Category: Flash News

On January 5th, the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing released the China Commodity Price Index for December 2024. From the operation of the index, the overall performance of the bulk market is stable, and most industries hold optimistic expectations for the future market. In December 2024, China’s commodity price index was 111.2 points, a decrease of 1% compared to the previous month. From the operation of the index, it can be seen that due to the deepening adverse effects of external environmental changes and the traditional off-season consumption, the index has experienced a slight correction, but still remains above the low point of the year, and the overall operation of the bulk market is stable.

On January 5th, it was learned from the Henan Regulatory Bureau of the State Administration of Financial Supervision and Administration that our province continues to increase financial support and promote the efficient operation of the real estate financing coordination mechanism. As of December 31, 2024, the financing satisfaction rate of real estate “whitelist” projects in the province has reached 88%, the loan support scale has exceeded 120 billion yuan, and the delivery rate of guaranteed housing projects has exceeded 94%, effectively promoting the stabilization of the real estate market and safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of homebuyers.

On January 5th, according to the National Radio and Television Administration, the 2025 National Radio and Television Work Conference was held in Beijing from January 3rd to 4th. The meeting made arrangements for the key work of broadcasting, television, and online audiovisual in 2025. This includes implementing radio, television, and online audiovisual creation projects, improving overall planning, policy measures, and institutional mechanisms, strengthening support and guidance, and promoting the formation of more high-quality products, wider dissemination, and better environments. Promote systematic reform of broadcasting and television media, consolidate and enhance broadcasting and television, vigorously promote channel frequency streamlining and optimization, and structural optimization, resolutely rectify the problem of illegal broadcasting of medical advertisements, strengthen and optimize new media in broadcasting and television, and deepen institutional and mechanism reform. Comprehensively enhance the governance capacity of the online audio-visual field, improve the management of program audio-visual content, formulate the “Micro Short Drama Management Measures”, and make efforts to promote both prosperous development and standardized management. Strengthen the construction of the regulatory system, accelerate the promotion of the Radio and Television Law, formulate and revise a number of rules and normative documents, and enhance the comprehensive governance capacity of the industry.

On January 5th, according to the National Film Administration, the National Film Directors’ Conference was held in Beijing on January 4th to arrange and deploy key film work for 2025. The meeting emphasized that 2025 is the final year to achieve the goals and tasks of the 14th Five Year Plan for movies. The film front should anchor the strategic goal of building a cultural and film power, firmly believe in diligence, eagerness to learn and excel in literature, focus on launching more high-quality films, further deepen the reform of the film industry, actively create a healthy and active film ecology, and promote the high-quality development of films in 2025 to take more solid steps. The meeting requires us to firmly deepen the reform in the film industry, stimulate innovation and creativity, and promote the great prosperity and development of the film industry. To innovate and promote the “going global” of films, expand international exchanges and cooperation in film, and enhance the international competitiveness and influence of Chinese films.

On January 5th, local time, Veronica Abad announced that she would take over the presidency of Ecuador from January 5th. Abad stated that President Noroa will participate in the general election to be held on February 9th this year, and according to the Ecuadorian Constitution, the President should hand over his duties to the Vice President during this period. On January 2nd, Ecuadorian government minister Jose Dragasca announced that Ecuadorian President Daniel Novaya has appointed National Planning Minister Sariha Moya as Vice President, replacing Veronica Abad. (CCTV News)

On January 5th, local time, the Israel Defense Forces issued a statement stating that earlier in the day, a rocket launched from northern Gaza caused damage to the Erez port. This port is the entrance for providing humanitarian aid to the Gaza Strip. The Israeli Defense Forces claimed that rocket attacks caused damage to the border crossing and nearby areas. The Israeli military also stated that since early December 2024, over 1200 aid trucks have entered Gaza through the Erez checkpoint, transporting food, water, medical equipment, and shelter devices. (CCTV News)

On January 5th, local time on the 4th, negotiations for the formation of a new government in Austria once again broke down. Austrian Chancellor Nehammer stated that the negotiating parties failed to reach consensus on key issues and he will resign from his position in the coming days. Austrian President Van der Bellen has been informed of the situation and may take further measures. (CCTV News)

On January 5th, local time, the Gaza Strip media office issued a statement stating that the Israeli Defense Forces had carried out 94 attacks and bombings in the past 72 hours, resulting in 184 deaths and dozens of injuries. Since the morning of the 4th, Israel has launched over 30 attacks on civilian gatherings in the Gaza Strip, resulting in at least 41 deaths. 27 people died in northern Gaza. The Gaza Strip Media Office strongly condemns the ongoing massacres committed by the Israeli Defense Forces against the Palestinian people and calls on all countries to condemn these brutal crimes. Require the Israeli Defense Forces to take full responsibility for this, and demand that the United States and other countries take responsibility for supporting Israel through weapons and political cover. (CCTV News)

On January 5th, local time, the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (Lebanon) issued a statement stating that on the morning of that day, peacekeeping personnel observed the Israeli Defense Forces bulldozer destroying a blue marked barrel located on the withdrawal line between Lebanon and Israel in the Rabne area, as well as an observation tower belonging to the Lebanese Armed Forces near the position of the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon. The statement stated that the Israeli Defense Forces intentionally and directly destroyed the infrastructure belonging to the Lebanese Armed Forces and the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon, blatantly violating United Nations Security Council Resolution 1701 and international law. The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon calls on all actors to avoid actions that damage civilian property and infrastructure. (CCTV News)

On January 5th, local time, Lebanese Hezbollah leader Naeem Kassem delivered a speech. In his speech, he expressed his hope to cooperate with all parties to elect the President of Lebanon. Kasim said in his speech that there is no timetable for resistance work. He said, ‘Our patience may run out before or after 60 days, and the decisions we make will be seen directly.’ (CCTV News)