Summary: On June 4th, Xi Jinping met with Belarusian President Lukashenko in Beijing, congratulating him on his re-election. Xi emphasized the strong friendship and political trust between China and Belarus, expressing China's commitment to developing the relationship strategically. He also called for strengthened coordination within multilateral frameworks like the UN and SCO to jointly oppose hegemony and defend international fairness. Lukashenko expressed gratitude for China's support and pledged unwavering commitment to developing relations and cooperation with China. Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
Summary: Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory telegram to Lee Jae-myung on June 4th, acknowledging his election as President of South Korea. Xi emphasized that China and South Korea are important neighbors and partners who have achieved stable and healthy development in their relationship over the past 33 years, transcending ideological differences. He stated his high regard for the development of China-South Korea relations and expressed China's willingness to work with South Korea to promote their strategic cooperative partnership. Xi noted the increasing uncertainties in the international and regional situation, referencing the global transformations unfolding.
Summary: A recent exhibit on ancient Chinese integrity culture at the National Museum is attracting many visitors, aiming to promote clean governance among party members. Chongqing's Banan district is utilizing a big data platform to monitor the potential abuse of power by officials' relatives, leading to disciplinary actions. Tianjin's Xiqing district is saving money through a "public property warehouse" (公物仓) for shared office equipment, reallocating funds to public services like schools and charging stations. Hunan's Liuyang city is using its revolutionary sites to promote integrity and transparency, as demonstrated by a fair bidding process for a local waste transfer station contract. The article suggests these efforts are part of a broader trend of strengthening integrity and anti-corruption measures throughout China.
Summary: The article discusses Hebei province's efforts to boost its county-level economies by developing specialized industrial clusters, emphasizing innovation, green transformation, and collaboration. It highlights examples such as Pingxiang's bicycle industry upgrading through technological innovation and Kuancheng's mining industry reducing emissions through infrastructure upgrades. The province plans further actions to upgrade county-level industrial clusters between 2025 and 2027, according to a leading official of the Hebei Provincial Party Committee. These efforts are aimed at creating pillar industries that drive local prosperity and employment. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: To celebrate China's Environment Day, *People's Daily* highlighted the success of the "My River at the Doorstep" campaign, showcasing improved water quality and ecological restoration across the country. The campaign collected stories and images from citizens, officials, and volunteers documenting the positive changes in local rivers and lakes since the 18th Party Congress. The article emphasized the central leadership's focus on water ecological protection and the success of initiatives such as the "Beautiful Rivers and Lakes" project. Data from the Ministry of Ecology and Environment indicates a consistent improvement in water quality, with most urban black and odorous water bodies eliminated. The article also mentioned that the U.S. was not discussed.
Summary: An engineering team from China Railway Bridge and Tunnel Technology Company conducted a load test on the main bridge of the G3 Tongling Yangtze River Highway-Railway Bridge in Tongling, Anhui on June 4th. The test utilized 214 loading vehicles, with a maximum load exceeding 9,000 tons. The bridge is designed to accommodate highway, intercity railway, and freight railway traffic. The article makes no explicit mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In the first four months of 2024, China's internet and related services enterprises above a designated size achieved 597 billion yuan in internet business revenue, a year-on-year increase of 1.5%. R&D spending by these firms also grew by 4.8% to 29.15 billion yuan, with profits reaching 41.73 billion yuan. Eastern regions saw a 3.5% revenue increase, while the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area experienced an 8.8% rise. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: According to the People's Bank of China, outstanding domestic and foreign currency green loans in China reached 40.61 trillion yuan by the end of the first quarter of this year, a 9.6% increase from the beginning of the year. Of this total, loans for green upgrades to infrastructure, green and low-carbon energy transition, and ecological protection and restoration amounted to 18.11 trillion yuan, 8.13 trillion yuan, and 4.81 trillion yuan, respectively. The electricity, gas, water production and supply industry and transportation, storage, and postal industries accounted for 8.45 trillion yuan and 7.4 trillion yuan in green loans, respectively. The report does not contain any discussion on the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article features expert commentary on Xi Jinping's "Selected Works on the Economy," Volume I, specifically focusing on advancing agricultural and rural modernization through further comprehensive and deepened reform. It appears in the theory and learning section of the publication. The article also mentions the genesis of the song "Unity is Strength."
Summary: A recent investigation in Shandong province explores the burgeoning second-hand mobile phone market driven by China's "trade-in" policies for consumer goods. The report highlights that the majority of used phones come from mobile carriers and brand stores, while buyers are often students, young workers, and budget-conscious consumers. The article notes that the increase in trade-ins has led to a greater supply of higher quality used phones and increased sales through online platforms and brick and mortar stores. However, the article also mentions the need to enhance transparency in pricing and quality assessments, while also improving data security to encourage wider participation. According to industry estimates, the total value of idle mobile phones in China will exceed 600 billion RMB during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period.
Summary: China will launch pilot programs in approximately 30 cities to integrate human resources services with the manufacturing sector, according to a notice from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security and three other departments. The goal is to boost high-quality employment and support the development of a modern industrial system over the next three years. The initiative aims to cultivate specialized HR firms catering to manufacturing, build integrated platforms, and develop innovative HR technologies and models. These pilot cities should coordinate employment, industry, financial, and land policies to promote the integration of HR services and manufacturing. The program will encourage HR service providers to partner with manufacturing firms to form recruitment entities, cross-enterprise training centers, or talent service groups.
Summary: From January to April, China started renovating 5,679 old urban communities nationwide, with six regions exceeding a 50% commencement rate. The national plan aims to begin renovating 25,000 old urban communities by 2025. From 2019 to 2024, 280,000 old urban communities have been renovated, affecting 48 million households and over 120 million people. According to an official from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, upgrades will continue focusing on safety, building maintenance, and energy efficiency. The plan includes improving community services such as elderly care, childcare, parking, and EV charging facilities.
Summary: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has released its first list of key traditional and local food production zones for prioritized development, encompassing 39 items, including Jilin red ginseng products and Liuzhou river snail rice noodles. These zones, spread across 28 provinces and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps, cover major food industry sectors. According to MIIT, the list considers existing development, scale, and potential, incorporating cultural and historical factors. The ministry intends to continue supporting these zones and fostering diversified growth in the food industry.
Summary: As of April 2024, Northeast China (including Liaoning, Jilin, Heilongjiang provinces and Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region) has seen a 10.2% year-on-year increase in valid invention patents, reaching 195,000, and a 7.7% increase in valid registered trademarks, reaching 2.161 million. The region also accounts for nearly one-tenth of China's total geographical indications, with 273 certified products. The National Intellectual Property Administration has established eight national-level intellectual property protection centers in Northeast China, providing "one-stop" services for strategic emerging industries. These initiatives aim to bolster ecological and economic benefits in the region.
Summary: The Chinese icebreaker "Xuelong 2," China's first domestically built polar research vessel, was opened to the public in Haikou, Hainan, at the Xiuying Port Terminal. Visitors were able to tour the ship's laboratories, offices, crew quarters, bridge, and flight deck. No officials were mentioned as accompanying the tour, nor was the United States mentioned.
Summary: In the first four months of 2024, China's electronic information manufacturing sector saw significant growth, with a value-added increase of 11.3% year-on-year. Output of microcomputers reached 105 million units, up 4.7%, and integrated circuit production totaled 150.9 billion units, up 5.4%. Integrated circuit exports rose by 20% to 106.3 billion units, demonstrating increased global demand and competitiveness driven by domestic innovation. The sector achieved 5.12 trillion yuan in revenue and 159.7 billion yuan in profits, representing increases of 10.1% and 11.6%, respectively.
Summary: China's State Administration for Market Regulation issued an action plan for the digital transformation of metrology, aiming to integrate measurement with digital technologies. The plan targets advancements by 2030, including breakthroughs in digital metrology, development of digital measurement devices, and establishment of national metrology data centers and smart metrology laboratories. It outlines 12 key tasks focused on infrastructure development, digitalizing measurement standards, and improving metrological equipment. The action plan aims to solidify the measurement foundation for high-quality digital economic development.
Summary: Maria Elena Agüero, Secretary General of the World Leadership Alliance-Madrid Club, recalls Xi Jinping as a leader who listens attentively, especially during meetings related to the Congdu International Forum. Xi Jinping has repeatedly addressed the forum and met with foreign guests, emphasizing China's development path and principles for global governance, while also listening to the opinions of foreign representatives. Agüero highlighted Xi's global initiatives, like the Community of Common Destiny, and their contribution to global governance. She noted China's increasing influence and its role in advocating for multilateralism and peaceful resolutions to global issues. Agüero believes China is a stabilizing force in a changing world.
Summary: The article discusses the emergence of "Cool China" as a perception in foreign media and among international observers, attributing it to China's innovation, development vitality, and openness. Innovation, particularly in areas like AI and electric vehicles, is highlighted as a key factor contributing to this image. China's commitment to global cooperation and shared development, contrasting with unilateralism, is also emphasized. The article mentions a recent survey cited by Axios, indicating an increasing global recognition of China's image.
Summary: Officials and experts from several developing countries, including Egypt, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Solomon Islands, participated in a study and training program in China focused on sustainable forestry. Participants like Egypt's Sally Abonam were impressed by China's commitment to sustainable development and the "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" concept. They visited sites like Yu Village and the West Creek Wetland in Hangzhou, observing China's ecological protection efforts and technological applications in forestry management. The attendees lauded China's experience in balancing ecological preservation with economic development, and highlighted the potential for collaborative learning. Solomon Islands Forestry official Joseph Tawatat noted China’s integration of forestry with ecotourism.
Summary: Politburo member Wang Yi met with both Khaldoon Khalifa Al Mubarak, the UAE president's special envoy for China, and Yohei Kono, head of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade. Wang stated that China is willing to expand mutually beneficial cooperation with the UAE and support each other on core interests, while Khaldoon affirmed the UAE's commitment to the one-China principle and independent policy of cooperation with China. During his meeting with Kono, Wang praised Kono's long-term commitment to China-Japan friendship and emphasized the importance of learning from history, referencing recent statements by former Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba. They also discussed trilateral cooperation between China, Japan, and South Korea. The discussion contained no explicit mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A joint Chinese-Central Asian media delegation visited a Yutong bus CKD factory in Kazakhstan, a joint venture with Kazakh Tekhnology, to observe the production of electric buses. The factory, operational since 2021, has a capacity of 2,000 buses and 200 units of construction machinery per year, indirectly creating over 5,000 jobs. Local Kazakh officials emphasized that through cooperation within the Belt and Road Initiative, the city of Saran is diversifying its economy. Central Asian journalists expressed interest in expanding cooperation with China in the automotive sector, highlighting the tangible results of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Summary: The author argues that trade wars, driven by the U.S. government's tariff policies, harm all parties involved, including exporters, importers, producers, and consumers, and undermine the multilateral trading system. Small and medium-sized economies are particularly vulnerable, as they lack leverage to counter U.S. demands. The author suggests that deeper cooperation among the EU, Japan, South Korea, and countries of the Global South, including China, is crucial to defend international trade rules. Strengthening regional supply chains and increasing consumption within Asia can help balance the international trade structure and mitigate the impact of U.S. tariffs. The article criticizes the U.S. for violating international trade rules.
Summary: The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting was held in Beijing on June 3rd, co-hosted by Finance Minister Lan Fo'an and People's Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng. Participants discussed global and regional economic challenges, sharing policy practices in fiscal and monetary affairs, green transition, and financial development. They supported deepening regional financial cooperation, including progress toward establishing an SCO development bank and creating a financial think tank network. Lan Fo'an emphasized the need to uphold multilateralism and strengthen macroeconomic policy coordination in the face of trade protectionism and geopolitical conflicts. The meeting did not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Several Chinese governmental bodies, including the Ministry of Commerce and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, have issued documents to encourage the development of "silver tourism" (tourism for senior citizens) by increasing the number of suitable trains and related services. These initiatives aim to cater to the growing demand from China's aging population for leisure and travel, with a focus on accessible transportation, age-friendly facilities, and customized travel products. Tourist destinations are implementing measures such as accessible guides and safety systems, while offerings include slower-paced itineraries and healthcare provisions. Yunnan province, in particular, is attracting a large number of senior tourists and is working to improve its tourism medical assistance and insurance mechanisms. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: An increase in elderly tourism within China is driving upgrades in tourism infrastructure and public services in both urban and rural areas. Development of tourism products and routes tailored for the elderly, along with age-friendly renovations to museums and hotels, are needed. Regulatory bodies should focus on preventing elderly tourists from being exposed to consumer traps, especially concerning information asymmetry. Specifically, the article recommends regulating services and standards related to transportation, dining, accommodation, and healthcare. The author advocates for comprehensive oversight to combat issues such as forced sales and price discrimination.
Summary: This article discusses how digital infrastructure and internet economics are breaking down barriers to economic development in China, using the example of the popularity of Rongchang geese. Modern logistics are overcoming spatial limitations, enabling rapid delivery of goods across the country. The internet economy is facilitating information dissemination, connecting producers with consumers and transforming local products into national and even global commodities. Sincere service and cultural appeal further break down emotional barriers, attracting tourism and fostering economic growth in smaller cities. These trends are driving economic development and creating opportunities across various sectors.
Summary: A recent exhibition on ancient Chinese integrity culture at the National Museum is attracting visitors and promoting ethical conduct among Party members. Officials in Chongqing are using big data platforms to identify and address conflicts of interest among village officials and their relatives, exemplified by the case of officials disciplined for involvement in village construction projects. In Tianjin, a "public property warehouse" is saving government money, which is then reinvested in public services like schools and charging stations. In Hunan province, officials are using historical sites to reinforce clean governance. The article suggests these initiatives across China demonstrate the Party's commitment to serving the people and combating corruption, although the United States is not mentioned.
Summary: Baizhao Village, located in the mountains of Chun'an County, Hangzhou, is composed of three natural villages known for its scenic beauty, including terraced fields and traditional architecture. The village has recently promoted integrated agricultural, cultural, and tourism development, including a photography festival and blueberry picking gardens. These efforts have helped to establish the "Jinfeng-Zhuja-Baizhao" rural tourism route as a popular destination.
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Summary: According to Li Bing, Henan leverages its central location and transportation network, including high-speed rail and the Zhengzhou-Europe freight train, to promote high-quality development through high-level opening up. Henan attracts talent and resources from areas like Beijing and Shanghai to address its shortcomings in scientific and technological innovation, which has led to rapid growth in industries like new energy vehicles. The province is actively integrating into the national development strategy, working to strengthen its manufacturing sector and promote both domestic and international markets. Henan's efforts to streamline customs and logistics, such as with Malaysian durian imports, are improving the lives of its citizens. By focusing on strategic opportunities and embracing reform and opening up, Henan aims to play a significant role in China's economic development.
Summary: The article discusses the recent inclusion of Chinese historical artifacts, including the Zeng Houyi chimes, Buddhist texts, and Zheng He's stele, into UNESCO's "Memory of the World" register. It emphasizes that these artifacts represent not only Chinese civilization but also humanity's shared pursuit of art, faith, and peace. The article calls for better protection and innovative utilization of these cultural relics to promote cultural understanding and serve society. By sharing these "world memories," the international community can better understand Chinese civilization's inclusiveness and resilience, and promote cross-cultural exchange. These efforts aim to understand China's past and future direction, revitalizing cultural heritage while continuing to build a better future.
Summary: The Ministry of Education issued a notice initiating a "Basic Education Standardized Management Improvement Year" campaign, aiming to rectify practices violating educational principles and harming public interests. The notice includes a "negative list" specifying 16 areas for rectification, including prohibiting early school openings, delayed holidays, and mandatory tutoring during holidays. The goal is to ensure adherence to educational norms and prevent disruptions to the learning process.
Summary: Several Chinese tourist sites, including Longmen Ancient Town in Hangzhou, Tinglin Garden in Kunshan, and Tianchi Mountain in Songxian, are experimenting with free admission to attract more visitors. The article argues that successful implementation hinges on creating unique experiences, connecting the attractions with the broader city, and emphasizing local culture, drawing examples from other locations. The article posits that by integrating tourism with local culture and broadening the scope of tourist activities, these scenic spots can promote the sustained development of cultural tourism. By linking tourist attractions to the broader urban context and emphasizing cultural elements, regions can ensure long-term growth. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The article discusses the rise of the "unmanned economy" in China, driven by technologies like IoT, AI, and 5G, which provides automated and digitalized services. This model offers convenience, privacy, and personalized experiences, addressing pain points in modern fast-paced life through 24/7 services like unmanned tea houses and smart delivery lockers. The "unmanned economy" promotes efficient resource allocation by revitalizing idle resources and reducing operating costs. It also fosters new employment opportunities in areas like technical maintenance and data analysis. However, the article also acknowledges challenges related to service quality, equipment maintenance, and data security that need to be addressed for its sustainable growth.
Summary: The article solicits submissions for several opinion columns in the People's Daily, including "Everyone's Talk," "Heartwarming News and Hot Reviews," "The Chinese Road, the Chinese Dream," and "Incoming Arguments." It specifies the email address for submissions and requests that authors avoid multiple submissions of the same piece.
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Summary: Rural residents are increasingly participating in domestic tourism, with a 39.2% year-on-year increase in trips and a 39.6% increase in spending during the first quarter of the year, outpacing urban residents. This surge is attributed to increased income from technological advancements in agriculture and e-commerce. Improved transportation infrastructure, like affordable bus routes connecting rural areas to tourist destinations, further facilitates travel for rural residents. County-level tourism is also booming due to diverse attractions and services. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: Rising rural incomes, improved infrastructure, and evolving consumption habits are driving a surge in rural tourism within China. This trend, shifting from saving to spending on leisure, is fueled by increased convenience and targeted tourism development in rural areas. This boom in rural tourism presents a significant opportunity to boost domestic consumption and promote rural revitalization. To further unlock this potential, improvements to rural social security and diversification of tourism products are needed. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the text.
Summary: The article highlights the integration of AI into various sectors in China, including medicine, transportation, and materials research, reflecting Beijing's push for AI-driven industrial upgrades as emphasized by Xi Jinping. Guang'anmen Hospital utilizes an AI model to preserve and disseminate traditional Chinese medicine expertise, while a smart monitoring system on the Beijing-Xiong'an Expressway enhances traffic safety through rapid incident detection and response, the system being developed by the Hebei Expressway Group. Furthermore, Baidu's AI cloud supports the China Iron & Steel Research Institute in metallurgical process sensing, improving the efficiency and accuracy of steel microstructure analysis. The number of AI enterprises has grown to over 4,700, with the core industry scale nearing 600 billion yuan. The expansion is being driven by companies such as Baidu, with the goal of delivering infrastructure for the artificial intelligence era.
Summary: China's Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development have announced a list of 20 cities slated to receive central government funding in 2025 for urban renewal projects. The selected cities, spanning various regions, will receive fixed subsidies based on their location, with eastern cities receiving up to 800 million RMB and western and directly-administered cities receiving up to 1.2 billion RMB. This initiative follows a similar program in 2024 that supported 15 cities. The funding will support key urban renewal pilot projects and the development of urban renewal mechanisms. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The scenic Duku Highway in Xinjiang, known for its challenging terrain and dramatic landscapes, reopened on May 31st after being closed for nearly eight months due to harsh weather conditions. The highway's reopening is expected to boost tourism and provide income opportunities for local communities like Kang Village, which has seen significant economic growth through tourism-related businesses. Officials anticipate increased visitor numbers and economic activity in the region due to the road's popularity. Drivers are cautioned about the road's challenging conditions and advised to take safety precautions. There is no mention of the United States in the article.
Summary: As of the end of May, Gansu province's installed capacity of new energy reached 70.62 million kilowatts, accounting for 65.81% of the total, driven by the "dual carbon" goals. Wind power capacity reached 34.94 million kilowatts, and solar power capacity reached 35.36 million kilowatts. Gansu is accelerating the construction of a national new energy comprehensive development and utilization demonstration zone, focusing on wind and solar energy. The province's cumulative external power transmission from January to the end of May 2025 reached 26.42 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 33.45%.
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Summary: The article focuses on China's efforts in ecological conservation, particularly concerning rivers and lakes, highlighting the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." It showcases individual contributions, such as a farmer in Hubei who documents the improving water quality of the Xi River through photography and a wood carving artist in Hunan who draws inspiration from the revitalized Chuanzi River, and a township level river chief in Gansu. These stories emphasize the positive impact of ecological initiatives on local environments and communities. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: This article discusses the trend of consumption upgrades in China, highlighting its impact on individual well-being, market expansion, and high-quality development. It notes the increase in consumer demand for higher quality goods and experiences. The article also mentions that in 2024, China's consumer goods trade-in policy drove upgrades in industries like home appliances and automobiles, with energy-efficient appliances accounting for 90% of sales, and the new energy vehicle trade-in ratio exceeding 60%. The rise in service consumption, which is connected with consumption structural reforms, is also mentioned in the article.
Summary: China's Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has issued an "Action Plan for Compute Power Interconnection," aiming to standardize and interconnect various public compute resources to improve efficiency and service levels. The plan seeks to establish a comprehensive system by 2026, addressing issues like low utilization rates and difficulties in cross-regional collaboration. MIIT aims to promote the integration of compute power with various sectors, including energy, industry, and mobile internet. The plan will focus on five key actions, including infrastructure development, platform construction, service innovation, and pilot programs. The goal is to establish a new foundation for the digital economy, supporting China's ambitions in manufacturing, networking, and digitalization.
Summary: Guangxi's Youyiguan border crossing has implemented measures to significantly expedite fruit imports from Vietnam, reducing inspection times by 75% since 2020. The upgrades include a new smart inspection system, a dedicated green channel for agricultural products, and a mobile app for businesses to track customs clearance. These improvements have led to increased fruit imports, boosting local employment and expanding distribution to major cities across China. The streamlined processes have cut cargo waiting times by 20% and increased the turnover rate of inspection platforms by 35%. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chinese customs and local governments are collaborating to implement policies aimed at boosting the vitality of businesses and promoting high-quality foreign trade development. These measures focus on optimizing the port business environment by simplifying procedures, improving efficiency, and reducing costs for businesses. The goal is to create a more efficient, transparent, fair, and convenient environment to support the construction of a strong trade nation. Continuous improvement in the port business environment is necessary due to the evolving global trade landscape. The article does not mention United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article highlights the entrepreneurial spirit of young people in Jingdezhen's Taoxichuan creative district, focusing on two ceramic artists, Wang Xu and Chen Saijie. Wang Xu, a ceramics painting graduate student, runs a stall at the creative market while Chen Saijie has expanded from a market vendor to a shop owner in the "Yi Space" area. The Taoxichuan district provides support through markets, workshops, and loans, fostering a vibrant environment for young artists. Chen Saijie even obtained a loan to expand production and improve skills. Wang Xu aims to sell her products internationally through e-commerce, exemplifying the ambitions of young entrepreneurs in Jingdezhen.
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Summary: This article argues that deepening rural reform is crucial for achieving agricultural and rural modernization within the broader context of Chinese-style modernization. It emphasizes the need to address imbalances between urban and rural development by focusing on key areas like food security, agricultural transformation, poverty alleviation, and urbanization of agricultural workers. The article highlights the importance of implementing the strategic deployments made by the 20th Third Plenary Session of the Party and the requirements set by the No. 1 Central Document of 2025. By focusing on key areas and promoting integrated urban-rural development, China aims to overcome the challenges facing agricultural and rural modernization. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article emphasizes Xi Jinping's focus on the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent as fundamental pillars for building a modern socialist nation. It argues that these three areas are interconnected, forming a system of knowledge production, application, and reproduction that drives progress. The piece calls for strengthening the Party's leadership to deepen reforms in education, science and technology, and talent development in order to create a synergistic and efficient mechanism. It also discusses challenges such as fragmented management and uneven resource distribution, advocating for a coordinated approach to maximize their collective impact. The article does not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the rise of "emotional consumption" in China, where consumers prioritize products and services that fulfill their emotional and spiritual needs. It argues that emotional consumption presents new opportunities for economic growth, job creation, and industrial upgrading by better catering to consumer demands. The author suggests enriching consumer offerings, improving the consumer environment, and safeguarding data security to foster the healthy development of emotional consumption and to create a high quality market. It is also suggested that consumers should build healthy relationships in real life in order to avoid social isolation. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The article reports on the operations of two "Yangtze River" themed post offices, one located at the river's source ("Yangtze River No. 1") in Qinghai and the other at its mouth ("Yangtze River No. 11") in Shanghai. Both post offices aim to promote ecological awareness and conservation efforts along the Yangtze River. "Yangtze River No. 1" serves as a logistics hub and rest stop, educating visitors and locals about environmental protection, while "Yangtze River No. 11" features exhibits showcasing the Yangtze's ecosystem and volunteer efforts, and trains students to be "Yangtze River ecological lecturers." The project is a collaboration between a Sichuan environmental NGO and China Post, with plans to build eleven such post offices along the Yangtze. The post offices aim to enhance public awareness of Yangtze River conservation.
Summary: Concerts in China are seeing a surge in middle-aged and elderly attendees, driven by performances from classic singers. A recent Zhang Xueyou concert in Chongqing saw nearly half the audience over 40, while Dao Lang's tour drew an even higher percentage of older fans. Industry experts attribute this trend to the return of established artists to the stage, and the increasing recognition of the cultural consumption potential of older generations. This has led to theaters and travel agencies offering tailored experiences, further boosting cultural tourism spending among this demographic.
Summary: "Village sports" are booming across China, showcasing rural vitality and becoming a new avenue for rural development through sports, culture, and tourism. These events, including dragon boat races and basketball tournaments, are drawing large crowds and boosting local economies. Government initiatives are improving rural sports infrastructure to support this trend. While some events face homogenization, efforts are being made to maintain their unique character and ensure their long-term sustainability. The aim is to move from temporary popularity to sustained success by preserving the authentic "village flavor."
Summary: The city of Zhangzhou has opened its first cafeteria specifically for "new employment groups" like delivery drivers. Aimed at addressing the difficulties these workers face in finding affordable and convenient meals, the cafeteria offers discounted meals with unlimited rice. This initiative by the Zhangzhou Municipal Party Committee's Social Work Department seeks to address the "difficulty in eating, difficulty in resting, and difficulty in entering" faced by these workers. The cafeteria is part of a larger effort to provide care and support, including the establishment of "warm stations."
Summary: Wuqiang County in Hebei province has developed into a major musical instrument production base, particularly for wind and string instruments. Benefiting from local policy support and leading enterprises, the county boasts 159 companies employing over 10,000 people. The industry generated 2.38 billion yuan in revenue in 2024, with over 80% of products being exported to more than 40 countries and regions, including Europe, the United States, Japan and South Korea. The county is focusing on integrating music instrument processing, experience, and performance to further bolster its economy, with tourism revenue exceeding 1 billion yuan in 2024. The area's development began in the 1980s and has since attracted foreign instrument companies.
Summary: *Ne Zha* won the "Golden Monkey Award" at the China International Cartoon and Animation Festival for the second time. The "Digital Dunhuang Cave" database platform was launched in Dunhuang, Gansu, to digitally reunite cultural relics from the Dunhuang cave that have been lost overseas. Hainan has opened a special express lane at the Qiongzhou Strait for lychee transportation during the peak season. Rongjiang County in Guizhou Province, the birthplace of "Village Super League," recently introduced a "ten-year plan" for football development. Ancient tea trees in Ankang, Shaanxi Province, have been identified as being between 100 and 200 years old.
Summary: For International Children's Day, Changsha's Tianxin district's children-themed mural became a popular attraction, revitalizing the community. As one of the first pilot cities for child-friendly urban development, Changsha integrates this concept into urban planning, construction, and governance through policy guidance, spatial transformation, and social collaboration. Initiatives include building "15-minute schooling circles" with child-friendly schools and labor practice bases, along with parent-child experience venues. Changsha is also implementing projects focused on rare genetic diseases and autism screening for young children. The city has added nearly 10,000 square meters of children's activity space in old residential areas through adaptive renovations.
Summary: A company in Qianjiang, Hubei province, specializing in outdoor apparel is reportedly running at full capacity with orders booked for the year, exporting products to North America, Norway, and Sweden. Qianjiang, known for its garment industry, is focusing on high-end outdoor clothing production. Local companies are exploring developing their own brands while continuing OEM production. To address talent shortages, Qianjiang is investing in vocational training, including establishing a dedicated fashion college and partnering with universities to improve production techniques and employee skills.
Summary: In the Xin Barag Right Banner of Hulunbuir, Inner Mongolia, local police have established "Peace Volunteer Police Workstations" at gas stations, leveraging them as key areas for crime prevention. These volunteer teams, comprised of vetted gas station employees, conduct anti-fraud awareness campaigns and assist police in patrolling and identifying potential security threats. The initiative aims to extend security services to the public, creating local "peace outposts" and improving public safety perceptions. The program includes standardized training to enhance the volunteer police's abilities in law enforcement assistance and public service. Multiple workstations have been established in key areas such as gas stations, schools, and supermarkets.
Summary: The Beijing Quanjude Qianmen store has implemented several accessibility improvements to better serve disabled customers. These include a dedicated accessible dining area with Braille menus and specialized tableware for visually impaired customers, as well as wheelchair lifts and accessible restrooms. Staff have received training on serving disabled individuals, including basic sign language. The restaurant has also created a service training manual for staff on how to serve disabled patrons.
Summary: The provided text is a short notice regarding submissions for a column in the People's Daily newspaper. It specifies the layout designer as Zhang Fangman and provides an email address for submissions related to the column. There is no information regarding the statements or actions of officials, nor any mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A popular Shanghai street food vendor, "Old Wu Green Onion Pancake," faced operational challenges due to complaints about smoke and pedestrian traffic after reopening. The local district utilized a newly implemented "multi-grid integration" system to address these issues, coordinating efforts between environmental enforcement, market management, and local community organizations. This involved adjusting the smoke extraction system and managing pedestrian flow through coordinated guidance and parking solutions. The initiative, part of Shanghai's broader effort to improve urban governance, demonstrates a focus on resolving cross-departmental challenges and responding to community needs. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: This article discusses the importance of comprehensive support systems behind rural livestreaming, not just the performance of the livestreamer. It highlights the experiences of Changren Village in Jiangxi Province, where local officials trained villagers in e-commerce and coordinated logistics and marketing to boost agricultural sales. The article argues that sustainable rural development through livestreaming requires attention to product quality, supply chains, and brand building, beyond mere publicity stunts. By building capacity among villagers, Changren Village was able to increase its agricultural sales through a combination of online and offline efforts. The article does not reference the United States, its relationship to China, or any other countries.
Summary: A kick-off event was held in Hechi, Guangxi, for the 2025 "Safe Production Month" focusing on housing and urban-rural development. The event emphasized improving regional safety management. The event featured demonstrations of "smart construction site" technologies, including AI-powered monitoring systems and robotic inspection dogs designed to identify safety hazards. Smart hardware designed to predict damage to hoisting equipment and provide automated alerts were also displayed. The event indicates a push for technological solutions to improve construction safety in Guangxi.
Summary: Mengzhou, Jiaozuo, Henan province, is integrating the construction of a safe, ecological, and beautiful Yellow River with the development of specialized organic planting. This integration has achieved high-quality development of agriculture in the Yellow River滩区(river beach area). The area now features ten thousand acres of high-standard farmland. A photo from June 4th depicts the colorful landscape of this area. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A collaborative "judicial + administrative" model was implemented in Panjin City, Liaoning Province, where illegally caught marine products were replaced by an increase in stocked products. A joint oversight group comprised of the Panjin Procuratorate, the People's Court, and the Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau supervised the entire process. The activity was a result of the defendants applying to restock resources as an alternative to economic compensation after three cases of illegal fishing during the closed season. Approximately 21 million shrimp seedlings were released after inspection.
Summary: A 25-year-old man was administratively detained for 13 days for opening an emergency exit door after a flight landed in Kunming, causing a delay. Authorities determined the man was aware of the emergency procedures, despite airline staff having briefed him. The action could have led to more severe criminal charges if the plane had been in flight or if serious consequences had occurred. The man may also face civil liability from the airline for damages and losses incurred due to his actions.
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Summary: Gansu province is focusing on ecological restoration in the Qilian Mountains and ecological protection along the Gansu section of the Yellow River. The province is implementing ecological projects, increasing vegetation coverage, and relocating residents to become ecological protectors. Gansu has divided the province into "four screens and one corridor" to build a comprehensive ecological security pattern. Gansu aims to construct a robust ecological security barrier and contribute to global ecological governance by focusing on long-term plans for ecological protection, environmental quality improvement, and green, low-carbon development.
Summary: The Western Airport Museum, located inside the T5 terminal of Xi'an Xianyang International Airport, is the world's first on-site airport museum for displaying cultural relics, and was created due to online demand after archeological discoveries were made during airport construction. The museum houses artifacts unearthed during the airport's expansion, including a Northern Wei Dynasty tomb and the tomb of Yuwen Jue, the founding emperor of the Northern Zhou dynasty, which was preserved after discussions between archeologists, officials, and construction crews. In one instance, the route of the Xi'an airport intercity line was altered to avoid Qin Dynasty ruins. The museum features exhibitions, interactive digital experiences, and cultural products derived from the artifacts.
Summary: The Zhejiang Wuju Opera Research Institute has performed in 69 countries and regions, attracting over 5 million viewers. Their performance of "Legend of the White Snake" opened the "2025 China Opera Performance Season and China Opera International Exhibition" in Vienna, Austria, receiving enthusiastic responses. To adapt to international audiences, the troupe has innovated by using foldable props, requiring actors to be versatile, and incorporating elements like face-changing techniques. Wang Xiaoping, Party Secretary and Dean of the institute, emphasized the importance of long-term engagement and collaboration with local partners to ensure better understanding and appreciation of Wuju Opera abroad.
Summary: The 2025 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference, co-hosted by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism and the Ministry of Culture and Tourism's International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau, took place in Beijing. The conference included the release of the "Beijing Special Action Plan to Optimize Inbound Tourism Services" which outlines 22 measures across products, promotion, services, and security. Key initiatives include enhancing the "Grand and Beautiful Central Axis" tourism offering and simplifying visa procedures with "on-the-spot" processing. Beijing received 1.46 million inbound tourists from January to April, a 57.1% year-on-year increase, with $1.9 billion in tourism expenditure. Ten new thematic routes for inbound tourists were also launched at the conference.
Summary: Xi Jiali, the 26th and youngest performer of the lead female role in the classic Chinese dance drama "Silk Road, Flower Rain," portrays a character close to her own age. The drama, which premiered in 1979 and is based on Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes murals, tells the story of a painter and his daughter rescuing a foreign merchant along the Silk Road. Xi trained extensively, studying the movie adaptation and visiting the Mogao Grottoes to perfect her role, particularly the challenging "pipa behind the back" pose. The updated drama incorporates modern dance elements and digital technology to enhance its appeal and has been performed in over 40 countries, promoting Chinese culture internationally.
Summary: A research team led by Professor Liu Yuanfeng at the Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology recently displayed 369 replicated and innovative designs of Dunhuang costumes at the China National Arts and Crafts Museum. Researcher Cui Yan noted the team's seven years of research successfully recreated representative Dunhuang costumes and innovatively designed new works, drawing inspiration from murals and incorporating traditional techniques like *kesi* tapestry, Chao embroidery, and Miao embroidery, as well as colors extracted from Dunhuang art. Innovative designs blended Dunhuang elements with modern fashion, also incorporating artificial intelligence to aid in the digital restoration of apparel patterns and designs prior to their physical creation. The exhibition included garments designed for the virtual persona "Tian Yu". There was no reporting on the statements or actions of an official, and there was no discussion or allusion to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A research team led by Wang Yaohui from Anhui Agricultural University and Zhan Shuai from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered that the "Cycle" gene plays a crucial role in regulating insect diapause, allowing them to survive harsh conditions like winter and food shortages. The study, published in *Science*, found that this gene uses alternative splicing to produce three variants, with one variant (C subtype) specifically controlling diapause in response to low temperatures or short-day signals. This regulatory mechanism has been conserved in moths and butterflies for 110 million years. The findings have implications for understanding pest population dynamics, ensuring food security, and promoting ecosystem stability. There is no mention of the United States in this article.
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Summary: Li Yaohua, a Bai silversmith and inheritor of the provincial-level "Heqing Silverware Forging Technique," returned to his hometown of Heqing after studying modern techniques in Shanghai. He established a workshop to innovate traditional silversmithing, combining inlaying with engraving to create three-dimensional patterns. Li has trained over 60 apprentices, emphasizing the importance of integrating Heqing silverware into daily life. The Heqing silversmith trade has been officially recognized, leading to the trade’s products being sold countrywide, and boosting the local economy. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: The article discusses a case where doctors performed tumor removal and facial reconstruction on a 74-year-old terminal cancer patient to fulfill his wish to die with dignity, despite the procedure being ineffective for extending his life. The decision highlights the importance of considering patients' psychological needs and respecting their dignity, even when a cure is not possible. The article emphasizes that doctors from multiple departments collaborated to create a detailed surgical plan, demonstrating their responsibility and dedication to the patient's well-being. This case exemplifies the spirit of the "Medical Humanistic Care Improvement Action Plan (2024-2027)," which advocates for patient-centered care and strengthened doctor-patient relationships.
Summary: Shanghai Ruijin Hospital's Dr. Xu He, an expert providing medical assistance in Yunnan, encountered a 74-year-old patient, Grandpa Wu, seeking surgery to remove a cancerous tumor on his face despite his advanced melanoma and other serious health issues. After consulting with Grandpa Wu, his wife, and a multidisciplinary team, Dr. Xu He learned that Grandpa Wu was aware of his limited time left but was unhappy with the facial tumor. Dr. Xu He's team performed a complex surgery involving local anesthesia, tumor removal, and facial reconstruction with remote guidance from Shanghai Ruijin Hospital's Dr. Lang Juntian. Despite post-operative complications, Grandpa Wu recovered well, highlighting the importance of medical expertise and compassionate care. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Beijing has announced 14 measures to protect the rights of new employment groups, such as delivery drivers, through policy coordination, legal services, and rights protection. The measures include legal consultation services at various levels, a legal aid project for delivery personnel involved in traffic accidents, and expanding the service scope of village legal advisors. The Beijing Market Supervision Bureau will address algorithmic accountability on internet platforms, and the Beijing Trade Union will strengthen worker representation and legal services. No US-China relations were alluded to in this article.
Summary: According to Dr. Niu Zheng, Associate Chief Physician of Gynecology at the First People's Hospital of Hangzhou, Westlake University School of Medicine, postpartum weight loss should not be rushed and should prioritize rest and nutrition for recovery. She recommends a balanced diet, breastfeeding if possible, and avoiding high-impact exercises until the body has sufficiently recovered, typically 6 months to a year postpartum. Dr. Niu suggests starting with restorative exercises like Kegels and abdominal breathing before gradually increasing exercise intensity, while avoiding exercises that put excessive pressure on the pelvic floor muscles. Sufficient sleep and a positive mindset are also important for postpartum recovery and weight management.
Summary: Ningxia province has implemented a "three-level linkage model" of policy, job, and service initiatives to boost employment for disadvantaged groups. By the end of May, the province saw 35,700 new urban jobs and the transfer of 766,000 rural laborers to new employment. Key strategies include issuing updated policies to stabilize the job market and continuing existing policies like unemployment insurance rebates to support business stability. The province is also expanding public sector jobs and promoting employment through government-invested projects, while also connecting with employers and expanding job opportunities outside of the province. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday (May 30 - June 3), China's national railway system transported a record 78.752 million passengers, a 3.5% increase year-on-year. An average of 12,142 passenger trains operated daily, representing a 9.9% increase. The railway system also organized cultural events at over 1,000 stations and on select trains, showcasing Dragon Boat Festival traditions such as making *zongzi* and braiding colorful ropes. The operations were described as safe, stable, and orderly. The article does not mention any U.S. related issues.
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Summary: Guangzhou is upgrading its sports venues in preparation for hosting the 15th National Games and the 12th National Games for Persons with Disabilities, as well as the 9th Special Olympics. The upgrades prioritize green technologies and cost-effectiveness by renovating existing facilities, including the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center and Tianhe Sports Center. These renovations aim to balance historical preservation with modern functionality, as seen in the Yuexiu Mountain Stadium and Guangdong People's Stadium. The renovated venues will also serve the public after the games, incorporating features like running tracks and accessible facilities. The upgrades of the sports venues are accompanied by improvements of the surrounding areas.
Summary: Chen Wencui, a former baker from Guizhou, transitioned from amateur badminton enthusiast to a nationally recognized champion and now runs a successful badminton training club with her husband. Starting in 2017, she honed her skills through practice and competition. In 2024, she won her first national championship. Since then, she started training young badminton players, some of whom have begun winning national competitions. The article focuses on her personal journey and aspirations to promote badminton and a healthy lifestyle.
Summary: The Chinese national women's volleyball team won their first match against Belgium 3-0 at the Beijing stop of the 2025 World Women's Volleyball League, marking a successful start to the new season. The tournament, running from June 4th to July 13th with finals from July 23rd to 27th, includes stops in Beijing, Hong Kong, and Arlington in the United States. This is the team's first international appearance in the Los Angeles Olympic cycle. Six teams are competing in the Beijing station.
Summary: The 2025 FE Formula E World Championship, a FIA world championship for electric vehicles, concluded at the Shanghai International Circuit. The race featured top speeds of 322 km/h and leading 600kW charging technology. The first race occurred in Beijing in 2014, with Shanghai hosting for the first time last year. It also boasts a net-zero carbon certification.
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Summary: Tunisia, the world's second-largest olive oil producer, is focusing on expanding its exports, particularly to China, aiming to reach 250,000 tons by 2025. The Tunisian government is actively promoting the country's olive oil industry through initiatives like smart olive groves, origin certifications, and financial support for farmers. Some Tunisian companies are connecting with Chinese e-commerce platforms to increase exports, and Tunisia plans to establish olive oil exhibition halls in Beijing and Shanghai. A Tunisian official stated that Tunisia hopes to cooperate with Chinese enterprises in order to get Tunisian olive oil on the tables of more Chinese families.
Summary: The Mexican electric bicycle market is experiencing significant growth, with Chinese brands like Yadea, Aima, and Niu dominating due to their affordability and performance. Chinese brands held over half of the market share in 2023, offering diverse products. Yadea is investing nearly $80 million to build a new factory in Mexico to further expand into the Latin American market. Chinese brands are addressing charging infrastructure limitations by offering fast-charging capabilities compatible with EV charging systems. The popularity of e-bikes is driven by their practicality for urban commuting and delivery services in densely populated Mexican cities.
Summary: The Norwegian International Maritime Exhibition opened with a dedicated China Pavilion featuring over 60 Chinese companies seeking international partnerships. Zhou Weidong, Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade's Machinery Industry Branch, noted the record-breaking scale of Chinese participation, exceeding 1300 square meters. Norwegian State Secretary Even Sæggebakken, accompanied by Chinese Ambassador to Norway Hou Yue, toured the China Pavilion, expressing his appreciation for the innovation of Chinese shipbuilding companies. Sæggebakken emphasized the long history of cooperation between Norway and China in shipbuilding and related industries and the need for Chinese-provided green technology to facilitate Norway's shipping industry's green transition. The exhibition, one of the world's largest maritime trade shows, hosts nearly 1000 companies from 52 countries and regions.
Summary: An international research team analyzed a 237-million-year-old fossil found in Brazil, suggesting it belongs to a species that could be one of the oldest dinosaur ancestors. The fossil, belonging to a newly identified species named "Itaguyra oculta" within the Silesauridae family, offers new insights into the origins of dinosaurs. Researchers believe Silesauridae should be categorized within dinosaurs, potentially representing the earliest ornithischian dinosaurs. If confirmed, "Itaguyra oculta" would be among the oldest known dinosaurs. The study fills a critical gap in dinosaur evolution history.
Summary: An eight-month exhibition called "Century Images" at the Austrian National Library showcases Austrian photographs from 1925-2025, capturing historical moments and daily life. Vienna faces the challenge of preserving its numerous historic "old shops" (老字号) due to rising rents and other factors. A cultural project, "Shops with History - Viennese Commodities," documents these shops to raise awareness of Vienna's changing urban landscape. These shops are seen as vital to Vienna's identity and community, providing unique services and a sense of place. One such shop, Karl Goebel Hardware store, a fourth generation business, thrives by offering personalized service and expertise despite the convenience of online shopping.
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Summary: The article discusses the responses of various government ministries to suggestions from National People's Congress (NPC) representatives regarding the development and regulation of China's new energy vehicle (NEV) industry. It highlights efforts to address concerns like charging infrastructure shortages, high repair costs, and the need for clearer regulations on assisted driving technologies. For example, suggestions to improve NEV charging infrastructure led to increased charger construction and better planning guidelines. The article also touches upon the need to revise the Road Traffic Safety Law to account for assisted driving, for which the NPC is drafting revisions.
Summary: Two citizens from Tibet, Tsering Jadon and Sangga Quba, were invited to observe a meeting of the Tibet Autonomous Region People's Congress Standing Committee, where they discussed environmental protection and rural revitalization, emphasizing how the "lucid waters and lush mountains" concept is vital to daily life. They emphasized that the construction of laws and regulations related to environmental protection, as well as other regulations to improve daily life, have improved daily life. Ma Weiming, director of the Research Office of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of the Tibet Autonomous Region, stated the committee will hold "People's Congress Open Day" activities to further promote the advantages of the people's congress system. Another attendee, Tsering, from Lowa New Village, said that they are able to witness the research and formulation of policies related to the people. Puza, a villager in Ngari Prefecture, expressed hope that the auditing system would continue and expand.
Summary: Binzhou's People's Congress (NPC) and water resources departments have collaborated to improve agricultural irrigation in the region. During a Binzhou NPC Standing Committee meeting, representatives raised concerns about insufficient agricultural water supply, particularly for the city's 8.8 million mu of grain-sown land. In response, the city's water resources bureau pledged to diversify water sources and upgrade irrigation systems. The Binzhou NPC Standing Committee has since overseen efforts to improve agricultural water supply, including irrigation area upgrades and the construction of a digital management system. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The newly enacted "Law on Promoting the Development of the Private Economy" has been widely welcomed by the private sector. According to a representative from the private sector who participated in the drafting of the law, the law clarifies the legal status of the private economy and outlines support measures. The drafters of the law also listened to suggestions from private entrepreneurs. The law aims to optimize the business environment for private enterprises and promote their high-quality development. The author, a representative to the National People's Congress and Chairman of Wanxiang Group, pledges that the private sector will adhere to the law and contribute to China's modernization.
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Summary: The article discusses Chinese police efforts to combat juvenile crime through preventative measures and crackdowns, focusing on three key areas: school bullying, "intoxicating e-cigarettes," and telecom fraud. Police are deepening collaboration between schools, families, and law enforcement to prevent bullying and conducting legal education to raise awareness. They are also cracking down on the sale of e-cigarettes containing controlled substances to minors, prosecuting offenders, and working with other government departments to monitor and analyze the substances involved. Furthermore, police are intensifying efforts to prevent telecom fraud targeting minors, including arresting perpetrators, recovering stolen funds, and conducting educational programs in schools to improve students' awareness of fraud schemes.
Summary: A special campaign is underway across China to rectify problems related to arbitrary fees, fines, inspections, and seizures targeting businesses, addressing over 5,000 issues with a value of 335 million yuan. The campaign aims to create a law-based foundation for optimizing the business environment, supported by the newly implemented Private Economy Promotion Law that seeks to minimize disruptions to businesses' normal operations. Excessive inspections are a key focus, with some companies reporting over 150 visits in a year, leading to initiatives like "one-stop inspections" and duplicate inspection warnings to reduce unnecessary burdens. The campaign emphasizes standardizing law enforcement through improved regulations, personnel training, and inter-departmental coordination to address issues like inconsistent standards and arbitrary penalties, while also stressing the need for strict enforcement in areas like food safety. The goal is to achieve a balance between reducing burdens on enterprises and increasing the effectiveness of law enforcement.
Summary: A court ruled in favor of Huang, allowing her to terminate a dance training contract and receive a partial refund because the training location was unilaterally changed by the company, making it significantly less convenient. The court reasoned that the original location's proximity to Huang's residence was a key factor in her decision to contract with the company. The judge noted that while minor changes to training locations may not be controversial, significant changes that cause noticeable inconvenience justify contract termination. The case highlights consumer protection issues in prepaid training services, specifically concerning the importance of location convenience. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A Ninghai County, Zhejiang mold company facing a patent infringement claim from a Hangzhou firm sought assistance from the newly established "Civil and Commercial Legal Clinic." The clinic's lawyers determined that the mold company had not infringed on the other company's patent. The "Civil and Commercial Legal Clinic" initiative aims to provide legal services to the numerous small and medium-sized businesses in Ninghai, offering legal consultations, compliance guidance, and risk management advice. So far, the county has established 27 clinics and conducted legal checkups for over 4000 businesses. The initiative seeks to proactively address legal risks before disputes arise.
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Summary: This article discusses the origins and enduring significance of the song "Unity is Strength," a patriotic anthem born from the anti-Japanese war era. It recounts how the song's creators, Mu Hong and Lu Su, were inspired by their experiences serving the people and fighting against the Japanese invaders in the Communist-led resistance. The article emphasizes the song's message of unity and its role in galvanizing the Chinese people during times of crisis, referencing examples such as the 2008 Sichuan earthquake. It frames "Unity is Strength" as embodying the spirit of the Chinese nation under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party, enabling them to overcome any obstacle.
Summary: An elderly Party member from Beizhuang Village, Hebei Province, recounts the village's history and its connection to the song "Unity is Strength." The song, first performed in the village over 80 years ago, became a source of strength during the anti-Japanese war, and later in post-revolution reconstruction and development. In 2021, the village received a letter from Xi Jinping, encouraging them. The author highlights the village's transformation from poverty to prosperity through collective effort and Party leadership, including developing red tourism and rural tourism. Now, many young people are returning to their hometown to develop their hometown.
Summary: The former director of the Suzhou Kun Opera Theatre reflects on the 20-year journey of the youth version of "The Peony Pavilion," highlighting its role in revitalizing Kunqu Opera and integrating traditional culture with modern sensibilities. The director emphasizes the importance of government support, societal recognition, and public appreciation in nurturing the opera's success. The director also discussed the creation of the youth version of the opera, stressing the importance of preserving the original essence while making it accessible to contemporary audiences. The author also advocates for embracing innovation and inclusivity to ensure the continued vitality of Kunqu Opera. They see the opera as a bridge between art and society, promoting the enduring appeal and relevance of Chinese traditional culture.
Summary: The article is a personal reflection on how the Chinese television series "Soldiers Sortie" (士兵突击) inspired the author's decision to enlist in the People's Liberation Army and shaped their military service. The author emphasizes the influence of characters like Xu Sanduo and Squad Leader Shi Jin, noting their embodiment of perseverance and mentorship. The author reflects on their own efforts to emulate these qualities during their two years of service and how the show's lessons continue to guide them in civilian life. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: This article discusses the transformative impact of AI on creative industries, particularly music, highlighting AI's ability to generate melodies, lyrics, and arrangements, mimicking artists' styles without understanding meaning. It argues that AI is disrupting traditional roles like songwriters and arrangers, leading to content overload that buries genuine artistic expression. The author emphasizes the importance of human creators retaining control over the intent, selection, and responsibility behind artistic expression, including cultural and artistic mission. Ultimately, the article suggests that creators must evolve to focus on direction, judgment, and cultural responsibility, rather than pure content creation.
Summary: This article is written by the General Manager of the Guizhou Acrobatic Troupe about the creation of the acrobatic drama "Spine." The drama aims to depict the spirit of Guizhou's transportation construction workers and the province's transformation through original songs and storylines. The production team focused on integrating acrobatics with narrative and emotion, drawing inspiration from real stories collected from construction sites. The author emphasizes the actors' dedication and the integration of local elements into the performance. The drama was praised by an engineer from the Huajiang Grand Canyon Bridge project.
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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 4th (Reporter). On the morning of June 4th, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Belarusian President Lukashenko (卢卡申科) at Zhongnanhai (中南海).
Xi Jinping (习近平) once again congratulated Lukashenko (卢卡申科) on his re-election as president. Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that China and Belarus are true friends and good partners. The two sides have always treated each other with sincerity and trusted each other. The traditional friendship between the two countries has grown stronger over time, political mutual trust is unbreakable, and cooperation in various fields has been comprehensively advanced. China always views and develops China-Belarus relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, and is willing to work with Belarus to promote the steady and long-term development of bilateral relations and mutually beneficial cooperation. The two sides should further strengthen coordination and cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, jointly oppose hegemony, domineering behavior, and bullying, and safeguard international fairness and justice.
Lukashenko (卢卡申科) said that this is his 15th visit to China, and each time he has sincerely felt the profound friendship of the Chinese side. Belarus appreciates China's long-term strong support and assistance, highly trusts China, will unswervingly develop relations with China, and actively promote cooperation with China. In international affairs, China firmly upholds multilateralism and opposes unilateralism, sanctions, and pressure, setting an example for the world. Belarus deeply admires this and is willing to work with China to jointly defend international fairness and justice.
Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京) June 4th, June 4th, President Xi Jinping (习近平) sent a congratulatory message to Lee Jae-myung (李在明), congratulating him on his election as President of South Korea.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that China and South Korea are important close neighbors and partners to each other. Over the 33 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two sides have transcended differences in ideology and social systems, worked together, and achieved mutual success, realizing the steady and healthy development of bilateral relations. This has not only enhanced the well-being of the two peoples but also made positive contributions to promoting regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that he highly values the development of China-South Korea relations. Currently, the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century at an accelerated pace, and there are increasing uncertainties in the international and regional situation. As important global and regional countries, China is willing to work with South Korea to adhere to the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations, firmly adhere to the direction of good-neighborliness and friendship, adhere to the goal of mutual benefit and win-win results, and jointly promote the continuous development of the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership, so as to better benefit the two peoples.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 洋 何昭宇
Recently, the exhibition "A Gentle Breeze of Integrity: Ancient Chinese Culture of Integrity" opened at the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆), attracting many visitors with its collection of over 300 cultural relics.
