Yangba took the lead in "going out", first bringing a period youth drama "When Time Has Love", and then a period romance drama "Love in the Age of Innocence". Period dramas are always indispensable during the Chinese New Year, but I always feel that there is still a lack of a genre suitable for all ages, period family life dramas.
Chongqing is known as the "8D Magic Mountain City" because of its three-dimensional and colorful appearance. But in my eyes, the most attractive thing about it is the rich fireworks: a bowl of noodles in the morning, hot pot and skewers with thick oil and red sauce, hot Jianghu dishes, refreshing ice noodles, dreamlike night views, old ladders and old wharfs full of market atmosphere... It really makes people forget to leave~
As a young man who has stayed in Chongqing for half a year, today I will take stock of where is the most convenient place to stay in Chongqing.
Chongqing’s rail transportation is very developed. You can take the light rail to the airport, train station and most scenic spots. And most of the city’s scenic spots are concentrated in the Yuzhong Peninsula, so I mainly recommend two places:
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Here I give two ideas for choosing accommodation, you can choose according to your actual situation~
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Option 1: Cost-effective & comfortable
Option 2: Romantic night Option 1: Cost-effective & comfortable
This type of recommendation focuses on convenience and cost-effectiveness, and is more suitable for budget travel.
Recommended hotels & B&Bs:
Located at No. 45 Datong Road, it is 200 meters away from Exit B of Linjiangmen Subway Station and only a 3-minute walk away. The transportation is very convenient. In the Jiefangbei business district, there are several large shopping malls and Bayi Road Food Street nearby, making it convenient for eating and shopping.
It is very close to Hongyadong and Chaotianmen Pier, and it is very convenient to watch the night view at night.
Renovated in 2019, the environment is clean and comfortable.
Price: About 140 yuan per person in peak season and 75 yuan in off-season.
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Located at No. 18 Jianxin South Road, it is 300 meters away from Exit 2 of Huaxin Street Subway Station and only a 4-minute walk away. The transportation is convenient. The surrounding living atmosphere is strong, and eating is convenient. It is about 1.5 kilometers away from the Guanyinqiao business district, so it is also very convenient if you want to go shopping.
Renovated in 2021, the environment is very clean. The biggest advantage is the low price, which is suitable for budget travel.
Price: about 80 yuan per person in peak season and about 50 yuan in off-season.
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It is located on the 55th floor of Building R1, Sun Moonlight, No. 1, Jiefangbei. Just downstairs is the Jiaochangkou subway station, and the transportation is very convenient. In the Jiefangbei business district, it is convenient to eat and shop, and it is also convenient to go to Hongyadong and Chaotianmen Pier to watch the night view.
Renovated in 2019, the room has Japanese style, simple style and Nordic style. Because the floor is very high, the view is very wide and overlooks the night view of the entire city. Coupled with the oversized floor-to-ceiling windows, the view is very beautiful. Equipped with bathtub and projector.
Price: The price per person is about 160 yuan in peak season and 80 to 100 yuan in off-season. It is slightly more expensive than an express hotel in the same location, but with the addition of floor-to-ceiling windows and a large bathtub, this price is very cost-effective for a river view room.
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It is located on the 28th floor of Building A, Huating Jiayuan, No. 128 Binjiang Road. It is about 400 meters away from Exit A of Linjiangmen Subway Station and a 5-minute walk. The transportation is very convenient. It takes about 8 minutes to walk to Jiefangbei Pedestrian Street and about 9 minutes to Hongya Cave. It is also very convenient for eating, shopping and watching the night view.
Renovated in 2019, the rooms have many styles, such as simple style, French style, bohemian style, etc., each with its own characteristics. First-line river view rooms have large floor-to-ceiling windows, and some rooms are equipped with bathtubs, projectors and washing machines.
Price: about 180-220 yuan per person in peak season and 70-130 yuan in off-season. The price/performance ratio is also very high. A river view room with floor-to-ceiling windows and a bathtub costs only more than 200 per night in the off-season.
