Qingqiao Information

top

April 17th Qingqiao Morning Post | Controversy over Partial Legalization of Cannabis in Germany
Release time:2024-04-17 Source: Qingqiao Number of views:

good morning

Poetry in the eyes, looking towards the distance
Today in history:16 years ago today, American mathematician and meteorologist Edward Norton Lorenz passed away. He proposed the famous chaos theory, which has great influence. Its main spirit is that in chaotic systems, small changes in initial conditions may cause long-term and huge chain reactions. One of the most well-known arguments of this theory is the "butterfly effect", which means that a butterfly flapping its wings in Brazil may cause a tornado to occur in Texas, United States.
图片

3.png

politics
01South Korea allows people to hold gatherings near the Presidential Palace

According to Yonhap News Agency,On April 12th, the Supreme Court of South Korea ruled that the Presidential Palace located in Ryongsan gu, Seoul is not the official residence of the President and is not a legally prohibited gathering place. Therefore, citizens should be allowed to hold gatherings in the vicinity of the Presidential Palace.


Previously,Korean Citizen GroupsThe Candlelight Victory Conversion Movement has filed a lawsuit against Seoul's Longshan Police Station, demanding the revocation of operations near the Presidential PalaceA ban on holding gatherings. Both the first and second trials ruled in favor of the plaintiff, ruled that the police measures were illegal, and demanded the cancellation of the relevant measures. The police were dissatisfied with the judgment and appealed. The second instance court held that according to the relevant provisions of the Law on Meetings and Demonstrations, the Presidential Office does not belong to the Presidential Palace, and therefore the location referred to in the case is not a prohibited gathering place as stipulated by relevant laws. The Grand Court ruled that the original judgment was correct, rejected the police appeal, and concluded the trial.

02Nearly half of Myanmar's population is trapped in poverty

According to CNN, recently,Released by the United Nations Development ProgrammeLatestThe report points out that Myanmar'sNearly half of the 54 million population lives below the poverty line, nearly 50% of the population lives on less than 76 cents a day, and the middle class even faces the risk of being eliminated.


It is understood that,MyanmaronceRegarded as one of the most promising economies in Southeast Asia, according to data from the Asian Development Bank,From 2011 to 2019, Myanmar's economy grew by an average of 6% per year. Myanmar has also made solid progress in reducing poverty, especially during the transition from military rule to democracy in 2011, with economic and political reforms in placeallobtainNowDrive.From 2005 to 2017, the poverty rate in Myanmar decreased from 48.2% to 24.8%, almost halving.


butSince Myanmar's military launched a coup to seize power, the country'sThe economic situation is rapidly deteriorating. Vignaraja, Assistant Administrator of the United Nations Development Programme and Director of the Regional Bureau for Asia and the PacificWeighing,In two and a half years, the middle class in Myanmar has sharply declined50%, which is shocking for this country and any other country. He stated that if effective intervention measures are not taken against Myanmar immediately,Provide cash transfer, food security, and basic servicesMillions of people will face the problem of survival difficulties.


3.png

military affairs
01Hezbollah attacks Israel border in Lebanon

According to Agence France Presse, on April 14thIran launches drone and missile retaliatory attacks on IsraelAt the same time, Hezbollah in Lebanon also launched attacks in the Israeli border areas, and air defense alerts were sounded in many areas along the Israeli border. The Israeli military has demanded in a statement that the northern part of the Golan Heights, as well as the areas of Nevatim, Dimona, and Eilat, be put on standby and urged local residents to stay near protected areas.


It is reported that Hezbollah in Lebanon was founded in 1982, supported by Iran, with the aim of eliminating Israel and expelling Western forces from Lebanon. Since October last yearThe conflict between Israel and KazakhstanSince the outbreak, Hezbollah and the Israeli Defense Forces have been exchanging fire in the border areas, resulting in the deaths and injuries of soldiers and civilians on both sides. Currently, after the latest attack, Lebanon has decided to temporarily close its airspace.


3.png

economic

01Philippines agricultural trade volume decreases by 9.2% in 2023

According to China News Network,On April 15th, data released by the Philippine National Bureau of Statistics showed that the country's agricultural trade in 2023 decreased by 9.2% to $24.34 billion. Among them, exports decreased by 14.3% to 6.42 billion US dollars, accounting for 8.7% of the total exports of the Philippines; Imports decreased by 7.2% to 17.92 billion US dollars, accounting for 14.2% of the total imports of the Philippines; The trade deficit of agricultural products decreased by 2.6% to 11.5 billion US dollars.


