[The Epoch Times, January 21, 2022](Comprehensive report by The Epoch Times reporters Chen Ting, Da Furuo, and Li Yan) According to statistics from Johns Hopkins University, as of Friday (January 21) evening Eastern Time At 6:00, the total number of CCP virus (Wuhan pneumonia, new coronavirus, coronavirus, COVID-19) cases in the world exceeded 345 million (345,114,623), and the death toll exceeded 5.58 million (5,582,380).
The following are the statistics of the number of new confirmed cases and deaths in a single day in some countries on Thursday (January 20) (some data are adjusted according to worldometers):
644,814 confirmed cases in the U.S. and 2,479 deaths;
Canada has 15,775 confirmed cases and 136 deaths;
Australia has 63,941 confirmed cases and 88 deaths;
108,124 confirmed cases in the UK and 332 deaths;
France has 427,315 confirmed cases and 464 deaths;
Germany 140,870 confirmed cases and 169 deaths;
India has 347,254 confirmed cases and 703 deaths;
Brazil has 169,786 confirmed cases and 351 deaths;
Russia has 38,508 confirmed cases and 671 deaths;
Vietnam has 16,715 confirmed cases and 152 deaths;
Japan has 45,997 confirmed cases and 9 deaths;
South Korea has 6,766 confirmed cases and 21 deaths;
Taiwan has 68 confirmed cases and 0 deaths.
Here are real-time updates on the CCP virus outbreak:
White House: Start shipping free test kits
The U.S. Postal Service began sending free at-home rapid COVID-19 test kits after millions of orders were received since the official launch of a new federal website, COVIDtests.gov, on Jan. 19, the White House said on Friday (Jan. 21). .
White House COVID-19 response coordinator Jeffrey Zienz told reporters at a briefing that the federal government had tens of millions of test kits on hand and had begun sending out Thursday (Jan. 20), adding that The government will release more data next week.
The surge in cases sparked by a highly contagious variant of Omicron is starting to fade in some U.S. states, but a surge in Omicron cases some time ago has fueled the federal government’s move to make testing for Americans free, as well as the best protective masks for free. move.
Average daily U.S. cases of COVID-19 caused by variants of Omicron have fallen by about 5% over the past week, especially in areas with early surges such as New York, Rhode Island and Connecticut, the head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said. There have been an average of about 744,600 cases per day over the past seven days.
CDC Director Rochelle Walensky said at a briefing that daily COVID-19 hospitalizations have dropped by an average of about 1% over the past seven days, to 21,000, and daily deaths have exceeded more than 1,700 people.
Utah state legislature overturns mask order in two counties
On Friday (Jan. 21), the Utah state legislature overturned mask-wearing rules in Salt Lake City and Summit counties.
The resolution was passed by the Republican-dominated Utah House of Representatives, effective immediately, and was approved by the Senate on the first day the state legislature started sitting this year. The bill also does not require the signature or veto of Republican Gov. Spencer Cox.
Supporters of the resolution oppose the implementation of the mask order, saying it divides society and takes away individual liberties.
“I know a lot of people want to end this pandemic. We all want to. In conclusion, doing things for the sake of doing things is not a sufficient reason for a government mandate,” said Rep. Candice Pierucci, a Republican.
Pilucci also said that the cloth masks many people wear are considered ineffective against Omicron.
Orlando mayor tests positive
The mayor of Orlando, the largest city in central Florida, said on Friday (Jan. 21) that he had contracted COVID-19.
Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer tweeted that he tested positive for the virus after being told he had been exposed to a COVID-19 patient.
The Orlando mayor said he plans to quarantine and conduct city business remotely.
On Wednesday (January 19), Orange County, Florida’s most populous county, Jerry Demings, said he had tested positive for COVID-19. According to Demings’ office, he has mild symptoms and will be working from home.
Nearly 2,000 unvaccinated doctors suspended in Italy
About 1,900 doctors and dentists in Italy have been suspended by the Italian professional federation for failing to comply with laws requiring them to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including booster shots.
This is equivalent to 0.4% of the total membership, but the federation said about 30,000 other members have not yet completed their vaccinations. The federation noted that some of them may not have broken the law because they may have tested positive and cannot be vaccinated at this time, or may have health reasons not to be vaccinated. Still others are waiting until they are eligible for a booster dose at least four months after their last shot.