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Located on the 43rd floor of Haike Yingzhou Building C, it is about 400 meters away from Chaotianmen Subway Station and a 5-minute walk. The transportation is very convenient. Next to it is Raffles City and Chaotianmen Pier, which is very convenient for eating, shopping, watching the night view at night, and taking a cruise.
Renovated in 2020, the rooms have many different styles. First-line river view rooms, large floor-to-ceiling windows, and some rooms also have terraces. It is a great experience to watch the night view and have a drink here at night. Equipped with projector and washing machine.
Price: about 200-330 yuan per person in peak season, and about 90-150 yuan in off-season.
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The North Building of Cangbai Building, located at No. 21 Cangbai Road, is about 500 meters away from Xiaoshizi Subway Station and only a 5-minute walk away. The transportation is very convenient. Downstairs is Hongyadong, which is also very close to the Liberation Monument. It is very convenient for eating, shopping and watching the night view.
Renovated in 2021, the overall style is simple and has oversized floor-to-ceiling windows. The room is equipped with a washing machine and a projector. If you come in summer, it will be very convenient to have a washing machine, because clothes need to be changed frequently. The mattress and pillows are made of natural latex and are very comfortable to sleep on.
Price: The rooms are all two-bedrooms. If four people are traveling, the price/performance ratio will be very high. The per capita price is about 170 to 240 yuan in the peak season and about 60 to 80 yuan in the off-season. The price is similar to that of a fast hotel in the same location.
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Option 2: Romantic night
When you come to Chongqing, you must not miss its beautiful night view. Here we have selected 3 relatively high-end river view hotels in prosperous locations. They are very stylish and suitable for couples to travel.
Recommended hotels & B&Bs:
Located in Tower B of Imperial Plaza, about 600 meters away from Xiaoshizi Subway Station and a 7-minute walk, the transportation is very convenient. It is very close to the Jiefangbei business district, Chaotianmen Pier and Hongya Cave. It is convenient for eating, shopping and watching the night view.
Renovated in 2021, each room has its own characteristics. The panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows and the oversized bathtub are really amazing. It is really comfortable to take a bath here at night while watching the river view, eating some snacks and drinking a sip of wine, and it is also very photogenic.
The room configuration is also great, with a Dyson hairdryer, private cinema, Bose stereo, and Hansgrohe shower, which is full of luxury.
Price: about 300-500 yuan per person in peak season and 180-350 yuan in off-season.
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It is located on the 37th floor of Block A, Times Haoyuan, Qingnian Road. Downstairs is Linjiangmen Subway Station, and the transportation is very convenient. In the Jiefangbei business district, it is very convenient to eat and shop. It is also very close to Hongyadong and Chaotianmen Pier, which is convenient for watching the night view at night.
Renovated in 2021, there are many styles, simple and elegant, and the rooms are very spacious. The floor is very high and equipped with oversized floor-to-ceiling windows, allowing you to see the night view of half of Chongqing.
The room configuration is also good, equipped with a projector and a smart toilet, which is very friendly to friends who like spicy food hahaha.
Price: about 230-450 yuan per person in peak season, and about 120-200 yuan in off-season.
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Located on the 61st floor of Lianhe International, No. 201 Xinhua Road, with Xiaoshizi subway station downstairs, the transportation is very convenient. In the Jiefangbei business district, close to Chaotianmen Pier and Hongyadong, it is very convenient for eating, shopping and watching the night view at night.
Renovated in 2019, the design is full of planetary elements, giving people a dreamy feeling of the starry sky. As soon as you enter the hotel, you want to take pictures.
The height of the 61st floor is equipped with oversized floor-to-ceiling windows and a bathtub. You can enjoy the night view of the entire city while taking a bath at night.
The configuration is also good, equipped with Dyson hair dryer and smart toilet, and some rooms also have whole-house smart systems.
Price: about 300-600 yuan per person in peak season and 230-450 yuan in off-season.
