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Today in history:105 years ago today, Chinese railway engineer Zhan Tianyou passed away. He is an expert in modern Chinese railway engineering and is known as the first chief engineer of railways in China. He was responsible for building projects such as the Beijing Zhangjiakou Railway and creating "vertical shaft excavation method" and "herringbone" shaped lines. He is known as the "father of Chinese railways" and "father of modern Chinese engineering".
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politics
01India Holds the First Phase of 2024 General Election Voting

According to Xinhua News Agency,According to the schedule released by the Indian Election Commission,On April 19th,IndiaLower House of ParliamentSectionThe first stage of the 18th electionFormal votingHold.thisThe first stage of voting willmeetingMore than a hundred seats have been decided for regions such as Tamil Nadu, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and the Central Government.It is understood that this timeThe Indian elections will be held in seven stages, ending on June 1st, and the results will be announced on June 4th.


The Indian parliament adopts a bicameral system, divided into the Federal House (Upper House of Parliament) and the People's House (Lower House of Parliament). The People's Yuan elections are held every five years, and political parties or party alliances that win a majority of seats in the People's Yuan elections have the right to form a cabinet. The main race for this year's Indian general election is in the People's Party of IndiaThe leading National Democratic Alliance and the Indian National Development Inclusive Alliance led by the Indian National Congress Party are engaged in a dialogue. The National Democratic Alliance led by the Indian People's Party has successivelyIn the 2014 and 2019 Indian elections, he won a majority of seats and successfully formed a cabinet. As the leader of the Indian Party, Modi was elected as Prime Minister of India twice in 2014 and 2019. Modi previously stated that the National League for Democracy is expected to win over 400 seats this time.

02The South Korean government is reducing the scale of medical school enrollment expansion

Seoul Comprehensive News,In an attempt to end the two month long wave of doctor strikes, the South Korean government has announced an adjustment to its healthcare reform plan, reducing the originally planned expansion of enrollment in medical schools by up to half. Schools can decide on their own expansion of enrollment next year within the new regulations.On April 19th,South Korean Prime Minister Han Deju said at a press conference that he will accept the proposal from the presidents of key national universities outside the capital region to adjust the enrollment quota for new students in medical schools, allowing forThe 32 target universities for enrollment expansion have reduced the maximum enrollment scale to 50% of the original planned new quota.He emphasized that,Each university willThe enrollment plan shall be adjusted before the end of April, and the quota for enrollment expansion shall be determined within the specified range. At the same time, the enrollment plan for 2026 academic year shall be formulated and announced according to the standard of 2000 enrollment expansion before the end of April.


Previously,The South Korean government has responded to the aging population and shortage of doctors in the basic healthcare sector byIn early February, it was announced that medical schools in universities will expand their enrollment of 2000 new students for the 2025 academic year, from the current 3058 to 5058, and ultimately to 10000 by 2035. This plan has been strongly opposed by the South Korean medical community, with around 10000 interns and resident doctors submitting resignations, going on strike and leaving, and the medical system falling into chaos,causeMany patients are unable to receive timely treatment.


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military affairs
01The United States may supply Israel with weapons worth over 1.3 billion yuan again

Washington Comprehensive News: Recently,Israel is demanding more tank ammunition and tanks from the United States in response to the Gaza War and pressure from Iran,On April 19th,Several US officials have revealed that the Biden administration is considering providing Israel with more thanA $1 billion new weapon deal,amongThis includes 120mm tank ammunition worth $700 million, tactical vehicles worth $500 million, and 120mm mortar shells worth less than $100 million. This transaction requires approval from congressional leaders and may take several months or years to be delivered.


It is reported that,The above is one of the largest arms transactions between Israel and Israel since the Israeli invasion of Gaza, and is not included in the military aid agreement currently submitted to the United States Congress for review. This is also the first time Iran launched a direct missile and drone attack on Israeli territory last weekend, and after Israel made a limited counterattack, the United States is considering increasing its military sales to Israel.But for the All have condemned and criticized it.


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economic

01The Myanmar government plans to turn Binwulun into a "coffee capital"

ASEAN Finance News: Recently, during a coffee project coordination meeting in the city of Binwulun, Mandalay Province, Myanmar, the Governor of Mandalay, Wu Miaoang, revealed that in order to promote greater development of the coffee planting industry that supports the regional economy, the authorities are planning to turn Binwulun into a coffee capital. He stated that he is currently focusing on work to promote the development of small and medium-sized enterprises based on coffee and regional products in the Binwulun region, and to build Binwulun into the coffee capital.