Anhui Tongcheng's Six-Foot Alley (安徽桐城六尺巷), Sichuan Meishan's Three Su Shrine (四川眉山三苏祠), Henan Kaifeng's Bao Gong Temple (河南开封包公祠)... These landmarks, engraved with the marks of time, string together a millennia-long scroll of integrity culture inherited by the Chinese nation. The vast number of Party members and cadres visit and learn, and the culture of integrity permeates their hearts like a spring breeze and rain.
Since the new era, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the Eight-Point Regulation has changed China. It has not only swept away unhealthy tendencies but also, with the power of subtle influence, promoted the value concept of advocating integrity and rejecting corruption to gradually become a deeply rooted ideological consensus.
Transforming customs and nourishing hearts with integrity. Since the in-depth implementation of the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, all regions and departments have further strengthened the construction of a culture of integrity in the new era, and ideological baptisms have been continuously carried out. The new era's wind of integrity is blowing across the land of China with vigorous momentum.
The red line cannot be touched, no one is an exception.
Not long ago, in Nian沱 Village (碾沱村), Dongwenquan Town (东温泉镇), Banan District (巴南区), Chongqing (重庆市), a special courtyard meeting was held, with villagers gathered in layers. Liu Ke (刘科), Secretary of the Town Discipline Inspection Commission, holding a disciplinary decision, said: "Gao (高), Secretary of the Village Party Committee and Director of the Village Committee, and Li (李), Deputy Secretary of the Village Party Committee, were given a warning within the Party for allegedly participating in the construction of projects in the village in violation of regulations, and are now publicly notified!"
At the end of last year, Banan District launched a big data platform for matters involving the power of relatives of Party members and cadres, accurately identifying this problem.
"When the platform was first built, some people asked 'Is it necessary to investigate relatives?'" Wang Lin (王琳), a cadre of the Banan District Discipline Inspection Commission, said that after screening by the big data platform, Li's (李) name repeatedly appeared in five engineering projects in Nian沱 Village (碾沱村). The investigation team followed the clues and not only uncovered the "village cadres' relatives gathering to take on work" but also discovered Gao's (高) violations of discipline.
"By chance, my son suggested that he wanted to contract village projects with others. I knew this was not in compliance with the rules, but seeing that he had been unemployed, I softened and agreed. Looking back now, there should be no fluke mentality, and the red line of rules cannot be touched." Gao's (高) statement in his confession has become a vivid case for warning education in Banan District.
The system has teeth, and supervision is electrified. Banan District, guided by problems, continues to improve the grassroots supervision system, introduces the "Ten Public Disclosures" of preferential agricultural and people-benefiting policies enjoyed by full-time cadres and their immediate family members in villages (communities) and the "Four Strict Prohibitions" on the integrity of grassroots cadres in villages (communities), and establishes a big data platform for matters involving the power of relatives of Party members and cadres, so that every preferential agricultural fund enjoyed by relatives of village cadres and every engineering project they participate in is made public.
Yang Bai (杨白), Secretary of the General Party Branch of Chadian Village (茶店村), Shuanghekou Town (双河口镇), Banan District (巴南区), still remembers the phone call from his cousin: "Your aunt is old and in poor health. She wants to apply for subsistence allowance, can't you be flexible?"
Yang Bai (杨白) pulled out the policy documents and explained: "My aunt has two houses in the main urban area of Chongqing (重庆主城). According to regulations, she really does not meet the conditions for applying for subsistence allowance."
The red line cannot be touched, no one is an exception. Since the launch of the study and education, Banan District has insisted on promoting learning, investigation, and rectification as a whole, further strengthening the construction of family education and family style, and guiding Party members and cadres to strengthen their awareness of discipline and build a solid bottom-line thinking. At present, Banan District has discovered and urged the rectification of more than 60 problems through big data platform early warning, effectively curbing the chaos of "favoring relatives and friends."
The government lives a tight life, so that the people can live a good life.
Near the Xiqing District (西青区) government in Tianjin (天津市), a "public property warehouse" is particularly eye-catching, with various idle office furniture, electrical appliances, canteen equipment, etc., neatly stacked on shelves.
"'The public property warehouse' is like a dispatch center for office facilities. Assets enter the warehouse, freeing up space for units that need to dispose of idle items; assets leave the warehouse, saving funds for units in need." Li Heng (李恒), Deputy Section Chief of the Office Building Management Section of the Xiqing District (西青区) Organ Affairs Service Center, said. As of now, the "public property warehouse" has collected more than 3,000 pieces of office supplies, saving a total of more than 5 million yuan in financial funds and rents.
Where is the money saved spent?
"The government living a tight life can free up more funds for development needs and people's expectations." Liu Haiyan (刘海燕), Deputy Director of the Xiqing District (西青区) Finance Bureau, clearly remembers the account: The money spent by Dasi Central Primary School (大寺中心小学) to purchase 67 air conditioners was allocated from the funds saved by the "public property warehouse"; Chilongnan Street (赤龙南街道) newly installed 35 car charging piles and 350 electric bicycle charging spaces, and the funds came from the reduction of property personnel staffing and canteen subsidies by the Xiqing District (西青区) government.
When children are able to attend classes in air-conditioned classrooms with peace of mind, and when residents enjoy the convenience of newly built charging spaces, cadres realize that every penny saved must be spent on the hearts of the people.
"In the past, I thought the 'public property warehouse' was a 'second-hand market', but now who doesn't go to 'Taobao' before purchasing?" Sun Xiuying (孙秀颖), a staff member of the District Party Committee Social Work Department, said. She once took her colleagues to pick out more than 100 pieces of furniture in the "public property warehouse," from desks to printers, making the most of everything.
Now, since the launch of the study and education, Xiqing District (西青区) has thoroughly implemented the "Regulations on Practicing Economy and Opposing Waste in Party and Government Organs," formulated plans to reduce the operating costs of organs and revitalize the use of office buildings, revitalized three idle properties, reduced property personnel staffing by 3% and canteen subsidies by 6% in the new round of property service procurement, and posted reminders such as saving water and electricity and turning off lights in public places, making thrift a habit of Party members and cadres.
Only by being clean and doing things can we do things freely.
Red resources have become living teaching materials, and the wind of integrity nourishes the heart. Since the launch of the study and education, Liuyang City (浏阳市), Hunan Province (湖南省), relying on the "Integrity Map" connected by 22 revolutionary sites, has launched the "Good Family Style, Good Inheritance" activity, organizing young cadres and their spouses throughout the city to receive red education and build a solid ideological defense line of advocating integrity and rejecting corruption; the number of clicks on the short videos of integrity stories made on the "Cloud Integrity Liuyang" (云上清廉浏阳) applet is very impressive.
Integrity is the cornerstone of the development of the cause of the Party and the country, and it is the guarantee of the people's happy life. Chen Fei (陈斐), Deputy Secretary of the Gutang Town (古港镇) Party Committee in Liuyang City (浏阳市), still remembers that bidding.
The contract of the contractor of the Gutang Town (古港镇) garbage transfer station expired, and bidding must be reorganized according to regulations. As soon as the news came out, six companies, including the original contractor, competed to participate.
"Five of the bidders are local enterprises, and it is inevitable that some people will give gifts and ask for help." Chen Fei (陈斐) said, "If the most suitable contractor cannot be selected, it will still damage the interests of the people."
The main responsible comrade of the town Party committee also instructed: "Choose according to the principle of price advantage, good service, and guaranteed safety. Only by being clean and doing things can we do things freely."
To this end, she led the investigation team to run through 16 villages and communities, listing the people's demands such as "cleaning timeliness" and "environmental remediation" as hard indicators, and finally a foreign enterprise won by strength.
Three months after the new contractor moved in, the stench of the garbage transfer station disappeared, the white tile floor was shiny, and the transfer cycle was shortened from one week to three days. When Chen Fei (陈斐) revisited, the villagers sighed: "In the past, we always said '肥水不流外人田 (féi shuǐ bù liú wài rén tián - "rich water does not flow to other people's fields," benefits should not go to outsiders),' but now we know that doing things cleanly is the real skill."
Today, in Liuyang (浏阳), in Hunan (湖南), and throughout the country, changes like this are happening every day. The new era's culture of integrity is reshaping the Party's style, government style, and people's style with the power of subtle influence. What we see is not only "economy on the tip of the tongue" and "rules on wheels," but also a solemn commitment of a political party to "people first" - this commitment is written in the flashing cursor of the big data platform, falls on the neat shelves of the "public property warehouse," is hidden in the century-old tree shadows of the revolutionary site, and is even more deeply rooted in the hearts of hundreds of millions of people.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 万秀斌 史自强
Anping wire mesh is sold to more than 190 countries and regions, Suning musical instruments produce more than one million pieces annually... County-level characteristic industries, each with its own advantages, inject vigorous vitality into the high-quality development of Hebei Province.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized, "Develop county economies with distinctive characteristics, cultivate a number of strong agricultural counties, large industrial counties, and famous tourist counties, and promote employment and income increase for farmers and the masses in nearby areas."
Based on the industrial foundation of the counties, focusing on division of labor and collaboration, differentiated development, and connecting individual points into a chain, various parts of Hebei Province strengthen technological innovation and green transformation to promote the complementary advantages and common development of county-level characteristic industrial clusters.
Innovation-driven, promoting industrial quality improvement and upgrading—
"Since the beginning of this year, the two production lines have been operating at full capacity, and most of the products are exported to foreign markets." Wang Zhanying, general manager of Pingxiang County Xingtai Hengpeng Vehicle Industry Co., Ltd. (平乡县邢台恒鹏车业有限公司), said that this is due to technological innovation, "We have overcome the magnesium alloy frame forming technology, reducing costs by 30% and product weight by 20%."
Pingxiang County (平乡县) has more than 8,000 upstream and downstream enterprises in the bicycle and children's vehicle industry. In the past, due to low-end, low-price, and homogeneous phenomena, some enterprises were once caught in a "price war."
To build an innovation platform and optimize the industrial ecology, Pingxiang County (平乡县) established the Bicycle Research Institute and the Hebei Bicycle Industry Technology Research Institute (河北省自行车产业技术研究院), and promoted the construction of multiple platforms such as the China National Light Industry Bicycle and Baby Carriage Toy Testing Center (中国轻工业自行车童车玩具检验检测中心) to help enterprises improve product quality and technological content.
In Hebei (河北), there are already hundreds of such industrial cluster innovation alliances and industrial technology research institutes, as well as more than 300 various R&D institutions open for sharing, driving more than 3,000 enterprises to carry out collaborative supporting activities.
Hebei (河北) vigorously promotes the application of the "shared intelligent manufacturing" model to help county-level characteristic industrial clusters reduce costs and increase efficiency. As of the end of 2024, 98 enterprises in 60 key county-level characteristic industrial clusters in the province have built shared factories, benefiting more than 5,000 enterprises.
Green transformation, taking the path of sustainable development—
Kuan Cheng Manchu Autonomous County (宽城满族自治县) is rich in vanadium-titanium magnetite reserves. At Kuancheng Dadi Mining Co., Ltd. (宽城大地矿业有限公司), trucks transporting ore, which were often seen in the past, are now rarely seen.
Zhang Cheng (张成), Secretary of the County Party Committee, revealed the answer: two belt corridors with a total length of 7.8 kilometers realize point-to-point closed transportation from the "mining area - concentrator - tailings pond," reducing transportation vehicles by 2 million times per year and reducing exhaust emissions by 150 million cubic meters.
While focusing on emission reduction, Kuan Cheng (宽城) is also making every effort to promote 10 tailings phosphorus extraction projects and a phosphorus chemical project with a total investment of 4.2 billion yuan to accelerate green transformation.
In Wu'an Yuhua Iron and Steel Co., Ltd. (武安市裕华钢铁有限公司), the area between blast furnaces is lush with trees, and the former wastewater pond has become a clear water pond, with fish swimming in it.
"In the past two years, we have invested a total of 530 million yuan to implement full-process environmental protection transformation, and the results of green transformation are obvious." Zhang Liangliang (张亮亮), deputy director of the company's environmental protection department, introduced that in the first quarter of this year, the company's profit margin was 6 percentage points higher than the industry average, realizing a virtuous cycle of "environmental protection investment - technological upgrading - benefit feedback."
As of the end of 2024, all 12 iron and steel enterprises in production within the Wu'an (武安) modern iron and steel industrial cluster have achieved environmental performance A-level ratings.
Relying on county-level characteristic industrial clusters, Hebei (河北) continues to develop and strengthen the county economy, driving local employment and income increase. In Ningjin County (宁晋县), photovoltaic new energy industrial clusters and others have driven employment for about 160,000 people; in Qiu County (邱县), more than 200 food enterprises and upstream and downstream supporting enterprises have attracted more than 20,000 local people to work... In 2024, 107 key county-level characteristic industrial clusters in Hebei (河北) achieved operating income of 3.6 trillion yuan, an increase of 9.3% year-on-year.
Moving towards the new. From 2025 to 2027, Hebei (河北) will implement six major actions, including expanding "shared intelligent manufacturing," to accelerate the upgrading of county-level characteristic industrial clusters and enhance their role in promoting the high-quality development of the county economy.
"We must keep in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) instructions, develop county economies with distinctive characteristics, further promote greater development of county-level characteristic industrial clusters, and truly make them pillar industries in the local area and industries that lead the surrounding masses to common prosperity." The main responsible comrade of the Hebei Provincial Party Committee (河北省委) said.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京), June 4th (Reporter Dong Siyu (董丝雨) and Wang Hao (王浩)) June 5th is World Environment Day and also China's Environmental Day as stipulated by the new Environmental Protection Law. This year's theme for China's June 5th Environment Day is "Beautiful China, I Take the Lead." Since this newspaper launched the "There's a River in Front of My House" image collection and integrated report on May 22nd, photography enthusiasts, river and lake chiefs at all levels, river and lake managers, environmental protection volunteers, riverside residents, fishermen, etc., have picked up their mobile phones and cameras to shoot videos and pictures, telling stories of the continuous improvement of the ecological environment and the continuous increase of people's well-being that they have personally experienced. As of now, this event has collected thousands of works.
The vast land is becoming more colorful, and the flowing rivers reflect the power of thought. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has placed water ecological environmental protection in an important position in ecological civilization construction, regarded solving prominent water ecological environmental protection problems as a priority area for people's livelihood, listed the battle to protect clear waters as one of the three major battles in the fight against pollution, and elevated the promotion of the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt and the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin to major national strategies, planning and carrying out a series of fundamental, pioneering, and long-term work.
A good ecology is shared by all, and a beautiful China is built together. On May 19th, this newspaper published a front-page article entitled "Writing a New Era Green Chronicle for the Rivers in Front of Our Homes," and at the same time launched a short video "River Patrol Diary" on the People's Daily client, reporting on Hu Fuqing (胡福庆), a folk river chief in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), who has recorded the transformation of the Xin'an River (新开河) in front of his home from turbid to clear with more than 3,700 river patrol diaries over 10 years, which has aroused empathy and resonance among netizens, who have posted beautiful rivers and lakes and happy rivers and lakes in front of their homes on social media platforms, showing the sense of gain and happiness brought about by the continuous improvement of the ecological environment. In order to centrally showcase netizens' enthusiasm for ecological protection, this newspaper launched the "There's a River in Front of My House" image collection and integrated report, which has been warmly welcomed.
Egrets play in the shallows, and flowers are in full bloom on the riverbank... Yang Hongwang (杨洪旺), a farmer from Dinglin Village (定林村), Leizu Town (嫘祖镇), Yuan'an County (远安县), Hubei (湖北), said that as a folk river chief, he insists on patrolling the river at least once a month, and has taken more than 40,000 photos, recording the transformation of the Xi River (西河) beside the village, and has provided feedback and solved more than 60 large and small river and reservoir problems. "This is my most cherished 'Mother River' and it is worth my effort to protect it."
Yang Yuanjie (杨元杰), a resident of Fengfeng Mining District (峰峰矿区), Handan City (邯郸市), Hebei (河北), posted the Fuyang River (滏阳河) in front of his home on social media, "After several years of comprehensive management and ecological restoration, the water of the Fuyang River has become clearer, the river surface has become wider, and the Longdong Pearl Spring (龙洞珠泉) has become a popular tourist attraction. Every day after dinner, I go for a walk by the river."
The "river in front of the door" reflects the change of water. Ecological environment monitoring data shows that the quality of China's water ecological environment continues to improve. In the first quarter of this year, among the 3,641 national surface water assessment sections, the proportion of sections with excellent water quality (I-III) reached 91.0%, an increase of 1.1 percentage points year-on-year. As of 2024, black and odorous water bodies in cities at the prefecture level and above across the country have been basically eliminated, and the water quality of the main stream of the Yangtze River has remained stable at Class II for five consecutive years, and the water quality of the main stream of the Yellow River has remained stable at Class II for three consecutive years.
The Ministry of Ecology and Environment is deepening the battle to protect clear waters, carrying out actions to protect and build beautiful rivers and lakes, adhering to precise pollution control, scientific pollution control, and pollution control in accordance with the law, coordinating water resources, water environment, and water ecological governance, and improving the health level of river and lake ecosystems; the Ministry of Water Resources is promoting the comprehensive establishment of the river and lake chief system responsibility system, comprehensively promoting the construction of happy rivers and lakes, and innovating and exploring the economic integration and development model of "river and lake +" and "water conservancy +", driving industrial structure adjustment... All regions and departments are deeply studying and practicing Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought, coordinating upstream and downstream, left and right banks, main streams and tributaries, cities and villages, and the work of water ecological environmental protection has continuously achieved new progress and new results, and has laid a solid green foundation for high-quality development. Rivers with clear water and green banks, where fish swim in the shallows, allow hundreds of millions of people to share the beauty of nature, the beauty of life, and the beauty of life.
(Related reports on page 7)
Return to TopOn June 4th, in Tongling, Anhui, the engineering and technical team of China Railway Bridge and Tunnel Technology Co. (中铁桥隧技术公司) systematically carried out the load test of the main bridge of the G3 Tongling Yangtze River Highway-Railway Bridge (G3铜陵长江公铁大桥) combined construction section. This bridge load test arranged 214 loading vehicles, with a maximum load of more than 9,000 tons. It is understood that the bridge has three Yangtze River crossing functions: expressway, intercity railway, and freight railway. The picture shows the implementation site of the load test.
Photo by Chu Zhuchuan (储著传) (Image China (影像中国)).
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) June 4th (Reporters Wang Zheng (王政) and Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) report: Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) shows that in the first four months of this year, China's (中国) internet and related services enterprises above designated size completed internet business revenue of 597 billion yuan, an increase of 1.5% year-on-year.
R&D expenditure steadily increased. In the first four months, internet enterprises above designated size invested a total of 29.15 billion yuan in R&D expenditure, an increase of 4.8% year-on-year, and the growth rate increased by 0.2 percentage points compared with the first quarter; realized profits of 41.73 billion yuan.
By region, the eastern region completed internet business revenue of 535.1 billion yuan, an increase of 3.5% year-on-year, which is 2 percentage points higher than the national growth rate; the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region completed internet business revenue of 202.6 billion yuan, an increase of 8.8% year-on-year.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京), June 4th (Reporter Wu Qiuyu (吴秋余)) The latest data released by the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) shows that at the end of the first quarter of this year, China's (我国) outstanding balance of domestic and foreign currency green loans was 40.61 trillion yuan, an increase of 9.6% compared with the beginning of the year, with an increase of 3.56 trillion yuan in the first quarter.
In terms of usage, the outstanding balances of infrastructure green upgrade loans, energy green and low-carbon transformation loans, and ecological protection, restoration and utilization loans were 18.11 trillion yuan, 8.13 trillion yuan, and 4.81 trillion yuan respectively, with increases of 1.47 trillion yuan, 468 billion yuan, and 426.9 billion yuan respectively in the first quarter. In terms of industry, the outstanding balance of green loans in the power, gas and water production and supply industries was 8.45 trillion yuan, an increase of 458.8 billion yuan in the first quarter; the outstanding balance of green loans in the transportation, warehousing and postal industries was 7.4 trillion yuan, an increase of 395.9 billion yuan in the first quarter.
Return to TopTheory and Study: Experts Discuss Volume I of "Xi Jinping's Economic Thought" (习近平经济文选)
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 蕊
In a mobile phone store in Lixia District (历下区), Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东) Province, a citizen, Huang Yuzhen (黄育珍), handed over her old mobile phone to the shop assistant. Data migration, privacy clearing... after a series of operations, the phone was finally valued at 800 yuan.
"I just replaced it with a large-screen mobile phone, and the price is very reasonable considering the trade-in subsidy and depreciation fee," said Huang Yuzhen (黄育珍).
This year, the policy of replacing old consumer goods with new ones has been strengthened and expanded, and mobile phones have been included in the subsidy scope. Under the promotion of the policy, what new trends are emerging in the second-hand mobile phone market? Where do old mobile phones go? How to stimulate market potential? Recently, in Shandong (山东), the reporter went into second-hand mobile phone stores and recycling companies to interview merchants, consumers, and industry experts.
Who is buying and selling second-hand mobile phones?
Near the Hanyu Jingu (汉峪金谷) Business and Living Block in Jinan (济南), Liu Wenhu (刘文虎) runs a second-hand mobile phone store. Hundreds of second-hand mobile phones are placed in the glass display cabinet.
Seeing a customer entering the store, Liu Wenhu (刘文虎) picked up a mobile phone and enthusiastically recommended: "Take a look at this one, it's 90% new and still under warranty."
Where do these second-hand mobile phones come from?
Liu Wenhu (刘文虎) said that he has two main channels for receiving goods: "70% come from the replacement channels of mobile phone operators and brand stores, and the rest are sold by customers who take the initiative to come to the store."
In addition to self-operated stores like Liu Wenhu (刘文虎), e-commerce platforms and large recycling companies occupy an important position in the field of second-hand mobile phone sales.
In January 2024, the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) and other 9 departments issued the "Notice on Improving the Recycling System of Waste Household Appliances, Furniture, etc." ("关于健全废旧家电家具等再生资源回收体系的通知"), proposing to develop the "Internet +" recycling model and encouraging the adoption of the "Internet +" second-hand circulation method.
Zhuanzhuan Group (转转集团) is a company deeply involved in the circular economy. It has opened more than 800 physical recycling stores across the country and launched a mobile phone application to develop second-hand e-commerce. "According to consumer demand, we provide three recycling methods: store, door-to-door, and mailing, to improve the speed of old items recycling," said Huang Wei (黄炜), CEO of Zhuanzhuan Group (转转集团).
Which groups of people are buying second-hand mobile phones?
"Second-hand mobile phone users are mostly food deliverymen, students, and young people who have just started working. Some middle-aged and elderly people are reluctant to buy new phones and will also choose second-hand phones," Liu Wenhu (刘文虎) told reporters. "In addition, some start-ups will buy second-hand mobile phones in bulk as work phones."
The data provided by Zhuanzhuan Group (转转集团) shows that users aged 18 to 34 account for 70% of the users trading on the platform. "Nowadays, more and more young people are starting to 'sell idle items and buy second-hand items'," said Huang Wei (黄炜).
With the implementation and effectiveness of the trade-in policy, what changes have taken place in the second-hand mobile phone trading market?
"The number of second-hand mobile phones circulating in the market has increased, our purchase costs are lower, there are more high-quality sources of goods, and the circulation speed is faster. For example, popular models that are 90% new and still under warranty can usually be sold within one or two days of arriving in the store," said Liu Wenhu (刘文虎).
"Since the implementation of the trade-in policy, the number of recycling orders has increased significantly." The relevant person in charge of Zhuanzhuan Group (转转集团) retrieved a set of data - in the first five months of this year, the number of recycling orders for mobile phone digital products on the platform increased by more than 40% compared with the same period last year, and the sales order volume of online applications and offline stores increased by nearly 70% and nearly 50% respectively.
Where do old mobile phones go?
Recently, Zhang Lin (张琳), a citizen of Qingdao (青岛), wanted to sell an old mobile phone and planned to make an appointment for door-to-door recycling service, but she was a little hesitant: "Although I have estimated the price on the online platform, will the price be 'slashed' after the door-to-door inspection?"
"If you fill in the information truthfully according to the condition of the mobile phone in the early stage, the price after quality inspection will generally not deviate too much, and we also provide a 7-day price guarantee service." After arriving at the door, an engineer from a recycling platform conducted a comprehensive "physical examination" of the mobile phone in person.
During the quality inspection process, the engineer found obvious scratches and stains on the charging port of Zhang Lin's (张琳) mobile phone. "Seemingly inconspicuous small flaws caused the recycling price to be lower than expected, but it still meets my psychological price." Zhang Lin (张琳) admitted that selling the mobile phone online might fetch a higher price, "but there are all kinds of buyers, and it is safer to choose a large platform for transactions."
The mobile phone is about to be sold, and Zhang Lin (张琳) is still worried: "There are many photos and chat records stored in the mobile phone. Can these privacy information really be completely cleared by just restoring the factory settings?"
Under the engineer's prompt, Zhang Lin (张琳) opened the mobile phone application of the recycling platform and entered the "official quality inspection live broadcast room". Under the live broadcast lens, the process of in-depth cleaning of mobile phone privacy was unobstructed.
In the intelligent quality inspection center of the recycling platform located in Qingdao West Coast New Area (青岛西海岸新区), technicians are using software to deeply clear mobile phone data. "On the basis of restoring factory settings, we have also independently developed in-depth cleaning software, which can clear user data multiple times to ensure that it cannot be recovered," said Tian Ye (田野), head of the intelligent quality inspection center.
Where do old mobile phones ultimately go?
"The mobile phone recycling and utilization industry has formed a complete industrial chain including re-circulation, dismantling, reuse of components, and extraction of precious metals," said Tian Ye (田野). "After quality inspection, most mobile phones are sold to individual consumers or merchants; those that really have no re-circulation value will be handed over to qualified third parties for environmental protection treatment."
In the buffer zone of the quality inspection center, mobile phones waiting for inspection are arranged neatly, ready to receive a "physical examination". First, they are tested by intelligent equipment, and then the quality inspectors carry out a "surgical" disassembly inspection.
"After 367 procedures, 20 appearance inspections, and 55 function tests, the robot sends the mobile phone to an unmanned vertical cabinet for classified storage. We formulate price ranges based on the mobile phone's 'physical examination report' to provide a reference for consumers to purchase," said Tian Ye (田野).
How to solve the problem of not daring to buy and not wanting to sell?
"Under the support of policies and the drive of new consumption concepts, the second-hand mobile phone market has formed a circular closed loop and has good development prospects," said Li Yanli (李艳丽), a teacher at Qingdao Huanghai University (青岛黄海学院). "However, our research found that there are still some bottlenecks in the market that need to be cleared."
In the university town of Jinan (济南), a student, Xiao Chen (小陈), spent 1399 yuan to purchase a second-hand mobile phone. A few days after receiving it, the mobile phone had a black screen problem. "When I took it for repair, I found that the mobile phone had been in the water," Xiao Chen (小陈) said aggrievedly. "At first, the seller was slow to deal with it; later, they said that the warranty period had expired and it could not be returned or exchanged, and asked me to solve it myself."
"Second-hand mobile phones have almost no after-sales service, and basically 'no returns or exchanges are allowed once they leave the counter'. However, ordinary consumers do not have the ability to identify them immediately, which allows unscrupulous sellers to take advantage of the situation, modify and sell machines with poor quality, and consumers find it difficult to protect their rights after discovering them," said Li Yanli (李艳丽).
On the supply side, the lack of transparency in valuation, quality inspection, and other links, as well as the lack of credible evaluation standards, make it difficult for sellers to obtain fair prices, which also restricts the enthusiasm of market transactions. "I recently planned to sell a mobile phone and compared several online recycling platforms and also went to physical stores to ask, and the prices could differ by 500 yuan," said Mr. Sun (孙先生), a citizen of Jinan (济南).
Data security issues are still a major reason why consumers are unwilling to sell old mobile phones. "We surveyed more than 70 white-collar workers living in first-tier cities, and more than 90% were unwilling to sell old mobile phones. They either keep them or physically destroy them, believing that there is no need to take the risk of privacy leakage to sell them," said Li Yanli (李艳丽).
To promote the development of the second-hand mobile phone market, it is necessary to solve the problem of not daring to buy and not wanting to sell.
"It is recommended that the government guide the establishment of third-party evaluation agencies for second-hand mobile phones to fairly evaluate second-hand mobile phones based on important parameters such as market supply and demand and model popularity; at the same time, introduce relevant policies to crack down on the chaos of modified machines, standardize pricing behavior, and enhance market trust," Li Yanli (李艳丽) suggested. "To address the issue of privacy leakage, it is possible to promote the use of internationally certified clearing technologies, such as repeatedly overwriting storage data to prevent information recovery."
According to industry estimates, during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the total number of idle mobile phones in China will reach 6 billion, and the potential value of second-hand mobile phones will exceed 600 billion yuan. "By continuously improving governance paths, through policy norms, technological innovation, and ecological closed-loop construction, the second-hand mobile phone market will release more development potential," said Li Yanli (李艳丽).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 4th (Reporter Shen Tongrui (沈童睿)) Recently, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) and three other departments issued a notice to organize and carry out pilot work on the integrated development of the human resources service industry and the manufacturing industry, accelerate the promotion of high-quality and full employment, and help build a modern industrial system.
The pilot work will be carried out in about 30 cities with suitable conditions. Through about 3 years of efforts, a group of professional human resources service institutions oriented to the manufacturing industry will be cultivated, a group of integrated development platform carriers and consortia will be built, a group of human resources service innovation technologies, products, and models supporting the high-quality development of the manufacturing industry will be developed, and a number of policy systems and effective models to promote the deep synergy of human resources and the real economy and technological innovation will be formed.
In principle, the pilot cities should be prefecture-level cities or above, and meet the conditions such as having a large-scale manufacturing industry, a relatively developed human resources service industry base, abundant education and talent resources, and a strong regional demonstration driving role. The pilot cities should coordinate support policies for employment, industry, finance, land, etc., to promote the deep integration of the human resources service industry and the manufacturing industry; at the same time, they should make full use of existing funding channels to promote the inclusion of eligible projects in the scope of special funds for employment and skills training, modern service industries, and the field of industry and information technology.
In terms of building integrated development carriers, the notice requires focusing on strengthening the employment security of key industries, supporting human resources service institutions to jointly establish recruitment and employment consortia with upstream and downstream enterprises in the manufacturing industry chain; focusing on promoting the improvement of workers' quality and human resources development, supporting human resources service institutions to jointly build cross-enterprise training centers or establish talent service groups with large enterprise groups and leading enterprises in the industry chain.
The notice proposes to support manufacturing enterprises to jointly carry out human resources affairs outsourcing with human resources service institutions and jointly build human resources sharing centers to provide job transition training and re-employment services for manufacturing employees affected by emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence.
Data shows that in recent years, the human resources service industry has served an average of more than 50 million employers annually, of which about 40% are manufacturing enterprises, forming a large number of human resources service scenarios specifically for the manufacturing field.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 4th (Reporter Ding Yiting (丁怡婷)): The reporter learned from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房城乡建设部) that from January to April, 5,679 old urban residential areas were newly renovated nationwide. Looking at different regions, the commencement rate in six regions, including Hebei (河北), Chongqing (重庆), Liaoning (辽宁), Shanghai (上海), Zhejiang (浙江), and Hubei (湖北), exceeded 50%. In 2025, the country plans to newly renovate 25,000 old urban residential areas.
In recent years, various regions have solidly promoted the renovation of old urban residential areas, focusing on addressing the shortcomings in the construction and service of facilities in residential areas and communities. From 2019 to 2024, a total of 280,000 old residential areas have been renovated nationwide, benefiting 48 million households and over 120 million people. A total of 360,000 kilometers of various aging pipelines have been renovated and upgraded, 3.87 million parking spaces have been added, and 78,000 community service facilities of various types, such as elderly care and childcare, have been built.
The "Opinions on Continuing to Promote Urban Renewal Actions" issued by the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中办) and the General Office of the State Council (国办) proposed promoting the renovation and upgrading of old urban residential areas. Relevant officials from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房城乡建设部) stated that they will continue to improve the renovation of aging pipelines in residential areas to eliminate safety hazards. Carry out repairs to public areas such as building roofs, exterior walls, and stairs, renovate and construct residential environment and supporting facilities, carry out energy-saving renovation of buildings in residential areas, and support the installation of elevators in qualified buildings. At the same time, continue to carry out the construction of complete communities, and build and improve public service facilities for the elderly and children 一老一小 (yī lǎo yī xiǎo - "the old and the young," refers to services for both the elderly and young children) as well as municipal supporting facilities such as parking and charging, adapting to local conditions.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 4th (Reporters Wang Zheng (王政) and Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)). Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) released the first batch of key cultivation lists for traditional advantageous food production areas and local characteristic food industries, including 39 key cultivation targets such as Jilin (吉林) red ginseng products and Liuzhou (柳州) Luosifen (螺蛳粉). These cover major categories of the food industry, such as dairy product manufacturing, beverage manufacturing, brewing industry, and refined tea manufacturing, and are distributed in 28 provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities) and Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团).
Traditional advantageous food production areas and local characteristic food industries are important development carriers and key growth engines of China's food industry. China is the world's largest food industry country, with an industry scale of approximately 9.8 trillion yuan, more than 450 characteristic food production areas, and an industrial scale of over 2.5 trillion yuan.
The relevant person in charge of the Consumer Goods Industry Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部消费品工业司) stated that the key cultivation list released this time fully considers the development foundation, current scale, and growth potential of characteristic food industries in various regions, while also taking into account important elements such as local customs, historical accumulation, eating habits, and cultural inheritance. At the same time, it also focuses on examining the work carried out and the results achieved by relevant competent departments in the location.
In the next step, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) will continue to carry out key cultivation work for traditional advantageous food production areas and local characteristic food industries, guide various regions to clarify development directions and cultivation priorities according to local conditions, and create a characteristic food industry development pattern of 百花齐放 (bǎi huā qí fàng - "letting a hundred flowers bloom," a metaphor for encouraging diverse development and expression).
Return to TopAccording to the State Intellectual Property Administration, as of the end of April this year, the number of valid invention patents in the three northeastern provinces and one region reached 195,000, a year-on-year increase of 10.2%; the number of valid registered trademarks reached 2,161,000, a year-on-year increase of 7.7%; and a cumulative total of 273 geographical indication products have been identified, with 556 geographical indications approved for registration as collective trademarks and certification trademarks. The total number of geographical indications is close to 1/10 of the national total.
The Northeast region is an important industrial and agricultural base in China. In recent years, the State Intellectual Property Administration, focusing on the industrial foundation of the Northeast region, has established eight national-level intellectual property protection centers and rapid rights protection centers, strengthening the "one-stop" service for intellectual property protection of strategic emerging industries such as high-end equipment manufacturing, a new generation of information technology, biomedicine, new materials, and modern agriculture. As of the end of 2024, the number of valid invention patents in strategic emerging industries in the three northeastern provinces and one region reached 46,000. Based on the resource advantages of the Northeast region, it has established a number of key industrial intellectual property operation centers for the dairy industry, grass industry, new energy storage, mineral and metallurgical solid waste resource comprehensive utilization, etc., contributing to the dual improvement of ecological and economic benefits in the region.
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On June 2nd, at the Xiuying Port (秀英港) Wharf in Haikou (海口), Hainan (海南), citizens boarded the "Xuelong 2" ("雪龙2"号) to visit areas such as the laboratory, office area, crew living quarters, bridge, and flight platform. "Xuelong 2" ("雪龙2"号) is China's first independently built polar scientific research icebreaker.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) June 4th dispatch (Reporters Wang Zheng (王政) and Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)): Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) shows that in the first four months of this year, the added value of China's (中国) electronic information manufacturing industry above a designated size increased by 11.3% year-on-year, which is 4.9 and 1.5 percentage points higher than the growth rates of the industrial and high-tech manufacturing industries during the same period, respectively.
Production is growing steadily. Among the main products, the output of microcomputer equipment in the first four months was 105 million units, an increase of 4.7% year-on-year; the output of integrated circuits was 150.9 billion units, an increase of 5.4% year-on-year. Among them, China's (中国) exports of integrated circuits in the first four months were 106.3 billion units, an increase of 20% year-on-year, showing that against the background of rising global market demand for high-tech products, China's (中国) integrated circuit products continue to strengthen independent innovation and maintain competitiveness in the international market.
Benefits are steadily recovering. In the first four months, the electronic information manufacturing industry above a designated size achieved operating income of 5.12 trillion yuan, an increase of 10.1% year-on-year; operating costs were 4.5 trillion yuan, an increase of 10.3% year-on-year; the total profit was 159.7 billion yuan, an increase of 11.6% year-on-year; and the profit margin of operating income was 3.1%, an increase of 0.4 percentage points compared with the first quarter.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 4th (Reporter Lin Lili (林丽鹂)) - The State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) recently issued the "Metrology Digital Transformation Key Initiative Action Plan," which aims to strengthen the deep integration and connection of metrology and digital technology. With metrology digitization and digital metrology as the goals, it will consolidate the measurement foundation for the high-quality development of the digital economy. The plan proposes that by 2030, key breakthroughs will be made in more than 30 key core technologies of digital metrology, 10 digital metrology devices with independent intellectual property rights will be developed, about 80 national metrology data construction and application centers will be cultivated, a national metrology data center will be established, 5 smart metrology laboratories will be established in key fields and industries, more than 10 national standard reference databases will be built, and 200 excellent cases of metrology data application will be explored and promoted. Metrology digitization and data-related technical specifications and management mechanisms will be more complete, a digital and intelligent metrology supervision model will be initially established, and more than 10 new national metrology technical specifications will be developed.
The plan deploys 12 main tasks, expecting to form 28 achievements. At the infrastructure construction level, it will strengthen the research on key common technologies for metrology digital transformation, promote the digital construction of metrology benchmarks and metrology standards, and improve the digital level of metrology instruments and equipment.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 范剑青
"President Xi Jinping (习近平) is a great power leader who is good at listening." Maria Elena Agüero, Secretary-General of the World Leadership Alliance-Club de Madrid (世界领袖联盟—马德里俱乐部) (hereinafter referred to as the "World Leadership Alliance"), recalled the scene of meeting President Xi Jinping (习近平) in Beijing (北京). As Secretary-General of the World Leadership Alliance, Elena has visited China (中国) many times and accompanied members of the alliance to attend meetings with President Xi Jinping (习近平). Among them, the meeting in 2017 left the deepest impression on her.
On November 28 of that year, the "2017 Congdu International Forum" opened in Guangdong (广东). With the theme of "Global Governance and China's Proposals," nearly 100 people attended the forum, including former politicians from 20 countries and Chinese and foreign experts and scholars. On November 30, when meeting with members of the World Leadership Alliance who came to China (中国) to attend the "2017 Congdu International Forum" at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京), President Xi Jinping (习近平) focused on introducing China's (中国) development path and China's (中国) principles and proposals for participating in global governance, and listened to speeches by foreign guests. President Xi Jinping (习近平) highly praised the World Leadership Alliance for its extensive work in promoting exchanges and cooperation between countries and China (中国), and expressed the hope that these new and old friends from the five continents would leverage their own advantages, offer more suggestions for China's (中国) development, and enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the Chinese people and the people of other countries.
The World Leadership Alliance was established in 2001 and is composed of former heads of state and government from more than 70 countries, as well as former heads of international organizations. Through various channels such as political, academic, business, and civil society organizations, it builds bridges and promotes dialogue to address challenges in global social and political development. The alliance has been cooperating with the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (中国人民对外友好协会) and other institutions to hold the Congdu International Forum for 10 years.
Since 2017, President Xi Jinping (习近平) has delivered video speeches and congratulatory letters to the forum on many occasions, and met with foreign guests attending the Congdu International Forum. "From President Xi Jinping's (习近平) video speeches, congratulatory letters, and talks with foreign guests, we can deeply feel the demeanor of a leader of a great power: President Xi Jinping (习近平) cares about the people of his own country and also attaches great importance to China (中国) playing a more active role in international affairs," Elena said. "President Xi Jinping (习近平) has long been concerned about the development of the Congdu International Forum, and through various forms, he has conveyed to the guests attending the forum the message of maintaining world peace and stability and adhering to win-win cooperation. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) unwavering pursuit of the set goals has left a very deep impression on me."
Elena said that the foreign guests who participated in the meeting with President Xi Jinping (习近平) came from all over the world, and the topics they covered in their exchanges were very broad. "In his exchanges with them, President Xi Jinping (习近平) always listened carefully and responded very pertinently based on the content of their speeches."
"In recent years, President Xi Jinping (习近平) has put forward a series of global initiatives, demonstrating China's (中国) responsibility as a major country." When talking about global governance issues, Elena said that the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) are very inspiring. "We have had in-depth discussions and exchanges on this at the Congdu International Forum many times." Elena introduced that at the "2023 Congdu International Forum," the participants spent a day and a half seriously discussing the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and the three major global initiatives. "Everyone concluded that China (中国) is an important member of the United Nations and a key player in promoting world transformation and development. China's (中国) proposal to build a community with a shared future for mankind and the three major global initiatives provides important ideas for promoting global cooperation and improving global governance," Elena said.
Elena said that the World Leadership Alliance has always attached importance to dialogue and exchange, and continues to promote open dialogue. Last December, the "2024 Congdu International Forum" was held in Madrid (马德里), the capital of Spain (西班牙). This was the first time that the Congdu International Forum was held outside of China (中国), providing a more convenient bridge for promoting dialogue and exchange between China (中国) and the world. President Xi Jinping (习近平) sent a congratulatory letter pointing out that over the past 10 years since its establishment, the Congdu International Forum has adhered to advocating multilateralism, deeply discussed global governance issues, actively shared China's (中国) proposals, and played a positive role in enhancing exchanges and understanding between China (中国) and other countries in the world. Elena said that in maintaining multilateralism and improving global governance, China (中国), as the world's second largest economy, plays an irreplaceable and important role. "Whether from a political, economic, technological, or cultural perspective, China's (中国) influence has greatly increased, and this increase is continuing," Elena said.
Currently, the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and human society has reached a new crossroads. "Regional tensions continue to escalate, and armed conflicts continue. China (中国) opposes intensifying contradictions and expanding conflicts, advocates resolving these hot issues through dialogue and consultation, and calls on all parties to do more to maintain regional peace and stability," Elena said. China (中国) continues to strengthen communication with all parties, calling on everyone to respect each other's sovereignty, safeguard international law and international rules, maintain multilateralism, and gather more international consensus and strength to promote peace and development. "I firmly believe that China (中国) is a certainty in the multipolar system and will continue to be a constructive force in a changing world."
Return to Top"Cool China" is underpinned by the surge of innovative momentum, the release of developmental vitality, and the demonstration of openness and inclusiveness. "Cool China" is not only a cultural phenomenon but also a vivid annotation of the increasingly broad path of Chinese-style modernization.
"Chinese brands are becoming increasingly cool," "It is hoped that the West can recognize that China is very cool, very interesting, and very worthy of learning from"... For some time, "cool" has become a fashionable term used by some foreign media and scholars to describe today's China.
From international polls giving high scores to China's image, to foreign institutions favoring Chinese assets, and overseas tourists sharing new impressions and perceptions of China on social media, "Cool China" is underpinned by the surge of innovative momentum, the release of developmental vitality, and the demonstration of openness and inclusiveness.
"Cool China," with its surging innovative momentum. Recently, some foreign media published articles exploring "How China became 'cool'," and innovation was considered an important reason. The article mentioned the live broadcast trip of the American internet celebrity "Jia Kang Ge" (甲亢哥) in Shenzhen (深圳): "dancing" with humanoid robots, receiving drone deliveries of takeout in parks, and experiencing "water drifting" in Chinese brand new energy vehicles. One cool "black technology" after another made him exclaim, "This is the future." A China that insists on innovation-driven development is full of a sense of the future. The "Global Innovation Index Report 2024" released by the World Intellectual Property Organization shows that China is one of the economies with the fastest-growing innovation capabilities in the past 10 years and also has the most global top 100 science and technology innovation clusters. Facing the "small yard high wall" and "decoupling and breaking chains" strongly promoted by individual countries, Chinese innovation demonstrates the tenacious spirit of "My fate is up to me, not up to heaven." This spirit of not fearing challenges and seeking new breakthroughs adds to the style and charm of "Cool China."
"Cool China," establishing oneself to benefit others and writing a new chapter. Inheriting the value pursuit of "When the Great Way is practiced, the world is shared by all" (大道之行也，天下为公), China has always anchored itself to the bright goal of building a community with a shared future for mankind in the face of a turbulent international situation, and insisted on empowering the world with its own development. In the first quarter of this year, China's domestic production value increased by 5.4% year-on-year, continuing to rank among the top in major global economies, contributing valuable momentum to the struggling world economy. Working together with more than 150 countries and more than 30 international organizations to jointly build the "Belt and Road" initiative, signing 23 free trade agreements with 30 countries and regions, and granting 100% tariff line product zero-tariff treatment to all least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China... At a time when unilateralism and protectionism are rampant, China, which insists on win-win cooperation and common development, is regarded as an "oasis of certainty," and "to go with China is to go with opportunity" has become an international consensus.
"Cool China," opening its heart to embrace the world. From June 1st, China's unilateral visa-free "circle of friends" was expanded to Latin American and Caribbean countries for the first time, and the number of countries applicable to the unilateral visa-free policy to China has reached 43. As the visa-free "circle of friends" continues to expand, more and more foreign friends are coming to China, seeing China, and falling in love with China. "'China was a mystery before coming, but became a China enthusiast after coming' has become the heartfelt voice of many foreign tourists." In the first quarter of this year, the number of foreigners entering China through various ports exceeded 9 million, an increase of more than 40% compared with the same period last year. With the continuous advancement of high-level opening up, cross-cultural exchange stories are being wonderfully written on the land of China, and "Cool China" is gaining more emotional resonance and value recognition on a global scale. "In the past year or so, China's global favorability has been a steadily rising curve." A poll cited by the American news website Axios shows that China's image is gaining increasingly widespread recognition globally.
Today's China is very simple and fashionable, with the ancient charm of civilization complementing the atmosphere of the times, and not forgetting the original while opening up the future. "Cool China" is not only a cultural phenomenon but also a vivid annotation of the increasingly broad path of Chinese-style modernization. Facing the future, China will share prosperity with all countries through greater openness and deeper cooperation, and jointly write a new chapter in the development and progress of human civilization.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 汪思源 刘文璋
When streams gently kiss the mountains, wisdom nests in the forests. The wind whispers to humanity through the gaps in the leaves: only by living in harmony with the Earth can we build a sustainable civilization. Embraced by twin peaks, one is lush green mountains, and the other is golden mountains, containing wisdom that surpasses gold. After visiting Yucun Village (余村) in Anji (安吉), Zhejiang (浙江), Sally Abornam, a researcher at the Egyptian Ministry of Environment, wrote such verses. After many days of learning and seeing in China, she was filled with emotion: "This journey is very inspiring, making me understand that sustainable development is not a distant dream, but a goal that can be achieved with determination, wisdom, and unremitting efforts."
Recently, officials and experts from Egypt, Ethiopia, Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and the Solomon Islands came to China for visits and exchanges. They participated in the training courses for officials from developing countries on implementing the *United Nations Forest Instrument* and sustainable forest management, and the training course on forest utilization and downstream processing in the Solomon Islands, which were sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (中国商务部) and organized by the Management Cadre Institute of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林业和草原局管理干部学院). They also went to Hangzhou (杭州) and Huzhou (湖州) in Zhejiang Province (浙江省) to learn about China's practices and experiences in sustainable forest management. Abornam was one of them.
Strolling through Yucun (余村), the white-walled and black-tiled houses are scattered in a well-organized manner, and the winding village roads are clean and open. Overlooking from a height, the entire village is surrounded by continuous mountains, and the rain and mist in the mountains add a bit of hazy poetry. Mekbib Tesmaz, an official from the Ethiopian Wildlife Conservation Authority, exclaimed: "The green mountains and clear waters here are intoxicating. We have seen China's achievements in implementing the *United Nations Forest Instrument* with practical actions." Mohamed Hassan, an assistant professor at Egypt's Al-Azhar University (艾资哈尔大学), said: "The scenery here is like a Chinese ink painting, and the good ecology stems from the Chinese government's high attention to ecological and environmental protection."
Learning that Yucun (余村) is the birthplace of the concept that "lush green mountains are golden mountains," Abornam praised: "This is a pioneering concept that has profoundly changed China. Today, China has become the world's largest producer of renewable energy, and its production and sales of new energy vehicles account for more than 60% of the world, helping the world transition to green travel. China's green development has achieved encouraging achievements. China's practice in rural sustainable development has also inspired many developing countries."
In the summer, the Xixi National Wetland Park (西溪湿地) in Hangzhou (杭州), with its blooming water lilies, attracts many citizens and tourists. This national wetland park, which integrates urban wetlands, agricultural wetlands, and cultural wetlands, is closely related to residents' lives and urban development. Surin Kongkun, a forestry researcher at the Royal Forest Department of Thailand, said: "The ecological composition of Xixi Wetland (西溪湿地) is similar to the mangroves in southern Thailand. It has rich biodiversity, and the management and protection of the wetland have achieved a perfect integration of ecological, leisure, and cultural functions."
At the Tent Valley (帐篷谷) located in Gaoting Mountain (皋亭山) in Hangzhou (杭州), staff demonstrated the application of drones and artificial intelligence in forest management, presenting the potential of technology empowering forestry management, which aroused great interest among the trainees. Muhammad Sukiman from the Malaysian Forestry Department said: "The use of emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence not only helps with forest inspection, resource monitoring, and disaster early warning, but also provides help for sustainable forest management research."
Through theoretical learning and field visits, the trainees deepened their understanding of China's forestry development, especially sustainable forest management. They believe that China's holding of relevant training courses provides a platform for countries to exchange and share technologies and experiences, and provides assistance for global forestry development.
"The Chinese government has formulated forestry development management plans that conform to China's national conditions, and promoted the coordinated development of ecological protection and green industries, which is the key to China's green development," said Joseph Tawataba, a senior forestry official from the Solomon Islands Ministry of Forestry. He stated that China's wetlands have realized the transformation of ecological value through protective development, and traditional villages have become more modern through reasonable transformation, which not only protects traditional culture but also increases ecological greening and people's income. China's experience in integrating forestry with ecological tourism and innovating forest resource management is worth learning from.
At the end of the training course, Rajan Paudel from the Nepal National Trust for Nature Conservation said: "This is a valuable learning experience, and we can benefit from the rich Chinese experience."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 4th. Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, met with Khaldoon (哈勒敦), the UAE President's Special Envoy for Chinese Affairs, and Yohei Kono (河野洋平), Chairman of the Japanese Association for the Promotion of International Trade, in Beijing on the 4th, respectively.
When meeting with Khaldoon (哈勒敦), Wang Yi (王毅) stated that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-UAE relations have maintained a good momentum of development. China is willing to work with the UAE to, based on the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, support each other on issues involving each other's core interests, expand mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, maintain close coordination in international and regional affairs, and promote the in-depth development of the China-UAE comprehensive strategic partnership.
Khaldoon (哈勒敦) stated that he is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges with China and further enhance the level of the comprehensive strategic partnership of special friendship between the UAE and China. The UAE adheres to the one-China principle and will uphold the principle of independence and self-reliance, and unswervingly promote cooperation with China.
When meeting with Yohei Kono (河野洋平), Wang Yi (王毅) stated that Mr. Kono (河野洋平) has long been committed to the cause of China-Japan friendship, and China highly appreciates this. "Promoting official relations through people-to-people exchanges" (以民促官) still has important practical significance in the current situation. China attaches importance to Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba's (石破茂) recent statement that Japan should deeply learn from historical lessons and not be an aggressor nation. History cannot be tampered with, and only by adhering to 以史为鉴 (yǐ shǐ wéi jiàn - "take history as a mirror," learn from history) can we truly open up the future.
Kono (河野) stated that the association is willing to continue to contribute to promoting Japan-China friendship and cooperation.
The two sides also exchanged views on strengthening trilateral cooperation and cultural exchanges among China, Japan, and South Korea.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张志文 屈 佩 曲 颂
On June 4th, the China-Central Asia media joint interview delegation for high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" visited the CKD factory jointly built by China's Yutong Bus (宇通客车) and Kazakhstan's Kazakh Technical Company (哈萨克技术公司) to learn about the production process of pure electric buses and other environmentally friendly buses, and to experience the vitality of cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in the automotive industry.
The factory, located in Saran (萨兰) City, Karaganda (卡拉干达) Region, was officially put into operation in 2021, with an annual production capacity of 2,000 buses and 200 units of construction machinery. Miao Yuan (苗原), manager of Yutong Bus (宇通客车) Kazakhstan National Company, introduced that through localized cooperation, the factory indirectly created more than 5,000 jobs, and advanced products, technologies, and production management experience promoted the development of the automotive industry in Kazakhstan and even Central Asia.
Walking into the factory workshop, welding, painting, final assembly, testing... local workers are carrying out production operations in an orderly manner. "We are very proud to introduce Chinese technology and experience into Kazakhstan and contribute to the development of green transportation in the region," said Roman Krivopalenko, executive manager of the factory. With advanced technology, reliable performance, and environmentally friendly concepts, the buses produced by the factory have gained wide recognition in the local market. In the future, the factory will further expand its production scale, increase its supply to the Kazakhstan market, and export its products to other Central Asian countries.
Since entering the Kazakhstan market, from product export to technology cooperation, Yutong Bus (宇通客车) has been helping China and Kazakhstan jointly build the "Belt and Road" with high-quality capacity cooperation. Darin Burkeyev (达林·布尔凯尔), Mayor of Saran (萨兰) City, said that thanks to the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation projects, Saran (萨兰), a former mining city, is constantly moving towards economic diversification. "From job creation and technological upgrading to international cooperation, the joint construction of the 'Belt and Road' not only promotes economic growth, but also enhances the region's independent development capabilities."
