Summary: This document, approved by the Party Central Committee and the State Council, outlines measures to improve people's livelihoods by enhancing social security fairness, raising basic public service equality, expanding basic livelihood service benefits, and improving the accessibility of diversified social services. Key initiatives include broadening social insurance coverage, strengthening assistance for low-income groups, promoting equal access to public services regardless of residency, and improving education and healthcare resource distribution. The document emphasizes the importance of community-level services and promotes inclusive development for children, the elderly, and people with disabilities. It also underscores the need for financial support and coordinated policy implementation to ensure these goals are achieved.
Summary: Facing record high college graduates and the need to maintain employment for over 30 million people lifted out of poverty, Chinese authorities are implementing various measures to stabilize employment. These measures include job fairs, training programs, and financial support for enterprises to encourage hiring, particularly for college graduates, rural laborers, and the unemployed. Specific initiatives focus on skills training and expanding employment opportunities in key sectors. The Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security plans to prioritize employment and refine public services to meet employment targets. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's Ministry of Education is implementing various measures to promote employment for the increasing number of college graduates, with a focus on aligning talent supply with demand. These measures include financial incentives for companies hiring graduates in specific sectors and facilitating connections between universities and enterprises to identify job opportunities, leading to 4.7 million new job postings by early June. Technology is also being leveraged through AI tools and data platforms to improve job matching and analyze talent needs in key industries. The Ministry is also focusing on adjusting higher education programs to better meet market demands and enhance graduates' skills. A "100-day sprint" has been launched to provide organized employment services before graduation.
Summary: In an interview with People's Daily, Huawei CEO Ren Zhengfei discussed the company's approach to external pressures and technological challenges. He emphasized focusing on progress rather than dwelling on difficulties, even in the face of U.S. restrictions on Huawei's Ascend chips, stating that China has many companies working on chips. Ren also underscored the importance of basic research and strategic patience, while praising China's socialist market economy and its investment in infrastructure. He suggested that China's advantages in power grids, communication networks, and a large youth population position it well for AI development, and mentioned an article by Thomas Friedman where he stated that the future is not in the United States. He added that Huawei relies on the government to provide a legal and marketized environment.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang emphasized deepening the reform of the science and technology achievement transformation mechanism to promote integrated development of technological and industrial innovation during the 14th special study session of the State Council. He stressed the importance of addressing bottlenecks in the transformation of scientific and technological achievements to improve efficiency and foster new productive forces. Li highlighted the need to optimize evaluation systems, strengthen the role of enterprises in innovation, and leverage policies to promote the application of independently developed technologies. He also called for a combination of effective markets and an active government to improve support policies, market services, and to encourage more social capital investments. Vice Premiers Zhang Guoqing and Liu Guozhong also made speeches during the session.
Summary: Vice President Han Zheng attended the third UN Ocean Conference in France, emphasizing the need for shared responsibility in achieving sustainable development goals, including ocean conservation. He outlined China's commitment to building a peaceful, prosperous, civilized, and clean ocean through multilateral cooperation and support for developing nations. During the visit, Han met with French President Macron, conveying Xi Jinping's greetings and discussing strengthened Sino-French collaboration, multilateralism, and global stability. Han also met with UN Secretary-General Guterres, reaffirming China's support for the UN's central role in international affairs and Guterres thanked China for its long-standing support for the UN and its adherence to multilateralism.
Summary: The Chinese Communist Party emphasizes that China's modernization prioritizes the people's livelihood, focusing on solving the urgent needs and difficulties of the masses. A recent directive from the General Office of the Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council calls for fairer, more balanced, and universally accessible improvements to people's lives. It stresses the importance of strengthening problem awareness and bottom-line thinking, particularly regarding basic public services for flexible employment groups and social security for those facing sudden hardship. The directive highlights the need to address the immediate concerns of the people to enhance public confidence and cohesion. The document connects securing the people's livelihoods to winning their hearts and minds.
Summary: This article discusses the rise of specialized agricultural products in China, such as French foie gras in Anhui, caviar in Sichuan, and South American shrimp in Gansu. It highlights the adoption of foreign agricultural products and technologies, supported by local government policies and technological advancements. These regions are implementing advanced techniques and technologies to improve production and product quality, and are seeking to expand sales channels, including supermarkets and tourism. The article emphasizes the economic benefits and rural revitalization driven by these new specialty industries. The United States is not mentioned.
Summary: Between January and May, China's tax authorities processed 527,700 inter-regional tax service transactions, facilitating 14,700 taxpayer cross-province migrations, a 13.52% year-on-year increase. The State Taxation Administration has improved its service system and expanded inter-regional services, establishing "remote virtual windows" to streamline tax processes. These measures aim to reduce the costs and time associated with tax payments and business migration, with the average migration processing time reduced by 5-10 days. A joint guidance opinion from the State Taxation Administration and other departments promotes the realization of "one-time, convenient, and efficient" enterprise migration registration.
Summary: China's National Bureau of Statistics reported that the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased slightly in May, with a 0.2% month-on-month decrease and a 0.1% year-on-year decrease. The decline was primarily influenced by lower energy prices, which fell 1.7% month-on-month. Core CPI, excluding food and energy, rose 0.6% year-on-year, a slight increase from the previous month, indicating improving consumer demand. Policies to stimulate consumption have shown some effect, leading to price increases in certain consumer goods sectors.
Summary: China faces significant employment pressures due to a record number of college graduates and the need to maintain employment for those lifted out of poverty. In response, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security is implementing measures focused on key demographics like college graduates, rural laborers, and the unemployed, providing job placement services and skills training. These measures include financial incentives for enterprises to maintain and expand employment, such as unemployment insurance rebates and loan programs. The government is also focusing on skills training programs, targeting fields like advanced manufacturing and modern services. No mention is made of the United States or US-China relations.
Summary: China's Ministry of Education is implementing measures to boost employment for college graduates, a key talent resource. These efforts include expanding employment channels through financial and policy support for companies hiring graduates, and promoting better matching between graduates and employers. The Ministry is facilitating job fairs and leveraging technology, like AI and big data platforms, to enhance job matching and provide career guidance. They are also working to align university programs with industry needs and improve graduates' skills. The Ministry of Education has launched a "100-day sprint" to organize employment services before graduation.
Summary: This document, approved by the Party Central Committee and the State Council, outlines measures to improve livelihoods by enhancing social security fairness, basic public service equality, and the accessibility of basic livelihood services. Key initiatives include expanding social insurance coverage, strengthening support for low-income groups, and promoting equal access to public services regardless of residency. The plan also aims to improve education and healthcare resource distribution, expand elderly and childcare services, and develop community services. The document emphasizes the importance of Party leadership and coordinated financial support to ensure effective implementation.
Summary: In 2024, China's manufacturing sector remained the world's largest for the 15th consecutive year, driven by technological innovation. Several Chinese companies, including Hengli Group, Guangdong Topstar Technology, and Yuanda Intelligent Industry Group, are expanding overseas through technological breakthroughs and customized solutions. Hengli overcame technological barriers to export new materials, while Topstar is providing whole-factory automation solutions, including to a manufacturing plant in the U.S.. Yuanda Intelligent established a joint venture factory in Saudi Arabia, showcasing China's manufacturing capabilities. These companies are benefiting from policies supporting overseas expansion and contributing to the Belt and Road Initiative.
Summary: The first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism is being held in London, offering an opportunity to resolve differences through equal dialogue. The article emphasizes that U.S.-China economic and trade cooperation is mutually beneficial, highlighting U.S. advantages in service trade and sales by U.S. firms in China. It attributes the U.S. trade deficit to its own economic structure and restrictions on exports to China, criticizing the "small yard, high fence" approach. China is committed to high-level opening up and increased imports, providing opportunities for the U.S. and other countries. The article calls for removing barriers to promote the healthy development of U.S.-China economic and trade relations.
Summary: The article addresses international concerns regarding China's export controls on medium and heavy rare earths, asserting their necessity for national security and non-proliferation obligations. It emphasizes China's sovereign right to manage its resources and ensure they are used for peaceful purposes, denying any targeting of specific countries. The piece reiterates that China is committed to meeting legitimate civilian demands and fostering international cooperation via communication and dialogue, while adhering to international obligations. It claims these measures are not a "blockade" but aimed at the effective protection and rational utilization of rare earth resources. The article also states that China is willing to cooperate on the basis of mutual interest to ensure the stability of global supply chains.
Summary: Vice President Han Zheng attended the Third UN Ocean Conference in Nice, France, emphasizing the need for global cooperation in ocean sustainability and a shared future. He outlined four key areas: peaceful oceans adhering to international rules, prosperous oceans promoting connectivity, civilized oceans respecting diversity, and clean oceans promoting green development. During the conference, Han met with French President Macron, conveying Xi Jinping's greetings and discussing strengthened Sino-French cooperation and multilateralism, including reaffirming France's strategic autonomy. He also met with UN Secretary-General Guterres, reaffirming China's support for the UN and its adherence to the one-China principle, while Guterres thanked China for its support and multilateralism.
Summary: During a visit to the UK, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, the lead person for the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue from the Chinese side, met with UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Reeves, the lead person from the British side, in London. He Lifeng stated that both sides should work together to implement the consensus reached between President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Starmer to further deepen economic and financial exchanges and cooperation and achieve mutually beneficial outcomes. Reeves stated the UK values cooperation with China and is willing to strengthen communication to implement the outcomes of the dialogue. They discussed China-UK economic and financial cooperation and issues of common concern.
Summary: Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng met with U.S. counterparts in London on June 9th for the first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism. The meeting, held in London, signifies a resumption of high-level economic dialogue between the two countries.
Summary: The fourth SCO Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition concluded in Qingdao, Shandong, with 12 projects from eight countries winning awards. A Chinese project focused on unmanned airport technology secured first prize, presenting a "Chinese solution" for global smart transportation. The competition, guided by the SCO Secretariat and China's Ministry of Science and Technology, featured projects in advanced fields like AI and new materials, with international collaborations comprising over 35% of submissions. Winners gained access to funding and Chinese industrial chain resources to accelerate commercialization. The event also included project signings, dialogues, and partnership opportunities within the SCO framework.
Summary: At a China Public Diplomacy Association briefing, Foreign Ministry's Director-General of the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs Zhang Run discussed the outcomes of the 4th Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum and China-Latin America regional cooperation. Zhang emphasized the robust China-Latin America relationship, highlighting mutual respect for core interests, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, with the One China Principle gaining consensus. China remains Latin America's second-largest trading partner and seeks closer cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative and the Global Development Initiative.
Summary: The "2025 Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival" opened in Cambridge, UK, on June 8th, combining competitive dragon boat races with cultural experiences. Twelve teams competed on the River Cam, while Chinese food stalls offered delicacies like Xiaolongbao and spicy wontons. Over twenty traditional Chinese art forms, including face painting and paper cutting, were showcased alongside musical performances blending Chinese and British styles. The event aimed to promote Sino-British cultural exchange and tourism cooperation.
Summary: The article discusses China's efforts to strengthen "network civilization" (网络文明), emphasizing legal frameworks, positive online content, and public participation. The 2025 China Internet Civilization Conference will be held in Hefei, Anhui. The piece highlights strengthened legal frameworks for internet governance and campaigns to rectify online disorder, such as misuse of AI technology and infringement of personal information. It also mentions promotion of positive content and moral role models to guide online behavior.
Summary: Beijing's Wenyuhe Park is developing an "ecological heart," a 0.8 square kilometer core area within the park that will undergo minimal human intervention to promote biodiversity and ecological restoration. The area, once a site of sand quarries, is being rewilded by allowing natural processes to dominate. To minimize disturbance, a 1.8-meter isolation net will be constructed to separate the core area, which will contain constructed ponds, deep pools, and shallows. According to Li Wenyu, head of the Wenyuhe Park Coordination Office, the park will balance conservation with limited public access, including bird watching areas and trails. The park has already recorded over 800 species of plants and animals, including rare birds.
Summary: As of June 9th, Henan Province has harvested approximately 99.4% of its wheat, totaling 84.64 million mu, effectively concluding the large-scale mechanized harvesting. Summer planting in Henan has reached 76.616 million mu, 85.1% of the expected area. Grain crops have been sown on 57.52 million mu, 85% of the anticipated planting area. The report includes a photograph of combine harvesters operating in Hua County, Anyang City, Henan. There is no mention of US-China relations in the article.
Summary: The State Council has announced personnel changes, appointing Zhou Haibing as Vice Chairman of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC). Additionally, Tong Lixin was appointed as Vice Director of the State General Administration of Sport, and Wang Hong as Vice Director of the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration. Zhao Chenxin was removed from his position as Vice Chairman of the NDRC. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Wang Tao, former Minister of Petroleum Industry and General Manager of China National Petroleum Corporation, passed away in Beijing on May 22, 2025, at the age of 93. Central leaders expressed condolences to his family after his death. Wang's career included roles such as Director of the Exploration Department at the Beijing Petroleum Science Research Institute and General Manager of the South China Sea Eastern Petroleum Corporation. He served as Minister of Petroleum Industry from 1985 and General Manager of China National Petroleum Corporation from 1988. He was a member of the 12th, 13th, and 14th CPC Central Committees.
Summary: A recent investigation across Guangdong, Zhejiang, and Guizhou provinces highlights concerns regarding the safety and psychological impact of children's toys in China. Regulators are cracking down on dangerous toys like "exploding packets" and magnetic beads, which pose physical risks. Additionally, authorities are addressing the growing trend of "card collecting addiction," where children become overly fixated on collecting trading cards, leading to potential social and psychological issues. The State Administration for Market Regulation is implementing guidelines to restrict the sale of blind boxes, including trading cards, to minors, requiring parental consent for those over eight. The aim is to safeguard children's well-being by ensuring toys are safe, age-appropriate, and do not foster unhealthy obsessions.
Summary: This article discusses the need for both internal innovation and external regulation to help the private sector flourish in China. It details efforts by the State Administration for Market Regulation and the Ministry of Justice to address issues like arbitrary fees, illegal enforcement, and corruption to promote a better business environment. Local governments are also encouraged to cultivate healthy relationships between officials and business owners by avoiding overreach and providing targeted support. The article emphasizes the importance of law and policy in ensuring a stable, transparent, and fair market, pointing to new regulations and enforcement actions to address market disorder. This includes measures against unfair competition and the protection of labor rights and consumer interests.
Summary: This article discusses Guangdong province's efforts to boost employment for college graduates. The province is implementing the "Million Talents Gathering in Southern Guangdong" action plan, offering subsidies, support for entrepreneurship, and assistance with housing and settling down. Tailored services for enterprises, such as specialized recruitment events and labor relations management, aim to reduce hiring costs and encourage job creation. The article emphasizes aligning education with industry needs through partnerships between schools and businesses, as well as providing support services like free accommodation for job seekers.
Summary: In the first four months of the year, China saw a 40.4% year-on-year increase in new consumer products, totaling 8.098 million. Home improvement products, particularly smart home devices (up 1985.5%) and furniture/lighting (up 1016.4%), experienced explosive growth. This surge indicates a dynamic emerging industrial sector driven by policy guidance and technological innovation. The growth in domestic consumption is depicted as a flourishing urban landscape filled with diverse and sophisticated goods. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the appeal of "old objects" (老物件) and their ability to evoke emotions and memories, citing examples such as a stage play featuring railway artifacts and the popularity of "time museums." It argues that these objects possess a unique "cultural value" that connects people to history and fosters a sense of shared identity. The article highlights the importance of preserving and presenting these objects in modern ways, particularly in urban renewal projects, to avoid homogenization and celebrate cultural heritage. It also mentions the success of museums and cultural products that blend tradition with contemporary trends. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of hands-on, field-based research, highlighting the work ethic of Chinese scientists. Academician Qian Qian of the Chinese Academy of Sciences is mentioned for stating that rice research requires fieldwork. The piece celebrates the dedication of researchers in fields like AI, quantum technology, and biotechnology within China. It focuses on the long-term commitment required for basic research and innovation. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The proliferation of "zero-mileage used cars" in China, vehicles registered but virtually unused, is attributed to automakers pushing sales figures by selling cars to third parties who register them, creating a gray market and distorting sales data. This practice, driven by intense market competition and pressure on dealerships to meet sales targets, disrupts market order, pressures profit margins, and potentially harms consumers through loss of benefits and decreased resale value. To combat this, the National Development and Reform Commission and the Ministry of Commerce have begun taking steps to regulate the market and promote fair competition, signaling a move to address "involution" within the industry. The goal is to improve the industry by improving product quality, technology and innovation.
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Summary: The Baicheng Bird Protection Team in Zhenlai County, Jilin Province, has been working for years to protect the Moomoge Wetland, an important stopover for migratory birds on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway. Team members like Pan Shengyu and Wang Jinshan patrol the wetland, rescue injured birds, and promote ecological awareness among locals. Farmers like Mao Yinhua who used to repel birds are now protecting them, reflecting a growing consensus on conservation. The efforts have led to an increase in the number of birds, including rare species like the Oriental White Stork and Red-crowned Crane, choosing the wetland as their habitat. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Wang Hailiang, a professor at Tianjin Chengjian University, has dedicated 34 years to bridge engineering, contributing to over a hundred bridge projects, including international projects in Indonesia and Georgia. He focuses on applying research to improve bridge durability and construction control. Wang teaches "Bridge Engineering Construction Technology," emphasizing practical application and problem-solving skills, and integrating real-world cases into his lessons. He has also contributed to curriculum development and textbook writing, aiming to cultivate skilled engineers. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: On International Archives Day, China's State Archives Administration announced the sixth list of "Chinese Archive Document Heritage," adding 52 items and bringing the total to 250. These archives, diverse in content and format, span various historical periods and cover topics such as ancient bronzes, Qin Dynasty bamboo slips, the War of Resistance Against Japan (including the "Hundred Regiments Offensive Archives" and "Chongqing Bombing Archives"), early CCP history, and significant construction projects like the Hongqi Canal. Representatives from several archival institutions, including those preserving archives related to the Hundred Regiments Offensive and the Hongqi Canal, delivered speeches at the press conference. The selection process integrated experiences from previous selections, including UNESCO's Memory of the World programs.
Summary: Fujian province will provide 100,000 RMB in subsidies to each newly approved provincial-level skill master studio to support activities like skills training and technical innovation, according to a recent notice issued by the province's Department of Human Resources and Social Security and the Department of Finance. The province plans to establish 60 new studios in 2025, with at least 40% based in enterprises. The notice emphasizes the importance of skill development policies, providing necessary work conditions, and ensuring financial support for these studios. The skill master studios aim to foster technology inheritance, talent cultivation, and technological innovation.
Summary: The 5th China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo was held in Yinchuan, themed "Chinese Wine: The World Will Be Amazed - Cheers to Helan Mountain." International guests gathered to discuss the wine industry's future. Ningxia is China's first comprehensive pilot zone for the grape and wine industry and the only provincial government observer of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (OIV) in China. The expo included events such as an international wine exhibition and expert visits to Ningxia. The Brussels International Wine Grand Prix was held concurrently, with over 7,000 wines from 49 countries judged by experts.
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Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles, focusing on key points and incorporating any mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations: * **Baidu:** Baidu is expanding its internship programs, aiming to recruit over 21,000 students in the next three years, with a focus on AI-related positions, and increasing the rate of converting interns into full-time employees. * **Meituan:** Meituan is promoting its "Spring Breeze Job Campaign" to expand employment channels, including support for foreign trade enterprises to expand the domestic market. * **Pinduoduo:** Pinduoduo has 11.36 million individual shops on its platform and plans to purchase no less than 100 billion yuan worth of export-to-domestic sales goods, which will help foreign trade enterprises stabilize employment. * **Chuanhua Group:** Chuanhua Group is innovating its campus recruitment model by providing mentorship, job rotation, and training to retain new employees. * **Midea:** Midea Group is providing over 2000 job opportunities in 2025 and has established a three-tiered talent development system to support young employees. * **Didi:** Didi Chuxing is investing an additional 2 billion yuan to stabilize employment by increasing driver subsidies and improving passenger subsidies. * **Kuaishou:** Kuaishou is expanding its "Xingnong Plan" to support agricultural businesses, and it aims to train 10 million skilled workers in new professions like live streamers and AI application specialists over the next three years. * **Waneng Group:** Waneng Group is expanding its business in Northwest China and plans to provide nearly a thousand jobs in the region in 2025, with a focus on energy, power, and AI talent.
Summary: The article emphasizes the critical role of enterprises, especially SMEs, in maintaining China's employment stability. It highlights government support measures like loans and subsidies aimed at helping companies expand and retain employees. The piece also notes the emergence of new job opportunities in the digital economy, facilitated by platform companies, while also noting the upskilling and training efforts undertaken by companies. Furthermore, the article discusses the government's "Skills Light the Future" training initiative, aiming to subsidize vocational training for over 10 million people annually, and it does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Three Chinese agricultural heritage systems, including the ancient pear garden system in Gansu, the freshwater pearl aquaculture system in Zhejiang, and the white tea culture system in Fujian, have been officially recognized by the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems. This brings China's total to 25, ranking first in the world. The article highlights Xi Jinping's emphasis on protecting agricultural cultural heritage as a shared human responsibility. These systems, embodying traditional farming wisdom, offer solutions to challenges like climate change and resource pressures. The recognition of these systems also holds economic value due to an increase in the value of local agricultural products. China has also issued the world’s first management regulation on important agricultural cultural heritage, which is the 《重要农业文化遗产管理办法》.
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Summary: This article features a discussion with former UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova, Nanjing University professor Wang Yizhou, and Peking University professor Dong Qiang, moderated by Wu Hao of Beijing Foreign Studies University, on the concept of a "community of common destiny for mankind" (人类命运共同体). The experts discuss the concept's theoretical and practical implications, including its relationship to existing international norms and the UN charter. China's Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative are discussed as concrete steps toward realizing this vision. The "Belt and Road" initiative is also mentioned as a platform for building such a community.
Summary: The article profiles Du Shilin, a near-centenarian veteran of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japan, detailing his experiences as a young member of the underground guerilla forces and later the Eighth Route Army. It highlights his bravery and dedication to the Communist cause, driven by a desire to improve the lives of ordinary people. The article mentions Du's visit to Beijing, where he fulfilled his long-held wish to pay respects to fallen comrades. He emphasizes the importance of remembering the sacrifices made during the war and cherishing the present peaceful life.
Summary: The Chinese government has issued an opinion document focused on improving livelihoods and addressing pressing public concerns. The document outlines principles of fairness, balance, universal benefit, and accessibility in public services, aiming to reduce disparities in access to education, healthcare, and social security, particularly for vulnerable groups. It emphasizes addressing urgent needs, alleviating difficulties, and resolving anxieties related to healthcare access and education quality. The document also focuses on providing equal public services for migrant workers based on their place of residence. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: A symposium was held in Beijing on June 9th to discuss the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, focusing on the fifth anniversary of the Hong Kong National Security Law. Participants, including scholars from mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas, discussed topics such as national security legislation, economic development, and social governance. Attendees asserted that the National Security Law has had a fundamental and positive impact on Hong Kong, contributing to stability, economic development, and human rights. The conference highlighted the "One Country, Two Systems" framework as a model for global governance and a contribution to political civilization, with the security law serving as an example for other countries. The United States was not mentioned in the article.
Summary: During the 2025 national college entrance examinations (gaokao), public security organs across China increased their on-duty presence and introduced heart-warming services. These measures were implemented to ensure the safety and smooth participation of students in the examination.
Summary: The Supreme People's Court released five criminal cases to serve as examples to deter corruption and promote the development of the private sector. These cases involve internal corruption within private companies, including bribery and embezzlement by employees of both holding companies and internet firms. Courts have handed down sentences including imprisonment and significant fines, emphasizing that accepting bribes is a crime regardless of whether the individual is a state official. The cases also address crimes disrupting market order, such as forced transactions and price manipulation. The Supreme People's Court stated that it will continue to implement the law on the promotion of the private sector, adhere to the principle of "two unwavering commitments," and give full play to the functions of trial to promote the development of the private sector through equal protection under the law.
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Summary: During an inspection in Hunan in March 2024, Xi Jinping stressed the need to better shoulder new cultural missions, inherit historical and revolutionary culture, and develop advanced socialist culture. The article highlights Hunan's efforts to promote Huxiang culture through various initiatives, including integrating traditional education with modern research at Yuelu Academy, organizing "My Shaoshan Trip" for students to learn about revolutionary history, and using immersive technologies at Yueyang Tower to engage visitors with traditional stories. These efforts aim to preserve, revitalize, and promote Huxiang culture both domestically and beyond. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of creative transformation and innovative development in maintaining the vitality of local culture, specifically focusing on Hunan culture. It highlights examples like the Yuelu Academy connecting history with the future, "red classrooms" at Shaoshan fostering national sentiment, and digital light shows at Yueyang Tower showcasing cultural and technological integration. The piece underscores the need to both preserve historical roots and embrace future-oriented creativity. It encourages a spirit of exploration, pioneering, and pragmatism to drive progress. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: The article discusses the revitalization of intangible cultural heritage (非遗) in China through its integration with modern trends and technologies, exemplified by the pairing of a traditional Qiang embroidery artisan with a young online promoter at the Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival. It highlights the role of short-video platforms like Douyin in engaging a younger generation with 非遗, fostering a sense of cultural identity. The piece emphasizes the importance of avoiding superficial engagement and instead promoting a deeper understanding of 非遗's cultural significance. The author contends that the intersection of tradition and modernity allows 非遗 to resonate with China's younger generation and strengthen cultural identity. No mentions of the US or U.S.-China relations appear in the article.
Summary: A new exhibit at the Beijing Grand Canal Museum showcasing artifacts from the Shang Dynasty has opened, drawing significant crowds. The exhibit, part of the Capital Museum's "Origin of Chinese Civilization" series, features over 300 artifacts from 28 archaeological and cultural institutions. The artifacts are from sites across China, including the Yin Ruins in Anyang, Shandong, highlighting the diverse yet unified nature of Chinese civilization. Some artifacts even inspired designs in the "Ne Zha" animated film series. The exhibition will run until October 12.
Summary: A domestically produced humanoid robot and robotic dog successfully traversed the "catwalk" of the Yanqi Yangtze River Bridge in Hubei province. This bridge boasts the world's longest "catwalk" which is a narrow, temporary construction pathway on suspension bridges. The successful challenge, according to experts involved, advances the integration of Chinese intelligent manufacturing and construction. The project leader from China Communications Second Navigation Engineering Bureau anticipates robots will eventually replace manual labor in bridge construction, particularly in inspection tasks. This will significantly reduce human labor intensity.
Summary: For the first time since its establishment, Xiong'an New Area administered the National College Entrance Examination (Gaokao) across three districts, seven test centers, and 243 examination rooms. A total of 6,982 students participated. The New Area used modern technology to upgrade the exam monitoring, identification, and anti-cheating systems, implementing full monitoring and GPS positioning for key processes. Traffic and crowd control were optimized using big data. The examination environment was optimized, information channels were cleared, green channels were opened, and psychological care was strengthened to create a suitable examination environment for candidates.
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Summary: The city of Hefei is actively implementing China's strategy to become a major cyber power by promoting socialist core values and cultivating a positive online environment. Hefei has launched initiatives to strengthen Party ideology online through media platforms like "Wan Zhong Ping," and has focused on major thematic campaigns such as new productive forces and the World Manufacturing Convention. The city also promotes traditional Chinese culture online through events and performances, and has strengthened efforts to promote ethical behavior and combat online misinformation through specialized campaigns. To promote a secure digital environment, Hefei hosted the 2022 National Cyber Security Publicity Week and supported the development of network security technology.
Summary: Yongfeng Village in Sichuan's Dongpo District has implemented comprehensive measures to improve its rural living environment. These measures include achieving full coverage of domestic waste collection and treatment, constructing centralized sewage treatment facilities, and promoting green agricultural practices like using organic fertilizers and integrated pest management on over a thousand acres of rice paddies. The village has also focused on household waste sorting, toilet renovations, and pesticide packaging waste recycling, leading to a cleaner and more beautiful environment for residents. These efforts have significantly reduced the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides while increasing rice yields.
Summary: The article discusses the importance of ecological children's books in enhancing ecological literacy among the population, particularly children. It emphasizes that these books should connect nature with children's hearts and promote dialogue between ecological civilization and the "future." The piece advocates for integrating these books into educational settings through practical, collaborative, and engaging lessons, as well as utilizing new technologies to make ecological knowledge more accessible and interesting. Finally, the article calls for cooperation between educational departments, publishers, and nature reserves to create localized ecological textbooks and train teachers in both children's literature and nature. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow alert for severe convective weather on June 9th, following reports of heavy rainfall, thunderstorms, and hail in parts of southern and northeastern China. Some areas, particularly in southern Liaoning and eastern Shandong, are expected to experience thunderstorms with winds exceeding level 10. While a blue alert for heavy rain has been lifted, parts of southern China may still experience heavy rainfall and thunderstorms. The forecast warns of potential secondary disasters from heavy rainfall and strong convective weather in the coming days for areas including Jiangnan, South China, Yunnan and Northeast China. No mention of the United States.
Summary: The article reports on Jiangsu province's efforts to improve water environments in the Yanling sub-district of Taixing city. Focus is placed on the "Happy Rivers and Lakes" initiative, which utilizes ecological construction and systematic governance to revitalize water environments. The efforts have reportedly led to improvements in both the water quality and overall appearance of the area, exemplified by the Qiangxi River. The article does not mention any US involvement or discussion of US-China relations.
Summary: Yunnan Province's 2024 environmental report indicates continued improvements in ecological quality, with high rates of excellent and good urban air quality at 99.1%. Surface water quality is generally stable, with improvements in the water quality of plateau lakes. 93.6% of surface water sections assessed by the state met standards, and all outflow sections of the six major water systems met standards. The province has designated 113,500 square kilometers as ecological protection red lines.
Summary: A sub-project of the Liupanshan "Mountains and Rivers Project" in Guyuan City, Ningxia, involves restoring 7893.6 mu of inefficient water conservation forest through replanting and maintenance. The broader Liupanshan project encompasses 103 sub-projects across six categories including forestry, grassland, rivers, wetlands and mine restoration. As of May, 101 sub-projects have commenced and 20 have been completed, resulting in 1.155 million mu of ecological restoration, representing 63.11% of the project's goal. This project is part of an integrated effort to protect and restore the ecosystem of the Liupanshan ecological functional area within the Yellow River basin.
Summary: The fourth batch of the third round of central environmental inspections is focusing on ecological and environmental issues within five provinces (Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, Shandong, Shaanxi and Ningxia) as well as three central enterprises (China Huaneng Group, China Datang Group, and State Power Investment Corporation). The inspections are paying close attention to the Yellow River basin and the cohesiveness of ecological protection and high-quality development policies. Initial findings point to issues such as illegal water extraction and construction, and failure to adhere to water conservation policies, with specific cases highlighted in Shanxi, Shandong, and Shaanxi provinces. The inspection teams will further investigate and verify the relevant circumstances for follow-up work.
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Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles, focusing on key points and any mentions of the United States: The articles highlight advancements in China's digital economy across various sectors, including finance, manufacturing, energy, ports, transportation, and technology. Qian Bin of the Bank of Communications discussed using digital technology to support the real economy and improve services. Liu Ke'an of CRRC described integrating AI into equipment manufacturing. Wang Jiye of the State Grid Corporation emphasized using data to enhance grid management and support national governance. Shen Dou of Baidu Intelligent Cloud reported on improving AI product experience and optimizing models. Chen Yongliang of Shanghai Huangpu District mentioned collaborating with Baidu Intelligent Cloud to build a large model innovation application cluster and foster AI talent, upgrading the industrial structure.
Summary: The article discusses the growing popularity of "new tide" sports among young people in China, focusing on scuba diving, cave exploration (spelunking), and parkour. It reports that scuba diving enthusiasts in Hainan are drawn to the colorful coral reefs and marine life, and that local authorities in Sanya are working to regulate the diving industry and improve the tourist experience. Cave explorers in Guangxi emphasize the importance of safety and respecting the natural environment while exploring karst caves. Parkour enthusiasts in Nanjing highlight the sport's challenging and artistic aspects, emphasizing the need for gradual training and environmental awareness.
Summary: The article discusses the rising popularity of niche sports like parkour, cave exploration, and diving among Chinese youth. These activities, once limited in access and resources, are becoming more mainstream due to sports industry development and professionalization. The increased participation in these sports is driving economic growth in related sectors like equipment, tourism, and training. The article frames the trend as a positive contribution of youth to both the sporting world and the broader economy. It argues that novel sporting activities are contributing to the construction of a stronger sporting nation.
Summary: Guangdong province held over 430 dragon boat races during the recent Dragon Boat Festival, showcasing the province's efforts to promote this intangible cultural heritage and integrate it with tourism and the economy. Guangdong is actively preserving dragon boat traditions, including boat-making and dragon boat storytelling, through protection programs and funding. The province has also been promoting Guangdong dragon boat culture internationally, sending a team to compete in the Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival in the UK. The integration of dragon boat races with cultural events and tourism has boosted the local economy, resulting in significant increases in tourist arrivals and revenue during the holiday.
Summary: The 2025 Paragliding World Cup (China Station) will be held in Linzhou, Henan. The article highlights the increasing popularity of paragliding, as well as safety concerns. A recent incident in Gansu province, where a paraglider was lifted into the clouds, is cited as an example. A paragliding instructor emphasizes the importance of professional training, air space approval, flight plans, compliant flying sites, and comprehensive weather knowledge for safe paragliding. There is no discussion of the United States or US-China relations in the article.
Summary: Anhui province is increasing physical activity time for students. Since 2021, Anhui has focused on increasing PE class time, aiming for daily physical activity of at least two hours by the spring semester of 2025. Schools are forbidden from replacing physical education with other activities, and are incorporating more sports into the curriculumn. In 2024, the province increased the number of PE teachers by 4,254 and invested in expanding facilities and equipment.
Summary: Ahead of China's final World Cup qualifier match against Bahrain in Chongqing, coach Ivankovic expressed his desire to end the campaign with a victory and thanked fans for their support. Despite a recent loss to Indonesia and failing to qualify for the World Cup, Ivankovic highlighted the incorporation of young players into the national team as a positive sign for the future. Team captain Wang Dalei echoed this sentiment, hoping for a win in what may be his last World Cup qualifying match. The match against Bahrain marks the end of China's journey in the current World Cup qualification process. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: China has implemented a unilateral visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay, effective from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026, marking the first expansion of this policy to Latin American and Caribbean countries. This initiative is expected to facilitate tourism, business, and educational exchanges, allowing for a more accurate understanding of China. Latin American media and individuals believe the policy will boost trade and cooperation, showcasing China's open and inclusive image. Experts anticipate increased participation in trade events and stronger commercial ties between China and Latin American nations, with some noting the potential for increased engagement in sectors such as energy and infrastructure. The policy is seen as a reflection of China's commitment to deepening relations with Latin America and the Global South.
Summary: China International Capital Corporation (CICC) recently opened a branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), with DIFC CEO Essa Kazim stating this will further promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and China. Sino-UAE economic and trade relations are expanding from energy trade to financial markets, with increasing cooperation in areas like digital currency and green bonds. Chinese financial institutions are playing an active role in facilitating communication between Middle Eastern issuers and Asian investors. UAE officials emphasized that China is one of the UAE's most important trade partners and expressed a desire for further cooperation in finance. Chinese companies also showcased their financial technology at the Dubai Fintech Summit.
Summary: Indonesia is actively pursuing green hydrogen development, aiming to become a global hub with a target of 9.9 million tons of annual production by 2060. A key initiative involves a partnership between Indonesia's state electricity company and Singapore's Sembcorp to construct one of Southeast Asia's largest green hydrogen plants in Sumatra. The Indonesian government sees green hydrogen as crucial for energy transition and has implemented supportive policies and incentives. The country is prioritizing hydrogen use in heavy transport, projecting over 240,000 hydrogen-powered trucks by 2035.
Summary: The 2025 Thailand Asia International Food Exhibition in Bangkok drew over 3,200 companies from 56 countries and regions, generating roughly $3 billion in transactions. The Thai government aims to establish Thailand as a global food industry production and R&D hub, pursuing its "world kitchen" goal. The article did not mention any discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The third UN Ocean Conference commenced in Nice, France, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, focusing on SDG14 and accelerating action for ocean protection. UN Secretary-General Guterres emphasized the need for multilateralism and increased investment to protect the ocean. French President Macron stated the need to reinforce the UN-centered multilateral system to protect the ocean. The conference will feature plenary sessions and forums, aiming to adopt the "Nice Ocean Action Plan." The United States held the first conference in 2017.
Summary: Los Angeles police declared all downtown gatherings illegal after protests blocked Figueroa Street and 11th Street. The demonstrations followed immigration enforcement actions by federal agencies in Los Angeles County, leading to clashes with residents. President Trump deployed the California National Guard to Los Angeles without Governor Newsom's request. Newsom has since requested the federal government to withdraw the National Guard, seeking to regain control of the force. These events highlight tensions between state and federal authorities regarding immigration enforcement and the use of the National Guard in California.
Summary: Japan's revised data indicates a marginal upward adjustment to its Q1 2024 real GDP, now showing a 0% change quarter-on-quarter and a 0.2% annualized decrease. The revision stems from increased personal consumption driven by demand in food service and lodging, as well as higher private residential investment. Corporate capital investment was revised down slightly, as was public investment. The 2024 fiscal year real GDP growth remains at 0.8%. The article makes no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A Guangxi-Ethiopia economic and trade cooperation exchange was held in Nanning, co-hosted by the Guangxi Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Ethiopian city of Sheger. Yang Yanyan, head of the Guangxi trade council, stated that Guangxi and Ethiopia have close cooperation in multiple sectors and expressed hope for strengthened collaboration to explore markets in ASEAN, Africa, and other regions under the Belt and Road Initiative. Waharo Kabitu Albi, speaker of the Sheger City Council, expressed Sheger's desire to develop cooperative relations with Guangxi and invited Guangxi enterprises to invest and participate in a trade fair to be held in Sheger in early July.
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Summary: Celebrating the 10th anniversary of the China-CELAC Forum, the article highlights Xi Jinping's "Five Major Projects" initiative aimed at boosting cooperation between China and Latin America. Experts, including José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs (ECLAC), Chai Yu (CASS), and others, emphasize the historic high point in China-Latin America relations, characterized by increasing trade, infrastructure projects, and mutual trust. The China-CELAC forum provides a platform for dialogue, cooperation, and innovation, emphasizing mutual respect and win-win strategies. China's approach is contrasted with other global powers' perceived neo-imperialism in the region. China and Latin America, as representatives of the Global South, are jointly redefining globalization and are working together to promote a more just and equitable international order, resisting unilateralism and hegemony.
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Summary: Wang Gonglong, a professor at the Party School of the Shanghai Municipal Committee, shared his experiences teaching Marxism, emphasizing the importance of personal faith and rigorous methodology. He stressed that high-quality theoretical lessons should conclude with scientific methods applicable to contemporary realities. Wang underscored the need to deeply understand and believe in Marxism to effectively teach it and connect theory with practice, particularly when addressing complex questions. Wang has also lectured to international audiences from countries including the United States, explaining China's development and governance through concrete examples like Shanghai's urban development, and the country's environmental achievements. He believes China should share its wisdom and solutions with the world.
Summary: The article criticizes Chinese officials for using empty and cliché-ridden language instead of addressing real issues. It attributes this to a disconnect from the populace, a lack of competence, and a "play-it-safe" work ethic that prioritizes avoiding responsibility over serving the people. The article argues that this stems from formalism and bureaucracy, and advocates for officials to engage more directly with the public to understand their needs and concerns. By speaking plainly and offering concrete solutions, officials can regain the trust and support of the people. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A former urban management official in Guizhou province, Yang, was disciplined for accepting favors and banquets from a construction boss seeking leniency during the demolition of illegal structures in his jurisdiction. Yang, along with two other team members, received multiple banquets and gifts, leading them to overlook an illegally constructed sunroom. Yang received a major demerit, while his accomplices, Wang and Yao, each received demerits. The illegally constructed sunroom was eventually demolished. The article emphasizes that public officials must resist the temptation of banquets and gifts to maintain impartiality.
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Summary: The author, a performer and official at the Fuzhou Min Opera Art Inheritance and Development Center, argues that dialects and vocal music (声腔音乐) are the soul of local opera and should be treated with caution during innovation. They use Min opera as an example, emphasizing the importance of the Fuzhou dialect and its unique musical style in preserving the opera's identity. The author criticizes the trend of relying on outside creators (外请主创) who may dilute the unique characteristics of local operas by neglecting dialects and traditional vocal styles. They advocate for a deeper understanding of tradition before attempting innovation, lest the essence of the opera be lost. A new regulation was introduced this year that will reduce the ranking of funding applications for large stage plays that use outside creative staff.
Summary: Chinese suspense dramas are booming, but facing challenges like repetitive themes and aesthetic fatigue. The article argues that innovation in content, rather than relying on sensationalism or formulaic approaches, is crucial for the genre's continued success. It suggests exploring unique regional settings and integrating diverse elements thoughtfully, avoiding superficial combinations, and notes some popular works. The article emphasizes the need for insightful reflections on reality, deeper analyses of human nature, and quality productions to break through the current stagnation.
Summary: The China National Theatre's stage adaptation of Ge Liang's novel *Yan Shi Ji* (燕食记) premiered recently, depicting a chef competition between a master and his apprentice. The play explores themes of tradition versus innovation through the lens of Cantonese cuisine and the art of making lotus seed paste, focusing on the personal stories behind the food. It uses a cooking competition as a framing device and incorporates elements of traditional Chinese opera. The play seeks to strike a balance between literary depth and modern stagecraft.
Summary: The micro-drama *Lion City Mountain and Sea*, depicting the struggles of early Chinese immigrants in Southeast Asia, has concluded its run on CCTV and online platforms. The show, notable for its high production value for the micro-drama format, aimed to portray the hardships faced by the first generation of Chinese immigrants and the preservation of Chinese culture in Nanyang. The series also sought to promote mainstream values and offer a longer-form viewing experience, distinguishing itself from typical "crude" micro-dramas through extensive overseas filming and detailed set design. Despite some narrative pacing issues, the drama is seen as a valuable experiment in creating high-quality micro-dramas that balance entertainment with meaningful themes. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The ethnic song and dance drama "Beacon Family Letters," currently touring China, uses General Zuo Quan's 13 letters to his wife, mother, and daughter as a narrative thread. The drama aims to evoke patriotism through its tight plot and performances, avoiding empty rhetoric by focusing on relatable themes of family, hope, and the connection between personal life and national affairs. The production incorporates local folk songs and opera elements from Zuoquan County. The drama portrays Zuo Quan's interactions with his family and the local people of the Taihang Mountains, as well as his heroic resistance against the enemy on the battlefield.
Summary: During the Dragon Boat Festival, the dance-poem drama "Nine Songs," produced by the Beijing Tianqiao Art Center and performed by the Beijing Opera and Dance Drama Theater, gained popularity on social media. The performance extracts four mirrored pairs of deities from Qu Yuan's original work to explore themes of heaven, earth, humanity, and divinity through dance, seeking a purely expressive form. The production offers a contemporary interpretation of traditional aesthetics, exploring both modern anxieties and the pursuit of freedom through movement. The choreography and stage design create a strong audio-visual experience, bridging classical and modern elements.
Summary: This short piece from the People's Daily provides contact information for the publication's "Literary and Art Review" section, including an email address (wenyipl@peopledaily.cn). The article also credits Zhao Siru with the page layout design. There is no mention of specific political topics, individuals, or U.S.-China relations.
To further guarantee and improve people's livelihoods, focus on resolving the urgent difficulties and concerns of the masses, and promote more equitable, balanced, inclusive, and accessible livelihood construction, with the consent of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council, the following opinions are hereby proposed.
I. Enhancing the Fairness of Social Security
(1) Effectively Expanding the Coverage of Social Security. Strengthen the main role of social insurance in the social security system, improve the social insurance system for flexible employment personnel, migrant workers, and new employment form personnel, comprehensively abolish the household registration restrictions for participating in social insurance in the place of employment, improve the incentive and restraint mechanisms for participation, improve the transfer and continuation mechanisms, and steadily and orderly increase the proportion of urban employed personnel participating in basic employee pension insurance and medical insurance. Optimize the setting of payment levels for basic pension insurance for urban and rural residents, reasonably determine the level of payment subsidies, appropriately increase payment flexibility, and improve the incentive mechanism for more payment and more benefits. Provide social insurance subsidies to qualified college graduates, people with employment difficulties, etc. Improve the financing mechanism for basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents, promote the linkage between payment and per capita disposable income of urban and rural residents, increase the maximum payment limit of critical illness insurance for the following year for those who have continuously participated in insurance and have zero reimbursement in the current year, and orderly promote the inter-provincial mutual assistance of individual accounts of basic employee medical insurance. Continue to extend the application target of skill improvement subsidies to those receiving unemployment insurance benefits. Support and guide qualified localities to directly distribute maternity insurance maternity allowances to insured persons according to procedures. Strengthen the connection between social insurance and social assistance and social welfare systems, accurately implement the policy of paying social insurance premiums for urban and rural residents on behalf of vulnerable groups, and enhance the risk resistance ability of low-income people.
(2) Strengthening the Bottom-Line Support for Low-Income Groups. Make full use of methods such as big data comparison and on-site investigation to strengthen dynamic monitoring and early warning, and promptly include qualified people in the scope of social assistance. Formulate measures for identifying low-income people and measures for verifying the economic status of low-income families, and comprehensively carry out the identification of families on the edge of subsistence allowances and families with rigid expenditure difficulties. Reasonably determine and adjust the minimum living security standards, link them to the per capita consumption expenditure of urban and rural residents, and effectively guarantee the basic living of people in need. Strengthen the overall connection between the minimum living security standards and other social assistance standards. Improve the adjustment mechanism for minimum wage standards and reasonably increase the minimum wage standards. Formulate classification reference guidelines for the minimum wage of skilled personnel. Implement the development-oriented assistance and capacity-building income increase action for rural low-income people, and establish a labor injury assistance mechanism for rural low-income families. Increase the implementation of work-for-relief programs, and give priority to absorbing and driving low-income people to increase their income through local and nearby employment.
II. Improving the Balance of Basic Public Services
(3) Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Basic Public Services in All Aspects. Based on the national basic public service standards, refine and formulate lists of basic service projects, basic quality standards, and balanced evaluation methods for different regions and fields. According to the level of economic and social development and fiscal affordability, include incremental service items involving the vital interests of the people in the national basic public service standards in a timely manner. Promote the coordination of basic public service supply with population changes, and optimize the construction and operation management of service facilities in accordance with the requirements of reasonable service radius, moderate scale, functional applicability, and strong guarantee. Support all localities in establishing and improving mechanisms for the coordinated utilization of existing public service facilities. Taking the county as the basic unit, comprehensively promote the integration of urban and rural areas in public service planning and layout, facility construction, resource allocation, and talent deployment. Support the provision of flexible forms of basic public services to rural areas in remote and difficult areas. Optimize the supply mode of basic public services, and give priority to providing new basic public service items that meet the conditions through government procurement of services. Promote the deep integration of digital intelligent technology and public services, accelerate the interconnection and sharing of information data, promote the national handling of common service items such as marriage registration without household registration restrictions, and expand the coverage of high-quality digital public service resources.
(4) Implementing the Provision of Basic Public Services by Place of Residence. Adopt methods such as direct provision by the place of residence, cross-regional collaborative handling, and improvement of transfer and continuation to gradually adjust basic public services to be provided by the place of residence. Promote cities with concentrated population inflows to formulate implementation measures for providing basic public services in the place of residence on a "one city, one policy" basis, and promote qualified agricultural transfer populations to enjoy the same rights as the local registered population. Steadily promote flexible employment personnel to participate in the housing provident fund system. Support all localities in coordinating funding channels, increasing the supply of guaranteed housing, and guiding and supporting social forces to operate long-term rental housing.
III. Expanding the Inclusiveness of Basic Livelihood Services
(5) Promoting the Expansion and Improvement of Education Resources. Implement the action plan for expanding and improving basic education, expand the supply of existing high-quality primary and secondary schools and public kindergartens through tapping potential and expanding capacity, and include compulsory education schools with weak foundations in high-quality school group-based schooling or trusteeship assistance. In about 5 years, gradually achieve full coverage of standardized construction of compulsory education schools. Build, renovate, and expand more than 1,000 high-quality general high schools, focusing on improving the basic school-running conditions of general high schools in counties. Accelerate the expansion of the proportion of high-quality general high school enrollment indicators to schools, mainly allocate them to junior high schools in the region based on student size, and give preference to rural schools, etc. Promote the improvement and expansion of higher education, and appropriately tilt the newly added higher education resources towards major provinces in the central and western regions with large populations. Support the layout of new research-oriented universities and high-level Sino-foreign cooperative education, and gradually increase the undergraduate enrollment scale of high-quality universities. Comprehensively deepen the reform of industry-education integration, guide universities to improve the discipline and professional setting adjustment mechanism in accordance with the needs of economic and social development, strengthen the practical training of industries and enterprises, support universities to carry out "micro-professional" construction for urgently needed skills in society, and enhance students' employment and entrepreneurship capabilities.
(6) Promoting the Sharing of High-Quality Medical and Health Resources. Promote the expansion and sinking of high-quality medical resources and the balanced regional layout, and optimize the construction model, management system, and operation mechanism of regional medical centers. Implement the medical and health strengthening project, promote the sinking of urban medical resources to county-level hospitals and urban and rural grassroots, and gradually achieve full coverage of the construction of close-knit county medical communities. Support the sinking of personnel, services, technology, and management of high-level hospitals to grassroots medical and health institutions, and promote the construction of urban medical alliances. Support the sinking of high-level medical talents to county-level hospitals, focusing on strengthening the construction of short-board specialties in grassroots medical and health institutions, cultivating and running grassroots characteristic specialties in accordance with local conditions, improving the diagnosis and treatment level of common and frequently-occurring diseases, and promoting grassroots medical and health institutions to improve service capabilities. Promote the establishment of a remote medical service network and promote the medical service model of "distributed inspection and centralized diagnosis." Improve the adjustment mechanism of the basic medical insurance drug catalog, formulate and issue an innovative drug catalog for commercial health insurance, and better meet the multi-level drug security needs of the people.
(7) Vigorously Developing Inclusive Services for the Elderly and Children. Promote all localities to expand the supply of low-cost venues and facilities for "elderly and children" services through multiple channels. Support "elderly and children" service institutions to provide inclusive services with guaranteed quality, affordable prices, and sustainable operation. Improve the price formation mechanism for inclusive elderly care and inclusive childcare services, and strengthen guidance on basic service fees. Focusing on the care of disabled elderly people, improve the medical and health service capacity of elderly care institutions, increase the supply of nursing beds, and the proportion of nursing beds in newly-built elderly care institutions shall in principle be no less than 80%. Support the inclination of incremental resources for inclusive elderly care services to the community, enhance the capacity of day care, rehabilitation care, and door-to-door services, actively develop family elderly care beds, and improve family elderly care support policies. Actively develop rural mutual assistance elderly care services, guide qualified township nursing homes to provide services to the society, and give priority to meeting the care needs of elderly people in lonely, disabled, disabled, elderly left-behind, and low-income families. Increase the supply of publicly-built childcare places through multiple channels, vigorously develop community-embedded childcare and family childcare points, support qualified kindergartens to extend the development of childcare services, and in about 10 years, promote qualified large cities to gradually achieve embedded and other inclusive childcare covering more than 80% of communities. Promote inclusive childcare to be included in the employee welfare system of enterprises and institutions, and the relevant expenses incurred by employers in carrying out inclusive childcare services shall be listed in the employee welfare expenses in accordance with regulations, and the trade union funds of employers can be appropriately supplemented.
IV. Enhancing the Accessibility of Diversified Social Services
(8) Developing Community Services at the Doorstep of the Masses. Taking the community as the main scene and main position, strengthen the overall integration of various convenient service resources, promote the composite utilization of service facilities, improve community-embedded service facilities, and provide one-stop convenient services. Support inclusive social services such as elderly care, childcare, housekeeping, meal assistance, and assistance to the disabled to enter the community, and allow business entities that provide services urgently needed by the community to rent ordinary residential houses to set up service outlets on the premise of ensuring safety and standardization. Make full use of socialized resources and develop elderly meal assistance services in accordance with local conditions. Strengthen community support for family education, build community public cultural spaces that are accessible to the masses, and support communities to widely carry out neighborhood mutual assistance services.
(9) Improving the Quality of Diversified Life Services. Improve the national fitness public service system, promote the construction of sports parks, fitness trails, etc., support the construction of social sports venues, develop multi-purpose sports venues with composite functions, and steadily increase the supply of sports venues. Promote the integrated development of culture, tourism, health, sports and other industries. Actively promote the free or low-cost opening of small and medium-sized sports venues and national fitness centers with high utilization rates to the public. Support qualified museums, libraries, art galleries and other cultural venues to open at night. Support qualified regions to rely on high-quality outdoor sports resources and advantageous projects to create high-quality outdoor sports destinations with complete facilities, high-quality services, and rich events. Promote national reading and build national reading facilities that cover urban and rural areas, are practical and convenient, and provide efficient services.