It is reported that coffee cultivation in Myanmar is mainly concentrated in the Binwulun, Chin State Tideng and Shan State Ye'an regions of Mandalay Province, with overA coffee plantation area of 50000 acres. Among them, the Burmese Arabica coffee produced in the Binwulun and Ye'an regions has reached world-class quality and is loved by domestic and foreign consumers. About half of the coffee produced in Myanmar is exported to multiple countries and regions, including the United States, European countries, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, China, and others.


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security

01New achievements in law enforcement and security cooperation between the Chinese and Cambodian police

China News Network reported that recently, the first batch of 130 Chinese suspect involved in gambling and fraud were escorted home from Cambodia by law enforcement officers of Chinese public security organs. This is the first batch of repatriation and escort missions organized by the Chinese and Cambodian police since the beginning of this year, marking the beginning of the joint crackdown on illegal gambling and fraud by the two countries' police. In recent years, in order to crack down on prominent crimes such as cross-border gambling and telecommunications fraud in accordance with the law, the Chinese and Cambodian police have closely cooperated and worked together to continuously deepen the crackdown, and have achieved a series of significant results.


On the basis of preliminary work, in accordance with the national deployment to crack down on cross-border gambling, the Chinese public security organs, in conjunction with the Cambodian police, organized and carried outJoint action to combat illegal gambling and fraud. During the operation, Cambodian police destroyed several gambling dens in Sihanouk City, captured a large number of Chinese illegal suspect, and seized a number of servers, computers, mobile phones and other crime tools involved. Subsequently, the Chinese public security organs dispatched a working group to Cambodia to carry out repatriation and escort work with the Cambodian police.

02Japan launches its fifth nuclear wastewater discharge into the sea

According to reports from Kyodo News Agency and Xinhua News Agency,On April 19th, Tokyo Electric Power Company of Japan began discharging nuclear wastewater from the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant. This is the fifth time that Japan's nuclear power plant has discharged nuclear wastewater into the Pacific Ocean since the first round of discharge operations began in August last year. This round of discharge will continue until May 7th, with an estimated discharge of approximately 7800 tons of nuclear wastewater. The "rapid determination" results of the analysis of surrounding seawater samples released by the Japanese nuclear power plant the next day showed that the highest tritium concentration detected after the start of discharge was 22 becquerels per liter, far lower than the stop discharge standard of 700 becquerels set by TEPCOEr, as well as the World Health Organization's drinking water standard of 10000 Becquerels.


Previously,On August 24, 2023, Japan unilaterally initiated the discharge of nuclear wastewater into the sea in response to strong questioning and opposition from the international community and some local fishermen. According to reports, during the first four discharges into the sea, TEPCO discharged approximately 31200 tons of nuclear contaminated water.


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culture
01The National Museum of Cambodia hosts an exhibition of traditional Khmer tapestries

According to the Cambodian China Times, the Cambodian National Museum recently held the 4th Khmer tapestry exhibition to inherit and promote this precious traditional Khmer handicraft. This exhibition not only showcases 17 Khmer tapestries, but also introduces their production process and raw materials, including silk thread and dye. It is understood that Khmer tapestries represent traditional Khmer weaving techniques, mainly depicting stories of Buddha and hanging them in temples. Making a tapestry takes several months, starting with tie dyeing complex patterns and then meticulously hand weaving.


Currently, the Cambodian Ministry of Culture and Arts is providing training from all over the countryA total of 300 textile enthusiasts from 8 provinces and cities have learned and mastered the art of spinning cotton tapestries, and are encouraged to participate in maintaining this precious traditional cotton handicraft. Some of the 17 Khmer tapestries exhibited in this exhibition are works by these textile artists. The Ministry of Culture and Arts stated that due to the difficulty and time-consuming textile technology, craftsmen currently engaged in the textile of high cotton tapestriesIt's getting fewer and fewer. In order to encourage more people to invest in the inheritance and promotion of the Khmer tapestry industry, the National Museum of Cambodia held its first Khmer tapestry exhibition in 2010 and has held four sessions so far.







Financial Newsletter
According to Caixin News, the highest copper price in London recently reached $9913.5/ton, reaching a new high in nearly two years.


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