【Weather】From daytime to nighttime today, the entire province will be overcast with light to moderate snow in some areas. Maximum temperatures: -4°C in the east, -13°C to -9°C in other regions; minimum temperatures: -26°C in Siping and Baishan, -24°C to -21°C in most other areas.

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【Suspension】The Changchun Public Fitness Activity Center, serving as the media center for the Changchun 2027 33rd World University Winter Games, will suspend operations starting February 15, 2026, as the main building requires early preparations for renovation and upgrade work.

【Announcement】On February 4, the Changchun Emergency Management WeChat account published the locations of retail fireworks outlets for the Spring Festival period, detailed as follows:

【Closure】Following standard practice, the Jilin Provincial Library will undergo comprehensive inspection and maintenance of all facilities and equipment on February 9, requiring a temporary one-day closure. Normal operations will resume starting February 10.

【Free】During the Spring Festival, urban bus rides will be free in Songyuan City and Baicheng City, Jilin Province. Free period: February 15 to February 23. All 24 bus routes within Songyuan city limits and all bus routes in Baicheng urban area (excluding shuttle buses and airport routes) will be free. During the event, citizens can board buses directly without swiping cards, inserting coins, or showing identification.

Provincial News ★ On February 4, the Chinese sports delegation officially announced that renowned Jilin short track speed skater Zhang Chutong and Heilongjiang speed skater Ning Zhongyan will jointly serve as the flag bearers for the Chinese sports delegation at the Milan Winter Olympics opening ceremony. The 23-year-old Jilin native Zhang Chutong becomes the fourth athlete from our province to shoulder the responsibility of Winter Olympics flag bearer, following Zhao Weichang, Zhao Shijian, and Zhou Yang, continuing the "Jilin legacy" in Chinese winter sports.

★ On February 4, China Central Television officially announced the host lineup for the 2026 Spring Festival Gala, with Jilin-born host Liu Xinyue joining as a new face. She will stand alongside veteran hosts like Ren Luyu and Sa Beining, emerging as the biggest surprise dark horse of this year's gala.

★ On February 4, the second meeting of the eighth council of the Jilin Provincial Red Cross Society was convened in Changchun. The meeting recognized exemplary models from the past five years, reviewed relevant reports and documents, and outlined work plans for 2026.

★ On February 4, the signing ceremony for cooperation among business (economic cooperation) departments of the Changchun Metropolitan Area and the launch ceremony of the "Hundred Exhibitions, Thousand Enterprises" international market expansion initiative were held at the Changchun Municipal Commerce Bureau. Changchun, Jilin City, Siping, and Liaoyuan jointly signed the "Changchun Metropolitan Area Business Cooperation Memorandum" and the "Changchun Metropolitan Area Joint Investment Promotion Cooperation Memorandum."

★ From February 2 to 4, a grand event showcasing the abundant produce of Jilin's black soil—the "Jihao" Products Enter Central Enterprises & 2026 "New Year Goods Festival" series of activities—concluded successfully in Beijing.

★ On February 4, the Jilin Provincial Party's Innovative Theory "Hundred Speakers, Thousand Venues, Ten Thousand Stations" civilization practice demonstration lecture campaign officially commenced at the Erdao District Civilization Practice Center and "Xuexi Qiangguo" Lecture Academy in Changchun.

★ On February 4, the "White Mountains Reflecting Beautiful Waters, Jilin-Guangxi Painting the Future" Jilin-Guangxi Youth Cultural Exchange Activity, hosted by the Jilin Provincial Women's Federation and organized by the Jilin Provincial Women and Children Activity Center and the Jilin Provincial Women and Children Foundation, kicked off as scheduled. Approximately 200 teachers, students, and parents from Jilin and Guangxi gathered for this spring rendezvous spanning mountains and seas.

★ The "National Reading Promotion Regulations" came into effect on February 1, 2026. On the morning of February 4, the "Libraries and Enterprises Empowering, Reading Benefits the People" action to implement the regulations was officially launched at the Changchun Library, with representatives from libraries, bookstores, and citizens gathering to witness this reading initiative benefiting the entire population.

★ On February 3, the Changchun Lianhuashan Ecological Tourism Resort Management Committee, Jilin Hexing Education Group, and Jilin Provincial Construction Group signed an agreement, officially announcing the landing of the "Tiandingshan Hexing Academy" project.

★ Recently, the TV series "Detective Moment I: In the Prime of Youth" arrived at the historically rich old campus of Jilin University for filming. Directed by Zhou You and starring Bai Jingting and Wang Zhiwen, the series began production in October 2025 and is scheduled to wrap up in March 2026.

★ The 2026 China · Jilin City Songhua River Winter Swimming Event will be held at 10:00 AM on February 6 in the Songhua River waters of Jiangbin Park. On February 4, some participants conducted preparatory activities in the Songhua River area below the Wanjin Songjiang Bolan Hotel.

