Today's total index: 17536.9 ↑13.5%
1, WHO Congress was held, united fight against the epidemic has become the main theme
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On the same day, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at the World Health Assembly that the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates more than ever why investment in the health field is at the heart of development. Now, more than ever, a healthier, safer, and fairer world, as well as a stronger WHO. Tedros pointed out that some countries have successfully blocked widespread community transmission, some have issued stay-at-home orders and imposed strict social restrictions, some are still preparing for the worst-case scenario, and some are evaluating how restrictions can be relaxed. Tedros urged all countries to act cautiously.
Tedros also stressed that the WHO issued an alarm early and provided technical guidance and strategic advice. The WHO has sent medical supplies such as personal protective equipment to more than 120 countries and trained more than 2.6 million health workers. It also launched a "Solunity" trial and vaccine accelerator. The WHO has been calling for global solidarity, and every country and organization must check its response and learn from it.
United Nations Secretary-General Guterres said at the WHO conference that day that the COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated global fragility. Despite countless scientific and technological advances in recent decades, extremely small viruses have made humans surrender. Guterres called on the whole world to respond in a solidarity.
South Korean President Moon Jae-in said on the same day that the new coronavirus vaccine and therapeutic drugs are common agents that are beneficial to all mankind and should be fairly popularized to the whole world. Moon Jae-in said that in order to develop vaccines and therapeutic agents, cross-border cooperation is needed. French President Macron also stressed the right to ensure everyone has access to vaccines. German Chancellor Angela Merkel called for the guarantee of lasting financial support to the WHO and unity. (Picture shows: On May 18, at the World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus delivered a speech at the video conference of the 73rd World Health Assembly.)
2, Johns Hopkins University : The cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in the United States has exceeded 1.5 million
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According to statistics on the new coronavirus epidemic released by Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 8 pm on May 19, Beijing time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia in the United States has exceeded 1.5 million, increasing to 1508,957; the number of deaths exceeded 90,000, increasing to 90,369. The United States is now the country with the largest number of cumulative confirmed cases and deaths in the world. (Picture shows: On May 18, a man wearing a mask was preparing to exercise on a bicycle on the streets of Washington.)
3. WHO: The cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia worldwide is nearly 4.7 million
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According to statistics from the World Health Organization, as of 8 pm on May 19, Beijing time, the cumulative number of confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia worldwide is 4696849, and 315131 deaths. According to statistics on the new coronavirus epidemic released by Johns Hopkins University in the United States, as of 8 pm on May 19, Beijing time, a total of 4823,479 confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia were confirmed worldwide and 318,857 deaths were reported. (Picture shows: On May 18, Turkish
police patrolled the streets of Ankara, the capital.)4. National Health Commission: On the 18th, 6 new confirmed cases of new coronavirus pneumonia were added, including 3 local cases, 17 new asymptomatic infections,
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5, magnitude 5.0 earthquake in Qiaojia, Yunnan. All parties urgently launched rescue
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6. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed that children's multi-system inflammation syndrome in New York is related to the new coronavirus
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Local time On May 18, New York Mayor De Blasio said that the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have officially linked children's multi-system inflammation syndrome with new coronavirus infection.
de Blasio said that 145 children in New York City have been diagnosed with children's multisystem inflammatory syndrome, of which 67 of them have tested positive for the new coronavirus or antibody test. After further research, the CDC has now determined that multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children is associated with the new coronavirus and issued a national standard definition, which is important.
It is understood that since the first 15 cases of multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children were found on May 5, the number of cases has increased nearly 10 times in just two weeks. Currently, about 200 children in the United States and many European countries have been diagnosed with this condition. Unlike the symptoms of COVID-19, the multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children affects blood vessels and organs and has symptoms similar to Kawasaki disease and toxic shock, which involves the "overresponse" of the children's immune system to the virus.
7, Trump threatens to terminate payment of membership fees to the WHO
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U.S. President Trump said on the evening of May 18 local time that if the World Health Organization is not committed to making "substantial improvements" within the next 30 days, the US side will terminate payment of membership fees to it and reconsider whether to stay in the WHO.