“This is a rough figure and does not reflect the real situation of non-compliant health workers,” federation president Filippo Anelli said in a statement.
Italy requires all healthcare workers, teachers, police, members of the armed forces and those serving nursing home residents to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. It also requires all people aged 50 or older to be fully vaccinated or have recently recovered from COVID-19 to use services such as public transport.
Under a law enacted by the Italian government last month, healthcare workers must receive a booster dose of the vaccine to be fully compliant.
Texas judge blocks Biden’s federal employee vaccine order
On Friday (Jan. 21), a Texas judge issued a nationwide injunction preventing the federal government from implementing President Biden’s requirement that federal workers who do not qualify for medical or religious immunity be vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccine.
Jeffrey Brown, who was appointed to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas by then-President Donald Trump, ruled that opponents of Biden vaccinating federal employees could be won the trial and prevented the government from enforcing the request.
Biden announced last September (2021) that more than 3.5 million federal employees need to be vaccinated unless they receive a medical or religious exemption, nor can they be tested regularly. The requirement came into effect in November last year.
Those who do not adhere to the policy are referred for counseling and can have their work contracts terminated under an executive order signed by Biden.
The question, Brown wrote, is whether the president “can, with just a pen, require millions of federal employees to undergo this medical procedure as a condition of their employment, without congressional intervention.”
The Justice Department said it would appeal the ruling.
Six Czech hockey players test positive before going to Beijing Winter Olympics
Six players of the Czech Republic’s Olympic hockey team have tested positive for COVID-19, Czech national team coach Filip Pešán said on Friday (Jan 21).
“It’s a complex situation that changes every hour,” Peisan said, adding that none of the positive players had any symptoms.
Those who test negative will stay in a hotel near the team’s training facility in Prague, while those who test positive will be quarantined at home and join the team later, depending on the test results.
The Czech team has confirmed the preliminary 24-man roster for the Beijing Olympics. As a precaution against the possibility of someone being diagnosed, Coach Pesan has 30 people on standby.
The first players of the Czech hockey team will fly to Beijing next Thursday (January 27).
Olympic ski jumping champion Willinger tests positive for coronavirus
Two-time Olympic ski jumping gold medalist Andreas Wellinger of Germany announced on Friday (January 21) that he has tested positive for COVID-19 and is at risk of missing the upcoming Beijing Olympics.
“Where does (the virus) come from? Why (it gets infected)? (I) don’t know,” Wellinger said in a video on social media. “My body feels great.”
Germany is expected to select two men’s ski jumpers for the Beijing Olympics after the World Cup on January 22.
Willinger won the big mountain team event with Germany at the 2014 Olympics and the individual general mountain event at the 2018 Olympics.
Ireland to lift almost all restrictions tomorrow
Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin announced on Friday evening that almost all Covid-19 restrictions will be lifted from 6am on Saturday (Jan 22). Only the rules of wearing a mask, self-isolating after testing positive for the virus, and a vaccine passport for international travel remain in place.
Confirming the news, Martin said “we’ve weathered the Omicron storm” but acknowledged that lifting restrictions could lead to a rise in infections in the short term, but added he believed the impact would be limited.
“I have stood here on many dark days, but today is a good day,” he said in a televised address tonight.
Martin said the social and economic recovery in Ireland “is already well underway and we will continue to take the necessary steps to support it.”
He confirmed that the current rules requiring face masks will continue, including in schools and public transport, as advised by the National Public Health Emergency Team (NPHET).
Advice on close contacts, symptoms and positive cases will remain and will be reviewed by the end of February.
From 6am tomorrow, the following restrictions will be lifted:
Guidance on Home Visits – Lifting Limits on Gatherings
Early Closure Time Regulations for Services and Live Events (It’s 8pm)
Capacity restrictions for outdoor activities, including sports venues
Indoor events (including weddings) limits
Sectoral safeguards (see note)
nightclub restrictions
Earlier, Cabinet agreed that bars, restaurants and nightclubs could operate as normal without a vaccine certificate or social distancing.
