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April 14th Qingqiao Morning Post | EU negotiates establishment of defense fund
Release time:2025-04-14 Source: Qingqiao Number of views:

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Today in history:14 years ago today, American inorganic chemist William Nunn Lipscomb Jr. passed away. His main research areas are experimental chemistry, theoretical chemistry, and biochemistry. In the past two decades, he has made many outstanding advances and achievements, promoting the development of modern organic boron chemistry. In 1976, he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry.
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politics
01The United States revokes visas for hundreds of foreign students studying abroad

Washington Comprehensive News: Recently, at least147 international students' residency permits in the United States have been suddenly revoked, affecting not only current students but also recent graduates. The affected students are spread across multiple schools, including private institutions such as Harvard University and Stanford, as well as public universities such as the University of Texas at Austin and Minnesota State University at Mankato; There have also been dozens of similar incidents at the University of California.


This not only caused panic among the student population, but also plunged schools into chaos, trying to assist students facing detention or even deportation. Currently, several students have filed lawsuits against the government, and it is expected that related lawsuits will continue to increase.


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military affairs

01EU negotiates establishment of defense fund

Brussels Comprehensive News: Recently, sources revealed that the European Union will discuss the establishment of a joint intergovernmental defense fund to purchase defense equipment jointly owned by the EU. It is reported that the new fund, named the European Defense Mechanism, will be established under an intergovernmental treaty, with considerable paid in and unpaid capital, and can borrow and issue loans in the market, as well as accept countries outside the European Union such as the United Kingdom, Ukraine, or Norway.


Experts have pointed out that currently, the European UnionThe defense procurement and production of 27 countries are highly dispersed, with at least seven different types of tanks, nine types of self-propelled howitzers, and seven types of infantry fighting vehicles, which increases costs, reduces interoperability, and hinders economies of scale. The establishment of defense funds can promote the establishment of a unified European defense equipment market to reduce costs and integrate resources.


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economy

01Canadian tourists to the United States sharply decrease by 20%

According to Canadian news, recent data shows that in the first few months of this year,The number of Canadian tourists visiting the United States has decreased compared to last yearfinish4 million visits, a decrease of about 20%, resulting infinishmake an appointment4 billion 300 millionThe loss of US dollars.


It is understood that,Canada is the largest source of international tourists to the United States. According to the American Tourism AssociationofIt is estimated that approximately every year20 million Canadians travel to the United States, bringing in over $20 billion in consumer income. California, Florida, and Arizona are popular destinations for Canadian tourists. Since the beginning of this year, the number of Canadian tourists has plummeted, with a decrease in flight and hotel bookings,A Canadian travel company has stated that20-30% of the company's Canadian travel orders to the United States have been cancelled, and the number of new orders has decreased by about 90%.

02Thailand temporarily prohibits short selling transactions

Bloomberg News: Recently, the board of directors of the Thai Stock Exchange held a special meeting and decided to take action against entities other than those specifically responsible for providing liquidity to the marketExcept for market makers, other market participants (such as ordinary investors, institutional investors, etc.) are temporarily prohibited from short selling transactions. At the same time, the Thai Stock Exchange will lower the intraday price limit for stocks and derivatives to limit severe price fluctuations.


The exchange pointed out that this restriction measure aims to alleviate abnormal fluctuations caused by external shocks in the short term,To curb the market downturn. Previously,Major stock market indices in Thailand(SET)alreadyfall4.3%, with a cumulative decline of nearly 20% within the year,start achieveA new low in five years.


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secure

01UK discovers case of monkeypox type 1b with unknown source of infection

According to Agence France Presse, the UK Health and Safety Agency recently reported that authorities have confirmed a case of monkeypoxCases of variant 1b infection. But this patient has neither travel history nor contact with other infected individuals, and the source of infection is still under investigation.


Monkeypox is a viral disease associated with smallpox, with typical symptoms including fever, rash or pustular blisters, and enlarged lymph nodes.In 2024, the new variant 1b of monkeypox will be widely spread in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and spread to Burundi, Kenya, Rwanda, Uganda and other countries. Some cases will also be imported to Sweden, India, Thailand, Germany and the United Kingdom, causing a wide range of world health security problems.


02Endangered Siamese crocodile population begins to recover

According to the Cambodia China Times, recent data shows that Cambodian conservation workers recorded as many as60 juvenile Siamese crocodiles hatched in the wild, setting a record for the number of wild hatchings of this endangered species over the past 100 years.


It is understood that the body length of Siamese crocodiles can reach up to four meters, and their prominent feature is the protruding bone ridges behind their eyes. This type of crocodile was once quite common in Southeast Asia, but its population rapidly decreased due to extensive hunting and habitat lossIn the 1990s, it almost disappeared and was listed as critically endangered by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. In 2000, Cambodia launched the Siamese crocodile conservation program, and the population has now begun to recover.



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culture
01The large-scale "Ancestral Tourism Color" event in Phu Tho Province, Vietnam has opened

According to the Vietnam News Agency, the Department of Culture, Sports, and Tourism in Phu Tho Province recently held a large-scale eventThe opening ceremony of the "Ancestral Tourism Colors" event. The province of Phu Tho in Vietnam stated that it is the birthplace of the Vietnamese nation, where successive kings established their states. Many tangible and intangible cultural heritages are preserved here. I hope this event will promote the tourism image of Fushou Province and create a "safe friendly attractive" tourism brand for Fushou.


It is reported that,2025 is the first year for Fushou Province to hold the "Ancestral Tourism Colors" event, which is very rich and exciting in content. Fushou Province hopes that tourists from all directions can fully experience their ancestral culture, tourism, and unique culinary culture during their journey to find their roots.






Financial Newsletter
According to Caixin News Agency, recently, the consolidation index (European line) futures fell sharply across the board, with the main contract closing down 8.32% at 1767 points.


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