China’s position on Sino-US economic and trade consultations

  Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 2-the State Council Press Office published a white paper on China’s position on Sino-US economic and trade consultations on June 2. The full text is as follows:

China’s position on Sino-US economic and trade consultations

(June 2019)

People’s Republic of China (PRC)

the State Council Information Office

  catalogue

  foreword

  First, the United States provokes economic and trade frictions with China and harms the interests of the two countries and the world.

  Second, the United States reneged on its word and did not stress honesty in Sino-US economic and trade consultations.

  3. China has always adhered to the consultation position of equality, mutual benefit and integrity.

  Concluding remarks

  foreword

  Sino-US economic and trade relations are the "ballast stone" and "propeller" of bilateral relations, which are related to the fundamental interests of the two peoples and the prosperity and stability of the world. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, bilateral economic and trade relations have continued to develop, the areas of cooperation have been continuously expanded, and the level of cooperation has been continuously improved, forming a mutually beneficial and win-win relationship with high complementarity and interests, which not only benefits the two countries, but also benefits the world.

  Due to different stages of development and economic systems, differences and frictions are inevitable in economic and trade cooperation between the two countries. In the course of the development of Sino-US economic and trade relations, there have been many twists and turns and difficulties. In a rational and cooperative attitude, the two countries solved problems through dialogue and consultation, resolved contradictions and narrowed differences, and bilateral economic and trade relations became more mature.

  Since the new US administration took office in 2017, it has threatened to impose tariffs and other means, frequently provoking economic and trade frictions with major trading partners. Since March 2018, in response to the Sino-US economic and trade frictions unilaterally initiated by the US government, China has to take effective measures to resolutely defend the interests of the country and the people. At the same time, China has always adhered to the basic position of resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, and conducted several rounds of economic and trade consultations with the United States in an effort to stabilize bilateral economic and trade relations. China’s attitude is consistent and clear. China and the United States are beneficial to each other, but fighting hurts each other. Cooperation is the only correct choice for both sides. China is willing to solve the economic and trade differences and frictions between the two countries in a cooperative way, so as to reach a mutually beneficial and win-win agreement. However, cooperation is principled, consultation has a bottom line, and China will never give in on major issues of principle. Regarding the trade war, China is unwilling to fight, not afraid to fight, and has to fight if necessary. This attitude has never changed.

  In order to comprehensively introduce the basic situation of Sino-US economic and trade consultations and clarify China’s policy stance on Sino-US economic and trade consultations, the China Municipal Government has issued this white paper.

  First, the United States provokes economic and trade frictions with China and harms the interests of the two countries and the world.

  The current U.S. government pursues the policy of "giving priority to the United States", adopts a series of unilateralist and protectionist measures abroad, uses the "big stick" of tariffs at every turn, and imposes its own interests on other countries. The United States launched the "201 investigation" and "232 investigation" that have been dusty for many years, and frequently attacked major trading partners, disrupting the global economic and trade pattern. The United States also pointed its finger at China, and launched a unilateral "301 investigation" in August 2017, ignoring China’s unremitting efforts and great achievements in strengthening intellectual property protection and improving the business environment for foreign investors over the years, making many negative and objective comments on China, and adopting economic and trade restrictions such as increasing tariffs and restricting investment to provoke Sino-US economic and trade frictions.

  Ignoring the economic structure of China and the United States, the characteristics of development stages and the reality of international industrial division of labor, the United States insists that China has adopted unfair and unequal trade policies, which has led to a trade deficit with China, suffered losses in bilateral economic and trade exchanges, and unilaterally imposed tariffs on China. In fact, in the era of economic globalization, the economies of China and the United States are highly integrated and form a complete industrial chain. The economies of the two countries are linked by bones and tendons, which are mutually beneficial and win-win. It is a miscalculation to regard the trade deficit as a "loss". The trade restrictions adopted by the United States against China are not conducive to China, the United States and the world.

  (A) the United States tariff measures harm others and do not benefit themselves

  The US government imposes tariffs on China’s goods exported to the United States, which hinders bilateral trade and investment cooperation and affects the confidence of the two countries and even the global market and the smooth operation of the economy. U.S. tariff measures led to a decline in China’s exports to the United States, which fell by 9.7% year-on-year from January to April 2019 (Note 4), falling for five consecutive months. At the same time, American exports to China declined for eight consecutive months because China had to increase tariffs in response to the US tax increase (Note 5). The uncertainty caused by Sino-US economic and trade friction makes enterprises of the two countries take a wait-and-see attitude towards investment cooperation. China’s investment in the United States continues to decline, and the growth rate of American investment in China has also obviously slowed down. According to statistics from China, in 2018, China enterprises directly invested 5.79 billion US dollars in the United States, down 10% year-on-year (Note 6). In 2018, the actual US investment in China was US$ 2.69 billion (Note 7), and the growth rate dropped sharply from 11% in 2017 to 1.5%. Due to the uncertain prospect of Sino-US economic and trade friction, the World Trade Organization lowered the growth rate of global trade from 3.7% to 2.6% in 2019 (Note 8).

  (B) The trade war did not bring the so-called "greatness again" to the United States.

  The tariff increase measures not only failed to promote the economic growth of the United States, but also brought serious harm.

  The first is to increase the production costs of American enterprises. The manufacturing industries between China and the United States are highly interdependent. Many American manufacturers rely on China’s raw materials and intermediate products, and it is difficult to find suitable alternative suppliers in the short term, so they can only bear the cost of increasing tariffs.

  The second is to raise domestic prices in the United States. Importing good quality and low price consumer goods from China is one of the important factors that keep the inflation rate in the United States low for a long time. After the imposition of tariffs, the final selling price of China products has increased, and in fact, American consumers have also borne the tariff cost. A study by the National Retail Federation of the United States shows that the imposition of a 25% tariff on China furniture alone will cost American consumers an extra $4.6 billion a year (Note 9).

  The third is to affect the economic growth and people’s livelihood in the United States. According to the report jointly released by the American Chamber of Commerce and Rongding Group in March 2019, due to the economic and trade friction between China and the United States, the US GDP will probably decrease by 64 billion to 91 billion US dollars every year in 2019 and the next four years, accounting for 0.3%-0.5% of the total US GDP. If the United States imposes a 25% tariff on all goods exported from China to the United States, the gross domestic product of the United States will be reduced by US$ 1 trillion in the next 10 years (Note 10). According to the research report released by the American think tank Trade Partnership in February 2019, if the United States imposes a 25% tariff on all goods exported from China to the United States, the gross domestic product of the United States will decrease by 1.01%, the number of jobs will decrease by 2.16 million, and the annual expenditure of a family of four will increase by $2,294 (Note 11).

  The fourth is to hinder US exports to China. On May 1, 2019, u.s.-china business council released the "Report on the Export of States to China — — 2019 pointed out that during the decade from 2009 to 2018, US exports to China supported more than 1.1 million American jobs, and the China market was vital to the US economy. In this decade, 48 States in the United States have achieved cumulative growth in goods exports to China, of which 44 States have achieved double-digit growth. However, in 2018, when Sino-US economic and trade frictions intensified, only 16 States in the United States achieved growth in goods exports to China, while 34 States saw a decline in exports to China, of which 24 States experienced double-digit decline, and agricultural states in the central and western regions suffered the most. Affected by tariff measures, the export of American agricultural products to China decreased by 33.1% year-on-year, of which soybeans decreased by nearly 50%, and the American industry was worried about losing the China market that had been cultivated for nearly 40 years.

  (C) US trade bullying has affected the whole world.

  Economic globalization is an irresistible trend of the times, and beggar-thy-neighbor unilateralism and protectionism are unpopular. A series of trade protection measures adopted by the United States violate the rules of the World Trade Organization, damage the multilateral trading system, seriously interfere with the global industrial chain and supply chain, damage market confidence, bring severe challenges to the global economic recovery and pose a major threat to the trend of economic globalization.

