"Mission: Impossible 7" staged "Fight for Your Life" Atango street racing


1905 movie network news On June 26, the new series released a "life-and-death pursuit" preview, and an unpredictable and deadly mission has begun, and Tom and his IMF team are once again in danger of life and death. In the preview, Tom and the newly joined team staged an extremely fast race on the streets of Rome, fighting for a chance of survival in a critical situation! The violent killers who are pressing step by step, the many plans of the mysterious villains… Numerous dangers gradually revealed, how will this unpredictable mission journey in the future eventually develop? Can Tom and the IMF team escape the "fatal reckoning" smoothly?

 

Tom’s extreme speed car is full of excitement, and the thrilling speed makes the adrenaline rush

In the preview of "Chasing for Life", in the face of the front and rear attacks of the police and the killer, Ethan, played by Tom, and the new character Grace (Hayley Atwell, played) start the extreme drag racing mode on the streets of Rome. Seeing that the police car behind him is about to catch up, Ethan says: "We are going to throw this car away", so he takes out his mobile phone and tries to find the "safety vehicle" arranged in advance. As his fingers move, a cute "little yellow car" appears in front of the two, and the sharp contrast in the thrilling moment detonates the joke. In addition, the mysterious words "Ethan, the whole world is chasing you" are secretly heard, accompanied by the female killer (played) who has already been waiting in the alley. Seeing Tom running over, the female killer suddenly attacked, agile and ruthless as never before. At the same time, the words of the "old boss" IMF Director Kitteridge (played) who returned again, "Your so-called days of fighting for the big picture are over" rang in Ethan’s ears. Forced to choose the "second plan", he had to put aside his concerns and drive his motorcycle to jump off the cliff, and the thrilling moment will explode! Unknown conspiracies are sweeping in, and the shocking real-life scene is bound to bring a completely immersive movie viewing experience. The subtle reversal plot makes the global audience look forward to this deadly mission even more!

 

The "most authentic" fighting drama is staged in real life, and all staff are full of skills and hand-to-hand combat

As the latest masterpiece of the classic Mission Impossible series, Mission Impossible 7: Deadly Reckoning (Part 1) insists on "real action scenes" throughout! Whether it is the intense desert gunfight in the trailer, hand-to-hand combat, street racing or the most thrilling 4,000-foot cliff racing and other plots, its realistic and shocking picture effect is breathtaking. In order to create such a realistic and impactful picture effect, the film crew traveled to many countries for on-the-spot shooting. From Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates to Italy, Norway and other countries in Europe, Atango and the IMF team fought fiercely in the sands, the streets of Rome, and the lanes of Venice in order to complete the task. In addition, the previously released live footage of Atango driving a motorcycle down a cliff is heart-shaking! In order to show 100% of the tension of this shot, the crew had specially built a motorcycle track in the UK in the early stage for Atango to repeatedly practice the motorcycle take-off, and record the trajectory and speed of each movement, so as to ensure that the real shot is foolproof. Then in the field shooting stage, he went to Norway to spend a few months to build a special ramp. Such an excellent shooting spirit makes the film have an unparalleled shocking effect!


It is expected that Geely Xingyue L will be listed in the third quarter.

  [car home Information] A few days ago, we photographed the real car of Geely Xingyue L model at the dealer. The new car was officially unveiled in mid-April and is expected to be officially launched in the third quarter of 2021.

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

  Although it is called "(|)", the new car is obviously different from the Xingyue model in appearance. It is a standard SUV with the latest design language, and it looks very burly as a whole.

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

   Specifically, the new car uses a polygonal front grille and a straight waterfall-type middle net, which brings a certain three-dimensional effect. The headlights on both sides are well-shaped, and they look calm and atmospheric when matched with the front air intake grille.

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

   On the side of the car body, the new car adopts a through waistline design, with fenders slightly protruding from the front and rear to create a wide-body effect. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4770/1895/1689mm and the wheelbase is 2845 mm. It is officially positioned as a compact SUV.

