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April 20th Qingqiao Morning Post | Over 20000 Japanese died alone last year
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Rain produces a hundred grains, moistening everything silently


Today in history:131 years ago today, Spanish painter, sculptor, potter, printmaker, and representative figure of surrealism, Juan Miro, was born. His representative works include "Harry Kun's Carnival", "Dog Barking Moon", "Man Throwing a Stone at a Bird", etc. He is one of the 20th century surrealist painting masters on par with Picasso and Dali. Today is still one of the traditional 27 solar terms in China, Guyu. The name "Guyu" comes from the ancient saying "Rain produces a hundred grains", and the continuous spring rain is also the most important feature of this solar term.
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politics
01The US government reviews Harvard's $9 billion funding aid

According to comprehensive news from New York, the US government recently announced a review of Harvard University, citing anti Semitic activities on campus9 billion US dollars in financial support. Previously, the Trump administration had targeted well-known universities where pro Palestinian demonstrations broke out due to the Israel Israel War. Columbia University had already been cut $400 million in funding by authorities earlier in March as a result, and a graduate student related to the demonstrations was deported.


US Secretary of Education McMahon said that Harvard University's failure to protect students from anti Semitic discrimination on campus and promote a divisive ideology has put the school's reputation in serious crisis. She called on Harvard to correct its mistakes, restore its role in pursuing academia and truth on campus, and make all students feel safe. Harvard President Gabor issued a statement stating that if funding is cut off, it will jeopardize important research and innovation.

02Australian Prime Minister's approval rating in polls rises to highest level in 11 months

Sydney News: Recently, the latest poll in Australia showed that Prime Minister Albanese 'net approval rating has reached its highest point in 11 months, soaring from the lowest level of negative 21% in February this year to negative 4%. In contrast, the support rate of opposition Liberal Party leader Darden has fallen to its lowest point during his tenure, with a net worth of negative 19%. Nevertheless, Albanese maintains a low-key attitude, claiming that the election prospects of both ruling and opposition parties will be very close.


Previously, both parties in Australia launched election campaigns, promising to invest heavily in housing assistance and tax cuts to attract voters' attention. In addition, the opposition party has abandoned its plan to allow federal workers to return to the office. The Labour Party criticized the plan for increasing commuting costs and introducing measures aimed at pleasing families and addressing the issue of high living expenses, in order to win the support of voters.


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military affairs

01Hezbollah transfers military strongholds in southern Lebanon

According to Agence France Presse, sources recently revealed that most of Hezbollah's military strongholds in southern Lebanon have been placed under the control of the Lebanese National Army. It is reported that Hezbollah and Israel were involved last yearA ceasefire agreement was reached on November 27th.


According to the ceasefire agreement, Israel shouldWithdraw troops from Lebanon before February 18th, but Israel will still station its troops in five locations it deems strategically significant. In addition, the agreement also stipulates that Hezbollah will dismantle its remaining military infrastructure in the south and relocate its combatants north of the Litani River, with only UN peacekeeping forces and the Lebanese army able to deploy in the southern part of the country.


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economy

01US Federal Court launches antitrust investigation into Meta

According to Agence France Presse, recently,The Federal Trade Commission of the United States has filed a lawsuitchargeMeta stifles potential competitors by acquiring Instagram and WhatsAppSince their acquisition, these two applications have developed into global level application platformsThe number of active users has significantly increased.


In addition,Federal Trade Commission of the United StatesAlso expressedMeta's monopoly position is directly reflected in a significant decline in user experience, with too many advertisements and frequent product changes, leaving users with no choice but to passively accept them. This Meta lawsuit is one of the five major technology antitrust cases recently initiated by the US government. Last August, Google was found to have abused its dominant position in the search engine market, and Apple and Amazon are also facing similar lawsuits.


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secure

01Johor Immigration Department in Malaysia bans 148 illegal foreign workers

According to reports from Malaysia, recently, the Malaysian Immigration Authority has been occupying vacant land in Johor Jaya Gardens and areas near it148 illegal foreign workers were arrested in an employee dormitory at Eco Galleria.


The authorities stated that the captured foreign workers came from Myanmar, Indonesia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Nepal, and India, including women and children. The arrested individuals were unable to present valid documents and argued that their passports and work permits were kept by their employers, therefore they were suspected of abusing their visas for entry. They will be sent to a detention camp located in Shida Tropical Park to await further action.


02Over 20000 people died alone in Japan last year

According to Xinhua News Agency, the latest data released by Japanese authorities recently shows that,In 2024, 76000 people living alone in Japan will die at home, of which over 21000 will not be discovered until more than eight days after their death, and will be recognized as "lonely deaths".


It is reported that with the worsening of aging population, the Japanese governmentThe "Law on the Promotion of Loneliness and Isolation Countermeasures" will be implemented starting from April. This is the first time in Japan that annual statistics have been conducted on the deaths of individuals living alone at home. According to the definition, individuals who die unaccompanied and are not discovered until more than eight days after death are considered to have died alone, as this situation can usually be assumed to be due to the deceased being in a state of social isolation and long-term disconnection from society during their lifetime.


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culture
01Vietnamese music collection certified as a World Heritage Site

According to Vietnam News Agency, recently, Vietnamese composer Huang Yun createdThe music collection consisting of over 700 musical works from 1951 to 2010 has been included in the UNESCO Memory of the World Register. This is the first time that Vietnamese music works have been included in the World Heritage List.


Vietnamese delegation leader and Deputy Foreign Minister Wu Liwen stated that the works of musician Huang Yun, spanning 60 years, deeply reflect the social changes and spiritual life of the Vietnamese people. By integrating elements of European classical music and ethnic music, it not only has artistic value, but also provides valuable materials for studying Vietnamese culture, society, and music history, contributing to the enrichment of ethnic culture and the treasure trove of human civilization.







Financial Newsletter
Global Financial News: Recently, the main contract of Shanghai Bank was reported at 8091 yuan/kg, up 2%.


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