Category: Flash News

On April 25th local time, Geng Shuang, the Deputy Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations, stated in a speech at the United Nations Committee on Relations with the Host Country that for some time, the United States has frequently denied visas and restricted travel freedom to diplomatic personnel from specific countries, seriously affecting the normal and effective participation of relevant countries in the work of the United Nations. He urged the United States to actively fulfill its obligations as the host country. Geng Shuang stated that the US actions violate its obligations under international law. Visa and freedom of travel are key diplomatic rights guaranteed by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and the United Nations Headquarters Agreement. Granting visas to personnel attending United Nations conferences is a legal obligation that the United States, as the host country, should fulfill. On this issue, the United States does not have discretionary power and cannot adopt discriminatory practices against specific countries based on the proximity of bilateral relations. The United States has abandoned its legal obligations and violated the principles of international law that must be observed in treaties.

On April 26th, the United Nations Security Council issued a statement condemning the terrorist attack that occurred in Indian controlled Kashmir on the 22nd and reiterating that terrorism in all its forms and manifestations is one of the most serious threats to international peace and security. The members of the Security Council reiterated that any act of terrorism, regardless of its motives, and regardless of where, when, and by whom it is committed, is an unjustifiable criminal act. All countries must, in accordance with the United Nations Charter and other obligations under international law, take all means to combat threats to international peace and security caused by terrorist acts.

On April 26th, according to insiders, the Trump administration has drafted a negotiation framework to deal with trading partners who are eager to reach an agreement to avoid tariff increases. According to this blueprint, US negotiators will use a template to list areas of common concern for both sides to guide the negotiation process. These areas include tariffs, non-tariff barriers, digital trade, economic security, and commercial issues. Given that there will be a continuous stream of foreign governments and trading partners seeking tariff reductions before the end of the tariff suspension period in mid July, the United States plans to receive negotiators from several countries every week and advance negotiations in batches. Insiders added that the framework may still be adjusted, and US officials may raise additional issues regarding some countries.

On April 26th, former Republican Congressman George Santos was sentenced to 87 months in prison on charges of telecommunications fraud and multiple identity theft. According to a judgment announced by a judge in the Eastern District Court of New York on the same day, Santos needs to be detained by federal agencies by July 25th at the latest, and he also needs to pay more than $370000 in compensation to the victims and have about $200000 in property confiscated.

On April 26th, recently, the pet economy has continued to receive market attention, with two leading pet food companies, Zhongchong Shares and Petty Shares, becoming the most closely watched companies by institutions this week. Several listed companies in the pet economy sector have released their financial reports this week, showing impressive performance and sustained high industry prosperity. At the close of April 24th, the pet economy concept rose 1.74%, ranking fourth in the concept sector. In terms of individual stocks, Tianyuan Pet rose 20% to the limit up, while multiple stocks such as Zhongchong Shares and Yiyi Shares rose to the limit up. In terms of popular research targets, this week 21 companies have been surveyed by over a hundred institutions. Among them, two leading pet food companies, Zhongchong Co., Ltd. and Petty Co., Ltd., have become the most concerned companies by institutions, receiving research from 201 institutions and 171 institutions respectively during the week. (Securities Times)

On April 26th, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Democratic Republic of Congo issued a statement saying that the country and Rwanda signed a declaration of principles in Washington D.C. to promote peace in eastern Congo and the Great Lakes region of Africa. The statement stated that the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda reaffirm their respect for each other’s sovereignty and territorial integrity, resolve their differences through peaceful means, promote the voluntary and safe return of displaced persons, and establish a regional economic integration framework. According to the Declaration of Principles, the two countries have committed to drafting a peace agreement before May 2nd.

On April 26, according to insiders, the Trump government, when promoting the agreement to end the Russia-Ukraine conflict, regarded cooperation with Russia in the energy field as one of the key economic temptations to win the support of the Kremlin. According to informed sources, the proposed peace agreement by the US may include joint projects in the Arctic region, as well as cooperation in oil and gas and rare earth minerals.

On April 26th, a federal judge in the United States temporarily blocked Trump from revoking collective bargaining rights for federal employees. The National Union of Financial Employees stated that Trump’s executive order revoking federal department collective bargaining agreements exempts more than ten federal agencies from negotiating with unions, violating the labor rights of federal employees and the US Constitution.

On April 26th, Luxshare Precision released its first quarter report, with a revenue of 61.788 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 17.9%; The net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company was 3.044 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.17%; Basic earnings per share were 0.42 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.0%.

On April 26th, Luxshare Precision released its 2024 annual report, with a revenue of 268.795 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.91%; The net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company was 13.366 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 22.03%; Basic earnings per share were 1.86 yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.78%. The operating revenue for the fourth quarter was 91.618 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 20.5%; The net profit attributable to the owners of the parent company was 4.291 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 19.9%.