"When I was here in Dong Tang, I could make money by selling yellow mud …"

Speaking this sentence, Xiong Wenzheng, deputy director of the office of Changsha Tongcheng Holding Co., Ltd., was sitting in the office on the seventh floor of Golden Family. He had been working and living in Dong Tang business circle for more than 30 years. At the peak of Dong Tang Department Store, Xiong Wen, who was in his early twenties, was passionate and splashed ink, writing a magnificent chapter "Four acres of brilliant land" for Dong Tang Department Store. (Originally published in Changsha People’s Congress Magazine)

Today, standing on the 7th floor of Golden Family, looking out from the window, Dong Tang business circle in late autumn of 2020 is still lively. The construction of the subway station has been basically completed, and the streets are crowded with people.

For an old man like Xiong Wen in Changsha, such a scene made him feel a little sentimental.

Dong Tang in the 1980s.

In the south city of Changsha, the Dong Tang business circle once flourished, bearing the memory of old Changsha. There used to be a reputation of "selling yellow mud can make money", and it also suffered from the embarrassment of declining popularity. "The road to the revival of Dong Tang business circle" has always been a hot topic.

What was the prosperity of Dong Tang business circle? Why did it once decline? Where is the road to its revival?

The east wind came overnight? Here once dominated the evolution theory of Changsha’s business.

In the memory of the old Changsha people, anyone who dabbles in the local business community will never forget the lively and beautiful era of "Fighting with Five Tigers in Changsha" …

In January, 1983, Dong Tang Department Store (the original site of Cash Family) located in the northwest corner of Dong Tang was completed and opened. In the following years, the nearby clothing trading building, cloth market and Changsha Workers’ Cultural Palace were completed and put into operation. Around this small area of Dong Tang, the integration of various formats has gradually formed. At that time, it really started an era of Changsha commerce, and the Dong Tang business circle also took shape.

The completed Dong Tang Department Store.

The salesperson of Dong Tang department store is picking up the goods for the customers.

There is a constant flow of traffic and people coming and going near Dong Tang Department Store.

In the commercial map of Changsha at that time, with the Dong Tang business circle raising the war flag in the southeast, Dong Tang Department Store, Shaoshan Road Department Store, Zhongshan Road Department Store, Xiaoyuan Department Store and Friendship Store at that time, ignited a commercial competition war of "five tigers fighting in Changsha".

Xiaoxiang Cinema at that time

Competition has promoted the development of business, but also brought an opportunity to take off.

Around 1995, a number of Changsha local time-honored brands, such as Friendship Mall, Fire Palace and Xinhua Building, successively settled in Dong Tang, which led to the completion of a large-scale upgrade of the business circle. The Dong Tang business circle and the Wuyi business circle echoed each other from a distance and became the main focus of Changsha’s business in the south of the city.

At this point, the Dong Tang business circle has entered a stage of rapid development-

17 years ago, Tongcheng Electric built a flagship store in Dong Tang, which is known as "the first store in Central China".

In 2004, Tongcheng Electric entered Dong Tang as a flagship store, which is also the largest store of Tongcheng Electric in the province.

In 2005, Dong Tang Metropolis Commercial Street opened, which is the first underground commercial street in Changsha with a total length of 624 meters.

In 2012, Friendship Mall achieved a turnover of 1.3 billion yuan with a business area of 27,000 square meters on the upper and lower floors, ranking first in Hunan’s commerce and trade industry.

With the vigorous development of commerce, in this small area of Dong Tang at that time, the Yuhua District Government embodied strategic and forward-looking policy support and planning guidance, and formed a teaching and training industry around the educational resources of Dong Tang business circle; The cultural tourism industry formed around Xiaoying Group has gradually taken shape. These characteristic industries once formed the basic market of Dong Tang business circle outside commerce. This all-round industrial layout once led the evolution and development of Changsha’s commerce …

Internet e-commerce impacts consumers’ shopping habits are quietly changing.

If you go back to more than ten years ago, if you come to Dong Tang at that time, you will see that the popularity is no less than the lively scene of Wuyi Square or Taiping Street today-

Dong Tang Department Store and Friendship Shopping Mall are separated on both sides of the square, where most famous brands that can be bought in Changsha at that time are gathered. And across the intersection, in the bustling metropolis commercial street and Dong Tang clothing exchange building, you can find all kinds of cheap and fashionable clothing accessories.

As an old-fashioned commercial street, the metropolitan commercial street ushered in its heyday after the Millennium.

According to the memories of merchants who used to do business here, people crowded around Dong Tang every day, and many Changsha citizens even bought clothes and swept the goods with big sacks. "Business will not be interrupted from morning till night. At that time, merchants had to go to the clothing building early every morning to grab goods, and there would be no best-selling styles if they were late. In the metropolitan commercial street and Dong Tang clothing exchange building, all fashionable clothes could be found at that time. Many young people go to Dong Tang to go shopping, eat, buy clothes or trinkets after work or after class … "

The once bustling commercial street in Dong Tang metropolis.

At that time, the Dong Tang business circle has become a rival to the May Day business circle. When it comes to Dong Tang business circle, if the admission of Pinghetang, Dong Tang Department Store and other groups is just a prelude, then the opening of Dong Tang Clothing Exchange Building and Metropolitan Commercial Street is the booster for Dong Tang business circle to reach its peak.

However, no one ever thought that after 2012, the decline of Dong Tang business circle came quietly …

With the popularity of online e-commerce shopping and the upgrading of people’s consumption level and business model, the business of underground commercial streets began to decline. Many shops are promoting sales with various discounts, but few people still patronize them, and their business is still very deserted. Some shops have already posted advertisements for subletting.

"At that time, e-commerce developed rapidly, and many popular styles of clothes were also available online, and the price was cheaper. The popularity here suddenly cooled down. Moreover, compared with other emerging business districts with rapid development and complete facilities in Changsha, the shopping environment of underground commercial streets here is not good. The business in other parts of Changsha is developing, but here in Dong Tang is stagnant … "Zhao Xu, the floor supervisor of Friendship Mall, has lived in Dong Tang for 26 years, and he can’t help but be deeply touched when he sees that the business circle in Dong Tang has grown from bustling to deserted.

Wang Yigao, deputy director, researcher and professor of Hunan Institute of Economic Geography, has lived in Dongtang business circle for more than 20 years. He analyzed the dilemma faced by Dong Tang business circle from a more professional perspective. "Internet e-commerce has a greater impact on physical stores, which has changed people’s consumption patterns and habits to some extent; In addition, shops in Dong Tang business district are generally expensive in rent and lack of functional supporting facilities. The times are developing, and citizens’ demand for shopping conditions and consumption environment is constantly improving. As an old business district, Dong Tang basically has no large underground parking lots, no boulevards for leisure walks, and no squares for fun … "

Professor Wang Yigao also said: Compared with the "Fire Palace" and "Taiping Old Street" with a strong sense of history in the May 1 business district, the Dong Tang business district lacks historical precipitation, which affects the development of diversified business patterns; For a long time, the architectural layout of Dong Tang was also lack of planning, and office buildings, factories, institutions, research institutions and commercial complexes were blindly confused, resulting in a chaotic pattern and mixed roads, which did not form a three-dimensional traffic pattern. All along, the businesses in Dong Tang have been fragmented and have not formed a unified alliance. Coupled with the subway construction in Dong Tang in recent years, various factors have caused the rapid decline of Dong Tang business circle in recent years.

Dong Tang Business Circle, Friendship Shopping Mall, Metropolis Commercial Street … These nouns have accompanied a generation of Changsha people through beautiful memories of youth. However, with the development of the times, the "old business circle" has become a lonely term.

When you make a comeback! Night economy and the "revival" assisted by subway lines

Dong Tang business district is bustling with night.

On June 28th, 2020, Changsha Metro Line 3 along Dong Tang was opened.

In the eyes of some insiders, this is a new opportunity and new kinetic energy for the revival of Dong Tang business circle. However, is it enough to solve the grand proposition of "revival of the old business district" just by a subway line?

Wang Lin, a professor at Central South University, once said in an interview with the media that all businesses in the Dong Tang business circle are fragmented, which has led to the current decline. To revitalize the business circle, we must first conform to the natural development of the economy, and then the guidance of the government.

Some people in the industry also pointed out that if the opening of the subway brings good times to the revival of Dong Tang business circle and Dong Tang’s own location is favorable, then it is necessary to find the "harmony between people" in the revival of business circle, that is, to face the shortcomings of business circle directly, and enterprises and the government should come up with some effective ways to break the situation.

Dong Tang Metropolitan Commercial Street

On July 15th, 2020, Liu Suyue, deputy secretary of Yuhua District Committee and district head, led a team to investigate the surrounding environment of Dong Tang business circle, and visited Golden Family, Xiaoxiang Film Group and other enterprises, and then organized some business representatives from Dong Tang business circle to hold a symposium on the theme of "How to revive Dong Tang business circle".

At the symposium, representatives of Xiaoxiang Film Group, Fire Palace, Golden Family, Pinghetang, SINOMACH International, Tongcheng Electric Appliances, Xinhua Building and other enterprises launched a heated discussion around the "revival" of Dong Tang business circle.

The person in charge of Hunan Xiaoxiang Cultural Industry Investment Co., Ltd. proposed that the Dong Tang business circle is in urgent need of transformation and upgrading! With the arrival of the economic development tide in experience tourism, Xiaoxiang Film Group wants to build an experience city of film and television culture, attract more people to know about film and television culture, and turn it into a "meeting room of film and television culture" in Hunan, so as to drain the business circle and provide a new engine for its development, thus driving the development of the whole business circle.

