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WTI crude oil fell by 1.0% in the day to 69.17 USD/barrel.Israel Defense Forces: Syria's air defense system has been seriously damaged; More than 90% of Syria's surface-to-air missiles have been destroyed.Pan Yuanyuan, Associate Research Fellow, Institute of World Economics and Politics, China Academy of Social Sciences: China's determination to expand high-level opening-up has not changed. The Central Economic Work Conference proposed to expand high-level opening-up and stabilize foreign trade and foreign investment. We will expand independent opening and unilateral opening in an orderly manner, steadily expand institutional opening, promote the quality improvement and efficiency improvement of the free trade pilot zone and expand the reform mandate, and accelerate the implementation of the core policy of Hainan Free Trade Port. Actively develop service trade, green trade and digital trade. Deepen the reform of foreign investment promotion system and mechanism. We will steadily open up the service industry, expand pilot projects in the fields of telecommunications, medical care and education, and continue to build the brand of "Invest in China". Promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road", deepen and improve the overseas comprehensive service system. Pan Yuanyuan, an associate researcher at the Institute of World Economics and Politics of China Academy of Social Sciences, said that the current situation of attracting foreign investment is rather grim, and the Central Economic Work Conference put forward the policy of expanding independent opening and unilateral opening, showing great determination to open up. In the face of difficulties and challenges, China is still actively exploring win-win cooperation with other countries and becoming a "stabilizer" in the turbulent international environment. Pan Yuanyuan believes that the current structure of attracting foreign investment in China has changed, and the service industry has great potential to attract foreign investment. Therefore, the next step is to further open the service industry. "Relying on China's large domestic market and industrial advantages, China has sufficient stamina to attract foreign investment and foreign investment." (SSE)

Accidents happen frequently. Our embassy reminds China compatriots in Thailand to participate in high-risk tourism projects cautiously. On the 12th, the China Embassy in Thailand issued a document reminding China compatriots in Thailand to participate in high-risk tourism projects cautiously. The Embassy said that a China compatriot who came to Thailand to participate in paragliding recently had an accident. Since the beginning of this year, several China compatriots have had accidents due to their participation in high-risk sports or recreational projects. The Embassy of China in Thailand would like to remind our compatriots in Thailand to have a firm sense of risk. When choosing tourism projects, please comprehensively consider the qualifications of the project company, the quality of equipment and facilities, transportation, medical assistance and supporting services. Fully consider the possible hidden risks, combined with their own physical condition and reasonable judgment, paragliding, jungle leap, snorkeling, upstream, cave exploration and other projects have higher risks. If you really need to participate, please choose a regular travel agency or project organization, fully understand the terms of the agreement and sign a formal contract, receive technical training, wear life-saving equipment and abide by relevant regulations. It is recommended to buy personal accident insurance. In case of unexpected circumstances, please call the police in Thailand for help as soon as possible, and contact the embassy or consulate in Thailand to minimize losses.According to the report, the Israeli Air Force has completed the investigation of the October 7 incident and will submit it to the Chief of Staff next week.US National Security Adviser Sullivan: Sweden is conducting in-depth consultations with Israel on the Syrian issue.

Russia said that Ukraine used American-made missiles to attack Russian airports. Russian Presidential Press Secretary peskov said today (December 12) that Russia will definitely respond to Ukraine's attack on Russian military airports using American-made army tactical missiles. Sabrina Singh, deputy spokesperson of the US Department of Defense, said on the 11th that Russia may launch the Hazelnut missile again in the next few days, and the United States will continue to support Ukraine in air defense. (CCTV International News)Unica: In the second half of November, the sugar production in central and southern Brazil was 1.084 million tons. According to UNICA, the sugar production in central and southern Brazil reached 1.084 million tons in the second half of November, which was 23% lower than the same period last year. The amount of sugarcane crushed was 20.35 million tons, down by 15.2% compared with the same period of last year. Ethanol production was 1.19 billion liters, down 5.18% year-on-year. 44.89% of sugarcane juice was used for sugar production, compared with 46.54% in the same period of last year.Spot silver fell below $31 per ounce, down 2.82% in the day. COMEX silver fell 4.00% in the day and is now quoted at $31.65 per ounce.