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

   In the rear part, the new car uses the popular through taillight design, and the internal light group adopts a three-dimensional array arrangement, which is highly recognizable after lighting. In addition, the new car also uses a hidden exhaust system to make the tail of the new car feel stronger.

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

   The most striking thing about the interior of the new car is the penetrating multimedia touch screen of the center console, which extends from the central control area to the front of the co-pilot and can display many driving information and multimedia entertainment functions. In addition, the new car is also equipped with a full LCD screen and a yacht-type electronic shift lever.

Geely Automobile Xingyue L 2021 2.0T High Power Edition

  In terms of power, the new car will be equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine of Volvo Drive-E series, and two power versions will be available. The maximum power is 218 HP and 238 HP respectively, and the transmission is matched with a 7-speed wet DCT gearbox (2.0TD-T4 Evo) and an 8AT gearbox (2.0TD-T5) from Aisin. (Text/car home Ma Aijun)

What does computer hertz mean?

  Hertz is the unit to calculate the frequency, and it is the refresh frequency of the screen displayed by the computer. It is generally set to 60Hz, but at present, due to the needs of games, there are already 144Hz or even 240Hz display screens; This parameter refers to how many pictures can be displayed on the display screen in one second, and 60Hz refers to displaying 60 pictures in one second. The details are as follows:

  1. It refers to the refresh frequency of computer screen, which needs to be set according to your monitor parameters, generally set to 60Hz. At present, many e-sports game monitors have supported the refresh rate of 144Hz or even 240Hz.

  2. Because the dynamic picture of the display screen is displayed by refreshing, it is not easy for human eyes to recognize because of the high refreshing frequency. The refresh rate refers to how many pictures the display screen can display in one second, and 60Hz refers to displaying 60 pictures in one second. The higher the refresh rate, the smoother the dynamic picture display.

  3. However, the refresh rate needs the support of graphics card and monitor. If you need to choose a refresh rate above 60Hz, you need to ensure that your monitor supports high refresh rate.

Director New Gods: Nezha Reborn’s Airborne Comic Exhibition unveiled hand-painted posters.

1905 movie network news Recently, animated film director Evonne and Li Yunxiang voice actor Yang Tianxiang Airborne Bilibili World (hereinafter referred to as "BW") exhibited, revealing the "invincible" hand-painted poster of the mysterious masked man in the film and interacting with the audience enthusiastically.


In addition, Li Yunxiang, the "new Nezha", the third prince and four Coser, Xiaobai and Xiaoqing, made a surprise appearance at the exhibition. The "embarrassing" incident of being punished for fighting in the street was hilarious, and the fairy dance with mixed days was even more attractive. This series of interactive links in the film made the audience on the spot and watching the live broadcast feel high and cool, and added more expectations to New Gods: Nezha Reborn.


Zhao Zhiyang Tian Xiang airborne scene Yang Tianxiang partner A passer-by reverse dubbing Xiaobai "has an inner taste"


At the BW exhibition, director Zhao Ji and Yang Tianxiang, the voice actor of "New Nezha" Li Yunxiang, were present, causing fans to scream at high decibels. Everyone loves to brush and brush the "White Snake: The Origin" co-authored by the two masters before, and they are extremely looking forward to their co-operation with New Gods: Nezha Reborn. Yang Tianxiang was asked by the host about the difference between "New Nezha" Li Yunxiang and A Xuan. He said: "A Xuan is a gentle and warm man, while Li Yunxiang is a warm-blooded and cool guy. Today, he deliberately wore sunglasses on stage, hoping that he could be cooler and closer to the role." Director Evonne said with a smile: "There is a Nezha in Tian Xiang’s heart."


Passers-by A from UP who claimed to be "brainwashing cycle" and watched White Snake: Origin for many times took the stage, and staged a sound show with Yang Tianxiang on the highlights of White Snake: Origin. What is refreshing is that this time, a passer-by was paired with Xu Xuan, while Yang Tianxiang, the original Xu Xuan, needed to cross-dress, making him sigh, "It’s too difficult for me to cross both races and genders". However, in the end, the presentation received unexpected results, and was affirmed by director Evonne as "having an inner flavor", which attracted the audience to raise their mobile phones to record this rare moment and give applause.


