Good morning! Today is Tuesday, November 4. Southern regions will experience light rain, while other areas will see showers from evening to night. Tomorrow, the rain will clear, transitioning to cloudy or partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will range between 13–15°C (lows) and 18–20°C (highs). Please carry an umbrella and dress appropriately to avoid catching a cold.
In industrial news, the No. 9 unit of the Beilun Power Plant in Ningbo, Zhejiang, successfully commenced operations yesterday after completing a 168-hour full-load trial run. This milestone solidifies Beilun as China’s largest thermal power plant by installed capacity, now leading the nation in power generation. Remarkably, the plant—nestled amid lush greenery and fragrant osmanthus trees—challenges traditional perceptions of coal-fired facilities. From importing foreign equipment to embracing domestic manufacturing, and from basic 20th-century environmental standards to near-zero emissions today, the plant exemplifies technological evolution. Currently, all nine units are running at full capacity, delivering reliable electricity to households.
In urban development, Haishu District unveiled a master plan for the core western block of Yuetang East, a new growth hub. Spanning 1.83 square kilometers between Wangtong Road (north), Yangguang Road (east), South Ring Road (west), and Lianfeng Road (south), the area will house 7,000 residents as the "Yuetang East Innovation Service Center."
Tourism updates: Nine scenic spots, including Xikou-Tengtou Tourist Zone, were named Ningbo’s first batch of high-quality特色旅游景区 (characteristic tourist attractions), spearheading the city’s tourism transformation.
Trade and mobility: - The 8th China International Import Expo (CIIE) opens in Shanghai from November 5–10. Ningbo’s delegation has registered over 2,000 entities and 7,000 buyers. - From November, 581 high-speed rail routes—including Beijing-Shanghai, Hangzhou-Shenzhen, and Hangzhou-Wenzhou lines—will see fare discounts. For example, a second-class ticket from Ningbo to Wenzhou South (normally ¥122) now offers five discounted trips at ¥96 (7.9% off) on November 4.
National and global highlights: - Zhejiang Province will recruit 5,712 civil servants for 2026, including 318 targeted for mountainous/island counties. - China extended visa-free policies for France and others until December 31, 2026, and added Sweden from November 10, 2025. - The People’s Bank of China will issue a commemorative coin for Chinese Peking Opera on November 25. - Consumer alert: Health supplements, marked by a "blue hat" logo, are not substitutes for medicine.
Human interest: An 18-year-old student from Anhui, lured to Myanmar in July, safely returned home after his father’s relentless search. His ordeal was detailed in an exclusive interview.
Global affairs: - The U.S. Energy Secretary clarified that resumed nuclear tests under Trump’s order involve "system checks," not explosions. - Israel arrested two former military prosecutors over leaked prisoner abuse videos. - Russia’s Defense Ministry reported tightening encirclement near Krasnoarmiysk, while Ukraine claimed to repel attacks on this key eastern logistics hub.
Tech and business:
- Commentator Kevin Kelly praised China’s smart glasses R&D as potential "global hits" for their design and functionality.
- Shanghai regulators delisted 27 apps/SDKs, including Yunda Client, STO Express, and Shanghai Postal Same-City.
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Sports: - The 2025 National Games will debut cross-competition between adult and youth table tennis groups, with video replay in select matches. - The 2025 U17 FIFA World Cup kicked off in Qatar, featuring a mascot inspired by Serbian coach Bora Milutinović.
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