Employees will gradually return to office work from Monday.
A Covid pass will still be required for international travel, while the mask-wearing rule will continue until the end of next month.
On Thursday night, NPHET gave the green light to end most restrictions, with the panel recommending that most restrictions be lifted.
New cases drop in U.S. states
The number of new COVID-19 cases is falling in parts of the U.S. hardest hit by the fast-spreading variant of Omicron, an analysis of public health data sees, showing early signs that the virus may subside again, Reuters reported.
The analysis from the past week through Wednesday (Jan. 19) showed a decrease in the number of COVID-19 infections in 15 states, as well as Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico, compared to the previous week.
In the northeastern U.S., which had the highest number of cases during the latest surge, the infection rate fell 36% on a weekly basis.
Nationwide, the decline was smaller, with the seven-day average of new COVID-19 cases falling by 1% as of Wednesday, according to a Reuters tally.
“In terms of Omicron’s trajectory, it certainly bodes well for us,” said Wafaa El-Sadr, a professor of epidemiology and medicine at Columbia University in New York City.
Across the country, cases are still averaging as high as 765,000 a day, down from a peak of 805,000 on January 15. The death toll, which typically lags cases by about three weeks, averaged 1,950 a day, up from 1,300 at the beginning of the month, but well below the 3,300 a day during the height of the outbreak in January 2021.
Many hospital systems across the country are still struggling to cope with an Omicron-led surge in infections. Last week, the Biden administration said it would send military health care workers to hospitals in six U.S. states to help deal with the high number of cases and staffing shortages.
Welsh First Minister: Nightclubs on track to reopen by the end of the month
Nightclubs in Wales are reopening as planned, with social distancing and six rule requirements to end by the end of the month, the first minister has confirmed.
Wales will complete the move to alert level zero on January 28 unless the coronavirus situation worsens, Mark Drakeford says.
He said the phased plan to gradually ease alert level two and move back to alert level zero would continue.
The latest public health figures suggest Wales has passed the peak of a new outbreak brought on by the Omicron strain, with coronavirus cases falling back to levels similar to those seen earlier in autumn 2021.
The number of hospitalized COVID-19 patients has also decreased.
From Friday (January 21), all outdoor activities in Wales will move to alert level zero, meaning crowds will be able to return to outdoor sporting events and restrictions on outdoor activities will be lifted.
The six-person rule and social distancing at outdoor receptions will also be lifted.
However, if more than 4,000 people participate in a large outdoor event without a seat, or if more than 10,000 people participate in a large outdoor event with a seat, a COVID (CCP virus) pass is still required to enter.
A COVID pass is still required at all cinemas, theatres and concert halls currently open.
London’s Omicron ‘major event’ ends but masks still required on public transport
London Mayor Sadiq Khan says he is quelling “major events” about the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, but insists the city remains on high alert and people still need to be on public transport wear mask.
Khan declared a “major event” on December 18, 2021, citing the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, an increase in hospital admissions, and the impact of staff absences on frontline services.
But he said the “major event” status would end on Jan. 21 due to tapering of COVID-19 hospitalizations and significantly higher staffing levels.
Dr: Vaccines will not stop COVID-19, mandatory must be abandoned
Dr Peter McCullough said a COVID-19 (the disease caused by the CCP virus) vaccine was largely unable to stop the spread of the CCP virus, especially for the recent Omicron variant, so the practice of mandatory vaccination should be abandoned.
“As the virus continues to mutate, the vaccine itself is basically obsolete now,” McCullough told NTD’s Capitol Report in an interview that aired on Wednesday (January 19). “So At this time, the vaccine order must be abandoned in its entirety.”
McCullough said some recent studies have shown a marked decline in the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines as new variants emerge.
“There was a Young-Xu paper in the JAMA that the previous Delta strain was only about 20 percent covered by the vaccine,” McCullough said. “The vaccine was very ineffective against the Delta virus.”
Study: Travel restrictions have little effect on spread of COVID-19 variants
A new study shows that travel restrictions have had a “very limited” impact on the spread of the coronavirus variant.