New Nezha Li Yunxiang and Santaizi Xiti Penalty Station Xiaobai Xiaoqing gave leaflets on-site business.


New Gods: Nezha Reborn, as the only Guoman film exhibited in BW this year, showed its secondary attributes to the fullest, and once it appeared, it attracted a lot of attention. The exhibition hall with the theme of Oriental Punk Donghai City also became a popular punching place. The film and the four Coser of "White Snake: Origin" realized the offline linkage of light-chasing animation, which made the audience excited.

Li Yunxiang, the "new Nezha", met the third prince and started fighting. As a result, both of them were punished. "White Snake: Origin" Xiao Bai and Xiao Qing were also pleasantly surprised. They not only handed out leaflets to call New Gods: Nezha Reborn, but also cooperated with "New Nezha" Li Yunxiang and the third prince to dance the fairy dance, which jumped out of the unexpected magical effect and was very interesting.


The linkage between the two films has aroused many people’s feelings about White Snake: The Origin. Director Evonne released a heavy news on the spot, and the official will hold a series of commemorative activities on the second anniversary of the release of White Snake: The Origin, which makes people cheer that "there is an after-sale service after watching the second anniversary of the film, which is so delicious". At the same time, the cool and handsome "New Nezha" Li Yunxiang and the Third Prince also fascinated the audience, saying "See you in the cinema on the first day of the New Year".


Hand-painted posters of masked people are stunning, exposing and innovating.


New Gods: Nezha Reborn was built by the original crew of "White Snake: The Origin" for four years. The story took place 3000 years after the battle of deities. Nezha was reborn as a young motorcycle Li Yunxiang, and his enemies made a comeback in his previous life. When the deities were rearranged, the war was on the verge. Director Evonne explained the inheritance and innovation of the new series of deities at BW. He said that the light-chasing animation has always attached great importance to the innovation of the country. "The classic inheritance and innovation can coexist. We put the essence of the traditional Nezha story into modern elements and put it under the brand-new world outlook of oriental punk temperament, hoping to bring you a different feeling of the country."


A "invincible" hand-painted poster of the national tide wind was also officially announced at the scene. The poster was created by Lao Gui, the artistic director of Zhuiguang Animation. The mysterious masked man’s posture is cool, the suit wears a mask, and the motorcycle is equipped with a flag. Not only is the unruly character unobstructed, but it also brings a unique visual impact of combining traditional and modern elements with innovation. In the sense of seeing that the throttle is rushing to the new battle of sealing the gods, the national tide is also coming.


Director Evonne revealed: "The mysterious masked man is inextricably linked with Li Yunxiang, and he is also very cinematic." Yang Tianxiang was attracted by the visual style conveyed by the poster. On the spot, Amway said: "With such a shocking vision and story, I believe everyone will easily be brought into the world of the new list of gods when they walk into the cinema. Seeing the colors of the national tide, they must feel very good."


Drop! Drop! Drop! From July, your life will change because of these new laws and regulations.

  CCTV News:Since July, a number of new policies and regulations have been implemented. Let’s take a look.

  Central adjustment of endowment insurance fund

 

  On July 1st, China officially implemented the central adjustment system of endowment insurance funds. Prior to this, the basic old-age insurance for enterprise employees in China was coordinated at the provincial level, and the income and expenditure and balance of each coordinated area were very unbalanced. The implementation of the central adjustment system of endowment insurance funds can increase the overall anti-risk ability of the endowment insurance system and make the timely and full payment of pensions in various places more secure. 

  Import tariffs on daily necessities have been greatly reduced. 

 

  From July 1st, the import tariffs on consumer goods will be lowered to a large extent. The average import tariff rate of clothing, shoes, hats, kitchens and sports and fitness products decreased from 15.9% to 7.1%; The average import tariff rate of household appliances such as washing machines and refrigerators was reduced from 20.5% to 8%; The average import tariff rate of processed foods such as aquaculture, fishing aquatic products and mineral water decreased from 15.2% to 6.9%; The average import tariff rate of washing products, cosmetics such as skin care and hairdressing, and some medical and health products decreased from 8.4% to 2.9%. The downward adjustment is basically above 50%.

