Event 1: A cabbage is sold for up to 100 yuan, and the continuous rise in prices in Japan increases the burden on the Japanese people
The latest data showed that Japan's core consumer price index rose 3.3% year-on-year, marking the 22nd consecutive month of increases. According to the survey results, more than 30,000 food items have increased in price or are planned to increase in price, and the increase in raw material prices is the main reason. In addition, the depreciation of the yen has led to an increase in import prices, which are passed on by companies to consumers.
In the first half of this year, the number of bankrupt companies with debts of more than 10 million yen increased by about 32%, and the number of manufacturing companies increased by 37.42%. Real household consumption expenditures fell year-on-year for the third consecutive month, adding to the economic weakness.
According to a survey by the Bank of Japan, 95.5% of households are aware of rising prices, and households are starting to save money. The highest proportion of people spend their summer vacations at home, and the number of people choosing Shinkansen, long-distance buses, and low-cost airlines is increasing. Wage income fell year-on-year for 14 consecutive months, and household purchasing power was suppressed. The trend of wage increases is limited to a small number of people, and most poor families with children have not benefited. The economic pressure continues to increase as a result of high prices leading to an increase in the number of applications for subsistence allowances.
Incident 2: The predecessor reported the successor, three consecutive secretaries were dismissed, and the ten-year officialdom of a small county town
On April 10, 2024, the Anhui Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and Supervision announced that Zhu Xueliang, the former first-level inspector of the Political and Legal Committee of the Provincial Party Committee, was dismissed. Zhu Xueliang, Wang Guangmin, and Tao Guanghong, the three county party secretaries who once brought light to Dangshan County, were investigated one after another, and their fall ended their glory in the political arena.
Zhu Xueliang was awarded the title of National Outstanding County Party Secretary in June 2015, but was eventually dismissed on suspicion of accepting bribes. During his administration, Dangshan missed the opportunity to undertake industrial transfer, and its economic development level has always ranked first among the four counties in Suzhou. After Wang Guangmin took over, he continued to continue the ruling idea of "big city construction", but he was also suspected of illegally accepting property and was sentenced to nine years in prison.
Tao Guanghong also fell into the quagmire of violating discipline and law during his tenure as secretary of Dangshan County, and used his power to seek personal benefits for the project, and was suspected of taking bribes. These three county party secretaries fell one after another, which made people sigh. Their glory on the political scene is now eclipsed.
In the position of secretary of the Dangshan County Party Committee, they alternated with each other and "teamed up" with each other, but in the end they could not escape justice. Their fall from power not only exposed the shady and corrupt phenomena of officialdom, but also made people sigh at the ruthlessness and cruelty of politics. These three former "star county officials" have now become victims of corruption, which has brought a great impact on the political ecology of Dangshan County.
For Dangshan County, this is a grim warning. Once the phenomenon of political corruption and corruption spreads, it will cause great harm to the entire local government, not only hindering economic development, but also putting social order and people's livelihood and well-being in jeopardy. Only by strengthening supervision and discipline enforcement and seriously dealing with violations of law and discipline can we truly safeguard social fairness, justice, and political integrity. It is hoped that Dangshan County can draw lessons from this lesson, revitalize the political atmosphere, and inject new vitality and impetus into local economic and social development.
Incident 3: The woman ran a red light and was forcibly dragged off the electric car by the traffic police
On April 29, a video of a woman being dragged down by the traffic police after shouting and cooperating in Haikou City circulated on the Internet, which aroused public concern.
According to the video, at an intersection of Longkun South Road in Haikou City, a woman riding an electric car was stopped by the police, and the woman shouted "I cooperate, don't move me", but in the end she was forcibly pulled off the electric car and sat on the ground crying bitterly.
On the afternoon of the 29th, the reporter asked the Internet Information Office of the Haikou Municipal Party Committee about the video, and a staff member revealed that the woman in the video was stopped by the police after running a red light, and repeated persuasion failed, which finally led to the scene shown in the video. A detailed investigation is underway by the relevant authorities.
The staff of the Haikou Municipal Public Security Bureau told reporters that it was illegal for a woman to ride an electric car and run a red light, and the police persuaded her at the scene for 6 minutes, but the woman refused to cooperate. After a verbal warning, the officer took measures to drag away, and the scene in the video appeared. Eventually, the woman realized her mistake and accepted the punishment, thankfully with no injuries to people or vehicles.
Recently, the Haikou Municipal Public Security Traffic Police Department launched the 2024 electric bicycle and "courtesy zebra crossing" rectification publicity campaign, focusing on cracking down on traffic violations such as "not giving way to zebra crossings" and "nine strict prohibitions" for electric bicycles, so as to ensure the safety and stability of traffic in the city.
Event 4: A pair of underwear sold for more than 40,000 yuan, and the 3,250 yuan card was sold out, netizens: Can you become an immortal if you wear it?
The fashion industry has always been full of incredible prices, such as a hairpin for 3,250 yuan, a glasses rope for 4,750 yuan, and a sequined panties for 42,200 yuan, all from the luxury brand Miu Miu. Some netizens jokingly said, "Can this hairpin become a fairy if you wear it?" and someone else asked: "How many carats is this hairpin?" The customer service replied that the material was patent leather.