  First, it undermines the authority of the multilateral trading system. The United States launched a series of unilateral investigations such as "201", "232" and "301" according to domestic laws, and adopted measures to increase tariffs, which seriously violated the most basic and core rules of the World Trade Organization, such as most-favored-nation treatment and tariff restraint. This kind of unilateralism and protectionism not only harms the interests of China and other members, but also damages the authority of the World Trade Organization and its dispute settlement mechanism, putting the multilateral trading system and international trade order at risk.

  The second is to threaten global economic growth. The global economy has not completely emerged from the shadow of the international financial crisis. The US government has escalated economic and trade frictions and raised the tariff level, and relevant countries have to take corresponding measures, which has led to the disorder of global economic and trade order, hindered the global economic recovery, harmed the development of enterprises and people’s well-being in various countries, and made the global economy fall into the "recession trap". In January 2019, the World Bank released the Global Economic Outlook report, which further reduced the global economic growth forecast to 2.9% in 2019. Continued tension in trade relations is one of the main downside risks (Note 12). The World Economic Outlook report released by the International Monetary Fund in April 2019 lowered the forecast of global economic growth in 2019 from 3.6% in 2018 to 3.3%, and said that economic and trade frictions may further inhibit global economic growth and continue to weaken the already weak investment (Note 13).

  The third is to disrupt the global industrial chain and supply chain. Both China and the United States are important links in the global industrial chain and supply chain. The final products exported by China to the United States include a large number of intermediate products and parts imported from other countries. If the United States imposes tariffs on imported products from China, the victims will be many multinational companies, including American enterprises, which cooperate with China enterprises. Adding tariff measures leads to an artificial increase in supply chain costs, which affects the stability and security of the supply chain. Some enterprises are forced to adjust the global layout of supply chain, and global resources cannot be optimally allocated.

  It can be predicted that the latest tariff escalation measures taken by the United States against China will not only fail to solve the problem, but will further harm the interests of all parties, which China resolutely opposes. Recently, the US government has imposed "long-arm jurisdiction" sanctions on many China enterprises such as Huawei in the name of so-called "unwarranted" national security, and China is also firmly opposed.

  Second, the United States reneged on its word and did not stress honesty in Sino-US economic and trade consultations.

  After the United States provoked economic and trade frictions, China had to take countermeasures, and the trade and investment relations between the two countries were affected. Both sides believe that it is necessary to sit down and negotiate to solve the problem through consultation, based on the needs of the well-being of the two peoples and the needs of their respective economic development. Since the launch of the economic and trade consultation in February 2018, great progress has been made, and the two countries have reached a consensus on most of the contents. However, the consultation has also experienced several twists and turns, each of which stems from the United States’ violation of consensus, reneging on its words and not stressing honesty.

  (A) renege for the first time

  From the very beginning, China advocated that Sino-US economic and trade frictions should be resolved through negotiation and consultation. In early February 2018, the US government proposed that China send a high-level delegation to the United States for economic and trade consultations. China has shown great sincerity and made active efforts. It has held several rounds of high-level economic and trade consultations with the United States, focusing on in-depth exchange of views on trade imbalances and other issues, and reached a preliminary consensus on expanding imports of agricultural products and energy products from the United States, making important progress. However, on March 22, 2018, the US government threw out the so-called "301 investigation" report on China, and made false accusations against China, such as "stealing intellectual property rights" and "compulsory technology transfer". Based on this, it announced that it would impose a 25% tariff on goods worth $50 billion imported from China.

  (B) the second renege

  The China administration, focusing on the overall situation of bilateral relations, once again sent a working team to hold serious consultations with the United States. On May 19, 2018, China and the United States issued a joint statement, reaching a consensus that "the two sides will not fight trade" and agreed to continue to maintain high-level communication and actively seek solutions to economic and trade issues of their respective concern. The United States publicly stated that it would suspend its plan to impose tariffs on China. On May 29, 2018, despite the opposition of the domestic industrial and commercial circles and the general public, the US government overthrew the consultation consensus only 10 days after the two sides issued a joint statement, making wanton accusations against China’s economic system and trade policy, and announced that it would continue to push forward the tariff increase plan. Since the beginning of July 2018, the United States has imposed a 25% tariff on $50 billion of goods exported from China and a 10% tariff on $200 billion of goods exported from China for three times, and said that the tax rate will be raised to 25% from January 1, 2019. The United States also threatened to impose tariffs on all the remaining goods exported from China to the United States, which led to a rapid escalation of economic and trade friction between the two countries. In order to defend national dignity and people’s interests, China has to make necessary response and impose tariffs on US$ 110 billion worth of goods exported to China.

  (3) reneging on one’s word for the third time

  On November 1, 2018, US President Trump telephoned the Chairman of the Supreme Leader and proposed to hold a meeting between the two heads of state. On December 1, the heads of state of China and the United States met during the G-20 summit in Argentina, and reached an important consensus on bilateral economic and trade issues. They agreed to stop imposing new tariffs on each other, step up consultations within 90 days, and work towards the abolition of all tariff increases. In the following 90 days, the Chinese and American working teams held three rounds of high-level consultations in Beijing and Washington, and reached many preliminary consensus on the principles and contents of the Sino-US economic and trade agreement. On February 25, 2019, the United States announced that it would postpone the original deadline for raising tariffs on US$ 200 billion worth of goods exported from China to the United States from March 1. From the end of March to the end of April, the working teams of the two countries held three rounds of high-level consultations and made substantial progress. After several rounds of consultations, the two countries have reached an agreement on most issues. In view of the remaining problems, the China government proposed that both sides should make mutual understanding and accommodation, and jointly seek solutions to their differences.

  However, the U.S. government pushed its luck, adopted a hegemonic attitude and extreme pressure, insisted on unreasonable high asking price, insisted on not canceling all tariffs imposed since the economic and trade friction, and insisted on writing mandatory requirements concerning China’s sovereignty affairs in the agreement, which led to the delay in bridging the remaining differences between the two sides. On May 6, 2019, the United States irresponsibly accused China of "retrogression" and tried to blame China for the unfinished negotiations. Despite China’s resolute opposition, the tariff rate on 200 billion US dollars of China’s goods exported to the United States was raised from 10% to 25% on May 10, which led to a serious setback in Sino-US economic and trade negotiations. On May 13th, the United States announced the initiation of the procedure of imposing tariffs on the remaining about $300 billion of goods exported from China to the United States. The above-mentioned actions run counter to the consensus of the first US dollar to resolve frictions through consultations, and run counter to the expectations of the two countries and people all over the world, casting a shadow over bilateral economic and trade consultations and the prospects of world economic growth. In order to defend its own interests, China has to take measures to increase tariffs.

  (D) Sino-US economic and trade consultations have been seriously frustrated, and the responsibility lies entirely with the US government.

  It is totally nonsense for the US government to accuse China of "driving backwards" in the negotiations. In the process of negotiation between the two sides, it is a common practice in trade negotiations to propose amendments and adjustments to the text content and related expressions. In the past ten rounds of negotiations, the US government has constantly adjusted relevant demands and accused China of "retrogression" at will. Historical experience has proved that trying to reach an agreement by throwing dirty water, dismantling Taiwan and exerting extreme pressure will only undermine the cooperative relationship between the two sides and miss historical opportunities.