  Import tariffs on automobiles have been considerably reduced. 

 

  From July 1st, China will reduce the import tariffs on automobiles considerably. Reduce the tariffs on automobiles with tax rates of 25% and 20% respectively to 15%; Reduce the tariffs on auto parts with tax rates of 8%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% to 6%.

  The maximum discount for railway fare readjustment is 6.5%.

  Three months after the last map adjustment, the railway department will implement the train diagram adjustment in the second phase of this year from July 1, and at the same time, from July 5, optimize the published fares of some high-speed trains, with a maximum discount of 6.5 fold. Compared with the current situation, the adjusted executive fare has generally increased and decreased.

  Mobile phone traffic roaming will be cancelled.

 

  China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom announced that the roaming fee (excluding the traffic from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) will be cancelled from July 1st, and the traffic of mobile phone users in the province will be upgraded to domestic traffic, and the mobile phone traffic will no longer be divided into provincial, provincial/local and national. Since the "long-distance" call fee was completely abolished in September last year, there will be no difference in the main fees generated by the use of mobile phone numbers in all parts of the country (except Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan) except the difference in attribution.

  Fees for higher education degree certification are cancelled.

  From July 1st, China will completely cancel the fees for domestic higher education degree certification services. In the next step, the Ministry of Education will vigorously promote the electronic inquiry authentication service to better meet the social needs such as data inquiry of domestic higher education degree certificates.

  The central bank will targeted cuts to required reserve ratios by 0.5 percentage points. 

  From July 5, the central bank will reduce the RMB deposit reserve ratio of large state-owned commercial banks, joint-stock commercial banks, postal savings banks, city commercial banks, non-county rural commercial banks and foreign banks by 0.5 percentage points, further promote the marketization and legalization of "debt-to-equity swaps" and increase support for small and micro enterprises.

  Foreign investment access list is smaller and more open.

 

  From July 28, a series of restrictions on foreign investment in banking, securities, automobile manufacturing, power grid construction, railway trunk road network construction and chain gas station construction will be lifted. The National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce recently released the negative list of foreign investment access in 2018, and launched a new round of opening-up measures in 22 fields including finance, infrastructure, transportation and trade circulation. 

Threaten the masses to "one hundred ways to go criminal" and reinstate the female secretary? Shandong Pingdu responded

Xiaoxiang morning herald news, "We can afford him in terms of material resources, manpower, financial resources and energy." "I’m desperate. I have a hundred ways to punish his son, but I just don’t want to use those methods now." "We are now studying how to criminally detain him, and now there is no big obstacle in your file. Next, we are studying how to punish him …"

After a lapse of nearly two months, this matter has stirred up waves again. Recently, the reporter from xiaoxiang morning herald (reporting WeChat: xxcbbaoliao) noticed that in January 2022, some netizens said that Wang Li’s position had changed on Pingdu government affairs website. "After the incident, she changed from the party secretary of Yunshan Town, Pingdu, Shandong Province to the deputy secretary." Soon, she returned to the position of full secretary from the deputy secretary.

On the morning of February 21st, a reporter from xiaoxiang morning herald inquired about Pingdu government website, and only found a piece of department basic information and leadership information released on November 29th, 2021, in which there was no information about Wang Li, and the post of Party Secretary was vacant. Xiaoxiang morning herald reporter learned from the Party and Government Office of Yunshan Town that Wang Li was suspended from her post on the day of official notification. At present, the local joint investigation team is investigating the "Wang Li incident" and will announce the results to the public after the investigation.

Officials threatened that "there are 100 ways to punish his son", which caused controversy, and responded to the local apology.

In December 2021, a controversial recording was exposed on the Internet. The recording was mainly the conversation between Wang Li, secretary of the Party Committee of Yunshan Town, Pingdu, and another party.