(10) Promoting Inclusive and Shared Development. Implement the principle of children first and the concept of child-friendliness in public policy formulation, public facility construction, and public service supply. Enhance the daily life care, basic medical care, basic rehabilitation, education rights protection, and social work capabilities of children's welfare service institutions. Deepen the "caring mother" pairing care to help solve the practical problems of left-behind children and children in difficulties in terms of family companionship and safety care. Improve youth development promotion policies and provide more support for young people in terms of schooling, employment, marriage, childbirth, and social integration. Guide and support the increase in the supply of dormitory-type and small-sized youth apartments that take into account the balance of work and residence in guaranteed housing. Clean up and cancel unreasonable policies and regulations that restrict the social participation of the elderly, support the promotion of the "elderly helping the elderly" service model, and develop diversified job positions suitable for older workers. Vigorously develop smart technology products and applications that are friendly to elderly users, and promote the installation of elevators in public facilities, residential buildings, and other multi-story buildings. Improve the dynamic adjustment mechanism for the living allowance for disabled people in difficulty and the nursing allowance for severely disabled people. Improve the basic services for prenatal check-ups for pregnant women, and encourage qualified localities to vaccinate girls of appropriate age with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Comprehensively promote the child-friendly, elderly-friendly, and barrier-free transformation of urban and rural public spaces. Improve policies to support family development in terms of social insurance, social welfare, and taxation.
V. Guarantee Measures
All regions and relevant departments should, under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, implement the Party's leadership in all fields and throughout the entire process of livelihood work, and implement these opinions in light of actual conditions. In accordance with the division of fiscal powers and expenditure responsibilities between the central and local governments, give play to the role of fiscal transfer payments in promoting the equalization of basic public services. Increase the proportion of budgetary investment in supporting social undertakings. All localities should strengthen the implementation of responsibilities, adhere to doing what is possible and acting according to capacity, optimize the structure of fiscal expenditure, strengthen the financial guarantee for basic livelihood, and continue to improve support policies in key livelihood areas such as education, health, social security, and employment, and effectively ensure the bottom line of livelihood. Improve the list system of livelihood practical matters for governments at all levels. Strengthen the overall coordination of major livelihood policies across departments, and pay attention to evaluating the impact on social expectations from the perspective of social equity when assessing the consistency of macroeconomic policy orientation. Scientifically evaluate the implementation effect of livelihood policies, and do not engage in layer-by-layer decomposition and "one-size-fits-all" assessment for prospective livelihood indicators at the national level.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 9)
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This year, the scale of college graduates in China has reached a new high, and the employment scale of people lifted out of poverty needs to be maintained at more than 30 million. The pressure on total employment remains, and structural contradictions are prominent. How to weave a tight employment security network for key groups? The person in charge of the relevant departments and bureaus of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) introduced relevant policies and measures and their progress.
The employment of college graduates and other young people is a top priority. This year, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) and other departments made early deployments and successively implemented the National Urban Joint Recruitment Special Event for College Graduates, the Guopin Action, and the 100-Day and 10 Million Recruitment Special Action, releasing more than 10 million job postings. For unemployed graduates, provide at least 1 policy promotion, 1 vocational guidance, 3 job recommendations, and 1 training or internship opportunity; focus on providing paired assistance to graduates with difficulties, and provide 3 to 5 job information specifically. Strive to stabilize the scale of public sector positions, work with relevant parties to promote the recruitment of college graduates and other young people for the "Three Supports and One Assistance" ("三支一扶"), the "Western Program" ("西部计划"), and the "Special Post Program" ("特岗计划"), develop scientific research assistant positions, implement a million-job internship position recruitment plan, organize job search skills training camps, and improve the employment ability of young people.
Focusing on the rural labor force, since January this year, activities such as the Spring Breeze Action and the Spring Warmth for Migrant Workers have been continuously carried out in various places. As of mid-March, a total of 56,000 recruitment activities have been held. Next, we will deepen East-West labor cooperation, form more regional labor cooperation alliances, expand the scope of urban labor cooperation circles, strengthen the matching of people and positions, and polish the "golden business card" of labor brands. At the same time, we will thoroughly implement the action to prevent the return to poverty through employment, and make every effort to stabilize the employment scale and income level of people lifted out of poverty.
Carry out centralized assistance actions for unemployed people, providing support such as employment policies, training programs, and market positions. In addition, we will work with relevant departments to do a good job in employment assistance, implement the "two preferential treatments and three subsidies" policies such as tax preferential reductions and exemptions, social insurance subsidies, and vocational training subsidies, and do a good job in tracking service management.
Strengthen policy support for enterprises. Carry out the National Private Enterprise Service Month activities, continue to implement unemployment insurance stabilization return, and phased reduction of unemployment and work injury insurance rates policies, and include eligible social organizations in the scope of one-time expansion of job subsidy policy support. In the first quarter, the phased reduction of unemployment insurance rates reduced costs for enterprises by 45.6 billion yuan, and issued 3.52 billion yuan in stabilization and expansion of job funds to 588,000 enterprises. Extend the implementation period of the one-time increase in personnel and capital policy for state-owned enterprises. Establish special loans for stabilizing and expanding employment, increase financial assistance to enterprises to stabilize and expand employment, and increase the maximum credit line for small and micro enterprises to 50 million yuan. As of the end of the first quarter of this year, more than 800 billion yuan in loans have been issued cumulatively.
Support skills improvement. Starting this year, implement the "Skills Illuminate the Future" training action, focusing on groups such as migrant workers, college graduates who have not yet found employment after leaving school, unemployed people, and people with employment difficulties, to carry out vocational skills training, and help workers better find employment in advanced manufacturing, modern services, new occupations, and other fields.
The person in charge of the relevant departments and bureaus of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) stated that they will give more prominence to the employment-first orientation, prepare for dealing with uncertainties, fully implement existing policies, introduce incremental policies in a timely manner, accelerate the improvement of the employment public service system, and go all out to complete the goal of stabilizing employment.
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College graduates are a valuable talent resource for the Party and the country, and their employment and entrepreneurship affect thousands of households. The "Outline of the Plan for Building a Strong Education Nation (2024-2035)" clearly states, "Accelerate the construction of a high-quality employment service system for college graduates to promote high-quality and full employment for college graduates."
With the continuous growth in the number of college graduates, promoting the precise matching of talent supply and demand has become the key to current employment work. Since the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Education (教育部), together with relevant departments, has implemented comprehensive measures to continuously broaden employment channels, accelerate the improvement of graduates' employment capabilities, and promote high-quality and full employment for the 2025 college graduates.
——Expanding jobs through policies, making every effort to tap into employment channels.
In April, the Ministry of Education (教育部) jointly issued the "Notice on Doing a Good Job in the Employment of College Graduates and Other Young People in 2025" with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) and the Ministry of Finance (财政部), comprehensively using fiscal, tax, financial, and social security policies to take multiple measures to stimulate the enthusiasm of business entities to absorb college graduates for employment. Support local governments in introducing incremental policies and measures.
Under the guidance of policies, Zhejiang (浙江) has introduced employment subsidies for key industries. For example, college graduates who are employed in elderly care services, domestic services, and modern agricultural enterprises can apply for an annual employment position subsidy of 10,000 yuan within 3 years; Guizhou (贵州) relies on key construction projects to strive to create 40,000 jobs; Changping District (昌平区) in Beijing (北京市) has formulated and implemented subsidies for large-scale employment by key industrial enterprises.
——Strengthening connections, making every effort to improve the effectiveness of recruitment.
Adhere to the two-way approach of "going out" and "inviting in." Conduct in-depth "visiting enterprises and expanding jobs" actions by university Party secretaries and presidents, actively connect with major economic provinces and local "two important" and "two new" constructions, and explore employment positions. Continue to promote secondary colleges to visit enterprises and expand jobs accurately based on academic and professional points to promote effective matching of supply and demand. As of June 6, 2,575 universities across the country had visited 462,000 employers, expanding 4.718 million positions. Continue to implement the "Ten Thousand Enterprises Entering Campuses Plan" to increase the efforts of small and medium-sized enterprises and private enterprises to recruit on campuses. Since the beginning of this year, various regions and universities have carried out 179,000 offline recruitment activities.
At the same time, strengthen cooperation with major economic provinces and major employment provinces, and focus on building a number of industry-specific and regional employment markets. In the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), Yangtze River Delta (长三角), Chengdu-Chongqing (成渝) regions and other places, 12 regional "Thousand Schools and Ten Thousand Enterprises Supply and Demand Connection Conferences" and industry-specific "Thousand Industries and Ten Thousand Enterprises Series Recruitment Fairs" were jointly carried out with industry departments and local governments, directly providing more than 350,000 positions.
——Technology empowers, refining and solidifying employment service guarantees.
In April, the National College Student Employment Service Platform launched the artificial intelligence assistant "Smart Xiao Ye (智慧小业)," providing graduates with intelligent services such as accurate job matching and employment guidance. In addition, the construction of a national talent supply and demand connection big data platform has collected 950 million data resources from various supply and demand ends of ministries, industries, and industries, and used artificial intelligence models to carry out talent supply and demand analysis in key areas, key industries, and key industries. The platform has now been piloted in some local areas and universities.
In the long run, the Ministry of Education (教育部) adheres to promoting the adaptation of supply and demand as the guidance, accelerates the adjustment of the structure and layout of higher education majors and resources, and establishes and improves the linkage mechanism between enrollment plans, talent training, and employment. Not long ago, the Ministry of Education (教育部) deployed and implemented the "Double Thousand" plan to enhance the employment ability of college students, aiming at the knowledge and skill requirements urgently needed by emerging industries, helping graduates to make up for the shortcomings in knowledge and skill structure, and enhance their employment competitiveness.
"Currently, it is the critical sprint period for college graduates' employment work. The Ministry of Education (教育部) has launched the 'Hundred-Day Sprint' action, and will do a good job in organized employment services before graduates leave school," said the relevant person in charge of the Department of College Students of the Ministry of Education (教育部高校学生司) (Department of College Graduate Employment Services (高校毕业生就业服务司)).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 胡 健 陈家兴
Recently, a People's Daily reporter and team had a face-to-face exchange with Ren Zhengfei (任正非), CEO of Huawei, at Huawei's headquarters in Shenzhen (深圳), focusing on some hot topics of public concern.
From this, we truly felt the confidence of an entrepreneur to "unswervingly do his own thing well."
"Don't think about the difficulties, just do it, and move forward step by step."
Q: Facing external blockades and suppression, and encountering many difficulties, what are your thoughts?
A: I haven't thought about it. Thinking about it is useless. Don't think about the difficulties, just do it, and move forward step by step.
Q: The Ascend (昇腾) chips have been "warned" about usage risks. What impact does this have on Huawei?
A: There are many companies in China making chips, and many are doing well. Huawei is one of them. The United States has exaggerated Huawei's achievements. Huawei is not that great yet. We have to work hard to reach their evaluation. Our single chip is still one generation behind the United States. We use mathematics to compensate for physics, non-Moore to compensate for Moore, and group computing to compensate for single chips, so that the results can also achieve practical status.
Q: If there are difficulties, what are the main difficulties?
A: Difficulties are just difficulties. When is there no difficulty? Wasn't it difficult when we were slash-and-burn farming? Wasn't the Stone Age difficult? When humans used stone tools, who could have imagined high-speed rail? China has opportunities in low-end and mid-range chips. Dozens or hundreds of chip companies in China are working hard. In particular, compound semiconductors have even greater opportunities. For silicon-based chips, we use mathematics to compensate for physics, non-Moore to compensate for Moore, and use the principle of cluster computing to meet our current needs. Software cannot be strangled, it is mathematical graphic symbols and code, built up from some cutting-edge operators and algorithms, without any roadblocks. The difficulty lies in our education and training, and the construction of talent echelons. China will have hundreds or thousands of operating systems in the future to support the progress of China's industry, agriculture, medicine, and so on.
Q: There is a lot of praise for Huawei now, and the recognition of Huawei is very high.
A: When people say we are good, we also feel a lot of pressure. If they criticize us a little, we will be more sober. What we make are commodities, and people will have criticisms when they use them, which is normal. We allow people to criticize us. As long as they tell the truth, even if it is criticism, we support it. Don't care about praise or criticism, but care about whether you can do well. If you do well yourself, there will be no problem.
Q: From your attitude towards difficulties and criticisms, I feel that you have a strong heart, that is, you don't care about praise or criticism, but are determined to do your own thing well. This should be an important reason why Huawei can get to where it is today.
A: There is still too much praise for us. Everyone should understand the people who are engaged in theoretical research. They are too advanced and few understand them. The common people don't understand them, and it takes decades or hundreds of years to see their contributions. Unjustly accusing them is not conducive to the long-term development of the country. We must understand and support those engaged in theoretical work. We must understand their minds. Their great anonymity is the hope of our country. Don't praise one and suppress another. Those engaged in theoretical research are the future hope of the country.
"Theoretical scientists are lonely, we must have strategic patience, and we must understand them."
Q: What do you think of basic theoretical research?
A: When our country has a certain economic strength, we must pay attention to theoretical, especially basic theoretical research. Basic research is not just 5-10 years, it generally takes 10 years, 20 years or longer. If you don't engage in basic research, there will be no root. Even if the leaves are lush and thriving, they will fall with a gust of wind. Buying foreign products is very expensive, because the price includes their investment in basic research. Therefore, whether China engages in basic research or not, it has to pay, and whether it can pay the people who engage in basic research themselves.
Q: People may find it difficult to understand basic research for a while, and will ask what is the use of this research, and what benefits can it produce.
A: There are originally few people in the world who understand scientific breakthroughs, and those who don't understand should not evaluate them. Albert Einstein (爱因斯坦) discovered that light would bend, which was confirmed a hundred years later. Luo Dengyi (罗登义), an agronomist in Guizhou (贵州), analyzed and studied the nutritional components of fruits and vegetables in the 1940s and discovered a wild fruit called Rosa roxburghii (刺梨) with a very high vitamin content. China was still in the Anti-Japanese War at that time, and the level of social education was still very low. Few people understood it. Later, he wrote a paper saying that Rosa roxburghii was the king of Vitamin C. After nearly a hundred years, Guizhou has made it into a natural vitamin-rich Rosa roxburghii beverage, a luxury item among vitamin beverages, costing nearly 100 yuan a bottle, and it is highly sought after. The Rosa roxburghii industry has become a channel for farmers to get rid of poverty and become rich. People only truly recognized Luo Dengyi, who was sitting at a broken table during the Anti-Japanese War.
Q: Many research results seem insignificant for a while, but often have great uses in the end.
A: Theoretical scientists are lonely, we must have strategic patience, and we must understand them. Tu Youyou (屠呦呦) did the same with artemisinin. Huang Danian (黄大年), who "explored and innovated and served the country with sincerity," is also the same. There are only a few people in the world who can communicate with them about the symbols, formulas, and thinking in their minds. Theoretical scientists should be respected, because we don't understand their culture, society should be tolerant, and the country should support them.
Q: The cycle of basic research can be very long, but enterprises need to be efficient.
A: We invest 180 billion yuan in research and development every year, and about 60 billion yuan is used for basic theoretical research, which is not assessed. About 120 billion yuan is invested in product research and development, and the investment is assessed. Without theory, there will be no breakthroughs, and we will not be able to catch up with the United States.
Q: This is a kind of long-termism. I heard that Huawei has a "Huang Danian Tea House" (黄大年茶思屋).
A: Huang Danian was a great scientist. Our country discovered this person during the Gulf War. The U.S. military had a pod under the helicopter to detect Saddam Hussein's (萨达姆) weapons buried in the desert, and accurately eliminated them as soon as the war started. After searching again, I realized that this pod was made by a Chinese person. Huang Danian made a mineral exploration pod at a British university, which NATO used for weapons. He resigned and returned to China to become a teacher at Jilin University (吉林大学). He used his own money to ask the school for a 40-square-meter house and opened a tea house to provide free coffee and carry out "a cup of coffee to absorb the energy of the universe." We obtained the authorization of his family and used his name to create a non-profit online platform called Huang Danian Tea House, which allows everyone to freely access the world's scientific and technological information. At the same time, we open the trumpet to basic research and cooperate with major universities. These are all strategic investments and are not assessed. In the area of basic theory, we have established an internal mechanism. We don't know when it will be done, and we don't make any demands on scientists.
"One of the purposes of socialism is to develop society."
Q: American economist Richard Wolff (理查德·沃尔夫) and other experts believe that the main reason why the United States does not have a developed high-speed rail system like China is because the United States is following the path of capitalism, and everything must make money. China is following the path of socialism. The country advocates social benefits, high-speed rail, heavy-haul railways, advanced power grids, developed highways, and cement roads leading to rural areas, water conservancy facilities all over the place, and power plants scattered everywhere... These do not make money, but they lay the foundation for a developed society and contribute to the modernization of industry and agriculture, reflecting the social value of state-owned enterprises. Marketize competitive commodities, regulate them through market competition to realize their commercial value, and pay taxes according to law to contribute to society. What do you think of this?
A: Why is it that only socialism does things that don't make money? One of the purposes of socialism is to develop society. The socialist market economic system that our country is engaged in is a great feat. From the perspective of infrastructure construction, we can only follow the path of a socialist market economy, otherwise high-speed rail, highways, dams... these things cannot be built.
Q: What do you think of the future prospects of artificial intelligence?
A: Artificial intelligence may be the last technological revolution in human society, and of course there may be nuclear fusion of energy. The development of artificial intelligence will take decades or hundreds of years. Don't worry, China also has many advantages.
Q: What do you think of these advantages?
A: China has hundreds of millions of young people, who are the future of the country. As the General Secretary said, the strength of a country and a nation is always supported by cultural prosperity. The technical key to artificial intelligence is to have sufficient power and a developed information network. The development of artificial intelligence requires power guarantees. China's power generation and power grid transmission are very good, and the communication network is the most developed in the world. The ideal of transferring data from the east to the west for calculation is possible.
Q: What other advantages are there?
A: There is no need to worry about the chip problem. By using methods such as superposition and clustering, the calculation results are comparable to the most advanced levels. In terms of software, there will be thousands of open source software in the future to meet the needs of the entire society.
Q: What do you think of China's future?
A: Thomas Friedman (弗里德曼) left our company and bought a second-class high-speed rail ticket to experience China. Later, he wrote an article "I Saw the Future, It's Not in America."
Q: We have read this article. He believes that: "The reason why China's manufacturing industry is so strong today is not only because of its high quality and ability to produce things more cheaply, but also because it can produce things faster, better, and smarter, and is increasingly integrating artificial intelligence into its products."
A: Fundamentally speaking, algorithms are not in the hands of IT people, but in the hands of power experts, infrastructure experts, coal experts, medical experts, and various industry experts... From a practical perspective, China's manufacturing industry is using artificial intelligence very quickly, and many Chinese models will be born.
Q: What support does the state need to provide for the development of private enterprises?
A: Rule of law, marketization, and the government administers according to law and regulations. Enterprises mainly create value, make technological breakthroughs, abide by laws and regulations, and pay taxes according to law. This harmonious development model will allow economic vitality to radiate out little by little.
Q: What do you think of opening up and development?
A: The country is becoming more and more open, and opening up will promote our progress even more. Under the leadership of the Party, the country is administratively unified, the government orders are accessible, and it is possible to gradually form a unified large market. It will definitely break through all blockades and achieve great rejuvenation.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 9th. On June 9th, the State Council conducted its fourteenth thematic study with the theme of "Deepening the Reform of the Mechanism for the Transformation of Scientific and Technological Achievements and Promoting the Integrated Development of Scientific and Technological Innovation and Industrial Innovation." Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) emphasized when presiding over the study that it is necessary to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and the relevant decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, and to focus on breaking through the bottlenecks in the transformation of scientific and technological achievements through multi-faceted collaborative efforts, effectively improving the effectiveness of the transformation, and promoting innovative development.
Liu Qing (刘庆), Director of the Yangtze River Delta National Technology Innovation Center (长三角国家技术创新中心), gave an explanation. Vice Premiers of the State Council Zhang Guoqing (张国清) and Liu Guozhong (刘国中) made exchange speeches.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out after listening to the explanation and exchange speeches that the transformation of scientific and technological achievements connects the innovation chain and the industrial chain, and is the "last mile" of scientific and technological innovation, which is conducive to spawning new products, new industries, and new momentum, and forming new quality productive forces. It is necessary to further coordinate various innovation resources, deepen the reform of the system and mechanism, and smooth the channels for supply and demand docking, so as to better promote the integrated development of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation with greater results in the transformation of scientific and technological achievements.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that the transformation of scientific and technological achievements goes through many links such as technology research and development, engineering verification, and industrialization and commercialization. Any link that is not smooth will affect the landing effect. It is necessary to focus on key points to unblock the blockages and breakpoints in the transformation of scientific and technological achievements. In terms of the source of transformation, it is necessary to further optimize the relevant evaluation system and mechanism for scientific and technological research and development and industrial development, pay more attention to the real value of scientific and technological achievements serving economic and social development, and continuously enhance the degree of fit between industrial demand and scientific and technological supply. In terms of transformation and docking, it is necessary to further strengthen the main position of enterprises in innovation, support qualified enterprises to lead or participate in national scientific and technological innovation projects, and guide enterprises to cooperate closely with universities and scientific research institutions to jointly condense scientific and technological problems and jointly carry out scientific research. In terms of transformation and application, it is necessary to make good use of policies such as the first set of equipment to promote the continuous iteration and upgrading of independently developed technologies and products in large-scale applications.
Li Qiang (李强) emphasized that the transformation of scientific and technological achievements requires a good environment to support it. It is necessary to adhere to the combination of an effective market and a promising government, improve support policies and market services, and form an efficient, coordinated, and dynamic achievement transformation system. It is necessary to improve the incentive mechanism, follow the law of scientific and technological achievement transformation, promote the empowerment of job-related scientific and technological achievements and the reform of separate asset management, and better stimulate the enthusiasm of all parties. It is necessary to increase financial support, further broaden ideas, use more market forces, attract social capital to increase investment, encourage financial institutions to innovate financial products and service methods, develop a multi-level capital market, and provide diversified financing channels. It is necessary to strengthen public services, plan and guide the support for the construction of a number of scientific and technological public service platforms, and provide all-round services for both supply and demand sides of scientific and technological achievements.
Return to Top(Reported from Nice, France, by our newspaper on June 9th) (Reporter: Shang Kaiyuan (尚凯元)) Local time, June 8th to 9th, at the invitation of France, Vice President Han Zheng (韩正) attended the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in France and delivered a speech at the general debate.
Han Zheng (韩正) stated that to achieve sustainable development goals in various fields, including the ocean, all parties need to share the mission. President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the blue planet we humans inhabit is not divided into isolated islands by the ocean, but connected into a community of shared future by the ocean. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. We should take this United Nations Ocean Conference as an opportunity to coordinate resource protection and sustainable utilization, promote sustainable ocean development, and promote the building of a community of shared future for mankind.
First, jointly build a peaceful and secure ocean. Practice true multilateralism, jointly abide by international ocean rules, and defend the common heritage of mankind. Second, jointly build an inclusive and prosperous ocean. Actively promote maritime connectivity and pragmatic cooperation. China will carry out bilateral and multilateral cooperation projects to support developing countries, including small island countries, in implementing sustainable development goals. Third, jointly build an ocean of cultural exchange and integration. Respect the diversity of marine civilizations, establish more marine-related dialogue platforms, and build a fair, just, open, and inclusive marine order. Fourth, jointly build a clean and beautiful ocean. China will strengthen cooperation with relevant international organizations through the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund to promote ocean governance, promote green development, and support the early entry into force and full operation of the "Marine Biodiversity Agreement."
During the meeting, Han Zheng (韩正) also held separate meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron (马克龙) and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (古特雷斯).
During the meeting with Macron (马克龙), Han Zheng (韩正) conveyed President Xi Jinping's (习近平) greetings to President Macron (马克龙), stating that President Xi Jinping (习近平) had a phone call with the President last month, during which they had in-depth exchanges and reached important consensus on strengthening China-France solidarity and cooperation, safeguarding multilateralism, and promoting world peace and stability. My attendance at the United Nations Ocean Conference in France this time is to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state and reflect support for the United Nations and the French side's hosting of the conference. China supports France in adhering to strategic autonomy and is willing to strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic communication and coordination with France to inject new impetus into the development of China-France relations. Under the current complex international situation, strengthening cooperation between China and Europe is beneficial to both sides and the world. China is willing to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to further expand cooperation areas and promote new developments in China-Europe relations.
Macron (马克龙) thanked Han Zheng (韩正) for attending the United Nations Ocean Conference and asked Han Zheng (韩正) to convey his best wishes to President Xi Jinping (习近平), stating that France regards China as a long-term and reliable partner. Under the current situation, close high-level exchanges and strengthened communication and cooperation between the two major countries of France and China are crucial for maintaining world peace and security. France is willing to strengthen bilateral economic and trade cooperation with China, strengthen communication and coordination in the international economic and financial fields, work together to address global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity protection, safeguard multilateralism, and serve as two constructive forces in a turbulent world, adding more certainty to the world.
During the meeting with Guterres (古特雷斯), Han Zheng (韩正) stated that President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the more turbulent and intertwined the international situation is, the more important it is to adhere to and safeguard the authority of the United Nations. China has always supported the United Nations in playing a central role in international affairs, appreciates the United Nations' consistent adherence to the one-China principle, and is willing to take the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations this year as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation with the United Nations, practice true multilateralism, and make new contributions to the cause of world peace and development.
Guterres (古特雷斯) thanked China for its long-term and firm support for the United Nations, being an important pillar of safeguarding multilateralism and a key partner of the United Nations. The United Nations firmly abides by Resolution 2758 of the United Nations General Assembly and is willing to further comprehensively deepen cooperation with China, safeguard multilateralism and the international order, maintain world peace and security, and better address challenges such as protecting marine biodiversity and climate change.
Return to TopBy: 桂从路
Chinese-style modernization prioritizes the people's well-being. 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) issued the "Opinions on Further Ensuring and Improving People's Livelihood and Focusing on Solving the Urgent, Difficult, and Anxious Problems of the Masses," which put forward clear requirements for promoting a more fair, balanced, universal, and accessible people's livelihood construction, and emphasized "effectively safeguarding the bottom line of people's livelihood."
The more development moves forward, the more we need to strengthen our awareness of problems and enhance our bottom-line thinking. How to solve the basic public services for the flexibly employed groups? If the people encounter sudden difficulties, will their social security payments be interrupted? … People's livelihood concerns are the focus of our work, and the process of solving problems is also the process of development and progress. To further ensure and improve people's livelihood, the key is to start from the urgent, difficult, and anxious problems of the masses.
People's livelihood is connected to people's hearts. Safeguarding the bottom line of people's livelihood can warm people's hearts, and then enhance confidence and凝聚干劲 (níng jù gàn jìn - "coagulate energy," to gather strength and motivation). Our modernization is both the most difficult and the greatest. The difficulty lies in the fact that many tasks are not obvious, and are not achieved overnight, but they carry the earnest expectations of more than 1.4 billion people and have a real impact on people's basic needs. Always maintaining the sentiment of “一枝一叶总关情” (yī zhī yī yè zǒng guān qíng - "every branch and leaf shows concern," showing concern for even the smallest things) and enhancing the responsibility of “天下大事必作于细” (tiān xià dà shì bì zuò yú xì - "great undertakings must be built on details," great things are accomplished through attention to detail), we will surely benefit the people and win their hearts with practical actions.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 田先进 游 仪 宋朝军
As important consumer and factor markets, promoting consumption cannot be separated from rural areas. In recent years, with the advancement of comprehensive rural revitalization, distinctive rural industries have developed rapidly in various regions, with new specialties, new brands, and new technologies emerging, enriching the consumer market and filling the pockets of villagers. Starting today, we are launching a series of reports focusing on the stories behind these specialties.
——Editor
This year, during his inspection in Yunnan Province, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Yunnan coffee still represents China, and it is now popular abroad." This is an affirmation of Yunnan coffee and a great encouragement to the local development of agricultural specialty industries.
In fact, it's not just Yunnan coffee. From cranberries in Heilongjiang (黑龙江) to caviar in Sichuan (四川), from freshwater Australian lobsters in Chongqing (重庆) to South American prawns in Gansu (甘肃)... More and more "foreign delicacies" are becoming "new Chinese specialties," widely recognized by the market and developing into distinctive industries that enrich the local people. How were they introduced? Has the industrial development process been smooth? Recently, reporters visited the production areas of "new specialties" in Anhui (安徽), Sichuan, and Gansu provinces.
French Foie Gras Produced in Western Anhui
Before even entering the gate of Anhui Renjun Poultry Breeding Co., Ltd. (安徽仁俊禽业养殖有限公司), the incessant "quack" sounds could be heard. Following the sound, in the force-feeding workshop, there were hundreds of Landes geese.
"Landes geese are treasures all over, especially the foie gras, which is often used as a high-end ingredient in French cuisine." Speaking of his geese, Zhu Renjun (朱仁俊), the head of the company, was full of pride. "In another two weeks, the delicious foie gras will be on the market."
Landes geese, also known as Southwestern Grey Geese, originated in the Landes region of southwestern France. Today, in Huoqiu County (霍邱县), Anhui Province (安徽省), there are more than 140 foie gras production enterprises, with an annual output of more than 5 million Landes geese and over 5,000 tons of foie gras.
Hu Jianyuan (胡建远), head of Liuan Longxiang Gourmet Wang Poultry Co., Ltd. (六安龙翔美食王禽业有限公司), was among the first to **吃螃蟹的人** (chī páng xiè de rén - "eat the crab," to be the first to try something new).
Early on, Landes geese were raised domestically in Linqu County (临朐县), Shandong Province (山东省). Hu Jianyuan's younger brother worked in a foie gras production enterprise in Linqu County. "He told me that the foie gras there could grow to an average of 1 kilogram, and each kilogram could sell for 180 yuan, which is more valuable than a whole Wanxi White Goose. That's when I got interested." Hu Jianyuan said that he inquired in many ways and felt that the foie gras consumption market had huge potential.
Once he made up his mind, he acted immediately. Hu Jianyuan brought his friends to Shandong and other places to buy Landes geese, and after several trips, he brought back about 1,000 goslings and began to try raising them.
These goslings were Hu Jianyuan's treasures, and he even bought air conditioners specifically for the geese. "At that time, not many households here used air conditioners," Hu Jianyuan said with a smile. "Huoqiu itself has a tradition of raising geese, and the technology and feed can keep up. After a few dozen days, the foie gras was sold on the market." Later, Hu Jianyuan registered and established a company, and under his demonstration and leadership, surrounding farmers joined the ranks of raising geese.
Landes goose breeding and foie gras production have continued to grow in Huoqiu County, gradually becoming a local specialty industry. "The county has introduced support policies in terms of land use, finance, and financial services, and annually coordinates financial funds to provide rewards and subsidies for Landes goose germplasm resource protection, breeding of improved varieties, and construction of breeding bases," introduced Lü Liming (吕李明), director of the Huoqiu County Animal Disease Prevention and Control Center (霍邱县动物疫病预防与控制中心).
Also among the first to **吃螃蟹的人** (chī páng xiè de rén - "eat the crab," to be the first to try something new), Zhu Renjun is currently busy increasing the market share of foie gras.
"Huoqiu foie gras is currently sold mainly through hotels and online. To further expand the consumer base and increase market share, we must enter physical supermarkets." To this end, Zhu Renjun went to major chain supermarkets inside and outside the province to learn about the situation. "The supermarkets are very willing, but they are also very strict in their supervision of the product production process."
In the company, Zhu Renjun gestured and told reporters about the renovation plan for the production workshop. "We need to install more cameras, and the production situation will be uploaded online in real time to facilitate supermarket viewing; the fresh-keeping and cold storage warehouses need to be further upgraded to expand capacity," Zhu Renjun said. "The total investment is estimated to be several million yuan, but it is worth it for a larger market."
Caviar Comes from the Mountains
Sturgeon weighing more than a hundred pounds requires three people to hold it down together. A technician steps forward and quickly extracts a few sturgeon eggs with an egg probe. "Before the caviar is officially processed, it must be pre-tested to ensure quality," said Li Jun (李军), chairman of Sichuan Runzhao Fisheries Co., Ltd. (四川润兆渔业有限公司), who was standing nearby.
Green mountains, snow water, and cold springs. In Ya'an (雅安), Sichuan Province (四川省), under Erlang Mountain (二郎山), there are hundreds of circular cold-water fish ponds, with black sturgeon of all sizes swimming among them. The delicacy originating from abroad has become a veritable specialty product in the remote mountains of southwestern China.
"The suitable temperature for sturgeon growth is 12 to 20 degrees Celsius. This area has abundant cold water resources, low temperature, good water quality, and sufficient oxygen content." In 2012, Li Jun, who had mastered the artificial breeding technology of sturgeon, located the breeding base in the Ya'an Tianquan County Aquatic Modern Agriculture Park (雅安天全县水产现代农业园区).
It takes at least 8 years for a sturgeon to grow from a fingerling to an adult fish that can produce eggs. Extracting eggs requires 17 procedures and must be completed within 15 minutes. In order to master the caviar processing technology, Li Jun specially invited foreign experts to guide, and the local area also jointly established an expert service team with aquatic research institutes and universities.
Sixty kilometers away from Tianquan County, at the Kaluga Sturgeon Breeding Base in Ya'an Yingjing County (雅安荥经县卡露伽鲟鱼养殖基地), Shao Hui (邵辉), deputy general manager of Sichuan Kaluga Technology Development Co., Ltd. (四川卡露伽科技发展有限公司), is busy guiding Zhang Shunjiang (张顺江), a local sturgeon farmer, to renovate his fish ponds. From the specifications of the fish ponds to the drainage facilities and breeding standards, Shao Hui broke down the experience bit by bit and explained it to Zhang Shunjiang.
Last year, more than 50 members, including leading enterprises, family farms, and large-scale breeding households in Yingjing County, established the Yingjing Cold Water Fish Industrialization Consortium (荥经冷水鱼产业化联合体). "We provide technical support to our members and encourage them to breed sturgeon. If they meet the standards, we will purchase them at a guaranteed price that is 5% higher than the market price," Shao Hui said.
"I used to raise commodity fish, but now I am learning to raise sturgeon with them. If I encounter something I don't understand, I can call and ask for advice at any time." In Zhang Shunjiang's view, he feels more at ease with the establishment of a consortium and the development of a group.
Today, the caviar produced in Ya'an has formed a scale, established a brand, and is sold to more than 30 countries and regions.
Li Jun still remembers the scene when he first held his own caviar and was rejected by foreign customers. By improving the quality bit by bit, visiting customers one by one, and through technical testing, customer visits, and international blind tests, Li Jun finally waited for the opportunity to conquer the taste buds of customers and knock on the door of the European market. Currently, the company has registered caviar trademarks in 17 countries and regions.
"We are applying for the 'Tianfu Caviar' regional public brand. Next, we will build the Tianfu Caviar industrial cluster and construct a complete industrial chain from pond to table," said the relevant person in charge of the Ya'an Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (雅安市农业农村局).
South American Prawns Travel to the Northwest
How did white prawns, originally from South America, "swim" to the Hexi Corridor (河西走廊) in the northwest inland?
In Ya'nuan Town (鸭暖镇), Linze County (临泽县), Gansu Province (甘肃省), Ma Guibin (马贵滨), deputy general manager of Fengsen New Agriculture Technology Co., Ltd. (丰森新农业科技有限公司), is carefully standing on the walkway between the breeding ponds in shed No. 4, bending over to check. In a few days, a new batch of shrimp seedlings will be transferred from the seedling pond to here until they grow up and are sold. In 2022, Ma Guibin and other entrepreneurs, through investment promotion, settled in Linze from Shanghai (上海) and began to explore the local breeding of South American white prawns.
Why choose South American white prawns? Why Linze?
South American white prawns have thin shells, fat bodies, mild nature, and sweet taste, and are widely welcomed by the market. In recent years, they have been widely bred in the eastern coastal areas of China, with mature technology. However, white prawns can only survive for a few minutes after being caught, and even with cold chain and preservation technology, the survival time does not exceed 5 hours. Therefore, in the past, it was difficult for people in the western region to eat fresh white prawns.
Linze is located in the central part of the Hexi Corridor, with relatively convenient access to Gansu, Qinghai (青海), and Ningxia (宁夏). Ya'nuan Town has a low terrain, abundant groundwater resources, and many saline-alkali lands that are not suitable for cultivation, with abundant land resources.
With a market and an environment, in 2022, with the support of investment promotion policies and various reward and subsidy funds, Ma Guibin and others began to build the first phase of the land-based recirculating water intelligent breeding base.
Raising sea shrimp inland is not as simple as just matching the water.
From desalination and seedling breeding to rearing, the breeding cycle of each batch of white prawns is 3 to 4 months. "This is a biological pond, not for raising shrimp, but specifically for providing clean water for the shrimp." Ma Guibin pointed to the "concrete high pond" that was more than two people tall. It runs through the entire shed and contains specially cultivated bacteria and biological fillers. "It circulates and purifies non-stop for 24 hours, achieving zero-emission ecological breeding."
The shape of the breeding pond is also particular. "Rectangular ponds have dead corners, and debris easily accumulates during circulation; circular ponds have no problem with circulation, but the space utilization rate is low, and the water surface area of a shed can only account for half." Ma Guibin explained that by using octagonal ponds, a large vortex can be formed during circulation to take away impurities, and the space utilization rate is also increased to about 70%.
Last year, the company also updated digital equipment to further improve efficiency. "The water quality monitoring sensors, feeders, and all the circulating purification equipment installed in the shed have reserved automatic interfaces, which are connected to the independently developed intelligent monitoring and control platform, which can realize automatic monitoring and control." Ma Guibin introduced that the digital system is gradually being promoted to all sheds, providing support for further expanding the breeding scale in the future.
Today, Ma Guibin and his colleagues have built 8 breeding sheds, with an annual output and sales of 120,000 jin of white prawns and more than 20,000 jin of other high-value aquatic products, achieving economic benefits of 4 million yuan. Last year, the local area also built a fishery and tourism complex in the surrounding area. With the "breeding + tourism + ecology" model, it has attracted many tourists to visit and taste the freshest white prawns.
This issue is coordinated by: Qi Jiarun (祁嘉润)
Layout design: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟)
Return to TopAccording to the State Taxation Administration, from January to May this year, tax authorities handled a total of 527,700 inter-regional business transactions; 14,700 taxpayers successfully completed inter-provincial migration, an increase of 13.52% year-on-year.
Focusing on the inconvenience of enterprises and the public in handling business in different places, the tax authorities have improved the service operation system, deepened and expanded inter-regional handling, and built a "remote virtual window" relying on tax collection and payment interaction. By using remote identity verification, audio and video interaction, etc., they have created a collaborative model of "online submission of materials in both receiving and processing locations, online flow of processes, collaborative processing in all areas, and real-time online feedback." After the service went online, taxpayers can handle national business by entering any comprehensive tax service hall or initiating online interaction, effectively reducing the cost of tax payment.
Focusing on the problems of many links and multiple runs in the cross-regional migration of business entities, the tax authorities have launched a series of measures from optimizing pre-event reminders, speeding up mid-event processing, and improving post-event services to further facilitate taxpayers' cross-regional migration. The State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局) and other four departments jointly issued guidance to promote the realization of "one-time, convenient, and efficient" enterprise migration registration. The average processing time for migration matters has been reduced by 5 to 10 days, and eligible enterprises can successfully move out on the same day.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 9th (Reporter Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强)) The National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局) released data on the 9th: In May, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) decreased by 0.2% month-on-month and 0.1% year-on-year. The core CPI, excluding food and energy prices, increased by 0.6% year-on-year, an increase of 0.1 percentage points compared to the previous month.
The month-on-month CPI in May changed from an increase to a decrease, mainly due to the decline in energy prices. Energy prices decreased by 1.7% month-on-month, affecting the CPI by approximately 0.13 percentage points, accounting for nearly 70% of the total CPI decrease. Food prices decreased by 0.2% month-on-month, a decrease smaller than the seasonal level of 1.1 percentage points, affecting the CPI by approximately 0.04 percentage points. Consumer demand continued to rebound, coupled with the impact of holidays and cultural and sports activities carried out in various regions, hotel accommodation and tourism prices increased by 4.6% and 0.8% month-on-month, respectively.
The year-on-year CPI in May decreased slightly, with the same decrease as the previous month. Among them, energy prices decreased by 6.1% year-on-year, an increase of 1.3 percentage points compared to the previous month, affecting the CPI by approximately 0.47 percentage points.
From the perspective of marginal changes, with the increased implementation of macro policies, the supply-demand relationship in some industries has improved, and prices in some areas are showing a positive trend. The continuous growth of new consumer momentum has driven the year-on-year rebound in the prices of consumer goods. Policies related to boosting consumption continue to be effective, and the release of demand for some consumer goods has driven the rebound in prices in related industries. In May, the month-on-month price of consumer goods changed from a decrease of 0.2% in the previous month to being flat, among which the prices of clothing, general daily necessities, and durable consumer goods increased by 0.2%, 0.1%, and 0.1% month-on-month, respectively.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 邱超奕
This year, the scale of college graduates in China has reached a new high, and the employment scale of people lifted out of poverty needs to be maintained at more than 30 million, so the pressure on total employment remains undiminished, and structural contradictions are prominent. How to weave a tight safety net for the employment of key groups? The person in charge of the relevant departments and bureaus of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) introduced relevant policies and measures and their progress.
The employment of college graduates and other young people is a top priority. This year, the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) and other departments made early deployments and successively implemented the National Urban Joint Recruitment of College Graduates Special Event, the "Guo Pin Action (国聘行动)," and the "Hundred-Day, Ten-Million Recruitment Special Action (百日千万招聘专项行动)" and other activities, releasing more than 10 million jobs. For unemployed graduates, provide at least one policy promotion, one career guidance, three job recommendations, and one training or internship opportunity; focus on providing paired assistance to graduates with difficulties, and provide 3 to 5 job information specifically. Strive to stabilize the scale of public sector jobs, work with relevant parties to promote the recruitment of college graduates and other young people for the "Three Supports and One Assistance (三支一扶)," "Western Program (西部计划)," and "Special Post Program (特岗计划)," develop research assistant positions, implement a million job internship position recruitment plan, organize job search skills training camps, and improve youth employment capabilities.
Focusing on the rural labor force, since January this year, the "Spring Breeze Action (春风行动)," "Spring Warmth for Migrant Workers (春暖农民工)," and other activities have been continuously carried out in various places. As of mid-March, a total of 56,000 recruitment activities have been held. Next, we will deepen East-West labor cooperation, form more regional labor cooperation alliances, expand the scope of urban labor cooperation circles, strengthen job matching, and polish the "golden business card" of labor brands. At the same time, we will thoroughly implement the action to prevent the return to poverty through employment, and make every effort to stabilize the employment scale and income level of people lifted out of poverty.
Carry out centralized assistance actions for unemployed people, providing support such as employment policies, training programs, and market positions. In addition, we will work with relevant departments to do a good job in employment assistance, implement the "two preferential treatments and three subsidies (两优惠三补贴)" policies such as tax reduction and exemption, social insurance subsidies, and vocational training subsidies, and do a good job in tracking service management.
Strengthen policy support for enterprises. Carry out the National Private Enterprise Service Month (全国民营企业服务月) activities, continue to implement unemployment insurance stabilization and return, and phased reduction of unemployment and work injury insurance rates policies, and include eligible social organizations in the scope of one-time job expansion subsidy policy support. In the first quarter, the phased reduction of unemployment insurance rates reduced costs for enterprises by 45.6 billion yuan, and distributed 3.52 billion yuan in stabilization and expansion funds to 588,000 enterprises. Extend the implementation period of the one-time increase in personnel and capital policy for state-owned enterprises. Establish special loans for stabilizing and expanding employment, increase financial assistance to enterprises for stabilizing and expanding employment, and increase the maximum credit line for small and micro enterprises to 50 million yuan. As of the end of the first quarter of this year, more than 800 billion yuan in loans have been issued cumulatively.
Support skills improvement. Starting this year, implement the "Skills Light Up the Future (技能照亮前程)" training action, focusing on groups such as migrant workers, college graduates who have not yet found employment after leaving school, unemployed people, and people with employment difficulties, to carry out vocational skills training, and help workers find better employment in advanced manufacturing, modern services, new occupations, and other fields.
The person in charge of the relevant departments and bureaus of the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) stated that they will give more prominence to the employment-first orientation, prepare for dealing with uncertainties, fully implement existing policies, introduce incremental policies in a timely manner, accelerate the improvement of the public employment service system, and go all out to complete the task of stabilizing employment.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吴 丹
College graduates are a valuable talent resource for the Party and the country, and their employment and entrepreneurship affect thousands of households. The "Outline of the Plan for Building a Strong Education Nation (2024-2035)" clearly states, "Accelerate the construction of a high-quality employment service system for college graduates to promote high-quality and full employment for college graduates."
With the continuous growth in the scale of college graduates, promoting the precise matching of talent supply and demand has become the key to current employment work. Since the beginning of this year, the Ministry of Education (教育部), together with relevant departments, has implemented comprehensive measures to continuously broaden employment channels, accelerate the improvement of graduates' employment capabilities, and promote high-quality and full employment for the 2025 college graduates.
——Expanding jobs through policies, making every effort to tap into employment channels.
In April, the Ministry of Education (教育部), together with the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) and the Ministry of Finance (财政部), issued the "Notice on Doing a Good Job in the Employment of College Graduates and Other Young People in 2025," comprehensively using fiscal, tax, financial, and social security policies to take multiple measures to stimulate the enthusiasm of business entities to absorb college graduates for employment. Support local governments in introducing incremental policy measures.
Under the guidance of policies, Zhejiang (浙江) has introduced employment subsidies for key industries. For example, college graduates who find employment in elderly care services, domestic services, and modern agricultural enterprises can apply for an employment post subsidy of 10,000 yuan per year within 3 years; Guizhou (贵州) relies on key construction projects to strive to create 40,000 jobs; Changping District (昌平区) in Beijing (北京市) has formulated and implemented subsidies for large-scale employment by key industrial enterprises.
——Strengthening connections, making every effort to improve the effectiveness of recruitment.
Adhere to the two-way approach of "going out" and "inviting in." Deeply carry out the "Enterprise Visit and Job Expansion Action" by university Party secretaries and presidents, actively connect with major economic provinces and local "two important" (两重) and "two new" (两新) constructions, and explore employment positions. Continue to promote secondary colleges to accurately visit enterprises and expand jobs based on academic specialty points to promote effective matching of supply and demand. As of June 6, 2,575 universities across the country have visited 462,000 employers, expanding 4.718 million positions. Continue to implement the "Ten Thousand Enterprises Entering Campus Plan" to increase the efforts of small and medium-sized enterprises and private enterprises to recruit on campus. Since the beginning of this year, various regions and universities have carried out 179,000 offline recruitment activities.
At the same time, strengthen cooperation with major economic provinces and major employment provinces, and focus on building a number of industry-based and regional employment markets. In the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), Yangtze River Delta (长三角), Chengdu-Chongqing (成渝) regions and other places, 12 regional "Thousand Schools and Ten Thousand Enterprises Supply and Demand Docking Conferences" and industry-based "Thousand Industries and Ten Thousand Enterprises Series Recruitment Fairs" were jointly carried out with industry departments and local governments, directly providing more than 350,000 positions.
——Technology empowers, refining and solidifying employment service guarantees.
In April, the National College Student Employment Service Platform launched the artificial intelligence assistant "Smart Xiao Ye (智慧小业)" to provide graduates with intelligent services such as precise job matching and employment guidance. In addition, the construction of the National Talent Supply and Demand Docking Big Data Platform has collected 950 million data resources from various supply and demand sides of ministries, industries, and industries, and used artificial intelligence models to carry out talent supply and demand analysis in key areas, key industries, and key industries. The platform has now been piloted in some local areas and universities.
In the long run, the Ministry of Education (教育部) adheres to promoting the matching of supply and demand as the guidance, accelerates the adjustment of the structure and layout of higher education majors and resources, and establishes and improves the linkage mechanism between enrollment plans, talent training, and employment. Not long ago, the Ministry of Education (教育部) deployed and implemented the "Double Thousand" plan to enhance the employment ability of college students, aiming at the knowledge and skill requirements urgently needed by emerging industries, helping graduates to make up for the shortcomings in knowledge and skill structure, and enhance their employment competitiveness.
"Currently, it is the critical sprint period for college graduates' employment work. The Ministry of Education (教育部) has launched a 'Hundred-Day Sprint' action, which will do a good job in organized employment services before graduates leave school," said the relevant person in charge of the Department of College Students of the Ministry of Education (教育部高校学生司) (Department of Graduate Employment Services (高校毕业生就业服务司)).
Return to TopTo further guarantee and improve people's livelihoods, focus on resolving the urgent needs and concerns of the masses, and promote more equitable, balanced, inclusive, and accessible livelihood construction, with the consent of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, the following opinions are hereby proposed.
I. Enhancing the Fairness of Social Security
(1) Effectively Expanding Social Security Coverage. Strengthen the main role of social insurance in the social security system, improve the social insurance system for flexible employment personnel, migrant workers, and new employment form personnel, comprehensively eliminate household registration restrictions for participating in social insurance in the place of employment, improve the incentive and restraint mechanism for participation, improve the transfer and continuation mechanism, and steadily and orderly increase the proportion of urban employed personnel participating in basic employee pension insurance and medical insurance. Optimize the setting of payment levels for basic pension insurance for urban and rural residents, reasonably determine the level of payment subsidies, appropriately increase payment flexibility, and improve the incentive mechanism for more payment and more benefits. Provide social insurance subsidies to qualified college graduates and people with employment difficulties. Improve the financing mechanism for basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents, promote the linkage between payment and per capita disposable income of urban and rural residents, increase the maximum payment limit of critical illness insurance for the following year for those who have continuously participated in insurance and have zero reimbursement in the current year, and orderly promote the inter-provincial co-insurance of individual accounts of basic employee medical insurance. Continue to extend the application target of skill improvement subsidies to those receiving unemployment insurance benefits. Support and guide qualified localities to directly distribute maternity insurance maternity allowances to insured persons according to procedures. Strengthen the connection between social insurance and social assistance and social welfare systems, accurately implement the policy of paying social insurance premiums for urban and rural residents on behalf of vulnerable groups, and enhance the risk resistance capacity of low-income people.
(2) Strengthening Basic Assistance and Support for Low-Income Groups. Make full use of methods such as big data comparison and on-site investigation to strengthen dynamic monitoring and early warning, and promptly include qualified people in the scope of social assistance. Formulate measures for identifying low-income people and measures for verifying the economic status of low-income families, and comprehensively carry out the identification of families on the edge of subsistence allowances and families with rigid expenditure difficulties. Reasonably determine and adjust the minimum living security standards, link them to the per capita consumption expenditure of urban and rural residents, and effectively guarantee the basic living of people in need. Strengthen the overall connection between the minimum living security standards and other social assistance standards. Improve the adjustment mechanism for minimum wage standards and reasonably increase the minimum wage standards. Formulate classification reference guidelines for the minimum wage of skilled personnel. Implement the development-oriented assistance and skill enhancement income increase action for rural low-income people, and establish a labor injury assistance mechanism for the labor force of rural low-income families. Increase the implementation of work-for-relief projects, and give priority to absorbing and driving low-income people to increase their income through local and nearby employment.
II. Improving the Balance of Basic Public Services
(3) Improving the Quality and Efficiency of Basic Public Services in All Aspects. Based on the national basic public service standards, refine and formulate lists of basic service projects, basic quality standards, and balanced evaluation methods for different regions and fields. According to the level of economic and social development and fiscal affordability, incorporate incremental service items involving the vital interests of the people into the national basic public service standards in a timely manner. Promote the coordination of basic public service supply and population changes, and optimize the construction and operation management of service facilities in accordance with the requirements of reasonable service radius, moderate scale, applicable functions, and strong guarantees. Support all localities in establishing and improving mechanisms for the coordinated utilization of existing public service facilities. Taking the county as the basic unit, comprehensively promote the integration of urban and rural areas in public service planning and layout, facility construction, resource allocation, and talent deployment. Support the provision of flexible forms of basic public services to rural areas in remote and difficult areas. Optimize the supply mode of basic public services, and give priority to providing new basic public service items that meet the conditions through government procurement of services. Promote the deep integration of digital and intelligent technologies with public services, accelerate the interconnection and sharing of information data, promote the national handling of common service items such as marriage registration without household registration restrictions, and expand the coverage of high-quality digital public service resources.
(4) Implementing the Provision of Basic Public Services by the Place of Residence. Adopt methods such as direct provision by the place of residence, cross-regional collaborative handling, and improvement of transfer and continuation to gradually adjust basic public services to be provided by the place of residence. Promote cities with concentrated population inflows to formulate implementation measures for providing basic public services in the place of residence on a "one city, one policy" basis, and promote eligible agricultural transfer populations to enjoy the same rights as the local registered population. Steadily promote flexible employment personnel to participate in the housing provident fund system. Support all localities in coordinating funding channels, increasing the supply of guaranteed housing, and guiding and supporting social forces to operate long-term rental housing.
III. Expanding the Inclusiveness of Basic Livelihood Services
(5) Promoting the Expansion and Improvement of Education Resources. Implement the action plan for expanding and improving basic education, expand the supply of existing high-quality primary and secondary schools and public kindergartens through tapping potential and expanding capacity, and incorporate compulsory education schools with weak foundations into high-quality school group-based schooling or trusteeship assistance. Over a period of about 5 years, gradually achieve full coverage of standardized construction of compulsory education schools. Build, renovate, and expand more than 1,000 high-quality general high schools, focusing on improving the basic schooling conditions of general high schools in counties. Accelerate the expansion of the proportion of high-quality general high school enrollment indicators to schools, mainly allocate them to junior high schools in the region based on student size, and give preference to rural schools. Promote the improvement and expansion of higher education, and appropriately tilt new higher education resources towards major central and western provinces with large populations. Support the layout of new research-oriented universities and high-level Sino-foreign cooperative education, and gradually increase the enrollment scale of high-quality university undergraduates. Comprehensively deepen the reform of industry-education integration, guide universities to improve the discipline and professional setting adjustment mechanism to meet the needs of economic and social development, strengthen practical training in industries and enterprises, support universities to carry out "micro-professional" construction for urgently needed skills, and enhance students' employment and entrepreneurship capabilities.