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Li Yapeng is very busy this year. On the fifth day of the Lunar New Year, he was photographed partying with Internet celebrity Da Bing, and on the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, he was revealed to be a guest at Chen Guangbiao's home.
Chen Guangbiao's home is in Tianganghu Township, Sihong County, Suqian City, Jiangsu Province, and he is the same hometown as Liu Qiangdong. His home was very luxurious. On the sixth day of the Lunar New Year, his youngest son was going to study at a prestigious Ivy League school in the United States. Li Yapeng and Chen Guangbiao went out to see Li Huanhua off.
Li Huanhua is Lang Lang's apprentice. Before going to study abroad, Chen Guangbiao asked Li Huanbao to play a piano for everyone. It was like a child performing for the elders during the Chinese New Year at home.
Li Huanhuan majored in computer science and economics while studying abroad, and he looks like a talented person. Chen Guangbiao has two sons. The eldest son is named Chen Huanjun. Because Chen Guangbiao is the chairman of Jiangsu Huangpu Recycling Resources Utilization Co., Ltd., the names of the two sons are related to the company. They took a group photo in their yard, and Chen Guangbiao's wife rarely showed up. Li Yapeng must be envious of Chen Guangbiao at this time. He has no son and his two daughters are not around.
Li Yapeng sent Chen Huanhua on a trip and praised Chen Huanhua as a talented young man with a promising future. He hoped that he would return from his studies as soon as possible to benefit the motherland. Chen Huanhua's face turned red when he was praised. How could a young master who was born with a golden key in his mouth not have a bright future?
Li Yapeng and Chen Guangbiao got in touch on January 21. The continuation of his Yanran Angel Children's Hospital is partly due to Chen Guangbiao. So this year he has to visit and build a good relationship.
Li Yapeng arrived at Chen Guangbiao's home, but his ex-wife Haiha Jinxi took her daughter Xia Xia to Li Yapeng's bed and breakfast in Yunnan. Although the two were divorced, their relationship was still very good. Li Yapeng continues to socialize for business, Haihajin is happy to raise his daughter peacefully, and his ex-wife and daughter live in the B&B casually.
Asia Pacific Daily Dan Wei
According to NHK, cases of transmissible gastroenteritis caused by norovirus and other viruses have increased in Japan for five consecutive weeks.
The Japan Health Insurance Research Institute analyzed reports from about 2,000 pediatric medical institutions across the country. According to NHK, the number of patients per clinic was 9.48 in the week ending February 8, a slight increase from the previous week.
Food poisoning incidents have occurred continuously in many areas such as Aomori Prefecture and Nara Prefecture, causing patients to suffer symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea. Health authorities determined that most of these food poisoning incidents were caused by norovirus.
According to local media reports on February 16, 47 people who dined at a hotel in Aomori Prefecture, northern Japan, developed symptoms of food poisoning after detecting norovirus.
The affected people developed symptoms such as vomiting and diarrhea after dining at the Towagandaso Hotel in Towada City, Kyodo News reported, citing the prefectural government.
The facility suspended operations for five days after norovirus was detected in fecal samples collected from guests and kitchen staff.
According to local media reports, the Nara Prefectural Government announced on February 11 that 10 guests aged 9 to over 70 developed symptoms such as vomiting and fever after eating barbecue and other dishes at the Pingan Restaurant in Koshiba City, the prefecture.
The investigation found norovirus among affected individuals and restaurant staff. The prefecture's Kashihara City Nakawa Health Center ordered the restaurant to suspend operations for three days.
Japan's Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare said wiping floors and other places with sodium hypochlorite and soaking clothes in hot water of 85 degrees Celsius or higher for more than one minute can effectively prevent the spread of infection.
Since last winter, collective food poisoning incidents have occurred frequently in Japan. Toyama, Okayama and Gifu prefectures have successively issued food poisoning "attention" alerts, calling on the public to take preventive measures.
"Sister, why do you call aunt mom?" "Blame me, blame me for not taking the lead."
