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May 18th Qingqiao Morning Post | Slovak Prime Minister assassinated
Release time:2024-05-18 Source: Qingqiao Number of views:


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politics
01Slovak Prime Minister assassinated

According to comprehensive news from Bratislava, on May 13th, Prime Minister Fiko of Slovakia, a Central European country, was suddenly attacked while walking in the crowd after a government meeting in the town of Handelova. Witnesses reported hearing four gunshots, and then Fico fell to the ground. Security personnel immediately lifted him into a car and took him away. There are reports that Fico was shot in the abdomen. The police have detained a man. The Slovak Ministry of the Interior stated that this was an attempt to assassinate.


The Slovak government office stated in an email statement that Fiko's life was in critical condition and authorities used a helicopter to transport him to a hospital in the central city of Banska Bistraca for treatment. This is the first time in Slovak history that such an attack has occurred. President Kaputova and leaders of various political factions condemned the attack after the incident. European Council President Michel, European Parliament President Mesola, German Chancellor Scholz, British Prime Minister Sunak, Dutch Prime Minister Luther, NATO Secretary General Stoltenberg, and others expressed shock at the attack and wished Fico a speedy recovery.


It is reported that Fick last yearWinning his fourth term as Prime Minister in October, he criticized Western support for Ukraine during his campaign and openly sympathized with the Kremlin, accusing "Ukrainian Nazis and Fascists" of inciting Russian President Putin to launch an invasion of Ukraine.

02Thailand, Cambodia, and Japan are actively intervening to mediate the situation in Myanmar

Yangon News: Recently, Thailand, Cambodia, and Japan have been in contact with Myanmar's opposition forces and military government through various means. The three countries seem to have changed their policies towards Myanmar and actively tried to mediate the situation in Myanmar.


Thai government officials have increased their opposition to Myanmar, including the shadow government of MyanmarThe contact between the "National Unity Government" and major ethnic local armed groups, while former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin privately volunteered to mediate the conflict between the Burmese military government and opposition forces. Cambodia also seems to be interested in mediating the Myanmar issue. Former Cambodian Prime Minister and Senate Speaker Hun Sen previously requested the Burmese military government to allow him to speak with the democratic spiritual leader of Myanmar, Aung San Shuk chi, but the Burmese military government has refused. Nevertheless, Hun Sen will visit Myanmar and Myanmar in the near futureMilitary government officials met with Min Ang Lai. Japan has also taken unprecedented action against the Myanmar issue, allowing a delegation composed of the Myanmar National Unity Government and five local militias to visit Tokyo for a week in the near future.


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military affairs
01288 Sri Lankan veterans participate in the Russo Ukrainian conflict

According to Agence France Presse, on May 15th, Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister of Defense, Tanakun, stated that 288 retired Sri Lankan soldiers joined the Russo Ukrainian conflict as mercenaries, with at least 16 deaths. The ruling party lawmaker Waleboda revealed that the majority of Sri Lankan mercenaries were recruited to fight for the Russian military, and stated that they were deceived by high salaries and were told to play non combat roles.


The authorities emphasize that recruiting Sri Lankans as mercenaries is a human trafficking activity and urge soldiers not to become victims. They currently maintain friendly relations with Russia and Ukraine, and are in dialogue with the foreign ministries of both countries to ensure that the people can safely return. It is reported that Sri LankaThe Kazakh police previously arrested two retired military officers on suspicion of illegally acting as recruitment agents for Russian mercenaries.


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economic

01Heat waves affecting the production of Gongbu pepper

According to Agence France Presse,In recent weeks, heatwaves have swept through Southeast Asia, with record high temperatures covering places such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia, and Thailand. In some parts of Cambodia, a six-month drought has left farmers suffering, with temperatures reaching almost 43 degrees Celsius in late April, pushing them to the brink of collapse. Qinlun, a farmer from Gongbu Province, the birthplace of Gongbu pepper, told reporters that due to the hot weather and lack of water, all of his 264 pepper trees have withered away.