Wang Li said at the beginning of the dialogue, "If I talk sincerely, I will talk to him face to face. If I don’t want to talk, if this family is not afraid of death, they can give up and I can give up." "You just give it to him, and you’re shameless … They don’t have much skill, except to go to Beijing to reflect the problem …" Wang Li went on to say, "We can afford pingdu city in terms of material resources, manpower, financial resources and energy."

"They still have two grandchildren in their family, and there is another one in their stomachs. Please convey this message to him, and if you don’t see it, you won’t have to beg him." "We are now studying how to criminally detain him. Now we are in administrative detention. There is nothing too big in your file. Next, we are studying how to criminally punish him …" "Just tell your uncle clearly that the people’s governments at all levels are studying how to arrest his son and how to punish him. Don’t worry, I have a hundred ways to punish his son. I just don’t want to use those methods yet." "Xie Xianwu or Tian Moumou, if you don’t stop … life should learn to stop in time. If you don’t stop in time, the consequences will be beyond his imagination. You also gave me the lives of several people in a family. Who is afraid of who? " Wang Li finally said.

After the above conversation was exposed on the Internet, it caused great controversy. Xiaoxiang morning herald reporter contacted Xie Xianwu mentioned in total recall. Xie Xianwu said that the conversation took place on August 23, 2021. He began to report the problem of tax evasion by a local enterprise in 2019. Because he disagreed with the handling of relevant departments, he repeatedly reported it to Pingdu and higher authorities. In August 2021, people from the local town government said they wanted to see him, but he didn’t want to see him, so Wang Li found his relatives and said the above.

After the incident was fermented, the Pingdu Municipal Committee responded. On December 26th, 2021, the official report of the Propaganda Department of Pingdu Municipal Committee said that netizens reported that Wang Li, secretary of the Party Committee of Yunshan Town, pingdu city, had a simple method, inappropriate words and rude style when doing mass work, which caused adverse effects. After the problem occurred, Pingdu Municipal Committee attached great importance to it. On December 26th, Wang Li was suspended for investigation and handling, and ordered to apologize to the parties. The pingdu city Municipal Committee has set up an investigation team to investigate the incident and deal with it according to the law.

△ Pingdu released a response under investigation

The net exposed its "official reinstatement", and the local response: I have not been to work since the day of the investigation, and now I am suspended.

After a lapse of nearly two months, this matter has stirred up waves again. Recently, the reporter from xiaoxiang morning herald (reporting WeChat: xxcbbaoliao) noticed that in January 2022, some netizens said that Wang Li’s position had changed on Pingdu government affairs website, "from the party secretary of Yunshan Town, Pingdu, Shandong Province to the deputy secretary", and soon, she returned from the deputy secretary to the position of the full secretary.

The screenshot of the net transmission shows that on January 12, 2022, netizens inquired about Pingdu government affairs network and found that Wang Li’s position was restored as party secretary. At this time, the deputy secretary of the party Committee was Li Xianbing. The netizen said that on December 29, 2021, shortly after the official notification, Wang Li’s position changed from "Party Secretary of Yunshan Town, Pingdu, Shandong Province to Deputy Secretary, and she was replaced by Li Zhongbo".

△ Net biography Wang Lixian "changed from party secretary of Yunshan Town, Pingdu, Shandong Province to deputy secretary", and soon returned to the position of full secretary from deputy secretary.

On the morning of February 21st, a reporter from xiaoxiang morning herald inquired about Pingdu government website, and only found a copy of the department’s basic information and leadership information released on November 29th, 2021. There was no information about Wang Li in the information, and the post of Party Secretary was vacant, and the deputy secretary of the Party Committee was Li Xianbing. Xiaoxiang morning herald reporter learned from the Party and Government Office of Yunshan Town that Wang Li was suspended after the incident. At present, the local joint investigation team is investigating the "Wang Li incident" and will announce the results to the public after the incident.

△ At present, the leadership information on Pingdu government affairs online can’t find Wang Li’s related content.