Governments have not been able to implement travel restrictions quickly enough to effectively limit COVID-19, said Edge Health and Oxera – a specialist research consultancy working with the UK’s National Health Service (NHS) – in a report on Friday (Jan 21). The spread of new variants of -19 (disease caused by the CCP virus).
The study found that it took several weeks for governments to know about the emergence of new variants, and even longer to assess whether they were the ones that raised concerns. By the time a new variant is discovered and evaluated, it is too late to impose restrictions to have any impact.
In the case of the Omicron variant, it was first spotted on November 8, 2021, but was only identified as a worrying variant by the World Health Organization (WHO) on November 26.
“As a result, Omicron (already) spread internationally and sowed seeds in the UK in the month before it was identified as a worrying variant, despite the travel testing regime,” the report said.
Nearly 50 more Marines fired for refusing COVID-19 vaccine
The U.S. Marine Corps announced on Thursday (January 20) that 45 more Marines have been fired for refusing to be vaccinated against COVID-19, the disease caused by the Chinese Communist Party.
The Marines were fired “for refusing vaccinations,” the spokesman said in a statement.
Any active duty Marines who do not complete their primary COVID-19 vaccination by November 14, 2021, or any reservists who do not complete this course by December 14, are considered unvaccinated by the department vaccine.
The primary options are two doses of Moderna’s or Pfizer’s vaccine or a single dose of Johnson & Johnson’s vaccine.
All unvaccinated Marines who do not have a pending or approved waiver application, or who have an appeal against a denied waiver application, will be placed in isolation.
The department reported last week that 351 Marines had been discharged for refusing vaccinations, but corrected that to 289.
France to implement COVID-19 vaccine order but ease some restrictions
A new COVID-19 vaccine passport will go into effect in France on January 24 as planned, severely restricting public life for those who have not yet decided to get vaccinated against the coronavirus. At the same time, some restrictions will be loosened.
French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Thursday (January 20) that from February 2, it will no longer be mandatory to work from home at least three days a week, and there will be no more outdoor masks. On the same day, patron caps for sports and entertainment venues will be lifted.
The government will allow nightclubs to open from February 16. In addition, people will be allowed to eat popcorn and other snacks in movie theaters.
The fifth wave of the coronavirus in France is showing signs of abating, but hospitals are still under pressure, which is why the government wants to keep current restrictions in place for another 12 days, Castor said.
Former Polish President and Solidarity leader Walesa tests positive for coronavirus
Poland’s former president and Solidarity leader Lech Walesa, who played a leading role in the fall of communism, said on Friday (Jan 21) that he had contracted COVID1-9.
“I can’t believe… I’m infected,” Walesa, 78, wrote on Facebook.
Walesa said he had received three doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but still felt very sick, with headaches and constant chills. “I feel like my flesh is ripped from the bone…I can’t feel my body,” he wrote.
A spokesman for Walesa said the former president had been in his office earlier in the day but had been tested for COVID-19 after feeling unwell and had returned home.
Walesa has been in poor health in recent years and will undergo heart surgery in 2021.
Poland’s health ministry reported 36,665 new cases on Friday, the highest number since the outbreak began.
UK PM urges schools to drop mask orders and resume face-to-face classes
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson urged teachers who still insist on wearing masks in class to abide by the rule that masks are no longer required in the classroom.
A spokesman for the prime minister said that “children are the hardest hit by the devastation of the pandemic as a whole”, adding that Johnson “believes that children receive face-to-face education and are able to enjoy a normal classroom experience until important”.
He added: “The Prime Minister also believes that schools should follow the latest guidelines. We have made it clear that we have lifted the requirement to wear masks in classrooms and we will lift the recommendation to wear masks in public areas from January 27.”
Germany’s daily increase of more than 140,000 confirmed ministers: it may reach 400,000 in mid-February
Germany reported 140,160 new confirmed cases on Friday (Jan 21) and the country’s health minister warned the country could see at least 400,000 cases a day by mid-February.
Health Minister Karl Lauterbach expects the number of infections to continue rising for several weeks before peaking next month.
“This wave will peak around mid-February,” Lauterbach told German TV 2 late on Wednesday (January 19).
Lauterbach warned that while hospitalizations are currently low, hospitals could be under severe stress in the coming weeks.