Abduvohid Achilov (阿卜杜沃希德·阿奇洛夫), a reporter from Uzbekistan 24 Radio, said that the joint interview activity into the factory production workshop allowed Central Asian media reporters to see the specific results of cooperation between Central Asia and China. Aigul Rakhimova (艾古丽·拉希莫娃), a reporter from the Turkmenistan Newspaper, actively asked questions during the interview to learn more about the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation between China and Central Asia. She said that Turkmenistan hopes to further expand practical cooperation between the two sides in the automotive and other fields through the China-Central Asia economic and trade cooperation platform.
(Reported from Karaganda (卡拉干达), Kazakhstan on June 4th by this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 苏拉布·古普塔
There is no so-called "net welfare effect" in trade wars. Whether it is an exporting country or an importing country, producers or consumers, all will suffer losses due to trade wars. Cooperation is the only way out, and the rules supporting global trade need to be jointly maintained by all parties.
The U.S. government is using the purchasing power of American consumers as a bargaining chip, attempting to threaten the world with high tariffs. The U.S. tariff policy has had a serious impact on the U.S. and global markets. Global producers who export goods to the U.S. are deeply affected, and American consumers are increasingly feeling the pain when checking out at store counters. In the long run, such protectionist policies will also cause great damage to the multilateral trading system.
Small and medium-sized economies participating in international trade are in a dilemma. Their economic size is limited, and they cannot use the "carrot" policy to induce the U.S. government to abandon its unattainable trade balance goals with additional market access measures; nor can they use the "stick" policy to force the U.S. government to concede with reciprocal economic means. This also illustrates why these economies have always regarded the multilateral trading system as the best choice: to maintain openness by defending the rules, and thus safeguard their own interests.
Protectionism has no winners, and high tariffs will only lead to a **两败俱伤** (liǎng bài jù shāng - "both sides suffer," both sides are hurt). There is no so-called "net welfare effect" in trade wars. Whether it is an exporting country or an importing country, producers or consumers, all will suffer losses due to trade wars. In international trade, the benefits of each party focusing on developing its own areas of comparative advantage and conducting mutual trade are far greater than producing solely to meet its own internal needs.
Cooperation is the only way out, and the rules supporting global trade need to be jointly maintained by all parties. The stability of trade rules depends on whether all parties recognize and support them. Rules cannot be selectively enforced, nor can they be used when they suit one's purposes and discarded when they don't. The U.S.'s violation of international trade rules may have a profound impact on the entire international trading system. Under this situation, the European Union, Japan, South Korea, and global southern countries such as China (中国) should deepen cooperation, jointly maintain international trade rules, and jointly address current challenges.
Integrating and improving regional supply chains is a good solution to the current tariff crisis. A significant portion of the products in these supply chains will be fully digested within the region. As China (中国) and other Asian economies further become the main consumers of goods produced in the region, the structure of international trade will become more balanced, and the vision of the rise of the Asian economy will be more fully realized.
(Author is a senior researcher at the U.S.-China Research Center)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 4th (Reporter Qu Zhehan (曲哲涵)) The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) member states' Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting was held in Beijing (北京) on the 3rd. All parties at the meeting supported taking actions to deepen regional financial cooperation, including promoting the establishment of the SCO Development Bank and establishing an SCO financial think tank network.
The meeting adopted a combination of online and offline methods, and was co-chaired by Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an (蓝佛安) and Governor of the People's Bank of China Pan Gongsheng (潘功胜).
The meeting deeply discussed the global and regional economic and financial situation and challenges, and shared the policy practices of various countries in fiscal and monetary affairs, green transformation, and financial development. All parties supported taking actions to deepen regional financial cooperation, making substantial progress in promoting the establishment of the SCO Development Bank, agreed to establish an SCO financial think tank network, and explored issues such as improving local currency settlement arrangements and deepening digital inclusive financial cooperation.
Lan Fo'an (蓝佛安) stated at the meeting that the current once-in-a-century changes are accelerating, a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation is developing in depth, and the trends of digitalization, greening, and intelligence provide new cooperation opportunities for SCO member states. At the same time, multiple challenges such as trade protectionism, a reverse trend of globalization, geopolitical conflicts, and climate change are intertwined and superimposed, bringing severe tests to global and regional economic and financial stability.
Lan Fo'an (蓝佛安) said that all member states should firmly uphold multilateralism, strengthen macroeconomic policy coordination, continuously deepen pragmatic financial cooperation, promote the "Shanghai Spirit," and constantly create a new situation in SCO financial cooperation, so as to make new and greater contributions to building a closer SCO community with a shared future.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 季觉苏 李 蕊 张 驰
From the Ministry of Commerce, the Ministry of Culture and Tourism, China National Railway Group (国铁集团), and other nine departments issuing documents to encourage the increase of silver-hair tourism trains, to the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中办) and the General Office of the State Council (国办) issuing the "Special Action Plan for Boosting Consumption" proposing the active development of silver-hair tourism, silver-hair tourism has continued to receive attention this year.
Currently, China has entered an aging society. With the development of the economy and society, the elderly are paying more attention to the quality of life, and many have strong demands for leisure tourism. According to the China Tourism Academy, by the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan," the number of healthy elderly people with higher travel rates and more tourism consumption will exceed 100 million.
Silver-hair tourism trains with strengthened service guarantees are heading to all parts of the country, scenic spots are making efforts online and offline to provide age-appropriate services, and travel products are constantly upgraded to meet personalized needs. Many places are optimizing the experience for elderly tourists in terms of travel transportation, scenic spot facilities, and travel products. Recently, reporters followed the silver-hair group to see how the development of culture and tourism can be suitable and pleasing to the elderly.
Tourism Train—
Leisurely Slow Travel, Worry-Free and Effort-Saving
Under the bright sunshine, Dou Tianyi arrived early at the security checkpoint of Shanghai Hongqiao Railway Station, waiting to meet with more than 40 elderly friends. Dou Tianyi is a tour guide from Shanghai Railway Culture and Tourism Media Group Co., Ltd. Shangtie Guolv Company. They will take the "Happy Tour of the Yangtze River Delta" silver-hair tourism train to Shengzhou, Zhejiang (浙江嵊州), for a three-day, two-night "Ride the High-Speed Rail and Walk the Poetry Road" leisure trip.
Near the security checkpoint, Lu Baisun (陆柏荪) and his wife saw Dou Tianyi waving the small flag. "I have gone out to play with Xiao Dou many times," said Lu Baisun. "In the past, I would get dizzy as soon as I arrived at the high-speed rail station. Taking the silver-hair tourism train, with Xiao Dou taking care of us the whole way, and being able to use the fast通道 (kuài sù tōng dào - "fast channel," express lane), we don't have to rush to find seats or put our luggage away, which saves a lot of worry."
In recent years, the railway network has become increasingly dense, connecting rich cultural and tourism resources. Many elderly people choose to travel by high-speed rail. Since last year, Shangtie Culture and Tourism Media Group Co., Ltd. has launched silver-hair tourism trains targeting the elderly population.
"There are many high-speed rail trains, a large passenger flow, and many attractions along the way. However, the elderly may not be good at checking routes or making travel plans, and their walking speed is relatively slow," said Wang Juan (王娟), manager of the special train department of Shangtie Guolv Company of Shangtie Culture and Tourism Media Group Co., Ltd. Therefore, the silver-hair tourism train adopts an all-inclusive model, including transportation, accommodation, and most attraction tickets. In terms of routes, high-speed rail services that depart in the morning and return to Shanghai (上海) in the evening are usually chosen, which is more in line with the elderly's schedule. At the same time, the time for elderly tourists to take the high-speed rail is controlled within 2 hours, allowing the elderly to spend more energy on enjoying the scenery.
Doctors are also invited on the train to provide health education and consultation services, and a medicine box is equipped, including nitroglycerin, sphygmomanometer, and other medicines and medical equipment.
"How should elderly friends prevent cardiovascular diseases?" After the train started, Wang Wenzhao (王文昭), a neurologist from Shanghai Changzheng Hospital (上海长征医院), stood in the aisle with a megaphone and communicated with the passengers. "We seized the opportunity to ask a lot of questions on the train," said Lu Baisun.
It is reported that Shangtie Group (上铁集团) is carrying out age-appropriate transformation of multiple train sets: adjusting the slope of the channel threshold to ensure smooth passage; adding handrails and toilets in toilets and shower rooms, and using non-slip floors; adding special medical areas, equipped with basic medical equipment... to create a safe, convenient, and comfortable riding environment for silver-haired tourists.
Smart Scenic Spot—
Thoughtful Guidance, Reassuring Security
"My son made a detailed travel plan for me, but when I got to the entrance of the scenic spot, I was still a little confused." Zhao Fenglan (赵凤兰), a 72-year-old tourist from Nanjing (南京), was a little at a loss in front of the east gate of Taierzhuang Ancient City (台儿庄古城) in Zaozhuang City, Shandong Province (山东省枣庄市).
Scenic spot volunteers quickly greeted her: "Grandma, admission is free for those over 60 years old. Just swipe your ID card to enter the park." Zhao Fenglan took out her ID card and put it on the smart ticket gate. With a "beep," the gate opened.
With green bricks and gray tiles, winding canals, and bustling crowds, Zhao Fenglan strolled through the ancient city. Looking up, eye-catching scenic spot guide maps and road signs came into view, with the locations of attractions, public toilets, and other facilities clearly marked. Each sign adopts large fonts and high-contrast design.
In response to the "wayfinding anxiety" of elderly tourists, Taierzhuang Ancient City has set up more than 100 guide maps and road signs offline, and uses multimedia screens and audio broadcasts to release scenic spot information in real time. Online, a real-scene map is launched on the "Ancient City Smart Tourism Platform." Tourists can click on the screen to view their location and surrounding facilities. "We have integrated elements such as eating, living, traveling, shopping, and entertainment in the scenic spot into the 'Ancient City Smart Tourism Platform,'" said Wu Bin (吴斌), general manager of Taierzhuang Ancient City Tourism Group. The scenic spot also organizes volunteers to help elderly tourists solve travel problems.
At noon, following the navigation of the "Ancient City Smart Tourism Platform," Zhao Fenglan found a noodle restaurant, but after the meal, she found that her travel bag was missing.
"Did you leave it somewhere? You can press the red button under the pillar," the noodle restaurant owner pointed to a blue pillar not far away.
Zhao Fenglan pressed the "emergency alarm" button, and the command center responded. In less than 10 minutes, staff arrived with Zhao Fenglan's lost travel bag.
"Tourists can quickly find their lost items, thanks to the smart security system covering the scenic spot," said Wu Bin. If an elderly person gets lost, the system can quickly locate them through clothing characteristics; after items are lost, it can intelligently identify and quickly trace the monitoring trajectory within 20 days; the scenic spot has also added alarm calls, AEDs, and other facilities.
Arriving at the intangible cultural heritage exhibition hall, Zhao Fenglan was fascinated: the characters in the Lunan shadow puppet show were vivid in the light and shadow, and the singing of the Liuqin opera echoed in the stereo sound field. The digital reproduction project of intangible cultural heritage resources implemented by the scenic spot is deeply loved by elderly tourists.
"In the future, the scenic spot will continue to optimize services to make it easier for the elderly to visit the ancient city," said Wu Bin.
Travel Products—
Detailed Care, Personalized Service
"I'm 70 years old. I didn't need to rest when climbing stairs before, but now I have to stop and go," said Li Jijian (李继健), who lives in Mangshi (芒市), Dehong Dai and Jingpo Autonomous Prefecture (德宏傣族景颇族自治州), Yunnan (云南), stopping on the wooden boardwalk stairs of Lei Ya Rangshan (雷崖让山), catching her breath. She was wearing a straw hat and a long skirt, dressed in a very local style.
"At your pace, let's take it slowly," said Xiao Heping (肖和平), her travel housekeeper, softly beside her.
Li Jijian loves to travel after retirement. Because she suffers from asthma, high blood pressure, etc., she pays great attention to the pace of the itinerary when choosing travel products. "Travel groups generally have a faster pace, which makes it easy to not get enough rest, which is not suitable for me." Li Jijian requires a leisurely itinerary and quiet accommodation. "I like to deeply experience the scenery and lifestyle of a place, so I choose to live there."
There are many elderly people like Li Jijian who come to Yunnan to live.
Safety and comfort are their common needs: in travel products for the elderly, residences are usually renovated to be suitable for the elderly, elevators are standard, and facilities such as shower stools in the bathroom and handrails next to the toilet are also very considerate; meals will pay attention to being light and easy to digest.
Deep integration and slow life are their travel attitudes: their itinerary includes not only cycling by Erhai Lake (洱海) and hiking in Cangshan Mountain (苍山), but also visiting菜市场 (cài shì chǎng - "vegetable market," local market), learning folk songs and tunes, and practicing tea-making skills.
Faced with the new development of silver-hair travel, practitioners actively improve their service capabilities. "We are constantly extending the service chain. For example, we send 'travel notes' to the elderly before they travel to facilitate understanding of the destination, familiarize themselves with the itinerary, and reduce 'travel anxiety.'" Xiao Heping has been working as a travel housekeeper for 3 years and has accumulated a lot of experience. "In order to meet everyone's personalized needs, many travel housekeepers have also slowly become all-rounders with skills such as explanation, photography, and retouching."
Yang Min (杨旻), deputy director of the Dehong Prefecture Culture and Tourism Bureau, introduced that Dehong Prefecture is actively building health and wellness complexes, developing characteristic tourism routes, and organizing sports activities to benefit the people. "For example, we opened tennis courts for free during the Spring Festival in 2025, which won praise from many elderly tourists living there."
In recent years, Yunnan has attracted many silver-haired tourists, accounting for more than half. Yuan Bing (袁兵), president of the Yunnan Tourism Association, said: "Our research found that to serve the silver-haired tourists who live there well, we need to further improve the tourism medical assistance system and tourism insurance mechanism, and increase humanistic care."
This issue is coordinated by: Liu Jingwen (刘静文) Layout design: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟)
Return to TopBy: 戴 斌
Self-driving travel, train tours, and residential health and wellness are becoming increasingly popular choices for older adults.
The vigorous development of silver tourism has promoted the upgrading of the tourism industry. Both urban and rural areas are working hard to improve tourism infrastructure and public cultural services. To better meet the needs of elderly tourists, more tourism routes and products suitable for the elderly should be developed, and the age-appropriate transformation of museums, art galleries, hotels and other places should be strengthened. From hardware to services, the whole society should work together to integrate the concept of age-appropriateness into all aspects, and help the elderly to travel and enjoy themselves.
It is worth noting that the elderly may also encounter consumer traps due to information asymmetry, and may also suffer from acclimatization due to improper itinerary arrangements. The cultural and tourism departments should unite with market supervision and other departments, starting from the review of tourism advertisements and solicitation qualifications on social platforms, focusing on regulating service standards such as transportation, catering, accommodation, shopping, self-funded projects, medical security, and emergency rescue, and strengthening comprehensive supervision and special law enforcement of acts such as forced buying and selling, induced consumption, and price discrimination, so that the elderly can enjoy "poetry and distance."
(Author is Dai Bin (戴斌), President of the China Tourism Academy (中国旅游研究院))
Return to TopBy: 周珊珊
Rongchang Braised Goose became popular. Taking advantage of the popularity, I placed an order online. From Chongqing (重庆) to Beijing (北京), it only took one night to arrive on my own dining table. The express delivery information, which can be checked on the mobile phone at any time, even allows people to track the entire process of this goose from "packaging" to "boarding the plane" to "delivery."
The process of "a goose" flying to the dining tables of ordinary people allows us to savor the "barrier-breaking" power that Digital China is unleashing.
The first layer is that modern logistics takes action to break the barriers of spatial boundaries. From January to April this year, China's express delivery volume has exceeded 60 billion pieces. In April, an average of about 550 million express deliveries flowed across the land of China every day. Wushan (巫山) crisp plums are delivered to the tip of the tongue within their "best tasting period" by drone; Liuzhou (柳州) river snail rice noodles have started pre-packaged production, and logistics has created a 10 billion yuan industry... The "hard connectivity" of infrastructure builds a "highway" for economic circulation, allowing specialty products from remote mountain villages to "go down the mountain," and products from border areas to "go overseas," creating unlimited vitality in the great circulation.
The second layer is the vigorous development of the Internet economy, which breaks the barriers of information dissemination. Those human flavors that were once hidden deep in the streets and alleys, once they master the "traffic code," will be "planted" everywhere, becoming famous near and far in an instant. Digital development is breaking the information gap between production and consumption, allowing high-quality products to accurately find "those who understand them." Taking the express train of the Internet, the local can become national, and the Chinese can become global. This kind of "barrier-breaking" is essentially a deep integration of cultural values and commercial logic.
The third layer is sincere and heartwarming service, which breaks the barriers of emotional communication. During the "May Day" holiday this year, Rongchang (荣昌) District received 2.345 million tourists, an increase of 168.2% year-on-year. The thousand-year-old cultural town "raised in seclusion" has been焕新登场. What brings "sudden wealth" is the attraction of local characteristic culture, and even more so, the emotional recognition won by sincere service. More high-speed trains, free buses, free parking, and the government cafeteria "steaming more than half a ton of rice"... The heartwarming support of an entire city allows this goose to fly higher and further. Similarly, Zibo (淄博) barbecue is not only a delicacy on the tip of the tongue, but also the "人间烟火气" in the heart; Harbin (哈尔滨) is not only the temptation of ice and snow, but also the attraction of "Northeast-style enthusiasm"... The story of how internet-famous cities break through can be seen as a collective practice of "how to make a better life visible."
If breaking the space barrier solves the problem of "can it be reached," breaking the information barrier solves the problem of "can it be seen," then breaking the emotional barrier requires considering "is it liked." By breaking these barriers, small products and industries, and large entire cities, can be seen and loved by more people, achieving greater development.
From a more distant perspective, cross-border integration is the characteristic of the times and a common opportunity for all industries. To achieve "harmony," we must first "connect," and to "connect," we must first "break." Reconstructing connections in "barrier-breaking" and creating new opportunities in integration will surely lead to great achievements in an era full of promise.
“**满眼生机转化钧，天工人巧日争新。**” (mǎn yǎn shēng jī zhuǎn huà jūn, tiān gōng rén qiǎo rì zhēng xīn - "Full of vitality transforms, nature and human ingenuity compete for novelty," This phrase describes a vibrant scene of transformation and innovation, where both natural processes and human creativity contribute to a constantly renewing world.) On the vast land, one specialty product after another finds a channel to break through, one craftsman's ingenuity after another gains the opportunity to be recognized, and unique characteristics and advantages are effectively transformed into development momentum, so that the momentum of high-quality development will be endless.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 洋 何昭宇
Recently, the "A Breeze of Integrity: Ancient Chinese Culture of Integrity" exhibition opened at the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆), attracting many visitors with its collection of over 300 cultural relics.
Anhui Tongcheng's Six-Foot Alley (安徽桐城六尺巷), Sichuan Meishan's Three Su Shrine (四川眉山三苏祠), Henan Kaifeng's Bao Gong Temple (河南开封包公祠)... these landmarks engraved with the marks of time string together a long scroll of the culture of integrity passed down by the Chinese nation for thousands of years. The vast number of Party members and cadres visit and study, and the culture of integrity permeates their hearts like a spring breeze and rain.
Since the new era, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the Eight-Point Regulation has changed China. It has not only swept away unhealthy tendencies, but also, with the power of 润物无声 (rùn wù wú shēng - "moistening things silently," to influence or educate people subtly and imperceptibly), promoted the value concept of advocating integrity and rejecting corruption to gradually become a deeply rooted ideological consensus.
Transforming customs and nourishing hearts with integrity. Since the in-depth implementation of the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation's study and education, various localities and departments have further strengthened the construction of a culture of integrity in the new era, and a series of ideological baptisms have been continuously carried out. The new era's wind of integrity is blowing across the land of China with vigorous momentum.
The red line cannot be touched, no one is an exception.
Not long ago, in Nian沱 Village (碾沱村), Dongwenquan Town (东温泉镇), Banan District (巴南区), Chongqing (重庆市), a special courtyard meeting was held, with villagers gathered in layers. Liu Ke (刘科), Secretary of the Town Discipline Inspection Commission, holding a disciplinary decision, said: "Gao (高某某), Secretary of the Village Party Committee and Director of the Village Committee, and Li (李某某), Deputy Secretary of the Village Party Committee, were given a warning within the Party for allegedly participating in the construction of projects in the village in violation of regulations, and are now publicly notified!"
At the end of last year, Banan District launched a big data platform for matters involving the power of relatives of Party members and cadres, accurately identifying this problem.
"When the platform was first built, some people asked 'Is it necessary to investigate relatives?'" Wang Lin (王琳), a cadre of the Banan District Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission, said that after screening by the big data platform, Li's (李某某) name repeatedly appeared in five engineering projects in Nian沱 Village (碾沱村). The investigation team followed the clues and not only uncovered the lid of "village cadres' relatives gathering to take on work," but also discovered Gao's (高某某) violations of discipline.
"By chance, my son proposed to take on village projects with others. I knew this was not in compliance with the rules, but seeing that he had been unemployed, I softened and agreed. Looking back now, there should be no侥幸心理 (jiǎo xìng xīn lǐ - "lucky mentality," a mentality of hoping to get away with something by chance), and the red line of rules cannot be touched." Gao's (高某某) words in his confession became a vivid example of warning education in Banan District (巴南区).
The system has teeth, and supervision is electrified. Banan District (巴南区) takes problems as the guide, continuously improves the grassroots supervision system, introduces the "Ten Public Disclosures" of village (community) full-time cadres and their immediate family members enjoying benefits to farmers and people, and the "Four Strict Prohibitions" of village (community) grassroots cadres performing their duties with integrity, and establishes a big data platform for matters involving the power of relatives of Party members and cadres, so that every benefit fund enjoyed by relatives of village cadres and every engineering project they participate in are made public.
Yang Bai (杨白), Secretary of the General Party Branch of Chadian Village (茶店村), Shuanghekou Town (双河口镇), Banan District (巴南区), still remembers the phone call from his cousin: "Your aunt is old and in poor health, and wants to apply for subsistence allowance. Can't you be flexible?"
Yang Bai (杨白) pulled out the policy documents and explained: "My aunt has two houses in the main urban area of Chongqing (重庆主城). According to regulations, she really does not meet the conditions for applying for subsistence allowance."
The red line cannot be touched, no one is an exception. Since the launch of study and education, Banan District (巴南区) has adhered to the integrated promotion of learning, investigation, and rectification, further strengthening the construction of family education and family style, and guiding Party members and cadres to strengthen their awareness of discipline and build a solid bottom-line thinking. At present, Banan District (巴南区) has discovered and urged the rectification of more than 60 problems through big data platform early warning, effectively curbing chaos such as "favoring relatives and friends."
The government lives a tight life, so that the people can live a good life.
Near the Xiqing District (西青区) government in Tianjin (天津市), a "public property warehouse" is particularly eye-catching, with various idle office furniture, electrical appliances, canteen equipment, etc. neatly stacked on the shelves.
"'The public property warehouse' is like a dispatch center for office facilities. Assets enter the warehouse, freeing up space for units that need to dispose of idle items; assets leave the warehouse, saving funds for units in need," said Li Heng (李恒), Deputy Section Chief of the Office Building Management Section of the Xiqing District (西青区)机关事务服务中心. As of now, the "public property warehouse" has collected more than 3,000 pieces of office supplies, saving a total of more than 5 million yuan in financial funds and rent.
Where is the money saved spent?
"The government living a tight life can free up more funds for development needs and people's expectations." Liu Haiyan (刘海燕), Deputy Director of the Xiqing District (西青区) Finance Bureau, clearly remembers the accounts: the money spent by Dasi Central Primary School (大寺中心小学) to purchase 67 air conditioners was allocated from the funds saved by the "public property warehouse"; Chilongnan Street (赤龙南街道) newly installed 35 car charging piles and 350 electric bicycle charging spaces, and the funds came from the reduction of property personnel staffing and canteen subsidies by the Xiqing District (西青区) government.
When children can study in peace in air-conditioned classrooms, and when residents enjoy the convenience of newly built charging spaces, cadres realize that every penny saved must be spent on the hearts of the people.
"I used to think that the 'public property warehouse' was a 'second-hand market,' but now who doesn't go to 'Taobao' before purchasing?" said Sun Xiuying (孙秀颖), a staff member of the District Party Committee's Social Work Department. She once took her colleagues to pick out more than 100 pieces of furniture in the "public property warehouse," from desks to printers, making the best use of everything.
Now, since the launch of study and education, Xiqing District (西青区) has thoroughly implemented the "Regulations on Practicing Economy and Opposing Waste in Party and Government Organs," formulated plans to reduce the operating costs of organs and revitalize the use of office buildings, revitalized three idle properties, reduced the staffing of property personnel by 3% and canteen subsidies by 6% in the new round of property service procurement, and posted reminders such as saving water and electricity and turning off lights in public places, making thrift a habit of Party members and cadres.
Only by being clean and doing things can we let go and do things.
Red resources have become living teaching materials, and the wind of integrity nourishes the heart. Since the launch of study and education, Liuyang City (浏阳市), Hunan Province (湖南省), relying on the "Clean Government Map" connected by 22 revolutionary sites, has launched the "Good Family Style, Good Inheritance" activity, organizing young cadres and their spouses throughout the city to receive red education and build a solid ideological defense line for advocating integrity and rejecting corruption; the number of clicks on the short videos of clean government stories made on the "Cloud Clean Government Liuyang" applet is very considerable.
Integrity is the cornerstone of the development of the Party and the country, and the guarantee of the people's happy life. Chen Fei (陈斐), Deputy Secretary of the Gutang Town (古港镇) Party Committee in Liuyang City (浏阳市), still remembers that bidding.
The contract of the contractor of the Gutang Town (古港镇) garbage transfer station expired, and bidding must be reorganized according to regulations. As soon as the news came out, six companies, including the original contractor, competed to participate.
"Five of the bidders are local companies, and it is inevitable that some people will give gifts and ask for help," Chen Fei (陈斐) said. "If we can't choose the most suitable contractor, it will still harm the interests of the people."
The main responsible comrade of the town Party committee also instructed: "Choose according to the principles of price, good service, and safety guarantee. Only by doing things cleanly can we let go and do things."
To this end, she led the investigation team to run through 16 villages and communities, listing the people's demands such as "cleaning timeliness" and "environmental remediation" as hard indicators, and finally a foreign company won by strength.
Three months after the new contractor moved in, the stench of the garbage transfer station was gone, the white tile floor was shiny, and the transfer cycle was shortened from one week to three days. When Chen Fei (陈斐) revisited, the villagers sighed: "I used to say 'fertilizer does not flow to outsiders' fields,' but now I know that doing things cleanly is the real skill."
Today, in Liuyang (浏阳), in Hunan (湖南), and throughout the country, changes like this are happening every day. The new era's culture of integrity is reshaping the Party's style, government style, and people's style with the power of 润物无声 (rùn wù wú shēng - "moistening things silently," to influence or educate people subtly and imperceptibly). What we see is not only "economy on the tip of the tongue" and "rules on wheels," but also a solemn commitment of a political party to "people first" - this commitment is written in the flashing cursor of the big data platform, falls on the neat shelves of the "public property warehouse," is hidden in the century-old tree shadows of the revolutionary site, and is more deeply rooted in the hearts of hundreds of millions of people.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦 皓
Sea of clouds spreading across the mountains, a riot of flowers in full bloom, terraced fields stretching endlessly, and lush greenery greeting the eye. Baizhao Village (百照村) is nestled deep in the mountains north of Qiandao Lake (千岛湖) in Chun'an County (淳安县), Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江).
Baizhao Village (百照村) is composed of three natural villages: Bailuo (百罗), Liuwu (留屋), and Zetangli (泽塘里). Clouds and mist frequently rise and surge in the mountains. The village and terraced fields meander along the mountain slopes, with white-walled, black-tiled houses nestled among the trees.
The beautiful scenery has attracted many photography enthusiasts and camping enthusiasts to Baizhao Village (百照村). In recent years, the local area has promoted the integration of agriculture, culture, and tourism, developing distinctive industries. It has not only held photography festivals and built blueberry picking and sightseeing gardens, but also constructed scenic roads to connect surrounding attractions. The "Jinfeng (金峰) - Zhujia (朱家) - Baizhao (百照)" rural tourism route, created in conjunction with the construction of affluent villages, has become one of the local specialty rural tourism boutique routes.
Return to TopInterviewees:
Zhou Shanshan (周珊珊), Commentator of Henan Daily
Li Bing (李兵), Commentator of Henan Daily
Zhou Shanshan (周珊珊): Not long ago, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during his inspection in Henan (河南): "Faced with a complex external environment, we must strengthen our confidence, unswervingly manage our own affairs well, and unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world." Henan (河南) is located in the heartland of the Central Plains, without borders or coasts, but it has the unique advantage of connecting the east and west, and linking the north and south. How should we understand this advantage, and how can we make good use of it?
Li Bing (李兵): Located in the Central Plains, Henan (河南) people like to say "zhong (中)". "Zhong (中)" has meanings such as agreement, ability, and just right. Henan (河南) people who like to say "zhong (中)" give full play to their well-connected geographical advantages and insist on promoting high-quality development with high-level opening up.
With Zhengzhou (郑州) as the center, Henan (河南) has formed a "12345" high-speed rail travel circle covering prefecture-level cities within 1 hour, connecting surrounding provincial capitals and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region within 2 hours, reaching the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) within 3 hours, reaching the Chengdu-Chongqing (成渝) region within 4 hours, and reaching the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) within 5 hours, covering major economic zones across the country. Convenient transportation reaching all directions allows Henan (河南) people to travel to major urban areas.
Henan (河南) people who are "not content to be in the middle" open up the world map to do business. On the runway of Zhengzhou (郑州) Airport, an average of one cargo plane takes off or lands every 2 minutes during peak hours; the business network of the China-Europe Railway Express (Zhengzhou) (中欧班列（郑州）) covers more than 40 countries and regions... From the heartland of the Central Plains to the forefront of opening up, Henan (河南) uses transportation networks as a traction force, stringing together friendship circles, industrial circles, and living circles, making acquaintance easier, meeting more frequent, and appointments more convenient.
Zhou Shanshan (周珊珊): Opening up not only means convenient transportation and interconnected infrastructure, but also strengthening industrial synergy and scientific and technological innovation cooperation. Looking at the national innovation landscape, the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao (粤港澳), and Chengdu-Chongqing (成渝) are all innovation source regions in China with a concentration of scientific and technological innovation elements, many platform carriers, and strong scientific and technological innovation vitality. Living next to each other and working together, strengthening cross-regional collaboration and achieving complementary advantages, Henan (河南) can better integrate into the new development pattern.
Li Bing (李兵): Complementary advantages are conducive to making up for one's own shortcomings. By introducing high-quality scientific and educational resources, Henan (河南) has attracted many universities such as Beijing Institute of Technology (北京理工大学) and Shanghai Jiao Tong University (上海交通大学) to establish research institutes, and has also introduced a group of leading scientific and technological talents from universities such as Peking University (北京大学) and Southeast University (东南大学), which will undoubtedly help make up for the shortcomings of Henan's (河南) lack of scientific and technological innovation strength.
Regional collaboration brings new opportunities for industrial development. At the BYD (比亚迪) production base in Zhengzhou Airport Economic Comprehensive Experimental Zone (郑州航空港区), a new energy vehicle rolls off the production line every minute. In 2024, Henan's (河南) new energy vehicle production reached 681,000 vehicles, while 3 years ago, this number was 60,000 vehicles. Today, Henan's (河南) vehicle production has exceeded 1.4 million vehicles, and its new energy vehicle production capacity has jumped to the first tier in the country.
Integrating into the new development pattern, Henan (河南) is both a beneficiary and a contributor. Henan (河南) has a super-large consumer market of nearly 100 million people and more than 11 million business entities, which can provide a broad market space for project implementation. Experience shows that inland provinces can only open up new development horizons through reform and opening up, and will surely win new opportunities for high-quality development through reform and opening up.
Zhou Shanshan (周珊珊): The central provinces have been working hard in recent years. Anhui (安徽) relies on the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), and high value-added "Anhui (安徽) manufacturing" is accelerating its overseas expansion; Hunan (湖南) is promoting industrial clustering and accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system... Development is catching up with each other, and thousands of sails are racing in the central region. How can Henan (河南) find its own position in the overall national development situation, give full play to its comparative advantages, and show new achievements in the rise of the central region?
Li Bing (李兵): In recent years, Henan (河南) has actively integrated into national strategies, adhered to the main direction of high-quality development, and its comprehensive manufacturing strength and competitiveness have continued to increase, and its status as a major advanced manufacturing province has become more consolidated. Today, Henan (河南) has built a complete modern industrial system, and the total industrial economy ranks first among central and western provinces; it has 40 of the 41 major industrial categories and 197 of the 207 medium categories, becoming the starting point, support point, and combination point for many industrial cycles.
The bearing speed developed by Luoyang Bearing Research Institute (洛轴) can reach up to 120,000 revolutions per minute, and it has been successfully applied to a large number of "national heavy equipment" with independent intellectual property rights such as large-megawatt wind power; the first variable-diameter vertical shaft expansion drilling machine "Zhu Meng (逐梦) No." developed by China Railway Engineering Equipment Group (中铁装备) has created a precedent for intelligent vertical shaft excavation in China... From relying on external assistance to independent tackling and gradually mastering core technologies, these witness Henan's (河南) unremitting efforts in independent innovation.
Seizing strategic opportunities, expanding and strengthening advanced manufacturing, and consolidating the foundation of the real economy, Henan (河南) will continue to use new achievements and new breakthroughs in high-quality development to demonstrate the responsibility of a major economic province.
Zhou Shanshan (周珊珊): The country's first China-Maldives Free Trade Agreement certificate of origin landed in Henan (河南), and three international cargo routes have been opened successively... Since the beginning of this year, Henan (河南) has accelerated its pace of opening up to the outside world. Next, how will Henan (河南) coordinate and make good use of the two markets and two resources, both domestic and international, and "jump out of Henan (河南) to develop Henan (河南)" with greater efforts?
Li Bing (李兵): To "jump out of Henan (河南) to develop Henan (河南)", we must have keen insight and our own "unique trick." Mixue Bingcheng (蜜雪冰城) has become popular all over the country with the image of "Snow King (雪王)", and its stores have opened in Southeast Asia and South America; Pangdonglai (胖东来) has become a "scenic spot without off-season" with its service concept... The Henan (河南) phenomenon in the new consumption field has attracted attention and is thought-provoking: only by understanding trends and finding advantages can we win the market and win the future.
The story of Henan's (河南) opening up to the outside world may as well start with the journey of a durian. On August 25, 2024, the maiden flight of the Kuala Lumpur-Zhengzhou (吉隆坡—郑州) fresh durian chartered flight landed in Henan (河南), and Malaysian fresh durian entered China for the first time. Now, it only takes 36 hours for fresh durian to be transported from Malaysia to Henan (河南). There are many such stories. With the help of the Zhengzhou-Luxembourg (郑州—卢森堡) "Air Silk Road (空中丝绸之路)", "overseas shopping" is smoother: citizens place an order for 2 bottles of imported mint watch oil on the "Global Hui (全球汇)" platform, and the goods are cleared in just 2 minutes and sent from the Henan (河南) Bonded Logistics Center. From imagination to enjoyment, from hard connectivity, soft connectivity to heart connectivity, the dividends released by opening up are not only the jumping numbers in economic indicators, but also the convenient life experience of thousands of households.
Domestically, promote the formation of a high-speed rail network and smooth new channels for going overseas; externally, the "air, land, digital, and sea" Silk Road (丝绸之路) is coordinated and advanced, reaching the world and facilitating the flow of goods. These gratifying changes not only profoundly affect the development of Henan (河南), but also shape new consumption scenarios and new business forms. With a broader vision to actively integrate into the new development pattern, and to experience wind and rain, strengthen muscles and bones, and see the world on a broader stage, Henan (河南) is anchoring a more competitive new development coordinate through continuous and in-depth opening up, taking advantage of the momentum and forging ahead.
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Deeply exploring the unique cultural value of documentary heritage, doing a good job in the "second half" of protection and utilization, making it accessible to the public and serving society, and achieving the goal of enlightening people with culture, should become an important goal of protection and utilization.
Adding performances of the chime bells, opening night performances, and performing 6-7 performances every day... During every holiday, the actors of the Hubei Provincial Museum (湖北省博物馆) Chime Bells Orchestra are particularly busy. To catch a glimpse of the style of the Marquis Yi of Zeng's chime bells, tourists flock to listen to the sound of gold and stone that travels through thousands of years.
Not long ago, "Chime Bells of Marquis Yi of Zeng in Suizhou (随州曾侯乙编钟)", "Stele Forest of Shaolin Temple (566-1990) (少林寺碑碣（566—1990）)", and Zheng He's (郑和) legacy "Donation Stele of Zheng He to the Buddhist Temple on Ceylon Mountain (February 15, 1409) (布施锡兰山佛寺碑（1409年2月15日）)" were all selected into the Memory of the World Register. How can these "Chinese memories" cross mountains and seas, move the world, be selected into UNESCO's documentary heritage protection project, and leap to become "world memories" representing the imprint of human civilization?
Truth is the most persuasive. The Chime Bells of Marquis Yi of Zeng in Suizhou (随州曾侯乙编钟), with inscriptions and sounds communicating and confirming each other, completely preserves the musical wisdom of mankind more than 2,400 years ago, and is known as the world's first audible "music textbook"; the Stele Forest of Shaolin Temple (少林寺碑碣) spans more than 1,400 years of history, connecting the history of Chinese Buddhism, political history, and the history of global civilization exchange with nearly 500 steles; the Donation Stele of Zheng He to the Buddhist Temple on Ceylon Mountain (布施锡兰山佛寺碑), erected during Zheng He's voyages to the West, is engraved with the story of Chinese treasure ships going overseas for exchanges and interactions more than 600 years ago, recording the civilization dialogue of the ancient Maritime Silk Road.
Documentary heritage is the "memory negative" of Chinese civilization, and also contains mankind's eternal pursuit of art, faith, and peace. Today, they have become "world memories" that are jointly cherished and inherited by all mankind. This is a recognition of the unique charm and profound heritage of Chinese civilization, and a tribute to oriental wisdom and historical value.
At present, 18 documentary heritages in China have been included in the Memory of the World Register. From oracle bone inscriptions bearing 3,000 years of civilization echoes, to the "Huangdi Neijing (黄帝内经)" and "Compendium of Materia Medica (本草纲目)" embodying the wisdom of traditional Chinese medicine, to the technical atlas of the century-old development of the Suzhou (苏州) silk industry... These documentary heritages are like silk threads, connecting Chinese history into a long and continuous scroll of civilization, not only representing the unique spiritual identity of the Chinese nation, but also providing cross-temporal ideological enlightenment for the development and progress of human civilization.
Memory is a gift from time. It is precious, but also fragile and fleeting. It needs to be guarded with awe and inherited with innovative methods. Being selected into the "Memory of the World" is not the end, but a new starting point for protection and utilization. Deeply exploring the unique cultural value of documentary heritage, doing a good job in the "second half" of protection and utilization, making it accessible to the public and serving society, and achieving the goal of enlightening people with culture, should become an important goal of protection and utilization.
For example, relying on the "Qiaopi Archives - Overseas Chinese Silver Letters (侨批档案——海外华侨银信)", Guangdong (广东) created the national opera "Qiaopi (侨批)", and Fujian (福建) produced the archival documentary "Approaching Qiaopi (走近侨批)"; in order to implement the promotion requirements of the "Memory of the World" project, Shaolin Temple (少林寺) fully utilized virtual reality, naked-eye 3D and other technologies to create an immersive exhibition for the information of the Shaolin Temple Stele Forest (少林寺碑碣). More such practical explorations, making the protection and utilization work more solid, can make these documentary heritages truly live in the present and pass on to the future.
Looking further, various cultural heritage protection projects represented by "Memory of the World" have built a platform to promote dialogue among civilizations. The Donation Stele of Zheng He to the Buddhist Temple on Ceylon Mountain (布施锡兰山佛寺碑), engraved in 1409, opened the common memory treasure house of the people of China and Sri Lanka, witnessing the long-standing friendly exchanges between the two countries. Cultural heritage is integrated into the "Memory of the World", allowing the international community to understand the inclusiveness, perseverance and innovation in Chinese civilization from ancient scriptures and mottled steles.
Every cultural heritage is a key to unlocking the code of civilization, and every joint protection is a practice of building a bridge of understanding. In the process of jointly safeguarding the common spiritual wealth of mankind, continuously deepening exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and promoting people-to-people connectivity, we can better draw wisdom and inspiration from diverse civilizations to jointly cope with various challenges in the development of the times.
Today, we gaze at the heavy scroll of "Chinese Memory", not to seek a sense of superiority in the old paper, but to see clearly "where we come from", so as to more firmly know "where to go". We must not only safeguard "China in memory" and continuously revitalize the cultural heritage of the times; but also devote ourselves to "China in reality" and continue to write more exciting stories with struggle and wisdom. And this is the secret of the enduring Chinese civilization, and the source of China's constant vitality and hope.
Return to TopRecently, the General Office of the Ministry of Education (教育部办公厅) issued the "Notice on Launching the 'Year of Enhanced Standardized Management' Action for Basic Education," aiming to further rectify school management practices that violate educational principles and infringe upon the interests of the people. The notice provides a "Negative List for Standardized Management of Basic Education (2025 Edition)" containing 16 items, clarifying that "starting school early, delaying holidays, and organizing students to attend collective classes and make-up lessons during holidays and winter and summer vacations" must be rectified.
This is precisely:
Heaven will use the wooden clapper to spread a clear voice,
Learning values knowing the time, and achievements are then made.
Good policies hang in the balance, clarifying the standard,
Do not let annoyance and disturbance disrupt the rules.
Wang Jingwen (王静文)
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Longmen Ancient Town (龙门古镇) in Fuyang (富阳), Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, has canceled its scenic area entrance fee. Tinglin Park (亭林园) in Kunshan (昆山), Suzhou (苏州), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, has announced free admission. Tianchi Mountain Scenic Area (天池山景区) in Song County (嵩县), Luoyang (洛阳), Henan (河南) Province, has introduced a policy of free admission... Recently, many scenic areas have been experimenting with "free admission" to attract more tourists.
Free admission to scenic spots is not new. As early as 2002, West Lake (西湖) in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) dismantled its walls and canceled admission fees, becoming the first free 5A-level tourist attraction in China. This was followed by an increase in the popularity of the scenic spot, which in turn led to an overall increase in revenue for service industries such as catering and retail. The Hangzhou (杭州) Tourism Department once proposed the "241 algorithm" - every tourist stays 24 hours longer, the local tourism annual comprehensive income will increase by about 10 billion yuan. The "exemption" of tickets is exchanged for the "increase" of comprehensive consumption. Therefore, the question is not "whether to exempt or not," but "how to exempt," especially after the exemption of tickets, how to achieve sustainable development.
Attracting temporary traffic may not be difficult, but what is difficult is "lasting popularity." To continue to attract tourists, the first thing to do is to focus on "features."
Features are the embodiment of the charm of a scenic spot and the key to building core competitiveness. In the past, the development of the cultural and tourism industry was relatively simple; having "good scenery" meant "having features." Nowadays, tourism is no longer just about "seeing the scenery." Providing a comprehensive experience of "eating, living, traveling, touring, shopping, and entertainment" with distinctive features can make scenic spots more attractive, and then allow tourists to shift from thinking about "whether to go" to considering "how long to stay." For example, launching interactive and immersive experience activities, incubating unique IP cultural and creative products, and integrating performing arts and market fairs with scenic spots.
To enhance the lasting charm of a scenic spot, one cannot just look at the scenic spot itself. From a broader perspective, the development of scenic spots can be fully integrated into urban development. To continue to attract tourists, it is also necessary to focus on "connection," connecting the inside and outside of the scenic spot and expanding the service chain.
For some time, various regions have been focusing on the "ticket stub economy," allowing "small ticket stubs" to surge with "large energy" for consumption. In Nanchang (南昌), Jiangxi (江西), concert tickets can be used to visit scenic spots such as the Tengwang Pavilion (滕王阁) for free; in Yuxi (玉溪), Yunnan (云南), football fans can use football match tickets to visit 50 A-level tourist attractions in the local area for free on the day of the match and for three days before and after; in Suzhou (苏州), Jiangsu (江苏), passengers can redeem a joint ticket for the Lili Ancient Town Scenic Area (黎里古镇景区) for free with a high-speed rail ticket arriving in Wujiang (吴江), Suzhou (苏州) within 7 days... Although the entrance tickets to the scenic spots are free, from the perspective of the city, the originally scattered and independent consumption scenarios are connected in series, and "one-time consumption" becomes "chain consumption," thereby expanding the consumption space, and the scenic spots can also obtain more long-term and lasting benefits from it.
This inspires us to rethink the relationship between a scenic spot and the entire city, promoting the entire region with the scenic spot and driving the scenic spot with the entire region, so as to achieve greater development.
Culture and tourism, culture is the soul, and tourism is the carrier. When tourism has a cultural flavor, tourists will have new experiences, and the popularity is likely to continue to rise. Therefore, the fundamental way to continue to attract tourists is to focus on the "culture" aspect.
The popularity of "Black Myth: Wukong" has led Shanxi (山西) to launch the theme event "Tour Shanxi (山西) with Wukong," allowing tourists to appreciate the unique charm of ancient architecture and colorful sculptures, pavilions and flying clouds, and celestial caves. The filming locations of the game are accelerating their rise to prominence. The hit drama "My Altay" has led the local area to promote the deep integration of film and television culture and tourism throughout the entire cycle, allowing tourists to encounter poetry and distant places, and the popularity of tourism continues to rise. Intangible cultural heritage performances such as blacksmithing, paper-cutting, and lion dances enter scenic spots, attracting a large number of tourists... Culture influences people subtly and silently. Integrating cultural elements into all aspects of tourism allows tourists to appreciate the beauty of nature, experience the beauty of culture, and cultivate the beauty of the soul. What will ultimately be achieved is "retaining" both the tourists and their "hearts."
Free admission is just the beginning of doing a good job in cultural and tourism consumption. Open up ideas, work hard on features, connections, and culture, and solve the "equation" of sustainable development with new products, new business formats, and new models, so that various regions can better meet tourists' expectations, expand service consumption, and promote the high-quality development of culture and tourism.
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Unattended tea houses allow customers to enjoy leisure time in independent spaces; smart express cabinets make it convenient for users to arrange their own package pickup times; shared study rooms are open 24 hours a day, where study time is not limited... In recent years, the "unmanned economy" has gradually integrated into our daily lives.
The so-called "unmanned economy" is a new economic model based on technologies such as the Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, and 5G to achieve unattended services. Its core lies in reducing labor costs and improving efficiency through automation and digitalization, and meeting consumers' needs for convenience, privacy, and personalized experiences. In recent years, the "unmanned economy" has shown a strong development momentum and has extended to many fields.
The "unmanned economy" is a new business form driven by technological innovation. The popularity of mobile payment makes transactions more convenient; the development of Internet of Things technology realizes interconnection between devices; the advancement of intelligent control technology endows devices with autonomous operation capabilities. In unattended tea houses, customers can use their mobile phones to scan a QR code to complete a series of operations such as opening the door and getting tea; operators can manage online to reasonably arrange disinfection of tea sets and cleaning of rooms. The integrated application of technology enables traditional service industries to achieve intelligent upgrades, break through restrictions such as business hours, reduce labor costs, and bring new experiences to consumers.
The "unmanned economy" accurately breaks through the pain points of modern life. In a fast-paced life, time is more fragmented, and people yearn for more convenient and efficient services. Smart express cabinets provide 24-hour self-service pickup, solving the problem of mismatched delivery and pickup times. Shared study rooms are open 24 hours a day, meeting people's needs for learning at any time. This "on-demand, instant gratification" service model caters to people's pursuit of freely disposable time and personalized services.
From an economic perspective, the "unmanned economy" is conducive to achieving efficient allocation of resources. On the one hand, it can revitalize idle resources and make full use of idle spaces in office buildings, shops, etc., to improve space utilization. On the other hand, it can reduce operating costs, reduce labor, management, and other expenses, making service prices more affordable. At the same time, the "unmanned economy" has also spawned new employment forms and entrepreneurial opportunities, creating job demands for technical maintenance, data analysis, and online operations.
Of course, the development of the "unmanned economy" also faces a series of challenges. For example, how to unify service quality standards, how to improve emergency handling mechanisms for equipment failures, and how to ensure data security and privacy protection. With continuous technological innovation and continuous improvement of supporting systems, the "unmanned economy" will expand more application scenarios, inject new vitality into economic development, and bring more convenience and surprises to people's lives.
(Excerpted from *Yunnan Daily* (云南日报), original title "Why is the 'Unmanned Economy' So Popular?")
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The surge in travel among rural residents is becoming a vibrant scene in the tourism market.
Data from the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部) shows that in the first quarter of this year, there were 1.794 billion domestic tourist trips, of which 476 million were made by rural residents, an increase of 39.2% year-on-year. Rural residents spent 0.32 trillion yuan on travel, an increase of 39.6% year-on-year. The growth rates of both figures exceeded those of urban residents.
Whether it's group tours to scenic spots or self-driving trips to surrounding areas, more and more rural residents are now integrating tourism into their daily lives, enriching their beautiful lives and activating new momentum for cultural and tourism development.
Having money and leisure, strong willingness to spend on tourism
Tu Zhongxiang (徒忠香), a villager from Baihe Village (白鹤村), Xuyi County (盱眙县), Huai'an City (淮安市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), recently took a vacation for herself and spent several days in Nanjing (南京) with her son's family.
During the day, they visited landmark attractions such as Jiming Temple (鸡鸣寺), Xuanwu Lake (玄武湖), Qinhuai River (秦淮河), and Confucius Temple (夫子庙); in the evening, they took an antique-style cruise to enjoy the scenery and taste special snacks such as red bean dumplings. "We went out early every morning and didn't return to the hotel until 7 or 8 in the evening. We also soaked in hot springs and went to the aquarium, which is the children's favorite," said Tu Zhongxiang (徒忠香). Before returning home, she bought "Zhuangyuan Dou" (状元豆), which symbolizes good wishes, for her granddaughter, and also brought local specialties and cultural and creative products for relatives and friends. In total, the four of them spent more than 10,000 yuan. "I'm happy to spend money on my family!"
Tu Zhongxiang (徒忠香), 56, is a major grower with more than 50 mu of vineyards and 400 mu of wheat and rice. "Early May is the season for thinning grapes, and I used to be very busy and had no time to travel at all," said Tu Zhongxiang (徒忠香). In the past, thinning was done manually, which was time-consuming and laborious; now, with an electric tool, a gentle sweep leaves a bunch of grapes of the right size. The workload of thinning 50 mu of vineyards has been reduced to 1/10 of what it used to be.
With the "good helper" of technology, major growers can "steal leisure from their busy lives." In the vineyard, integrated water and fertilizer management achieves precise drip irrigation; in the rice and wheat fields, rotary tillers, rice transplanters, drones and other equipment are used, and the entire process from seedling cultivation and transplanting to plant protection and harvesting is mechanized, greatly saving labor and time.
Technological farming has led to good harvests, and e-commerce has given sales wings. On the Douyin platform, Tu Zhongxiang (徒忠香), who sells goods live, is known by netizens as "Grape Grandma." "In the past, I had to pull them to the street to sell them, but now they go from the garden to all over the country," she said with a smile, adding that income has increased by at least 20%!
Tu Zhongxiang (徒忠香) calculated the figures: grapes, rice, and wheat bring in a net income of 700,000 yuan a year, and in addition, she enjoys rice subsidies, wheat subsidies, and subsidies for purchasing agricultural machinery every year - cost reduction and efficiency improvement plus good policies have truly filled her pockets.
With money and leisure, Tu Zhongxiang (徒忠香) has been traveling every year in recent years and has been to Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), Yunnan (云南), Anhui (安徽) and other places. "I used to be stuck on my own land and couldn't go anywhere. In the future, I want to see more places!" said Tu Zhongxiang (徒忠香).
Convenient transportation, take the bus to travel
In the past two years, Cui Suixiang (崔随祥), 63, has developed a new hobby: following many travel bloggers and often watching travel videos online, and he has also taken many himself.
Cui Suixiang (崔随祥) is from Midong Village (米东村), Mishan Town (米山镇), Gaoping City (高平市), Jincheng City (晋城市), Shanxi Province (山西省). He worked as a mason for most of his life, and now that he is older, he has fallen in love with traveling. "Look, many people have liked me." Pointing to a travel video he posted on social media, Cui Suixiang (崔随祥) is very happy.
A few days ago, Cui Suixiang (崔随祥) invited a few old friends and took the earliest urban-rural bus to Wangmangling Scenic Area (王莽岭景区) in Lingchuan County (陵川县). "Now you can take the urban-rural bus to Gaoping City (高平市) Passenger Transport Center for free, and then take the '1 yuan bus' to other places, which is very convenient!"
When he arrived at the Passenger Transport Center, Cui Suixiang (崔随祥) found that there were many buses that day. "The Tiefo Temple (铁佛寺) in our Gaoping (高平) is popular, and many people are coming from other places to visit."
Taking the bus to travel is very popular locally. In various counties in Jincheng (晋城), there are buses to towns and other counties and cities, and scenic spots. The urban area has inter-provincial buses to Zhengzhou (郑州), Jiaozuo (焦作) and other places in Henan (河南). These bus routes form an interconnected transportation network, and the fares are low, which greatly facilitates the travel of local people.
Soon, Cui Suixiang (崔随祥) and his friends boarded a bus directly to Wangmangling Scenic Area (王莽岭景区). The vehicle drove smoothly along the Taihang No. 1 Tourism Highway (太行一号旅游公路), with lush vegetation on both sides of the road, which was pleasing to the eye.
After the Jincheng (晋城) section of the Taihang No. 1 Tourism Highway (太行一号旅游公路), which is 582 kilometers long, was opened, it connected many villages along the way, and the number of tourists to the scenic spots along the route increased significantly.