(6) Promoting the Sharing of High-Quality Medical and Health Resources. Promote the expansion and sinking of high-quality medical resources and the balanced regional layout, and optimize the construction model, management system, and operation mechanism of regional medical centers. Implement the medical and health strengthening project, promote the sinking of urban medical resources to county-level hospitals and urban and rural grassroots, and gradually achieve full coverage of the construction of close-knit county medical communities. Support the sinking of personnel, services, technology, and management of high-level hospitals to grassroots medical and health institutions, and promote the construction of urban medical alliances. Support the sinking of high-level medical talents to county-level hospitals, focusing on strengthening the construction of short-board specialties in grassroots medical and health institutions, cultivating and running grassroots characteristic specialties in accordance with local conditions, improving the diagnosis and treatment level of common and frequently-occurring diseases, and promoting grassroots medical and health institutions to improve their service capabilities. Promote the establishment of a remote medical service network and promote the medical service model of "distributed inspection and centralized diagnosis." Improve the adjustment mechanism for the basic medical insurance drug catalog, formulate and issue an innovative drug catalog for commercial health insurance, and better meet the multi-level drug security needs of the people.
(7) Vigorously Developing Inclusive Services for the Elderly and Children. Promote all localities to expand the supply of low-cost venues and facilities for "elderly and children" services through multiple channels. Support "elderly and children" service institutions to provide inclusive services with guaranteed quality, affordable prices, and sustainable operations. Improve the price formation mechanism for inclusive elderly care and inclusive childcare services, and strengthen guidance on basic service charges. Focusing on the care of disabled elderly people, improve the ability of elderly care institutions to combine medical care and elderly care services, increase the supply of nursing beds, and the proportion of nursing beds in newly-built elderly care institutions shall in principle not be less than 80%. Support the tilting of incremental resources for inclusive elderly care services towards communities, enhance the ability of day care, rehabilitation care, and home services, actively develop family elderly care beds, and improve family elderly care support policies. Actively develop rural mutual aid elderly care services, guide qualified township nursing homes to provide services to the society, and give priority to meeting the care needs of elderly people who are lonely, disabled, unable to take care of themselves, left-behind, and from low-income families. Increase the supply of public childcare places through multiple channels, vigorously develop community-embedded childcare and family childcare points, support qualified kindergartens to extend the development of childcare services, and over a period of about 10 years, promote qualified large cities to gradually achieve embedded and other inclusive childcare covering more than 80% of communities. Promote inclusive childcare to be included in the employee welfare system of enterprises and institutions, and the relevant expenses incurred by employers in carrying out inclusive childcare services shall be listed in the employee welfare expenses in accordance with regulations, and the trade union funds of employers can be appropriately supplemented.
IV. Enhancing the Accessibility of Diversified Social Services
(8) Developing Community Services at the Doorstep of the Masses. Taking the community as the main scene and main position, strengthen the overall integration of various convenient service resources, promote the composite utilization of service facilities, improve community-embedded service facilities, and provide one-stop convenient services. Support inclusive social services such as elderly care, childcare, housekeeping, meal assistance, and assistance to the disabled to enter the community, and allow business entities that provide services urgently needed by the community to rent ordinary residential houses to set up service outlets on the premise of ensuring safety and standardization. Make full use of socialized resources and develop elderly meal assistance services in accordance with local conditions. Strengthen community support for family education, build community public cultural spaces that are accessible to the masses, and support communities to widely carry out neighborhood mutual assistance services.
(9) Improving the Quality of Diversified Life Services. Improve the national fitness public service system, promote the construction of sports parks and fitness trails, support the construction of social sports venues, develop multi-purpose sports venues with composite functions, and steadily increase the supply of sports venues. Promote the integrated development of cultural, tourism, health, and sports industries. Actively promote the free or low-cost opening of small and medium-sized sports venues and national fitness centers with high utilization rates to the public. Support qualified museums, libraries, art galleries and other cultural venues to open at night. Support qualified regions to rely on high-quality outdoor sports resources and advantageous projects to create high-quality outdoor sports destinations with complete facilities, high-quality services, and rich events. Promote national reading and build national reading facilities that cover urban and rural areas, are practical and convenient, and provide efficient services.
(10) Promoting Inclusive and Shared Development. Implement the principle of children first and the concept of child-friendliness in the formulation of public policies, the construction of public facilities, and the supply of public services. Enhance the daily life care, basic medical care, basic rehabilitation, education rights protection, and social work capabilities of children's welfare service institutions. Deepen the "caring mother" pairing care to help solve the practical problems of left-behind children and children in difficulty in terms of family companionship and safe care. Improve youth development promotion policies and provide more support for young people in terms of schooling, employment, marriage, childbirth, and social integration. Guide and support the increase in the supply of dormitory-type and small-sized youth apartments that take into account the balance of work and residence in guaranteed housing. Clean up and cancel unreasonable policies and regulations that restrict the social participation of the elderly, support the promotion of the "elderly helping the elderly" service model, and develop diversified job positions suitable for older workers. Vigorously develop intelligent technology products and applications that are friendly to elderly users, and promote the installation of elevators in public facilities, residential buildings, and other multi-story buildings. Improve the dynamic adjustment mechanism for the living subsidies for people with disabilities in difficulty and the nursing subsidies for people with severe disabilities. Improve the basic prenatal examination services for pregnant women, and encourage qualified localities to vaccinate girls of appropriate age with human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines. Comprehensively promote the child-friendly, elderly-friendly, and barrier-free transformation of urban and rural public spaces. Improve policies to support family development in terms of social insurance, social welfare, and taxation.
V. Guarantee Measures
All regions and relevant departments should, under the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, implement the Party's leadership in all fields and throughout the entire process of livelihood work, and implement these opinions in light of actual conditions. In accordance with the division of fiscal powers and expenditure responsibilities between the central and local governments, give play to the role of fiscal transfer payments in promoting the equalization of basic public services. Increase the proportion of budgetary investment in supporting social undertakings. All localities should strengthen the implementation of responsibilities, adhere to doing what is possible and acting according to capacity, optimize the structure of fiscal expenditures, strengthen the financial guarantee for basic livelihoods, and continue to improve support policies in key livelihood areas such as education, health, social security, and employment, and effectively ensure the bottom line of people's livelihoods. Improve the list system of livelihood facts for governments at all levels. Strengthen cross-departmental overall coordination of major livelihood policies, and pay attention to evaluating the impact on social expectations from the perspective of social equity when assessing the consistency of macroeconomic policy orientation. Scientifically evaluate the implementation effect of livelihood policies, and do not engage in layer-by-layer decomposition and "one-size-fits-all" assessment for national-level expected livelihood indicators.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), June 9)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王伟健 洪秋婷 胡婧怡
In 2024, China's manufacturing scale has remained the world's largest for 15 consecutive years. Industrial science and technology innovation continues to advance, and a number of new products with high technological content and high added value continue to emerge, driving further optimization and upgrading of the industrial structure. From new material research and development to automation solutions and intelligent manufacturing products, Chinese private enterprises are bringing innovative achievements to all parts of the world, injecting vitality into global economic development.
Hengli Group Co., Ltd. (恒力集团有限公司)—
Breaking through technical barriers to make new materials sell well overseas
"Its strength is comparable to steel wire. Bundling 160 strands together can tow a small car." In the industrial silk production workshop of Jiangsu Hengli Chemical Fiber Co., Ltd. (江苏恒力化纤股份有限公司), sales manager Feng Yucheng (冯宇辰) showed reporters a roll of industrial silk. Industrial silk is only slightly thicker than a hair, and feels light and soft to the touch. Feng Yucheng (冯宇辰) said that because of this "superpower," this industrial silk has been sold to dozens of countries and regions.
In the workshop, robotic arms gently grab rolls of industrial silk; automated guided vehicles shuttle back and forth to transport materials; the "AI brain" only needs 3 seconds to complete a comprehensive inspection of a silk cake... Behind the busy production is a market demand that exceeds supply.
"In recent years, the group's annual export volume has maintained double-digit growth. An important reason is that we have continuous technological innovation capabilities." Wang Peihao (王培好), the technical person in charge of the new material project plant area of Hengli Group Co., Ltd. (恒力集团有限公司), told reporters that in the past, the core technology of high-end polarizing film had always been monopolized by foreign countries. Hengli (恒力) has been tackling key technical problems for more than 10 years, but the product quality is still not satisfactory, and overseas market expansion is difficult. After a large South Korean company that agreed to try it returned samples five times in a row, Hengli (恒力) spent another 3 years and invested tens of millions of yuan in research and development funds, and finally received an order from the South Korean company when it sent the sixth sample. "I didn't expect Chinese companies to be so determined. They not only overcame technical problems, but also reduced costs by improving processes and increasing efficiency," said Mr. Li (李先生), the South Korean purchasing manager.
Wang Peihao (王培好) said that relying on continuous technological breakthroughs, this high-end polarizing film has completed a difficult "reversal," and overseas orders have poured in.
Not long ago, a delegation from Oike Kogyo Co., Ltd. (尾池工业株式会社) of Japan made a routine supplier visit. By visiting Hengli's (恒力) production base and discussing technical problems with the Chinese side, the company quickly signed an incremental cooperation intention two days later: in the future, it will purchase about 1,000 tons of new material film from Hengli (恒力) every month. "This short on-site inspection shocked us deeply. Hengli (恒力) not only has leading production equipment and production technology, but also has a vibrant research and development team. We are full of expectations for the next cooperation," said Tomita (富田), a member of the inspection team.
"Hengli's (恒力) products can accelerate their going overseas, which is inseparable from the country's development and policy support, in addition to the company's own efforts." Shen Hongming (沈鸿鸣), Deputy General Manager of Sales of Hengli's (恒力) new material sector, told reporters that in recent years, export tax rebates have become faster and cross-border capital flows have become smoother. China has signed free trade agreements with many countries, and companies' product exports can also enjoy tax reductions.
"We will take advantage of the policy **东风** (dōng fēng - "east wind," favorable circumstances or conditions) to continuously promote technological innovation and industrial upgrading, and provide overseas customers with higher-quality and more efficient products and services," said Chen Jianhua (陈建华), Chairman of Hengli Group (恒力集团).
Guangdong Topstar Technology Co., Ltd. (广东拓斯达科技股份有限公司)—
Whole-factory automation helps intelligent manufacturing transformation
In North Carolina, USA, in a Mexican high-end food preservation box production factory, a dozen industrial robots are moving their robotic arms on the production line; next to them, advanced machine vision technology uses pairs of "electronic eyes" to constantly check the quality of finished products.
This set of intelligent manufacturing equipment in the injection molding field, from the design and construction of the entire factory to application and maintenance, is provided by Guangdong Topstar Technology Co., Ltd. (广东拓斯达科技股份有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Topstar (拓斯达)"). "Injection molding machines, robotic arms, and intelligent manufacturing equipment in the injection molding field are our main export products. In some countries, we have established cooperative technology application centers to develop services that are closer to local customers, which have been recognized and trusted by foreign customers," said Hu Wang (胡旺), head of Overseas Area 1 of Topstar (拓斯达).
The Mexican company has been cooperating with Topstar (拓斯达) for many years, initially mainly through equipment procurement. "When planning to build a new factory, this customer took the initiative to come to us, hoping that we could provide a whole-factory automation solution," said Hu Wang (胡旺). Ricardo Mora (里卡多·莫拉), the Mexican technical person in charge, said: "We used to use mostly European and American equipment. Years of cooperation with Chinese companies, especially in-depth contact with Topstar (拓斯达), have gradually changed our views. Chinese manufacturing has obvious advantages in product performance, solution design, 'artificial intelligence + robot' applications, and technical services."
Topstar (拓斯达) actively responds to the "Belt and Road" initiative and continues to bring intelligent equipment and whole-factory solutions to all parts of the world. At present, Topstar's (拓斯达) business covers nearly 50 countries, serving more than 15,000 customers, covering Southeast Asia, the Americas, Europe, West Asia, Africa and other regions, and also has branches and offices in Vietnam, Mexico, and Indonesia to achieve localized operations.
Faced with different market demands in different countries, Topstar (拓斯达) adopts a differentiated operating strategy. "European and American customers pay attention to effectiveness and high-end technical services, and we can provide more intelligent and high-end equipment and solutions; Southeast Asian customers are mostly in the industrial upgrading stage, so we recommend solutions based on preliminary automation applications," said Hu Wang (胡旺). In 2024, the company's overseas operating income was approximately 600 million yuan, accounting for 20.92% of total revenue, an increase of 19.48% year-on-year.
"The country encourages private enterprises to go global, especially the high-quality joint construction of the 'Belt and Road' has brought us opportunities. China's high-end equipment manufacturing industry has stepped onto the global stage, allowing the world to better understand 'China's intelligent manufacturing'," said Wu Fengli (吴丰礼), Chairman of Topstar (拓斯达). "In the future, the company will continue to expand its overseas service network and enhance its competitiveness in overseas markets."
Shenyang Yuanda Intelligent Industry Group Co., Ltd. (沈阳远大智能工业集团股份有限公司)—
Unblocking the entire chain, overseas layout improves quality and upgrades
On the Red Sea coast, in the Saudi port city of Jeddah (吉达), urban construction is in full swing. At the end of last year, the Saudi Gulf Group Bolinte Elevator Joint Venture Factory, jointly established by Shenyang Yuanda Intelligent Industry Group Co., Ltd. (沈阳远大智能工业集团股份有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Yuanda Intelligent (远大智能)") and the Saudi Gulf Group (沙特海湾集团), officially started production, with an annual production capacity of 2,000 elevators.
Bolinte (博林特) is an elevator brand under Yuanda Intelligent (远大智能), and its products have been sold to more than 140 countries and regions around the world. Sun Chengyu (孙成雨), Production Director of Yuanda Intelligent (远大智能) Bolinte Elevator, introduced that in 2024, Bolinte Elevator's (博林特电梯) export volume reached 580 million yuan, an increase of 14% year-on-year.
"Different countries and regions have different standards and specifications for products, and our research and development and production are constantly upgraded in the process of adapting to customers' new requirements." Sun Chengyu (孙成雨) cited an example, Singapore requires fire doors to have glass windows and to undergo on-site fire testing. From material selection to technical experiments, the company spent two years overcoming technical problems and successfully passed the "2-hour live burn" test in Singapore in September last year, winning market recognition with high quality. Not long ago, 475 newly won elevators were shipped to Singapore for installation.
In addition to product quality, the delivery cycle tests the company's production capacity and service level. Based on the accumulation of multi-category processing experience, Yuanda Intelligent (远大智能) has carried out flexible production transformation of the production line, unblocking the entire chain of design, production, and assembly to meet the production needs of non-standard parts and greatly shorten the delivery cycle.
At the end of last year, a Saudi customer proposed to add 21 escalators to a gymnasium without reserved pits. At that time, the period left for the company to produce, install, and debug was less than a month. After international elevator brands announced their withdrawal, Yuanda Intelligent (远大智能) turned this almost impossible task into a reality: the design end quickly designed a solution that met the gymnasium's capacity; the production end worked hard to complete the production of 21 escalators in 10 days; the logistics end coordinated two large freighters and chartered flights directly to Riyadh (利雅得), the capital of Saudi Arabia... Al-Sahab (阿尔—萨哈卜), the representative of the Saudi customer, exclaimed: "Chinese speed has created a miracle!"
"The joint construction of the 'Belt and Road' has built a global stage for enterprises." Wang Yanbang (王延邦), President of Yuanda Intelligent (远大智能), said that in recent years, the company has integrated into the global industrial chain at a higher level, in a wider field, and on a larger scale, realizing the leap from product output to brand output, technology output, and management output.
The commissioning of the Saudi Gulf Group (沙特海湾集团) Bolinte Elevator Joint Venture Factory is an important breakthrough. "This is a key step in Bolinte's (博林特) transformation from an equipment supplier to a smart building solutions provider," said Wang Yanbang (王延邦). The project will also increase investment, comprehensively upgrade the production line and operation management system, and establish a remote data center. The factory's annual output is expected to jump to 5,000 units. Khalid (哈立德), the representative of the Saudi Gulf Group (沙特海湾集团), said that Yuanda Intelligent's (远大智能) professionalism is the key to the long-term cooperation between the two parties. Saudi Arabia is an important node in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," and cooperation with Chinese companies will further promote the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" to go deeper and more solid.
"The country's policies in financing support, legal rights protection, and other aspects have consolidated our confidence in expanding the international market," said Wang Yanbang (王延邦). "We will continue to rely on relevant policies, continue technological innovation, operate in accordance with laws and regulations, and use 'China's intelligent manufacturing' as a link to help the global industrial chain cooperate and win-win."
Return to TopThe first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism is being held in London, which is another important opportunity for both sides to resolve differences through equal dialogue and consultation. All sectors in China and the United States, as well as the international community, expect the two sides to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state in their phone call and add certainty and stability to the development of both countries and the global economic recovery.
Promoting dialogue and consultation requires a rational and objective view of each other's economic and trade relations. After decades of development, China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation has formed a pattern of complementary advantages and mutual benefit. The healthy development of economic and trade relations between the two countries has not only benefited the people of both countries, but also made important contributions to world economic growth. An objective analysis of the data shows that the benefits of China-U.S. economic and trade exchanges are roughly balanced. The U.S. has a trade deficit in goods with China, which is both an inevitable result of the structural problems of the U.S. economy and is determined by the comparative advantages and international division of labor between the two countries. In the fields of trade in services and transnational operations, the U.S. has a clear advantage. In 2024, the U.S. surplus in trade in services with China reached 27.3 billion U.S. dollars. In 2022, the sales of U.S.-funded enterprises in China reached 490.5 billion U.S. dollars, far exceeding the 78.6 billion U.S. dollars in sales of Chinese-funded enterprises in the U.S., with a difference of more than 400 billion U.S. dollars. Taking into account the three factors of trade in goods, trade in services, and local sales of domestic companies' branches in each other's countries, there is no issue of who loses out and who benefits in China-U.S. economic and trade exchanges.
As we all know, China's exports to the U.S. contain a large number of international division of labor components, and the current method of calculating trade in goods is based on the total value (the full amount of goods exported from China to the U.S.) to calculate China's exports. If calculated according to the value added of trade, the U.S. trade deficit in goods with China will be greatly reduced. China does not deliberately pursue a surplus. In fact, China's current account surplus as a percentage of GDP has fallen from 9.9% in 2007 to 2.2% in 2024. In recent years, the U.S. trade deficit in goods with China has decreased as a percentage of its overall trade deficit in goods, from 47.5% in 2018 to 24.6% in 2024. The scale of the U.S. trade deficit in goods with the world has repeatedly reached new highs, reaching 1.2 trillion U.S. dollars in 2024. This once again proves that the main reason for the U.S. trade deficit in goods lies in its own economic structure.
The U.S.'s potential for exporting goods to China has not been fully released, which is largely related to the U.S.'s own policies. The U.S.'s comparative advantage lies in high-tech industries, but in recent years, the U.S. has abused the concept of national security and politicized economic and trade issues. After the China-U.S. Geneva Economic and Trade Talks, the U.S. has successively introduced a number of new discriminatory restrictive measures against China, including the issuance of AI chip export control guidelines and the cessation of sales of chip design software (EDA) to China. The endless stream of restrictive measures has caused U.S. companies to miss opportunities in the Chinese market. Facts have repeatedly proven that 小院高墙 (xiǎo yuàn gāo qiáng - "small yard high wall," building barriers to isolate oneself) and "decoupling and chain breaking" violate economic laws and hinder normal economic and trade exchanges between the two countries' enterprises.
China is firmly promoting high-level opening up and actively expanding imports, providing more opportunities for countries around the world, including the United States. From leveraging the important exhibition platforms of the China International Import Expo (进博会), Canton Fair (广交会), China International Fair for Trade in Services (服贸会), and Consumer Products Expo (消博会) to promote their role, to promoting the cultivation of national import trade promotion and innovation demonstration zones, and to continuously improving the level of import trade facilitation, China is constantly tapping import potential and building its super-large market into a world-shared market, injecting new impetus into global economic development.
The true picture of China-U.S. economic and trade relations is one of complementary advantages, symbiosis and win-win cooperation. Only by dismantling the artificially set "iron fences" and unblocking the "two-way lanes" of economic and trade cooperation can we promote the stable and healthy development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations. As the world's two largest economies, strengthening economic and trade cooperation between China and the United States is not only conducive to their respective development, but will also provide an important guarantee for the stability of the global industrial chain and supply chain.
We believe that through equal consultation and pragmatic cooperation, China and the United States can find mutually beneficial and win-win solutions. We hope that both sides will work together to create favorable conditions for enterprises of the two countries to carry out normal economic and trade activities, so that the fruits of cooperation can better benefit the people of both countries and make greater contributions to global economic recovery and growth.
Return to TopRecently, some countries have expressed concern about China's export control measures on medium and heavy rare earths. It needs to be clarified that all parties should view the legitimacy and necessity of China's rare earth export controls rationally and objectively, respect China's legitimate rights in its own resource management, and jointly safeguard international economic and trade order and international peace and security.
The core goal of implementing export controls on medium and heavy rare earths is to safeguard national security and fulfill international non-proliferation obligations. Rare earth-related items have dual military and civilian uses. China's implementation of export controls in accordance with the law complies with international practices and aims to better safeguard national security and interests, earnestly fulfill international obligations such as non-proliferation, and reflects China's consistent position of firmly safeguarding world peace and regional stability.
Natural resources are the material basis for human survival and development, and also an important factor related to the peace and stability of all countries. As a non-renewable strategic resource, rare earth is known as the "vitamin" of modern industry. Excellent magnetic, optical, electrical, catalytic and other physical and chemical characteristics make rare earth an indispensable key element for regulating and improving the performance of advanced materials such as light, heat, electricity, and magnetism. It is a key raw material support for strategic industries such as advanced weapons and equipment, aerospace components, wind power generation, new energy vehicles, robots, and intelligent manufacturing. All countries have indisputable sovereignty over natural resources within their borders, and it is the right and obligation of all countries to reasonably protect, utilize, and manage their natural resources.
China has always adhered to the principles of openness, collaboration, and sharing to promote the development of the rare earth industry, which not only meets the needs of domestic economic and social development, but also actively expands global partnerships, making important contributions to global rare earth supply and promoting world economic development. In recent years, China has introduced a number of policies and measures around rare earth industry access standards, industry integration, and environmental protection, which have effectively promoted and guaranteed the sustainable and healthy development of the industry. The "Rare Earth Management Regulations" implemented since October 2024 are aimed at promoting the benign interaction between high-quality development and high-level security of the rare earth industry.
China has always strictly fulfilled its relevant international non-proliferation obligations and responsibilities in related fields, and is committed to maintaining international peace and security. The fundamental consideration for implementing export controls on medium and heavy rare earths is to ensure that relevant resources are used for legitimate and peaceful purposes, and are not targeted at any specific country or region. Ensuring that rare earth-related items are not used for military purposes or sensitive fields demonstrates China's responsible major country responsibility in firmly safeguarding world peace and security, and is in line with the common interests of global security governance.
China adheres to high-level opening up to the outside world, attaches great importance to economic and trade cooperation with countries and regions around the world, and understands and attaches importance to the fact that with the development of industries such as robots and new energy vehicles, the demand for medium and heavy rare earths in the civilian field is continuing to grow. Taking full account of the reasonable needs and concerns of all parties in the civilian field, China examines export applications for rare earth-related items in accordance with laws and regulations, and is also willing to further strengthen export control communication and dialogue with relevant countries and regions to promote and facilitate compliant trade. China has approved a certain number of license applications in accordance with the law and will continue to strengthen the examination and approval of export applications. Practice has shown that as long as companies abide by laws and regulations and do not engage in activities that harm China's national sovereignty, security, and development interests, export controls will not affect their normal business and trade, let alone affect the stability and security of international industrial and supply chains.
Implementing export controls on rare earth-related items is not "blockade" or "confrontation," but rather promoting the effective protection and rational utilization of rare earth resources. China is willing to work with all parties to build a safe, stable, smooth, efficient, open, inclusive, and mutually beneficial global industrial and supply chain system on the basis of respecting each other's core interests and international rules, and inject more certainty and positive energy into world peace and prosperity.
Return to Top(Reported from Nice, France, by our newspaper on June 9th) (Reporter: Shang Kaiyuan (尚凯元)) Local time, June 8th to 9th, at the invitation of France, Vice President Han Zheng (韩正) attended the Third United Nations Ocean Conference in France and delivered a speech at the general debate.
Han Zheng (韩正) stated that to achieve sustainable development goals in various fields, including the ocean, all parties need to share the mission. President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that this blue planet where we humans live is not divided into isolated islands by the ocean, but connected into a community of common destiny by the ocean. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. We should take this United Nations Ocean Conference as an opportunity to coordinate resource protection and sustainable utilization, promote sustainable ocean development, and promote the building of a community of common destiny for mankind.
First, jointly build a peaceful and secure ocean. Practice true multilateralism, jointly abide by international ocean rules, and defend the common heritage of mankind. Second, jointly build an inclusive and prosperous ocean. Actively promote maritime connectivity and pragmatic cooperation. China will carry out bilateral and multilateral cooperation projects to support developing countries, including small island countries, in implementing sustainable development goals. Third, jointly build an ocean of cultural exchange and integration. Respect the diversity of marine civilizations, establish more marine-related dialogue platforms, and build a fair, just, open, and inclusive ocean order. Fourth, jointly build a clean and beautiful ocean. China will strengthen cooperation with relevant international organizations through the Global Development and South-South Cooperation Fund to promote ocean governance, promote green development, and support the early entry into force and full operation of the "Marine Biodiversity Agreement."
During the meeting, Han Zheng (韩正) also held separate meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron (马克龙) and United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (古特雷斯).
During the meeting with Macron (马克龙), Han Zheng (韩正) conveyed President Xi Jinping's (习近平) greetings to President Macron (马克龙), saying that President Xi Jinping (习近平) had a phone call with the President last month, and had in-depth exchanges and reached important consensus on strengthening China-France solidarity and cooperation, safeguarding multilateralism, and promoting world peace and stability. My visit to France to attend the United Nations Ocean Conference is to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state and reflect support for the United Nations and the French side in hosting the conference. China supports France in adhering to strategic autonomy and is willing to strengthen bilateral and multilateral strategic communication and coordination with France to inject new impetus into the development of China-France relations. Under the current complex international situation, strengthening cooperation between China and Europe is beneficial to both sides and the world. China is willing to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Europe as an opportunity to further expand cooperation fields and promote new developments in China-Europe relations.
Macron (马克龙) thanked Han Zheng (韩正) for attending the United Nations Ocean Conference and asked Han Zheng (韩正) to convey his best wishes to President Xi Jinping (习近平), saying that France regards China as a long-term and reliable partner. Under the current situation, close high-level exchanges and strengthened communication and cooperation between the two major countries of France and China are crucial to maintaining world peace and security. France is willing to strengthen bilateral economic and trade cooperation with China, strengthen communication and coordination in the international economic and financial fields, work together to address global challenges such as climate change and biodiversity protection, safeguard multilateralism, and be two major constructive forces in a turbulent world, adding more certainty to the world.
During the meeting with Guterres (古特雷斯), Han Zheng (韩正) stated that President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the more turbulent and intertwined the international situation is, the more important it is to adhere to and safeguard the authority of the United Nations. China has always supported the United Nations in playing a central role in international affairs, appreciates the United Nations' consistent adherence to the one-China principle, and is willing to take the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations this year as an opportunity to further strengthen cooperation with the United Nations, practice true multilateralism, and make new contributions to the cause of world peace and development.
Guterres (古特雷斯) thanked China for its long-term and firm support for the United Nations, and for being an important pillar in defending multilateralism and a key partner of the United Nations. The United Nations firmly abides by Resolution 2758 of the United Nations General Assembly and is willing to further comprehensively deepen cooperation with China, defend multilateralism and the international order, maintain world peace and security, and better address challenges such as protecting marine biodiversity and climate change.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from London on June 9th (Reporters Xu Liqun (许立群) and Han Shuo (韩硕)) On June 8th, local time, He Lifeng (何立峰), the Chinese lead for the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with the UK lead for the dialogue, UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Reeves (里夫斯), in London during his visit to the UK. They exchanged in-depth views on China-UK economic and financial cooperation and issues of common concern.
He Lifeng (何立峰) stated that China and the UK should work together to implement the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping (习近平) and Prime Minister Starmer (斯塔默), promote the implementation and effectiveness of the China-UK Economic and Financial Dialogue, further deepen exchanges and cooperation in various economic and financial fields, promote mutual benefit and win-win results, and maintain the continuous, healthy, and stable development of China-UK economic relations.
Reeves (里夫斯) stated that the UK attaches great importance to cooperation with China and is willing to strengthen communication with China, implement the results of the UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue, and inject new impetus into UK-China economic cooperation.
Return to TopAccording to our newspaper in London on June 9th (Reporters Xu Liqun (许立群) and Han Shuo (韩硕)), local time June 9th, He Lifeng (何立峰), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, and the US side began the first meeting of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism in London, UK.
Return to TopThis newspaper Jinan (济南) June 9th (Reporter Wang Pei (王沛)) On the 9th, the award ceremony of the 4th SCO Member States Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and the opening ceremony of the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Sustainable Development Year" exchange event were held in Qingdao (青岛), Shandong (山东). After fierce competition, 12 outstanding projects from 8 countries stood out from more than 200 participating projects.
These 12 outstanding projects include 1 first prize, 2 second prizes, 3 third prizes, and 6 excellence awards. Among them, the first prize winner is the Smart Airport Unmanned Key Technology and Demonstration Project from China, which realizes high-precision collaborative scheduling of unmanned vehicles and aircraft through radar-video intelligent analysis and other technologies, providing a "Chinese solution" for global smart transportation construction.
It is understood that the projects in this competition cover international cutting-edge fields such as electronic information, artificial intelligence, chemical engineering, and new materials, of which international cooperation projects account for more than 35%. One of the winning youths said: "Through the competition platform, we not only received financial support, but also connected with China's industrial chain resources, which will accelerate the commercialization process of our products."
The 4th SCO Member States Youth Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition and the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization Sustainable Development Year" exchange event was guided by the Secretariat of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Department of International Cooperation of the Ministry of Science and Technology (科技部), and hosted by the China-SCO Technology Transfer Center (中国—上合组织技术转移中心). During the event, activities such as project signing, high-end dialogues, round table discussions, and cooperation docking were also carried out.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 9th (Reporter Peng Min (彭敏)) The China Public Diplomacy Association (中国公共外交协会) held a special briefing session of the "No. 7 Linjia Salon (临甲7号沙龙)" on the 9th. Zhang Run (张润), Director-General of the Department of Latin American and Caribbean Affairs of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部拉美司), introduced the achievements of the 4th Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum (中拉论坛) and the relevant situation of China-Latin America regional cooperation, focusing on the concept and practice of the China-Latin America community of common destiny.
Zhang Run (张润) said that the 4th Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum (中拉论坛) was successfully held in Beijing (北京) not long ago, highlighting the vigorous vitality of China-Latin America relations. At present, the foundation of political mutual trust between China and Latin America is solid. Both sides firmly respect each other's core interests and major concerns, resolutely support each other in safeguarding sovereignty and territorial integrity, and the one-China principle has become the consensus of more and more Latin American and Caribbean countries. The "gold content" of China-Latin America relations continues to increase, and the convergence of interests between China and Latin America is extensive and in-depth. For many years, China has remained Latin America and the Caribbean's second-largest trading partner. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Latin America in various fields under the framework of high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and the Global Development Initiative.
Return to TopThe "2025 Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival" opened in Cambridge (剑桥市), UK, on June 8. This year's Dragon Boat Festival combines fierce water sports competition with rich cultural experiences to promote Sino-British cultural exchange and tourism cooperation.
At the event, 12 teams engaged in a wonderful competition on the River Cam (剑河). On the riverbank, the aroma of Chinese snacks such as Xiaolongbao and spicy wontons wafted from the food fair. At the intangible cultural heritage market, more than 20 traditional crafts such as painted faces and paper-cutting were displayed, attracting visitors to stop and experience them. Chinese folk music, street dance, ink dance, and British folk songs were performed in turn, presenting the integration of Eastern and Western cultures.
People's Daily reporter Xu Liqun (许立群) photographed and reported.
Layout design: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟)
Return to TopNetwork civilization is an important component of social civilization in the new era. Strengthening the construction of network civilization is a necessary requirement to accelerate adaptation to the new situation of rapid development of information technology, and it is the due meaning of building a strong cultural country and a strong network country.
Since the new era, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has attached great importance to the construction of network civilization. The Fifth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Party made an important deployment to "strengthen the construction of network civilization and develop a positive and healthy network culture." The "Opinions on Strengthening the Construction of Network Civilization" was issued, providing strong guidance for the construction of network civilization in the new era. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party made systematic arrangements for improving the comprehensive network governance system.
Under the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping (习近平)'s cultural thought and General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平)'s important thought on a strong network country, China has solidly promoted the construction of network civilization, continuously developed a positive and healthy network culture, strived to enhance the effectiveness of network space governance, improved the working mechanism for network civilization construction, and promoted new progress and new achievements in the construction of network civilization in the new era.
Since 2021, the China Internet Civilization Conference has been held for four consecutive years. On June 10, the 2025 China Internet Civilization Conference will open in Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽). Gathering positive energy from the Internet and leading the new trend of the times, this grand event will further consolidate the social consensus and strong synergy of building and sharing network civilization.
Rule of law escorts, making a good ecology a new normal on the Internet
"In 2024, China adapted to the new situation of Internet development, strengthened institutional innovation, and the network legal system was further improved." In April of this year, the "China Internet Rule of Law Development Report (2024)" was released, comprehensively demonstrating the achievements of Internet rule of law development and better gathering the consensus of Internet rule of law concepts.
The rule of law is the cornerstone of network civilization. Adhering to the principle of placing the management and governance of the Internet in accordance with the law in a prominent position, relevant departments give full play to the fundamental role of the rule of law in the construction of network civilization, and use the rule of law to escort the construction of network civilization to go steady and far.
Scientific legislation consolidates the foundation of governance—the Cybersecurity Law, the Data Security Law, the Personal Information Protection Law, the "Regulations on the Protection of Minors on the Internet," the "Regulations on the Governance of Online Information Content Ecology," and the "Regulations on the Governance of Online Violence Information" and other laws, regulations, and departmental rules have been issued, building the "four beams and eight pillars" of China's network rule of law, ensuring the healthy operation of the Internet on the track of the rule of law.
Heavy-handed law enforcement purifies the network ecology—focusing on outstanding problems that the people strongly reflect, continuously carrying out a series of special network rectification actions such as "Qinglang (清朗)," "Jingwang (净网)," and "Jianwang (剑网)," strictly rectifying online illegal and chaotic phenomena such as the abuse of AI technology and the infringement of citizens' personal information; establishing a national network rumor-refuting linkage mechanism and unblocking diversified reporting and acceptance channels, making the network ecology better and the network home increasingly safe.
Using culture to influence people, let good voices play the strongest sound on the Internet
Nanping (南平), Fujian (福建), Wuyi Mountain (武夷山) is lush with greenery and full of vitality. On April 21, the online theme publicity event "Why China? New Splendor of Fujian Mountains and Rivers" was launched here, vividly interpreting the era proposition of "Why China" through visual expression, storytelling, and emotional rendering.
In recent years, local departments have given full play to the advantages of network communication, innovated methods and means, continued to strengthen the online mainstream public opinion position, strengthened the cultivation of network space culture, and the positive energy in network space has become more abundant and the main theme has become more high-pitched.
Focusing on major themes, create a batch of online theoretical publicity brands such as "Li Shang Wang Lai (理上网来)" and "Li Xiang Zhong Guo (理响中国)" to promote the Party's innovative theories to "fly into the homes of ordinary people";
Give play to the strength of multiple entities, carry out the China Positive Energy Network Excellent Works Collection and Exhibition Activity, "Write the Splendid Chapter of Youth on the Land of the Motherland" and other series of brand activities, use positive energy to lead the large traffic in network space, and let the large traffic become a new increment in the development of the cause;
Responding to the new needs of the people, a batch of integrated media products with meaningful themes and high-quality production such as "Wind and Rain Luopoling (风雨落坡岭)," "Promise (诺言)," and "Loyal Heart Like a Painting (丹心如画)" have emerged, making good voices the strongest sound.
Participation of all people, let good customs lead the new trend of the Internet
At the National Spiritual Civilization Construction Commendation Conference held on May 23 this year, 60 comrades (groups) were awarded the honorary title of the 9th National Moral Model, and 239 comrades (groups) were awarded the nomination award of the 9th National Moral Model, setting up value benchmarks.
The advanced deeds of the role models have aroused widespread attention and praise from netizens on the Internet: "Ordinary people do good deeds, just around us," "Their deeds can be learned and done, and their spirit can be pursued and reached"...
Network space is the common spiritual home of hundreds of millions of people, and it is the common responsibility of the whole society to develop and protect network space well.
From extending the mass spiritual civilization creation activities to the Internet to realize the organic integration of online and offline civilization construction; to holding online interactive guidance activities such as "Stories of Chinese People (中国人的故事)" and "Good Chinese Netizens (中国好网民)," carrying out online publicity of typical deeds such as role models of the times and good people around us, and promoting the trend of respecting morality and goodness and seeing the virtuous and thinking about Qi to become the network fashion; and then to promoting the construction of network integrity, releasing the initiative of jointly building network civilization, and actively creating a good social atmosphere of keeping promises and mutual trust and jointly practicing and acting...
Today, with the joint efforts of all sectors of society, the concept of network civilization is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, the atmosphere of the whole society jointly building and sharing a beautiful spiritual home on the Internet is becoming increasingly strong, and the magnificent picture of network civilization construction is slowly unfolding.
(Xinhua News Agency (新华社), Beijing (北京), June 9 (王思北, Wang Sibei; 胡锐, Hu Rui))
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 潘俊强
In summer, full of vitality, in the "Ecological Heart" area of Beijing Wenyuhe Park (北京市温榆河公园), the reeds and cattails by the water flourish, wild flowers emit a faint fragrance, and unnamed weeds also enjoy the sunshine and rain. There is no artificial intervention or management here; everything grows "wildly."
Why is there an unmanaged area in the city park?
Wenyuhe Park (温榆河公园) has a planned area of 30 square kilometers and is the largest "green lung" within Beijing's Sixth Ring Road. Among them, the intersection of Wenyu River (温榆河) and Qing River (清河) was once full of sand pits, with non-stop sand mining day and night. Not to mention rare animals, even sparrows and wild rabbits were unwilling to come. After closure and relocation, the intersection of the two rivers became the "Ecological Heart" of Wenyuhe Park (温榆河公园), and the delta area is its core area.
In the "Ecological Heart," wilderness is the main theme—no amusement facilities, no carefully managed flowers and plants, and no park paths or street lights, allowing natural succession to dominate the ecological restoration process, making it truly a wilderness that is sparsely populated and full of birdsong and lush vegetation.
Looking at the delta from afar, flocks of waterbirds occasionally fly up from the reed beds with a rustling sound, rushing into the sky and then diving into the water, enjoying themselves immensely. On a branch by the river, a waterbird stares at the water surface, suddenly plunges into the water quickly, and instantly picks up a small fish. "Look, that's a crested kingfisher, which belongs to terrestrial wild animals with important ecological, scientific, and social value. As the ecological environment improves, more and more wild animals are settling in the 'Ecological Heart'," said Li Wenyu (李文宇), head of the Wenyuhe Park (温榆河公园) Coordination Group Office. He added that there are many nests on the river embankment, which are places for them to breed.
To ensure that crested kingfishers and other birds and other animals and plants can better inhabit and reduce the disturbance of human activities, the reporter saw that on the side of the river embankment close to the river channel, staff are carefully constructing and installing isolation facilities. "'Ecological Heart' will be separated from the outside by a 1.8-meter-high isolation net," said Li Wenyu (李文宇), adding that the isolation net will be made of earth yellow to better blend into nature.
The delta area is covered with plants such as reeds, and there is also an ecological island in the middle, with trees such as mulberry trees and jujube trees. This is an important place for many animals to build their homes. For this reason, large bluestone blocks are placed around the ecological island to prevent floodwaters from washing away the ecological island. "The seemingly messy environment is loved by animals and plants," said Li Wenyu (李文宇).
By the end of this year, the core area of the "Ecological Heart," about 0.8 square kilometers, will be closed. In the "Ecological Heart" of Wenyuhe Park (温榆河公园), in addition to the delta, pits, deep pools, and shallow beaches will be constructed along the riverbank to promote biodiversity restoration. The adjacent grain fields will also adopt natural planting methods.
What is the significance of leaving wilderness in the park?
"This is a pilot project for urban 'rewilding,' restoring and rebuilding ecosystem functions by reducing human intervention," said Wu Lan (吴岚), a senior engineer at the Beijing Institute of Water Resources Planning and Design (北京市水利规划设计研究院). "This is of extraordinary significance for the construction of biodiversity in megacities." According to reports, nearly 30% of Wenyuhe Park (温榆河公园) is planned as a natural zone, minimizing human disturbance as much as possible. Through habitat restoration and rewilding management, the number of biological species can be increased, the degree of wilderness naturalness in the area can be improved, the habitat environment for wild animals and plants can be improved, and an ecologically friendly environmental space can be formed. Data provided by the Wenyuhe (温榆河) ecological monitoring team shows that more than 800 species of animals and plants have been recorded in Wenyuhe Park (温榆河公园), including rare birds such as the great bustard, scaly-sided merganser, Baer's pochard, and yellow-breasted bunting.
Can the carefully cared-for wilderness be utilized?
The "Ecological Heart" protects nature and is moderately open, encouraging natural observation and nature education under protection. The Wenyuhe Park (温榆河公园) Coordination Group Office has completed the design plan for the bird watching area of the "Ecological Heart," constructing bird watching trails and the like on the periphery of the "Ecological Heart" to guide bird watchers to watch birds in a civilized manner and satisfy the public's desire to be close to nature.
Not demanding that large trees be uniform, allowing small insects and weeds to appear in the greening, and the rich plant diversity attracts various animals... "In this wilderness where water and green blend, as the ecology continues to improve, we look forward to more rare animals and plants gradually recovering," said Li Wenyu (李文宇).
Return to TopAs of 17:00 on June 9, Henan Province (河南省) had harvested 84.64 million mu of wheat, accounting for approximately 99.4% of the province's planting area, and the large-scale mechanized harvesting in the province has basically ended.
As of June 9, Henan Province (河南省) had sown 76.616 million mu for summer crops, accounting for 85.1% of the expected area. Grain crops have been sown on 57.52 million mu, accounting for 85% of the expected area.
The picture shows harvesters working in the fields in Hua County (滑县), Anyang City (安阳市), Henan Province (河南省) recently.
Photo by Zhu Peixian (朱佩娴) and Huo Yaping (霍亚平).
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 9th (Xinhua) -- The State Council has appointed and removed national personnel.
Zhou Haibing (周海兵) was appointed as Vice Minister of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展和改革委员会); Tong Lixin (佟立新) was appointed as Deputy Director of the General Administration of Sport of China (国家体育总局); Wang Hong (王宏) was appointed as Deputy Director of the National Food and Strategic Reserves Administration (国家粮食和物资储备局).
Zhao Chenxin (赵辰昕) was removed from the post of Vice Minister of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展和改革委员会).
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 9th. Comrade Wang Tao (王涛), former Minister and Party Group Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Industry, and former General Manager and Party Group Secretary of the China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油天然气总公司), passed away due to illness in Beijing (北京) on May 22, 2025, at the age of 93.
After the death of Comrade Wang Tao (王涛), relevant central leaders expressed their condolences in various ways and expressed their condolences to his family.
Wang Tao (王涛) was born in November 1931 in Leting (乐亭), Hebei (河北) Province. He joined the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in December 1948 and started working in September 1950. From May 1963 to November 1979, he successively served as Director of the Exploration Department, Deputy Chief Geologist of the Beijing Petroleum Science Research Institute (北京石油科学研究院), Deputy Commander and Chief Geologist of Factory 641, and Deputy Director, Deputy Party Secretary and Chief Geologist of the Liaohe Petroleum Exploration Bureau (辽河石油勘探局). From November 1979, he successively served as the main person in charge and temporary Party Secretary of the Zhujiang Estuary Preparation Office of the South China Sea Petroleum Exploration Command, and General Manager of the South China Sea Eastern Petroleum Corporation of the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (中国海洋石油总公司). From June 1985, he served as Minister and Party Group Secretary of the Ministry of Petroleum Industry (石油工业部). From May 1988, he served as General Manager and Party Group Secretary of the China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油天然气总公司). From December 1996 to March 1998, he served as Senior Advisor of the China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油天然气总公司).
Wang Tao (王涛) was a member of the 12th, 13th, and 14th Central Committees of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), a representative of the 13th and 14th National Congresses of the CPC, and a member of the Standing Committee of the 9th National People's Congress and Deputy Director of the Environment and Resources Protection Committee.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 林丽鹂 苏 滨 姜晓丹 窦瀚洋
How can children's toys be made reassuring and protect children's innocence? Recently, reporters went to Guangdong (广东), Zhejiang (浙江), Guizhou (贵州) and other places for interviews.
To be reassuring, stay away from dangerous toys
With a press, a shake, a throw, a small plastic bag can make a loud explosion. This kind of "bomb bag" toy was once sought after by some primary school students. According to the Guangzhou Market Supervision Department (广州市场监管部门), the "bomb bag" toy is composed of an alkaline soda water bag and acidic citric acid powder. Once the liquid packaging is squeezed and broken, the two will undergo a chemical reaction to produce carbon dioxide gas, which will cause the bag to expand rapidly and then explode with a loud noise.
The relevant person in charge of the Quality Supervision Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监督管理总局质量监督司) said that according to the national mandatory standard GB 6675.1—2014 "Toy Safety Part 1: Basic Specifications" Article 5.2.4: Toys, especially chemical game toys, must not contain substances that may cause explosions due to chemical reactions or heating. Therefore, "bomb bag" toys for children under 14 years old do not meet the requirements of the mandatory toy standards, and also violate the provisions of laws such as the Product Quality Law.
What is the current sales situation of these "bomb bag" toys? The reporter visited stationery stores and small shops near some primary and secondary schools in Guangzhou (广州) and did not find such toys for the time being, but when searching for "toy grenade" on a shopping platform, multiple stores were selling "bomb bag" toys.
"Bomb bags," radish knives, stress balls... Strange toys may bring safety problems. Yu Hui (余晖), associate professor of the School of Educational Science of South China Normal University (华南师范大学), suggested: "Schools can carry out toy safety education to cultivate teenagers' ability to identify dangerous toys."
In order to keep children away from dangerous toys and play safely and with peace of mind, many places have increased supervision of children's toys.
The Guangzhou Market Supervision Department (广州市场监管部门) has carried out special supervision and inspection of toys with safety risks around campuses. Since 2024, a total of 25,432 law enforcement officers have been dispatched to inspect 16,398 children's and student supplies production and sales enterprises. At the national level, since 2019, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) and other departments have organized and carried out safety protection actions for children's and student supplies for 6 consecutive years, focusing on dangerous toys such as "bomb bags" and "stinky bags," and student stationery, inspecting a total of 616,500 children's product production and sales enterprises.
To be reassuring, avoid hidden injuries
Since the beginning of this year, the Children's Hospital Affiliated to the School of Medicine of Zhejiang University (浙江大学医学院附属儿童医院) has received more than 20 patients who swallowed magnetic beads, the youngest being less than 1 year old. Magnetic beads with strong suction and varied shapes attract many parents to buy them, but there are hidden dangers of accidental ingestion. Gao Zhigang (高志刚), vice president of the Children's Hospital Affiliated to the School of Medicine of Zhejiang University (浙江大学医学院附属儿童医院), introduced: "If a child swallows multiple magnetic beads, it may lead to intestinal perforation, intestinal obstruction, etc."
Plush toys with excessive formaldehyde, plastic toys with parts that easily fall off and break... "Most of these problematic toys have incomplete production information and are of poor workmanship," introduced Zhu Yuan (朱远), an engineer at the Wenzhou Institute of Quality and Technical Inspection and Science (浙江温州市质量技术检测科学研究院).
How to guard the quality of toys?
China implements mandatory product certification management for electric toys, plastic toys, metal toys, and ride-on vehicle toys. They can only be manufactured, sold, imported, or used in other business activities after being certified and marked with the certification mark.
The relevant person in charge of the Quality Supervision Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局质量监督司) introduced: "According to a series of national mandatory standards, the physical safety of toys includes small parts bans, sharp edge and sharp corner treatment, etc.; the chemical safety of toys requires that their materials must not contain harmful chemical substances, such as phthalate plasticizers, etc. Manufacturers and sellers must strictly abide by relevant standards to ensure that products meet national regulations."
Act in accordance with regulations. Some places build platforms to provide technical services, such as Yunhe County, Zhejiang Province (浙江省云和县), which has built a "one-stop" service platform for wooden toy quality, providing wooden toy manufacturers with measurement, standards, inspection and testing covering the entire product life cycle and entire industrial chain; some places strengthen supervision and increase spot checks. Since 2024, Zhejiang Province (浙江省) has completed a total of 1,648 batches of toy product supervision spot checks, finding 103 batches of unqualified products, with a problem detection rate of 6.25%, and unqualified products have been disposed of in accordance with the law. In 2025, toy products will be included in the Zhejiang Province (浙江省) key industrial product quality and safety supervision catalog to continuously strengthen the supervision and spot check efforts of related products.
To protect children's innocence, prevent "card collecting addiction"
In Guanshanhu District, Guiyang City, Guizhou Province (贵州省贵阳市观山湖区), Xiaowen (小文) (pseudonym), a fifth-grade student, went straight to a nearby stationery store after school. "Buy a board of My Little Pony!" After paying 52 yuan, he couldn't wait to tear open the package and check the grade mark in the upper right corner of the card, "There isn't a single good card!" It is understood that the gameplay of the cards is similar to opening blind boxes, and the rarer the style, the more "valuable" it is. In Xiaowen's (小文) class, classmates compare who has collected the most cards and who has collected the most complete set. Everyone gathers together to play cards and exchange cards. Cards have become an invisible "social currency."
The reporter visited several stationery stores around primary schools and found that they basically displayed colorful cards at the entrance or on the middle shelves. The patterns included My Little Pony, Ultraman, etc., and the prices ranged from a few yuan to three or four hundred yuan. Cards attract many children to buy, accumulate, and compete for "rare cards," and many parents worry that "breakfast money is used to buy cards."
Yang Qun (杨群), a professor at Hangzhou Normal University (杭州师范大学), introduced that cards fascinate and even addict children, not only because of their exquisite design, but also because of the novelty and excitement of opening blind boxes. Minors have weak self-control and low cognitive level, and the self-satisfaction brought by card collecting can easily make them addicted. "Card collecting addiction" not only affects learning, but also easily forms vanity and comparison psychology, affecting children's physical and mental development.
How to do a good job in guiding and regulating?
Do a good job in supervision——
The "Blind Box Business Behavior Specification Guidelines (Trial)" issued by the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) stipulates that "blind box operators must not sell blind boxes to minors under the age of 8" and "when selling blind box products to minors aged 8 and above, they should confirm that they have obtained the consent of the relevant guardian in accordance with the law."
Relevant staff of the Guiyang Municipal Market Supervision Administration (贵阳市市场监督管理局) introduced that, according to the guidelines, in the process of daily inspection and supervision spot checks, they focus on publicizing and guiding stores around primary and secondary schools in the city, reminding them that the sale of cards, blind boxes and other products should indicate precautions in conspicuous positions to ensure that sales are standardized. At the same time, they also conduct irregular inspections, and once non-compliant sales behaviors are found, they are immediately stopped and corrected.
Form synergy——
"Parents should understand the motives and deep-seated needs of children playing with this type of toy. While giving children high-quality companionship, they should also reach agreements with their children on card playing, such as consumption limits. They can also take children to exercise and do handicrafts to divert their attention and achieve interest substitution." Yan Chao (晏超), director of the Psychological Health Education and Counseling Center of Guizhou University (贵州大学心理健康教育咨询中心), suggested that in order to protect children's innocence and transform "addiction risks" into "growth opportunities," in addition to doing a good job in family education guidance, efforts are also needed from social collaboration and industry technological innovation. "Schools can organize campus activities such as healthy game weeks for educational intervention, for example, carrying out card secondary creation competitions, turning discarded cards into handicrafts, and cultivating environmental awareness. Industry authorities should strengthen supervision and promote industry self-discipline."
This issue is coordinated by: Liu Jingwen (刘静文)
Return to TopBy: 常 晋
How can the private economy move towards a broader stage? The internal driving force of innovation and creation is indispensable, and effective external supervision is also essential. Clarifying laws, establishing rules, and rectifying chaos, focusing on removing obstacles to development, can help it overcome difficulties and continuously achieve new breakthroughs.
Comprehensively clean up existing enterprise-related fee policies, abolish all non-compliant fee items that should be abolished, and adjust all that should be adjusted; strictly conduct compliance reviews of new policies to avoid the introduction of non-compliant fee policies with "illness"... Focusing on issues such as arbitrary charges, arbitrary fines, and arbitrary seizures, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) is taking practical measures in source governance.
Research and formulate codes of conduct and personnel management measures, clarify the boundaries of power and behavior, improve the entry and exit mechanism for law enforcement personnel, and resolutely prevent unqualified personnel from enforcing the law... In response to behaviors such as bending the law for personal gain, failing to impose penalties that should be imposed, and "eating, taking, and demanding," the Ministry of Justice (司法部) is working hard to supervise law enforcement personnel.