  In a country of gentlemen, courtesy comes first, then soldiers. After the United States raised the new tariff threat, the international community was generally worried that China might cancel the consultation plan to the United States and pay attention to the future of Sino-US economic and trade consultations. Proceeding from the overall situation of maintaining Sino-US economic and trade relations, China maintained a rational and restrained attitude. According to the previous agreement between the two sides, he sent a high-level delegation to the United States for the eleventh round of economic and trade consultations from May 9 to 10, 2019, demonstrating his utmost sincerity and responsible attitude in resolving economic and trade differences with the United States through dialogue. China and the United States had frank and constructive exchanges, and agreed to work hard to control differences and continue to promote consultations. China expressed strong opposition to the unilateral imposition of tariffs by the United States, clarified its solemn position and said that it would have to take necessary measures to fight back. China once again stressed that economic and trade agreements must be equal and mutually beneficial, and will never give in on major issues of principle involving China’s core interests. The premise for the two sides to reach an agreement is that the United States will cancel all tariff increases, and the procurement should be in line with reality, while ensuring that the text of the agreement is balanced and in line with the common interests of both sides.

  3. China has always adhered to the consultation position of equality, mutual benefit and integrity.

  The China government has always believed that the threat of trade war and the constant imposition of tariffs are not conducive to solving economic and trade problems. China and the United States should uphold the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, resolve problems through consultation in good faith, narrow differences, expand common interests, and jointly safeguard global economic stability and development.

  (1) Consultation should be based on mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit.

  As the world’s two largest economies and trading powers, it is normal for China and the United States to have some differences in economic and trade cooperation. The key is how to enhance mutual trust, promote cooperation and control differences. Proceeding from the overall situation of safeguarding the common interests of the two countries and the world trade order, China insists on solving problems through dialogue and consultation, responds to the concerns raised by the United States with utmost patience and sincerity, properly handles differences by seeking common ground while reserving differences, overcomes various difficulties, puts forward pragmatic solutions, and makes arduous efforts to promote bilateral economic and trade consultations. During the consultation, China has always adhered to the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, and worked hard to reach an agreement acceptable to both sides.

  Mutual respect means respecting each other’s social system, economic system, development path and rights, respecting each other’s core interests and major concerns, not challenging the "bottom line" or crossing the "red line", not at the expense of one party’s right to development, and not damaging a country’s sovereignty. Equality and mutual benefit means that the status of consultation between the two sides is equal, the results of consultation are mutually beneficial, and the final agreement is win-win. If one side forces the other side to negotiate, or if the negotiation results only benefit one side, such negotiations will not succeed.

  (two) the consultation should move in the opposite direction and be based on honesty.

  Consultation requires mutual understanding and joint efforts. Consultation is a process in which the parties concerned seek consensus or compromise on the problems they face through discussion. There are many variables during the consultation. It is normal for all parties to react differently to various changes at different stages from their own interests. China government believes that economic and trade consultation is an effective way to solve the problem. Only when all parties hold a goodwill attitude and fully understand each other’s position during the consultation process can we create favorable conditions for the success of the consultation. Otherwise, it will be impossible to form a basis for reaching a long-term effective agreement and it will be difficult to reach a sustainable and executable agreement.

  Honesty is the basis of negotiation. The China administration has always been based on honesty, and has held consultations with the US government with great sincerity. China attaches great importance to the concerns of the United States and strives to find effective ways and means to resolve the differences between the two sides. Significant progress has been made in the 11 rounds of high-level economic and trade consultations held by the two sides. The results of these consultations are in the interests of both China and the United States, and they are the result of joint efforts and direction. During the consultation, China stressed that credit is important and commitment is important, and repeatedly stressed that if the two sides reach an agreement, China will earnestly and earnestly fulfill its commitments.

  (3) China will never give in on the issue of principle.

  Every country has its own principles. During the consultation, the sovereignty and dignity of a country must be respected, and the agreement reached by both sides should be equal and mutually beneficial. China will never back down on major issues of principle. Both China and the United States should see and recognize the differences and stages of national development and respect each other’s development path and basic system. We can’t expect to solve all the problems through one agreement, but also need to ensure that the agreement meets the needs of both parties at the same time and realizes the balance of the agreement.

  The recent announcement by the United States to increase tariffs on China is not conducive to solving bilateral economic and trade problems. China strongly opposes this and has to respond to it to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. China’s position and attitude are consistent and clear, and China hopes to solve the problem through dialogue rather than tariff measures. For the benefit of China people, American people and people all over the world, China will treat it rationally, but China will not be afraid of any pressure and is ready to meet any challenge. Talk, the door is open; Fight, fight to the end.

  (D) No challenge can stop China’s progress.

  The development of China will not be smooth sailing, and there will inevitably be difficulties, obstacles and even stormy waves. Facing all kinds of risks and challenges, China is confident to face up to difficulties, turn crises into opportunities and open up a new world.

  No matter how the situation develops and changes, China insists on doing his own thing. Developing and strengthening yourself through reform and opening up is the fundamental way to deal with economic and trade frictions. There is a huge demand in China’s domestic market. The promotion of supply-side structural reform will bring about an overall improvement in the competitiveness of products and enterprises, and there is ample room for fiscal and monetary policies. China can maintain a good momentum of sustained and healthy economic development, and its economic prospects are very optimistic.

  China will continue to deepen its reform and opening up, and the door of China will not be closed, but will only grow wider. In the keynote speech at the opening ceremony of the second Belt and Road International Cooperation Summit Forum, the Chairman of the Supreme Leader announced that China will adopt a series of major reform and opening-up measures, strengthen institutional and structural arrangements, and promote a higher level of opening up, including expanding foreign market access in a wider range, strengthening international cooperation in intellectual property protection, increasing imports of goods and services on a larger scale, more effectively implementing coordination of international macroeconomic policies, and paying more attention to the implementation of opening-up policies. A more open China will form a more benign interaction with the world and bring more progress and prosperity to China and the world.

  Concluding remarks

  Cooperation is the only correct choice for China and the United States, and a win-win situation can lead to a better future. In the general direction of Sino-US economic and trade consultation, China is not looking backward, but looking forward. The differences and frictions between the two sides in the economic and trade field will eventually need to be resolved through dialogue and consultation. It is in the interests of China and the United States to reach a mutually beneficial and win-win agreement, which conforms to the expectations of all countries in the world. It is hoped that the United States and China will go hand in hand, manage economic and trade differences and strengthen economic and trade cooperation in the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, jointly promote Sino-US relations based on coordination, cooperation and stability, and enhance the well-being of the two countries and the people of the world.

  (Note 1) In February, 2018, the Center for Global Innovation Policy of the American Chamber of Commerce released the 2018 International Intellectual Property Index Report, which stated that in 2018, China ranked 25th among 50 economies with a score of 19.08, up two places from 2017, http://www. theglobalipcenter.com/wp-content/uploads/2007.

  (Note 2) On January 18, 2018, China National Intellectual Property Administration, China held a press conference on the main work statistics and related information in 2017, http://www.sipo.gov.cn/twzb/gjzscqj 2017 nzygztjsjjgqkxwfbk/.

  (Note 3) u.s.-china business council website: 2019 State Export Report, https://www.uschina.org/reports/2019-state-export-report, May 1, 2019.

  (Note 4) Website of China General Administration of Customs: http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/302249/302274/302275/2418393/index.html, May 8, 2019.

  (Note 5) Website of China General Administration of Customs: http://www.customs.gov.cn/customs/302249/302274/302275/2418393/index.html, May 8, 2019.

  (Note 6) Data of China Ministry of Commerce.

  (Note 7) Website of the Ministry of Commerce of China: China’s FDI absorption news from January to December 2018, http://www.mofcom.gov.cn/article/tongjiziliao/v/201901/2019010283209.shtml, January 15, 2019.

  (Note 8) World Trade Organization (WTO) website: WTO Trade Forecasts: Press Conference, https://www.wto.org/English/news _ e/spra _ e/spra255 _ e.htm, April 2, 2019.

