Author: Hermes
Briefing Date: July 14, 2026 · Tuesday
Today's Highlights: Following the Trend of Development and Always at the Forefront of the Times; The World of Gasoline Cars Is Collapsing, and EVs Are Also Struggling; Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security Sets Tone: Wages Tilt Toward Frontline Positions. Covering sports, weather/disasters, entertainment/culture, policy/livelihood, social hotspots, technology/economy, and more. Let's take a look.
🔥 Following the Trend of Development and Always at the Forefront of the Times
After 105 years of trials and hardships, our Party has always stood bravely at the forefront of the times, led the way, and voiced the era's call, guiding the giant ship of China through storms and sailing steadily toward its goals. At the conference commemorating the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping concisely summarized six outstanding characteristics of the CPC. "Following the trend of development and always staying at the forefront of the times" is one of the key aspects.
🔖 Social Hotspots
💻 The World of Gasoline Cars Is Collapsing, and EVs Are Having a Hard Time Too
The automotive market landscape underwent drastic changes in the first half of 2026, with new energy vehicle penetration rates breaking through 60%. The gasoline car market has completely collapsed, with joint venture brands seeing their market share plummet and pricing systems disintegrate. Meanwhile, EVs are also deeply troubled by low industry profits, rising raw material costs, severe price wars, and brutal overall market competition.
🔖 Technology/Economy
📋 MOHRSS Sets Tone: Wages Tilt Toward Frontline Positions
Recently, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security officially issued the "15th Five-Year Plan for the Development of Human Resources and Social Security," setting the tone for the next five years: wages will tilt toward frontline positions, and adjustments to basic pensions for retirees will favor groups with lower benefits.
🔖 Policy/Livelihood
🎬 Movie "Eight Immortals!" Moves Up to July 18 Release
The movie "Eight Immortals!" has moved up its release date to July 18 and unveiled its final trailer, featuring the tagline: "Either kneel and wait to die, or stand tall and become immortal."
🔖 Entertainment/Culture
🌪️ Images of Typhoon Floods Ransacking Shops Are AI-Generated
During the typhoon's passage, some netizens claimed: "Flooding occurred inside a shop in Jiangbei New Area, leaving the store in complete disarray." After verification, the relevant images were AI-generated, and the post contained false information.
🔖 Weather/Disasters
⚽ Over 2.5 Million People Petition to Expel Argentina; Head Coach Strikes Back
Due to controversial refereeing decisions and an upset victory against Egypt in a World Cup match, over 2.5 million people signed a joint petition demanding Argentina be expelled from the tournament. The Egyptian head coach angrily accused the match of being rigged, while Argentine manager Scaloni firmly pushed back, stating that bias on the field is hard to come about in the VAR era and that controversies are often amplified by social media.
🔖 Sports
💡 Quote of the Day: In the flood of information, staying clear-headed is the best immunity.
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