An hour later, the bus arrived at Wangmangling Scenic Area (王莽岭景区). Seeing that there were discounts for elderly people to buy scenic spot tickets, Cui Suixiang (崔随祥) used the money he saved to buy a cable car ticket. Going up the cable car, he took photos of the Taihang (太行) scenery with his mobile phone and sent them to his family: "Let's experience it too!"
In the afternoon, Cui Suixiang (崔随祥) took the return bus to Jincheng City (晋城市), preparing to watch the Datiehua (打铁花) performance in the evening. "I heard that there is a very beautiful Xiyagou Cliff Road (锡崖沟挂壁公路) next to Wangmangling Scenic Area (王莽岭景区). It's too late to go today. Let's come and play again when we have time!" Cui Suixiang (崔随祥) and his friends agreed.
Rich business formats, county tourism becomes a new choice
The sky is blue, and flowers pour down from the heights of the quaint buildings like waterfalls, shining brightly with the children's smiling faces - this is a photo in the mobile phone of Wang Yanqiong (王言琼), a villager from Xinliu Village (新柳村), Donghua Town (东华镇), Chuxiong City (楚雄市), Chuxiong Yi Autonomous Prefecture (楚雄彝族自治州), Yunnan Province (云南省), taken at the Yiren Ancient Town (彝人古镇), a national 4A-level tourist attraction in Chuxiong City (楚雄市). "I didn't expect the scenic spot to be so beautiful after the 'makeover'. I took my children to experience flower arrangement. It's fun and not expensive!" said Wang Yanqiong (王言琼).
Watching fossils and playing water fights at the Lufeng World Dinosaur Valley Scenic Area (禄丰世界恐龙谷景区), smelling flowers at the Yiren Ancient Town Scenic Area (彝人古镇景区), climbing high and looking far away and picking cherries at Zixi Mountain (紫溪山)... Wang Yanqiong (王言琼) and her husband often take their two children on self-driving trips on weekends. This time, they chose to travel within Chuxiong Prefecture (楚雄州) and had a great time.
The first stop of the trip was the Lufeng World Dinosaur Valley Scenic Area (禄丰世界恐龙谷景区). There were float parades and other activities, and various simulated dinosaurs interacted happily with the children, bringing an immersive experience. "We ran into 'Giant Dragon Appears', and the children were so excited. We also bought dinosaur popsicles and dinosaur puzzles and returned with a full load," said Wang Yanqiong (王言琼).
The constantly innovative county tourism formats also made Wang Yanqiong (王言琼) say "unimaginable". In the flower living room of Yiren Ancient Town Scenic Area (彝人古镇景区), there is a wide variety of flowers. "It's more fun than before, both beautiful and with Yunnan (云南) characteristics." Wang Yanqiong (王言琼) busily took photos, checked in, and purchased flowers. She also tasted rose latte coffee and took her children to the Humen Night Market (虎门夜市) next to the ancient town to eat snacks. "There are also more amusement facilities suitable for children, and both adults and children enjoy themselves."
Richer business formats and more complete services, county tourism benefits more rural residents. In Zixi Town (紫溪镇), Chuxiong City (楚雄市), red cherries are dotted with branches. In the cherry picking garden and farmhouses of Zhou Xingchang (周兴昌), a cherry grower in Zixi Yi Village (紫溪彝村), tourists are laughing and laughing. "The picking activity costs 20 yuan per person, and there are enough cherries; a table of 8 people in the farmhouse costs three to four hundred yuan, and the tables are full," said Zhou Xingchang (周兴昌). It attracts many surrounding tourists, with a maximum daily income of more than 6,000 yuan.
"Chuxiong Prefecture (楚雄州) has rich county tourism resources, and we are constantly exploring them to show regional characteristics and meet diversified travel needs," said Li Baowei (李保卫), deputy director of the Chuxiong Prefecture Culture and Tourism Bureau (楚雄州文化和旅游局). Local residents, especially rural residents, are very willing to choose to travel within the province or prefecture, which has promoted the downward increase in the tourism market; the increasingly strong demand for surrounding tours and county tours has also prompted relevant departments to continuously improve infrastructure and continuously innovate in the supply of tourism products.
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Having some free time from busy farming, having money in their pockets, and having convenient travel! Nowadays, a "spur-of-the-moment" trip is becoming a new consumption trend for more and more rural residents.
The shift in rural residents' consumption concepts, from "saving money to build houses" to "spending money to see the scenery," and from "carrying bamboo baskets to the market" to "traveling with luggage," is a vivid portrayal of the solid advancement of comprehensive rural revitalization. As rural residents' incomes continue to grow and urban-rural infrastructure continues to improve, the convenience of going "from the fields to the scenic spot entrance" has greatly increased, and "poetry and the distance" are gradually becoming tangible scenery. At the same time, the integrated development of urban and rural areas further promotes the expansion of the tourism market to counties and villages. The quality of characteristic scenic spots has been upgraded, cultural tourism projects have been precisely planned, and diversified products have been effectively supplied, which has also greatly increased the enthusiasm of rural residents for travel.
This tourism boom starting from the countryside not only opens up new growth points for the tourism economy, but also becomes a new opportunity to promote the upgrading of rural consumption, injecting a steady stream of momentum into expanding domestic demand and promoting consumption. To accelerate the release of rural residents' tourism consumption potential, it is necessary to consolidate the foundation, continuously weave a dense rural social security network, and effectively improve the income level of rural residents; it is also necessary to innovate the supply, continuously optimize tourism public services, and develop diverse and rich tourism products, so that more people can enjoy traveling and share the fruits of development while appreciating the beauty of the mountains and rivers.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王云杉
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized, "It is necessary to promote the deep integration of artificial intelligence technological innovation and industrial innovation, construct a collaborative innovation system of industry, academia, research, and application led by enterprises, help transform and upgrade traditional industries, and open up new tracks for the development of strategic emerging industries and future industries."
In recent years, artificial intelligence has accelerated its integration with fields such as healthcare, transportation, and scientific research, the intelligent economy has accelerated its development, and new steps have been taken in the construction of Digital China.
Precipitating the experience of famous doctors, making diagnoses more accurate.
The Guang'anmen Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences released the "Guangyi·Qizhi" Traditional Chinese Medicine Large Model, becoming the first TCM hospital in China to locally deploy an integrated service of "computing power + model + application."
"For a long time, the field of traditional Chinese medicine has faced pain points such as a shortage of physicians, a long training cycle for famous doctors, and difficulties in the inheritance of TCM culture. In the traditional model, the dialectical thinking, medication rules, and clinical experience of famous doctors rely on oral instruction and personal teaching, and implicit knowledge is difficult to be systematically recorded and disseminated on a large scale." Liu Zhen (刘震), Secretary of the Party Committee of Guang'anmen Hospital of the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences, said that based on the large model, the hospital can precipitate and extract the experience of national TCM masters in the hospital to create "digital avatars" of well-known physicians. "In the future, community hospitals, township health centers, etc., can have 'AI National TCM Masters' through medical consortia to assist doctors in completing syndrome analysis, tongue and pulse diagnosis data analysis, and prescription recommendations, thereby improving the accuracy of dialectical treatment of primary-level TCM physicians."
Optimizing traffic governance, making travel safer.
"There is a vehicle occupying the emergency lane 2 kilometers ahead. Please drive carefully and pay attention to safety." At the Jingxiong Expressway Command and Dispatch Center, an intelligent monitoring system incorporating a large artificial intelligence traffic model monitored in real time an abnormal occupation of the expressway emergency lane. After completing event identification within 30 seconds, the duty staff immediately issued an electronic information board warning. At the same time, road patrol personnel also received an emergency SMS push and quickly rushed to the scene to handle it.
According to reports, in addition to achieving second-level push and one-click access to important abnormal events, this system can also promptly discover and handle sudden events such as road debris and vehicle safety accidents, achieving closed-loop management from intelligent perception, automatic research and judgment to rapid response, and achieving an emergency response standard of accurate discovery in 30 seconds, generation of a disposal plan in two minutes, and arrival at the scene for disposal in 15 minutes. Since the application of the system, it has handled more than 220 events. "We will rely on the actual operation and management of the Jingxiong Expressway, and on the basis of the general large model capabilities driven by the 'Wenxin Large Model + DeepSeek' dual-engine, continue to train the large model and strive to implement more expansion scenarios," said Gao Jianguo (高建国), Secretary of the Party Committee of the Jingxiong Branch of Hebei Expressway Group.
Empowering materials research, making analysis more efficient.
"Metallographic analysis is crucial to the research and innovation of materials. Simply put, it is to reveal the microstructure of metallic materials through microscopic imaging technology." Zhang Yungui (张云贵), Chief Artificial Intelligence Scientist of China Iron & Steel Research Institute Group, introduced that steel mills need experienced experts to complete metallographic analysis. However, it takes many years to train an expert, and the judgment time is long. "Just like there are no two completely identical leaves in the world, each metallographic map is a visual representation of the unique 'gene' of the material, and it may take an experienced expert 6 to 7 hours to annotate a metallographic image."
Today, Baidu Smart Cloud supports China Iron & Steel Research Institute Group in building the industry's first metallurgical process perception large model, realizing low-cost, large-scale rapid detection of microscopic structures such as "ferrite and austenite" in steel, with a segmentation accuracy rate of 95%. "Such accuracy is sufficient to meet actual production needs. Experts only need to perform manual verification on the basis of the large model's judgment to obtain accurate analysis results. This large model is currently being promoted in steel mills at all levels, and will be tried on more types of materials in the future to assist companies in evaluating steel quality and optimizing production processes," said Zhang Yungui (张云贵).
Artificial intelligence applications are blooming, and the industrial scale is also steadily expanding. The "Digital China Development Report (2024)" shows that as of the end of 2024, the number of artificial intelligence companies exceeded 4,700, and the scale of the core industry has approached 600 billion yuan, nearly doubling in scale within 4 years, and the industrial chain covers upstream and downstream key links such as chips, algorithms, data, platforms, and applications.
"Artificial intelligence is not only deeply integrated with the real economy, giving rise to a large number of new industries, new business formats, and new models, but also deeply integrated into all aspects of social life such as healthcare, transportation, and elderly care, providing innovative solutions to solve people's livelihood problems." Shen Dou (沈抖), Executive Vice President of Baidu Group and President of Baidu Smart Cloud Business Group, said that in the future, Baidu Smart Cloud will seize the opportunities for the development of the intelligent economy, lay out key areas such as artificial intelligence chips, algorithms, and models, and focus on developing technologies and capabilities such as collaborative development of artificial intelligence software and hardware that support industry applications, providing a more open intelligent infrastructure for the artificial intelligence era.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 4th (Reporter Qu Zhehan (曲哲涵)) - The Ministry of Finance (财政部) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房和城乡建设部) recently organized the selection for the 2025 central government financial support for urban renewal initiatives. The 20 cities proposed for support are: Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), Tangshan (唐山), Baotou (包头), Dalian (大连), Harbin (哈尔滨), Suzhou (苏州), Wenzhou (温州), Wuhu (芜湖), Xiamen (厦门), Jinan (济南), Zhengzhou (郑州), Yichang (宜昌), Changsha (长沙), Guangzhou (广州), Haikou (海口), Yibin (宜宾), Lanzhou (兰州), Xining (西宁), and Urumqi (乌鲁木齐). The two departments have publicized the above results, and the publicity period is from June 4th to 8th, 2025.
According to the "Notice on Launching the 2025 Central Government Financial Support for Urban Renewal Initiatives" announced by the Ministry of Finance (财政部) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房和城乡建设部) in early April, the central government financial support includes key model projects for urban renewal and the construction of urban renewal mechanisms. The fixed subsidy standard for shortlisted cities is: the total subsidy for each city in the eastern region does not exceed 800 million yuan, the total subsidy for each city in the central region does not exceed 1 billion yuan, the total subsidy for each city in the western region does not exceed 1.2 billion yuan, and the total subsidy for each municipality directly under the central government does not exceed 1.2 billion yuan.
This is also the central government's financial support for urban renewal initiatives again after the two ministries first launched the urban renewal demonstration work in 2024. In the previous year, the central government supported 15 cities to implement urban renewal initiatives, namely Shijiazhuang (石家庄), Taiyuan (太原), Shenyang (沈阳), Shanghai (上海), Nanjing (南京), Hangzhou (杭州), Hefei (合肥), Fuzhou (福州), Nanchang (南昌), Qingdao (青岛), Wuhan (武汉), Dongguan (东莞), Chongqing (重庆), Chengdu (成都), and Xi'an (西安), with the same subsidy standard as this year.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李亚楠
The Xinjiang Duku Highway, hailed as one of "China's most beautiful highways," reopened to traffic on May 31 after nearly eight months of traffic control.
The Duku Highway starts in Dushanzi District (独山子区), Karamay City (克拉玛依市) in the north and ends in Kuqa City (库车市), Aksu Prefecture (阿克苏地区) in the south, with a total length of 561 kilometers. Among them, half of the road sections are above 2,000 meters above sea level, 1/3 of the road sections are close to cliffs, 1/5 are built on permafrost, crossing 4 Daban (达坂) mountains covered with snow all year round, and crossing 10 rivers, like a giant dragon winding between the Tianshan Mountains (天山).
The Dushanzi Grand Canyon (独山子大峡谷), like a crack in the earth, is the filming location for the movie "Pegasus"; Narat (那拉提), the green waves of the aerial grassland contrast with the snow-capped mountains, dotted with yurts; Tianshan Mysterious Grand Canyon (天山神秘大峡谷), the red rock walls burn like flames; Big and Small Dragon Pools (大小龙池), alpine lakes surrounded by snow-capped mountains, as clear as emeralds... Along the way, through red canyons, across dragon pools, through forests, and into meadows, the scenery along the Duku Highway is picturesque, which can be described as "experiencing four seasons in a day and different scenery every few miles."
Every year after the opening of the Duku Highway, it attracts a large number of tourists. The number of self-driving vehicles and tourists continues to increase. Accommodation, catering and other tourism-related industries along the highway have developed rapidly, providing more income opportunities for local residents.
Maimaiti Aizezi (买买提·艾则孜), the Party branch secretary of Kang Village (康村), Age Township (阿格乡), Kuqa City (库车市), is very happy about the opening of the Duku Highway: "When tourists from all over the world come, our place will be lively again!"
Kang Village (康村) is the end of the Duku Highway. The once deeply impoverished village has built a tourist service center, a cultural corridor, etc., relying on the "prosperity" of the Duku Highway. The villagers have opened farmhouses and started eating from tourism. In 2024, the average income of each villager in Kang Village (康村) increased by more than 3,000 yuan, and the collective economy of the village increased by more than 800,000 yuan.
Due to the complex terrain, harsh climate, and large altitude drop along the Duku Highway, natural disasters such as mudslides, collapses, and landslides occur from time to time, and it is only open to traffic from June to October every year.
The traffic police department reminds that when driving on winding mountain roads, pay attention to safe driving: check the vehicle in advance, avoid driving at night, and pay attention to falling rocks and landslides; drive at the prescribed speed; the altitude drop is large, and the temperature difference can reach 20 degrees Celsius, so be prepared for cold-proof clothing. At present, there are 5 gas stations on the entire Duku Highway, equipped with a certain number of charging piles, open to traffic at 8:00 and closed at 21:00.
Return to TopThis reporter learned on June 4th from State Grid Gansu Electric Power Company (国网甘肃省电力公司): As of the end of May, Gansu's (甘肃) total installed capacity of new energy reached 70,624,600 kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 25.25%, accounting for 65.81% of the total installed capacity. Among them, the installed capacity of wind power was 34,945,700 kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 21.76%, and the installed capacity of solar power was 35,368,900 kilowatts, a year-on-year increase of 28.89%.
Gansu Province (甘肃省) ranks fourth and fifth in the country in terms of technically exploitable wind and solar energy, respectively. Under the guidance of the "dual carbon" goal, the province is accelerating the green and low-carbon transformation of energy. State Grid Gansu Electric Power (国网甘肃电力) is fully committed to serving the national new energy comprehensive development and utilization demonstration zone and the construction of large-scale sand, Gobi, and desert bases, accelerating the promotion of the Longdian (陇电) power transmission project, and helping to transform energy resource advantages into economic and development advantages. The Qishao DC (祁韶直流) has cumulatively transmitted more than 200 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity. The Longdian (陇电) to Shandong (鲁) project has been completed and put into operation, the Longdian (陇电) to Zhejiang (浙) project has started construction, and the Longdian (陇电) to Sichuan (川) project has completed scientific research review. From January to the end of May 2025, the province's cumulative external power transmission reached 26.424 billion kilowatt-hours, a year-on-year increase of 33.45%.
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Return to TopThe rivers and mountains of our motherland are becoming more and more colorful, and the rushing rivers reflect the power of thought.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has placed the construction of ecological civilization in a prominent position in the overall work, and historic, transformative, and comprehensive changes have taken place in the construction of ecological civilization. All regions and departments have coordinated upstream and downstream, left and right banks, main streams and tributaries, cities and villages, and have persistently protected rivers and managed water. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment has thoroughly fought the battle to protect clear waters and carried out actions to protect and build beautiful rivers and lakes; the Ministry of Water Resources has actively promoted the construction of happy rivers and lakes and promoted the comprehensive establishment of the river and lake chief system... The quality of China's aquatic ecological environment continues to improve.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" and the 5th anniversary of the "dual carbon" goal. In order to vividly reflect the practical power of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization, the Economic and Social Department, Local Department, New Media Center, People's Daily Online, *Minsheng Weekly* magazine, the Department of Publicity and Education of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment, and the Department of River and Lake Management of the Ministry of Water Resources have jointly launched the "There is a River in Front of My House" visual image collection and integrated report, inviting everyone to share the beautiful and happy rivers and lakes in front of their homes and show the sense of gain and happiness from the continuous improvement of the ecological environment.
As "World Environment Day" approaches, this edition selects some of the wonderful photographic works that have been collected so far, as well as the vivid stories behind some of the photos, please pay attention.
——Editor
I took more than 40,000 photos of the Xi River (西河)
Yang Hongwang (杨洪旺), a farmer in Dinglin Village (定林村), Leizu Town (嫘祖镇), Yuan'an County (远安县), Hubei Province (湖北省)
I am 57 years old this year and a native farmer in Dinglin Village (定林村), Leizu Town (嫘祖镇), Yuan'an County (远安县), Hubei Province (湖北省). There is a Xi River (西河) beside the village, which is a first-class tributary of the Yangtze River (长江) - the Huangbai River (黄柏河)'s eastern tributary, and also an important drinking water source for Yichang City (宜昌市). This river raised me and is the mother river I care about most.
I grew up by the Xi River (西河). More than 20 years ago, it was very common for rural areas to directly discharge domestic sewage and electrocute fish in the Xi River (西河), and there was no unified collection of domestic waste. Due to the shortage of rural building materials, people often mined sand and gravel in the river channel.
I have loved photography since I was a child. In 1999, I saved money to buy my first point-and-shoot camera. At first, I just took pictures of flowers and plants, but every time I passed the Xi River (西河), the scene in the lens always made me feel depressed: garbage floated on the river, livestock manure piled up on the bank, and the aunts washing clothes complained that the water was getting dirtier and dirtier. I started taking pictures of the Xi River (西河), wanting people to see that the Xi River (西河) was polluted and hoping to attract people's attention.
From then on, I became the "mobile monitor" of the Xi River (西河). In the spring, I took pictures of garbage piles on the river bank, in the summer, I took pictures of traces of direct sewage discharge, in the autumn, I took pictures of fishing nets left by electrofishing people, and in the winter, I took pictures of exposed sand and gravel in the river channel.
What is gratifying is that the county's efforts to manage the Xi River (西河) have increased year by year. In 2016, it innovatively explored the river chief system, and in 2017, the county began to absorb non-governmental river chiefs, and I signed up without hesitation. Some people laughed at me: "You're just a photographer, how can you manage the river?" I didn't say anything, but upgraded the drone to the latest model and replaced the camera memory card with the largest capacity. When patrolling the river every day, I first walked along the river, using the camera to record floating objects and water quality changes, and then controlled the drone to fly over the dead corners of the river channel.
Under the guidance of the County River Chief Office, I changed from randomly patrolling the river in the past to patrolling the river in an orderly manner. The Xi River (西河) has more than 10 tributaries. Every month, I combine car patrols and walking patrols to comprehensively patrol two of them. Each time, it takes most of the day, and at the farthest, the round-trip mileage reaches hundreds of kilometers.
In the past 8 years, I have traveled through mountain streams carrying cameras, drones and other equipment, patrolling the river a total of 126 times, writing 93 river patrol notes, and providing feedback to solve more than 60 large and small river and reservoir problems. Through carrying out rectification of river-related problems and comprehensive management of river channels, the current Xi River (西河) is full of greenery and the water quality is clear. The cross-border section water quality of the eastern tributary of the Huangbai River (黄柏河) (Tianfumiao (天福庙)) has stably reached the surface Class II water quality standard, with a compliance rate of 100%.
Up to now, I have taken more than 40,000 photos related to the Xi River (西河). The Xi River (西河) in the lens has also changed from the turbid river water in the past to a clear river, with egrets playing in the shallows and flowers blooming on the river bank.
Now, I am a little famous in the photography world for my river patrol photography. With the Huangbai River (黄柏河) basin as the background, many of my works have been selected for the China Photographers Association Photography Exhibition. In the future, I will continue to take my beloved camera and measure the Xi River (西河) with my footsteps. At the same time, I hope that more people can join the river patrol team and protect our mother river.
(Interview and compilation by Fan Haotian (范昊天), reporter of this newspaper)
Reporter's Note
Yang Hongwang (杨洪旺) is a persistent person. In his early years, he mainly farmed the land, and his life was not well-off. In order to better patrol the river and take pictures, he spent more than 100,000 yuan on photography equipment. Some people said that he was messing around, but he believed that what he was doing was meaningful and valuable. "There are always some things that are more important than material things. Protecting the ecological environment is a matter of benefiting future generations and is worth my careful protection."
In Yang Hongwang's (杨洪旺) heart, the Xi River (西河) is the mother river around him. If it is not protected, it will not only affect the living environment, but also affect the survival of villagers and future generations, and affect local development. A river is related to the overall situation, protecting the river is protecting development, and protecting the river is protecting the future. People like Yang Hongwang (杨洪旺) are protecting the rivers around them and constantly consolidating the ecological foundation of a beautiful China.
The Chuanzi River (穿紫河) is my source of inspiration
Pan Nenghui (潘能辉), representative inheritor of Pan's artistic wood carving intangible cultural heritage in Changde River Street (常德河街), Hunan Province (湖南省)
I have been doing wood carving for 38 years. I came to Changde River Street (常德河街) on September 13, 2019, and have been working and living by the Chuanzi River (穿紫河) for 6 years. I especially like water. My wood carving studio and wood carving collection exhibition hall with my wife Hu Meihua (胡美华) are built next to the river, and in front of the door is the rippling Chuanzi River (穿紫河).
Every day I work until about 11 o'clock in the evening, then I walk by the river and drink tea on the boat, which is very comfortable. What I like most is the brilliant sunset on the Chuanzi River (穿紫河), and when the moon rises at night, the river street and the reflection in the water complement each other, which is very beautiful! I often take pictures with my mobile phone and drone, and I can't get enough of it!
The Chuanzi River (穿紫河) is an ancient canal that has flowed for thousands of years and runs through the main urban area of Changde (常德).
Many tourists find it hard to believe that the Chuanzi River (穿紫河), which is so beautiful now, was once a sewage river and a stinky ditch many years ago. Changde City (常德市) began to systematically renovate the Chuanzi River (穿紫河) in 2004, and in 2015 became one of the first batch of pilot cities for sponge city construction in the country, and the intensity of renovation and management increased. Sewage interception and purification, strengthening sanitation, building artificial ecological wetlands... The stinky ditch has become a landscape river for citizens and tourists to check in and get close to the water, and has become a "green business card" of Changde (常德). Walking by the river, you can often see schools of fish swimming happily in the river, wild ducks swimming freely, and different flowers blooming on the floating islands in all seasons.
With the revitalization of the Chuanzi River (穿紫河), Changde City (常德市) restored the old river street style that was destroyed during the Anti-Japanese War in 1943 by the river, and built it into a provincial-level intangible cultural heritage block demonstration site to inherit historical culture. In January 2017, Changde River Street (常德河街) officially opened. I was invited to River Street (河街) as an artistic wood carving inheritor and was amazed at first sight. I eat and live in River Street (河街) every day, and often draw and carve River Street (河街). After arriving at River Street (河街), the first work I carved was the stilt house nearby, and I also carved the Qili Bridge (七里桥), a covered bridge over the Chuanzi River (穿紫河).
Working and living by the Chuanzi River (穿紫河) has brought me inspiration and enlightenment, and made me have a strong desire - to use wood carving to record the flowing river. Taking Shen Congwen's (沈从文) *Travels in Xiangxi* as a starting point, I created a giant wood carving showing the scenery and culture of the Yuan River (沅水) basin and other places, recording the rivers and local customs of my hometown. After 5 years of hard work, I am about to complete a 25-meter-long and 1.5-meter-wide ink painting draft, and then I plan to spend 10 years with my wife to complete this giant wood carving.
River Street (河街) is becoming more and more popular. Now 83 intangible cultural heritage projects have settled in, such as Changde silk string, Changde fisherman's drum, and Han opera Gaoqiang. The intangible cultural heritage projects and life fireworks of River Street (河街), as well as the scenery of the river and the buildings by the river, have become the protagonists in my works. According to Shen Congwen's (沈从文) description in *Changde's Boat*, I drew 48 boats of different shapes with a paintbrush. Now, we have built and restored 15 boats, which are parked by the river in front of the wood carving collection exhibition hall, one of which serves as my wood carving studio. On the boat, tourists can carry out intangible cultural heritage research and study, visit and experience during the day, and taste tea and enjoy the scenery at night.
I will take any garbage generated on the boat to the shore for disposal. We are also equipped with a special sewage cleaning boat. The management results of the Chuanzi River (穿紫河) are hard-won. This river in front of our house is the place where the nostalgia of our representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage lies and the source of inspiration. We have the responsibility to protect a clear pool of water!
(Interview and compilation by Liu Yi (刘毅) and Luo Yan (罗燕), reporters of *Minsheng Weekly*)
Reporter's Note
Changde (常德), Hunan (湖南), was born because of water and prospered by the water. In recent years, the Chuanzi River (穿紫河) has transformed from a stinky ditch into a landscape belt of the city. Changde River Street (常德河街) has also emerged as a result, and through restoration and reconstruction, it has become an important carrier for retaining historical memories and inheriting the city's cultural context. People and water coexist harmoniously, and humanities and economy promote each other, and the cultural tourism industry is full of vitality.
Ecological prosperity leads to civilization. Protecting the green mountains and clear waters, the blue sky and pure land, promoting the deep integration of culture and tourism, transforming natural scenery and human customs into the lasting charm of the tourism industry, and making the river a happy river that benefits the people will surely create a new picture of Chinese-style modernization in which man and nature coexist harmoniously.
I see the mother river becoming more and more beautiful
Daoqi Danzhu (道琦丹珠), town-level river chief of Awancang Town (阿万仓镇), Maqu County (玛曲县), Gansu Province (甘肃省)
My hometown is in the first bend of the Yellow River (黄河) - the Maqu Grassland (玛曲草原). Maqu (玛曲) means the Yellow River (黄河) in Tibetan. The Yellow River (黄河) forms a "big bend" here. If you look down from a high altitude, our grassland is in the gentle arms of the mother river.
When I was a child, I often came to the Yellow River (黄河), and this pure world was deeply planted in my heart. In 2017, I returned to work in Maqu County (玛曲县) and became a grassroots cadre. Two years ago, as the director of the Social Security Comprehensive Management Center of Awancang Town (阿万仓镇), I became a town-level river chief, responsible for the 23-kilometer Tangqu River (塘曲河) section. The Tangqu River (塘曲河) is a first-class tributary of the Yellow River (黄河). The river is not wide but the river water is clear. I have to patrol the river every day, and the protection range is from Wote Village (沃特村) to the Yellow River (黄河) entrance.
In Maqu (玛曲), the Yellow River (黄河) basin area exceeds 10,000 square kilometers, with 38 first-class tributaries and more than 300 second- and third-class tributaries. This is not only the "Yellow River (黄河) reservoir", but also an important ecological function area.
On the Awancang Wetland (阿万仓湿地) that I patrol, there are many winding rivers, which look similar, but each has its own characteristics. Taking the Tangqu River (塘曲河) that I am responsible for as an example, the soil quality at several bends is relatively loose. In the event of heavy rain during the flood season, the river embankment becomes a risk point and must be watched at all times; the two bridge holes through which the river passes are prone to accumulating garbage and must be paid attention to from time to time...
The difficulty of patrolling the rivers on the grassland lies in "patrolling". The grassland is boundless, and cars cannot drive in many places, so we patrol the river on horseback or on foot. There are also some places that are more difficult to walk, and we have to ride yaks to get there. On the grassland with an altitude of nearly 3,600 meters, when we are tired, we hum a few songs in a low voice to cheer ourselves up. The heaviest thing to pick up garbage in the river is dozens of kilograms of discarded tires. I have to go into the river with my colleagues and drag them ashore with great effort.
As a river chief, I not only have to patrol the river, but also do people's work. Herdsmen live by water and grass, and tourists flock here, so we must consider the carrying capacity of the Yellow River (黄河) and the grassland. The ecological environment of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) is fragile, and attention must be paid to protecting the environment when setting up tents and camping. During the flood season, we must pay special attention to flood control safety. In recent years, because I often go to villages and households, in the eyes of many herdsmen, I have become a "familiar face that I can't name". Many tourists see me wearing a red volunteer vest and are willing to cooperate with our work.
What is gratifying is that with the enhancement of everyone's awareness of ecological protection, many people now take the initiative to join the river patrol team.
I see the mother river becoming more and more beautiful. Rare wild animals such as Tibetan gazelles, rock sheep, and snow leopards appear from time to time, and a large number of black storks, black-necked cranes, bar-headed geese, and other birds use this place as a transit habitat for southward migration, and groups of plateau fish swim freely in the river...
The Yellow River (黄河) nurtures us, and we take care of the Yellow River (黄河). In Maqu (玛曲), like me, there are more than 120 river chiefs guarding the "Yellow River (黄河) reservoir". Seeing the gurgling rivers flowing on the Maqu Grassland (玛曲草原), I am very proud!
(Interview and compilation by Song Chaojun (宋朝军), reporter of this newspaper)
Reporter's Note
Following Daoqi Danzhu (道琦丹珠) to patrol the river, we can always meet Gesang flowers unexpectedly. "Gesang" means "good time" or "happiness" in Tibetan. The Gesang flowers are paved into a "big flower carpet", which also witnesses the happy life of the people on both sides of the river.
The Yellow River (黄河) meanders for more than 5,000 kilometers, and the upper and lower reaches, main streams and tributaries, and left and right banks are different. The river chief takes office, connecting the upper and lower reaches of the river, opening up the functions of relevant departments, and linking water management, bank management, mountain management, and pollution management to jointly protect "clear water and smooth rivers, and fish swimming in the shallows". The river chief is not one person but a group of people, organizing volunteer services, publicizing river protection knowledge, and river protection has become a social co-governance cause. Every river and every lake is guarded, the river in front of the house is becoming more and more beautiful, and the days of thousands of households are more flavorful.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 白之羽
Many people say that we are now in an era of consumption upgrade.
Indeed, shopping malls are filled with a dazzling array of goods, and a tap on a mobile phone allows you to buy from all over the world; stylish check-ins are seen everywhere in WeChat Moments, and future technologies are integrated into daily life... People's lives are becoming more colorful.
It is not just the present life that is being changed. The wave of consumption upgrade is surging, but what exactly can consumption upgrade change?
To answer this question, we might as well first look at the path of consumption development.
In the past, for most people, consumption was simply about "having enough to eat and wear." Low manufacturing levels and insufficient innovation capabilities led to a limited variety of goods, leaving consumers with little choice.
Today, the middle-income group exceeds 400 million people, and per capita disposable income of residents exceeds 40,000 yuan; China remains the world's largest industrial country and the largest trading nation in goods, and its global innovation index ranking has risen to eleventh, exceeding the average level of EU countries... Times are progressing, and people's consumption needs have undergone tremendous changes.
Among these changes, there is a shift from "quantity" to "quality," and also from "functional value" to "emotional value." When people's consumption needs change from "having it or not" to "is it good or not," consumption upgrade appears.
Consumption upgrade has brought a huge increase in individual sense of gain.
Looking at the population, consumption upgrade is accelerating its coverage. The "Generation Z" demonstrates individuality through consumption upgrade. In 2024, the market size of the "Guochao (国潮)" economy reached 2.29 trillion yuan, and the market size of the "Guzi (谷子)" economy exceeded 160 billion yuan. The elderly enjoy a happy "golden age" through consumption upgrade, with high-end elderly care services such as health monitoring, remote medical care, health and wellness tourism, and interest training constantly emerging.
Looking at the regions, consumption upgrade continues to expand. In 2024, the retail sales of consumer goods in rural areas of China reached 6.67 trillion yuan, an increase of 4.3% year-on-year, 0.9 percentage points higher than that of urban areas. When farmers in plateau areas use robot vacuum cleaners, island residents sit in new energy vehicles, 5G signals cover mountain villages, and express delivery vehicles drive into village entrances, the lives of the vast number of farmers are accelerating their integration with cities.
Looking at the forms, consumption upgrade is constantly being renewed. In the first quarter of this year, national residents' expenditure on education, culture, and entertainment increased by 13.9%, 8.7 percentage points faster than the nominal growth rate of residents' per capita consumption expenditure. Concerts and stage plays continue to heat up, and night school courses such as painting, writing, cooking, and flower arrangement are "hard to get a class," and people find interest "partners" while gaining emotional value.
Consumption upgrade has also brought about the improvement and expansion of market space.
In 2024, the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 48.3 trillion yuan, an increase of more than 80% compared with 25.9 trillion yuan in 2014. Every percentage point increase in demand in the consumer market represents a market space of hundreds of billions of yuan.
More people are willing to pay for a high-quality life. Since the beginning of this year, as of May 31, the five major categories of consumer goods trade-in have driven sales of 1.1 trillion yuan, and about 175 million subsidies have been issued directly to consumers. The pursuit of high-end, intelligent, environmentally friendly, and personalized products has become a trend. In 2024, retail sales of high-energy efficiency and smart home appliances achieved double-digit growth.
While durable consumer goods are shifting towards high quality, the fast-moving consumer goods market has also ushered in a new wave of upgrades. Innovative tea drinks have attracted young people to pay, flower consumption adds color to life, and Guochao (国潮) beauty makeup is no longer just a synonym for "cheap substitutes"... Consuming for self-pleasing experiences has become the choice of many people.
More people are also willing to pay for self-improvement. New book launches are crowded with people, and special museum exhibitions are packed with visitors; in summer, people chase the waves, and in winter, people head to the snow; traditional health preservation is widely spread, and the health and wellness tourism industry is booming... These developmental and enjoyment-oriented consumptions have become another kind of investment to promote self-growth.
Changes are constantly being confirmed in the data. In 2016, the market size of the knowledge payment industry was only 2.65 billion yuan, and it is expected to reach 280 billion yuan this year; in 2015, the industrial scale of the ice and snow economy was 270 billion yuan, and it is expected to exceed one trillion yuan this year. The process of consumers pursuing rich experiences is also the process of continuous enrichment and continuous upgrading of market supply.
Consumption upgrade has also brought important opportunities for high-quality development.
Today, the interaction between production and consumption has become more frequent. More and more companies are striving to find sales "passwords" in orders, and striving to "understand" the market and consumers. When this chain is opened up, a virtuous circle of "demand driving supply, and supply creating demand" is formed.
In 2024, the consumer goods trade-in policy drove the upgrading of industries such as home appliances and automobiles, with the sales of first-level energy efficiency home appliances accounting for 90%, and the replacement ratio of new energy vehicles exceeding 60%. The orders of many consumers are transmitted to the supply side, promoting the transformation and upgrading of the manufacturing industry, and moving towards high-end, intelligent, and green development.
In 2024, China's service retail sales increased by 6.2%. In the first quarter of this year, service consumption related to the upgrading of the consumption structure maintained double-digit growth. The rapid growth and continuous refinement of service consumption not only optimizes the industrial structure, but also provides broad space for new business forms such as the digital economy and the platform economy, and promotes the "manufacturing power" to move towards a "service power."
Returning to the original question, what can consumption upgrade change?
For individuals, consumption upgrade may be a renewed home appliance, an enjoyable performance, or a trip that can be taken at any time. For the entire country, consumption upgrade is an important force for expanding effective demand, enhancing endogenous动力 (dònglì - "driving force," internal impetus), driving investment growth, and forming a virtuous circle.
Such consumption upgrade happens in life every day, and each of us participates in it and will benefit from it.
Layout design: Wang Zhepeng (汪哲平)
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Computing power is a new quality productive force that drives high-quality economic and social development. Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) issued the "Computing Power Interconnection Action Plan" (算力互联互通行动计划) to promote better integration and utilization of various public computing power resources, promote efficient matching of computing power supply and demand, and improve the utilization efficiency and service level of public computing power in China, which will strongly support the high-quality development of China's digital economy.
Standardizing and interconnecting public computing power resources to create application scenarios
Computing power interconnection is based on the existing Internet architecture. By building a unified computing power identification system and enhancing heterogeneous computing and elastic network capabilities, public computing power resources of different subjects and different architectures are standardized and interconnected to form a queryable, conversational, and callable service capability, realizing efficient supply and demand matching, flow interconnection, and migration computing of data and applications between computing power resources.
The action plan proposes to create computing power interconnection application scenarios, including several aspects, such as new business scenarios applications such as computing power resource services, task scheduling, market transactions, and open source community operations; enterprise-level scenario applications such as artificial intelligence, scientific computing, intelligent manufacturing, remote medical care, and video networks; consumer-level scenario applications such as intelligent driving, cloud rendering, cloud computers, and cloud games; and promoting the integrated innovation applications of computing power interconnection with the energy Internet, industrial Internet, and mobile Internet.
Promote the improvement of computing power resource utilization efficiency and service level
"Computing power interconnection will promote the improvement of computing power resource utilization efficiency and service level, making computing power as convenient to use as water and electricity." The relevant person in charge of the Information and Communication Administration (信息通信管理局) of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) introduced that the development of artificial intelligence has spawned the demand for computing power interconnection, and users need to be able to access computing power resources anytime, anywhere, and as needed.
According to the action plan, by 2026, China will establish a relatively complete standard, identification, and rule system for computing power interconnection. In terms of facility interconnection, promote new high-performance transmission protocols to improve the level of network interconnection between computing power nodes; in terms of resource sharing, build national, regional, and industry computing power interconnection platforms, uniformly aggregate public computing power identifications, and realize the interconnection of public computing power resources of leading computing power companies across the country; in terms of business interconnection, promote the interconnection of computing, storage, and network services to realize cross-subject, cross-architecture, and cross-regional computing power supply and demand scheduling; in terms of application scenarios, carry out pilot projects of computing power Internet test networks to empower the inclusive use of computing power in the industry.
Focus on solving the current problems of low utilization rate of computing power resources
"It is necessary to focus on solving the current problems of low utilization rate of computing power resources, difficulty in cross-regional and heterogeneous collaboration, and mismatch between industrial supply and demand, to meet the development needs of the industry for efficient and convenient 'finding, adjusting, and using' computing power." Some experts said.
The action plan aims at public computing power resources of different subjects, different architectures, and different regions, and promotes the construction of a computing power interconnection system. By unifying public computing power identifications and building multi-level computing power interconnection platforms, it promotes the standardized aggregation of various public computing power resources and promotes the interconnection and matching of resources in regions and industries with large computing power supply and demand scales.
"Based on improving the utilization efficiency and service level of public computing power resources, the action plan deploys 16 key tasks in 6 aspects." The relevant person in charge of the Information and Communication Administration (信息通信管理局) of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) said that the next step will focus on carrying out five major actions to promote the high-quality development of computing power.
The first is the computing power interconnection foundation action, such as promoting technological breakthroughs and releasing a catalog of computing power interconnection technologies. The second is the computing power facility interconnection acceleration action, such as promoting the interconnection of computing power private networks and improving the cross-network transmission rate and service quality. The third is the construction action of the computing power interconnection platform system, such as building a national computing power Internet service platform and carrying out the "unimpeded connection" activity of computing power identification. The fourth is the computing power business interconnection innovation action, organizing and carrying out new businesses such as computing power scheduling and access, guiding the industry to innovate service models, and carrying out trial commercial use of new businesses. The fifth is the computing power interconnection leading action, such as supporting basic telecommunications operators to carry out pilot projects of computing power Internet test networks.
"We will focus on promoting computing power interconnection, first pilot and then promote, first interconnect and then form a network, build a new foundation for the development of the digital economy, and strongly support the construction of a manufacturing power, a network power, and a digital China." The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) said.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张云河
A constant stream of traffic, the air filled with the fragrance of fresh fruit. At 9:00 AM, at the Friendship Pass (友谊关) border crossing in Guangxi (广西), a refrigerated truck loaded with 20 tons of Vietnamese jackfruit entered the customs.
"Inspection and release only takes 10 seconds," said Li Junwen (李俊文), general manager and customs broker of Pingxiang Fuwannai Trading Co., Ltd. (凭祥市富万耐贸易有限公司), "Now, the jackfruit reaching customers' tables is even fresher."
Li Junwen (李俊文) has been in the customs brokerage industry for 9 years. In her opinion, the biggest fear in fruit customs clearance is "congestion." "In the past, customs clearance took a long time, averaging more than 2 days. Once, 600 kilograms of durian cracked, resulting in a loss of tens of thousands of yuan."
Fruit freshness depends on timeliness, and merchants, freight forwarders, drivers, and others urgently called for faster customs clearance. Customs and other departments responded—to make customs clearance more convenient and intelligent.
Changes are happening around us. In July 2023, the Friendship Pass (友谊关) border crossing upgraded and applied the entry-exit vehicle border inspection fast customs clearance system, reducing the single-vehicle inspection and release time by 75% compared to before 2020.
At 10:00 AM, Li Junwen (李俊文) took out her mobile phone and logged into the "Smart Friendship Pass (智慧友谊关)" application to check the progress of fruit customs clearance—"Document status: Inspection station assigned." "Look, the jackfruit inspection has already started," said Li Junwen (李俊文).
Opening the container, taking photos, unloading, spot checks... At the inspection platform, Li Haizheng (李海政), an inspector from Fuwannai Company (富万耐公司), cooperated with customs officers to compare documents such as plant quarantine certificates and certificates of origin, and quickly completed the jackfruit inspection.
The "Smart Friendship Pass (智慧友谊关)" application immediately updated the status: "Inspection completed." "We can track the inspection status in real time through the mobile application, which greatly improves efficiency," said Li Haizheng (李海政).
In the past, fruit customs clearance procedures were cumbersome and complex. Queueing for numbers, waiting for calls, signing for release, guiding vehicles to park... "'Congestion' for a long time will definitely delay fruit sales," said Li Junwen (李俊文). "Now, fruit imports are more convenient. The information system is integrated into the enterprise's mobile application, and various customs clearance procedures can be completed online."
In addition to launching an intelligent customs declaration application, the Friendship Pass (友谊关) border crossing has also set up a green channel for imported agricultural products. In 2023, Friendship Pass Customs (友谊关海关) launched an intelligent inspection auxiliary management system to realize intelligent vehicle scheduling. In April 2024, the quarantine laboratory was moved from Nanning (南宁) to the port site and video backtracking was implemented, greatly shortening the inspection and quarantine time.
After customs clearance became more convenient, the data speaks for itself. The waiting time for goods was reduced by 20%, the turnover rate of the port inspection platform increased by 35%, and the waiting time for quarantine treatment for enterprises was shortened by 3.5 hours...
Faster customs clearance and warmer foreign trade, the "hot" fruit trade reflects the port's strong vitality. According to statistics from Friendship Pass Customs (友谊关海关), in 2024, 825,000 tons of fruit worth 20.06 billion yuan were imported through the Friendship Pass (友谊关) border crossing, accounting for nearly 80% of Guangxi's (广西) ports. From January to April this year, 2.13 billion yuan of fruit was imported through the Friendship Pass (友谊关) border crossing.
"Faster customs clearance, fewer losses, and higher income. Three years ago, our declared cargo value was 10 million yuan per month, but now it is 50 million yuan per month, and it has also driven the employment of 50 villagers in the surrounding area," said Li Junwen (李俊文).
Busy imports, strong consumption, and consumers' "fruit plates" are becoming richer. Friendship Pass (友谊关) used to only have a "dragon fruit season," but now every season is a "fruit season," with jackfruit, durian, lychee, watermelon and other fruits available. Liu Ximei (刘喜梅), a salesperson at Fuwannai Company (富万耐公司), said: "The company's refrigerated trucks have increased from an average of one container per day to six or seven containers."
North of the Friendship Pass (友谊关) border crossing, vehicles connecting to the freight yard come and go. Before noon, 20 tons of jackfruit were already on their way to Jiaxing (嘉兴), Zhejiang (浙江). "After customs clearance became more convenient, the company's business has expanded to Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江) and other places," Liu Ximei (刘喜梅) introduced.
"Now, it only takes 48 hours for fruit to go from the port to the table. ASEAN (东盟) fruit is popular all over the country, and our business will definitely become more and more prosperous," Li Junwen (李俊文) said with confidence.
Return to TopBy: 韩春瑶
Issuing efficient measures, optimizing service experience, strengthening hardware facilities, building efficient platforms... In recent years, functional departments such as customs and local governments have worked closely together to introduce a series of precise and effective policies and measures to inject strong impetus into stimulating the vitality of business entities and helping the high-quality development of foreign trade.
The business environment at ports is directly related to the convenience of international trade. Optimizing the business environment at ports means working hard to simplify processes, improve efficiency, and reduce costs. Whether it is the shortening of customs clearance time or the simplification of customs declaration procedures, it significantly reduces the operating costs of enterprises and accelerates the speed of cargo turnover.
There is no best, only better, when it comes to optimizing the business environment at ports. As the global trade landscape continues to change, the optimization of the business environment at ports will remain a continuous process. Local authorities and departments should continue to improve the quality of policy supply, release policy effects to a greater extent, and promote the development of the port business environment in a more efficient, transparent, fair, and convenient direction, so as to powerfully promote the construction of a strong trading nation.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨颜菲
As the sun slanted westward, the scattered lights of the creative market in the Taoxichuan (陶溪川) cultural and creative district of Jingdezhen (景德镇), Jiangxi (江西) province, illuminated the faces of young people on the weekend. Wang Xu (王旭), a stallholder, wearing a cheongsam and her own handmade ceramic earrings, introduced to a customer: "These ceramic jewelry use simple blue and white patterns, which are very suitable for matching with traditional costumes."
"Did you make all of these yourself?" a customer asked.
"Of course! Firing this cube, making it light and thin, is still a test of skill!" Wang Xu (王旭) said proudly.
In 2016, after graduating from the Chinese Painting major of Jingdezhen Ceramic University (景德镇陶瓷大学) with a bachelor's degree, Wang Xu (王旭) tried many occupations. In 2021, she returned to Jingdezhen Ceramic University (景德镇陶瓷大学) to study for a master's degree in ceramic painting.
"In my spare time, I really like to visit the creative market in Taoxichuan (陶溪川)," Wang Xu (王旭) recalled, the stallholders were radiant when introducing their works, which deeply attracted her. In April 2024, Wang Xu (王旭) also applied for a stall in the market.
"Setting up a stall is not as simple as imagined," Wang Xu (王旭) said with a smile. The first time she set up a stall, she forgot to bring a lamp, and the stallholder next door lent her one; it was not easy to prepare the goods, and it took ten days and a half months to make some special products; in bad weather, the wind would blow the entire table over, and the ceramic works would be shattered all over the ground...
"However, most of the people in the market are young people, and everyone will help each other," Wang Xu (王旭) said, Chen Saijie (陈赛杰), the stallholder of "Gengzi Handmade" ("庚子手作") not far from her stall, has been stationed in Taoxichuan (陶溪川) since the creative market first started. When she encountered problems she didn't understand, she often asked him for advice.
"When the market first started, most of the customers were shop owners who ran ceramic shops all over the country," Chen Saijie (陈赛杰) said, "One year I fired a kind of 'bubble glaze', which was quite distinctive. Just as I was putting it on the stall, a customer asked: how much do you sell this for, and how much stock do you have, I'll take it all. The stallholder next to me widened his eyes and asked me, is it all sold out? Before the work was finished, I closed the stall in everyone's envious eyes."
From doing everything at the beginning, to later finding the right position, and creating interesting "Super Baby" series and "Van Gogh's Daily Life" series of ceramic sculpture works, Chen Saijie's (陈赛杰) works have been favored by the market and the Taoxichuan (陶溪川) cultural and creative district operation team.
"Young people are Jingdezhen's (景德镇) greatest wealth," said Gang Hao (刚好), the head of the Taoxichuan (陶溪川) cultural and creative district. From the Taoxichuan (陶溪川) Creative Market held regularly at the earliest, to the later larger and more content-rich Taoran Market (陶然集) and Spring and Autumn Grand Market (春秋大集), Taoxichuan's (陶溪川) market has become more and more famous, and the stage for young people to display and sell their works has become larger and larger.
In addition, the Jingdezhen High-tech Development Zone (景德镇高新技术开发区) has also built the Yishan Manufacturing Workshop (邑山制造工坊), which provides support to young people who meet the conditions, so that they can have a cheap and convenient ceramic production site in the initial stage. Wang Xu (王旭) and Chen Saijie (陈赛杰) both created there in the early stages of setting up their stalls.
Now, Chen Saijie (陈赛杰) has successfully applied for a small shop in the Taoxichuan (陶溪川) Youth Maker "Yi Space" ("邑空间"). From a "temporary worker" who only came to the creative market on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, he has become a "permanent resident". From the initial market practice, to settling in the "Yi Space" ("邑空间") shopping mall and live broadcast base, the Taoxichuan (陶溪川) cultural and creative district tries every means to meet the needs of young entrepreneurs at different stages.
"Our works are more distinctive and are often in short supply," Chen Saijie (陈赛杰) said, in order to improve the production level and expand the production scale, he also applied for a 200,000 yuan special entrepreneurial loan for "Jing Piao" ("景漂") youth.
"The young people who set up stalls in Taoxichuan (陶溪川) all have light in their eyes," Wang Xu (王旭) said, in the future, she also wants to enter the international market through e-commerce. In these large and small markets in Jingdezhen (景德镇), young people's entrepreneurial dreams are like **雨后春笋** (yǔ hòu chūn sǔn - "bamboo shoots after rain," to emerge in large numbers after a favorable condition).
Return to TopBy: 熊雪锋 刘守英
Chinese-style modernization includes both urban modernization and agricultural and rural modernization. Without agricultural and rural modernization, socialist modernization would be incomplete. Many works in the first volume of *Xi Jinping's Economic Thought* (《习近平经济文选》) (hereinafter referred to as *Selected Works*) contain profound discussions on agricultural and rural modernization. For example, *On Building a New Development Pattern* points out: "Achieving agricultural and rural modernization is a major task in building a socialist modern country in all respects and an inevitable requirement for solving the problem of unbalanced and inadequate development"; *Implementing the New Development Concept and Building a Modern Economic System* points out: "We must adhere to giving priority to the development of agriculture and rural areas, and in accordance with the general requirements of thriving industries, ecologically livable environments, civilized rural customs, effective governance, and affluent living, establish and improve the system and mechanism and policy system for integrated urban-rural development, and accelerate the promotion of agricultural and rural modernization"; and so on. The *Decision* of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China made strategic arrangements for improving the system and mechanism for integrated urban-rural development, and clarified the key tasks of rural reform. The No. 1 Central Document of 2025 clearly pointed out that "to achieve Chinese-style modernization, we must accelerate the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside," and made important arrangements for further deepening rural reform and solidly promoting the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside. We must thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, implement the deployment requirements of the No. 1 Central Document of 2025, and promote agricultural and rural modernization by further comprehensively deepening reform.
The key to promoting agricultural and rural modernization lies in reform
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in *Adhering to Ownership, Guaranteeing Contractual Rights, and Activating Management Rights*: "To solve the various contradictions and problems facing agricultural and rural development, the fundamental solution lies in deepening reform and mobilizing the enthusiasm of hundreds of millions of farmers. The Party Central Committee attaches great importance to deepening rural reform." Continuously adjusting and improving agricultural and rural relations of production, liberating and developing productive forces through reform is an important experience in China's agricultural and rural development, and it is also an inevitable requirement for promoting agricultural and rural modernization on the new journey.
Since the reform and opening up, rural reform with the household contract responsibility system as its main content has spread throughout the country, greatly mobilizing the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of the masses of farmers, and promoting the rapid development of agricultural production. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the key to our ability to stably solve the problem of feeding more than 1.4 billion people with limited resources, enable all farmers to get rid of absolute poverty and enter a comprehensive well-off society simultaneously, achieve orderly progress in rural construction, continuously reshape urban-rural relations, and embark on a new stage of agricultural development is reform. The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core insists on taking the solution of the "San Nong" (三农) issues as the top priority of the Party's work, adheres to the general policy of giving priority to the development of agriculture and rural areas, and continuously activates the vitality of rural factors and the driving force of agricultural and rural development through reform measures such as improving the "three rights separation" system of rural land, consolidating and improving the basic rural management system, steadily promoting the reform of the rural collective property rights system, establishing and improving the agricultural support and protection system, and establishing a stable growth mechanism for "San Nong" investment.