Guizhou (贵州) has introduced a positive and negative list of government-business interactions, drawing "boundary lines" and setting "hard bars"; Guangzhou (广州) has launched a special action to focus on correcting responsibility, style, and corruption issues that damage the business environment... Focusing on situations such as collusion between officials and businesses, power-money transactions, and improper transfer of benefits, various regions are devising ways to purify the relationship between government and business.
Recently, the "visible hand" has been frequently exerting its strength. Facts have proven that correcting overreach, correcting misplacement, preventing improper intervention in micro-entity activities, avoiding local protectionism and self-small cycles, and at the same time, prescribing "prescriptions" and targeted treatment for prominent problems that companies strongly reflect, can stabilize development expectations and enhance market confidence.
To cure the symptoms, it is even more necessary to cure the root cause. To curb the occurrence of chaos, it is also necessary to give full play to the fundamental and guaranteeing role of laws and regulations. Deeply explore the root causes of problems, deepen supervision with the thinking and methods of the rule of law, and launch a "combination punch" to optimize the business environment, so as to directly reach the lesions and eradicate the root causes.
From the introduction of the "Fair Competition Review Regulations" (《公平竞争审查条例》), focusing on breaking regional blockades and industry monopolies, and promoting the construction of a unified national market; to the issuance of the "Opinions on Strictly Regulating Administrative Inspections Involving Enterprises" (《关于严格规范涉企行政检查的意见》), resolutely curbing random inspections and effectively reducing the burden on enterprises; and then to the implementation of the Private Economy Promotion Law, clarifying the legal status of the private economy and making targeted arrangements in terms of service guarantees and rights protection... Policy guidance and the rule of law escort, tightening the "cage" of the system, ensuring a stable and transparent business environment and a fair and just market order, so that private enterprises and private entrepreneurs can feel at ease and focus on development.
Strengthening supervision requires resisting arbitrary actions and false actions, and also strictly preventing inaction and slow action. "Non-interference" does not mean "not caring," on the contrary, it puts forward higher requirements, calling for "must be there when something happens" and "must respond to requests."
"Doing less" is for doing better. Taking "Hangzhou Six Little Dragons" (杭州六小龙) as an example, the local government's full-cycle service is worth learning from. Observe three details: coordinating the delivery of meals from the cafeteria to ensure that R&D personnel can devote themselves wholeheartedly to the production of the "Black Myth: Wukong" game; with the help of talent programs, Qunhe Technology (群核科技) obtained 1.5 million yuan in start-up funds to solve the urgent needs of the early stage of entrepreneurship; launched a fast patent pre-examination, providing on-site guidance and on-site office work for Yushu Technology (宇树科技). Starting from small things, showing a pragmatic style of "you need, I solve" and providing "down-to-earth, problem-solving" service, effectively escorting the development of enterprises.
It should also be seen that market regulation has shortcomings such as spontaneity, blindness, and lag, and the "visible hand" should take action when it is time to take action. The service is oriented to compliant enterprises, and what is protected according to law is legitimate rights and interests, rather than engaging in "extrajudicial grace" and relaxing supervision.
For example, in order to comprehensively rectify "involution" competition, promote the revision of the Price Law and the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, carry out centralized rectification actions in various fields, and severely crack down on market chaos such as malicious price comparison, false publicity, and dumping at low prices; in order to better protect the rights and interests of workers, relevant departments interviewed takeaway platform companies, requiring them to strictly implement their main responsibilities, actively fulfill their social responsibilities, and strengthen internal management, and earnestly safeguard the rights and interests of operators and takeaway riders within the platform; in order to ensure that consumers' interests are not harmed, regulations have been made for new problems such as big data price discrimination, price discrimination, and false marketing in live streaming, clarifying the responsibilities and obligations of enterprises... Continuously improve market rules, focus on correcting market failures, and standardize competition order, so as to ensure that the private economy develops along the right track.
Regulate market chaos with precise supervision, ignite the engine of development with considerate service, promote the better combination of an effective market and a promising government, and achieve both "vibrant release" and "manageable control," the private economy will surely flourish and thrive under the care of both "hands."
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Return to TopBy: 邱超奕
Graded and classified, tailored services to benefit enterprises, and reducing the institutional costs of enterprise recruitment and employment are conducive to stimulating the endogenous动力 (dòng lì - "driving force," inherent impetus) of stabilizing and expanding employment.
Thinking what young people think, being anxious about what young people are anxious about, and providing more practical and warm measures that directly address pain points and respond to demands.
Not long ago, seven departments, including the Ministry of Education (教育部), jointly issued a notice deciding to launch the "National Employment Action (国聘行动)" to promote employment among key groups, introducing various practical measures to promote high-quality and full employment for college graduates. Employment is the most basic livelihood. How can various regions and departments innovate measures to effectively implement the requirements of the notice and provide more practical and warm measures for college graduates' employment? Recently, the author interviewed in Guangdong (广东), and some of the local practices are enlightening.
Employment with subsidies, entrepreneurship with support, innovation with funding, job search with accommodation, settlement with allowances... Since this year, Guangdong (广东) has implemented the "Million Talents Gathering in Southern Guangdong (百万英才汇南粤)" action plan, which aims to attract 1 million college graduates to work and start businesses in Guangdong (广东), providing a useful reference for implementing and refining employment work for college graduates.
Enterprises are the main channel for absorbing college graduates. To improve the enthusiasm of enterprises in stabilizing and expanding employment, employment services must first be based on differentiation and enhance pertinence. For example, large enterprises have a large number of employees and a wide range of categories. At the beginning of new projects, it is inevitable to encounter difficulties in recruiting workers. An industrial park in Heyuan City (河源市) has established a service team to organize special recruitment fairs based on job requirements on a "one enterprise, one policy (一企一策)" basis, effectively improving recruitment timeliness. Small and micro enterprises lack dedicated personnel to manage human resources. Pingshan District (坪山区) in Shenzhen (深圳市) provides labor relationship trusteeship services, from guiding entry procedures to managing salaries and social security on behalf of the company, greatly reducing the management pressure on enterprises. For start-up companies, in addition to conventional support such as rent reductions and loan preferences, building platforms, providing stages, and providing business opportunities are more suitable for creating a more active entrepreneurial atmosphere. Graded and classified, tailored services to benefit enterprises, and reducing the institutional costs of enterprise recruitment and employment are conducive to stimulating the 内生动力 (nèi shēng dòng lì - "endogenous power," inherent driving force) of stabilizing and expanding employment.
Graduation is a prerequisite for employment, but the planning and preparation for employment cannot wait until graduation. Promoting the integration of industry and education as early as possible and "embedding" industrial content in the teaching stage is conducive to promoting supply and demand matching. A car parts company in Heyuan (河源) cooperates with a technical college to directly open professional courses in the workshop and factory, seamlessly connecting course teaching with new technologies, new equipment, and new processes, so that students can start working as soon as they graduate. Some places also develop new occupational standards targeting emerging industries and future industries through the establishment of political-school-enterprise cooperation service bases, driving the chain of enrollment, training, and employment with talent evaluation, and exploring the large-scale cultivation of urgently needed talents. Anticipating industrial trends in advance, dynamically adjusting professional layouts, and engaging in practical training as early as possible can effectively enhance college graduates' professional adaptability, job competence, and job search competitiveness.
Doing a good job in employment services sometimes requires "effort outside the poem." How to solve the predicament of being short of money and helpless when seeking a job in another place? Shenzhen (深圳) has established youth驿站 (yì zhàn), providing free accommodation services for up to 15 days. The youth驿站 (yì zhàn) is not only a place to stay, but also provides legal consultation, urban integration, experience exchange and other activities, which not only solves the urgent need, but also provides employment guidance, enhancing job seekers' sense of belonging and self-confidence.
Holding artificial intelligence night schools to help young people update their skills; communicating with graduates with employment difficulties one by one and recommending positions; developing mini-programs to guide job seekers to "diagnose" their resumes... Thinking what young people think, being anxious about what young people are anxious about, and providing more practical and warm measures that directly address pain points and respond to demands can better alleviate their worries.
College graduates are a young group full of innovation and creativity, and they are also the advantage of a region's future development. Now is the graduation season. Asking a wide range of enterprises and young job seekers about their needs and suggestions, and solving the problem list with targeted policies will achieve greater results in stabilizing employment.
Return to TopFrom January to April, China added 8.098 million new consumer products, a year-on-year increase of 40.4%. Among them, home decoration products performed prominently, with 30,000 new smart home products, a year-on-year increase of 1985.5%; furniture and lighting added 935,000 new products, a year-on-year increase of 1016.4%... The explosive growth of related categories demonstrates the development vitality of emerging industries under the dual drive of policy guidance and technological innovation.
This is precisely:
The bustling market reflects summer flowers,
Ingenious craftsmanship adorns thousands of homes.
A dazzling array of utensils, delicacies, and beauty,
The lights of the whole city share prosperity.
By Yu Gewen (与 歌文)
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Old objects are unique and therefore full of aura. Old objects hide the "thief of time," forging legends that are difficult to replicate, and also silently influence people with culture, bringing spiritual nourishment.
In the early days of the founding of the Party, the Mati lamp used by the Jiaoji Railway Trade Union, the railway switch thrower seized by the Zhangbo Railway Brigade during the Anti-Japanese War, the red flag hand-embroidered by female railway workers after the founding of New China, and the public welfare slow train signs in the new era... Not long ago, walking into the Beijing Erqi Theater (北京二七剧场), the stage scenario drama "Long Road When Singing" was quite ingenious and made people linger.
With touching plots and classic lines, all the cast and crew members are from front-line employees of the Jinan Railway Bureau (济南铁路局), but what gives people the most immersive feeling is the "talking" old railway objects. This "living cultural relic drama" that condenses the century-old history of the Jiaoji Railway (胶济铁路) takes the audience to relive the revolutionary road, the entrepreneurial road, and the dream-seeking road in a time-traveling journey, allowing red memories and the spirit of the times to inspire each other. I still remember when the show ended, the young girl next to me was still silently wiping away tears.
"What touches people's hearts is nothing more than emotion." Why are old objects so attractive? And why do they resonate with people? An important reason is that these objects retain the imprint of time, precipitate historical memories, and fix spiritual coordinates, which can evoke people's emotions and stir up ripples in their hearts like stones thrown into a lake. When old objects are presented in a vivid way and establish an effective connection with people, they have a vitality that transcends time and place, and regain their brilliance in the specific context of the present.
I can't help but recall the scene of visiting the "Time Museum" in Sanlitun (三里屯), Beijing (北京) a few years ago. The harsh cold wind and unfriendly temperature could not stop people's enthusiasm. Everyone was willing to wait in line for two or three hours to come and check in, touch old objects, and feel the old times. Looking back on the past and thinking about the present, seeing things and thinking about people, thinking about the country, and thinking about changes. Imperceptibly, every visitor is carefully chewing on the vicissitudes of the times and completing a dialogue between the past and the present, the individual and the collective, and oneself and oneself.
Old objects may not be real cultural relics, but they also have "cultural relic value" that becomes more precious with the passage of time. Zhang Xiaosui (张小穗), a teacher at Hefei University of Technology (合肥工业大学), has a studio in the countryside, displaying collections such as bamboo baskets, woven baskets, urns, jars, pots, bowls, plates, cups, and saucers. For more than ten years, she has insisted on collecting old objects used by ordinary people, so that these items that are common in rural areas but not common in urban life have become the annual rings that record the local customs and human feelings. After the washing of the long river of time, ordinary things that no one cared about have quietly grown new cultural meanings.
Old objects are unique and therefore full of aura. This brings enlightenment: uniformity is often submerged in the torrent of time, and only individuality and interest can win people's hearts. From practical experience, whether it is strolling through historical and cultural blocks such as Pingjiang Road (平江路) in Suzhou (苏州) and Sanfang Qixiang (三坊七巷) in Fuzhou (福州), or appreciating industrial relics such as Shougang Park (首钢园) in Beijing (北京) and the Grand Canal Hanggang Park (大运河杭钢公园) in Hangzhou (杭州), those things that shine with unique light can always touch people's hearts in an instant and become the most worthwhile scenery to savor. This leads to the idea that in promoting urban renewal, if we can carefully sort out the cultural texture, salvage urban memories, select representative old objects, and present them in a modern and fashionable way, we will definitely make the city more three-dimensional and more charming. This cherishing and activation of "uniqueness" is not only a tribute to the city's cultural context, but also a solution to avoid the "thousand-city-one-face" phenomenon in cities.
**念念不忘，必有回响** (niàn niàn bù wàng, bì yǒu huí xiǎng - "constant thought, sure response," persistent thought will bring a response; what you consistently focus on will eventually manifest). In recent years, the "museum fever" and "cultural and creative fever" have continued to heat up, and some innovative, down-to-earth, and "small but beautiful" products have also entered people's daily lives. For example, the two phoenix crown refrigerator magnets launched by the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆) have sold more than one million pieces, becoming a "top hit." In Liping County (黎平县), Guizhou (贵州), a group of young people are studying batik embroidery, wooden architecture, and Dong ethnic group grand songs, playing the leading role in the innovative inheritance of intangible cultural heritage, and using practice to analyze the cultural code of "very simple but also very fashionable." Adhering to authenticity, adapting to the trend, and extracting, reflecting, and acting in the integration of traditional culture and contemporary trends, is it not also a heartfelt continuation of inheritance?
Old objects hide the "thief of time," forging legends that are difficult to replicate, and also silently influence people with culture, bringing spiritual nourishment, allowing everyone to know where they come from and where they are going in the resonance with the times.
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Visiting the China National Rice Research Institute (中国水稻研究所) again is not just because it represents the highest level of domestic rice research, but also because of a sentence I heard here many years ago: "Studying rice without going to the field is impossible."
This sentence came from the mouth of Qian Qian (钱前), an academician of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院). He describes his work as "half in the lab, half in the field." When he first started, he had almost no opportunity to sit in the office and do "high-end" research. Even now, after more than 40 years of dealing with rice, he still often plunges into the rice fields.
The younger generation of rice researchers say that rice researchers cannot be separated from the fields because any conclusion without field phenotypic support is inaccurate. Even if research clues are obtained in the greenhouse, they must be verified in the field.
Thinking again about Academician Qian Qian's (钱前) words, it seems to be about rice research, but it reveals the particularity of scientific research work. 板凳要坐十年冷 (bǎn dèng yào zuò shí nián lěng - "one must sit on a cold bench for ten years," to persevere in one's studies or research, even if it means enduring hardship and loneliness) is by no means as simple as saying it.
Scientific researchers all have their own "good fields" that they carefully cultivate. At the Zhijiang Laboratory (之江实验室), a young team of post-90s, with the daring of "newborn calves," are exploring the origin of the universe driven by "intelligent computing." At the Second Institute of Oceanography (海洋二所), Academician Li Jiabiao's (李家彪) team is tirelessly advancing to deeper depths, and is about to complete a total of 30,000 hours of sailing records. At the Zhejiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (浙江省农科院), the new generation of rapid agricultural product testing technology embodies the efforts of several generations. At the Second Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University (浙大二院), the heart valve team is working together to tackle the "bottleneck" problem and develop domestically produced heart valve devices...
Walking through the laboratories that focus on basic research, what we feel is not only innovation, but also the spirit of scientists who are rooted in the front line and are down-to-earth.
Just as rice researchers patiently wait year after year for the rice to grow, head, and bear fruit, the process of challenging problems on the front line of scientific research is extremely long. It should be known that the groundbreaking progress and achievements of basic research made public are only the "highlight moments" in the decades-long journey of scientific researchers. More often, behind the applause and cheers, they are either extracting clues from massive research data to find answers, or repeatedly demonstrating new inferences, constantly starting over from scratch in repeated failures.
Technological innovation cannot be separated from the sustained time investment of scientific researchers. For front-line scientific researchers, time has weight. Taking one step at a time, making steady progress, even if you only do one thing in your life, the process of concentrating on research is extremely happy.
In today's high-tech field, which has become the forefront and main battlefield of international competition, cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence, quantum technology, and biotechnology are emerging intensively. How fortunate we are to have such a team of scientists!
(Excerpted from *Zhejiang Daily* (浙江日报))
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Having completed vehicle registration procedures, nominally belonging to "used cars," but with extremely low or even zero actual mileage; very common on used car trading platforms, with prices generally tens of thousands of yuan lower than the new car's listed price, and some models having registration dates of only about a month... Recently, the phenomenon of "zero-kilometer used cars" has attracted widespread attention and discussion.
The "zero-kilometer used car" phenomenon has existed for a long time, so why is it so intense now? An executive from a certain car company said in an interview that some car companies, in order to boost sales, sell a large number of vehicles to third parties, and registration can be counted as performance, but in reality, they are still new cars. This disguised price reduction method disrupts the normal market order and has become a prominent manifestation of the automotive industry's "**内卷**" (nèi juǎn - "involution," excessive internal competition).
Seemingly attractive "nearly new cars" hide complex chains of interest behind them. As market competition intensifies, some car companies, in order to meet sales targets, lead to dealers accumulating a certain amount of inventory through incentive policies; in order to complete sales tasks and quickly recover funds, dealers register new cars that have been in stock for a long time as used cars and then sell them. Even worse, some directly disguise new cars as sold, embellishing sales data. All of this forms a gray circulation chain from the production end to the consumption end.
The chaos of "zero-kilometer used cars" is rampant, and the negative impact cannot be underestimated. For car companies, this sales model, to some extent, helps to reduce inventory, but it also compresses profit margins and even exacerbates losses, which is not conducive to improving product quality and increasing investment in innovation resources. This is more harmful than beneficial to the sustainable development of enterprises. For consumers, buying "zero-kilometer used cars" seems to be a price advantage, but in reality, they face many risks. For example, they may lose the exclusive rights of the first owner, the vehicle may have hidden dangers such as a decline in battery health, and the resale price will also depreciate more. From an industry perspective, it disrupts the fair competition of the market environment, disrupts the normal order of new car sales and used car transactions, and causes market data distortion. Over time, it will mislead resource allocation, squeeze the living space of compliant car companies and dealers, and hinder the healthy operation of the entire automotive industry.
Looking deeper, the frequent occurrence of "zero-kilometer used cars" is essentially a continuation of the price war in the automotive market, reflecting the existence of "**内卷式**" (nèi juǎn shì - "involution-style," vicious competition) in the entire industry. Only by facing up to the problem, uniting efforts, and carrying out heavy-handed governance, improving institutional norms, and guiding the industry to strengthen self-discipline can we jointly create a good market order and promote the high-quality development of the automotive industry.
Previously, relevant officials from the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) stated that they would focus on rectifying market chaos, standardizing competition order, and safeguarding fair competition. Recently, the Consumption Promotion Department (消费促进司) of the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) convened a symposium with car companies and related industry organizations to regulate and rectify the chaos of "zero-kilometer used cars," while guiding the export of used cars. Relevant measures convey a clear signal of "anti-involution."
Only by taking multiple measures and working together can we eliminate diseases and manage chaos. Relevant departments should strengthen the registration and market supervision of used cars, establish and improve a vehicle full life cycle traceability system, clarify industry management norms, and strictly control the behavior of registering and reselling immediately. At the same time, the entire industry should strengthen self-discipline, and car companies, especially new energy vehicle companies, should bid farewell to "data worship" and change from competing for sales to competing for quality, technology, innovation, and service, focusing on improving their internal competitiveness. Consumers should also keep their eyes open, cultivate good consumption literacy and habits, and when choosing a vehicle, look not only at the price but also at product quality and service guarantees.
When the competitive order of the automotive market is further standardized, "zero-kilometer used cars" will not run far or last long. Taking multiple measures and working persistently will help car companies always run on a healthy and orderly development track, effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of consumers, and the automotive industry will surely usher in a brighter future.
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In Zhenlai County (镇赉县), Baicheng City (白城市), Jilin Province (吉林省), the China Wildlife Protection Association's (中国野生动物保护协会) Jilin Baicheng Bird Protection Team (吉林白城护飞队) has been protecting the Momoge Wetland (莫莫格湿地) for many years, carrying out wetland patrols, rescuing injured birds, and conducting knowledge dissemination. With the joint efforts of various parties, local people's awareness of ecological and environmental protection has been continuously enhanced, and the lush wetlands have become a habitat for birds.
——Editor
With graceful crane dances and the chirping of birds, the large and small lakes and ponds in Zhenlai County (镇赉县) have become lively again recently. Tens of thousands of birds choose to stop and forage here during their migration, and rare birds such as Oriental storks and red-crowned cranes nest and breed here.
"'Old friends' are back!" Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱), the captain of the Bird Protection Team, is very happy to see the migratory birds arriving as scheduled. Driving patrols, preserving images, popularizing knowledge... Although busy, Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) and his team members enjoy it.
Located in Zhenlai County (镇赉县), the Momoge Wetland (莫莫格湿地) is located on an important passage of the East Asia-Australasia migratory bird route, attracting more than 100,000 migratory birds to stop here every year. In 2018, the Bird Protection Team was established, and currently more than 500 team members from all walks of life have joined. They carry out protection publicity, wetland patrols, and injured bird rescue work near the migratory bird habitats, jointly protecting the warm home of the birds.
From Bird Photography to Bird Searching
Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱): "It is a rare joy to be happy together to see rare birds."
As soon as the sky was slightly bright, the car was started, and Pan Shengyu's (潘晟昱) party embarked on another bird-seeking journey.
"Today's trip is far, so let's set off early and find the traces of Oriental storks." The night before, Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) was very excited to receive several pictures and locations sent by local villagers, because groups of Oriental storks are not common outside the Momoge Wetland (莫莫格湿地). Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) contacted several bird protection team members and agreed to set off early to find out.
Driving away from the county seat, crossing the lakes and ponds, and heading to the wilderness, the road changed from a national highway to a county road, and then to an unnamed muddy path. After nearly two hours of driving, the morning sun had洒下金辉 (sǎ xià jīn huī - "sprinkled golden splendor," the golden sunlight shines down). "To the left front, there are birds!" Sitting in the passenger seat, Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) looked at a reed bed, where white spots were flashing; in the air, birds were flapping their wings.
As soon as the car stopped, Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) hurried out of the car with binoculars. "That's right, they are Oriental storks, there are more than a dozen of them." He took out his camera, took pictures and saved them, and marked the location, "It's worth the trip!"
Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) and the bird protection team members have experienced such bird-seeking journeys hundreds of times. But every time he sees rare birds such as white cranes and Oriental storks, Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) still can't hide his excitement.
As a photography enthusiast, Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) has been particularly fond of shooting rare birds for many years. In 2007, Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) captured the figure of a white crane in the Momoge Wetland (莫莫格湿地) for the first time, and the scene of groups of birds flying together deeply shocked him.
"I made a joke when I first looked for white cranes." Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) said with a smile.
That was more than 20 years ago. He was walking through a reed bed in the Momoge Wetland (莫莫格湿地) and saw a white figure wandering in the distance. Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) quickly picked up his camera and took a picture. Unexpectedly, the "crane" was not a white crane, but a domestic goose raised by a nearby farmer, "eager to find a crane, but unable to find one."
Why can't you see cranes in the white crane habitat? It turned out that at the beginning of this century, due to climate change and the interception of upstream reservoirs, the Momoge Wetland (莫莫格湿地) was severely short of water. Insufficient water, insufficient grass, and not enough fish and shrimp, could not attract groups of migratory birds and rare birds to stop.
In 2013, Jilin Province (吉林省) launched water conservancy projects such as "river and lake connection", and the area of the Momoge Wetland (莫莫格湿地) recovered from less than 30,000 hectares to more than 80,000 hectares. With the improvement of the ecology, the number of birds has increased, and they no longer "live in seclusion" in the Jilin Momoge National Nature Reserve (吉林莫莫格国家级自然保护区), but gradually disperse and inhabit, and they can be seen in many places in Zhenlai County (镇赉县).
Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) knows the birds like the back of his hand, and he can even blurt out their names before the birds show their wings. In the local area, more and more people choose to protect birds with Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱). Therefore, in 2018, Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) took the lead in establishing the Baicheng Bird Protection Team (白城护飞队). "Everyone searches for birds together, and also witnesses the ecological environment getting better step by step. It is a rare joy to be happy together to see rare birds," said Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱).
From Listening to Birds to Rescuing Birds
Wang Jinshan (王金山): "The longer you spend time with birds, the more you like them, and you must protect them like you protect your family."
"It's going to be a good harvest again today!" With a net cast, fish jumped and people cheered, and Wang Jinshan (王金山) smiled brightly.
Recently, Wang Jinshan (王金山) has been very busy. Wang Jinshan (王金山) is a farmer in Shaoli Village (少力村), Momoge Mongolian Township (莫莫格蒙古族乡), Zhenlai County (镇赉县), and also a volunteer of the Baicheng Bird Protection Team (白城护飞队). In the fields, in addition to farming, Wang Jinshan (王金山) also often distributes ecological science popularization materials to villagers. When fishing in the wetland, he also tries to avoid approaching the migratory bird habitat, but observes the birds from a distance in a small boat.
"These migratory birds come almost every year, and I am happy to see them." Wang Jinshan (王金山), who has lived next to the reed beds since he was a child, has the greatest hobby of listening to birdsong. "The call of the white crane is loud and high-pitched, and the call of the gray heron is deep, just like listening to music." Wang Jinshan (王金山) said, "The longer you spend time with birds, the more you like them, and you must protect them like you protect your family."
Once, when Wang Jinshan (王金山) was fishing in the wetland, he saw a white crane lying on the side of a ditch in the distance. Wang Jinshan (王金山) plunged into the icy water and brought the white crane ashore, but the white crane had already lost its breath. "I felt a thud in my heart at the time." Wang Jinshan (王金山) quickly contacted the reserve and asked a veterinarian to check it. He found that the cause of death of the white crane was a gastrointestinal problem.
This experience made Wang Jinshan (王金山) pay more attention to observing the situation of birds in the wetland and strengthen patrols. In previous years, Wang Jinshan (王金山) found a white crane that had strayed from its flock. "Cranes generally don't stray from their flocks, it should be injured." Wang Jinshan (王金山) took the white crane home, fed it some food, and contacted the reserve for treatment. After a period of treatment, the recovered white crane was released back into nature, and hovered over Wang Jinshan's (王金山) head for a while when it left. "Birds also understand feelings." Wang Jinshan (王金山) said with great emotion when recalling the scene at that time.
Since joining the Baicheng Bird Protection Team (白城护飞队), Wang Jinshan (王金山) has patrolled more than 2,000 kilometers and rescued more than 20 injured birds. "I hope every bird is healthy and free to soar," said Wang Jinshan (王金山).
"We work closely with the Bird Protection Team. If they find birds injured during patrols, they will contact us for treatment as soon as possible." Wang Bo (王波), head of the Scientific Research Section of the Jilin Momoge National Nature Reserve Administration (吉林莫莫格国家级自然保护区管理局科研科), said that through the patrols of the Baicheng Bird Protection Team (白城护飞队), the protection and rescue of birds outside the reserve has been significantly improved.
From Driving Birds Away to Protecting Birds
Mao Yinhua (毛印华): "Protecting them is protecting ourselves."
Sitting at home, Mao Yinhua (毛印华) turned on his mobile phone and looked at the real-time images sent back on the screen and said, "Look at this white crane, it's really big and beautiful."
Mao Yinhua (毛印华) is the head of Lihua Family Farm (丽华家庭农场) in Jianping Township (建平乡), Zhenlai County (镇赉县). This year is his tenth year of "love-hate entanglement" with migratory birds in Zhenlai County (镇赉县).
"When the saline-alkali land was first improved, rice didn't grow well, and birds flew over to eat the rice, and we suffered a lot." Mao Yinhua (毛印华) is a large local grain grower who transfers saline-alkali land to grow rice. In the past, the yield of rice grown on saline-alkali land was low. In order to reduce the amount of grain eaten by birds in the fields, he came up with many ways to drive away birds, and even set off firecrackers.
Because of driving away birds, Mao Yinhua (毛印华) once paid a painful price: "One day at more than 6 o'clock in the morning, I ran to the field to set off a two-kick firecracker, but I didn't have time to hide, and I injured my fingers."
Unexpectedly, a few years later, Mao Yinhua (毛印华) became a bird protection volunteer, and his son and daughter-in-law also joined the Baicheng Bird Protection Team (白城护飞队).
The transformation came from the joint efforts of various parties: the public security department strictly enforced the law to strictly prevent indiscriminate hunting and destruction of wild animal habitats; the local government introduced policies to provide reasonable compensation for birds destroying crops; the improvement of saline-alkali land was effective, and rice yields increased; the ecology improved, and the scope of bird habitats expanded; publicity was in place, and the Baicheng Bird Protection Team (白城护飞队) continued to spread the concept and knowledge of bird protection... "These years, I have really done a lot of work at Lao Maotou's (老毛头) house." Seeing the change in Mao Yinhua (毛印华), Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱) was very happy. "We told him that the arrival of cranes means that the environment in your field is good." Talking about policies, talking about concepts, and calculating the ecological account, Mao Yinhua's (毛印华) ideas finally changed with the efforts of the Baicheng Bird Protection Team (白城护飞队).
Real-time monitoring has been installed in Mao Yinhua's (毛印华) family farm, publicity exhibition boards have been erected, and the recruited workers have also taken on the responsibility of patrolling. "I have repeatedly told them that they cannot beat or injure birds, and if they find any injured birds, they should report them in time. More birds mean a better environment. Protecting them is protecting ourselves." Mao Yinhua (毛印华) said that last year, he also rescued a gray heron and a raccoon dog.
In Zhenlai County (镇赉县), there are many people like Mao Yinhua (毛印华).
Near Heiyu Pao (黑鱼泡), special "artificial attraction nests" are being installed. "This area is a滩涂 (tān tú - "mudflat," a flat area of muddy land near the sea or a river), there are many birds and few trees, and it is not easy for birds to settle down." Li Jianzhu (李健竹) is an employee of the State Grid Jilin Electric Power Company Zhenlai County Power Supply Company (国网吉林省电力有限公司镇赉县供电公司), and also a member of the Bird Protection Team.
Having worked outdoors for a long time, Li Jianzhu (李健竹) found that some birds would choose to build nests on utility poles, which is very dangerous. "Can we make some bird nests to provide birds with a place to settle down?" Li Jianzhu's (李健竹) idea was recognized by higher authorities. She and her colleagues used discarded utility poles, processing materials, etc., and covered them with dry branches to make "artificial attraction nests", providing a new choice for birds to settle down.
At the beginning of the establishment of the Bird Protection Team, some fishermen did not understand: "Are birds more important or people more important?" As the local government gradually increased compensation for birds destroying crops, there were fewer voices of doubt and more figures of protection. From 2016 to 2022, Zhenlai County (镇赉县) accepted 182 cases of wild animals damaging crops, with a total compensation area of 6,121 mu and a compensation amount of 3.96 million yuan. "Loving and protecting birds has become everyone's consensus and conscious action," said Pan Shengyu (潘晟昱).
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A Brief Biography
Wang Hailiang (王海良), born in January 1966 in Dingzhou, Hebei (河北定州), is a professor at the School of Civil Engineering of Tianjin Chengjian University (天津城建大学), and a recipient of the National May 1st Labor Medal. He has worked in the field of bridge engineering construction for 34 years, winning 14 provincial and ministerial-level science and technology awards, undertaking 22 provincial and ministerial-level or above teaching reform and quality engineering construction projects, enjoying special government allowances from the State Council, and winning honors such as Tianjin Excellent Teacher and Tianjin Most Beautiful Science and Technology Worker.
With a sturdy build, a simple smile, and plain clothing, Wang Hailiang (王海良) (second from the right in the picture, provided by Tianjin Chengjian University (天津城建大学)) had just returned from a survey of the Tianjin-Weifang High-speed Railway bridge construction site. For 34 years, he has fought on the front lines of road and bridge construction practice and teaching, conducting experiments in engineering, writing papers on the ground, and feeding back front-line results into teaching.
Providing Technical Services for Over a Hundred Bridges
When talking about the engineering projects he has participated in, Wang Hailiang (王海良) can recount the technical details with great familiarity, which stems from his careful observation and careful thinking on site every time. "To carry out bridge engineering teaching and social services, you have to go to the site, to the place with the most difficult construction," said Wang Hailiang (王海良).
Once, during the arch rib hoisting of a certain steel tube concrete arch bridge, the wind-induced vibration caused shear stress at the anchor point, resulting in the fracture of some steel wires of the cable, posing a significant safety risk on site. Wang Hailiang (王海良) climbed to a height of nearly 50 meters above the ground to check the situation on site. At that time, the arch rib had not yet been closed and was in a large cantilever state, and the high-altitude passage was only about 50 centimeters wide. He quickly formulated follow-up measures to avoid a construction accident.
Wang Hailiang's (王海良) work is not only on construction sites, but also in laboratories. Combining with the development needs of the industry, he has been constantly exploring the construction process control of large-span bridges, bridge durability and reinforcement.
He conducted research on basalt fiber cloth to reinforce concrete bridges, analyzed the impact of the number of layers pasted and surface treatment methods on the reinforcement effect, and promoted the application of basalt fiber cloth in bridge reinforcement. The related results won the second prize of the provincial and ministerial-level Science and Technology Progress Award;
Through fatigue-corrosion alternating action tests and static tensile tests on high-strength steel wires of bridge cables, a series of related laws on the mechanical properties of high-strength steel wires were obtained, and the results were published in the international journal "Journal of Bridge Engineering";
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"Building bridges and paving roads is a major event that benefits the people. No matter how hard or tired we are, we have no regrets." Wang Hailiang (王海良) has participated in the construction of more than a hundred bridges, including Shenzhen Bay Bridge (深圳湾大桥), and served major domestic engineering construction projects such as the Beijing-Zhangjiakou High-speed Railway (京张高铁) and the Zhengzhou-Xuzhou High-speed Railway (郑徐高铁), as well as bridge engineering construction in countries such as Indonesia and Georgia, applying scientific research results to the durability and construction process control of large-span bridge structures.
Explaining Professional Knowledge to Students Thoroughly and Vividly
Wang Hailiang (王海良) insists on teaching the "Bridge Engineering Construction Technology" course to undergraduates every year, and recruits 4-6 master's students every year. "As a teacher, teaching and educating people is the first priority. I hope to support teaching with scientific research and explain professional knowledge to students thoroughly and vividly," said Wang Hailiang (王海良).
"Teacher Wang (王老师) always comes to class very early. The class starts at 8:15 in the morning, and he arrives in the classroom before 7:50," said Jia Ke (贾珂), a student majoring in road, bridge and river-crossing engineering at the School of Civil Engineering of Tianjin Chengjian University (天津城建大学). "Teacher Wang's (王老师) classes are mostly lectures and drawings, which makes it easier for everyone to understand." Wang Hailiang (王海良) combines practical cases to explain to students the causes of bridge construction accidents, how to avoid similar situations, and the mechanical problems involved in bridge accidents. "Teacher Wang (王老师) often reminds us that as bridge builders, we must have forward-looking judgment and handling capabilities, and be able to solve practical and complex engineering problems," said Jia Ke (贾珂).
"Whether it is the formulation of experimental plans or the writing of graduation theses, Teacher Wang (王老师) will make dense annotations for students. From research direction to punctuation marks, no errors are allowed," said Zhang Yu (张宇), a master's graduate of the School of Civil Engineering.
The students guided by Wang Hailiang (王海良) have won 3 national-level awards and 6 provincial and ministerial-level awards in professional competitions. "Students have cultivated a good sense of cooperation, hands-on ability, and scientific research literacy in the competition process, and I believe it can lay a solid foundation for the future road," said Wang Hailiang (王海良).
Improving Students' Ability to Solve Complex Problems
With the continuous advancement of infrastructure construction in China, Wang Hailiang (王海良) thought that the development of the industry would inevitably put forward higher requirements for practitioners. Therefore, he devoted himself to the writing of bridge engineering construction textbooks, contributing to the construction of disciplines and talent cultivation.
In 2013, the textbook "Bridge Engineering Construction Technology" was published. Since then, this textbook has been revised and republished, with more and more abundant cases and more and more detailed data. Zhang Yu (张宇) said: "Now, Teacher Wang's (王老师) right eye has poor vision, but he still buries himself in reading drawings and writing lectures every day, and enjoys it."
"At present, the country is paying more and more attention to the cultivation of outstanding engineers. Our teaching focus should be on knowledge in structural analysis, structural testing, and construction technology, so as to improve students' ability to solve complex engineering problems and cultivate young talents with strong engineering quality and practical ability," said Wang Hailiang (王海良).
The "Road, Bridge and River-Crossing Engineering" major in charge of Wang Hailiang (王海良) was approved as a national first-class professional construction site, the "Road and Bridge Construction Technology" course was rated as a national first-class undergraduate course offline and a Tianjin demonstration course of ideological and political education, and "Bridge Engineering Construction Technology" was rated as the first Tianjin excellent textbook of ideological and political education, and has been applied to the technical personnel training of more than 50 universities and 14 large construction enterprises (projects).
Promoting basic research on the durability of bridge structures, building an information-based case resource library for undergraduate teaching... Wang Hailiang (王海良) continues to cultivate and explore in the field of bridge engineering construction.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 9th (Reporter Zheng Haiou (郑海鸥)) On June 9th, International Archives Day, the National Archives Administration (国家档案局) held a press conference to release the sixth batch of the "China Archives and Documents Heritage List" (《中国档案文献遗产名录》), with 52 archival documents selected. To date, the "China Archives and Documents Heritage List" includes 250 items.
According to reports, the 52 archival documents selected in the sixth batch all possess significant historical, cultural, and contemporary value. They are treasures of China's archival document heritage, rich in content and broad in coverage, with a balanced distribution in terms of carrier, era, region, and applicant units. "He Zun and Other Five Sets of Bronze Vessels with Inscriptions from the Zhou Dynasty" (《何尊等五组周代有铭青铜器》), " Liye Qin Slips" (《里耶秦简》), and "Yinqueshan Han Tomb Bamboo Slips" (《银雀山汉墓竹简》) have a long history. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Five archival documents, including "The Hundred Regiments Offensive Archives" (《百团大战档案》), "Taiwan Volunteer Corps Archives" (《台湾义勇队档案》), and "The 'Chongqing Bombing' Archives" (《“重庆大轰炸”档案》), relate to this theme. Red archival documents reflecting the history of the Party and the history of the New China, such as "Archives of the Shandong Provincial Political Organization under the Leadership of the Communist Party of China (1940-1950)" (《中国共产党领导的山东全省政权组织档案（1940—1950）》), "Archives of Local Democratic Political Power in the Suwan Border Region" (《苏皖边区地方民主政权档案》), "Archives of the Construction of the First Automobile Industry Base in New China" (《新中国首个汽车工业基地建设档案》), and "Red Flag Canal Water Conservancy Project Archives" (《红旗渠水利工程档案》), were selected. In addition, it also includes Taoist archives from the Jin and Yuan dynasties, Buddhist archives from the Yuan dynasty, imperial examination archives from the Ming dynasty, and archives from the Qing dynasty onwards relating to important history, the diverse culture of the Chinese nation, local chronicles and maps, major engineering construction, agricultural science and technology, and disaster prevention and mitigation. In terms of carriers, there are not only paper documents, but also inscriptions on bronze, stone carvings, bamboo slips, and engraved printing plates. Applicant units include archives, museums, libraries, universities, research institutes, and related enterprises.
Archival document heritage is an important part of historical and cultural heritage. It is reported that the selection of the sixth batch of the list was based on summarizing the experience of the previous five batches, integrating the international list of the Memory of the World Program, the Asia-Pacific regional list, and the national list at three levels, establishing a special working mechanism, and strengthening top-level design.
At the meeting, representatives of the archival document preservation units such as "The Hundred Regiments Offensive Archives" (《百团大战档案》), "Hunan Hybrid Rice Archival Documents" (《湖南杂交水稻档案文献》), "National Unity Oath Monument Archives" (《民族团结誓词碑档案》), "Red Flag Canal Water Conservancy Project Archives" (《红旗渠水利工程档案》), and "He Zun and Other Five Sets of Bronze Vessels with Inscriptions from the Zhou Dynasty" (《何尊等五组周代有铭青铜器》) made speeches.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Fuzhou on June 9th (Reporter Zhong Ziwei (钟自炜)): The Fujian Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security (福建省人社厅) and the Provincial Department of Finance (省财政厅) recently issued the "Notice on Carrying Out the 2025 Provincial-Level Skill Master Studio Construction and Evaluation Recommendation Work," which will provide a funding subsidy of 100,000 yuan to each selected provincial-level skill master studio for carrying out skill training, research, tackling key problems, exchanges, and other activities.
Skill master studios realize skill inheritance, talent cultivation, and technological innovation through the exemplary leadership of highly skilled talents. The notice clarifies that this year, Fujian Province (福建省) plans to newly establish 60 provincial-level skill master studios (of which no less than 40% will be established relying on enterprises), and evaluate and recommend 10 skill master studios that have played a prominent role from the already established provincial-level skill master studios.
The notice proposes that the enterprises and institutions where the skill master studios are located should attach importance to the construction of the skilled talent team, and establish a complete system of skilled talent training, evaluation, selection, use, and incentive policies; they should provide the studio with necessary working conditions such as office space and practical training equipment, and arrange apprenticeship allowances, research (tackling key problems) project subsidies, and daily operating expenses.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Yinchuan (银川) report on June 9th (Reporters Zhang Wen (张文) and Jiao Siyu (焦思雨)) On the 9th, the 5th China (Ningxia) International Wine Culture and Tourism Expo was held in Yinchuan (银川). With the theme of "Chinese Wine: A Marvel to the World – Raise a Glass to Helan Mountain (贺兰山)", this expo brought together guests from home and abroad at the foot of Helan Mountain (贺兰山) to taste fine wines and discuss the future of the industry.
Ningxia (宁夏) is China's first comprehensive experimental zone for open development of the grape and wine industry, and the only provincial government observer of the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (国际葡萄与葡萄酒组织) in China. It has been recognized by the International Organisation of Vine and Wine (国际葡萄与葡萄酒组织) as a "World Wine Star Region."
During the expo, a series of supporting activities such as the International Wine Estate and Famous Wine Exhibition and the Ningxia (宁夏) Tour of Academicians and Experts in the Wine Industry will be held to fully demonstrate the beautiful prospects of the integrated development of "wine +", and write a new chapter in the dialogue between Chinese wine and the world.
In addition, the Concours Mondial de Bruxelles (布鲁塞尔国际葡萄酒大奖赛) is being held simultaneously with this expo in Yinchuan (银川), with more than 7,000 participating wines from 49 countries and regions gathering in Yinchuan (银川) to be evaluated by experts.
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Return to TopBaidu Builds a Direct School-Enterprise Education Path——
Equipping Interns with a Career Skills "Accelerator"
By Gu Yekai (谷业凯), Reporter of this Newspaper
Li Nan (李楠), currently interning in Baidu's (百度) Mobile Ecosystem User Experience Department, is a 2024 master's student at the Communication University of China (中国传媒大学). Since November of last year, she has been involved as an intern in the research and development of AI content creation tools under Baidu's search business.
"At the end of last year, several classmates and I in the same group signed up for an internal technology competition within the company. Combining the knowledge we learned at school with the practical skills we acquired at the company, we developed and launched an AI-powered picture book intelligent product in a short period of time," said Li Nan (李楠). They are the first team in the 29-year history of the competition to win an award with a team composed entirely of interns.
In recent years, Baidu (百度) has actively built a direct school-enterprise education path that combines internships and training with employment and development, facilitating the transition "from campus to workplace." "We have added several key recruitment programs and increased our talent recruitment efforts. Through the 'internship to full-time employment' model, we allow more graduating students to secure campus recruitment opportunities and find employment smoothly in advance," said a relevant Baidu (百度) representative.
In 2024, Baidu (百度) attracted over 11,000 talents to join, and for the first time, opened core positions such as large model algorithm engineers, large model product managers, and strategy product managers to graduating students. In March of this year, Baidu (百度) once again opened over 3,000 summer internship positions to students in school, 87% of which are related to AI, covering areas such as large models, machine learning, and autonomous driving.
In the next three years, Baidu (百度) will also open 21,000 internship positions to campus talents. "We will also continue to strengthen the training of interns, equip them with a career skills 'accelerator,' and further increase the internship to full-time employment rate," said a relevant Baidu (百度) representative.
Meituan Promotes the "Spring Breeze Job Delivery" Campaign——
Expanding Diversified Employment Channels
By Wang Ke (王珂), Reporter of this Newspaper
"The platform mechanism is becoming more and more reasonable, and delivering food is more worry-free," said Sun Qi (孙琦), a Meituan (美团) delivery rider in Chaoyang District (朝阳区), Beijing (北京), for five years, who has felt the new changes in the platform's efforts to strengthen labor protection.
Early in the morning, Sun Qi (孙琦) went out to start his day's work. "There are many orders during the breakfast peak. I used to worry about delivery delays, but now the platform has measures to waive penalties for delays, so I don't feel so nervous," said Sun Qi (孙琦). After finishing the breakfast peak, he opened the mobile app and received a 10 yuan warm-hearted meal coupon. "The platform subsidies and the warm-hearted meals provided by merchants solve the riders' dining problems," said Sun Qi (孙琦).
Meituan (美团) continues to promote the "Spring Breeze Job Delivery" campaign, opening up delivery positions and special recruitment funds, and expanding diversified employment channels such as online and offline linked recruitment and part-time models for exclusive delivery stations. In 2024, Meituan (美团) had an average monthly number of 3.36 million riders with orders. While providing stable job positions for flexible workers, Meituan (美团) focuses on providing more competitive income and creating a better employment environment.
Meituan (美团) is taking multiple measures to help foreign trade enterprises explore the domestic market and stabilize employment positions. Currently, more than 200 foreign trade enterprises have achieved domestic sales transformation through Meituan's (美团) "green channel."
In promoting the employment of graduating students, Meituan (美团) has launched a series of pragmatic measures. In the first half of the year, Meituan (美团) participated in more than 100 lecture meetings and job fairs in more than 100 universities. At the same time, Meituan (美团) innovatively applied digital recruitment, using live broadcasts with job opportunities, mock interviews, and dialogues with industry leaders to answer questions for job-seeking students. This year, Meituan (美团) is providing more than 6,000 positions for graduating students, covering all business departments and job sequences.
Pinduoduo Platform Has 11.36 Million Individual Stores——
There is Also a Large Market on "Fingertips"
By Lin Lili (林丽鹂), Reporter of this Newspaper
At four or five in the morning, the cross-border live broadcast base in Donghai County (东海县), Lianyungang City (连云港市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), is brightly lit. Anchors introduce wearable nail products to overseas audiences in fluent English, and assistants are busy packing, with packages waiting to be sent to all parts of the world early in the morning.
Wearable nails are a type of nail art that can be worn and removed at any time. Donghai County (东海县), which used to be rich in natural crystals, is now famous for its handmade wearable nail production base. Zhang Da (张达) and his wife Gu Hanling (顾汉玲), residents of Donghai County (东海县), operate multiple wearable nail online stores on Pinduoduo (拼多多).
Walking into the wearable nail workshop, you can see nail artists holding a set of nail pieces, first polishing, then coloring, outlining, and finally embedding rhinestones and accessories. Depending on their proficiency, nail artists can produce 40 to 100 sets of wearable nails a day.
Most of these nail artists also have another identity—stay-at-home mothers. Nail artist Dong Erjing (董二静) needed to find a job that could balance family and career after giving birth to three children. Dong Erjing (董二静) said: "Being a nail artist earns me eight or nine thousand yuan a month, and I can also find time to be with my children."
The vast e-commerce platform gathers millions of small and micro enterprises and is also connected to a large number of workers. Currently, the number of individual stores and stores that drive employment on the Pinduoduo (拼多多) platform are 11.36 million and 2.84 million, respectively. In the next year, Pinduoduo (拼多多) will purchase no less than 100 billion yuan of export-to-domestic sales products on a large scale to help foreign trade enterprises stabilize employment.
Recently, Pinduoduo (拼多多) launched the "100 Billion Support" plan, planning to invest more than 100 billion yuan in funds, traffic, and other resources within the next three years to fully leverage its social effectiveness in stabilizing employment and promoting growth.
Transfar Group Innovates Campus Recruitment Model——
Making New Employees Stay and Work Well
By Dou Hanyang (窦瀚洋), Reporter of this Newspaper
In the business technology department of Transfar Logistics Group Co., Ltd. (传化物流集团有限公司), a warning pops up on the computer screen—"There is an abnormal energy consumption point in Wuxi Transfar Highway Port (无锡传化公路港)," and Zhu Qirui (朱启锐) immediately notified the staff to go to the problem area for processing, and the problem was solved in less than half an hour.
Zhu Qirui (朱启锐), 26 years old, just graduated from Hangzhou Dianzi University (杭州电子科技大学) with a major in computer science and artificial intelligence last year. Before graduating, he was "reserved" by Transfar Logistics (传化物流) in advance. Zhu Qirui (朱启锐) was worried that what he learned at school would not match what the company needed, so he proposed an internship application. The company arranged a mentor to "pass on experience, help, and lead," sort out data and tasks according to the business, and improve coding skills... After two months, Zhu Qirui (朱启锐) had a comprehensive understanding of future work. After careful consideration, Zhu Qirui (朱启锐) decided to officially join the company.
After joining the company, the company arranged for new employees to rotate positions for training, understand logistics business at the front line, and receive a series of training to improve artificial intelligence empowerment skills. Innovating the campus recruitment model,定向培养 (dìng xiàng péi yǎng - "targeted training," training specific talents for specific needs), combining mentoring, rotation, and training and combat... Transfar Logistics (传化物流) has built a growth path for graduating students and established a multi-channel career development system and mentoring management mechanism to allow new employees to stay and work well.
"Enterprises not only need skilled professional and technical talents, but also hope that employees can have Internet thinking and artificial intelligence experience," said Chen Jie (陈捷), Secretary of the Party Committee and President of Transfar Group (传化集团). The company invests hundreds of millions of yuan every year for employee skills training, and the internally built Transfar Skills Academy trains more than 3,500 people annually. Under the "classroom teaching + on-the-job teaching + skills competition" model, more blue-collar workers are transformed into engineers in equipment, information, electrical and other fields.
Midea Builds a Three-Level Talent Training System——
Providing a Broad Platform for Young People
By Li Gang (李刚), Reporter of this Newspaper
Walking into the Midea Group (美的集团) Kitchen & Water Heater Dishwasher Digital Factory, you can see robotic arms waving and automated guided vehicles (AGV) moving freely. Li Xinshuo (李信烁), Engineering Minister of Midea Kitchen & Water Heater Dishwasher Shunde Factory (美的厨热洗碗机顺德工厂), introduced that an average of one dishwasher rolls off the production line every 18 seconds here.
Li Xinshuo (李信烁) from Daqing (大庆), Heilongjiang (黑龙江), is now the youngest minister in Midea Group (美的集团). In July 2020, he joined the company through campus recruitment after graduating with a major in mechanical engineering. At that time, Midea Kitchen & Water Heater Dishwasher Shunde Factory (美的厨热洗碗机顺德工厂) was undergoing digital transformation and upgrading. The first job Li Xinshuo (李信烁) participated in was to replace the handwritten notebooks on the production line with electronic dashboards.
Projects and challenges came one after another: adding AI automatic recognition functions to the finished product inspection process, introducing facial recognition in the attendance system... After rich training, Li Xinshuo (李信烁) was appointed as the head of the digital module more than a year after joining the company.
"Since working, the biggest feeling is that the group provides a broad development platform for young people," said Li Xinshuo (李信烁). Midea Group's (美的集团) three-level training system (group-business unit-business unit) adopts a "three-level training, three-year tracking, and three-layer attention" management system to track the growth trajectory of high-potential talents in a timely manner.
"Developing the enterprise well is the biggest way to stabilize employment," said Fang Hongbo (方洪波), Chairman and President of Midea Group (美的集团). As of the end of 2024, Midea Group (美的集团) has more than 400 subsidiaries, 38 R&D centers, and 44 major manufacturing bases worldwide. In 2025, Midea Group (美的集团) will continue to increase job supply through campus recruitment, mainly covering 8 categories such as R&D technology, information technology, and manufacturing technology, providing more than 2,000 job positions.
Didi Adds 2 Billion Yuan to Help Stabilize Employment——
Serving as a "Buffer Zone" for Career Transitions
By Han Xin (韩鑫), Reporter of this Newspaper
At 7:30 in the morning, Shi Yintao (石迎涛) cleaned the seats, brought a water cup, and set off on time. Soon, the first order popped up: from a hotel in Harbin (哈尔滨), Heilongjiang (黑龙江), to Taiping International Airport (太平国际机场). About 50 minutes later, Shi Yintao (石迎涛) safely delivered the passenger, and the system showed 63 yuan credited to his account.
At the beginning of this year, Shi Yintao (石迎涛) became a ride-hailing driver. He completed the purchase of a car and obtained the necessary certificates in one week, with the assistance of "old drivers leading new drivers"... The platform provides special services for novices. "In the community, old drivers will impart skills, and the platform's incentive mechanism is very friendly to drivers in the growth stage. In the first month of driving, I received hundreds of yuan in cash rewards," Shi Yintao (石迎涛) introduced.
The new format of travel services derived from digital technology has become a "reservoir" for expanding employment and a "buffer zone" for career transitions. In 2024, millions of ride-hailing drivers earned income through Didi (滴滴). From April to the end of May this year, Didi Ride-hailing (滴滴网约车) recruited more than 770,000 new drivers nationwide.
On April 12, Didi (滴滴) announced an additional investment of 2 billion yuan in special funds to help stabilize employment. Among them, 1 billion yuan is used to increase driver subsidies, optimize driver income, and improve driver rights protection, enhancing drivers' sense of gain from the supply side; another 1 billion yuan is used to increase passenger subsidies and increase user travel frequency, ensuring the stability of driver income from the demand side by releasing associated consumption vitality.
