Summary: During a meeting in Astana, Xi Jinping told President Tokayev that China-Kazakhstan relations remain strong due to shared geography, history, and development goals. Xi emphasized mutual support on core interests, high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, comprehensive security cooperation, and diversified cultural exchanges. Xi also noted that both countries should uphold the UN-centered international system and protect the interests of developing countries. Tokayev affirmed Kazakhstan's commitment to deepening strategic trust and cooperation with China across various sectors and praised China's role in upholding international justice. Cai Qi and Wang Yi were reported to have accompanied Xi for the meeting.
Summary: Xi Jinping arrived in Astana on June 16th to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit at the invitation of Kazakh President Tokayev. Tokayev, along with several high-ranking officials including the head of the Presidential Administration and the Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister, greeted Xi at the airport. Cai Qi and Wang Yi were among those accompanying Xi. The article makes no mention of the United States or US-China relations.
Summary: The international version of the program "Xi Jinping's Classical Quotes," a show highlighting Xi Jinping's use of classical Chinese literature, began airing on major media outlets in five Central Asian countries on June 16. Kazakh President Tokayev sent a congratulatory letter celebrating the broadcast. The program focuses on themes like opening-up, technological development, and ecological protection, aiming to explain the historical and cultural roots of Xi Jinping's governance philosophy. The program is intended to showcase aspects of Chinese-style modernization to Central Asian audiences.
Summary: Chairman of the National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee Zhao Leji presided over a meeting on June 16th, setting the agenda for the 16th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee, scheduled for June 24-27. The session will deliberate on draft revisions to laws including those related to public health emergencies, maritime affairs, and food safety, as well as reports on the central government's final accounts for 2024, and new quality productive forces. Liu Qi, Secretary-General of the NPC Standing Committee, reported on the draft agenda and schedule. Vice Chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee, including Li Hongzhong and Wang Dongming, were present at the meeting. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Wang Huning stressed the importance of deepening cross-strait integration and high-quality construction of the Cross-Strait Integration Development Demonstration Zone at a meeting in Xiamen. He called for innovative measures to promote economic and cultural exchange, and a better business environment for Taiwanese businesses. Wang also emphasized facilitating normal cross-strait exchanges and cooperation, especially for Taiwanese youth, to enhance their sense of belonging and participation in China's modernization. Representatives from various ministries, including the Taiwan Affairs Office, National Development and Reform Commission, and Fujian Province, reported on the progress of the Demonstration Zone. The United States was not mentioned in the article.
Summary: According to the article, Sichuan province is promoting the deep integration of culture and tourism, following directives from Xi Jinping and the 20th CPC Central Committee's Third Plenum. The province saw 1.19 billion domestic tourists in 2024, driven by cultural attractions like the Sanxingdui Museum and creative adaptations of industrial sites. Sichuan is also working to attract foreign tourists, with 2.29 million inbound visitors in 2024, drawn by cultural icons like pandas and Sanxingdui, supported by optimized visa and tax refund policies. The province has invested 1.71 billion yuan in 181 key cultural and tourism projects, leveraging over 150 billion yuan in social capital. Sichuan's Party Secretary stated they will continue to promote the fusion of culture and tourism to contribute to the province's modernization.
Summary: Based on the provided titles, the articles discuss how Chinese-style modernization empowers Chinese civilization with contemporary strength. The titles highlight the intersection of tradition and modernity, suggesting a theme of incorporating traditional Chinese elements into modern trends. The articles' focus appears to be on the revitalization of Chinese culture through modernization. Further context would be needed to ascertain any direct or indirect implications for U.S.-China relations.
Summary: National Bureau of Statistics spokesperson Fu Linghui reported that China's economic operations were generally stable in May, with high-quality development continuing due to policy effects. Key indicators improved, with growth in equipment manufacturing and expanding domestic consumption. Despite global economic headwinds, China's foreign trade diversified, with increased trade with ASEAN and Belt and Road countries, although trade with the U.S. declined. Fu also noted progress in recent U.S.-China trade consultations, which will promote stable and sustainable development of economic and trade relationships.
Summary: Zheng Yuehua, a farmer in Songyang County, Zhejiang, is utilizing agricultural services from Lishui Shunhe Agricultural Development Co., which uses 3D electronic maps and drones for planting, fertilization, and pest control. These services reduce costs and labor, allowing for more efficient farming practices. Shunhe Agricultural Development has expanded its services, incorporating multispectral drones and 3D modeling to create detailed farm maps for precision agriculture. This technology allows for targeted fertilization and monitoring, improving efficiency and reducing waste. The company has mapped 15,000 acres for over 100 farmers and plans to develop autonomous drone systems.
Summary: China's national railway system saw a 5.9% year-on-year increase in fixed-asset investment from January to May, reaching 242.1 billion yuan. Several high-speed rail lines, including sections of the Yu-Xia, Hu-Yu-Rong, and Shen-Jia lines, are undergoing testing and are expected to begin operation this year. Construction breakthroughs were achieved on multiple projects, such as the Xi'an-Shiyan and Baotou-Yinchuan high-speed railways. The China State Railway Group aims to complete 590 billion yuan in infrastructure investment and put 2,600 kilometers of new lines into operation this year.
Summary: China's Ministry of Finance announced that Dalian and Hubei province will implement a value-added tax refund policy for overseas tourists shopping in those regions, starting July 1, 2025. The policy allows foreign tourists to claim refunds on goods purchased at designated stores when leaving China. The decision follows applications from Dalian and Hubei to the Ministry of Finance, General Administration of Customs, and State Taxation Administration to implement the policy. Any qualified region can implement the policy after filing with these three administrations. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: A joint conference held in Chongqing by the Central Social Work Department and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development focused on improving conditions for "new employment groups." Officials emphasized addressing the urgent needs of these groups, such as housing and access to facilities, by building "friendly scenarios" in various locations. The Central Social Work Department called for both managing and serving these groups to create a harmonious social environment. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development pledged to accelerate the development of public rental housing and expand housing provident fund pilot programs for flexible workers.
Summary: The article discusses the upcoming second China-Central Asia Summit and the deepening strategic partnership between China and the Central Asian nations. It highlights Xi Jinping's emphasis on this cooperation as a "strategic choice" for mutual support and development, pointing to the first summit in 2023 where the "Xi'an Declaration" was signed. The piece emphasizes the robust economic cooperation driven by the Belt and Road Initiative, including increased trade, industrial collaboration, and technology sharing. It also notes the shared commitment to multilateralism and global governance, contrasting this with unilateralism pursued by other nations; however, there is no explicit discussion of the United States. The article positions China-Central Asia cooperation as a model for regional peace, stability, and prosperity.
Summary: The article, authored by the Director of Kazakhstan's "Eurasian Monitoring" Analysis and Research Center, emphasizes the importance of the China-Central Asia mechanism in regional cooperation. It highlights the deepening Kazakhstan-China comprehensive strategic partnership, particularly in infrastructure, trade, and energy, facilitated by the Belt and Road Initiative. China's commitment to multilateralism and the Global Development, Security, and Civilization Initiatives are praised for contributing to global peace and stability amidst rising unilateralism. The article anticipates the upcoming China-Central Asia Summit will further promote cooperation across various sectors and advance a more just global governance system. The author sees China as a force for global sustainable development and prosperity.
Summary: Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo JiaKun stated that Central Asia is a priority region for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Guo noted that trade between China and Central Asian countries reached a record 674.15 billion yuan in 2024. He highlighted infrastructure projects and increased connectivity, including visa-free travel with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. The upcoming second China-Central Asia Summit aims to further expand BRI cooperation and build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
Summary: The "China Tourism Year" opening ceremony was held in Astana, Kazakhstan, attended by approximately 300 guests from both countries. Chinese Minister of Culture and Tourism Sun Yeli and Kazakh Minister of Tourism and Sports Yerzhan Yerkinbayev delivered speeches at the event. A "Silk and Silk Road: From China to Kazakhstan" exhibition also opened, showcasing the history and modern development of Silk Road culture. The event included cultural performances, Hanfu fashion shows, and intangible cultural heritage experiences. A memorandum of cooperation was signed between the China Silk Museum and the National Museum of Kazakhstan.
Summary: According to the Chinese ambassador to Uzbekistan, China-Central Asia relations are developing at a high level under the leadership of President Xi Jinping and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries, with fruitful results achieved in jointly building the "Belt and Road." Trade between China and Central Asia has increased dramatically, and China has become Central Asia's most important trade and investment partner. Cooperation extends to tourism, culture, education, and security. Uzbekistan's President Mirziyoyev stated that Central Asian countries are China's most sincere old friends west of Yangguan.
Summary: At the invitation of Premier Li Qiang, New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will officially visit China from June 17th to 20th. Luxon, born in 1970, holds a master's degree in business administration and became Prime Minister in November 2023. The article does not mention any discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Guo Jiajun stated that China welcomes Vietnam's inclusion as a BRICS partner nation. Guo noted that Vietnam's participation aligns with both its own development and the shared interests of BRICS nations and the Global South, anticipating a positive contribution from Vietnam to the BRICS mechanism. Guo emphasized that this expansion signifies enhanced representation and influence for BRICS. China aims to collaborate with BRICS members and partners to foster a more comprehensive, practical, and inclusive partnership, promoting multilateralism and common development. There was no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The "Blue Book on China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation: China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Development Report (2025)" indicates a shift in China-Africa trade patterns. The report, according to reporting by Yang Xun, points to a transition towards diversification and higher value-added, technology-intensive trade.
Summary: A China-Central Asia cultural exchange event, co-hosted by China Central Radio and Television and the Kazakhstan Presidential Broadcasting Complex, was held in Astana. Over 150 guests from various sectors of China and the five Central Asian countries attended. During the event, the "China-Central Asia Media Cooperation Initiative" was released, advocating for strengthened media collaboration in areas like joint reporting and information sharing. The initiative aims to create a media cooperation alliance to disseminate the voices of China and Central Asian countries objectively and broadly, promoting mutual understanding. The purpose of these efforts is to contribute to the building of a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
Summary: This article discusses the integration of AI in Chinese education, highlighting its use as a learning companion for students, a teaching assistant for instructors, and a management tool for administrators. AI is being used to personalize learning, provide feedback on teaching methods, and assist in data-driven decision-making for resource allocation. One example is from Tsinghua University, where students are using AI assistants for homework and to assist in research. The article also emphasizes the importance of human oversight and critical thinking to avoid over-reliance on AI-generated outputs.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of remaining calm and focused ("沉得住气") for Chinese enterprises and the Chinese economy in the face of challenges. It cites Huawei's development of the Kirin chip and HarmonyOS despite external pressures, and a Yiwu business owner's success with an independent brand strategy as examples. The piece argues this steadiness is crucial for navigating economic cycles and countering pessimistic international views. It advocates for long-term vision, unwavering confidence, and continuous innovation to overcome difficulties and achieve progress, referencing the development of the C919 aircraft. The article implicitly touches on U.S.-China relations by alluding to external pressures and the need for self-reliance in the face of them.
Summary: The Shanxi Provincial People's Congress elected Lu Dongliang as Governor of Shanxi Province on June 16th. The election took place during the fourth meeting of the 14th Shanxi Provincial People's Congress. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The "China Agricultural Industry Development Report 2025," released on June 16th, indicates stable global grain supplies and a record Chinese grain output exceeding 1.4 trillion *jin*. The report projects continued positive trends in Chinese agricultural production for 2025, with grain output remaining above 1.4 trillion *jin* and expanded soybean and oilseed planting. It also highlights the role of technological progress in driving total factor productivity (TFP) in Chinese agriculture. The report suggests increasing agricultural technology investment and deepening reforms to enhance TFP and competitiveness during the 15th Five-Year Plan. The report was released by the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences' Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development.
Summary: Sichuan province is promoting the integrated development of culture and tourism, leveraging its cultural assets to enhance tourism appeal and vice versa. The province has seen significant growth in both domestic and international tourism, with efforts to integrate digital technology and creative industries. Sichuan has implemented policies supporting cultural and tourism projects, attracting investment and fostering industry collaboration, with the goal of boosting the province's cultural influence and economic development. A key figure from the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee stated that the province will continue to promote the in-depth integration of culture and tourism. The article mentions the increasing number of foreign tourists visiting Sichuan, but does not address U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports that Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture in Guizhou Province is promoting football in schools through clubs and leagues. This initiative aims to increase student engagement with the sport. A photo depicts students participating in a county-level football league at Congjiang County Vocational and Technical School on June 14th. The article does not mention any U.S. involvement or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article highlights China's growing cooperation with Central Asian countries in areas such as transportation, education, healthcare, and energy. Specifically, it mentions the opening of a direct transport route to the Aktau port in Kazakhstan, facilitated by a video conference between President Xi Jinping and Kazakh President Tokayev, and the establishment of "Luban Workshops" in Kyrgyzstan to train technical skills. Traditional Chinese medicine centers are also being established in Central Asia, such as the one in Tajikistan, to promote cultural exchange and healthcare cooperation. In the energy sector, China is partnering with Turkmenistan on natural gas pipelines, including digitalization efforts, and China is sharing its poverty reduction experiences with Uzbekistan, with officials visiting China to study targeted poverty alleviation strategies, expanding and deepening local cooperation.
Summary: This article discusses the growing cooperation between China and Central Asian countries since the inaugural China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an in May 2023, highlighting Xi Jinping's emphasis on mutual support, common development, universal security, and lasting friendship. It notes the tangible benefits of this cooperation, including increased trade, educational exchanges, and tourism. The upcoming second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, marks a new chapter, building upon the Belt and Road Initiative first proposed there by Xi in 2013. The summit aims to further promote common development and prosperity, revitalizing the Silk Road. There is no explicit mention of the United States or U.S. - China relations in the article.
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Summary: The 17th annual Straits Forum was held in Xiamen, Fujian, emphasizing expanded people-to-people exchanges and deepened integrated development between the mainland and Taiwan. Over 7,000 representatives from Taiwan, including political parties, trade unions, and various sectors, participated in the forum. Participants expressed desires for peace, development, exchange, and cooperation, highlighting the familial ties between the two sides. The forum showcased advancements in the integrated development demonstration zone in Fujian, with policies supporting Taiwanese businesses. The event underscored that cross-strait exchange is an unstoppable trend, with participants emphasizing the importance of continuous communication to reduce misunderstandings.
Summary: The article highlights China's progress in combating desertification, noting that 53% of manageable desertified land has been effectively treated, achieving a net reduction of 65 million mu of desertified land by the end of 2024. It profiles three individuals from Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Gansu provinces who have dedicated their lives to afforestation and desert control, illustrating the ongoing efforts to combat desertification through generations. Wang Zhanfeng from Shanxi has planted trees on barren mountains for over 40 years. Li Fengqi, a retired worker in Inner Mongolia, and young workers continue to plant trees to increase forest coverage. Ma Junhe, a volunteer from Gansu, has launched internet afforestation activities to gathers more volunteer forces in desert control.
Summary: This article emphasizes China's ongoing efforts and achievements in combating desertification through afforestation and sand control measures. It highlights the perseverance of generations of individuals dedicated to reclaiming desert land. The piece underscores the importance of continuous effort, technological innovation, and collaborative approaches in these projects. The article promotes the idea that continued work on key ecological projects can transform barren lands into oases.
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Summary: China's marine economy is rapidly expanding, exceeding 10 trillion yuan in 2024, with advancements in marine engineering, biomedicine, and tourism. The port of Ningbo-Zhoushan has launched "dual-fast" logistics channels, such as the Yiwu-Dubai route, reducing shipping times and costs for goods, including those from Yiwu. "Guoxin 1," a 100,000-ton intelligent fish farming vessel, is pioneering offshore aquaculture of species like large yellow croaker. Coastal tourism is also growing, with areas like Pingtan Island offering sailing, cruises, and even cultivated "blue tears" bioluminescence experiences.
Summary: The People's Daily has published a book, "New Era Keywords: A Discussion on Original and Iconic Concepts," compiling articles from its theoretical section. The book focuses on original and iconic concepts within Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, such as "new quality productive forces," "whole-process people's democracy," and "cultural subjectivity". It aims to promote the systematization and rationalization of the Party's innovative theories. The publication is intended to aid in the comprehensive understanding of Xi Jinping Thought and guide practice. The book integrates theory, principles, and philosophy to deepen the study and interpretation of Xi Jinping Thought.
Summary: The People's Daily has published a collection of 32 articles from its "Reader Suggestions, Common Concerns" column, titled "Reader Suggestions, Common Concerns: Creating a New Business Card for Open Journalism." Guided by Xi Jinping's call to connect the Party's heart with the people's heart, the column addresses livelihood concerns, development challenges, and reform bottlenecks. The column seeks to broaden readers' perspectives, explore solutions, and promote confidence in economic development. The initiative includes an online message board on People's Daily Online and its client application, enhancing reader interaction and promoting "open journalism" in the all-media era.
Summary: Construction has begun on the second China-Mongolia cross-border railway, with the first pile of the Ganqimaodu-Gashuunsukhait railway bridge successfully drilled on June 15th. The project, jointly promoted by both countries, aims to connect the Ganqimaodu port in Inner Mongolia to the Gashuunsukhait station in Mongolia's South Gobi province by 2027. This railway, following the Ganquan railway's opening, will link to Mongolia's southern railway network. The project hopes to facilitate trade expansion, infrastructure connectivity, and economic cooperation between China and Mongolia.
Summary: The Central Propaganda Department and the Ministry of Public Security jointly launched the "National Anti-Fraud in Action" campaign to increase anti-fraud awareness. The campaign, themed "Anti-fraud is a compulsory course, build a defense line and keep responsibility", will conduct "five entries" activities (community, rural, family, school, enterprise) to establish a nationwide anti-fraud publicity system. Public security organs nationwide have cracked down on telecom and network fraud, solving 294,000 cases in 2024 and arresting numerous suspects, including over 570 key figures. The National Anti-Fraud Center has issued 1.838 million fund warning instructions, intercepted billions of fraudulent communications, and blocked 315.1 billion yuan in illicit funds.
Summary: China held its annual "Safety Production Month" event in Zhengzhou, Henan province, focusing on public safety awareness and emergency response skills. The event included safety demonstrations, consultations, and displays of emergency equipment like firefighting robots and drones. An official from the Ministry of Emergency Management emphasized the importance of identifying and addressing safety risks, promoting public participation in safety measures, and preventing major accidents through ongoing campaigns and inspections. The aim is to improve public safety awareness and protect lives and property by involving the public in identifying and resolving safety risks. The event seeks to foster a society that prioritizes safety through various activities and knowledge dissemination.
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Summary: Since 2023, Gui'an New Area has focused on developing its economy, opening-up, ecology, and urban functions to become a leading economic zone in western China. In 2024, its GDP surpassed 40 billion yuan, a 21.1% year-on-year increase. The area is building three major industrial clusters: digital economy, new energy power batteries and materials, and advanced equipment manufacturing, with a focus on technological innovation and attracting talent. Gui'an New Area is expanding its opening-up by deepening trade cooperation with RCEP countries and regions like Hong Kong and Macau, and is actively integrating into the Yangtze River Economic Belt and other economic zones. Furthermore, the area is promoting ecological civilization through environmental protection measures and the development of a green economy.
Summary: The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair showcased a fusion of traditional culture and modern technology, attracting numerous domestic and international participants. The fair emphasized the integration of culture with technology, featuring AI exhibits and digital interpretations of traditional Chinese elements. This integration aims to provide cultural value to various sectors, upgrading manufacturing, services, and agriculture by providing cultural components. The fair also aims to promote Chinese culture abroad through the "Belt and Road" initiative and foster cultural innovation. The United States was not mentioned in this article.
Summary: This article discusses the importance of improving the quality of labor education in primary and secondary schools in China. It notes that labor education should move beyond superficial exercises and connect theory with practice, arguing that hands-on experience cultivates students' values, comprehensive qualities, and sense of responsibility. It also emphasizes the integration of labor education with academic subjects to foster a scientific attitude towards labor, efficiency, and innovation. It also notes the potential for labor to encourage students to look beyond grades as the sole measure of student achievement.
Summary: A researcher at the Chenshan Botanical Garden discusses the importance of collecting and preserving plant germplasm, emphasizing it as a strategic necessity for preserving biodiversity. The researcher highlights the process of collecting germplasm from diverse environments, including the Asian tallest tree, and storing them for future research. These seeds are also sent to space for mutation breeding, which provides greater space for plant breeding. The ultimate goal is to protect plant diversity as a crucial element for a sustainable future and a community of shared future for mankind and nature. The researcher's work contributes to plant survival and human development.
Summary: The State Council has decided to conduct the fourth national agricultural census in 2026, focusing on agricultural production conditions, food production, agricultural productivity, rural development, and rural living conditions. The census will utilize administrative records extensively and aims to create a comprehensive agricultural data "single map." The census intends to paint a detailed picture of China's agricultural landscape and the well being of its people. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the text.
Summary: The article discusses the growing trend of "private chef" services in China, where chefs or cooking enthusiasts are hired to cook meals in people's homes. While this trend caters to the demand for personalized dining experiences and specific needs, it also faces challenges like safety concerns, unclear service agreements, and profitability issues. The article suggests solutions such as stricter vetting of service providers, clear contracts, and government regulation to ensure the healthy development of the industry. No mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations was made in the article.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of breaking from conventional thinking and practices to overcome obstacles and achieve progress. It advocates for both innovation and adaptation to changing circumstances, urging readers to challenge established norms and embrace new approaches. The piece highlights examples of successful innovation and reform, stressing that genuine progress stems from practical solutions rooted in reality. It encourages readers to proactively create new paths through initiative and innovation rather than passively following existing ones. Ultimately, the article promotes a mindset of continuous improvement and a willingness to venture into uncharted territory.
Summary: This article is a call for submissions to several opinion columns in the People's Daily, including "Everyone's Opinion," "Warm News Hot Comments," "The Chinese Road, the Chinese Dream," and "Commentary." The announcement specifies the email address for submissions and requests that authors avoid submitting the same article to multiple publications simultaneously.
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Summary: Liu Chao, a large grain farmer in Anhui province, is celebrating a significant increase in wheat yield due to the construction of high-standard farmland, including new, deeper wells and improved irrigation systems. These improvements, funded by the local agricultural development project at 2750 yuan per acre, provide sufficient water, reduce costs, and increase efficiency through technologies like automated irrigation and a smart agriculture app. The upgrades also include hardened roads for farm machinery, enhancing transportation. Liu anticipates a substantial increase in per-acre profit due to increased yields and improved irrigation, and expressed a desire to use river water through new channels. Li Bensei, head of the construction project, emphasized the focus on comprehensive improvements including irrigation and drainage.
Summary: By the end of 2024, China had built over 1 billion *mu* of high-standard farmland, aiming to achieve stable and high yields regardless of drought or flood. These improvements consolidate fragmented plots and improve soil quality, enhancing land utilization and productivity. High-standard farmland enhances resistance to natural disasters through improved irrigation and infrastructure. This allows for optimized agricultural production management, improving farming efficiency. The integration of technologies like IoT and AI is transforming farming practices towards greater precision.
Summary: Bosideng has implemented a digital transformation to create a responsive supply chain, shortening the delivery time of its down jackets to as little as 72 hours. The company's industrial internet platform connects suppliers, factories, and franchisees, enabling a digitally-driven "research, production, supply, sales, and service" ecosystem. The factory's automation, coupled with an intelligent logistics system, contributes to a high level of efficiency. Bosideng is also using AI to generate designs. Digitalization has also allowed the company to provide customers with customized products and services.
Summary: Bosideng is strengthening its brand and innovating products to meet diverse consumer demands. Since 2018, Bosideng has embraced digital transformation, integrating technologies like AI to reshape its operations. The company emphasizes AI-driven design, flexible supply chains, and enhancing consumer experience through innovation. Bosideng aims to further leverage technologies like AI and IoT to improve efficiency and support the digital transformation of SMEs in its supply chain. They aim to extend the value chain of the textile industry through digitilization.
Summary: A new "touch to pay" system called "Peng Yixia," developed by Alipay and other Chinese companies, is rapidly expanding across China, covering over 400 cities and millions of merchants. This NFC-based system simplifies digital payments, benefiting both younger, tech-savvy consumers and older, less digitally literate populations. This development has fostered a new domestic hardware supply chain called "Peng Chain", comprised of NFC chip, payment terminal and smart device manufacturers. These companies can now more rapidly iterate and innovate. The system is projected to see hardware shipments in the hundreds of millions.
Summary: The construction of a 1,155-meter-long, two-way four-lane bridge connecting the Qinglanshan oil depot in Huian County, Quanzhou City, Fujian Province, to County Road 309 is underway. The bridge will improve the oil depot's external connection and reduce safety hazards associated with hazardous chemical vehicles passing through nearby villages. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Shanghai authorities have released guidelines to bolster the city's science and technology insurance system, aiming to better support innovation. The guidelines focus on key areas like major research projects and emerging industries, enhancing support through insurance. Innovation includes integrating a "Shanghai Science and Technology Point System" for precise insurance pricing, and promoting AI application in the insurance sector. Large insurance institutions are encouraged to play a leading role through specialized evaluations, products, and talent development.
