Tonight through tomorrow: Clear to partly cloudy skies. Southerly winds shifting to easterly: 2-3 level winds. Temperature range: -6℃ to 5℃. Tomorrow (7:00-21:00), vehicles with license plate numbers ending in 5 and 0 are subject to traffic restrictions in Zhengzhou. The new year brings a wish: replace "becoming what others see" with "becoming a more authentic version of yourself." In 2026, embrace being yourself openly, reduce internal friction, increase action; grow through learning, find firmness in reflection, make each day a step upward, ultimately becoming your own support and mountain range. A monthly subsidy of up to 800 yuan is now available for moderately to severely disabled elderly individuals. The Ministry of Civil Affairs and the Ministry of Finance recently issued a notice, implementing a nationwide policy starting January 1st this year that provides consumption subsidies for elderly care services to seniors assessed as moderately, severely, or completely disabled. From January 1st, eligible elderly people can apply via the "Minzheng Tong" platform (including mini-program and APP) for a monthly consumption subsidy of up to 800 yuan for elderly care services. Home-based care service vouchers have a 50% deduction ratio, while institutional care service vouchers offer a 40% deduction. Details >>> The schedule for the 2026 National College Entrance Exam (Gaokao) has been confirmed. The Ministry of Education announced today the arrangements for the 2026 ordinary higher education enrollment work. The national unified exam will be held on June 7th and 8th, 2026. New regulations for RMB cash acceptance and payment will take effect next month. Starting February 1st, entities and businesses with face-to-face collection capabilities must support cash payments and maintain reasonable change reserves. Focusing on facial recognition and "doxxing," the Supreme People's Procuratorate released typical cases. On January 22nd, the Supreme People's Procuratorate published a batch of typical cases for procuratorial public interest litigation related to personal information protection. The six cases involve scenarios such as smart parking lots, residential facial recognition systems, online fake recruitment, "doxxing," leakage of deceased individuals' and their relatives' personal information, and misuse of personal data by scalpers and travel agencies. Details >>> JD.com has launched gold phone cases, with the highest price reaching 112,299 yuan. Recently, the JD.com platform officially introduced Au99.99 gold phone cases, exclusively compatible with the iPhone 17 Pro Max. Prices start from 11,299 yuan, going up to 112,299 yuan, offering five gold weight options from 10g to 100g. On January 22nd, it was learned from the JD.com platform that pre-orders for these gold phone cases have begun. The initial release is expected on January 30th. They do not support the seven-day no-reason return policy, and some specifications have already sold out. Apple announces price cuts: Up to 1,000 yuan off. Apple's Chinese website recently launched a limited-time New Year promotion. Users purchasing designated products like iPhones, Macs, iPads, and Apple Watches between 00:01 on January 24th, 2026, and 23:59 on January 27th, 2026, using eligible payment methods can save up to 1,000 yuan. However, the newly released iPhone 17 series is not included in this promotion. Luo Yonghao has 7.13 million yuan in equity frozen. Information displayed on the National Enterprise Credit Information Publicity System website shows that on January 20th, a new equity freeze was imposed on Luo Yonghao. The equity involves Hammer Technology (Chengdu) Co., Ltd., with the frozen amount exceeding 7.13 million yuan. The freeze period lasts from January 20th, 2026, to January 19th, 2029, as ordered by the Beijing Fengtai District People's Court. Error on Year of the Horse Moutai packaging? iMoutai responds. On January 21st, the 53% vol 500ml Kweichow Moutai (Bingwu Year of the Horse) Classic Edition drew attention because the character "昴" (mǎo) in the Pleiades constellation diagram on the outer packaging was misprinted as "昂" (áng). That evening, the "Xiaomao iMoutai" WeChat public account confirmed the printing error, stating they had contacted the supply chain to correct it. They offered exchange services at flagship stores for consumers who had already taken delivery and are designing a tool for consumers to add the missing stroke themselves, with notification to follow once feasible. Exporting WeChat chat records not allowed? Tencent responds. Recently, Tencent sent DMCA takedown notices to the GitHub platform, requesting the removal of over 30 open-source projects capable of exporting or analyzing WeChat chat records, including small technical research and personal data organization repositories. On January 22nd, Tencent responded, stating these projects reverse-engineered to crack keys and bypass encryption, threatening data privacy and client security, and were easily exploitable by black/gray industries. The takedown request was supported by the platform, with most projects voluntarily removing the infringing