It is understood that,The spicy flavor of Gongbu pepper has a strong floral aroma, which is influenced byNowThe favorite of many restaurants and top chefs around the world is the internationally renowned premium pepper, which costs as much as$200.The European UnionIn 2016, Gongbu pepper was included in the "Protected Geographical Indication" food list. After obtaining EU certification, the production of Gongbu pepper has continued to increase, with approximately 120 metric tons produced last year. However, local farmers say that this year's extreme weather may make Gongbu pepper production the worst on record. Xinu, the chairman of the Gongbu Pepper Promotion Association, predicts that the production of Gongbu pepper will be halved this year, and warns that in 2022There will be a shortage in 5 years. He said that climate change means farmers cannot expand their farms and can only focus on ensuring the survival of existing pepper trees.


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security

01The Philippines destroys online fraud centers, and 165 Chinese people are repatriated

According to Agence France Presse, on May 15th, the Philippine Immigration Bureau issued a statement stating that during an attack on an office building in Banban town in the northern Philippines, the Philippine Anti Crime Government Task Force had surrounded hundreds of Filipinos and foreigners involved in the case. They were suspected of participating in online fraud, including 165 Chinese who were involved in "fraudulent activities" and did not legally hold travel documents. These Chinese people will be deported back to Shanghai, China and permanently banned from entering the Philippines. The authorities also stated that some people were forced to work at this online fraud center, and their passports were confiscated, making it impossible for them to leave.


It is reported that there are many online fraud centers throughout Southeast Asia, and criminal gangs lure, kidnap, or coerce workers into engaging in online fraud. According to the United NationsAccording to data from the Office of Quality and Crime, Southeast Asian criminal gangs have defrauded billions of dollars worldwide.

02Canadian forest fires spreading

Bloomberg reported that wildfires in the southwest direction of Fort McMurray, one of Canada's major oil sands producing areas, have been ongoing for several days and are currently spreading out of control. An evacuation warning has been issued locally to remind the public to prepare for evacuation. The forest fires near the Great Grassland City have also spiraled out of control. The haze passes through the Great Plains of North America and the Great Lakes, covering Cleveland and Buffalo on the American side, as well as Toronto and Ottawa in Canada.


It is understood that Fort McMurray was onceIn May 2016, a rare forest fire occurred, forcing nearly 100000 people to evacuate and destroying thousands of houses, resulting in heavy losses. McMaherRibeau is the center of Canada's oil sands industry, producing approximately 3.3 million barrels per day, accounting for two-thirds of Canada's total production.



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culture
0118 Vietnamese national treasures and approximately 500 antiques are exhibited in Haiphong City

According to Vietnamese news agency, on May 11th, the Cultural and Sports Department of Haiphong City, Vietnam held the opening ceremony of the "National Treasure - Anbian Brocade Collection" exhibition at the Haiphong City Museum. The Director of the Cultural and Sports Department of Haiphong City stated that there are a total of 21 national treasures in Haiphong City, including 18 cultural relics from collector Chen Tingsheng's "An Bian Jin Ji". It is worth noting that a set of gold artifacts from the ancestral temple commemorating General Li Zhen was exhibited for the first time at this exhibition.


The organizing committee revealed that the exhibition is divided into themes such as Dongshan Culture, the period of independent and autonomous feudal countries, and Chinese ceramics and Buddhist art. Introduced to the public the era from Dongshan culture to the era ofAbout 500 physical objects from the 19th century, including 18 national treasures. This exhibition is also a good opportunity for Haiphong City, Vietnam to introduce the significance and unique cultural value of each item at the exhibition to the public and domestic and foreign tourists, thereby making a positive contribution to the protection and promotion of the value of national cultural heritage.







Financial Newsletter
In global financial news, the US Treasury Department's report on international capital flows in March 2024 showed that Japan increased its holdings of US treasury bond bonds by US $19.9 billion in March, reaching US $1187.8 billion, continuing to be the largest creditor of the US.


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