The relevant person in charge of Friendship Mall said that during the epidemic, the mall launched a series of live online activities, which was a great success. The sales performance in May and June increased by about 3% compared with last year. Through practice, it is found that the influence of live broadcast sales is very strong, so the next step will continue to deepen online channels, and at the same time, fashion brands that young people love will be introduced one after another.

Think about how to transform and upgrade, how to attract consumers, especially young consumers, and how to strengthen linkage, dislocation management and information sharing between businesses?

This is the thinking put forward by Liu Suyue, deputy secretary of Yuhua District Committee and district head, to Dong Tang business circle at this meeting.

Today’s Dong Tang business circle

At the meeting, the specific arrangements made by the Yuhua District Government for the development of Dong Tang business district are also ready to come out: good guidance, good planning, scientific positioning, focusing on Dong Tang’s characteristics and advantages; Plan more activities related to consumption festival according to time nodes, and guide businesses to strengthen linkage consumption and related consumption; It is necessary to take the lead in setting up business alliance institutions and strengthen the linkage between enterprises and governments and between enterprises; With the help of Tik Tok and other new media, strengthen the publicity of Dong Tang business circle; It is necessary to improve the basic supporting facilities of the business circle, strengthen the rectification of advertising spaces, improve the lighting at night, and solve the problem of parking difficulties through the sharing of parking spaces, so as to create a good market environment for the business circle.

There are indications that Dong Tang, the "old business district", seems to have signs of oriental wind. With the comprehensive promotion of Changsha’s "Night Star City" consumption festival and the launch of Yuhua District’s "Slow Nightlife, Meet You" activity, the Dong Tang business circle reappeared after the epidemic.

Dong Tang business circle in the future, just like a young man gearing up, is coming back with a new attitude, which is expected to reproduce the "paradise for shopping and leisure" in Changsha people’s mind.

Text | Li Jie

Poster | Wan Tao

Editor | Fan Jin

Source | Netease Hunan

According to the Chinese Embassy in Britain, on March 22, 2021, the Chargé d ‘affaires of the Embassy in Britain, Yang Xiaoguang, successively received an exclusive interview with British Sky News, TV 4 and BBC, explaining China’s principled position on the sanctions imposed by the European Union and Britain on relevant institutions and personnel in China due to Xinjiang-related issues, and refuting wrong remarks. Sky News and TV 4 broadcast live reports, and BBC broadcast some interviews in the news program that night.

In response to the British Foreign Development Secretary’s announcement that Britain will impose sanctions on China officials and entities,Agent Yang said that Xinjiang affairs are entirely China’s internal affairs. Based on lies and false information, the British side imposed unilateral sanctions on individuals and entities in China on the pretext of human rights issues, ignored the facts, turned black and white, grossly interfered in China’s internal affairs, blatantly violated international law and the basic norms of international relations, and seriously damaged Sino-British relations. China expresses strong dissatisfaction and resolute opposition to this, and reserves the right to take corresponding countermeasures to safeguard China’s interests and dignity.

In response to China’s question about whether it was surprised by the British government’s decision,Deputy Yang said that China was not surprised, but deeply disappointed, and resolutely opposed this wrong decision. Sanctions will not only have no effect on China, but will make the people of China more united. The basic reaction I have heard is that Chinese officials who have been sanctioned are deeply honored to be able to defend national interests.

In response to the question whether China will take countermeasures against Britain,Agent Yang said that China does not take the initiative to provoke confrontation and attack others, but it will not be trampled upon by others and will resolutely fight back. China will not succumb to external pressure, and we should not underestimate our determination and confidence in safeguarding national sovereignty, security and development interests. China is carefully studying the British statement and will make an appropriate response in due course. China urges the British side to change its course in time, withdraw relevant wrong decisions, avoid damage to bilateral relations, and take effective measures to bring Sino-British relations back to the right track.

In response to the question that Xinjiang Education and Training Center is equivalent to a "concentration camp", China has carried out "genocide" and "forced labor" on Uighurs, forced sterilization on Uighur women and separated Uighur children from their parents, Agent Yang pointed out that China has repeatedly stated that there is no so-called "genocide", "forced labor" and "mass sterilization" in Xinjiang. These accusations against Xinjiang are groundless and "century lies". The so-called evidence hyped by the British media is completely malicious lies and false information, which has no credibility at all. The relevant pictures and videos are fabricated or taken out of context.

Agent Yang said that China’s establishment of the education and training center is a preventive anti-terrorism measure to educate and save those who are infected by extreme thoughts, involved in terrorism activities or seriously influenced by extreme thoughts and prevent them from going to terrorism. Facts have proved that this measure has effectively protected the life safety of people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, including Uighur compatriots, and also guaranteed the right of the students concerned to reunite with their families according to law. Students study the national common language, legal knowledge and vocational skills education and training in the teaching and training center. After graduation, they generally find suitable jobs and their living standards are improved.

Agent Yang said that cotton production in Xinjiang has been highly mechanized, and there is no need for a lot of manpower. Moreover, there are few job opportunities, high pay and fierce competition. Where is the need for forced labor?

Agent Yang said that the family planning policy is still the basic national policy of China, which is implemented nationwide, but it is more relaxed for ethnic minorities, including Uighurs. The accusations you mentioned are sheer nonsense.

Agent Yang pointed out that the pictures repeatedly broadcast by British TV programs are scenes of centralized transfer of prisoners in Xinjiang detention center, which has nothing to do with the teaching and training center. These prisoners are dangerous people suspected of breaking the law, so it is absolutely necessary to take security measures for them, and there is no abuse problem.

Agent Yang stressed that facts have repeatedly proved that the accusations against China are unfounded. In 2019, Xinjiang received more than 200 million Chinese and foreign tourists. If there are a lot of "torture" or "misconduct" in the local area, why is there no more evidence? In fact, China’s Xinjiang policy has been widely understood and supported internationally. At the 46th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, 64 countries, including Arab countries, made a joint speech in support of China’s Xinjiang policy. We welcome more tourists from all over the world to visit Xinjiang after the COVID-19 epidemic, and believe that they can make correct judgments through what they have seen with their own eyes. What China has done in Xinjiang is frank and aboveboard, which can stand the test of history.

In response to a question about the nature of the Public Security Bureau of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, agent Yang said that the primary responsibility of the public security organs of Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps is to protect the lives and property safety and legitimate rights and interests of people of all ethnic groups, including Uighurs. Over the years, the public security organs of the Corps have cracked down on serious crimes such as terrorism according to law, which has been sincerely supported and generally supported by the local people of all ethnic groups.

In response to a question from the former US Secretary of State that China had put Uighurs in "concentration camps" and instilled communist party’s ideas and carried out "genocide", Agent Yang said that there was no "genocide" in Xinjiang. A century or two ago, the United States massacred Indians, and what they did was called "genocide."

On the question of whether China allows the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit Xinjiang and whether foreign journalists are allowed to visit Xinjiang freely, Agent Yang said that China welcomes the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights to visit China and Xinjiang, and has kept close communication with the United Nations. The door of Xinjiang is open. We welcome people who are unbiased and really want to know about the development of Xinjiang to visit Xinjiang, but we firmly oppose any condescending presumption of guilt. According to the relevant regulations of China, foreign journalists can go to Xinjiang to report on the premise of abiding by the laws of China and fulfilling relevant procedures.

In response to a question about a British parliamentarian claiming that he was "harassed on the Internet by diplomats of the China Embassy", Agent Yang said that some British parliamentarians have repeatedly made false statements about Xinjiang on social media, and China diplomats have the right to clarify the truth and set the record straight. Members can make false statements, so we have no right to state the facts? Why do you say "harassment"?

On the question of whether "one country, two systems" in Hong Kong has become "one country, one system" and whether the Legislative Council of Hong Kong will become a "rubber stamp", Mr. Yang said that the China government has always fully and accurately implemented the policy of "one country, two systems", but "one country" is the prerequisite. After the storm of amending regulations, "one country" has been seriously impacted, and it is necessary to strengthen "one country" in order to better guarantee "two systems". What China has done is to ensure that "one country, two systems" is stable and far-reaching, and to ensure that the interests of the overwhelming majority of Hong Kong people are safeguarded. Members of the Legislative Council of Hong Kong come from all walks of life and are widely representative. In the future, there will still be many voices in the Hong Kong Legislative Council. On the premise of safeguarding national sovereignty and territorial integrity, members’ right to express their opinions is guaranteed.

(The original title is "The Chargé d ‘affaires of Yang Xiaoguang is interviewed by British Sky News, TV 4 and BBC")

　　Finishing | Wu Xue

　　I am a courier and a "organizer".

　　At 5: 00 a.m. on February 13th, I woke up in a bunk bed in the express warehouse outside the Second Ring Road in Wuhan. This warehouse was a little special, and it happened to be built at the sewer crossing. It was damp and cold. I picked up the thermometer and took my temperature, which was no more than 36 degrees. I looked at my mobile phone calendar before going out. It turns out that I haven’t been home for 22 days.

　　Yong Wang has been living in the company warehouse these days.

　　I’m Yong Wang, born and raised in Wuhan, and I’m an ordinary post-80s courier brother. From morning till night, I work hard day after day to deliver, pack, deliver and move goods, which is enough for a family of three. I throw myself into the battle every day when I wake up, like a "top" wound up. At the beginning of February, reporters came to me one after another to follow up the interview. I never thought that I would become a news figure in this epidemic.