Trump sent the above threat in a letter to WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that day and published the letter on his Twitter account.
The 73rd World Health Assembly opened on May 18 with a video conference. Leaders and representatives from many countries expressed support to the WHO in their speeches.
Trump announced on April 14 that the United States suspended payment of membership fees to the WHO and demanded accountability for WHO's behavior during the epidemic. This move has been criticized in the international community and in the United States. Elliott Engel, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee of the United States, said on April 27 that he launched an investigation on the Trump administration's decision to suspend payment of WHO membership dues. (Picture is: Trump's data photo)
8, Japan established its first space combat team
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Japan's first "space combat team" was established at the Tokyo Metropolitan Prefecture Base on May 18. The Japanese Ministry of Defense said that the main mission of the space combat team is to monitor space garbage, meteorites and unknown satellites.
"Space Operations Team" belongs to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force. On the same day, the Japanese Ministry of Defense held a flag-raising ceremony for the space combat team. Japanese Defense Minister Kano Taro said at the ceremony: "In order to adapt to the new security environment as soon as possible, it is necessary to quickly build a system that can monitor space situations in real time."
The Japanese Ministry of Defense said that the space combat team currently has about 20 people, and it is planned to expand to more than 100 people by 2023 and fully operated. The space combat team will share information with the Japanese Aerospace Research and Development Agency and the US military. (Picture is: Japanese Ministry of Defense data)
9, Han Kuo-yu officially apologizes to the citizens of Kaohsiung for the leaders of the Taiwan region
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Han Kuo-yu said that during the three months of leave, the team still worked hard, and he contacted the team every day to ensure uninterrupted municipal construction. After the election, he 1 day is used for 2 days, and work with the team to make Kaohsiung better. However, the focus of the DPP’s inquiries is still on the issue of “Stop Korea”. The “Stop Korea” group did not agree to Han Kuo-yu’s apology.
Several months after being elected as mayor of Kaohsiung at the end of 2018, Han Kuo-yu decided to invest in the 2020 Taiwan leadership election. Although he publicly apologized during the election and after the election, he failed to obtain the understanding of the citizens and left a complaint for the DPP to manipulate the “Stop Korea”.
10. Transport oil to the Commission Iran warns the United States to "don't hinder"
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In response to the recent US dispatch of naval forces to interfere with Iran's delivery of fuel to Venezuela, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mousavi May 18 stressed that there is no legal limit on legal trade between Iran and Venezuela. He also warned the United States not to take any stupid actions against Iranian tankers heading to Venezuela.
At a press conference that day, Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesman Mousavi condemned the United States for deploying warships to the Caribbean, pointing out that its purpose is to undermine the route of Iranian tankers transporting fuel to Venezuela. Mousavi said free trade between independent countries Easy is legal, while illegal are pirates and maritime bandits led by the United States. Mousavi criticized the US government for undermining the world order, ignoring international norms, and seeking global anarchy. Mousavi warned the United States not to act rashly against Iranian tankers, otherwise they will bear the consequences.
It is reported that a "Kravel" tanker flying the Iranian flag crossed the Red Sea after loading in southern Iran in March this year, and passed through the Suez Canal and sailed towards Venezuela through the 13th of this month. However, the United States warned that it had imposed sanctions on Iran and Venezuela, and said that the cargo was "unpopular" and that the United States "is considering measures that can be taken."
This move has aroused strong dissatisfaction from Iran. Iranian Foreign Minister Zarif wrote a letter to UN Secretary-General Guterres on the 17th, complaining about the United States' threat to intercept Iranian oil tankers' "bullying actions" and "gunboat diplomacy." Zarif said that this illegal and dangerous provocative behavior in the United States is a "piracy" and a threat to world peace and security. He said the United States should stop hegemony and respect international law, especially freedom of navigation in international waters. On the same day, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Araghi summoned the Swiss ambassador to Tehran, representing the interests of the United States in Iran, and warned the United States.
China Public Opinion Field Index was jointly released by "China Public Opinion Field" and CCTV.com