"After years of efforts, the platform has gradually established a multi-level driver rights protection system covering income, rights, and development," said Sun Shu (孙枢), CEO of Didi Ride-hailing Company (滴滴网约车公司). He added that Didi (滴滴) will continue to increase investment and continuously meet the rights protection needs of different types of drivers in different scenarios.
Kuaishou Increases Investment in the "Agriculture Revitalization Plan"——
New Farmers Have a Larger Stage for Entrepreneurship
By Qi Zhiming (齐志明), Reporter of this Newspaper
"Our hometown's Stone Forest Ginseng Fruit has thin skin and thick flesh. Those who want to taste it can place an order quickly!" In the agricultural assistance base of Yunnan Sijun'er Trading Co., Ltd. (云南思珺儿贸易有限公司), anchors are busy introducing products.
"We have 6 stores on Kuaishou (快手), with a shipment volume of five to six million orders a year," said Ma Yan (马艳), the person in charge of the company. "The platform staff will regularly communicate with us and provide traffic support and training guidance for the company's marketing activities." Live e-commerce has also brought a large number of jobs, allowing more people to have the opportunity to find employment locally.
Niu Tianlin (牛天林) is one of the young people who seized the opportunity. After graduating from university, Niu Tianlin (牛天林) chose to return to his hometown and become a product selection and purchasing agent for Ma Yan's (马艳) team. "Selling each catty of fruit for 5 cents more can increase the income of farmers by several thousand yuan a year. As a product selection and purchasing agent for the live broadcast room, on the one hand, I have to go deep into the industrial belt to send good products from the source to consumers; on the other hand, I have to help farmers sell agricultural products better through data analysis in the live broadcast room," said Niu Tianlin (牛天林).
Since 2024, Kuaishou (快手) has launched the "Agriculture Revitalization Plan," investing a large amount of traffic and hundreds of millions of yuan in cash resources to continuously support high-quality agricultural product merchants. By lowering the entry threshold for agricultural products, launching new farmer training programs, and labeling high-quality agricultural products, it comprehensively helps agricultural product merchants grow. In the next three years, Kuaishou (快手) will train 10 million vocational skills talents for new occupations such as online anchors, Internet marketers, and AI application engineers through online and offline vocational skills training.
Waneng Group Expands Business to Release More Positions——
Talent Growth and Enterprise Development Go Hand in Hand
By Li Junjie (李俊杰), Reporter of this Newspaper
When Li Hong (李红) graduated from a university in Anhui Province (安徽省), he never thought that one day he would go to work in the Great Northwest, three or four thousand kilometers away from his hometown. Now, the 29-year-old has been working on the Gobi Desert in Zhundong Economic and Technological Development Zone (准东经济技术开发区), Xinjiang (新疆), for nearly two years.
In June 2023, Li Hong (李红) saw a social recruitment information released by Xinjiang Waneng Jiangbu Power Generation Co., Ltd. (新疆皖能江布发电有限公司), a subsidiary of Anhui Energy Group Co., Ltd. (安徽省能源集团有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Waneng Group" (皖能集团)), online. "My situation is very suitable for the requirements of one of the positions."
After submitting the application materials, the company contacted him soon. "Although it is far from home and the conditions are relatively difficult, the salary and benefits and living security provided by the company are good." What made Li Hong (李红) even happier was that the company supports young talents to start businesses, and at the beginning of this year, he was successfully promoted to Deputy Manager of the Comprehensive Management Department of Xinjiang Waneng Jiangbu Power Generation Co., Ltd. (新疆皖能江布发电有限公司).
"The group has created activities such as induction training camps, youth partner training camps, and youth talent growth camps to help employees improve their capabilities throughout their employment career," said Li Hong (李红). He added that his biggest work feeling now is "having goals, direction, and a future."
Xi Zhen (奚震), Director of the Organization Department of the Waneng Group (皖能集团) Party Committee, introduced that in 2025, the group plans to provide nearly a thousand job positions in the Northwest region, of which Xinjiang (新疆) has cumulatively solved the employment of more than 400 people. Through school-enterprise collaborative education to explore new paths for talent cultivation, 249 new recruits have been recruited from January to May, focusing on attracting college graduates and professional talents in energy, electricity, artificial intelligence and other fields. "We will promote the two-way rush and mutual achievement of talent growth and enterprise development," said Xi Zhen (奚震).
Return to TopBy: 吕钟正
Employment is the foundation of people's livelihood, connecting people's jobs on one end and the economic pulse on the other. At present, China's (我国) employment situation is generally stable. From January to April, the number of newly added urban jobs has steadily increased, and the average urban surveyed unemployment rate is lower than the regulation target. This is inseparable from the responsibility of various enterprises. However, it must also be noted that the employment situation still faces many challenges, and it is necessary to better leverage the role of enterprises as the main body for stabilizing employment.
Enterprises are "stabilizers," supporting the basic employment landscape. In particular, small and medium-sized micro enterprises absorb more than 80% of the employment population, and their production and operation status directly affects the quantity and quality of employment positions. To stabilize employment, it is necessary to help enterprises in a timely manner. A total of more than 640 billion yuan of special loans for stabilizing jobs and expanding posts have been issued, helping to stabilize and expand more than 5.3 million employment positions; in the first quarter, 3.52 billion yuan of funds for stabilizing jobs were issued to 588,000 enterprises... A series of combined policies for stabilizing employment continue to release effects, expanding the scale and reducing costs for the majority of enterprises, and creating more employment opportunities for society.
Enterprises are "incubators," spawning diverse new positions. With the application of Internet technology and the development of the digital economy, new forms of employment are constantly emerging relying on platform enterprises. These enterprises play an important role in expanding employment capacity and regulating the labor market, and the role of "reservoir" continues to emerge. From April to the end of May this year, Didi Chuxing (滴滴网约车) recruited more than 770,000 new drivers; in the next three years, Kuaishou (快手) plans to train 10 million talents for emerging positions such as online anchors... These new positions continue to expand employment capacity and become an important means of stabilizing employment.
Enterprises are "boosters," broadening the path for employee growth. Reports show that corporate training is developing rapidly, and the market size will reach nearly one trillion yuan in 2025. Many companies provide young people with more diverse growth spaces and development paths. Midea Group (美的集团) provides employees with diverse training courses and projects, and helps young people grow rapidly through the "three-level training system"; Transfar Group (传化集团) promotes the transformation of industrial workers from "blue collar" to engineers, and trains more than 3,500 skilled talents every year... The state is also taking action. Starting this year, the "Skills Illuminate the Future" training action will be implemented for three consecutive years, subsidizing vocational skills training for more than 10 million people each year, and continuously improving the skills of workers.
Stabilizing enterprises is stabilizing employment. With multiple measures taken simultaneously, enterprises add impetus, and stabilizing employment is more confident, forming a virtuous circle of economic development and employment promotion.
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Return to TopNot long ago, three heritage systems from China—the Gansu Gaolan Shichuan Ancient Pear Orchard System (甘肃皋兰什川古梨园系统), the Zhejiang Deqing Freshwater Pearl Complex Farming System (浙江德清淡水珍珠复合养殖系统), and the Fujian Fuding White Tea Culture System (福建福鼎白茶文化系统)—were officially recognized by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations as Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS). To date, China's number of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems has increased to 25, ranking first in the world.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Humanity has created a brilliant agricultural civilization in the long river of history, and protecting agricultural cultural heritage is a common responsibility of mankind."
Although agricultural cultural heritage was born thousands of years ago, it is still active today and is a concentrated embodiment of the Chinese nation's agricultural wisdom of "adapting to the seasons, taking advantage of the environment, abiding by rules, and seeking harmony." For example, the previously selected Zhejiang Huzhou Mulberry-Dyke Fish Pond System (浙江湖州桑基鱼塘系统) involves planting mulberry trees, raising silkworms, and raising fish, using biological symbiosis to reduce inputs and emissions; the Hebei Shexian Dryland Stone Terrace System (河北涉县旱作石堰梯田系统), facing the natural conditions of lack of soil and little rain, has created a miracle of rain-fed agriculture in the mountains; the Inner Mongolia Ar Horqin Grassland Nomadic System (内蒙古阿鲁科尔沁草原游牧系统), where herders "move with the water and grass" (逐水草而迁 (zhú shuǐ cǎo ér qiān - "follow water and grass to move," nomadic lifestyle)), achieves sustainable utilization of grassland resources...
Agriculture is an ecological industry closely linked to nature and an ecosystem deeply influenced by humans. The three newly selected Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems also contain the ecological concept of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature, providing a time-tested answer to challenges such as global climate change and resource and environmental pressures.
In today's profound transformation of traditional agriculture, agricultural cultural heritage not only has production and ecological functions but also spills over into multiple values such as economy, society, culture, and technology. Surveys show that the brand value increase of agricultural products brought by Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems is between 10% and 30%, and the direct income contribution rate of protection and utilization to local residents is close to 40%.
In order to promote agricultural cultural inheritance, agricultural ecological protection, and sustainable agricultural development, China has introduced the world's first "Administrative Measures for Important Agricultural Cultural Heritage" (《重要农业文化遗产管理办法》), and various heritage sites have organically integrated modern civilization elements into fields such as efficient ecological agriculture and leisure tourism, injecting new vitality into agricultural cultural heritage.
Following the principle of "Tao follows nature, and man is an integral part of nature" (道法自然、天人合一 (dào fǎ zì rán, tiān rén hé yī - "Tao models nature, man and nature are one," the concept of harmony between man and nature)), protecting in the process of exploration and inheriting in the process of utilization, excellent farming culture will surely stand the test of time and benefit future generations.
(Our reporter Yu Jingxian (郁静娴))
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Return to TopGuests: Former Director-General of UNESCO, Irina Bokova (博科娃)
Dean of the Institute of Regional and Country Studies, Nanjing University, Wang Yizhou (王逸舟)
Dean of Yenching Academy, Peking University, Dong Qiang (董强)
Host: Associate Professor, Institute for Regional and Global Governance, Beijing Foreign Studies University, Wu Hao (吴浩)
Currently, the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and changes in the world, the times, and history are unfolding in unprecedented ways. Facing major issues concerning the future and destiny of mankind, such as "what kind of world to build and how to build it," President Xi Jinping (习近平), with a focus on the common interests of the Chinese people and the people of the world, proposed the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind with a broad and long-term perspective. The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind conforms to the general trend of history and the trend of the times, fundamentally responds to the common aspirations of all countries in the world to pursue development and progress, and unites the greatest common denominator for the people of all countries to build a better future. In this episode of "Interviews," we invite guests to discuss how to deeply understand and scientifically comprehend the rich connotations, practical requirements, and value significance of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
The world is an indivisible community with a shared future.
In March 2013, at the Moscow State Institute of International Relations in Russia, President Xi Jinping (习近平) first proposed the concept of a community with a shared future, profoundly pointing out: "Human beings live in the same global village, in the same time and space where history and reality intersect, and are increasingly becoming a community with a shared future where we are intertwined." This is a great idea for seeking common ground for the world and a profound insight for seeking happiness for mankind. History and reality tell us that the world is an indivisible community with a shared future. As long as the international community adheres to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, adheres to multilateralism, and follows the path of unity and cooperation, the people of all countries in the world will surely be able to work together to address global issues and build a beautiful global home.
Host: The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind has been proposed for 12 years. Over the past 12 years, the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind has been continuously enriched and developed at the theoretical level, and steadily advanced at the practical level, achieving fruitful results. How do you understand the contemporary value and global significance of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind?
Irina Bokova (博科娃): Humanity is at a crossroads. We live in an era of geopolitical shifts, with uncertainty and unpredictability overlapping. Challenges such as geopolitical conflicts, climate change, and technological revolutions urgently require a global and active response. Human society needs to be more closely united than at any other time in history, and the concept of coexistence has never been more important. The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) answers the major questions of "what kind of world should we build and how should we build such a world." In March 2014, President Xi Jinping (习近平) visited the headquarters of UNESCO and delivered a landmark speech. President Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "In today's world, human beings live in a world composed of different cultures, races, colors, religions, and different social systems, and the people of all countries have formed a community with a shared future where we are intertwined." This deeply resonates with the spirit of the Constitution of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which states in its preamble: "Since wars begin in the minds of men, it is in the minds of men that the defenses of peace must be constructed."
Wang Yizhou (王逸舟): The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind is an important judgment based on the mutually beneficial and win-win interactive relationship between China and the world, and it is also a profound reflection on the shortcomings of the existing international pattern and global governance solutions. In the current situation where the world is intertwined with changes and chaos, various populism and isolationism are rampant. China is the "stabilizing anchor" of the current world and the "constant quantity" to deal with local "dissipative processes." In view of the current situation in many places of decoupling and confrontation, and the increasing deficits in peace, development, security, and governance, the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind proposed by China has strong theoretical and practical significance for promoting global common development and maintaining world peace and stability.
Dong Qiang (董强): In 2014, I listened to President Xi Jinping (习近平) expounding this important concept at the UNESCO headquarters in Paris. From a humanistic perspective, the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind has a broad dimension. First, it demonstrates an overall concern for all mankind; second, the word "destiny" indicates that it is deeply rooted in the present, while also reviewing the development process of the entire human history and has scientific foresight; third, it has a clear practical orientation, advocating for the realization of a better and brighter future for mankind through pragmatic and effective actions.
Host: The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind is a great vision for international relations, inheriting and developing a series of normative principles formed in the evolution of modern international relations rules, including the principles of equality and sovereignty established by the Treaty of Westphalia, the four purposes and seven principles clarified by the UN Charter, and the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence advocated by the Bandung Conference. From this perspective, how do you view the inheritance and development of these important principles of international relations by the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind?
Irina Bokova (博科娃): The aforementioned principles of international relations have continuity. Although they all include the meaning of "peaceful coexistence" and the desire to establish long-term peaceful and stable state relations, it was not until after the end of World War II and the establishment of the United Nations, especially after the "decolonization" process, that we truly integrated the principle of peaceful coexistence into the work of the United Nations - an organization with truly global influence. Some historical transformations that continue to this day, such as the consequences of climate change, the destruction of biodiversity, conflicts in various regions of the world, and technological changes, all affect us all and make us witness the importance of international interdependence. The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind shows that unilateralism and isolationism are not the right answers. We need to strengthen multilateralism, not weaken it; we need more and deeper exchanges and cooperation based on respect for the equality of sovereignty regardless of the size of the country; we need to share good experiences and strengthen sincere unity.
Wang Yizhou (王逸舟): The Treaty of Westphalia established the principle that all sovereign states are equal. The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind has a global international vision, transcends the "regional law" characteristics of the Treaty of Westphalia, which is limited to adjusting peace and security in the European region, and is universally recognized by countries around the world. The four purposes and seven principles clarified by the UN Charter provide basic guidelines for handling international relations and global affairs. The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind inherits and promotes the spirit of the UN Charter, and rationalizes and modernizes the principles of sovereignty, human rights, democracy, and freedom in the current international system, integrating Chinese concepts and Chinese values that are different from Western thought, and thus has both the continuity of inheriting the past and the advanced nature of facing the future.
Promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind is China's solution and action to address global challenges.
President Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China is willing to work with all countries to be "participants in building a community with a shared future for mankind." To build a community with a shared future for mankind, China is an advocate and, more importantly, an actor. Under the personal planning and promotion of President Xi Jinping (习近平), China has used its firm belief and solid actions to unite the forces of peace and development, actively promote global governance reform, and continuously advance the great practice of building a community with a shared future for mankind, injecting peace, stability, and progress into a world intertwined with changes and chaos.
Host: In order to practice the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, China has successively proposed the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. The three global initiatives point out the direction of human social progress from the three dimensions of development, security, and civilization, echoing each other, complementing each other, and dialectically unifying, becoming an important guide for building a community with a shared future for mankind. How do you understand the internal connection between the three global initiatives and the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind? What constructive role has the practice of the three global initiatives played in promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind?
Irina Bokova (博科娃): The Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative are proposed to address global challenges. They demonstrate the intrinsic link between peace and development and the necessity of mutual respect and dialogue. At the same time, peace and development require a deep understanding of civilization and full respect for the diversity of civilizations. The proposal of the Global Development Initiative comes at a critical moment for assessing the progress of the implementation of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. China has made great contributions to promoting global development, especially China's complete victory in the battle against poverty, which has eliminated absolute poverty in this country with a population of more than 1.4 billion and comprehensively built a moderately prosperous society in all respects, making a major contribution to the realization of the poverty reduction goal of the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. China's story proves that developing countries must persevere and work hard to eliminate poverty. Not only can China do it, but other developing countries can also do it. As for the Global Civilization Initiative, it recognizes the diversity of civilizations and the equality of all civilizations. At the global level, it calls for more dialogue between different civilizations.
Wang Yizhou (王逸舟): The Global Development Initiative is particularly valuable at the moment. It is an integrated development initiative that promotes global cooperation and is a landmark contribution made by China to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. In terms of security, for countries around the world, the goal is not only to shape a state of security, but also to shape a state of mind of security. The Global Security Initiative is helping countries shape this mentality and providing guarantees for it by maintaining a universal and secure international situation. China has made very important contributions in the field of global security. For example, China is the second largest contributor to the UN's regular budget, the second largest contributor to peacekeeping assessments, and the largest troop-contributing country to UN peacekeeping operations among the permanent members of the UN Security Council. The Global Civilization Initiative is a powerful response to the rampant "clash of civilizations" theory and also provides a path to lay a civilizational foundation for promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. China strives to promote mutual exchange, understanding, and dialogue between civilizations with the wisdom of a global community and an open and inclusive mindset. The three global initiatives and the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind are all global public goods provided by China. At the same time, the three global initiatives deeply elaborate the internal logic and profound connotation of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind from the three dimensions of development, security, and civilization.
Dong Qiang (董强): Development, security, and civilization cover the most important aspects of today's human society and are closely related to the community with a shared future for mankind. Therefore, the three global initiatives have very specific orientations, pointing out and answering universally significant questions of common concern to the international community, such as "where to start," "what issues to focus on," and "what directions to clarify" in building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Host: High-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" is a major consideration made by President Xi Jinping (习近平) after deeply considering the future destiny of mankind and the development trends of China and the world, and promoting mutually beneficial cooperation and common development between China and the world. Building a community with a shared future for mankind takes high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" as a practical platform. High-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" adheres to the principles of joint consultation, joint construction, and sharing, and promotes policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, trade facilitation, financial integration, and people-to-people bonds in a coordinated manner. What is the practical significance and practical value of high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" in promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind?
Irina Bokova (博科娃): As the Director-General of UNESCO, I participated in the opening ceremony of the Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation with my colleagues from the UN system and listened to President Xi Jinping (习近平) introducing this "project of the century" on the spot. I still clearly remember President Xi Jinping's (习近平) keynote speech, which deeply resonated with my experience at UNESCO: "The ancient Silk Road stretched for thousands of miles and lasted for thousands of years, accumulating the Silk Road spirit with peace and cooperation, openness and inclusiveness, mutual learning and mutual benefit as its core." The Belt and Road Initiative has been widely recognized by the United Nations as an important partner in implementing the UN 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development. At the Second Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation, UN Secretary-General Guterres compared the Belt and Road Initiative with the Sustainable Development Goals, saying that the two stem from the same vision - global common development - "both strive to create opportunities, provide global public goods, and promote win-win cooperation; both aim to deepen the 'interconnectivity' between countries and regions - infrastructure, commerce, finance, politics, and perhaps most importantly - people-to-people connectivity."
Wang Yizhou (王逸舟): High-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" is an important measure to build a community with a shared future for mankind. Over the past 12 years, the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has continued to expand in coverage and deepen in cooperation content, building a platform for joint consultation, joint construction, and sharing, forming a multi-entity participation pattern including governments and enterprises, and achieving substantial progress in policy coordination, infrastructure connectivity, trade facilitation, financial integration, and people-to-people bonds, which fully proves that China's proposal to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind is practical rather than empty talk.
Host: Speaking of the achievements of high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," I immediately think of two good examples. One is the Port of Piraeus mentioned at the beginning of Plato's book "The Republic," which witnessed the golden age of the Athenian city-state. Since 2016, China and Greece have jointly built the Port of Piraeus, recreating the prosperity of the great port. The other is that China, the EU, and Croatia jointly built the Pelješac Bridge connecting the Croatian mainland and the southern territory through third-party market cooperation. The Pelješac Bridge greatly shortens the journey to southern Croatia, promoting the development of local tourism, transportation, logistics, and other industries, and bringing tangible benefits to the local people.
Wang Yizhou (王逸舟): Yes, in addition to these projects, there are also the China-Europe Railway Express, the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, and the China-Laos Railway, which all show that high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" is a concrete and developing process, indicating that the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind is not an abstract and distant concept. In fact, this important concept is realized step by step through concrete measures. At the same time, the concepts and principles upheld by high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" are in line with and consistent with the requirements of building a community with a shared future for mankind. The high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative upholds the principle of joint consultation, joint construction, and sharing, which is also the core content of the global governance concept advocated by China, forming a sharp contrast with the past Western-based ideological differentiated and exclusive assistance or cooperation, reflecting the distinct characteristics of the community with a shared future for mankind. The high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative is an international public good that China actively provides development dividends and enables countries around the world to fully utilize China's development opportunities.
Dong Qiang (董强): If the community with a shared future for mankind is a map, then high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" is a new road taken on this map. High-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has both a beautiful tradition and a profound historical connotation, such as the "Silk Road" and the "Maritime Silk Road," which are connecting roads and exchange roads for Eastern and Western trade and civilization; at the same time, it breaks the economic model and cooperation model originally dominated by Western powers, because it takes into account the "drop in kinetic energy" between developed and developing countries, important regions and "forgotten marginal regions," and is an important driving force for promoting the overall development of the world. For example, some countries that are geographically very limited have gained development opportunities in the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road."
Host: In the complex and ever-changing international relations, how should countries interact with each other, what principles should they follow, and what kind of international relations should they build? This has always been an important topic in the history of modern international relations. While advocating and promoting the important concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind, President Xi Jinping (习近平) has creatively proposed promoting the construction of a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness and justice, and win-win cooperation. Building a community with a shared future for mankind is the goal and direction, and building a new type of international relations is the premise and path. The essence is to find a new path for exchanges between countries, and to pave the way and create conditions for building a community with a shared future for mankind. How should we understand the dialectical relationship between building a new type of international relations and building a community with a shared future for mankind?
Wang Yizhou (王逸舟): In the 80 years since the end of World War II, although the spirit of the United Nations Charter has been widely recognized, in practice it has often been interfered with and undermined by some unreasonable and unjust elements in the existing international relations. The rulers of a few countries have entered the 21st century, but their minds are still stuck in the past, in the old era of colonial expansion, and in the old framework of Cold War thinking and zero-sum games. Therefore, on the one hand, only by promoting the construction of a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness and justice, and win-win cooperation can the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind be truly implemented from the conceptual level into the daily operation of the international community; on the other hand, the continuous gathering and confirmation of consensus on the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind at the value level will help governments, media, and the public of all countries to "understand the principles and distinguish the direction," thereby strengthening the legal basis at the practical level and the strong resistance to various interferences.
Host: After experiencing two world wars, mankind has fully realized that all countries must abide by basic international rules, avoid conflicts and wars, and ensure good cooperative relations between countries. China's proposal of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence has become the foundation of its independent and peaceful foreign policy, and has been accepted by the vast majority of countries in the world, becoming an important guideline for regulating relations between countries. However, as time goes by, new disputes have emerged in some countries and regions. As a superpower, the United States vacillates between "world police"-style hegemony and bullying and "isolationist" self-preservation, with great randomness, bringing more turmoil and crises to the world. Today, the uncertain factors facing mankind are more complex, and countries around the world urgently need to seek win-win cooperation and common development on the premise of mutual respect and genuine fairness.
Dong Qiang (董强): The instability of the world is largely local and regional. But at the same time, it is also closely related to the world pattern and global governance system after World War II. In fact, both world wars started as regional wars, but eventually affected almost the entire world, and almost no country could truly escape unscathed. The new challenges facing mankind have further strengthened the connection between regional and global issues. Therefore, it is necessary to build a new type of international relations to promote countries to truly achieve mutual respect, fairness and justice, and win-win cooperation, so as to further guarantee peace, promote coordinated development, and thus continuously promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Building a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness and inclusiveness, and cleanliness and beauty.
President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The world will be better if China is better; and China will be better if the world is better." China always acts in accordance with the universal principles and seeks common ground for the world. It will, as always, contribute to world peace and tranquility, contribute to the common development of the world, and contribute to world civilization exchanges and mutual learning. Together with countries around the world, it will promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind and work together to build a better world.
Host: President Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly pointed out: "The key to sound relations between states lies in the affinity between their people, which in turn stems from mutual understanding." In June 2024, the 78th United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution proposed by China to establish the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, deciding to designate June 10 as the International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations, aiming to give full play to the important role of dialogue among civilizations in eliminating discrimination and prejudice, enhancing understanding and trust, promoting people-to-people connectivity, and strengthening unity and cooperation, and injecting positive energy into human society's united response to common challenges. How do you view the positive role of civilization exchanges and mutual learning in promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind?
Bokova (博科娃): I think this reflects the purpose of the Global Civilization Initiative, which is to encourage dialogue between different civilizations and promote a deeper understanding and appreciation of other civilizations by various civilizations. In today's world, peace and sustainable development face many challenges, and the importance of intercultural dialogue is becoming increasingly apparent. Dialogue among civilizations is not a by-product of international relations, but the main driving force of human civilization development, and an inexhaustible driving force for promoting creation, renewing ideas, and sharing knowledge. For example, the legendary story of the Silk Road spans thousands of years, witnessing the encounters and interactions between different peoples, cultures, religions, and knowledge. These encounters and interactions have shaped the civilizations of various eras, spawned inventions, nurtured academics, and nurtured literary treasures, scientific creations, and traditional crafts passed down from generation to generation. This inspires us that no culture can prosper in self-isolation. Civilizations influence each other and nourish each other, becoming more inclusive and stronger, which is also one of the profound connotations of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Wang Yizhou (王逸舟): Since the publication of relevant works by American scholars on the clash of civilizations in the early 1990s, many countries have worried that differences in civilization would hinder the progress of the world. Discussions on the so-called "clash of civilizations" in the world have continued, especially the clamor of individual countries for the so-called opposition between "democracy and authoritarianism," which has exacerbated concerns about the clash of civilizations. It is against this background that China emphasizes that "**和而不同**" (hé ér bù tóng - "harmony without uniformity," maintaining individuality while coexisting harmoniously) is the law of the occurrence and development of all things, and also the law of the dissemination and development of human civilization, emphasizing that exchanges and mutual learning are the essential requirements of civilization development, and also an important driving force for promoting human civilization progress and world peace and development. China's concept of promoting civilization exchanges and mutual learning is completely consistent with the spirit of mutual understanding between different civilizations advocated by UNESCO.
Dong Qiang (董强): Dialogue between civilizations can be microscopically manifested when people face the differences between people, realizing how to better express themselves while trying to understand each other as much as possible. This is actually the essence of the humanities. We should respect the differences between different civilizations more, establish exchanges and dialogue between civilizations on the premise of differences, and reach consensus. Peace based on this consensus is a real peace. This is also one of the value foundations for promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Host: In September 2015, when attending the general debate of the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly and delivering an important speech, President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom are the common values of all mankind and the lofty goals of the United Nations." The common values of all mankind profoundly understand the reality of interdependence among countries and the coexistence of diverse civilizations, transcend the differences in ideology, social systems, and development levels, and are the value concepts that all mankind shares and has the responsibility to jointly maintain and promote, thus arousing widespread resonance in the international community. The common values of all mankind aim to care for the future and destiny of mankind, and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind requires promoting the common values of all mankind. What kind of value support does promoting the common values of all mankind provide for building a community with a shared future for mankind?
Wang Yizhou (王逸舟): Building the "mansion" of a community with a shared future for mankind requires corresponding value support, such as the content that has been accumulated over a long period of time in the history of international relations, especially in the practice of contemporary international relations, repeatedly verified, and has a high degree of consensus among countries and their people. History proves that some of the values of various countries are unique and reflect specific historical traditions and regional cultures, but there are also common values that we call, which are not affected by factors such as geopolitics, ethnic identity, and their respective stages and paths of development. In stark contrast to the common values of all mankind, for a long time, individual Western countries have been obsessed with promoting so-called "universal values," using the banner of democracy, freedom, and human rights to practice hegemonism and power politics, and often draw lines based on ideology, exacerbating the risk of division and confrontation in the world.
Host: I think it can be understood from the level that the development of mankind is staged. For a long time, due to geographical reasons, various civilizations that were mutually isolated developed according to their own logic. However, in modern times, some common values have spread in the world, and in modern times, there is a consensus on human values that is gradually forming. The emphasis and recognition of the common values of all mankind is an important declaration to the world, showing the characteristics of Chinese civilization while showing that Chinese civilization is an important part of modern civilization. It highly respects the rules and consensus of the modern world and is the best response to some unfounded accusations that "China does not assume the responsibility of a major country."
Dong Qiang (董强): The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind is rooted in history, based on the present, and looks forward to the future. It has a clear orientation to address today's various challenges, because mankind has now reached a major transition period, and there are many unknowns in the future, which require the joint efforts of human society to address and the need to maximize consensus. The basis of consensus is that all mankind has common values, which have been tested by the historical development of mankind and are worth jointly maintaining. They are the fundamental values of "being human" and the content that all governance needs to maintain and defend. There is an internal connection between them that is complementary and interdependent. For example, peace can guarantee development, development can bring greater fairness, democracy can achieve the greatest possible justice, and freedom is the ethical guarantee of individual life.
Host: At the beginning of 2017, President Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered a historic speech at the United Nations Office at Geneva, comprehensively expounding the vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind, namely: adhere to dialogue and consultation and build a world of lasting peace; adhere to joint construction and sharing and build a world of universal security; adhere to cooperation and win-win results and build a world of common prosperity; adhere to exchanges and mutual learning and build a world of openness and inclusiveness; adhere to green and low-carbon development and build a world of cleanliness and beauty. The overall goal of building "five worlds" not only answers the historical question of "what is wrong with the world and what should we do" from a historical and philosophical height, but also systematically outlines the practical path of building a community with a shared future for mankind from a realistic perspective. Please talk about your understanding of the overall goal of building "five worlds."
Bokova (博科娃): There is an internal connection between the "five worlds." Unifying the vision of the "five worlds" requires taking common measures and actions. Whether it is the desire for lasting peace and universal security, or building a clean and beautiful world through green and low-carbon development, we need to exchange dialogue, learn from each other, and cooperate for mutual benefit, and abandon the perspective of zero-sum games to treat the common challenges facing mankind. This is precisely the importance of the concept of win-win cooperation to our interdependent and interconnected world, and it is also the original intention of the establishment of the United Nations and UNESCO.
Dong Qiang (董强): In my opinion, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the overall goal of building "five worlds" are in the same vein, and are a specific elaboration of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Wang Yizhou (王逸舟): The overall goal of building "five worlds" is a profound consideration and systematic conception of the long-term future of human society. At the 70th session of the United Nations General Assembly in 2015, President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the "five-in-one" overall framework, systematically elaborating the main connotations of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind from five aspects: establishing equal treatment and mutually understanding partnership, creating a fair and just and jointly built and shared security pattern, seeking open innovation and inclusive and mutually beneficial development prospects, promoting harmonious but different and inclusive civilization exchanges, and building an ecological system that respects nature and green development. It is not difficult to see that the "five-in-one" overall framework and the overall goal of the "five worlds" have a strong corresponding relationship. From "five-in-one" to "five worlds," the historical vision of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind is broader, the ideological connotation is richer, and it anchors a clearer goal and depicts a clearer picture for the future of mankind. Under the combination of the two, the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind is more three-dimensional and richer, providing important guidelines for the economic, political, cultural, security, and ecological development of mankind.
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In the early morning at 5 a.m., Du Shilin (杜士林), a nearly 100-year-old man from Niuerzhuang Village (牛儿庄村), Dashe Town (大社镇), Fengfeng Mining District (峰峰矿区), Handan City (邯郸市), Hebei Province (河北省), pulls a bucket of water, rides his tricycle, and sets off from home towards a piece of farmland west of the village.
This piece of land was reclaimed by Du Shilin (杜士林), and he grows more than 20 kinds of melons, fruits, and vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, and zucchini. Watering, weeding, fertilizing... Du Shilin (杜士林), who can't stand being idle, often comes to the field to work.
In 1937, Du Shilin (杜士林), only 11 years old, joined the underground guerrilla team in the Third District of Cixian County (磁县), Hebei (河北), joined the Anti-Japanese Children's Corps, and was later incorporated into the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army. In 1947, Du Shilin (杜士林) was wounded in battle and retired at the end of the year, returning to his hometown of Niuerzhuang Village (牛儿庄村) to farm.
At 9 a.m., Du Shilin (杜士林) returned home, ate a simple breakfast, and hurriedly changed into his gray-white military uniform, sitting down at the round table in his home. "Our military uniforms looked like this back then." Du Shilin (杜士林) pointed to his chest with his left hand, the three missing fingers were very conspicuous, a mark left by the cruel war.
What power made him rather die than submit?
"At that time, I was not afraid of anything, I just thought that after the victory, the people should live a good life."
Du Shilin (杜士林) joined the Anti-Japanese Children's Corps, following in the footsteps of his uncle.
"My uncle said that if I followed him, I would have food to eat." When he was young, Du Shilin's (杜士林) family was poor and could not even get enough to eat. His uncle was the leader of an underground guerrilla squad, and he took him away with him when he returned home to visit relatives.
In the Children's Corps, Du Shilin (杜士林) was small and quick, so he took on the responsibility of scouting and passing on important information for the guerrillas. At that time, there was also a group of people who were also scouting for news everywhere, but they were serving the Japanese army. "They were all doing it to have food to eat. Some people joined the guerrillas, but some became traitors," said Du Shilin (杜士林).
At that time, Du Shilin (杜士林) had witnessed many times the traitors in the village passing information to the Japanese army, which led to the destruction of the people's houses. As a result, hatred for the invaders took deep root in his heart.
"The Eighth Route Army protects the people, and the people protect the Eighth Route Army!" Passing on important information to the troops, providing logistical support... The experience in the Children's Corps not only tempered Du Shilin's (杜士林) will, but also made him feel more and more that "joining the guerrillas is not only for myself to have food to eat, but also to let the people have food to eat."
In order to facilitate scouting for information, the guerrillas needed to arrange for someone to cook for the Japanese army. Upon hearing the news, Du Shilin (杜士林) volunteered to participate in this action. During the breaks from cooking during the day, Du Shilin (杜士林) also studied Japanese hard. When he returned at night, he secretly reported the news he had scouted that day to the head of the Third District of Cixian County (磁县) underground guerrilla team. In an anti-"mopping up" battle, the guerrillas relied on the information he collected to successfully eliminate four traitors, which made the young Du Shilin (杜士林) very proud.
Later, in an action to destroy the Japanese army's railway and cut off communication, Du Shilin (杜士林) was unfortunately arrested. In the interrogation room, the Japanese army subjected him to cruel electric shocks. The electric current ran through his body, like needle pricks, but Du Shilin (杜士林) would rather die than submit and resolutely refused to reveal any information about our army. At night, taking advantage of the enemy's carelessness, Du Shilin (杜士林) secretly ran back to the troops. "At that time, I was not afraid of anything, I just thought that after the victory, the people should live a good life," said Du Shilin (杜士林).
What did they rely on to win the support of the masses?
"The Eighth Route Army's strict discipline was genuinely recognized by the people."
A pair of large-framed glasses, several medal collection boxes, dozens of photos... Every object placed on the table in Du Shilin's (杜士林) living room is related to his experience in the War of Resistance.
"This is a photo I took a few years ago when I returned to the old site of the 129th Division Headquarters in Shexian County (涉县)." Pointing to one of the photos, Du Shilin (杜士林) told the story of serving in the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army.
"We sharpened wood and used it as a gun, and kept practicing bayonet fighting." In the 129th Division, Du Shilin (杜士林) trained hard and participated in many important battles. In those years of fighting, what impressed Du Shilin (杜士林) was the "warmth" and "sweetness" between him and the local people.
"At that time, we went up the mountain to reclaim wasteland and plant millet and potatoes. Every time we went down the mountain to return to the troops, if we happened to be there when the people were cooking, they would ask us to go to their homes to eat." Du Shilin (杜士林) said that the people were worried that the soldiers would not have food to eat, and the soldiers were thinking about whether the people were having a good life.
Why did the people support the Eighth Route Army so much? "Obey orders in all actions, and do not take a single needle or thread from the masses..." More than 80 years have passed, and Du Shilin (杜士林) still remembers the "Three Main Rules of Discipline and Eight Points for Attention" clearly. "The Eighth Route Army's strict discipline was genuinely recognized by the people." Du Shilin (杜士林) said that when going down the mountain, even if the soldiers were already hungry, they would not take advantage of the people in the slightest.
When the news of the victory of the War of Resistance reached Shexian County (涉县), the soldiers and the people cried with joy. "It was the support of the people that allowed us to win the victory!" Du Shilin (杜士林) is extremely excited every time he talks about it.
After the victory of the War of Resistance, Du Shilin (杜士林) followed the Liu-Deng Army (刘邓大军) into the Dabie Mountains (大别山). When passing through Shandong (山东) and crossing the Yellow River (黄河), the local people took the initiative to dismantle their own gates, connected the door panels with iron wires, made floating boards, and helped the soldiers cross the turbulent Yellow River (黄河).
What is the biggest wish?
"I visited the capital Beijing (北京) for my sacrificed comrades, and I did it."
"I saluted the national flag and the statue of Chairman Mao (毛主席) in front of Tiananmen (天安门)." In April of this year, with the help of the Handan City (邯郸市) Veterans Affairs Department and the Handan City (邯郸市) Old Area Construction Promotion Association volunteers, Du Shilin (杜士林) and Li Wenting (李文廷), a centenarian veteran from Shexian County (涉县), embarked on a trip to Beijing (北京) together.
"We watched the flag-raising ceremony in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), and also paid our respects to the Monument to the People's Heroes and the Chairman Mao Memorial Hall (毛主席纪念堂), and visited the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution." The 4-day trip was packed, but Du Shilin (杜士林) did not feel tired. "I visited the capital Beijing (北京) for my sacrificed comrades, and I did it." Du Shilin (杜士林) had an unspeakable feeling of emotion after fulfilling his biggest wish.
After retiring and returning to his hometown, Du Shilin (杜士林) has always maintained the true qualities of a soldier, working hard in the fields and telling the children about that magnificent history at school... Du Shilin's (杜士林) children told reporters that although their father is old, he immediately becomes energetic as soon as he talks about that time of war.
"Grandpa, look, this is the five-star red flag I drew." "Grandpa, I drew a red scarf, I want to learn from you."... Before "June 1st" this year, eight elementary school students from Dashe School (大社学校) in Fengfeng Mining District (峰峰矿区) came to Du Shilin's (杜士林) home with drawing pens and paper. The children sat around the round table with the old man, reliving the stories of the War of Resistance and drawing themed posters.
"Good, good, good! We didn't have such nice drawing pens before, it's really good!" Du Shilin (杜士林) smiled happily as he looked at the posters presented by the children.
The good days that he had hoped for have become the daily life he has now. Du Shilin (杜士林) is full of joy and anticipation, "Good days are exchanged for the blood of the soldiers. We must maintain the spirit of hard struggle and cherish the good life we have now." Du Shilin (杜士林) said.
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Recently, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) and the General Office of the State Council (国务院) issued the "Opinions on Further Guaranteeing and Improving People's Livelihood and Focusing on Solving the Urgent and Difficult Problems of the Masses" (《关于进一步保障和改善民生 着力解决群众急难愁盼的意见》, hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions"). Based on the overall situation and with a long-term perspective, the "Opinions" systematically outline the development direction and key tasks of people's livelihood construction in the new era and new journey, which will inject strong impetus into continuously enhancing people's well-being.
People's Livelihood Policies Advance with the Times
There is no end point for guaranteeing and improving people's livelihood, only continuous new starting points. The "Opinions" adapt to the requirements of the times, closely focus on the most concerning, direct, and realistic interests of the people, and strive to accurately identify the direction and focus of people's livelihood construction, and precisely optimize policy measures.
Continuously meet the people's new expectations for a better life. Since the new era, the main social contradiction in China has been transformed into the contradiction between the people's growing needs for a better life and unbalanced and inadequate development. People's livelihood needs show diversified, multi-level, and multi-faceted characteristics, requiring people's livelihood policies to further expand their functions on the basis of basic security, and pay more attention to fairness, balance, inclusiveness, and accessibility.
Accurately grasp the characteristics of the new development stage. Improving the quality of people's lives is the starting point and foothold for unblocking the domestic cycle, and it is also the key link for promoting the mutual promotion of domestic and international dual circulation. Based on the new development stage, it is necessary to strengthen the people's livelihood orientation of macro policies, promote more funds to be "invested in people" and serve people's livelihood, and continuously discover, cultivate, and create new economic growth points in people's livelihood security, forming a virtuous circle of mutual promotion between economic development and people's livelihood improvement.
Deeply grasp the trend characteristics of population changes. China has generally shifted from a stage of population incremental development to a stage of decremental development. Population development presents trend characteristics such as fewer children, aging, and regional population growth and decline differentiation. It is necessary to further optimize the social policy system, expand the supply of inclusive services for the elderly and children, improve the social security system, optimize the regional allocation of people's livelihood resources, promote the coordination of public service supply with population distribution and change trends, protect the rights and interests of the floating population, and gradually realize the equalization of basic public services.
Actively adapt to the new round of technological development trends. The new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation represented by information technology is developing in depth, driving the diversification of employment forms and the digitalization of public services in China, and providing new digital and intelligent solutions for people's livelihood security. It is necessary to adapt to the new form of digital society, actively apply new technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data, strengthen the inclusiveness of people's livelihood policies, and ensure that different groups share the development dividends of the digital era.
Guiding the Direction of People's Livelihood Construction
The "Opinions" put forward the four principles of fairness, balance, inclusiveness, and accessibility, and adhere to the above principles to oversee the cause of people's livelihood. It is crucial to continuously enhance people's well-being and promote the development results to benefit all the people more and more fairly.
(1) Fairness: The social security system better reflects equality for all. Fairness is the soul of people's livelihood policies. The "Opinions" put enhancing the fairness of social security in the first place of people's livelihood policies, promote the expansion of social security coverage, improve the social insurance system for flexible employment personnel, migrant workers, and new employment forms personnel, strengthen the basic assistance for low-income groups, and promptly include eligible people in the scope of social assistance.
(2) Balance: Narrow the gap in public services between urban and rural areas and groups. The "Opinions" regard balance as the fundamental principle of developing public services, and comprehensively promote the integration of urban and rural areas in public service planning and layout, facility construction, resource allocation, and talent allocation with the county as the basic unit, and support the provision of flexible basic public services for rural areas in remote and difficult areas.
(3) Inclusiveness: High-quality people's livelihood security benefits more people. The "Opinions" firmly grasp the requirements of inclusiveness, and expand the supply of basic people's livelihood services such as education, medical care, and services for the elderly and children in an all-round way by mobilizing the government, the market, and the whole society, which not only guarantees the quality of services, but also makes them affordable for the masses, and at the same time realizes the sustainability of services, so that high-quality resources can more universally benefit various groups.
(4) Accessibility: Vigorously develop social services around the masses. People's livelihood policies are valuable in their accessibility. Based on improving the accessibility of social services, the "Opinions" focus on communities, vigorously develop life services at the doorstep of the masses within a more walkable range, improve convenient service facilities around the masses, and allow children, youth, the elderly, and the disabled to share more inclusive people's livelihood services.
Responding to the People's Needs
The report of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的二十大) proposed to "focus on solving the urgent and difficult problems of the people." It is necessary to coordinate the solution of the pain points of people's livelihood that the masses strongly reflect and are imminent, solve the blockage points of people's livelihood that may trigger social group anxiety, and solve the accumulated, complex, and difficult siltation points of people's livelihood, and truly achieve what the people want and where the government is directed.
(1) Respond to the "urgency" and relieve the people's difficulties. When the masses encounter sudden difficulties, what about basic life? Will social security be interrupted? These are all urgent "emergencies." The "Opinions" propose to promptly include eligible people in the scope of social assistance, accurately implement the policy of paying urban and rural residents' social insurance premiums on behalf of vulnerable groups, and ensure that social security is not interrupted and medical care is guaranteed.
(2) Resolve the "difficulty" and solve the people's worries. Some grassroots people sometimes have to travel to big cities and big hospitals to see a doctor, which reflects the uneven regional distribution of high-quality medical resources. The "Opinions" propose to promote the sharing of high-quality medical and health resources, improve the ability of primary medical services, and strive to alleviate the medical treatment contradictions of "seeking far and wide" and "abandoning the small for the big." The "Opinions" also propose to increase the supply of dormitory-type and small-sized youth apartments that take into account the balance of work and residence, and eliminate the worries of more young people and new citizens integrating into the city.
(3) Govern the "worry" and resolve the people's concerns. In recent years, the level of education popularization in China has been significantly improved, but high-quality educational resources are still generally insufficient, and many families are still anxious about their children's enrollment. The "Opinions" propose to implement the action plan for expanding and improving the quality of basic education, build and expand more than 1,000 high-quality ordinary high schools, and gradually increase the enrollment scale of high-quality universities, and strive to create conditions for more children to be able to "attend good schools."
(4) Land on the "expectation" and warm the hearts of the people. Migrant workers in cities are urban builders and expect to enjoy the same basic public service rights as registered residents. The "Opinions" propose to implement the provision of basic public services by the place of residence, and gradually adjust basic public services to be provided by the place of residence by means of direct provision by the place of residence, cross-regional collaborative handling, and improvement of transfer and continuation, and promote eligible agricultural transfer populations to enjoy the same rights as registered residents in the place of immigration.
(The author is a researcher at the Macroeconomic Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), and this report was compiled by Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 9th (Reporter Jiang Lin (江琳)) The "One Country, Two Systems" academic seminar was held in Beijing (北京) on the 9th. The theme of this seminar was "Review and Prospect of the Fifth Anniversary of the Implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law," focusing on in-depth discussions on topics such as "Theory and Practice of National Security Legislation," "National Security and Economic Development," and "National Security and Social Governance."
The participating guests and experts, combining the successful practice of "One Country, Two Systems" in Hong Kong (香港) and Macau (澳门), and focusing on the turbulent international situation, deeply discussed and interpreted the realistic, contemporary, and global significance of "One Country, Two Systems" from a historical perspective and a civilizational height. Everyone highly agreed that "One Country, Two Systems" is a good system for achieving peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation between different social systems, providing Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions for promoting global governance, and is a major contribution to human political civilization. The participating scholars stated that in today's world of intertwined changes and chaos, the values of peace, inclusiveness, openness, and sharing contained in "One Country, Two Systems" are becoming increasingly precious.
The participating guests and experts reviewed and looked forward to the practice of the Hong Kong National Security Law over the past five years, using a large number of facts and data to explain the overall and fundamental role and impact of the Hong Kong National Security Law in reversing the chaos in Hong Kong, safeguarding the practice of "One Country, Two Systems," and promoting Hong Kong's economic development and human rights protection.
Everyone generally believes that the enactment of the Hong Kong National Security Law was very timely and necessary; the Hong Kong National Security Law is a good law that protects national security, protects family security, and wins popular support. It is a model for adhering to and improving "One Country, Two Systems." It is not only crucial for Hong Kong to move from stability to prosperity, but also provides a reference for the construction of security legal systems in other countries and regions; achieving high-quality development in Hong Kong cannot be separated from the escort of high-level security; maintaining national security requires not only relevant legislation, law enforcement, and judiciary, but also the continuous consolidation of social environment and cultural foundation that are adapted to it.
The seminar was hosted by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院), with nearly 100 guests, experts, and scholars from the mainland, Hong Kong, Macau, and overseas participating in the conference.
Return to TopDuring the 2025 National College Entrance Examination (全国高考) period, public security organs in various regions increased their on-duty efforts, introduced heartwarming services, and ensured that candidates could safely and smoothly participate in the examination.
Return to TopBeijing, June 9th (Reported by Wei Zhezhe (魏哲哲) of this newspaper) To fully leverage the educational, cautionary, and deterrent effects of exemplary cases, the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) released five typical criminal cases on the 9th to promote the development of the private economy.
According to reports, the People's Court (人民法院) lawfully punishes internal corruption crimes within private enterprises, safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the enterprises. In the case of Yan (燕某) and Sun (孙某), non-state personnel accepting bribes, the two defendants, as directors of a holding company, accepted bribes of over 560 million yuan, causing huge economic losses to the company. The People's Court (人民法院) sentenced the two defendants to fourteen years and ten months and fifteen years of imprisonment, respectively, and both were fined 100 million yuan with confiscation of property. The court also lawfully recovered the criminal proceeds of over 560 million yuan and related interest, releasing a strong signal that the People's Court (人民法院) is determined to lawfully punish private enterprise personnel for accepting bribes. It also serves as a warning that the illegal acceptance of bribes by private enterprise personnel, like the acceptance of bribes by state personnel, is a criminal act, which will be convicted and sentenced, and the criminal proceeds will be recovered. In the end, it will all be a case of 竹篮打水一场空 (zhú lán dǎ shuǐ yī chǎng kōng - "drawing water with a bamboo basket," all efforts are futile).
The case of Shi Mouyu (石某玉), non-state personnel accepting bribes and embezzlement, is a typical case of lawfully punishing corruption crimes by internet enterprise personnel. Shi Mouyu (石某玉), as an employee of an internet enterprise, accepted bribes of 6.08 million yuan and embezzled 3.66 million yuan of company property, seriously infringing upon the rights and interests of the internet enterprise. The People's Court (人民法院) imposed concurrent punishment for Shi Mouyu's (石某玉) crimes of accepting bribes as a non-state employee and embezzlement, deciding to execute a sentence of twelve years of imprisonment, ordering Shi Mouyu (石某玉) to return 3.66 million yuan to a certain network company, and lawfully recovering the criminal proceeds of 6.08 million yuan, fully demonstrating the People's Court's (人民法院) clear attitude of lawfully punishing corruption crimes in internet enterprises, helping internet enterprises "dig out the蛀虫" and "fight internal ghosts," and serving high-quality development.
At the same time, the People's Court (人民法院) lawfully punishes crimes that disrupt market order. Zhang Moujian (张某剑) was a staff member of an engineering project, responsible for gate security, construction site material entry, construction safety, and other work. Zhang Moujian (张某剑) used this position to engage in market bullying, forcing a certain decoration company and other merchants to purchase decoration materials such as cement and sand from him at prices higher than the market price, with a total amount of forced transactions exceeding 920,000 yuan. The People's Court (人民法院) sentenced Zhang Moujian (张某剑) to three years and two months of imprisonment for the crime of forced transactions, and fined him 20,000 yuan.
The Supreme People's Court (最高法) stated that the People's Court (人民法院) will conscientiously implement the Private Economy Promotion Law, adhere to and implement the "two unwavering commitments," fully leverage its judicial functions, and promote the development of the private economy through equal protection under the law.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙 超 申智林 杨 迅
In March 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during his inspection in Hunan that it is necessary to better shoulder the new cultural mission, inherit historical culture, carry forward revolutionary culture, and develop advanced socialist culture, so that Huxiang culture can achieve new development and present a new atmosphere in the new era, and demonstrate new achievements in building a modern civilization of the Chinese nation.
The melodious songs of the ancient Yuelu Academy (岳麓书院) have never ceased, the ideological and political lesson "My Shaoshan Journey (我的韶山行)" is vivid and lively, and the famous literary work "Yueyang Tower (岳阳楼) Record" has been passed down through the ages... Huxiang culture embodies the patriotic feelings of concern for the world, the pioneering spirit of daring to be the first, and the pragmatic style of seeking truth from facts. Let us feel the inheritance and development of Huxiang culture from an academy, a major lesson, and a landmark.
-- Editor
An Academy – Unceasing Songs Continue a Thousand-Year Literary Tradition
In the classroom of Yuelu Academy (岳麓书院) at Hunan University (湖南大学), a wooden rice steamer is opened, and the aroma of rice fills the air.
This pot of rice is extraordinary – the "recipe" comes from the interpretation of the Tiger Creek Mountain (虎溪山) "Dietary Recipes" Han bamboo slips unearthed in Yuanling (沅陵), Hunan, the "rice seeds" come from the textual research on the agricultural history of Hunan, and the "techniques" refer to modern food industry theory and the experience of Hunan cuisine masters.
Integrating knowledge from multiple disciplines such as Jianbo studies, philology, archeology, and agronomy, and gathering the collaborative support of interdisciplinary tutors in literature, science, and engineering – it is this pot of rice that recently won the gold medal in the 2024 National New Liberal Arts Practice and Innovation Competition for College Students.
Tasting his research results, Luo Jiayi (罗佳奕), the project leader and a student at Yuelu Academy (岳麓书院), said: "From the rice grains unearthed in Yuchanyan (玉蟾岩), Hunan, to the continuous new achievements in hybrid rice research in Hunan, rice has always been closely linked to Hunan, becoming a symbol of the continuous civilization on this land."
In the quiet courtyard, the literary tradition continues. Yuelu Academy (岳麓书院) combines academy education, tutor-based training, and modern higher education, emphasizing close teacher-student interaction and focusing on students' independent learning; it guides students to carry out interdisciplinary collaborative research to crack the "code" of civilization, and also encourages students to continuously delve into subdivided fields and concentrate on cultivating unpopular and unique knowledge... This millennium academy is not only a historical and cultural attraction for people to explore the ancient and visit the secluded, but also a modern research institution with unceasing songs, playing a unique role in researching, inheriting, and promoting Huxiang culture.