"Dad." "Hey."
"Mom." "Hey, Mom heard me."
Halfway through the Spring Festival, the Chinese drama market, which had been experiencing a "drama shortage", has become lively again.
Yangba took the lead in "going out", first bringing a period youth drama "When Time Has Love", and then a period romance drama "Love in the Age of Innocence".
Period dramas are always indispensable during the Chinese New Year, but I always feel that there is still a lack of a genre suitable for all ages, period family life dramas.
When it comes to the most popular genre of period dramas in the past two years, period family dramas definitely occupy a place, and they are also the most popular ones.
For example, "In the World", which reintroduced period dramas to the table, or "Six Sisters", which was released during the Spring Festival last year.
Where are the period family dramas this year?
On February 23rd, tonight, another period family drama will be aired on CCTV's prime time series. It is "Good Time" directed by Liu Jiacheng and his son, starring Mei Ting, Tian Yu, and Chen Haoyu.
Two episodes every night from Monday to Saturday, broadcast online on Mango TV.
Being able to meet the audience on CCTV's prime time during the Spring Festival, this new drama certainly has something to offer.
Then let us take a look in advance to see what the highlights of this year's Yangyi Lunar New Year drama will be like, and we can accompany thousands of families to spend this wonderful time of the New Year full of human touch.
1. Story: Focus on reorganized families and show the tenderness and watchfulness over 30 years.
Period dramas are often set in the Northeast, but the story of "Good Times" takes place in a small town in the Southwest.
The story begins in 1978. Machinery factory worker Zhuang Xianxian (played by Tian Yu) and song and dance troupe actor Su Xiaoman (played by Mei Ting), one with two sons and a daughter, the other with a son and a daughter, formed a reorganized family.
From differences in diet, conflicts between children to common persistence under the restructuring of state-owned enterprises, the family began to watch out for thirty years of warmth, rice, oil and salt.
Judging from the trailer, the story of "Good Times" has at least three highlights:
One is to reorganize the warm bonds of family.
As a period family drama, this drama is not obsessed with depicting the grand narrative of history.
Instead, it depicts the story of a family of seven with lighthearted narrative and countless touching details.
Su Xiaoman and Zhuang Xianxian, who were each widowed, met unexpectedly in the second half of their lives. From setting off firecrackers and making sugar dumplings to walking together on rainy days and delivering New Year's dishes late at night, the two got closer and closer and decided to start a family.
But if you bring a bunch of careless kids together, it's all a show.
Before the marriage was even concluded, the two families started pushing each other on the street.
Su Xiaoman's daughter blames her for thinking about remarrying.
Zhuang Xianxian directly told his eldest daughter, Zhuang Haohao, that she would no longer have a biological father.
Zhuang Xian was angry, but despite all the difficulties, he still married Su Xiaoman.
Since Su Xiaoman married into the banker, a new round of chaos has begun.
From the farmer's eating habit of eating green onions, to the conflict over who is in charge of the family to solve the problem of eating for the family, to several children quarreling directly at the dinner table.
The family just warmed up in the daily necessities of life.
There’s also the emotional tug.
Zhuang Xuexue, played by Liu Yitie, and Wang Yuanyuan, played by Zhang Yue, were childhood sweethearts. However, after their parents remarried, the two became "brother and sister" in the household registration book, and they could only keep their budding love in their hearts.
The director did not use strong conflict routines, but used lighthearted narratives and life details to focus on the ups and downs of reorganizing a family.
From the rejection between children, financial pressure, and emotional running-in, to the words "Dad" and "Mom" melting away the barriers, the children of the two families finally truly recognized each other. The ups and downs during this period were enough to attract the audience.
The second is the strong feelings of the years.
The play is based on the life texture of an ordinary family and unfolds an emotional scroll that spans time. It is also a scroll that spans the years from the late 1970s to the early 21st century.
From the food stamp era to the millennium, the flying chickens and tender guardianship in the Tongzi Tower also reflect the changes of the times as the times move forward.