  (Note 9) The website of the National Retail Federation of America: NRF Warns USTR Tariffs Would Cost Americas Billions, Releases New Study on Consumer Impact, Https://nrf.com/media-center/press-releases/nrf-warnings-USTR-towers-would-cost-Americans-bills-releases-new-study, August 22, 2018.

  (Note 10) Rongding Group website: Asserting the Costs of Targets on the US ICT Industry: Modeling US China Targets, https://rhg.com/research/Asserting-the-Costs-of-Targets-on-the-US-ICT-Industry, March 15, 2019.

  (Note 11) Trading partner websites: estimated impacts on the U.S. economy and workers (2019), https://tradepartnership.com/reports/estimated-impacts-of-targets-on-the-u-s-economy-and-workers.

  (Note 12) World Bank website: Global Economic Prospects, https://www.worldbank.org/en/publication/global-economic-prospects, January 8, 2019.

  (Note 13) International Monetary Fund website: World Economic Outlook, https://www.imf.org/en/publications/WEO/issues/2019/03/28/world-economic-outlook-April-2019, April 2, 2019.

Mainland box office: 730 million yuan at the May 1st box office, and "Fast 8" broke another record.

Movies released on May 1 ST


Special feature of 1905 film network   In the 17th week of 2017, from April 24th to April 30th, the weekly box office closed at 970 million, with 1.7 million screenings and 28.5 million movie-goers respectively. Among them, on the weekend of 29th and 30th, even on May 1st, this year’s Labor Day holiday was formed. In the end, the mainland film market attracted 730 million yuan in this May 1st period, and the box office increased compared with the same period last year.

 

Top three box offices in the mainland this week

Continuing the strong momentum since its release, the cumulative achievement of 2.5 billion has set a new box office record set by the previous film and become the most popular imported film in the mainland; In addition, this week’s eye-catching performance is also the new Chinese film,, and: four works with different styles not only provide the audience with more diverse choices, but also the quality of the film has been affirmed by the market.

 

ranking

Film title

 

Slotted box office

(ten thousand yuan)

Cumulative box office

(ten thousand yuan)

one

Speed and Passion 8

17925

255740

2

Shock Wave 2

17420

22160

three

Master of memory

14435

19050

four

Like you

8315

14030

five

Spring jiao saves Zhiming

7620

11210

 

Four new Chinese films with rich types and high quality were praised.

 

Four new Chinese films in May 1st.

This year’s May Day holiday lasted from April 29 to May 1, and the mainland film market accumulated 730 million yuan in three days, a slight increase from 660 million in the same period last year. During the May 1st period, the market always stood above the 200 million mark, and the peak appeared on the 30th, with a single day’s box office exceeding 268 million, and two days from the beginning to the end also earned about 250 million and 220 million respectively.

 

From 2013 to 2015, the May 1st file was once the world of "youth films". ,,, have been king in this schedule; By 2016, this situation has changed, and the series of romantic films have become the box office hegemon; This year, although there are still many new Chinese films selected to enter the market at this time, the styles are more diverse than in previous years. Not only that, three new films, Shock Wave 2, Master of Memory and Saving Zhiming by Spring Charming, also swept the top three in the mainland box office list on April 28th.

 

Shock Wave 2 not only retains the flavor of Hong Kong films, but also adds profound connotations.

After officially entering the May Day holiday, Shock Wave 2 still maintained its own advantages. This film about police and bandits starring Andy Lau not only keeps the flavor of Hong Kong-style commercial films, but also adds more realistic visual texture and deeper story connotation to its creation. In the end, Shock Wave 2 followed Fast and Passion 8 with a score of 174 million during the May Day period and won the runner-up.

 

"Master of Memory" continued its brain-burning style, with a cumulative box office of nearly 200 million yuan.

Based on the success of Master Hypnosis, director Chen Zhengdao completed the new film Master of Memory with bolder ideas and techniques, and the joining of powerful actors such as Bo Huang and Duan Long is equivalent to double insurance for this work. The complex and brain-burning plot has fulfilled Chen Zhengdao’s promise of "expanding Chinese genre films" and stood the test of the audience. During the three-day holiday, the film won 140 million yuan, and the cumulative box office has approached 200 million yuan, which is faster than the growth rate of Hypnotism Master.

 

As a sequel to the series, "Spring Charms Save Zhiming" has gained a good reputation again.

Although "Like You" and "Spring Jiao Save Zhiming" both focus on love elements, the film styles are quite different. The former presents a love story that pokes the girl’s heart through the dramatic coat of "overbearing president falls in love with me"; The latter brought love in the buff, the "old couple", to feel the sadness of middle-aged crisis in laughing and cursing immorality. At present, the cumulative box office of the two works has exceeded 100 million yuan, and the box office during the May Day period was 83.15 million and 76.2 million respectively.

 

All four films scored above 8 points in the cat’s eye audience.

According to statistics, as of press time, the audience scores of the above four Chinese films on several ticketing platforms are all above 8 points. On the whole, Chinese new films have shown a good trend of going hand in hand in terms of box office and word of mouth during this year’s May Day holiday.

 

Next Page: Mainland Weekly Box Office Rankings

Internet cafes feel at twelve o’clock: how long can this industry persist?

Id card! "The network management shouted Xiao Ming back to reality from his thoughts. In Xiao Ming’s mind, Internet cafes have always been a unique place. It not only records the game journey of many players, but also carries the online social and virtual life of many people.

Recently, it has been rumored that Internet cafes are going to disappear, which also makes Xiao Ming feel a little worried. After 10 years or even longer, will there be no such small resting place? This time, he came to the internet cafe without turning on the machine, but sat next to Lao Zhang, the network administrator, and observed the small world from different angles.

01 noon 11:00-12:59

A day in an Internet cafe can be said to start at noon. No matter on weekdays or weekends, many computers have the opportunity to turn on at noon, and this time period is also a time when there are more students.

Several students came to the Internet cafe to turn on their computers, and they also greeted Lao Zhang skillfully. "These people are frequent visitors to Internet cafes. They will come at noon when they go to school, and they usually train or open black on weekends."

Internet cafes have a smoother network, and many students and office workers have the demand for online games, which naturally becomes the source of customers for Internet cafes. Why not go to Internet cafes? Students are poor, and office workers have no money.

02: 13:00-14:59.

Although it’s past 1 o’clock, there are still many players who haven’t eaten. Lao Zhang is also selling snacks and instant noodles skillfully. From time to time, takeout is delivered, and Lao Zhang raises his hand and points out the direction of the machine.

"Lao Zhang, why do you think my computer is configured with a high card, but the computer in the Internet cafe is not?" "That’s what you can’t get! Moreover, Internet cafes have a diskless system, which is inherently fast in response. Every restart is equivalent to reinstalling the system. Can it be fast? " Lao Zhang said casually.

Internet cafes feel at twelve o'clock: how long can this industry persist?
The diskless system of Internet cafes directly uses the mirror image of the server (image from uimaker).

"Then my broadband is 100M, and the speed measurement is no problem. Can’t this be compared with Internet cafes?" Xiao Ming still has doubts. "Our optical fiber is specially connected to telecommunications. Your home is broadband provided by secondary operators, so I won’t say anything." Lao Zhang hey hey smile, no longer summer-planting

03 application time 15:00-16:59

"Fatty, why are you here again?" No sooner had a customer turned on the machine than he saw an acquaintance. "Double the experience this weekend … …” "Didn’t you TM say you want to buy a notebook? Don’t change the subject!"

The banter of these two people caught Xiao Ming’s attention. Indeed, the performance of the notebook is also very good, and the comprehensive performance and experience are not comparable to those of the notebook a few years ago.

Internet cafes feel at twelve o'clock: how long can this industry persist?
High-end notebooks are expensive.