The current and future period is a critical period for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization. China's agriculture has achieved another bumper harvest, and rural areas are harmonious and stable. At the same time, the international environment is complex and severe, and the uncertain and unpredictable factors facing China's development have increased. The No. 1 Central Document of 2025 points out that the more we respond to risks and challenges, the more we must consolidate the foundation of "San Nong" (三农) work. At present, China's urban-rural dual system has not been completely eliminated, and the imbalance in urban-rural development and the inadequacy of rural development are still prominent problems facing the promotion of high-quality development. For example, the agricultural foundation is not yet solid, agricultural production efficiency is relatively low, agricultural comparative benefits are low, and the international competitiveness of agricultural products is significantly insufficient. China's agricultural labor productivity is only about 1/4 of that of non-agricultural industries; the development of rural industries is still in its initial stage, and the main problems are small scale, scattered layout, and short chains. The level of variety, quality, and brand is still relatively low, and industrial homogenization is relatively prominent in some places; the gap between urban-rural regional development and income distribution is still large, and the ratio of per capita disposable income of urban and rural residents in China in 2024 is 2.34; there are also shortcomings and weaknesses in rural social security, ecological environmental protection, etc., such as the low level of security and the need to strengthen the treatment of agricultural non-point source pollution; and so on. These problems are all reflections of the main social contradictions in China and are urgent problems to be solved in development.
Solving the many problems faced in the process of agricultural and rural modernization requires us to further deepen agricultural and rural reform. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee closely focused on integrated urban-rural development and made important arrangements for further deepening agricultural and rural reform; the No. 1 Central Document of 2025 proposed to take reform and opening up and scientific and technological innovation as the driving force and put forward a series of major reform measures. These major reform measures are not only targeted measures proposed by the Party Central Committee around the prominent problems and key tasks facing China's agricultural and rural modernization process, but also are governed by strategic goals such as accelerating the construction of an agricultural power, promoting the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, and promoting integrated urban-rural development. They have profound historical logic, theoretical logic, and practical logic, and reflect our Party's strategies and ideas for doing a good job in "San Nong" (三农) work.
To implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, we must establish the concept of "one game of chess" for urban and rural areas, and we cannot only discuss agriculture in terms of agriculture, rural areas in terms of rural areas, and farmers in terms of farmers. We must fully recognize the organic connection between rural areas and cities, agriculture and industry, and pay attention to the coordinated coordination of urban and rural reform and development and the systematic integration of various reform measures. Comprehensively improve the integration level of urban and rural planning, construction, and governance, promote the equal exchange and two-way flow of urban and rural factors, and gradually narrow the gap between urban and rural areas; grasp the main contradictions and the main aspects of contradictions, pay attention to important areas and key links, especially in key areas such as achieving food security, accelerating the transformation and upgrading of agricultural industries, consolidating and expanding the achievements in poverty alleviation and effectively linking them with rural revitalization, and accelerating the urbanization process of agricultural transfer population. Take key breakthroughs to drive overall development and achieve the reform effect of "**一子落而满盘活**" (yī zǐ luò ér mǎn pán huó - "one move activates the whole game," a single move can revitalize the entire situation). Adhere to adapting to local conditions, based on resource endowments and development stages, give full play to their own advantages, serve the needs of the overall situation, start from the most urgent practical problems in local agricultural and rural development and the strongest reactions from farmers, fully mobilize the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of the masses of farmers, do one thing at a time, and do one thing successfully. Do not engage in "high-end" or "face-saving projects" that are divorced from reality.
Grasp important areas and key links to make key breakthroughs
Further deepening agricultural and rural reform is a systematic project, and it is necessary to adhere to the unity of overall advancement and key breakthroughs. This is because the reform of rural economic, social, and cultural fields cannot be limited to one aspect, and requires comprehensive, multi-field coordinated coordination. At the same time, the deep-seated problems accumulated in some rural areas for a long time have often become important "bottlenecks" restricting the reform process, which have prominent realistic urgency and complexity, and need to be broken through by giving play to the leading role of reform. Many works in *Selected Works* have made profound discussions on grasping important areas and key links to achieve breakthroughs. For example, *Deeply Understanding the New Development Concept and Promoting Supply-Side Structural Reform* proposed: "Adhering to innovative development requires not only adhering to the comprehensive and systematic viewpoint, but also grasping the key, and driving the overall situation with breakthroughs in important areas and key links"; *Promoting the Development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt Requires Correctly Grasping Several Relationships* pointed out: "We must adhere to key breakthroughs, grasp the main contradictions and the main aspects of contradictions on the basis of overall advancement, take targeted specific measures, and strive to match the overall situation and the local situation, combine fundamental solutions and stopgap measures, and connect gradual progress and breakthroughs to achieve the unity of overall advancement and key breakthroughs"; and so on. These important discussions fully reflect the worldview and methodology of Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought. To further deepen agricultural and rural reform, we must take Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought as the guide, implement the spirit of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, implement the deployment of the No. 1 Central Document of 2025, closely grasp the important areas and key links of agricultural and rural modernization to promote reform, carefully plan and implement the key tasks of reform, and accelerate the realization of agricultural and rural modernization.
Firmly grasp the initiative in food security and ensure that the Chinese people's rice bowl is firmly held in their own hands. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in *Correctly Understanding and Grasping Major Theoretical and Practical Issues in China's Development*: "I have repeatedly said that the Chinese people's rice bowl must be firmly held in their own hands at all times, and our rice bowl should mainly be filled with Chinese grain." Food security is a "**国之大者**" (guó zhī dà zhě - "the most important thing for the country," a matter of paramount importance), and only by firmly grasping the initiative in food security can we stabilize the initiative in building a strong country and rejuvenating the Chinese nation. In recent years, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee, we have relied on our own strength to stabilize the Chinese rice bowl and effectively maintain food security. At the same time, we must be soberly aware that China's national conditions of having a large population and little land have not changed, and the problems of "non-agriculturalization" and "non-grainization" of cultivated land are still prominent, and there are problems such as insufficient quantity and low quality in the balance of cultivated land occupation and compensation. With the rigid growth of China's food demand, the pressure to firmly hold the Chinese rice bowl is still relatively high. For example, China's corn supply and demand is still in a tight balance, and the external dependence on soybeans is still relatively high and the source of imports is highly concentrated, which is easily "**卡脖子**" (kǎ bó zi - "choke the neck," to be vulnerable to external pressure or sanctions). The *Decision* of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed to reform and improve the system of balancing cultivated land occupation and compensation, accelerate the improvement of the income guarantee mechanism for grain farmers, improve the construction, acceptance, and management mechanism of high-standard farmland, and improve the management system to ensure that cultivated land is used for planting basic crops. The No. 1 Central Document of 2025 made important arrangements for continuously enhancing the supply guarantee capacity of grain and other important agricultural products, which will solve the prominent problems of "non-agriculturalization," "non-grainization," and "low quality" of cultivated land, improve the quality, efficiency, and core competitiveness of grain production, and safeguard national food security.
Accelerate the transformation and upgrading of agriculture and improve the comprehensive benefits and competitiveness of agriculture. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in *Taking the Road of Socialist Rural Revitalization with Chinese Characteristics*: "China's agriculture is in a critical period of transforming its development mode, optimizing its economic structure, and transforming its growth drivers. We must adhere to taking supply-side structural reform of agriculture as the main line, adhere to quality-oriented agriculture and green agriculture, and accelerate the transformation of agriculture from production-oriented to quality-oriented." With the changes in residents' consumption demand and the adjustment of urban-rural relations, the function of agriculture has expanded from the original grain agriculture to leisure agriculture, ecological agriculture, and even cultural agriculture, and a new form of agriculture integrating the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries is taking shape. These changes are pregnant with an agricultural industrial revolution. In essence, the agricultural industrial revolution is driven by revolutionary breakthroughs in technology, and through the reorganization and continuous upgrading of production factors such as land, capital, and labor, the leap of the agricultural production function is realized, thereby promoting the deep transformation and upgrading of agriculture, the agricultural industrial chain is extended, the added value and quality of agricultural products are improved, and the comprehensive benefits and competitiveness of agriculture are improved. At present, China's agricultural development has problems such as the coexistence of structural oversupply and insufficient supply, the low level of production factors, and the need to expand the level of the industrial chain, which hinder the transformation and upgrading of agriculture. From the root cause, the emergence of these problems is closely related to the imperfect agricultural management system and the unsound agricultural service system in China. The *Decision* of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed to orderly promote the pilot project of extending the second round of land contracts for another 30 years after expiration, deepen the reform of the separation of ownership, contracting rights, and management rights of contracted land, improve the agricultural management system, and promote farmers' cooperative management; the No. 1 Central Document of 2025 made arrangements for promoting the collaborative tackling of agricultural scientific and technological forces. These measures systematically consolidate and improve the basic rural management system and will provide institutional guarantees for the transformation and upgrading of agriculture.
Consolidate and expand the achievements in poverty alleviation and effectively link them with rural revitalization, and stimulate the endogenous development momentum of poverty-stricken areas and poverty-stricken people. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in *Speech at the National Summary and Commendation Conference on Poverty Alleviation*: "We must earnestly do a good job in consolidating and expanding the achievements in poverty alleviation and effectively linking them with various tasks of rural revitalization, so that the foundation of poverty alleviation is more solid and the results are more sustainable." After winning the battle against poverty, the Party Central Committee set up a transition period in the "14th Five-Year Plan" period to consolidate and expand the achievements in poverty alleviation and effectively link them with rural revitalization, and gradually realize a smooth transition from concentrating resources to support poverty alleviation to comprehensively promoting rural revitalization, and promote the historical shift of the focus of "San Nong" (三农) work. In recent years, natural disasters such as droughts and floods have occurred frequently and heavily, and the domestic economy is facing downward pressure, and the industrial development and employment income of people who have been lifted out of poverty will be affected more or less. China has implemented dynamic monitoring and effective assistance for the population at risk of returning to poverty, and has always built a solid bottom line for a comprehensive well-off society under multiple shocks. At present, there are still some problems in consolidating and expanding the achievements in poverty alleviation and effectively linking them with rural revitalization, such as uncoordinated coordination, weak rural collective economy, and weak awareness of independent poverty alleviation among some people who have been lifted out of poverty. To this end, while proposing to improve the normalized mechanism for preventing the return to poverty and poverty for the rural population, the *Decision* of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China also proposed to establish a hierarchical and classified assistance system for low-income rural populations and underdeveloped areas. The No. 1 Central Document of 2025 specifically set up a chapter on "continuously consolidating and expanding the achievements in poverty alleviation" and proposed a series of policies and measures, taking into account the two major goals of preventing the return to poverty and governing relative poverty, which is conducive to stimulating the endogenous development momentum of poverty-stricken areas and poverty-stricken people and enhancing their sustainable development capabilities.
Accelerate the urbanization of agricultural transfer population and promote new urbanization. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in *Speech at the Central Urbanization Work Conference*: "Solving the problem of people is the key to promoting new urbanization. The most basic trend of urbanization is the transfer of surplus rural labor and rural population to cities and towns." Since the reform and opening up, China has experienced a rapid urbanization process. In 2023, China's urbanization rate of permanent residents has reached 66.2%, and the target of 65% of the urbanization rate of permanent residents in the "14th Five-Year Plan" has been completed ahead of schedule. At the same time, at the end of 2023, China's urbanization rate of registered permanent residents was 48.3%, which was 17.9 percentage points different from the urbanization rate of permanent residents. This shows that accelerating the urbanization of agricultural transfer population and solving the problem of people is the key to promoting new urbanization. At present, accelerating the urbanization of agricultural transfer population faces some obstacles, such as the difficulty of settling down due to household registration system barriers, employment discrimination and wage discrimination, and the lack of basic public services linked to household registration, which make it difficult for agricultural transfer population to truly integrate into cities and towns. To this end, we must take strong measures to allow permanent residents who are capable of stable employment and life in cities and towns to orderly realize urbanization, so that those who can enter the city and are willing to enter the city can integrate into the city faster and better. In recent years, various beneficial explorations have been carried out in various places to promote the urbanization of agricultural transfer population. For example, Jinan (济南), Shandong (山东) has established a comprehensive service center for migrant workers, providing one-stop refined services such as employment guidance, job recommendation, vocational training, and social security to help them integrate into the city faster, which also helps to rationally allocate urban and rural resources through market mechanisms. The *Decision* of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed to build a virtuous interaction mechanism for industrial upgrading, population agglomeration, and urban development, and promote the reform tasks such as agricultural transfer population that meets the conditions to enjoy the same rights as the registered permanent residents in the place of relocation in terms of social insurance, housing security, and compulsory education for migrant children. The No. 1 Central Document of 2025 proposed to improve the urbanization mechanism for agricultural transfer population. This will further enhance the carrying capacity of small and medium-sized cities and county towns for industries and population, which is conducive to eliminating the worries of agricultural transfer population's urbanization, enhancing their willingness to urbanize, and at the same time helping to promote the equal exchange and two-way flow of urban and rural factors.
(Author's unit: School of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development and School of Economics, Renmin University of China (中国人民大学))
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Education, science and technology, and talent are the fundamental and strategic supports for building a socialist modern country in all respects. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must adhere to the principle that science and technology are the primary productive forces, talent is the primary resource, and innovation is the primary driving force; thoroughly implement the strategy of invigorating the country through science and education, the strategy of strengthening the country through talent, and the strategy of innovation-driven development; open up new areas and new tracks for development; and continuously shape new driving forces and new advantages for development." This important exposition profoundly reveals the inherent laws of the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent. Facing the trend of in-depth development of a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation, it is necessary to deeply grasp the law of integrated coordination of education, science and technology, and talent, adhere to systematic thinking, strengthen institutional innovation, organically combine the three, consolidate the foundation of education with greater efforts, stimulate the vitality of scientific and technological innovation, optimize the environment for talent development, promote the virtuous cycle of education, science and technology, and talent, form a multiplier effect to promote high-quality development, and consolidate the foundation and accumulate momentum for building a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The relationship between education, science and technology, and talent is essentially a cycle system of knowledge production, application, and reproduction. As early as during his work in Fujian (福建), Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly realized the interrelationship between education, science and technology, and talent. In "Getting Rid of Poverty" (《摆脱贫困》), he pointed out: "The prosperity of talent is the prosperity of science and technology, and the prosperity of the economy. The economy relies on science and technology, science and technology rely on talent, and talent relies on education. Developed education - scientific and technological progress - economic revitalization is a unified process that complements each other and progresses in sequence, and its foundation lies in education." Looking back at history, the modernization of human society has been continuously advanced in the process of interaction between education, science and technology, and talent, and the rise of great powers is often closely related to the prosperity of education, the development of science and technology, and the emergence of talent.
Education, science and technology, and talent, as the core elements of knowledge production, technological innovation, and human capital accumulation, support and transform each other. Education provides talent reserves and knowledge base for scientific and technological innovation, scientific and technological development injects vitality into the innovation of education content and methods, and talent becomes the core carrier of the synergistic effect of education and science and technology. The three form a symbiotic logic of "education laying the foundation - technological transformation - talent driving". As global scientific and technological innovation enters a period of intensive activity, the coupling effect among education, science and technology, and talent becomes more and more significant. Only by coordinating the promotion of education, science and technology, and talent work under a global vision and forming a "three-in-one" coordinated and efficient operating mechanism can we better release development potential and maximize overall effectiveness. To build a socialist modern country in all respects, education is the foundation, science and technology are the key, and talent is the fundamental. Building a strong country in education, a strong country in science and technology, and a strong country in talent has inherent consistency and mutual support.
At present, all regions and departments have implemented the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and have achieved positive results in promoting the formation of a "three-in-one" coordinated and efficient operating mechanism. For example, Beijing (北京) has issued the "Regulations of Beijing Municipality on Promoting the Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements" (《北京市促进科技成果转化条例》) and carried out pilot projects such as separate management of job-related scientific and technological achievements in state-owned assets to open up the "last mile" of industry-university-research cooperation; Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南) has built a policy system for global R&D center cities and established a full life cycle service system for technology enterprises to eliminate worries for talent innovation and entrepreneurship and create better conditions; and so on. At the same time, it should also be noted that there are still problems of "fighting separately" in the fields of education, science and technology, and talent in China, which to a certain extent restricts the formation of a "three-in-one" coordinated and efficient operating mechanism. For example, education, science and technology, and talent belong to different functional departments in the management system, resulting in insufficient coordination effect and uneven distribution of resources; some regions lack high-quality education resources, which affects the发挥 overall effectiveness; and so on. The "Decision" (《决定》) of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party proposed: "We must thoroughly implement the strategy of invigorating the country through science and education, the strategy of strengthening the country through talent, and the strategy of innovation-driven development, and coordinate the integrated reform of the education, science and technology, and talent systems and mechanisms." To implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, we must further strengthen the Party's overall leadership and accelerate the formation of a "three-in-one" coordinated and efficient operating mechanism for education, science and technology, and talent through further comprehensive and in-depth reform.
To coordinate the integrated reform of the education, science and technology, and talent systems and mechanisms, we must first adhere to the Party's overall leadership. Only by adhering to the Party's overall leadership can we ensure that the integrated reform of the education, science and technology, and talent systems and mechanisms advances in the correct direction, gather the powerful strength to strengthen the foundation of education, empower science and technology, and revitalize the country through talent, and transform the "single-soldier advantages" of education, science and technology, and talent into the "overall winning advantage" of the national innovation system. To this end, we must run the Party's leadership through the entire process of promoting scientific and technological innovation, education reform, and talent cultivation, strengthen top-level design, build a cross-departmental coordination mechanism, and promote the deep integration of the education chain with the innovation chain, industrial chain, and talent chain.
Under the leadership of the Party, deepening the comprehensive reform in the field of education requires focusing on enhancing systematicness, integrity, and coordination. Adhere to the fundamental direction of cultivating people for the Party and the country, consolidate the foundation of basic education, move the cultivation of innovative literacy forward to the primary and secondary school stages, and build a cultivation mechanism that connects basic education and higher education; optimize the structure of higher education, strengthen the layout of basic disciplines and cutting-edge fields, and promote the dynamic adjustment mechanism of "double first-class" construction; grasp the promulgation and implementation of the overall plan for deepening the reform of education evaluation in the new era, and incorporate the transformation of scientific and technological achievements and the effectiveness of industry-education integration into the assessment indicators of universities and scientific research institutions, and eliminate the tendency of "only papers" and "only hats". Deepening the reform of the science and technology system requires focusing on consolidating the institutional foundation for improving the ability of self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology. Strengthen the construction of national strategic scientific and technological forces, optimize the positioning and layout of national scientific research institutions, high-level research universities, and leading technology enterprises, clarify their respective functions and development directions, and form an efficient and coordinated innovation system; strengthen the forward-looking and leading layout of basic research fields, interdisciplinary frontier fields, and key fields; improve scientific research management, improve the central government's financial science and technology funding allocation and management and use mechanism, and give scientists greater decision-making power in technical routes, financial control, and resource scheduling, thereby improving the operating efficiency and innovation vitality of scientific research institutions. Deepening the reform of the talent development system and mechanism must break down the institutional barriers that bind talent vitality. Through mechanisms such as "revealing the list and taking command", improve the evaluation system and establish classified evaluation standards. For example, for basic research talents, we must highlight the originality orientation and extend the evaluation cycle; for applied technology talents, we must pay attention to the transformation of achievements and incorporate patent contribution and technology transaction volume into the indicators to guide talents to concentrate on professional technology.
(The author is a researcher at the Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Center of the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）).)
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Consumption is the primary engine driving economic growth, and expanding consumption is the greatest certainty for stabilizing growth. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must enhance consumption capacity, improve consumption conditions, innovate consumption scenarios, and fully release consumption potential." The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting held on April 25th pointed out: "We must increase the income of low- and middle-income groups, vigorously develop service consumption, and enhance the driving role of consumption in economic growth." In recent years, service consumption has become an important engine for driving consumption growth. To implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, it is necessary to accurately grasp the development trends and trends of service consumption in our country, release the development potential of service consumption, and provide strong support for high-quality development.
Currently, "emotional consumption" is becoming a new hotspot in my country's service consumption. In emotional consumption, consumers pay more attention to the satisfaction of spiritual and cultural needs through products and services, thereby obtaining emotional value and spiritual support. The rise of emotional consumption not only reflects changes in individual consumption behavior but also reflects the development of the times. With economic and social development, people's yearning for a better life is no longer limited to the material level but has expanded to the spiritual level. Some new types of products and services that help release anxiety and provide emotional companionship seem to be less practical in the traditional sense, but they have become new consumption hotspots because they carry emotional value. For example, during this year's "May Day" holiday, scenic spots across the country launched immersive experience projects, and young people took impromptu trips for concerts; for example, on e-commerce platforms, desktop green plants such as "no anxiety" hydroponic bananas and "relax" potted fir pines are selling like hotcakes; in addition, the integration of artificial intelligence and some emotional consumption products has increased consumer choices and enriched the consumption experience.
Compared with traditional products and services, constantly updated emotional consumption new products, new scenarios, new formats, and new models pay more attention to consumers' experiences and feelings. They are pragmatic measures to better adapt to changes in residents' consumption needs and improve people's well-being. They are conducive to meeting the higher-level and more diverse needs of the people for a better life, and are also conducive to expanding employment channels and increasing workers' income; it is an important starting point for expanding domestic demand in all directions, bringing new opportunities and providing new impetus for expanding service consumption, and is conducive to further tapping consumption potential; it is an effective way to accelerate the conversion of kinetic energy, and is conducive to driving production and investment, clearing the blockages and breakpoints in the connection between supply and demand, forming a virtuous cycle of mutual promotion of supply and demand and simultaneous production and sales, and providing impetus for industrial structure optimization and high-quality economic development.
Young people have a broad vision, are energetic, and are curious. They are eager to show their individuality. Through experiential consumption, they can obtain unique experiences, meet the needs of self-expression and personality display, and find identity and emotional resonance. They are the main body of emotional consumption. At the same time, new technologies such as mobile payment, the Internet of Things, big data, artificial intelligence, and virtual reality are accelerating their application in the service field, enriching diversified consumption scenarios and creating conditions for emotional consumption. Some scenic spots and enterprises have seized the opportunity to create more immersive and culturally rich consumption scenarios and provide richer and more diverse products and services through digital transformation, sound, light, and electricity technologies, promoting the development and growth of emotional consumption.
At the same time, it should also be noted that there are still some shortcomings in the current development of emotional consumption in my country. For example, the quality and efficiency of supply need to be improved, the quality of products and services varies, and some merchants are shoddy; there are privacy and data security risks, and some emotional consumption products and services involve consumers' personal privacy, which may lead to the risk of leakage and abuse of user privacy data; market supervision needs to be further improved. Emotional consumption is a cross-border, flexible, and changeable new format, and the boundaries of its products and services are relatively blurred, which brings new challenges to market supervision; and so on. To this end, it is necessary to adapt to the development trend of emotional consumption, make up for shortcomings and weaknesses, and provide important impetus for high-quality development while better meeting the people's yearning for a better life. Efforts can be made in the following aspects.
Enrich consumption supply. Comprehensively use fiscal, taxation, financial, and other policy means to increase support for service consumption, including emotional consumption. Stimulate the vitality of business entities, encourage enterprises to innovate product and service models and formats, promote innovative breakthroughs in emotional consumption products, content, and services, and create digital, intelligent, and immersive service experiences. Focus on major consumer groups, explore and cultivate the emotional value behind products and services, and better meet the emotional and emotional value needs of consumer groups. For example, it can enrich cultural and tourism consumption scenarios, encourage various regions to hold benefit-the-people cultural and tourism consumption promotion activities around traditional festivals, statutory holidays, and peak tourist seasons such as summer vacations, and encourage the development of new formats such as immersive experiences, digital art, and online broadcasting. At the same time, strengthen the statistical monitoring and analysis of service consumption, including emotional consumption, promptly grasp market dynamics, and promptly adjust and optimize policies and measures to jointly promote the high-quality development of emotional consumption.
Optimize the consumption environment. Improve the norms and service standards for emotional consumption products and create a convenient, safe, and high-quality consumption environment by formulating relevant regulations, clarifying access and service standards, and establishing complaint early warning and disposal mechanisms. Strengthen the supervision of service consumption, guide relevant business entities to operate in good faith and in compliance, and at the same time, increase the crackdown on infringement in related fields and effectively safeguard the legitimate rights and interests of consumers. Strengthen the construction of service consumption infrastructure, including emotional consumption, and improve the convenience of service consumption. Strengthen brand cultivation and create a number of internationally competitive emotional consumption brands, focusing on improving quality and image.
Safeguard the safety bottom line. Use laws and regulations to effectively protect users' privacy rights and establish sound security mechanisms. For example, for artificial intelligence companionship and other products, promote algorithm openness and transparency to prevent personal data from being abused. Encourage consumers to establish rational consumption concepts, enhance rational consumption awareness, enhance awareness of consumption risk prevention and information security bottom-line thinking, pay attention to identifying and grasping the boundaries of emotional consumption, and choose products and services prudently. In addition, it is necessary to guide consumers to pay attention to building good interpersonal relationships in real life, avoid falling into social isolation and emotional isolation, and truly achieve spiritual pleasure and psychological satisfaction.
(The author is a professor at the National Institute for Opening to the Outside World of the University of International Business and Economics (对外经济贸易大学))
Return to Top"Yangtze River No. 1" Post Office, Telling the Ecological Story of the Yangtze River Source
Xinhua News Agency Reporters Chen Jie (陈杰) and Wang Zihan (王梓涵)
Location: Tanggula Mountain Town (唐古拉山镇), Golmud (格尔木) City, Qinghai (青海)
Altitude: 4540 meters
Opening Date: 2016
8 a.m., deep in the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
In Tanggula Mountain Town (唐古拉山镇), Golmud (格尔木) City, Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (海西蒙古族藏族自治州), Qinghai (青海), the staff of the "Yangtze River No. 1" theme post office begin their day's work.
Tanggula Mountain Town (唐古拉山镇) has an average altitude of over 4,500 meters. The Tuotuo River (沱沱河), the true source of the Yangtze River, and the Qinghai-Tibet Highway meet here, and truck drivers and tourists along the way replenish and rest in the town.
The "Yangtze River No. 1" theme post office was established in 2016. It is a courier hub in the area and a station providing temporary rest and charging services for tourists.
Walking into the post office, a rest area, a coffee corner, and a souvenir exhibition area are arranged in order. A snow-mountain mural on the wall shines under the lights. Wang Dahe (王大河), a volunteer from Hebei (河北), introduced that this mural is made of waste newspapers and plastic bottles and depicts the Geladandong (各拉丹冬) snow mountain at the source of the Yangtze River.
Whenever tourists stop to watch, volunteers will step forward to explain the "turning waste into treasure" production process of this painting. The exhibition area also displays postcards of the Yangtze River source scenery, as well as cultural and creative products with Tibetan antelope, bar-headed geese and other design elements.
Pang Kehong (逄克红), a tourist from Baishan (白山) City, Jilin (吉林), came to visit the post office at the source of the Yangtze River as soon as she arrived in Tanggula Mountain Town (唐古拉山镇). In the souvenir exhibition area, Pang Kehong (逄克红) picked out a picture book of wild animals from the Yangtze River source. The volunteer told her that "萨 (Sà)" on the cover of the picture book is the pronunciation of "snow leopard" in Tibetan. "My granddaughter asked me what animals are at the source of the Yangtze River. I can tell her the story of '萨 (Sà)' when I go back," said Pang Kehong (逄克红).
Every Wednesday night, express packages from Golmud (格尔木) City are delivered to the post office in batches, and volunteers will complete the sorting overnight to ensure that nearby herdsmen and merchants can receive their packages in a timely manner.
Li Feng (李枫), a staff member of the "Yangtze River No. 1" theme post office, said: "When everyone comes to pick up their express delivery, we will introduce some environmental protection activities. For example, collecting a certain amount of garbage can be exchanged for daily necessities at the Yangtze River Source Water Ecological Environment Protection Station next to the post office."
When the horse racing festival on the grassland is held in midsummer, volunteers will go to the site to promote ecological and environmental protection concepts. "The herdsmen are very enthusiastic, and more and more people are participating in environmental protection activities," said Li Feng (李枫).
"In addition to providing postal services to the surrounding people, the 'Yangtze River No. 1' theme post office is also a window to showcase the ecological civilization of the Yangtze River," said Wang Dahe (王大河). "Facing everyone who walks in here, we will do our best to tell the ecological story of the Yangtze River source."
"Yangtze River No. 11" Post Office, Leaving a Promise to Nature
Reporter Ji Juesu (季觉苏)
Location: Baoshan (宝山) District, Shanghai (上海)
Altitude: 2 meters
Opening Date: 2022
The first day of the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the breeze in Wusongkou (吴淞口), Shanghai (上海), is mixed with a faint smell of tide.
In the exhibition hall of the "Yangtze River No. 11" theme post office at the north gate of Wusong Paotaiwan Wetland Park (吴淞炮台湾湿地公园) in Baoshan (宝山) District, Shanghai (上海), an elderly couple is selecting souvenirs in the charity sale area.
"Which one do you think is the most meaningful?" they discussed softly. After seeing the story of volunteers guarding the bar-headed geese in the exhibition hall, they were reluctant to leave for a long time, and finally chose a vest of the same style as the volunteers, "It is both commemorative and can spread the concept of ecological and environmental protection," they said.
Walking into the post office, the first thing that catches your eye is a huge "Full Map of the Yangtze River Basin" - the main stream meanders for more than 6,000 kilometers, and the exhibition map uses different colors to divide different water systems, completely outlining the Yangtze River Basin.
On the other side, 11 small screens are playing live footage from different theme post offices and protection stations along the Yangtze River: Tanggula Mountain Town (唐古拉山镇) in Golmud (格尔木) City, Qinghai (青海), Yibin (宜宾), Sichuan (四川), Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北)... In the future, when all 11 Yangtze River theme post offices are completed, this group of screens will connect into a line to achieve "from beginning to end" synchronous resonance.
On the dome, there are lamps in the shape of bar-headed geese and Yangtze finless porpoises. The bar-headed goose is one of the highest-flying birds in the world and can fly over the Himalayas; the Yangtze finless porpoise is the only remaining freshwater cetacean in the Yangtze River. "This reminds people that we are protecting lives with stories," said Yang Xin (杨欣), president of the Sichuan Green River Environmental Protection Promotion Association (四川省绿色江河环境保护促进会).
The tables, chairs, benches and exhibition racks in the exhibition hall are made of recyclable plastic bottles. On the table, specimens made of common plants from the source of the Yangtze River and the mouth of the Yangtze River are pressed.
In the charity sale area of the post office, there is a relief wall made of old newspapers depicting the ecological landscape of the Yangtze River. Viewing the relief wall from the other side, you can see that the folds are covered with photos of volunteers, recording the moments when everyone used practical actions to protect the Yangtze River.
Since 2023, the "Yangtze River No. 11" theme post office has trained primary and middle school students who actively participate in volunteer services, and cultivated a group of "Yangtze River ecological little lecturers" who can tell the story of the Yangtze River and spread the concept of ecological and environmental protection. "They are storytellers and future guardians," said Hu Dachen (胡达辰), deputy manager of the postal business department of China Post Shanghai Baoshan Branch (中国邮政上海市宝山区分公司).
On the occasion of World Environment Day on June 5, write postcards, stamp commemorative stamps... People write a letter to the Yangtze River here, and also leave a promise to nature and the future.
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The Yangtze River Theme Post Office is a public welfare project jointly launched by the Sichuan Green River Environmental Protection Promotion Association (四川省绿色江河环境保护促进会) and China Post (中国邮政). The project plans to build a theme post office in each of the 11 provinces through which the main stream of the Yangtze River flows, and number them sequentially along the main stream of the Yangtze River. At present, the "Yangtze River No. 1" theme post office and the "Yangtze River No. 11" theme post office have been put into operation. In June this year, the "Yangtze River No. 4" theme post office and the "Yangtze River No. 7" theme post office will be opened in Yibin (宜宾), Sichuan (四川) and Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北) respectively.
In the future, after all 11 Yangtze River theme post offices are built and put into use, the electronic screens in each post office will play the pictures of the 11 theme post offices in real time, allowing people to more intuitively feel the linkage effect and enhance the conscious action of "**同饮一江水** (tóng yǐn yī jiāng shuǐ - "sharing the same river water," sharing resources and fate) 共护长江美 (gòng hù cháng jiāng měi - "jointly protecting the beauty of the Yangtze River," collectively safeguarding the Yangtze River's beauty)."
(Organized by Han Xin (韩鑫), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 重庆日报记者 刘一叶
Recently, singer Jacky Cheung (张学友) performed in Chongqing (重庆), and the venue was packed. According to the user profile generated by the ticketing system, 49.5% of the audience who purchased tickets for the concert were over 40 years old.
Related reports show that for Dao Lang's (刀郎) 2024 tour concert, 44.5% of the audience was 50 years old and above. For Wakin Chau's (周华健) and Andy Lau's (刘德华) 2024 tour concerts, the audience aged 50 and above accounted for 20.3% and 10.7% respectively. Although young people are still the main consumer group in the concert market, judging from the age distribution of users, the large-scale concert market has begun to "break the circle" towards middle-aged and elderly groups.
"The middle-aged and elderly groups also have a strong demand for concerts, especially for classic singers." Zhu Kai (朱凯), president of the Chongqing Performance Industry Association (重庆演出行业协会), believes that the increased proportion of middle-aged audiences and even silver-haired groups is mainly due to the return of many veteran singers to the performance market in recent years.
With the rise of the middle-aged and elderly groups in the cultural consumption market, more and more performance companies have begun to pay attention to this potentially huge field. For example, some theaters have launched opera performances and dramas suitable for middle-aged and elderly people, and travel agencies have designed music tours and cultural tours specifically for middle-aged and elderly people... These measures have further stimulated the consumption enthusiasm of middle-aged and elderly groups in the cultural and tourism market.
Return to TopBy: 唐天奕
Since the beginning of summer, various village competitions have been in full swing: the dragon boat chants of the Lingnan water towns, the "village volleyball" matches on the Inner Mongolia grasslands, the three-person basketball in the southwestern border villages... Across the country, the leaping figures everywhere converge into vibrant scenes of national fitness.
A series of data showcases the fiery scenes of village competitions. In Fenyi (分宜), Jiangxi (江西), the "village boat" finals held during the Dragon Boat Festival attracted 63,000 viewers; in Zhuji (诸暨), Zhejiang (浙江), more than 1,200 college students returned to their hometown to participate in this year's "village BA" (village basketball association). This event, which has gained fame, also attracts an increasing number of tourists to experience the charm of "Hometown of Xishi (西施故里)"... The linkage between sports and rural areas has become a new way to develop cultural, sports, and tourism in rural areas and boost farmers' income.
The popularity of village competitions reflects the significant development of sports in China's rural areas. The issuance of documents such as the "Guiding Opinions on Promoting High-Quality Development of Farmers' Sports during the 14th Five-Year Plan" has led various regions to focus on strengthening the construction of rural public fitness facilities, continuously improving the rural sports and fitness environment, and opening up the "last mile" of public sports services.
The vibrant atmosphere is a distinct characteristic of village competitions. On the broad stage built by sports, villagers take the lead, and the events blend with the countryside, winning the love of local people with their "earthy flavor" and "down-to-earth atmosphere," and becoming a window to showcase the vitality of rural China.
However, the current homogenization of some competitions can easily lead to aesthetic fatigue among viewers. In the long run, if village competitions are to sustainably release their effects, they must also seek solutions from practice and strive to move from "suddenly popular" to "always popular." For example, some places have started with measures such as free admission and zero advertising to retain the simple background of the events, making positive explorations for the healthy development of village competitions.
Adhering to the "village flavor" and constantly innovating, the vigorous and upward village competitions will surely continue to shine with more brilliance.
Return to TopBy: 福建日报记者 杨凌怡 李妙珠
Even though it's past lunchtime, the newly opened "Warm Heart" Canteen in Lantian Comprehensive Market, Dongyu Community, Lantian Subdistrict, Longwen District, Zhangzhou (漳州), Fujian (福建) Province, still has many people. This is Zhangzhou's first exclusive canteen for new employment groups. New employment groups have a fast work pace and irregular schedules, often facing problems such as "difficulty finding hot meals and no place to rest."
"9.9 yuan for any two meat dishes, two vegetable dishes, and one soup. Side dishes and rice are only 1 yuan for unlimited refills, which is very cost-effective!" said Lin Bihong (林碧宏), a ride-hailing driver.
This year, the Social Work Department of the Zhangzhou (漳州) Municipal Party Committee has focused on the "difficulty in eating, difficulty in resting, and difficulty in entering" faced by new employment groups, creating "Warm Heart" canteens, "Warm Heart" stations, etc., to strengthen care and concern for new employment groups.
(Zhang Xiao Hui (张小惠) participated in the writing)
Return to TopBy: 本报通讯员 李保健
On June 3rd, at the Wheat Ear Coffee Shop in Zhouwo Music Town, Wuqiang County (武强县), Hengshui City (衡水市), Hebei Province (河北省), tourists are enjoying coffee. Zhouwo Village (周窝村), where the music town is located, introduced its first small musical instrument processing factory in the 1980s. Today, surrounding musical instrument production and processing enterprises have gathered into a cluster, attracting well-known foreign musical instrument companies to settle down.
After more than 30 years of development, with the support of local policies and the leadership of leading enterprises, Wuqiang County (武强县) has formed a musical instrument industry cluster including 159 enterprises and more than 10,000 employees, becoming a production base for wind and string instruments in China. Related products cover more than 100 varieties, and more than 80% are sold to more than 40 countries and regions such as Europe, America, Japan and South Korea.
In recent years, Wuqiang County (武强县) has promoted the deep integration of musical instrument processing, experience, exhibition and performance. In 2024, the county's musical instrument industry revenue reached 2.38 billion yuan, and tourism revenue exceeded 1 billion yuan.
Return to Top"Nezha" Wins China International Cartoon & Animation Festival "Golden Monkey Award" Again
Beijing (北京), June 4th (Reporter Liu Yang (刘阳)) – The results of the 21st China International Cartoon & Animation Festival "Golden Monkey Award" competition were recently announced. *Ne Zha: Birth of the Demon Child* won the Golden Award for Animated Feature Film in the Comprehensive Awards category. This is the second time "Nezha" has won this award in five years. In 2020, *Ne Zha* won the Golden Award for Animated Feature Film in the Comprehensive Awards category at the 16th China International Cartoon & Animation Festival "Golden Monkey Award".
This year's competition included three categories: "Comprehensive Award," "Potential Award," and "Red Animation Award," receiving over a thousand original animation works from 20 countries and regions. 108 works entered the final evaluation, and 35 works won awards.
Shenbai High-Speed Railway Starts Joint Commissioning and Testing
Beijing (北京), June 4th (Reporter Li Xinping (李心萍)) – The Shenbai High-Speed Railway (沈白高铁) officially entered the joint commissioning and testing phase on June 1st.
The Shenbai High-Speed Railway, namely the Shenyang (沈阳) to Changbaishan (长白山) section of the Shenjia (Shenyang to Jiamusi (佳木斯)) High-Speed Railway, is a high-speed railway connecting Shenyang City (沈阳市), Liaoning Province (辽宁省), and Antu County (安图县), Yanbian Korean Autonomous Prefecture (延边朝鲜族自治州), Jilin Province (吉林省). It is an important component of the eastern Northeast China fast railway corridor in the national medium and long-term railway network plan. After the official opening and operation of the Shenbai High-Speed Railway, Liaoning (辽宁) will achieve the goal of "high-speed rail access in every city." At the same time, the Shenbai High-Speed Railway will also end the history of no high-speed rail access in Tonghua City (通化市) and Baishan City (白山市) in southeastern Jilin (吉林), greatly boosting the in-depth development of tourism resources along the route.
"Digital Dunhuang Library Cave" Platform Released in Dunhuang (敦煌)
Lanzhou (兰州), June 4th (Reporter Yin Yan (银燕)) – On May 31st, the "Digital Dunhuang Library Cave" database platform was released in Dunhuang (敦煌), Gansu (甘肃). This platform brings together digital resources of Dunhuang Library Cave (藏经洞) cultural relics collected by various institutions at home and abroad, promoting the "reunion" of Dunhuang (敦煌) cultural relics lost overseas in the digital world.
In recent years, the Dunhuang Research Academy (敦煌研究院) has promoted the "Digital Restoration Project of Dunhuang Cultural Relics Lost Overseas." Based on the International Dunhuang Project, it has promoted the construction of the "Digital Dunhuang Library Cave" database platform. Currently, the platform has released more than 9,900 volumes of Dunhuang (敦煌) documents and scriptures, more than 60,700 images, and more than 8.4 million words of scripture content have been identified.
Qiongzhou Strait (琼州海峡) Opens Lychee Express Lane
Haikou (海口), June 4th (Correspondent Gao Chao (高潮)) – With the arrival of the peak season for lychees leaving Hainan (海南) via the Qiongzhou Strait (琼州海峡), Hainan Strait Shipping Co., Ltd. recently opened a lychee express lane in the Qiongzhou Strait (琼州海峡).
Haikou Xinhai Port (海口新海港) and Xiuying Port (秀英港) in Hainan (海南) have opened special lychee transportation classes. Lychee transport vehicles can enter the dedicated lane with a "Lychee Vehicle Special Lane Reservation Card" or an agricultural product inspection form, simplifying the port entry process.
Rongjiang (榕江), Guizhou (贵州) Launches "Ten-Year Plan" for Football Development
Rongjiang (榕江), June 4th (Correspondent Li Zhongdi (李中迪)) – Rongjiang County (榕江县), Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture (黔东南苗族侗族自治州), Guizhou (贵州), the birthplace of "Village Super League" ("村超"), recently launched a "Ten-Year Plan" for football development.
Among them, in terms of social football, the plan aims to improve the "Village Super League" ("村超") event system and guide villages to form teams to participate. In terms of campus football, the plan aims to build a "Class Super League" ("班超") campus football system covering the entire county. In terms of professional football, the plan aims to select outstanding players based on the "Village Super League" ("村超"), establish professional teams and clubs, and organize teams to participate in professional leagues according to procedures.
Ancient Tea Trees Identified in Ankang (安康), Shaanxi (陕西)
Ankang (安康), June 4th (Correspondent Zhang Hao (张昊)) – Recently, the Ankang Municipal Academy of Agricultural Sciences (安康市农业科学研究院) in Shaanxi Province (陕西省) issued an identification certificate for ancient tea trees in Lianhua Village (莲花村), Shuangqiao Town (双桥镇), Ziyang County (紫阳县).
It is understood that since March last year, the Ankang Municipal Academy of Agricultural Sciences (安康市农业科学研究院) and the Ziyang County Tea Research Institute (紫阳县茶叶研究所) have led a team of experts from Northwest A&F University (西北农林科技大学), Shaanxi Provincial Tea Provincial and Municipal Co-construction Key Laboratory (陕西省茶叶省市共建重点实验室), and other units to conduct a systematic identification of the ancient tea trees in Lianhua Village (莲花村). It was confirmed that the ancient tea trees remaining in the area belong to the third-level ancient tea trees, aged 100 to 200 years, with a total area of 467 mu.
Return to TopBy: 本报通讯员 曹 娴 湖南日报记者 王 晗
This year's "June 1st" International Children's Day, a mural created by children in the Nanzhu Community (楠竹社区) of Tianxin District (天心区), Changsha (长沙) City, Hunan (湖南) Province, has become a popular spot, bringing vitality and warmth to the community. "The children's 'brainstorming' and creativity have given the old wall a new meaning," said the head of the community. This is a vivid scene of Changsha (长沙) reflecting the city's warmth from a "one-meter height."
As one of the first pilot cities for the construction of child-friendly cities in the country, Changsha (长沙) integrates the concept of "child-friendly" into every aspect of urban planning, construction, and governance through policy guidance, spatial transformation, and social collaboration, building a pattern of co-construction and sharing.
In recent years, Changsha (长沙) has actively built a "15-minute schooling circle," and has built 62 child-friendly schools and 77 labor practice bases; 52 parent-child experience venues connect science popularization, career experience and other scenarios; Malanshan (马栏山) area has set up a "child-friendly workstation" to promote meteorology, observation and other special science popularization; promote the implementation of hereditary rare disease comprehensive prevention and control projects, 0-6-year-old children autism screening and intervention projects; in the process of old community renovation, implement child-friendly transformation in accordance with local conditions, and add nearly 10,000 square meters of children's activity places.
Return to TopBy: 湖北日报记者 黄 璐
"With 11 production lines operating at full capacity, our orders are already booked for the entire year." In late May, at an outdoor products company in Qianjiang (潜江) City, Hubei (湖北) Province, the company's chairman, Lu Baisheng (鲁柏生), explained that the company's clients include numerous domestic and international outdoor brands, and its products are exported to countries and regions such as North America, Norway, and Sweden.
Qianjiang (潜江), known as the "Hometown of Tailors," has outdoor apparel as its advantageous and distinctive industry, with an annual output of over 5 million pieces of high-end outdoor clothing. "With our mature three-layer lamination technology, we have secured many high-end outdoor brand orders from both domestic and international clients in recent years," Lu Baisheng (鲁柏生) explained.
In recent years, Qianjiang (潜江) has also been continuously exploring the cultivation of local independent brands. Based on the strong seasonality of the outdoor apparel industry, a local apparel company has initiated a dual-track model: undertaking OEM orders in the first half of the year to accumulate capital and experience, and then fully investing in the research and development and operation of its own brand in the second half of the year.
To address the talent bottleneck, Qianjiang (潜江) is accelerating the advancement of skilled personnel development. Jianghan Art Vocational College (江汉艺术职业学院) has specifically established the Qianjiang Apparel Industry College (潜江服装产业学院), offering specialized areas such as apparel design, apparel technology, apparel marketing, and apparel live-streaming e-commerce.
Jianghan Art Vocational College (江汉艺术职业学院) closely monitors the needs of industry enterprises, integrates resources both inside and outside the college, and continuously deepens the integration of industry and education, as well as school-enterprise cooperation, to help Qianjiang (潜江) apparel enterprises improve production processes and enhance the technical skills of their employees. "We have connected with professional institutions such as Wuhan Textile University (武汉纺织大学), invited relevant experts to provide guidance to enterprises, and conducted skills training in garment pattern making, sewing, and fashion technology for front-line employees of enterprises," said He Wanyi (何万译), Vice Dean of the Qianjiang Apparel Industry College (潜江服装产业学院) at Jianghan Art Vocational College (江汉艺术职业学院).
(Liu Qiongyan (刘琼艳) and Liu Hua (刘华) participated in the writing)
Return to TopBy: 内蒙古日报记者 薛晓芳
"Hello, this is an anti-fraud awareness brochure. Online scams disguised as easy money are all fraudulent, please be vigilant." Recently, at a gas station in the jurisdiction of the Alatan Emole Town Police Station of the New Barag Right Banner Public Security Bureau (新巴尔虎右旗公安局) in Hulunbuir City (呼伦贝尔市), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区), volunteer police members were conducting anti-fraud awareness campaigns during breaks in their gas station service duties.
Gas stations are key areas for security and prevention due to their high population mobility. The New Barag Right Banner Public Security Bureau (新巴尔虎右旗公安局) has established "Peace Volunteer Police Workstations" at gas stations in its jurisdiction, further extending anti-fraud awareness, hidden danger investigation, and other security services to the public, creating "peace outposts" around them, and enhancing the public's sense of security and satisfaction.
To ensure the professionalism and standardization of the volunteer police force, the bureau comprehensively evaluated candidates from the dimensions of political literacy, sense of responsibility, and familiarity with the jurisdiction, selecting reliable and competent gas station staff to supplement the volunteer police force. At the same time, a normalized training mechanism was established, systematically carrying out special training on anti-fraud knowledge dissemination, emergency incident handling, and other topics through a "theoretical instruction + practical exercise" model, comprehensively improving the ability of volunteer police to assist in law enforcement and serve the public.
In addition to anti-fraud awareness campaigns, volunteer police members also actively assist police officers in carrying out security patrols, investigating suspicious personnel and vehicles, and reporting safety hazards, contributing to safeguarding the safety of the jurisdiction.
Up to now, the New Barag Right Banner Public Security Bureau (新巴尔虎右旗公安局) has built a number of "Peace Volunteer Police Workstations" in key areas such as local gas stations, schools, and supermarkets.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 施 芳
Around noon, the Beijing Quanjude (北京全聚德) Qianmen Store (前门店) was bustling with people.
In the accessible dining area, visually impaired customer Mr. Wang (王先生) picked up the Braille menu and began to order.
"The accessible dining area has 5 tables and 20 seats, and provides priority service," the staff member introduced. "We are equipped with small items such as magnetic bowls and dishes and blind cane clips. Visually impaired customers can use the clips to fix their blind canes to the seats while dining. Soft and comfortable floor mats are also placed under the tables for guide dogs to rest."
To better serve disabled customers, a lift has been installed at the steps in front of the store to facilitate customers in wheelchairs to enter the store; the accessible toilet has been renovated, taking into account both convenience and privacy protection.
The store's compiled "Service Training Manual for Receiving Disabled Customers" clearly lists service procedures and skills for different categories of disabled people.
The store also enables most employees to master basic sign language through special sign language training and the production of sign language videos. "With service personnel who understand sign language, communication is smoother," said a hearing-impaired customer.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 巨云鹏
At 2 PM, past lunchtime, a long queue still snakes beneath the sign for "Wu Gencun A Da Scallion Pancake" (吴根存阿大葱油饼) on Shimen Second Road (石门二路) in Jing'an District (静安区), Shanghai (上海).
"A Da" (阿大), Wu Gencun (吴根存), is quite famous in Shanghai. He made scallion pancakes for more than 30 years, once a "top influencer" among Shanghai street snacks. It wasn't until the old shop closed three years ago that "A Da Scallion Pancake" gradually faded from people's sight.
Nearly seventy years old, "A Da" sits at the entrance of the shop to rest, while his son, Wu Zhiyong (吴志勇), is busy in the kitchen.
"I want to revive the brand that my father built and pass on the craft of making scallion pancakes." Taking off his hat, mask, and apron, Wu Zhiyong is covered in sweat. He, a former employee of a foreign company, has had this idea for a long time. After inspecting many locations in Shanghai's urban area, the family chose this storefront on Shimen Second Road in April to "reopen the old shop."
"'A Da Scallion Pancake' is back!" As photos and videos of freshly baked scallion pancakes went viral online, the new store quickly became lively. Customers came in an endless stream, and the store had to post a notice: limited to 5 pancakes per person.
The booming business was gratifying, but unexpectedly, many complaints followed.
At the end of April, surrounding businesses and residents successively reported that the shop's oil fumes were being discharged indiscriminately, affecting normal business and life; the customers queuing on the street were sometimes too many, blocking the sidewalk and obstructing traffic.
"I was a little confused when the street officials came to me," Wu Zhiyong said. To make scallion pancakes delicious, they need to be baked and fried, which naturally produces oil fumes. Before the store opened, preparations had been made, and oil fume purification equipment and exhaust pipes had been installed.
"The daily life of surrounding businesses and residents cannot be affected, and the store must also operate normally. How to balance the interests of both parties?" In the eyes of He Ye (何叶), director of the Party-Masses Service Center of Shimen Second Road Subdistrict (石门二路街道), small shop operators like Wu Zhiyong inevitably feel confused when facing difficulties. "Different functional departments are all 'in uniform.' They may not be clear about whose specific responsibilities are and who to turn to for solutions," He Ye said.
He Ye's other identity is the station chief of the Nanjing West Road (南京西路) First Comprehensive Grid Workstation of Shimen Second Road Subdistrict. As Shanghai promotes the "multi-grid integration" of urban operation grids, police grids, comprehensive management grids, and Party building grids, the comprehensive grid she is in is shouldering the responsibility of breaking down departmental divisions and layers of barriers.
The problems of oil fume emissions and front-door order management of "A Da Scallion Pancake" have become key difficulties for the grid to solve.
After the subdistrict management and comprehensive law enforcement departments conducted on-site inspections, they found that the crux of the oil fume nuisance was the height of the exhaust pipe. If the height was not enough, the oil fumes would float into the neighbors' homes through the gaps in the shop's signboard. In addition to the large number of queuing customers, the unregulated parking of non-motor vehicles was also a reason for the congestion on the sidewalk in front of the door.
"It is not enough to just point out the problem; it is important to help 'A Da Scallion Pancake' solve the problem together." He Hanqing (何涵卿), head of the Party-Masses Service Center of Shimen Second Road Subdistrict, told Wu Zhiyong not to worry, and that various departments would help him find solutions together.
The comprehensive grid immediately organized a Party building joint meeting, convening the Jing'an District Ecological Environment Law Enforcement Brigade (静安区生态环境执法大队), and the market and comprehensive law enforcement departments of Shimen Second Road Subdistrict for a collective "consultation."
After discussion, the departments believed that the best solution to the oil fume problem was to modify the flue, increasing the exhaust pipe to the roof, and leaving a detection port for dynamic monitoring of oil fume emissions in the later stage; for the order in front of the door, it was necessary to guide queuing customers and divert the parking of non-motor vehicles.
With the "prescription" in place, the units quickly took action.
To solve the oil fume nuisance, Wu Zhiyong, the head of the decoration company, and the staff of the subdistrict comprehensive law enforcement team created a WeChat group. Wu Zhiyong said that the exhaust pipe modification plan designed by the decoration company was sent directly to the group, and the staff of the comprehensive law enforcement team approved it before production and installation to ensure compliance and effectiveness and avoid rework. "The smell of oil fumes around the shop is significantly reduced." He Hanqing went to the store several times in a row, and the actual measurement showed obvious changes.
To regulate the order in front of the door, under the coordination of the comprehensive grid, the surrounding street district Party branch, residential district Party organization, police station, and other organizations took turns arranging forces to guide the order of customers in front of the store to eliminate safety hazards; at the same time, the subdistrict coordinated personnel to guide shared bicycles in the area around the store to other places for parking. With the joint management of multiple departments, the traffic in front of the store has become significantly smoother.
From receiving public complaints to completing the rectification, it took less than a week.
"If the problem is not solved in one day, it will continue to affect the operation of the store and interfere with the lives of the surrounding people," He Ye said. The comprehensive grid meeting did not have any official jargon, but directly discussed the difficulties and thought of solutions. "The previously scattered forces of various departments have formed a joint force, heading for the problem and striving to efficiently solve the 'difficulties' in governance that span departments, industries, and fields."