　　Seeing the nurse home, she cried all the way

　　Things should start from the New Year’s Eve. Because of the epidemic, the courier company had a holiday. In the evening, I closed the warehouse and returned home to have a reunion dinner with my relatives. At 10 o’clock in the evening, when I was going to coax my daughter to rest, I suddenly brushed into a circle of friends from a nurse in Wuhan Jinyintan Hospital. The other party wrote: "Help, we are restricted here. There are no buses and subways, and we can’t go home. It takes four hours to walk back." The demand was released at 6 o’clock, and no one took the order.

　　Yong Wang in protective clothing.

　　"Go or not" at that time, I was struggling, but I really wanted to do it. I didn’t dare to tell my family that I spent an hour alone in psychological struggle. Finally made up my mind to "go". My wife is a psychologically fragile person and has never experienced any major events; Parents are getting old again, so we can’t let them worry. So, I decided to take this matter alone — — Keep it from them with white lies.

　　The first question is how to get out. The nurse who issued the bill was on the night shift at six o’clock the next morning. I told my wife that there was a temporary need for the staff on duty at the outlet, and I was sent to be on duty, so I managed to hide it smoothly. At that time, I didn’t have any protective equipment in my hand, so I went to the supermarket to buy two N95 masks and arrived at Jinyintan Hospital on time at six o’clock. The nurse paused when she saw me. "I didn’t expect anyone to take this bill." Then, she got on the bus, said nothing all the way, sobbed silently until she got off the bus.

　　On the first day, I sent more than a dozen medical staff to and from Jinyintan Hospital. At the end of the day, my legs kept shaking. To tell you the truth, I’m scared in my heart. What if I get infected? I began to retreat and persuade myself, "Forget it." But when I saw a nurse sending a bill at night, the destination was dozens of kilometers away from the hospital, and no one answered it. Suddenly changed his mind.

　　I made up a second "lie" and told my wife that I was in contact with a suspected patient and was afraid of being infected. I could only sleep in the express warehouse for 7 days and go home without any problem. At first, my wife didn’t listen to my explanation and cried bitterly. Later, when her mood was stable, she agreed. And slowly, with more contact with medical staff, I began to understand why they would rather walk than go home when they take a break.

　　In fact, in the week before the national medical rescue team came, all the medical staff in Jinyintan fought all night, 10% of them could sleep in bed, and the rest were armchairs; The groans of patients and the 24-hour call on walkie-talkies are unbearable for anyone, let alone have a good rest. Therefore, even if they walk for four hours on the road, it is a short rest for them.

　　The medical staff took a short nap in the armchair.

　　The medical staff took a short nap in the armchair.

　　On the fourth day of the Lunar New Year, more and more medical teams supported Wuhan, as if giving them a "shot in the arm". That day, I was supposed to pick up a doctor to go to work, when I suddenly received a phone call from her: "Master, you don’t have to pick me up. I can take a day off today." At that time, I was very happy. I built a medical service group and more and more people entered. I began to find that even if I tried my best, I could only meet the demand of 300 kilometers.

　　Recruit volunteers to transport medical staff together.

　　So, I began to post news in my circle of friends to recruit volunteers, insisting that I must live alone and wear protective equipment. If the answer is no, I will refuse them. Next, twenty or thirty people followed me in turn, and we broke three cars in the middle. Later, six cars basically met the demand. But it is still not a long-term solution, and some people suggest that we can find resources.

　　We first contacted mobike, and their delivery efficiency was very fast. All points in hospitals and hotels and vehicle personnel were in place in one day, which solved the travel demand of about 2 kilometers; Then docking Didi, because the process of big companies is cumbersome and takes a long time, and it takes a week to get it done. In order to meet the travel needs of medical staff in Jinyintan Hospital outside the Third Ring Road, Didi directly changed the number of kilometers received from less than 3.5 kilometers to less than 15 kilometers.

　　Green orange bicycles set up service points on Panlong Bridge.

　　The docking of green orange bicycles was also completed within three days, and 400 bicycles were put into use. From the aspects of operation and maintenance, cost and delivery, there was a special team management, which completely solved the travel problem at once. In those days, every night, I had to take an hour to play video with my family. I was afraid to disclose the recruitment and help information to my family in my circle of friends, but with the increase of the number of trips abroad, the task became more and more busy, and this matter could no longer be concealed. My wife was very flustered when she knew it. I did ideological work and finally expressed my support and understanding.

　　It’s just that my two-year-old daughter is very attached to me. At night, she clamors to sleep with her father. If she can’t find it, she just sits in the corner and cries. On the Lantern Festival, I watched the video of her kissing and kissing on my photo, and I felt particularly guilty and missed my family.

　　But I know that I can’t stop. The medical team that rushed to Wuhan is our "lifesaver". The government has arranged for them to have food and a place to live, but the details may not be taken care of. We can check and fill the gaps and try our best not to mistreat them.

　　Wang Yong’s family

　　Yong Wang’s daughter saw her father’s photo and kissed her.

　　Want to eat rice, we settled a restaurant.

　　At the beginning, we raised 22,000 yuan to provide instant noodles and water for night shift medical care. Later, a nurse sent a circle of friends saying that she really wanted to eat rice. After seeing it, I was so sad that I made up my mind to let them eat white rice the next day. Soon, a restaurant owner docked, 16 yuan a copy, more than 100 copies a day. The next day, the owner of a restaurant in Wuhan came to me and said that 1500 lunches a day could be provided free of charge to Jinyintan Hospital, Xinhua Hospital and Union Medical College Hospital respectively.

　　The dining problem has been solved, but I have found another new situation: the load of docking restaurants is too great and the production capacity has reached its peak. I began to imagine whether we could have a special restaurant for meals under the condition that many existing resources are tilted. I soon began to implement it. I went to more than 20 restaurants a day to talk about cooperation, and asked one by one if we could use the venue and staff for free or at a low price. Soon, the owner of Jinjiushan Restaurant agreed with our goal and hit it off.

　　Jinjiaoshan restaurant began to serve meals free of charge.

　　On February 3rd, Jinjiaoshan Restaurant began to provide meals, with two meats and one vegetarian, which quickly satisfied the dining problem of Jinyintan Hospital. The rest of the production is supplied to Didi drivers for 240 copies every day. Since others are here to help us, we should not graft the risks to others. Unfortunately, on February 7, the local food safety department in Wuhan closed the restaurant and demanded to stop business.

　　The reason is that during the critical period of the epidemic, only a few designated units are allowed to produce meals, and this qualification cannot be applied for at present. After a day of unsuccessful communication, in desperation, we contacted several designated catering units and found that the other party said that the cost of a box lunch was 40 yuan, and the funds we raised could not afford it at all.

　　I was very frustrated at that time, but then things began to turn around. Today Convenience Store, a local enterprise in Wuhan, has solved the dining problem: providing all the support teams in Jinyintan Hospital with meals every day, and supporting Didi owners with 300 free lunches every day. I finally breathed a sigh of relief that day.

　　Materials provided by Today convenience store to medical staff

　　Free box lunch provided by Today convenience store

　　I don’t have any resources, but I am ready to respond.

　　I am a person without any resources, but along the way, I am especially grateful to the volunteers and big companies for their help. Everyone is working hard for this matter. I am just a person who organizes the bureau. Travel, dining — — Each group has a bureau, and I will give it to one person to manage it, and then I will free my hands to do other things. Because I have much contact with medical staff on weekdays, I know their current situation best, and life support is also essential.

　　For example, if the glasses are broken and the screen of the mobile phone is broken, you need to buy slippers, nail clippers, chargers and even autumn clothes and trousers, and shout through the solitaire in the group, and someone will soon purchase them to help them get it. I remember one time, two doctors of Shanghai Medical Team celebrated their birthdays. We bought them cakes and had an unforgettable birthday. Another time, because the air conditioner in the hospital couldn’t be turned on, the medical care lacked sleeveless down jackets for warmth. We spent 100,000 yuan to buy all the down jackets of Shangchao, and ordered 1,000 pieces of Uniqlo in Guangzhou.

　　Master Gan, a volunteer hairdresser, has been on duty for 5 times and received rave reviews.

　　Yong Wang docking service in the group Anhui assistance Wuhan intensive care unit.

　　Yong Wang organized volunteers to buy birthday cakes for the Shanghai medical team.

　　One thing that impressed me the most was that the medical staff needed a batch of protective shoe covers, and the whole city of Wuhan was out of stock. Later, a merchant was found on Taobao, but in gedian, Ezhou, 55 kilometers away from Wuhan, because the merchant was also a confirmed patient in COVID-19, the express delivery could not be made. I drove to get it overnight and brought back 2000 pairs.

　　I keep doing things and solving problems every day. I don’t know when I will stop, but as long as the medical staff calls me, I am always there. Up to now, we have docked a total of 1,000 medical staff, and then we will dock 3,000 medical teams that rushed to Wuhan.

　　On February 2, Yong Wang released a circle of friends and wrote: I have lived for so many days, but the nurse’s concern made me cry.

　　People can’t touch such a big thing in their lives. No matter what they do, they do their best and have no regrets. Actually, when I think about it, my original intention to do this is very simple. One day, picking up and dropping off a medical staff can save four hours, and picking up and dropping off 100 people is 400 hours, 400 hours. I earn money no matter how many people the medical staff can save.