"Don’t mention it, the price can’t afford it." "Last time, you said there was a model with good cost performance. I’m going to refer to it after you buy it. How much is it?" "6999, the configuration is good, but after looking at the screen garbage, the heat dissipation is also touching, and the good configuration is more expensive. If you don’t have that much spare money, you should play with the desktop."

04 17:00-18:59 UTM

After 5: 00 pm, the number of people in Internet cafes increased significantly. Besides some students who make up classes after school, there are also some people who work here to pass the time.

You can’t smoke in the internet cafe, and people who are addicted to cigarettes are squatting at the door, smoking and chatting. "I heard that the rent will go up next month?" "Everything goes up, that is, wages don’t go up." "I said A Qiang, you have a lot of Internet fees every month. It is better to buy a computer at home and play for a long time. Unlike me, I don’t come here often and I can’t spend a few dollars a month."

"You don’t understand," said A Qiang with a sigh. "We migrant workers just want less things, bring a computer and monitor, and who can stand moving frequently!" He lowered his voice again: "You don’t know, there are thieves in our area. Isn’t buying a computer to remind thieves?" "Yes, yes, regardless of him, let’s eat first, and I’ll treat you to a beer!"

19:00-20:59 at 05 hours.

"There is no machine!" Lao Zhang said to a man outside the counter. This time of day is the busiest time in Internet cafes. If you don’t come early to take up the machine, you can only wait for others to get off the plane before you can play. There are also many players who open black at this time, and the Internet cafes are very lively.

"You see, this point is richer and can give a team all the equipment." "But the last time I jumped, I was poor. I didn’t even pick up my helmet, so I was directly killed." "Be quiet, big brother, I can’t hear footsteps!"

"Are you blind? Do you know them by yourself?" "Ha, ha, ha, Lao Li hits his own people every time he is nervous, and the thief is accurate, so he will be appointed when he hits the opposite side." "X you big ye, when did labor appoint … …”

A burst of laughter reminded Xiao Ming of the time when he and his buddies were in the dark. Although sometimes he could connect online by opening voice in YY, it was still not as enjoyable as the Internet cafe. However, the little friends got married and worked outside, so they had to wait for the Chinese New Year to get together in the Internet cafe.

06 21:00-22:59 GMT

Internet cafes experience bonus, double experience activities on weekends and experience bonus at night mean that online games can reach 250% experience at this time, which has become a good place to brush experience and gold coins.

Internet cafes feel at twelve o'clock: how long can this industry persist?
The privilege bonus of Internet cafes also attracts players.

However, when I think about the accelerator in 30 yuan every month, Xiao Ming thinks there is something wrong with it, and he has consulted Lao Zhang. The answer is that the network delay of Internet cafes is lower, and some Internet cafes actually have dedicated accelerators, but some small Internet cafes still need accelerators to play some games.

Internet cafes feel at twelve o'clock: how long can this industry persist?
Internet cafes can achieve lower latency and less dependence on accelerators.

In fact, after such a long time of development, the system and optimization of Internet cafes have been done very well, coupled with the natural bandwidth advantage, it can also attract many players. If you can’t play for a few days every month, 30 yuan of the accelerator is enough to play games in the Internet cafe.

07 When I was a child, I was ugly. When I was a child, I was angry. 23:00-06:59.

From 11: 00 p.m. to 7: 00 a.m., it is the quietest time in the Internet cafe. The low-cost overnight package in the Internet cafe makes it more cost-effective, especially for games like GTA5 or Wizard 3. Xiao Ming remembers that he hung up at home for more than 2 days before downloading it. If he had known, he would have hung up and downloaded it in the Internet cafe.

In addition to some people who play games and watch movies all night, some people choose to sleep in Internet cafes. Even in third-tier cities, small hotels cost more than 100 yuan, while internet cafes are much cheaper, which can be said to be the cheapest way to spend the night in the city.

08 Chen 07:00-08:59

When all the night people leave, it is the most deserted time in the Internet cafe. In a small Internet cafe, there is no cleaning aunt, and only the shift network management does the cleaning work.

People who choose this time to surf the Internet usually need something temporarily, or simply process documents or download materials, and generally stay for a short time.

Xiao Ming remembered that in order to avoid the congested network on campus, he and his roommates went to the internet cafe outside the school to choose courses, and even chose the courses he wanted, which was also a rare wit.

09 09:00-10:59

At 9 o’clock, there are still very few people in the internet cafes, which is why many internet cafes have half price in the morning. At this time, people in internet cafes are more likely to watch NBA live broadcasts and popular TV dramas, and not being stuck is a very simple reason.

In fact, after such a long time, Xiao Ming has seen the development process of Internet cafes and the people here. Internet cafes are not as simple as internet tools, but have incorporated too many social attributes and entertainment functions here, and have become a private residence for a group of people, which will not die in a few years.

With the passage of time, Internet cafes may gradually fade out of people’s sight, but at that time, our entertainment mode and online mode will have subversive changes, and perhaps Internet cafes will accompany us in another way and never give up.

Internet cafes feel at twelve o'clock: how long can this industry persist?

Is Volkswagen 2020 1.2T sagitar worth buying?

In the compact car market, Volkswagen sagitar has become the first choice of many consumers with its excellent quality and cost performance:

Take the 2020 1.2T model as an example. Although its official guide price starts at 127,900 yuan, the actual landing price is more attractive after market concessions. For car buyers with a budget of about 150,000 yuan, the 1.2T version can not only meet the daily use, but also meet the demand in power performance. The 100% acceleration time is about 11 seconds, which is more than enough for daily driving or occasional overtaking.

In terms of configuration selection, the owner mentioned that the power of the 1.2T version is slightly smaller than that of the 1.4T version, but most configurations remain the same. Car owners think that the 1.2T version is more economical, and in terms of preferential strength, the preferential margin of the 1.2T model is usually higher than that of the 1.4T model, which is a good advantage for consumers with limited budgets.

In the experience sharing of car purchase, the owner took the 1.2T comfort version as an example, and its bare car price was 115,900 yuan. Under the loan scheme, the down payment was 39,900 yuan, the loan was 76,000 yuan, and the monthly repayment was 2,243 yuan. Comprehensive expenses including purchase tax, insurance, rescue service and service fee, the total landing price is about 148,732 yuan. Although the loan increases the cost of buying a car, considering the personal financial situation, the owner thinks this price is more appropriate.

In terms of interior, sagitar has won the praise of car owners with standard popular design and more exquisite workmanship. Although the size of the central control screen is small, the overall sense of luxury has improved. In the driving experience, sagitar’s handling and comfort have been recognized, especially the suspension system, which is praised as the best in its class.

速腾

To sum up, the Volkswagen Sagitar 1.2T model has become an ideal choice for many consumers in the compact car market with its excellent driving experience, reasonable configuration and affordable price. If you are considering buying, it is recommended to further evaluate according to your own needs and budget.

A reporter from Taiwan Headquarters visited Hong Kong under the epidemic situation: the "two-way trip" between Hong Kong families and foreign domestic helpers

  In recent days, the COVID-19 virus has spread in the community of Hong Kong, and the number of confirmed patients has continuously reached a peak. All walks of life in Hong Kong are United in their efforts to respond to the call for the whole people to fight the epidemic, while countless warm drops have also occurred in the community. Among them, a touching "two-way trip" anti-epidemic story is happening between Hong Kong families and foreign domestic helpers.

  Hong Kong citizen Yu Peishan and her husband both have on-the-job jobs, and the daily family life and the care of their two children are completed by Wahini, a foreign domestic helper from the Philippines. After the fifth round of epidemic outbreak in Hongkong, Hua Xini could not resist the menacing epidemic even though she had taken protective measures. She was diagnosed with Covid-19 two weeks ago.