Russia’s daily increase of nearly 50,000 cases hits a record high
The number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Russia has risen sharply over the past few days, hitting an all-time high of 49,513 cases today (21 January), surpassing the previous record of over 40,000 in November 2021.
Reuters reported that Russia reported 38,850 new cases yesterday, up from about 32,000 the day before.
The Russian epidemic task force also announced yesterday that 692 people had died from the virus.
UK designates Omicron subline variants as “variants under investigation”
A sublineage of Omicron variants called BA.2 is being investigated by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA).
The current incidence is very low, but the UK health agency said it would be analysed further.
The UKHSA said that by 10 January 2022, 53 BA.2 sub-lineage sequences of Omicron had been identified.
Japan’s confirmed cases surge by 9,699 in Tokyo and 6,254 in Osaka
The Central News Agency reported that the number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Japan continued to increase sharply today (January 21), with 9,699 new cases in Tokyo and 6,254 new cases in Osaka, all hitting new local highs; Kanagawa, Chiba, Hyogo, Aichi Prefecture and many other places also set new highs.
The Japan Broadcasting Association (NHK) reported that 9,699 new cases were confirmed in Tokyo today, an increase of more than 1,000 cases from yesterday’s 8,638 cases and a record high for three consecutive days.
Chiba Prefecture, which surrounds Tokyo, added 2,215 cases and Kanagawa Prefecture added 3,412 cases, both also hitting new highs.
All three Kansai prefectures set new records, with 6,254 new cases in Osaka Prefecture, 1,467 in Kyoto Prefecture, and 2,944 in Hyogo Prefecture.
In response to the rapid expansion of the domestic epidemic, Osaka Prefecture, Kyoto Prefecture and Hyogo Prefecture submitted to the central government this afternoon to implement “key measures such as preventing the spread”, and will limit the business hours of restaurants to prevent epidemics.
The central government of Japan expects that on January 25, the implementation scope of key measures will be additionally included in 12 prefectures, and the total implementation area will reach 28 prefectures, more than half of Japan.
Taiwan added 68 confirmed cases, 23 local and 45 imported cases
Taiwan’s Central Epidemic Command Center announced today (21) that there were 68 new confirmed cases of COVID-19 in China, including 23 local cases and 45 imported cases; there were no new deaths among the confirmed cases.
The command center said that the new local cases today are 10 males and 13 females, aged between 10 and 70 years old; see the attachment to the press release for details.
The command center explained that today’s new cases of immigration from abroad are 20 males, 24 females and 1 under investigation, aged between 5 and 70 years old, from the United States (17 cases), the Philippines (4 cases), Vietnam and Israel (3 cases), Canada (2 cases), Poland, Australia, South Korea, Singapore, Sweden, Russia, the United Kingdom and Ireland (1 case); the other 8 cases are under investigation. The entry date is from January 5th to January 20th, today (2022).
According to the statistics of the command center, up to now, there have been 18,109 confirmed cases in China, including 3,283 imported cases, 14,772 local cases, 36 Dunmu Fleet cases, 3 aircraft infections, 1 case unknown and 14 cases under investigation. A total of 851 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded since 2020, of which 838 were local and 13 were imported.
Japan approves Pfizer vaccine for children over 5 years old
Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare has approved the Pfizer vaccine for children aged 5 to 11, which is scheduled to start in March.
According to Japan’s NHK report, Pfizer applied in November last year to include children between the ages of 5 and 11 years old. On Thursday evening, the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare held a meeting with experts to confirm the effectiveness and safety of the vaccine, which was officially approved on Friday.
Currently, Japan has different age restrictions for different vaccines. The Moderna vaccine is allowed for people over 12 years old and the AstraZeneca vaccine for people over 40 years old.
The Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare plans to vaccinate children over the age of 5 from March, which can be vaccinated individually in hospitals or collectively by local governments.
Indian capital to lift weekend curfew
The Indian capital will lift a weekend curfew and allow private offices to have some staff after the number of COVID-19 cases fell, a city official in Delhi said on Friday, Reuters reported.
The number of new cases in Delhi has more than halved from a peak of 28,867 on January 13, according to official figures. Hospitals across the city have more than 80 percent of vacant dedicated beds.
