Thursday, January 12, 2023, the 21st day of the 12th lunar month

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1. From tonight through the weekend, the first cold wave of the year will affect 29 provinces, with temperature drops of 16 to 22°C occurring in regions such as the Northeast and the Jiangnan area. 2. MIIT: China has built and put into operation over 2.3 million 5G base stations to date; this year, the development of \"broadband frontiers\" will be launched, with comprehensive efforts being made to advance 6G technology research and development. 3. The list of pilot areas for integrating domestic and foreign trade has been released, with Beijing, Shanghai, Guangdong, Jiangsu and other places on it. 4. The Ministry of Culture and Tourism has designated 15 tourist resorts, including Beidaihe, as the new batch of **-grade tourist resorts. 5. Results of the centralized procurement for oral implant systems announced: an average price reduction of 55%. 6. Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention: Masks should be worn especially when entering hospitals, shopping malls, supermarkets and other places. 7. New regulations in Wuhan: Implementation of \"transfer with mortgage\" for second-hand homes, allowing transfer without the need to settle the loan in advance. 8. Suggestions sought for childcare subsidies in Shenzhen: 7,500 for the first child, 11,000 for the second child, and 19,000 for the third child, to be distributed over three years. 9. Wenzhou, Zhejiang: Admission is free at 38 scenic spots across the city during the Spring Festival holiday, and medical staff can enter 58 scenic spots free of charge during the first quarter. 10. Li Tie revealed another high-profile figure in the Chinese Super League: Ding Yong, the general manager of Shenzhen FC, was taken away. 11. An accident in Guangzhou involving a car hitting pedestrians resulted in 5 deaths and 13 injuries; the driver involved has been detained, and further investigations are underway. 12. Thailand and other countries have introduced measures to welcome Chinese tourists; the Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China will provide more convenience for tourists to visit these places. 13. The Russian Central Bank: Will begin purchasing the RMB as a reserve for wealth management purposes starting from January 13. 14. The World Bank has lowered its forecast for global economic growth in 2023 to 1.7%, the lowest level in nearly 30 years. 15. The UK and Japan will sign the most significant defense agreement since the establishment of the UK-Japan Alliance, allowing troops from both countries to be stationed in each other’s territories.