content. Jiangxi police report multi-vehicle collision on Hukun Expressway. On January 22nd, Jiangxi police reported a multi-vehicle collision on the Hukun Expressway: Due to icy roads from rain, snow, and freezing weather, multiple vehicles collided, resulting in 1 death and 4 injuries. The rare tail number 88888888 Year of the Horse commemorative banknote has been claimed! Bank response. The exchange process for the 2026 Year of the Horse commemorative banknotes is actively underway at bank branches. The exceptionally rare note with the tail number of eight 8s was claimed on the morning of January 21st by a lucky citizen from Sanmen, Taizhou, Zhejiang province. According to a bank employee in Taizhou, the banknote numbers are randomly assigned without any human intervention, relying purely on luck. Zhengzhou will build a "Pangdonglai High-Speed Rail Station." Zhengzhou Transportation Group plans to utilize passenger flow resources from high-speed rail stations and use functional offline spaces to establish "Pangdonglai High-Speed Rail Stations." These will serve for brand image display, information release, and enhance passenger travel and shopping experiences. Leveraging the资源优势 of the East Bus Station, a number of premium tourist routes will be opened. Quality shopping shuttle buses for Pangdonglai will operate connecting the Pangdonglai store near Zhengzhou East Station and bus routes. New services like Pangdonglai product purchasing and forwarding, luggage storage, and valet parking will be introduced based on new trends. Regarding sports-related off-campus training institutions, Zhengzhou releases the latest whitelist. As of January 22nd, 2026, 274 sports-related off-campus training institutions in Zhengzhou have obtained qualifications for offline training, now publicly announced. Involving fireworks and firecrackers, multiple people in Zhengzhou have been detained. Recently, Zhengzhou public security organs, jointly with relevant departments, have cracked down severely on illegal activities related to fireworks and firecrackers. Three typical cases are now reported as follows. Zhengzhou Airport's "Seamless Clearance": Single passenger luggage inspected in under 8 seconds. In January 2026, Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport launched a new "seamless clearance" mode for air ports. This model, developed jointly by Zhengzhou Airport Customs and the airport, involves upgrading equipment and integrating processes, changing operations from "series" to "parallel." Health quarantine is completed in 20 seconds, and luggage inspection takes 8 seconds, increasing clearance efficiency by 30% while accurately intercepting high-risk items. The 2026 Zhengzhou Disabled Children Rehabilitation Assistance Project opens for registration. Registration for the 2026 Zhengzhou Disabled Children Rehabilitation Assistance Project has started. Eligible children aged 0-14 (holding Zhengzhou permanent residency or residence permit, with relevant disability certification, etc.) can apply online or offline. Assistance covers surgery, assistive device fitting, and rehabilitation training. Subsidy standards are tiered. Contact numbers for disabled persons' federations in various districts and counties have been published for public inquiry. Multiple Henan enterprises donate to support嫣然儿医! Henan brand Lotus MSG donates 520,000 yuan. On January 21st, the seasoning brand "Lotus" announced on its official account a donation of 520,000 yuan to Beijing嫣然天使Children's Hospital, specifically for surgeries for children with cleft lip and palate from impoverished areas. Several Henan enterprises have already donated to the嫣然hospital. Previously, Henan brands "Wei Long" and Banu Maodu Hot Pot donated 500,000 yuan and 1 million yuan respectively to the嫣然hospital. Gold prices surge! Pangdonglai gold jewelry 200 yuan cheaper per gram. On January 21st, spot gold historically broke through the $4,800 per ounce mark for the first time. Domestic brand pure gold jewelry prices followed suit, with Chow Tai Fook pricing pure gold jewelry at 1,498 yuan per gram. China Gold priced pure gold jewelry at 1,506 yuan per gram. Meanwhile, some gold jewelry at Pangdonglai Times Square in Xuchang, Henan, had no craftsmanship fee. The quoted price on the 21st was as low as 1,296 yuan per gram, approximately 200 yuan cheaper than other brands, leading many women to queue up to choose New Year gifts for themselves. Warm days, cold mornings and nights, rain and snow return this weekend. According to Henan Meteorology, tomorrow's maximum temperatures will be 4°C–5°C in the north and central-east, and 7°C–9°C in other areas. The lowest temperatures tomorrow morning will mostly range from -12°C to -6°C. From the day after tomorrow, minimum temperatures will slowly rise but remain below freezing in the mornings and evenings. Maximum temperatures before the 28th will show a pattern of "rise-fall-rise," dropping to just above 0°C this Sunday. A new round of rain and snow is expected from the night of the 24th to the 25th. On the 25th, many areas will experience snow or sleet, with possible short periods of freezing