Health and Welfare
The National Medical Insurance Administration announced that high-value medical consumables such as cochlear implants will be included in the centralized procurement range. Through negotiation for price reduction and reimbursement, the cumulative burden reduction for the public has exceeded 700 billion yuan.
Women’s Rights
According to official data, the average maternity allowance for female employees in China in 2023 was 260,000 yuan. The government plans to explore the possibility of directly distributing the maternity allowance to female employees.
Sports
The Chinese national football team suffered a 1-2 defeat against Saudi Arabia, marking the first time in 27 years that they have been defeated by the team. The team also suffered a three-match losing streak. The official investigation revealed 120 matches involving match-fixing, and 44 individuals were banned from participating in football activities for life.
Technology and Business
Huawei launched its new three-fold folding screen smartphone, priced at 19,999 yuan for the base model and 23,999 yuan for the top model. The pre-order numbers have exceeded 4 million, and there are signs of price gouging.
International Relations
The US House of Representatives passed the Biological Security Act to block Chinese pharmaceutical companies, raising concerns about a potential shortage of medicines in the US. The Chinese Foreign Ministry strongly opposed the arbitrary suppression of Chinese enterprises. The House also passed a bill to ban the sale of new drones by DJI in the US.
Social Policy
The People’s Congress discussed the draft decision to delay the retirement age, with experts explaining that it is a necessary choice to adapt to the new normal of population development.
Taiwan
A Mirage 2000 fighter jet of the Taiwan Air Force crashed into the sea, and the pilot is missing. The Taiwan Defense Department said the crash may have been caused by engine failure. Former Taipei Mayor Ko Wen-je was taken to the Taipei District Prosecutors’ Office wearing handcuffs and prison attire.
Natural Disasters
Typhoon Moloch has caused 127 deaths, 54 missing, and 764 injuries in Vietnam as of the evening of September 10.
Space Exploration
SpaceX launched a crew of two men and two women into space, executing the first commercial spacewalk in human history.
Taxation
Apple and Google were ordered to pay 13 billion euros and 24 billion euros respectively in fines by European courts for tax evasion and abuse of monopoly power.
Trade Policies
The EU is reportedly considering lowering the proposed import tariff on electric vehicles from China, from 9% to just below 8%.
Nuclear Weapons
Kim Jong-un said North Korea is increasing the number of nuclear weapons geometrically to fully respond to any threat from nuclear-armed adversaries.
Aviation Accidents
Nine people, including the Salvadoran National Police Chief, died in a plane crash on the night of September 8.
Middle East Conflicts
After more than 11 months of military operations, the Israeli Defense Minister claimed that the Hamas military organization in Gaza no longer exists. An Israeli lawmaker warned that a full-scale war with Hezbollah could break out within a few days. The Russian military is approaching the eastern Ukrainian town of Bakhmut, and if it falls, the Ukrainian army will almost lose the Donetsk region. Both Russian President Putin and Italian Prime Minister Meloni hope that China can mediate the Russia-Ukraine conflict. The Ukrainian Prime Minister said the country’s weapons production will double in 2024 and plans to produce more than 1 million drones by the end of the year.
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