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January 7th Qingqiao Morning Post | The largest prisoner exchange since the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine
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Today in history:Today, 10 years ago, Chinese entrepreneur, philanthropist, and producer Run Run Run Shaw passed away. He is not only the longest serving CEO of a listed company in the world, but also dedicated to public welfare. Over the years, he has donated HKD 10 billion to charity. In 2002, the Run Run Run Shaw Foundation established the Shaw Prize, known as the "Nobel Prize in the East," which awards scientists with outstanding achievements in mathematics, life sciences and medicine, astronomy, and other fields worldwide.
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politics
01Türkiye Arrests 33 "Israeli Spy"

According to Türkiye's Anadolu News Agency, recently, the Turkish authorities arrested 33 people on suspicion of spying for Israel, and will continue to hunt down 13 others allegedly associated with the Israeli intelligence and secret service.


According to the news, these suspects were arrested during raids in Istanbul and other seven provinces of Türkiye. The Turkish authorities accused them of spying, hunting, attacking and kidnapping foreigners living in Türkiye. However, the Anadolu News Agency of Türkiye did not provide information about the victims. But before that, the Israeli Public Broadcasting Corporation broadcast a recording, and the Director of Israel's General Administration of National Security said that spies had been placed in Gaza, the West Bank, Lebanon, Türkiye, Qatar and other places to eliminate Hamas.


Türkiye warned that Israel would face serious consequences if it assassinated Hamas members in Türkiye. Previously, Türkiye disclosed thatA group of 56 Israeli agents said they were responsible for monitoring some non Turkish people in Türkiye.


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military affairs
01The largest US Air Force base in the Middle East renewed for 10 years

Washington News: Recently, US officials revealed that the United States has reached an agreement to extend its military deployment at Qatar's Udaid Air Force Base for 10 years. The Udaid Air Force Base is located in the desert southwest of Doha, the capital of Qatar. It is the largest military outpost of the United States in the Middle East, capable of accommodating over 10000 US troops. This base is a key hub for the US Central Command's air operations in or around Afghanistan, Iran, and the entire Middle East region.


Qatar is a major non NATO ally of the United States. Since last yearSince the Hamas attack on Israel on October 7th, Qatar has been detained in Gaza andThe US hostage side in Venezuela has played an important role, with US President Biden regularly communicating with Qatar to ensure the release of hostages held by Hamas and increasing humanitarian aid to Gaza. But some members of the US Congress criticize Qatar's close relationship with Hamas. Previously, 113 US lawmakers wrote to Biden, demanding that he exert pressure on countries that support Hamas, including Qatar.

02The largest prisoner exchange since the start of the war between Russia and Ukraine

Lianhe Zaobao reported that recently, under the humanitarian mediation of the United Arab Emirates, Russia and Ukraine released more than 200 prisoners respectively, which was the largest prisoner exchange operation since Russia invaded Ukraine.


According to a notice issued by the Russian Ministry of Defense,248 captured Russian military personnel have returned to Russia from Ukrainian controlled areas. The Russian Air Force has sent the above-mentioned personnel to medical institutions under the Russian Ministry of Defense for medical and psychological assistance through military transport planes. The Ukrainian side also issued a statement stating that Ukraine has a total of 230 people have been released, including 130 armed forces soldiers, 55 National Guard personnel, 38 border defense personnel, one police officer, and 6 civilians. Ukrainian President Zelensky congratulates the released individuals on their return to their homes, and he will make every effort to secure the release of all Ukrainian detainees.


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economic

01Egypt's highest electricity price increase of 26%

According to China News Network, recently, the Egyptian Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy announced an increase in electricity prices starting from January 2nd, with increases ranging from 16% to 26%. Local Egyptian media reported that this is the first time Egypt has raised electricity prices since 2021.


It is reported that Egypt implements a tiered pricing system, and the latest tiered pricing is divided intoLevel 7, each tiered electricity price has been increased. Residents consume 0-20 electricity per month0 degrees, with electricity prices ranging from 0.58 Egyptian pounds to 0.83 Egyptian pounds per degree; The monthly electricity consumption is over 200 kilowatt hours, and the electricity price ranges from 1.25 Egyptian pounds to 1.65 Egyptian pounds per kilowatt hour. The Egyptian government stated that this move is aimed at improving energy efficiency, encouraging responsible consumption behavior, and increasing the financial resources of the power sector. And ensure that the increase in electricity prices will remain within a reasonable range, and commit to taking measures to reduce the impact on low-income residents.

02Thai government reduces taxes on alcoholic beverages

Bangkok News: Recently, the Thai government announced that the wine tax will be reduced from 10% to 5%, and the liquor tax will be reduced from 10% to zero. This measure is effective until the end of this year and aims to promote the development of the tourism industry.


Boosted by this news, the stock price of Thai brewing has increasedOn January 3rd, the stock opened up 1.9% to 0.55 yuan, and the last time the closing price of the stock approached this level was on October 16th, 2023. As of 12:30 pm on January 3rd, Thai Brewery became the second largest trading stock on the Singapore Stock Exchange,The trading volume was 56.36 million shares, up 0.93% to 0.545 yuan.


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security

01Haneda collision incident black box search for transport aircraft

According to the Lianhe Zaobao, recently, the Japanese land and transportation authorities launched an investigation into the collision between a JAL passenger plane and a Japanese Maritime Security Agency transport plane that occurred on the runway of Haneda Airport. They have recovered the black box of the Maritime Security Agency crew, and are currently verifying voice records and flight records.


Renowned aviation critics have pointed out that such a major collision at Japanese airports is unprecedented, and from the current amount of information, it is speculated that the control tower may have sent incorrect signals and the captain may have misjudged. Communication records will be the key to identifying the cause of the accident. NHK reported citing a conversation with Japanese Ministry of Transportation officials, who believed that one of the two captains had misjudged their takeoff and landing perceptions, and air traffic controllers would never allow both planes to approach the runway at the same time.


Japanese Minister of Transport Tetsuo Saito stated that whenThe bureau will not only assist in the investigation, but also take all possible safety measures to prevent the same accident from happening again. It is reported that after the collision, the runway at Haneda Airport was blocked. According to media statistics, as many passengers are stranded at the airport due to flight cancellations200 people. The airport remained in a state of chaos the day after the incident.


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culture
01Vietnam's Huian City Joins Global Creative City Network

According to Yuetong News Agency, recently, the capital of Guangnan Province, An City, was held, and An City joined inUNESCOGlobal Creative City Network Announcement Ceremony. It is reported that Hui'an City, Vietnam, was included in the UNESCO The World Heritage List in 1999. The Chairman of the People's Committee of Hui'an City stated that in addition to the rich and unique ancient town architectural complex, Hui'an City also has a huge treasure trove of intangible cultural value, including various traditional handicraft villages and distinctive folk arts.


For more than 20 years, the city of Hoi An in Vietnam has always placed culture at the center of the construction and development process, and also regarded cultural construction as a key factor in promoting economic and social development and improving people's income levels. While promoting innovation and creation, Hui'an City is also committed to sustainable development, attaches importance to ecological and cultural values, and is committed to creating convenient conditions for protecting traditional culture. Becoming an official member of the Global Creative City Network this time will enhance the status of Huian City andIt is of great significance for brands to promote Huian's unique culture to friends both domestically and internationally.







Financial Newsletter
The Wall Street Journal reported that recently, the price of Bitcoin suddenly plummeted, plummeting by over $4000 in just 10 minutes, causing several mainstream virtual currency prices to plummet significantly. Ethereum fell by over 7%, Ripple fell by over 12%, and Dogecoin fell by over 10%.


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