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Summary: The Supreme People's Court released several civil cases related to online consumer rights, addressing issues like false advertising, ambiguous refund policies, and unjustified denial of returns. One case involved a livestream vendor who falsely advertised materials and promised "tenfold compensation," a promise the court upheld. Another concerned unclear refund rules for concert tickets, where the court sided with the consumer due to ambiguity in the platform's terms. A final case addressed a retailer's refusal to accept a return, which the court deemed invalid because the retailer did not adequately justify why the bag was ineligible for a return. These rulings aim to protect consumers and promote a healthy online shopping environment.
Summary: The article details the story of Tian Shaowen, a soldier who fought against the Japanese during the occupation of Manchuria and was later killed in prison for refusing to betray his comrades. To commemorate his sacrifice, the village where he once lived was renamed Shaowen Village and later Shaowen Township. The area has since developed a "red tourism" industry, leveraging Tian's story and local history to attract visitors. This includes a red education base, cultural plaza, and integrated agricultural and tourism offerings designed to boost the local economy. The village has also implemented a "red points" system to incentivize villagers to participate in tourism and preservation efforts.
Summary: China's Supreme People's Procuratorate released the "White Paper on Juvenile Procuratorial Work (2024)," revealing a decrease in the number of juvenile offenders handled by national procuratorial organs, although the number of approved arrests and prosecutions rose. Common charges against juveniles included theft, fraud, and affray. The Supreme People's Procuratorate approved the prosecution of 34 individuals for serious violent crimes committed at a young age, including a junior high school student's murder of a classmate. In safeguarding civil rights, the national procuratorial organs issued 31,809 "supervision orders" and handled 5,155 support lawsuits involving minors.
Summary: The city of Sanmenxia is working with Zhengzhou University to establish the Zhongyuan Key Metals Laboratory to develop high-purity gallium and indium, which are seen as key materials for overcoming bottlenecks in critical technologies. Sanmenxia's Science and Technology Bureau Deputy Director Zhang Guohong worked closely with He Jilin, a professor at Zhengzhou University, to facilitate the project, even staying near the university to learn the technical details. The city has also implemented policies to attract and retain talent, including providing housing, financial support, and other services. Zhang Yan, director of the Sanmenxia Talent Work Service Center, emphasized the importance of creating a supportive environment for talent to thrive. The city has issued opinions on promoting the high-quality development of science and technology finance.
Summary: The Chinese Navy's hospital ship "Peace Ark" (丝路方舟) departed from a naval port in Sanya, Hainan, on June 16th to carry out the "Health to the Sea Frontier" mission in the Nanhai (South China Sea) islands and reefs. The article focuses on the ship's departure and the mobilization of medical personnel. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article discusses the increasing popularity of traditional Chinese colors derived from cultural relics among young people. These colors are being incorporated into makeup, fashion, and home décor, reflecting a renewed interest in Chinese aesthetics. Bloggers and social media users are exploring and sharing these traditional color palettes, moving away from Western color trends. The article highlights specific examples of how these colors are used and appreciated, and also discusses the historical significance and artistic value of colors like "Tianqing" from Ru Kiln ceramics. The use of these colors allows the younger generation to connect with Chinese history and culture.
Summary: The Chinese Maritime Museum in Haiyan has curated an exhibition titled "The Beauty of Chinese Colors," dividing the space into six traditional Chinese colors showcased through various artifacts. Curatorial participant Jing Hui explains the exhibition uses color as a means to explore Chinese aesthetics, connecting material culture, art, life, culture and history, and focusing on the nuances of derived colors from the core five. The exhibition features over a hundred artifacts from multiple museums, including ceramics and jade, to illustrate the artistic and emotional connotations associated with each color, such as "harvest" for "Xian Ye" and "solemnity" for "Mo Hei." The exhibition team hopes to allow people to experience the common beauty throughout the ages. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The director of the documentary "Finding Colors in China" discusses the documentary's focus on traditional Chinese colors and their historical and cultural significance. The documentary explores six thematic color systems, each focusing on a unique traditional Chinese color and its associated stories and techniques. The goal is to "salvage" the "colors in the genes" of the Eastern nation by looking at the historical and social structures of China through the lens of color. The documentary also seeks to identify Chinese traditional color imprints that have influenced the world, such as the safflower that was introduced from the Western Regions during the Western Han Dynasty. The director also notes the project seeks to record disappearing color specimens, such as the traditional dyeing techniques of elderly artisans in Yunnan.
Summary: The ez-Q Engine 2.0, a superconducting quantum computing measurement and control system designed for kilobit-scale quantum computers and serving the "Zu Chongzhi III" quantum computer, has been delivered in Hefei. Developed by QuantumCTek and other entities, it will provide measurement and control services for over 5,000 qubits to research institutions and industrial units. This system, analogous to a classical computer motherboard, facilitates quantum gate operations and algorithm execution. Its predecessor, ez-Q Engine 1.0, was used in the "Zu Chongzhi II" series, which achieved superconducting quantum computational advantage in China.
Summary: A series of cultural events commemorating the 120th anniversary of the birth of musician Xian Xinghai has launched in Guangzhou's Panyu District. The three-month-long event aims to showcase Xian's artistic legacy and cultural influence, injecting humanistic elements into the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. The opening ceremony included a screening of the documentary "Xinghai Forever," highlighting Xian's life and musical contributions. The series of activities, lasting until August, will encompass ten cultural events, including a choral competition, music performances, and a piano salon.
Summary: Guangxi has released guidelines for the construction of an artificial intelligence (AI) open innovation platform. The platform will encompass AI research institutions, joint innovation centers focused on Guangxi's key industries and ASEAN cooperation, and joint AI laboratories with ASEAN universities, institutions, and enterprises. Key tasks include R&D in critical AI technologies, especially for industry applications, and the promotion of technology transfer and application. The platform aims to address specific applications of AI in ASEAN scenarios and Guangxi's industry. The article does not mention the United States.
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Summary: The article argues that Chinese-style modernization, guided by Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, represents a new form of civilization that breaks the historical pattern of "the East belonging to the West." It emphasizes the importance of integrating Marxism with Chinese traditional culture to establish cultural confidence and create a "new cultural entity." This modernization model, rooted in Chinese civilization, addresses the "modernization question" by prioritizing people-centered development and independent, context-specific paths rather than blindly following Western models. The author argues that China’s approach offers a new paradigm for developing nations. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's call to avoid formalism in Party activities, specifically criticizing the practice of equating lengthy written reflections with genuine learning. It argues that superficial compliance undermines the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation and leads to ineffective governance. The piece advocates for substantive engagement with Party principles and practical problem-solving, rather than prioritizing appearances. It highlights the importance of institutional reforms to reduce bureaucratic burdens and encourage officials to focus on tangible results. Ultimately, the article calls for a shift towards meritocracy.
Summary: This article discusses the importance of ensuring the implementation of reforms outlined in the 20th Party Congress's Third Plenary Session while simultaneously reducing burdens on local levels. It emphasizes that effective reform inspection should be streamlined and leverage technology to minimize disruption to local work, advocating for coordination between reform inspections, general inspections, and disciplinary inspections. The article also argues for a focus on tangible results and public satisfaction in evaluating reform effectiveness, ensuring that the reforms genuinely benefit the people.
Summary: In Chongqing, various districts are implementing measures to prevent drowning accidents, including increased patrols, educational programs in schools and communities, and the use of technology like drones and intelligent monitoring systems. Wushan county utilizes patrol teams and loudspeakers to broadcast safety information, while Fengjie county schools emphasize parental involvement and student awareness through various activities and river patrols. Jiangjin district integrates smart monitoring, police drones, and real-time video surveillance to identify and deter risky behavior near water, with successful intervention already reported. Daduokou and Wanzhou are utilizing technology to identify dangerous areas and alert authorities to citizens who may be at risk. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chen Gang, the Deputy Captain of the Chongqing Public Security Bureau's Water Police Detachment, warns against the dangers of swimming in "wild" (unregulated) bodies of water due to unpredictable water conditions, hidden hazards, lack of rescue resources, and potential threats from wildlife. He emphasizes remaining calm, using the "jellyfish float" technique, and utilizing floating objects if available during accidental drowning. He advises untrained individuals against entering the water for rescue and instead recommends calling emergency services and using tools for onshore assistance. Chen further highlights the importance of "wise bravery" over "courageous bravery," citing an example of two middle school students successfully rescuing a child from a river using teamwork and available resources. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article discusses the persistent problem of uncivilized behavior by tourists at Chinese scenic spots, ranging from harassing animals to damaging property. It argues that relying solely on moral suasion is insufficient and calls for stricter measures, including utilizing technology like AI monitoring to identify and penalize offenders. The piece advocates for a national "black list" to ban repeat offenders from other scenic spots. The article also suggests creative, softer approaches like augmented reality to manage tourist behavior while ensuring a pleasant experience. Ultimately, it emphasizes that promoting civilized tourism requires a combination of innovative management, improved regulations, and increased self-discipline from tourists.
Summary: Tianjin has issued a notice outlining 17 measures to support employment for university graduates and young people in 2025, focusing on expanding employment channels, improving job search skills, strengthening employment service guarantees, and fostering a favorable employment environment. Key initiatives include expanding market-based employment, increasing grassroots opportunities, stabilizing public sector roles, and supporting entrepreneurship. The city will offer subsidies to companies hiring recent graduates and unemployed youth, while also promoting research assistant positions and encouraging state-owned enterprises to hire more graduates. Tianjin will also continue to promote vocational training and internships, and allow students in poorly performing majors to change fields of study.
Summary: In the first quarter of this year, Yunnan Province implemented 1,473 "work-for-relief" projects, according to the Yunnan Provincial Development and Reform Commission. These projects, focused on key engineering and rural infrastructure, employed 96,000 people and distributed 609 million yuan in wages, increasing incomes by 6,343 yuan per person. The province has expanded the "work-for-relief" approach, prioritizing employment for returning migrant workers and low-income groups in agriculture, transportation, water conservancy, and other sectors.
Summary: Tongjiang City in Heilongjiang Province has constructed a "1+18+X" matrix to promote a culture of integrity, centered around a discipline-focused education base. This matrix extends to local communities through "integrity corners" and cultural squares, integrating ethical conduct into daily life via local stories and cultural expressions. The city also launched an "integrity culture study route" showcasing historical exhibits and cultural performances emphasizing honesty. Targeted educational initiatives include films for key personnel and youth programs, enhancing the effectiveness of integrity education. These efforts aim to deeply integrate integrity into grassroots governance and promote high-quality development.
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Summary: This article discusses urban renewal initiatives in three Chinese cities: Shanghai, Chengdu, and Wuhan. In Shanghai's Songjiang district, a residential community has implemented low-carbon initiatives, such as promoting coffee grounds recycling and establishing a low-carbon park. Chengdu's Tianfu New Area has transformed a residential complex rooftop into a shared garden space for residents. Wuhan's Wuchang district has upgraded a traditional farmers market three times to improve hygiene, ventilation, and transparency through smart technology. The overarching theme highlights efforts to improve the living environment and quality of life for residents through community involvement and sustainable practices.
Summary: The Central Environmental Protection Inspection team released a second batch of typical cases from the fourth round of the third inspection, revealing ecological damage and insufficient remediation efforts in several provinces and state-owned enterprises. Inner Mongolia's Tongliao city faces deforestation and grassland destruction, while Shaanxi's Yulin city struggles with water and soil conservation. Ningxia's Zhongwei city sees ecological damage from mining activities and inadequate restoration. The inspection also covers China Huaneng Group, China Datang Group, and State Power Investment Corporation. The inspection team will continue investigating and verifying relevant information.
Summary: Following a report exposing the illegal hunting and sale of wild birds in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province, the city launched a special campaign to crack down on these activities. Authorities have been conducting comprehensive investigations, cracking down on criminal cases, increasing inspections of markets and habitats, and strengthening public awareness campaigns. As of June 16th, police had investigated 15 criminal cases, seized hundreds of birds and hunting equipment, and rescued and released wildlife. The city has established joint teams to oversee markets and is working to establish long-term mechanisms to prevent these illegal activities. The report does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Linze County in Gansu Province, heavily comprised of desert and Gobi, is combating desertification through comprehensive measures. The county is developing specialty forestry and fruit industries, transforming northern desert areas into orchards. This initiative is reportedly boosting local incomes. The article highlights the mature apricot orchards in Banqiao Town, attracting merchants and tourists for harvesting and purchasing. The photography is credited to Wang Jiang from People's Vision. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The National Ecological Civilization Pilot Zone (Hainan) Research Center released the GEP accounting results for the Wanquan River basin, Hainan's first GEP accounting and release by basin. The 2023 GEP for the Wanquan River basin was valued at 209.753 billion yuan. Material supply accounted for 10.93% of the total, regulatory services accounted for 84.51%, and cultural services accounted for 4.56%. The Wanquan River basin is one of the three major key basins in Hainan Province, with good natural resources, abundant river flow, and rich forest resources, and has important ecological and economic functions.
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Summary: This article advertises JD.com's "618" shopping festival, emphasizing value with the slogan "Good and Cheap." It highlights that users can receive coupon packages worth at least 6180 yuan daily. Specific rules for the promotion are detailed within the JD.com app. The article does not mention any political figures, foreign relations, or the United States.
Summary: The article discusses the increasing popularity of running and emphasizes the importance of proper preparation, technique, and recovery. It highlights advice from marathon coach Tian Yuqiao on pre-run health assessments, equipment selection, and warm-up exercises. Professor Huang Lisheng, a former "China Marathon Person of the Year," advises on correct running posture and gradual intensity increases. Endurance runner Bai Bin provides insights into post-run recovery methods, including cooling down, stretching, and adequate sleep.
Summary: The Chinese national artistic swimming team won 7 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze medals at the 2025 World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup in Xi'an. Their routines included "Terracotta Warriors," "Gravity," and "Black Myth: Wukong." Head Coach Zhang Xiaohuan noted challenges due to generational changes, rule adjustments, and competitor improvements, requiring constant innovation in choreography and training as they look forward to the World Championships. The team included veterans from the Paris Olympics alongside new, younger members. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: Chinese athletes competed in the 2025 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Challenge in Charlotte, USA, with Mu Wenzhe winning gold in the women's +67kg category and Luo Zongshi taking silver in the women's 57kg category. Mu Wenzhe defeated Serbian competitor Nadica Bozanic, while Luo Zongshi lost to Brazilian Maria Clara Pacheco. The tournament included 369 athletes from 46 countries and regions. Mu and Luo have qualified for the first leg of the 2026 Rome World Taekwondo Grand Prix series.
Summary: The article discusses the three types of competitive climbing: Lead (difficulty), Speed, and Bouldering, highlighting their distinct requirements for endurance, speed, and technique. It then reports that Chinese climber Pan Yufei won the gold medal in the Bouldering event at the IFSC World Cup in Bern, Switzerland. This marks the first time a Chinese athlete has won a gold medal at a Climbing World Cup. Pan Yufei had previously achieved fifth place in the Bouldering event at the Prague World Cup.
Summary: A physical education teacher named Chen Biao in Jiangxi's Wanzai County is innovating rural primary school sports education by incorporating creative games and activities, such as "dragon dances" and "rice harvesting challenges," to make classes more engaging for students. He previously taught at a village school and now shares his methods and popular sports games through his Douyin (TikTok) account, which has gained over 150,000 followers and 120 million views. Chen also actively researches teaching videos and collaborates with other physical education teachers to create rich sports lessons. He responded to the County's call for teachers to teach in rural schools. His goal is to motivate children and allow them to have fun.
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Summary: Chinese author Cao Wenxuan discusses the international appeal of his children's literature, particularly in France, where he recently attended an event at the Chinese Cultural Center in Paris. He emphasizes the importance of telling Chinese stories with universal themes, believing that focusing on shared human experiences allows his work to resonate globally. Cao recounts a meeting with French director Philippe Muyl, who expressed interest in adapting his novel *Bronze and Sunflower* into a film, and how he offered Muyl the rights to his novel, *Dragonfly Eyes*, which has a French grandmother as one of its main characters. Finally, Cao expresses concern that the increasing focus on images is having a negative effect on children's literacy and reading, and he calls for writers of children's literature to "guard the boundaries of literature" so that it is able to "go from China to the world". The United States is not discussed in this article.
Summary: Salsa dancing is an integral part of Cuban life, permeating both everyday street scenes and grand stage performances. Originating in Cuba and evolving with American jazz influences, Salsa embodies freedom and expression. The dance troupe *Soy Cuba* took their salsa show to China in 2024, evoking romantic memories of the tropical nation for Chinese audiences. Cuba's rich blend of African, European, and Spanish influences has shaped Salsa into a unique art form. With the establishment of a Cuban tourism center in Beijing, more Chinese tourists are now exploring the country and experiencing its vibrant dance culture.
Summary: The "Joy of Forests and Springs: Chinese and Foreign Garden Culture Exhibition" at Beijing's Palace Museum explores the universal human desire for an ideal home imbued with nature. Focusing on shared activities like gatherings, art appreciation, landscape viewing, meditation, flower gazing, and musical entertainment, the exhibition connects diverse Chinese and foreign artifacts. It showcases various garden cultures and the lofty spiritual pursuits they represent. The exhibition emphasizes the enduring relevance of the Chinese classical garden's "mountain and water" spirit despite its historical distance.
Summary: The article describes the "Unconditional Surrender" (or "Victory Kiss") statue in San Diego, California, which depicts a U.S. sailor kissing a nurse in Times Square on V-J Day, symbolizing the end of World War II and the joy of peace. The statue and the nearby "Midway" aircraft carrier together represent the proximity of war and peace. A second statue, "Homecoming," further emphasizes the desire for peace through a depiction of a sailor reuniting with his family. The statues are presented as a reminder of the importance of cherishing peace. No US-China relations were mentioned.
Summary: This article provides contact information for the *People's Daily* global edition, specifically an email address for submissions or feedback. It also credits Cai Huawei for the page layout design. The provided text does not contain any information regarding Chinese politics, statements by officials, or U.S.-China relations, focusing instead on logistical details for contacting the publication.
Summary: This article from Jinzhou, Liaoning, highlights the local "apple spirit" – a tradition of resisting corruption and prioritizing public service, stemming from a story of soldiers refusing apples offered by civilians during the Liaoshen Campaign. Local officials and party members emphasize the importance of remaining untainted by corruption, drawing lessons from the "apple story" to guide their work in various sectors, including agriculture and public services. Model cadres, such as Wang Hong, an agricultural expert who helped local apple farmers, are highlighted for their dedication to improving the lives of the people. The city has also implemented measures to regulate power and promote clean governance, exemplified by strict controls on official seals and a focus on streamlining administrative processes.
Summary: This article from the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) emphasizes the importance of cultivating a positive family environment (家风) for Party members and cadres. It warns against "family-style corruption" where officials exploit their positions to benefit relatives, arguing that such behavior erodes Party principles and public trust. The article attributes the root cause of familial corruption to distorted views of power and familial affection. It urges cadres to maintain clear boundaries between public and private interests and to foster a culture of integrity within their families. The piece highlights exemplary figures who prioritized public service and instilled strong moral values in their families.
Summary: A village Party Secretary in Guangxi Province, Wei Moumou, was disciplined for embezzling funds intended for village road construction, specifically using them to pay off his personal mortgage. An investigation was launched after villagers reported suspicions regarding the misuse of road-hardening funds, revealing that Wei had collected self-raised funds from a villager while also securing central government subsidies for the same project, pocketing the villager's contribution. Wei received a serious warning from the party, and the embezzled funds were returned. The disciplinary action underscores the importance of transparency and regulated power in rural affairs.
Summary: Jiang Yuqin, Party Secretary of Zoujiaojiao Community in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, is exploring the use of AI to empower community governance, focusing on addressing residents' high-frequency demands and improving the accuracy of AI responses. The community has implemented the "Begonia Notes" mini-program to collect and analyze residents' needs, connecting with the "Lu Lu Tong" platform to access more resources. Kunshan is strengthening Party leadership and using digitalization to empower grassroots governance, including developing an "AI Smart Party Building Empowerment Grassroots Governance" platform. The platform integrates data resources, provides services to Party affairs cadres and members, and helps serving Party members better serve the community. The community continues to maintain in-person meetings to gather suggestions and promote community participation.
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Summary: An article by the Chinese Dramatists Association's Party Committee Secretary argues that contemporary Chinese theatrical productions are excessively focused on elaborate stage designs at the expense of actors' performances and ecological responsibility. The author criticizes the trend of "more scenery than substance," arguing it restricts actors' abilities, poses safety risks, harms traditional Chinese aesthetics that value minimalism, diminishes audience imagination, burdens theater companies financially, and wastes resources. The article advocates for a return to the "写意" (xieyi) or freehand aesthetic principles of traditional Chinese opera, emphasizing that stage elements should serve the actors and promote ecological awareness, drawing examples from international theater practitioners who have embraced similar minimalist approaches, while contributing to China's ecological civilization efforts.
Summary: The article discusses the controversy surrounding a young singer's adaptation of the pop song "Li Bai" in a music program, highlighting the generational and aesthetic clashes in the internet era. It suggests that music appreciation has evolved beyond mere technical skill to become a medium for emotional expression and self-identification, especially among younger audiences. The author argues that while providing space for young people's cultural expression is important, active guidance is also needed to ensure that youth and internet culture can achieve spiritual sublimation and value accumulation. The piece does not mention the United States.
Summary: The autobiographical solo play *Northbound, Southbound* uses a minimalist stage to explore themes of family, growth, separation, and return. The play, starring Zhao Qian, presents three generations of a family, and utilizes rotating platforms to represent time and location. The performance evokes a sense of collective nostalgia and resonates with audiences through its exploration of human nature and life's journey. The emotional impact of the play stems from its restrained expression and ability to mirror audiences' own life experiences. The play's success demonstrates the power of simple, authentic storytelling in a technologically advanced era.
Summary: The dance drama *Wing Chun*, which tells the story of Ip Man, has achieved critical and commercial success with over 200 performances in 49 cities. The drama integrates Guangdong's intangible cultural heritage, Wing Chun martial arts and *xiangyunsha* silk, into its narrative. The drama distinguishes itself by weaving three relationships into its structure, highlighting the contrast between martial arts and morality. The *xiangyunsha* dance segment uses movement to represent the character's emotions. The drama emphasizes that the essence of art is the expression of inner feelings.
Summary: The TV series "Zang Hai Zhuan" (藏海传) has garnered significant attention for its integration of traditional Chinese intangible cultural heritage into its plot, moving beyond mere ornamentation. The series uses techniques like *Yaofa* puppetry and mortise-and-tenon joints to enhance the narrative and character development, rooting the fictional world in a historically textured Song-Ming Dynasty aesthetic. The protagonist uses his architectural skills and "Chinese philosophy" to expose conspiracies and uphold justice. The show's detailed depiction of artisans and their craft aims to foster cultural identification among viewers. The series demonstrates the potential for Chinese traditional culture in film and television works.
Summary: The documentary "Masters of Taste" explores Chinese culinary culture through eight key flavors: sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, salty, fresh, stinky, and numbing. By focusing on these distinct tastes, the series connects over twenty cities and a hundred dishes. It emphasizes the relationship between regional climate, produce, history, and the development of local cuisines. Through personal stories, the documentary highlights how different approaches to food and cooking reflect regional customs and the characters of the people.
Summary: This short piece from the People's Daily is focused on the design of the page where it is printed, as well as the email address for submissions to the page. There is no mention of US-China relations or statements by any officials, nor is there any commentary on politics.
This newspaper's Astana dispatch on June 16th (Reporters Du Shangze (杜尚泽) and Yang Xuebo (杨学博)) On the afternoon of June 16th, local time, Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (托卡耶夫) held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping (习近平) at the Presidential Palace in Astana (阿斯塔纳).
