Category: Flash News

On March 29, the reporter learned on March 28 local time that several federal health officials in the United States said that as part of the broader restructuring plan of Robert Kennedy Jr., the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services, all staff of the Federal Office of Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Policy (OIDP) were expected to be fired. However, multiple officials have stated that employees of the Ministry of Health have not yet received written notices of layoffs. It is reported that most of the efforts made by the United States Government to improve the vaccination rate of children nationwide are carried out through the Office of Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Policy. (CCTV News)

On March 29th, the Ukrainian National Police announced that on the night of March 28th, Russian drones attacked the city of Dnipro, causing a high-rise building to catch fire and a restaurant building to catch fire, and multiple cars were damaged. As of 0:30 on the 29th, Russian airstrikes have caused 4 deaths and 19 injuries. Ukrainian police urge local residents to remain vigilant and avoid contact with the wreckage of the falling drone. The Russian side has not yet responded to this. (CCTV News)

On March 29th, Mexican President Simbaum expressed opposition to the unilateral imposition of a 25% car tariff by the United States. Mexico is the country with the highest degree of integration with the United States in the automotive industry. The integration of the automotive industries between the two countries has been ongoing for decades, with approximately 2.5 million cars exported from Mexico to the United States last year. Obviously, any tariffs will affect integration and the economies of Mexico and the United States, so Mexico firmly opposes such unilateral tariff decisions. Simbaum said that Mexico is currently seeking to strengthen the US Mexico Canada trade agreement signed with the US government, hoping that the trade integration between Mexico and the US in the automotive manufacturing sector will not be affected, in order to protect stable employment in both countries. Simbaum reiterated that Mexico will wait for a “comprehensive response” from Trump after announcing new tariff measures on April 2nd. Mexico is formulating comprehensive response measures to strengthen the national economy and address unilateral actions, while the negotiation process with the United States is still ongoing, striving to ensure stable employment, maintain investment, and avoid harming US and Canadian interests. (CCTV News)

On March 29th, a US federal judge issued a preliminary injunction on March 28th local time, preventing the Trump administration from dissolving the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and preventing the agency from mass layoffs of employees. The judge stated that the Trump administration must restore and retain the contracts, data, and operational capabilities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, while ensuring the ability of employees to fulfill their statutory duties. In addition, the judge also requested that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau provide fully equipped office space for all employees or allow them to work remotely, and maintain a consumer hotline.

On March 29, the Venezuelan government announced on March 28 local time that President Maduro had spoken with UN Secretary General Guterres and UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Tilke on 26 and 28, respectively. Maduro urged the United Nations to safeguard the rights of Venezuelan immigrants and support the immediate and unconditional release of 238 Venezuelan immigrants imprisoned in El Salvador without any judicial process. Guterres and T ü rk stated that they will be committed to activating all available mechanisms to resolve the Venezuelan immigration issue as soon as possible.

On March 29th, the health departments of Texas and New Mexico reported on March 28th local time that measles cases in both states had increased by 20% in the past three days. Currently, Texas has reported a total of 400 cases of measles, with 270 concentrated in Gaines County, which is the epicenter of the outbreak. Since the outbreak of the epidemic, Texas has reported 2 cases of measles related deaths. Meanwhile, measles cases in New Mexico have risen to 44, mainly concentrated in Leah County, with 32 patients unvaccinated. At present, there are no deaths in the state, but the health department has stated that the epidemic situation remains severe.

On March 29th at 06:00, the Central Meteorological Observatory continued to issue a blue warning for strong winds. It is estimated that from 08:00 on March 29 to 08:00 on March 30, there will be 5-6 winds and 7-8 gusts in central and eastern Inner Mongolia, northern North China, northern and central Xizang, southern and western Qinghai, western Gansu, northern Sichuan Plateau, coastal areas of South China, and Taiwan Island, among which, there will be 7-8 winds and 9-10 gusts in parts of northern Xizang and southwestern Qinghai; Most of the East China Sea, the Taiwan Strait, the eastern waters of Taiwan, the Bashi Strait, the northern waters of the South China Sea, and the Beibu Gulf will experience strong winds of 7-8 levels and gusts of 9 levels, with some areas of the Taiwan Strait experiencing winds of up to 9 levels and gusts of 10 levels.

On March 29th, Danish Prime Minister Fredrickson stated on March 28th local time that the remarks made by US Vice President Vance during his visit to Greenland regarding Denmark were not accurate. Frezeliksen said that Denmark is a “good and strong ally” of all NATO members, and Denmark has significantly increased its defense spending. Therefore, Vance’s statement is unfair. On the other hand, the security of the Arctic should be given higher attention. That’s why Denmark is strengthening its efforts, including more surveillance, new Arctic ships, long-range drones, and enhancing satellite capabilities. Frezeliksen said that if Denmark could receive the necessary supplies, including those from the United States, it could strengthen its security more quickly. Fraser Rixen said that Greenland is part of NATO, so NATO also needs to significantly increase its presence in the Arctic. Denmark is ready to cooperate with the United States at any time, and this cooperation must be based on necessary international rules.

On March 29th, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech in Montreal, introducing his phone call with US President Trump that morning. Carney said, “President Trump has expressed respect for Canada’s sovereignty in both private and public comments today.” Regarding tariffs and trade issues, Carney stated that the leaders of the two countries have agreed to engage in “comprehensive negotiations” on a new economic and security relationship. However, Trump did not make any concessions on the threat of tariffs on automobiles, steel, and aluminum during the call. Carney said, “This is the beginning of negotiations, and we will see what the United States will do on April 2nd

On March 29th, the Nasdaq Golden Dragon China Index closed down 3.11%, with a cumulative drop of 2.29% for the week. Popular Chinese concept stocks generally fell, with Hesai Technology falling by about 12%, Xiaoma Zhixing falling by over 11%, Shengmei Semiconductor falling by over 8%, Century Internet falling by over 8%, and Kingsoft Cloud falling by over 8%. In terms of price increase, Lianzhang Portal rose by over 4%, and BeiGene rose by over 1%.