[20 "Xinwen Lianbo" important news items for Friday, October 16th] October 16th, the main contents of today's "Xinwen Lianbo" are: 1. During his inspection in Ulanqab, Inner Mongolia, Xi Jinping emphasized the need to coordinate high-quality development and high-level protection and unswervingly follow the path of green development that prioritizes ecology; 2. CCTV Quick Comment: Unswervingly follow the path of green development that prioritizes ecology; 3. "Qiushi" magazine published an important article by General Secretary Xi Jinping "Promoting Comprehensive and Strict Governance of the Party with Higher Standards and More Practical Measures"; 4. Xi Jinping sent a letter to congratulate Hunan University on its 100th anniversary; 5. Li Qiang presided over the executive meeting of the State Council; 6. Ding Xuexiang attended the opening ceremony of the 2026 World Vocational and Technical Education Development Conference and met with foreign dignitaries attending the conference; 7. [Continue the spirit of the Long March and forge ahead on the journey of rejuvenation] Qinghai: Passing on the fire in the snowy land and starting a green new journey; 8. China further regulates the prices of elderly care services; 9. The 140th Canton Fair: connecting global supply and demand with cutting-edge innovative exhibits; 10. More than 4,100 overseas companies participated in the 9th CIIE; 11. The construction of smart granaries in China has achieved remarkable results; 12. The State Council Information Office held a meeting with Chinese and foreign journalists titled "Strugglers on the New Journey"; 13. China’s total research and experimental development funding ranks second in the world; 14. China’s shipbuilding industry has led the world in market share for 16 consecutive years; 15. "High-end Interview" will air an exclusive interview with Botswana President Boko tonight; 16. The Yemeni government said that the presidential palace was attacked. The Houthi armed forces said that they attacked the Saudi headquarters. The Saudi-led multinational coalition said that Riyadh Airport was attacked 20 times this month. The Houthi armed forces said that the relevant actions were defensive in nature; 17. Three Chinese women were awarded the “Heroine” award by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations; 18. Russia opposes Japan’s representations on persons suspected of espionage activities; 19. The Federal Reserve reported that high oil prices will have a wide-ranging impact on the economy; 20. The International Conference on Weights and Measures decided to cancel leap seconds.