For example, Zhuang Xuexue and Zhuang Xianxian's apprentice Liu Cheng both took the college entrance examination, and Liu Cheng eventually became the first college student in the class.
Another example is that the bankers all experienced the restructuring of state-owned enterprises in the 1990s,
Under the impact of sea fever.
Zhuang Haohao supported his family's livelihood as a tram conductor in the early stage, showed his talent as a singer in a dance hall in the middle period, and later became a trend-setter in the individual economy by founding the "Haohao Haohai Goods" brand, which completely outlines the struggle of young people in the wave of the times.
During this period, some people succeeded, some were frustrated, and some lost themselves in the rush.
The story "seeing the big from the small" not only tells the ups and downs of a family over the past thirty years, but also a condensed history of the changes of the times. Every detail hides the collective memory of a generation.
This strong feeling of the years also allows the audience to recall the changes of the years in the light and shadow, and it is difficult not to be touched.
The third is the true age texture.
In order to bring a sense of the era, the style of the southwest small town from the late 1970s to the early 21st century was restored.
The crew built a real-life space at Changsha Shuguang Tea Factory, accurately restoring the style of a state-owned factory family home: mottled brick walls, enamel washbasins, 28 bicycles, blue cotton-padded jackets and other old objects create a vivid texture of the times.
From the red slogans in the machinery factory to the neon signs in the dance hall, every frame carries the youthful memories of the fathers, and can bring the audience back to the old days filled with fireworks in just one second.
This kind of craftsmanship and craftsmanship can create works with a strong flavor of the times.
2. Actors: Leading by Mei Ting and Tian Yu, with supporting roles by Li Xueqin and Wang Renjun, a gathering of talented actors
If you want to revitalize a period drama, the performance of the actors is also crucial.
How about the strength of the cast of "Good Times"?
First place, Mei Ting
Many people know Mei Ting because of An Jie in "Parents' Love". This drama also established Mei Ting's position in the hearts of period drama audiences.
Mei Ting, who has just performed outstandingly in two well-received dramas "The Year of Peace" and "The Tree of Life", this time is no longer the pampered young lady An Jie in "Parents' Love", but Su Xiaoman, a single mother with two children who works hard to run the house.
This character has the gentleness and agility of a dancer, as well as the forbearance and restraint that have gone through the ups and downs of life.
Especially the sentence in the trailer, "Although the two children are having a lot of fun together, my heart is warm", every look and every action is full of story-telling.
After years of honing her acting skills, Mei Ting is obviously more suitable for such an emotionally layered and difficult role.
What I'm wondering now is if this will be her new classic role.
Second, Tian Yu
In recent years, Tian Yu has been a prime supporting actor in Chinese dramas and has worked with Zhang Ruoyun, Jin Dong, Huo Jianhua, Qin Hao, etc. He can be called a versatile player, but he rarely plays the male lead.
This time, he finally played the role of a clumsy-tongued, warm-hearted eighth-level fitter in a machinery factory. He looked like an authentic master worker in every move he made.
Although he is stupid, he is brave and careful. The factory director was supervising the work so that the workers could not sleep. Zhuang Xianxian directly criticized: "You have to work a little bit, and you have to eat every bite."
He is also good at making love between his parents. He pursues Su Xiaoman. When he sees his sweetheart running out of coal, he helps to drag her away. When he sees a photo of Su Xiaoman dancing, he praises her very much. He also makes his own little "surroundings" for Su Xiaoman's dancing.
But it was he, holding on to the money to buy out his seniority, wandering absentmindedly at the deserted factory gate.
Tian Yu, who is recognized for his good acting skills, rarely wins acting awards. It remains to be seen whether he can get an acting nomination this time.
Third place, Li Xueqin
After seeing Li Xueqin, many people may still be impressed by her natural performance in films such as "The Aviator".
This time, I played the role of Ye Aihua, a Northeastern girl who falls in love with her master Zhuang Xianxian. She is a straightforward and enthusiastic Northeastern girl. She is also the comedy in the play. She is simply acting in her true colors.