"We are promoting the evolution of grid management towards grid governance that emphasizes both management and service, multi-subject co-governance by social entities, and coordination of the interests of all parties in a wider range and at a deeper level," said Chen Cheng (陈城), director of the Grassroots Governance Guidance and Promotion Division of the Shanghai Municipal Committee of Social Work Department (上海市委社会工作部). Through "multi-grid integration," the aim is to further improve the organizational system of the Party at the grassroots level in the city, strengthen the functions of grassroots Party organizations, and truly do practical things and solve problems for the masses.
Under the "A Da Scallion Pancake" sign, "A Da" rested while watching his busy son. He Ye and He Hanqing walked to his side and squatted down to communicate, "How do you feel about our place here?"
"Very good, very good." "A Da" nodded repeatedly, "With so many people supporting me, I must do a good job."
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Shanghai has formed 865 comprehensive grids
In January of this year, Shanghai issued the "Opinions on Adhering to Party Building Leadership to Promote 'Multi-Grid Integration' and Continuously Explore New Paths for Grassroots Governance in Megacities," proposing to deeply practice the people-oriented city concept, promote Party building-led grid governance, promote linkage between all levels, form a joint force for joint management, and improve the overall effectiveness of urban governance.
Since the launch of the Party building-led grid governance work, the Shanghai comprehensive grid division standards have been further clarified, integrating urban operation grids, police grids, comprehensive management grids, and other grids, with Party building as the leader, strengthening the comprehensive grid's overall leadership, power integration, and responsibility implementation functions, comprehensively integrating grassroots forces under the premise of not breaking the original management and law enforcement operation logic and not changing the original attribution of powers and responsibilities, promoting coordination between departments, linkage between departments and regions, and interaction between government and society, and forming a joint force for urban grassroots governance.
Today, Shanghai has formed 865 comprehensive grids, and grid chiefs and grid work forces have been fully equipped. At the same time, through the form of Party building joint meetings, various groups in the region are brought together to solve "three-span" problems and mobilize all parties to participate in grassroots governance. Various departments have dispatched or sunk more than 17,000 grid work forces. Currently, Shanghai's 865 comprehensive grids have all set a "three-span" problem as a key task for grid work.
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Start from the needs of the masses to solve "three-span" problems
With the development of Shanghai's "multi-grid integration" work, I have a new identity: the grid chief of the Fifth Comprehensive Grid of Xinjing Town (新泾镇).
In April of this year, we received a suggestion from the Changning District Blind Association (长宁区盲人协会), reflecting that there was a situation of interrupted tactile paving near the Songhong Road (淞虹路) subway station in the grid. A field visit revealed that the problem of tactile paving being "managed in sections" did exist.
This is a typical "three-span" problem. The subway operator, the urban sidewalk construction management party, and the shopping mall are different units in different fields. The area around the subway station is not large, but the division of powers and responsibilities is complex, and it is not easy to coordinate consistently. We used the Party building joint meeting method to convene relevant power and responsibility units and functional departments to jointly study the key issues of tactile paving planning and construction, construction feasibility, and construction period. Relying on the "one thing, one discussion" decision-making mechanism, we came up with a specific and feasible solution that was recognized by all parties. In one month, the tactile paving of 5 entrances and exits and the barrier-free elevator area of Songhong Road Station was connected.
In grassroots work, cadres will encounter "three-span" problems from time to time. Through the comprehensive grid platform built by "multi-grid integration," we can coordinate the forces of all parties and put the things that used to be run to various departments on the same platform to jointly study and solve them, replace departmental divisions with "application scenarios," solve problems starting from the needs of the masses, and better respond to the demands and expectations of the masses.
——Xu Sheng (徐盛), Deputy Mayor of Xinjing Town, Changning District, Shanghai (上海市长宁区)
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Livestreaming to help farmers shouldn't just be about one person's dazzling debut or a temporary, lively image promotion; the real effort needs to be put in behind the scenes.
In the vegetable greenhouses of Changren Village (长仁村), Sanshan Township (三山乡), Chongren County (崇仁县), Jiangxi Province (江西省), the emerald green cabbages stretch their leaves under the sunlight. Deng Yuan (邓媛), a livestreaming host helping farmers, stands on the ridge of the field, holding freshly picked vegetables in her hand, smiling brightly at the phone camera: "Folks, look at these cabbages, freshly picked from our greenhouse..." Off-camera, Tao Yingping (陶瑛萍), the first secretary of the Changren Village (长仁村) stationed work team, squats in the vegetable field, constantly helping her adjust the angle to ensure the camera clearly shows the freshness of the vegetables.
This lively "rural livestreaming room" was once a "cold spot" that troubled the village committee. "In the beginning, the host would stutter nervously when facing the camera, and the livestreaming room had a maximum of only a dozen or so people," recalled Li Bo (李波), a member of the stationed work team. To solve the problem of "host stage fright and sluggish traffic," the first thing Tao Yingping (陶瑛萍) did after taking office was to lead the work team to act as "behind-the-scenes strategists."
Why not go on camera yourself? Tao Yingping (陶瑛萍) has her own considerations: If village officials take on everything in livestreaming to help farmers, the results may be faster, but who will take over once the village officials change? "It is better to teach a man to fish than to give him fish. Although the process is more complicated, the sooner the villagers are exposed to new things, the more conducive it is to their rapid growth," said Tao Yingping (陶瑛萍).
The stationed work team contacted higher-level units to send two village livestreaming hosts to the city and county to participate in e-commerce training, and also coordinated with various parties to invite local internet celebrity teams to provide on-site guidance, teaching the hosts hand-in-hand from camera positioning to product selling point mining.
"I used to be nervous when I saw the camera, but now it's like chatting with neighbors. Once, I sold more than 500 kilograms of sesame eggs in one livestream," said Deng Yuan (邓媛). As she spoke, Li Bo (李波) was checking orders in the warehouse. His phone contains the contact information of many farmers and buyers. "The host is responsible for the front, and we are responsible for the back. Neither link can be missing," said Li Bo (李波).
For the stationed work team members, being an assistant host allows them to have more energy and time to focus on offline channel expansion. Li Bo (李波) traveled all over the county's major supermarkets and government canteens, taking samples to discuss cooperation with each one. Tao Yingping (陶瑛萍) contacted Fuzhou Power Supply Company (抚州供电公司) and other support units to obtain a 400,000 yuan consumption support target... "Many people think that livestreaming to help farmers is just being a host, but in fact, from product quality control and logistics docking to brand promotion and after-sales guarantee, every link requires someone to do it," said Tao Yingping (陶瑛萍), looking through the work group records on her phone.
In 2024, through the "online livestreaming + offline group buying" model, the sales of agricultural products in Changren Village (长仁村) exceeded 200,000 yuan. Now, the livestreaming room in Changren Village (长仁村) is still lively, but the stories behind the scenes are more worthy of savoring.
In recent years, mobile phones have become new farm tools, traffic has become new agricultural resources, and livestreaming has become new farm work. Cultivating rural e-commerce leaders and innovating rural e-commerce application scenarios, many village officials have stepped in front of the camera to showcase the new look of the countryside and promote agricultural products. But livestreaming to help farmers shouldn't just be about one person's dazzling debut or a temporary, lively image promotion; the real effort needs to be put in behind the scenes. Only by letting villagers taste the sweetness and find hope in livestreaming to help farmers, and driving the sustainable development of the industry, will the future of the countryside be more promising.
(The author is a reporter from the Jiangxi Branch of this newspaper)
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Return to TopThis newspaper Nanning (南宁) June 4th (Reporter Li Weijun (李维俊)) On June 4th, the launching ceremony of the 2025 "Safe Production Month" activity of the Housing and Urban-Rural Development System of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区) and the on-site observation meeting of standardized construction safety production were held in the Second Phase Project of Du'an People's Hospital (都安人民医院) of China Construction Fourth Engineering Division (中建四局) in Du'an Yao Autonomous County (都安瑶族自治县), Hechi City (河池市).
The event emphasized that housing and urban-rural development authorities and enterprises in various parts of Guangxi (广西) should take the "Safe Production Month" activity as an opportunity to fully improve the autonomous region's safety management level and create a good safety production environment.
The on-site observation meeting set up observation links such as the Smart Construction Site Command Center and the Smart Construction Exhibition. It is understood that the Smart Construction Site Command Center integrates intelligent monitoring systems such as the tower crane anti-collision monitoring system and the electronic fence intelligent identification alarm system, which can comprehensively grasp the on-site safety production situation in real time; the intelligent inspection robot dog in the smart construction exhibition area can use edge analysis modules, cameras and 5G network platforms to identify dangerous sources, and at the same time use 3D laser scanning modules and intelligent sensing systems to eliminate potential environmental safety risks.
The event also showcased a number of "physical defense" equipment such as intelligent nuts and intelligent washers, which can predict the damage of hoisting equipment in real time, and have a series of functions such as intelligent connection and automatic alarm, further improving the safety operation capabilities of the construction site.
Return to TopIn recent years, Mengzhou (孟州市), Jiaozuo (焦作), Henan (河南) Province has organically integrated the construction of a safe Yellow River (黄河), an ecological Yellow River, and a beautiful Yellow River with the development of distinctive planting, achieving high-quality development of agriculture in the滩区 (tān qū -滩区, areas between the river bank and the main course, often flood-prone).
The picture shows on June 4th, the colorful ten thousand mu of high-standard farmland on the southern bank of the Yellow River in Mengzhou (孟州市).
Photo by Bai Shuiping (白水平) (Image China (影像中国))
Return to TopThis newspaper's Shenyang (沈阳) dispatch on June 4th (Reporter Liu Hongchao (刘洪超)) A civil lawsuit-triggered stock enhancement and release activity due to illegal fishing was recently held in Erjie Gou Central Fishing Port (二界沟中心渔港), Dawa District (大洼区), Panjin City (盘锦市), Liaoning Province (辽宁省). This is also the city's first ecological restoration public interest litigation stock enhancement and release supervised by the procuratorate and implemented by the fisheries department, innovatively adopting a "judicial + administrative" collaborative model, replacing "economic compensation" with "stock enhancement and release," providing a new paradigm for the restoration of damaged marine ecological environments.
At the event site, the Panjin Municipal People's Procuratorate (盘锦市人民检察院), Dawa District People's Procuratorate (大洼区人民检察院), Panjin Municipal Intermediate People's Court (盘锦市中级人民法院), and Panjin Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (盘锦市农业农村局) formed a joint supervision working group to implement strict supervision over the entire process of seedling procurement, transportation, and release. Staff from the Aquatic Seedling Law Enforcement Brigade of the Panjin Municipal Marine and Fisheries Administrative Law Enforcement Team (盘锦市海洋与渔业行政执法队水产种苗执法大队) meticulously verified the seedling specifications and quantities in accordance with standard procedures. During the quality spot check, staff tested the health status of the shrimp seedlings, whether they carried bacteria and parasites, and retained image data throughout the process. After strict acceptance, a total of approximately 21 million Chinese shrimp seedlings that passed inspection and quarantine met the release standards.
This highly anticipated stock enhancement and release activity stemmed from three cases of illegal fishing of aquatic products that occurred during the closed fishing season. Upon application by the defendants in the cases, and with the consent of the Municipal People's Procuratorate (市人民检察院) after review, the cases were legally mediated and concluded by the Municipal Intermediate People's Court (市中级人民法院), ultimately determining that the defendants would repair the damaged ecological environment by carrying out fishery resource stock enhancement and release, making amends for their mistakes with practical actions.
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On May 11th, after a flight from Changsha to Kunming arrived at Kunming Changshui Airport (昆明长水机场), a 25-year-old man seated in the emergency exit row opened the emergency exit door without authorization. This caused passengers to be stranded on the plane for over 20 minutes before safely disembarking. The Kunming Changshui Airport Terminal Area Police Station (昆明长水机场航站区派出所) of the Yunnan Provincial Public Security Department Civil Airport Public Security Bureau (云南省公安厅民用机场公安局) imposed an administrative detention of 13 days on the man, in accordance with relevant provisions of the Public Security Administration Punishment Law.
To ensure that emergency exit doors can be properly used in special circumstances, airlines usually inform passengers in the emergency exit row of relevant precautions when they check in. After passengers board the plane, flight attendants will also ask passengers to sign for confirmation again. Investigations show that the passenger had read the emergency exit door operation materials on the plane during the flight, and the flight attendant had also confirmed with the passenger whether they had any questions. "In order to avoid the emergency exit door being opened due to passenger misoperation, there is a plastic cover outside the handle, and it also requires certain skills to open it," said Wang Hongtao (汪洪涛), the head of the Legal System Detachment of the Yunnan Provincial Public Security Department Civil Airport Public Security Bureau. Therefore, it cannot be determined that the passenger opened the emergency exit door due to ignorance or misoperation.
What legal responsibilities might one bear for opening an aircraft emergency exit door without authorization?
Wang Hongtao (汪洪涛) introduced that according to Article 34, Paragraph 1 of the "Public Security Administration Punishment Law of the People's Republic of China," stealing, damaging, or unauthorized moving of aviation facilities in use, or forcibly entering the cockpit of an aircraft, shall be subject to detention of not less than ten days but not more than fifteen days. Considering that the passenger opened the emergency exit door after the plane had come to a complete stop and did not cause serious consequences, the man was therefore given administrative detention. "When the plane is in a specific stage such as during flight, or if serious consequences occur due to unauthorized opening of the emergency exit door, the perpetrator may also be sentenced to criminal punishment for endangering public safety by dangerous means," Wang Hongtao (汪洪涛) said.
After the emergency exit door is opened, it needs to be repaired and reset, which will generate related costs, and may also lead to flight delays, aircraft maintenance downtime, and the emergency slide popping out and resetting, thereby causing economic losses to airlines, airports, and other passengers. "After the airline assesses the damage, it can pursue the passenger's civil liability and require the perpetrator to compensate for related losses," Wang Hongtao (汪洪涛) said.
Return to TopAt the intersection of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau and the Loess Plateau, the perennial snow of the Qilian Mountains (祁连山) and the surging waves of the Yellow River together outline Gansu's "ecological backbone." As an important ecological barrier in the upper reaches of the Yellow River and the main area of the Qilian Mountains National Park (祁连山国家公园), Gansu takes the ecological restoration of the Qilian Mountains (祁连山) and the ecological protection of the Gansu section of the Yellow River as its fulcrum, deeply integrating ecological protection with high-quality development, allowing the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" to take root in the 425,800 square kilometers of the Longyuan land.
In the hinterland of the Qilian Mountains (祁连山), the once scarred mining areas have been transformed into "ecological classrooms." Through the implementation of ecological restoration projects, Gansu has cumulatively completed the treatment of more than 1,200 square kilometers of mine geological environment, increased vegetation coverage by 15 percentage points, and rare species such as snow leopards and white-lipped deer have reappeared in the mountains. The ecological relocation project has transformed herdsmen who have relied on the mountains for generations into ecological forest rangers, realizing the harmonious coexistence of humans and nature.
Along the Gansu section of the Yellow River, an ecological corridor with a total length of 913 kilometers connects 11 cities and prefectures. Through the implementation of river regulation, wetland restoration, and soil and water conservation projects, the water quality of the Gansu section of the Yellow River's main stream has remained above Class II for nine consecutive years. Ecological industries and new energy industries are booming, and the people along the Yellow River rely on ecological dividends to increase their income and become rich.
In order to build a solid national western ecological security barrier, Gansu, based on its own ecological location characteristics, divides the province into the Hexi Qilian Mountains Inland River Barrier Area (河西祁连山内陆河屏障区), the Gannan Plateau Upper Yellow River Barrier Area (甘南高原黄河上游屏障区), the Longzhong Longdong Loess Plateau Barrier Area (陇中陇东黄土高原屏障区), the Southern Qinba Mountains Upper Yangtze River Barrier Area (南部秦巴山区长江上游屏障区), and the Central Yellow River Area Ecological Corridor (中部沿黄河地区生态走廊), forming an ecological security pattern that covers the entire region and is coordinated and linked.
From the "ecological restoration sample" of the Qilian Mountains (祁连山) to the "green development corridor" along the Yellow River, Gansu is building a three-dimensional ecological security defense system covering the entire region with the "Four Barriers and One Corridor" as its axis, forming a composite ecosystem protection network of mountains, oases, and deserts. While building a solid national western ecological barrier, it interprets the contemporary connotation of ecological civilization construction with the vivid practice of "people who do not fail the green mountains, the green mountains will certainly not fail people," providing a Chinese solution for ecological governance in arid and semi-arid regions around the world.
In the future, Gansu will plan long-term plans and strategic priorities in ecological protection, environmental quality improvement, and green and low-carbon development, build a natural protected area system with national parks as the main body, and enhance biodiversity protection capabilities; continue to promote desertification prevention and control and the "Three-North" project construction, strengthen greening and beautification, and improve the quality of ecosystems; thoroughly fight the battles to defend blue skies, clear waters, and pure land, and continuously improve environmental quality; strengthen agricultural and rural pollution control, improve solid waste disposal capacity, and improve the hazardous waste supervision system; build an integrated space-air-ground ecological environment monitoring network, strengthen data resource sharing, and scientifically evaluate the effectiveness of ecological barrier construction; strengthen ecological environment supervision, promote the implementation of the ecological environment damage compensation system, and solve outstanding environmental problems; strengthen natural disaster monitoring, early warning, prevention, and control, and enhance ecological environment risk prevention and control capabilities; promote the circular utilization of water resources, accelerate the adjustment and optimization of industrial and energy structures, promote the green and low-carbon transformation and upgrading of traditional industries, implement carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals, and form a green and low-carbon supply chain and lifestyle. In this way, a more solid, efficient, and sustainable ecological security barrier will be built, contributing to the ecological security of the country and even the world.
Data source: Gansu Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment (甘肃省生态环境厅)
Hexi Qilian Mountains Inland River Barrier Area (河西祁连山内陆河屏障区)
The Hexi Qilian Mountains Inland River Barrier Area (河西祁连山内陆河屏障区) has important functions of windbreak, sand fixation, and water conservation, and is a key area of China's northern sand prevention belt. Gansu, together with Inner Mongolia, Xinjiang, and Qinghai, jointly promotes sand prevention and control and forest and grassland protection, continuously improves windbreak, sand fixation, and water conservation capabilities, maintains the ecological balance of desert oases, and ensures western ecological security.
Gannan Plateau Upper Yellow River Barrier Area (甘南高原黄河上游屏障区)
The Gannan Plateau Upper Yellow River Barrier Area (甘南高原黄河上游屏障区) has important water conservation functions and is an important part of the national Yellow River key ecological area and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau ecological barrier area. Gansu, together with Qinghai and Sichuan, jointly promotes wetland conservation and grassland management, continuously improves water conservation capabilities, protects the water supply area in the upper reaches of the Yellow River, and ensures the ecological security of the source of the Yellow River and the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.
Longzhong Longdong Loess Plateau Barrier Area (陇中陇东黄土高原屏障区)
The Longzhong Longdong Loess Plateau Barrier Area (陇中陇东黄土高原屏障区) has important soil and water conservation functions and is an important part of the national Loess Plateau ecological barrier. Gansu, together with Shaanxi and Ningxia, jointly carries out comprehensive soil and water loss management, continuously reduces the amount of sediment entering the Yellow River, coordinates water and sediment relationships, and ensures the ecological security of the Yellow River Basin.
Southern Qinba Mountains Upper Yangtze River Barrier Area (南部秦巴山区长江上游屏障区)
The Southern Qinba Mountains Upper Yangtze River Barrier Area (南部秦巴山区长江上游屏障区) has important water conservation and biodiversity protection functions and is an important part of the national Yangtze River key ecological area. Gansu, together with Shaanxi and Sichuan, strengthens cross-regional ecological collaborative protection in the Qinling area, and continuously improves the biodiversity of the Qinba Mountains and the water conservation capacity of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River.
Central Yellow River Area Ecological Corridor (中部沿黄河地区生态走廊)
The Central Yellow River Area Ecological Corridor (中部沿黄河地区生态走廊) has an important function of ensuring the stability of the water quality of the Yellow River's main stream and is an important part of the national Yellow River key ecological area. Gansu and Ningxia jointly build a co-governance pattern in the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River Basin, strengthen comprehensive management of industrial pollution, agricultural non-point source pollution, and domestic pollution, promote the conservation and intensive use of water resources, and comprehensively promote ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin.
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The Western Airport Museum in Terminal 5 of Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (陕西西安咸阳国际机场) in Shaanxi (陕西) is the world's first on-site airport cultural relics display museum. Since February 26, the Western Airport Museum has received nearly 100,000 passengers and provided more than 1,300 volunteer explanations. It has partnered with universities to organize "immersive" visits for international students; conducted live broadcasts to engage in "cloud conversations" with netizens; and created a 3D digital intern "Pei Fuzhou (裴芙舟)" to interact with tourists through voice. Travelers from all over the world enter the quiet museum to trace history and touch time through dialogues with cultural relics.
How was a museum born in an airport? What is it like to embark on a journey of civilization exploration alongside the takeoffs and landings of airplanes, and to visit a museum in an airport? The reporter conducted an exploration.
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Airport Construction Site "Instantly Transforms" into an Archaeological Site
The site of Xi'an Xianyang International Airport (西安咸阳国际机场) contains more than 4,000 ancient tombs. Expansion here involves airport engineering, air traffic control engineering, and fuel supply engineering. The planned long-term terminal scale will reach 1.6 million square meters, with plans to build a super transportation hub integrating aviation, high-speed rail, intercity railway, and subway.
In 2020, the third phase expansion project of Xi'an Airport (西安机场) was launched. The Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology (陕西省考古研究院) cooperated with Western Airport Group (西部机场集团) to carry out a large amount of archaeological work, excavating more than 6,800 various types of remains and unearthing 22,000 pieces (sets) of various cultural relics, discovering a large number of high-level tombs from the Northern Zhou (北周) to Sui and Tang (隋唐) dynasties.
"On the first day of exploration, a Northern Zhou (北周) tomb complex was discovered, followed by Warring States Qin (战国秦) tombs and Han Dynasty (汉代) aristocratic tombs. The flashlights of the exploration team shone all night at the construction site," said Qi Hai (齐全海), site management business supervisor of the Engineering Support Department of the Airport Construction Command of Western Airport Group (西部机场集团).
Here, the most densely populated area has more than 300 tombs per square kilometer. Construction personnel realized that airport expansion is not only a livelihood project but also an in-depth dialogue with history.
During the Spring Festival of 2021, after consultation between the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology (陕西省考古研究院) and the Airport Construction Command, the Xixian New Area Airport New City Archaeological Research Base (西咸新区空港新城考古研究基地) mobilized more than 60 employees to cooperate with more than 900 workers to fully carry out archaeological excavation work in key construction areas of the third phase expansion project of the airport.
Faced with the rescue excavation of thousands of tombs, the Airport Construction Command and the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology (陕西省考古研究院) innovatively adopted a collaborative model of "regional division and prioritization": concentrating efforts to excavate areas urgently needed for construction first, and postponing construction on other plots; handing over each excavated area to construction immediately, forming a seamless "archaeology-construction" operation.
"The archaeological team shares positioning with the construction party to ensure real-time matching of regional excavation and engineering construction progress. Precise collaboration has achieved the simultaneous advancement of the construction period and cultural relic rescue," said Qi Hai (齐全海). This model of "infrastructure yielding to archaeology, and archaeology feeding back to infrastructure" ultimately allowed the third phase project to proceed as planned, while also excavating precious cultural relics such as the "camel figurine carrying goods."
Modern Engineering Pays Tribute to Profound Culture
In early spring 2021, an early Northern Wei (北魏) tomb was discovered at the site of Airport T5 Terminal. Because the soil-sculpted deity image on the north wall of the tomb passage was extremely rare, archaeologists decided to move it as a whole package, with a packaging height of nearly 8 meters.
"In the early stage, the soil sculpture body was reinforced to enhance its overall strength. On this basis, a plastic film was used to isolate the surface of the soil sculpture, and then gypsum cloth was used for solid packaging. Finally, channel steel was used for external frame fixation," introduced Zhao Zhanrui (赵占锐), associate research librarian of the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology (陕西省考古研究院) who participated in the archaeology. With the help of modern technology, the cultural relics were successfully relocated and are currently stored at the Jingwei Base (泾渭基地) of the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology (陕西省考古研究院) for follow-up research.
In July 2022, during archaeological excavations in coordination with airport construction, archaeologists discovered the tomb of Yuwen Jue (宇文觉) of the Northern Zhou (北周) Dynasty in Beihe Village (北贺村), Zhouling Street (周陵街道), Airport New City (空港新城). Yuwen Jue (宇文觉) was the founding emperor of the Northern Zhou (北周) Dynasty. Once the identity of the tomb owner was made public, it attracted widespread social attention. The area where the tomb of Yuwen Jue (宇文觉) of the Northern Zhou (北周) Dynasty is located is bordered by the Airport West Interchange Road (机场西立交道路) to the north, the planned road network of Airport New City (空港新城) under construction to the south, and the third phase expansion area of the airport to the east.
On one side is business trade and logistics transportation, and on the other side is precious historical value. How to balance them?
The Shaanxi Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage (陕西省文物局) organized a special meeting involving the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology (陕西省考古研究院), the Airport New City Cultural Relics Bureau (空港新城文物局), and the project construction party, among other units, to discuss from multiple fields such as archaeology, history, architecture, and cultural relic protection. After repeated communication, it was finally decided to backfill the tomb at its original site for protection and build a heritage park, and then display its historical, archaeological, and other information through LED screens.
"This can better exert its social benefits and achieve a win-win situation for regional cultural value and economic construction," said Ma Zhifeng (马志峰), a cadre from the Party and Government Office of Airport New City (空港新城党政办).
The idea of "archaeology first" runs through the entire project: the Xi'an Airport Intercity Line (西安机场城际线) was designed with multiple "sharp turns" to avoid the Qin Dynasty (秦代) pottery workshop and the Xianyang City (咸阳城) ruins; construction was urgently suspended nearly a hundred times due to cultural relics. When restarting, some workers spontaneously bowed to the ancient relics, reflecting the most simple tribute of modern engineering to historical culture.
Transportation Hub Transforms into Cultural Space
The birth of the museum originated from netizens' "suggestions."
In 2021, the news that the airport construction site "instantly transformed into an archaeological site" sparked heated discussions, and more than 100,000 netizens left messages calling for "building a museum on the spot." This call was eventually adopted. The opening of the museum is an innovative measure taken by the Shaanxi Provincial Administration of Cultural Heritage (陕西省文物局) and Western Airport Group (西部机场集团) to inherit and display historical culture.
The Western Airport Museum (西部机场博物馆) is located in the core area of the terminal in the form of an imitation Tang Dynasty (唐) architectural complex. The "cross-border" combination of hip-and-gable roofs, dougong brackets, and flying eaves with glass curtain walls forms a visual symbol of dialogue between ancient and modern times. The exhibition hall is also full of design ingenuity. The venue for the basic display exhibition is named "Sifang Hall (四方馆)," taken from the name of the Sui and Tang (隋唐) diplomatic institutions; the venue for the special display exhibition is named "Treasure Hall (珍宝馆)," which rotates the "town treasures" of major museums (institutions) in Shaanxi (陕西); the cultural and creative area includes Tang Dynasty (唐代) court lady image IPs, Han Dynasty (汉代) bronze door knocker refrigerator magnets, etc., transforming cultural relics into "takeaway" cultural memories.
Hou Chao (侯超), a member of the preparation team of the Western Airport Museum (西部机场博物馆), introduced that the unique feature of the Western Airport Museum (西部机场博物馆) lies in its "locality" - many of the exhibits come from tombs excavated during airport construction, and history is reconstructed with "local narratives," with each cultural relic related to this land and the people here.
What kind of music did people in the Guanzhong (关中) area listen to and what instruments did they use during the Sixteen Kingdoms period? Tourists can find the answers here. In the Buli Village (布里村) Sixteen Kingdoms tomb excavated this time, a funerary musical figurine combination was unearthed, including 20 entertainer figurines and 11 posture figurines. "Each band places stringed instruments in the middle and wind and percussion instruments on both sides of the stringed instruments, which is similar to the instrument layout of modern national orchestras," introduced Luo Wei (罗巍), a volunteer guide at the Western Airport Museum (西部机场博物馆).
When the scene of the band playing and singing is presented on the big screen in the exhibition hall, tourists exclaimed, "These moving musicians are so cute." The emotional resonance across thousands of years is precisely the "cultural relic narrative innovation" pursued by the planning team.
"The modern airport is not just a place for airplanes to take off, land, and park, but also a new type of cultural space," said Lin Bin (林宾), Deputy General Manager of Western Airport Group Co., Ltd. (西部机场集团有限公司) and Party Secretary of the Airport Construction Command. The museum's temporary exhibition area also features intangible cultural heritage exhibitions, and in the future, it plans to link up with cultural and tourism resources throughout the province to amplify the "window effect."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 顾 春
A local opera troupe, with performances spanning 69 countries and regions, attracting a cumulative audience of over 5 million – this is the cultural export achievement of the Zhejiang Wuju Opera Research Institute (浙江婺剧艺术研究院).
Bai Suzhen's movements are fluid and graceful, Qing Snake is full of agility... In April of this year, the "2025 China Opera Performance Season and China Opera International Exhibition," co-sponsored by the China Opera Research Association and the (European) International Cultural Exchange and Cooperation Association, and organized by the Art Development Center of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部艺术发展中心), opened in Vienna, Austria. As the opening performance of the season, the Wuju Opera "The Legend of the White Snake" was performed in Hungary and Austria. At the curtain call, the applause was long and continuous, and many local audience members shouted "Encore!" in their local languages.
Wuju Opera originated in Jinhua, Zhejiang (浙江金华), and has been included in the national list of intangible cultural heritage. As a small local opera genre, how did Wuju Opera step onto the international stage?
"This is primarily due to the charm of Wuju Opera itself," said Xie Linghui (谢玲慧), Deputy Director of the Zhejiang Wuju Opera Research Institute (浙江婺剧艺术研究院). Wuju Opera has the characteristic of "performing literary plays with martial arts techniques." In many literary plays, the characters' inner activities are externalized through physical movements, allowing foreign audiences to better understand the plot through these physical expressions. In addition, the high-pitched and melodious singing of Wuju Opera can also resonate with the audience.
However, the journey of Wuju Opera to the international stage has not been smooth sailing. Xie Linghui (谢玲慧) recalled that during early tours, the traditional prop "Nine Lions Picture" had a dragon pole that was more than 5 meters long. When performing in South America, the shipping cost alone was more than 100,000 yuan, and the round trip took more than two months. This made them realize that if Wuju Opera was to cross national borders, traditional props had to be innovated. Currently, all the props used by the team are made of sturdy and foldable aluminum alloy materials, which can be carried away in a few suitcases.
What's new is not just the props. A traditional Wuju Opera performance requires hundreds of people. However, overseas performances require controlling the number of people as much as possible. For this reason, actors must be proficient in all kinds of martial arts. Xie Linghui (谢玲慧) said that nowadays, everyone in the Wuju Opera troupe can switch between leading and supporting roles.
In order to adapt to the aesthetic habits of overseas audiences, the Zhejiang Wuju Opera Research Institute (浙江婺剧艺术研究院) has boldly innovated. Taking "Three Attacks on the White Bone Demon" as an example, the role originally had few sung lines, but the Wuju Opera version added high-difficulty movements such as a 360-degree spin, a hollow front bridge, and an inverted tiger, which greatly enriched the stage performance. The play also draws on elements of Sichuan Opera's face-changing techniques and innovates them, changing faces and costumes three times in one minute, making the performance more exciting.
Targeting overseas audiences, the Zhejiang Wuju Opera Research Institute (浙江婺剧艺术研究院) also launched "tailor-made" performances, using LED screens to scroll lyrics translated into the local language in real time for each performance. The actor playing Zhu Bajie (猪八戒) learns witty remarks in the local language in every country he visits, which always elicits laughter from the audience.
In the view of Wang Xiaoping (王晓平), Party Branch Secretary and President of the Zhejiang Wuju Opera Research Institute (浙江婺剧艺术研究院), cultural export is a long-term and arduous task, which cannot be achieved 一蹴而就 (yī cù ér jiù - "done in one kick," to accomplish something in one step; to achieve success quickly) nor can it be satisfied with superficial excitement. "In the upcoming visits and performances, we will strengthen cooperation with local partners and make the performance promotion more thorough and in place, so that overseas audiences can understand and appreciate it," said Wang Xiaoping (王晓平).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 4th (Reporter Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)) that the 2025 Beijing Inbound Tourism Development Conference, co-sponsored by the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism (北京市文化和旅游局) and the International Exchange and Cooperation Bureau of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部国际交流与合作局), was recently held in Beijing (北京). The conference included a series of activities such as policy releases, trade negotiations, cooperation agreements, resource promotions, and exhibitions. At the conference, the "Beijing Special Action Plan for Optimizing Inbound Tourism Services" was released, and the "New Discoveries in Beijing" Top Ten Inbound Tourism Theme Routes were launched. More than 270 travel agent representatives and international organization representatives from more than 40 countries and regions attended the opening ceremony.
The plan focuses on four major aspects: products, promotion, services, and guarantees, and introduces 22 practical measures to build a new ecosystem for inbound tourism. Among them, in terms of product supply, Beijing's inbound tourism services will continue to enhance the influence of the "Great Beautiful Central Axis" and continue to enrich more characteristic and experiential tourism products, and enhance the "Strolling Beijing" tourism route brand. In terms of service improvement, the all-round gateway complex function of the Beijing International Aviation Hub will be strengthened, and the international route network layout of Capital Airport (首都机场) and Daxing Airport (大兴机场) will be expanded and optimized; inbound customs clearance efficiency will be improved, registration procedures will be simplified, a "Temporary Entry Permit" processing zone will be set up, and one-stop issuance and processing services will be provided; convenience measures for group tourism visas at ports will be optimized to achieve "online submission of materials, immediate collection upon arrival"; a centralized refund point for "instant purchase and refund" will be established in the city, creating a new service model of "city-wide tax refund, one-stop service."
From January to April this year, Beijing (北京) received a total of 1.46 million inbound tourists, an increase of 57.1% year-on-year, generating tourism spending of 1.9 billion US dollars. In response to the current trend of "individualization, personalization, and in-depth travel" in inbound tourism, in order to enrich the supply of products in the inbound tourism market and meet the needs of different markets and different customer groups, the "New Discoveries in Beijing" Top Ten Inbound Tourism Theme Routes were released at the conference.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 赵帅杰
Whenever the performance ends and the lights come on, the applause and cheers from the young audience rise and fall. "So you are 'Yingniang', so cool!" "I want to go and experience the Dunhuang culture in person"... These are the comments from the audience online.
Born in 1999, Xi Jiali (席佳丽) is the twenty-sixth "Yingniang" performer in the classic national dance drama "Silk Road Flower Rain" (丝路花雨). As the youngest female lead in this dance drama, she often feels that the role she plays is "very close" to her peers.
In 1979, "Silk Road Flower Rain," based on the art of the Dunhuang Mogao Grottoes murals, was successfully created and premiered, telling the story of "Shenbi Zhang" (神笔张), a Dunhuang painter on the ancient Silk Road, and his daughter "Yingniang" saving a foreign merchant. Over the past 40 years, the dance drama has undergone two revisions and has been performed more than 4,000 times in more than 40 countries and regions, with a cumulative audience of more than 5.45 million people.
After graduating from dance school, Xi Jiali (席佳丽) entered the Gansu Performing Arts Group Song and Dance Theater (甘肃演艺集团歌舞剧院) and learned the movements from her senior "Yingniang" performers. "The dance drama not only requires standard movements, but also tells stories and expresses characters' emotions through dance." To this end, she watched the film version of "Silk Road Flower Rain" no less than 20 times, repeatedly pondering the characters' performances and emotional transitions.
Xi Jiali (席佳丽) gradually realized that to truly integrate into the dance drama, she must not only be similar in form, but also deeply explore the connotation of the story and reserve corresponding knowledge to achieve a likeness in spirit.
In "Silk Road Flower Rain," the dance pose of "Pipa Behind the Back" is extremely ornamental. Its image comes from Cave 112 of the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟第112窟). The performer bows her head, bends her waist, hooks her feet out of her hips, raises the pipa high, and "plays" it behind her back, which is a difficult movement. In order to practice this movement well, Xi Jiali (席佳丽), on the basis of following the guidance of her teacher, went to the Mogao Grottoes (莫高窟) three times to watch the mural prototype of "Pipa Behind the Back" and draw inspiration from it.
Transforming static Dunhuang murals into a living stage performance, "Silk Road Flower Rain" created a brand-new Dunhuang dance. "The 'S-shaped' curve formed by the bending of the head, shoulders, and hips is the core of Dunhuang dance and is full of national characteristics." Xi Jiali (席佳丽) said that it is easy to say but difficult to do. The dance requires the coordination of multiple parts of the body. "**说起来简单做起来难**" (shuō qǐ lái jiǎn dān zuò qǐ lái nán - "easier said than done," it's easier to talk about something than to actually do it). "When practicing, it often takes two hours to pose for one movement."
In recent years, "Silk Road Flower Rain" has innovatively arranged music, incorporated modern dance elements, and used digital technology to enhance the appeal and artistry of the dance drama. Xi Jiali (席佳丽) has also gradually formed her own dance style in the daily rehearsals and performances of different versions. She has participated in nearly 200 performances of "Silk Road Flower Rain" and has visited more than 10 countries and regions with the team.
After one performance, some audience members enthusiastically followed and learned the dance poses and shapes in the play. Inspired by this, she and her companions randomly invited audience members to the stage during subsequent performances to participate in experiencing "Pipa Behind the Back," "Small Acrobatics," and other activities.
"Silk Road Flower Rain' is known as 'living Dunhuang murals, beautiful artistic enjoyment'. Even without a single line, it uses dance to show the charm of Dunhuang and tell Chinese stories, which is also praised and welcomed by international audiences." Xi Jiali (席佳丽) said that as a young dancer, she hopes to use her performance to make more people like national dance dramas and promote the excellent Chinese traditional culture to a better international stage.
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"Dunhuang costumes are so beautiful!" "From design to color matching, they are all exquisite!"... Cui Yan (崔岩), associate researcher at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (北京服装学院), opened the audience comment book, "The team's 7 years of research and creation were worth it!"
The audience comment book came from the "Cloud Garments and Rainbow Skirts: 2025 Dunhuang Costume Culture Research and Innovative Design Exhibition" held recently at the China National Arts and Crafts Museum (中国工艺美术馆) (China National Intangible Cultural Heritage Museum (中国非物质文化遗产馆)). The exhibition is the result of Professor Liu Yuanfeng's (刘元风) team at the Dunhuang Costume Culture Research and Innovative Design Center of Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (北京服装学院敦煌服饰文化研究暨创新设计中心), showcasing 369 works including Dunhuang costume copy sketches, restored and innovative design costumes.
"We based our work on on-site research of the Dunhuang Grottoes (敦煌石窟), combined with verification of historical documents, to present representative reproductions of costume art and innovative design works," said Cui Yan (崔岩).
Dozens of Dunhuang costume art reproduction works, each with its own characteristics, left a deep impression on many viewers. Cui Yan (崔岩) introduced that based on in-depth research on the original appearance of Dunhuang mural paintings and the development history of clothing in various dynasties, the team focused on in-depth exploration in six aspects: clothing structure analysis, pattern arrangement, fabric weaving, color dyeing, accessory processing, and makeup restoration, exploring the leap from mural plane drawing to realistic three-dimensional reproduction.
On the basis of restoration, the Dunhuang costume art innovative design series of works reflects the integration of Dunhuang elements and modern fashion. According to the suggestion of Chang Shana (常沙娜), exhibition consultant and arts and crafts artist, the design works correspond to the four colors of cyan-green, earth red, earth yellow, and brownish-black extracted from the Dunhuang murals and painted sculptures, realizing the organic combination of simple colors and fashionable trends.
In addition, many designers also used living heritage techniques such as Kesi (缂丝), Chao embroidery (潮绣), and Miao embroidery (苗绣). The series of innovative works "Picking Flowers at Dawn and Dusk" by Li Yingjun (李迎军), professor at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University (清华大学美术学院), is very eye-catching. "Through cooperation with representative inheritors of Chao embroidery (潮绣), Miao embroidery (苗绣) and other intangible cultural heritage, we skillfully combined typical clothing styles and patterns in the murals with actual design needs," said Li Yingjun (李迎军).
The series of works "Moment · Passing" by Wang Ke (王可), assistant researcher at Beijing Institute of Fashion Technology (北京服装学院), uses the national intangible cultural heritage Xinjiang Uygur Atlas silk weaving and dyeing technique (新疆维吾尔族艾德莱斯绸织染技艺). "I did not directly adopt traditional craftsmanship techniques, but extracted the artistic features - the staggered weaving of warp and weft, the layered halo dyeing of colors, and the naturally formed virtual and real boundaries. I hope to use the visual essence of this ancient intangible heritage to interpret the aesthetic conception of Dunhuang art, which is the interaction of virtual and real, and 'the eternity of the moment'," said Wang Ke (王可).
Artificial intelligence also adds color to costume design based on Dunhuang art.
In 2022, Cui Yan's (崔岩) team used Dunhuang flying apsaras as the design blueprint to design the costumes and styling for the first appearance of the Chinese style virtual digital human "Tian Yu (天妤)". Wang Ke (王可) said: "In the restoration stage before the production of physical costumes, we tried to get artificial intelligence to help. Using digital media technology and three-dimensional graphics and image technology, we can digitally restore costume patterns, fabric structures, and clothing styles, so as to assist the team in making ready-to-wear clothes."
Return to TopThis newspaper Hefei (合肥) June 4th (Reporter Tian Xianjin (田先进)) Facing challenges such as harsh winters and food shortages, how do insects "pause" life and use a "suspended animation" state to combat harsh environments? Recently, Professor Wang Yaohui's (王耀辉) team from the College of Plant Protection at Anhui Agricultural University (安徽农业大学) and Researcher Zhan Shuai's (詹帅) team from the Center for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院分子植物科学卓越创新中心) discovered that a biological clock gene called Cycle plays a key role in regulating insect diapause, revealing the molecular mystery of this magical phenomenon. This breakthrough achievement was published in the international academic journal *Science*.
Insects are widely distributed on Earth, from the hot equator to the cold poles, or even in the arid deserts, their traces can be found. Many insects have evolved a survival strategy - diapause, pressing the "pause button" on their lives during specific periods. However, there are many types of insects, and the timing and strategies of diapause vary greatly, and the genetic regulatory mechanisms involved are rarely understood. The research team used silkworms and corn borers as research objects, and through a series of experiments such as genomic big data analysis and genome editing, found that the key to insect diapause lies in the biological clock gene. This gene is like a "magician" that can produce three different "variants" (A subtype, B subtype, C subtype) through "cross-dressing" (alternative splicing). A subtype and B subtype regulate the circadian rhythm of insects, allowing them to maintain normal routines. C subtype regulates insect diapause, enabling insects to respond to low temperature or short-day signals and enter diapause. The researchers further analyzed and found that this regulatory mechanism has been conservatively present in moths and butterflies for 110 million years.
This research is a major breakthrough in the field of insect seasonal adaptation, providing a new theory for understanding how life interacts with the environment, and is of great significance for mastering the population occurrence patterns of pests, ensuring food security, and promoting ecosystem stability.
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"Ding ding... ding ding..." In Xinhua Village (新华村), Caohai Town (草海镇), Heqing County (鹤庆县), Dali Bai Autonomous Prefecture (大理白族自治州), Yunnan Province (云南省), the sound of small hammers striking metal rises and falls, never ceasing.
Li Yaohua (李耀华) holds a graver in his left hand and a small hammer in his right. The small hammer rhythmically strikes the graver, "walking" a beautiful auspicious cloud onto a silver bracelet.
Silverware craftsmanship has a history of over 1000 years in the local area. Generation after generation of Heqing (鹤庆) silversmiths have used the small hammers in their hands to ring out the Heqing silverware brand.
Li Yaohua (李耀华), a 39-year-old Bai (白族) silversmith, is a provincial-level representative inheritor of the "Heqing Silverware Forging Technique." He once went out to study modern techniques and brought the skills he learned back to his hometown to start a business. Over the past 10 years, he has trained more than 60 apprentices.
Learning Skills Abroad
Li Yaohua's (李耀华) uncle was a silversmith. When Li Yaohua (李耀华) was a child, he loved to go to his uncle's workshop to watch him use a small hammer and graver to create pieces of silverware and silver ornaments. He was fascinated by the various patterns engraved on the silverware.
After graduating from junior high school, Li Yaohua (李耀华) followed his uncle to Sichuan (四川), Qinghai (青海), Tibet (西藏) and other places to learn how to make silverware, beginning his career as a craftsman.
Lighting the stove, smelting and forging, drawing and proofing, engraving patterns... With love and diligence, Li Yaohua (李耀华) gradually mastered the craft techniques of silverware making. At the age of 19, he was able to independently complete orders assigned by customers.
After several years of hard work, Li Yaohua (李耀华) had stable customer resources, and his uncle was preparing to hand over the workshop to him. However, Li Yaohua (李耀华) made a decision that his family did not understand - to give up his existing business and go to a big city to learn modern techniques.
This decision was not made on impulse. Through long-term observation, he found that although the processing technology of Heqing (鹤庆) silverware had become increasingly mature through generations of craftsmen, the overall style was rough, especially the engraving was not exquisite enough, and there was a large gap with modern technology. Once, a customer brought a scabbard with flowers engraved on it that amazed Li Yaohua (李耀华) - the lines of the stamens were as thin as hair, lifelike. "With the then production level of Heqing (鹤庆) silverware, it was difficult to engrave such exquisite patterns. If we 故步自封 (gù bù zì fēng - "stay in the rut," to be complacent and conservative), although the business would not be a problem for the time being, it would be difficult to improve the craftsmanship." Li Yaohua (李耀华) had the idea of going out to see the world. In 2008, Li Yaohua (李耀华) went to a silver jewelry company in Shanghai (上海) to learn jewelry making.
During his five years in Shanghai (上海), Li Yaohua (李耀华) not only broadened his horizons, but also improved his skills. "The main gain was learning how to engrave more delicately and realistically," Li Yaohua (李耀华) said. The silverware he had learned to make in the past was mainly large pieces with exaggerated patterns, while modern fashion silverware emphasized small and beautiful. For example, to engrave a goldfish on a bracelet, every scale of the two-centimeter-long fish body must be clearly engraved, which places higher demands on the engraving technique.
In addition to engraving, Li Yaohua (李耀华) was also deeply impressed by the high standards of modern technology. "Taking welding as an example, in the past our standard was that the welding traces could not be seen with the naked eye. But in Shanghai (上海), every product had to be inspected under a magnifying glass before it could leave the factory," Li Yaohua (李耀华) said.
Returning Home with Skills
With superb skills and a diligent and studious attitude, Li Yaohua (李耀华) quickly stood out and became the "master" of the company's proofing department. When his career was on the rise, Li Yaohua (李耀华) decided to return to his hometown to start a business.
"Carrying a shoulder pole to travel around" was once a true portrayal of Heqing (鹤庆) silversmiths. "Heqing (鹤庆) silversmiths relied on a small hammer and a box of gravers to leave their homes to 'make a living'. But no matter how far they went, they always cared about their hometown and wanted to bring the skills they learned abroad back," Li Yaohua (李耀华) said.
In 2014, the Heqing (鹤庆) Silverware Forging Technique was included in the fourth batch of national intangible cultural heritage representative project list. Taking advantage of this opportunity, Heqing County (鹤庆县) vigorously supported the silverware processing industry and created a "Silversmith Village" centered on Xinhua Village (新华村). Li Yaohua (李耀华) seized the opportunity, returned to Heqing (鹤庆), and founded a workshop in Xinhua Village (新华村).
The graver is an essential tool for Heqing (鹤庆) silversmiths, and different gravers can engrave different patterns. During his time working outside, Li Yaohua (李耀华) constantly explored in practice and made suitable gravers by hand, the most commonly used of which are the oblique parting graver and the dragon scale graver. The oblique parting graver can be used to engrave both straight and curved lines, greatly improving engraving efficiency. The blade of the dragon scale graver is made into a scale shape, which can engrave exquisite patterns such as dragon scales and fish scales.
The diameter of both gravers does not exceed 5 mm, which is more than half the size of traditional gravers, making them more suitable for engraving exquisite patterns. When colleagues came to the shop to inquire about the origin of the gravers, Li Yaohua (李耀华) did not hide anything, and even gave them away generously. Today, these two types of gravers have become essential tools for many silversmiths in Xinhua Village (新华村).
How to innovate and develop the forging technique of Heqing (鹤庆) silverware is a question that Li Yaohua (李耀华) has been thinking about since he returned to his hometown to start a business. In Li Yaohua's (李耀华) workshop, the reporter learned about the "inlaid engraving" technique, which can engrave three-dimensional patterns on the basis of inlaying gold, silver, and copper. This technique was created by Li Yaohua (李耀华) based on the traditional "gold and silver inlay" technique, combining his own expertise in "relief engraving".
"'Gold and silver inlay' is to inlay gold and silver materials on the surface of objects, presenting a flat pattern, while inlaid engraving is to fill various metals into the grooves on the surface of the jewelry and then engrave, which can make more three-dimensional relief products." Li Yaohua (李耀华) showed the reporter a silver pot inlaid with peonies. The petals on the pot body are delicately crafted and have a strong three-dimensional effect, and the golden stamens are the 画龙点睛 (huà lóng diǎn jīng - "paint dragon dot eyes," the finishing touch) for the entire work.
Taking in Apprentices and Passing on Skills
Provincial-level representative inheritor of "Heqing (鹤庆) Silverware Forging Technique", Yunling (云岭) Skill Master... Since returning to his hometown, Li Yaohua (李耀华) has received numerous honors.
"A craftsman spends the first half of his life learning skills and the second half passing them on." Li Yaohua (李耀华) is currently most concerned about training more young people to learn silverware making techniques.
Li Yaohua's (李耀华) engraving skills are well-known in Xinhua Village (新华村). At the beginning of teaching, he requires his apprentices to sit on the "cold bench" for two months and start learning from drawing patterns.
In the workshop, seven or eight young apprentices are sitting around a long table, learning to draw patterns under the guidance of Li Yaohua (李耀华). "Drawing patterns is the foundation, and the quality of the drawing directly affects the engraving effect." Li Yaohua (李耀华) told reporters that in the past, due to their weak artistic skills, some silversmiths could not draw satisfactory patterns and could only do OEM processing. In order to give his apprentices better development, Li Yaohua (李耀华) attaches great importance to the training of basic artistic skills and constantly improves their aesthetics.
Over the past 10 years, Li Yaohua (李耀华) has trained more than 60 apprentices, some of whom are already able to stand on their own. Li Yaohua's (李耀华) workshop has also become the Heqing (鹤庆) Silverware Forging Technique Training Center of Dali Prefecture (大理州) and a practice and training base for many universities.
How to better inherit and promote intangible cultural heritage? Li Yaohua's (李耀华) answer is: let Heqing (鹤庆) silverware integrate into people's daily lives. In terms of product form, Li Yaohua (李耀华) currently pays more attention to developing products with practical value, such as bowls, pots, cups, and tea sets. He has also set his sights on the application of new materials.
This spring, Li Yaohua (李耀华) received an order to engrave patterns on 200 titanium cups. "At present, lifestyle products made of titanium are gradually becoming popular in the market. Titanium has a certain hardness and is not easily deformed, which also gives our engraving techniques a broader application space," Li Yaohua (李耀华) said.
As of now, there are 80 representative inheritors of Heqing (鹤庆) silverware forging techniques, including 2 national-level and 8 provincial-level. In 2022, "Heqing (鹤庆) Silversmith" won the national labor service brand title, driving more than 1,500 households in the county to engage in silver handicraft processing, more than 5,600 people directly engaged in silver handicraft processing, and indirectly driving more than 12,000 employees in the county.
"In recent years, the popularity of Heqing (鹤庆) silverware has become higher and higher, and its products have entered the national market." Li Yaohua (李耀华) hopes that through the efforts of generations of silversmiths, the silverware processing techniques will be carried forward and the Heqing (鹤庆) silverware brand will become bigger and bigger.
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When medicine cannot stop the footsteps of death, safeguarding the dignity and decency of life is also a sacred duty.
Late-stage cancer, multiple metastases throughout the body, tumors compressing the nasal cavity, leading to difficulty breathing and unrecognizable facial features... The 74-year-old patient expressed that he "didn't want to live the last part of his life with this face" and wanted to "leave cleanly." From a professional perspective, performing tumor resection surgery is "ineffective" in prolonging life, but it can fulfill the patient's last wish and defend the dignity of life. Under the premise of following medical rules, medical staff performed the surgery for him. This reflects the value of medical humanistic care, bringing us感动 (gǎndòng - "moved," touched) and reflection.
Focusing on patients' psychological needs and the dignity of life demonstrates the benevolence of doctors. Sometimes cure, often help, always comfort—medicine is not omnipotent, but a patient-centered heart can dispel despair and illuminate darkness. In this case, the patient's strong desire for surgery stemmed from a desire for the dignity of life. He wanted to spend the last moments of his life with a clean and tidy appearance and a dignified state. The doctor's fulfillment of his request is precisely a shift in focus from simple disease treatment to caring for the patient's mind and emotions, allowing the patient to feel understood and respected.
Precisely responding to patients' special requests demonstrates the responsibility of doctors. Facing complex conditions, more than 10 departments of experts formulated an extremely detailed surgical plan for the elderly man. Later, the surgery not only helped him remove the tumor and perform facial reconstruction, but also provided a guarantee for the dignity of his end-of-life. Integrating resources and overcoming difficulties for patients not only reflects strong capabilities but also demonstrates fearless responsibility.