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the China-Kazakhstan relationship has withstood the test of international vicissitudes and has always maintained a high level of operation. This benefits from the geographical advantages of bordering mountains and rivers and the historical inheritance of generations of friendship. It is also the inevitable choice for the two countries to seek common development. In recent years, under our joint blueprint, the China-Kazakhstan community of shared future has become more colorful and richer in content. Tangible and people-benefiting results have continued to emerge, effectively enhancing the sense of gain for the people of both countries. China always views and develops China-Kazakhstan relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, and is willing to work with Kazakhstan to unswervingly consolidate China-Kazakhstan friendship and make more contributions to regional and even world peace and development with the stability and positive energy of China-Kazakhstan relations.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China and Kazakhstan are both at a critical stage of their respective development and revitalization, and the two countries should work together to promote all-round cooperation. First, we must use high-level strategic mutual trust to guide the development of bilateral relations, continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns, promote the alignment of development strategies, be each other's strong backing in the midst of turbulent times, and be each other's beneficial assistance in development and revitalization. Second, we must promote the quality and upgrading of cooperation between the two countries with high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," consolidate the traditional cooperation advantages in trade, investment, and energy, promote the construction of cross-border railway projects and the transformation of port infrastructure, improve the level of interconnectivity, expand high-tech cooperation, and promote green and sustainable development. Third, we must maintain peace and tranquility in both countries with all-round security cooperation, expand law enforcement security and defense exchanges, jointly combat the "three evil forces," and deepen emergency management and disaster prevention and mitigation cooperation. Fourth, we must consolidate the foundation of China-Kazakhstan friendship with diversified cultural exchanges, host the "China Tourism Year" in Kazakhstan, and encourage exchanges between youth, media, think tanks, and local areas.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that in the face of the intertwined international situation, China and Kazakhstan should firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations as the core and the international order based on international law, practice true multilateralism, and clearly safeguard the common interests of the vast number of developing countries. China highly appreciates the extensive preparations made by Kazakhstan for the Second China-Central Asia Summit and believes that this meeting will write a new chapter in China's cooperation with Central Asia. At the same time, as the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, China is willing to work with all member states to take this year's Tianjin (天津) summit as an opportunity to strengthen the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and demonstrate new development, new breakthroughs, and new atmosphere.
Tokayev (托卡耶夫) said that China is Kazakhstan's friendly neighbor, close friend, and reliable partner. The Kazakhstan-China permanent comprehensive strategic partnership is entering a new golden age, helping the sustainable economic and social development of the two countries, benefiting the people of both sides, and can be called a model of relations between countries. Kazakhstan and China have a strong political will to strengthen cooperation, and have always supported each other on issues involving each other's core interests such as sovereignty and security, and are not affected by changes in the international situation. Under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平), the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era has achieved great achievements. Kazakhstan is sincerely pleased and firmly believes that China will continue to achieve greater development achievements. Kazakhstan is willing to deepen strategic mutual trust and all-round mutually beneficial cooperation with China to raise the relations between the two countries to a new level. The two countries should jointly build the "Belt and Road" with high quality, expand cooperation in trade, investment, industry, agriculture, energy, transportation and other fields, and strengthen cultural, educational, sports, tourism and other fields of cultural exchanges. Kazakhstan highly appreciates and actively supports China's efforts to safeguard international fairness and justice, and is willing to continue to closely cooperate and support each other with China in multilateral mechanisms such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, BRICS, the China-Central Asia mechanism, and the Conference on Interaction and Confidence-Building Measures in Asia, and promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.
After the talks, the heads of state of the two countries jointly witnessed the exchange of more than 10 bilateral cooperation documents, covering trade, investment, science and technology, customs, tourism, media and other fields.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅) and others participated in the above activities.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Astana dispatch on June 16th (Reporters Wu Lejun (吴乐珺) and Yang Qiaochu (杨翘楚)) At noon on June 16th, local time, President Xi Jinping (习近平) arrived in Astana (阿斯塔纳) by special plane, at the invitation of President Tokayev (托卡耶夫) of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国), to attend the Second China-Central Asia Summit.
After the special plane carrying Xi Jinping (习近平) entered the airspace of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), Kazakh (哈萨克斯坦) Air Force fighter jets took off to escort it.
When Xi Jinping (习近平) arrived at the Nursultan Nazarbayev International Airport (阿斯塔纳纳扎尔巴耶夫国际机场) in Astana (阿斯塔纳), President Tokayev (托卡耶夫), accompanied by senior officials including Head of the Presidential Administration Dazhbay (达杰拜), Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Nurtleu (努尔特列乌), Presidential Foreign Affairs Advisor Kazikhan (卡济汉), and Mayor of Astana (阿斯塔纳) Kasymbek (卡瑟姆别克), warmly greeted him. Kazakh (哈萨克斯坦) young women in full costume presented flowers to Xi Jinping (习近平). Honor guards lined both sides of the blue carpet to salute, and Kazakh (哈萨克斯坦) children held Chinese and Kazakh (哈萨克斯坦) national flags to warmly welcome Xi Jinping's (习近平) visit. Accompanied by Tokayev (托卡耶夫), Xi Jinping (习近平) reviewed the guard of honor, and helicopters flew over the airport with Chinese and Kazakh (哈萨克斯坦) national flags hanging from them. In the airport's VIP building, the two heads of state also jointly enjoyed a cultural performance by Kazakh (哈萨克斯坦) children.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅), and other accompanying personnel arrived on the same plane.
Chinese Ambassador to Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) Han Chunlin (韩春霖) also greeted him at the airport.
On the way from the airport to the hotel, representatives of Chinese-funded enterprises and students gathered on both sides of the road, holding red banners with slogans such as "Warmly welcome President Xi Jinping (习近平)!" and "Long live China-Kazakhstan (中哈) friendship!", warmly welcoming Xi Jinping's (习近平) visit.
This newspaper's Beijing dispatch on June 16th: On the morning of June 16th, President Xi Jinping (习近平) left Beijing (北京) by special plane, at the invitation of President Tokayev (托卡耶夫) of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国), to attend the Second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana (阿斯塔纳).
Accompanying Xi Jinping (习近平) on his visit were: Cai Qi (蔡奇), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Director of the General Office of the CPC Central Committee, Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and others.
Return to TopThis newspaper Astana, June 16th (Reporter Li Qiang (李强)) On June 16th, "Xi Jinping's Use of Classical Allusions" (International Edition) was launched on mainstream media in the five Central Asian countries. Kazakhstan's President Tokayev sent a congratulatory letter, warmly congratulating the broadcast of the program.
The high-quality program "Xi Jinping's Use of Classical Allusions" (International Edition) from China Media Group carefully selects Chinese poems and classical allusions quoted in President Xi Jinping's important speeches, articles, and talks, focusing on themes such as opening-up and cooperation, scientific and technological development, ecological and environmental protection, and cultural innovation. With an international perspective and vivid stories, it explains to Central Asian audiences the profound historical and cultural roots of President Xi Jinping's philosophy of governing the country and showcases the myriad phenomena of Chinese-style modernization.
The program will be launched on mainstream media in the five Central Asian countries starting today, including Kazakhstan's Silk Way TV, Kyrgyzstan's National Television and Radio Broadcasting Corporation, Tajikistan's "Jahonnamo" National Television, Turkmenistan's News Agency, and Uzbekistan's Youth Television.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 16th (Reporter Peng Bo (彭波)) The 45th Chairman’s Meeting of the 14th National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee was held at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京) on the morning of June 16th. Chairman Zhao Leji (赵乐际) presided over the meeting. The meeting decided that the 16th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee will be held in Beijing (北京) from June 24th to 27th.
The Chairman’s Meeting suggested that the 16th session of the 14th NPC Standing Committee should review the draft revisions to the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security, the draft revisions to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, the draft Law on Responding to Sudden Public Health Incidents, the draft revisions to the Maritime Law, the draft Law on Promoting Legal Knowledge, the draft revisions to the Fisheries Law, and the draft revisions to the Civil Aviation Law; review the motions submitted by the NPC Social Construction Committee regarding the draft amendment to the Villagers Committee Organization Law and the draft revisions to the Urban Residents Committee Organization Law; review the motions submitted by the State Council regarding the draft Social Assistance Law, the draft Medical Security Law, and the draft amendment to the Food Safety Law; and review the motion submitted by the State Council regarding the request for approval of the "Convention on the Establishment of the International Mediation Institute."
The agenda of the 16th session of the Standing Committee, as suggested by the Chairman’s Meeting, also includes: reviewing the State Council’s report on the central government’s final accounts for 2024, examining and approving the central government’s final accounts for 2024; reviewing the State Council’s audit work report on the implementation of the central budget and other fiscal revenues and expenditures for 2024; reviewing the State Council’s report on the development of new quality productive forces; reviewing the report of the Credentials Committee of the NPC Standing Committee on the qualifications of individual deputies; and reviewing relevant personnel appointment and removal matters.
At the Chairman’s Meeting, Liu Qi (刘奇), Secretary-General of the NPC Standing Committee, reported on the draft agenda and schedule of the 16th session of the Standing Committee. Relevant Deputy Secretaries-General of the NPC Standing Committee, and heads of relevant special committees and working committees of the NPC made reports on relevant topics.
Vice Chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠), Wang Dongming (王东明), Xiao Jie (肖捷), Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦), Ding Zhongli (丁仲礼), Hao Mingjin (郝明金), Cai Dafeng (蔡达峰), He Wei (何维), Wu Weihua (武维华), Tie Ning (铁凝), Peng Qinghua (彭清华), Zhang Qingwei (张庆伟), Losang Jamcan (洛桑江村), and Shohrat Zakir (雪克来提·扎克尔) attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Xiamen, June 16th. A special promotion meeting on the construction of a demonstration zone for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait was held in Xiamen (厦门), Fujian (福建) on the 15th. Wang Huning (王沪宁), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended and delivered a speech. He stated that it is necessary to adhere to Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Party and the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, implement the overall strategy of the Party in the new era for resolving the Taiwan (台湾) issue, and build a high-quality demonstration zone for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait.
Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that deepening the integrated development across the Taiwan Strait is of great significance and responsibility. It is necessary to focus on the goals and tasks of building a demonstration zone for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait, strengthen responsibility and commitment, strengthen planning and promotion, and introduce more innovative measures and integrated development results. It is necessary to leverage Fujian's (福建) unique advantages and pioneering demonstration role in relation to Taiwan (台湾), strengthen policy and institutional innovation, and dedicate efforts to promoting cross-strait economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation.
Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that it is necessary to firmly grasp the key focus of integrated development across the Taiwan Strait and enhance the synergy of policies and measures for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait. It is necessary to focus on strengthening innovation breakthroughs in integrated development across the Taiwan Strait, optimize the business environment for Taiwan-related affairs, strengthen care and assistance for Taiwan (台湾) compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises, and attract more Taiwan (台湾) compatriots and Taiwan-funded enterprises to come to the mainland for development and participate in the Chinese-style modernization process. It is necessary to respect, care for, and benefit Taiwan (台湾) compatriots, promote the normalization of cross-strait personnel exchanges and the normalization of exchanges and cooperation, enhance the sense of integration and belonging of Taiwan (台湾) compatriots, and promote the spiritual harmony of compatriots on both sides of the strait. It is necessary to unblock channels for Taiwan (台湾) youth to develop in the mainland and expand the common circle of friends and career circles for youth on both sides of the strait.
Responsible comrades from the Taiwan Affairs Office of the State Council (中央台办), the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), and Fujian Province (福建省) introduced the progress of the construction of the demonstration zone for integrated development across the Taiwan Strait. Responsible comrades from the Ministry of Education (教育部), the Ministry of Finance (财政部), the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部), the Ministry of Commerce (商务部), the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部), and the National Immigration Administration (国家移民局) made speeches.
Return to TopChengdu, June 16 (Reported by Zhang Fan (张帆), Wang Mingfeng (王明峰), and Li Kaixuan (李凯旋) from this newspaper) Digital technology empowers millennia-old intangible cultural heritage, "culture and tourism + hundreds of industries" brings vitality to villages nestled among volcanoes... In the lands of Bashan and Shushui, a magnificent panorama of high-quality development in the cultural and tourism industry is slowly unfolding.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The cultural industry and the tourism industry are inseparable. We must adhere to promoting tourism through culture and highlighting culture through tourism, promote the integrated development of culture and tourism, and allow people to appreciate the beauty of culture and cultivate the beauty of the soul while enjoying the beauty of nature." The "Decision" of the 20th Third Plenary Session of the Party Central Committee proposed: "Improve the system and mechanism for the deep integration and development of culture and tourism."
To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, Sichuan (四川) adheres to promoting tourism through culture and highlighting culture through tourism, improves the system and mechanism, and promotes the deep integration and development of culture and tourism. In 2024, Sichuan (四川) received a total of 1.119 billion domestic tourists, and the integration of culture and tourism is accelerating.
Using culture to enhance tourism and increase the attractiveness of Sichuan (四川) tourism—
Walking into the new Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆), tourists can "personally" visit the archaeological excavation site with the help of virtual reality technology; after viewing the exhibition, the "archaeological blind boxes" in the boutique cultural and creative area attract people to stop... "With the help of technology and creativity, we connect multiple links such as cultural protection, exhibition and cultural creation, and comprehensively improve the quality and connotation of tourism products." Ran Fang (冉放), Minister of Publicity and Promotion Department of the Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆) Scenic Area Management Committee, introduced that in 2024, the income of Sanxingdui (三星堆) cultural and creative products was 196 million yuan, an increase of more than 1 times year-on-year.
Deeply exploring cultural connotations and strengthening the empowerment of technology and creativity, the attractiveness of Sichuan (四川) tourism products continues to increase. In Chengdu (成都), Dongjiao Memory (东郊记忆), a cultural and creative cluster area transformed from industrial relics, attracts nearly 90 trendy brand first stores to settle in, building a cultural and tourism attraction field of "checking in is consumption"; in Ya'an (雅安), electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft take off steadily, opening up a new perspective of "viewing Western Sichuan (川西) from the air"... At present, Sichuan (四川) has launched more than 70 themed boutique routes such as World Heritage and the Golden Waterway of the Upper Yangtze River, and more than 70 new international trend consumption scenarios. The construction of the Bashu (巴蜀) Cultural Tourism Corridor has achieved effective results.
Highlighting culture through tourism to enhance the influence of Bashu (巴蜀) culture—
As night falls, light and shadow intertwine on both sides of the Jinjiang River (锦江). Walking on Chunxi Road (春熙路), Alex, a Swiss tourist, exclaimed: "Chengdu (成都) is very beautiful, full of vitality, and the people are very friendly."
Giant pandas, Sanxingdui (三星堆) and other cultural symbols are world-renowned; policies such as transit visa-free and departure tax refunds are gradually optimized and upgraded... Culture and tourism promote each other, attracting more and more foreign tourists to Sichuan (四川) to experience the myriad phenomena of Chinese-style modernization. In 2024, Sichuan (四川) received a total of 2.293 million inbound tourists, becoming a popular tourist destination favored by foreign tourists.
Policy support to cultivate the competitiveness of the cultural and tourism industry—
In recent years, Sichuan (四川) has innovatively carried out financial support for the construction of key cultural and tourism integration projects, promoted the acceleration and efficiency of cultural and tourism integration through provincial financial support, active local promotion, and social capital participation. As of now, Sichuan (四川) provincial financial special funds have invested 1.71 billion yuan to support the construction of 181 key cultural and tourism integration projects in the province, leveraging more than 150 billion yuan of social capital investment.
At the same time, Sichuan (四川) has also issued a special work plan for the cultural and tourism industry chain, clarifying 10 key areas such as digital culture and research tourism, promoting more than 500 key projects, and completing a total investment of more than 110 billion yuan. "From 'fighting alone' to industrial chain collaboration, achieving technology mutual assistance, brand co-construction, and route sharing, and enhancing the popularity and influence of cultural and tourism products," said Fang Wei (方维), Director of the Industrial Development Division of the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (四川省文化和旅游厅).
As of the end of 2024, there were 2,997 cultural and related industrial enterprises above designated size in Sichuan (四川), with annual operating income of 589.03 billion yuan.
"To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, we will unswervingly promote the deep integration and development of culture and tourism, fully bloom Sichuan's (四川) unique natural ecological beauty and colorful cultural charm, promote the high-quality development of the cultural and tourism industry, and make greater contributions to writing a new chapter of Chinese-style modernization in Sichuan (四川)," said the main responsible comrade of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee (四川省委).
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In May, with the continued release of policy combination effects and the apparent results of stabilizing the economy and promoting development, the national economy operated generally smoothly, and the trend of high-quality development continued. On June 16, at the press conference of the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办), Fu Linghui (付凌晖), spokesperson of the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局) and Director-General of the Department of Comprehensive Statistics of the National Economy, introduced and interpreted the operation of the national economy in May.
Having Momentum
Improved indicators, enhanced role of innovation
In May, the international environment changed rapidly, and China's economy operated generally smoothly and progressed steadily.
"Some indicators continue to improve, new momentum is growing, showing the strong resilience and vitality of China's economy." At the meeting, Fu Linghui (付凌晖) gave a specific introduction.
Stable growth. In May, the added value of industries above the designated size increased by 5.8% year-on-year, maintaining rapid growth. From the perspective of industries, key industries such as equipment manufacturing grew rapidly, effectively supporting the stable growth of industry. In May, the added value of equipment manufacturing above the designated size increased by 9%, and the contribution rate to industrial production reached 54.3%. Domestic consumption demand expanded, and holiday travel increased, driving the acceleration of service industry growth. In May, the service industry production index increased by 6.2% year-on-year, 0.2 percentage points faster than the previous month.
Stable operation. From the perspective of production and demand indicators, in May, the growth rates of indicators such as the added value of industries above the designated size, the service industry production index, and the total retail sales of consumer goods basically remained stable. From the perspective of employment, the national urban surveyed unemployment rate in May was 5%, a decrease of 0.1 percentage points from the previous month. From the perspective of prices, affected by international imported factors and the decline in some food prices, the consumer price index (CPI) in May fell slightly year-on-year, with the same decline as the previous month. However, the core CPI excluding food and energy increased more than the previous month. Under the effect of various policies to stabilize the property market, real estate sales were basically stable, and market transactions in some first-tier and second-tier cities were more active, and the sales area and sales volume of commercial housing maintained growth.
Continuous improvement. Macro policies continue to be effective, domestic demand expands, production and supply increase, and some indicators continue to improve. In May, the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 6.4% year-on-year, 1.3 percentage points faster than the previous month. From January to May, service retail sales increased by 5.2%, 0.1 percentage points faster than from January to April. The acceleration of consumption growth, especially the expansion of service consumption, has driven the growth of related service industries. In May, the production indexes of wholesale and retail trade, and accommodation and catering industries increased by 1.6 and 0.9 percentage points respectively compared with the previous month.
Accumulation of momentum. With the continuous enhancement of the leading role of innovation, new momentum such as high-end manufacturing, digital economy, and new energy industries continues to grow. In May, the added value of high-tech manufacturing above the designated size increased by 8.6% year-on-year, and the added value of digital product manufacturing increased by 9.1%, both significantly faster than the growth rate of industries above the designated size.
Resilience highlighted. In May, China's total import and export of goods increased by 2.7% year-on-year, of which exports increased by 6.3%. Despite the weak growth of the world economy and the decline in imports and exports to the United States, China's foreign trade has diversified, and imports and exports to ASEAN countries and countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" have continued to grow. From January to May, China's private enterprises' imports and exports increased by 7% year-on-year, of which exports increased by 8% and imports increased by 4.9%, which was better than the total foreign trade imports and exports; the export value of mechanical and electrical products increased by 9.3% year-on-year, becoming an important growth point for exports, of which the export of integrated circuits increased by 18.9%.
Having Policies
The role of promoting consumption and expanding investment through replacement of old items and equipment upgrades continues to emerge
"Judging from the relevant indicators in May, macro policies have continued to exert their strength, promoting the expansion of demand, the growth of production, the improvement of expectations, and the release of vitality, providing important support for the stable operation of the economy," said Fu Linghui (付凌晖).
Release domestic demand potential. The policy of replacing old consumer goods has driven the rapid growth of sales of related commodities. In May, among the retail sales of commodities by units above the designated size, household appliances and audio-visual equipment, communication equipment, cultural and office supplies, and furniture commodities jointly drove the total retail sales of consumer goods to increase by 1.9 percentage points. The driving effect of equipment renewal investment continues to emerge. In the first five months, investment in equipment and tooling purchases increased by 17.3%, driving total investment to increase by 2.3 percentage points, and the contribution rate to investment growth reached 63.6%.
Drive production growth. Driven by equipment upgrades, the production of related industries has grown rapidly. In May, the added value of industries above the designated size such as lithium-ion battery manufacturing, ship and related equipment manufacturing, and boiler and prime mover equipment manufacturing increased by 28.6%, 12.8%, and 11.8% year-on-year, respectively. Driven by the policy of replacing old items, the consumption demand for green, intelligent, and high-quality products continues to be released, driving production growth. In May, the output of replacement products such as new energy vehicles, tablet computers, and electric bicycles increased by 31.7%, 30.9%, and 20.5%, respectively.
Improve corporate efficiency and expectations. From the perspective of corporate efficiency, from January to April, the profits of industrial enterprises above the designated size increased by 1.4% year-on-year, 0.6 percentage points faster than from January to March, of which the increase in April was 3%, 0.4 percentage points faster than in March. From the perspective of market expectations, the manufacturing purchasing manager index in May rebounded by 0.5 percentage points from the previous month, of which the production index rose to the expansion range; the business activity index of the service industry was 50.2%, maintaining in the prosperity range for three consecutive months.
Enhance market vitality. In May, the year-on-year growth rate of passenger turnover accelerated compared with the previous month, and the number of domestic tourist trips nationwide during the "May Day" holiday increased by 6.4%. With the expansion and optimization of visa-free policies, inbound tourism showed strong vitality. During the "May Day" holiday, the number of inbound foreigners entering the country under the visa-free policy increased by more than 70% year-on-year.
Having Future
Policies have backup plans, and the foundation for stable economic operation is solid
"Judging from the situation in the next stage, the basic fundamentals of China's long-term economic improvement have not changed, and there is a foundation, guarantee, and support for promoting stable economic operation," Fu Linghui (付凌晖) analyzed from several aspects.
Good development trend, stable operation has a foundation. Since the second quarter, China's economy has withstood the pressure and achieved stable growth, laying a solid foundation for the stable operation of the economy in the next stage. From the perspective of major indicators, from January to May, the service industry production index and the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5.9% and 5% year-on-year, respectively, both faster than in the first quarter.
Policy efforts are effective, and steady and long-term progress is guaranteed. In the next stage, China has sufficient reserves in its policy toolbox, and macro policies have backup plans, which can be dynamically adjusted and actively responded to according to changes in the situation, to escort the stable operation of the economy.
Innovation momentum is growing, and good development has support. China is accelerating the cultivation and growth of new quality productive forces, emerging industries are developing well, traditional industries are being upgraded, and the digital economy and green economy are booming. In May, the added value of intelligent unmanned aerial vehicle manufacturing and intelligent vehicle-mounted equipment manufacturing increased by 85.9% and 29.5% respectively, and the output of robot reducers and industrial robots increased by 1 times and 35.5% respectively. From January to May, the added value of digital product manufacturing above the designated size increased by 9.9% year-on-year; from January to April, the operating income of specialized, refined, and new "little giant" service enterprises above the designated size increased by 18.4%, reflecting the strong vitality of new momentum.
"It should also be noted that the recent first meeting of the China-U.S. economic and trade consultation mechanism reached a principled consensus on the framework of measures to implement the consensus reached by the two heads of state in their important phone call on June 5 and consolidate the results of the Geneva economic and trade talks, and made new progress in resolving each other's economic and trade concerns, which will help promote the stable and sustainable development of China-U.S. economic and trade relations, and will also inject more stability and certainty into the world economy," said Fu Linghui (付凌晖).
Reporter's Notes
Grasp Certainty and Enhance Initiative
Since May, the external environment has changed rapidly, and various regions and departments have stepped up the implementation of more proactive and promising macro policies. The vast number of business entities are adapting to changes and seeking innovation, forming a strong synergy to jointly promote China's economic stability and progress.
From January to May, the high-end, intelligent, and green development of industry was steadily promoted, the potential of service consumption was released, and the added value of industries above the designated size and the service industry production index increased by 6.3% and 5.9% year-on-year, respectively, maintaining overall stability compared with the first quarter; the total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5% year-on-year, accelerating compared with the first quarter; fixed asset investment increased by 3.7%, maintaining basic stability... A series of indicators show that China's economic stable growth momentum has not changed, the high-quality development trend has not changed, and the trend of developing towards new and better has not changed.
With a solid foundation, many advantages, strong resilience, and great potential, as the main contributor and stabilizer of world economic growth, China's economic foundation is solid and its ability to withstand pressure is strong, which is where our confidence lies. At the same time, it should be noted that the current external environment is complex and severe, there are pains in the transformation of old and new momentum in China, and the pressure to promote stable economic operation still exists. Various regions and departments must take the initiative and implement scientific policies, focus on stabilizing employment, stabilizing enterprises, stabilizing the market, and stabilizing expectations, continue to expand domestic demand, smooth economic cycles, stimulate momentum and vitality, and further consolidate and enhance the certainty of China's economic high-quality development.
Grasp certainty and enhance initiative. The Chinese economy will better offset the impact of adverse external factors and maintain overall stability and steady progress.
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The "Sanxia" season is in full swing in Xinxing Town (新兴镇), Songyang County (松阳县), Lishui (丽水), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, but Zheng Yuehua (郑跃华), a "veteran" farmer with more than 40 years of farming experience, is very relaxed. He is neither busy with raising seedlings and transplanting rice, nor is he in a hurry to control pests and diseases.
"More than 600 mu of land have been entrusted to others, so I can relax this year," Zheng Yuehua (郑跃华) said with a hearty laugh.
