Wednesday, September 4th, understand the world in 60 seconds every day here!

September / 04/ 2024 Wednesday Always hold onto hope for beauty in life, and march bravely toward your dreams and aspirations.

1. Typhoon “Mujigae” has strengthened into a severe tropical storm and is expected to make landfall along the coast from eastern Hainan Island to western Guangdong during the day on the 6th. Hainan has activated a Level 4 emergency response for flood and typhoon prevention. Passenger ferry services across the Qiongzhou Strait were suspended starting from midnight on the 4th.
2. Chinese scientists have made a major breakthrough in the field of ultra-high-purity graphite, achieving a purity of over 99.99995%.
3. On the morning of the 3rd, a vehicle transporting students for a bus company in Dongping, Tai’an, Shandong, lost control and crashed into a crowd near the entrance of a school, resulting in 11 deaths—6 parents and 5 students. Thirteen people were injured, with one in critical condition. The driver and related company leaders have been taken into custody by the police. Local shop owners stated that it was the first day of school for 6th-grade students.
4. Shanghai: A subsidy of 500 yuan will be provided to individual consumers who purchase new electric bicycles through a trade-in program.
5. On the 2nd, a man in Changchun, Jilin, was shot and killed by police after attacking officers with a knife and attempting to seize a gun. The incident resulted in the death of one officer and injuries to two others.
6. China will launch an “anti-discrimination investigation” against Canada’s related restrictive measures, initiating anti-dumping investigations on canola imports from Canada and certain chemical products.
7. Beijing has implemented new regulations for school meal management: starting this semester, primary and secondary school students will no longer eat boxed lunches, with “bucket meals delivered to classrooms” becoming standard practice.
8. Following the tragic death of a boy who was run over while riding a bike, the driver involved has been arrested on charges of “negligent homicide.” The driver’s family has expressed willingness to offer compensation and hopes for forgiveness.
9. New Zealand has labeled China as “a complex intelligence issue.” In response, China’s Foreign Ministry expressed hope that New Zealand will adopt a rational and objective understanding.
10. Russian media: The deputy commander of the Leningrad Military District was arrested on the 2nd for alleged bribery. Russian Foreign Minister: Russia and Iran will soon reach a comprehensive partnership agreement.
11. Japanese media: A “rice shortage” persists in many parts of Japan, with Osaka’s request to release reserve rice once again being denied.
12. Brazil has “banned” the X social platform, with violators facing a daily fine of $8,900.
13. Foreign media: The U.S. has seized a plane frequently used by the Venezuelan president, citing sanctions violations. Venezuela condemned the U.S. action as a crime. Additionally, Venezuela’s Attorney General’s Office has requested the arrest of opposition leader González, which has been approved by the Venezuelan court.
14. Foreign media: Turkey has arrested the head of Israel’s intelligence network in Turkey responsible for financial operations. So far this year, Turkey has arrested dozens of suspects linked to Israel’s Mossad.
15. Zelensky: Two Russian missiles struck Poltava, Ukraine, on the 3rd, killing at least 41 and injuring more than 180. Ukrainian media revealed images of buildings reduced to rubble. Russia has not yet responded. On the same day, the Ukrainian parliament passed a first-reading bill exempting Ukrainians under 25 from conscription.

Micro-thought: Always hold onto hope for beauty in life, and march bravely toward your dreams and aspirations.