"(Wang Li) has not gone to work since the day when our official investigation was released, and now she is suspended. There is no (positive) secretary now. " A staff member of the Party and Government Office in Yunshan Town said.

At present, the Notice of the People’s Government of Yunshan Town, pingdu city, Committee of Yunshan Town, pingdu city of the Communist Party of China, on announcing the division of labor among the members of the town leadership team, which was published on December 21st, 2021, can be found on Pingdu government affairs website. The notice wrote: "Comrade Wang Li presided over the overall work of the town party Committee. Focus on party building, cadre team building, party style and clean government building, ideology, double recruitment and double introduction, rural revitalization, etc., and organize decision-making and supervision on major issues. "

Xiaoxiang morning herald reporter noted that according to many media reports, on the evening of December 27th, 2021, the next day, Wang Li, Party Secretary of Yunshan Town, and the mayor went to Xie Xianwu’s home to apologize. Xie Xianwu said in an interview with the media that he felt that the other party’s apology was insincere and did not accept it.

Original title: Threatening the masses to reinstate the female secretary in "100 ways to go criminal"? Pingdu responded: I didn’t go to work

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Receive relief, be homeless

The United States is not only the largest economy in the world, but also a western country with the most serious polarization between the rich and the poor. For a long time, it can’t get out of the dilemma that the rich get richer and the poor get poorer.
Christmas bells and homeless people
A few days before Christmas, it was cold in new york, USA. On the morning of 23rd, residents went to St. michaels’s Episcopal Church on the west side of Central Park in northern Manhattan. Instead of worshipping, they gathered outside the back door of the church with bags in their hands or shopping carts, waiting for free food and warm gloves, shoes and clothes taken out of the church. Whenever the staff took out some items, the people present rushed to get them into their hands, and the staff had to say loudly, "Learn to share".
The picture shows that on December 24th, in new york, USA, the staff of "new york Public Food Storage Room" distributed free food to the public. Xinhua news agency
On the east side of Central Park, new york Public Food Store, a non-governmental organization there, did not arrange to distribute free food that day, but "regular customers" still came to find out from time to time. After hearing the disappointing news, some people left disappointed, while others kept ringing the doorbell and expected a response.
On the afternoon of 23rd, Jose Aristeo, who was about sixty years old, came here with an empty shopping cart. He told reporters that he had been here once this morning.
The picture shows that on December 24th, in new york, USA, people lined up in the "new york Public Food Storage Room" to receive free food. Xinhua news agency
"I’ve been here twice, I’m tired, and I have asthma." Aristeo showed reporters the medicines he carried with him, and he still kept a certificate in his hand that he could get vegetables from this NGO. On the same day, Aristeo was told that vegetables would not be distributed on this day.
Jose gonzalez, a staff member of new york Public Food Storage Room, told reporters,The number of people who come to receive free food has increased sharply this year, and a new shelter has been opened nearby.Stephen grimaldi, executive director of the organization, said earlier that before the epidemic, the "new york Public Food Storage Room" provided about 6.3 million meals a year, and the supply is expected to exceed 11 million this year.
According to the 2023 annual report released by the US Department of Housing and Urban Development this month,At present, the number of homeless people in the United States exceeds 650 thousand.The year-on-year growth rate was 12%, a record high since statistics began in 2007.
The picture shows that on December 24th, in new york, USA, the staff of "new york Public Food Storage Room" distributed free food to the public. Xinhua news agency
Multiple factors boost the polarization between the rich and the poor in the United States
This is not the first time that such a scene has appeared. In the past 100 years, the gap between the rich and the poor in the United States has shown a "positive U-shaped" trend of change.
The polarization between the rich and the poor in the United States is caused by many factors, including capital monopoly, electoral politics, government policies, the weakening of trade unions and racial discrimination.
A camp for the homeless in San Francisco, USA. Source: China Newsweek
Polarization and unfair distribution of wealth are the normal and inevitable trend of capitalism., leading to the accumulation of wealth and poverty in the United States at the same time. Since the 1970s, American conservatism and liberalism have risen, and the concepts of marketization and internationalization have replaced the values of equality. The American economic system has turned to advocating privatization, giving up imposing progressive taxes, weakening trade unions and relaxing financial control. These policy choices have made the problem of polarization between the rich and the poor even more hopeless.
