Core Viewpoint - The Australian government has announced legislation to include YouTube in a list of social media platforms banned for users under 16 years old, aiming to protect children from potential harm caused by social media algorithms [1] Group 1: Legislative Changes - The Australian government submitted the "2025 Cyber Security (Age-Restricted Social Media Platforms) Rules" to parliament, which will impose a ban on YouTube for users under 16 [1] - Social media platforms that fail to implement responsible measures to prevent minors from using their services could face fines up to AUD 49.5 million (approximately USD 32 million) [1] Group 2: Government Statements - Australian Prime Minister Albanese stated that the operation of social media platforms could harm children, emphasizing the need for age restriction laws to help children grow and communicate in the real world [1] - The legislation aims to free children and teenagers from the constraints of algorithms, promoting resilience in their development [1] Group 3: Company Response - A spokesperson for YouTube argued that the platform is a high-quality video-sharing service increasingly accessed via television, not a social media platform [1] - YouTube expressed disappointment over the government's decision, which contradicts previous commitments to exclude the platform from the ban, and indicated that it would consider further actions while continuing discussions with the Australian government [1] Group 4: Historical Context - In November of the previous year, the Australian parliament passed the "2024 Cyber Security (Minimum Age for Social Media)" amendment, which prohibited users under 16 from using platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and X, while YouTube was initially exempted [1]

中新社约翰内斯堡7月30日电 (记者孙翔)南非全国省级事务委员会(NCOP)30日全体会议上通过了《2025 年度拨款法案》和《南非国家电力公司(Eskom)债务纾困修正法案》，标志着2025/26财年预算案及南非 国家电力公司债务重组方案完成议会审议，下一步将递交南非总统拉马福萨签署生效。 此次预算案是南非民族团结政府成立以来首次提出的年度预算案。此前，该预算案在国民议会阶段多次 搁置，主要因人民之矛党(MKP)和经济自由斗士党(EFF)的反对，以及团结政府内部多党协调耗时。 在当天的表决中，51名议员支持，9名议员反对，无人弃权。反对票来自人民之矛党和经济自由斗士 党，而团结政府成员党均投下支持票。 根据南非议会流程，国家预算案由财政部长于2月提交，经预算政策声明、部门预算辩论及两院表决 后，由总统签署方可生效。《拨款法案》是预算实施的核心法律文件，授权政府部门按议会批准的额度 动用公共资金。 当日通过的另一项法案为《南非国家电力公司(Eskom)债务纾困修正法案》。该法案旨在降低南非国家 电力公司在2025/26财年的资金需求，拟将当年全部拨款视为贷款，并在满足条件后转为股权；同时引 入市场化利率，以平 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint is that after the closure operation of Hainan Free Trade Port, customs will implement a management system that features "open on the first line, controlled on the second line, and free within the island" [1] - Customs will manage three categories of goods at the "second line" port: "zero tariff" goods, goods enjoying processing value-added policies, and goods with relaxed trade management measures [1] - The customs will set up customs supervision channels and non-customs supervision channels at the "second line port" to facilitate trade between Hainan and the mainland [1] Group 2 - The customs will implement a convenient clearance model called "direct release" for imported "zero tariff" goods and bonded goods, which simplifies the declaration process significantly [2] - The "direct release" policy was first piloted in June 2020 and has been gradually expanded to various bonded areas, allowing for a reduction in the number of declaration items from 105 to 33 for eligible goods [2] - Goods eligible for "direct release" are generally low-risk as they do not involve inspection, certification, or taxation, leading to faster clearance times [2]

Group 1 - The meeting emphasized that the "14th Five-Year Plan" is crucial for achieving socialist modernization and that the upcoming "15th Five-Year Plan" will focus on consolidating foundations and comprehensive development [1][2] - The economic indicators for the first half of the year showed a GDP growth of 5.3%, leading to an upward revision of China's economic growth forecast by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) [2] - The meeting highlighted the need for flexible and anticipatory macroeconomic policies to address potential challenges while seizing development opportunities [2][3] Group 2 - The focus on addressing "involution" in industries, particularly in the automotive sector, indicates a shift towards regulated competition and the promotion of consumer confidence [3][4] - The meeting called for effective measures to unleash domestic demand, particularly through initiatives to boost consumption and develop new growth points in service consumption [5] - Specific actions were proposed to support foreign trade enterprises, enhance the attractiveness of domestic capital markets, and stabilize the real estate market through urban renewal efforts [6]

Group 1 - The article highlights the absurdity of "customer reward tours" organized by insurance companies, where tourists are coerced into shopping at overpriced locations, revealing a gray market in low-cost tourism [1][2] - Insurance company agents disguise low-cost tours as customer benefits, collaborating with unscrupulous travel agencies to exploit tourists, leading to a loss of consumer rights [1][2] - Tourists face intimidation from guides, who threaten that failure to purchase will result in being unable to return home, indicating a systemic issue within the tourism industry [1][2] Group 2 - The article discusses the ambiguity of responsibility among insurance companies, where agents claim no affiliation with the company after incidents occur, creating a cycle of consumer rights violations [2] - It emphasizes the need for a comprehensive regulatory framework to address forced shopping issues in the tourism market, suggesting that multiple departments are initiating special rectification efforts [2] - The article calls for a shift from reactive consumer protection to proactive governance, urging the establishment of a dynamic review mechanism for travel agency qualifications and stricter accountability for insurance companies [2]

