Day: September 13, 2024

Dalian: No.1 soybean futures closed higher on Friday in daytime trading at the Dalian Commodity Exchange (DCE).

The most active No.1 soybean contract for January 2025 delivery gained 9 yuan (about 1.27 U.S. dollars) to close at 4,313 yuan per tonne.

On Friday, the total trading volume of five listed No.1 soybean futures contracts on the exchange was 98,626 lots, with a turnover of about 4.25 billion yuan.

China is the world’s largest soybean importer. Enditem

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Beijing: China’s top political advisor Wang Huning met with Kyrgyz Parliament Speaker Nurlanbek Shakiev on Friday in Beijing.

Wang, chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), said that under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the two countries, China and Kyrgyzstan have elevated bilateral relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era, and worked together to build a China-Kyrgyzstan community of a shared future featuring good neighborliness and shared prosperity.

China is ready to work with Kyrgyzstan to implement the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries, and promote the sustained and high-level development of bilateral ties, Wang said, adding the CPPCC is willing to enhance exchanges with the Kyrgyz side to contribute to building a China-Kyrgyzstan community of a shared future.

While congratulating China on its development achievements in various fields, Shakiev said there are no political difference
s or obstacles to cooperation between the two countries.

The Kyrgyz Parliament is ready to work closely with the CPPCC National Committee and contribute to the development of bilateral relations, he added. Enditem

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Beijing: Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday signed a presidential order to award national medals and national honorary titles to 15 individuals on the occasion of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

The order came after the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress, China’s top legislature, voted to adopt a decision to confer the honors during a meeting earlier in the day.

Four people were awarded the Medal of the Republic.

Wang Yongzhi, a missile and rocket expert and a pioneer of China’s manned space program, was honored posthumously.

The other three honorees are Wang Zhenyi, a medical scientist known for breakthroughs in leukemia treatment; Li Zhensheng, an expert in wheat breeding; and Huang Zongde, a war veteran.

Dilma Rousseff, president of the New Development Bank and former Brazilian president, was awarded the Friendship Medal.

Ten individuals were awarded national honorary titles.

The title of People’s Scientist was conferred on Wang Xiaomo, a
late renowned radar expert and a pioneer in China’s early warning aircraft development, and Zhao Zhongxian, a well-known scientist in high-temperature superconductivity research.

Bayika Kalidibek, a veteran border patrolman of the Tajik ethnic group in northwest China’s Xinjiang, was honored with the title of People’s Guard.

The title of People’s Artist was conferred on actress Tian Hua, whose portrayal of iconic female characters in early Chinese cinema has left a lasting impact on the industry.

Xu Zhenchao, an accomplished technician recognized for advancements in container handling technology, was awarded the title of People’s Craftsman.

Zhang Jinfan, a prominent jurist and legal educator on China’s legal history, and Huang Danian, a late distinguished strategic scientist and geophysicist, were granted the title of People’s Educator.

The title of People’s Health Worker was conferred on Lu Shengmei, a doctor with a longstanding commitment to improving healthcare in less-developed regions, especially in
promoting safer childbirth practices and reducing infant mortality.

Zhang Zhuoyuan, an influential economist with significant contributions to market economy research, was honored with the title of Outstanding Contributor to Economic Research.

Zhang Xielin, a celebrated table tennis player and coach, was awarded the title of Outstanding Contributor to Sports. Enditem

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Sofia: A Bulgarian military transport aircraft crashed on Friday, the country’s Defense Ministry said.

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Beijing: A senior lawmaker on Friday said China is taking steady steps to raise retirement age.

Zhang Yong, deputy head of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, explained the legislative process at a press conference held after the top legislature adopted a decision on gradually raising the statutory retirement age in the country.

Zhang said the State Council submitted a bill about the draft decision to the top legislature in early August. It was decided on Aug. 27 to include the bill in the legislative agenda of the 11th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee scheduled for mid-September.

On Sept. 10, when the session opened, Minister of Human Resources and Social Security Wang Xiaoping made explanatory remarks on the draft decision to the top legislature.

The lawmakers then held group deliberations. They deemed it necessary for the NPC Standing Committee to adopt such a decision to provide adequate legal basis for major reforms and to ensure th
e reform on retirement age is carried out in a steady and orderly manner, Zhang said.

The lawmakers said the draft is a feasible one as it has comprehensively considered various factors and fits the basic conditions and realities of the country. They broadly agreed to adopt the draft at the session, Zhang said.

The Constitution and Law Committee of the NPC held a meeting to review the opinions from group deliberations. The committee prepared a revised draft and a review report.

On Sept. 11, the Council of Chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee heard a briefing of the Constitution and Law Committee.

On Sept. 12, lawmakers held group deliberations to review the revised draft of the decision. It was adopted on the morning of Sept. 13. Enditem

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Madrid: La Liga returns to action this weekend for the fifth round of matches, which kickstarts an intense month of seven games for sides playing in Europe. Here are some things to look out for this weekend in Spain.

1 Injuries a factor in San Sebastian

Real Madrid visit Real Sociedad on Saturday in a clash between two sides who will be without key players.

Real Sociedad are without the injured Spain international Mikel Oyarzabal, along with full backs Hamari Traore, Aritz Elustondo, Brais Mendez and Ander Barrenetxea, with coach Imanol needing to adapt in defense.

Real Madrid will be missing Dani Ceballos, David Alaba, Eder Militao, Eduardo Mendy and Aurelien Tchouameni, while Jude Bellingham is also doubtful due to a muscle injury.

Real Madrid will hope their attacking talent will help compensate their problems in the middle of the park against a side that have lost at home to Rayo Vallecano and Alaves this season.

2 Girona v Barca to show respective possibilities

Barcelona’s problems last season wer
e highlighted by their La Liga defeats at home and away to Girona, who outplayed them in both games.

Now the two sides meet again in Girona with Barcelona top of La Liga with four wins from four games, while Girona look to be improving as they adapt to a summer of changes in their squad. A 4-0 thrashing of Osasuna and a 2-0 win in Sevilla show that Girona are picking up speed and the arrival of Arnaut Danjuma will give them added pace in attack.

Barcelona still have a long list of injuries and players such as Robert Lewandowski, Lamine Yamal and Raphinha have had an intense start to the season, but if Barca are to confirm a recovery under Hansi Flick, this is a game they can’t lose.

3 Problems to deepen for Valencia against Atletico Madrid

A difficult start to the season for Valencia, which saw them take only one point from their first four games, got even more complicated during the international break when striker Rafa Mir was arrested on charges of sexual assault.

The club have decided to leave Mir ou
t of their squad for the near future and he won’t travel for the difficult visit to play Atletico Madrid. His loss will be felt badly by the club, as last season’s top scorer, Hugo Duro also misses out through injury.

Meanwhile, it remains to be seen if the case will open up divisions in the squad after midfielder Pepelu openly criticized Mir for letting his companions down.

Atletico took a fortunate win in Bilbao before the international break and Valencia have a very difficult task of opening up their midfield and defense in what looks like a nailed-on home win.

4 James returns to Spain with Rayo

James Rodriguez is the big attraction when Rayo Vallecano entertain Osasuna in the Vallecas Stadium in the last game of the weekend.

The veteran Colombian international will be in charge of free-kicks and corners for the Madrid-based side, offering them extra options in attack against a well-structured rival that has two wins and a draw from their first three games of the season under new coach Vicente Moreno.

It should also be an emotional match for Rayo coach Inigo Perez, who spent four years playing for Osasuna before hanging up his boots to pursue a coaching career. Enditem

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