rain. Province-wide, northerly winds of force 3-4, gusting to force 5-6, are forecast. Wang Xinyu advances to Australian Open women's singles round of 32 for the first time. On January 22nd, in the second round of the 2026 Australian Open women's singles, Chinese player Wang Xinyu, after a tough three-set battle, defeated 24th seed Ostapenko 4-6, 6-4, 6-4, setting a new personal best at the Australian Open by reaching the round of 32 for the first time. With this, she has now reached at least the third round in all four Grand Slam tournaments. Next, Wang Xinyu will face the 13th seed, Noskova. Four films confirmed for 2026 Spring Festival slot. According to the Lighthouse Pro release calendar, as of now, four films have been officially announced for the 2026 Spring Festival slot: "Pegasus 3," "Biao Ren: Wind Rises in the Desert," "Boonie Bears: Always Capable," and "The Silent Awakening." Guangxi Basketball Association issues statement: Revokes awards. The Guangxi Basketball Association announced on January 22nd that, as the 2025 award ceremony was not approved by higher authorities and violated relevant management regulations, it has decided to revoke the "Advanced Collective" honors from Nanning, Guilin, and two other cities, as well as the "Advanced Individual" honors from 33 people, and reclaim the certificates and plaques. The Guangxi Basketball Association expressed deep regret over the matter. During preparation in Guangdong, U23 national team coach bans players from ordering takeout. Recently, the U23 national football team defeated Vietnam 3-0 in the Asian Cup semi-finals, historically advancing to the final. They will compete for the championship against Japan on January 24th at 23:00. Players had posted "Plans changed, heading to the final." Media analysis suggests the team's performance is related to coach Antonio's "iron-fisted" management, which prohibits players from casually ordering takeout during preparation, standardizes routines, and leads by example in tactical study. Additionally, the Chinese Consulate General in Jeddah refuted rumors of "free tickets for Chinese in the final," reminding fans to purchase tickets through official channels and watch the game civilly. Man denied free park entry despite donating 22,000 ml of blood? Mr. Lü, a 37-year-old citizen of Xi'an, has cumulatively donated 22,600 ml of blood无偿, receiving the National Voluntary Blood Donation Gold Award and the "Xi'an Voluntary Blood Donation Honor Card Grade A." However, he was denied free entry at a designated preferential scenic spot. Mr. Lü has sued the operator of the involved scenic spot. On the evening of January 21st, the Shaanxi Xi'an Louguan Eco-Cultural Tourism Resort issued a statement: refunding the ticket price, expressing deep apologies, and promising serious handling of relevant personnel. On the morning of the 22nd, Mr. Lü stated this was his first and only time using the voluntary blood donation honor card, and it resulted in being denied free entry. When asked if he would continue donating blood无偿, Mr. Lü said he would, and would also continue using the honor card to enjoy preferential policies at municipal Grade A scenic spots. What are your thoughts on this? Shooting incident occurs in Australia. According to Australian media reports on the 22nd, a shooting incident occurred in Lake Cargelligo, mid-western New South Wales, Australia, causing casualties. The gunman is still at large. TEPCO decides to halt operation of Kashiwazaki-Kariwa NPP Unit 6 reactor. NHK reported on the 22nd that an alarm was triggered during control rod withdrawal operations at the Kashiwazaki-Kariwa Nuclear Power Plant Unit 6 reactor. Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) has decided to stop the reactor's operation. WHO: US intends to withdraw but membership fees remain unpaid. A WHO press officer stated on the 21st in response to an email inquiry that although one year has passed since the US submitted its intent to withdraw from the WHO, it has not yet settled its outstanding membership fees. The WHO will discuss the US withdrawal at the Executive Board meeting scheduled for early February. Landslide on New Zealand's North Island leaves multiple people missing. According to New Zealand's emergency and fire services, a large-scale landslide occurred on the 22nd at a holiday park at the foot of Mount Maunganui in the Bay of Plenty region on the North Island, resulting in multiple missing persons, including children. Putin: Willing to "allocate" $1 billion to "Peace Commission." According to a message on the Kremlin website on the 21st, Russian President Vladimir Putin confirmed that US President Trump invited Russia to join the so-called "Peace Commission" initiated by the US, and Russia will consult with strategic partners on this matter. Putin stated that given Russia's special relationship with the Palestinian people, even if Russia has not yet decided whether to participate in the so-called "Peace Commission's" work, it is still willing to "allocate" $1 billion from frozen Russian assets in the US to provide to the "Peace Commission."
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