In recent years, Hunan has continued to explore the patriotic feelings of concern for the world, the pioneering spirit of daring to be the first, and the pragmatic style of seeking truth from facts contained in Huxiang culture, so that Huxiang culture can be passed down, come alive, and go global. Since 2023, Hunan has clearly stated that it will use 5 years and invest 3.3 billion yuan to implement the "Six Major Projects" for the protection and utilization of cultural relics, including the Huxiang Culture Protection and Inheritance Project, compile a provincial urban and rural historical and cultural protection and inheritance system plan, accelerate the publication of cultural classics such as the "Continued Compilation of the Huxiang Library (湖湘文库续编)," explore new paths for the inheritance and development of Huxiang culture, and present new vitality of Huxiang culture.
[Expert Commentary]
Xiao Yongming (肖永明) (Dean of Yuelu Academy (岳麓书院) at Hunan University (湖南大学), doctoral supervisor):
As a product of educational system innovation, academies have formed their own unique ideological concepts, value pursuits, cultural traditions, educational philosophies, and school-running styles in the long course of development. These spiritual foundations have not only injected strong impetus into the development of ancient academies, but also become an important reference for the reform and development of my country's modern education. We must inherit in research, actively sort out the classics and thoughts left by our predecessors, and guide the material and spiritual heritage of ancient sages into the lives of modern people; secondly, we must inherit in dissemination, make efforts to disseminate and popularize traditional culture, and truly integrate excellent traditional culture into modern society.
A Major Lesson – Revolutionary Sites Become "Red Classrooms"
At 3:00 PM on June 3rd, Shaoshan (韶山), about 4,000 middle school students from all over Hunan gathered at Shaoshan Mao Zedong (毛泽东) Square. After a simple and solemn opening ceremony of oath-taking, bowing, and flower presentation... a red research and study tour kicked off.
Attending major ideological and political lessons, listening to small exhibition and teaching lessons, and holding theme class meetings... revolutionary sites have become "red classrooms." In the Shaoshan Mao Zedong (毛泽东) Library, Lü Ying (吕莹) from the First Senior High School of Shaoyang County (邵阳县第一高级中学) in Shaoyang City (邵阳市), together with her classmates, traced the path of the young Mao Zedong's (毛泽东) pursuit of learning and ambition.
"Do not read without writing. Chairman Mao (毛主席) wrote more than 12,000 words of annotations on a book of about 100,000 words, 'Principles of Ethics'." The lecturer Hu Jiaqing (胡佳晴)娓娓道来 (wěiwěi dào lái - "narrate slowly," to explain something patiently and in detail). The young Mao Zedong's (毛泽东) "research and study" tour aroused the attention of the students – penniless, walking more than 900 miles through 5 counties, reading both books with words and books without words.
"We can reach for the moon in the ninth heaven, and we can capture turtles in the five oceans." In the life exhibition area of the Shaoshan Mao Zedong (毛泽东) Memorial Hall, Lü Ying (吕莹) and her classmates visited the Shenzhou X (神舟十号) return capsule up close. The great ideals of a century ago have finally become a reality after generations of struggle.
"Students, how should you shoulder your responsibilities and missions?" Commentator Wu Ting (吴婷) asked on the spot.
"The most beautiful years should be devoted to the great creation of serving the people and serving society," replied Yuan Yichen (袁艺晨), a student from the First Senior High School of Shaoyang County (邵阳县第一高级中学).
Since 2023, Hunan Province has innovatively organized the "My Shaoshan Journey (我的韶山行) – Red Research and Study Activities for Primary and Secondary School Students in Hunan Province," guiding young students to strengthen their "four confidences" and cultivate patriotic feelings. This mobile ideological and political new classroom has attracted more than 700,000 teachers and students in 327 batches to Shaoshan (韶山).
Revolutionary culture is the most valuable cultural resource in Hunan and a distinct feature of Huxiang culture. Hunan has a large number of immovable revolutionary cultural relics, and the entire province is like a "revolutionary history museum without walls." Guided by ideological and political brands such as "My Shaoshan Journey (我的韶山行)," "Yuelu Academy (岳麓书院)," and "First Normal School (第一师范)," Hunan is striving to build an ideological and political education system that connects and integrates all stages of education from primary school to university.
[Expert Commentary]
Yang Guoli (阳国利) (Curator of the Shaoshan Mao Zedong (毛泽东) Memorial Hall, museum researcher):
The "My Shaoshan Journey (我的韶山行)" red research and study integrates learning, thinking, research, knowing, believing, and acting, and is a beneficial exploration of ideological and political course teaching. Moving the classroom into memorial halls, using precious cultural relics and historical stories as "living teaching materials" to let stories resonate, Hunan Province innovatively organizes and carefully uses the "red gene bank" all over Sanxiang (三湘) to allow students to feel the weight of revolutionary culture. The "My Shaoshan Journey (我的韶山行)" red research and study is a vivid practice of protecting, inheriting, and utilizing revolutionary culture well in the new era, and further enriches the contemporary connotation of Huxiang culture.
A Landmark – Cultural and Tourism Integration Stimulates Contemporary Vitality
I used to hear about Dongting Lake (洞庭水), and now I am on Yueyang Tower (岳阳楼). At the recently held 4th Hunan Tourism Development Conference, reporters experienced another way to "open" Yueyang Tower (岳阳楼).
When the lights are on, in the immersive poetry-reading theater "Now on Yueyang Tower (今上岳阳楼)," the "worries and joys spirit" of "Yueyang Tower (岳阳楼) Record" is transformed into a tangible and sensible real-life experience, and Yueyang Tower (岳阳楼) gradually "awakens" in digital light and shadow –
Teng Zijing (滕子京) seeking a record, Fan Zhongyan (范仲淹) writing... In the "Reader's Theater" at the South Gate, the audience transforms from "onlookers" into "participants" re-reading "Yueyang Tower (岳阳楼) Record"; walking to the "Two Places Seeking Record Theater," the audience relives the story scene of "repairing the building and seeking a record," and shares a drink with the sages in the "Drinking by the Wind Theater"; returning to the foot of Yueyang Tower (岳阳楼), the audience jointly answers the eternal question of "Who shall I return to"...
"Dialoguing with historical figures in changing time and space, the 'worrying about the world before others' that runs through the entire play ripples in my heart, and technology brings history to life," said Wang Tao (王涛), a tourist from Changsha (长沙).
After more than 200 days of polishing and investing nearly 200 projection devices, "Now on Yueyang Tower (今上岳阳楼)" reaches young groups with vivid digital language. As director Li Yan (李彦) said: "Technology is the pen, and culture is the ink. Through the practice of cultural and tourism integration, we strive to bring Huxiang culture closer to the audience in light and shadow."
Since 2022, Hunan has adopted the method of "bidding and applying" and has continuously held 4 provincial tourism development conferences, using the new practice of cultural and tourism integration to anchor the new presentation of cultural concretization and modernization, and stimulate the new vitality of Huxiang culture.
The intangible cultural heritage expo launched in conjunction with the Tourism Development Conference brings together thousands of intangible cultural heritage projects from Hunan and brother provinces, displaying and performing a rich and colorful variety; "Charming Xiangxi (魅力湘西)," "Tianmen Fox Fairy (天门狐仙)," "A Thought·Orange Island Dream (一念·橘洲梦)," "The Youth Who Were Students (恰同学少年)"... a batch of cultural performances with strong Huxiang charm activate cultural genes with modern technology, making many Huxiang cultural landmarks shine with new brilliance.
(Our reporter Yan Ke (颜珂) participated in the writing)
[Expert Commentary]
Zhou Qiuguang (周秋光) (President of the Hunan Huxiang Culture Research Association, professor of the School of History and Culture at Hunan Normal University (湖南师范大学)):
From the ideological innovation of the Huxiang School (湖湘学派) in the Song Dynasty to the Reform Movement of 1898 in modern times, Huxiang culture has always been seeking new changes in inheritance. The innovative practice of "Now on Yueyang Tower (今上岳阳楼)" is a vivid footnote to the vitality of "active modern culture" under the empowerment of technology in Huxiang culture. The exploration of "promoting culture through tourism" at the Hunan Tourism Development Conference is not only reflected in the application of technology, but also in the reshaping of the cultural ecology, developing the characteristics of Huxiang culture that are "**既传统又现代，既本土又开放**" (jì chuántǒng yòu xiàndài, jì běntǔ yòu kāifàng - "both traditional and modern, both local and open," describes the dual nature of Huxiang culture).
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Local culture is not only a unique identifier of a region, but also a sense of identity and belonging. Huxiang culture is enduring and constantly renewed, and the source of its vitality lies in the vivid practice of "creative transformation and innovative development."
As a millennium-old academy still engaged in teaching, Yuelu Academy (岳麓书院) builds a bridge connecting history and the future, tradition and youth, continuing in inheritance and revitalizing in dissemination. At the foot of Shaoshan (韶山), the "walking ideological and political class," with revolutionary sites transformed into "red classrooms," the younger generation questions their own mission at historical sites, immerses themselves in experiences to understand national sentiments, and draws strength for progress. The digital light and shadow of Yueyang Tower (岳阳楼) unfolds a broad panorama of cultural and technological integration, reflecting the innovation and creation of the times, and also allows us to see the enormous potential of culture to empower economic and social development.
The vitality of culture lies both in the determination to safeguard the roots of history and in the creativity to face the future. 路漫漫其修远兮，吾将上下而求索 (lù màn màn qí xiū yuǎn xī, wú jiāng shàng xià ér qiú suǒ - "The road ahead is long and winding, yet I will search high and low," taken from a poem by Qu Yuan, expressing a determination to pursue truth and ideals despite difficulties). With the spirit of "being concerned about the world" to anchor the course, with the spirit of "daring to be the first" to forge ahead, and with the style of "seeking truth from facts" to move steadily and far—looking at the land of Hunan (湖南), vitality is endless.
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At the 9th China Chengdu International Intangible Cultural Heritage Festival, there was such a combination: Chen Yunzhen (陈云珍), a representative inheritor of Qiang embroidery in her 50s, was embroidering with flying needles, while the "grass planter" in her 90s enthusiastically introduced her work, attracting people to stop and watch. Customers immediately bought several cultural and creative trendy products.
This scene vividly interprets that intangible cultural heritage is "**很古朴也很时尚**" (hěn gǔ pǔ yě hěn shí shàng - "very simple and fashionable," describing the dual nature of intangible cultural heritage as both traditional and modern). It is rooted in the fertile soil of more than 5,000 years of civilization, drawing rich nourishment, and also opening its arms to embrace the infinite possibilities given by the times.
The unique "gravity" of intangible cultural heritage itself, like an invisible thread,牵引着 (qiān yǐn zhe) us to stop and look back. This gravity is the life temperature flowing from the fingertips of craftsmen, the life code passed down from generation to generation, and even more so, the cultural genes precipitated by a nation over a long period of time. Why do travelers feel a pang of sadness and tears welling up in their eyes when they hear local operas? Why does staring at exquisite cultural relics in museums seem like a "one-glance millennium" dialogue with history? These moments of throbbing and resonance prove that intangible cultural heritage has a cultural "gravitational field" that transcends time and space.
However, if there is only gravity, intangible cultural heritage may only lie quietly in the historical showcase. Its vitality lies in the "tension" that collides and stirs with the times. With the help of modern means, intangible cultural heritage has gained the "wings" of accelerated dissemination: the scene of a post-95 parkour boy dancing with iron flowers on "wind fire wheels" ignites the enthusiasm of the younger generation; 22-year-old blogger "Wu Da'an (吴大安)" continuously updates the "Promote 100 Intangible Cultural Heritages" series, triggering young creators to take over... From inheritors who are well versed in skills and craftsmen who work silently, to self-media bloggers who tell stories with lenses, they all inject new understanding and expression into intangible cultural heritage.
The good scenery of the whole people participating in the inheritance and dissemination of intangible cultural heritage恰恰 (qià qià) reflects the inclusive gene of intangible cultural heritage. Intangible cultural heritage was born in the folk and grew in life. The characteristics of short video platforms, such as "everyone can create and interact everywhere," make the online dissemination of intangible cultural heritage naturally fit the pulse of "new mass literature and art." The "2025 Douyin Intangible Cultural Heritage Data Report" shows that in the past year, more than 200 million new national-level intangible cultural heritage-related videos have been added to the Douyin (抖音) platform, and 14 million netizens have shared their intangible cultural heritage experiences through the platform; the number of young intangible cultural heritage video creators has grown rapidly, with post-00s creators increasing by 95%.
Some people say that intangible cultural heritage is the "haute couture of the ancestors." In the modern torrent of pursuing efficiency, the "slow and meticulous work" that is poured into the mind and pursues the ultimate contains the purity of the spirit and the weight of time, carrying the unique resilience, patience and determination of the Chinese people. Revitalizing intangible cultural heritage is a journey to enhance cultural identity, and even more so, a vivid practice of refining and displaying the spiritual symbols of Chinese civilization. It is especially far-reaching for young people who look at the world with equanimity.
In the process of inheriting intangible cultural heritage, we must also be wary of those superficial, "fast-consuming" and "internal friction" transformations. A few minutes of "grass planting" videos can quickly ignite interest, but to make the charm of intangible cultural heritage flow for a long time, we also need to delve into the texture and explore with concentration.
From "cultural relic specimens" displayed in glass罩 (zhào) to "permanent guests" in the lives of young people, today's intangible cultural heritage is full of vitality. When "extremely old" meets "extremely new," and when niche skills are integrated into mass life, we look forward to intangible cultural heritage stretching the wings of "traditional gravity" and "era tension" and flying to a broader future.
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The "See Shang Dynasty" exhibition at the Beijing Grand Canal Museum (北京大运河博物馆) has been a hit since its opening, attracting a large audience. As one of the Capital Museum's (首都博物馆) "Origin of Chinese Civilization" series of exhibitions, it brings together more than 300 pieces (sets) of precious cultural relics from 28 archaeological and cultural institutions, involving 8 sites and 10 "National Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries." The exhibition will last until October 12.
The exhibition covers representative Shang Dynasty cultural relics unearthed from sites such as the Yin Ruins (殷墟) in Anyang (安阳), Henan (河南), Subutun (苏埠屯) in Qingzhou (青州), Shandong (山东), Panlongcheng (盘龙城) in Huangpi (黄陂), Hubei (湖北), and Dayangzhou (大洋洲) in Xingan (新干), Jiangxi (江西), and is divided into four parts: "With Books and Canons," "Peak of Bronze," "Dwelling in the Center and Expanding Greatly," and "Model for Later Generations." Gao Hongqing (高红清), curator and researcher at the Capital Museum (首都博物馆), introduced that these exhibits come from areas covered by Shang culture, confirming the diversity and unity of Chinese civilization.
In the exhibition hall, a pair of "Ya Chou" (亚醜) bronze yue axes are reunited after a long separation. In 1965, two "Ya Chou" (亚醜) bronze yue axes were unearthed from Tomb No. 1 of Subutun (苏埠屯) in Qingzhou (青州), Shandong (山东), and are now housed in the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆) and the Shandong Museum (山东博物馆), respectively. Upon closer inspection, the "brothers" both have thick eyebrows, large eyes, high noses, square chins, and upturned mouths, revealing teeth like crenellations on a city wall. The exhibited Chongyang Bronze Drum (崇阳铜鼓) is a treasure of the Hubei Provincial Museum (湖北省博物馆) and the only surviving Shang Dynasty bronze drum with animal face patterns in China, making it a valuable physical material for studying ancient ritual and music systems.
The exhibition also features the prototype cultural relics used as inspiration for the "Ne Zha" series of films. The gold-masked bronze human head and bronze eagle-shaped bell unearthed from the Sanxingdui Ruins (三星堆遗址) in Guanghan (广汉), Sichuan (四川), are the source of inspiration for the images of the two barrier beasts. The "weapon" in the shape of a huge question mark in the hands of the barrier beast, the overall shape is derived from the tiger-patterned yue axe collected by the Gansu Provincial Museum (甘肃省博物馆), and the serrated shape of the edge is borrowed from the bronze serrated sickle-shaped implement in the Zhang Qian Memorial Hall (张骞纪念馆) in Chenggu County (城固县), Shaanxi (陕西). The prototype of the weapon used by Ao Guang (敖光), the Dragon King of the East Sea in the movie, is the jade knife unearthed from the Ya Chang Tomb (亚长墓) in the Yin Ruins (殷墟) in Anyang (安阳), Henan (河南).
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On June 8th, a domestically produced humanoid robot, accompanied by a robotic dog, climbed the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge (燕矶长江大桥) in Hubei (湖北), challenging itself to walk on the world's longest catwalk.
What is a catwalk? It is a linear temporary construction access road erected under the main cable during the construction of suspension bridges. It serves not only as a passage for construction personnel to walk and transport materials, but also as an operating platform for the erection of the main cable and subsequent upper structure construction.
The Yanji Yangtze River Bridge (燕矶长江大桥) has completed the erection of its main cables and is scheduled to be completed and open to traffic next year, when it will become an important axis connecting the Ezhou Huahu Airport (鄂州花湖机场). As the world's largest span four-main-cable suspension bridge, the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge (燕矶长江大桥) has a total length of approximately 12 kilometers for its four main cables, and a total length of approximately 330,000 kilometers for all steel wires. To meet the construction needs of the bridge's upper structure, a total of 4 catwalks were built on the bridge. Each catwalk is 3.45 meters wide and approximately 3 kilometers long, with a total length of 12 kilometers, making it the world's longest bridge catwalk.
"Since the catwalk is a hollow, flexible, unpaved road surface, coupled with the shaking caused by strong winds at high altitudes, it places higher demands on the robot's motion control, visual perception, self-balancing ability, and obstacle avoidance," said Liu Bingzheng (刘炳政), co-founder of Fekko Technology (飞阔科技), the robot's developer. Completing this challenge, to a certain extent, accelerates the "two-way rush" of Chinese intelligent manufacturing and Chinese construction.
"I believe that in the near future, robots will replace some of the manual operation links in bridge engineering," said Luo Hang (罗航), the technical head of the Yanji Yangtze River Bridge (燕矶长江大桥) project of the Second Navigation Engineering Bureau of China Communications Construction Company (中交二航局). In the future, the use of robots for inspection can greatly reduce the labor intensity of personnel.
Return to TopThis newspaper, Xiong'an (雄安) June 9th (Reporter Zhang Zhifeng (张志锋)) The National College Entrance Examination (高考) this year was held from June 7th to 9th. Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) undertook the National College Entrance Examination for the first time since its establishment. The New Area set up 3 examination areas and 7 examination sites with a total of 243 examination rooms, with a total of 6,982 candidates participating in the examination.
The New Area used modern technology to comprehensively upgrade the examination room monitoring system, identity recognition system, and cheating prevention system, and implemented full-process, no-dead-angle monitoring and GPS positioning of key links such as test paper transportation, storage, distribution, and recycling. It also joined relevant departments to use big data to optimize traffic scheduling and pedestrian flow guidance around the examination sites. The New Area also organized various examination sites to optimize the examination environment, unblock information channels, open up green channels, and strengthen psychological care, to create a suitable examination environment for candidates. State Grid Xiong'an New Area Power Supply Company (国网雄安新区供电公司) organized youth commando teams to conduct hidden danger investigations on 39 power grid lines related to the examination in advance.
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Return to TopNetwork civilization is an important component of social civilization under the new situation and an important field for building a cyber superpower. Hefei (合肥), Anhui Province (安徽省) actively and consciously implements the cyber superpower strategy, vigorously cultivates and practices the core socialist values, disseminates civilized concepts, cultivates civilized customs, and jointly builds a beautiful spiritual home on the Internet.
Consolidating the Soul and Strengthening Ideological Guidance
Strengthening the online dissemination of the Party's innovative theories. The "Li Xiang Hefei (理响合肥)" all-media publicity group actively explores online linkage and matrix communication, and was selected as a national advanced collective for grassroots theoretical publicity. Hefei (合肥) launched Anhui's (安徽) first municipal-level integrated media original online commentary column, "Wan Zhong Ping (皖中评)," which has published more than 2,700 articles in 5 years, with more than 200 million views, and more than 20 works have been pushed to the entire network.
Carefully carry out online publicity on major themes and create "phenomenal" communication products. Hefei (合肥) closely focuses on the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, deeply publicizes Anhui's (安徽) accelerated efforts to build "three places and one zone," and plans major thematic publicity on new quality productive forces, the integrated development of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), the World Manufacturing Convention (世界制造业大会), the International New Energy Vehicle Exhibition (国际新能源汽车展览会), and the Quantum Technology and Industry Conference (量子科技和产业大会). Municipal media outlets open more than 200 special topics and columns each year, with more than 1 billion integrated media communications, and a number of works have been disseminated more than 50 million times across the network.
Upholding Integrity and Innovation, Disseminating Civilized Concepts
Actively build a network civilization publicity platform to consolidate and expand the network culture position. "Hefei Tong (合肥通)" was selected as an excellent case of media integration enabled by national newspaper technology, and the integrated communication creative product "Tu Ge Mingbai (图个明白)" was selected as an innovative case of in-depth integration and development of the Chinese newspaper industry. Hefei (合肥) adheres to empowering communication with live broadcasting, and continues to build outdoor urban live broadcast rooms such as "Innovation Capital · Leijie Live Broadcast Room (创新之都·罍街直播间)" and "Jinyu · Nanqili Live Broadcast Base (金隅·南七里直播基地)". Promote the better integration of outstanding Chinese traditional culture into the world. The practice of "building a diversified cultural platform and enhancing international communication effects" in Shushan District (蜀山区) was selected as an innovative practice case of the national cultural export base.
Adhere to empowering the network and strengthening science popularization. The first "China Science and Technology Innovation Ceremony (中国科技创新盛典)" (referred to as "Ke Wan (科晚)") was held in Hefei (合肥), and a number of popular new media works heavily promoted "Ke Wan (科晚)" with "hundred cities and thousand screens." Hefei (合肥) has built an all-media platform "You Qing Ke Daibiao (有请科代表)," and established a science and technology communication partner mechanism with the University of Science and Technology of China (中国科学技术大学), Ke Da Silicon Valley (科大硅谷) and other units. It has launched the country's first city-level all-media science and technology innovation channel, exploring various forms such as news information, character interviews, science popularization experiments, and public classes, and launched a number of high-quality original programs such as "You Qing Ke Daibiao (有请科代表)," "Ke Chuang Xin Xian Shi (科创新鲜视)," "Ke Chuang Guancha Zhan (科创观察站)," "Miao Dong Kexue (秒懂科学)," and "Yun Ke Tang Kai Jiang (云科堂开讲)," which are very popular among audiences. The new media account "You Qing Ke Daibiao (有请科代表)" has accumulated nearly 200 million views.
Strengthen the online dissemination of outstanding Chinese traditional culture. Hefei (合肥) has held the Intangible Cultural Heritage Inheritance · Opera and Dance Gala for three consecutive years. From the exploration of one place in "Hefei Spring (合肥之春)" in 2023 to the linkage of three cities in "Jianghuai Spring (江淮之春)" in 2024, and then to the joining of six cities this year, the number of online live viewers exceeded 23 million. The "Guochao City (国潮城市)" project shows the highlights of Hefei's (合肥) domestic trendy products, with more than 15 million live viewers. The intangible cultural heritage project "Feidong Yangshedeng (肥东洋蛇灯)" has attracted the attention of many media at home and abroad.
Promoting Virtue and Goodness, Promoting Civilized Customs
Strengthen online publicity of advanced models and deepen the moral practice of "good people becoming celebrities." Hefei (合肥) continues to run the "Bangyang (榜样)" column, and has emerged with national major advanced models such as the winner of the "July 1st Medal (七一勋章)," the "Role Model of the Times (时代楷模)," and the "Touching China Annual Figure (感动中国年度人物)," and 15 people have been selected as national moral models and nomination awards. Continue to brighten the brand of "Good People Hefei (好人合肥)," with a total of 205 "Good People of China (中国好人)," ranking among the top provincial capitals in the country.
In-depth implementation of network public welfare projects. The "National Truck Driver Card Friends Zone Mutual Aid and Rescue (全国货车司机卡友地带互助救援)" public welfare project and the "AI Zhuzhu Meng Jichu Jiaoyu (AI筑梦基础教育)" public welfare project were rated as "Excellent Network Public Welfare Projects in the 2024 Network Public Welfare Action." Hefei (合肥) widely carries out the "Round Dream Micro Wish (圆梦微心愿)" activity in various industries, building a bridge of love through the Internet to help more people realize their dreams. There are more than 1,800 new era civilization practice centers (institutes, stations, points) in the city, carrying out more than 80,000 online and offline civilization practice activities every year.
Following the online mass line. Anhui Innovation Museum (安徽创新馆), Anhui Science and Technology Museum (安徽省科学技术馆), and Hefei Science and Technology Museum (合肥市科技馆) have been approved as national-level national digital literacy and skills training bases. Hefei (合肥) has created the "Internet + Employment" service brand, and has held the "Spring Breeze Action, Cloud Recruitment (春风行动，云上招聘)" live broadcast job fair for two consecutive years, with more than 23 million online live viewers. In-depth implementation of the project to strive to be a good Chinese netizen, launched the all-media program "Sunshine Growth (阳光成长)" for the healthy growth of teenagers, released the Hefei (合肥) Youth Network Civilization Convention, and launched the original theme song and MV for teenagers' civilized Internet access, "Colorful Covenant (七彩之约)."
Consolidating the Foundation and Clearing the Source, Optimizing the Network Ecology
Strictly implement the principle of "what is managed offline must be managed online," and deeply carry out network ecological governance. Hefei (合肥) promotes the "Qinglang (清朗)" and "Jianghuai Jingwang (江淮净网)" series of special actions, unblocks network reporting acceptance channels, establishes a network rumor-refuting platform, opens a "Special Zone for Reporting Infringement of Enterprise Rights," focuses on rectifying outstanding problems such as network rumors and network infringement, optimizes the online business environment, and cleans up more than 70,000 pieces of various types of bad information, promoting the continuous improvement of the network ecology.
Strengthen Internet industry self-discipline and promote the healthy and standardized development of the industry. Hefei (合肥) established the province's first city self-media industry alliance - Hefei Self-Media Alliance (合肥市自媒体联盟). The alliance has 3 accounts with more than 10 million fans, and has successively carried out activities such as the "Hefei Self-Media Alliance Spring Collection Activity" and the "Reading Wisdom, Opening the Future · Hefei Self-Media Alliance Creation Sharing and Exchange Meeting."
Innovatively carry out online legal popularization. Hefei (合肥) hosted the "National Online Legal Popularization Tour · Anhui Station (全国网络普法行·安徽站)" event, built online legal popularization demonstration bases, legal popularization e-stations, theme parks, etc., deeply promoted the "seven advances" activity of online legal popularization, launched the AI online legal popularization model and the "Lu Xiaobao (庐小包)" intelligent virtual person. Combining local operas such as Luju Opera (庐剧) and Huangmei Opera (黄梅戏), as well as artistic forms such as situational dramas, planned and launched online legal popularization works such as "Bao Gong Shen'an (包公审案)," "Gongjian Qinglang Renren Xing (共建清朗人人行)," and "Hongxian (红线)," to cultivate a legal atmosphere with excellent literary works.
Build a solid network security barrier. Hefei (合肥) successfully held a series of activities for the 2022 National Cyber Security Publicity Week (国家网络安全宣传周), was selected into the list of 8 key cities in the country for the IPv6 traffic improvement special action, Hefei High-tech Zone (合肥高新区) was approved as the first batch of national network security education technology industry integration development pilot zones, the construction of Hefei Quantum Metropolitan Area Network (合肥量子城域网) was selected as the first batch of typical cases of "Digital China" construction, and the urban lifeline safety project was rated as the first batch of typical cases of urban full-domain digital transformation in the country.
Data source: Publicity Department of the CPC Hefei Municipal Committee (中共合肥市委宣传部)
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The collection and treatment of domestic waste have achieved full coverage, domestic sewage has centralized treatment facilities, and green prevention and control technologies are applied in farmland... In recent years, Yongfeng Village (永丰村), Dongpo District (东坡区), Meishan (眉山), Sichuan (四川) has continuously promoted the improvement of the living environment, the appearance of the village has been renewed, and the villagers' sense of gain and happiness has been greatly enhanced.
In the early morning, Jin Yuxian (金玉仙), the village's sanitation worker, picked up her broom and dustpan and walked outside after tidying up her home. Passing by a lotus pond, the lotus leaves are lush and green.
At the same time, Lin Saijun (林赛均), a villager, was washing the vegetables he had just picked in front of the sink in his kitchen. The water flows along the drainage pipe to the micro-powered sewage treatment pond next to the lotus pond, and is discharged into the lotus pond after reaching the standard.
In recent years, Yongfeng Village (永丰村) in Dongpo District (东坡区), Meishan (眉山), Sichuan (四川) has continued to promote garbage sorting and treatment and the improvement of the village's appearance, implemented the "toilet revolution" and sewage treatment, and developed green agriculture. The living environment has been continuously optimized, and a picture of a livable, workable, and beautiful countryside is unfolding in the fields.
The collection and treatment of domestic waste have achieved full coverage.
"There is less littering, and the village environment is more beautiful."
As a sanitation worker in the village for the past few years, Jin Yuxian (金玉仙) has seen villagers' awareness of garbage sorting and treatment become stronger and stronger. "There is less littering, and the village environment is more beautiful."
As she spoke, a garbage truck drove up. The driver, Wang Shuquan (王树全), stopped the car and, together with Jin Yuxian (金玉仙), poured the garbage from several nearby households into the car. Every day from 4 am to 8 am, Wang Shuquan (王树全) has to drive around the village to collect the garbage from each household.
"We have now formed a model of 'household sorting, village collection, town transportation, and district treatment'." Wang Shuquan (王树全) said that the town's garbage temporary storage station is very close to Yongfeng Village (永丰村), and the garbage can be transferred there in just over 10 minutes. Today, the collection and treatment of domestic waste in Yongfeng Village (永丰村) has achieved full coverage.
In addition to domestic waste, agricultural pesticide packaging waste and other production waste are also a major source of rural waste. "In the early years, used pesticide bottles and bags were often scattered in the fields, which was very worrying!" Jin Yuxian (金玉仙) said.
In recent years, there has been less and less pesticide packaging waste in the village. Wang Min (王敏), secretary of the Yongfeng Village (永丰村) Discipline Inspection Commission, introduced that since 2022, the local area has promoted the establishment and improvement of a recycling and disposal system for pesticide packaging waste, and pesticide bottles and bags have been centrally recycled and harmlessly disposed of.
Two special recycling bins stand in front of the store, which is particularly eye-catching. At the Hongfeng Agricultural Chemical Chain Tian's Franchise Store, Zhou Wei (周伟), the person in charge, is recycling pesticide bottles returned by villagers. "Recycling pesticide bottles costs one yuan per kilogram, and now everyone will consciously return the packaging waste." Zhou Wei (周伟) said.
To promote the recycling and treatment of pesticide packaging waste, Dongpo District (东坡区) relies on agricultural material business stores and large growers to establish a three-level digital service platform for sales, management, and transportation. "We have also invested funds to subsidize recycling and disposal companies to encourage more farmers to recycle pesticide bottles and bags." Deng Song (邓松), director of the Dongpo District (东坡区) Rural Management Energy Service Center, said.
The recycled pesticide bottles and bags are stored in special recycling bins, and soon, cleaning and transportation personnel will come to transfer them. "As long as you shout in the WeChat group, the personnel from the recycling and disposal company will come to recycle." Zhou Wei (周伟) said. Today, including Yongfeng Village (永丰村), the recycling rate of pesticide packaging waste in Dongpo District (东坡区) has exceeded 82%.
With less garbage, the appearance of the village has also been renewed. "In recent years, we have successively renovated the courtyards and walls of 436 households, painting, planting flowers, and expanding greenery, forming residential buildings with Sichuan (四川) characteristics, and the village is becoming more and more beautiful!" Wang Min (王敏) said.
Seven centralized sewage treatment facilities have been built.
"Now the toilets are clean, and domestic sewage no longer flows everywhere."
By the lotus pond, the water is gurgling. Under the grass, there is a micro-powered sewage treatment pond composed of 3 pools. "This includes a sedimentation tank, a four-stage anaerobic tank, and a wetland tank." Wang Min (王敏) said that the sewage discharged from farmers' homes is precipitated and anaerobically treated, and then purified by volcanic rock in the wetland tank before being discharged into the lotus pond after reaching the standard.
Rural domestic sewage contains both kitchen and bathroom gray water and toilet black water, and the degree of pollution is different. How can effective disposal be achieved? In fact, the sewage from farmers' homes has a pre-treatment procedure before it is discharged.
In recent years, Yongfeng Village (永丰村) has implemented the "toilet revolution" and rural domestic sewage treatment, and set up three-compartment septic tanks for each household. The black water produced by the toilet is treated and used for resource utilization, and the usable sludge becomes organic fertilizer for the vegetable garden. "The gray water produced by the kitchen, etc., enters the gray water sedimentation tank of the farmer's home for pre-treatment separately." Wang Min (王敏) said that the filtered gray water and part of the treated black water will enter the pipeline and be purified by the micro-powered sewage treatment pond.
"It wasn't like this a few years ago." Lin Saijun (林赛均) recalled that at that time, the family had a dry toilet, which was smelly. And the sewage flowing everywhere would breed mosquitoes and flies in summer. In 2019, Yongfeng Village (永丰村) implemented rural sewage treatment, unified the renovation of toilets, and a number of miniature sewage treatment stations were built one after another. "Now the toilets are clean, and domestic sewage no longer flows everywhere. There is also a small garden in front of the door, which is very comfortable!" Lin Saijun (林赛均) said.
In rural areas, the amount of sewage produced by scattered farmers and concentrated farmers is different. For more than 3 years, Dongpo District (东坡区) has successively built centralized rural sewage treatment facilities in Yongfeng Village (永丰村).
In front of a centralized sewage treatment facility in Yongfeng Village (永丰村), law enforcement officers took out test tubes, collected water samples, and took out rapid test reagents for testing. "You see, light blue, which means it has reached the first-level standard for rural domestic sewage treatment." Zhu Hongli (朱红丽), the relevant person in charge of the Water Environment Management Section of the Dongpo District (东坡区) Ecological Environment Bureau, said that law enforcement officers will conduct rapid sampling and testing 3 times a month, and conduct centralized testing every six months. At present, Yongfeng Village (永丰村) has built 7 centralized sewage treatment facilities.
Green prevention and control are applied to thousands of acres of rice fields.
"The amount of fertilizer used has been greatly reduced, and the yield per mu of rice has also increased to more than 1,300 kilograms."
Walking into the fields, Wang Yuanwei (王元威), a large grower in Yongfeng Village (永丰村), gently dialed the rice seedlings and carefully checked the pests and diseases. "These days are the key node for preventing and controlling rice borers." Wang Yuanwei (王元威) said while showing his knack for killing rice borers, "Well, that's called a mating disruption dispenser."
Following the direction of Wang Yuanwei's (王元威) finger, iron poles stood on the ridges, hanging many mating disruption dispensers and solar insecticidal lamps. "These devices can attract rice borers and then kill them." Wang Yuanwei (王元威) said that this is a green prevention and control device promoted and set up by the Dongpo District (东坡区) Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau.
With fields in squares, roads connected, and canals connected, Yongfeng Village (永丰村) has more than 4,400 mu of high-standard farmland, including 1,500 mu of rice new variety and new technology pilot base. In recent years, green prevention and control technologies have been widely used in thousands of acres of rice fields.
"In the past 3 years, we have set up solar insecticidal lamps and other equipment in Yongfeng Village (永丰村) to replace the use of pesticides with new technologies." Deng Song (邓松) introduced. In addition, the local area also actively promotes biopesticides and high-efficiency, low-residue pesticides to reduce the use of pesticides.
Recently, Wang Yuanwei's (王元威) family purchased a lot of organic fertilizer and piled it up in the warehouse. "In recent years, we have promoted the use of organic fertilizer to replace chemical fertilizer." Wang Yuanwei (王元威) said that in order to guide farmers to fertilize scientifically, the local area has carried out field fertilization experiments for major crops and produced fertilization recommendation cards, which are distributed to each household.
In recent years, straw returning to the field has also been more widely used in field management. Deng Song (邓松) introduced that the local area promotes the use of rotary tillers to crush and deeply bury straw, which becomes organic matter that nourishes crop growth.
Before transplanting rice seedlings a while ago, Wang Yuanwei (王元威) crushed and returned the remaining branches and stems of chuanxiong to the field. "Organic fertilizer and straw returning to the field not only greatly reduced the amount of chemical fertilizer used, but also increased the yield per mu of rice to more than 1,300 kilograms."
Many of the results of the new rice variety and new technology trials in the pilot base have been applied to farmers' fields. This year, Wang Yuanwei (王元威) planted many new varieties resistant to rice blast. The green ecological planting and breeding models such as rice-fish and rice-duck symbiosis jointly explored by the village and the expert team of the Rice Research Institute of Sichuan Agricultural University (四川农业大学) are also gradually being promoted in the fields.
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Natural education should not only have more "going out" practical lessons, but also more "joining hands" co-creation lessons and "trendy" interest lessons.
The World Environment Day, which just passed, saw a variety of activities held in various places. Among them, ecological children's books attracted the attention of many parents and children. Improving the ecological literacy of the whole people, ecological children's books have become an important part of natural education.
Don't underestimate the power of an ecological children's book! Ecological children's books are not just ecological-themed storybooks or picture books. They use language that children can understand and pictures that they can understand to connect nature with children's hearts, and the dialogue between ecological civilization and the "future" begins. When children worry about injured birds and understand that melting glaciers will leave polar bears homeless, they will gradually understand the meaning of respecting nature and cherishing resources.
The value of ecological children's books lies not only in the content, but also in the combination with real educational scenarios. For example, the Shanghai Natural Museum (上海自然博物馆) will develop science inquiry courses based on the "National Park Brought Home" series of picture books to help children better understand the knowledge related to national parks. Some schools and institutions are also constantly exploring how to transform ecological knowledge in textbooks into real experiences. For example, the "Night Exploration of Nature" activity carried out in Huangshan City (黄山市), Anhui Province (安徽省), allows children to listen to the croaking of frogs at night and greet centipedes and longhorn beetles, integrating natural education into life.
How can the concept of ecological children's books better enter children's hearts? Our natural education should not only have more "going out" practical lessons, but also more "joining hands" co-creation lessons and "trendy" interest lessons. Education departments, publishing units, nature reserves, etc. can jointly compile localized ecological readers, train a group of teachers who understand both children's books and nature, and establish more natural education bases. At the same time, make good use of new technologies to accurately connect with children's interests, so that the way ecological knowledge is transmitted is more diverse and interesting.
When children sow green seeds in their hearts, fall in love with the land under their feet, and care for the creatures of nature through ecological children's books; when families and schools use various activities to give children both "book knowledge" and "hands-on experience"; when society works together to build a bridge for the next generation to respect nature and love nature - the beautiful vision of harmonious coexistence between man and nature will be better realized.
Then, starting today, read an ecological children's book with your child!
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 9th (Reporter Li Hongmei (李红梅)): Meteorological monitoring shows that on the daytime of June 9th, scattered heavy to torrential rain occurred in parts of southern Jiangnan and South China, with localized extreme torrential rain. In addition, heavy rain occurred in parts of eastern Hebei, southwestern Liaoning and other places, accompanied by thunderstorms and strong winds of level 8-9. Hail appeared in localized areas such as Miyun (密云) in Beijing (北京) and Baoding (保定) in Hebei (河北). The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that there will still be strong convective weather in the Bohai Sea (渤海) and surrounding areas. At 18:00 on the 9th, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) continued to issue a yellow warning for strong convective weather.
It is expected that from 20:00 on the 9th to 20:00 on the 10th, parts of eastern Northeast China, eastern Huanghuai, eastern Jiangnan, and northern South China will experience thunderstorms and strong winds of level 8 or above, or hail. Among them, parts of southern Liaoning, eastern Shandong and other places will experience thunderstorms and strong winds of level 10 or above, with maximum wind force reaching level 11 or above. The main period of impact from strong convection is the night of the 9th.
As the range of heavy rainfall has decreased and the intensity has weakened, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) lifted the blue rainstorm warning at 18:00 on the 9th. However, it is expected that from the night of the 9th to the 10th, central and eastern and southwestern Jiangnan, western South China and southern parts of the Southwest China region will experience moderate to heavy rain, with heavy rain in some areas and localized extreme torrential rain. The aforementioned areas will be accompanied by short-term heavy rainfall, and localized areas will experience strong convective weather such as thunderstorms and strong winds.
Meteorological experts remind that it is expected that in the next 3 days, there will still be significant rainfall in Jiangnan, South China, Yunnan (云南) and Northeast China and other places, accompanied by localized strong convective weather. It is necessary to pay attention to preventing secondary disasters from rainstorms and the hazards of strong convection.
Return to TopIn recent years, Yanling Street (延令街道), Taixing City (泰兴市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), has taken the construction of "Happy Rivers and Lakes" as its starting point, improving the water environment and giving a new look to urban and rural areas through ecological construction and systematic management. The picture shows the Qiangxi River (羌溪河) taken in Yanling Street (延令街道).
Gu Jihong (顾继红) Photo (People's Vision)
Return to TopAccording to the "2024 Yunnan Province Ecological Environment Status Bulletin" recently released by Yunnan, reported by our Kunming (昆明) newspaper on June 9th (reporter Zhang Chi (张驰)), Yunnan's ecological environment quality continued to improve in 2024. The excellent and good rate of urban ambient air quality reached 99.1%, the overall water environment quality was stable, the water quality of plateau lakes tended to be stable and improved, and biodiversity continued to be protected.
It is reported that in 2024, the proportion of surface water sections in Yunnan included in the national assessment with excellent water quality was 93.6%, and the water quality of the six major water systems at the exit cross-border sections reached 100%. The area delineated for ecological protection red lines is 113,500 square kilometers, effectively exerting the three major ecological service functions of biodiversity maintenance, soil and water conservation, and water source conservation.
Return to TopThis newspaper Yinchuan (银川) June 9th (Reporter Qin Ruijie (秦瑞杰)) Recently, at the site of the Yue Liang Mountain (月亮山) western Zuli River (祖厉河) source water conservation forest construction project in Xiji County (西吉县), Guyuan City (固原市), Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (宁夏回族自治区), the newly planted spruce and oil pine are growing well. As a sub-project of the Liupan Mountain (六盘山) Ecological Function Zone (Ningxia Section) of the Yellow River Basin's (黄河流域) integrated protection and restoration project for mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts (hereinafter referred to as the Liupan Mountain "Landscape Project"), this area has restored 7893.6 mu of inefficient water conservation forest through replanting, renovation, and tending management measures.
The Liupan Mountain "Landscape Project" covers 6 major categories and 103 sub-projects, including forest and grassland ecological restoration, river and wetland ecological restoration, and mine ecological restoration. As of May this year, 101 sub-projects have commenced, and 20 have been completed, with an overall commencement rate of 98.06%. Currently, the ecological restoration area completed is 1.155 million mu, accounting for 63.11% of the target task.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 9th (Reporter Kou Jiangze (寇江泽)) To leverage the warning effect and effectively promote problem rectification, the fourth batch of the third round of central ecological and environmental protection inspections publicly announced the first batch of typical cases on the 9th. Currently, eight inspection teams are conducting inspections in five provinces (autonomous regions) including Shanxi (山西), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Shandong (山东), Shaanxi (陕西), and Ningxia (宁夏), coordinating the inspection of the Yellow River Basin and provincial inspections, and simultaneously inspecting three central enterprises: China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. (中国华能集团有限公司), China Datang Group Co., Ltd. (中国大唐集团有限公司), and State Power Investment Corporation Limited (国家电力投资集团有限公司).
This is the first inspection after the promulgation and implementation of the "Regulations on Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work" (《生态环境保护督察工作条例》). The inspection teams not only focus on the basin-wide, holistic, and common issues such as the policy coordination, regional coordination, and mechanism construction of ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, but also pay attention to identifying prominent problems in each province (autonomous region) based on their economic and social development, natural resource endowment, and ecological security positioning. They went deep into the front lines and sites, verified a number of prominent ecological and environmental problems, and verified a number of problems of inaction, slow action, lack of responsibility, lack of courage to tackle tough issues, and even formalism and bureaucracy such as perfunctory response and 弄虚作假 (nòng xū zuò jiǎ - "practice fraud," to fabricate; to falsify; to misrepresent).
The inspection team found that Jinzhong (晋中) and Lüliang (吕梁) cities in Shanxi Province (山西省) failed to implement the requirements of determining the city's scale, land use, population size, and industrial development based on water resources, and there were problems such as illegal water extraction, ineffective promotion of water source replacement projects, and lax and unrealistic groundwater over-extraction reduction work. According to the evaluation results of relevant national departments in January this year, there are still 32 counties (cities, districts) in Shanxi Province (山西省) that are overloaded, 8 of which are located in Jinzhong (晋中) and Lüliang (吕梁) cities, and the situation of water resource overload is still severe.
Dongying (东营) City in Shandong Province (山东省) failed to effectively control some river channels of the Yellow River (黄河), resulting in illegal and irregular development and construction, and frequent problems of water resource protection and conservation. The Diaokou River (刁口河) is a backup channel for the Yellow River (黄河) to enter the sea and belongs to the main stream of the Yellow River (黄河). After the implementation of the Yellow River Protection Law (黄河保护法) in April 2023, Dongying (东营) City illegally built and expanded chemical projects within the river channel management scope of the Diaokou River (刁口河), and some river channels of the Yellow River (黄河) were illegally occupied. Baoji (宝鸡) and Tongchuan (铜川) cities in Shaanxi Province (陕西省) failed to effectively implement the rigid constraints on water resources, resulting in frequent problems of irregular approval and illegal water extraction, and lax and unrealistic reuse of reclaimed water. Baoji (宝鸡) and Tongchuan (铜川) cities have relatively prominent contradictions in water resource shortage, and there are still shortcomings in water resource management. Some areas have been groundwater over-extraction areas for many years, and there are many illegal and irregular problems in water extraction and use. The supervision needs to be further strengthened.
The inspection team will further investigate and verify the relevant situation and do a good job in the follow-up inspection work as required.
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Return to TopDeepening Digital and Intelligent Finance, Jointly Painting a Digital Life
Qian Bin (钱斌), Member of the Party Committee, Vice President, and Chief Information Officer of Bank of Communications
Building a Digital China is an important engine for promoting Chinese-style modernization in the digital era and a powerful support for building new national competitive advantages. Bank of Communications takes the construction of a new digital Bank of Communications as one of the important breakthroughs in strategic advancement, promoting high-quality development to a deeper and more solid level.
Fully support the development of the real economy. Drive product innovation and service upgrades with digital technology to provide more convenient and accurate financial support for the real economy. Strengthen and optimize technology finance, innovate the "1+N" technology enterprise evaluation model, create the "Kechuang Yidai" product line, and enhance the comprehensive service capabilities of "equity, loan, bond, lease, and trust"; deepen and broaden inclusive finance, create standard products such as Huishang Dai and Huinong Dai, and pure credit scenario products such as "Jiaju Huidai" and "Lianxiang Huidai," innovate the service model of "active credit granting and precise reach," and better meet the financing needs of small and micro business owners and individual industrial and commercial households.
Serve the people's better life with heart. Comprehensively use digital and intelligent means to launch the "Jiaoyin Huidai" brand to convey the concept of financial benefits for the people; launch convenient products such as "Huimin Jiuyi" and "Metro Flash Payment Gate" to focus on meeting the needs of people's livelihoods. Strengthen the "introduction" and "going out" of government services, actively participate in the construction of Digital Xiong'an (数字雄安) and "electronic fence"; fully promote "Jiaozhengtong," embedding more than 2,100 government service items into self-service terminals in outlets, opening up the "last mile" of government services. Respond to the national special action to boost consumption, launch activities such as consumption discounts and digital currency red envelopes, and further stimulate consumption vitality.
Consolidate the foundation for digital development. The multi-location and multi-center architecture system is gradually taking shape, computing power has increased significantly, the independent controllability of key businesses has been further enhanced, and the data service system, the "1+1+N" system of artificial intelligence, and the three major business mid-platforms are continuously improving. Build a solid bottom line for network, data, system, and supply chain security, strengthen digital risk control, and explore the optimal solution under the new balance of risk, cost, and business development.
Innovative Intelligent Products, Developing Digital and Intelligent Industries
Liu Ke'an (刘可安), Member of the Party Committee and Vice President of CRRC Corporation Limited (中国中车股份有限公司)
CRRC is a leading global supplier of rail transit equipment with the largest scale, most complete variety, and first-class technology. It is also an important backbone enterprise of clean energy equipment in China, and has built an industrial development pattern of "dual tracks and dual clusters" for rail transit equipment and clean energy equipment.
CRRC closely combines the characteristics of the equipment manufacturing industry and its own advantages, systematically planned the artificial intelligence action blueprint, and built the CRRC "Zhuolun" industry large model system and the "MaaS" intelligent computing service platform around building intelligent products, building smart enterprises, and developing digital and intelligent industries, exploring the road of high-quality development with "AI + equipment manufacturing."
Accelerate the intelligent upgrade of products. CRRC is fully promoting "AI + high-end equipment" to create a series of intelligent equipment such as intelligent high-speed railways, intelligent electric buses, intelligent wind turbines, and intelligent energy storage. Intelligent upgrades have been carried out on high-speed trains in terms of driving, service, and operation and maintenance, which has significantly improved the digital and intelligent level of equipment and the travel experience of passengers.
Accelerate the intelligent development of enterprises. CRRC is comprehensively promoting the digital and intelligent transformation of "R&D, production, supply, sales, service, and management," and has joined hands with Baidu Intelligent Cloud to build a large aerodynamic simulation model for high-speed trains. The simulation time has been shortened from "days" to "10 seconds," and the average error is about 8%. In the future, it is expected to reach a target of less than 5%, realizing intelligent optimization and rapid optimization of high-speed rail shapes, and improving product R&D efficiency.
Increase the cultivation of digital and intelligent industrialization. CRRC uses the capabilities and advantages accumulated by product intelligence and enterprise intelligence to expand externally to cultivate a digital and intelligent industry that integrates automation, lean production, greening, and digitalization, and steadily build a system solution provider of "intelligent equipment + intelligent factory + intelligent service."
In the future, CRRC will focus on creating strategic high-value application scenarios, refining replicable and scalable experiences and practices, and fully building a benchmark model of "AI + equipment manufacturing."
Promote Deep Integration, Serve Social Development
Wang Jiye (王继业), First-Level Consultant of State Grid Corporation of China (国家电网有限公司)
As the "guarantor of the national economy, practitioner of the energy revolution, and server of a better life," State Grid Corporation of China always regards digitalization and intelligence as key elements in the process of promoting the construction of a new power system, and has built an integrated digital infrastructure and business application system covering all levels, all professions, and all units of the enterprise, and built a "cloud-pipe-edge-end" power big data collection, processing, and processing system, becoming the first enterprise in the country to obtain the highest level of data management capability (DCMM Level 5) evaluation, and released the industry's first 100 billion-level multimodal Guangming Power Large Model based on domestic general large models.
State Grid Corporation of China continuously strengthens the deep integration of digital and intelligent technology with energy and power, strives to be a pioneer in the construction of Digital China, empowers high-quality development, and truly achieves "four services."
Give full play to the advantages of power data with strong real-time performance, high accuracy, high resolution, and wide collection range, as well as the role of acting as an economic "barometer," and innovatively carry out power to see the economy, help emergency, see "dual carbon," and see water resources, serving national scientific governance and the green and low-carbon development of the economy and society.
Promote the innovative application of advanced digital information technology and artificial intelligence technology in all links of the power system, enhance the ability to analyze the status of meteorology, weather, water conditions, and source-grid-load-storage, and enhance the collaborative interaction capabilities of power sources, energy storage, loads, and power grids, serving the construction of a new power system.
Provide open and transparent power market transactions and power consumption information for business entities through digital platforms, and promote the transparency of power system operation through data integration and sharing, serving the development of the power industry.
Strengthen digital infrastructure construction and the application of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, accelerate the construction of a new digital and intelligent platform for the power grid, strengthen the basic management of the power grid through data governance, drive business collaboration and management penetration through data connection, and serve the high-quality development of enterprises.
In-depth Innovative Practice, Building a Smart Port
Li Fengli (李奉利), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of Shandong Port Group Co., Ltd. (山东省港口集团有限公司)
Shandong Port thoroughly implements the "Outline for Building a Transportation Powerhouse" and other relevant requirements of "promoting the deep integration of new technologies such as big data, the Internet, artificial intelligence, blockchain, and supercomputing with the transportation industry," and strives to build an international seaport hub with global competitiveness.
Answer the questions of the times and jointly welcome the new wave of the intelligent economy. Relying on the advantages of "coal, mine, oil, box, and parts" for all types of goods, "ship, coast, land, and network" for all spaces, and "government, production, learning, research, and application" for the entire chain, Shandong Port integrates "digital transformation" into the overall development strategy of the enterprise, and puts "building a world-leading smart green port" at the forefront of the group's development; adheres to "business-driven," focuses on business needs, and promotes the "deep interlocking" of modern enterprise governance and digital transformation; adheres to "demonstration-driven," and has built 14 scientific research platforms above the provincial and ministerial levels, and scientific research investment has maintained a growth of more than 25% for four consecutive years.