This surgery may not cure the lesion, but it heals the hearts of the patient and his family. The *Medical Humanistic Care Improvement Action Plan (2024-2027)* requires adhering to the principle of "patient-centered," vigorously carrying out medical humanistic education, strengthening medical humanistic care, enhancing doctor-patient communication and mutual trust, and building harmonious doctor-patient relationships. This case is a vivid interpretation of this requirement. When medicine cannot stop the footsteps of death, safeguarding the dignity and decency of life is also a sacred duty. This is not only about technological progress, but also highlights the brilliance of humanity.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姜泓冰
In late March, in the early morning, a hunched figure appeared in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of the People's Hospital of Mojiang Hani Autonomous County (墨江哈尼族自治县人民医院) in Yunnan. Dr. Xu He (徐赫), an expert from Shanghai Ruijin Hospital (上海瑞金医院) aiding Yunnan, had just finished his shift and was about to go to the outpatient clinic when Grandpa Wu (吴爷爷), 74, stopped him.
Grandpa Wu had visited for the third time in a week. He had only one request: to have the Shanghai expert operate on him to remove a black tumor growing on his face.
This request posed a dilemma for the doctor. Grandpa Wu had advanced malignant melanoma, which had metastasized to multiple sites. The tumor growing in his right nostril was one such metastasis. He also suffered from uremia, hypertension, coronary heart disease, and other conditions. From a treatment perspective, surgery was of little significance and carried many risks.
At Xu He's request, Grandpa Wu's wife came to the hospital that afternoon. Xu He told her, "Grandpa's tumor has already metastasized to multiple sites throughout his body, and current treatment options are limited. Simply removing the tumor on his face will not help the disease and may even stimulate the tumor. Local resection also involves facial defect repair. After the operation, there may be problems with poor wound healing and infection. The possibility of local tumor recurrence is also high... Grandpa may only have about half a year left. Should we still do this surgery?"
"If my husband wants to do it, I support him," Grandpa Wu's wife replied.
After a more detailed physical examination, Xu He found that Grandpa Wu also had a metastatic tumor on his left toe, which was bleeding and emitting a foul odor. Grandpa Wu was very distressed and wanted to have the tumor on his foot removed as well.
Later, initiated by Xu He, the People's Hospital of Mojiang County (墨江县人民医院) organized a multidisciplinary discussion involving departments such as Nephrology, Anesthesiology, Orthopedics, Respiratory Medicine, Cardiology, Intensive Care Medicine, and Hematology-Oncology. The department directors thoroughly analyzed and discussed Grandpa Wu's condition from their respective perspectives, clarifying the surgical treatment plan and related risks and benefits.
After telling the two elderly people about the discussion content and treatment plan and explaining them in detail, Xu He truthfully informed Grandpa Wu of his condition. Unexpectedly, Grandpa Wu said bluntly: "I know I won't live long. I just don't want to spend the rest of my time with a tumor on my face."
"Okay, we will do our best. We will operate on you after your next dialysis!" Xu He said.
Considering that Grandpa Wu's body could not tolerate general anesthesia, the hospital decided to perform a toe amputation under spinal anesthesia, followed by a wide excision of the nasal and facial tumor under local anesthesia, and a facial defect flap repair to reduce the impact of the postoperative defect on facial expressions. The surgical plan also received remote guidance from Lang Juntian (郎军添), director of the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery at Shanghai Ruijin Hospital (上海瑞金医院), who hand-drew a schematic diagram of the subcutaneous tunnel repair of the nasolabial groove perforator island flap. With the joint efforts of Shanghai experts and local doctors, this flap repair surgery, the first of its kind in the Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery of the People's Hospital of Mojiang County (墨江县人民医院), was successfully completed.
After the operation, Grandpa Wu received meticulous care. Although he experienced wound infection and intensive treatment, he has now recovered well. During the postoperative follow-up, the two elderly people showed long-lost smiles.
"We must not only improve our scientific research and clinical capabilities, but also have humanistic care capabilities, and create more value with limited medical resources," Xu He said.
Return to TopBeijing, June 4th (Reporter Wang Zhou (王洲)) On June 3rd, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Justice (北京市司法局), the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation (市市场监管局), and the Beijing Municipal Federation of Trade Unions (市总工会) jointly released 14 specific measures to build a three-in-one institutional framework of policy coordination, legal services, and rights protection to protect the rights and interests of new employment groups. In terms of public legal services, the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Justice (北京市司法局) organizes municipal and district-level public legal service centers and township (street) workstations to provide new forms of employment laborers with legal consultation, legal inquiry services, and legal convenience services such as lawyers, notarization, and judicial appraisal. Village (community) legal advisors will also include resident new forms of employment laborers in the service scope; a "City Hummingbird" legal aid project will be established to provide public interest legal services for online delivery personnel who are not primarily responsible in traffic accidents and cannot be identified for legal aid conditions.
At the same time, the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation (北京市市场监管部门) will leverage the role of the Party Committee of the online delivery industry to promptly collect, reflect, coordinate, and resolve the problems, difficulties, and concentrated demands of online delivery personnel, and coordinate the implementation of the "Qinglang Network Platform Algorithm Typical Problem Governance" special action to promote platform enterprises to implement the main responsibility for algorithm security. The Municipal Federation of Trade Unions (市总工会) will standardize the convening of enterprise employee representative conferences, implement the protection of workers' four major rights and interests, open a green channel for trade union legal services, and regularly carry out trade union-specific traffic safety and occupational health special education.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦 皓
Weight gain during pregnancy is normal. Many women start dieting and exercising after childbirth to regain their figure as soon as possible. In response, Niu Zheng (牛诤), deputy chief physician of the Department of Gynecology at the First People's Hospital of Hangzhou (杭州市第一人民医院), affiliated with the School of Medicine of Westlake University (西湖大学), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), said, "Losing weight immediately after childbirth can easily affect the body's recovery and is not good for the baby's growth. On the contrary, it is necessary to ensure adequate rest and nutritional intake to promote wound healing and lay a good foundation for subsequent weight management."
For postpartum women, if they want to maintain a healthy figure, they must master the correct methods. "The relaxation of the abdomen after childbirth is related to the changes in the body after delivery," said Niu Zheng (牛诤).
The first is diastasis recti. The rectus abdominis muscle protects the abdominal organs, maintains intra-abdominal pressure, and participates in defecation, childbirth, vomiting, and coughing. During pregnancy, the mother's uterus continues to enlarge, and the abdominal skin, fascia, aponeurosis, and muscles are extremely dilated, and the linea alba in the middle of the rectus abdominis muscle also separates to both sides. After delivery, the uterus and internal organs cannot be immediately reset, and the separated rectus abdominis muscle will not recover immediately.
The second is anterior pelvic tilt. The pelvis supports the body structure and protects the uterus and bladder. Four weeks into pregnancy, the pelvis begins to relax, and as the fetus gains weight, the body may compensate by tilting the pelvis forward to maintain balance.
So, how should postpartum weight management be carried out?
Healthy and reasonable diet. Postpartum diet should pay attention to balanced nutrition, avoid high-oil and high-sugar foods, and increase the intake of protein and dietary fiber, such as lean meat and vegetables, and avoid 暴饮暴食 (bào yǐn bào shí - "gorge oneself," to eat and drink too much; to overindulge).
If possible, choose breastfeeding. This not only provides high-quality nutrition for the baby, but also helps the mother consume calories, which is very beneficial for weight loss. Compared with women of the same age group, breastfeeding mothers need to consume about 400 extra calories per day, and should focus on supplementing protein (eggs, lean meat), calcium (milk), iron (red meat, spinach), etc.
Correct and appropriate exercise. "It is easy to get injured if you blindly exercise without repairing the damage first," said Niu Zheng (牛诤). Running, skipping rope, jumping jacks, and some slimming exercises that require running and jumping will put more pressure on the pelvic floor muscles.
Niu Zheng (牛诤) suggested that regular exercise should be resumed 6 months to 1 year after delivery. Because estrogen, progesterone, etc. gradually return to pre-pregnancy levels, fat metabolism efficiency is improved, and the organs squeezed during pregnancy (such as the stomach, intestines, and bladder) gradually return to their original positions, and the safety of exercise is improved.
Six months after delivery, some restorative training can be carried out, such as Kegel exercises, contracting the pelvic floor muscles for 5 seconds, then relaxing for 10 seconds, 50 times a day, to improve urinary leakage problems. Abdominal breathing, using the supine knee-bending position, inhaling and bulging the abdomen, exhaling and contracting the abdomen, 3 sets a day, 10 times per set, to repair the transverse abdominis muscle.
As the body gradually recovers, the intensity of exercise can be increased, such as freehand squats, elastic band rowing, etc., 2-3 times a week, but it is necessary to avoid exercises that put a lot of pressure on the pelvic floor muscles, such as jumping. You can also try Pilates, its movements are gentle and can accurately exercise deep muscles, which not only helps to repair body damage, but also can effectively shape the body. It should be noted that if you experience physical discomfort during exercise, you should stop immediately and consult a doctor.
Maintaining adequate sleep and adjusting your mindset is also important. Lack of sleep can easily lead to metabolic disorders and increase the accumulation of abdominal fat. Arranging reasonable rest time helps the body's functions recover.
Return to TopThis newspaper Yinchuan (银川) June 4th (Reporter Zhang Wen (张文)) This year, Ningxia (宁夏) has innovated a three-level linkage model of "policy promotion + job linkage + service drive" to fully promote the full employment of groups with employment difficulties. As of the end of May, the region had added 35,700 new urban jobs and transferred 766,000 rural laborers to employment.
The reporter learned from the Employment and Entrepreneurship Service Bureau of the Autonomous Region that, on the one hand, Ningxia (宁夏) has introduced an upgraded version of combined policies to stabilize the domestic market, expand the foreign market, and provide employment assistance to disadvantaged groups to ensure the stability of the overall employment situation in the region; on the other hand, it has continued to implement policies such as phased reduction of fee rates, unemployment insurance stabilization returns, and skills improvement subsidies to continuously guide enterprises to operate stably. As of the end of April, a total of more than 40 million yuan of stabilization fund returns had been issued to more than 5,000 enterprises, benefiting 108,500 employees; more than 10 million yuan of skills improvement subsidies had been issued to more than 6,300 people.
In terms of expanding employment resource channels, the scale of policy-based jobs has been expanded. This year, it is planned to purchase 7,000 public welfare jobs, and follow up on key government-invested construction projects to increase the implementation of work-for-relief efforts. At present, 111 work-for-relief projects have been organized and implemented, absorbing low-income people to work locally. At the same time, actively contact employers in the region, collect employment positions suitable for the skill characteristics of various service targets, and create a "on-site recruitment + online recruitment + live recruitment" three-in-one docking channel. More than 740 recruitment fairs have promoted the 双向奔赴 (shuāng xiàng bēn fù - "two-way rush," mutual attraction and effort towards a common goal) of people and positions. Ningxia (宁夏) has also further expanded out-of-region employment channels, establishing a multi-province, cross-provincial labor surplus and shortage adjustment mechanism and an online adjustment platform.
Return to TopBeijing, June 4th (Reporter Li Xinping (李心萍)) – Data from China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司) shows that during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday transportation period from May 30th to June 3rd, the national railway cumulatively transported 78.752 million passengers, an increase of 3.5% year-on-year, setting a new record for the same period in history; an average of 12,142 passenger trains were operated daily, an increase of 9.9% year-on-year, and railway transportation was safe, stable, and orderly.
During the Dragon Boat Festival holiday transportation period, railway departments carried out the "My Railway Scenery: Beautiful Journey, Enjoying Dragon Boat Festival with Zongzi" cultural interaction activities at more than 1,000 stations and some trains across the country, showcasing traditional Dragon Boat Festival customs, enriching the cultural life of the journey, and inviting passengers to participate in interactive activities such as making zongzi, weaving colorful ropes, and fun Q&A, making outstanding Chinese traditional culture a flowing landscape, and allowing passengers to experience a different cultural experience during the holiday.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 胡 健 贺林平 洪秋婷
Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong Province (广东省), with the Tianhe Sports Center (天河体育中心) just across from the Tianhe business district, has recently completed its renovation, becoming a new landmark for national fitness. As the host city of the 15th National Games of China and the 12th National Games for the Disabled and the 9th Special Olympic Games of China (hereinafter referred to as "the 15th National Games and the National Games for the Disabled"), Guangzhou (广州) has further ignited the enthusiasm for "National Games for All" with the renovation of its venues.
The 15th National Games and the National Games for the Disabled are the first National Games in history to be jointly hosted by Guangdong (粤), Hong Kong (港), and Macau (澳). Guangzhou (广州), which has previously hosted the 6th National Games and the 9th National Games, is undertaking 40% and 35% of the competition volume for the 15th National Games and the National Games for the Disabled. First-class venues are not only a guarantee for hosting successful events but also a window to showcase the city's quality. Guangzhou (广州) adheres to the concept of "green, shared, open, and clean" Games, upholds the principle of frugality, and, based on the existing National Games and Asian Games venues, skillfully applies meticulous efforts to achieve comprehensive upgrades for all 30 venues in the Guangzhou (广州) competition zone.
Building New and Repairing Old
New Technologies Make Venues More Energy-Efficient
In the scorching summer heat, dozens of workers are working diligently at the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center (广东省奥林匹克体育中心), putting the finishing touches on the venue renovation. The hyperbolic roof, with its unique and dynamic ribbon design, is eye-catching and has been given a high-tech "new look."
"We have retained the overall ribbon roof and used new technologies and materials to optimize its image, adding a PTFE membrane design and using flood projection technology to make the roof shape lighter and more elegant," said Luo Jianhe (罗建河), the chief designer of the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center (广东省奥林匹克体育中心) upgrade and renovation project.
"In construction, it is important to handle the relationship between 'building and renovation' well," said Cui Jianwei (崔建伟), Deputy Chief Engineer of the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center (广东奥体) project of China Construction Eighth Engineering Division North China Company (中建八局华北公司), which is undertaking the renovation project. "This building structure is many years old, and upgrading it on the original structure is actually more difficult than building a new one." In response, the renovation project innovated in construction technology, which not only ensured the effect but also promoted greener and more energy-efficient venue renovation construction.
At the Guangdong Olympic Sports Center Stadium (广东省奥林匹克体育中心体育场), reusable and recyclable materials account for more than 16%. The complex structure self-balancing dismantling construction technology has solved the structural stability problem when demolishing the old escape stairs. At the Tianhe Sports Center Stadium (天河体育中心体育场), the application of efficient multi-connected unit systems, fresh air heat recovery systems, and intelligent lighting systems not only gives the old venue a smart "brain" but also reduces the building's energy consumption by 20% and carbon emissions by 45%. At the Guangdong People's Stadium (广东省人民体育场), energy-saving transformers, intelligent lighting, and efficient split air conditioners have been introduced to effectively reduce energy consumption.
"Guangzhou (广州) adheres to technology empowerment, reducing 'hard renovation' and increasing design and soft packaging, which can control costs and significantly improve the functionality and aesthetics of the venues," said Tang Yixing (唐仪兴), Executive Deputy Director of the Venue Construction Department of the Guangzhou (广州) Competition Zone Executive Committee for the 15th National Games and the National Games for the Disabled.
Inheritance and Transformation
Coordinating Historical Heritage and Modern Functionality
At the foot of Yuexiu Mountain (越秀山) and Zhenhai Tower (镇海楼), the newly renovated Yuexiu Mountain Stadium (越秀山体育场) awaits the whistle for the next game. Walking through it, one can almost hear the deafening cheers from the first "Guangdong-Hong Kong Cup" football match.
Located on the traditional central axis of Guangzhou (广州), Yuexiu Mountain Stadium (越秀山体育场) was built in 1926, then known as Guanyin Mountain Football Field (观音山足球场), and rebuilt in 1950 with the help of more than 10,000 citizens. It is one of the tenth batch of China's 20th-century architectural heritage projects and the birthplace of football in Southern Guangdong (南粤).
The renovated Yuexiu Mountain Stadium (越秀山体育场) features gradient yellow seats, gray grandstand covers, dark green retaining walls, and a sky-blue running track, complementing the lush green football field. He Jian (何坚), a master of surveying and design in Guangdong Province (广东省), said: "Through color design, Yuexiu Mountain Stadium (越秀山体育场) not only echoes the historical buildings on the traditional central axis of Guangzhou (广州) but also blends with the beautiful scenery of Yuexiu Mountain (越秀山)."
At the flagpole platform, elements such as the venue name, logo, and year of construction are integrated into the main background wall: the 6th National Games in 1987, the 9th National Games in 2001, the 16th Asian Games in 2010... This stadium is not only an arena but also a cultural carrier of urban memory.
The Guangdong People's Stadium (广东省人民体育场) (Guangzhou "East Parade Ground" (广州“东较场”)), located in the city center, was built in 618 AD. Since the first year of Wude (武德) in the Tang Dynasty (唐朝), it has served as the "Yue Wu Tang" (阅武堂), one of the oldest existing stadiums in China. Chen Xiong (陈雄), a national engineering survey and design master, introduced: "Its renovation incorporates the arcade space with Lingnan (岭南) cultural characteristics." By demolishing part of the north grandstand and adding a connecting platform, it not only provides a spacious evacuation space for event organization and alleviates traffic pressure but also connects the 750-meter Guangzhou (广州) traditional red memorial axis... The millennium-old venue is revitalized through inheritance and innovation.
Hosting Events and Benefiting the People
Balancing Utilization During and After the Games
Removing 1,633 meters of original fences, adding 767 meters of pedestrian walkways, and renovating 1,463 meters of barrier-free sidewalks... A set of data allows people to re-recognize the Tianhe Sports Center (天河体育中心). After the renovation, a 941-meter professional fitness trail was laid around the Tianhe Sports Center Stadium (天河体育中心体育场), and a 700-meter weatherproof fitness trail was added to the second-floor platform, connected by barrier-free ramps, creating a three-dimensional transportation network to provide citizens with a more comfortable and diverse sports environment, attracting many sports enthusiasts.
"The Tianhe Sports Center (天河体育中心) is a 20th-century architectural heritage in China. This renovation strengthens the concept of the city's central axis, activates the surrounding green spaces, opens up convenient green corridors, revitalizes idle land, and enhances the citizens' sense of gain," said Guo Mingzhuo (郭明卓), a national engineering survey and design master.
The venue renovation in the Guangzhou (广州) competition zone adheres to the principle of "balancing utilization during and after the Games" to ensure flexible conversion of functional spaces and meet the daily needs of the public. The first floor of the Guangdong People's Stadium (广东省人民体育场) is set back 2.5 meters along the street to create a Lingnan (岭南) arcade street, optimizing the pedestrian environment and can be used as a convenient commercial space after the Games.
With sports venues as the axis, Guangzhou (广州) is building open and shared exquisite blocks in the surrounding area. Cai Sheng (蔡胜), Secretary of the Party Leadership Group of the Guangzhou Municipal Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau (广州市住房城乡建设局), introduced: "Around the 30 venues in the Guangzhou (广州) competition zone, 17 blocks have been exquisitely upgraded." By adding 150,000 square meters of green space, optimizing the quality of 18 subway stations, and regulating municipal facilities, exquisite and orderly urban spaces are emerging.
The Tianhe Sports Center (天河体育中心) and the Guangzhou Disabled Persons' Sports Center (广州市残疾人体育运动中心) have become "zero-barrier competition zones" friendly to all ages, and have comprehensively upgraded intelligent applications, such as AR navigation and intelligent assistants, to enhance the viewing experience.
"Hosting a successful event, upgrading a city, showcasing a city, and making a city happy" is the solemn commitment made by the Guangzhou Municipal Party Committee (广州市委) and the Municipal Government (市政府) at the beginning of the preparations for the 15th National Games and the National Games for the Disabled. Over the past 300 days, a series of micro-renovations have revitalized old venues and allowed citizens to continuously feel the increasingly charming new Guangzhou (广州).
"After the Games, these venues will achieve smooth conversion of functional spaces to meet the daily use of the people and achieve long-term benefits for the people," said the relevant person in charge of the Guangzhou (广州) Competition Zone Executive Committee for the 15th National Games and the National Games for the Disabled.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 季 芳
"I didn't expect so many people to sign up!" Chen Wencui (陈文翠) said with delight. The amateur badminton training club she and her husband run is already well-known in Guizhou (贵州). This year, they have expanded their training classes to many places across the country, and they are becoming increasingly busy every day.
In 2017, when Chen Wencui (陈文翠) first came into contact with badminton, she was still a baker in Zunyi (遵义), Guizhou (贵州), dealing with flour and cream every day. One day after work, she accidentally walked into a community gym, and the small badminton ball has since enriched her life, "At first, I just wanted to exercise my muscles and relax, but the more I played, the more I liked it."
Since then, Chen Wencui (陈文翠) often went to the gym in her spare time. In order to improve her skills, she not only learned from various badminton enthusiasts, but also often studied various teaching videos. Soon, Chen Wencui (陈文翠) grew from a badminton "novice" to a "master" among her colleagues.
As her level improved, Chen Wencui (陈文翠) began to participate in some amateur badminton competitions. "In the past few years, I was almost always eliminated in the first round. When I first started participating, I was so nervous that my hands trembled." But Chen Wencui (陈文翠) has a spirit of not admitting defeat, "If I lose, I will go back and practice hard, and then come back to challenge."
In the 2024 Victor Women's Badminton Invitational Tournament Finals, Chen Wencui (陈文翠) won her first national championship as a "dark horse." Since then, she has won several national individual championships.
On the court, she also met love. With the support of her family, Chen Wencui (陈文翠) resigned from her job as a baker in 2021, obtained a badminton coach qualification certificate, and started badminton teaching and training with her husband. Her former hobby has become a career to strive for, and Chen Wencui (陈文翠) also has a new goal: "I hope to let more people fall in love with badminton and make progress."
The young players trained by Chen Wencui (陈文翠) have now begun to appear on the podium of national competitions. The appearance of the children practicing hard fills Chen Wencui (陈文翠) with strength, "Teaching badminton is not only teaching skills, but also conveying the spirit of daring to fight and the concept of a healthy life."
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 4th (Reporters Zheng Yi (郑轶) and Zhang Wujun (张武军)) The 2025 World Women's Volleyball League China Beijing station kicked off on the 4th at the National Indoor Stadium. The Chinese women's volleyball team won their first match 3-0 against the Belgian team, ushering in a good start to the new cycle. This World Women's Volleyball League preliminary competition will be held from June 4th to July 13th, and the finals will be held from July 23rd to 27th. The Chinese women's volleyball team will successively participate in 3 preliminary competitions in Beijing (北京), China, Hong Kong (香港), China, and Arlington (阿灵顿), USA.
A total of 6 teams are participating in the Beijing station. This is also the first time the new Chinese women's volleyball team has appeared on the international stage in the Los Angeles (洛杉矶) Olympic cycle. In the first match against the Belgian team, the team sent out a starting lineup combining new and veteran players. According to the schedule, the Chinese women's volleyball team will then face the Polish team, the French team, and the Turkish team.
Return to TopThis report Shanghai June 4th (Reporter Shen Wenmin (沈文敏)) The maximum speed can reach 322 kilometers per hour, the acceleration from zero to one hundred kilometers only takes 1.86 seconds, and it has the world's leading 600-kilowatt fast charging technology... The two-day 2025 FE Formula E World Championship recently concluded at the Shanghai International Circuit (上海国际赛车场), attracting many world-class drivers to participate in the competition. FE Formula E is the first all-electric FIA World Championship and has achieved net-zero carbon certification. The inaugural event was held in Beijing (北京) in 2014, and it first landed in Shanghai (上海) last year.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 黄培昭
In Tunisia, the olive tree is a generous gift from the earth. From the Mediterranean coast in the north to the heart of the Sahara Desert in the south, olive groves are densely distributed throughout the country. Tunisia is the world's second-largest olive oil producer after Spain, with more than 80 million olive trees planted nationwide, covering an area of more than 1.8 million hectares, accounting for about 1/3 of the country's arable land.
Olive oil is one of Tunisia's most important agricultural export products. In 2023-2024, olive oil exports amounted to 195,000 tons, generating more than $1 billion in foreign exchange. Tunisia is making every effort to develop export markets such as China, India, and the Gulf countries, and strives to increase olive oil exports to more than 250,000 tons by 2025. The reporter of this newspaper recently went to Bouhajla (布哈吉拉) City in Kairouan (凯鲁万) Province, Tunisia, which is known as the "Olive City," to conduct an on-the-spot investigation of the local olive oil industry chain.
From olive groves to pressing plants—
Continuously improving quality control
A breeze swept across the boundless olive groves on the outskirts of Bouhajla (布哈吉拉) City, stirring up waves of green, and the fragrance between the branches and leaves wafted over. "This is the smell of a bumper olive harvest this year." Hajoub (哈朱布), a farmer from Ahmed Well Village (艾哈迈德井村), stood in his olive grove, holding up a bunch of blue-purple olives in his rough palm, proudly showing them to the reporter.
It is the olive picking season, and the growers hold slender wooden poles and gently tap the branches, and the blue-purple fruits fall rustlingly, knocking out dense sounds on the canvas. A female worker squatted under the tree, quickly picking up olives, and the olives in the basket shone with luster. High up in the branches, the fruit farmers tied hemp ropes around their waists, hooked the tree trunk with one hand, and gently broke off the thin branches covered with fruit with the other hand. The entire olive grove was a busy scene. The Hajoub (哈朱布) family has been planting olives on this land for more than a century. "The government has installed a new drip irrigation system in the village, and this year's olives are at least 30% more than last year."
Driving through Bouhajla (布哈吉拉) City, a huge bronze olive sculpture standing in the city's central square tells the story of the city's indissoluble bond with olives.
In the Oasis Olive Oil Pressing Plant (绿洲橄榄油压榨厂) on the outskirts of Bouhajla (布哈吉拉) City, the machines roared, and the fragrance of olives was long. Factory Director Yousef (尤素福) has been in the olive oil business for three generations. He took the reporter through the disinfection channel and into the core workshop, explaining in detail how to make olives into olive oil.
"Olives are delicate fruits, and the treatment within 24 hours after picking is crucial." While speaking, Yousef (尤素福) grabbed a handful of freshly delivered olives and showed them to the reporter. The conveyor belt started slowly, and the olives passed through the leaf removal and cleaning machine, the branches and leaves were thrown away, and the clean fruits rolled into the ice water tank to cool down. "The cold pressing temperature must be controlled below 27 degrees Celsius, so as to lock in the polyphenols and fruit aroma of the olives."
The cold-pressed olives are immediately sent to the pulping workshop. The stone mill turned slowly, and the ground olive paste emitted a faint fragrance. Next to it, a centrifuge was running at a speed of 6,000 revolutions per minute, instantly separating oil, water, and fruit residue. "Traditional stone mills have a low oil yield, but the flavor level is rich; modern technology is efficient and stable, and is suitable for large-scale production," Yousef (尤素福) said. Through the glass window, the reporter saw golden-green extra virgin olive oil gushing out of the separation pipeline like a stream, and technicians quickly tested the acidity with test tubes. The EU standard requires the acidity of extra virgin oil to be less than 0.8%, and the acidity of Yousef's (尤素福) factory's products is stable at around 0.5% all year round.
In the filling workshop, glass bottles on the assembly line are labeled with "EU Organic Certification." In order to pass the certification, Yousef's (尤素福) factory needs to ensure that no chemical fertilizers or pesticides have been used in the olive grove for 3 years, and accept two random inspections by relevant EU institutions every year. "Even the pH of the factory's cleaning water must be recorded." He pointed to a stack of thick test reports and said, "All efforts are worth it. The price of extra virgin organic olive oil is three times that of ordinary olive oil. Because of our pursuit of quality, consumers are very fond of our extra virgin organic olive oil."
From raw material exporter to brand exporter—
Building a country of origin certification system
In the conference room of the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture, policy consultant Saleh (萨利赫) spread out an olive industry planning map. The large green areas on the map are intertwined, outlining the country's most vibrant agricultural context.
"Olives are an important crop on which nearly half of our country's farmers depend for their livelihoods." Saleh (萨利赫) introduced that the smart olive grove plan launched by the Tunisian government has distributed soil moisture sensors to 80,000 farmers and promoted the popularization of drip irrigation technology, which has increased unit yield by 40%. The Tunisian National Olive Oil Board (突尼斯国家橄榄油发展局) has jointly created the "Tunisian Origin Certification" with the EU, established 20 quality testing centers, and requires export companies to send samples for testing in each batch. The government has also established an "Olive Industry Revitalization Fund" to subsidize olive growers with 1% low-interest loans to purchase harvesting machines and build solar drying plants.
In order to continuously improve the market share and popularity of olive oil, the Tunisian government issued the "National Olive Development Outline for 2020-2030" to systematically plan the entire industry chain. From variety improvement and intelligent processing to brand going overseas, the government is working together through policy inclination, technical support, and market development, promoting drought-resistant gene optimization at the planting end, introducing artificial intelligence sorting technology at the processing end, and building an international certification system at the export end. At present, the Tunisian Ministry of Agriculture (突尼斯农业部) is leading the promotion of efficient water-saving irrigation systems and drought-resistant new olive varieties, and the Tunisian National Investment Fund (突尼斯国家投资基金) has established "Olive Industry Special Financing" to provide financial support for farmers to purchase mechanized equipment and build modern oil pressing plants.
The Tunisian government has also established a special Olive Oil Quality Supervision Bureau (橄榄油质量监管局) and jointly developed an organic certification system with the EU, paying special attention to pesticide-free and chemical fertilizer-free planting methods. At present, more than 120 olive oil companies in Tunisia have passed the EU organic standard certification, and many products have entered the high-end organic market.
In the suburbs of Tunis (突尼斯城), the government allocated special funds to transform an abandoned railway station into an "Olive Oil Innovation Center," which has become an important base for olive industry display and research and development. Here, Michelin chefs and professional perfumers are invited to experiment on the same stage to blend unique flavors for different varieties of olive oil. The Innovation Center also regularly holds international seminars and tasting sessions to promote the influence of Tunisian olive oil in the international market.
"We are accelerating the transformation from a 'raw olive material exporter' to an 'olive oil brand exporter,' actively promoting the unique flavor and story of Tunisian olive oil in the global market." Saleh (萨利赫) said, "We are very proud to see bottles of olive oil with Tunisian brand labels going to the world, and we look forward to providing consumers in various countries with more high-quality olive oil."
From Tunisia to the Chinese market—
The number of containers shipped to Shanghai (上海) has increased to 20 per week
At the Oasis Olive Oil Pressing Plant (绿洲橄榄油压榨厂), Yousef (尤素福) showed the reporter the Douyin live broadcast screen: a local anchor was explaining the tips for pan-frying cod with olive oil in Chinese, with the production line of the Oasis Olive Oil Pressing Plant (绿洲橄榄油压榨厂) in the background. "Last year, through the China International Import Expo (中国国际进口博览会), we signed our first Chinese provincial agent. Now the number of containers shipped to Shanghai (上海) has increased to 20 per week," Yousef (尤素福) said.
Islibu (伊斯里布), a professor of political economy at the University of Carthage (迦太基大学) in Tunisia, told reporters that China is one of the world's largest consumer markets, and Chinese people are pursuing healthier diets and higher quality of life. The Chinese market will provide greater opportunities for Tunisian olive oil exports.
"We welcome more Chinese companies to participate in the olive planting and processing industry chain. The hope for the expansion of Tunisian olive oil exports lies in the Chinese market." Hafiz (哈菲兹), an official from the Tunisian Export Promotion Center (突尼斯出口促进中心), told reporters that Tunisia is promoting the establishment of "Olive Industry Cooperation Parks" in the south and central regions to attract more foreign investment into the entire industry chain, and is piloting the use of irrigation control systems and processing equipment from Chinese companies.
"Some of our companies have begun to actively connect with Chinese e-commerce platforms, hoping to use live streaming and other methods to send more high-quality Tunisian olive oil into Chinese kitchens. Tunisia is also preparing to set up olive oil exhibition halls in Beijing (北京) and Shanghai (上海) to tell more Chinese consumers the story of Tunisian olive oil."
"China has rich experience and advanced technology in agricultural intelligence, green planting, and brand marketing. Cooperation between the two sides will greatly improve the output and added value of the Tunisian olive industry." Hafiz (哈菲兹) said expectantly, "The Chinese market has unlimited potential. We look forward to strengthening cooperation with Chinese companies to put high-quality Tunisian olive oil on the tables of more Chinese families."
(Reported from Tunis (突尼斯城) by this newspaper, all photos by Huang Peizhao (黄培昭), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 谢佳宁
Currently, the demand for electric bicycles in the Mexican market is strong, especially in urban commuting and logistics distribution, where the popularity of electric bicycles is continuously increasing.
According to the latest data from the well-known market analysis agency "Mordor Intelligence," the Mexican electric bicycle market size was approximately $6.07 million USD in 2024 and is projected to increase to $7.5 million USD by 2029, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.32%. Chinese electric bicycle brands, including Yadea (雅迪), Aima (艾沃拜克), Qiwo (奇沃), and Niu Technologies (牛电科技), have gradually gained a foothold in the Mexican market due to their high cost-performance ratio, good battery life, and low maintenance costs. According to local media reports, in 2023, Chinese brands accounted for more than half of the Mexican electric bicycle market, providing consumers with a variety of products ranging from economical to high-end intelligent models.
In major cities such as the capital Mexico City (墨西哥城), as well as Guadalajara (瓜达拉哈拉) and Monterrey (蒙特雷), many Mexican citizens choose electric bicycles as a commuting tool. Respondents generally stated that Chinese brands of electric bicycles are of better quality and price, and more competitive compared to European, American, or local brands. "I originally planned to buy a gasoline motorcycle, but found Chinese brand electric bicycles more attractive, and ultimately bought an electric bicycle," said Oscar (奥斯卡), a bank employee in Mexico City (墨西哥城), to reporters. "The daily charging cost of an electric bicycle is much lower than the refueling cost of a motorcycle, and maintenance is also simpler."
Yadea (雅迪) recently announced that it will invest nearly $80 million USD to build a new factory in Azteca (阿兹特克), Mexico, to develop the Mexican and other Latin American markets. Eduardo (爱德华多) from Mexico City (墨西哥城) just purchased a Yadea (雅迪) electric bicycle. He said that the product has a long battery life, alleviating users' range anxiety, and is also very convenient for traveling in congested Mexico City (墨西哥城).
The Mexican food delivery market has grown rapidly in recent years, with delivery drivers and couriers becoming key user groups for electric bicycles. "I have to run a lot of orders every day, and electric bicycles are cheap and affordable, and charging is also convenient," said José (何塞), a food delivery rider, to reporters. Currently, the vast majority of electric bicycles on the Mexican market are Chinese brands, and the overall user experience is very good, "especially friendly to delivery drivers."
Zhang Liang (张亮), General Manager of the North American Representative Office of Yadea Technology Group Co., Ltd. (雅迪科技集团有限公司), told reporters that electric bicycles are particularly important for the delivery industry. Riders spend a long time riding every day, and low-energy, long-range electric bicycles meet their needs. According to reports, Yadea (雅迪) currently has stores covering 12 states in Mexico, and all stores are equipped with after-sales service centers and parts warehouses. Within the two-year national warranty period, consumers can enjoy repair and maintenance services at any Yadea (雅迪) store.
Mexico (墨西哥) has a high population density and a high degree of urbanization, providing a good market environment for the popularization of electric bicycles. According to the reporter's observation, the number of electric bicycles on the streets of Mexico City (墨西哥城) has increased significantly in the past year. The number of electric bicycle stores has also increased from about 5 at the beginning of last year to more than 20 currently. In some neighborhoods, electric bicycle stores have become iconic shops.
To solve the problem of insufficient charging infrastructure coverage in the local area, some Chinese electric bicycle brands have launched electric bicycles that support fast charging in the Mexican market, which are compatible with the charging systems of electric vehicles such as Tesla (特斯拉) and BYD (比亚迪), greatly improving the charging convenience of electric bicycles. In the future, Chinese companies will also cooperate with local shopping malls, large supermarkets, dedicated parking lots, etc. to establish a more complete charging network.
(Reported from Mexico City (墨西哥城) on June 4)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Oslo, June 3 (Reporter Zhang Yuliang (张玉亮)) The Nor-Shipping international maritime exhibition, a globally renowned shipping and maritime trade fair, opened on June 3rd at the Norway Trade Fairs (挪威会展中心). This year's maritime exhibition has a dedicated China Pavilion, with more than 60 Chinese companies actively showcasing new products and concepts, hoping to use this world-class industry platform to find partners and explore international markets.
Zhou Weidong (周卫东), Chairman of the Machinery Industry Branch of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国国际贸易促进委员会), introduced that with the continuous improvement of the development level of China's shipping and shipbuilding industry, companies are becoming increasingly enthusiastic about participating in international exhibitions. This year's maritime exhibition has more than 60 Chinese companies participating, with an exhibition area of more than 1,300 square meters, the largest in history.
Even Sagbakken, State Secretary of the Norwegian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Fisheries (挪威贸易、工业和渔业部), and Hou Yue (侯悦), Chinese Ambassador to Norway (中国驻挪威大使), jointly visited the China Pavilion and several Chinese company booths at the maritime exhibition. Sagbakken told reporters after the visit that he was impressed by the innovation capabilities of Chinese shipbuilding companies. Norway and Chinese companies have a long history of cooperation in shipbuilding and other industries, and he looks forward to deepening cooperation between the two sides and achieving more fruitful results. "They (Chinese companies) are looking for new green solutions, they are at the forefront of technological development, and this is exactly the technology that Norway needs to achieve a green transition in the shipping sector."
The Nor-Shipping international maritime exhibition was founded in 1965 and is held every two years. It is one of the world's most influential shipping and maritime trade fairs. This year's exhibition lasts for 4 days and has attracted nearly 1,000 companies and institutions from 52 countries and regions.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Rio de Janeiro, June 3rd (Reporter Zhou Yongshou (周永穗)) The origin of dinosaurs remains an unsolved mystery. Recently, an international research team analyzed a fossil specimen discovered in Brazil and proposed that the species to which this fossil, dating back approximately 237 million years, belongs may be one of the oldest dinosaur ancestors, providing new clues for the study of dinosaur origins. The related research paper has been published in the British journal *Scientific Reports*.
About 250 million years ago, the Earth experienced a biological extinction event known as the "Permian-Triassic extinction event," in which more than 95% of marine life and more than 70% of terrestrial vertebrates disappeared. Subsequently, the Earth entered the Triassic period. Over millions of years, dinosaurs gradually flourished as a completely new species, ushering in the "Age of Dinosaurs."
An international research team composed of institutions such as the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢联邦大学), the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (南里奥格兰德联邦大学), and the Argentine Museum of Natural Sciences (阿根廷自然科学博物馆) analyzed a fossil specimen unearthed decades ago in Santa Cruz do Sul (南圣克鲁斯市), Brazil. Morphological identification revealed that the fossil, composed of the ilium and ischium, belonged to a reptile that lived in the Middle Triassic period and had not been previously identified. The researchers classified it into the Silesauridae family and named this new species "Itaguyra oculta" (meaning "hidden stone bird" in the Tupi language).
Silesauridae belongs to Dinosauriformes, but its relationship with Dinosauria is still controversial. One view is that Silesauridae is a "close relative" of dinosaur ancestors, while another view is that Silesauridae is the ancestor of dinosaurs. Based on the characteristics of the fossil, the research team believes that Silesauridae should be classified into the category of dinosaurs, and is the earliest representative of Ornithischian dinosaurs. Dinosaurs are usually divided into two major categories: Ornithischians (such as Triceratops, Ankylosaurus, etc.) and Saurischians (such as Tyrannosaurus Rex, Velociraptor, etc.).
One of the research authors, Bortoluzzi Paes Neto (博尔泰雷·帕埃斯·内托), a researcher at the National Museum of the Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢联邦大学国家博物馆), said that this discovery fills a critical time gap in the evolutionary history of dinosaurs and supports the view that Silesauridae may be an early representative of Ornithischian dinosaurs. If this hypothesis is confirmed, "Itaguyra oculta" will become one of the oldest known dinosaurs in the world.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郭梓云
The Austrian National Library recently began an eight-month "Century of Images" exhibition, focusing on photographs of Austria taken between 1925 and 2025, including important historical moments, the daily lives of the people, and the century-long changes of the Austrian National Library (奥地利国家图书馆).
Vienna (维也纳), the capital of Austria (奥地利), has a long history, and one can find various "time-honored brands" preserved from the last century to the present, such as the stationery store "König & Ebhardt" dating back to 1845, the high-end men's tailor shop "Kniže" that has existed since the beginning of the 20th century, and the Vienna (维也纳) confectionery store "Naschsalon Neubaugasse" founded in 1936. The Austrian National Library (奥地利国家图书馆) was founded in the early 18th century and was formerly the court library. It is known as one of the most beautiful Baroque libraries in the world. The Austrian National Library (奥地利国家图书馆) stated that even without seeing the various exhibitions, the Austrian National Library (奥地利国家图书馆) itself, with its centuries of history, is well worth a visit.
The existence of many century-old shops provides convenience for the daily work and life of Vienna (维也纳) residents and has become a part of Vienna's (维也纳) urban culture. In recent years, due to rising rents, a lack of skilled workers, and a lack of successors, many of Vienna's (维也纳) "time-honored brands" face survival difficulties. In order to preserve the image and memory of "time-honored brands" in the city of Vienna (维也纳), photographers Philipp Graf and Martin Frey have been photographing various old shops in Vienna (维也纳) since 2009 and have already photographed more than 500 shops. They created the cultural project "Shops with History – Vienna's Assortment," using photographs or documentaries, publishing picture albums, organizing city walks, and holding exhibitions to make people more aware of the changes in Vienna's (维也纳) urban landscape.
"Behind the image records, these century-old shops also represent many unseen stories – about the inheritance of many generations, about family and destiny, about all the customers who come and go," the Austrian (奥地利) newspaper *Der Standard* commented.
The reporter visited Carl Goebel Hardware Store on Liechtensteinstrasse (列支敦士登大街) in Vienna (维也纳). The small and exquisite shop, the dazzling array of goods, and the professional and friendly service make the store one of the famous local check-in spots. Carl Goebel Hardware Store mainly sells household and kitchen supplies, small hardware, and garden supplies. The store manager, Carl Sezer, is the fourth-generation successor of this hardware store. Since his great-grandfather opened the store and named it after himself, this small shop has been around for nearly 140 years.
"How to fix hooks with dowels, which pot is suitable for cooking which type of dish, which potting soil is suitable for planting which plant, I will use my experience to provide customers with professional and detailed shopping guide services, and the wide variety of products in the store also provides customers with diverse choices," Sezer told reporters that his store is the only hardware store in the vicinity, and in addition to the surrounding residents, there are many visitors who come from afar. Sezer said that although online shopping is more convenient, customers are still willing to come here, not only to buy goods but also to get his professional advice. "Our store's business scale is not large, but in my opinion, it is a social mission," Sezer said.
According to the official website of the "Shops with History – Vienna's Assortment" project, many century-old shops not only shape the urban image of Vienna (维也纳) through their appearance but are also indispensable convenience facilities and important places for people to gather and communicate. Austrian (奥地利) urban planning expert Romina Jenei said that the distinctive "time-honored brands" are important markers of neighborhoods, cities, and town centers. They constantly innovate and develop, helping to enhance people's sense of identity with a region or neighborhood.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 亓玉昆
Arriving in Yubei District (渝北区), Chongqing (重庆市), and stepping into the Chang'an Auto (长安汽车) Intelligent Factory, the scene is full of technology: robotic arms dance with precision, AGV (Automated Guided Vehicle) robots shuttle in an orderly manner, a digital twin system maps the entire production process in real time, and an average of one new energy vehicle rolls off the production line every 60 seconds.
This year's "Government Work Report" proposed vigorously developing intelligent connected new energy vehicles. Over the past 10 years, China's (中国) annual production and sales of new energy vehicles have jumped from the ten-thousand level to the ten-million level, with products exported to more than 70 countries and regions, becoming a "shining name card" of Chinese (中国) manufacturing.
The person in charge of the Representatives Work Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) stated that in recent years, at the National People's Congress (全国两会), many NPC deputies have put forward suggestions involving the development of new energy vehicles. These suggestions were handled by departments such as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部), the Ministry of Public Security (公安部), and the National Energy Administration (国家能源局). The undertaking units actively researched, proactively connected, and conducted in-depth investigations, promoting the implementation and effectiveness of relevant suggestions through a series of powerful measures, adding momentum to the development of the new energy vehicle industry.
Responding to the people's voice, alleviating car owners' "charging anxiety."
Intelligent charging, scan-to-start, one-click payment... A series of intelligent new energy charging piles have been widely put into use in the streets and alleys of Xiangcheng District (相城区), Suzhou (苏州市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省).
"The small charging piles provide 'range' for residents' travel, making energy replenishment more convenient." Seeing new charging piles installed at his doorstep, Mr. Li (李先生), who lives in Qinglong Community (青龙社区), Huangdai Town (黄埭镇), purchased a new energy vehicle, "Being able to charge in the parking space saves the trouble of going out specifically to charge and waiting for a long time."
Behind the increasing popularity of charging piles is the story of an NPC deputy's suggestion from proposal to implementation.
"During my duty performance research, I found that many new energy private car owners and commercial vehicle owners mentioned the difficulty of charging and battery swapping, and the anxiety of the journey." To this end, He Guanghua (何光华), NPC deputy and director of the Cable Operation and Maintenance Center of State Grid Wuxi Power Supply Company (国网无锡供电公司电缆运检中心), specifically visited and investigated more than 10 new energy vehicle charging and battery swapping stations in Jiangsu (江苏), Shanghai (上海), and other places, and communicated with car companies, operators, and users multiple times.
"Through research, it was found that different regions have different phenomena: in cities, some core areas have an oversupply of charging piles, while some areas are often occupied by non-electric vehicles, resulting in low utilization rates; the coverage rate in old residential areas and suburbs is insufficient; highway service areas have insufficient charging stations during holidays, leading to long queues." At the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress (十四届全国人大二次会议), He Guanghua (何光华) submitted a suggestion on strengthening the construction of new energy vehicle charging and battery swapping infrastructure, proposing countermeasures focusing on improving the collaborative working mechanism of charging and battery swapping infrastructure, accelerating the construction of charging and battery swapping infrastructure in residential areas, and increasing the interaction between new energy vehicles and the power grid.
"Every item has a response, and every matter has feedback." He Guanghua (何光华) said, "The National Energy Administration (国家能源局), together with relevant departments such as the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工信部) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住建部), communicated with me by phone multiple times regarding the several aspects mentioned in the suggestion, and replied in detail item by item, detailing the current policy promotion situation, the next stage of promotion direction, and policy measures."
In terms of improving the work coordination mechanism, the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) issued the "Electric Vehicle Charging Facility Layout Planning Compilation Guide" to guide various regions to determine the development strategies, construction scale, and key tasks of charging facilities at different levels and in different scenarios, and strengthen the planning and construction of charging infrastructure; in terms of the construction of personal charging piles for residents, the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房和城乡建设部) jointly issued a notice to include charging facilities in the renovation projects of old urban communities, and promote them in a coordinated manner in the renovation of old communities in various regions.
Under the promotion of relevant policies, as of the end of 2024, the cumulative number of charging and battery swapping infrastructures nationwide was 12.818 million, an increase of 49.1% year-on-year; the ratio of charging piles to new vehicles was 1:2.7, and a total of 35,000 charging piles have been built in highway service areas nationwide, with a coverage rate of 98%.
Efficient handling, helping to solve the difficulty and high cost of maintenance.
Not long ago, Mr. Huang (黄先生), a new energy vehicle owner in Beijing (北京), discovered that the NFC (Near Field Communication) car key could not open the door, and the vehicle could not start. Mr. Huang (黄先生) contacted the 4S store as soon as possible, but could not find a solution for a while, and then contacted the car company for remote disposal before he could start the vehicle.
The difficulty and high cost of maintenance are prominent problems faced by some new energy vehicle owners. The reporter visited several auto repair shops in Jiulongpo District (九龙坡区), Chongqing (重庆市), and found that almost all the models being repaired or waiting to be repaired were fuel vehicles. Upon inquiry, it was learned that only a very small number of repair technicians could repair new energy vehicles, and some could only handle relatively basic problems.
Guo (郭)先生, the after-sales person in charge of a certain brand's 4S store, mentioned that the maintenance of new energy vehicles is very professional and faces problems such as a shortage of technical personnel and slow response from insurance services.
"The maintenance and after-sales problems of new energy vehicles may seem like small things, but they are related to people's confidence in the development of the new energy vehicle industry. I decided to put forward relevant suggestions on strengthening the after-sales guarantee of new energy vehicles," said Cao Jingfang (曹景芳), NPC deputy and leader of the Precision Diagnosis Center Group of the Production Technology Department of China Huadian International Power Co., Ltd. Zou County Power Plant (华电国际电力股份有限公司邹县发电厂生产技术部精密诊断中心组).
Cao Jingfang (曹景芳) learned that the difficulty of maintenance is closely related to the high technical requirements for the maintenance of new energy vehicles and the relative scarcity of maintenance information resources. The main reason for the high cost of maintenance is that the key components used in new energy vehicles, such as batteries and motors, are expensive, and the lack of compatible accessories in the market further pushes up the maintenance cost. Due to the lack of evaluation standards for the characteristics of new energy vehicles, some insurance companies are not active in developing and marketing related insurance products, and complicated claims procedures also affect the progress of compensation.
Encourage vocational colleges and technical training centers to offer relevant courses to improve the skills of maintenance personnel; new energy vehicle manufacturers and parts suppliers can jointly establish a public parts supply platform; support automobile production enterprises to produce after-sales power batteries... At the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress (十四届全国人大二次会议), Cao Jingfang (曹景芳) submitted a suggestion on improving the after-sales guarantee of new energy vehicles.
This suggestion was handled by the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) and other departments. Cao Jingfang (曹景芳) said, "Relevant departments familiar with the business and understanding the situation actively connected with me, asking about needs before handling, consulting with each other during handling, and asking about effectiveness after handling."
The Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) promoted the inclusion of the "New Energy Vehicle Repair Worker" occupation into the "Classification of Occupations of the People's Republic of China" (《中华人民共和国职业分类大典》), and jointly with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源和社会保障部), the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (中华全国总工会) and other departments, carried out the New Energy Vehicle Repair Worker Vocational Skills Competition to cultivate and select outstanding new energy vehicle repair skilled talents; organized the revision and issuance of the "Opening Conditions for the Automobile Repair Industry" (《汽车维修业开业条件》), adding the personnel, venues, equipment and other requirements that new energy vehicle repair enterprises should have, further clarifying the ability conditions for engaging in new energy vehicle repair, and comprehensively improving the service capacity level of new energy vehicle repair.
Improve standards, orderly standardize assisted driving.
"When driving on the highway, I turn on the NOA (Navigation on Autopilot) function. The road conditions are not complicated, and it is very convenient to use. But I will keep both hands on the steering wheel throughout the driving process, and can take over immediately in case of emergency." During the recent Dragon Boat Festival holiday, Wang (王)先生, a post-90s new energy vehicle owner, went on a self-driving tour from Beijing (北京) to Shanxi (山西) and experienced the convenience brought by technology.
Currently, China's (中国) assisted driving technology is developing rapidly. Zhou Guangquan (周光权), NPC deputy, Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大宪法和法律委员会副主任委员), and Dean of the School of Law of Tsinghua University (清华大学法学院), said that technological development requires the regulation and guidance of laws, and at the same time, the technical standard system needs to be improved urgently, so as to orderly standardize assisted driving.
After investigation and research, at the Second Session of the 14th National People's Congress (十四届全国人大二次会议), Zhou Guangquan (周光权) suggested to promptly promote the revision of relevant laws such as the Road Traffic Safety Law (道路交通安全法), and put forward specific opinions on allowing assisted driving vehicles to drive on the road, replacing the driver with the vehicle owner and manager, introducing no-fault liability for accident liability determination, and clarifying data storage and provision obligations.
This suggestion was hosted by the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) and co-organized by the Cyberspace Administration of China (中央网信办), the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), and the National Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局). The Ministry of Public Security (公安部) strengthened communication with the co-organizing units, organized special personnel to systematically sort out relevant domestic and foreign laws and regulations and policy systems, and focused on improving the management mechanism. At the same time, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), together with relevant competent departments, actively and orderly promoted the access and road traffic of intelligent connected vehicles and the "vehicle-road-cloud integration" application pilot work.
In order to promote the revision of the Road Traffic Safety Law (道路交通安全法), the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) actively communicated and coordinated with the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会法工委), the Ministry of Justice (司法部) and other departments, actively put forward legislative suggestions, and improved relevant clauses on assisted driving, so as to respond to the concerns of representatives with practical actions.
In May of this year, the 2025 legislative work plan of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) was officially announced, and the revision of the Road Traffic Safety Law (道路交通安全法) was included in the deliberation agenda.
"Ensuring that every suggestion of NPC deputies can be handled with high quality and efficiency is not only the statutory duty of the undertaking units, but also an important embodiment of strengthening ties with the people, serving the people, and being supervised by the people." The person in charge of the Representatives Work Committee of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会代表工作委员会) said that the undertaking units closely integrate the handling of suggestions with promoting the high-quality development of the industry, and transform the representatives' suggestions into the driving force for the development of the industry, truly achieving "the people have demands, and we respond."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 鲜 敢
"It turns out that green mountains and clear waters are not only a gift from nature, but also rely on the protection of the People's Congress legislation and government investment." "In the past, I always felt that the ecological protection of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau was a bit distant from our daily life, but I didn't expect it to be closely related to our 'things around us'..."
Just out of the conference room, Tsering Gyaltsen (次仁加单) started chatting with Sangye Qubai (桑加曲培) next to him. Tsering Gyaltsen (次仁加单) is from Zhamu Town (樟木镇), Nyalam County (聂拉木县), Shigatse City (日喀则市), while Sangye Qubai (桑加曲培) is a villager from Nanyi Village (南伊村), Nanyi Luoba Ethnic Township (南伊珞巴民族乡), Milin City (米林市). "We are both from the grassroots and were invited to attend the Standing Committee meeting of the Autonomous Region People's Congress as observers." Because their hometowns are both located in plateau forest areas, the topic of ecological protection at the meeting touched them deeply.