In the trailer, her performance was already very funny, pretending to be Zhuang Xue's mother, and saying "what's your name? Just call me mom";
Attack the master with a direct ball and ask the master to stop looking at the sky and look around to make me smile.
Such a down-to-earth role is where Li Xueqin's acting reigns. A mouthful of dirt brings a sense of joy, so she is sure to excel.
Fourth place, Chen Haoyu
Chen Haoyu, who shined in Sister Lang last year, finally has a role that can be seen by the audience.
The eldest daughter she plays, Zhuang Haohao, is not only a trendy fashionista with big waves, bell-bottoms and high heels who sings, but she is also the "fixed star" of the entire family.
She is the one who heads the house, she is the one who helps her half-sister get through her period, she is the one who buys Walkmans for her younger siblings, and she is the one who talks business for her younger brother and drinks until he is hospitalized.
As the character introduction said, she is like a wild flower on the top of a mountain, growing tenaciously and carrying a whole family, but she was abandoned by her first love boyfriend.
But she is not a bitter heroine. Zhou Chengao left and Wang Renjun came.
The richness of the characters and the likability of the characters are very strong, it all depends on Chen Haoyu's own performance.
Fifth place, Wang Renjun
Wang Renjun, who has performed well in dramas such as "Ask the Cangmang" in recent years, plays a role close to that in "Do You Know", a true gentleman.
In the play, his character never leaves Zhuang Hao, who has experienced emotional ups and downs. He supports whatever his wife says, and he is most likely the most reliable of the brothers-in-law in the play.
Wang Renjun plays such a gentle and elegant character, and there is almost zero risk of overturning.
In addition, there are also powerful actors such as Su Xiaoding, Liu Yitie, Zhang Yue, Ke Lan, and Zhang Yujian to help out, and the acting skills of the group are stable.
3. Creative team: Directors Liu Jiacheng and his son, with rich experience in period themes
Period dramas cover a large time span, and to make a period drama well requires high demands on the creative team.
The directors of "Good Time", Liu Jiacheng and his son, are the directors of "All Things", one of the biggest hits in Chinese dramas last year.
Liu Jiacheng is the "Ding Hai Shen Pin" in the field of period dramas. His films "Love in the Courtyard" and "The Little Woman of the Zhengyang Gate" are recognized as masterpieces.
What he is best at is capturing the fireworks in life and creating portraits of characters with strong plots.
Screenwriter Hao Yan's representative works are "Wang Dahua's Revolutionary Career" and "Our Ten Years", etc., and his production is equally stable.
Judging from the trailer, the quality of the show is quite solid. Some of the scenes and atmospheres of the era look very real, and you can immediately be transported to that era.
There are no earth-shattering plot twists in the several versions of the trailer, but more about the lively and real life of the Zhuang family through their meals, words, and day-to-day interactions in the long and slow years.
In a word, it is stable.
write at the end
In the past year, a number of period dramas such as "All Things Are Born" have continued to dominate the screen. It can be seen that period dramas are a genre that audiences love very much at any time.
In "Good Time" there is the steady flow of "parental love", the younger generation chasing dreams and following the times, and the daily fireworks of two families becoming one family.
Judging from the story, main creative, cast and other configurations, it is obvious that the period drama has the potential to be a hit.
Elders who have experienced that era can see their own youthful years, while young people can understand the tenacity and difficulty of their parents' generation.
No matter how the times change, ordinary people are always trying to live a good life.
Just like the director's own works such as "The Little Woman under the Zhengyang Gate" and "All Creatures", this play also uses the lives of small people to reflect the changes of the big era.
In a small home, a good show going on for decades is going on.
The fun of life, the weight of time, and the various aspects of life are all integrated into it.
The best taste in the world is happiness, and the most beautiful life is ordinary.
The so-called good time is never the highlight moment that belongs to one person alone, but every ordinary day that the family walks through hand in hand.