In the luxury industry, the introduction of overpriced "leftovers" is not new, before Tiffany & Co., which specializes in jewelry, once launched a metal straw worth more than 2,500 yuan. However, such products are often seen as a gimmick, and it is unknown how many people actually buy them. However, the single products launched by Miu Miu with a price of thousands of yuan are really hot, and they are even out of stock.
In Tmall's Miu Miu flagship store, all 9 colors of the lambskin hairpin with a unit price of 3,250 yuan are "out of stock", and among the 12 colors of the patent leather hairpin, only black and red are in stock. As for the restocking time, the staff of Miu Miu said: "No specific information has been received at this time. This "crazy" sales momentum has given a boost to the parent company. According to the financial report of Prada, the parent company of Miu Miu, the net retail sales of the Prada brand increased by 7%, while the net retail sales of Miu Miu soared by 89%.
Miu Miu was originally a subsidiary brand of the Prada Group, but now it has achieved growth momentum that has attracted the attention of first-tier luxury brands such as LV and Gucci. These popular small commodities, such as hairpins, glasses ropes, etc., are priced at thousands of yuan, and even close to first-line brands such as LV. Some short video bloggers are wearing Miu Miu hairpins, and some even aim to "collect multiple colors", whose hairpins are priced as high as 3,250 yuan per piece, and a pair of plexiglas and metal hairpins can also be as high as 5,400 yuan. The price of the LV "Louisa" card set is 3,700 yuan.
The media went to the Miu Miu boutique as a consumer to inquire. One clerk said that the color of the hairpins in stock in the store is very limited, and that customers who like Miu Miu "usually don't like mature things very much".
Event 5: Dong Yuhui Henan Museum broadcast live, and some tourists said that their trips were delayed by the live broadcast
On April 28, Dong Yuhui conducted a live broadcast of "Walking with Hui" Henan and visited the Henan Museum, which attracted the attention of many fans and tourists.
However, some visitors complained on social media that they could not make an appointment to visit the museum as scheduled due to the live event, and waited in line for up to 50 minutes, delaying their visit. One of the tourists, Mr. Chen, said: "We made a reservation in advance and were in the front of the queue, but we didn't get in until 3 p.m., and many people didn't get in until 4 p.m. Advance notice is understandable, but the clearance of the venue makes it impossible for reserved visitors to enter, which is an unfair treatment for those who make reservations. Is it because it is a well-known Internet celebrity that tourists are not allowed to enter?"
Some visitors even waited outside for 50 minutes and bought tickets for the 4 p.m. show, only to have to cancel their bookings. Other tourists said that they also encountered Dong Yuhui's live broadcast when they visited the Yinxu Museum on April 27, but they were forced to wait from 5:30 to 7 p.m. to enter due to the clearance.
When the reporter contacted the Henan Museum to inquire, the relevant staff explained that Dong Yuhui's live broadcast event caused a surge in the flow of people, and in order to ensure the safety of the cultural relics, some areas were temporarily closed and did not prevent tourists from entering. The staff emphasized that only during the live broadcast in order to control the flow of people temporarily suspended the visit to some areas, and the audience can continue to visit other exhibition halls after the live broadcast ends, which will not affect the overall visiting experience of tourists.
It's not uncommon for some inconveniences to arise during influencer live events, and sometimes temporary adjustments are made to better protect artifacts and tourists, and understanding these arrangements can help to better experience the visit. It is hoped that in the future, similar events will be better coordinated between live streaming and visitor experience to ensure that every visitor can have a good visiting experience.
Event 6: Colleges and universities respond to "50,000 yuan reward for employees giving birth to a second child"
Recently, the news that Qiqihar Engineering College in Heilongjiang Province has publicly issued rewards to faculty and staff who have given birth to a second child has attracted attention. The school gave 50,000 yuan and 100,000 yuan respectively to the faculty and staff who gave birth to the second and third children, and the first batch of winners were Cui Xiaodong and Zhao Tingting.
According to the school's official website, the policy has been in place for several years, but this is the first time that a faculty member has received this birth incentive. In addition to financial incentives, the school also provides other benefits to staff with children, such as teaching and childcare services during the winter and summer holidays, as well as salary packages that increase year by year. Teacher Zhao said that the school's high salary is a major advantage to attract young teachers to stay in the school.
According to the university, the move aims to improve the welfare of faculty and staff, retain talent, and respond to national policies. Professor Cao Yong'an, President of the University, said that the multiple birth reward system is a policy that embodies the "people-oriented" and creates a better environment for faculty and staff. This is also a small episode in the context of similar incentive policies introduced by many companies such as MINISO and Ctrip, and enterprises and schools are supporting employees to have children in different ways. The maternity policy has played a positive role in promoting the life and family construction of employees, and also shows the organization's care and support for employees.
Proverb of the Day:
"Relatives don't share wealth, and wealth is cut off. ”
This sentence emphasizes that relatives should avoid having common economic interests and property among themselves.
This is because when it comes to money and interests, people tend to have contradictions and conflicts, which can lead to the weakening of otherwise close relatives and even the eventual severance of contacts. Throughout the ages, many brothers or friends who were originally close to each other have had conflicts over money, leading to the breakdown of relationships.
Therefore, in order to maintain the relationship between relatives, it is best not to have financial exchanges, so as not to affect the feelings of both parties because of the distribution of benefits. This quote reminds us that when dealing with interpersonal relationships, especially with relatives, we should take care to avoid disputes over money, so as to maintain harmony and stability in the relationship.