From the category of agricultural product imports and exports, edible fruits and nuts, as well as citrus fruits or melon peels, are the largest exported agricultural products, with an export value of 1.96 billion US dollars, an increase of 2%; Grains are the largest imported agricultural product, with an import value of 3.8 billion US dollars, a decrease of 4.9%.


3.png

security

01The partial legalization of cannabis in Germany has sparked controversy

Xinhua News Agency reported that recently, the German Federal Parliament passed a partial legalization bill for marijuana. The new law stipulates that starting from April 1st, adults can carry a maximum of 25 grams of marijuana in public places for personal use; Each adult can store up to 50 grams of marijuana and grow 3 cannabis plants at home. Starting from July 1st, the public can obtain marijuana through government approved so-called "marijuana clubs", but with certain restrictions. The German government has stated that legalizing marijuana will help curb the growing black market, as the ingredients of marijuana purchased from the black market are unknown and may contain more toxic additives and impurities. In addition, the bill still prohibits minors from using marijuana.


However, this law has faced opposition from various parties in Germany, including opposition parties, police, and medical institutions. Tolsten, Member of Parliament for the Christian Democratic Union, the largest opposition party in Germany·Frey said that partial legalization of marijuana "will not solve any problems", allowing individuals to grow marijuana can make the black market lose businessThe idea is very childish. Some health organizations are also concerned that the partial legalization of marijuana may lead to more young people using marijuana, and the German police have criticized this, stating that the law is difficult to enforce.

02Landslides in central Indonesia, at least 19 deaths

According to Agence France Presse,April 12th, IndonesiaTwo villages in Tanatolacha County, South Sulawesi ProvinceA landslide has occurred,Suleiman, the head of local disaster relief agenciesIndicates that the accident has caused19 deaths, includingSouth MakalevillagehavefourPeople die, there are people in Makale Village15 people died. Rescue workers are still searching for other victims, and it is believed that two people are still missing, possibly buried under the ruins of a landslide.


It is reported that IndonesiaEasy to occur during the rainy seasonLandslides and deforestation in some places aggravate the problem. Long term rainstormIt will also lead toFloods have occurred in some areas.The landslide that occurred this timeTanatolacha County and its surrounding areasPreviously, it was hit by heavy rainfall for several days.Last month, there were flash floods and landslides on Sumatra Island, causing at least30 deaths, dozensso farStill missing. last yearIn December, landslides and floods near Lake Toba on Sumatra Island washed away dozens of houses, destroyed a hotel, and caused at least two deaths.


3.png

culture
0110 Cambodian teachers go to China for training

According to the Cambodian China Times, on April 15th, 10 Cambodian teachers went to China to participate in the 2024 ASEAN National "Chinese+Vocational Skills" Local Excellent Talent Training Program. This project is guided by the Language Cooperation Center of the Ministry of Education of China, the Department of Education of Jiangsu Province, and the Foreign Affairs Office of the People's Government of Jiangsu Province. It is undertaken by Nanjing University of Industry and Technology and covers ten ASEAN countries, including Cambodia, Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia, Laos, Myanmar, the Philippines, Vietnam, and Brunei. It is divided into two stages: online training and offline continuing education. Aiming to further strengthen education cooperation between China and ASEAN countries, and promote the high-quality development of "Chinese+vocational skills" education.


This time, hundreds of teachers from the University of Applied Science and Technology of Cambodia, the Royal Research Institute of Cambodia, the University of Battambang in Cambodia, and the Bodhisattva Institute of Technology in Cambodia participated in the online training activity in Cambodia. Based on the attendance rate and classroom performance of local Cambodian teachers, the online training was conductedKuang selected10 teachers and students will go to China to participate in the second phase of offline training. Teachers have expressed that this training has greatly benefited their Chinese teaching ability and vocational education level, and they have gained a deeper understanding and understanding of Chinese vocational education and culture.







Financial Newsletter
London financial news: Recently, London silver spot closed at $28.475 per ounce, an increase of 29%, surpassing the 19.36% increase in London gold spot during the same period. At the same time, the main contracts of Shanghai Bank also performed strongly, with a closing price of 7204 yuan/kg, reaching a new high since October 2012.


图片


Laos:+856 2026 885 687     domestic:+0086-27-81305687-0     Consultation hotline:400-6689-651    

E-mail:qingqiaoint@163.com   /   qingqiaog5687@gmail.com

Copyright: Qingqiao International Security Group     备案号:鄂ICP备2021010908号

Service number

G5687
Telephone
400-6689-651

Code scanning plus WeChat

home

WeChat

Code scanning plus WeChat

Telephone

facebook

LinkedIn