　　On the evening of February 13th, my mother’s friend saw my video and told my mother by phone, expressing great support to me. In the eyes of relatives and friends, I have never been a worry-free child since I was a child. Until now, my parents are still worrying about me, helping me take care of my children and subsidizing my family. Fortunately, what I have done this time has not humiliated you.

Bid for 350 thousand? Guangzhou Auto Show will be unveiled soon.

According to the previous news, Huawei will also launch a model between M7 and M9 to fill the gap in the market, that is, Wenjie M8. The M8 will be unveiled at the Guangzhou Auto Show in November, and recently the rendering of the car was exposed on the Internet.

This set of renderings comes from the appearance declaration of Celestial in China Patent Network. As the manufacturer of Jiejie automobile, Celestial announced the appearance patent drawing of the brand-new model at this time, so we judged that this automobile is Jiejie M8.

From the exterior view, the closed air intake grille of the new car has a ring-shaped light strip, which is the first time that the ring-shaped light strip element appeared in the car family of the car, which is completely different from the previous car series.

The new car uses a hidden door handle, and the lidar on the roof indicates that the new car will still provide Huawei ADS 3.0 advanced intelligent driving system. At the same time, on the left and right sides of the car body, there is an energy-supplementing cover plate, which means that the new car can be powered by oil and electricity and will provide extended-range power.

As for the price, the price of the M8 product in the world is positioned before M9, and the same price will be between 249,800 and 469,800. We predict that the price of the M8 product in the world will be 359,800 yuan, which is a better choice for car buyers who can’t meet the appearance design of M7 and reach the consumption level of M9 at a more reasonable price.

Tengshi DENZA, a joint venture brand between BYD and Daimler, launched its brand and concept car at the Beijing Auto Show last year. The production model will be launched this year, and the debut of the production model is likely to be at the Shanghai Auto Show in April. A few days ago, we once again obtained the spy photos of the test car of Tengshi DENZA, and with the passage of time, more details gradually became clear.

[The taillights and headlights in the production version have clear outlines, which are obviously different from the concept headlights. The charging socket is hidden under the sealed cover plate in the middle of the air intake grille]

Although the taillights of the production model are temporary light groups like the headlights, the contours have become clear, which is very obvious from the design of the light groups of the concept car. However, the outline of the car body is basically similar, and it adopts a pattern similar to a hatchback and a half. From the side, it is a hatchback model, and the wide C-pillar and the tail box are completely integrated. But from the tail, it is basically a sedan version, with the rear windshield concave, and the trunk is the same as the sedan, with only the trunk lid and the rear windshield fixed.

The side door is still a conventional open design, rather than a concept car split structure. The charging socket is hidden under the sealed cover plate in the middle of the air intake grille. According to the information we have before, the DENZA model does not use the old Mercedes-Benz B-Class platform as reported earlier. For example, the rear suspension system is a torsion beam non-independent suspension, while the Mercedes-Benz B-Class does have a multi-link independent suspension structure. At this point, it is also different from BYD’s own E6 pure electric vehicle, which is also a multi-link independent rear suspension structure.

Previously, the spy photos of the central control panel of DENZA model and the integrated multimedia system panel with black piano paint have been exposed. However, it is not a sci-fi suspended central control panel that can slide horizontally on the concept car. The production model also does not use the camera-type exterior rearview mirror on the concept car. However, the newly exposed gearbox gear lever area is still very scientific and technological, which should be the same as E6 pure electric vehicle. The so-called gearbox gear lever is mainly an adjustment switch of motor drive mode, including four different gears: R, N, D and P. However, the gear of DENZA model adopts a design similar to Lexus’ Remote Touch, like a floating mouse. At the front of it is a water cup holder with a hole.

As a joint venture brand between BYD and Daimler, DENZA’s future is still difficult to determine. Obviously, both manufacturers have left their own hands. Daimler’s aim is to fully absorb the global technical resources of electric vehicles in the new energy era. Not only did Daimler cooperate with BYD, but also took a stake in Tesla, a famous American electric vehicle manufacturer, and the cooperation was further deepened, applying its electric vehicle technology to its own Mercedes-Benz brand models.

Daimler walks on two legs, and the cooperation enthusiasm with Tesla is higher. It is still difficult to determine whether the DENZA model jointly invested with BYD can go to overseas markets as expected. However, it is obvious that BYD has left a back road for itself, and the purpose of cooperation with Daimler is more to grasp the automobile manufacturing standards faster and more accurately, with a view to greatly improving its own car-making technology.

At the same time, BYD’s own electric vehicle technology is still being continuously developed and improved. For example, the bidirectional inverter charging and discharging technology is its latest research and development achievement. Many new modes, such as "vehicle-to-grid mode", electric vehicles can not only charge through the grid, but also feed electricity back to the grid; "Car-to-car mode" can realize mutual charging between electric vehicles. It integrates the functions of drive motor, vehicle charger and DC charging station, which greatly reduces the investment of professional charging stations, simplifies the charging standard and can easily adapt to the power supply situation in different markets.

moreBYDJoint venture brand with DaimlerTengshiFor DENZA car information, please see the related reading on the next page.

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In February, Sohu Auto first exposed the first spy photos of BYD Daimler Electric Vehicle Joint Venture Company. Last week, Sohu Auto once again exposed the product logo of BYD-Daimler joint venture company and the possible Chinese name. Today, Sohu Auto brings you the interior of the first new car of this joint venture company. Similarly, this is the first time that this new car interior has appeared in the public eye.

Denza new carInterior first exposure and cashMercedes-benz class bStyle approximation

The spy photos of the car’s appearance show that the first model of the joint venture between BYD and Daimler is code-named PT1, which we will call it hereinafter.

From the interior spy photos, the overall interior style design of PT1 is highly similar to that of Mercedes-Benz B-Class, and the design from instrument to center console is almost the same. It’s just that the LED display screen installed on the center console is expected to have a size of 7 inches, which makes the whole interior show the difference and reflects more sense of science and technology. The interior of the whole car adopts the color matching of black on the top and rice on the bottom, which is a common color matching, and the middle is inlaid with mahogany decorative strips, which is suitable for the style of the family car.

Although the new car adopts the consistent steering wheel design of BYD in recent years, it is learned from insiders that the steering wheel installed on the test car does not belong to PT1, but is borrowed from BYD. In the future, the steering wheel of PT1 may adopt a brand-new design. Due to the tight camouflage of the test car, we can’t see other details of the interior.

Along with the exposure of the interior, there is also a clearer photo of the front face. Through it, we also know more specifically the specific appearance of the front face design of this model. Because it is an electric vehicle, the size requirement of the air inlet of the vehicle is not so high, so there is a large area of decorative plate in the middle of the air intake grille of PT1, and the new logo of the joint venture company is in the center of the decorative plate.

The bumper design of the new car doesn’t have much brilliance, but although it is an electric car, it still has a large air intake on the bumper. It seems that its front face is no different from that of an ordinary gasoline car.

Power system or source e6,baseNot completely copiedb grade

Through the appearance we have exposed and the interior spy photos of this exposure, I believe that we have a relatively emotional understanding of PT1. Then, what is the relationship between the powertrain and chassis of this model and the two companies?

Whether PT1′ s power system completely copied BYD e6′ s power system has not been confirmed, but according to insiders, the car’s battery system is closely related to BYD e6. That is to say, at least the battery system of this model comes from BYD’s iron battery system. BYD started with the battery business, which is exactly their strength.

Although we have basically confirmed that this new car is based on Mercedes-Benz B-Class, we found through spy photos that the rear suspension of the test car is obviously different from the current Mercedes-Benz B-Class. Mercedes-Benz Class B is a multi-link independent rear suspension, while PT1′ s rear suspension is a torsion beam semi-independent suspension. The main reason for the change of rear suspension may still be based on cost considerations. Due to the high battery cost of electric vehicles, in other aspects, cost optimization is a must.

After communicating with relevant people, we learned that the PT1 motor, battery and electronic control (the three core components of electric vehicles) are all BYD’s, and its body will be slightly longer than Mercedes-Benz B, and some of its technologies are indeed similar to BYD e6, but it has also been greatly improved.

At the end of this month, BYD-Daimler joint venture company (the new joint venture company is just a research and development center because it has no production qualification) will soon release a brand-new brand and logo, and the English official website of the company can be linked at present. Although it can be linked, it is not known whether the website content is the final confirmation version). The first model of the joint venture company, PT1, will be exhibited at the Beijing Auto Show next month, when we can read the true face of Lushan Mountain.

　　This year is a highlight year in the history of marathon. On October 12, Kenyan male athlete Kipkog broke the human limit in Vienna and successfully ran into the two-hour marathon. On October 13th, Kenyan woman Bridget Koschi broke the world best result in the women’s marathon, which has been maintained for 16 years, in Chicago. In the 39th Beijing Marathon, which ended on November 3rd, the men’s race record was also refreshed again.

　　In recent years, the number of marathon events and various road running events has been blowout. With the participation of more and more people, road running has gradually become an urban culture that leads the national fitness trend.

　　According to the Business Value Report of Sports Industry in China, among the sports that people often participate in, running ranks among the best with 43% participation. Road running, represented by marathon, has become one of China people’s favorite fitness exercises and an important platform for national fitness. In 2018, the total number of participants in the national marathon and related events was 5.83 million, an increase of 4.33 million over 2015.