The weak strength of trade unions intensifies the polarization between the rich and the poor.In the 1950s, about one-third of American workers belonged to trade unions. In 1978, the membership rate of trade unions was still 23.8%, which dropped to 11.3% in 2011 and 10.3% in 2021. The proportion of black workers joining trade unions is higher than that of other races, and the decline of unionization has a particularly serious impact on black workers, aggravating the poverty of black ethnic groups.
The gap between the rich and the poor is closely related to race.The average income of American black, Hispanic or Latino families is about half that of white families, and their net wealth is only 15% to 20% of that of white families. Federal Reserve data show that this gap has widened significantly in the past few decades. Since 1989, the median wealth of white families has tripled, while the wealth of black, Hispanic and Latino families has hardly increased. According to a survey conducted by the Federal Reserve in 2019, the net assets of the median white family in the United States are 10 times that of the median black family, and the total wealth of the 400 richest American billionaires exceeds the total wealth of 10 million black American families.
Racial discrimination in the job market is serious.For a long time, the unemployment rate of blacks in the United States is about twice that of whites. Before the COVID-19 outbreak, the unemployment rate in the United States reached a historical low of 3.5%, but the unemployment rate of black and Hispanic workers was still much higher than this. Black Americans are poorly represented in high-paying positions in enterprises. In 2020, there were only four black CEOs in Fortune 500 companies.
The adverse consequences of the widening gap between rich and poor in the United States
More and more evidence shows that high wealth inequality is not conducive to economic and social development.
First of all, with the widening gap between the rich and the poor, demonstrations broke out in the United States in recent years.From the "Occupy Wall Street Movement" that originated in the United States in 2011 to the "Black Lives Matters" parade that opposed the violent law enforcement by American police in 2020, some demonstrations even turned into violent incidents. Behind the large-scale demonstrations are the dissatisfaction and struggle of the bottom people in the United States against racial discrimination, class solidification and wealth differentiation. In the case of constant social conflicts, the economic and social development of the United States will be affected to varying degrees.
Secondly,The polarization between the rich and the poor intensifies social injustice in the United States.In the United States, higher education resources are always disproportionately inclined to the rich, and low-income people lose equal opportunities for education. According to a statistic, among the 38 elite American universities, the number of students from the top 1% American families is more than that from the bottom 60% American families. According to a research report in Journal of American Medical Association, the average life expectancy gap between the poorest class and the richest class in California has widened to 15.51 years due to the COVID-19 epidemic. The deepening of racial conflicts, frequent urban riots and serious violent crimes … The chaos in American society is closely related to the widening gap between the rich and the poor.
Finally, high wealth inequality will breed more rent-seeking behaviors and bring social injustice.Joseph stiglitz, an economist, defines rent-seeking as "the act of trying to get more share of the cake without making a big cake". In American society, politicians generally need private financial support to carry out election campaigns. Moreover, compared with the poor, the rich often have more social influence and discourse power, and economic inequality will aggravate political inequality at this time. On the one hand, the rich tend to support tax relief policies, resist public welfare expenditure items and redistribution policies; On the other hand, the rich will persuade the government to deregulate their interest groups, thus gaining monopoly market and excess income. When the rich have more dominance in political decision-making, while the political participation of low-income people or the working class continues to decline, the division and opposition of American society will become more serious.
Source: China Newsweek
Xiong Yihan, a professor at Fudan University, once said:The measure of a society’s material civilization depends on how its poor people live; A measure of a society’s spiritual civilization depends on how well its rich people do.When the United States moves forward as the world’s number one capitalist country, it may be time to lift the glamorous veil and face up to the cold reality of its polarization between the rich and the poor.
Source: Comprehensive from Xinhua News Agency, Xinhuanet, China News Weekly and People’s Daily International Report.Guangzhou Daily Xinhua City Editor: Liu Chengyu
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