In-depth innovative practice, jointly building a new ecosystem of smart ports. After more than 5 years of development, Shandong Port has formed the competitive advantage of "a world-class comprehensive supply chain service system relying on ports," adheres to driving port transformation through digital transformation, and cultivates the ecosystem through altruistic win-win. Focusing on the aggregation of the industrial chain, continuously improve the intensive and efficient infrastructure by building "one cloud," weaving "one network," and building "one set of security systems"; focusing on the smooth flow of the supply chain, continuously upgrade safe and intelligent production scenarios, realize automated operation of all types of goods, and efficiently complete the pilot tasks of "smart port construction" for a transportation powerhouse; focusing on "value chain creation," work together with more than 100 leading technology companies and scientific research institutes around the world to build a "1+N" open, shared, and co-built model to create a win-win cooperation ecosystem.
Provide Chinese solutions and share a digital and intelligent future. Shandong Port will deepen technological integration, lead the transformation to smart green, and expand the industrial ecology, promoting the aggregation and integration of more new technologies in ports, the incubation and promotion of more new models, and the iteration and upgrading of more new products.
Develop Intelligent Transportation, Promote Digital Transformation
Liu Xiaohua (刘晓华), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee and General Manager of Guangdong Provincial Transportation Group Co., Ltd. (广东省交通集团有限公司)
Guangdong Provincial Transportation Group focuses on industrial digitalization, digital industrialization, and management informatization, develops intelligent transportation, and promotes the sustainable development of the transportation economy.
Digital technology significantly empowers intelligent construction. The "pile-beam integrated machine" independently developed by the Shenzhen-Shanwei West Reconstruction and Expansion Project realizes non-landing and modular bridge construction. The world's first intelligent manufacturing production line for immersed tube steel shells of the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge helps China's shipbuilding industry enter a new era of digitalization and intelligence. The floating and installation integrated ship has achieved a world record for rapid floating and underwater unmanned high-precision rapid docking and installation of immersed tubes.
Digital transformation and upgrading of traditional infrastructure. In 2024, Guangdong Provincial Transportation Group will focus on improving intelligent traffic at key nodes, active control of trunk channels, and intelligent control of the road network in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, and build a new, green, low-carbon, and sustainable new model for intelligent expansion of the road network. In order to enhance the safety resilience of structures, it is promoting the construction of a major disaster monitoring, early warning, and linkage mechanism of "early prevention, early detection, early intervention, and rapid response."
The satisfaction of travel services has been significantly improved. In 2023, the Group jointly built the largest high-precision digital base map for provincial applications with Baidu, and based on the "three integrations and five crosses" capabilities of the digital base, cultivated the "Yue Tongxing" travel service brand for car owners.
The value of data assets is gradually released. Promote the construction of an industry digital base and industry data space, so that data can better serve the fields of automobile companies, finance, logistics, and travel. In 2024, the Group will carry out intelligent audit through big data analysis and AI models, and recover more than 35 million yuan in tolls.
Currently, driven by the dual drivers of the vigorous development of the digital economy and the in-depth promotion of the transportation powerhouse strategy, the transportation industry is undergoing structural changes: breakthroughs in AI large model technology, and the deep integration of multiple formats such as "transportation, agriculture, culture, tourism, and commerce" are opening up new spaces for diversified and innovative development for the Group.
Promote Full-Chain Upgrading, Enhance Industrial Competitiveness
Ye Jianjun (叶建军), Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Shandong Heavy Industry Group (山东重工集团)
Shandong Heavy Industry Group is anchored to the goals of "manufacturing powerhouse" and "Digital China," accelerates the digital transformation of enterprises, and builds an intelligent benchmark for the high-end equipment industry.
Innovate integrated intelligent solutions to cultivate new quality productivity in high-end equipment. China National Heavy Duty Truck's intelligent heavy trucks are leading the industry, and pure electric unmanned heavy trucks have been applied in batches in large ports, mines, and other scenarios. Weichai Lovol Intelligent Agriculture released the "overall solution for smart farms," which is the first overall solution in China to open up the entire chain of smart agriculture data. Shantui Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. has built integrated intelligent solutions in earthwork, road, mining, and other scenarios, and the comprehensive construction efficiency has increased by 30%-50% compared with traditional construction.
Promote full-chain digital upgrading and empowerment to create a new benchmark for the intelligent manufacturing industry. Many enterprises under Shandong Heavy Industry Group have been selected as national intelligent manufacturing benchmark enterprises and excellent-level intelligent factories. Weichai Power has built a digital unmanned factory for engines, with a processing automation rate, parts logistics distribution automation rate, and key process online detection rate of 100%. The engine order delivery cycle has been shortened by 30%, realizing an average of one engine off the line every 15 seconds.
Build an open digital industrial ecosystem to enhance the competitiveness of the equipment manufacturing industry. Provide digital solutions integrating intelligent applications, standard output, and collaborative innovation for the industry, realizing the transformation from "single enterprise efficiency improvement" to "value creation of the entire industrial chain." Jointly build a research and application community with upstream key suppliers, and carry out collaborative innovation of key core technologies through a digital research and development platform. Build a "smart cloud" platform for downstream customers to provide online real-time monitoring, fault early warning, and remote diagnosis services, and the efficiency of fault diagnosis continues to improve.
Research and Development of Intelligent Dispatcher, Improving the Intelligence of the Power Grid
Peng Gang (彭刚), Member of the Party Committee and Deputy General Manager of Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd. of China Southern Power Grid (南方电网广西电网有限责任公司)
Guangxi Power Grid Co., Ltd. of China Southern Power Grid, together with Nanwang Digital Group, innovatively developed the "Da Watt-Tianxuan-Adu" power grid section control intelligent body to provide intelligent support for dispatching business.
The "section" of the power grid is the key artery of the power system. Under the new power system, the large-scale access of new energy to the power grid makes the network structure more complex. In extreme scenarios, it may cause blockage of power transmission channels, leading to regional or even network paralysis. Faced with massive fault information, dispatchers have slow manual control response speed and poor refinement, making it difficult to quickly identify key problems. The company built an intelligent body for power grid section control based on the collaboration of large and small models. After millions of training sessions, it is close to and exceeds the control level of dispatchers.
The section control intelligent body was launched on the Guangxi Power Grid dispatching station in December 2024, and the monitoring range includes more than 600 plants and stations and more than 90 sections in the province. On April 19 this year, a large-scale thunderstorm extreme weather event occurred in Baise, Guangxi. Within 1 hour, 11 220 kV and above lines tripped due to faults. The intelligent body can quickly identify key fault information from massive alarms and quickly calculate control strategies to provide decision support for dispatchers.
The technical innovations of the intelligent body are mainly three points: First, train large models based on reinforcement learning algorithms, design prompt words and reward and punishment strategies, and realize intelligent alarm through accurate reasoning. Second, propose a section control technology that guides multiple expert experiences and multi-objective reinforcement learning, comprehensively balances multiple resource types, reasonably arranges multiple adjustment methods, and comprehensively meets multiple constraints to achieve efficient section control. Third, propose an efficient model update mechanism and human-machine collaborative safety verification method.
Looking to the future, Guangxi Power Grid will continue to improve the intelligent body for power grid operation control, realize intelligent dispatching and self-driving of large power grids, and help build a unified national power market.
Release Scenario Value, Optimize Product Experience
Shen Dou (沈抖), Executive Vice President of Baidu Group and President of Baidu Intelligent Cloud Business Group
In recent years, large models have continued to iterate, and the product experience of artificial intelligence has been continuously optimized. Baidu Intelligent Cloud has deeply practiced in the industry, providing a full-stack infrastructure of "artificial intelligence +" covering domestic computing power, models, applications, and data management, accelerating the industrialization of large models, and releasing more scenario value.
At the computing power level, Baidu Intelligent Cloud relies on Kunlunxin P800 chips, Kunlunxin super nodes, and Baidu Baige GPU computing power platform to provide enterprises with a smart computing power base with excellent performance, safety, and controllability.
At the model level, Baidu Intelligent Cloud officially launched the "Qianfan Huijin" financial industry large model, which has better effects than general models in financial specialized scenarios and more flexible application deployment.
At the platform level, Baidu Intelligent Cloud launched the Qianfan Intelligent Body Factory, providing a complete tool chain for enterprises to develop, deploy, and use intelligent bodies and underlying model services.
At the application level, Baidu Intelligent Cloud released multiple industry "intelligent bodies" that are deeply grounded and replicable, helping enterprises to implement complex applications at lower costs and higher efficiency.
In the power sector, Baidu AI Cloud's "Marketing Power Supply Solution Intelligent Agent" can accurately identify users' electricity needs through multi-turn dialogues and automatically generate multiple power supply schemes. In the transportation sector, the "Highway Emergency Command Intelligent Agent" assists in handling sudden highway emergencies, reducing emergency response time from over 1 hour to about 30 minutes. In automotive scenarios, the "Cockpit Large Model Intelligent Agent" helps car companies create in-car entertainment spaces and enhance the intelligent travel experience. In the medical field, the "Smart Medical Treatment Intelligent Agent" can quickly understand patients' conditions through natural language dialogue, generate electronic medical record cards, and assist doctors in improving consultation efficiency. In environmental monitoring, the "Ecological Environment Monitoring Intelligent Agent" monitors water quality, air, and other data in real-time, generating environmental quality analysis reports in seconds, providing references for environmental protection departments and enterprises.
Upgrading Industrial Structure and Building Innovation Highlands
Chen Yongliang (陈永亮), Executive Deputy Director of the Shanghai Huangpu Central Science and Technology Innovation Zone Construction Leading Group Office (上海黄浦中央科创区建设领导小组办公室)
The return of science and technology innovation to urban areas is a significant trend in global city development in recent years. Central urban areas of international metropolises have formed an industrial development trend integrating "technology-finance-business-culture." Huangpu (黄浦) has a profound historical heritage, rich application scenarios, dense financial capital, a harmonious social environment, and a vibrant international atmosphere, possessing rich scenarios and high-quality soil for science and technology innovation development.
Huangpu Central Science and Technology Innovation Zone (黄浦中央科创区) is joining hands with Baidu AI Cloud (百度智能云), following the overall framework of "one platform and four centers," to jointly build a large model innovation application cluster through computing power infrastructure innovation, large model application development, and ecological resource integration, promoting the deep application of AI large model technology in various fields.
Building a localized computing power pool based on Kunlunxin (昆仑芯) P800 to provide localized and controllable inclusive computing power for enterprises in the region.
Building a large model base based on the Qianfan (千帆) large model platform, including a full-process tool chain from data management, data labeling, training configuration, model management to service release, providing enterprises with one-stop large model services.
Combining with the industrial structure of Huangpu District (黄浦区), building large model innovation demonstration applications in the fields of fintech, healthcare, and urban governance.
Building a large model interactive experience center. Comprehensively showcasing excellent application results in the region, helping enterprises "go global," and accelerating the implementation of large models.
Cultivating large model talents. Leveraging Baidu AI Cloud's (百度智能云) technical and resource advantages in the field of artificial intelligence, carrying out relevant training courses and practical activities to cultivate compound talents for Huangpu District (黄浦区) and even Shanghai (上海) who understand both industry knowledge and master artificial intelligence technology.
In the future, the two sides will further strengthen cooperation in the fields of cutting-edge technology application, large model industrial ecology, and jointly promote the new development of the large model industry.
Return to TopMeasuring the city's angles in leaps, illuminating the mystery of caves with headlamps, diving into the sea to pursue the secrets of life... Nowadays, more and more young people are participating in trendy sports, bravely challenging themselves and showing their confident demeanor. Let's take a closer look and feel the enthusiasm of youth and the vitality of the sports industry.
-- Editor
Diving Enthusiast --
"As if entering a 'Blue Fairytale'"
People's Daily reporter Dong Zeyang (董泽扬)
The sun is scorching, and the sea temperature on Hainan Island is gradually rising.
Holding a buoy, gently swinging her legs, and adjusting her breathing... Under the watchful eyes of her diving buddy, Wang Qi (王淇), a tourist from Ma'anshan (马鞍山), Anhui (安徽), is preparing for freediving. Without carrying an air tank, she holds her breath and dives, trying to regulate her heart rate as much as possible to allow more oxygen to fill her chest.
The sea breeze gently blows, and the water surface occasionally undulates, as if in rhythm. Wang Qi signals to her diving buddy that she is ready. Due to work needs, Wang Qi started to engage in diving 10 years ago. Now, she is not only a program host but also a diving instructor.
Releasing her grip, lowering her head, stretching her arms forward, and diving vertically, the entry into the water is completed in one go. Lightly kicking her fins, pinching her nose with one hand, the bubbles stirred up are left behind. Accompanying the feeling of weightlessness is the pressure of the seawater on her eardrums; what catches her eye is the refracted light and the upside-down reefs.
A prompt sounds, and Wang Qi turns around and begins to ascend. Back on the water, she and her diving buddy high-five in celebration. The seemingly short minute is the result of long-term professional training. "I really enjoy the time underwater, it's comfortable and peaceful," Wang Qi said.
Freediving was originally a life skill for fishermen to collect pearls and catch fish, and later developed into a sport in Europe. Freediving competitions can be divided into depth competitions, pool competitions, and other types. "From competitions between clubs to becoming a project in large-scale comprehensive events, freediving is constantly developing and is gradually becoming known to people," Wang Qi said.
In Hainan (海南), more and more young people are participating in diving. Compared to the professional and competitive freediving, snorkeling and scuba diving are more suitable for beginners. Whether floating on the water to observe the underwater landscape, or carrying air tanks and breathing regulators for deep diving and swimming with fish, diving enthusiasts can enjoy the beauty of the ocean.
Li Weiling (李伟玲), 29, from Heilongjiang (黑龙江), recently traveled and signed up for a scuba diving project on Wuzhizhou Island (蜈支洲岛) in Sanya (三亚), Hainan. After training in ear pressure equalization, fin kicking, and mask clearing, she and her instructor came to the dive site.
"I saw colorful coral reefs and all kinds of marine life, as if entering a 'blue fairytale.' The fear and nervousness were swept away, replaced by amazement and emotion," Li Weiling said. The instructor's companionship and guidance increased her sense of security, and diving with an air tank helped her stay underwater longer. After sharing diving photos and videos on social media, many people commented: "You are so brave!" "Envy, the seabed is so beautiful"...
Wearing Hanfu (汉服) and dancing underwater, short videos combining freediving and traditional culture have received a large number of likes on social media; transforming into a "mermaid" and swimming with schools of fish, the agile performances attract people to stop and admire... New ways of playing have enriched diving and promoted the opening of new tracks in the local cultural, sports, and tourism industries.
In order to enhance the tourist experience, Sanya (三亚), Hainan, has released a list of regular diving business venues, promoted "one person, one code" information management for practitioners, and carried out special rectification actions in the diving tourism market. "We attach great importance to the tourist experience, respond promptly to netizens' complaints and feedback about diving, and welcome citizens and tourists to experience the charm of this sport at regular dive sites," said the relevant person in charge of the Sanya Tourism Service Center (三亚市旅游服务中心).
Cave Exploring Enthusiast --
"Listening to the 'Heartbeat of the Earth' Time After Time"
People's Daily reporters Zhang Yunhe (张云河) and Gao Ji (高佶)
Riding a kayak, Fang Shengwen (方圣文), 22, drills into Niuping Cave (牛坪洞) in Yanglin Village (央林村), Tongle Town (同乐镇), Leye County (乐业县), Baise (百色), Guangxi (广西), along the underground river.
The karst cave system in Leye County is rare in the world. Fang Shengwen loved outdoor sports such as hiking and mountaineering since he was a child. Three years ago, on the recommendation of a friend, he tried cave exploration and became fascinated ever since. He came to Leye and embarked on a "journey to the center of the earth."
Darkness, unfamiliarity, unknown... "In the cave, you never know what's ahead," Fang Shengwen said, "Guangxi (广西), Yunnan (云南), Guizhou (贵州)... I have explored hundreds of caves, listening to the 'heartbeat of the earth' time after time. This process is intertwined with curiosity and excitement."
Caves can be divided into dry caves and water caves. Niuping Cave has an underground river and is a water cave.
The small boat moves forward, and the headlamp flickers, illuminating Fang Shengwen's professional equipment.
His backpack is like a treasure chest, with walkie-talkies, ascenders, master locks, slings, and gauze, alcohol, and iodine... "To experience cave exploration, you must be fully prepared and safety comes first. Prepare three headlamps, plus a power source..." Fang Shengwen introduced them one by one.
The undercurrent turns, and the small boat shakes. In trepidation, suddenly there is the sound of water on the shore, drip, drip...
Suddenly, two black shadows flashed in the air, it turned out to be disturbing the bats' dreams. The light shines forward, what a "snow and ice world"! Crystal clusters are everywhere, stalagmites face up, stalactites hang down, and stone curtains are like gauze and tents... The magnificent scene made Fang Shengwen think of Wang Anshi's (王安石) "Record of a Tour to Baochan Mountain" ("游褒禅山记"): "The extraordinary, magnificent, and unusual sights in the world often lie in dangerous and remote places."
This is probably one of the joys of cave exploration. Fang Shengwen sighed: "How wonderful is the power of time! These stalactites grow only 1 centimeter on average in 100 years." With reverence for nature, cave explorers generally do not touch stalactites with their hands, let alone damage them.
Look carefully, there are many "elves" living in the cave. Translucent white bearded fish, long-antennae cave crickets, small river shrimp... "In some caves, you can even find shell fossils," Fang Shengwen said.
Cave exploration is fun, but you need to master many skills. Fang Shengwen reminded: Pay attention to safety when walking in the cave; make good road signs to avoid getting lost; avoid entering the cave during the rainy season... "Sometimes you need to use ropes frequently to ascend and descend, fix, tie knots, and pass points, all of which require special training."
There is light! After an hour and a half, we finally reached the end of the cave. "I feel that my body and mind have been exercised," Fang Shengwen said.
At present, cave exploration has become an outdoor project integrating scientific investigation and wonder exploration. Leye County makes full use of its unique resources, has developed internationally standardized rappelling cave exploration technology, and has developed experience projects, allowing more people to appreciate the magnificent scenery in the 300-meter-deep Maqi Cave (冒气洞), attracting tens of thousands of domestic and foreign enthusiasts to experience it every year.
As the industry continues to upgrade, there are more and more related practitioners in the local area. Li Jin (李晋), a main member of the Leye County Flying Cat Adventure Team (乐业县飞猫探险队), has been engaged in cave exploration for 25 years. He introduced: "Our customers are mainly young people. Vertical rappelling through underground river caves and feeling the mystery of nature in the dark are unforgettable experiences for many people."
Parkour Enthusiast --
"'Flying over Walls' While Running and Tumbling"
People's Daily reporter Tao Xiang'an (陶相安)
In a parkour sports complex in Xinjiekou (新街口), Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏), cheers and shouts are heard from time to time. A group of parkour enthusiasts are having fun between the equipment, and Jia Tianshun (贾天顺) is one of them.
Jia Tianshun, 22, is a student at Nanjing Sport Institute (南京体育学院) and was previously a track and field athlete. After retiring in 2023, he came into contact with parkour. "I used to practice the 3000-meter steeplechase, and parkour also has some obstacle-crossing elements, which is very suitable," Jia Tianshun said. "I really like this challenging project, 'flying over walls' while running and tumbling."
With his previous athletic foundation, Jia Tianshun has made rapid progress. Compared to track and field events, parkour includes climbing, running, jumping, tumbling and other movements. Jia Tianshun enjoys practicing it very much, "Every time I master a new movement, I have a very strong sense of accomplishment."
As the practice continues to deepen, Jia Tianshun has a new understanding of parkour. "Parkour is a very inclusive sport," he introduced. "Parkour has two major technical schools: pure running and free running. On this basis, nearly a hundred movements have been derived, and interesting new movements will continue to be accepted by everyone."
Parkour venues can be very diverse. City streets, venues, parks, forests... "The most important thing about parkour is to feel the environment and use your body to 'paint' your thoughts in different environments," Jia Tianshun said.
In the eyes of parkour enthusiasts, this sport is more like a moving art. By rolling, changing direction, and hanging on walls to pass obstacles and avoid risks, the uninterrupted and continuous running makes them like knights in martial arts dramas, walking like the wind and flowing smoothly. The cool and constantly self-breaking characteristics attract Jia Tianshun and many young people to like this sport.
Now, Jia Tianshun is a parkour coach and teaches students every day. He introduced that learning parkour is a process of gradual accumulation. Behind every high-difficulty movement requires a lot of basic movement training and physical fitness support.
"Parkour looks difficult, but enthusiasts can gradually improve through step-by-step practice, familiarizing themselves with the environment and gaining a better understanding and control of their bodies through a lot of crawling, tumbling, abseiling, and fixed-point training," Jia Tianshun said. "Now when I see stairs and high walls on the road, I will think about what parkour movements I can try."
Return to TopBy: 史 哲
Weaving through the city, running between obstacles, resolving one "problem" after another; snorkeling in the ocean, feeling like a happy "fish"; exploring caves, opening your eyes wide and transforming into an "owl," discovering the mysteries of nature... That's the brave and free feeling you want!
Fun! Parkour, cave exploration, diving, and other sports are different from popular sports, with fewer participants, novel forms, and challenges. More and more young people enjoy them, demonstrating strong vitality and reflecting the development vitality of society.
Know how to play! These sports used to be very niche, with few professional sports equipment and related activities. With the promotion of projects and the development of the sports industry, the Beijing Diving Hall (北京潜水馆) experience classes are often fully booked during holidays, cave exploration has shifted from professional scientific research to mass leisure, and parkour has evolved from "street stunts" to campus courses. Trendy sports are now more "accessible," embracing a wider audience in a more professional and safer way.
The parkour project has entered the 2025 Chengdu World Games (2025年成都世界运动会), indoor snorkeling has created a new growth point for the "experience economy," and cave exploration and scientific research have boosted rural tourism... Nowadays, more and more trendy sports promote the development of related industries, and young people are making a name for themselves.
Young people, with their daring and adventurous spirit, inject new vitality into sports and add new impetus to social and economic development. Youth has no limits. We look forward to the vigorous development of more trendy sports, writing a more vivid footnote for building a strong sports nation.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 洪秋婷
The passionate drumbeats, the unified chanting, and the enthusiastic cheers echoed through the mountains and rivers of Lingnan... During this year's Dragon Boat Festival holiday, over 430 dragon boat races were passionately launched across Guangdong Province, with over 6,000 teams cleaving through the waves. From the Foshan Diejiao Dragon Boat Drifting Competition, known as the "Water F1," to the dragon boat battles in Zhongtang Town (中堂镇), Dongguan (东莞), which enjoys the reputation of "Hometown of Chinese Dragon Boats," to the Guangzhou International Dragon Boat Invitational Tournament (广州国际龙舟邀请赛), famous both at home and abroad, the fluttering paddles painted a vivid picture of the integration of traditional culture and modern life.
In recent years, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (广东省文化和旅游厅) has fully explored the intrinsic value of dragon boat racing as an intangible cultural heritage, focusing on building a new paradigm for the deep integration and development of culture, sports, and tourism, making the "Cantonese New Dragon Boat" a new engine for promoting high-quality economic and social development.
Millennial Intangible Cultural Heritage Radiates Contemporary Glory
Guangdong (广东) is one of the important birthplaces of dragon boat culture. Dragon boats are not only a sports activity but also a cultural symbol.
To "pass on" intangible cultural heritage, it must first be "well protected." In recent years, Guangdong Culture and Tourism has taken the lead in implementing the "Living Heritage" protection project, incorporating 23 major intangible cultural heritage projects, such as dragon boat making techniques and dragon boat storytelling, into the provincial-level and above protection list system, forming a full-chain protection mechanism of "craftsman support, skill continuation, and innovative transformation." Through the establishment of special inheritance funds and the creation of intangible cultural heritage craftsman incubation bases, traditional culture is revitalized in modern society.
To "pass on" intangible cultural heritage, it must be "brought to life." In the lives of Lingnan (岭南) people, dragon boat culture is not only the passionate racing against the waves but also a complete ritual consisting of customs such as raising the dragon, picking green, washing dragon boats, and eating dragon boat rice, which is the nostalgia of the water towns.
In early May this year, in the Zhengya Bay Dragon Boat Folk Culture Village (正丫湾龙舟民俗文化村) in Wanjiang Street (万江街道), Dongguan (东莞), the grand "Zhengya Raising the Dragon" (正丫起龙) ceremony featured fluttering flags and deafening drums, polishing the cultural tourism gold card of "Dongguan's First Dragon Boat Scene." It launched diverse and distinctive experience activities such as dragon boat racing, a thousand-person parade of dragon boat folk culture, and dragon boat culture-themed art exhibitions, making dragon boats a cultural link connecting the past and the present.
During the Dragon Boat Festival, the "Cantonese New Dragon Boat Shines in the Greater Bay Area" (粤式新龙舟 绽放大湾区) Cross-Strait Folk Culture and Sports Gathering Shanwei (汕尾) Pinqing Lake (品清湖) Dragon Boat Race event kicked off, bringing together dragon boat races, worshiping Mazu (妈祖), intangible cultural heritage performances, and other activities to promote the living inheritance of intangible cultural heritage through immersive experiences.
Dragon boats not only perform moving stories that are both outstanding and popular but have also become a model for cultural "going overseas."
Before the Dragon Boat Festival, Guangdong Culture and Tourism took the initiative to connect with the China National Tourist Office in London (中国驻伦敦旅游办事处) and the organizing committee of the "Hello! China - Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival" ("你好！中国—剑桥龙舟节"), recommending the Shantou (汕头) Chaoyang Heping Xiagong Mazu and Xing Dragon Boat Team (潮阳和平下宫妈祖和兴龙舟队) to represent Guangdong (广东), China, to participate in the competition in Cambridge (剑桥), England (英国), promoting Guangdong (广东) dragon boat culture to the world stage.
Characteristic Experiences Stimulate Consumption Vitality
Surrounding rural dragon boat races, checking in at the Greater Bay Area (湾区) Dragon Boat cultural and creative markets, the "Cantonese New Dragon Boat" activates the traditional festival economy with an innovative attitude, and the deep integration of culture, sports, and tourism practices stimulates consumption vitality.
Starting in May this year, Guangdong Culture and Tourism fully launched the "Travel with Dragon Boats" (跟着龙舟去旅行) cultural tourism consumption promotion activity, sending an invitation to the whole country to "come to Guangdong (广东) to see dragon boats." A series of folk culture activities such as dragon boat races were simultaneously launched in 21 cities in the province, connecting themed activities such as "sports events, folk intangible cultural heritage, and gourmet leisure," and creating more culturally rich and uniquely experienced "Dragon Boat +" products through all-domain linkage, continuously attracting tourists from all over the country.
In Diejiao (叠滘), Foshan (佛山), tourists can not only watch the exciting and thrilling dragon boat drifting competition but also experience the "Water Food Festival" and taste Lingnan (岭南) flavors at the dragon boat banquet; in Liede (猎德), Guangzhou (广州), the full-scene trendy play mode of "watching dragon boats on the water and appreciating Yingge (英歌) on the shore" allows tourists to personally feel the charm of intangible cultural heritage, participate in interactions such as taking photos with professional Yingge performers, and also receive consumption benefits from designated merchants...
By enriching the supply of cultural and tourism products with dragon boat races as the traction, Guangdong (广东) transforms the "traffic" of the event into the "retention" of culture and tourism and the "increment" of the economy. Data shows that during the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the province received a cumulative total of 23.21 million tourists, an increase of 20.6% year-on-year; tourism revenue reached 11.44 billion yuan, an increase of 25.6% year-on-year. It is worth mentioning that 100 monitored rural tourist attractions and historical ancient villages received 1.332 million tourists, an increase of 16.5% year-on-year, and the deep integration of culture, sports, and tourism further helped the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
Return to TopFrom June 7th to 14th, 2025, the Paragliding World Cup (China Station) will be held at the Linlu Mountain International Paragliding Base in Linzhou (林州市), Anyang (安阳), Henan Province (河南省). Paragliding athletes will use the sky as their stage and the high mountains as their backdrop to engage in flying competitions.
Nowadays, more and more people are falling in love with paragliding, but its operational safety has also attracted attention. Recently, in Qifeng Township (祁丰乡), Sunan Yugur Autonomous County (肃南裕固族自治县), Zhangye (张掖), Gansu Province (甘肃省), Peng Yujiang (彭玉江), a 55-year-old enthusiast, was lifted to a high altitude and sucked into the clouds while operating a paraglider. Fortunately, he was safe and sound, and he eventually controlled the paraglider to land safely.
Paragliding coach Yuan Linchao (元林朝) introduced that a paraglider is a portable aircraft that relies on the pilot's feet to take off and land independently. It has no rigid main structure and achieves takeoff, landing, and flight by shifting the center of gravity and controlling aerodynamic surfaces.
How to fly safely? Yuan Linchao (元林朝) emphasized that attention should be paid to the following points:
1. Receive professional training
Flying personnel must receive systematic professional skills training and master the corresponding technical skills, which is the basis for ensuring flight safety.
2. Airspace approval
Paragliding flights need to declare flight plans in accordance with the requirements of the air traffic control department and can only be implemented after approval.
3. Fly according to plan
Paragliding activities should be carried out by professional organizations, strictly in accordance with the plan, and it is forbidden to fly without authorization or change the flight plan.
4. Compliant flying site
The flying site must meet the national safety standards to ensure the safety of the flying environment.
5. Master meteorological information
In addition to mastering flying skills, pilots also need to understand basic meteorological knowledge. Before flying, a reasonable flight plan should be formulated according to the weather and airflow conditions, and it is strictly forbidden to fly in adverse weather conditions such as clouds, fog, and rain. In case of bad weather, the flight should be abandoned decisively.
(Organized by reporter Zeng Huafeng (曾华锋) of this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Anhui (安徽) report on June 9th (by reporter Tian Xianjin (田先进)) - This reporter recently learned from the Anhui Provincial Department of Education (安徽省教育厅): Anhui adheres to the educational philosophy of "health first," continuously strengthens and improves school sports work, and ensures that primary and secondary school students have no less than 2 hours of comprehensive physical activity time per day.
Increase students' exercise time. Since 2021, Anhui has launched the "Five Major Actions" of moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education, gradually increasing physical education class hours and encouraging the opening of one physical education class per day in the basic education stage. In the spring semester of 2025, the interval between classes will be extended to 15 minutes, and multiple channels will be used to ensure that primary and secondary school students have no less than 2 hours of comprehensive physical activity time per day.
Improve the quality of physical education teaching. Relevant regulations have been issued, explicitly stipulating that after-school services that do not involve all students shall not be used to replace physical education classes. Innovative teaching methods are used to scientifically design course content, combining large class activities with school characteristic projects, covering traditional projects such as running, rope skipping, and football, as well as emerging projects such as softball and dynamic gymnastics. At the same time, the duration of physical activity is included in the school quality monitoring and evaluation system, and the monitoring results are used as an important reference for applying for various characteristic schools and demonstration schools. In 2024, the excellent and good rate of physical health sampling tests for primary and secondary school students in Anhui Province (安徽省) reached 56.87%, an increase of 3.4 percentage points compared with the previous year.
Strengthen school sports work. Priority is given to supplementing physical education teachers. Schools are encouraged to ensure that there are people to teach and teach well in newly added physical education classes through various methods such as cultivating all-round teachers, introducing retired athletes and coaches, and jointly increasing internship teachers with normal universities. In 2024, the province added 4,254 full-time physical education and health teachers in primary and secondary schools. Strengthen the construction of venues and equipment. In 2024, primary and secondary schools across the province renovated and expanded 1.09 million square meters of sports venues and invested 150 million yuan to purchase sports equipment. Continuously improve the four-level competition system of province, city, county, and school, and actively promote class leagues and physical fitness达标赛 (dá biāo sài - "standard-reaching competitions," competitions where the goal is to meet a certain standard) and challenge competitions. In 2024, the Anhui Provincial Department of Education (安徽省教育厅) jointly with the Provincial Sports Bureau (省体育局) held 79 provincial youth competitions, and this year plans to hold 83.
Return to TopThis newspaper Chongqing (重庆) June 9th (Reporter Liu Shuoyang (刘硕阳)) Beijing (北京) time, June 10th evening, the 10th round of the third stage (Top 18) of the 2026 FIFA World Cup North America (美加墨世界杯) Asian Qualifiers, the Chinese team will play against the Bahrain (巴林) team at the Chongqing Longxing Football Stadium (重庆龙兴足球场). Chinese team head coach Branko Ivanković (伊万科维奇) said at the pre-match press conference held on the afternoon of the 9th that he hopes to bid farewell to this World Cup qualifier with a victory and thank the fans who have been cheering for the team.
In the match on the evening of the 5th, the Chinese team lost to the Indonesia (印度尼西亚) team 0-1 away, and has been determined to miss the World Cup. Ivanković (伊万科维奇) said that the blow of any defeat is heavy, and what the team has to do is to quickly adjust physically and mentally, and prepare well for the game against the Bahrain (巴林) team. He said that since he took office, the Chinese team has made substantial rejuvenation adjustments. Baihelamu (拜合拉木), Xie Wenneng (谢文能), Hu Hetao (胡荷韬), Liu Chengyu (刘诚宇) and Wang Yudong (王钰栋) and other young players have been absorbed into the national team and gradually gained a firm foothold, "From this point of view, we can see our future hope."
Ending with a victory is also the goal of team captain Wang Dalei (王大雷). From the first round of the second stage of the World Cup qualifiers in November 2023, when they reversed the Thailand (泰国) team 2-1 away, to the last round of the third stage on June 10 this year against the Bahrain (巴林) team, the Chinese team's journey in this World Cup qualifier is coming to an end. Wang Dalei (王大雷) said: "This may be my last World Cup qualifier, and I hope to achieve victory with my teammates, and I hope the young players will continue to work hard in the future."
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On the morning of June 1st, Hainan Airlines flight HU750 from Madrid, Spain, successfully arrived at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (深圳宝安国际机场). Brazilian passenger Gomes Andre smoothly entered the country with the efficient support of the Chinese border inspection department. "This is my first time in China," he said, adding that visa-free entry to China saves a lot of time. He plans to travel to Shenzhen (深圳) and Guangzhou (广州) with his Chinese friends to experience China's high-tech products and taste the many local delicacies.
In May of this year, China announced the expansion of its visa-free countries list, implementing a visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Peru, and Uruguay from June 1, 2025, to May 31, 2026. This policy marks the first expansion of China's unilateral visa-free "circle of friends" to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean, and has received widespread attention from many Latin American countries. Local media and people from all walks of life believe that this policy will facilitate visits and exchanges to China for Latin Americans, allowing them to understand a real, three-dimensional, and comprehensive China, promote Sino-Latin American economic and trade exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and further demonstrate China's open and inclusive image as a major country.
"China is becoming a preferred destination for tourism, business, and education."
"Good news! China offers visa-free entry to Brazilian tourists for stays of up to 30 days!" Brazilian tourism industry website "Best Destination" reported with a striking headline, stating that this is a major benefit for tourists hoping to travel to China. The report pointed out that although the visa application process for traveling to China was not complicated before, it was still necessary to consider the time and cost of visa processing in the itinerary planning. "It is expected that the number of tourists to China will increase significantly with the implementation of the visa-free policy."
A Chinese travel agency in São Paulo, Brazil, has long been engaged in travel to China, and nearly a thousand Brazilians went through the agency to handle procedures for traveling to China last year. The head of the travel agency told reporters: "Recently, we have received many inquiries from new and old customers, and it is expected that the volume of travel business to China this year will increase by 15%." The travel agency is developing new travel plans and routes in response to the visa-free policy to promote personnel exchanges between the two countries.
Alejandra Conconi, Executive Director of the Argentina-China Chamber of Commerce, said, "The visa-free policy aims to strengthen ties between China and Latin America, facilitate exchanges between trade delegations and tourists, and bring more investment and cooperation opportunities." She specifically mentioned the recent Canton Fair (广交会), believing that the visa-free policy will make it easier for more Latin Americans to participate in such exhibitions.
"China is becoming a preferred destination for tourism, business, and education," said Fabián Pizarro, head of the "China Phenomenon" column at Chilean Cooperative Radio. He said that the visa-free policy provides new opportunities for the Chilean tourism industry, and the tourism industry and internet content creators can use this to build cultural bridges, promote themed tourism products, and promote bilateral exchanges.
"Greatly promote commercial ties between China and Latin American countries."
"Many of my friends are planning to go to China soon to participate in exhibitions or travel," Ding Yanming, export sales manager of Chilean "Gu Xian" company, which has long been engaged in the export trade of cherries to China, told reporters that it previously took about a month to apply for a visa, and it was necessary to go to the embassy or consulate to handle it in person, "**现在方便多了**" (xiàn zài fāng biàn duō le - "much more convenient now," it is much more convenient now). Recently, many introductions to travel products to China have appeared on social media in Latin American countries, and she herself will soon travel to China again to participate in an exhibition in the field of fruit logistics. "I believe that the visa-free policy will further enhance Sino-Latin American trade exchanges," said Ding Yanming.
Chen Xiuhua, head of the China-Brazil Travel Agency in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, said that many Brazilians go to China to participate in exhibitions and other business activities, which usually takes 10 days. "Previously, many people gave up their trips because they were afraid of trouble or worried that the visa processing time would not be enough. I believe that after the visa-free policy, more Brazilians will go to China to understand the market and look for trade opportunities, which will help deepen Sino-Brazilian economic and trade cooperation."
Peru's *El Comercio* quoted industry sources as saying that the number of business trips to China is expected to double. The report emphasized that China is the most important trading partner of Brazil, Chile, Peru, and other countries, and actively participates in infrastructure investment and construction in Latin American countries. "Cooperation projects in transportation, communications, industry, and other fields will achieve more efficient implementation through on-site inspections."
Mónica Aumada, an expert in Asia-Pacific studies at the University of Santiago, Chile, said: "The visa-free policy will greatly promote commercial ties between China and Latin American countries, especially trade ties between enterprises and different institutions." She said that Chile has close cooperation with China in the fields of energy and electricity, and the convenience brought by the visa-free policy has long-term value.
Brazil's "Red Net" reported that the visa-free policy reflects China's efforts to deepen its relations with Latin America and the Global South. "In addition to increasing tourism and business exchanges between the two sides, the policy will also promote ties between Chinese and Latin American academic research institutions, especially in strategic areas such as energy, infrastructure, and innovation."
"Demonstrates China's determination to further expand opening up."
Not long ago, the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-Community of Latin American and Caribbean States Forum was successfully held in Beijing (北京). The participants emphasized their willingness to strengthen intergovernmental exchanges and deepen exchanges and mutual learning in infrastructure, connectivity, scientific and technological innovation, energy transition, and poverty reduction.
Si Fulan, director of the China Research Center at the National University of La Plata in Argentina, believes that the visa-free policy implements the above consensus with concrete and pragmatic measures. "Promoting personnel exchanges, knowledge sharing, and cross-cultural understanding can not only strengthen horizontal interaction between developing countries, but also serve as a structural investment in long-term cooperation architecture." Si Fulan said that direct contact with local economic and social development is a valuable way to understand China in a more detailed and comprehensive way, "**有助于拉美民众构建更准确、更真实的中国形象，将长期惠及拉中双方**" (yǒu zhù yú lā měi mín zhòng gòu jiàn gèng zhǔn què, gèng zhēn shí de zhōng guó xíng xiàng, jiāng cháng qī huì jí lā zhōng shuāng fāng - "help Latin American people build a more accurate and real image of China, which will benefit both Latin America and China in the long term," it will help Latin American people build a more accurate and real image of China, which will benefit both Latin America and China in the long term).
Milton Pomar, Institutional Cooperation Coordinator of the China Research Institute of the Federal University of Santa Catarina in Brazil, who has been studying China for a long time, said that last year, China and Brazil began to issue 10-year multiple-entry visas to each other, and the visa-free policy further facilitates personnel exchanges. As a person who visited China twice last year and stayed in China for 80 days, he deeply felt China's attitude of opening its arms to welcome international friends from the details of English signs in major cities, payment tools friendly to foreigners, and the international atmosphere of various exhibitions. "It has been 28 years since my first visit to China, and China has always been continuously expanding its opening up. I firmly believe that China in the future will be more open and inclusive."
"The visa-free policy demonstrates China's determination to further expand opening up." Pablo Rovetta, a Uruguayan sinologist who has been associated with China for 50 years, quoted the Chinese saying "**百闻不如一见**" (bǎi wén bù rú yī jiàn - "hearing a hundred times is not as good as seeing once," seeing once is better than hearing a hundred times) and a similar proverb in Spanish, pointing out that "some people who have not been to China may have prejudices, but once they visit in person, they will find that it is completely different from what they imagined. Only by walking into China can you understand the real situation of China." He said that China is an important trading partner of Uruguay, and the visa-free policy will further promote trade exchanges between the two sides and enhance cultural exchanges between the two countries.
(Reported from Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢) on June 9)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张志文
China International Capital Corporation (中国国际金融股份有限公司) recently announced the official opening of its branch in the Dubai International Financial Centre (迪拜国际金融中心) in the United Arab Emirates. Essa Kazim (伊萨·卡齐姆), Governor of the Dubai International Financial Centre (迪拜国际金融中心), stated that the presence of Chinese financial enterprises will further promote the comprehensive strategic partnership between the UAE and China. "We are committed to providing a large and complete ecosystem to help Chinese companies expand their businesses in the Middle East, Africa, and South Asia, while consolidating the innovative position of the Dubai International Financial Centre (迪拜国际金融中心) and continuously deepening Sino-Arab financial cooperation," said Kazim (卡齐姆).
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the UAE more than 40 years ago, the comprehensive strategic partnership has continued to deepen, and economic and trade cooperation has yielded fruitful results. Faced with the opportunities of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, bilateral economic and trade relations are continuously expanding from fields such as energy trade to emerging fields such as financial markets. Since 2022, the volume of multilateral central bank digital currency bridge business, in which the two countries have deeply participated and jointly built, has steadily increased. At the end of last year, the US$2 billion bonds issued by the Chinese Ministry of Finance (中国财政部) on behalf of the central government were listed and traded on Nasdaq Dubai (纳斯达克迪拜) for the first time, becoming the first Chinese sovereign bonds to be roadshowed, priced, and listed in the Middle East. The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (亚洲基础设施投资银行), a multilateral development institution headquartered in China, has also established its first overseas office in Abu Dhabi (阿布扎比), providing an important fulcrum for promoting investment operations in the Middle East, Central Asia, Africa, and Latin America.
Since the beginning of this year, Sino-Arab cooperation in the financial field has continued to make new progress. Recently, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (马斯达尔) of the UAE, with the support of the Bank of China (中国银行) and others, completed the issuance of US$1 billion in green bonds, of which Asian investors accounted for more than 22%. Mazin Al Khan (马津·汗), Chief Financial Officer of Masdar (马斯达尔), said that the bond issuance was oversubscribed by 6.6 times and affirmed the positive and effective role played by Chinese financial institutions in promoting communication between Middle Eastern issuers and Asian investors. In addition, the Beijing Financial Street Chamber of Commerce (北京金融街商会) also launched its overseas layout this year, establishing its first liaison office in Dubai (迪拜), dedicated to building a new bridge for financial cooperation between the two sides.
Financial technology is also a major highlight of Sino-Arab financial cooperation. Recently, a number of Chinese companies focused on promoting independently developed financial technology achievements during the 2025 Dubai Fintech Summit. Relevant officials from the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (中国工商银行) elaborated on the profound impact of information technology on the banking system at the summit, introduced the company's innovative achievements in financial technology, and shared the trends in financial technology development. Ant Group Digital Technologies (蚂蚁数科), a Chinese company, also showcased its full-stack artificial intelligence product matrix for the first time in overseas markets, including intelligent body development platforms, multi-terminal development products, and security technology products, which can provide local financial companies with multi-dimensional artificial intelligence technology services.
"'Looking East' is a common choice for major investors such as sovereign wealth funds in the Middle East," said Juma Al Kait (朱马·阿尔凯特), Assistant Undersecretary for International Trade Affairs of the UAE Ministry of Economy (阿联酋经济部). China is one of the UAE's most important trading partners, and the UAE is undergoing economic transformation to create an environment conducive to innovation and investment. It hopes to further cooperate with China in fields such as finance.
(Reported from Dubai (迪拜) by this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 曹师韵
Not long ago, Indonesia's state-owned electricity company, PT PLN (Persero), reached a cooperation agreement with Singapore's Sembcorp Industries to build one of Southeast Asia's largest green hydrogen plants on the island of Sumatra (苏门答腊岛) in Indonesia. According to the plan, the project will have an annual green hydrogen production capacity of 100,000 tons, becoming a regional green hydrogen hub connecting Sumatra, the Riau Islands (廖内群岛), and Singapore. The Antara News Agency (安塔拉通讯社) of Indonesia reported that the green hydrogen industry is of great significance for solving the energy shortage faced by Indonesia's industrial sector and achieving carbon emission reduction goals.
Indonesian official data shows that Indonesia is the world's second-largest geothermal power generation country, and its photovoltaic installed capacity is expected to exceed 200 gigawatts, which has laid a solid foundation for the country's green hydrogen industry. The Indonesian government regards green hydrogen as an important part of its national energy transition strategy and has formulated a series of policies to promote the rapid development of the green hydrogen industry. In 2017, Indonesia released the National Energy General Plan, which formulated a detailed action plan for the development of hydrogen energy, covering the establishment of a regulatory framework, the improvement of technology and manufacturing capabilities, and the provision of incentives.
Currently, Indonesia's annual hydrogen production is about 1.75 million tons, mainly used in the industrial sector as a raw material for fertilizer production. In November 2023, PT PLN (Persero)'s 21 green hydrogen plants in Sumatra, Java (爪哇), Bali (巴厘岛) and other places were put into operation, with an annual output of about 200 tons of green hydrogen. In February 2024, the company's first hydrogen refueling station in Jakarta (雅加达) was launched. The hydrogen used in the hydrogen refueling station all comes from the company's green hydrogen plants, which not only provides hydrogen refueling services for hydrogen fuel vehicles, but also serves as a hydrogen energy technology training center to carry out personnel training, and plans to achieve commercial operation in 2027. Darmawan Prasodjo (达尔玛万·帕索迪奥), President Director of PT PLN (Persero), said: "When locally produced green hydrogen is used as transportation fuel, the cost per kilometer is only 1/5 of that of standard gasoline, and lower than the electricity bill for electric vehicles."
According to the national hydrogen energy strategic goal released by the Indonesian government, it will achieve an annual production of 9.9 million tons of hydrogen by 2060. The strategy prioritizes the development of hydrogen energy in the transportation sector, and will first apply hydrogen energy technology to heavy-duty vehicles such as trucks, long-distance buses, and marine vessels. The Indonesian National Energy Council estimates that the country will have more than 240,000 hydrogen-powered trucks by 2035. In addition, the Indonesian National Research and Innovation Agency (印尼国家研究创新署) revealed that many companies have carried out dozens of hydrogen energy technology research projects in Sumatra, Kalimantan (加里曼丹), Sulawesi (苏拉威西), Java, Sumba (松巴), East Nusa Tenggara (东努沙登加拉), and Papua (巴布亚), which are expected to make important contributions to the long-term development of Indonesia's hydrogen energy industry.
Currently, the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources (印尼能源与矿产资源部) is actively formulating a national hydrogen and ammonia energy roadmap and hydrogen energy industry standard classification, aiming to enhance the competitiveness of the Indonesian green hydrogen market by providing incentives and tax reductions. Dadan Kusdiana (达丹·库斯迪亚纳), Secretary General of the Indonesian Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources, said that Indonesia has a competitive advantage in hydrogen production and has the potential to become one of the global hydrogen energy centers, playing an important role in the energy transition in Indonesia and even the world.
(Reported by our Jakarta office)
Return to TopThe 2025 Thailand Asian International Food Exhibition was recently held in Bangkok (曼谷), Thailand, attracting more than 3,200 companies from 56 countries and regions to participate, with a total transaction value of approximately 98 billion Thai Baht (approximately 3 billion US dollars). In recent years, the Thai government has proposed the goal of building a world kitchen, and is committed to making Thailand one of the production and research and development centers of the world's food industry.
(Reported by Sun Guangyong (孙广勇), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Nice, France on June 9th (Reporter Shang Kaiyuan (尚凯元)) The third United Nations Ocean Conference, co-hosted by France and Costa Rica, opened in Nice (尼斯), France on the 9th. Representatives from governments, non-governmental organizations, academic institutions, and the private sector from various countries gathered here to discuss global ocean governance.
Guided by the implementation of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14 (SDG14), the overall theme of the conference is "Accelerating Action and Mobilizing All Actors to Protect and Sustainably Utilize the Ocean." The official website lists three main priorities for the conference: first, to promote the successful completion of ocean-related multilateral processes and enhance ambitions for ocean protection; second, to raise funds for SDG14 and support the development of a sustainable blue economy; and third, to consolidate and disseminate ocean science knowledge to better inform policy-making.
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres (古特雷斯) stated in his opening address that the ocean is humanity's common wealth, and protecting the ocean requires multilateralism. He called on countries to take action and increase investment, stating, "Without a healthy ocean, there is no healthy planet."
French President Emmanuel Macron (马克龙) stated in his opening address that global issues such as oceans, climate, environment, and biodiversity are closely linked, and "to win the battle for the ocean, we must inject strength into the multilateral system with the United Nations at its core." Costa Rican President Rodrigo Chaves Robles (查韦斯) stated in his opening address that humanity shares the same ocean and must protect it for the future.
The third United Nations Ocean Conference will last for 5 days and will include 10 plenary sessions and 10 thematic forums on ocean action. According to the conference's official website, the conference will adopt a concise, action-oriented, and intergovernmentally agreed declaration by consensus, and the declaration and list of voluntary commitments will be called the "Nice Ocean Action Plan."
The first United Nations Ocean Conference was held in New York (纽约), USA in 2017, co-hosted by Fiji and Sweden. The second conference was held in Lisbon (里斯本), Portugal in 2022, co-hosted by Portugal and Kenya.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Los Angeles, June 8th (Xinhua) -- The Los Angeles (洛杉矶) Police Department in California (加利福尼亚州), USA, announced on June 8th that all gatherings in downtown Los Angeles (洛杉矶) are considered unlawful assemblies.
The Los Angeles (洛杉矶) Police Department posted a message on its social media account stating that demonstrators had gone to downtown Los Angeles (洛杉矶) and blocked all lanes of Figueroa Street (菲格罗亚大街) and 11th Street (第11街). Police demanded that people leave the area immediately.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (美国移民与海关执法局) and other federal agencies dispatched a large number of law enforcement officers on June 6th and 7th to conduct search and arrest operations targeting illegal immigrants in various parts of Los Angeles County (洛杉矶县), resulting in serious clashes with local community residents for two consecutive days.
U.S. President Trump (特朗普) deployed California National Guard (加州国民警卫队) personnel to the Los Angeles (洛杉矶) area on June 7th without California (加州) Governor Newsom (纽森) requesting assistance. The U.S. military said on June 8th that a total of 300 National Guard (国民警卫队) personnel were stationed in the Los Angeles (洛杉矶) area that day. Newsom (纽森) said on the same day that he had asked the federal government to withdraw the order to deploy the National Guard (国民警卫队) to Los Angeles (洛杉矶) and return command of the California National Guard (加州国民警卫队) to the state government.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Tokyo, June 9th (Reporter Qian Zheng (钱铮)) – Revised data released by the Japanese Cabinet Office (日本内阁府) on the 9th showed that, after seasonal adjustments, Japan's real gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year, excluding price fluctuations, remained flat compared to the previous quarter, and decreased by 0.2% on an annualized basis, a slight upward revision compared to the preliminary figures.
The preliminary statistical results released by the Cabinet Office (内阁府) on May 16th showed that, after seasonal adjustments, Japan's real GDP in the first quarter of 2025 decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous quarter, and decreased by 0.7% on an annualized basis.
The main reason for the upward revision of the decline in real GDP in the first quarter was an increase in personal consumption and private residential investment. Data showed that due to increased demand for catering and accommodation services, personal consumption, a pillar of domestic demand, was adjusted from a flat level compared to the previous quarter to an increase of 0.1%, and the increase in private residential investment compared to the previous quarter was revised upward from 1.2% to 1.4%.
In addition, private corporate equipment investment in the first quarter was adjusted from an increase of 1.4% compared to the previous quarter to an increase of 1.1%, and public investment was adjusted from a decrease of 0.4% compared to the previous quarter to a decrease of 0.6%.
Revised data also showed that Japan's real GDP for fiscal year 2024 (April 2024 to March 2025) increased by 0.8% compared to the previous fiscal year, the same as the preliminary statistical results.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Nanning on June 9th (Reporter Pang Geping (庞革平)) On June 9th, the "Guangxi Connects the World (Africa Station)" Guangxi-Ethiopia Economic and Trade Cooperation Exchange Conference, co-sponsored by the Guangxi Council for the Promotion of International Trade (广西贸促会) and the Shaggar City Government (谢格尔市政府) of Ethiopia, was held in Nanning (南宁). Yang Yanyan (杨雁雁), President of the Guangxi Council for the Promotion of International Trade (广西贸促会) and President of the Guangxi International Chamber of Commerce (广西国际商会), and Wahiro Kabitu Albi (瓦赫罗·卡比图·阿尔比), Speaker of the House of Representatives of Shaggar City (谢格尔市众议院), Ethiopia, attended the meeting and delivered speeches.
Yang Yanyan (杨雁雁) said in her speech that Guangxi (广西) and Ethiopia (埃塞俄比亚) have close cooperation in the fields of sugar industry, forestry planting, infrastructure construction, medical care, and port logistics. She hopes that the two sides will leverage their respective industrial advantages, further strengthen cooperation, jointly explore the broad markets of ASEAN (东盟), Africa (非洲), and other third parties, and jointly build an all-round, multi-level, and broad-field "Belt and Road" (一带一路) cooperation pattern.