　　A group of statistics released by IAAF on amateur runners and runners around the world in June this year show that in the past 10 years, only about 12% of all runners took part in marathon (marathon duration is 42.195 kilometers), while the number of people who took part in half marathon (hereinafter referred to as "half horse") kept increasing, accounting for about 30%. The "5 km" has the largest number of participants, accounting for about 35% of all runners. In China, the scale of road runners is also growing.

　　So "5 km", "10 km", "half horse" and "whole horse", which event is suitable for you and how to run healthier? On November 2nd, more than 50 people, including leaders of more than 20 national road running/marathon trade associations and runners from Beijing, Inner Mongolia, Anhui, Jilin, Hebei, Jiangsu, Shandong, Shanxi, Shaanxi and Jiangxi, gathered in Beijing to participate in the symposium on "Marathon and Great Health" jointly held by "Healthy China" edition of China Youth Daily and Beijing Marathon Association. Participants discussed the relationship between road running and personal health, marathon and industry health, and marathon and social health atmosphere from the perspectives of education, medicine, media communication and the development of road running industry, so as to convey the concept of scientific fitness to fitness enthusiasts.

　　Marathon is an extreme sport, and every participant should treat it with caution.

　　There are probably the following motivations for people to participate in road running: at the physiological level, in order to keep healthy or lose weight; On the psychological level, in order to increase self-confidence, pursue the meaning of life and cope with negative emotions, gain a sense of accomplishment in competing with others and achieving personal goals; At the social level, I hope to associate with others and get recognition.

　　From illness to running 59 marathons (including 22 "all horses"), Wen Caifeng, a runner over 50 years old, started running for health. Because of encephalitis, she was once "immune" in college. After graduation, she went from sub-health to minor illness, and then she was hospitalized almost every year. Wen Caifeng realized that hospitals can only treat diseases and only exercise can make herself healthy, so she started running and ran into the marathon. Wen Caifeng’s running goal for himself is "no injury, longer, faster and healthier".

　　How to know the marathon, and what are the misunderstandings of the public about the marathon? Zhao Fuming, president of Beijing Marathon Association, said that people who never run talk about "horses", while some enthusiasts will excessively pursue personal best (PB). "First of all, we should realize that as amateur runners, we are far away from competitive sports. Even those who have the best performance among runners should also realize the gap and not aim too high; Secondly, it should be Do not forget your initiative mind. When running, ensuring health is the top priority, without affecting normal work and life, scientific fitness, and enjoying a healthier life through exercise. " Zhao Fuming believes that the marathon itself is an extreme sport, and every participant should be treated with caution.

　　Sports medicine experts teach you how to run safer.

　　Zhu Jingxian, a medical supervisor and sports physician in Peking University Institute of Sports Medicine, started with the case of sudden death in a marathon and analyzed who was not suitable for running a marathon. She warned everyone to run scientifically and safely, and to keep running for health.

　　"Marathon is a typical extreme challenge project, and its first finisher died suddenly at the finish line, which is enough to show us the risks of this sport. However, it is also a sport full of challenges and enjoyment. Regular running will make the brain secrete more dopamine and endorphins, which will make people happy and even ‘ Addiction ’ 。” Zhu Jingxian said.

　　According to incomplete statistics, since 2014, more than 20 runners in China have died suddenly in the "Half Horse" or "All Horse" race or after the race. Foreign literature statistics show that the incidence of sudden death in marathon is 0.6/100,000-1.9/100,000, while in China, the incidence of sudden cardiac death in the whole population is 41.84/100,000, which is much higher than that in horse racing. Zhu Jingxian believes that "we can do more work to further avoid tragedies, and nip in the bud is the key."

　　Zhu Jingxian said that people with cardiopulmonary diseases and potential heart diseases are not recommended to participate in the competition. How to find potential heart diseases, such as congenital heart disease and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, is the key to reduce sudden cardiac death during or after the game. "We suggest that the contestants go to a regular hospital for the following examinations before the competition: electrocardiogram, echocardiography and cardiopulmonary exercise experiment. Physical examination before the game is very important. " Zhu Jingxian said.

　　Secondly, the contestants need to run step by step before the race, and regular running habits are the basis to ensure the completion of the marathon. "Generally speaking, people who have never run for a long distance, even if their physical fitness is good, are not recommended to participate in the marathon. For the first time, a strange sports event is prone to sports rhabdomyolysis, and in severe cases, renal failure may occur. " Zhu Jingxian said that for the first-time marathon runners, only after completing the running training equivalent to the whole marathon distance before the competition can they better play their level in the official competition, and at the same time reduce the risks of sports injuries and sudden death. Amateur masters who have participated in many marathons should also be careful not to blindly pursue achievements. "You should pay attention to your feelings in the race. If you are unwell, stop the race in time and seek medical support. If you stay up late, catch a cold and are in poor health before the game, it is recommended to give up the game. "

　　"The most prone to cardiac arrest is the runner whose pace (a concept often used in marathon training, which refers to the time required for a runner to run 1 kilometer) is between 5 minutes and 6 minutes and 30 seconds, that is, ‘ Quanma ’ The competition takes 3.5 -4.5 hours ‘ Amateur master ’ . 52% of cardiac arrest occurred in the last 10 kilometers of the marathon. " Zhu Jingxian said.

　　The common sports injuries in running are mostly concentrated in hips, knees and ankles. Dr. Zhu reminded runners to do what they can. "For short-term injuries, they can be cured through rest and physical compensation; Reversible long-term damage can be cured by drug therapy+physical factor therapy+rehabilitation training; However, for irreversible long-term damage, surgery is needed, and it may also cause permanent functional loss. "

　　Dr. Zhu Jingxian reminded runners: nutritional supplements at ordinary times, before, during and after the game should be paid enough attention; Running equipment should be based on ensuring safety, and it is not expensive to be right. Finally, she particularly emphasized that muscle strength training is very important for runners. "Muscle strength is the armor that protects joints and the cornerstone of PB."

　　The road running industry is in its infancy and full of opportunities.

　　Zhu Donghui, secretary of the Party Committee of Beijing No.3 Middle School, is also a marathon runner. Together with the headmaster of No.3 Middle School who is also a runner, he has formed a 70-person teachers’ running group and has participated in several events organized by Beijing Marathon Association. At the same time, the school also designed a 3 km -10 km running training plan for students of different ages. "The sense of accomplishment of students holding special medals after the game is more effective than any kind of verbal mobilization. It is our ultimate goal to cultivate students’ healthy habits through the guidance of teachers. Running is a lifelong benefit, and I believe that running students can also influence parents and friends around them. " Zhu Donghui said.

　　Road running industry associations and various running groups all over the country are grass-roots organizations that undertake and lead the vast number of road running people. Zhao Fuming believes that at present, the road running industry is in its infancy and has good development opportunities.

　　In this year’s National Day mass parade, Beijing Marathon Association organized more than 200 members to participate in the first set-up running group phalanx. Up to now, Beijing Marathon Association has hosted, undertaken and co-organized 13 events, conducted 1,140 public welfare trainings and 20 certification trainings, with about 58,000 participants, covering the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.

　　How should local trade associations achieve healthy development? Zhao Fuming believes that the nature and positioning of industry associations should be clarified; Form a work team with common goals; Implement valuable work items; In line with the national strategy of healthy China, it is the key to actively cooperate with government policies and requirements.

　　Create a social atmosphere of scientific movement and healthy life

　　Hou Pengcheng, director of the Beijing Sports Federation Office, said that one of the functions of the Beijing Sports Federation is to strengthen the function of social organizations to lead the national fitness and activate the vitality of social organizations. As the organizer of the half-horse race in Beijing Park, the Beijing Sports Association is most concerned about the running safety and the health problems caused by it. The social atmosphere of healthy running is created by every runner. "The theme of this conference is to make scientific fitness the top priority in every runner’s mind. Don’t just throw yourself into a sport with cool fashion or beautiful equipment, but slowly integrate into it on the basis of fully understanding the risks, advantages and disadvantages of the project."

　　Hou Pengcheng suggested that runners should be responsible for their own health, combine their own characteristics and learn from others’ experience in running, and form the habit of lifelong exercise.

　　Xu Zhengbiao, deputy head of Huai ‘an Running Group in Jiangsu Province, and Lei Huashou, chairman of Nanchang Athletics Association, shared local experience in carrying out activities at the meeting. Cen Chuanli, honorary president of Beijing Marathon Association and former editor-in-chief of CCTV Sports Channel, made an analysis from the perspective of media promotion of running and great health. He thought, "Create a ‘ Scientific movement and healthy life ’ A good atmosphere is the responsibility of the media to serve the public. "

　　China Youth Daily China Youth Network reporter Lei Zhang

　　　　　　 CCTV News:The Ministry of Transport recently issued the "Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 Epidemic in Passenger Stations and Means of Transportation in Spring Festival travel rush in 2021", focusing on seven areas such as road passenger transport, urban public buses and trams, urban rail transit and waterway passenger transport, and formulating detailed epidemic prevention and control measures from five aspects such as disinfection, ventilation, transportation organization, personnel protection and publicity.

