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June 22nd Qingqiao Morning Post | Russia and North Korea Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement
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Today in history:124 years ago today, the Sutra Cave in the Mogao Grottoes of Dunhuang, Gansu Province, China was discovered. The Mogao Grottoes currently have 735 caves, with over 45000 square meters of preserved murals, over 2400 painted sculptures, and 5 Tang and Song wooden eaves. They are a microcosm of the development and evolution of Chinese grotto art and hold a high historical position in grotto art. It is a brilliant artistic treasure trove of ancient Chinese civilization.
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Politics
01Philippine Vice President Sarah resigns from her position as Minister of Education

Manila Comprehensive News,On June 19th,Submitted by Philippine Vice President SarahNowResignation as Minister of EducationRelated toVice Chairman of the Anti Rebellion Working GroupBut keep the Vice Presidentpost. Philippine Presidential Office Communications Minister Galafel said in a statement that President Marcos Jr. has acceptedNowSarah's resignation. GalafilWeighing,Sarah refused to explain the reason for her resignation, and the authorities thanked her for her long-standing service.


It is understood that,46 year old Sarah is the daughter of former Philippine President Duterte. Marcos and the Duterte family teamed up in 2022 to run for president and vice president with the duo of Marcos Jr. and Sarah. However, since the beginning of this year, Little Marcos and Duterte have repeatedly engaged in a verbal battle, making the cooperative relationship between these two political families precarious. Now that Sarah has resigned from her ministerial position, it is seen as the latest sign of the rupture of her alliance with Little Marcos. Although Marcos Jr. has repeatedly denied any discord with Sarah and stated that the alliance formed by the two remains unchanged, Sarah has been absent from Marcos Jr.'s activities in recent weeks, sparking speculation that their relationship has changed.

02Ding Jinyong, Secretary of the Hanoi Municipal Party Committee in Vietnam, Resigns

Reuters reported that on June 19th, Ding Jinyong, the Party Secretary of Hanoi City, Vietnam, announced his resignation, marking the latest senior official of the Vietnamese Communist Party to step down. The government stated in a statement that 63 year old Ding Jinyong had previously served as Minister of Finance and is currently a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam. The Communist Party of Vietnam holds him responsible for the violations committed by the Ministry of Finance between 2016 and 2021. The Central Political Bureau of the Communist Party of Vietnam has agreed to let Ding Jinyong step down, but it is currently unclear whether he will face disciplinary action.


The Vietnamese government's statement also stated that the Vietnamese Ministry of Finance isDuring his tenure from 2016 to 2021, he failed to properly manage the issuance and trading of some corporate bonds, including the bond issuance of Wanshengfa Group. Zhang Meilan, former chairman of the company and the richest woman in Vietnam, was recently sentenced to death for massive corruption. It is reported that since the end of 2022, Vietnam's political leadership has been constantly turbulent, with six Politburo members stepping down, including former National Assembly Chairman Wang Tinghui and former President Wu Wenshang.


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military
01Russia and North Korea Sign Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement

Lianhe Zaobao reported that on June 19, North Korean leader Kim Jong un and Russian President Putin held a summit meeting and signed the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement. Putin announced that the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership Agreement signed by the two countries this time is a document with leapfrog development significance. Set milestones in the fields of politics, economy, trade, cultural humanitarianism, and security. According to the agreement, if both sides are invaded, they will support each other. Kim Jong un also stated that the relationship between North Korea and Russia has been upgraded to an "alliance" and is moving towards a higher level.


It is understood that,In 1961, North Korea and the Soviet Union further strengthened their relationship by signing the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance. However, after the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the relationship between North Korea and Russia became loose. In 2000, the two countries signed the Treaty of Friendship and Good Neighborhood Cooperation between North Korea and Russia. Initially, North Korea hoped to restore the Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation, and Mutual Assistance, because according to the treaty, in the event of an emergency on one side, the other side could provide military assistance through various means, "automatic military intervention.". Some analysts believe that although North Korea and Russia did not include "immediate deployment of military force" in the agreement, the level of cooperation between the two countries has further improved compared to the 2000 Treaty of Friendly Neighborhood and Cooperation.


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Economics

01Israel's defense product exports reached 13 billion US dollars

According to Xinhua News Agency, on June 17th, the Israeli Ministry of Defense issued a statement stating that Israel's exports of defense products in 2023 reached $13.073 billion, doubling in five years and reaching a new high for the third consecutive year.