"In the past, people were not aware of environmental protection and arbitrarily mined medicinal materials and felled trees. Now, with the laws and regulations becoming more and more complete, coupled with the concept of 绿水青山就是金山银山 (lǜ shuǐ qīng shān jiù shì jīn shān yín shān - "green mountains and clear waters are gold and silver mountains," the idea that environmental protection and economic development are mutually reinforcing), the ecological environment has been greatly improved." Sangye Qubai (桑加曲培) said that after returning, he would publicize the relevant policies and legal knowledge he learned to the villagers and jointly protect the green mountains and clear waters of his hometown.
This year marks the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区) and the 60th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Congress of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区人民代表大会). "The Standing Committee of the Autonomous Region People's Congress opens its doors to ordinary citizens, allowing farmers, herdsmen, and grassroots workers to witness the democratic decision-making process at 'zero distance'." Ma Weiming (马伟茗), director of the Research Office of the General Office of the Standing Committee of the Tibet Autonomous Region People's Congress (西藏自治区人大常委会办公厅研究室主任), said that in the future, "People's Congress Open Day" activities will also be carried out to explore the organization of non-Party representatives, religious figures, and other sectors of society to enter the People's Congress, promote the advantages of the People's Congress system, and fully demonstrate the achievements of the Tibet People's Congress.
During the meeting, the observers fully understood the deliberation process of the People's Congress meeting, including listening to and deliberating relevant work reports and discussing people's livelihood projects. Cuicheng (催成) from Luowa New Village (珞瓦新村), Lungze County (隆子县), Shannan City (山南市), said: "The discussions at the meeting are all about things closely related to our people, such as the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside and medical security. It is particularly reassuring to witness the research, formulation, and deliberation process of these policies."
"In recent years, the Standing Committee of the People's Congress of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区人大常委会) has strengthened and improved the work of the People's Congress in the new era, and listened to the opinions of the masses through various methods such as representative liaison stations and research seminars." Ma Weiming (马伟茗) said that this innovative measure of opening up the meeting for observers realizes the transition from "result disclosure" to "process participation," and continuously enriches the grassroots practice of whole-process people's democracy.
After the meeting, Puzha (普扎), a villager from Aru Village (阿汝村), Dongru Township (东汝乡), Rutog County (日土县), Ngari Prefecture (阿里地区), directly proposed to the relevant负责人 of the General Office of the Standing Committee of the Autonomous Region People's Congress (自治区人大常委会办公厅): "I hope that the observer system can continue and expand the scope of observers, so that more citizens have the opportunity to participate." He quickly received a reply: "Not only will citizens be invited to observe the Standing Committee meetings, but also people from all walks of life will be regularly invited to observe the Autonomous Region People's Congress, special inquiries, etc., to further explore and improve the public participation mechanism, and to hold regular symposiums to listen to relevant opinions and suggestions in a timely manner, actively expand channels for collecting public opinion, so that every work of the People's Congress can better reflect the people's will and protect the people's rights and interests."
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Walking in the countryside of Binzhou City (滨州市), Shandong Province (山东省), one can see neat wheat fields covering the land, promising a good harvest.
The fact that farmland can drink "harvest water" is inextricably linked to the joint efforts of the people's congresses at all levels in Binzhou City (滨州市), the people's congress representatives, and the water resources departments.
In June 2023, at the tenth meeting of the Twelfth People's Congress Standing Committee of Binzhou City (滨州市十二届人大常委会), the main responsible comrades of the municipal Urban and Rural Water Affairs Bureau (市城乡水务局) and other government departments reported on their work to the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress and answered questions raised by the people's congress representatives on the spot.
"Our city is a major agricultural city, with a grain planting area of more than 8.8 million mu, but agricultural water consumption is only 803 million cubic meters, which is relatively insufficient. What measures will our city take to ensure agricultural water supply?" During the group deliberation, members of the Standing Committee and many participating people's congress representatives had a heated discussion on the issue of farmland irrigation and raised the issue of difficult farmland irrigation, which was widely reflected by the masses.
"Water conservancy is the lifeblood of agriculture. The municipal Urban and Rural Water Affairs Bureau (市城乡水务局) will adhere to the principles of 'using Yellow River water where appropriate' (宜黄则黄), 'using river water where appropriate' (宜河则河), and 'using well water where appropriate' (宜井则井) to build a multi-source agricultural water use pattern; implement water-saving renovation of the Yellow River irrigation area, and fully lining 235 kilometers of irrigation area canals to improve water saving and water distribution capacity," the relevant responsible comrade of the municipal Urban and Rural Water Affairs Bureau (市城乡水务局) replied on the spot.
After the meeting, in order to promote the solution of the farmland irrigation problem, the Standing Committee of the Binzhou City (滨州市) People's Congress promptly organized relevant personnel to help the municipal Urban and Rural Water Affairs Bureau (市城乡水务局) conduct research and analysis, find out the reasons, conduct research on the city's agricultural irrigation water security situation, deeply investigate the problems, and put forward practical and useful opinions.
"It is recommended that governments at all levels implement the renovation of irrigation area water source projects and water transmission and distribution projects; renovate the long-term disrepair ditches, reservoirs, pits and ponds, etc., so that they can restore water storage and drainage capacity..." During the investigation, the representatives actively offered suggestions, and suggestions came 纷至沓来 (fēn zhì tà lái - "coming in a continuous stream," a constant flow of people or things).
"On the basis of promptly handling the representatives' suggestions, we implement the handling of key suggestions by the deputy mayor of the municipal government, the supervision of the deputy director of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress, and the follow-up handling of special committees. We improve the handling assessment and evaluation, adhere to asking about the time, asking about accountability, and asking about effectiveness, strengthen the handling responsibility, and improve the handling effectiveness. We carry out satisfaction evaluation on the handling of representatives' suggestions by government departments, and the evaluation results are announced on the spot," introduced Ma Junyun (马俊昀), director of the Standing Committee of the Binzhou City (滨州市) People's Congress.
Under a series of supervision "combined punches" of the Standing Committee of the Municipal People's Congress, in recent years, the urban and rural water affairs departments of Binzhou City (滨州市) have taken various measures to improve agricultural water supply. Building a "one irrigation map" of Yellow River diversion, river diversion, and well diversion, vigorously implementing the renovation of 10 irrigation areas such as Xiao Kaihe (小开河) and Handun (韩墩),整治整治300 kilometers of channels, and improving the irrigation area of 1.72 million mu, providing a strong infrastructure foundation for farmland irrigation.
At the same time, Binzhou City (滨州市) has coordinated the promotion of digital reconstruction of irrigation areas, built a smart hub integrating 1,649 Internet of Things sensing terminals and 621 digital models of canal system buildings, and realized the whole process of refined management and control from water source to field.
(Wang Meijian (王美健) participated in the writing)
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The promulgation and implementation of the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Promoting the Private Economy" has greatly excited the private business community. The introduction of this law embodies the expectations of private entrepreneurs for many years, responds to the pain points and difficulties in business practice, and will surely open a new chapter in the development of the private economy.
Over the past 40 years of reform and opening up, the private economy has grown from small to large, from weak to strong, and has continued to develop and grow. The older generation of private entrepreneurs, like my father, regarded the construction of the rule of law as the foundation of enterprise development, called for strengthening the legal guarantee, and had a deep expectation for the construction of the rule of law in the private economy field. In the 1990s, many private entrepreneurs offered suggestions for the formulation of the Township and Village Enterprise Law. From the Township and Village Enterprise Law of that year to the current Law on Promoting the Private Economy, it reflects the profound changes in our country from promoting rural industrialization to building a high-level socialist market economic system.
As a deputy to the National People's Congress (全国人民代表大会) from a private enterprise, I had the honor to participate in the legislative process of the Law on Promoting the Private Economy. Last year, I submitted comments during the draft solicitation stage, and this year, during the National People's Congress (全国人民代表大会) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (中国人民政治协商会议) (Two Sessions), I submitted relevant suggestions from deputies, and attended the 15th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (十四届全国人大常委会), witnessing the deliberation and voting on the new law. What impressed me most was that during the legislative process, the legislative body fully listened to the opinions of private entrepreneurs, and the responsible comrades of relevant departments also made a special trip to our驻地 to conduct detailed interpretation and communication on the legal provisions, which fully reflects the Party and the state's emphasis on the private economy and respect for the demands of private enterprises.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), the Party Central Committee has introduced a series of major measures to promote the continuous, healthy, and high-quality development of the private economy. The Law on Promoting the Private Economy clarifies the legal status of the private economy, clarifies the support measures in all aspects, and optimizes the development environment of private enterprises through law enforcement supervision. The birth of this law has enhanced the confidence of the vast number of private enterprises in high-quality development.
We are eager expecters, glorious witnesses, and firm executors of this law. Taking the promulgation of the Law on Promoting the Private Economy as an opportunity, we must comprehensively and deeply study the spirit of the law, implement the requirements of the law into the daily operation and management of enterprises, and constantly consolidate the cornerstone of high-quality enterprise development. Under the leadership of the Party, we will adhere to the real economy, deeply cultivate the main business, take the rule of law as the guide and the market as the orientation, cultivate patriotic feelings, promote the spirit of entrepreneurs, follow the principle of fair competition and actively participate in market competition, and further increase investment in scientific and technological innovation, and constantly improve the quality, efficiency and core competitiveness of enterprises. At the same time, we will improve the corporate governance structure in accordance with the requirements of the modern enterprise system with Chinese characteristics, adhere to honest and law-abiding operation, actively fulfill social responsibilities, and firmly be builders of socialism with Chinese characteristics and promoters of Chinese-style modernization.
(The author is a deputy to the National People's Congress (全国人民代表大会), Party Secretary and Chairman of Wanxiang Group (万向集团))
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Police-School-Family Collaboration to Reduce School Bullying at the Source
One day, a netizen sent a video suspected of showing school bullying to the WeChat official account of the Yuxi (玉溪) police in Yunnan (云南). In the video, a girl was being beaten by several students. Seeing the video, the police immediately organized an investigation.
Xiao Yue (小月) (pseudonym), 13 years old, is a junior high school student. Recently, there have been rumors among her classmates that she had some conflicts with classmate Li Wei (李威) (pseudonym) and had the "upper hand." Li Wei created a private group chat on a social platform, pulling in four girls of the same age, including Xiao Zhang (小张) and Xiao Li (小李), to discuss how to "retaliate" against Xiao Yue. Subsequently, Xiao Zhang tricked Xiao Yue into an alley, where Li Wei and the other three girls, who had been waiting there, immediately surrounded Xiao Yue. Before Xiao Yue could explain, they started punching and kicking her. One of the girls recorded the assault with her mobile phone.
After verification, the local police summoned the five assaulting students. After investigation, it was confirmed that the five girls of the same age had committed school bullying against Xiao Yue. Because the individuals involved were under the age of 14, the police imposed corresponding administrative penalties in accordance with the Law on the Protection of Minors, the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security, and other laws, and ordered their guardians to strengthen supervision. At the same time, they worked with the school and the guardians to provide timely psychological counseling for Xiao Yue.
According to the investigating police officer, Xiao Yue gradually eliminated her psychological shadow and regained a positive attitude with a series of assistance measures. After receiving punishment, the perpetrators deeply realized their mistakes and earnestly corrected their bad behavior. At the same time, the school strengthened measures to prevent school bullying.
In recent years, public security organs have continued to deepen the "Protect Schools and Gardens" special action, further promoted the construction of "Safe Campuses," and strived to improve the level of campus safety protection. In response to cases of violence and bullying against students that the people strongly reflect, public security organs respond immediately upon receiving reports, investigate and handle cases quickly, and jointly with relevant departments, focus on addressing the problem of student bullying, providing escort for the personal safety of young students.
Public security organs in many places have continuously deepened the police-school-family linkage, regularly carrying out assistance and correction, care and assistance, encouraging parents and teachers to give students more care and attention, pay attention to the mental health of young people, and through strengthening legal publicity, holding special publicity and education lectures on preventing student bullying, helping students to deeply understand the illegal harm of school bullying, and enhance their awareness of self-prevention. In 2024, public security organs across the country successively selected more than 300,000 public security police officers to serve as legal vice-principals and legal counselors, and organized more than 1.19 million legal safety education activities, preventing and reducing the occurrence of school bullying behavior from the source.
Joining Forces to Severely Rectify "High-Inducing E-Cigarettes"
One day, according to clues, the Shanghai (上海) police arrested Hong (洪), who was selling "high-inducing e-cigarettes," and seized etomidate "e-cigarette" cartridges at his residence. Following the clues, the police investigation revealed that Hong had also sold such contraband to several minors.
One day, four minors gathered together to play. Out of curiosity, one of them suggested smoking etomidate cartridges, and the other three expressed interest. So, they contacted Hong. Subsequently, at an agreed location, they purchased an etomidate cartridge from Hong, installed the cartridge on the "e-cigarette" rod, and took turns smoking it. After a while, the four purchased the cartridge from Hong again. They were caught by the police on the spot when they smoked it again.
Subsequently, the procuratorate filed a public prosecution against Hong for the crime of selling drugs. According to the provisions of the Criminal Law, those who induce, abet, deceive, or coerce minors to smoke or inject drugs shall be severely punished. Ultimately, the court sentenced Hong to fixed-term imprisonment for the crime of selling drugs and imposed a fine.
In recent years, as the police have continued to increase their efforts to combat drugs such as heroin and methamphetamine, some criminals have turned to finding new active substances such as stimulants and anesthetics to replace traditional drugs in order to pursue huge profits, and etomidate is one of them. Criminals disguise it as "legal" "high-inducing e-cigarettes," put on the guise of "low harm" and "fashionable trendy products," and extend their clutches to minors.
Etomidate "e-cigarettes" are highly disguised. Some minors have a strong curiosity about new things. Because they are not vigilant and have a poor understanding of legal knowledge, they are easily tempted by new types of drugs.
In order to further curb the spread of "high-inducing e-cigarettes" among young people and other groups, public security organs severely crack down on illegal production and sale of e-cigarettes, the manufacture of new drugs and alternative substances such as etomidate, and other illegal and criminal acts in accordance with the law, systematically rectify illegal and criminal activities of adding drugs and alternative substances to e-cigarette oil, strengthen the cleanup and rectification of online "high-inducing e-cigarette" sales, and effectively deter illegal and criminal activities such as selling etomidate "e-cigarettes" and other new drugs to minors.
Joining Forces to Form a Joint Force. Public security organs and relevant departments establish and improve collaborative mechanisms, strengthen information sharing, situation reporting, case transfer, and other work, improve law enforcement collaboration, strengthen law enforcement linkage, focus on tracing and cracking down on illegal production and operation of e-cigarettes and illegal production of drug-related e-cigarette dens, strengthen early warning and monitoring of drug substitute substances added to "high-inducing e-cigarettes," regularly summarize, analyze, and evaluate, and comprehensively grasp information on illegally added substances in "high-inducing e-cigarettes."
At the same time, public security organs widely use various media to strengthen publicity and education guidance, carry out publicity on the harm of "high-inducing e-cigarettes" and anti-drug laws and regulations among young people, and build a solid anti-drug defense line of "knowing drugs, recognizing drugs, preventing drugs, and rejecting drugs" for minors.
Prevention First, Curbing Telecommunications Network Fraud
"I think I've been cheated. Can you help me get the money back?" Recently, the police on duty at the Kaihua (开化) County Public Security Bureau in Quzhou (衢州), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), received a call: Zheng (郑), who lives in Yujingyuan (御景苑) Community, Huabu (华埠) Town, Kaihua County, encountered telecommunications network fraud.
Zheng, 17 years old, usually loves to play video games. One day, he wanted to buy a higher-level game account privately, and the resale information released by a player aroused Zheng's interest. During the chat, the other party asked Zheng to download a software, falsely claiming that it was specially used for payment operations and was more convenient and safe.
Zheng did not think much and downloaded and logged in to the software according to the other party's requirements. Not long after, the other party sent another message saying that the bank card was limited and needed to be transferred to unfreeze it, hoping that Zheng could help transfer the money to activate it, and the money would be returned in the same way after success.
At the same time, Zheng received a QR code sent by the other party on his mobile phone. "Just scan it, and I'll operate it for you." Under layers of inducement, Zheng completely followed the other party's requirements. The next day, Zheng realized that something was wrong and found that the other party had blacklisted him. Because Zheng's mobile phone was linked to his parents' bank account, Zheng had been transferred more than 160,000 yuan before and after.
After receiving the alarm, the police immediately launched an investigation and immediately stopped the defrauded funds of Zheng, recovering part of the losses.
"Some minors are very easy to become the 'prey' of criminals and fall into a series of scams because of their lack of social experience and weak vigilance. Some criminals even instigate minors to participate in illegal activities such as buying, selling, renting, and lending 'two cards' through deception and enticement, which greatly endangers the healthy growth of minors," said Xu Mengtao (徐孟涛), deputy director of the Huabu Police Station of the Kaihua County Public Security Bureau.
In recent years, public security organs have maintained a high-pressure situation against telecommunications network fraud crimes and have continued to organize and carry out a series of crackdown actions such as "Cloud Sword," "Broken Card," "Broken Flow," and "Pulling Nails," and the crackdown and governance work has achieved obvious results. Among them, for telecommunications network fraud activities that infringe on minors, public security organs severely crack down on them without mercy, strengthen the entire chain of crackdown, trace the source of clues of minors being defrauded, and dig deep into the situation of fraud gangs to find out the illegal elements behind the instigation and direction of the crime, and destroy the dens for receiving and selling stolen goods.
In addition, public security organs severely crack down on the enticement, solicitation, and recruitment of minors to participate in the implementation of telecommunications fraud crimes, severely punish those who recruit and use minors to commit telecommunications fraud crimes, and prevent minors from being involved in illegal and criminal activities due to the sale and lending of "two cards."
Taking both attack and defense into consideration, with prevention as the priority, public security organs, in conjunction with relevant departments, organize and carry out activities to prevent telecommunications network fraud crimes from entering schools in a targeted manner, help students to understand the types of telecommunications network fraud that occur frequently and the latest fraud methods and routines in a timely manner, guide students to enhance their awareness of the rule of law and self-protection, enhance students' awareness and ability to identify and prevent fraud, and avoid becoming "tools" and "accomplices" of telecommunications network fraud criminals and falling into the trap of telecommunications fraud.
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Collected over 6,000 problem clues from various regions and departments, supervised the handling of over 5,000, rectified problems involving 335 million yuan, and recovered nearly 100 million yuan in losses for enterprises... Focusing on addressing prominent issues strongly reflected by enterprises, such as arbitrary charges, arbitrary fines, arbitrary inspections, and arbitrary seizures, various regions are currently steadily advancing special actions to regulate administrative law enforcement involving enterprises, building a solid legal foundation for continuously optimizing the business environment.
The recently implemented Private Economy Promotion Law stipulates that "Administrative organs shall avoid or minimize the impact on the normal production and operation activities of private economic organizations when carrying out law enforcement activities." In reality, administrative law enforcement interferes with business operations in various forms: some have inconsistent enforcement standards and inconsistent requirements, which increase the burden on enterprises; some involve illegal extraterritorial law enforcement and profit-seeking law enforcement, which infringe upon the rights and interests of enterprises; and some involve "eating, taking, demanding, and carding," abusing their powers, and bending the law for personal gain, which damages the business environment; and so on. Private enterprises account for more than 90% of the total number of enterprises in the country. The further clarification of the legal principles and institutional foundation for regulating law enforcement involving enterprises in the Private Economy Promotion Law provides strong institutional support and legal guarantees for special actions.
The heavy burden of inspections on enterprises is a prominent issue. A typical case released by the Ministry of Justice (司法部) shows that an enterprise reported 154 visits from administrative law enforcement departments in one year, involving 97 inspections. This phenomenon also reflects the problems of excessive frequency and randomness of administrative inspections in some regions and departments, lack of communication and coordination between departments, and concentrated inspections in the short term. Since the issuance of the "Opinions of the General Office of the State Council on Strictly Regulating Administrative Inspections Involving Enterprises" (《国务院办公厅关于严格规范涉企行政检查的意见》) half a year ago, various regions have actively explored innovative practices to significantly reduce unnecessary inspections of enterprises. Zhejiang (浙江) has implemented "one comprehensive inspection," directly reducing more than 10,000 enterprise inspections; Fujian Province (福建省) has issued early warnings for repeated inspections, with a total of nearly 10,000 repeated inspection warnings issued, and the total number of administrative inspections has dropped significantly.
Reducing unnecessary "interference" lies in using the rule of law to set rules and boundaries for administrative power. Among these, some "interference" comes from irregularities, which need to be resolved by improving the legalization level of law enforcement. For example, in response to problems such as minor offenses and heavy penalties caused by excessive administrative discretion, it is necessary to improve the relevant systems and regulations for administrative discretion benchmarks; in response to problems such as mechanical law enforcement and crude law enforcement caused by inadequate policy understanding and insufficient capacity of law enforcement personnel, it is necessary to strengthen the management, training, and supervision of law enforcement personnel; and problems such as inconsistent enforcement standards and inconsistent requirements between departments that lead to enterprises being at a loss, it is necessary to clarify enforcement rules and stabilize enterprise expectations through legal coordination. There are also some "interference" that are blatant violations of laws and regulations, such as illegally interfering in economic disputes through administrative means, and abusing powers to implement extraterritorial law enforcement for economic benefits and other purposes. For these problems, it is necessary to promptly and seriously deal with them in accordance with the law and form effective deterrence, so that enterprises can work with peace of mind and develop with peace of mind.
Of course, law enforcement should avoid and reduce the impact on the normal production and operation activities of enterprises, and also adhere to strict law enforcement in accordance with the law. With the promotion of minor exemptions from punishment and flexible law enforcement, some people are also worried that emphasizing "temperature" unilaterally will lead to a situation where what should be managed is not managed and what should be punished is not punished. In fact, standardized law enforcement is strict when it should be strict in accordance with the law, and lenient when it should be lenient. In particular, in fields involving the vital interests of the masses, such as food and drug safety, it is even more necessary to strictly implement regulatory responsibilities. Only by implementing equal protection for all types of business entities, strictly applying them equally in accordance with the law, and making administrative law enforcement both powerful and warm, so that it is neither absent nor out of place, can we truly achieve a win-win situation of reducing the burden on enterprises and increasing the efficiency of law enforcement.
Return to Top[Case] Huang (黄) signed a training contract with a company, stipulating that Huang (黄) would receive dance training at the company, with a training fee of 3,000 yuan. On the same day, Huang (黄) paid all the training fees to the company. After signing the contract, Huang (黄) received training at the training venue opened by the company. Not long after, the company issued a "Notice to Consumers" to consumers receiving training, stating that the training venue where Huang (黄) had previously received dance training would cease teaching, and consumers should choose a new training location to continue receiving training. The company would not be liable for consumers who did not attend training due to personal reasons, and consumers should not change or terminate the contract or demand compensation on this basis. Huang (黄) believed that the main factor in his decision to choose the training institution was the convenience of receiving training. The original training location was next to his residence, and the three replacement training locations were far from Huang's (黄) residence, which made it impossible to achieve the purpose of signing the contract. Therefore, he filed a lawsuit requesting termination of the contract and a refund of the training fee by the company.
[Statement] The judge believes that Article 53 of the Consumer Rights Protection Law stipulates: "If a business operator provides goods or services by means of advance payment, it shall provide them as agreed. If it fails to provide them as agreed, it shall perform the agreement or return the advance payment at the request of the consumer; and shall bear the interest on the advance payment and the reasonable expenses that the consumer must pay." The training contract signed between Huang (黄) and the company is legal and valid, and the parties should perform their obligations as agreed. The training locations unilaterally changed by the company are all far from Huang's (黄) residence, which significantly increases the time and transportation costs for Huang (黄) to obtain training services, resulting in the failure to achieve the contractual purpose of Huang (黄) receiving dance training nearby. Huang's (黄) request to terminate the contract should be supported. Therefore, the court ruled that the company should return 2,473.97 yuan of Huang's (黄) training fee.
The judge pointed out that prepaid consumption has become a widely adopted consumption method for consumers in the training field. The distance and transportation convenience of the training location have an important impact on consumers' decisions on whether to enter into a prepaid consumption contract. Changes in the training location that have a small impact on consumers generally do not cause disputes. However, if the change of training location causes obvious inconvenience to consumers in receiving training, significantly increases consumers' time en route and transportation costs, and results in the failure to achieve the contractual purpose of consumers receiving training services near their work and life, consumers have the right to request termination of the contract.
(Case source: Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院), reporter Jin Xin (金歆) of this newspaper)
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"Most of the products have been produced, but another company sent a lawyer's letter saying we infringed their patent and asked us to destroy the molds. What should we do?"
Not long ago, a mold company in Ninghai County (宁海县), Ningbo (宁波), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, encountered a legal dispute: a company in Hangzhou (杭州) sent a lawyer's letter claiming that the molds it produced infringed the company's utility model patent.
Destroying the molds would mean failing to complete the order and causing a breach of contract, which made Wu (吴), the person in charge of the company, very anxious. "As a small company, we don't have a dedicated legal department. We have no idea how to deal with such legal disputes," Wu (吴) said, feeling flustered.
"I heard that Ninghai (宁海) has established a 'Civil and Commercial Rule of Law Clinic' to provide legal services to enterprises. Why don't you go and ask for help?" Someone suggested to Wu (吴).
With a try-it-and-see attitude, Wu (吴) came to the "Civil and Commercial Rule of Law Clinic" and registered for an "expert consultation." After understanding the ins and outs of the matter, Zhang Xiaona (张筱娜), the handling lawyer, searched the website of the State Intellectual Property Office (国家知识产权局) to obtain the claims, specifications, and drawings of the other party's patent, and compared them one by one with the technical features of the accused infringing product.
"There are two technical features that the other party does not have, so it does not constitute patent infringement." After multiple confirmations, Zhang Xiaona (张筱娜) believed that the mold company did not constitute infringement. She also said that she would provide follow-up legal services to protect the company's legitimate rights and interests.
Ninghai (宁海) has a vibrant private economy with many individual industrial and commercial households and small and micro enterprises. However, affected by their size and business model, many business entities lack experience and skills in handling legal disputes.
In recent years, Ninghai County (宁海县) has accelerated efforts to address the shortcomings in public legal services for enterprises. By innovatively establishing "Civil and Commercial Rule of Law Clinics," it has formed a legal advisory team in the field of civil and commercial affairs, including outstanding lawyers, grassroots legal workers, and people's mediators. Starting from legal consultation, rule of law physical examinations, compliance guidance, risk prevention and control, rule of law publicity, and dispute resolution, it provides "professional, efficient, and precise" legal services for market operators in the county.
In addition to helping resolve specific disputes, the "Civil and Commercial Rule of Law Clinic" also focuses on daily business activities, resolving legal risks before disputes arise.
"Are employees' monthly wages paid in full and on time?" "After the shareholders' meeting makes a resolution on the transfer of company equity, is the change of registration promptly made with the registration authority?"...
Not long ago, lawyers from Zhejiang Haihao (Ninghai) Law Firm (浙江海浩（宁海）律师事务所) came to an electronics company with the "Ninghai County Civil and Commercial Rule of Law Clinic Enterprise Rule of Law Physical Examination Project Table" (《宁海县民商法治诊所企业法治体检项目表》), and had face-to-face exchanges with the person in charge of the enterprise to identify legal issues encountered by the enterprise in its operation, and accurately put forward feasible prevention and governance opinions and suggestions.
"During the rule of law physical examination, we mainly focus on preventing problems and risks in contract management, intellectual property rights, personnel management, and other contract performance processes," said the person in charge of Zhejiang Haihao (Ninghai) Law Firm (浙江海浩（宁海）律师事务所).
The relevant person in charge of Ninghai County (宁海县) introduced that, as of now, Ninghai County (宁海县) has centrally listed 27 "Civil and Commercial Rule of Law Clinics" throughout the county, and has carried out "rule of law physical examinations" for 4,256 enterprises, helping enterprises sort out 3,997 legal opinions, solving 2,817 problems or difficulties for enterprises, benefiting 9,431 market operators, and further opening up the "last mile" of precise public legal services.
Return to TopBy: 赵姗姗 卢 乔
"Unity is Strength" is a portrayal of the spirit of resistance against Japan forged by the Chinese nation in a history of blood and fire. For more than 80 years, the melody of the song has transcended time and space, condensing people's fighting spirit into steel, repeatedly singing out our firm confidence in the face of difficulties.
In this issue of "A Tour of Anti-Japanese War Literary and Artistic Works," we look back on the past, inviting the descendants of the song's lyricist and composer to recall the origins of its creation; we look at the present, listening to the old Party members in the song's birthplace tell how the new song of unity sings out the tremendous changes in the mountain village.
-- Editor
Flipping through the photo album, our eyes always linger on one photo for a long time. In the photo, Mu Hong (牧虹) and his wife Zhong Wei (仲伟) are wearing coarse cloth clothes with patches, Mu Hong (牧虹) has a hemp rope tied around his waist as a belt, and Zhong Wei (仲伟) is holding their young daughter. They must have seen something happy, their faces filled with bright smiles. That year, Mu Hong (牧虹) was 25 years old. Next to this photo is a profile of Mu Hong (牧虹) wearing an overcoat and tie. That year, Mu Hong (牧虹) was 19 years old, the "wealthy young master from Xuzhou" in Zhong Wei's (仲伟) words.
We always wonder, what made him give up everything he had, go to Yan'an (延安), and put on coarse cloth clothes?
Mu Hong (牧虹), originally named Zhao Hongmo (赵鸿模), showed artistic talent from a young age. At the beginning of the Anti-Japanese War, he traveled to Chengdu (成都), Chongqing (重庆), and other places, and co-starred with Zhao Dan (赵丹), Bai Yang (白杨), and Zhang Manping (章曼萍) in "Thunderstorm" and "Put Down Your Whip," and played the leading roles in dramas such as "Wu Kui Bridge," "Black Hell," "The Inspector General," and "The True Story of Ah Q." In 1938, with a strong patriotic heart, he went to Yan'an (延安) to study in the Literature Department of the Lu Xun Academy of Arts (鲁迅艺术学院).
Lu Su (卢肃), originally named Lu Fangping (卢方平), began participating in anti-Japanese war literary and artistic work from his youth. In 1938, in Jigong Mountain (鸡公山), Henan (河南), he secretly joined the National Liberation Vanguard Team (民族解放先锋队) led by the Chinese Communist Party, and then joined the Beiping Student Mobile Troupe (北平学生移动剧团), and after several twists and turns, came to Yan'an (延安) to study in the Music Department of the Lu Xun Academy of Arts (鲁迅艺术学院).
They are our fathers. For the common goal of national salvation, two young people who did not know each other went to Yan'an (延安), where their lives intersected, and a transformation began. The study and training in Yan'an (延安) Lu Yi (鲁艺) laid a solid foundation for their future creations.
Our fathers often recalled that Yan'an (延安) was like a magnet, constantly attracting people with revolutionary ideals who came admiringly. At that time, some people, although pursuing revolution, were unwilling to go to the front line, unwilling to go deep among the soldiers and peasants, and only relied on enthusiasm and imagination to create. Their words and songs were soft and lacked rigidity, romantic and lacked combat effectiveness, and the peasants could not understand them, and the soldiers did not like them. Mu Hong (牧虹) and Lu Su (卢肃) at Lu Yi (鲁艺) were very disgusted with this, and joined the Northwest War Zone Service Group (西北战地服务团) to carry out anti-Japanese propaganda work. They wanted to go to the revolutionary war, to the soldiers, to the peasants, to sing for them, to write songs for them.
In May 1942, the Yan'an Forum on Literature and Art (延安文艺座谈会) was held in Yangjialing (杨家岭). At that time, Mu Hong (牧虹) and Lu Su (卢肃) were carrying out propaganda work in the Jin-Cha-Ji (晋察冀) enemy-occupied area. "Revolutionary literary and artistic work finally has a clear task and goal!" They learned about the Yan'an Forum on Literature and Art (延安文艺座谈会) from the radio and hugged each other excitedly. Serving the workers, peasants, and soldiers, and powerfully打击敌人 (dǎ jī dí rén - "strike the enemy," to deal a blow to the enemy), became the belief of the two young revolutionaries.
In 1943, the Japanese invaders implemented the inhumane "Three Alls Policy" (三光政策) against the Jin-Cha-Ji (晋察冀) base area. The Northwest War Zone Service Group (西北战地服务团) faced a more difficult struggle environment, and many young comrades-in-arms remained forever on this land. Bloodshed and sacrifice did not shake their revolutionary will, but instead inspired their creative inspiration. In order to鼓舞 (gǔ wǔ - "encourage," to inspire) the anti-"mopping up" battle and cooperate with the rent reduction and interest reduction struggle, they created the small opera "Unity is Strength." Everyone felt that the small opera needed a powerful song as the ending. Mu Hong (牧虹) lay on the roof of an old farmer's house and wrote the lyrics in just over 20 minutes. There were only two days left until the premiere, who would compose the music? Mu Hong (牧虹) thought of Lu Su (卢肃). Unexpectedly, after Lu Su (卢肃) received the lyrics, he composed the melody on the old farmer's millstone in just over ten minutes, all in one go.
The melody of "Unity is Strength" had actually been written in Lu Su's (卢肃) heart for a long time. Lu Su (卢肃) and his wife Guan Lin (管林) were both in the Northwest War Zone Service Group (西北战地服务团). The cruel struggle environment caused Guan Lin (管林) to contract typhoid fever and become very weak. The troops could only temporarily place her in a passing village to recuperate. Soon, the Japanese puppet troops who were blocking and tracking along the way arrived. They drove the villagers out and separated them, asking the villagers to identify each other. The family that housed Guan Lin (管林) had a rural woman who stepped forward and pulled Guan Lin (管林) over, saying, "This is my aunt." In this way, a stranger recognized a female Eighth Route Army soldier as a relative under the bayonet, and Guan Lin (管林) was able to escape.
"Unity is strength, unity is strength, this strength is iron, this strength is steel, harder than iron, stronger than steel..." A song sings out the historical inevitability of the Chinese Communist Party leading the Chinese people to defeat the Japanese invaders, and sings out the truth that "Justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! The people will prevail!"
China (中国) was once vulnerable in the eyes of the great powers. At the critical moment when dark clouds were密布 (mì bù - "densely covered," overcast) over the land of China (中华大地) and the country was on the verge of亡国 (wáng guó - "national subjugation," the fall of a nation), the Chinese Communist Party took the lead in proposing the "Resist Japan and Save the Country" (抗日救国) proposition. Without silver dollars and gold, without high officials and generous salaries, even lacking food and clothing, many "wealthy children" and "scholarly talents" from well-off families like Mu Hong (牧虹)奔来 (bēn lái - "rush to," to flock to) Yan'an (延安).
Once, when we were doing a program on television, the director played a video from the Internet. The time was May 19, 2008, at Tiananmen Square (天安门广场). After the shouts of "Wenchuan (汶川) cheer up" rose and fell, tens of thousands of people sang "Unity is Strength" loudly. We were filled with tears and could not control ourselves. In the face of disaster, the Chinese people had something more than tears, and that was the power of unity. This power is the national soul of daring to struggle against any difficulties and obstacles under the leadership of the Chinese Communist Party.
"Unity" has infinite appeal. This power is like iron and steel, embodied in the志愿军 (zhì yuàn jūn - "Volunteer Army," Chinese People's Volunteer Army) soldier Wang Cheng (王成) on the screen who said "For victory, fire at me!", in the "Iron Man" Wang Jinxi (王进喜) who said "I would rather live 20 years less, I will desperately take down the Daqing Oilfield," in the Chinese People's Liberation Army soldiers who formed a human wall in the flood with "People are on the embankment," in the fighter pilot Wang Wei (王伟) who said "I can no longer return, you continue to move forward!", in the J-10 chief designer Song Wencong (宋文骢) who said "Everything is for the J-10 aircraft!" In the new era, "Unity is Strength" has extraordinary significance for every ordinary but extraordinary striver. We have created a glorious history through unity and struggle, and we will surely open up a better future through unity and struggle!
(Zhao Shanshan (赵姗姗) is the daughter of Mu Hong (牧虹), the lyricist of "Unity is Strength," and Lu Qiao (卢乔) is the daughter of Lu Su (卢肃), the composer.)
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The village of Beizhuang (北庄) in Pingshan County (平山县), Hebei (河北) Province in June is picturesque. On the threshing ground, people sing "Unity is Strength" loudly; in the happy orchard, tourists picking fruit are in a constant stream. Now, the village has a campsite, which is very lively at night.
Our village is the birthplace of the song "Unity is Strength." Unity is our "family heirloom" and also the "magic weapon" for victory. The once poor and blank small mountain village is now a well-known happy village, and the annual income of the village collective has increased from more than 60,000 yuan to more than 1 million yuan.
I still remember the excitement when everyone wrote to General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) to report the good news. In February 2021, we received a reply from General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) to all party members in Beizhuang Village (北庄村), which gave us great encouragement!
I am 68 years old this year. When I was a child, my grandfather often told me about the scene of the premiere of "Unity is Strength" in our village more than 80 years ago. During the performance, my grandfather was the village head of Beizhuang Village (北庄村), and he organized the villagers to watch the opera. "Unity is strength, unity is strength..." When the opera was nearing its end, and the finale "Unity is Strength" sounded, the performers all ran to the middle of the venue, holding hands with each other, and sang together! The more everyone sang, the more excited they became. After the performance, some villagers were reluctant to leave for a long time.
Grandpa said that this song was written into the hearts of our people. During the Anti-Japanese War, the Japanese invaders repeatedly attacked Hongzidian (洪子店), which was separated from Beizhuang Village (北庄村) by a river, burning, killing, looting, and harming the people. The Eighth Route Army fought back bravely. At that time, 35 people from our village participated in the Pingshan Regiment (平山团), and more than 50 young people joined the Eighth Route Army. Under the leadership of the Party, our village also established the Workers' Salvation Association (工救会), Women's Salvation Association (妇救会), Youth Salvation Association (青救会), Anti-Japanese Aid Association (抗援会), Peasants' Self-Defense Force (农民自卫队), as well as stretcher teams, transportation teams, old men's teams, and baby-holding teams. Grandpa once recalled: "At that time, all the people in our entire Beizhuang Village (北庄村) were organized. Everyone lived in these groups, united and worked together to resist the war."
"Only by uniting can we move towards victory." This is the firm belief that "Unity is Strength" brings us. In the later period of the Liberation War, the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) and the headquarters of the People's Liberation Army (解放军总部) moved to the Xibaipo (西柏坡) area. The folks in Beizhuang Village (北庄村) vacated hundreds of houses to ensure the work and life of the cadres of the central government agencies. Every household took out the best things in their homes to support them.
After the founding of New China, this song became the bugle call for us to strive towards a new life. In 1958, in order to build the Gangnan Reservoir (岗南水库), the whole village was relocated and rebuilt, and the average of 2 mu of irrigated land per person became an average of 4 fen of dry land per person. In the first year of relocation, without houses to live in, the villagers dug underground cellars to survive the winter; with little land and no grain, the village party members and cadres led the villagers to clear all the land in the village, carrying it with shoulder poles and pushing it with dirt carts, and brought new soil to cover it. Everyone united and worked together, opened mountains and dug canals, and reclaimed wasteland to create land, and slowly overcame the difficulties. After the village's production and life stabilized, many villagers gradually achieved adequate food and clothing by doing odd jobs and doing small businesses.
In 2003, I began to serve as the secretary of the village party branch. In order to develop agriculture and increase the yield per mu of grain, the village committee decided to lead the villagers to build field roads together. Building field roads requires funds, labor, and will also occupy the villagers' own fields. It was thought to be a difficult task, but unexpectedly, it progressed very quickly - everyone was highly motivated and took the initiative to give up the occupied fields, with those who had money contributing money and those who had strength contributing strength. After the field roads were built, the villagers consciously claimed them and maintained them in sections, and everyone wanted to work together towards a happy life.
In 2008, I stepped down as the secretary of the village party branch, and the new secretary of the village party branch realized things that I had never dared to imagine before. Especially after the poverty alleviation work was carried out, with the help and support of the Party and the state, our village developed red tourism, rural tourism, and also developed characteristic planting.
Good days are created by the Party uniting and leading us. In 2016, our village was lifted out of poverty. Now, everyone's pockets are getting richer and richer, and life is becoming more and more comfortable: tap water is available all day, the kitchen is fully electrified, a cultural square has been built in the village, and a movie is shown once a month. Since 2018, our village has also held a Spring Festival Gala, and "Unity is Strength" is a must-sing song every year. On the first day of the Lunar New Year, the whole village, young and old, sit together and sing this song loudly, it is so grand! Everyone is proud to be from Beizhuang (北庄)! What makes me especially gratified is that in recent years, many young people have also chosen to return to their hometown to develop, and some young people have opened cultural and creative shops and contracted sightseeing cars in nearby scenic spots, and their income is also considerable. I believe that under the leadership of the Party, our Beizhuang Village (北庄村) will definitely develop better and better!
(The author is an old party member of Beizhuang Village (北庄村), Pingshan County (平山县), Hebei (河北) Province, interviewed and compiled by Shao Yuzi (邵玉姿), reporter of this newspaper)
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Recently, the "Campus Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion*" held its first college tour performance at Southeast University (东南大学). 86% of the actors in this version are from the post-2000s generation, with an average age of about 22. As a Kunqu Opera (昆曲) performer, I am delighted to see *The Peony Pavilion* bloom with youth again. From 2002 to 2019, I served as the director of the Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theatre (苏州昆剧院) and jointly produced the Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion* with people from both sides of the Taiwan Strait who love Kunqu Opera. Now, after 20 years and over 500 performances, the Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion* has become a representative work of "youthful art."
The 20 years of performances of the Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion* have been 20 years of Kunqu Opera's return from "museum art" to the public eye, and also 20 years of the integration of excellent Chinese traditional culture and modern spirit. Kunqu Opera has encountered the best of times. The government's attention, society's recognition, and the public's love for Kunqu Opera are the soil that nourishes the Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion*.
In 2003, we produced the Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion*, exploring the cultivation of artistic talent through "teaching skills through performance." We invited "Top Student of Male Roles" Wang Shiyu (汪世瑜) and "Chief Female Role Performer" Zhang Jiqing (张继青) to oversee the project, with guidance from famous artists such as Yao Jikun (姚继焜), Cai Zhengren (蔡正仁), and Zhou Qin (周秦). Wang Shiyu and Beijing Opera (京昆) young male role actor Weng Guosheng (翁国生) served as directors. The three-month "oral instruction and personal demonstration" systematic training, 10 hours a day, covered various aspects from basic skills, physical skills, shuttlecock skills to singing, acting, and literary cultivation. A group of young actors greatly improved during the training. Stage practice is the best way to inherit the art. The actors' presentation in the Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion* has been praised as "youthful inheritance of an ancient opera genre," playing a relay role in the inheritance of Kunqu Opera. We hope the relay baton will be passed on to the post-2000s generation.
From *Fifteen Strings of Cash* (《十五贯》), which "saved an opera genre with one play," to Kunqu Opera under the perspective of intangible cultural heritage, and then to the Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion*, "change" is the norm for the development of Kunqu Opera. The Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion* is a theatrical expression that integrates Tang Xianzu's (汤显祖) fantastical conception, Kunqu Opera performance norms, and Kunqu Opera tune music. The starting point for creating the Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion* was to build a bridge between classical masterpieces and modern audiences. The script compilation only deletes and does not modify, trying to retain the original Tang (汤) lyrics and preserve famous excerpts. The singing on stage strives for authenticity, adhering to Kunqu Opera singing rules and respecting traditional performance routines. Certain specific body movements and stage arrangements, especially new excerpts and segments rearranged to connect the plot, rely on the theatrical experience and artistic understanding accumulated by Wang Shiyu and Zhang Jiqing over half a century of performing arts, fully trusting the old artists' "kneading the play" ability and performance skills.
We should be sincere and true, rooted in tradition, but also reflect on the past and observe the present, and face the present directly. Only by responding to real needs and answering common confusions can Kunqu Opera have a chemical reaction with contemporary audiences. The Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theatre's recently produced *The Story of Handan* (《邯郸记》), while fully respecting the original work, presents the most dramatically powerful "dream" of Tang Xianzu's "Four Dreams of Linchuan" (临川四梦) as a play that is "good to watch, good to listen to, and easy to understand." "Laugh, laugh, laugh, life is only a few hundred years, sing a broken dream to the Yellow Millet Dream," the newly produced *The Story of Handan* has an absurd plot and a grand structure, realizing a clever combination of the artistic characteristics of Kunqu Opera and the modern humanistic spirit.
Kunqu Opera has been passed down for 600 years, and each important node is inseparable from cultural development. The formation and development of Kunqu Opera cannot be separated from the investment of talents in the field and depends on the participation of the entire society. The Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion* is a systematic cultural project and a systematic social project. The theater focuses on artistic presentation, and the joint participation of experts, scholars, and people from all walks of life enhances the artistic tension of the play.
Kunqu Opera is a refined art, it is *yangchun baixue* (阳春白雪 (yáng chūn bái xuě - "sunshine spring white snow," refined or highbrow culture)), and its essence is "elegance" and "beauty." We must guide modern audiences to discover beauty, and also calm down and dig out beauty with awe, looking for more possibilities for Kunqu Opera expression, so that Kunqu Opera can live in the present and let classics enter life. With an open and inclusive attitude, we should gather famous cultural figures from all over the world, integrate cultural resources from ancient and modern times, and absorb various essences with innovative and open concepts, constantly enriching the artistic expression forms of Kunqu Opera. With such firm pursuit, Kunqu Opera will continue to be performed and passed on from generation to generation.
"Flowers seem to guide people's hearts towards good," the Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion* is not only a play, but also an artistic bridge for Kunqu Opera art to dialogue with contemporary society. The 20-plus years of dissemination practice of the Youth Edition *The Peony Pavilion* vividly interprets that excellent Chinese traditional culture is like a flowing river—in the process of inheritance and development, it constantly injects the living water of the times, and the great rivers of culture will surely surge forward, demonstrating vigorous vitality and creativity.
(The author is the former director of the Suzhou Kunqu Opera Theatre (苏州昆剧院))
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Having worked for several years, the fast-paced environment makes it difficult for me to have enough time to carefully appreciate a film or television work. For me, "Soldiers Sortie" has always been a special existence. A guiding light in times of confusion, a charge call on the road to advancement, "never abandon, never give up"... In 2006, this TV series received high praise from many viewers as soon as it was broadcast. Characters such as Xu Sanduo, Cheng Cai, and Shi Jin, along with their stories, infected countless people. In the summer of 2014, I truly began to enter the world of "Soldiers Sortie," and it deeply influenced my youth.
That year, I had just finished my freshman year of university. After careful consideration and physical fitness assessment, I successfully signed up for the army. At that time, too many young people chose to enlist because of "Soldiers Sortie." Unlike many people, I decided to enlist first, and then watched "Soldiers Sortie" to better understand the military. This drama does not have a grand war narrative, but it reflects the true temperament of soldiers everywhere, and sets a good example for me as a benchmark soldier.
I truly feel that Xu Sanduo's seemingly "comeback against the odds" and opportunity-filled life actually depends on his own heart to always move forward and his consistently pure character. What seems like a miracle is actually a path forged through thorns. Squad Leader Shi Jin is the ideal squad leader in my heart. Although we may not be as lucky as Xu Sanduo to meet good teachers and helpful friends, we can choose to be like Squad Leader Shi Jin, someone who holds an umbrella for others.
In the two years in the army, I worked hard to complete my self-transformation. From zero to dozens of single and parallel bars, significant progress in queue command, and insisting on standing every post well... When I was hesitant, I kept telling myself: I want to be a soldier like Xu Sanduo, and young people should not give up easily. "Between thinking and getting, there are two more words, and that is to do it!" Now, I have long left the army, but I am more sober and firm than ever, that is, to strive to make my life more brilliant and better give back to society.
Return to TopBy: 王 备
We are currently in the midst of a structural upheaval in creation. In the field of music, AI can use a single prompt to generate melodies, lyrics, and arrangements, completing the entire production process. It can imitate the voice and style of any singer, replicating aesthetics without understanding meaning. It can also produce works 24 hours a day without rest, but these works do not require attribution, nor is anyone responsible for them.
The impact of this technological revolution is not something that will happen "in the future," but is happening right now. AI is impacting the key structures of the creative field. For example, the pop music industry, based on industrialized production, once relied on songwriting factories, arrangers, demo producers, and lyric optimizers, but these positions are being rapidly replaced by AI. Another example is traditional music, which prides itself on craftsmanship and skill, but now faces platforms filled with imitations that "sound like" the real thing. Listeners cannot distinguish them, and creators have nowhere to appeal. Even more cruelly, the massive content flooding brought about by AI is causing platform recommendation mechanisms to favor production methods that are "high frequency" and "fast response," which in turn drowns out "carefully crafted works."
What can we still hold on to? There are four things that AI cannot undertake and that humans must continue to insist on. First, the right to set the intention of expression. AI will not truly understand emotions, culture, or positions; it merely imitates and arranges. Humans must still be the ones to set the direction of expression. Second, the judgment to choose versions. Among the 10 versions produced by AI, choosing "which one represents me" is where the soul of the creator lies. Third, the sense of responsibility to sign for the expression and bear the consequences. AI cannot be criticized, questioned, or held accountable, while human creators should and must be the ones who stand up and say, "I endorse this work." Fourth, the sense of mission and cultural responsibility as artists. True artistic creation is never just "creating content," but leaving behind a voice, a posture, and a position for this era. Artists are not content porters, but witnesses to the cultural scene. A sense of mission is the most impossible thing to "outsource."
This is the boundary of human creative dignity. After AI becomes a creative engine, creators must complete an evolution—no longer being mere writers, but the ones who control the direction of generation, choose the structure of expression, and bear cultural responsibility. We no longer compete on who writes the most comprehensively, but on who judges more accurately and expresses more truthfully.
We must neither panic unnecessarily nor be optimistically conceited. In the AI era, those who are truly able to remain are those who are willing to bear the responsibility of judgment, dare to "sign" for their expression, and are practitioners with passion, aesthetics, a sense of mission, and new skills. This will be the threshold for future creation.
(The author is a composer and music producer.)
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Participating in the creation of the acrobatic drama "Spine" is an artistic exploration full of challenges and surprises for me.
"Following the direction of the heavenly road, transforming thousands of ravines into plains, with high roads reaching into the clouds, changing the world." The original song "My Hometown" in the play speaks to our original intention in choosing this topic. Guizhou (贵州), a province once known as a "natural barrier" due to its complex terrain and inconvenient transportation, has undergone tremendous changes in the new era. In the past 10 years, the mileage of expressways has jumped from more than 200 kilometers to 9,042 kilometers. Twelve "world's first" bridges and dozens of world's high bridges are gathered here, and the reputation of the "World Bridge Museum" is well deserved. The magnificent development process and the moving and inspiring struggle stories are worth recording.
We decided to use an acrobatic drama to showcase the spiritual outlook of Guizhou (贵州) transportation builders and tell the story of Guizhou's (贵州) gorgeous transformation from "no three feet of flat land" to "expressway plains." To make the play appealing, it must have a thrilling plot—the plot has two story lines: the main line tells the story of the protagonist Guan Dongfang (关东方)'s inheritance of his father Lao Man's (老满) long-cherished wish, leading the villagers to open mountains and build roads, and the sub-line is the emotional line between the young Guan Dongfang (关东方) and Bai Xiaoyun (白小云). We added short plays at the connection of each chapter, such as adding a celebration scene when the "Laziya (腊子崖)" tunnel is completed, paying attention to the coherence of the dramatic logic.
How to perfectly integrate acrobatics, an art that focuses on skill display, with the narrative and emotional nature of drama is an important issue. In order to solve this problem, the main creative team went deep into the major bridge construction sites in Guizhou (贵州) many times to collect wind, communicate with the builders, and collect a large number of real and moving stories and details. Drawing inspiration from these materials, we carefully designed the plot structure so that every acrobatic skill serves the development of the plot and the shaping of the characters.
We have put a lot of effort into the "deconstruction" and "narration" of acrobatic vocabulary. We creatively deconstruct, combine, and reconstruct acrobatic skills, develop and improve movements according to the needs of the plot, and allow actors and props to fully integrate. For example, in the "Encountering Fault Mountain" chapter, the multi-dimensional ball skills echo the stage art, showing the technical problems in construction; in the "Bravely Crossing Luanfeng Valley" chapter, the suspended wave board sets off the difficulties and obstacles of road construction in high mountains and deep valleys, and the high-difficulty skills of the actors push the tense plot to a climax; in order to show skills such as shaking ladders and one-handed head tops, in the "Breaking Through the Roadblock" chapter, we integrate the life scenes of local young villagers into the construction team and integrate high-difficulty pole skills to enhance the viewing experience, and strive to create "memory points" for the audience in different chapters.
The growth and dedication of the team is the key to the successful presentation of "Spine." In order to achieve artistic effects, the actors have made great efforts. They not only have to improve the difficulty and accuracy of acrobatic skills, but also have to learn knowledge such as acting and dance. They gritted their teeth and persevered through countless falls and injuries during the rehearsal process. This tenacious spirit is a vivid embodiment of the spiritual connotation of "Spine."
"Spine" condenses the wisdom and sweat of the expert guidance team and the main creative team. Seeing the audience moved by the plot of the play, I deeply feel that all the efforts are worth it. Liu Hao (刘豪), chief engineer of the Huajiang Canyon Bridge (花江峡谷大桥) project, also came to the scene. When he saw the high-difficulty aerial skills in the "Bravely Crossing Luanfeng Valley" chapter interpreting the feat of "ten thousand bridges flying across," his eyes were filled with tears. "Spine" is an ode to strivers.
(The author is the general manager of the Guizhou Acrobatic Troupe (贵州省杂技团))
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