　　　　　　 In view of the characteristics of increased personnel flow and increased risk of epidemic spread during the period of Spring Festival travel rush, the Spring Festival travel rush Guide improved the prevention and control standards, made prevention and control by districts and levels, and comprehensively improved and strengthened prevention and control measures. During the period of Spring Festival travel rush, the disinfection frequency of passenger stations and means of transport should be appropriately increased. Strengthen the registration of passenger information, and fully implement the registration of real-name tickets for passengers on Class I and Class II passenger lines and inter-provincial and inter-city chartered passengers. Check the health code of passengers entering the road and waterway passenger station comprehensively, and provide services such as checking the health code on behalf of the elderly, children and other passengers who can’t use or don’t have smart phones, and assisting in filling in information. Temporary observation areas should be set up for 10 or more inter-provincial passenger vehicles and passenger ships, and the passenger load factors in high, medium and low-risk areas should not exceed 50%, 70% and 90% respectively. At the same time, strengthen the health monitoring and protection of employees, guide passengers to travel in the wrong peak, and take protective measures such as wearing masks, hand hygiene and "one-meter line" during various public transport.

　　A country once called one of the "axes of evil" by former US President George W. Bush has become the most attractive cake in the global market this year.

　　

　　Iran, a country with a population of 80 million, has been sanctioned four times by the United Nations for nuclear issues since 2003. Not only has its economic situation been in free fall, but even daily necessities such as food and medicine have been in short supply: the prices of the most basic foods such as milk and vegetable oil were once ridiculously high, and many commodities can only be bought on the black market.

　　

　　On January 16 this year, the United States and European Union countries lifted sanctions against Iran after Iran fully fulfilled its commitments under the nuclear issue agreement. Iranian President hassan rouhani then celebrated the lifting of economic sanctions on Twitter: "Iranians have extended friendly hands to the world, leaving hostility, suspicion and conspiracy behind, and Iran’s relations with the world have opened a new chapter."

　　The hungriest market in the world

　　The Iranian market that has turned a new chapter can be described as "hunger and thirst", especially the energy industries such as oil, natural gas and solar energy, as well as the manufacturing industries such as automobiles, railways and aviation. After more than ten years of "isolation", these industries need to be upgraded urgently.

　　

　　The Economist pointed out that the reopening of the Iranian market is an explosive news for international automobile manufacturers. At this moment, the American market is close to the peak; The short-term rebound in the European market is also coming to an end; Emerging markets such as Brazil are plummeting … Iran’s auto market is particularly attractive when the growth possibility of the global auto market is uncertain.

　　

　　Before the sanctions, Iran was the leading automobile producer in the Middle East, and ranked 16th in the world in 2006. Nearly 10% of its employed population directly or indirectly served the automobile industry. Automobile is the second largest industry in the country after oil.

　　With the lifting of sanctions, Iran’s original trading partners have returned to the market, and the Iranian auto market has gradually stabilized from violent fluctuations. Iran’s reached 1.65 million in 2011; Affected by sanctions, it fell to 740,000 vehicles in 2013 and recovered to 1.09 million vehicles in 2014. In 2015, Iran basically returned to the level of five years ago, reaching 1.557 million vehicles.

　　

　　Last year, when the six-party talks on Iran’s nuclear issue were slightly fruitful, the Group immediately returned to Iran, and successively signed cooperation agreements with Iran’s largest automobile manufacturer (Khodro) and the second largest automobile manufacturer (PA) to set up a new joint venture factory. In order to show enough sincerity, the group also forgave Iran’s debt of 427 million euros.

　　The Iranian government is also eager to help itself return to the international market with the help of foreign capital. According to the Iranian government, foreign-funded enterprises that set up factories locally and export 30% of their products will enjoy relaxed taxes and other preferential policies. It has been announced that it will export 30% of its cars produced in Iran to other countries in the Middle East to make full use of the preferential treatment provided by the Iranian government. Iran, which is located in the center of the Middle East, has great potential to become a trade hub in the region.

　　

　　Such a development prospect has made Iran, which has been freed from the shackles of sanctions, a beacon overnight. Not only French automakers, Daimler AG, which gave up its 30% stake in Iranian Diesel Engine Company in 2010, also announced that it would restart its sales and manufacturing business in Iran. Automobile manufacturers, such as,, and, which have no production lines in Iran, have also begun to look for partners in Iran.

　　

　　China speed in Teheran.

　　It is not only debt relief, but also the first time to return to Iran to invest and build factories. The ambition for the Iranian market is very obvious. French automakers once dominated the market in Iran, and in 2011, they gained a third of the Iranian auto market.

　　But it is not so easy for it to get these shares back now, because the Iranian people are a little reluctant to buy it. The Iranian government is dissatisfied with France’s tough stance in the nuclear agreement negotiations, and it is also worried about the rapid withdrawal from the Iranian market after the alliance with Iran in 2012. Under the round of sanctions in 2012, China chose to leave the country one after another, which gave an excellent opportunity to its automobile manufacturers.

　　

　　Since then, China auto companies have become the stars of the Iranian auto market and quickly gained a foothold. China-made cars are popular in Iran. According to the survey data of automobile consulting company IHS, in 2011, China automobile accounted for only 1% of the Iranian automobile market; By 2015, this number has soared to 9%. Among them, it is one of the first China car companies to enter Iran. Nearly 10 China car companies have successively launched 30 models in Iran, with different price ranges.

　　According to experts, the current Iranian sedan market has almost been dominated by China cars, which locals call "Teheran China Speed". With the lifting of sanctions, China will import more cars into Iran, and now Iran has become the largest automobile exporter in China.

　　

　　Professor Ezadi from the School of Mechanical Engineering, Teheran Tus University of Technology believes that today’s Iranian consumers are paying more and more attention to the diversity of goods, and the beautiful appearance and rich configuration of China cars just cater to consumers’ preferences. For a long time in the past, Iran’s local automobile products were basically not diversified. Until today, manufacturers are still producing old Pride and models repeatedly. Consumers have long been tired of these unchanging cars, and the beautiful and cost-effective China car just meets this demand.

　　China car companies that have been deeply involved in the Iranian market and French car companies that once dominated the Iranian market will fight a "tough battle" to grab this cake in Iran. This makes Americans a little anxious. Forbes pointed out that Iranians like the price of China cars and rely on their friendship with China. Expect and wait for French car companies to return to the Iranian market and start joint ventures again; Appreciate and need the technology of German car companies. There is basically nothing about American automakers. If American automakers don’t act, all that awaits them is cake crumbs.

　　

　　What kind of cars do Iranians like?

　　It is not entirely impossible for American automakers to please Iranian consumers. It may be a breakthrough. In the past few years, even if the purchase needs to pay a tariff as high as 90%, it can’t stop the rich Iranians from loving them. Even during the peak period of sanctions from 2011 to 2012, Iran still imported 563 vehicles with a total value of nearly US$ 00,000. Due to the 90% tariff, the total price of these products is $100 million, which is still snapped up by the wealthy Iranians.

　　

　　Although there are many local automobile manufacturers in Iran, in the eyes of Iranian consumers, imported goods have been equated with high-quality goods. Is the best car. It is a hot commodity in the automobile consumption market, and about 47% of the respondents said they would choose to buy it. In order to promote consumption, the Iranian government has also begun to gradually reduce tariffs. Analysts predict that it has great development potential in Iran. It is estimated that by, the sales volume will reach an average annual growth rate of 66%, while the sales growth rate of other vehicles can only reach 16%.

　　For ordinary Iranian consumers who can’t afford it, they prefer comfortable mid-level cars, and long cars are the most popular. At present, Iran has 147 cars per 1,000 people. Comparatively speaking, the figures in Britain and the United States are 519 and 809 respectively. The potential of Iran’s automobile market is self-evident. If the Iranian people have started to draw up shopping lists after the lifting of international sanctions at the end of January, the car is definitely the first commodity they want to buy.

　　

　　Foreign automakers who have done some homework on the Iranian market will choose to introduce younger models to the Iranian market. Because Iran’s population structure is very characteristic, its total population is basically the same as that of Germany, but nearly 70% of the population is under 30 years old and has received higher education, especially in the fields of science, engineering and technology. The number of young people in Iran will reach its peak in 2040, and this demographic structure has also laid the foundation for the rapid growth of automobile consumption.

　　Oil country cart?

　　Although Iran is the seventh largest oil producer in the world, its refining capacity is limited and it even needs to import gasoline. The backward oil refining method makes the air pollution extremely serious, and the toxic components in the air far exceed the standard, so it is often necessary to stop work and study in winter. Avaz, a major Iranian oil industry town, is among the most polluted cities in the Middle East, and Teheran is among them. In order to control pollution, downtown Tehran stipulates that only taxis and buses can pass during the day.

　　

　　In order to reduce pollution, the Iranian government has set up an electric vehicle policy-making headquarters to encourage people to use natural gas mixed or pure electric vehicles. At the same time, it also reduced the import tariff of automobiles. In the case that the import tariff of traditional power vehicles is as high as 90%, the import tariff of automobiles is only 4%. Strong support made Iran’s hybrid car sales increase by 112% in 2014.

　　Some related companies have seen the business opportunities. South Korea’s LG is in contact with Iran’s largest automobile manufacturer, hoping to provide power batteries and supporting charging facilities for its electric vehicles. The car company plans to complete 60,000 electric cars by 2008.

　　In 2014, Iran’s Fuel Protection Committee (IF) announced that, as part of a project supported by Iran’s Ministry of Oil, IF planned to drive 400,000 electric motorcycles, 120,000 hybrid taxis and 20,000 compressed natural gas taxis onto the streets of Tehran, and finally let the fuel trucks disappear on the streets of Tehran.

