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On March 5th, at the first "Ministerial Corridor" press conference of the Fourth Session of the 14th National Peoples Congress, Minister of Industry and Information Technology Li Lecheng stated that in 2026, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology will, in accordance with the requirements of the Government Work Report, vigorously promote the two-way development of artificial intelligence (AI) and manufacturing. my country boasts a complete range of industries, a large pool of innovative talent, and a continuously improving innovation ecosystem. We are confident and firmly believe that more world-class intelligent products will be produced on this fertile land. We will strive to promote AI computers, AI mobile phones, and smart homes to better meet the peoples needs for a better life. We will fully promote the research and development and iterative updates of next-generation artificial intelligence products, including brain-computer interfaces, autonomous vehicles, and robots, driving technological breakthroughs and iterations. We will vigorously support the development of intelligent agricultural machinery and intelligent medical devices, enabling more intelligent products to meet the needs of various industries and fields.March 5th - At the first "Ministerial Corridor" press conference of the Fourth Session of the 14th National Peoples Congress on March 5th, Zhang Yuzhuo, Director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, stated that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the total assets of central enterprises successively reached 70 trillion, 80 trillion, and 90 trillion yuan. Profit levels over these five years increased by 56.2% compared to the previous five years, and overall labor productivity grew at an average annual rate of 7%.According to the Wall Street Journal, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney stated that the possibility of Canadian military involvement in the escalating conflict in the Middle East cannot be ruled out. "We have not participated in those US-Israeli operations. But we will always protect Canadians."March 5th - Li Lecheng, Minister of Industry and Information Technology: Regarding the next stage of artificial intelligence development, we will continue to do relevant work in 2026. Here, I would like to emphasize that in the development of the artificial intelligence industry, we must coordinate development and security, adhere to the principle that artificial intelligence is for human use, for human service, and for human control, and uphold international cooperation, openness, and sharing in artificial intelligence. We must unite with friends from all over the world to jointly explore and reach a broader consensus on the governance framework and rules for artificial intelligence, so that artificial intelligence can better benefit mankind and become a global public good.According to Iraqi Kurdish media Rudaw, an explosion occurred near Baghdad airport, which houses the "Victoria Base" and was previously used to house US troops.

River transportation issues limit US autumn grain and soy supply

Charlie Brooks

Oct 18, 2022 14:16

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Low river levels have impeded the movement of grain barges to export terminals, leading U.S. soybean exports to lag behind their normal autumnal pace despite an accelerated harvest and greater supply. Monday's release of Department of Agriculture (USDA) data.


According to weekly USDA data on export inspections, corn exports are likewise behind their normal harvest-time pace.


Low water levels on the Mississippi River and its tributaries have impeded the transportation of grain barges to Gulf Coast export terminals, where approximately sixty percent of U.S. agricultural exports are handled.


The most recent disruption in the supply chain happens at the start of the busiest time of year for U.S. crop exports, including the two most valuable cash crops, maize and soybeans.


To prevent groundings in rivers parched by drought, merchants have reduced barge tows by more than 40 percent and decreased the amount of grain loaded onto each barge. The Army Corps of Engineers has been dredging sections of the Mississippi and Ohio rivers to deepen their shipping channels.


Without extra precipitation, though, traders fear that Louisiana Gulf terminals won't be able to acquire enough grain to fulfill export contracts.


This week, according to the National Weather Service, the Mississippi River at Memphis, Tennessee, a choke point where dredging was halted for several days earlier this month, will reach its lowest level ever.


During the week ending October 6, the USDA reported that 1,882 million tonnes of soybeans were inspected for export, up from 976,877 tonnes the previous week but fewer than the 2,452 million tonnes inspected during the same period last year. Terminals on the Louisiana Gulf evaluated only 32% of this tonnage, and season-to-date inspections were 23% lower than the previous year.


Compared to the previous year, when 1.04 million tonnes of maize were inspected, only 448,423 tonnes were inspected last week. Through this point in the season, inspections were down 21%.

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