A mix of sun and clouds is forecast for Dongsheng District today with a southeast wind of force 2-3. The high will be 30°C and the low 18°C.
Significant changes concerning your housing, vehicles, income, and holidays are projected over the next five years. The recently released "Fifteenth Five-Year Plan for Consumption Expansion" outlines a series of measures targeting these areas, mapping the direction for future livelihood and consumption development.
In the housing sector, local governments will increase the supply of social housing and improved residential properties as needed, while regulating the rental market. Efforts will advance to renovate urban villages, dilapidated housing, and old residential communities, and to upgrade homes for aging suitability and smart technology, enhancing construction quality and property management services. Concurrently, housing provident fund reforms will deepen, broadening usage scenarios to meet diverse housing needs.
Management of automobile consumption will shift from purchase restrictions to usage management, tilting license plate quotas towards families with long unsuccessful application records, and improving supporting infrastructure like charging piles and parking facilities. The used car market will be revitalized, the car modification industry standardized, and maintenance standards for new energy vehicles refined. New business models such as RV camping and motorsports will receive support, with pilot consumption reform programs to be launched in multiple regions.
On income, mechanisms for wealth distribution will be improved, including systems for steady wage growth and income security, alongside raising the minimum wage standard. Support for small and micro businesses will increase, and channels for property income from assets like real estate and financial investments will be broadened. Taxation and social security will be leveraged to facilitate income redistribution.
Regarding holidays, the implementation of the paid leave system will be strengthened, promoting flexible and staggered vacation periods. Combining annual leave with public holidays will be encouraged, and support will be given for adding spring and autumn breaks in primary and secondary schools in some regions, safeguarding public rest rights to further stimulate domestic demand.
Urgent Warning: Multiple Individuals Recently Detained for This Reason!
As regions across the country enter a critical period for flood prevention, fabricating and spreading false flood information can easily cause public panic and disrupt rescue operations. Recently, several individuals spreading rumors have been administratively detained in multiple locations.
In Zhejiang, Liao某某 edited videos of floods from other areas, altered the geolocation to falsely claim they were local, and was detained for seven days. In Guangxi, Wei某某 fabricated a rumor about a widespread power outage, triggering panic buying among citizens, and was also detained for seven days. In Hubei, Cheng某某 forwarded unverified false information about a missing child, which garnered over 8,000 views, resulting in a three-day detention. All three individuals sought online traffic and attention at the expense of the broader flood prevention effort.
The article also notes that fabricating and spreading disaster rumors carries corresponding legal liabilities, emphasizing that the internet is not a lawless space. The public is reminded not to readily believe or share unverified flood-related information and to consciously maintain public order and a healthy online environment during the flood season.
Announcement Regarding Road Closures for Underground Storm and Sewage Pipeline Renovation on Ordos Street (East of Zhenye Residential Area) and the Intersection near Dongshi Days Hotel in Dongsheng District
I. Affected Road Sections
1. Ordos Street, from the south gate of the Zhenye residential area eastward to the intersection with Hangjin Road. One lane will remain open in each direction, and residential access will be maintained.
2. The intersection of Ordos Street and Yihua Road (near Dongshi Days Hotel). Vehicles will need to turn around and detour.
II. Construction Schedule
1. Ordos Street (Zhenye residential area south gate to intersection with Hangjin Road): From 21:00 on July 17, 2026, to 18:00 on August 30, 2026.
2. Intersection of Ordos Street and Yihua Road (Dongshi Days Hotel intersection): From 21:00 on July 17, 2026, to 21:00 on August 6, 2026.
Fuel Prices Set to Rise in 2 Days! International Crude Oil Surges Nearly 10%, Turning the Price Cycle from Drop to Increase
With just two days remaining until the next refined oil product price adjustment window at 24:00 on July 17, the market trend has undergone a dramatic reversal. The previous sustained decline has completely ended, potentially marking the first domestic fuel price increase in over a month and a half.
As of Tuesday, July 14, the 14th pricing cycle of 2026 has completed 7 working days, representing 70% of the cycle. This cycle has been characterized by a classic "low open, high close" pattern. At the beginning of the cycle, the three-crude-oil change rate was deeply negative, with an estimated reduction of 220 yuan per ton for gasoline and diesel, leading many vehicle owners to anticipate a fourth consecutive price drop.
However, within just a few days, the international crude oil market shifted sharply, erasing all losses and reversing into positive territory. According to the latest monitoring data from JLC, the current three-crude-oil change rate is 1.49%, with gasoline and diesel prices expected to increase by 80 yuan per ton. When converted to retail prices, this translates to an approximate rise of 0.07 yuan per liter for 92-octane and 95-octane gasoline, as well as 0-diesel.