　　

　　Although this project is not the fastest, Iran’s attitude towards environmental pollution has won a lot of praise. American media commented: "Ironically, sometimes a country’s culture looks conservative, but its energy policy is very free. Apart from the United Arab Emirates, few Middle Eastern countries are willing to do something to deal with climate change."

　　Wedding banquets, full moon banquets, one-year-old banquets … All kinds of banquets are full, and you are embarrassed not to go? This kind of banquet, which people call "human pyramid scheme", is annoying, and it is even more difficult if it comes to such banquets of leading cadres. On July 25, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection issued a draft for comments on relevant regulations, and put forward restrictions on various banquets of party and state staff.

　　The wedding banquet shall not exceed 30 tables at most.

　　As party and state workers, except for weddings and funerals, it is strictly forbidden to invite and accept relatives (immediate family members, collateral relatives within three generations and close in-laws, the same below) in any other way; The total number of wedding banquets shall not exceed 200 (20 tables), and the number of wedding banquets shall not exceed 300 (30 tables) if the two parties jointly host the wedding banquet in the same city … On July 25th, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection solicited opinions and suggestions from all walks of life through the official website Sanxiang Fengji. com to regulate the handling of weddings, funerals and celebrations by party and state staff.

　　In addition to restricting the types and number of banquets, the Interim Provisions on Regulating the Matters of Wedding, Funeral and Celebration by Party and State Staff (Online Draft for Comment) published by Sanxiang Fengji. com (hereinafter referred to as the draft for comment) stipulates that the size of the wedding and burial motorcade shall not exceed 8 vehicles, and official vehicles are not allowed to be used illegally, and special vehicles such as law enforcement duty are strictly prohibited; The wedding should be filed with the discipline inspection commission at the same level or the discipline inspection and supervision organ of the unit five working days in advance, and reported to the discipline inspection commission 10 working days after the funeral. The main person in charge of the "Four Masters" handled the wedding, funeral and celebration and reported to the superior discipline inspection commission.

　　According to the provisions of the exposure draft, if you violate the above provisions, you will be criticized, educated, organized or disciplined according to the seriousness of the case; Anyone suspected of violating the law and committing a crime shall be investigated for legal responsibility according to law. Gifts and gifts received in violation of regulations shall be returned or collected according to regulations. If someone in the unit violates the rules, the leader fails to stop it, or fails to stop and investigate it, resulting in adverse effects, the main leaders and leaders in charge of the unit will be held accountable for party discipline and political discipline.

　　Worried that the regulations are difficult to implement.

　　In the draft for comments, the upper limit of holding a wedding banquet is set at 30 tables. Li Qi, who is in his early thirties this year, works in a state-owned enterprise. He said that he usually attends a friend’s wedding with a dozen or twenty tables, but how many tables are actually "big-handed"? Li Qi believes that this should be decided according to his own situation. "If there are many relatives and friends, do more; If there are few relatives and friends, you will do less. "

　　Another married man in Liling, who works in a provincial organ, thinks that such a provision is suspected of public rights interfering with private rights. He believes that some people have a wide range of communication because of work, life and study, and it is understandable to exceed this definition.

　　At the same time, Li Qi and the above-mentioned married men are worried that it will be difficult to implement the regulations after they are introduced, and eventually it will become a "gust of wind", which can only temporarily stop the brakes and do big things.

　　In this regard, the relevant person in charge of the Investigation and Regulation Office of the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection said that during the consultation period, media interviews will not be accepted for the time being, and the interim measures will be officially introduced, and reporters will be specially answered on relevant situations. At the same time, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection also welcomes people from all walks of life to put forward suggestions and opinions to the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection by mail.

　　Netizen voice

　　"I hope that the implementation in the later stage must be in place."

　　Knight: After reading this regulation carefully, it should be the strictest regulation in the country to regulate the handling of weddings, funerals and celebrations. I think the key is to implement it. We will wait and see if the regulations are formally promulgated.

　　YOYO: I hope we can refine the rules. Can’t colleagues, classmates and comrades-in-arms give gifts normally when they hold weddings?

　　Runner: The introduction of new regulations is definitely a big step forward. It is an open attitude to collect opinions. Since the measures introduced this time are so strict, I hope that they will be put in place in the later implementation, otherwise it will be easier to rebound and become a mere formality.

　　Qing dynasty is popular: it should be introduced quickly; The regulations should be more detailed; The key is to implement it. Reporter Jie’ni Yang Intern Zhang Yufang

　　Commission for Discipline Inspection Action Yueyang

　　Report civil servants’ illegal wedding and funeral awards of 1,000 yuan.

　　Yueyang News Yueyang City Commission for Discipline Inspection has taken a series of measures since last year to pay close attention to the wedding, funeral and festive activities of public officials, set up a report telephone number, and give 1000 yuan a cash reward for every report verified. As of July 24 this year, more than 10 reports have been received and 8,000 yuan has been awarded for reporting.

　　The Interim Provisions of Yueyang Municipality on the Handling of Weddings, Funerals and Festivals by State Public Officials clearly stipulates the scope, scale and procedures of the handling of weddings, funerals and festivities by public officials, and strictly prohibits seven kinds of illegal handling. The specific scope of the permitted handling matters shall be strictly controlled within 20 tables (10 persons/table), and the standard of gift money shall be controlled within 200 yuan per person in principle.

　　Yueyang City Commission for Discipline Inspection sends reminders to public officials during the annual college entrance examination results and important festivals, so as to prevent the occurrence of illegal operations through early warning. The Party Style and Clean Government Office of the Municipal Commission for Discipline Inspection, together with the Municipal Public Security Bureau, the Municipal TV Station and other units, formed a joint inspection team, and conducted irregular unannounced visits to the conduct of public officials in the city.

　　Since the implementation of the wedding, funeral and festive management action in Yueyang City, all units at all levels in the city have investigated and dealt with 51 cases of illegal banquets, including 8 serious warnings within the party, 17 warnings within the party, 2 suspensions, 2 dismissals and 2 administrative demerits. Correspondent lai Yu

　　Interim Provisions on Standardizing the Matters of Wedding, Funeral and Celebration Organized by Party and State Staff

　　(Online consultation draft)

　　In order to strictly regulate the affairs of weddings, funerals and celebrations organized by Party and state staff, and promote the improvement of work style and the building of a clean government, these Interim Provisions are formulated in accordance with the relevant provisions of the Central Committee and the Provincial Party Committee on improving work style, stopping extravagance and waste, and strengthening honesty and self-discipline, combined with reality.

　　Article 1: It is forbidden to make a fuss about weddings, funerals and celebrations.

　　Advocate changing customs and traditions, and insist on frugality in all matters of weddings, funerals and celebrations. Except for weddings and funerals, it is strictly forbidden to invite and accept people other than relatives (immediate family members, collateral relatives within three generations and close in-laws, the same below) in any way.

　　The total number of wedding banquets shall not exceed 200 people (20 tables), and the number of banquets shall not exceed 300 people (30 tables) if the two parties jointly hold a wedding banquet in the same city. The scale of funeral should be strictly controlled.

　　Article 2 It is forbidden to accept gifts or precious gifts from other units and individuals other than relatives.

　　Article 3 No unit or individual is allowed to pay the operating expenses that should be borne by himself.

　　Article 4 It is forbidden to use official vehicles in violation of regulations, and it is forbidden to use special vehicles such as law enforcement duty. The scale of wedding and funeral motorcade shall not exceed 8 vehicles.

　　Fifth, it is not allowed to give gifts or expensive gifts to party and state workers who handle weddings, funerals and celebrations other than relatives.

　　Article 6 Party and state functionaries must report to the discipline inspection and supervision organs (institutions) at the corresponding level or their own units five working days before the wedding ceremony, stating the planned matters, time, place, number of invitees and other information, and promising to abide by relevant disciplines and accept supervision. If a funeral is arranged, the actual situation shall be reported within 10 working days after the event. Party committees, people’s congresses, governments and CPPCC leaders at all levels handle weddings, funerals and celebrations, and report to the higher-level discipline inspection commission.

　　Article 7 Party and state functionaries who violate the provisions of Articles 1 to 6 shall be criticized, educated, organized or disciplined according to the relevant provisions, and those suspected of violating the law and committing crimes shall be investigated for their legal responsibilities according to law. Gifts and gifts received in violation of regulations shall be ordered to be returned or collected according to regulations.

　　Article 8. If the party and state functionaries fail to stop the behaviors that violate the discipline of weddings, funerals and celebrations, or fail to stop and investigate them, resulting in adverse effects, the main leaders and leaders in charge of the unit shall be held accountable for party discipline and discipline according to the relevant provisions of the responsibility system for building a clean and honest government.

　　Article 9 Party and state functionaries mentioned in these Provisions include Party functionaries and state functionaries. The Party’s staff members refer to the staff members in the Party’s organs at all levels except the workers and the party member who is engaged in Party affairs full-time and part-time in the Party’s grass-roots organizations. State functionaries refer to those who are engaged in public affairs in state organs; Personnel engaged in public affairs in state-owned companies, enterprises, institutions and people’s organizations; Personnel appointed by state organs, state-owned companies, enterprises and institutions to engage in public service in non-state-owned companies, enterprises, institutions and social organizations, and other personnel engaged in public service according to law.

　　Tenth the provisions shall come into force as of the date of issuance, and the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Provincial Supervision Department shall be responsible for the interpretation. In September 2005, the Provincial Commission for Discipline Inspection and the Provincial Supervision Department issued the "Provisions on Prohibiting Leading Cadres from Taking advantage of weddings, funerals, weddings and celebrations to take the opportunity to collect money" (Xiang Jifa [2005] No.12) which was abolished at the same time.