The "veteran" farmer's calm "letting go" is also due to the service upgrade of Lishui Shunhe Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. (丽水市顺合农业发展有限公司). The 3D electronic farmland map they created allows plant protection drones to provide all-day agricultural services. Spraying pesticides, applying fertilizers, and transporting seedlings can all be done "in the air."
Zheng Yuehua (郑跃华) took reporters to his own rice field, and from afar, they heard a "buzzing" sound. A plant protection drone took off and flew over their heads into the distance, slowly spreading fertilizer on the green farmland.
Standing on the edge of the field, Zheng Yuehua (郑跃华) began to calculate the costs for the reporters: This field has more than 600 mu. If 10 people are hired to fertilize it for a week, the fertilizer and labor costs will be more than 30,000 yuan; using plant protection drones, it can be done in seven or eight hours, and the cost is only 6,000 yuan.
Operating the drone next to him was Zhou Huiming (周辉明), the head of Lishui Shunhe Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. (丽水市顺合农业发展有限公司). "These days are the peak season for applying base fertilizer, top dressing, and weeding, and the demand from farmers is relatively high," he said. In order not to delay the farming season, he and his employees start work at dawn every day and work under the scorching sun at noon.
Zhou Huiming's (周辉明) car always carries a drone weighing more than 50 kilograms, a generator that can charge the drone at any time, and several common insecticides and fertilizers. During the "Sanxia" season last year, Zhou Huiming (周辉明) led his team to complete operations on more than 60,000 mu of land, from towns to neighboring counties and even to other provinces, from rice fields to orchards.
"This year, the service area is expected to be more than three times that of last year, and almost every day there are farmers who make appointments for on-site operations." Taking advantage of the good business, Zhou Huiming (周辉明) decided to "add some new technology." In February of this year, the company purchased multi-spectral drones and other equipment. Zhou Huiming (周辉明) also taught himself new skills such as data collection and 3D modeling, and plans to create 3D electronic farmland maps.
Zheng Yuehua's (郑跃华) field has completed the creation of a 3D electronic farmland map this year and has experienced the new service.
Pointing to the 3D electronic farmland map on the computer screen, Zhou Huiming (周辉明) introduced that with the help of multi-spectral drones, multi-spectral information of crops can be obtained, and the health status and growth status are clear at a glance. With the data, the plant protection drone can carry out variable fertilization based on key information. "It knows exactly which field is growing well and which seedling is wilting, and the operation is more precise." Not only that, the 3D electronic farmland map also avoids crop damage caused by manual surveys.
With this map, agricultural surveys have shifted from "manual surveys" to "intelligent supervision." The efficiency of drone operations has increased by more than 20%, and fertilizer and pesticide use has been reduced by more than 15%, achieving simultaneous fertilizer reduction and efficiency increase.
Currently, Zhou Huiming (周辉明) has created 3D electronic farmland maps for more than 100 farmers' 15,000 mu of farmland, and is gradually forming a 3D electronic farmland database, and then building a complete farmland monitoring system.
"This map has a big effect, which is equivalent to installing an 'all-around navigation' for the drone. Now 'aerial spraying' operations still need to be controlled manually. In the future, with the automatic driving system, except for the take-off and landing that require manual operation, basically automatic and precise operations can be realized. By then, we can all 'let go'," Zhou Huiming (周辉明) and Zheng Yuehua (郑跃华) said with a smile.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 16th (Reporter Li Xinping (李心萍)) - A reporter learned from the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司) that from January to May this year, the national railways completed fixed asset investment of 242.1 billion yuan, an increase of 5.9% year-on-year.
Several high-speed railways are about to open. The Chongqing East to Qianjiang section of the Yu-Xia High-speed Railway (渝厦高铁) with a designed speed of 350 kilometers per hour is undergoing trial operation; the Wuhan to Yichang section of the Shanghai-Yu-Rong High-speed Railway (沪渝蓉高铁), an important part of the Yangtze River High-speed Railway, and the Shenyang to Changbaishan section of the Shen-Jia High-speed Railway (沈佳高铁) have all entered the stage of joint commissioning and testing, and are expected to open and operate within the year.
Multiple projects have achieved breakthroughs. On June 15, the Yuanling Tunnel, the longest tunnel in the Hubei section of the Xi'an to Shiyan High-speed Railway (西安至十堰高铁) undertaken by China Railway 12th Bureau (中铁十二局), was completed. In the Hubei section of the Xi-Shi High-speed Railway, 25.5 of the 26.5 tunnels have been completed, and all 31 bridges have been closed, with the main construction nearing completion. The track laying of the Baotou to Yinchuan High-speed Railway (包头至银川高铁) in the Inner Mongolia section has been completed, all the tunnels in the Xiong'an underground section of the Xiong'an to Xinzhou High-speed Railway (雄安至忻州高铁) have been completed, all 20 tunnels in the Xi'an to Ankang section of the Xi'an to Chongqing High-speed Railway (西安至重庆高铁) have been completed, and the ballastless track construction of the Beijing underground section of the Beijing to Tangshan Intercity Railway (北京至唐山城际铁路) has been completed... Railway construction is steadily advancing.
The China State Railway Group (国铁集团) stated that this year it will strive to complete infrastructure investment of 590 billion yuan, put into operation 2,600 kilometers of new lines, accelerate the construction of a modern railway infrastructure system, and help my country's economy continue to recover and improve 向好 (xiàng hǎo - "towards good," to develop in a positive direction).
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 16th (Reporter Wang Guan (王观)): This reporter learned on the 16th from the Ministry of Finance (财政部): Dalian City (大连市) and Hubei Province (湖北省) will implement the policy of tax refunds for overseas tourists' purchases upon departure, starting from July 1, 2025, in accordance with relevant regulations.
Departure tax refunds refer to the policy of refunding value-added tax on goods purchased by overseas tourists in tax refund shops when they leave the country. Any region in the country that meets the conditions can implement the departure tax refund policy after being filed with the Ministry of Finance (财政部), the General Administration of Customs (海关总署), and the State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局).
The Ministry of Finance (财政部) stated on the same day that Dalian City (大连市) and Hubei Province (湖北省), in accordance with relevant regulations, applied to the Ministry of Finance (财政部), the General Administration of Customs (海关总署), and the State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局) for the recordation of their implementation plans for the policy of tax refunds for overseas tourists' purchases upon departure. After review, the recordation was granted.
Return to TopThis newspaper Chongqing (重庆) June 16th (Reporter Jiang Feng (姜峰)) The Central Social Work Department (中央社会工作部) and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房城乡建设部) held an on-site promotion meeting in Chongqing (重庆) on the construction of friendly scenarios for new employment groups, emphasizing the need to strengthen care and cohesion, and take multiple measures to promote the resolution of urgent and difficult problems for new employment groups; adhere to joint construction, joint governance, and shared benefits, and guide new employment groups to participate in grassroots governance and integrate into urban life.
It is understood that the construction of friendly scenarios involves providing convenience and services for new employment groups in their work and life in places such as residential communities, shopping malls, hospitals, buildings, and parks, and helping to solve urgent and difficult problems such as access, parking, dining, and skills improvement.
The relevant person in charge of the Central Social Work Department (中央社会工作部) stated that it is necessary to take on new responsibilities and make new contributions to both manage and serve well, and create a harmonious social environment for the work and life of new employment groups. Adhere to classified policies, actively explore digital empowerment, and improve service networks for different scenarios such as communities, parks, buildings, business districts, schools, hospitals, and station areas according to local conditions.
The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房城乡建设部) stated that they will accelerate the development of public rental housing, guaranteed rental housing, and allocated guaranteed housing, and carry out pilot projects for flexible employment personnel such as couriers and online delivery personnel to participate in the housing provident fund system, accelerate the resolution of housing difficulties for new employment groups, so that new employment groups can come in, stay, live in peace, and be able to succeed in their careers; create a harmonious employment environment, and cooperate with relevant departments to provide convenience for couriers and online delivery personnel to enter residential communities for delivery.
Return to TopThe new journey started by the second China-Central Asia Summit will witness China and Central Asian countries working together towards modernization and building a community with a shared future, jointly writing a magnificent new chapter in promoting regional and global peace, stability, and prosperity.
Modernization is a common dream of China and Central Asian countries. At a time when the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and multiple risks are intertwined, how can China and Central Asian countries continue to help each other and move forward hand in hand on the road to pursuing their dreams? The second China-Central Asia Summit will provide an answer to this question of the times.
In recent years, under the strategic guidance of head-of-state diplomacy, the China-Central Asia mechanism has yielded fruitful results, enhancing the confidence and determination of China and Central Asian countries to overcome difficulties and jointly embrace the future. Facing new situations and new challenges, China and Central Asian countries will adhere to their original aspiration of cooperation, continue to write stories of mutual benefit and win-win results, and jointly promote the modernization process of China and Central Asia.
Strategic Choice: Modernization Partners with a Shared Future
In 2023, during the first China-Central Asia Summit held in Xi'an (西安), China, President Xi Jinping (习近平) solemnly pointed out: "Deepening China-Central Asia cooperation is a strategic choice made by our generation of leaders with an eye to the future, which conforms to the trend of the world and meets the expectations of the people."
The development of the situation and the advancement of cooperation have fully demonstrated the profound meaning of these words. The reason why deepening China-Central Asia cooperation is a "strategic choice" is that no matter how the situation changes, they regard each other as reliable and dependable forces, and they take mutual unity and mutual assistance as a firm choice to cope with difficulties and challenges.
Five years ago, the China-Central Asia mechanism was established. In January 2022, all parties proposed upgrading the China-Central Asia mechanism to the head-of-state level. In May 2023, during the first China-Central Asia Summit, the heads of state of the six countries jointly signed the *Xi'an Declaration of the China-Central Asia Summit* (《中国—中亚峰会西安宣言》), and the China-Central Asia mechanism was officially upgraded and finalized. President Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward "four insistences" on how to build a China-Central Asia community with a shared future, and "eight suggestions" on how to develop cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, pointing out the direction and path for building a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
China and Central Asian countries have deep historical origins, extensive practical needs, and a solid public opinion foundation in their relations. Over the past 30 years, China-Central Asia relations have experienced a historic leap from good-neighborly friendship to strategic partnership, and then to building a community with a shared future. China and Central Asian countries have firmly supported each other on issues involving each other's sovereignty, independence, security, and territorial integrity, and respect each other's choice of development path based on their own national conditions. Full coverage of comprehensive strategic partnership, full coverage of signing cooperation documents on jointly building the "Belt and Road," and full coverage of practicing the concept of a community with a shared future at the bilateral level, the three "full coverages" demonstrate mutual trust and friendship, and the determination and confidence to jointly meet the changing international situation.
At present, China-Central Asia cooperation is led by the head-of-state meeting mechanism, a series of ministerial-level cooperation mechanisms are operating efficiently, and the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia mechanism is fully operational. The institutionalized framework provides a broad platform for all-round mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Central Asian countries. Against the background of major global powers establishing cooperation and dialogue mechanisms with Central Asian countries, the China-Central Asia mechanism has been highly recognized by Central Asian countries for its rapid development, practical cooperation, and numerous achievements.
Two years ago, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries planted six pomegranate trees in Xi'an (西安), entrusting their expectations for the beautiful future of China-Central Asia relations, which has become a symbol of the flourishing China-Central Asia relations. Today, China-Central Asia cooperation starts again from Astana (阿斯塔纳), and will gather broader consensus and stronger forces to tide over the storms of the times and develop hand in hand.
Pragmatic Cooperation: A Modernization Engine with Abundant Momentum
Kazakhstan wheat becomes hot oil-splashed noodles in Xi'an (西安); Yangling (杨凌) "Qingzhan" apple seedlings grow vigorously in Uzbekistan. High-quality agricultural products "from Central Asia" and advanced agricultural technologies "to Central Asia" are vivid portrayals of mutually beneficial cooperation between China and Central Asian countries.
In today's world where development opportunities are becoming scarce resources, using cooperation to increase momentum is a firm choice for China and Central Asian countries to jointly pursue modernization.
Central Asia is the center of the Eurasian continent, located at the crossroads connecting East and West and running through North and South, and is the first place to propose the joint construction of the "Belt and Road." Since the first China-Central Asia Summit, China and Central Asian countries have accelerated the alignment of development strategies, steadily promoted the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," and new quality productive forces cooperation such as digital, green, and technological cooperation are booming, and regional cooperation and integrated development have embarked on a fast track.
Smooth economic and trade exchanges through high-level connectivity. The China-Europe Railway Express runs continuously, the construction of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route is progressing in an orderly manner, the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway has changed from concept to action, and three-dimensional networks such as energy pipelines, cross-border optical cables, and air routes are constantly improving. The continuously improving level of connectivity has effectively promoted the expansion of trade scale and the enhancement of the resilience of industrial and supply chains between China and Central Asian countries. More and more high-quality green agricultural products from Central Asia are entering Chinese households, and China's mechanical and electrical equipment, smartphones, new energy vehicles, etc. are accelerating their entry into the Central Asian market. In 2024, the trade volume between China and Central Asian countries reached a record 94.8 billion US dollars.
Promote industrialization through high-standard industrial synergy. For Central Asian countries, industrialization is not a simple economic proposition, but also concerns the initiative and autonomy of development. Chinese investment, Chinese production capacity, and Chinese technology provide key assistance for Central Asian countries to promote industrialization. China is a major source of investment in the Central Asian region, with cumulative investment exceeding 30 billion US dollars. A number of cooperation parks, such as the China-Uzbekistan Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park, Pengsheng Industrial Park, and Tajikistan Dangara Agricultural Textile Industrial Park, have effectively driven local industrial upgrading. Green energy projects such as the Kazakhstan Maina Hydropower Station and Zhanatas Wind Power Station have turned clean energy from a "luxury" into a "daily necessity" in the local area. This cooperation model breaks the development **窠臼** (kē jiù - "rut," a fixed pattern or convention), and through the deep coupling of the industrial chain, continuously transforms China's industrial advantages and Central Asia's resource endowments into practical models for common development.
Bridge the technology gap through the sharing of innovative achievements. Facing a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, China and Central Asian countries continue to promote the mutual benefit and sharing of scientific and technological innovation achievements. Among the cooperation agreements reached at the first China-Central Asia Summit in various fields, cooperation in emerging fields such as green and low-carbon, medical and health, and digital innovation has become a highlight. Today, the "technical content" of China-Central Asia cooperation has been significantly improved, the application scenarios of technological cooperation are becoming increasingly rich, and the cooperation model of "teaching a man to fish" helps Central Asian countries move forward on the road of sustainable development.
Enhance independent development capabilities through mutual learning and mutual reference. Adding a sub-committee on poverty reduction cooperation within the framework of the China-Uzbekistan Intergovernmental Cooperation Committee, actively sharing development experiences urgently needed in Central Asia such as desertification control and dryland agricultural development, and building Luban Workshops to train technical talents indispensable for local industrialization... China unreservedly shares "ways to get rich" and "skill packages" to support Central Asian countries in enhancing their independent development capabilities. Chinese-style modernization provides a reference for Central Asian countries to explore development paths suitable for their own conditions, and exchanges of experience in governance between China and Central Asian countries are becoming more frequent and in-depth.
An empty pocket cannot stand upright, and the essence of international cooperation lies in "reality." High-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has brought strong impetus to the development of China and Central Asian countries, and brought tangible gains to the people. Facing the rising unilateralism and protectionism, China and Central Asian countries will firmly use mutually beneficial cooperation to help each other's development and revitalization, adhere to sharing resources and empowering each other, and enhance the determination and confidence to follow their respective development paths.
Harmony: A Modernization Path of Pluralistic Coexistence
Achieving modernization is inseparable from a peaceful and stable international environment. Facing a turbulent world, a series of must-answer questions are placed before every country: Is it to be swept into division and confrontation, or to actively shape the future in unity and cooperation? Is it to allow disorder to intensify and countercurrents to run rampant, or to work together to defend rules, order, fairness, and justice?
China-Central Asia cooperation has shown foresight and responsibility from the very beginning, and contains scientific answers to the questions of the times. The China-Central Asia mechanism adheres to the principle of openness and inclusiveness, belongs to the six countries, and also faces the world. Without engaging in closed and exclusive "small circles" and opposing group politics and Cold War confrontation, the cooperation concepts and mechanisms arrangements adhered to by China and Central Asian countries are precisely the way forward that the world should choose at the historical crossroads today.
Maintaining multilateralism is a common goal of China and Central Asian countries. 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, and also the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. From fighting side by side against fascism in the past to firmly upholding multilateralism today, China and Central Asian countries jointly oppose hegemonism and power politics, firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations as the core, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, and stand unswervingly on the right side of history and on the side of human civilization progress.
Improving global governance is a common action of China and Central Asian countries. The three major global initiatives proposed by China provide cooperation plans for responding to the challenges of the times, and Central Asian countries actively participate. Facing the increasingly rampant "decoupling and breaking chains" and "building walls and setting up barriers," China and Central Asian countries jointly maintain the multilateral trading system, are committed to building an open world economic system, and promote inclusive and inclusive economic globalization. At the beginning of this year, Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) and Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) officially became BRICS partner countries, and the voice of the Global South is louder. In multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, the Conference on Interaction and Confidence Building Measures in Asia, and BRICS cooperation, China and Central Asian countries have consistently coordinated closely, shouldering the responsibility for safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of developing countries, and promoting the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.
The road is as smooth as a whetstone, and the traveler is boundless. "**冲出迷雾走向光明，最强大的力量是同心合力，最有效的方法是和衷共济**" (chōng chū mí wù zǒu xiàng guāng míng, zuì qiáng dà de lì liàng shì tóng xīn hé lì, zuì yǒu xiào de fāng fǎ shì hé zhōng gòng jì - "break through the mist and head towards the light, the most powerful force is working together with one heart, and the most effective method is working together in harmony," to overcome difficulties through unity and cooperation). The new journey started by the second China-Central Asia Summit will witness China and Central Asian countries working together towards modernization and building a community with a shared future, jointly writing a magnificent new chapter in promoting regional and global peace, stability, and prosperity.
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The Central Asia-China mechanism plays an important role in regional cooperation and will make greater contributions to promoting political, economic, and cultural exchanges among all parties and maintaining regional peace and development.
Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) is located in the heart of the Eurasian continent and plays an important role in regional politics and economics. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the Kazakhstan-China permanent comprehensive strategic partnership has reached an unprecedented new height. The connotation of cooperation between the two countries continues to be enriched, and the ties between various fields and departments are becoming increasingly close. The two countries continue to strengthen cooperation to promote the implementation of projects in infrastructure, transportation and logistics, economic and trade, energy, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges.
Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) actively participates in the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation, which has created important opportunities for its economic and social development. The "Belt and Road" initiative focuses on promoting connectivity, which is conducive to promoting economic growth, improving people's living standards, and maintaining peace and stability. Over the years, this initiative has not only contributed to the development of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) and China (中国), but also to the development of the entire region, building a platform for all-round cooperation among all parties in infrastructure, economy, and cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and creating favorable conditions for maintaining world peace and regional stability.
China (中国) actively upholds multilateralism and advocates peaceful coexistence and mutually beneficial cooperation. The Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) have contributed Chinese solutions to maintaining global peace and stability. China (中国) is actively committed to stabilizing the international situation and maintaining global security, which is particularly important in the context of the current turbulent international situation. China (中国) has always advocated that countries resolve contradictions and differences through equal dialogue. China (中国) attaches importance to solving the imbalance of economic development, strengthening common security, and promoting all parties to jointly address common challenges, while emphasizing respect for the diversity of civilizations and promoting mutual understanding and unity among the people of all countries. China (中国) actively promotes international development through infrastructure construction cooperation, investment cooperation, and humanitarian assistance, and has become an important force in promoting global sustainable development and prosperity.
In today's world, Cold War thinking, unilateralism, and power politics are on the rise, and global challenges are increasing. Against this background, Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) and China (中国) both advocate upholding multilateralism. The two countries actively advocate mutually beneficial cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect and consideration of the interests of all countries, and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system. Kazakhstan-China (哈中) friendship is conducive to the development of progressive forces in the world and also helps to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
The Second China-Central Asia Summit will promote mutually beneficial cooperation between Central Asian countries and China (中国) to a new level. We look forward to the summit exploring the deepening of pragmatic cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, investment, transportation, energy, digitalization, agriculture, and environment, and further promoting cultural and people-to-people exchanges and expanding education and scientific and technological cooperation. The Central Asia-China mechanism plays an important role in regional cooperation and will make greater contributions to promoting political, economic, and cultural exchanges among all parties and maintaining regional peace and development.
(The author is the director of the "Eurasian Monitoring" Analytical Research Center of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦).)
Return to TopPeople's Daily, Beijing, June 16th (Reporter Chu Jun (褚君)) Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆) stated on the 16th that the Central Asian region is both the initial place of the "Belt and Road" Initiative and a pioneer area for high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road." The second China-Central Asia Summit is about to be held, and the heads of state will jointly map out a new blueprint for future cooperation and open up broader space for jointly building the "Belt and Road."
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: Can the spokesperson introduce the relevant situation of China and Central Asian countries jointly building the "Belt and Road"? What are your expectations for future cooperation?
Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆) stated that the Central Asian region is both the initial place of the "Belt and Road" Initiative and a pioneer area for high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road." China has signed cooperation documents on jointly building the "Belt and Road" with all five Central Asian countries and has implemented a series of landmark projects that promote development and benefit people's livelihoods. In 2024, China's imports and exports with Central Asian countries reached a record 674.15 billion yuan, an increase of 116% compared to 2013. The China-Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) crude oil pipeline and the China-Central Asia natural gas pipeline have created a new model of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation, the China-Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) highway, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan (吉尔吉斯斯坦-乌兹别克斯坦) highway and railway have promoted regional connectivity to a new level, the digital economy and green transformation have expanded new areas of pragmatic cooperation, China and Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) have achieved mutual visa exemptions, the Luban Workshop is accelerating its establishment, and cultural exchanges and people-to-people connectivity are on a fast track. High-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" is increasingly becoming a key direction of China-Central Asia cooperation.
Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆) said that the second China-Central Asia Summit is about to be held, and the heads of state will jointly map out a new blueprint for future cooperation, open up broader space for jointly building the "Belt and Road," and promote the building of a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
Return to TopThis newspaper Astana (阿斯塔纳) June 16th dispatch (Reporters Qu Pei (屈佩), Li Qiang (李强)) The opening ceremony of the "China Tourism Year" in Kazakhstan was held on the 16th at the National Museum of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦国家博物馆), attended by approximately 300 guests from China and Kazakhstan.
Sun Yeli (孙业礼), Minister of Culture and Tourism of China, and Yerzhan Yerkinbayev (梅尔扎博瑟诺夫), Minister of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan, attended the opening ceremony and delivered speeches.
As a major event of the "China Tourism Year" in Kazakhstan, the exhibition "Silk and the Silk Road: From China to Kazakhstan" also opened on the same day at the National Museum of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦国家博物馆). The exhibition is divided into three parts: "Source of Silk," "Silk Road," and "Use of Silk," aiming to showcase the historical heritage and modern development of Silk Road culture, and to demonstrate the friendly exchanges and cultural integration between China and countries along the Silk Road. The exhibition will last until August 8th.
The opening ceremony that day also included cultural performances, Hanfu fashion shows, and intangible cultural heritage experience activities. In addition, the China National Silk Museum (中国丝绸博物馆) and the National Museum of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦国家博物馆) signed a memorandum of cooperation.
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In recent years, under the joint guidance of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries, relations between China and Central Asian countries have maintained a high level of development, and high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has yielded fruitful results. In May 2023, the first China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held, and relations between China and Central Asian countries entered a new era. The second China-Central Asia Summit will further demonstrate cohesion, creativity, and action, chart a new blueprint for cooperation, and promote the steady and long-term development of China-Central Asia relations.
China and the heads of state of Central Asian countries maintain close exchanges, firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests, and have achieved full coverage of comprehensive strategic partnership, full coverage of the signing of cooperation documents on jointly building the "Belt and Road," and full coverage of practicing the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind at the bilateral level. From the holding of the first China-Central Asia Summit to the launch of the mechanism secretariat, from ministerial cooperation mechanisms in more than 10 key areas to important cooperation projects and investment and financing platforms, the "four beams and eight pillars" construction of the China-Central Asia mechanism has been fully launched, fully demonstrating the firm determination of the six countries to deepen cooperation at a higher level, higher standard, and higher quality.
The trade volume between China and Central Asian countries has soared from US$460 million at the beginning of diplomatic relations to US$94.8 billion in 2024, an increase of more than 200 times. China's stock of direct investment in Central Asian countries exceeded US$15 billion in 2023, and the scale of engineering contracts reached tens of billions of US dollars. China has become the most important trade and investment partner of the five Central Asian countries. The joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative is deeply aligned with the development strategies of various countries. Major projects such as the China-Central Asia natural gas pipeline and the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway are steadily advancing. The number of China-Europe (Central Asia) freight trains has repeatedly hit new highs, and green technology empowerment is becoming increasingly prominent. China's super-large-scale market, complete industrial system, and outstanding production capacity advantages provide important assistance for promoting the acceleration of industrialization and industrial transformation and upgrading of regional countries, and provide realistic ways for the economic development and improvement of people's livelihoods in the five countries.
