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Qingming Festival Triggers 240% Increase in Car Rentals and Black Market F-Code Frenzy

During the recent Qingming festival, a surge in demand for car rentals has been observed, with orders increasing by 240% compared to the same period last year. This trend was particularly noticeable in Beijing, where a car rental shop manager predicted that all 100+ vehicles in the shop would be rented out.

News & Politics

Palestine Seeks Renewed Consideration for UN Membership Amid Gaza Conflict and US Criticism

The State of Palestine has formally requested that the United Nations Security Council reconsider its application for membership. This request comes as tensions between Israel and Palestine continue to escalate, with the White House stating that they have not found any evidence of Israel violating international humanitarian law in Gaza. Ambassador Majed Bamya of the State of Palestine made the request on social media, stating, "The State of Palestine formally requests that renewed consideration be given by the Security Council to its application for membership in the United Nations." This comes after a series of airstrikes by Israel on Gaza, which have resulted in numerous casualties.

Culture

Honoring Heroes and Martyrs: A Tribute on Qingming Festival

On the eve of this year's Qingming Festival, the People's Daily launched the "Qingming Day Salute to Martyrs: Writing a Sentence for Heroes" event, inviting netizens to write heartfelt messages for martyrs buried in various parts of the country. Heartwarming messages were brought to the resting places of martyrs in the vast lands and waters of China. One touching message, "Your passing through the human world has made the world more beautiful," was delivered to the graves of martyrs who have long been silent in the lands and waters of their motherland. Martyrs have become a part of the mountains and rivers, guarding the prosperity and peace of human life. Messages poured in from different parts of China, expressing gratitude and respect for the selfless sacrifices made by martyrs. These martyrs, who sacrificed their lives against the backdrop of harsh and bitter conditions, deserve eternal respect. One notable message was written by a netizen from Northeast China, expressing their deep respect for the martyrs who fought against Japan in the Northeast and in the Northeast border regions and against the US in the Korean War.