　　Jerry apologizes, Fu Seoul apologizes, and Dong Yuhui pulls the black fun shop to provoke public anger.

　　Jerry:

　　On 26th, Jerry, an actor, issued a statement, saying that we were negligent in not memorizing the experience of the brand predecessor about the brand cooperation of fun shops. After the problem was discovered, both parties had already terminated the contract at the first time, and there was no follow-up cooperation.

　　Fu Seoul:

　　Earlier on the 26th, artist Fu Seoul stated that there was no deep cooperation with the fun shop and no follow-up cooperation. Lack of understanding of the predecessor of the brand, not doing a good job in the enterprise and market. I took the wrong job and was negligent and stupid. I am full of regrets. Really, I deserve to be scolded.

　　Dong Yuhui:

　　On July 18th, Luo Min visited the Oriental Selection Studio and even painted ten carnivals. The other party not only didn’t appreciate it, but blacked him out. On July 21st, Dong Yuhui, the anchor of Oriental Selection, responded to Lahei Luo Min in the live broadcast, saying that "Oriental Selection is the company’s number and has nothing to do with me personally. The director’s little brother has just graduated from college, and sometimes he has some personal grievances. He wants to blacken, and I feel quite reasonable after listening to it. "

　　Chengdu Business Daily-Red Star Journalist Yu Yaoqiang Yaxi Comprehensive Southern Metropolis Daily and China Fund Newspaper

　　Yesterday, stars Jerry and Fu Seoul apologized for cooperating with the pre-cooked dishes in the fun shop, and announced that they would not cooperate in the future.

　　It is reported that the reason why the cooperation with the fun shop is controversial is that the brand and its founder, Luo Min, initially made a fortune by virtue of campus loan business, and recently chose to join the prefabricated vegetable track for the second time. In addition, Luo Min announced that the fun shop will support 100,000 users to start businesses in the next three years, and will also provide one-year interest-free loans for businesses lacking funds, and called Bao Ma to join. At present, this joining mode has also been questioned that the hand of "cutting leeks" has been changed from a student to a treasure mother.

　　The Red Star Capital Bureau noted that after the live broadcast of the fire, the share price of US stocks in the fun store rose sharply on July 18, rising by over 80% in intraday trading. However, from July 19 to 25, the U.S. stocks of fun shops kept falling, with a drop of about 23.3%. As of July 25, the stock price closed at $1.28 per share, with a total market value of $323 million. On the 26th, the U.S. stocks in the fun shop plunged before the market. As of press time, the share price has fallen by more than 7%.

　　Artist apologizes: cancel the contract with the fun shop

　　Recently, artists Jerry and Fu Seoul have been controversial because of their cooperation with pre-cooked dishes in fun shops. In particular, Jerry once said in the live broadcast room of the fun shop that "my heart is particularly warm, like going home", and said that he had known the founder Luo Min for many years, and Jerry had previously endorsed Wan Li Mu, a luxury platform owned by the fun shop.

　　This move caused a large number of netizens to be dissatisfied. They commented in Jerry’s related Weibo, "Do you know how many students the person next to you has harmed?" "You should carefully choose your future partners … … I suggest not to go to the boss’s live broadcast room again. ""Don’t you know who Luo Min is? " "Take care of your feathers, and earn all the money you have made on campus loans" … …

　　Yesterday evening, Jerry issued an apology, saying, "Based on the recent public opinion related to the historical background of the fun shop brand, I am paying close attention to it like everyone else. I feel deeply guilty and sorry to see these negative information. Regarding the brand cooperation of fun shops, it is our negligence not to recite the experience of the brand predecessor clearly. After discovering the problem, the two parties have already cancelled the contract at the first time, and there is no follow-up cooperation. "

　　Yesterday morning, Fu Seoul also issued an apology, saying that "the cooperation with the pre-cooked dishes in the fun shop is a single one, and there is no in-depth cooperation and no follow-up cooperation. I really don’t know the predecessor of the brand, and I don’t do a good job of enterprise and market. I don’t know anything about the possible business model of the brand, and I don’t think so much. "

　　Prior to this, on July 17th, Luo Min, Fu Seoul and Jerry, founders and CEOs of Fun Store, made food, broadcast and bring goods together in the live broadcast room in Tik Tok. This live broadcast, the number of viewers exceeded 95 million, and the cumulative sales of a single game reached 250 million yuan.

　　On July 18th, Luo Min brushed a gift for Dong Yuhui in the live broadcast room of "Oriental Selection", and later released a video saying that he was suspected of being blacked out by "Oriental Selection". On July 21st, Dong Yuhui, the anchor of Oriental Selection, responded to Lahei Luo Min in the live broadcast, saying that "Oriental Selection is the company’s number and has nothing to do with me personally. The director’s little brother has just graduated from college, and sometimes he has some personal grievances. He wants to pull black. After listening to it, I feel quite reasonable. " Dong Yuhui’s response is also considered to be related to the campus loan business of the fun shop.

　　The joining mode of prefabricated vegetables is controversial.

　　This incident not only makes the partners in the forefront, but also makes the public question the pre-cooked food business in Luo Min. Some netizens even think that this is a "pit treasure mother".

　　It is reported that Luo Min once called Bao Ma to join in the live broadcast, saying that opening a store near the community could easily earn thousands of dollars a month. Luo Min said that in the next three years, Fun Store will support 100,000 users to start businesses, solve supply chain, technology and flow problems for offline businesses, and provide one-year interest-free loans for businesses lacking funds.

　　It seems to be supporting entrepreneurship and supporting franchisees. However, Luo Min also mentioned that businesses need to solve their own problems such as the location and decoration of storefronts and the distribution of products. This will put the operating costs and risks of heavy assets such as store rent, decoration and manpower on franchisees. Previously, Sina Finance reported that many brands, like fun shops, are open to joining under the banner of "0 yuan Joining", but before joining, they will require franchisees to purchase large amounts of materials at one time, set a high percentage of sales, directly charge the turnover of offline stores to the headquarters, and increase the prices in the supply chain.

　　Therefore, the public thinks that Luo Min not only earns money from joining, but also lends money to franchisees through the interesting staging platform, which extends the hand of "cutting leeks" from students to franchisees, especially his precious mother. And he resisted Luo Min and the prepared dishes in the fun shops behind him.

　　A little more news.

　　Luo Min, who made a fortune on campus loans, once had a net worth of 12.5 billion.

　　Luo Min’s identity is controversial.

　　As a serial entrepreneur, Luo Min had a great time. At the age of 34, he became the CEO of a listed company with a market value of tens of billions of dollars, realizing his wish of "ringing bells in the United States" when he was young. However, "listing is the peak". Just a few days after listing, the share price of the fun store quickly fell below the issue price, and then the share price plummeted all the way. In just half a year, the share price fell below $10. In 2020, the share price of the fun store directly fell to $2. Today, the share price of the fun shop has fallen below $1. Compared with the market value of $10 billion at the beginning of listing, the market value of fun shops is only about $300 million now, and it has evaporated by 97% in more than four years.

　　The predecessor of the fun shop that brought Luo Min to the peak of his life was fun staging — — It is a financial service platform for college students to provide installment consumption. Simply put, fun installment is the business of campus loan.

　　It is understood that in order to quickly occupy the campus market, Luo Min hired a large number of college students to distribute leaflets, which was expanded to 300 cities nationwide in January. At that time, the propaganda of "zero down payment" and "you can buy an iPhone without selling your kidney" attracted many college students.

　　Five rounds of financing were obtained in just one year, and the total amount of financing exceeded $200 million. In 2017, the fun store founded by Luo Min went public in the United States, with a market value of over 10 billion yuan.

　　In fact, campus loans have been pushed to the forefront because of the frequent incidents of jumping off buildings and suicides caused by students’ inability to repay online loans. Since 2016, the CBRC and local financial offices have stepped up supervision over campus loans:

　　In April 2016, the Ministry of Education and the China Banking Regulatory Commission issued a notice, requesting the establishment of a daily monitoring mechanism for unhealthy peer-to-peer lending on campus to help students enhance their awareness of financial and network security.

　　Subsequently, on August 24, when the CBRC held a press conference on the relevant situation, it was clearly stated that the five-word policy of "stopping, moving, rectifying, teaching and introducing" should be adopted for campus online loans. Corresponding self-discipline documents have also been issued at the local level. The Shenzhen Internet Finance Association issued a notice prohibiting offline sales and campus agency, and prohibiting illegal collection.

　　Subsequently, the fun shop announced that it had successfully transformed the whole society’s non-credit card consumer finance users from the campus market and quit the campus.

　　In October 2017, Fun Store was listed on the New York Stock Exchange, becoming the third listed consumer finance company and the largest Chinese stock in the United States that year. At that time, Luo Min, 34, was also ranked 7th in the 2017 Hurun Post-80s Rich List with a net worth of 12.5 billion.

　　One month before the fun shop went public, the Ministry of Education made it clear that "campus loan business should be banned, and no online lending institution is allowed to issue loans to college students." The fun shop was sued by American investors. On February 28th, 2022, under the direction of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of new york, Fun Shop and Luo Min paid 8.5 million U.S. dollars in settlement money to several plaintiffs, and this securities fraud lawsuit, which had been fought for more than four years, came to an end.