Specifically,In 2023, 36% of Israel's defense product exports were related to missiles, rockets, and air defense systems, which is higher than 19% in 2022. The Asia Pacific region accounts for 48% of Israel's defense product exports, Europe accounts for 35%, North America accounts for 9%, Latin America accounts for 4%, Arab countries that have normalized relations with Israel account for 3%, and Africa accounts for 1%. It is reported that Israel signed hundreds of defense product export agreements worldwide in 2023, of which 40% were worth over 100 million US dollars.

02Nvidia's market value surpasses Microsoft and Apple to become the highest in the world

Bloomberg News,On June 18th, the stock price of semiconductor giant Nvidia rose by 3.4%, with a market value of about 3.3 trillion US dollars, surpassing Microsoft and Apple to become the world's most valuable company. Earlier this month, Nvidia's market value surpassed Apple's for the first time since 2002, and the two companies have since alternated in increasing market values. Last week, Apple also briefly replaced Microsoft and topped the global market value ranking.


This time, Nvidia's speed of climbing to the top of the market value ranking has broken records, and it is one of the few companies that has shown significant growth in artificial intelligence revenue. The company's stock price has risen over the year160%, with a market value increase of over 2 trillion US dollars. This ranking once again indicates that artificial intelligence is the primary focus of many investors. Nvidia is considered the biggest and earliest beneficiary of this technology.


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security

01A high-fat diet can exacerbate anxiety

According to Xinhua News Agency, researchers at the University of Colorado Boulder recently reported in a new issue of the Journal of Biological Research that a high-fat diet may disrupt the gut microbiota in the body and affect chemicals in the brain through complex pathways between the gut and brain, thereby exacerbating anxiety. That is to say, when people are under too much pressure, choosing to eat high-fat junk food for comfort may backfire and further exacerbate anxiety.


It is understood that,The research team will be in aThe experimental rats in the "adolescent" age group were divided into two groups: one group of rats was fed a standard diet containing approximately 11% fat for nine consecutive weeks, while the other group was fed a high-fat diet containing 45% fat, which is mainly saturated fat in animal products. Throughout the entire research process, researchers collected fecal samples from experimental mice to evaluate their gut bacterial status. After a nine week dietary experiment, these experimental mice underwent behavioral testing. The results showed that compared with the control group, the experimental mice in the high-fat diet group not only gained weight, but also had significantly lower gut bacterial diversity. In addition, the high-fat diet group of experimental mice showed molecular characteristics of high anxiety state in their brains.


Specifically, the expression levels of three genes related to the production and signal transmission of the neurotransmitter serotonin in their bodies are relatively high, especially in a certain area of the raphe dorsalis nucleus in the brainstem, which is associated with stress and anxiety. Researchers explain that when certain subsets of serotonin neurons are activated, they can trigger anxiety like reactions in animals.


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Culture
01The return time of Boeing's interstellar spacecraft to Earth is further delayed

According to Agence France Presse,On June 18th,NASAexpressThe spacecraft departed from the International Space Station no earlier than Eastern Time in the United StatesJune 25th.in other words,Boeing, USAThe time for the interstellar spacecraft to return to Earth has been postponed once again.according toAccording to a report on the US space website, ruling out a malfunction in the propulsion system is one of the reasons for the delayed return. NASA and Boeing are evaluating the thruster issues that occurred during the first attempt of the interstellar aircraft to dock with the International Space Station, when some of the thrusters malfunctioned.


In addition, the interstellar aircraft also experienced multiple helium leaks during manned flight tests. The US space website said that the two astronauts who took off on the interstellar plane have been testing various systems of the spacecraft in orbit, and the ground team is also continuing to analyze data to better deal with thruster failures and helium leaks. It is reported that the manned test flight of the interstellar aircraft was originally scheduled to take place on May 6th, but has been postponed multiple times due to technical reasons. After the completion of this mission, NASA will provide final certification for the regular commercial manned space missions and regular transportation of astronauts to and from the International Space Station for the interstellar aircraft.






Financial Newsletter
According to the Futures Daily, nickel prices have been continuously falling and hitting new lows since June. On June 19th, the Shanghai nickel futures contract 2407 hit its lowest intraday level at 132810 yuan/ton.


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