The official said Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal had approved the proposal to lift the weekend curfew given the drop in cases.
Delhi imposed a curfew on January 4 and ordered schools and restaurants to close. It’s unclear if those bans and weekday curfews will also be lifted.
Most of the recent cases have been mild and most people have recovered on their own at home, city officials said.
Pakistan’s daily number of cases hits peak
Pakistan reported more than 7,000 confirmed cases on Friday, the country’s highest daily number of infections since the outbreak began.
The country has added at least 7,678 cases in the past 24 hours, pushing the positivity rate to 12.93 percent, the highest in the past two years, Reuters reported, citing official data. Meanwhile, 23 deaths have also been reported in the past day.
The country’s largest city, Karachi, had a positivity rate of 46.58% in the past 24 hours, the highest number since the outbreak.
Authorities have authorized booster injections for citizens over the age of 30. Children over 12 must be vaccinated to attend school; children under 12 must adjust their curriculum to halve classroom sizes.
Recently, it coincided with Pakistan’s wedding season, which officials believe is the reason for the rapid spread of the virus.
About 70 million people in Pakistan, or 32 percent of the population, have received two doses of the vaccine.
Confirmed Cases Australia Rescue Tonga Supplies Plane Turns Back Halfway
An Australian aid flight was forced to return to base after a positive COVID-19 case on board while it was assisting Tonga, Australian defence officials said.
Currently, Tonga has no reported cases of COVID-19, has strict border controls and requires contactless delivery of aid.
The Australian aid flight left Brisbane on Thursday afternoon but turned around mid-flight after being notified of a positive COVID-19 case, officials said.
All crew members underwent rapid screening tests prior to departure, but PCR tests were subsequently released that showed confirmed cases. The supplies were diverted to another flight that took off Friday.
Nearly a week since the volcano erupted, Tongans are struggling to find clean drinking water.
It comes after emergency flights from Australia and New Zealand arrived on Thursday, bringing much-needed sanitation water and hygiene supplies in Tonga, as well as tents, communications equipment and generators.
A New Zealand offshore supply vessel is heading for Tonga carrying 250,000 litres of fresh water, along with desalination equipment capable of producing 70,000 litres a day, and is expected to arrive on Friday.
San Francisco mayor: Omicron epidemic peak has passed
The city of San Francisco said the latest data showed that the Omicron outbreak has passed its peak, and the number of new confirmed cases is showing a downward trend.
According to statistics from the San Francisco City Government, based on the seven-day average number of infections, the peak was on January 9, with an average of 2,164 confirmed cases per day. On the 12th, the daily average number of confirmed cases dropped to 1,705, and the epidemic showed a trend of slowing down. Mayor London Breed said there was “a light at the end of the tunnel”.
San Francisco Surgeon General Grant Colfax expressed optimism about the outbreak. He said that while it was not entirely to be taken lightly, the number of confirmed cases was declining.
San Francisco’s vaccination rate is 83%, and Kirfax said the goal at this stage is not to stop the contagion, but to avoid the worst.
Outbreak at Argentine Antarctic Research Base
The arrival of COVID-19 at an Argentine research base in Antarctica for the first time resulted in the evacuation of nine confirmed, unvaccinated staff members by helicopter, an official said.
Patricia Ortuzar, a scientist at Argentina’s National Directorate of the Antarctic, told AFP that 43 scientists at Argentina’s La Esperanza base and Of the military personnel, a total of 24 were infected.
As a precautionary measure, nine of the unvaccinated people, despite showing no symptoms, have been evacuated by helicopter and headed to the capital, Buenos Aires, to be vaccinated.
The men had been in Antarctica before the vaccine was administered in Argentina. They had originally decided to leave the base for the vaccination due to concerns about possible side effects in the polar climate.
The remaining 15 confirmed cases are also asymptomatic.
Previously, the first confirmed case at the Antarctic base was detected at the Chilean base in December 2020.
Otuzal said the outbreak at the Esperanza base was “under control” and other bases in Argentina also maintained zero confirmed cases.
The Esperanza base, established in 1952, is located in northwest Antarctica and is one of Argentina’s 13 polar bases.
Responsible editor: Ye Ziwei