  After learning that she was infected with Covid-19, Hua Xini’s first reaction in a foreign land was that she was very scared. Yu Peishan immediately comforted and encouraged her, saying that she and her family would advance and retreat together with her. In fact, this is the first time that Yu Peishan has been so close to the virus. In addition, there are two children at home, and her inner worries are no less than Hua Hini’s. However, with the information provided by the SAR Government and the help of friends, Yu Peishan’s family is also prepared to resist the virus and tide over the difficulties with Hua Hini.

  Since Hua Xini was diagnosed, Yu Peishan’s family basically never went out again, and the needs of life were replenished through online shopping. Hua Xini also stayed in her room to avoid contact with her family and children, so as to avoid further spread of the virus. In addition to completing her own work tasks, Yu Peishan and her husband take care of the daily life of the family, the care of two children and the care of Hua Xini.

  Yu Peishan will prepare breakfast, lunch and evening meals for Hua Xini every day, and deliver them to the door of the room. When Hua Xini needs to use the bathroom, Yu Peishan will also help her prepare them before cleaning and disinfection. This kind of day has lasted for two weeks.

  "Hua Xini left her hometown. She took care of us so well before. Now that she is ill, of course we should take the responsibility of the employer and take good care of her." Yu Peishan believes that Hua Xini is also a member of the family, and it is her bounden duty to take care of her family as early as possible.

  Fortunately, under the meticulous care of Yu Peishan’s family, Hua Xini has now turned negative and her body has gradually recovered. She said that during these two weeks, she fully felt the care of Yu Peishan’s family and was very moved. Although Hong Kong is facing a severe epidemic challenge, Yu Peishan and Hua Xini believe that as long as everyone helps each other and faces it together in the spirit of being in the same boat through thick and thin, the predicament will definitely pass.

  (Headquarters reporter Zhou Weiqi Dani Wei Kefeng Su Zijie Apple Xie)

Chery Fengyun T9 real car exposure, 6-seat layout, equipped with 1.5T plug-in hybrid, to do BYD Tang.

Recently, Chery Automobile launched a new car-T9, which is highly anticipated. As a new model, it has left a deep impression on the appearance and power. It has a unique charm, which makes people involuntarily attracted.

First, let’s take a look at the exterior design of Fengyun T9. The whole body line is smooth and the shape is exquisite. The front face adopts a family-style air intake grille, which complements the sharp headlights. The side of the car body adopts streamlined design, which highlights the dynamics. The rear part uses a penetrating taillight, which makes the whole tail look more spacious and powerful.

Next, let’s take a look at the interior layout of Fengyun T9. This car has a 6-seat layout, which provides passengers with more space and comfort. The front seat has good wrapping, which can bring a better driving experience to the driver. The rear seats are designed independently, which can be adjusted as needed to provide more flexible space combination.

In addition to the appearance and interior, Fengyun T9′ s power system is also an eye-catching place. This car is equipped with a 1.5T plug-in hybrid, which is more environmentally friendly and energy-saving than the traditional fuel engine. At the same time, it is also equipped with an electric motor, which makes it have higher power output and longer cruising range. Such a power system can not only meet the needs of daily driving, but also provide sufficient power support for drivers and passengers during long-distance travel.

At the same time, Fengyun T9 also has a series of intelligent technology configurations to make driving more convenient and safe. For example, it is equipped with automatic speed adjustment according to the driving speed of the vehicle in front and keeps a safe distance from the vehicle in front. In addition, the vehicle is equipped with and so on, which further improves the driving safety and comfort.

Generally speaking, the Chery Fengyun T9 is a model integrating appearance, interior, power and technology. Its appearance provides consumers with more choices, and also shows Chery’s strength in technology research and development and product design. Compared with the same class of vehicles, Fengyun T9 has a higher cost performance, and has made great progress in environmental performance and power drive. Not only that, this car also pays attention to the comfort and convenience of drivers and passengers. It can be said that Chery Fengyun T9 is unique and will bring consumers a brand-new driving experience. Whether driving everyday or traveling long distances, Fengyun T9 can meet your needs. Let’s wait and see, look forward to the formalization of this car, and believe that it will definitely bring new vitality to the market.

Cyrus lost 1.30 billion!

Cyrus lost 1.30 billion!

A few days ago, Cyrus released its interim financial report for 2023. Data show that Cyrus’ operating income during the reporting period was 11.032 billion yuan, down 11.14% year-on-year. Net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies was – 1.344 billion yuan, and net profit in the same period was – 1.727 billion yuan. Net profit attributable to shareholders of listed companies after deducting non-recurring gains and losses was – 1.885 billion yuan, and net profit in the same period was – 1.714 billion yuan. In short, Cyrus’ operating income declined in the first half of the year, and net loss improved.

Cyrus lost 1.30 billion!Cyrus lost 1.30 billion!

Sailis said that the promotion of the Quarter 1 automotive industry led to a wait-and-see mood among users, as well as users’ expectations that the M5 smart driving version will be released in the second quarter, which had a certain impact on the sales of existing models, so the company’s sales volume declined in the first half of the year. The company prepared a certain inventory of raw materials due to the tight supply chain and the continuous increase in raw material prices last year. During the reporting period, the company digested raw materials with higher upfront costs, and the gross profit margin decreased compared with the same period of the previous year. At the same time, the company maintained high R & D investment in the core technology field of new energy vehicles, and continued to introduce R & D and technical personnel. R & D expenses increased compared with the same period of the previous year. With the launch of the M5 smart driving version and other models, as well as the increase in overseas sales

It is understood that the loss of Sailis after cooperation with Huawei has increased significantly, and the net loss of non-deductions from 2019 to 2022 is 884 million yuan, 2.308 billion yuan, 2.793 billion yuan, 4.296 billion yuan, plus 1.885 billion yuan in the first half of 2023.

Cyrus lost 1.30 billion!

AITO Q & A is the core brand of Cyrus Automobile, accounting for more than 70% of the total sales of Cyrus Automobile for a long time. It determines its direction in the domestic automobile market, and the decline in Q & A sales also directly pours cold water on Cyrus’ financial report. Retail data show that the sales of AITO Q & A brand in the first half of the year were 22,666, of which 17,820 were Q & A M5 and 4846 were Q & A M7.

Cyrus lost 1.30 billion!

After launching the AITO Q & A brand after cooperating with Huawei, Cyrus did achieve a certain amount of popularity in the new energy vehicle market, but the outside world almost all the credit goes to Huawei. Most of the AITO Q & A brand models are designed and developed by Huawei, and the core technology is also in the hands of Huawei. At the same time, Q & A models are also included in Huawei’s end point sales channels. Even Q & A’s new cars are basically released at Huawei’s new product launch. Huawei has publicly stated that it does not build cars many times, and Cyrus also said that the cooperation with Huawei is not a foundry relationship, but it is almost certain that Cyrus has never been able to occupy an absolute dominant position in the cooperation. In the eyes of many consumers, the purchase of the Q & A model is the blessing of Huawei’s brand and technology, while leaving Huawei’s AITO Q & A may be "nothing".

Cyrus lost 1.30 billion!

In March this year, Chongqing Sailis Blue Electric Vehicle Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "Sailis Blue Electric") was established with a registered capital of 30 million yuan and is wholly-owned by Dongfeng Xiaokang Automobile Co., Ltd. In the same month, the Blue Electric E5 was listed, with a price range of 13.99-15 1,900 yuan. In addition to the car using HUAWEI HiCar3.0, the Blue Electric E5 has no Huawei presence. Its core three-power technology adopts BYD Freddy electric hybrid system, and is operated by Dongfeng Scenic, and builds independent sales channels. However, without Huawei’s halo, the market performance of the Blue Electric E5 is also very poor. Retail data show that as of July, the cumulative sales of the Blue Electric E5 are 1554 units, and the monthly sales volume is basically around 400 units.