Wahiro Kabitu Albi (瓦赫罗·卡比图·阿尔比) said that Shaggar City (谢格尔市) attaches importance to exchanges with various cities in China (中国) and also hopes to develop cooperative relations with Guangxi (广西). He hopes that Guangxi (广西) enterprises will go to investigate and invest, and invites Guangxi (广西) enterprises to participate in the exhibition to be held in Shaggar City (谢格尔市), Ethiopia (埃塞俄比亚), in early July this year.
Return to TopChina and Latin America are a community with a shared future advancing hand in hand. Its distinct characteristic is equal treatment, its powerful driving force is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, its broad-minded character is openness and inclusiveness, and its fundamental pursuit is to benefit the people. It possesses vigorous vitality and broad development prospects.
This year marks the 10th anniversary of the official operation of the China-CELAC Forum. At the opening ceremony of the 4th Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum held in May this year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) systematically summarized the successful experience in the development of China-Latin America relations, announced the launch of the "Five Major Projects" of unity, development, civilization, peace, and people-to-people connectivity, clarified the direction for both sides to move forward side by side on the path of modernization, and injected new impetus into the building of a China-Latin America community with a shared future.
José Manuel Salazar-Xirinachs (Executive Secretary of the United Nations Economic Commission for Latin America and the Caribbean)
Chai Yu (柴瑜) (Director of the Institute of Latin American Studies, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院))
Mario Estrella (President of the Brazil-China Chamber of Commerce, Trade, Culture, Development and Cooperation Association)
Fernando Reyes Matta (Director of the Latin American-China Studies Center at Andrés Bello University, Chile)
Alfredo Omar Palafox-Roca (Professor in the Department of Economic Production at the Metropolitan Autonomous University of Mexico)
China-Latin America Relations are at their Best Historical Period
Chai Yu (柴瑜): The current China-Latin America relations are at their best historical period. President Xi Jinping (习近平) has visited Latin America six times, which fully demonstrates the importance he attaches to China-Latin America relations. Head-of-state diplomacy has continuously enhanced political mutual trust between the two sides, laying a solid foundation for the steady and long-term development of China-Latin America relations. Last year, the trade volume between China and Latin America exceeded 500 billion US dollars for the first time, which is more than 40 times that at the beginning of this century. The two sides have implemented more than 200 infrastructure projects within the framework of jointly building the "Belt and Road" with high quality, creating millions of jobs. In addition, financial cooperation arrangements such as local currency swaps and clearing between China and Latin America have continued to expand, China's direct investment in Latin America has continued to grow, and exchanges and cooperation between China and Latin America in the fields of science, education, culture, and health have also continued to deepen.
Salazar-Xirinachs: Cooperation between China and Latin America demonstrates a commitment to building a multipolar, inclusive world. Latin America-China cooperation has gradually expanded from the initial trade in primary products to comprehensive, all-round, and multi-level exchanges and cooperation covering development financing, infrastructure construction, and scientific and technological cooperation. This cooperation has not only brought about significant growth in bilateral trade, but also laid the foundation for Latin America to better integrate into the global value chain, creating new opportunities for modernization and diversified development.
Estrella: Over the past few decades, China has not only been a trade partner of Latin America, but has gradually become a friend promoting common progress. We are at a new stage in China-Latin America relations, which marks the increasing maturity of relations and a broader and more strategic vision, focusing on equality, mutual benefit, and people-centered development.
Reyes: The relationship between Latin America and China is standing at a new historical starting point. Whether from the profound changes in the international landscape or the continuous deepening of cooperation mechanisms between the two sides, it can be clearly seen that China-Latin America relations are entering a new stage characterized by equality, mutual benefit, innovation, openness, and benefit to the people. This is not only a judgment based on experience and reality, but also stems from in-depth observation and rational analysis of world development trends.
At present, the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and the international order and global economic system are undergoing profound reconstruction. Against this background, Latin America-China relations have demonstrated strong vitality and development potential. There is no doubt that the booming Latin America-China relations will create more development opportunities, continuously improve the living standards of the people of both sides, and will also contribute to building a more just and reasonable international order.
Palafox: Over the past 10 years since the official operation of the China-CELAC Forum, Latin America-China relations have continued to grow in cooperation and mutual trust. As the foundation of Latin America-China cooperation becomes more and more solid, the potential of strategic mutual trust and the demand for common development between the two sides have been transformed into tangible cooperation results. China-Latin America cooperation provides a valuable model for the world: two regions that are geographically far apart and have huge cultural differences can completely shape a new pattern of global development through equal mutual trust and mutually beneficial win-win cooperation.
The China-CELAC Forum has grown into a towering tree
Estrella: The establishment of the China-CELAC Forum is a milestone in the relationship between Latin American countries and China. It provides an efficient diplomatic platform for Latin American countries to directly dialogue with China on the basis of equality and mutual trust. Over the past 10 years, the China-CELAC Forum has promoted exchanges and cooperation in bilateral economy and trade, culture, science and technology, and education, and has strengthened the ties between the people of Latin America and China. China has always maintained a positive listening attitude and supported projects in Latin America aimed at sustainable development, technological innovation, and human resource capacity building.
Salazar-Xirinachs: The China-CELAC Forum has become an important cornerstone for Latin America to strengthen cooperation with China, building a solid framework for dialogue and cooperation, providing an important platform for both sides to coordinate common priorities and achieve common goals, and promoting cooperation in key areas such as technological innovation and sustainable infrastructure. Looking to the future, we must transform this fruitful dialogue mechanism into more concrete cooperation results.
Reyes: The China-CELAC Forum, a cooperation mechanism, has developed steadily and is becoming increasingly perfect, and has become the most representative cooperation mechanism between Latin America and China. Although Latin American countries have differences in political systems and development stages, Latin American countries always actively respond and enthusiastically participate whenever China issues initiatives for dialogue and cooperation. This fully reflects the increasing political mutual trust and willingness to cooperate between Latin America and China. The China-CELAC Forum is not only a platform for communication and exchange, but also a mechanism arrangement for jointly discussing development and seeking common future.
Palafox: The China-CELAC Forum is not only a mechanism innovation, but also provides a stable, open, and flexible platform for Latin America-China cooperation. The China-CELAC Forum clearly conveys a signal that China does not want to reproduce some kind of "new imperialism" in Latin America, but is willing to promote truly equal South-South cooperation on the basis of respecting sovereignty and development. At a time when some people still call Latin America the "backyard of great powers," China's position is particularly valuable. China's position of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs and emphasis on independent development makes Latin American countries feel respected when cooperating with China, and thus are more willing to view this relationship from a strategic perspective.
Chai Yu (柴瑜): The China-CELAC Forum and other cooperation mechanisms promote unity and cooperation between China and the 33 member states of CELAC to form a joint force. The continuous advancement of overall China-Latin America cooperation reflects the power of mutual trust, the power of unity, and the power of stability.
China-Latin America Cooperation will Continue to Deepen and Solidify
Chai Yu (柴瑜): The current international situation is undergoing profound changes, with instability, uncertainty, and insecurity becoming more prominent. The international political and economic order is facing major adjustments, and hegemonism, unilateralism, and protectionism have become challenges that developing countries need to focus on addressing. In response to the new challenges and new propositions brought about by the new era and new environment, President Xi Jinping (习近平) summarized the successful experience in the development of China-Latin America relations and announced the launch of the "Five Major Projects" of unity, development, civilization, peace, and people-to-people connectivity, which effectively boosted China and Latin America's determination and confidence in overcoming difficulties together, and determined a new coordinate for China-Latin America cooperation in the new era.
China-Latin America cooperation adheres to mutual respect, equal treatment, and mutually beneficial win-win cooperation. It can be seen from documents such as the "Beijing Declaration of the Fourth Ministerial Meeting of the China-CELAC Forum" and the "China-CELAC Member States Joint Action Plan for Cooperation in Key Areas (2025-2027)" that in addition to the original bulk commodity trade, infrastructure cooperation, and cultural exchanges, China and Latin America also have many future-oriented areas of cooperation, such as artificial intelligence, digital economy, and green development. Taking renewable energy cooperation as an example, the combination of China's capital, technological advantages, and successful development experience with Latin America's resource endowments can stimulate development potential and create more new growth points.
Palafox: The "Five Major Projects" proposed by China and the latest joint action plan between Latin America and China provide new ideas and new paths for cooperation between the two sides, which will promote both sides to enhance cultural exchanges and educational cooperation, and consolidate the foundation of people-to-people friendship; help the Latin American region strengthen capacity building in science and technology, agriculture, and other fields; and jointly promote energy transition and green sustainable development. The joint action plan further refines cooperation measures in education, youth, investment, and other fields, which will inject lasting impetus into the steady and long-term development of Latin America-China relations and help promote the building of a closer and more humane Latin America-China community with a shared future.
Salazar-Xirinachs: In recent years, a large number of Latin America-China cooperation projects such as highways, ports, power interconnection, and renewable energy have been implemented, providing important support for the Latin American region to build a high-quality and sustainable development environment. Looking to the future, both sides can further deepen cooperation in energy transition, sustainable agriculture, tourism, modern service industries, and other fields, so that more cooperation results can benefit the people. China's high regard for cultural exchanges is admirable. This exchange is not only a catalyst for promoting cooperation, but also strengthens the concept of "mutual achievement" and helps to jointly address current and future challenges.
Reyes: At present, one of the important tasks facing CELAC countries is to deeply understand the profound connotation of Chinese-style modernization. Chinese-style modernization does not simply copy the development path that the West has taken in the past two centuries, but emphasizes an inclusive, sustainable, and coordinated development approach, providing a new framework and ideas for Latin America-China cooperation.
In the process of continuous deepening and solidifying of Latin America-China cooperation, in the face of the headwinds that occasionally appear to obstruct Latin America-China cooperation and interfere with key regional development projects, both Latin America and China should maintain strategic focus, base themselves on facts, support themselves with actions, firmly promote cooperation in various fields, respond to doubts with results, and build a closer Latin America-China community with a shared future through hard work.
The future of Latin America-China relations is full of hope. This hope stems from mutual respect, recognition of common values, and firm confidence in mutually beneficial win-win cooperation. In this era full of challenges and hope, Latin America and China should work together to explore a path of cooperation that is in line with their respective national conditions, benefits the vast number of people, and promotes global peace and sustainable development.
Leading the Common Development and Prosperity of the Global South
Estrella: The collective rise of the Global South is one of the most transformative era pictures of this century, and Latin America-China unity and cooperation plays a constructive role in this historical process. Latin America and China have similar historical experiences, face similar development challenges, and have common demands for achieving inclusive development. Latin America-China cooperation no longer has the distinction between "center and periphery," but is based on equal and complementary "horizontal cooperation." China has advanced technology and poverty reduction experience, and Latin America has abundant natural resources and labor resources. The complementary advantages of both sides will lead South-South cooperation and promote the establishment of a more just, fair, and sustainable multipolar world. We need to face the future with courage and responsibility, and Latin America-China cooperation has the potential to become a beacon in this process.
Chai Yu (柴瑜): China-Latin America cooperation has set an example for Global South cooperation, proving with facts that South-South cooperation is feasible and imperative. The total population of China and Latin America exceeds 2 billion, accounting for about 1/4 of the world's total population. Allowing the people of both sides to embark on the road to common prosperity through China-Latin America cooperation is a huge contribution to the Global South and the world. At the same time, the resulting market expansion, increased economic scale, and increased investment opportunities will also benefit other Global South countries. More importantly, the continuous improvement of the China-Latin America cooperation mechanism is contributing to the Global South's efforts to gain the right to development and shape a more just and reasonable international order.
Reyes: In today's rise of the Global South, Latin America-China cooperation has important global significance. Many Global South countries are committed to maintaining international fairness and justice, safeguarding the equal development rights of all countries, and promoting common development and prosperity. By deepening cooperation, Latin America and China will play an important role in jointly defending multilateralism, resolutely opposing the countercurrent of unilateralism and hegemonism, and promoting the realization of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals.
Palafox: As important forces in the Global South, China and Latin America are redefining the direction of globalization through cooperation. From international trade to cultural exchanges, from production capacity cooperation to financial mechanisms, Latin America and China are jointly exploring a path to modernization that suits them. This is not only related to the future of both sides, but will also affect the voice of the entire Global South in the international system. China maintains an open attitude to the outside world, steadily promotes the construction of a global cooperation network, and is willing to achieve common development on the premise of mutual respect. If Latin America can use the China-CELAC Forum platform to conduct deeper dialogue with China, then Latin America-China relations will not only be economic cooperation, but a deep interaction of the common rise of the Global South countries.
(Reported and compiled by reporters Wang Xiaobo (王骁波), Chen Yiming (陈一鸣), Song Yiran (宋亦然), and Xie Jianing (谢佳宁))
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"There should be five levels of Party School teaching: the first level is morality, promoting positive energy and boosting morale; followed by information, knowledge, thinking, and methods."
"A high-quality theoretical lesson should conclude with scientific methods that provide guidance for the current reality."
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Recently, at a teaching competition training class for young teachers in the Shanghai Party School (Administration College) system, Wang Gonglong (王公龙), Dean and Professor of the Marxism School of the Shanghai Municipal Party School (Shanghai Administration College), shared his experience and insights from teaching theoretical lessons for over 20 years.
"For me, Marxism is both a belief and a method," said Wang Gonglong (王公龙).
Because it is a belief, he "is convinced that what he is doing is the right thing and has a sense of value"; because it is a method, he "is able to grasp his own life in a rapidly changing world and has a sense of certainty."
For 27 years in Party School teaching, Wang Gonglong (王公龙) has been striving to let the cadres and students who come to listen to the lectures understand the sweetness of this truth, and to let more people feel it.
"Only those who have faith can make others believe in their lectures"
After many years, Wang Gonglong (王公龙) still vividly remembers the nervousness he felt when he first stepped onto the podium.
"I was most afraid of students asking questions, and I would get nervous as soon as they asked. That kind of scene would sometimes even appear in my dreams." At that time, Wang Gonglong's (王公龙) lectures on the *Communist Manifesto* did not receive ideal scores from the students.
What to do? Study the original works. "We must locate and understand the *Communist Manifesto* within the grand edifice of the Marxist ideological system." Wang Gonglong (王公龙) used the word "gnaw" to describe the learning process—the palace of Marxism is towering and majestic, and facing the "big tomes," only by putting in hard work can one glimpse its mysteries. "If reading it once is not enough, read it several times; if reading one book is not clear, read several books; if learning once is not enough, learn several times." As he gnawed, he gradually tasted the interest, strengthened his confidence, and his faith became more firm.
Wang Gonglong (王公龙) summarized the process of reading Marxist classics in one sentence: "First read the book thick, then read the book thin." First, read widely and systematically, from Marx's doctoral dissertation in 1841 to Engels' late works, from Mao Zedong Thought to the latest achievements of the Party's innovative theories in the new era, from world history and European history to Russian history and Chinese history... Through a large number of literature readings, he laid a solid ideological foundation.
Wang Gonglong (王公龙) summarized three key points from the *Communist Manifesto*: the Marxist materialist conception of history, the "two inevitabilities," and the "two free developments." In the teaching process, he organized the students' confusions and questions into 27 questions, constantly improving the answers; and then condensed the 27 questions into 10 groups of questions, carefully organized the answers, and published *The Communist's Required Course—Ten Questions on the Communist Manifesto*.
From "getting nervous as soon as asked" to "hardly being stumped by questions," this transformation stemmed from the accumulation of knowledge and, more importantly, from firm faith.
"To engage in theoretical research and teaching, one must first deeply believe in it oneself. If you don't believe it, you can't research it well or teach it well. And the prerequisite for believing is a systematic and in-depth study of Marxism," said Wang Gonglong (王公龙).
"Standing on the podium, as soon as you open your mouth, others will know whether you truly believe it." More than 20 years of experience in teaching classical theoretical lessons has made Wang Gonglong (王公龙) clear that teaching with emotion and faith is completely different from general recitation. "Only those who have faith can make others believe in their lectures, and can make 'meaningful' principles 'interesting'."
In recent years, teaching and research, academic conferences, and administrative work have filled Wang Gonglong's (王公龙) schedule. But he has never abandoned the habit he has cultivated over the years. Whenever he has time, he reads Marxist classics. For him, this is the foundation for doing a good job and a necessity for life cultivation.
The Party School bears the Party's name, and spreading the truth of Marxism is its primary responsibility. Wang Gonglong's (王公龙) lectures are highly praised by the students. One student's evaluation impressed Wang Gonglong (王公龙) the most: "This is indeed a lecture given by a Party School teacher."
"To speak what you believe and do what you believe—what a blessing in life!" Wang Gonglong (王公龙) said with a gleam in his eyes.
In recent years, the lectures he has given to Party members and cadres have been rated as excellent courses in the national Party School system and good courses in national cadre education and training; he has carried out more than 600 theoretical lectures at the grassroots level, with a total of hundreds of thousands of listeners; the audio and video Party lessons he has led and participated in creating have reached more than 300 million people...
"A good theoretical lesson should be like a good cup of tea"
Understanding theory and teaching theory are two different things, separated by a chasm of practice, especially in Party Schools, where most of the students are leading cadres with solid professional foundations and rich practical experience.
Wang Gonglong (王公龙) deeply understands: Marxism has a distinct practical character, and theoretical teaching must be rooted in the soil of reality, using facts to explain principles, using stories to move people, using questions to inspire people, and using spirit to encourage people.
"Theory, as long as it is thorough, can convince people." Marx's famous saying has been transformed into his teaching principle. In his view, Marxist theory is a thorough theory that must withstand all kinds of "why" questions.
"A class without a problem consciousness is as bland as water. Teaching with questions can peel away the layers and reveal the most core part of the theory." Wang Gonglong's (王公龙) class, from the content of the lecture to the teaching method, cannot be separated from the word "question."
A student asked: "The highest program of the *Communist Manifesto* is to eliminate private ownership. How should we view the development of my country's private economy?"
Wang Gonglong (王公龙) answered clearly: First, what Marx talked about eliminating private ownership is not eliminating personal ownership, but eliminating the capitalist private ownership of people exploiting and oppressing people. Second, the elimination of private ownership will go through a long process, and it can only be realized in the advanced stage of communism. Third, in today's China, the material conditions are still far from the conditions for establishing an ideal society as described by Marx. My country's private economy is an important achievement in the development of the socialist market economy and an important force in promoting the development of the socialist market economy. Not only should it not "leave the field," but it should move towards a broader stage.
In the classroom of "*The Communist Manifesto* and Its Contemporary Value," Wang Gonglong (王公龙) divided 50 students into 5 groups. The two-hour course was divided into two segments. In each segment, he first lectured for 40 minutes, and then used 20 minutes for group discussions and answered questions submitted by each group.
This is the "problem-driven teaching method" innovatively launched by Wang Gonglong (王公龙) and his team. Using questions as a traction, the classroom atmosphere is enlivened, the students are mobilized, and theoretical teaching bids farewell to dullness and boredom.
"In fact, the value of jointly exploring problems does not lie in the answer itself, but in giving students inspiration in terms of ideas, methods, and thinking," said Wang Gonglong (王公龙).
In Wang Gonglong's (王公龙) eyes, "a good theoretical lesson should be like a good cup of tea, with a mellow entrance and a long aftertaste." To make a good cup of tea, you must have a method.
From problem-driven to fine reading of texts, comparative analysis, and the combination of history and theory... Over the years, Wang Gonglong (王公龙) has summarized a systematic set of teaching methods. In the classroom, he often starts with a keyword, extending to the basic principles of Marxism, the history of the Party, and contemporary issues, interspersed with a large number of historical details and vivid cases. The students listen attentively, and after a class, they are still full of interest.
Seamless and coherent, it stems from the pursuit of "drilling in and jumping out" and "polishing the class to the extreme."
At the Shanghai Municipal Party School (上海市委党校), such a story has long been passed down among teachers and students. Wang Gonglong (王公龙) encountered a computer failure during a lecture, and the courseware could not be opened. But because he was familiar with the content of the lecture, he calmly completed the lecture. The next day, he learned that the online clicks of this lecture reached 500,000.
In Wang Gonglong's (王公龙) view, it is impossible to understand the Party's innovative theories in the new era without the foundation of Marxist classical theory; conversely, the great changes in the new era are a vivid example of the power of Marxist truth and practice.
Whether it is teaching research or practice, he is working hard on "connection" and "integration"—in the connection between theory and practice, in the integration of ancient and modern, Chinese and foreign, to clarify the principles, theories, and philosophies contained therein, so as to more deeply understand the principled theoretical achievements and original theoretical contributions of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想).
"Marxism is a theory of practice, a theory of answering questions. Constantly questioning along the multi-dimensional perspective of the questions of China, the questions of the world, the questions of the people, and the questions of the times, we can deeply understand why Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) has achieved a new leap in the Sinicization and modernization of Marxism. Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) clearly runs through the Marxist position, viewpoint, and method, embodies the theoretical character and spiritual essence of Marxism, and shines with the light of Marxist truth," said Wang Gonglong (王公龙).
"Tell the world about China's theoretical innovation and practical innovation"
Wang Gonglong's (王公龙) master's and doctoral stages both focused on international relations research. When transitioning to Marxism, he did not abandon his "old profession." He used the unique advantages of interdisciplinary research to strive to give new ideas and characteristics to Marxist theory courses from a more macro perspective.
Giving lectures to foreigners is a major achievement.
Contemporary China is undergoing the most extensive and profound social changes in history, and is promoting the Chinese-style modernization, a very grand and unique practical innovation in human history. How to tell foreigners about the ever-changing China?
"The first thing is to make them interested." Wang Gonglong (王公龙) believes that this requires telling the most essential and quintessential things in the theory in concise language. In this process, interaction is very important. "In mutual inspiration, express your own views, which is called 润物细无声 (rùn wù xì wú shēng - "moistening things silently," to influence or educate subtly and imperceptibly)." said Wang Gonglong (王公龙).
"What is Chinese democracy like?"
Combining the practice of Shanghai's people's city construction (上海人民城市建设), Wang Gonglong (王公龙) selected examples of the expansion of urban green space, the renovation of public service facilities, and the installation of elevators in old residential areas in Shanghai (上海) in recent years, which are urgent and difficult issues for the masses, and designed and answered the "five questions": Where does the voice of democracy arise? Where do democratic suggestions come from? Who participates in democratic decision-making? Where can the effectiveness of democracy be seen? Where is the applause for democracy given? In the process of answering the "five questions," the advantages of the extensive, authentic, and effective whole-process people's democracy are naturally presented.
"Whether it is the construction of a people's city or the development of whole-process people's democracy, it profoundly reflects the Chinese Communist Party's (中国共产党) people-centered development thought and the people-supreme value pursuit, and it is also a concentrated display of Chinese-style modernization's adherence to development for the people, development relying on the people, and development results shared by the people," Wang Gonglong (王公龙) further elaborated.
"Why has China been able to achieve such great achievements in ecological and environmental protection?"
Wang Gonglong (王公龙) started with stories from around him, first detailing how garbage is classified, transported, and disposed of in a community in Shanghai (上海), and how garbage classification is guaranteed by policies and supported by funds, and then extended to my country's implementation of the "strictest in history" and "toothed" new Environmental Protection Law, the establishment of the central ecological and environmental protection supervision system, and the comprehensive implementation of the river chief system, lake chief system, and forest chief system...
"Clarifying the practical logic of ecological and environmental governance in the new era also clarifies the story of Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought. It is precisely under the guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought that we have a beautiful China with bluer skies, greener mountains, and clearer waters," said Wang Gonglong (王公龙).
Preparing a special lecture for foreigners requires more than 10 procedures: designing topics, writing Chinese outlines and Chinese manuscripts, translating them into English manuscripts, making English courseware, collecting video materials, repeatedly rehearsing and revising... Wang Gonglong (王公龙) admitted that this work is not easy, but it must be done—
"The world is full of interest in China. They want to understand the Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions behind the huge development achievements; as a major party and a major country, we always have the world in mind and should show responsibility in value leadership and ideological leadership."
"Tell the world about China's theoretical innovation and practical innovation"—in recent years, Wang Gonglong (王公龙) has lectured to students from Germany, the United States, Spain, and other countries dozens of times, and has visited and studied in Brazil, Argentina, Cuba, Mexico, Morocco, and other countries many times.
A photo made Wang Gonglong (王公龙) unforgettable: Venezuelan President Maduro (马杜罗) held up the promotional brochure of the Shanghai Municipal Party School (上海市委党校) and listened to his country's youth report on taking classes in Shanghai, China (中国上海). The seeds of thought are germinating in cross-cultural exchanges.
Wang Gonglong (王公龙) has a habit that he has adhered to for many years: every year, he asks his colleagues to take two photos of himself on the Party School campus: one when the cherry blossoms are in full bloom in spring, and one when the ginkgo trees are golden in autumn.
Spring goes and autumn comes. In the photos, wrinkles have climbed up the corners of his eyes and white hair has been added to his temples. What has not changed is the original intention of a Party School teacher to "believe in Marxism for a lifetime and be a Party School person for a lifetime." On the road of truth dissemination, he is still persevering, just to let more people taste the sweetness of the truth that transcends time and space.
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Two lines from a movie once topped the trending searches: "The key to this problem is to find the key problem" and "What the specific situation is depends on the specific situation." Think carefully, audiences can be amused by these lines when watching a movie, but what would ordinary people think if they encountered cadres saying such things in reality?
"Speaking empty words and putting on a show are useless." The Central Eight-Point Regulation clearly states, "Hold short meetings, speak briefly, and resolutely avoid empty talk and clichés." In recent years, the majority of party members and cadres have consciously improved their work style, speaking plainly, speaking truthfully, and speaking in a way that the masses can understand and accept. However, in some occasions, "correct nonsense, beautiful empty words, and rigorous clichés" still exist. Why is this?
Some empty words and clichés are because their butts are sitting crooked. Being a cadre is about doing things for the people, and one should "sit firmly on the side of the people." However, some cadres are keen on being "official masters," high above, arrogant, and perfunctory in dealing with the affairs of the masses, using official jargon and formulaic replies. When going to the grassroots for investigation and research, they do not investigate the actual situation or inquire about the needs of the people, but only care about reading from the script and making demands; when they hear the demands of the masses, they say a few nice words such as "high attention" and "will definitely solve." This kind of insincere statement does not put the masses in their hearts, so how can the masses listen?
Some empty words and clichés also expose a lack of ability. The purpose of a meeting is to solve problems, but some leaders repeatedly talk about "importance" and "implementation." But how to do it specifically? Because they do not grasp the actual situation and cannot give guiding opinions, it is difficult to say something meaningful and weighty. Previously, a notice showed that the Party Secretary of a certain township held as many as 208 meetings in a year, and the grassroots cadres and the masses generally believed that "the empty words, big words, and clichés are full of pages, and not a single sentence can be followed." Ideas and methods always come from practice and from the masses. Nowadays, some party members and cadres use forms such as bench meetings and fireside chats to chat with the masses, and in the process, they have come up with many good suggestions and golden ideas to solve the urgent needs and concerns of the masses. It can be seen that being divorced from reality and the masses, one will naturally not see the real problems, let alone come up with practical and feasible solutions, and can only speak without substance.
Some empty words and clichés are also because there is a problem with the work attitude. Some party members and cadres hold the attitude of "better to do less than to do more," and feel that being a "megaphone and a repeater" is the safest. Whenever there are new deployments and new requirements in the meetings of the higher authorities, they will first hold a meeting to convey them, and the implementation is all on the mouth; some party members and cadres are afraid of taking responsibility, and they are hesitant to speak and do things, so in the face of real problems and the interests of the masses, they are vague and evasive, only thinking about fooling around... All of this, in the final analysis, is using empty words and clichés as a shield, and throwing the original intention and mission of serving the people to the back of their minds.
"Language is the direct reality of thought." From the root, the crux of empty words and clichés lies in ideology and work style, and is a prominent manifestation of formalism and bureaucracy. A good work style and a good speaking style originate from practice and from the masses, and to change the work style and the speaking style, we must be down-to-earth and follow the mass line. Look more at the lives of the masses, listen more to the opinions of the masses, and understand more about the feelings of the masses, and you will naturally know what to say and what to do. Replace empty words with truthful words, and replace clichés with solutions, and the masses will listen and will sincerely believe in you and support you.
Return to Top"I originally thought it was just a meal to make a friend. Now it seems that I relaxed my requirements for myself." Yang (杨), a former member of the urban management team of the Jinhuayuan Subdistrict Office (金华园街道办事处) in Guanshanhu District (观山湖区), Guiyang City (贵阳市), Guizhou Province (贵州省), regretted deeply.
Previously, when the Guanshanhu District (观山湖区) Discipline Inspection and Supervision Department (纪检监察部门) was conducting a "sieve-style" examination of hotline work orders, they discovered a citizen's complaint: "The illegal constructions in a certain residential area of Jinhuayuan Subdistrict (金华园街道) have been demolished one after another, but a newly built sunroom has remained unscathed." This "surviving" sunroom aroused the vigilance of the staff.
The staff quickly went to the site to conduct an investigation. Multiple residents of the community further testified that the owner who built the sunroom had a "close relationship" with Yang (杨), the urban management team member responsible for demolishing illegal constructions, and that "they had seen them eating together several times."
The clues pointed clearly. The staff immediately found Yang (杨) to verify the information.
"Think carefully and tell me about the situation of you eating with this owner," the staff asked.
Faced with the inquiry, Yang (杨) found it difficult to justify himself. In the face of the facts, he had to confess: "Because we are from the urban management team, this owner is doing house renovation projects in the jurisdiction and wanted to get closer to us, hoping to get care and accommodation when some illegal constructions are demolished."
After investigation, it was found that during the demolition of illegal constructions in the community, some owners, through the owner who contracted the house renovation project, gave gifts of money to Yang's (杨) wife, intending to keep their own sunroom. Yang (杨) not only knew about this but also introduced Wang (王) and Yao Moumou (姚某某), who were also involved in the demolition work, to the owner. The three of them subsequently accepted the owner's banquets many times and showed "leniency" to the sunroom that should have been demolished.
"In this case, as a person performing public duties according to law, Yang (杨) violated the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定) during his tenure as an urban management team member by accepting banquets and gifts that could affect the fair execution of public duties, and should be dealt with seriously," the staff introduced. In the end, Yang (杨) was given a major demerit administrative punishment, Wang (王) was given a demerit administrative punishment, and Yao Moumou (姚某某) was given a demerit administrative punishment. The sunroom was also demolished according to law.
[Discipline Enforcer Says] When public officials regard "dinner parties" as social occasions and "benefits" as "favors," they have already stepped on the red line of discipline. Just like that sunroom that tried to slip through, any "special care" that overrides the rules will eventually be exposed under the "sunshine" of supervision. The Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定) is a long-term, effective iron rule and hard constraint that must be implemented without compromise. The vast majority of public officials must start with small things, focus on details, resolutely eliminate violations such as accepting banquets and receiving gifts and money, be mindful of what to fear, be cautious in speech, and be restrained in action, and safeguard every inch of "sunshine" in fulfilling their duties.
(Reported by Su Bin (苏滨), reporter of this newspaper)
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Any theatrical genre needs to adapt to the changes of the times, and some themes are very suitable for breakthrough development. Many innovative practices are worth embracing and encouraging. However, one must be very careful when "tampering" with dialects and vocal music, and must not harm the soul of the genre!
A new rule added to this year's National Arts Fund project application has aroused widespread concern and discussion in the industry: For large-scale stage plays and creation project applications, "if there are cases of using externally invited main creators, each externally invited type of main creator will reduce one ranking level when determining the funded projects during the review." It can be seen that the regulation is intended to encourage various theatrical genres to cultivate their own main creative forces and avoid gradually losing the characteristics of the genre due to excessive reliance on externally invited main creators. This also reminds us that it is time to re-recognize the soul of our own theatrical genre.
In my own years of performance and creation, I have especially deeply felt that dialect and singing are the soul of local opera, and cannot be rashly "moved and reshaped," losing the soul in the name of innovation.
Taking Min Opera as an example, it is based on the Fuzhou dialect. The Fuzhou dialect retains many remnants of ancient Chinese and still retains the "eight tones" tonal values of Middle Chinese "Ping Shang Qu Ru divided into Yin and Yang." This dialect tonal value has played an important role in the formation of the rhythm and vocal music of the genre. Similarly, the "nine tones and six melodies" of Cantonese make Cantonese opera recitations sound more melodic and rhythmic than Mandarin with four tones; the Putian dialect uses 7 traditional tones, 15 initials, and more than 40 finals to embody the remnants of ancient Chinese sounds in Putian Opera, making this ancient genre even more simple and profound.
In addition to unique pronunciations, each local dialect also has its own rich and colorful vocabulary system. In Fuzhou dialect, the two characters "平八" (píng bā) are used to describe "very bad," giving people a sense of "poor effect" and "disintegration"; in the Sichuan dialect, "巴适" (bā shì) conveys a stronger sense of experience than the Mandarin word "舒服" (shū fu - comfortable); Wu dialect uses "芥杀格" (jiè shā gé) to describe "very powerful," which is more vivid and image. In addition, many dialects also have the phenomenon of "literary and colloquial readings." Giving full play to this feature can create distinct "language images" for characters of different roles – a clown with a string of colloquialisms, humorous and funny, an official with a sonorous literary reading and steady speech, and a young female character with a mix of literary and colloquial readings, pretty and lively...
In this way, local operas can ride on the agile wings of dialect, using swaying accents and proverbs full of folk wisdom, so that the language of the characters on the stage is more accurate and in place, the character images are more vivid and full, and the characteristics of the roles are more distinct and three-dimensional. Local operas fully release the charm of the genre in a posture of a hundred flowers blooming, which has led to a batch of popular and enduring repertoires such as Min Opera's *Yishunge Candlestick* (*贻顺哥烛蒂*), Cantonese Opera's *Searching the Academy* (*搜书院*), Putian Opera's *Chuncao Breaks into the Court* (*春草闯堂*), Yue Opera's *Sister Xianglin* (*祥林嫂*), and Sichuan Opera's *Autumn River* (*秋江*).
It is difficult for externally invited main creators to have the energy to familiarize themselves with and master so many ancient, rich, and complex dialect systems in a short period of time. Some strong screenwriters and directors even think that dialects are "rustic" and deliberately dilute the characteristics of the genre from the script stage, let alone give play to the advantages of dialects. What is even more worrying is that the younger generation of local screenwriters' ability to control dialects is far inferior to that of their predecessors. Local opera must be "blood-related" to dialect in order to maintain its special temperament. Those rigid and even extremely awkward lines will only make the unique charm of local opera disappear.
Having talked about dialect, let's talk about singing.
Min Opera has been closely linked to the Fuzhou dialect in its more than 400 years of development and precipitation, forming a unique musical style of the genre - you can hear the lingering and lingering of "Shuimo tune" in the "Dou tune," you can hear the high-pitched and passionate Yiyang tune in the "Jianghu," and you can capture the Fuzhou urban atmosphere in the plain and straightforward "Yangge." These three vocal music systems from different sources are finally infiltrated and integrated in the Fuzhou dialect and local folk music, and then supplemented by characteristic instruments such as the Douguan and Shuangqing, making the Min Opera vocal music more distinctive. Hunan Xiang Opera is also a deep combination of various vocal music such as Gaoqiang and Kunqiang introduced into the local area with Hunan local music under the standardization of Changsha dialect, and "Xianghua" has become.
Looking around, most genres have their own distinctive musical instruments and tune music. Quanzhou Liyuan Opera's "Ya Jiao Drum" and tunes such as *Changchao·Chaoyangchun* (*长潮·潮阳春*), Jiangxi Gan Opera's Ganhu and tunes such as *Hong Na'ao* (*红衲袄*), Shanxi Jin Opera's "Huhu" and tunes such as *Pingban* (*平板*)... Each genre forms an artistic style with high resolution through rich vocal music, tunes, and characteristic instruments.
However, nowadays, many big directors have exclusive orchestrators and composers. I am afraid they do not have time to carefully study the vocal music of each local opera, so there is a phenomenon of "two skins" or even "three skins" in singing design, composition, and orchestration. The popular large-scale orchestras and symphonic orchestrations also bury the characteristic instruments of the genre in them. In the end, when the curtain opens and the overture sounds, the audience can no longer tell whether they are watching a musical or an opera.
Of course, I am not saying that going back to the way my master's master and his generation performed in the Ming and Qing dynasties is called "adhering to tradition." My two masters, Mr. Liu Xiaoqin (刘小琴) and Ms. Hu Qiming (胡奇明), are both famous actors of the Min Opera generation. They have always been trying boldly: Mr. Liu created a set of female character performance routines called "shelling" and designed a new set of gongs and drums for it. Ms. Hu took the lead in making makeup improvements to optimize the body proportions of female characters and enhance the beauty. Any theatrical genre needs to adapt to the changes of the times, and some themes are very suitable for breakthrough development. Many innovative practices are worth embracing and encouraging. However, one must be very careful when "tampering" with dialects and vocal music, and must not harm the soul of the genre!
When a Qin Opera actor roars from his throat to the top of his head, we can't help but be shocked by this wide and loud voice that pierces the sky; when a Yue Opera actor sighs from his lips and teeth to the tip of his heart, we are melted by the soft words of Wu that flow through the small bridges and flowing water. Isn't this the different dialects and operas nurtured by the loess land in Northwest China and the water towns in the south of the Yangtze River? There are more than 300 theatrical genres in the country, each with its own strengths, values, and beauty. Today's creators want to innovate tradition, please enter tradition first.
(The author is a first-class actor and deputy director of the Fuzhou Min Opera Art Inheritance and Development Center (福州闽剧艺术传承发展中心)).
Return to TopBy: 周 尔
Only content innovation can give works enduring vitality. Audiences want to see more insightful reflections on reality and explorations of values, as well as more in-depth analyses of human nature.
The rapid growth in the number of domestic suspense dramas has become an important film and television cultural phenomenon in recent years. "The Long Season," "Day and Night," "Reset," "I Am a Criminal Police Officer," and others have triggered viewing frenzies with their ingenious and unique narrative structures, highly artistic and aesthetic visual styles, and emotionally resonant expressions. Since the beginning of this year, "The Prey," "The Chess Player," "Dust Storm," and "Above the Clouds" have been broadcast in succession, and a batch of new dramas are about to "go online." Looking at the film lists of major platforms, even if the launch of new projects tends to be cautious, this track is still very lively. As a high-quality area for film and television creation and an advantageous type for film and television to go overseas, suspense dramas have always played an important role in promoting the spirit of the rule of law, telling Chinese stories well, and meeting people's spiritual and cultural needs.
The popularity of suspense dramas has its own reasons. On the one hand, suspense and excitement have natural dramatic advantages and can meet the audience's expectations of escaping from daily life when watching dramas. While ensuring the concentration of suspense, social issues and humanistic thinking can also be superimposed, and elements such as history, fantasy, and love can be integrated. On the other hand, the number of entertainment products on the Internet is growing exponentially. For broadcasting platforms, suspense dramas have thematic advantages that short videos and other forms do not have, which also builds a content "moat" for themselves.
Suspense dramas have also become a talent training ground for the new generation of creators. The new teams employed by major platforms have risen, and new production concepts and narrative methods have brought a new atmosphere to suspense dramas. Compared with realistic creations with grand themes, suspense dramas have the constituent elements of realistic themes, but can also enter from small entry points, extend from small angles, present "small people," and are easier to handle. The connection with reality can be advanced or retreated. As a typical commercial genre film, suspense dramas pursue an extreme artistic style and ingenious and meticulous story logic, which is more in line with the keen and individual creative advantages of young teams. This field of testing the waters lays the foundation for young creators to subsequently control serious dramas.
However, the popularity of themes and the gathering of creations have also brought "happy troubles" to suspense dramas. After "great and fast" development and repeated excavation, suspense dramas have recently begun to show fatigue, with repeated themes, similar styles, mediocre aesthetics, and familiar actors, giving people a sense of "a thousand dramas with one face," and the call for "breaking the situation" is gradually rising.
When the difficulty of innovation increases, sensory stimulation seems to be a tempting shortcut. Some creators adhere to the doctrine of taking it, directly using major and strange cases as a creative material library, relying on upgrading criminal methods, and treating spectacle as a magic weapon for winning. The heat brought by this "heavy dose" is not sustainable, and some malicious voyeuristic shots will only provoke audience disgust.
At the same time, more and more suspense dramas focusing on the 1990s to the beginning of this century have solidified the framing of social suspense. Long-unsolved cases, revealing "small people" forgotten by the times, with new and old police officers as witnesses, issuing a sigh of fate... These works combine the depth of cases and human nature with the transformation of the times, and trigger realistic thinking in the retrospect and questioning of history. The pioneers of this type have undoubtedly made valuable explorations, but the swarm of imitators have ignored the creative laws of seeking new changes and the real needs of the audience.
To achieve a breakthrough, suspense dramas should not only be an expansion on the map, satisfying the fact that the snowy northeast, the windy northwest, and the humid and rainy southwest have become the locations of the story, but should comprehensively utilize unique geographical landscapes, historical and cultural landscapes, and era landscapes to construct new aesthetic experiences; it should not simply glue suspense dramas with idol dramas, costume dramas, and period dramas, bringing a blurred, mixed, and fragmented viewing experience, but should learn from each other's strengths and form a new aesthetic style; and it should not take a risky approach, heroically empowering the methods of crime, and hastily treating crime as a "ballad of small people."
Topics and marketing cannot achieve a real breakthrough in suspense dramas. Only content innovation can give works enduring vitality. "The Long Season" runs through compassion from beginning to end, walking out of the limitations of Northeast-themed suspense dramas; "Imperfect Victim" maintains a deep insight into society and delicately presents the possible areas in human nature; "I Am a Criminal Police Officer" abandons the dazzling routines and wins the audience's love with a plain, documentary-like style; "Endless Ending" provides a new solution to the protection of minors through the dissection of cases. These works inspire today's suspense drama innovation. What the audience wants to see is a more inspiring reflection on reality and exploration of values, and a more in-depth analysis of human nature. Only by going deep into life, upgrading in thought, and expanding in art, and creating good works with heart and soul and striving for excellence, can suspense dramas successfully break through.
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In a limited stage space, how can a novel of hundreds of thousands of words be transformed into a visual and auditory stage language? The drama "Yan Shi Ji" (燕食记), produced by the National Theatre of China (中国国家话剧院) and adapted from Ge Liang's (葛亮) novel of the same name, recently completed its premiere, attracting many viewers.
As the curtain rises, the audience's attention is drawn to a lively culinary competition. Under the spotlight, on the left is Rong Yisheng (荣贻生), the soul of Cantonese cuisine's Tongqin Restaurant (同钦楼), his expression serious and meticulous; on the right is his former apprentice, Chen Wuju (陈五举), the current young owner of the Shanghai cuisine's Eighteen Trades (十八行), his eyes firm and polite... Beneath this skill competition, years of grudges and affections between master and apprentice surge. Suddenly, the lights dim, the atmosphere shifts from lively to quiet, time and space jump, and the life stories hidden behind the delicacies are carefully "cooked" and "served" onto the stage by the creators, forming a feast of bittersweet flavors.
The drama "Yan Shi Ji" retains the dramatic key plots of the original work. In the torrent of the times, Rong Yisheng strictly and dutifully guards the unique skill of "making lotus seed paste," emphasizing that "the most important thing in making good lotus seed paste is 'patience'," reflecting the older generation of craftsmen's ultimate pursuit of traditional craftsmanship. The apprentice Chen Wuju sees that the lotus seed paste mooncakes made with traditional techniques are impacted by mechanized Western pastries, and Tongqin Restaurant faces a business crisis, so he is determined to create a new world.
The creators did not overemphasize the intricate relationships between the characters, but rather deeply explored the connotation of the original work, closely combining history and the present, and discussing the philosophical propositions of inheritance and innovation, adherence and change through the lotus seed paste making techniques and the emotional connection between Rong and Chen. The master and apprentice, who have not seen each other for many years, reunite in the final, seemingly full of gunpowder, determined to settle the score, but in the end, Rong Yisheng, after seeing Chen Wuju's mature command of different cuisines, chooses to reconcile with his years of obsession – the "making lotus seed paste" technique he insists on is not incompatible with other schools, and tradition will not remain unchanged, but will be revitalized in the integration and collision with diverse cultures.
Different from the original work's perspective of "I" exploring historical truth, the secondary creation reconstructs the grand narrative, using a "game-like" culinary competition to run through the entire play, thereby creating a defamiliarization effect, presenting the heavy subject matter on the stage in a light and lively style, and giving it new dramatic tension. The stage presentation pursues the integration of nationalization and modernity. In addition to the arcade buildings, "one pot and two pieces" (一盅两件) and other Lingnan (岭南) characteristics, the director's use of opera techniques is just right, such as the free transition of different time and space, Rong and Chen's running around the stage when they realize the truth, etc., adding to the fluidity of the stage. The Guangcai (广彩) porcelain plates hanging on the stage are not only an external symbol of food culture, but also serve as a screen for projection. The director cleverly uses image technology to concretely project delicious dishes into the "plate," and also allows the psychological activities of the characters in the play being hit by the taste buds of the food to be presented.
Overall, the drama "Yan Shi Ji" pays attention to literary texture, and at the same time combines the aesthetics of the times, actively explores diverse stage expression forms, and demonstrates the courage and sharpness of young theater practitioners. However, the entire play mainly relies on character narration to promote the plot, which to a certain extent squeezes the performance space. For example, some scenes that need to show emotional tension, such as Axiang (阿响) learning of her adoptive mother's death and the breakdown of the relationship between Rong and Chen, are slightly bland; the moving friendship between Axiang's biological mother and adoptive mother, and the causes and consequences of Xie Xing's (谢醒) carefully planned cooking competition, which are layered by the author, also lose some of the charm of 言有尽而意无穷 (yán yǒu jìn ér yì wú qióng - "words end but the meaning is endless," the literal meaning is that the words are exhausted, but the meaning is still not fully expressed, implying that the meaning is profound and thought-provoking).
The adaptation of literary works inevitably carries many expectations. Extracting the theme connotation from a huge work, shaping vivid characters, and transforming the meaning between the lines into visual and perceptible stage language are the challenges faced during the adaptation. The drama "Yan Shi Ji" showed creative vitality when it was first moved to the stage. It is believed that with further patient "simmering," the texture will become more mellow.
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Not long ago, the micro-drama "Lion City Mountain and Sea" (《狮城山海》), which chronicles the legend of the Nanyang Chinese, concluded its run on CCTV's (央视) drama channel and online platforms. The Chinese community in the drama ultimately fulfilled its mission, exchanging the hardships of the older generation for the harmony and tranquility of the next, allowing the seeds of Chinese culture to thrive on the Nanyang land.
It is well known that although micro-dramas have developed rapidly in the past two years, they have also been repeatedly criticized. Relevant departments have successively introduced new management regulations and creative guidelines to strengthen industry supervision and clarify the direction of high-quality productions. Against this backdrop, "Lion City Mountain and Sea" (《狮城山海》), with an investment of over 100 million yuan, was expected to deliver more from the outset.
In terms of production, "Lion City Mountain and Sea" (《狮城山海》) has shed the label of "shoddy production" and moved closer to "long-drama quality" and "cinematic feel." In order to restore the most realistic scenes, the drama was filmed entirely overseas, with 95 days of shooting in Malaysia (马来西亚) alone, and a Nanyang historical and cultural street of over 24,000 square meters was built in the local film and television base. It is because of such meticulous craftsmanship that the Nanyang style can leap onto the screen and be fully appreciated.
In terms of value expression, the drama uses a popular and exciting story to reflect the arduous journey of the first Chinese to "go to Nanyang" (下南洋), and also depicts the reality of the time in a well-organized manner, ultimately composing a passionate history of overseas Chinese struggle. As the ending of the drama says: The Mountain and Sea Gang (山海帮) is just a legendary story, but the Mountain and Sea spirit in the story lives on. Hard work, mutual assistance, courage to fight, and fearlessness of power are the spiritual foundations for the Chinese to stand in the world.
"Lion City Mountain and Sea" (《狮城山海》) has both the爽感 (shuǎng gǎn - "refreshing feeling," a sense of satisfaction and excitement) necessary for micro-dramas and the expression of mainstream values; it has the fast pace of micro-dramas, but also provides the audience with a long-drama-like viewing experience and sense of companionship through TV and online broadcasting. It abandons the rampant "studio style" of micro-dramas and is a valuable exploration of high-quality production.
From a length perspective, micro-dramas can currently be roughly divided into three categories: horizontal-screen short dramas with 10-20 minutes per episode, with audio-visual effects and narrative standards approaching those of long dramas; vertical-screen short dramas with about 3 minutes per episode, broadcast on major long and short video platforms; and mini-program dramas with about 1 minute per episode, mostly launched on mini-programs with paid or ad-unlocking methods. The latter two types are most in line with the audience's perception of micro-dramas and are also the mainstream of the micro-drama market; the first type is most expected to be of high-quality, but has always had a relatively vague image in the eyes of the audience. The appearance of "Lion City Mountain and Sea" (《狮城山海》) with a single episode length of 20 minutes has updated the audience's and industry's perception, and "short dramas like 'Lion City Mountain and Sea' (《狮城山海》)" has become a hot topic in the industry.
Of course, "Lion City Mountain and Sea" (《狮城山海》) also has problems such as insufficient foreshadowing of character behavior motivations and a protracted narrative in the second half. How to tell easy-to-understand stories in the fast pace of micro-dramas, balance the length of the main and sub-plots, efficiently establish the audience's understanding of the characters, and achieve micro but not weak, short but refined, is a creative issue facing micro-dramas. The exploration of micro-drama categories needs to be calibrated step by step in trial and error, and experience needs to be accumulated through practice to better build a new type of audio-visual narrative system that is popular with the audience.
Return to TopRevolutionary historical themes most abhor an emptiness: plotlines that are not substantial, character portrayals that are not full-bodied, giving people a sense of empty preaching. The ethnic song and dance drama "Beacon Fires and Family Letters" (《烽火家书》), currently touring the country, takes "substance" as its foundation, with a tight and coherent plot and solid and rich performances, stirring up the audience's patriotic feelings.
The protagonist, General Zuo Quan (左权将军),'s 13 personal letters to his wife, mother, and daughter constitute the narrative thread of the play. These deeply affectionate words, although spanning time and space from the revolutionary era, are relatable because the longing for family, the expectation of good days, and the reflections on the relationship between the small family and the country are all intimate and natural, without empty or grandiose words, thus resonating with people.
The singing design and musical arrangement fully absorb the essence of folk songs from Zuoquan County (左权县); the dance presentation and costumes and props cleverly incorporate the colorful costumes and fans from the Xiaohua Opera (小花戏) in Zuoquan County (左权县), as well as physical movements such as the "Husuo Step" ("唿嗦步") and "Butterfly Fan" ("蝴蝶扇"). The use of these elements does not overshadow the main theme, but rather serves the expression of the main idea, making the storytelling context of "singing the family letters to you" more vivid and adding a touch of both strength and gentleness to the tense theatrical environment.
The correspondence with his mother, wife, and daughters, the sincere interaction with the people in the Taihang Mountains (太行山区), and the heroic resistance against the enemy on the battlefield—the three story lines unfolded by the family letters are like three spotlights, illuminating the life of General Zuo Quan (左权将军) from multiple angles. At the moment of sacrifice, accompanied by the impassioned and indignant chanting and reminiscence of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) soldiers, family members, and local people, the image of General Zuo Quan (左权将军) stands fully in the hearts of the audience. At this point, the theme of the play emerges—Liao County (辽县) being renamed Zuoquan County (左权县) is not only a profound commemoration of revolutionary heroes, but also a lofty tribute to the Taihang Spirit (太行精神).
(He Xingchang (何行畅), Yulin City (榆林市), Shaanxi Province (陕西省))
Return to Top"What better way to experience the ritualistic feeling of the Dragon Boat Festival than by watching a spectacular performance of *Nine Songs*? If there's anything better, it might be watching two performances." On social media, the dance poetic drama *Nine Songs*, produced by the Beijing Tianqiao Performing Arts Center (北京天桥艺术中心) and performed by the Beijing Opera and Dance Drama Theater (北京歌剧舞剧院), became a popular work during the Dragon Boat Festival.
*Nine Songs* was originally a set of musical hymns written by Qu Yuan (屈原) to worship deities. In the land of Chu, sacrifices "invariably involved songs, music, drumming, and dancing to please the gods," so it can be said to have inherent dance attributes. The dance poetic drama *Nine Songs* did not choose to "replicate" ancient Chu music and dance. Instead, it extracted four sets of mirror images from the original work—the Eastern Emperor and the Lord of the Clouds, the Mountain Spirit and the Count of the River, the Xiang Lord and the Xiang Lady, and the Grand Master of Fate and the Junior Master of Fate—to form four chapters: Heaven, Earth, Humanity, and Divinity. It breaks away from the constraints of plot and seeks a purer form of dance expression.
The work imbues traditional beauty with contemporary interpretations. Arched backs and stagnant steps reveal the loneliness and confusion of contemporary people; extended postures and agile leaps exude a pursuit of free and beautiful movement. The Xiang Lord and the Xiang Lady are separated by a transparent gauze curtain in different spaces. The two dance in sync inside and outside the curtain but cannot touch each other, resembling a mirage or a fleeting dream. The scenes of the Lord of the Clouds arriving on the wind and the Grand Master of Fate playing musical notes provide a strong audio-visual experience, allowing people to feel the vibrant rhythm of all things. *Nine Songs* uses this rhythm to question heaven and earth, building a bridge between the classical and the modern, and completing a poetic dialogue that transcends time and space.
(Qiu Shuang (邱爽), Haidian District (海淀区), Beijing (北京市))
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