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February 8th Qingqiao Morning Post | EU military officials: EU should station troops in Greenland
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Without taking a step, there is no way to reach a thousand miles
Today in history:On this day 99 years ago, an American archaeological exploration team discovered the Mayan pyramids in Mexico. The Mayan pyramids are a famous building second only to the Egyptian pyramids. The Mayan pyramids are slightly shorter and made of giant stones. The entire pyramid is gray white, not completely conical, with a temple dedicated to gods at the top. The Mayan pyramids are one of the representative buildings of the Mayan civilization.
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Politics
01Myanmar military government extends state of emergency again

Yangon News: Recently, the Myanmar military government announced a six-month extension of the national state of emergency. It is reported that the Myanmar military declared a state of emergency nationwide after launching a coup in February 2021, marking the seventh extension of the state of emergency by the military government. Due to the implementation of the state of emergency, elections cannot be held. Therefore, the military government has promised that the general elections to be held this year will not be held until the second half of the year at the earliest.


Critics and Western governments have repeatedly stated that any elections hosted by the Burmese military government will not be free or fair. ASEAN Foreign MinistersAt an informal meeting held in early January, Myanmar was told that the top priority was to end the domestic conflict rather than holding elections.

02The United States announced its withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council

Washington Comprehensive News: Recently, President Trump of the United States announced his withdrawal from the United Nations Human Rights Council and banned future funding to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East. This move coincides with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's visit to Washington. It is reported that Netanyahu has long criticized the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East for inciting anti Israel sentiment and its staff for participating in terrorist activities against Israel.


Data shows that the United States is the largest donor to the Near East Relief Agency, donating annually300 million to 400 million US dollars. In January last year, then US President Biden announced the suspension of funding to the Near East Relief Agency due to Israel's accusation that 12 employees of the agency were involved in the large-scale attack launched by Hamas on Israel on October 7, 2023. Israel's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Danon, praised Trump's measures.


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military

01EU military official: EU should station troops in Greenland

Berlin News: Recently, EU Military Commission President Briggs stated that it would be wise for European countries to station troops in Greenland, given US President Trump's intention to acquire Greenland. Brigg said that although Greenland, as an overseas territory of Denmark, does not belong to the European Union, its natural resources and strategic geographical location are of great significance to both Europe and the United States.


It is reported that the European Military Commission is the highest military body of the European Council, but it does not have an exclusive military force and is only an advisory body; The NATO led by the United States is the main military alliance of the European Union. US President Trump recently revealed his intention to make Greenland a part of the United States and did not rule out using military or economic means to persuade Denmark to surrender Greenland.


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Economics

01Nearly 60% of Thai citizens oppose the legalization of casinos

According to a recent poll released by the National Institute of Development Management in Thailand, nearly 60% of Thai citizens oppose the legalization of casinos. It is reported that the Thai Cabinet approved the Comprehensive Entertainment Place Act on January 13th to legalize gambling and casinos, in order to develop comprehensive vacation facilities with casinos, promote Thailand's tourism industry, employment, and investment. The bill will be presented to Congress for debate and approval.


Analysis has pointed out that although legalizing gambling is beneficial for creating new employment opportunities and income, and promoting national growth, it will also exacerbate social problems, leading to frequent criminal incidents. Fundamentally, it will still increase the burden on the government.

02Price increase of various agricultural products in Japan

Reuters reported that recently, prices of various agricultural products in Japan have risen, and some people have started to eat less vegetables or use cheaper rice seasonings to replace some daily dishes. Data shows that the retail price of a cabbage in Tokyo is more than three times that of the same period last year, reaching up to 1000 yen, almost equivalent to an hour's salary. The wholesale price of rice has also increased by 60% year-on-year.


The Bank of Japan has indicated that the price of rice may continue to rise toIn the spring of 2026, the authorities are considering formulating new rules to allow the government to sell reserve rice to agricultural cooperatives, in order to reduce the retail price of rice and maintain the basic living needs of the people.


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security

01Over 200 million children interrupt their education due to climate impact

According to a recent report by UNICEF, extreme weather disrupted the education of approximately 240 million children in 85 countries last year, affecting one in every seven students worldwide. Russell, the executive director of the foundation, said that children cannot concentrate in hot classrooms, and if the roads are flooded or the school is washed away, they cannot reach the school.


The report points out that due to soaring temperatures in Bangladesh, Cambodia, India, Thailand, and the Philippines, there are at least170 million children were affected. South Asia is the region most severely affected by climate related school closures, with 128 million students affected. UNICEF is concerned that extreme weather disturbances may increase the risk of some children, especially girls, dropping out of school completely.


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Culture
01The architectural condition of the Louvre in Paris is worrying

According to comprehensive news from Paris, recently, the director of the Louvre Museum in Paris, De Carr, requested emergency assistance from the French government to restore and renovate the aging exhibition hall, and better protect the countless art works inside the museum. DeKal said that visiting the Louvre is now a 'physical torture'. In addition to the lack of sufficient rest space, insufficient catering services and sanitation facilities, the signage system in the museum also urgently needs a thorough renovation.


It is reported that the Louvre welcomed8.7 million visitors, all of whom enter the museum through the pyramid shaped west entrance designed by architect I.M. Pei. However, this entrance itself has issues as the greenhouse effect causes the underground reception area of the Louvre to become unusually hot during the summer. In order to alleviate congestion at the entrance of the pyramid, the museum plans to build a new east entrance and also considers constructing a new wing for Leonardo da Vinci's famous painting "Mona Lisa".







Financial Newsletter
Xinhua Finance News: Recently, the main contract of Shanghai Gold has risen by 3.35%, and the main contract of Shanghai Silver has risen by nearly 5%.


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