China and Central Asian countries have seen booming cooperation in tourism, culture, education, local affairs, and other fields, and are steadily moving towards the goal of 100 pairs of friendship cities. The "China craze" and "Chinese craze" continue to heat up in Central Asian countries, and Confucius Institutes and Luban Workshops are very popular. China and Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) and Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) have successively achieved mutual visa exemptions, making personnel exchanges more convenient. The Central Asian region has become a popular tourist destination for Chinese tourists. Chinese medical teams have been carrying out free cataract surgery, congenital heart disease screening, and demonstration surgery in Central Asia for a long time. Scientific research teams have widely cooperated with regional countries to promote ecological governance, water-saving irrigation, and drought-resistant crop cultivation, so that the fruits of cooperation can benefit more ordinary people.
China and Central Asian countries uphold a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security concept, establish and improve bilateral and multilateral security cooperation mechanisms, jointly combat the "three evil forces" and transnational organized crime, and are committed to maintaining long-term regional stability and development. All parties maintain close coordination within the multilateral framework of the United Nations, firmly support each other, practice true multilateralism, advocate the construction of an open and inclusive world economy, jointly safeguard international fairness and justice, and make positive contributions to improving the global governance system.
President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that no matter how the international situation changes, no matter what level China develops to in the future, China will always be a good neighbor, good partner, good friend, and good brother worthy of trust and reliance by Central Asian countries. Uzbek President Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) said that Central Asian countries are China's most sincere old friends west of Yangguan. At present, Central Asian countries are focusing on economic and social development and implementing medium- and long-term strategies, embarking on a new journey of development and revitalization. China is comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization and promoting high-quality development with high-level opening up. China's peaceful development is inseparable from Central Asia, and Central Asia's stability and prosperity also need China.
Deepening China-Central Asia cooperation conforms to the trend of the times and meets the common expectations of the people of all countries. China will work with Central Asian countries to learn from the historical wisdom of the millennium Silk Road, take the call of the times to build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future as an agreement, focus on the future, and work together to embark on a broader path of win-win cooperation, and make new and greater contributions to promoting regional development and world peace and stability.
(The author is the Chinese Ambassador to Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦))
Return to TopAt the invitation of Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强), New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon (克里斯托弗·拉克森) will pay an official visit to China from June 17th to 20th.
Christopher Luxon (克里斯托弗·拉克森) was born in Christchurch (克赖斯特彻奇市), New Zealand in July 1970 and holds a Master of Business Administration degree from the University of Canterbury (坎特伯雷大学). He was elected as a Member of Parliament in New Zealand in October 2020, became the leader of the National Party (国家党) in November 2021, and assumed office as the Prime Minister of New Zealand in November 2023.
(Xinhua News Agency (新华社), Beijing (北京), June 16)
Return to TopPeople's Daily, Beijing, June 16th (Reporter Chu Jun (褚君)) Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆) stated on the 16th that China welcomes Vietnam as a BRICS partner country. China is willing to work with other BRICS members and partner countries to jointly build a more comprehensive, closer, more practical, and inclusive partnership, and promote the high-quality development of "Greater BRICS Cooperation."
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: Recently, Brazil, the BRICS chair country, issued a press release stating that Vietnam has become a BRICS partner country. What is China's comment on this?
"China welcomes Vietnam as a BRICS partner country. Vietnam's participation in BRICS cooperation is not only conducive to its own development, but also in line with the common interests of BRICS countries and the Global South. We believe that Vietnam will make positive contributions to the BRICS mechanism," said Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆).
Guo Jiakun (郭嘉昆) said that the BRICS family welcomes new partner countries, marking a further expansion of the BRICS mechanism's representation, and demonstrating greater appeal and influence. China is willing to work with other BRICS members and partner countries to jointly build a more comprehensive, closer, more practical, and inclusive partnership, promote the high-quality development of "Greater BRICS Cooperation," and make greater contributions to upholding multilateralism, defending fairness and justice, and promoting common development.
Return to TopAccording to the "China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Blue Book: China-Africa Economic and Trade Cooperation Development Report (2025)" recently released, as reported by Yang Xun (杨迅), a reporter from this newspaper in Changsha (长沙) on June 16, the current China-Africa trade model has undergone profound changes, gradually transforming towards diversification, high added value, and technology-intensive industries.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Astana, June 16th dispatch (Reporter Li Qiang (李强)) On June 16th, the 2025 China-Central Asia cultural exchange event, jointly hosted by China Media Group (中国中央广播电视总台) and the Kazakhstan Presidential Broadcasting Complex, was held at the Kazakhstan Presidential Center in Astana (阿斯塔纳). More than 150 guests, including people from political, economic, cultural, media, and educational circles from China and the five Central Asian countries, attended the event.
At the event, the "China-Central Asia Media Strengthening Cooperation Initiative" was released, advocating for strengthened in-depth cooperation among media outlets in joint reporting, content sharing, information dissemination, technological innovation, and talent cultivation. The initiative aims to create a China-Central Asia media cooperation alliance, objectively and widely disseminate the voices of China and Central Asian countries, deepen people-to-people connectivity, enhance mutual understanding, and contribute to building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "With the Internet of Intelligence and artificial intelligence, the tools and methods of education will change, and the cultivation of students' abilities will also change. These require reform in keeping with the times. On the other hand, the enlightenment of students, the cultivation of the mind, and the cultivation of basic cognitive and problem-solving abilities cannot be relaxed. Basic skills are still necessary."
In April, nine departments, including the Ministry of Education (教育部), jointly issued the "Opinions on Accelerating the Promotion of Digital Education," proposing to comprehensively promote intelligence and promote artificial intelligence to help educational transformation. Recently, reporters walked into campuses to see how artificial intelligence is showing its skills and helping growth in teaching, learning, management, evaluation, and research scenarios.
New Partners on the Road to Learning
"I want to review the knowledge of the chemical equilibrium chapter, please give me a practice question."
"The following is a practice question about chemical equilibrium. Please try to solve it yourself first, the answer is folded below."
After class, Yuan Bingjie (袁秉捷), a student in the Department of Chemical Engineering at Tsinghua University (清华大学), converses with the "24-hour intelligent learning companion" of the "Chemical Thermodynamics" course on the online platform for self-study. This is one of the school's more than 220 artificial intelligence-enabled teaching pilot courses, with artificial intelligence learning companions answering questions for students. "I can consult artificial intelligence teaching assistants 24 hours a day, and I can learn at my own pace," said Yuan Bingjie (袁秉捷).
Yuan Bingjie (袁秉捷) also completed a major assignment with artificial intelligence – not "copying answers," but completing learning through expansion.
"What is energy?" Lu Diannan (卢滇楠), the instructor, assigned students to ask the large model questions and use their knowledge to judge the answers of artificial intelligence. In his opinion, this helps cultivate students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills, "allowing students to learn to control artificial intelligence, rather than being dominated by artificial intelligence," said Lu Diannan (卢滇楠).
In last semester's "Chemical Thermodynamics" class, the average interaction time between students and artificial intelligence teaching assistants exceeded 8 hours. "It's equivalent to the teacher chatting with each student individually for 8 hours in a semester," said Lu Diannan (卢滇楠), adding that artificial intelligence provides assistance for students' personalized learning, and the "teacher-student-artificial intelligence" interaction has become a new form of learning.
Artificial intelligence is not only a learning partner, but also a growth "buddy."
"I am very interested in the rational design of proteins, please recommend relevant teachers to me" "Please calculate this integral from the perspective of probability theory"... The chat records with the artificial intelligence assistant "Qing Xiaoda (清小搭)" witness the growth of Chao Ge (朝舸), a freshman at Tsinghua University (清华大学).
In August last year, Chao Ge (朝舸), who had just entered school, was full of curiosity and a little confused about university. Fortunately, the school equipped freshmen with a self-developed artificial intelligence assistant to help everyone quickly adapt to university life. Today, "Qing Xiaoda (清小搭)" has answered more than 180,000 questions for students, making learning and life more convenient.
Currently, many schools use artificial intelligence technology to provide students with real-time interactive accompanying learning support, stimulating students' enthusiasm for learning. At the Open University of China (国家开放大学), students can use the artificial intelligence English learning platform to practice speaking and revise compositions; Sichuan University (四川大学) has established a smart medical practice ability teaching platform, where medical students can simulate consultations with artificial intelligence virtual patients.
A relevant person in charge of the Department of Science, Technology and Information Technology of the Ministry of Education (教育部科学技术与信息化司) stated that the next step is to actively explore new models of human-machine collaborative teaching to achieve large-scale teaching according to aptitude driven by artificial intelligence.
Reporter's Comments
When answers become more convenient to obtain, will we become "lazy"?
Put the question to artificial intelligence, and it answers: Artificial intelligence should be used as a "thinking scaffold" rather than a "copying machine for answers." Remember, students are the masters of learning, and artificial intelligence is just a tool.
For students, the most basic abilities such as independent thinking, problem-solving, communication, and cooperation are always the cornerstone of success; for educators, offering artificial intelligence general education courses, developing usage guidelines, and improving students' artificial intelligence literacy can enable students to better adapt to the intelligent era.
New Helper for Teachers' Teaching
In the seventh grade of Chen Jinglun Middle School Dijing Jinsong Branch (陈经纶中学帝景劲松分校) in Chaoyang District, Beijing (北京市朝阳区), a special review class on the number axis is in progress. Different from ordinary classrooms, there is an additional "artificial intelligence assistant" to provide guidance for teachers' teaching.
"When preparing the lesson, I collected rich learning resources, but I didn't expect that the students' class status was not ideal. The artificial intelligence assistant discovered this problem," said Huang Ke (黄柯), a mathematics teacher. Artificial intelligence evaluates from multiple dimensions such as teachers' teaching design, classroom teaching behavior, and students' learning behavior, believing that the scope of questions in the course is wide and the difficulty is high, and the class's learning situation cannot keep up with the difficulty of the questions.
According to the report feedback, the lesson preparation team, the teaching department, and the teachers in charge quickly formulated improvement plans.
Soon after, Huang Ke (黄柯) carried out an improved teaching attempt. In this course, he carried out differentiated teaching according to the students' foundation.
After "listening" to the class, the artificial intelligence assistant gave feedback that the difficulty of the questions was in line with the students' learning situation, but the course was led by the teacher, and the feedback to students' questions was not timely enough.
In the third class, Huang Ke (黄柯) adjusted again to strengthen teacher-student interaction.
This time, the artificial intelligence assistant analyzed the proportion of teachers' teaching time, cooperative learning time, and self-study time in the classroom, combined with the high-frequency words of teacher-student interaction and students' participation, and obtained a comprehensive evaluation: This class is a teacher-student interactive classroom, and the effect is ideal. "Artificial intelligence analysis is convenient and fast. I can more timely discover my advantages and disadvantages in teaching, and I also have more time to adjust," said Huang Ke (黄柯).
"Artificial intelligence helps teaching and research, allowing teachers to not only rely on experience and their own feelings to judge teaching effectiveness, but also use data and scientific analysis to build an evidence-based teaching improvement model," said Xu Lin (徐琳), executive principal of Chen Jinglun Middle School (陈经纶中学) Main Campus and Dijing Jinsong Branch.
Using artificial intelligence to assist teachers in teaching and research preparation, helping teachers improve their teaching level, promote professional development, and reduce workload has become the practice of many regions and schools.
In Xiamen Shuangshi Middle School (厦门双十中学) in Fujian (福建), physics teachers designed a dynamic demonstration model for a "bullet hitting a wooden block" question. Input the question into the artificial intelligence lesson preparation system to get the drawing code, and then copy the code into the drawing software to make a dynamic demonstration, which greatly saves lesson preparation time.
In Gulin Town Central Junior High School (古林镇中心初级中学) in Ningbo (宁波), Zhejiang (浙江), the artificial intelligence homework grading machine is very busy. Teachers put the homework into the grading machine, which are the error-prone questions, which are the common problems, how well each student has mastered it... Teachers can quickly understand, saving the time of grading homework, and also have more time to pay attention to students' learning, and prepare lessons and tutor more targetedly.
It is reported that in 2018 and 2021, the Ministry of Education (教育部) conducted two batches of pilot projects to promote the construction of teachers' teams with artificial intelligence in 103 cities, districts, counties, and universities. As of the end of last year, the units had conducted a total of 2.97 million person-times of intelligent literacy training for teachers, and developed more than 700 intelligent tools to assist teachers in teaching, teaching and research, and learning.
Reporter's Comments
When artificial intelligence saves teachers some time, where should teachers spend more energy? Perhaps it is in more creative fields, such as designing interdisciplinary projects and building creative educational scenarios.
The classroom is not just a place to teach skills, and schools are not just places to issue diplomas. In this educational transformation, artificial intelligence is not replacing teachers, but better helping teachers enlighten students' wisdom. From knowledge transmitters to learning guides, teachers should have the feelings and warmth of teaching and educating people under the current situation where digital literacy requirements are constantly improving, and strive to help each student achieve comprehensive and personalized growth.
New Tools for Management Decision-Making
Professor Cao Quanxi (曹全喜) is the deputy leader of the undergraduate teaching supervision group of Xidian University (西安电子科技大学). Speaking of artificial intelligence, he couldn't help but praise: "With artificial intelligence, it is much more convenient to carry out supervision work." Now, open the intelligent supervision system and select a course. The computer screen not only has classroom teaching pictures, but also artificial intelligence's analysis of attendance rate, classroom behavior, etc., as well as teaching records generated by voice recognition, "which is convenient for us to evaluate classroom teaching and learning more objectively and accurately."
On the system management side, departments such as the Academic Affairs Office can also see the attendance, homework submission, and supervision evaluation data of each department and course. "Now when evaluating high-quality teaching awards, we have more basis - in addition to expert recommendations and student recommendations, artificial intelligence also has the qualifications to recommend," said Miao Qiguang (苗启广), director of the school's Informationization Promotion Office, adding that artificial intelligence is conducive to improving the school's teaching quality and management efficiency.
Currently, many places and schools are exploring the establishment of education evaluation and scientific decision-making systems based on big data and artificial intelligence, and new tools have been developed for teaching management and teacher management.
"There are more than 80 teachers in the school. How can we better understand the development of each teacher? We have used the 'Teacher Digital Portrait' platform, using artificial intelligence to provide teachers with more accurate and comprehensive personalized suggestions based on various data analysis," said Yang Miao (杨苗), vice principal of Longjiang Road Primary School Zhongliang Xiangyun Branch (龙江路小学中粮祥云分校) in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), while showing the development reports made by artificial intelligence for several teachers.
"Look, Teacher Xiao Zhang (小张) still needs to improve in moral education management. The report suggests that she participate in the head teacher workshop; Teacher Xiao Wang's (小王) teaching and research are relatively outstanding, and she can carry out cross-school teaching and research in the future..." Yang Miao (杨苗) said that the report generated by artificial intelligence provides a reference for the school to strengthen the construction of the teaching team. Currently, more than 20 schools in Wuhou District (武侯区), Chengdu (成都) have applied the "Teacher Digital Portrait" platform.
In addition to "portraying" teachers, artificial intelligence can also provide support for educational decision-making: Baotou (包头), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) has built an education big data platform, which has content such as teacher structure analysis, horizontal comparison, and potential teacher mining. It can accurately analyze the teacher structure and resource allocation in urban and rural areas and schools. Which schools lack teachers and which grades lack teachers are clearly visible on the platform, which helps to scientifically carry out the exchange and rotation of principals and teachers. The Education Bureau of Fuyang District (富阳区), Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) cooperates with universities to compile and research teacher equalization index algorithm models to analyze and warn the teacher situation in each school and subject, and promote accurate teacher recruitment and balanced allocation.
A relevant person in charge of the Department of Science, Technology and Information Technology of the Ministry of Education (教育部科学技术与信息化司) stated that the next step is to promote the integration of artificial intelligence into the entire process of education, support schools to carry out accurate management, scientific decision-making, and convenient services based on big data, and optimize the allocation of educational resources.
Reporter's Comments
While using artificial intelligence in evaluation and decision-making, we should also avoid over-reliance on artificial intelligence and using artificial intelligence to "label" evaluation objects. As pointed out in the "Guidelines for the Use of Generative Artificial Intelligence by Primary and Secondary School Students (2025 Edition)," strengthen manual review and critical judgment, and eliminate the direct use of artificial intelligence output as evaluation conclusions.
With the intelligent supervision platform, supervision experts still insist on listening to classes offline to feel the unique atmosphere in the classroom; with "digital portraits," in-depth exchanges are still necessary; even if artificial intelligence gives resource allocation plans, we still need to go and see in person to make decisions more warm.
This issue is coordinated by: Liu Jingwen (刘静文)
Layout design: Wang Zheping (汪哲平)
Return to TopBy: 石 羚
How to respond to the coming storm determines how far a company can go. Recently, two sentences from two entrepreneurs have been thought-provoking.
Facing external blockade and suppression, Huawei launched the Kirin series chips and created the HarmonyOS operating system, and new products broke through in the global market. Ren Zhengfei (任正非) said, "Don't think about the difficulties, just do it."
Facing the "cancellation of orders" from international customers, Lü Chengjun (吕成均), who runs a electronic scale business in Yiwu (义乌), Zhejiang (浙江), calmly grasped the initiative in foreign trade with an independent brand strategy. He said that beyond the waves, it is especially important to remain calm in times of stalemate.
Whether it is a small and medium-sized enterprise or a technology giant, they have summed up a way of development in the process of groping and struggling: to remain calm. It is "not giving up" when facing challenges, "not abandoning" when facing choices, and even more so the powerful determination to "unswervingly follow one's own path and wholeheartedly do one's own thing."
From a broader perspective, remaining calm is the internal code for China's economic breakthrough. Whether it is scientific research, talent cultivation, green development, or new infrastructure, we have always been calculating long-term accounts and comprehensive accounts. Relying on institutional advantages, development resilience, and pragmatic measures, China has repeatedly crossed economic cycle fluctuations, making the "peak theory," "collapse theory," and "stagnation theory" of some people in the international community self-defeating.
Time witnesses miracles, and miracles are also the work of time. "The long river of history is sometimes calm and sometimes turbulent, but it will always move forward." Only looking at progress is easy to be blindly optimistic; only looking at twists and turns is easy to lose confidence. Responding to the challenges of high winds and waves with a spirit of riding the wind and breaking the waves, we can continuously develop and advance in solving contradictions and problems, and create historical time in time history.
Without changing direction, show the foresight of "**不畏浮云遮望眼**" (bù wèi fú yún zhē wàng yǎn - "not afraid of floating clouds obscuring the view," not to be misled by illusions and to have a broad and long-term perspective). General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly emphasized: "Seize the opportunity and work hard when you see it accurately." Among them, "seeing accurately" is the prerequisite for "doing well." "Seeing accurately" reflects clarity in epistemology and clarity in methodology. Today, how to seize the opportunities of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, how to highlight local advantages for industrial layout, how to solve development problems through reform... Answering these questions well can ensure that the direction of development does not deviate, the goals do not shift, and avoid impulsive recklessness and going in the opposite direction.
Without reducing confidence, maintain the stability of "**风雨不动安如山**" (fēng yǔ bù dòng ān rú shān - "unmoved by wind and rain, as stable as a mountain," to remain calm and steadfast in the face of adversity). At the headquarters base of Commercial Aircraft Corporation of China (商飞), the slogan "Long-term struggle, long-term tackling key problems, long-term hard work, and long-term dedication" is hung high. It is precisely because of adhering to long-termism that the domestically produced large aircraft C919 has taken 16 years from project establishment to commercial flight, overcoming more than 100 major technical difficulties, and finally accumulating a lot of experience and taking off into the sky. Once a goal is identified, one will not be confused, trapped, or disturbed by external things. As the saying goes, "Holding mountain stones in the mouth, hoping for calm sea waves," gradual progress, persistent efforts, and the accumulation of daily progress can eventually bring about a compounding effect.
Innovation does not stop, hone the ability to "**且持梦笔书奇景**" (qiě chí mèng bǐ shū qí jǐng - "hold a dream pen to write about wonderful scenery," to use imagination and creativity to depict a beautiful vision). DeepSeek broke the traditional path of "stacking computing power" and achieved breakthroughs in algorithms, greatly reducing training costs; ternary lithium batteries and lithium iron phosphate batteries have become the main force in the market, and many companies are entering the solid-state battery track to seek new opportunities. Problems are the ladder of progress, and innovation is the driving force of development. Solving new problems with new ideas and creating new models with new concepts can continuously accumulate advantages in solving problems.
For Chinese Communists, "a century-long plan" and "a cause for the ages" demonstrate historical patience with lofty aspirations; the successive five-year plans reflect a down-to-earth action philosophy; "racing against time" and "seizing the day and night" reflect a sense of urgency that time waits for no one. It must be seen that, being in the modernization journey of "time-space compression," we have neither extra time to waste nor extra opportunities to miss. Remaining calm is a spiritual composure, not an inaction in action. Stabilizing the mind and letting go of hands and feet is the dialectic of fast and slow.
Tackling the most difficult and planning for the most distant, one is not afraid of wind and rain as long as the heart is directed. Believing that "there are always more solutions than difficulties," firmly believing that "**千锤百炼始成钢**" (qiān chuí bǎi liàn shǐ chéng gāng - "steel is made by repeated hammering," perseverance leads to success), remaining calm, calming down, and working hard, responding to the uncertainty of the situation with the certainty of our own work, our development will surely continue to open up new horizons in growth.
Return to TopThe People's Daily, Taiyuan, June 16th (Reporters Liu Xinyan (刘鑫焱) and Fu Mingli (付明丽)) The Fourth Session of the 14th People's Congress of Shanxi Province elected Lu Dongliang (卢东亮) as the Governor of the Shanxi Provincial People's Government on June 16th.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 16th (Reporter Yu Sinan (喻思南)) "China Agricultural Industry Development Report 2025" was released in Beijing (北京) on the 16th. The report shows that the global food supply in 2024 remained generally stable, and Chinese agriculture continued to exert its strength, with grain production exceeding 1.4 trillion catties for the first time. Among the main crops, rice, wheat, and corn all achieved increased production. Although soybeans decreased slightly, the expansion of rapeseed and peanut cultivation had significant effects. At the same time, the animal husbandry industry showed a stable development trend. Pork production decreased slightly under reasonable regulation, while egg and aquatic product production reached new highs.
The report predicts that in 2025, China's agricultural production will continue to maintain a positive trend. The total grain output is expected to remain above 1.4 trillion catties, and the expansion of soybean and oilseed cultivation will continue to increase efficiency. The production of agricultural products such as cotton and sugar will also remain stable and improve. Under the effect of policies to regulate hog production capacity, pork imports are expected to decrease, and the supply of livestock and aquatic products will remain stable.
After exploring the role of agricultural technology in promoting total factor productivity (TFP) in Chinese agriculture, the report found that since the reform and opening up, the growth momentum of China's agricultural TFP has undergone a shift from technological progress to efficiency improvement. Entering the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, technological progress has once again become the core driving force for TFP growth. In order to continuously improve China's agricultural TFP and competitiveness, the report recommends that during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it is necessary to continue to increase investment in agricultural science and technology, deepen the reform of the science and technology system, and accelerate the transformation of agricultural scientific and technological achievements.
It is reported that the "Report" was released by the Institute of Agricultural Economics and Development of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农业科学院), and the research is mainly based on statistical data and independently developed Chinese agricultural industry models.
Return to TopChengdu (成都), June 16th (Reporter Zhang Fan (张帆), Wang Mingfeng (王明峰), Li Kaixuan (李凯旋)) Digital technology empowers millennia-old intangible cultural heritage, "culture and tourism + all industries" brings vitality to villages nestled among volcanoes... In the lands of Bashan and Shushui, a magnificent panorama of high-quality development in the cultural and tourism industry is slowly unfolding.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The cultural industry and the tourism industry are inseparable. We must adhere to promoting tourism through culture and highlighting culture through tourism, promote the integrated development of culture and tourism, and allow people to appreciate the beauty of culture and cultivate the beauty of the soul while appreciating the beauty of nature." The "Decision" of the 20th Third Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China proposed: "Improve the system and mechanism for the deep integration and development of culture and tourism."
To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, Sichuan (四川) adheres to promoting tourism through culture and highlighting culture through tourism, improves systems and mechanisms, and promotes the deep integration and development of culture and tourism. In 2024, Sichuan (四川) received a total of 1.119 billion domestic tourists, and the integration of culture and tourism is accelerating.
Using culture to enhance tourism, enhancing the attractiveness of Sichuan (四川) tourism—
Walking into the new Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆), with the help of virtual reality technology, tourists can "personally" visit the archaeological excavation site; after viewing the exhibition, the "archaeological blind box" in the boutique cultural and creative area attracts attention... "With the help of technology and creativity, we connect multiple links such as cultural protection, exhibition, and cultural creation to comprehensively improve the quality and connotation of tourism products." Ran Fang (冉放), Minister of the Publicity and Promotion Department of the Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆) Scenic Area Management Committee, introduced that in 2024, the income from Sanxingdui (三星堆) cultural and creative products was 196 million yuan, an increase of more than 1 times year-on-year.
