ophthalmology experts and administrative law enforcement personnel to Guigang Aier Eye Hospital to carry out an investigation. The preliminary investigation has been briefed. After investigation, the video is a monitoring record of the abnormal lens extraction + vitrectomy of the left eye under local anesthesia on patient Qin Moumou on December 12, 2019. The surveillance video shows that the physician Feng Moumou used his right hand fist to beat the head of the patient Qin Moumou during the operation. After learning from the patient's family, the postoperative patient Qin Moumou had bruises on his forehead, and went to other hospitals for examination, and the results were not abnormal. Physician Feng Moumou has apologized to patient Qin Moumou in person and obtained understanding. Because the two parties have reached a settlement, the hospital did not report the incident. At present, the Guigang Municipal Health Commission has ordered Guigang Aier Eye Hospital to suspend Feng Moumou's position as business director and continue to be investigated. Read the full >>>

Aier Eye Hospital Group issued a statement late at night to remove Guigang Aier from the position of CEO

On the night of December 21, Aier Care, a service account under Aier Eye Hospital Group, issued the latest statement on Weibo, saying that the doctor's rough treatment of patients has seriously violated the code of conduct for medical institution practitioners. On the afternoon of the 21st, the group has dismissed the CEO of Guigang Aier and suspended the position of the president (i.e., the surgeon), and both are subject to further investigation. In the next step, the group will urge Guigang Aier to make in-depth rectification, and will further deal with it seriously according to the follow-up investigation results. (@爱尔关怀) Read the full >>>

The "Suzhou Murder Husband and Hiding Body Case" was tried in court, and the victim's family members observed

At 9:30 a.m. on December 21, the "Suzhou Murder of a Husband and Hiding the Body" was tried in open court at the Suzhou Intermediate People's Court, and the victim's family observed. According to the announcement of the Suzhou Intermediate People's Court, the case of intentional homicide and fraud is currently being tried in court. Read the full >>>

【Finance】

A number of banks lowered their deposit interest rates on the 22nd

Approaching the end of the year, it was supposed to be the period when the bank raised the deposit interest rate to "collect savings", but December 21 ushered in the news that the bank cut interest rates for the third time this year. Shell financial reporters learned from a number of banks that from tomorrow (December 22), the deposit interest rate will be lowered again, and the upper limit of preferential Save and the interest rate on large certificates of deposit will also be lowered simultaneously, of which the three-year and five-year time deposit interest rates will be lowered by 25 basis points. Read the full >>>

The situation in the Red Sea has led to increased volatility in shipping prices, and market participants suggest strengthening risk control and rational participation

On December 21, the container transportation index (European line) futures EC2404 contract rose to a limit of 135,000 contracts again, and the total position of each contract rose to more than 200,000 contracts. The cumulative increase since the beginning of this week has reached 29.9%. There is a view in the market that geopolitical and other factors have led to an increase in the divergence between long and short, and market risks have further accumulated. It is recommended to look at the current market trend rationally and do a good job in position and position control. Read the full >>>

【Style】

Bayer Leverkusen's 25-game unbeaten run is a record for a German team, what is the magic of young coach Alonso?

The magic of young coach Xavi Alonso continues, with Bundesliga side Bayer Leverkusen remaining the only unbeaten team in Europe's top five leagues this season. In the early morning of December 21, in the 16th round of the 2023-2024 Bundesliga season, Bayer Leverkusen defeated Bochum 4-0. After 16 rounds, Bayer Leverkusen won 13 and drew three, leading Bayern Munich by four points and becoming the winter champions of the Bundesliga this season before the winter break. In a total of 25 games in the Bundesliga, German Cup and Europa League, Bayer Leverkusen won 22 and drew 3, setting a record for the German team's unbeaten start to the season. Read the full >>>

【International】

The Czech government has designated 23 December as a national day of mourning

On December 21, local time, due to the shooting incident at Charles University, the Czech government decided to designate December 23 as a national day of mourning, when the flag will be lowered at half-mast to mourn. According to police, the attackers have killed 14 people and injured 25 others, 10 of them seriously. The attacker has committed suicide. (CCTV News)

Yemen's Houthis: A full mobilization is underway to support Hamas

Houthis are conducting a full mobilization in areas under their control to train fighters for military operations in the Gaza Strip to support the Palestinian Islamic Resistance Movement (Hamas), Sputnik reported on December 20, a member of Yemen's Houthi Politburo, said Houthis are conducting a full mobilization in areas under their control. Relevant training camps have been set up in many places, and some personnel have graduated. Read the full >>>

Edited by Wei Mian Jia Congcong

Proofread by Diyan Chen