Starting Today! Lasting 40 Days...
Today, July 15, marks the beginning of the 2026 "Sanfu" or "Dog Days" period, which will last for 40 days in total.
Initial Fu: July 15 to July 24
Middle Fu: July 25 to August 13
Final Fu: August 14 to August 23
Daily routines should try to avoid outdoor activities during the midday heat. Those working outside should hydrate regularly and replenish electrolytes. A light diet is recommended, limiting icy drinks while incorporating dampness-removing foods like winter melon and barley. Avoid direct exposure to cold drafts after heavy sweating. For those planning a getaway, consider cooler destinations. At home, ensure good ventilation and set air conditioners to a reasonable temperature.
The prolonged high temperatures require special attention for the elderly, children, and outdoor workers to prevent heatstroke. Remember to balance work and rest, ensure adequate midday breaks, and navigate the 40-day hot spell safely.
From January to May, retail sales of goods via public networks by businesses above a designated size in Dongsheng District reached 10.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 55.1%, highlighting online consumption as a key growth driver.
The recovery of offline consumption became more evident in June. On June 19, the Wumei Supermarket in Wanda Plaza reopened after an upgrade modeled on the "Pang Donglai" approach. During the Dragon Boat Festival, it attracted approximately 15,000 daily visitors with daily revenue exceeding 1.8 million yuan. The launch of the "Warm City Happy Shopping - Department Store Mid-Year Half-Price" promotion, coupled with government subsidies, generated a significant consumption boost.
Recently, the Ordos City Real Estate Registration Center held a centralized signing ceremony for new agreements extending the "Internet + Real Estate Registration" service to financial institutions. Fourteen banks uniformly signed the updated version of the "Real Estate Mortgage Registration Business Cooperation Agreement." This signing marks the official entry of "real estate registration + finance" services into a new model featuring "online review and bank archiving," representing a practical step in deepening reforms to streamline administration, delegate power, improve regulation, and optimize services to foster a better business environment.
The Dongsheng District Public Fitness Badminton Month and the 12th Badminton Team Tournament recently concluded. The nine-day event featured multiple competition categories where players competed enthusiastically, further enriching residents' cultural and sports leisure activities and continuing to enhance the brand of Dongsheng's public fitness initiatives.
The renovation of the old residential community in Jiameng Community, Tongshun Community, Park Street, is progressing orderly and is expected to be completed by the end of October, benefiting 214 households. The project involves updating various pipelines, repairing roads and walls, and adding activity rooms and bicycle sheds. It also includes complimentary energy-saving upgrades such as external wall insulation and corridor refurbishments, comprehensively optimizing the living environment.
Five Methods to Expel "Cold" from the Body
Eat More Warming Foods: The diet should include more foods that warm and protect Yang energy, such as lamb, beef, black-bone chicken, longan, walnuts, and jujubes, which help warm and tonify Yang. Individuals with spleen deficiency and dampness retention can regularly consume spleen-strengthening and dampness-removing foods like Chinese yam, millet, lotus seeds, fox nuts, and white hyacinth beans, preferably cooked into porridge.
Engage in Moderate Exercise: It's recommended to perform aerobic exercises like brisk walking, jogging, or Baduanjin 3 to 5 times a week, for over half an hour each session, aiming for light sweating. Avoid excessive sweating to prevent the loss of Qi and exacerbation of body cold.
Sunbathe Daily: Sun exposure is a natural "Yang-tonifying" method. Basking the top of the head can regulate Qi and blood, and clear the body's channels. Sunning the back can supplement the Yang energy of the Governor Vessel, enhancing disease resistance. Exposing the legs and feet helps dispel cold-dampness in the lower body and alleviate cold hands and feet.
Moxibustion to Disperse Cold: Mugwort is a pure Yang plant, and moxibustion is an excellent method for improving a cold constitution. It is advised to apply moxibustion to points like Fenglong, Zusanli, Sanyinjiao, and Shenque under professional guidance.
Massage the Abdomen: The body's cold often centers around the lower abdomen. By keeping the lower abdomen warm, cold has no place to hide.
A new day calls for renewed effort! Happy every day.
We often habitually disguise our strength, uttering the understated phrase "I'm fine" to conceal untold grievances—career setbacks, emotional blows, solitary medical visits—swallowing all hardships alone. The path of life is full of obstacles, and with no one to rely on, we must hold our own umbrella. Even when life feels overwhelmingly bitter, gentleness and warmth still exist in the world. It's okay to shed tears when sad; wipe them away and move forward. Don't lose heart, for the road ahead holds its own stretches of smooth passage and light.
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