At the same time, Cyrus is no longer the only choice for Huawei. At present, the first cooperative model between Huawei and Chery has been declared in MIIT. This new car will become the first model equipped with HarmonyOS 4 and will be officially released this quarter. The new car logo will not use the "AITO" serial name, but "LUXEED", which belongs to Chery Automobile Company.

Cyrus lost 1.30 billion!

Sailis’s choice to cooperate with Huawei was the wisest decision made by Sailis, and regardless of the future, Huawei still pulled Sailis out of the abyss, and it was also the first car company to rely on Huawei to eat dividends. However, in the eyes of the industry, this approach has a huge line of defense. Huawei has penetrated into the soul of Sailis and controlled the direction of Sailis in the automotive market. The companies that cooperate with Huawei to build cars are also expanding, as are BAIC, Changan, Chery, etc. There will be more companies cooperating with Huawei in the future.

Any car company can take the place of Cyrus, but Cyrus will never leave Huawei.

Chengdu new energy taxis hit the road, consuming only 10 cents per kilometer of electricity

On July 5, Chengdu put into use new energy taxis.

On July 5, Chengdu put into use new energy taxis.

New energy taxis are fully equipped.

New energy taxis are fully equipped.

  Every kilometer, only a dime of electricity, every full charge can run for 12 hours, pure electric, zero emissions, no pollution… On the morning of July 5th, dozens of taxis with green new energy plates appeared at the south gate of Chengdu. These new energy taxis will be put into the streets and alleys of Chengdu. This year, Chengdu is expected to put in 4,400 pure electric new energy taxis.

  Pure electric vehicles without pollution, 4,400 vehicles were put into use during the year

  New energy vehicles are leading the transformation of human life to a low-carbon, environmentally friendly, smart and convenient way.

  As a new first-tier city leader, Chengdu has responded to national policies in a timely manner and has been committed to promoting green development, advocating a green and low-carbon lifestyle, and walking at the forefront of green travel.

  The reporter of West China Metropolis Daily and Cover News learned from the Chengdu Municipal Transportation Bureau that in order to effectively reduce urban automobile exhaust emissions and accelerate the construction of a green transportation system, more than 200 pure electric taxis have been put into operation in the city. It is expected that by the end of 2019, more than 4,400 pure electric taxis will be put into operation in the city.

  It is reported that pure electric vehicles have the advantages of low cost of use, simple operation, environmental protection and energy saving. Replacing crude oil and gas dual-fuel taxis with pure electric taxis is conducive to reducing carbon emissions and improving the quality of the urban environment. At the same time, it is conducive to reducing the operating costs of the taxi industry and increasing driver income. It is conducive to improving the quality of taxi services and better meeting travel needs. It is conducive to enhancing the citizens’ experience of pure electric vehicle travel advantages and driving the development of new energy automobile industry.

  It is reported that Chengdu’s new energy taxis use exclusive number plates, with the number segments being Sichuan ADT0000-ADT9999, Sichuan ADU0000-Sichuan ADU9999, and Sichuan ADV0000-Sichuan ADV9999.

  It costs 10 cents per kilometer, and the freight is equivalent to that of a traditional taxi.

  On the morning of July 5, a driver of a new energy taxi told reporters that compared with traditional taxis, the greatest advantage of new energy vehicles is that they save money.

  He calculated an account for the reporter. If it was to burn natural gas, a taxi would need about three cents of fuel to run a kilometer, while after replacing it with a new energy vehicle, it would only cost about a dime per kilometer, which would reduce the cost of the vehicle by a lot.

  Not only has the cost been reduced, but new energy taxis have also made many improvements in the facilities in the car, such as the installation of high definition cameras, the installation of reminders, if the driver is tired driving, the machine will remind in time, and in the car condition, the new car is also much better than the old car.

  Regarding the freight rate of new energy taxis, the reporter learned from the Chengdu Municipal Transportation Bureau that the freight standard of pure electric cruise taxis in the five urban areas of Chengdu is in accordance with the relevant requirements and standards of the "Notice of Chengdu Price Bureau on Adjusting the freight rate of taxis in the central urban area" (Chengjiagong [2010] No. 138). Specifically, the Geely EV450 pure electric taxi that has been put into operation this time has been included in the second-grade model and implemented with reference to the freight rate of the second-grade model. First, the basic rental price is 9 yuan, and the rental price per kilometer is 1.9 yuan, which is the same as the original Suiteng 1.4T and 2.0L models in the five urban areas.

  That is to say, the freight of new energy taxis is the same as that of traditional taxis. (West China Metropolis Daily – Cover News Reporter Li Zhi)

This intersection has become "smart": it can not only perceive the traffic flow intelligently, but also control the traffic lights.

  Wuhan Evening News (Reporter Cindy Wei correspondent Zhang Peng Wang Chen) Fanhu intersection in Wuhan used to be a "frequent visitor" of the top ten congested sections in Wuhan, but this year there is no congestion alarm, because it has become not only able to intelligently perceive the traffic volume, but also can intelligently control the traffic lights, and can be intelligently induced through the variable signal screen. It is called "the smartest intersection in Wuhan".

  On the 22nd, the reporter learned from Wuhan Traffic Management Bureau that after the renovation of Fanhu Road intersection of Qingnian Road by using the intelligent intersection control system, the saturation of the three entrances in the north, south and northwest of the intersection was reduced by 13% on average, and the queue length was reduced by 12.7% on average, which effectively improved the traffic efficiency of the intersection and ensured the smoothness of the intersection.

  According to the relevant person in charge of Wuhan Traffic Management Bureau, before the upgrade of wisdom, Fanhu Road intersection of Qingnian Road was the intersection of two expressways, with a peak hour traffic volume of about 10,000. The intersection is 400 meters away from Huaihai Road intersection and less than 800 meters away from Hankou Railway Station. The hoarding capacity of the road section is seriously insufficient, and the intersection often overflows in line. The traffic in the north-south direction of Huaihai Road intersection is over-saturated, and the two intersections are in a state of congestion for a long time.

  In view of the situation at Fanhu intersection, the traffic control department started the intelligent intersection control system, and changed the road name warning signs, lane separation indication signs and signal lights into variable signal screens. When the traffic monitoring equipment at the intersection finds that the vehicles heading for Hankou Railway Station are overflowing, it will feed back to the signal in time, and adjust and optimize the intersection release scheme in minutes, and adjust the original two left turns and two straight lines of Changqing Road to four straight lines for alternate release, and control the vehicles to bypass and divert through Machangjiao Road and Xinhua Road.

  When the traffic monitoring equipment finds that the vehicles in the direction from Huaihai Road to Fanhu Road on Youth Road reach the "congestion value", it can adjust the variable lane allocation in real time, optimize the traffic organization scheme and signal timing, and divert the traffic flow at Huaihai Road intersection into the intersecting secondary and branch roads such as Machangjiao Road, Xinhua Road and CBD area roads for bypass and diversion, thus alleviating the pressure on the main line.

  Not only that, in the past, traffic facilities such as intersection signals, signs and variable lanes were all independent individuals. For intersections with long-term queue congestion, only drivers or on-site police can find them. After feedback to the traffic control department, after on-site investigation, the science and technology department will optimize the timing and the order department will optimize the lane distribution. At the end of the on-site construction, the optimization period will take at least 5-10 working days.

  After intelligent transformation, the traffic control department set the daily lanes of Fanhu intersection as: left turn, straight line and straight right. When the real-time traffic monitoring system finds that the left-turn queue is too long, adjust the second lane to straight left to increase the left-turn traffic efficiency; If a left-turn vehicle overflows, a temporary ban on left-turn will be taken to avoid hanging at the intersection.