★ On February 4, Tonghua City held the "Scholars Head North, Youth Gather in Jilin—Hometown Tour for Returning Students, Secretary's Message for the Future" theme practical activity for university students returning to their hometown.

★ In the first month of the new year, the production workshop of Jilin Jucheng Light Alloy Co., Ltd., a key automotive supporting industry enterprise in Liaoyuan City, was bustling with activity. In its first operating month, the company secured orders totaling 5,000 tons, with casting-rolling, cold-rolling, and foil-rolling workshops operating simultaneously to ensure the delivery of initial orders for products like high-end double-zero aluminum foil.

★ By the end of 2025, the total breeding stock of sika deer in Dongfeng County is projected to reach 299,000, with related output value exceeding 9.01 billion yuan. The county has successively earned multiple national and provincial honors, including "National Modern Agricultural Whole Industry Chain Standardization Demonstration Base" and "Demonstration County for Rural Revitalization with Genuine Regional Medicinal Materials."

★ Recently, the Yanji City Social Welfare Home completed its first redemption of elderly care service subsidy vouchers. Resident Grandma Jin became the first beneficiary following the policy's implementation, marking the official rollout of the Yanji City subsidy policy for disabled elderly care services in institutional settings.

Key National News ★ In 2025, the per capita disposable income of farmers reached 24,456 yuan, representing a real-year increase of 6%. The urban-rural income ratio narrowed from 2.56:1 in 2020 to 2.31:1.

★ According to the Supreme People's Procuratorate, from January to November 2025, national procuratorial organs lawfully approved the arrest of over 4,300 individuals involved in fraud-related cases from northern Myanmar during mass repatriations and prosecuted over 11,000 people, delivering a strong deterrent to cross-border telecom fraud criminals.

★ The Ministry of Commerce commented on the European Commission's initiation of an in-depth investigation into Chinese wind power enterprises under the Foreign Subsidies Regulation (FSR), stating that the EU's abuse of investigations not only seriously disrupts mutually beneficial China-EU industrial cooperation but will also delay the green transition process in the EU itself and globally. It urged the EU to immediately correct its erroneous practices.

★ On February 4, the National Healthcare Security Administration issued a notice requiring provincial-level healthcare security departments to organize collective talks with the primary responsible persons of all designated psychiatric medical institutions within their jurisdictions by the end of this week. It also demanded that all institutions conduct comprehensive self-inspections and corrections, focusing on illegal activities such as inducing hospitalization and fraudulent hospitalization that misuse healthcare funds.

★ Recently, the General Office of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security issued the "Notice on the 2026 Professional Technicians' Vocational Qualification Examination Work Plan and Related Matters."

★ To maintain ample liquidity in the banking system, the People's Bank of China conducted 800 billion yuan in outright reverse repo operations on February 4 using a fixed quantity, interest rate bidding, and multiple price award method, with a term of 3 months (91 days).

★ According to China State Railway Group, railway departments have cumulatively sold over 100 million train tickets for the Spring Festival travel period.

★ The Ministry of Culture and Tourism announced that the mainland will shortly resume tourism for Shanghai residents to Kinmen and Matsu.

★ The Ministry of Public Security has comprehensively promoted the application of electronic driver's licenses nationwide through the unified "Traffic Management 12123" App. Currently, 360 million drivers have successfully obtained electronic driver's licenses.

★ On February 4, the Office of the National Commission for Disaster Prevention, Reduction, and Relief issued a notice deploying various regions and departments to strengthen the prevention and response to natural disaster risks around the Spring Festival.

★ On February 4, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences released the "2025 New Archaeological Achievements in China."

★ The Xinjiang Department of Human Resources and Social Security recently published a notice posthumously awarding a Major Merit commendation to Comrade He Jiaolong, the late Director of the Xinjiang Agricultural Product Brand Building and Production-Marketing Service Center.

★ Regarding the recent online concern over the "couple poisoned by网购 baby cabbage incident," the Tian-tai County Public Security Bureau in Taizhou City, Zhejiang Province, issued a police bulletin stating that the involved couple has been taken criminal compulsory measures on suspicion of extortion.

★ Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae recently stated in a speech her intention to include the Self-Defense Forces in the Constitution. In response, a spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Japan to adhere to the path of peaceful development and to win the trust of Asian neighbors and the international community through concrete actions.

★ Iran and the United States will hold negotiations in Oman on February 6. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi and US Special Envoy for Middle East Issues Wittkopf will participate in this round of talks, which will focus on Iran's nuclear program and sanctions issues.

★ On February 4 local time, senior Iranian commander Daghichi stated that if the US launches a military strike against Iran, Israel will become Iran's primary target.

★ On February 4 local time, a new round of talks by the security issues working group composed of representatives from Ukraine, the United States, and Russia was held in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Daily Jilin Coordinator: Qi Zhi Editor Compiling Manuscripts: Zhao Peng Source: China Jilin Net