Deeply exploring cultural connotations and strengthening the empowerment of technology and creativity, the attractiveness of Sichuan (四川) tourism products continues to increase. In Chengdu (成都), Dongjiao Memory (东郊记忆), a cultural and creative gathering area transformed from industrial remains, attracts nearly 90 trendy brand stores to settle in, building a cultural and tourism attraction field of "checking in is consumption"; in Ya'an (雅安), electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft take off steadily, opening up a new perspective of "viewing western Sichuan (川西) from the air"... At present, Sichuan (四川) has launched more than 70 themed boutique routes such as World Heritage and the Golden Waterway of the Upper Yangtze River, and more than 70 new international trendy consumption scenarios. The construction of the Bashu (巴蜀) Cultural and Tourism Corridor has gained momentum and achieved results.
Highlighting culture through tourism, enhancing the influence of Bashu (巴蜀) culture—
As night falls, light and shadow intertwine on both sides of the Jinjiang River (锦江). Walking on the streets of Chunxi Road (春熙路), Alex, a Swiss tourist, exclaimed: "Chengdu (成都) is very beautiful, full of vitality, and the people are very friendly."
Giant pandas, Sanxingdui (三星堆) and other cultural symbols are world-renowned; visa-free transit, departure tax refunds and other policies are gradually optimized and upgraded... Culture and tourism promote each other, attracting more and more foreign tourists to Sichuan (四川) to experience the myriad aspects of Chinese-style modernization. In 2024, Sichuan (四川) received a total of 2.293 million inbound tourists, becoming a popular tourist destination widely loved by foreign tourists.
Policy support, cultivating the competitiveness of the cultural and tourism industry—
In recent years, Sichuan (四川) has innovatively carried out financial support for the construction of key cultural and tourism integration projects, promoting the acceleration and efficiency of cultural and tourism integration through provincial financial support, local active promotion, and social capital participation. As of now, Sichuan (四川) provincial financial special funds have invested 1.71 billion yuan to support the construction of 181 key cultural and tourism integration projects in the province, leveraging more than 150 billion yuan in social capital investment.
At the same time, Sichuan (四川) has also issued a special work plan for the cultural and tourism industry chain, clarifying 10 key areas such as digital culture and study tourism, promoting more than 500 key projects, and completing a cumulative investment of more than 110 billion yuan. "From 'fighting alone' to industrial chain collaboration, achieving technical mutual assistance, brand co-construction, and route sharing, enhancing the popularity and influence of cultural and tourism products," said Fang Wei (方维), Director of the Industrial Development Department of the Sichuan Provincial Department of Culture and Tourism (四川省文化和旅游厅).
As of the end of 2024, there were 2,997 cultural and related industrial enterprises above designated size in Sichuan (四川), with a total operating income of 589.03 billion yuan for the year.
"To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, we will unswervingly promote the deep integration and development of culture and tourism, fully bloom Sichuan's (四川) unique natural ecological beauty and colorful cultural charm, promote the high-quality development of the cultural and tourism industry, and make greater contributions to writing a new chapter of Chinese-style modernization in Sichuan (四川)," said the main person in charge of the Sichuan Provincial Party Committee.
Return to TopIn recent years, Congjiang County (从江县), Qiandongnan Miao and Dong Autonomous Prefecture (黔东南苗族侗族自治州), Guizhou Province (贵州省) has made football an important part of school sports activities. By establishing campus football clubs and holding campus football leagues, students can experience the charm of football. The picture shows students participating in the county-level campus football third-level league at Congjiang County Vocational and Technical School (从江县职业技术学校) on June 14.
Lu Zhongnan (卢忠南) photographed (Image China).
Return to TopChina and the five Central Asian countries are fellow travelers on the road to modernization. In May 2023, President Xi Jinping (习近平) successfully hosted the first China-Central Asia Summit in Xi'an (西安), ushering in a new era in relations between China and Central Asian countries. From June 16 to 18, 2025, President Xi Jinping (习近平) will travel to Astana (阿斯塔纳), Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), to attend the second China-Central Asia Summit. Over the past two years, China and Central Asian countries have continuously strengthened exchanges on modernization concepts and practices, promoted the alignment of development strategies, jointly promoted the modernization process, and broadened the road of cooperation, bringing tangible benefits to the people of all countries in the region.
"Building this port together with wisdom and sweat"
By Li Yingqi (李应齐) and Zhang Zhiwen (张志文), reporters of this newspaper
Recently, witnessed by representatives from both China and Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), the 100,000th TEU of the China-Europe Railway Express across the Caspian Sea arrived at the Aktau Port (阿克套港) container hub area in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦). This is another new progress in the construction of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route.
In July 2024, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and Kazakh President Tokayev (托卡耶夫) jointly attended the opening ceremony of the China-Europe Trans-Caspian Direct Express via video link. As the two heads of state gave the order, the Kuryk Port (库雷克港) and Aktau Port (阿克套港) on the Caspian Sea coast immediately started operations. This is the first time that Chinese vehicles have arrived at the Caspian Sea port via direct road transport, marking the gradual formation of a diversified and three-dimensional interconnected pattern integrating road, rail, air, and pipeline transportation.
Today, standing under the brand-new container gantry crane, Askar Dosali, equipment supervisor of the China Harbour Engineering Company's (中国港湾) Aktau Port (阿克套港) Container Hub Phase I project, is filled with emotion. He said: "There are too many unforgettable details in the project construction process. For example, this 400-ton crane embodies our cooperative efforts." Dosali introduced that the crane came from Shanghai (上海), China (中国). From planning the transportation route to coordinating cross-border logistics, and then to solving the technical bottleneck of hoisting oversized equipment, the builders of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) and China (中国) spent a full 100 days of effort to finally erect it on the container yard according to the planned schedule. "When we saw the towering crane arm stretching in the air, all our sweat turned into an unspeakable sense of accomplishment," Dosali said.
As an important part of the construction of the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, the Aktau Port (阿克套港) Container Hub project officially entered the implementation stage in September last year and is being constructed in two phases. The first phase of the project covers an area of 9.1 hectares and has 3 railway loading and unloading lines, about 690 flat container positions, and is equipped with advanced loading and unloading equipment. It can realize the entire process of container transshipment, inspection, and dangerous goods handling. It is expected to be fully completed and put into operation by the end of this year. "The Aktau Port (阿克套港) Container Hub will become an important node in the development of modern logistics infrastructure on the Eurasian continent," Dosali said. The project will further improve China-Central Asia-Europe multimodal transport, reduce regional logistics costs, and strongly promote regional economic prosperity and development.
"I have always wanted to bring my children to see this port. I will proudly point to that crane and say, 'Look, Dad and like-minded Chinese partners built this port together with wisdom and sweat,'" Dosali said. This cooperation project is not only a construction imprint of Aktau Port (阿克套港), but also a monument of friendship jointly built by the builders of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) and China (中国).
(Xie Yanhong (谢亚宏), a reporter of this newspaper, participated in the writing)
"The cradle for cultivating modernization talents in Central Asia"
By Xie Yanhong (谢亚宏), reporter of this newspaper
In the teaching building of the Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊) in Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦), a land surveying class is being conducted in the laboratory. Alina Tenebekova, a senior lecturer at the school, skillfully operates a total station instrument from China (中国) to teach students the basic essentials of surveying. Although the workshop has not been open for a long time, the advanced teaching concepts and practical training equipment here have given Tenebekova hope for Central Asian countries to enhance their development capabilities.
At the first China-Central Asia Summit, President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed "establishing more Luban Workshops (鲁班工坊) in Central Asian countries." In July 2024, President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out again when meeting with Kyrgyz President Zhaparov (扎帕罗夫): "The two sides should give full play to the role of platforms such as the Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, the Chinese Cultural Center, and the Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊) to cultivate more successors for China-Kyrgyzstan (中吉) friendship and cooperation."
In October 2024, the Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦) Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊) was officially inaugurated. The workshop is led by Zhejiang Water Conservancy and Hydropower College (浙江水利水电学院), and jointly built with Zhejiang Transportation Vocational and Technical College (浙江交通职业技术学院) and Kyrgyz State Technical University (吉尔吉斯斯坦国立技术大学). It mainly trains professionals in water conservancy and hydropower engineering, electrical engineering and automation, etc. It currently has 15 experimental training rooms and 3 smart classrooms, with more than 300 pieces of experimental equipment. "Equipment and technology from China (中国) have helped us improve the teaching experience and also helped students quickly improve their technical skills," Tenebekova introduced. Many of the workshop's equipment have filled the gaps in local universities in Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦), and excellent teaching resources such as virtual simulation laboratories have made students rave about it.
"Chinese experts have also come to the workshop many times to conduct exchanges and training to help us improve teaching effectiveness," Tenebekova said. In response to the relatively outdated content of local textbooks, experts from the two countries have jointly compiled hundreds of thousands of words of experimental training materials, extensively citing advanced operating cases of Chinese companies, and using synchronously launched digital teaching resources to allow students to better master technical essentials in the combination of theory and practice. Qian Tianguo (钱天国), Secretary of the Party Committee of Zhejiang Water Conservancy and Hydropower College (浙江水利水电学院), said that through the Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊), the school also carries out joint training programs with Kyrgyz State Technical University (吉尔吉斯斯坦国立技术大学) to share China's (中国) technology, standards and concepts in the fields of efficient water resource utilization and water ecological environment protection.
Today, jointly building Luban Workshops (鲁班工坊) with China (中国) has become a common choice for Central Asian countries, and more and more Central Asian youths are opening the "door of opportunity" for career development through Luban Workshops (鲁班工坊). Tenebekova said that China's (中国) teaching practice in the field of engineering technology is world-leading, "I hope the Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊) can become a cradle for cultivating modernization talents in Central Asia."
"A bridge connecting the health and friendship of the people of China and Central Asia"
By Qu Song (曲颂), reporter of this newspaper
"Traditional Chinese medicine is really amazing!" Khuseni, an uncle from Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦), praised repeatedly after receiving acupuncture treatment in the treatment room of the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center. Since its establishment nearly 2 years ago, the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center has gradually become well-known to local people, and consulting traditional Chinese medicine has become one of the new choices for patients in Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦).
At the first China-Central Asia Summit, President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed "establishing more traditional medicine centers in Central Asia." In September 2023, the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center, jointly established by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (成都中医药大学) and the Traditional Medicine Center of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国传统医学中心), was inaugurated and put into use in Dushanbe (杜尚别), the capital of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦). "Our center is like a small window, allowing the people of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) to understand traditional Chinese medicine culture at close range," said Gao Yongxiang (高永翔), director of the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center.
The exchange of traditional medicine between China (中国) and Central Asian countries has a long history. Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) attaches great importance to the development of traditional medicine, and the general public has a high degree of recognition of herbal medicine treatment. The China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center not only provides online and offline diagnosis and treatment services for the public, but also actively explores new models of combining traditional medicine and modern medicine. "In response to the diagnosis and prevention of infectious diseases, local diseases and major chronic diseases in Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦), the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center promotes the establishment of joint laboratories by Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (成都中医药大学), Tajik State Medical University (塔吉克斯坦国立医科大学) and Chinese pharmaceutical companies to carry out research on the prevention and treatment of integrated traditional Chinese and Western medicine," said Gao Yongxiang (高永翔).
"From the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center to the 'Healthy Express International Brightness Action', traditional Chinese medicine, with the help of modern technology, escorts the health of the people of the two countries." In July 2024, President Xi Jinping (习近平) highly praised the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center in a signed article published in the local media during his state visit to Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦).
Currently, the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center has compiled 3 Chinese-Russian bilingual traditional Chinese medicine textbooks, published more than 10 issues of Chinese-Russian bilingual medical journals, and opened special lectures on Qihuang Traditional Chinese Medicine Classroom to promote traditional Chinese medicine health knowledge locally. Jamshed, a young man from Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) who studied in China (中国), is very interested in traditional Chinese medicine and took the initiative to go to the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center to study with Chinese doctors. "The China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center not only promotes medical cooperation between the two countries, but also becomes a key to opening all-round cultural exchanges," said Jamshed.
Today, more and more traditional medicine centers like the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Traditional Chinese Medicine Center are being established in Central Asian countries and are widely welcomed by local people. "We deeply realize that we are doing something extraordinary," said Gao Yongxiang (高永翔). He hopes that the traditional medicine center will become "a bridge connecting the health and friendship of the people of China (中国) and Central Asia, and play a greater role in deepening mutual learning among civilizations."
"Contributing to the digital and intelligent development of the energy industry"
By Qu Pei (屈佩) and Zhang Zhiwen (张志文), reporters of this newspaper
In the Amudarya Right Bank Gas Field (阿姆河右岸气田) deep in the Karakum Desert (卡拉库姆沙漠) in Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦), gas gathering stations stand tall, and gas pipelines crisscross - this is an important gas source for the China-Central Asia Gas Pipeline (中国—中亚天然气管道). In the eyes of Serdar Durdyev, a senior engineer at China National Petroleum Corporation (Turkmenistan) Amudarya Gas Company (中国石油（土库曼斯坦）阿姆河天然气公司), this is not only a natural gas pipeline that spans thousands of miles, but the digital network behind it also closely connects Central Asian countries and China (中国).
"Natural gas cooperation is the cornerstone of China-Turkmenistan (中土) relations, and expanding natural gas cooperation is in line with the strategic and long-term interests of both China (中国) and Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦)." "China (中国) proposes to establish a China-Central Asia energy development partnership, accelerate the construction of the China-Central Asia Gas Pipeline (中国—中亚天然气管道) D line, expand the scale of oil and gas trade between the two sides, develop cooperation in the entire energy industry chain, and strengthen cooperation in new energy and peaceful use of nuclear energy." President Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward earnest expectations for strengthening natural gas cooperation between China (中国) and Central Asian countries.
In recent years, China National Petroleum Corporation (Turkmenistan) Amudarya Gas Company (中国石油（土库曼斯坦）阿姆河天然气公司) has actively promoted digital and intelligent transformation, intelligently transforming existing gas gathering stations, and through centralized monitoring and less manned inspection and maintenance, inspection and maintenance personnel can remotely receive maintenance reminders, quickly locate faulty equipment, and combine historical data to assist decision-making. With the support of scholarships provided by Amudarya Gas Company (阿姆河天然气公司), Durdyev once studied at Lanzhou Jiaotong University (兰州交通大学). There, he laid a solid professional foundation and learned fluent Chinese. "Natural gas is of great significance to the economic development of Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦). With the foundation of studying in China (中国), I can contribute to the digital and intelligent development of the energy industry."
Since joining the company 11 years ago, Durdyev has grown into a senior information technology engineer. In the company's Digital and Information Center, he and his colleagues can monitor the operating data of the natural gas pipeline system in real time. "Now many tasks can be completed remotely, and the number of people stationed on the front line in the desert has also been greatly reduced." Durdyev has witnessed the digital transformation of the gas field site from relying on manual inspection to relying on intelligent system control. He said: "Our goal is to ensure the safe and stable transportation of every cubic meter of natural gas."
According to the plan, the company will realize the comprehensive onlineization of core businesses and the intelligentization of production and operation by the end of this year. Behind the company's digital transformation is the progress of technological innovation, and even more the fruitful results of the continuous deepening of China-Central Asia (中国中亚) cooperation. Durdyev said that the construction of the gas field has driven the development of surrounding infrastructure such as roads, created a large number of jobs, and allowed more Turkmen youths like him to have broad career stages. "I love my job and I also believe that China (中国) and Central Asian countries have a bright future in cooperation in natural gas and other fields."
(Chen Long (陈龙) also contributed to this article)
"Drawing strength from China's poverty reduction practice"
By Bao Han (包晗) and Xie Yanhong (谢亚宏), reporters of this newspaper
On the eve of the second China-Central Asia Summit, Sidikov Bakhtiyor, a poverty reduction official from Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦), began his journey to China (中国). He participated in the training course for officials from developing countries on formulating and implementing poverty reduction planning policies, which was sponsored by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (中国商务部) and undertaken by the China International Poverty Reduction Center (中国国际减贫中心). Although it was his first visit to China (中国), he, who has been engaged in poverty reduction work for a long time, is very concerned about China's (中国) development achievements.
In January 2024, President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during his talks with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫): "The two sides should also actively carry out poverty reduction cooperation, expand and deepen local cooperation, and create more projects that benefit the people." President Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) also wrote a preface for the Uzbek version of "Getting Rid of Poverty," which became a vivid example of the in-depth exchange of experience in governance between the two countries. During the first China-Central Asia Summit, a poverty reduction cooperation sub-committee was added within the framework of the intergovernmental cooperation committee between the two countries to carry out further cooperation on poverty reduction.
As the Deputy Director of the Human Resources Development and Management Department of the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦就业与减贫部), Sidikov's purpose of this trip is to further study China's (中国) targeted poverty alleviation and targeted poverty eradication strategies. He said that in recent years, Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) has sent many batches of officials and experts to China (中国) to visit and study, and conducted in-depth field investigations in Fuping County (阜平县), Hebei (河北), Weifang City (潍坊市), Shandong (山东), Shibadong Village (十八洞村), Hunan (湖南), and other places to understand China's (中国) experience and practices in promoting poverty reduction and comprehensive rural revitalization.
"We will combine the Chinese experience we have learned with the actual situation in Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) to promote the industrialization of small and medium-sized cities, especially poverty-stricken areas, and formulate exclusive 'roadmaps' for poverty reduction and poverty eradication for poor families." According to Sidikov, Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) is starting from infrastructure, energy, communications, tourism, and other aspects to pilot and promote the Chinese poverty reduction experience in various states across the country. The Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦就业与减贫部) has also invited Chinese experts to serve as consultants to carry out vocational training projects. "Strengthening the exchange of poverty reduction experience between the two countries is conducive to helping Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) improve its talent training level."
From 2023 to 2024, the poverty rate in Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) dropped from 11% to 8.9%. In 2024, the actual household income in Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) increased by 10.7% throughout the year, and approximately 719,000 people were lifted out of poverty. "I hope to draw strength from China's (中国) poverty reduction practice and continue to make my own contribution to the poverty reduction cause in Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦)," said Sidikov.
Return to TopBy: 张志文
"Xi'an (西安)," this is the name that local friends often mentioned when discussing Chinese cities during my interviews in Central Asia. They said it was the eastern starting point of the ancient Silk Road, a place to yearn for.
For thousands of years, China and the people of Central Asia have exchanged goods and learned from each other, creating the glory of the ancient Silk Road and writing a brilliant chapter in the history of human civilization exchange.
Adhering to deep historical origins, extensive practical needs, and a solid foundation of public opinion, the first China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held in Xi'an (西安), China in May 2023. The China-Central Asia Heads of State Meeting mechanism was formally established, and relations between China and Central Asian countries entered a new era. President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed "adhering to mutual assistance," "adhering to common development," "adhering to universal security," and "adhering to lasting friendship," setting the course for building a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
In the past two years, China-Central Asia cooperation has gained momentum, demonstrating the vigorous vitality of regional development. From boundless fertile fields to the depths of the desert, from school classrooms to rural fields, the people of the six countries have felt tangible convenience and benefits: high-quality agricultural products from Central Asia have entered the kitchens of Chinese people; Chinese e-commerce platforms have become the preferred choice for online shopping for Central Asian people; more and more Chinese universities have opened branches in Central Asia; Confucius Institutes, Luban Workshops, and traditional medicine centers have been established in Central Asia; picking up a passport and traveling at will has become a new travel experience for more and more people from China and Central Asian countries... Friendly exchanges have taken root in the hearts of the people of the six countries, and China-Central Asia cooperation has radiated vigorous vitality in the new era.
The second China-Central Asia Summit will be held in Astana (阿斯塔纳), the capital of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦). This is the first time the China-Central Asia Summit has been held in a Central Asian country, and the leaders of the six countries will jointly discuss the grand plan for China-Central Asia development. In 2013, President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the "Silk Road Economic Belt" initiative in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦). China-Central Asia cooperation will embark on a new journey from the place where the "Belt and Road" initiative was first proposed, witnessing the era resonance of China and Central Asian countries working together to promote the comprehensive revitalization of the Silk Road, and injecting new impetus into the quality improvement and upgrading of China-Central Asia cooperation.
A friend from Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) told me that Astana (阿斯塔纳) is a city that can look to the future. Climbing the Bayterek (巴伊杰列克) observation tower, the buildings on the city's central axis complement each other, forming a vivid picture of diverse cultural integration, which cannot help but remind people of the famous saying of the Kazakh (哈萨克斯坦) thinker Al-Farabi (阿里·法拉比), "If people can help each other, the world will prosper."
From Xi'an (西安) to Astana (阿斯塔纳), China and the five Central Asian countries are working together to actively promote common development, common prosperity, and common prosperity, and will continue to write a new chapter in the development of the Silk Road.
Return to TopLayout design: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 钟自炜 刘晓宇 程 龙
The phoenix flowers are blooming again, and we reunite across the sea. On June 15th, the 17th Straits Forum was held in Xiamen (厦门), Fujian (福建).
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Compatriots on both sides of the strait are of one family, and no one can sever our blood ties, nor can anyone stop the historical trend of national reunification!"
This year's forum continues the theme of "expanding non-governmental exchanges and deepening integrated development" from previous sessions, holding a main forum event and 56 activities in four major sections: grassroots exchanges, youth exchanges, cultural exchanges, and economic exchanges. Sharing hometown feelings and discussing integrated development, compatriots on both sides of the strait fully expressed their common aspirations for peace, development, exchange, and cooperation.
Integrated Development Continues to Deepen
Joining hands across the sea and moving towards each other. At this year's Straits Forum, more than 7,000 people from Taiwan (台湾), including representatives of relevant political parties, trade unions, youth, women, agriculture, fisheries, water conservancy, culture, tourism, health, industry, commerce, and finance, participated.
"The longing of compatriots on both sides of the strait for a better life and the expectation of working together for development have always been connected." At the 8th Cross-Strait Grassroots Governance Forum, Chang An-lo (张安乐), president of the Taiwan (台湾) China Unification Promotion Party (中华统一促进党), said, "As long as we think in the same direction and work together, there are no difficulties that cannot be overcome."
"Blood ties cannot be broken, kinship cannot be severed, and the desire for exchange cannot be blocked by any force." The words of You Zhibin (游智彬), a guest from Taiwan (台湾), expressed the common aspirations of compatriots on both sides of the strait.
From tracing roots and paying homage to ancestors to economic and trade docking, from cultural tracing to people's livelihood discussions, the highlights and good atmosphere of this year's Straits Forum vividly reflect the two-way efforts of both sides to talk about their hometowns and share their hometown feelings.
"Every time I come to Xiamen (厦门), I have a feeling of coming home. Xiamen (厦门) and Kinmen (金门) are originally one family." At the 3rd Xiamen-Kinmen (厦金) "Twin Cities" Living Circle Forum and Xiamen-Kinmen (厦金) Folk Culture and Creative Carnival, Li Taishan (李台山), founding president of the Kinmen (金门) Township Association Federation, shared his deep feelings about the integrated development of the two sides of the strait.
Today, the construction of the Xiamen-Kinmen (厦金) "Twin Cities" Living Circle is accelerating. As of the end of May this year, the Xiamen-Kinmen (厦金) "Mini Three Links" passenger route has transported a cumulative total of 22.44 million passengers, and the Xiamen (厦门) section of the Xiamen-Kinmen (厦金) Bridge has entered the stage of large-scale prefabricated construction.
People on both sides of the strait are of one family, and Fujian (福建) and Taiwan (台湾) are even closer. Since the issuance of the *Opinions of the CPC Central Committee and the State Council on Supporting Fujian (福建) in Exploring New Paths for Integrated Development Across the Taiwan (台湾) Strait and Building a Demonstration Zone for Integrated Development Across the Strait*, Fujian Province (福建省) has cumulatively released four batches of 62 policies and measures. The construction of the demonstration zone has formed a number of pioneering experiences and achieved a number of original achievements in cross-strait integrated development. Fujian (福建) is increasingly becoming the first home for Taiwan (台湾) compatriots and enterprises to develop in the mainland.
Hoping for the Best for Relatives, Getting Closer and Closer
The foundation of cross-strait relations lies in the people, the driving force lies in the people, and the hope lies in the youth. This year's forum focuses on people's livelihood topics closely related to people's lives, and holds a series of warm and down-to-earth non-governmental grassroots exchange activities. Compatriots on both sides of the strait are getting closer and closer in the expectation of hoping for the best for their relatives.
"For the past 10 years of entrepreneurship, we have been focusing on the integrated development of the citrus industry. We hope to step up our efforts in the future to jointly build a harmonious and beautiful countryside." At the Cross-Strait Characteristic Township Exchange and Docking and Harmonious and Beautiful Countryside Development Forum, Su Xuanyi (苏轩仪), head of Fujian Yongchun (福建永春) Xugan Garden Fruit Industry Co., Ltd. (叙柑园果业股份有限公司) and a young man from Taiwan (台湾), said.