  In order to let the driver know clearly about the intersection, the traffic control department has set up clear, eye-catching and complete luminous signs at the intersection, so that the driver can clearly know the real-time traffic situation at the intersection ahead. At the same time, Wuhan traffic police also push real-time traffic information of intersections to navigation or car screens through in-depth cooperation with navigation operators and car manufacturers, so that drivers can receive relevant information at the first time.

Potato poverty alleviation in a series of rural surveys in rural China

  CCTV News (Focus Interview):Continue to pay attention to the series of rural surveys in China. Liu Yun, a poor household in Wubaiqing Village, kangbao county City, Hebei Province, participated in the potato poverty alleviation program this year. Since he planted a new type of improved potato, Xisen No.6, he seems to be a different person. In his own words, his efforts in the field are more than 10 times more than in the past. The potatoes he planted are also competitive. The potato seedlings are taller than others’ and the flowers are flourishing. It is a bumper harvest year. But near the harvest, something happened in his field.

  On this day, a neighbor told Liu Yun that he seemed to see someone tossing in his house at night.

  Liu Yun said, "All the vines have fallen down. These people are really hateful. They have dug at least 20 plants. All the big ones were stolen, and they were too close to the road, because the potato was of too good quality. Stay up late and watch. "

  The harvest is in sight, and in order to defend his potatoes, Liu Yun has to fight for it — — Every day from dinner until three o’clock in the morning, I crouched beside my potato field until I got the harvest.

  In kangbao county this year, it is rare to see more rain than in previous years. After a heavy rain, Liu Yun’s daughter-in-law suddenly found that something was wrong with her potatoes, and there were many black spots on her leaves.

  Qu Haidong, a technician from Shandong Xisen Group Co., Ltd., came over. He told Liu Yun that this is a disease of potato called early blight. The prevention of early blight was mentioned in the training, but Liu Yun had no impression.

  In addition to the disease, the technician soon found another problem. Qu Haidong said: "You see that your planting depth is less than 10 cm. Normally, our variety should be planted to a minimum of 15 cm. Our variety is relatively large and easy to rush out of the ground. As soon as the sun shines, it turns green. As soon as it turns green, it is not good for commercialization. No one wants it."

  The technician told Liu Yun that insect pests on the leaves would affect the photosynthesis of potatoes. The problem of green head caused by shallow planting will also reduce production: "Normally, this variety can grow for 20 days. Now it is unnecessary. You can contact the purchaser and sell it quickly."

  Liu Yun, who was sure to win, was poured a pot of cold water by the technician’s words.

  On the other side, Liu Yun’s competitor — — The Xisen No.6 potato planted by Duan Fa, an old farmer, was praised by technicians.

  However, Liu Yun is not willing to take the hard-planted Hisen No.6 potato early. He first ran to the county to feel the market for potatoes this year.

  Although the new improved potato planted by Liu Yun has not been listed in the local market, many people know it and have a good reputation.

  After a few days in the morning market in Kangbao County, Liu Yun found that green and organic agricultural products cost more. The potatoes in Liu Yun’s field were all farmyard manure before, and he never took medicine. He decided to stick to this point in the later period, and when the potatoes were ripe, he sold his own potatoes as green new potatoes.

  The season of potato ripening has finally arrived.

  Duan Fa’s son found a large harvester, and the 10 acres of potatoes in the old section were quickly harvested.

  Liu Chunyu, the head of Himsen Group in Kangbao Base, has been busy these days. He went to various houses to ask about the harvest situation. In the first year of poverty alleviation, he was a little nervous. After seeing the potatoes in Duan Fa’s field, Liu Chunyu felt that they weighed at least 8,000 Jin. Lao Duan is also very happy and feels that he can get rid of poverty this year.

  Liu Yun doesn’t have large machinery, but he found relatives and neighbors to help him. It is also a pleasure for everyone to collect potatoes together.

  Liu Yun’s potato yield is 6,000 Jin per mu. Although the yield has been reduced due to diseases, the yield of traditional potatoes planted in the past has more than tripled. Liu Yun said that he was satisfied this year. It was the best year.

  The potato wholesaler came to the old section of the field, 0.75 yuan a catty, and took away most of the cars. Lao Duan was very satisfied with the price. He said, "I’m so happy and excited!"

  Because the yield per mu is not as good as that of Duan Fa, Liu Yun wants to win the price. He didn’t sell it to wholesalers like Lao Duan, but drove his own car to the market in Kangbao County.

  The wholesale price of the old section is 0.75 yuan, and Liu Yun and his wife want to double it and sell it to 1.5 yuan. This price has never been seen in kangbao county. In the past, the retail price of local potatoes was only more than that of 0.6 yuan.

  The price of a kilo of potatoes in 1.5 yuan scared off many people, and the business didn’t open for a long time.

  The residents who visit the morning market are all experts in buying vegetables. When a street goes from one end to the other, it will soon be clear who has good things and who doesn’t. At the end of the morning market, repeat customers came. One of them was a big customer, who bought all the potatoes left by Liu Yun for one yuan a catty.

  The potatoes were sold at a satisfactory price, and Liu Yun was in a good mood. He immediately told the good news to Liu Chunyu of Hisson Group. Spent enough time on agriculture, Liu Chunyu praised him as "a qualified farmer this time."

  Zuo Jin and Hao Jinbao, poor households in Liuyingdi Village, moved to other places this year, and their potatoes were entrusted to large growers. After harvesting, they waited for the end of the year to share and collect money.

  The house in the county town has been handed over, and the money divided by potatoes can just add something to the new home.

  According to the policy, the fields in the old village are still preserved. But age and tide wait for no man, and the days of growing potatoes may never come back.

  Although only four poor households participated in this year’s potato poverty alleviation, Kangbao Town and Wubaiqing Village Committee in kangbao county seriously held a appraisal meeting for them.

  Four poor households who planted new varieties of potatoes have good incomes this year. Compared with previous years, Lao Duan planted 26 mu of naked oats last year, and earned one mu in 500 yuan. After a busy year, his income was only more than 10,000 yuan. This year, he took out 10 acres of land to grow new varieties of potatoes, and the income of this piece alone was more than 40 thousand yuan. Last year, Liu Yun planted 13 mu of naked oats and 2 mu of local potatoes. Because of the drought, naked oats basically failed to harvest. Two acres of potatoes yield 2,000 Jin per mu, and 0.7 yuan one Jin, with a total income of less than 3,000 yuan. This year, he planted five acres of new varieties of potatoes with a yield of 6,000 Jin per mu, earning more than 20,000 yuan. Together with naked wheat, the family income is more than 40,000 yuan, more than 10 times that of last year.

  After one year of poverty alleviation, the initial results were achieved. Himsen Group provided potato seeds for the second year as a reward for free. Duan Fa won the first prize with the advantage of 9000 Jin per mu, while others tied for the second prize.

  After receiving potatoes and winning prizes, these poor households are also out of poverty. Liu Yun and Lao Duan both sent word that all their land will be planted with improved varieties of potatoes next year, and other villagers are also eager to try.

  The award ceremony caused great repercussions among the villagers.

  Villager Huang Lu said: "We can’t do it if we don’t know it before. We have to realize this."

  Li Tongmei, a villager, said: "With such high income and good planting, everyone is jealous. It is certain that more plants will be planted after the New Year than this year."

  It is said that digging in the ground does not make money. In fact, as long as we rely on hard work, science and technology, and the help of all parties, we can also grow golden pimples in the soil. There are many ways to get rid of poverty, and the most important thing is ideological poverty alleviation. Get rid of the psychology of waiting, relying and wanting, and make efforts to make progress by yourself. This year, four poor households in Wubaiqing village got rid of poverty by changing their planting varieties, and they caused quite a stir in the local area. How will other villagers choose next year? Can the effect of potato poverty alleviation go up a storey still higher? We will continue to pay attention.