According to comprehensive news from Paris, on July 3rd, French Prime Minister Atal warned that the far right leader Le Pen's anti immigrant National Union was close to winning more than half of the seats. He called on voters to form a united front to block the far right forces in the upcoming second round of parliamentary elections. Former French Prime Minister Philippe, who still holds influence in the pro Macron camp, has stated that he will vote for a Communist candidate to block the far right forces in his constituency. Le Pen lashed out at the centrist camp of President Makron and the left-wing coalition, which jointly prevented the National League from winning more than half of the seats, but she believed that the French had been fed up with the practice of not being regarded as responsible adults, and said that the French people were fully capable of deciding what was good for the country.

Previously, according to a survey conducted by authoritative institutions, the National AllianceIn the 577 seat parliament, it is expected that only 190 to 220 seats can be won, far below the 289 seats needed to form a government on its own. Risk consulting firm Eurasia Group pointed out that the hope of the National Union obtaining an absolute majority of seats has been weakened by the opposition to the far right front.

02Over a thousand patients in South Korea protest, urging doctors to stop their strike

On July 4th, more than a thousand patients and their families from 102 patient groups in South Korea held a demonstration, urging doctors and professors to stop the strike to avoid affecting public health services. About 300 protesters gathered in Seoul, calling for an end to the strike and the enactment of laws to prevent further strike actions. The prolonged strike has disrupted the operation of the hospital, forcing delays or cancellations of critical treatments.

this yearIn May, the government finalized the 2025 expansion plan for medical schools, stating that it would address the shortage of doctors and the rapidly aging population. But thousands of doctors oppose this plan, saying it will affect the quality of vocational education. Senior doctors and medical professors from major medical institutions in some countries have recently joined an indefinite strike to show solidarity, while many doctors have also suspended outpatient treatment and non emergency surgeries. Recently, Seoul Eshan Hospital announced a work adjustment to narrow the scope of treatment. According to the Emergency Response Committee's prediction, the number of surgeries on the first day of work adjustment will decrease by 49% year-on-year, and the number of outpatient patients will decrease by 30.5% year-on-year. In addition, Sefonans Hospital affiliated with Yonsei University in Seoul has entered a state of closure since the 27th of last month. After Seoul Eshan Hospital, Goryeo University Hospital and Chungbuk University Hospital also plan to suspend or restrict their services from the 12th and 26th respectively.

military

01Russia has developed new missiles, but will not take preemptive action

According to Reuters,On July 4th, Russian President Putin said at a press conference that Russia has started developing new intermediate range missiles and is preparing to start production, but will not use any missiles unless the United States deploys them. Putin emphasized that Moscow will emulate Washington's actions rather than taking preemptive strikes. When asked about TrumpQuickly concludedThe Russo Ukrainian WarWhen asked about the suggestion, Putin responded that Russia would take it seriously.

Putin said last monthOnly when Ukraine agrees to give up joining NATO and hand over the four provinces that Russia claims sovereignty over, will Russia end the war. However, Ukraine quickly rejected these demands and considered it equivalent to surrender.

01BYD opens Southeast Asia's first electric vehicle factory in Thailand

According to comprehensive news from Bangkok, on July 4th, Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD opened its first electric vehicle production line in Southeast Asia, assisting Thailand in transforming into an electric vehicle production hub. BYD Chairman and President Wang Chuanfu said at the opening ceremony of the new factory in Rayong Prefecture, "Thailand has a clear vision for electric vehicles and is entering a new era of automobile manufacturing. They will bring Chinese technology to Thailand

Thailand is a regional hub for automobile assembly and export in Southeast Asia, long dominated by Japanese car manufacturers such as Toyota, Honda, and Isuzu. In recent years, the Thai government has vigorously supported and promoted the development of electric vehicles, introducing subsidies and tax incentives for electric vehicles, which has sparked a wave of Chinese investment. Chinese car manufacturers have promised to invest more than in the local area1.44 billion US dollars. It is reported that BYD's new factory in Thailand costs 490 million US dollars and has an annual production capacity of 150000 vehicles. BYD plans to assemble batteries and other important components at the new factory in the future.