中新网北京7月30日电 (记者 曾玥)中国外交部发言人郭嘉昆30日主持例行记者会。 郭嘉昆：日本遗弃在华化学武器是日本军国主义在侵华战争期间犯下的严重罪行之一。中方一直敦促日 方严格按照《禁止化学武器公约》和中日政府间备忘录规定，早日干净彻底销毁日遗化武。截至目前， 日方已挖掘回收日遗化武16万余枚，销毁约13万枚，但处理进程总体仍严重滞后。 今年是中国人民抗日战争暨世界反法西斯战争胜利80周年，今天是中日两国政府签署销毁中国境内日本 遗弃化学武器相关备忘录26周年，但时至今日日遗化武仍对中国人民生命财产和生态环境安全造成严重 威胁。日方在历史问题上负有不容推卸的责任。中方敦促日方严肃对待中国和国际社会关切，深刻反省 侵略罪责、恪守承诺，切实加大各方面投入，全方位、全链条加快日遗化武处理进程，早日还中国人民 以净土，还国际社会以正义。(完） 有记者提问：日遗化武问题是中日间重大历史遗留问题，今天恰逢《中华人民共和国政府和日本国关于 销毁中国境内日本遗弃化学武器的备忘录》签署26周年。请问处理日遗化武工作进展如何？中方有什么 关切和要求？ ...

中新网北京7月30日电 (记者 曾玥)中国外交部发言人郭嘉昆30日主持例行记者会。 有记者提问：美国财长贝森特昨天称，中国如果继续购买俄罗斯石油，或将面临更高关税。请问中方对 此有何评论？ 郭嘉昆：中国将根据自身国家利益采取合理的能源保障措施。关税战没有赢家，胁迫施压解决不了问 题。中方将坚定维护自身主权、安全和发展利益。(完） ...

中新社北京7月30日电 (记者 李纯)中国国防部30日在北京举行例行记者会，新闻发言人张晓刚指出，菲 方频繁在海上对中方进行挑衅滋扰，迎合域外势力在南海搅局作乱，是不折不扣的麻烦制造者、危险制 造者。 有记者问，据报道，菲防长称，菲军方正将重心从打击国内叛乱转向外部防御，将坚定应对中国在南海 的"侵略"行为。菲方正与美澳日印加强防务合作。请问发言人有何评论？ 张晓刚表示，菲方有关言论完全是颠倒黑白、倒打一耙。菲律宾的领土范围早由一系列国际条约所确 定，中国南海诸岛在菲律宾领土范围之外。菲方不仅非法侵占中国南沙群岛部分岛礁，频繁在海上对中 方进行挑衅滋扰，还迎合域外势力在南海搅局作乱，是不折不扣的麻烦制造者、危险制造者。 张晓刚指出，中方维护国家领土主权和海洋权益的决心意志坚定不移，将继续依法依规坚决反制菲方侵 权挑衅行径。(完) ...

就美国联邦众议院日前通过"台湾冲突威慑"等涉台法案，陈斌华强调，台湾问题纯属中国内政，不容任 何外来干涉。本届美国国会已经炮制多个涉台议案，向赖清德当局和"台独"分裂势力一再发出严重错误 信号。我们对此坚决反对。他指出，无论民进党当局如何"倚外谋独"，外部势力如何捣乱，祖国终将统 一、也必将统一的历史大势不可阻挡。 发布会上，"奥运模式"相关问题受到多家媒体关注。陈斌华介绍，"奥运模式"是国际体育界公认的处理 台湾问题的通行法则，也是两岸体育界人士共同遵守的原则，为促进两岸体育交流合作、推动两岸体育 健儿参加国际体育赛事提供了基础性制度保障。他续指，民进党当局一再造谣生事，挑战"奥运模式"， 目的是借体育谋"独"。 中新社北京7月30日电 (记者 陈建新 张杨彬)国务院台办30日在北京举行例行新闻发布会，发言人陈斌华 就美国涉台法案、"奥运模式"等近期热点话题作出回应。 台湾地区副领导人萧美琴日前发表"台湾选择守护现状对整个区域最负责"等言论。陈斌华答问指出，这 番言论目的是要混淆视听，误导国际舆论和岛内民众。他强调，放弃"台独"，承认体现一个中国原则 的"九二共识"，台海和平稳定才有坚实保障，两岸对话沟通才 ...

Group 1 - The core viewpoint of the articles is that China is actively engaging in diplomatic efforts to mediate the ongoing border conflict between Cambodia and Thailand, emphasizing its role as a friendly neighbor and supporter of ASEAN's initiatives [1][2] - Following the border conflict, China has maintained close communication with both Cambodia and Thailand, facilitating multiple rounds of dialogue and sending a special envoy for mediation [1] - A recent informal tripartite meeting was held in Shanghai on July 30, where representatives from Cambodia and Thailand reaffirmed their commitment to the ceasefire consensus and appreciated China's positive role in de-escalating the situation [1] Group 2 - China is committed to promoting a security model in Asia that emphasizes mutual security, dialogue, and consultation, aiming to maintain regional peace and stability [2] - The country has no selfish interests in the Cambodia-Thailand border conflict and supports ASEAN's approach to politically resolve the issue, indicating a willingness to continue close communication with regional countries [2]