Full of youthful vigor and a strong youth trend. From the Straits Youth Forum to the Cross-Strait Forum on Caring for the Growth of the Next Generation, from the Straits Audiovisual Season to the Cross-Strait Art Exchange Fair, the wonderful activities carefully set up at this year's Straits Forum attracted young people from both sides of the strait to go to the "Youth Appointment" together.
At the Straits Youth Forum, Wang Yi (王毅), who has participated in the art design of many domestic animated films, shared his experience and said: "I believe that young people on both sides of the strait can work together to create more animated film works that amaze the world."
"Youth is the future of cross-strait relations." Chen Yixuan (陈翊瑄) from Taiwan (台湾) is a doctoral student at Tsinghua University (清华大学). This year, she participated in the Cross-Strait Youth New Media Forum and was deeply moved: "In the current era of rapid development of new media, young people on both sides of the strait have a common cultural foundation. Exchanging ideas and eliminating misunderstandings and estrangement in exchanges can enhance understanding, learn from each other's strengths, and jointly create a better future for the younger generation."
The Trend of Exchange is Irresistible
"The Straits Forum has been held for 17 consecutive sessions, with rich content and a wide range of topics. It is the largest non-governmental exchange event across the strait." Deng Daixian (邓岱贤), Secretary-General of the Taiwan (台湾) Straits Economic, Trade and Cultural Exchange Association (海峡两岸经贸文化交流协会), said that in the current situation in the Taiwan (台湾) Strait, the Straits Forum is of great significance for enhancing cross-strait exchanges and cooperation and promoting the spiritual harmony of compatriots on both sides of the strait. It also creates more favorable conditions for the peaceful development and integrated development of cross-strait relations.
Xie Zhichuan (谢志传), a current affairs commentator from Taiwan (台湾), said that more than 7,000 people from all walks of life in Taiwan (台湾) actively participated in this event. The facts have repeatedly proved that Taiwan (台湾) will be better if cross-strait relations are good. Any attempt to obstruct cross-strait exchanges will ultimately be in vain.
Taiwan (台湾) media also reported on the Straits Forum from various perspectives. *United Daily News* (联合报) focused on the first attendance of Ma Ying-jeou (马英九), former chairman of the Chinese Kuomintang (中国国民党), at the Straits Forum, and quoted his speech at the conference, pointing out that only through continuous exchanges and understanding can the two sides of the strait reduce misunderstandings, avoid misjudgments, and build trust and consensus. *Commercial Times* (工商时报) focused on the latest achievements in the construction of the Cross-Strait Integrated Development Demonstration Zone and other aspects, focusing on the latest *Several Measures on Financial Support for Fujian (福建) in Exploring New Paths for Integrated Development Across the Taiwan (台湾) Strait and Building a Demonstration Zone for Integrated Development Across the Strait*, and quoted experts' views that "in the short term, this policy can provide more financial support for Taiwanese businessmen" and "in the long term, it is moving towards the direction of integrated development across the strait."
Return to TopThis year, June 17th marks the 31st World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The yellow sand recedes, and new greenery surges. By the end of 2024, 53% of China's manageable desertified land had been effectively treated, with a net reduction of 65 million mu in desertified land area. China has taken the lead globally in achieving "zero growth" in land degradation and "double reduction" in desertified and sandy land.
Desertification prevention and control cannot be separated from the broad participation of the whole people, and even more so from the relay and perseverance of desert control workers. From digging pits and planting trees to locking the edges of the desert, they have forced back the sand line, but turned their hair white; from "power generation on the board" to "planting under the board," they have contributed wisdom and strength to make sand prevention and control more technologically advanced; from "sand advances, people retreat" to "green advances, sand retreats," generations of desert control workers have continued to inherit and write one green miracle after another. Recently, our reporter interviewed desert control workers from Shanxi, Inner Mongolia, and Gansu to hear their stories of long-term dedication to conquering the desert and sowing hope.
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Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰), a villager in Youyu County (右玉县), Shanxi (山西) Province, has been rooted in barren mountains planting trees for more than 40 years.
A Choice
Is a Lifetime Commitment
Reporter Zheng Yangyang (郑洋洋)
This is a pair of rough hands. When shaking hands with Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰), the reporter observed that his palms were covered with calluses formed from labor. Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) is from Laoqiangkuang Village (老墙框村), Niuxin Township (牛心乡), Youyu County (右玉县), Shanxi (山西) Province. At the age of 30, he ran from a village a few kilometers away to Shipaogou (石砲沟) to plant trees, and he has stayed there for more than 40 years.
"It just rained last night. While there is water, I need to go up the mountain to take a look." Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) got up at 4 a.m. and went up the mountain carrying a shovel.
Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) lives on a slope near the ditch. Looking out from the door of his house, all you can see is greenery. Green grass, Scots pine, oil pine, and larch are all over the mountain ditch. "The dense trees were all planted one by one over the years," said Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰).
Why choose to plant trees, and why plant them for more than 40 years?
Youyu County (右玉县) is located in the natural wind gap area of the Mu Us Sandy Land (毛乌素沙地). Before the founding of New China, it suffered from wind and sand and was barren. Under the situation of sand advancing and people retreating, "no survival without planting trees" became the consensus of local cadres and the masses.
In the 1980s, Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰), who ran a hotel outside, decided to return home to plant trees. His grandfather and father had both planted trees voluntarily, and he also wanted to go home and do something. "I was still young at the time, and I just had that energy to make the barren mountains green and make everyone's life better and better." When he first came here, the mountains were high, the slopes were steep, the ditches were deep, and soil erosion was serious. Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) found the commune and contracted the barren mountains. Many people advised him: "There are too many ditches, the soil is too dry, and the trees are afraid they won't survive."
"I want to try." Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) plunged into the barren mountain ditch alone, built a shack, built a stove, and built a kang. One person, one small flatbed truck, one shovel, and one hammer started planting trees. "At that time, when I went up the mountain, I always carried the 'three treasures' - a shovel, cornbread, and frostbite cream." Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) recalled that he had to dig up to 50 tree pits every day. When he was tired, he would lie on the loess slope to rest for a while; when he was hungry, he would eat a bite of cornbread with pickles.
At first, he tried planting some drought-resistant and easy-to-grow shrub seedlings. "Plant for three years, support for three years, and diligently water and protect for another three years." On the hillside, he dug out semi-circular "fish scale pits," and then carried water from the bottom of the mountain on his shoulders and by hand to irrigate them. Later, Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) simply built a pumping device to make irrigation more convenient.
Now, trees are almost everywhere. There are not only pine trees for fixing sand, but also economic trees such as apricot trees and pear trees... Decades have passed, the trees have grown taller, conserved water and soil, and Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) has also changed from a spirited young man to an old man in his seventies. "In spring, red and white flowers are all over the mountains and fields." Looking at these, Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) feels very fulfilled. Over the past 40 years, with the support and help of relevant local departments, Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) has greened more than 3,000 mu of land and won honors such as "Shanxi Province Small Watershed Management Pioneer" and "Shanxi Province May 1st Labor Medal."
On the way back down the slope, seeing a few small pine seedlings, Wang Zhanfeng (王占峰) squatted down and pointed to them with joy: "These are the fallen seeds, growing naturally. Planting trees has improved the soil and grown new seedlings, which shows that the hard work over the years has not been in vain."
The staff of the State-owned Xinhua Forest Farm (国营新华林场) in Linhe District (临河区), Bayannur City (巴彦淖尔市), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) continue to plant trees.
A Relay
65 Years of Afforestation and Forest Protection
Reporter Zhao Jingfeng (赵景锋)
"It's alive! It's alive!" Standing under a tall Scots pine, Li Fengqi (李凤岐) gently stroked the trunk, with tears in his eyes.
Li Fengqi (李凤岐) is 71 years old this year and is a retired employee of the State-owned Xinhua Forest Farm (国营新华林场) in Linhe District (临河区), Bayannur City (巴彦淖尔市), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古). This Scots pine was the last tree he planted before he retired.
Three months ago, the needles of this Scots pine suddenly withered and were on the verge of dying. After learning about it, the forest farm staff took turns pruning dead branches and injecting nutrient solution. After careful care, they finally "rescued" the Scots pine. "It is our responsibility to protect every tree." Lu Linze (吕林泽), a 30-year-old forest farm worker who participated in forest protection, said firmly.
Time goes back to 1960. At the beginning of the establishment of Xinhua Forest Farm (新华林场), all that could be seen were sand dunes and wasteland, and the ecology was extremely bad. "One wind a year, blowing from spring to winter" was once a true portrayal of the forest farm.
Li Fengqi (李凤岐) has been clear about the suffering of wind and sand since he was a child. "In the past, we lived in adobe houses, and the windows were papered. When we woke up in the morning, our faces and nostrils were full of sand. The food was also covered with yellow sand, and it crunched when we chewed it." Li Fengqi (李凤岐) recalled that the newly planted fields would be buried by a strong wind, and sometimes there would be almost no harvest.
In the 1970s, in response to national policies, Xinhua Forest Farm (新华林场) carried out large-scale desertification control and afforestation. Li Fengqi (李凤岐) signed up to the forest farm after graduating from high school. "I didn't want to watch my home be swallowed by the yellow sand."
Desertification control and afforestation are more difficult than imagined. Before dawn, Li Fengqi (李凤岐) and his workmates set off from home, carrying shovels and more than 100 kilograms of tree seedlings, and walked to the planting area a few kilometers away. In order to catch up with the progress, everyone worked until dark, digging pits, planting trees, covering soil, and watering. The same actions had to be repeated hundreds of times every day. "Blisters formed on my hands, and in order not to delay the next day's work, I would prick the blisters with a needle, wrap them with gauze, and continue working." Li Fengqi (李凤岐) said that six months later, only 4 of the 16 people who came to the forest farm with him chose to stay.
The dug tree pits were filled with yellow sand in the blink of an eye; the planted seedlings were uprooted by the strong wind again and again... At first, due to lack of experience, the survival rate of the seedlings was less than 50%. Everyone was not discouraged and summarized their experience in a timely manner. Sand dunes are easy to move, so they are filled with sand barriers to lock the yellow sand; bucket watering wastes water and effort, so water guns are used to spray the sand surface for precise irrigation... Constantly improving methods and using new equipment have increased the survival rate of seedlings to nearly 80%.
As Li Fengqi (李凤岐) and other older generations of forest farm workers retired one after another, the burden of sand prevention and control fell on the shoulders of young employees such as Lu Linze (吕林泽). At 8 a.m., Lu Linze (吕林泽) began his day's patrol. "The leaves are curled and yellow, it should be aphids." Walking to a poplar tree, Lu Linze (吕林泽) examined it and recorded the pest and disease situation. Five kilometers away, in an office in the forest farm headquarters, the key areas of the forest farm are clearly displayed on the large screen. The combination of human and technical defense has woven a solid protective net for the forest farm. As of now, the forest and grass coverage rate of Xinhua Forest Farm (新华林场) has reached 88%.
"For me, the forest farm is our home. Seeing our home getting better and better, I feel that all the efforts are worth it." Looking at the continuous green, Li Fengqi's (李凤岐) eyes are full of gratification.
Ma Junhe (马俊河), the convener of desert control volunteers in Minqin County (民勤县), Gansu (甘肃) Province, launched an Internet tree planting campaign.
A Public Welfare Undertaking
Gathers More Volunteer Power
Reporter Song Chaojun (宋朝军)
Taking advantage of the holiday, Ms. Li (李) from Changzhou (常州), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, brought her daughter to the desert in Minqin (民勤), Gansu (甘肃) and saw the Haloxylon ammodendron trees that she had "planted" for 10 years. A volunteer service activity has established a link between Ms. Li (李) and the Minqin (民勤) Desert in the northeast of the Hexi Corridor (河西走廊). The initiator of this online volunteer campaign is Ma Junhe (马俊河).
Ma Junhe (马俊河) is from Minqin (民勤). Minqin County (民勤县) is surrounded by the Tengger (腾格里) and Badain Jaran (巴丹吉林) deserts on three sides, and desertified land accounts for nearly 90% of the county's area. In 2007, Ma Junhe (马俊河), who was working outside, returned to his hometown to devote himself to the cause of desertification control.
Ma Junhe (马俊河) knows that desert control relies on planting trees, and he certainly can't do it alone. He found volunteer Han Jierong (韩杰荣) and established a volunteer association. While recruiting volunteers to participate in tree planting, he also launched campaigns on the Internet to call on more people to participate in green public welfare activities for sand prevention and control.
At the beginning, Ma Junhe (马俊河) led more than 10 volunteers, carrying tree seedlings and tools, and walked towards the desert. "The desert is so big, where should we plant the trees?" "How deep should we dig to survive?" Everyone only had enthusiasm, but lacked experience. Several attempts were not ideal, and the effect of desert control and afforestation was very limited.
Ma Junhe (马俊河) was worried. He invited experts to teach tree planting skills, and constantly explored and improved methods and strengthened training. Since then, he has also opened the "Save Minqin (民勤) Network" on the Internet, relying on WeChat, short video platforms, etc., to publish tree planting volunteer service activities. In 2020, the Gansu Qingsuo Public Welfare Development Center (甘肃青梭公益发展中心) was registered.
Participating in tree planting on site, purchasing a Haloxylon ammodendron seedling for 10 yuan... There are various forms of volunteer service activities, and more and more netizens have begun to pay attention to Minqin's (民勤) desert control. This spring, the Minqin County (民勤县) Committee of the Communist Youth League and other departments jointly launched the "Please Come to Minqin (民勤) to Plant a Tree" public welfare activity with Ma Junhe (马俊河), Zhong Lin (仲麟) and other desert control backbones. 35,000 volunteers from all over the country came to Minqin (民勤), and through online scheduling and mini-program appointments, they marched into the desert and completed 9,600 mu of desert control area. "Some are college students, some are families, and the oldest is over 80 years old." Ma Junhe (马俊河) saw unprecedented volunteer power. Over the past 19 years, more than 70,000 netizens from all over the country have come to Minqin (民勤) and followed Ma Junhe (马俊河) to plant Haloxylon ammodendron, red willow and Hedysarum scoparium in the desert.
In order to make desert control and afforestation more sustainable, Ma Junhe (马俊河), while launching Internet public welfare activities, also tried to help villagers sell Minqin's (民勤) special agricultural products, helping Minqin's (民勤) cantaloupe, Cistanche deserticola, ginseng fruit and mutton to get out of the desert. On the other end of the network, every purchase of agricultural products by netizens has also become a special "volunteer activity." The initiatives such as "eat a box of cantaloupe, plant a Haloxylon ammodendron" have been widely spread on multiple Internet platforms. Volunteers from other places come to control desertification and plant trees, and then buy two boxes of specialties when they leave. In 2024, the sales of Minqin (民勤) sandy land specialties by Ma Junhe's (马俊河) team exceeded 2 million yuan.
In 19 years, Ma Junhe (马俊河) led the volunteers to plant more than 5.6 million seedlings and a total of more than 25 million trees, first in Jiahe Town (夹河镇) and then in Changning Town (昌宁镇), making more than 80,000 mu of Gobi wasteland green. He also won the title of "National Greening Labor Model." "Through the Internet, I hope to gather more volunteer desert control power." Ma Junhe (马俊河) said.
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In the past, when gales arose, yellow sand filled the sky, submerging houses and swallowing fertile fields. Now, the earth is greener, the desert is locked at the border, the sky is bluer, and the water is clearer. Behind the changes are generations of desertification control workers fighting wind and sand, controlling deserts, starting from scratch and continuously spreading greenery, and the hard work and efforts they have made to build a solid green barrier of thousands of miles.
Preventing and controlling desertification requires perseverance. The cause of desertification control is like sailing against the current; a little relaxation will lead to repeated setbacks. Plant ten seedlings and only one tree survives, don't be discouraged, keep planting; plant this dune, then fight the next mountain, don't complain, keep working hard. With the determination to not fear difficulties, the patience to not fear failure, and the perseverance to succeed, desertification control workers have repeatedly marched towards deserts and barren mountains, bringing pieces of green hope.
Preventing and controlling desertification is also inseparable from the help of science and technology. Firmly establish grass checkerboards and use sand-loving plants to fix sand, prescribing desertification control "prescriptions" according to local conditions; use new tools and introduce new strains of bacteria to help seedlings survive better; establish a desert ecological big data platform to create a "weapon" for scientific desertification control... Desertification control workers scientifically judge, pool their wisdom, and work together to overcome difficulties in the desert, turning the desert into an oasis.
Preventing and controlling desertification is a long-term historical task that requires continuous effort and sustained success. It is hoped that more people will join hands to prevent and control desertification, accelerate the advancement of key ecological projects such as the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Program (三北防护林体系工程), and will surely turn more "barren lands" into "oases on the frontier" and write green miracles in the desert.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 韩 鑫 王 者 施 钰
Yiwu (义乌) small commodities go directly from Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) to Dubai (迪拜), United Arab Emirates (阿联酋). Fish frolic in large-scale aquaculture industrial vessels for smart fisheries. Tourists ride sailboats to watch the sea and chase the waves... The blue sea is beautiful, rich, and full of opportunities. China's marine economy surpassed 10 trillion yuan for the first time in 2024, a 75.9% increase in 10 years, with increasing volume and strong development momentum. Emerging industries such as marine engineering equipment manufacturing and marine medicine and biological products are developing rapidly, and the marine tertiary industry has become the main driving force for the growth of the marine economy.
The development of the marine economy has unlimited prospects. How to strengthen the marine economy and better manage the ocean and seek strength from the sea? Let's take a look at the explorations of various regions.
"Dual Fast" Logistics, High Marine Transportation Efficiency
As the whistle sounded, the "Sima Essen" ship, departing from Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) and full of Yiwu (义乌) small commodities, crossed thousands of miles in 17 days and successfully arrived at Jebel Ali Port (杰贝阿里港), United Arab Emirates (阿联酋), at 0:36 Beijing (北京) time on June 9. The Yiwu (义乌)-Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港)-United Arab Emirates (阿联酋) "dual fast" logistics channel of railway-sea express line + sea express route has been successfully connected.
With Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) as a hub, China has successfully connected two sets of efficient intermodal transport channels, "Hefei (合肥)-Wilhelmshaven (威廉港), Germany (德国)" and "Yiwu (义乌)-Dubai (迪拜), United Arab Emirates (阿联酋)", marking the mature application of the "dual fast" logistics model.
"In the past, it took about 25 days for Yiwu (义乌) small commodities to be shipped to the Middle East, and there were also problems such as slow customs clearance overseas," said Lü Zhe (吕哲), business manager of Zhejiang Yiditong Supply Chain Service Co., Ltd. (浙江义迪通供应链服务有限公司). The "dual fast" logistics new model has built a new trade logistics channel from "Yiwu (义乌) to the Middle East", which not only greatly shortens the freight time but also reduces logistics costs by 18%.
Yiwu (义乌) merchants who operate daily necessities have also felt the convenience of logistics acceleration: "Every extra day the goods are stored in the warehouse means costs for warehousing and management. Now with the new logistics model, the turnover of goods is faster, the inventory pressure is smaller, and customers receive goods faster after placing orders, and the repurchase rate has also increased!"
"The first leg of the journey for Yiwu (义乌) small commodities is to take the sea-rail express line to Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港). The goods are directly transported to the port area after being packed in the warehouse, and they can be directly loaded onto the ship without changing containers. Compared with the past road transportation, it saves at least 3 days," Lü Zhe (吕哲) introduced. The second leg of the journey requires close coordination between the port and customs, shipping companies, etc., under the sea express route model, and precise docking between inland warehouses and deep-water ports, so as to realize the one-stop direct access of goods from Yiwu (义乌) collection warehouse to Dubai (迪拜) distribution terminal.
One port connects the world. Today, the sea-rail intermodal transport line running between Yiwu West Station (义乌西站) and Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) has become a close link connecting the "World Supermarket" and the world's largest port in terms of throughput. As of March this year, the cumulative business volume has exceeded 1 million TEUs, becoming the first domestic sea-rail intermodal transport line to cross the threshold of one million TEUs. Ningbo Zhoushan Port's (宁波舟山港) sea-rail intermodal transport business currently covers 67 prefecture-level cities in 16 provinces, and its cargo throughput has ranked first in the world for 16 consecutive years, helping white goods, photovoltaic modules, hardware and other commodities to quickly "go overseas."
"'Dual fast' mode is especially suitable for time-sensitive commodities, such as seasonal daily necessities such as electric fans, as well as festive decorations, etc., and has great promotion potential," said the relevant person in charge of Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (宁波舟山港集团). At present, the China-Europe Express Route has achieved normalized monthly operation, and it is planned to achieve bi-weekly trial operation in August this year. In order to promote the new speed of import and export goods, Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) will accelerate the layout of direct express routes in the future, reduce ship transshipment links in a "point-to-point" form, and compress the logistics cycle from the source.
"The maiden voyage had 40 containers on board the 'Sima Essen' ship. Many foreign trade customers gave good feedback, and the order volume of the route is steadily increasing," Lü Zhe (吕哲) said. "Faster delivery means greater certainty for foreign trade companies, and they can take big steps to expand overseas markets!"
Industrial Vessel Fish Farming, Smarter Marine Fisheries
"There is a new way to raise fish! We are going to transport this batch of large yellow croaker fry to the ship to raise them," said Wu Yimei (吴宜美), a fish fry breeder in Ningde City (宁德市), Fujian Province (福建省), pointing to the water tank on the live fish transport vessel, where tens of thousands of large yellow croaker fry are swimming.
What kind of ship can raise fish? Not long after the live fish transport vessel sailed out, a large ship was floating on the sea, with the words "Guoxin No. 1 (国信1号)" on the side of the ship very conspicuous. Qu Shancun (曲善村), general manager of "Guoxin No. 1 (国信1号)" aquaculture industrial vessel, introduced that this is the world's first 100,000-ton intelligent fishery large-scale aquaculture industrial vessel, with a total length of 249.9 meters and a displacement of 130,000 tons. It pioneered the roaming "ship-borne cabin farming" model, with an annual output of 3,200 tons.
After the live fish transport vessel approached and stabilized, the fish bag on "Guoxin No. 1 (国信1号)" slowly descended, transporting the fish fry to the aquaculture industrial vessel and placing them in the fish cabin under the deck. The fish fry immediately swam happily to their "new home."
According to reports, there are two 30-ton marine engineering cranes on the deck of "Guoxin No. 1 (国信1号)", which are used for fish fry to enter the cabin. There are 15 aquaculture cabins under the deck, and the aquaculture water volume reaches 90,000 cubic meters, which is equivalent to the capacity of 36 standard swimming pools.
On the surface of the water in the aquaculture cabin, a vortex is constantly rotating counterclockwise in the middle of the aquaculture cabin. "The large yellow croaker has the habit of swimming against the current, and creating a vortex can adapt to its ecological habits," Qu Shancun (曲善村) said. The aquaculture cabin supplies water 24 hours a day and is also equipped with oxygenation equipment to create an aquaculture environment similar to deep-sea wild conditions for the fish fry.
"Plop plop," the sound of fish fry jumping came from the surface of the water. The fish fry that entered the cabin quickly adapted to the "cabin farming model" of the industrial vessel. The automatic feeder evenly sprinkled the feed on the water surface on time, and the fish fry that had just entered the cabin poked their heads out to "enjoy" the meal.
According to reports, "Guoxin No. 1 (国信1号)" is covered with more than 2,000 sensors, and the staff in the central control room can monitor the environmental indicators in the aquaculture cabin and the growth of the fish fry in real time. The freshness preservation and processing of large yellow croaker are also carried out on the ship. Qu Shancun (曲善村) said that after the large yellow croaker reaches the fish production conditions, the fish production pipeline goes deep into the aquaculture cabin and transfers the fish to the hibernation pool. Under the action of the pre-prepared ice slurry, the large yellow croaker is quickly preserved fresh, sent to the processing plant for automatic grading and boxing, and then hoisted out of "Guoxin No. 1 (国信1号)" and transported to supermarkets and onto consumers' tables.
As of now, "Guoxin No. 1 (国信1号)" has accumulated a voyage of more than 18,000 nautical miles and has completed the cabin entry operation of more than 12 million self-bred Daqu (岱衢) family large yellow croaker fry. Not long ago, the 150,000-ton aquaculture industrial vessel "Guoxin No. 1 2-1 (国信1号2—1)" was delivered and put into operation in Qingdao (青岛). In October this year, "Guoxin No. 1 2-2 (国信1号2—2)" will also be launched. At that time, with the "three ships linkage", China's deep-sea aquaculture industrial vessel industry will enter a new stage of standardized development.
Chasing Waves and the Sun, Multiple Marine Cultural Tourism Scenarios
The sea breeze is strong, the waves are rolling at the stern of the sailboat, and the sails are bulging. "Quick, take a picture! The sunset is starting!" As the sky changes, the sea gradually becomes gilded, and the distant ships become black silhouettes. Zhao Chongyu (赵崇瑜) quickly calls his friends to take out their mobile phones to take pictures.