And in the New Year, through a long drama spanning 30 years and the intersection of joy and sorrow between two generations, we can also relive the "good times" that have passed away.
Although time flies by, we have this moment and the family around us, so we are not afraid of the future.
According to Xinhua News Agency on February 20, the Chinese Consulate General in Irkutsk confirmed that a vehicle carrying eight Chinese tourists sank when the ice broke near Olkhon Island in Lake Baikal, Russia. One Chinese tourist escaped and the other seven Chinese tourists drowned.
Previously, our embassy announced that in the accident involving a car falling into the water on Lake Baikal, the vehicle involved was carrying a Russian driver and 8 Chinese tourists.
Earlier that day, a car fell into the water in Lake Baikal. It is reported that after the incident, local authorities have banned cars from driving on the ice of Lake Baikal.
Lake Baikal ice surface data map
According to Xinhua News Agency, on January 28 this year, a car carrying tourists overturned on the ice of Lake Baikal in Russia. The Chinese Consulate General in Irkutsk confirmed that one Chinese tourist was killed in the accident and four Chinese tourists were slightly injured.
On January 28, the Chinese Consulate General in Irkutsk reminded that it is currently the middle of winter and the ice conditions on Lake Baikal are complicated. The ice road to Olkhon Island has not yet been officially opened. Chinese citizens traveling to Lake Baikal in the near future must increase their safety awareness.
First of all, the ice surface of Lake Baikal is full of cracks and pressure bulges that are difficult to detect with the naked eye, which is very dangerous. Please do not trust "veteran drivers" or "experienced drivers" when riding a vehicle through natural ice or unopened ice roads. Secondly, screen the local service qualifications and refuse to operate vehicles illegally. Finally, the winter weather in the Lake Baikal region is severely cold, with temperatures staying below -20°C for a long time, with the lowest ever falling below -50°C. It is also windy and snowy, and the outdoor temperature is extremely low. You should prepare enough cold-proof clothing, travel in groups as much as possible, and keep communications open.
Police in northern Greece recently busted a criminal gang suspected of producing and selling counterfeit olive oil for a long time. The investigation showed that the gang added colorings and flavors to cheap sunflower oil and sold it as "extra virgin olive oil" in the Greek and German markets. The total volume involved was about 700 tons, and the illegal profits were about 3.4 million euros, while causing tax losses of more than 440,000 euros.
Greek police launched an operation near Veria in the Imasha region and arrested three suspects, accusing them of participating in criminal organizations, fraud and violating food safety and market supervision regulations. The case has been handed over to the procuratorate for further processing.
Police investigations revealed that the gang had been operating since at least 2020. Two members set up an illegal production and packaging site in their own warehouse. After temporarily storing a large amount of sunflower oil, they added dyes and fragrance additives to make the finished product look and smell close to olive oil. The oil is then put into plastic or metal containers, labeled as coming from well-known olive oil-producing regions in Greece, and sold as "extra virgin olive oil."
To increase credibility, the suspects also purchased packaging with false quality certifications and "award-winning" logos, with labels printed in Greek and other languages, to mislead consumers and expand sales.
Police estimate that the gang has sold about 600 tons of fake olive oil on the Greek market in the past six years. In the past 10 months alone, approximately 81 tons were exported to Germany. Law enforcement authorities believe that the gang obtained approximately 3.4 million euros in illegal gains through related sales.
During the search operation, the police seized 2,125 liters of oil products, 600 liters of which were marked as "extra virgin olive oil"; 44 empty metal containers, a large number of cartons and bottle caps, counterfeiting tools, handwritten records, 17,750 euros in cash, 4 mobile phones and a vehicle involved in the case. Samples have been taken for laboratory testing.
The police pointed out that the counterfeit olive oil case is not an isolated case. From November 2024 to February 2026, law enforcement agencies in northern Greece have smashed 6 related criminal gangs, arrested 20 people, and seized more than 40,000 liters of adulterated oil products, showing that this field is still a focus of food safety and economic crimes.
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