Briefing: Tuesday, January 4th, the 13th day of the 12th lunar month

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1. Ministry of Education: During the winter break, all regions should conduct inspections to prevent the unauthorized provision of subject-based tutoring. 2. Ministry of Foreign Affairs: Some **have imposed entry restrictions solely targeting China, which lack a scientific basis. 3. **The drug regulatory authority approved the marketing of 13 COVID-19 treatment drugs, including acetaminophen and vitamin C effervescent tablets.** 4. The Chinese Billiards Association has suspended Zhao Xintong’s eligibility to compete, firmly opposing match-fixing and gambling. 5. Yuwell Medical responds to accusations of profiting from the crisis: No price increases; discounts were removed due to rising costs. 6. Xi’an High-Speed Railway Station responds to the issue of picking up and dropping off passengers on the platform in private cars: a special service available for 500 yuan per person. 7. LeEco announced a four-and-a-half-day work week per week: salaries remain unchanged, and the company’s cash flow from operations was in balance last year. 8. XBB and BQ.1 strains were detected among inbound travelers under closed-loop management in Hangzhou. 9. Police report: Fireworks setting off riots in Luyi; police cars were smashed: 8 people are under investigation, and 6 have been arrested. 10. Jiang Ge’s mother was dissatisfied with Liu Xin’s initiative to raise funds for a compensation of nearly 700,000 yuan; Liu Xin responded that he would repay the amount. 11. The cruise ship Viking Orion was denied docking at multiple ports due to marine organisms on board, leaving hundreds of passengers stranded. 12. British media: UK health system on the verge of collapse; up to 500 people may die each week due to delayed treatment. 13. Russian Defense Ministry: Ukraine attacked a temporarily deployed position in Donetsk; 63 Russian soldiers died. 14. Russian Deputy Foreign Minister: If Kishida continues to move in that direction, Russia will take countermeasures.