The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee holds a meeting on flood prevention and disaster relief. The ongoing Myanmar crisis takes center stage in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Stay informed on the latest developments in Chinese politics and regional diplomacy.
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(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:55) The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a meeting to study the deployment of flood prevention and flood resistance and disaster relief work. Xi Jinping presided over the meeting
(00:03:06) Light schedule next week: Follow the Politburo Meeting, the United States and Japan's "Central Bank Super Week", Non -Agricultural Agriculture in the United States in July, US stock technology "four giants" financial report
(00:05:32) Light schedule next week: Follow the Politburo Meeting, the United States and Japan's "Central Bank Super Week", Non -Agricultural Agriculture in the United States in July, US stock technology "four giants" financial report
(00:07:57) Observation ｜ Minson Lai's "non -political representative" was sent to the ASEAN Federation to release a new signal in Myanmar? _ _ _ 湃 _ _ _ -THE PAPER
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Xi Jinping Chairs Meeting on Flood Prevention, Myanmar Crisis in ASEAN Focus
The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee holds a meeting on flood prevention and disaster relief. The ongoing Myanmar crisis takes center stage in the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting. Stay informed on the latest developments in Chinese politics and regional diplomacy.Sources:https://news.cctv.com/2024/07/25/ARTIMrxXXcPvOML8ZZaxK3Mc240725.shtmlhttps://wallstreetcn.com/articles/3720680https://wallstreetcn.com/articles/3720680https://www.thepaper.cn/newsDetail_forward_28197560Outline:(00:00:00) Introduction(00:00:55) The Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held a meeting to study the deployment of flood prevention and flood resistance and disaster relief work. Xi Jinping presided over the meeting(00:03:06) Light schedule next week: Follow the Politburo Meeting, the United States and Japan's "Central Bank Super Week", Non -Agricultural Agriculture in the United States in July, US stock technology "four giants" financial report(00:05:32) Light schedule next week: Follow the Politburo Meeting, the United States and Japan's "Central Bank Super Week", Non -Agricultural Agriculture in the United States in July, US stock technology "four giants" financial report(00:07:57) Observation ｜ Minson Lai's "non -political representative" was sent to the ASEAN Federation to release a new signal in Myanmar? _ _ _ 湃 _ _ _ -THE PAPER
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- 10m
- Broadcast on:
- 28 Jul 2024
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Good morning and welcome to Simply Politics from China, it's Sunday, July 28th. On today's show, the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China holds a meeting to discuss flood prevention and disaster relief work with Xi Jinping presiding. Plus, we'll be following the upcoming Politburo meeting, the Central Bank Superweek in the United States and Japan, the non-agricultural agriculture report in the US for July, and the financial reports of the four giants of US stock technology. This coverage and more up next. I'm David and you're listening to Simply Politics from China. We start off with news from China where the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee has recently convened a meeting to strategize and deploy flood control, flood fighting, and disaster relief work. The meeting was presided over by Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee. Here to discuss this further is James, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about the context of this meeting? Certainly David, this meeting comes at a time when China is facing significant challenges in terms of flood control and disaster relief. The country has been grappling with severe weather conditions and the government is keen on ensuring that adequate measures are in place to mitigate the impact of these natural disasters. And what can we expect to come out of this meeting? While the specifics of the strategies and plans discussed in the meeting haven't been disclosed, we can expect a comprehensive approach towards flood control and disaster relief. This would likely involve measures to strengthen infrastructure, improve emergency response systems, and ensure the safety and well-being of the affected communities. What role does Xi Jinping play in this? As the General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee, Xi Jinping plays a pivotal role in these discussions. His leadership and guidance are crucial in shaping the country's approach towards handling these challenges. He is known for his hands-on approach and is likely to oversee the implementation of the strategies discussed during the meeting. How significant is this meeting in the larger context of China's approach to disaster management? This meeting is quite significant as it underscores the government's commitment to proactively addressing the challenges posed by natural disasters. It also highlights the importance that the leadership places on ensuring the safety and well-being of its citizens. The strategies and plans that emerge from this meeting will likely shape China's approach to disaster management in the coming years. Thanks for the report, James. Shifting gears to the global financial scene, the upcoming week is set to be a busy one with a focus on the Politburo meeting, the Central Bank Superweek in the U.S., Japan and the U.K., the U.S. July non-farm payrolls, and the financial reports of the big four U.S. tech companies. Here to discuss this further is Abi, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you give us an overview of these events? Certainly, David. The week of July 29th to August 2nd is packed with significant financial events. The highlights include