Briefing: Tuesday, September 20, the 25th day of the eighth lunar month

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1. The source of the virus in China’s first monkeypox case has been identified; according to the weekly report from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the virus associated with the monkeypox case in Chongqing is highly homologous to the virus found in Germany. 2. Three officials in Guiyang were subject to organizational action following the rollover accident of a passenger bus on the Sanli Expressway. 3. Yiwu in Zhejiang requires the removal of betel nuts from the market; the local market supervision agency states that, in accordance with orders from higher authorities, the sale of betel nuts is prohibited permanently. 4. Huawei states that it is working with industry partners to advance 5.5G technology, with the goal of ensuring 10Gbps speeds are available everywhere. 5. The Shanghai Agriculture and Rural Affairs Department responds to the appearance of alligators in the Huangpu River: They may be Siamese alligators released there, and efforts are underway to capture them. 6. Sanzisongshu responds to reports of finding fried geckos in its products: Initial assessment indicates no possibility of such contaminants entering during production or packaging. 7. Down payment requirement for the second home in Zhengzhou reduced to 40%; several banks have already started implementing this rule. 8 or 7 Chinese companies made it onto the list of the 50 most innovative companies in the world for 2022, with Huawei, Alibaba, and Lenovo ranking among the top three Chinese companies on this list. 9. Controversy arises over “My Father, the County Head” winning first prize in the “Integrity Culture Essay Contest”; Dezhou Writers Association in Shandong: Relevant departments will provide a response later. 10. Japanese media: The powerful typhoon “Nanmadol” has made landfall in Japan once again, causing 2 deaths and 108 injuries. 11. British media: Harry and Meghan have been asked to apologize to William and Catherine for remarks attacking the royal family. 12. Biden: Intended to run for *U.S. President, but hasn’t made a final decision yet.