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PLA's Military Drill Around Taiwan Coincides With Zhang Youxia's Promise to Deepen Military Relations With Russia

On October 14, the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) conducted a rare "Joint Sword-2024B" military exercise encircling Taiwan. The exercise involved multiple branches, including the army, navy, air force, and rocket force, carrying out multi-domain blockades and strategic area control operations. The exercise was described as being prepared for "immediate action upon receiving orders." At 6 p.m. that day, the spokesperson for the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command, Li Xi, announced the "successful completion" of the drill.

Yu Wen’s Perspective: Can China's Economy Still Be Saved?

Over the past week, China’s two main macroeconomic management bodies, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) and the Ministry of Finance, held press conferences announcing a package of incremental policies to rescue the economy. However, due to the lack of specific figures, the market has cast doubt on the effectiveness of these policies, causing China’s stock market, which had surged before the National Day holiday, to experience a sharp drop last week.

US Media Ranks World Air Forces, Experts Reveal the Reality of the Chinese Communist Air Force

The U.S. military website "WDMMA" released its latest world air force rankings, placing China behind India, ranking only 7th. This ranking has sparked backlash among Chinese military enthusiasts and netizens, and a military magazine published an article expressing dissatisfaction, claiming that the Chinese Communist Air Force (PLAAF) poses a deterrent to the U.S. in East Asia.

Xi Jinping Wants to Be Partners and Friends With the US? Doubts and Ridicule Emerge

In a congratulatory letter sent to the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations’ 2024 Annual Gala on Tuesday (October 15), Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that the success of China and the U.S. represents an "opportunity" for each other and that the two countries should assist each other's development rather than impede it. He expressed China's willingness to be "partners and friends" with the U.S. However, in response to Xi’s remarks, U.S. observers commented that America needs to "watch both the words and actions."

Guizhou Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission's "Insider" Zhang Ping Arrested

On October 16, China's Supreme People's Procuratorate announced that the case of Zhang Ping, former Deputy Secretary of the Guizhou Provincial Discipline Inspection Commission and former Deputy Director of the Provincial Supervision Commission, has been transferred to the procuratorate for review and prosecution on charges of bribery.

Dengue Fever Outbreak in Guangzhou: New Cases Surge

The Guangzhou Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued a report stating that dengue fever cases have now spread to 143 streets and towns across the city. The number of new cases has surged significantly over the past week compared to the previous week, and severe cases have emerged. Patients are experiencing intense pain. A chief physician at a hospital indicated that currently, half of the patients presenting with fever are being diagnosed with dengue fever.

Nobel Prize, AI, and the Three Bonds and Five Constants

The annual Nobel Prize announcements have begun once again. On October 8, 2024, when the Physics Prize was announced, it left many observers confused and shocked, as it was awarded to AI scientists John J. Hopfield from Princeton University and Geoffrey E. Hinton from the University of Toronto. These two figures have been well-known in the field of artificial intelligence for years, with the prestige and credentials to win the Nobel Prize.

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