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News Summary for March 1, 2025#

Politics and Policy#

1. Agenda for the National Committee of the CPPCC Meeting Confirmed
   The 14th National Committee of the CPPCC will convene in Beijing on March 4, with the main agenda including the review of the Standing Committee's work report, the report on proposal work, and discussions on the government work report. A press conference for the meeting will be held on March 3.
2. National Public Data Resource Registration Platform Launched
   The platform is officially operational, with national-level public data such as medical insurance, meteorology, and natural resources going live on its first day, marking an important step in the market-oriented reform of data element allocation.
3. Cross-Province Real Estate Registration Service Launched
   Ten cities in four provinces—Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, and Henan—have signed agreements to enable cross-province real estate registration, enhancing the efficiency of public services.

Society and Livelihood#

1. Western Volunteer Program Registration Opens
   Registration for the 2025 College Student Volunteer Service Program in the West has begun, allowing recent graduates and postgraduates from regular universities to register through designated channels, prompting enthusiastic responses from youth, with some comments expressing eagerness to engage in grassroots development.
2. Accident at Amusement Facility in Henan Results in One Death
   An amusement facility's flying chair column collapsed in Zhenping County, Henan, resulting in one death and one injury, with police launching an investigation.
3. Guangxi Launches Volunteer Service Month
   Under the theme "Learn from Lei Feng · Civilized Practice in Action," 17 activities including free clinics, emergency drills, and intangible cultural heritage experiences will be conducted, focusing on serving the elderly and children as well as new employment groups.

Culture and Activities#

1. "February 2" Folk Activities Flourish
   • The Changping District of Beijing held the "Dragon Raises Its Head · Tour Longshan" event, showcasing the charm of traditional culture.
   • The Lantern Festival was held in Yuxian, Shanxi, while an ice and snow rally was conducted in Xilin Gol League, Inner Mongolia, attracting thousands of tourists.
   • A non-material cultural heritage exhibition was held in Chongzuo City, Guangxi, promoting the integration of culture and tourism.
2. Qingdao Cruise Tourism Season Begins
   The "Europa 2" cruise ship arrived in Qingdao with 500 European tourists, kicking off the annual cruise tourism boom. Qingdao plans to host over 40 cruise calls in 2025, solidifying its position as a northern cruise hub.

International Developments#

1. UK Signs £2.26 Billion Loan Agreement with Ukraine
   The agreement aims to strengthen Ukraine's defense capabilities, with the signing ceremony conducted online.
2. Trump Responds to Dispute with Zelensky
   Trump stated that Zelensky "overestimates his own abilities" and hinted at a possible cut in aid to Ukraine, while a Ukrainian lawmaker called for the impeachment process against Zelensky to be initiated.
3. Russian Foreign Ministry Criticizes Zelensky's Failed Visit to the US
   Russia pointed out that the root of the conflict lies in NATO's eastward expansion and Ukraine's policies, asserting that Zelensky's trip was a complete diplomatic failure.

Other News#

• Antarctic Qinling Station's New Energy System Activated: Primarily powered by wind and solar energy, achieving breakthroughs in energy technology.
• Chinese Football Association Launches Player Self-Recommendation System: All Chinese players can register for self-recommendation through the official website, promoting the selection of football talent.
• Musician Fang Datong Passes Away: He was 41 years old and had been hospitalized multiple times due to health issues, with representative works including "Special Person" and others.