the meeting of the political bureau of the CPC Central Committee, interest rate decisions by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England, the U.S. July non-farm payrolls, China's July PMI, Eurozone Q2 GDP and July CPI, and the financial reports of Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta. Let's start with the Politburo meeting. What can we expect from this? The meeting of the political bureau of the CPC Central Committee is expected to focus on the economic situation. Recent symposiums have emphasized the need to consolidate and enhance the momentum of economic recovery and improvement with a focus on innovation-driven development and cultivating new growth drivers. The meeting will likely discuss ways to stimulate innovation and promote breakthroughs in key core technologies. And what about the Central Bank Superweek? What are the expectations there? The Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England are all set to announce their interest rate decisions. Wall Street generally expects the Federal Reserve to keep the federal funds rate unchanged. However, some analysts believe that the Federal Reserve may signal a potential interest rate cut in the July policy statement, setting the stage for a possible rate cut in September. The Bank of Japan and the Bank of England will also be closely watched for any changes in their monetary policy stance. What about the US-July non-farm payrolls and the financial reports of the big four US tech companies? The US-July non-farm payrolls will provide insights into the health of the US labor market. As for the financial reports of Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta, investors will be keen to see how these tech giants have performed amid the ongoing economic recovery and the challenges posed by the pandemic. Thanks for the report, Abby. Shifting gears to the global financial scene, the upcoming week is set to be a busy one with a focus on the Politburo meeting, the Central Bank Superweek in the US, Japan, and the UK, the US-July non-farm payrolls, and the earnings reports of the big four US tech companies. Here to discuss this further is Celeste, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you give us an overview of these events? Certainly, David, the week of July 29 to August 2 is packed with significant financial events. The highlights include the meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, Interest Rate Decisions by the Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England, the US-July non-farm payrolls, China's July PMI, Eurozone Q2 GDP and July CPI, and the earnings reports of Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta. Let's start with the Politburo meeting. What can we expect from this? The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee is expected to focus on the economic situation. Recent symposiums have emphasized the need to consolidate and enhance the momentum of economic recovery and improvement, with a focus on innovation-driven development and cultivating new growth drivers. The meeting will likely discuss ways to stimulate innovation and promote breakthroughs in key core technologies. And what about the Central Bank's Super Week? What are the expectations there? The Federal Reserve, the Bank of Japan, and the Bank of England are all set to announce their interest rate decisions. Wall Street generally expects the Federal Reserve to keep the federal funds rate unchanged. However, some analysts believe that the Federal Reserve may signal a potential interest rate cut in the July policy statement, setting the stage for a possible rate cut in September. The Bank of Japan and the Bank of England will also be closely watched for any changes in their monetary policy stance. What about the U.S. July non-farm payrolls and the earnings reports of the big four U.S. tech companies? The U.S. July non-farm payrolls will provide insights into the health of the U.S. labor market. As for the earnings reports of Microsoft, Apple, Amazon, and Meta, investors will be keen to see how these tech giants have performed amid the ongoing economic recovery and the challenges posed by the pandemic. Thank you for your insights, Celeste. Shifting our focus to Southeast Asia, the recent ASEAN Foreign Minister's meeting in Laos brought the ongoing issue in Myanmar back into focus. The meeting saw Myanmar sending non-political representatives following Minong Lang's appointment as acting president. This has sparked speculation about a new message being signaled. Here to discuss this further is Bella, a correspondent for Simply Politics from China. Can you tell us more about the significance of this meeting? Certainly, David. The ASEAN Foreign Minister's meeting is a crucial platform for discussing regional issues and the ongoing conflict in Myanmar has been a persistent topic since February 2021. The recent meeting saw discussions on how to promote a resolution to this internal conflict. However, the international community remains skeptical about the prospects of a resolution. What is the five-point consensus peace roadmap that ASEAN is committed to implementing? The five-point consensus is a peace roadmap proposed by ASEAN three years ago. It's aimed at resolving the violence in Myanmar, which is a top priority for ASEAN member states. However, there's a belief among ASEAN countries that the Myanmar military has been reluctant to implement this consensus, which has raised questions about the efficiency and credibility of ASEAN's mediation efforts. And what does Myanmar sending non-political representatives to the meeting signify? This move by Myanmar could be seen as a signal of a potential shift in its stance. However, it's too early to draw any definitive conclusions. The situation in Myanmar remains complex and fluid, and the international community will be closely watching any developments. Thanks for your reporting, Bella. And with that, we wrap up our stories for today. Thanks for listening to Simply Politics from China. We'll see you back here tomorrow. [MUSIC] [BLANK_AUDIO]