In summer, Zhao Chongyu (赵崇瑜), a tourist from Wenzhou (温州), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, and his friends made an appointment to visit the Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone (平潭综合实验区), Fujian (福建) Province. "Just standing on the shore to enjoy the scenery and stepping on the sand always feels unsatisfying." On the recommendation of a local friend, Zhao Chongyu (赵崇瑜) experienced the sailboat sailing project.
Pingtan (平潭) is known as the "Thousand Reefs and Hundred Islands", with 6,064 square kilometers of sea area, a coastline of 408 kilometers, a 70-kilometer-long beach and 126 islands, and rich marine landscape resources.
"We found that in the past, tourists mostly watched the sea view and played on the beach on the island, lacking popular tourism products for marine experience," said Chen Ziliang (陈紫良), chairman of Pingtan Hefeng Yacht Co., Ltd. (平潭和风游艇有限公司). In order to enhance the tourist experience of island hopping and sea playing, Pingtan (平潭) No. 22 International Yacht Wharf was put into operation in June last year, with 49 berths built, introducing different marine experience projects such as sailboats, yachts, wave-making boats, jet skis, and water karting boats. "We hope to build this into a marine leisure sports supermarket, where tourists can choose their favorite marine sports projects. Recently, we also plan to purchase and introduce 6 yachts to expand the service capacity," Chen Ziliang (陈紫良) said.
Like many tourists, Zhao Chongyu (赵崇瑜) is very interested in chasing "blue tears." "Blue tears" is the phenomenon of Noctiluca scintillans glowing under specific climatic conditions. Due to the harsh living conditions of Noctiluca scintillans, the appearance time of the "blue tears" landscape is uncertain. Pingtan (平潭) local enterprises have achieved artificial cultivation of some luminous algae through scientific research. In the experience hall, Zhao Chongyu (赵崇瑜) saw the artificially cultivated "blue tears" and bought a bottle of ornamental products to take home.
Chasing waves and the sun at sea has become a must-check option for many tourists. Lin Xiaoyan (林晓燕), a tourist from Fuzhou (福州), Fujian (福建) Province, saw a short video of the sunset over the sea in Pingtan (平潭) online and booked the sunset flight of the "Haitan No. 1 (海坛1号)" sightseeing cruise ship with her friends. Boarding the cruise ship to go to sea, in addition to enjoying the blue sea, sea erosion landforms, and sunset afterglow, Lin Xiaoyan (林晓燕) also experienced the cruise ship's special performances, costume photo shoots and other services. "Order a drink and sit by the window to enjoy the beautiful sea view, my heart is intoxicated." After visiting Pingtan (平潭) again after 5 years, Lin Xiaoyan (林晓燕) clearly felt that the scenic facilities were better and there were more fun projects.
"Last year, the maximum number of passengers carried by a single ship on a single day was 1,500. This summer vacation, we plan to add 2 more flights every day," said Wang Feng (王锋), chairman of Fujian Pingtan Marine Sightseeing Cruise Co., Ltd. (福建平潭海上观光游轮有限公司). This year, the "Haitan No. 1 (海坛1号)" sightseeing cruise ship will focus on the two major theme flights of "Comfortable · Strait Living Room" and "Romantic · Chasing the Sunset at Sea", and customize special products such as marine research, marine team building, and marine weddings.
According to statistics, from January to May this year, Pingtan (平潭) received 4,387,700 domestic tourists, an increase of 15.0% over the same period last year, and domestic tourists spent 4.293 billion yuan, an increase of 18.5%.
This issue is coordinated by: Lu Tao (卢涛)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) June 16th dispatch (Reporter Ge Liangliang (葛亮亮)) The theme book "New Era Keywords: A Comprehensive Discussion of Original and Iconic Concepts," compiled by the People's Daily (人民日报) and studying and implementing 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 recently been published by the People's Daily Press (人民日报出版社) and is being distributed nationwide.
This special collection of essays includes 18 articles already published in the "Comprehensive Discussion of Original and Iconic Concepts" column of the People's Daily (人民日报) theoretical section.
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), the Party's theoretical innovation has achieved significant results, concentrated in 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), which contains a series of original and iconic concepts. These original and iconic concepts are the cornerstone for promoting the systematic, theoretical, and rational interpretation of the Party's innovative theories. Accurately grasping and deeply studying and interpreting these original and iconic concepts can help people comprehensively, accurately, and deeply learn and understand the system architecture and intrinsic characteristics 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) by 提纲挈领、纲举目张 (tí gāng qiè lǐng, gāng jǔ mù zhāng - "to lift the net by its main rope and spread it out by pulling on the corners," to grasp the key points and bring everything into order).
To promote the continuous deepening of the systematic, theoretical, and rational interpretation of the Party's innovative theories, the People's Daily (人民日报) theoretical section launched the column "In-depth Study and Implementation 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) · Comprehensive Discussion of Original and Iconic Concepts," inviting experts and scholars to focus on the organic unity of political and professional perspectives, and to further enhance ideological, academic, and popular appeal. From the perspective of the history of theoretical development, the history of academic development, and the history of practical development, connecting the past and present, China (中国) and foreign countries, theory and reality, and history and the future, they conducted in-depth interpretations around a series of major original and iconic concepts such as "new quality productive forces," "whole-process people's democracy," and "cultural subjectivity." The articles aroused strong repercussions after publication. The People's Daily (人民日报) has compiled the published column articles into a book to better meet the learning needs of readers.
This book organically integrates scholarship, principles, and philosophy, and has both theoretical depth and practical significance. It is of great significance for continuously deepening the systematic, theoretical, and rational research and interpretation 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), and for better using the Party's innovative theories to arm the entire Party, educate the people, and guide practice.
Return to TopThe People's Daily (人民日报) newspaper reported from Beijing (北京) on June 16th (Reporter Liu Lili (刘莉莉)) that "Reader's Choice: Common Concerns: Creating a New Business Card for Openly Running a Newspaper," compiled by the People's Daily (人民日报) Press, has recently been published and distributed by the People's Daily (人民日报) Publishing House.
"Reader's Choice: Common Concerns: Creating a New Business Card for Openly Running a Newspaper" is a collection of 32 articles from the People's Daily (人民日报) front-page column "Reader's Choice: Common Concerns." The "Reader's Choice: Common Concerns" column adheres to the guidance of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平)'s requirements when he inspected the People's Daily (人民日报) – "connecting with the Party's heart above and the people's heart below." It focuses on hot topics concerning people's livelihoods, difficulties in development, and bottlenecks in reform, using approximately one thousand words to respond to concerns, open up perspectives and explore paths together with readers, answer questions together, and resolve doubts. The column moves from a single perspective to multiple angles, from focusing on the present to looking at the long term, helping readers to comprehensively and dialectically view the economic situation and development trends, and effectively strengthen confidence, stabilize expectations, and promote practical work. In addition to the newspaper column, "Reader's Choice: Common Concerns" also has a dedicated "People's Daily (人民日报) Invites You to Suggest Topics" message area on People's Daily Online (人民网) and the People's Daily (人民日报) client, enhancing service awareness, accurately listening to public opinion, injecting continuous momentum into the iterative innovation of the "editor-reader interaction" practice of the Party newspaper in the new era, and shaping a new model of "openly running a newspaper" in the all-media era.
Return to TopThis newspaper Hohhot (呼和浩特) June 16th (Reporter Zhai Qinqi (翟钦奇)) On the 15th, the first pile foundation of the China-Mongolia Ganqimaodu (甘其毛都) to Gashuunsukhait (嘎顺苏海图) railway cross-border railway bridge was successfully drilled, marking the substantive construction phase of the second China-Mongolia cross-border railway mainline project.
The China-Mongolia cross-border railway project is jointly promoted by China and Mongolia. It is the second China-Mongolia cross-border railway to be built nearly 70 years after the completion and opening of the Erenhot (二连浩特) to Zamyn-Üüd (扎门乌德) railway in 1956. The Chinese section of the project is invested and constructed by China Energy Investment Corporation (国家能源集团), and the Mongolian section is invested and constructed by Tavan Tolgoi Railway LLC. Both parties have clarified that the cross-border railway will be "uniformly designed, constructed separately, and connected at one time." The project starts from the Ganqimaodu (甘其毛都) port in Bayannur (巴彦淖尔) City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区), passes through the Gashuunsukhait (嘎顺苏海图) port in Mongolia, and connects to the Gashuunsukhait (嘎顺苏海图) station in South Gobi Province (南戈壁省) of Mongolia. The line is approximately 9.9 kilometers long and is scheduled to be completed and open to traffic in 2027.
According to the relevant person in charge of China Railway Bridge Engineering Bureau (中国铁建大桥局), the construction party, the mainline of the cross-border railway bridge (domestic section) under construction is approximately 760 meters long, with a total of 348 bored piles, 34 pile caps, and 34 piers. The construction line crosses the Gobi desert area, with frequent strong winds and sandstorms throughout the year, which places high demands on the stability and safety of construction operations under extreme wind conditions, making construction difficult. The project team continuously optimized the construction plan and successfully completed the first pile construction by adopting the "steel casing + rotary drilling + mud wall protection drilling" process.
It is reported that the Ganquan (甘泉) Railway, the preliminary supporting project of the project, has been opened for operation. After the project is completed, it will realize the connection between the Ganquan (甘泉) Railway and the southward railway of Mongolia, which will help further expand the trade scale in related fields between the two countries, promote infrastructure connectivity and economic and trade exchanges along the route, and drive the upgrading of cross-border logistics, industrial parks, border trade services and other business formats between China and Mongolia.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 16th (Reporter Zhang Tianpei (张天培)) The Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) and the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) jointly launched the "National Anti-Fraud in Action" centralized publicity month campaign on the 16th, to further increase anti-fraud publicity, continuously improve the public's awareness of fraud prevention, and effectively create a strong anti-fraud atmosphere throughout society.
The theme of this centralized publicity month campaign is "Anti-fraud is a compulsory course, build a solid defense line and fulfill responsibilities." Localities and departments will organize "five entries" activities of preventing telecommunications network fraud crimes "into communities, into villages, into families, into schools, and into enterprises" nationwide, focusing on building an anti-fraud publicity system based in communities and covering the entire society. During this period, the public legal education program "National Anti-Fraud Open Class" will be launched, the "2025 Edition of the Handbook for Preventing Telecommunications Network Fraud" will be released, the third National Anti-Fraud Short Video Competition will be organized, and financial institutions, telecommunications business operators, and Internet service providers will be urged to conduct in-depth anti-fraud publicity to their employees and service recipients.
National public security organs resolutely implement the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments, conscientiously implement the Anti-Telecommunications Network Fraud Law, and conduct in-depth special actions such as "Operation Break the Card (断卡)," "Operation Cut the Flow (断流)," "Operation Pull the Nail (拔钉)," and "Operation Chop the Chain (斩链)," severely cracking down on criminal gangs involved in fraud-related black and gray industries that provide illegal services such as promotion and diversion, money laundering through transfers, technology development, and organizing smuggling for overseas fraud groups. In 2024, a total of 294,000 telecommunications network fraud cases were solved, and a large number of criminal suspects were arrested, including more than 570 behind-the-scenes "financial backers," leaders, and key members of fraud groups, severely cracking down on the arrogance of fraudsters.
Since 2024, the National Anti-Fraud Center (国家反诈中心) has fully promoted early warning dissuasion and technical countermeasure work, issuing a total of 1.838 million fund early warning instructions, and working with relevant departments to intercept 4.69 billion fraudulent calls and 3.37 billion text messages, dispose of 11.81 million domain names and websites involved in the cases, urgently intercept 315.1 billion yuan of funds involved in the cases, and local public security organs have cumulatively dissuaded 4.778 million people in person, effectively safeguarding the safety of people's property and legitimate rights and interests.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 16th (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)): June of this year is the 24th National "Safety Production Month," with the theme of "Everyone Talks About Safety, Everyone Knows Emergency Response - Finding Safety Hazards Around Us." On the 16th, the Safety Committee of the State Council Office and the Ministry of Emergency Management held the main event of the 2025 National "Safety Publicity and Consultation Day" in Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan Province (河南省).
It is understood that the main event was held at the Zhengzhou International Convention and Exhibition Center (郑州国际会展中心). At the event site, thematic situational dramas such as enterprise safety and family safety were performed. Consultation services for "Finding Safety Hazards Around Us," safety culture popularization and education, emergency science popularization and interactive experience, and emergency equipment display areas were set up to carry out various forms of publicity and consultation activities for the public. This further popularized the identification methods and disposal measures for various risks and hazards, enhanced public safety awareness and the ability to avoid risks and escape, and actively created a good atmosphere in which the whole society pays attention and everyone participates.
The reporter saw at the event site that a helicopter marked with the red characters "China Emergency (中国应急)" parked on the square attracted many viewers to stop. In addition, various models of fire extinguishing robots, intelligent inspection robots, drones, aeromagnetic detection systems, and other emergency rescue "hardcore forces" in the exhibition hall also gave the participating audience a "feast for the eyes."
The person in charge of the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部) stated that carrying out the "Safety Publicity and Consultation Day" activity is to hope that through various forms such as theoretical learning, exchange and discussion, and practical activities, we can grasp and implement safety production work with a sense of responsibility of 时时放心不下 (shí shí fàng xīn bù xià - "cannot be at ease at any time," constantly worried); by widely mobilizing the masses, we can promote the work of "Finding Safety Hazards Around Us" to go deeper and more solid, actively carry out diverse and popular safety publicity activities, popularize safety knowledge to enterprise workshops, fields, school classrooms, and community families, and continuously build a people's defense line for safety production; by tightening and solidifying responsibilities, we can take preventing and curbing major and particularly serious accidents as the top priority, deeply promote the three-year action for fundamental improvement of safety production and the special rectification of the entire chain of "one thing" in key areas, vigorously improve the quality and efficiency of hidden danger investigation and rectification, and effectively safeguard the safety of people's lives and property and the overall social stability.
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Return to TopSince the Guian New Area (贵安新区) High-Quality Development Conference was convened by the Guizhou Provincial Party Committee (贵州省委) and the Provincial Government (省政府) on June 17, 2023, Guian New Area (贵安新区) has focused on its four major roles: "an important economic growth pole in the western region, a new highland for inland open economy, a demonstration zone for ecological civilization, and a demonstration zone for integrated urban-rural development." It has been making every effort to strengthen its four major functions: "economy, openness, ecology, and city," and closely focusing on the goal of "a new look every year, a major change in three years," striving to promote high-quality development and taking solid steps.
In 2024, the gross regional product of the Guian New Area (贵安新区) direct management area exceeded 40 billion yuan, an increase of 21.1% over the previous year calculated at constant prices, ranking among the top in national-level new areas.
Today, a modern industrial new city with thriving industries, strong popularity, wealthy people, and a beautiful ecology is accelerating its formation.
Making Every Effort to Strengthen Economic Functions
Striving to Build an Important Economic Growth Pole in the Western Region
Over the past three years, Guian New Area (贵安新区) has focused on its economic functions, adhered to a high-end, green, and intensive development path, concentrated on building a modern industrial system, creating an important growth engine radiating across the western region, and promoting the continuous leap in economic capacity.
The modern industrial system is improving day by day. Guian New Area (贵安新区) unswervingly focuses on industries, especially industry, and strives to build three major industrial clusters: digital economy, new energy power batteries and materials, and advanced equipment manufacturing. It is transforming and upgrading traditional industries, accelerating the development of future industries, and gathering 26 large and above-scale data (computing power) centers with a computing power scale of over 81EFLOPS, of which intelligent computing accounts for over 98%, making it one of the regions with the most abundant and strongest domestic computing power resources in the country. In 2024, the added value of industries above designated size and the proportion of industrial added value in the gross regional product both doubled compared to 2022.
The vitality of scientific and technological innovation has been enhanced. Guian New Area (贵安新区) is accelerating the construction of a provincial science and technology innovation center, strengthening the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, vigorously cultivating science and technology innovation enterprises, and building science and technology innovation platforms. There are currently 67 high-tech enterprises, gathering a number of provincial key laboratories. In 2024, the proportion of high-tech manufacturing in the added value of industries above designated size reached 28%, and the proportion of strategic emerging industries in the added value of industries above designated size reached 38%.
Making Every Effort to Strengthen Openness Functions
Striving to Build a New Highland for Inland Open Economy
Over the past three years, Guian New Area (贵安新区) has focused on its openness functions, gradually building an "internally connected and externally smooth" open channel, accelerating the formation of a comprehensive open pattern of land-sea internal and external linkage and two-way mutual assistance between east and west, and continuously improving the level of "five opennesses."
The open pattern is constantly expanding. Guian New Area (贵安新区) is comprehensively deepening economic and trade cooperation with RCEP member countries, as well as the Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan regions of China (中国港澳台地区), actively serving and integrating into the Yangtze River Economic Belt (长江经济带), the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区), and the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle (成渝地区双城经济圈), with trade networks covering 142 countries and regions.
The open channel has been fully expanded. Domestic and international channels are more smoothly connected. Guian New Area (贵安新区) has completed and put into operation the Guian High-Speed Railway Station (贵安高铁站), opened cross-city and cross-line high-speed trains on the Shanghai-Kunming High-Speed Railway (沪昆高铁), and opened the "2 directions and 3 lines" highway logistics truck routes to the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) and Southeast Asia, namely, via Shenzhen (深圳) to Hong Kong (香港), via Zhuhai (珠海) to Hong Kong (香港), and via Pingxiang (凭祥) in Guangxi (广西) to Vietnam (越南).
The capacity of the open platform has been upgraded. The platform effect is evident. Guian New Area (贵安新区) is making every effort to build the Guian Comprehensive Bonded Zone (贵安综合保税区) into a "bridgehead" for opening up to the outside world, with rapid growth in import and export scale. It is comprehensively building a demonstration park for undertaking industrial transfer from the eastern region. The Guian New Area Su-Gui Industrial Park (贵安新区苏贵产业园), Guian New Area Shen-Gui Industrial Park (贵安新区深贵产业园), and Zhangjiang (Guian) High-Tech Industrial Park (张江（贵安）高科技产业园) have been approved as provincial-level economic development zones.
Open entities are constantly gathering. Guian New Area (贵安新区) is accelerating the attraction and cultivation of enterprises around foreign trade, foreign investment, and foreign economic cooperation. As of the end of 2024, Guian New Area (贵安新区) has a total of 327 trade entities registered with customs, including 4 trade entities with more than 1 billion yuan and 25 trade entities with more than 100 million yuan.
The open business format is developing innovatively. Guian New Area (贵安新区) is focusing on optimizing the foreign trade structure, consolidating and improving the development level of processing trade, bonded logistics, and general trade, vigorously developing service trade, exploring and promoting new business formats such as bonded research and development, digital trade, and cross-border e-commerce, actively promoting "Hong Kong data, Guizhou calculation" (港数黔算), and promoting the efficient circulation and collaborative development of data elements between Hong Kong and Guizhou.
Making Every Effort to Strengthen Ecological Functions
Striving to Build a Demonstration Zone for Ecological Civilization
Over the past three years, Guian New Area (贵安新区) has adhered to its ecological functions, integrated the concept of ecological civilization into the entire process of high-quality development, and strived to paint a bright ecological picture of "Colorful Guizhou, Scenic Guian" (多彩贵州·山水贵安).
The construction of an ecological city is accelerating. Guian New Area (贵安新区) strictly implements the requirements of "three zones and three lines" (三区三线) and ecological environment zoning control, vigorously promotes the pilot construction of sponge cities, with the proportion of sponge cities in the urban built-up area being 70.6% and the per capita park green area being 22.8 square meters.
The intensity of ecological governance has increased. Guian New Area (贵安新区) has deeply carried out the "five battles" (五场) for pollution prevention and control, achieving "7 100%" indicators such as the compliance rate and excellent rate of surface water provincial control section water quality, and the compliance rate of drinking water source water quality in centralized areas above the county level, with an excellent rate of ambient air quality exceeding 99%, the centralized collection rate of urban domestic sewage increasing to 85.4%, and the treatment rate of rural domestic sewage reaching 71.4%.
Ecological protection has been continuously strengthened. Guian New Area (贵安新区) has deeply promoted the integrated protection and management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands, with the soil and water conservation rate remaining stable above 89%. It is making every effort to build a natural ecological barrier and continuously promoting the "Green Shield" natural protected area strengthening supervision action. It is vigorously protecting biodiversity and resolutely implementing the ten-year fishing ban on the Yangtze River (长江十年禁渔), making the bottom line of ecological security increasingly solid.
The ecological economy is accelerating its development. The Guian Comprehensive Bonded Zone (贵安综合保税区) has been approved as a national-level green industrial park, Hengli Textile (恒力纺织) has been approved as a national-level green factory, and Hengli Textile (恒力纺织) and COFCO Coca-Cola (中粮可乐) have been approved as provincial-level green supply chain management enterprises. COFCO Coca-Cola (中粮可乐), Wahaha Beverage (华彬饮料) and 5 other enterprises have been approved as provincial-level green factories. Guian New Area (贵安新区) has been approved by four national departments to carry out the first batch of product carbon footprint labeling and certification pilots in the country. The "flower appreciation economy" is booming, with Guizhou Plum Garden (贵州梅园) and Guian Ten Thousand Mu Cherry Blossom Garden (贵安万亩樱花园) becoming well-known check-in destinations.
Ecological culture is deeply rooted in people's hearts. Promoting the classification management of urban domestic waste, the resource utilization rate of domestic waste exceeds 81%, the garbage collection and transportation system in natural villages with more than 30 households has achieved full coverage, and the normal operation rate of the garbage collection and transportation system has reached 100%. The proportion of green buildings in new building area reaches 100%.
The ecological system is constantly improving. Guian New Area (贵安新区) is focusing on strengthening system construction, establishing systems such as new area ecological environment information disclosure, environmental credit evaluation, and ecological environment damage compensation, and building a cross-basin joint law enforcement mechanism and a joint prevention and control mechanism for the Hongfeng Lake (红枫湖) drinking water source.
Making Every Effort to Strengthen Urban Functions
Striving to Build a Demonstration Zone for Integrated Urban-Rural Development
Over the past three years, Guian New Area (贵安新区) has been based on "urban functions," adhered to promoting agriculture with industry and leading the countryside with the city, actively exploring new paths for integrated urban-rural development, and allowing the city and the countryside to be beautiful in their own way and to share beauty together.
Coordinating urban-rural planning. Guian New Area (贵安新区) has comprehensively completed the spatial planning of new areas, towns, and villages, achieving full coverage of the spatial planning system. It has completed the preparation of special plans such as industrial development and comprehensive transportation, as well as the overall urban design and style enhancement plan for the new area direct management area, building a new urban-rural form of coordinated development of "modern towns + idyllic villages."
Coordinating urban-rural industries. Guian New Area (贵安新区) is vigorously developing modern mountain urban efficient agriculture, building 35,000 mu of high-standard farmland, 10,000 mu of vegetable supply bases, and 3 facility fishery bases, increasing the average income per mu of cultivated land to more than 6,000 yuan, and the annual operating income of the village collective in 84 administrative villages has exceeded 200,000 yuan.
Coordinating urban-rural construction. Guian New Area (贵安新区) has deeply carried out "two clearances, two renovations, and two treatments" (两清两改两治理), and is making every effort to promote the city's "one circle, two fields, and three renovations" (一圈两场三改) and the countryside's "five treatments" (五治). The core area of Guiyang Big Data Science and Innovation City (贵阳大数据科创城) covering 7.01 square kilometers is accelerating its construction. Beautiful villages are accelerating their construction, promoting the extension of urban infrastructure to the countryside, with the integration coverage rate of urban and rural water supply reaching 84.4% and the power supply reliability rate reaching 99.95%.
Coordinating public services. Guian New Area (贵安新区) is promoting the full coverage of pairing assistance between high-quality schools in Guiyang City (贵阳市) and the new area, comprehensively promoting the construction of medical and health consortiums, and continuously improving the service capacity of township health centers and village health rooms. The three-level public cultural service network of the new area, towns, villages, and communities is sound and complete.
Coordinating talent policies. Guian New Area (贵安新区) is comprehensively implementing the "card, money, household, housing, and job" (卡、钱、户、房、岗) policies, innovatively launching the reform measures of "free accommodation" and "subsidized rent" for talent housing, accelerating the gathering of young talents, and has launched 1,276 sets of "free accommodation" talent apartments, accommodating 1,433 people.
Coordinating Party building leadership. Guian New Area (贵安新区) is closely focusing on the requirements of "strengthening the foundation" (强双基), taking the "five ones" action (五个一) as the lead, comprehensively strengthening the grassroots Party organizations in villages (communities), and demonstrating the creation of 16 advanced grassroots Party organizations. Taking study and education as an opportunity, adhering to grasping both hands and promoting both sides, closely combining the carrying out of study and education with the implementation of major decisions and deployments and the completion of central work, and striving to overcome formalism and reduce burdens and empower the grassroots.
Over the past three years, from "planning blueprints" to "real-life paintings," Guian New Area (贵安新区) has continued to rank among the top in economic growth among national-level new areas, the capacity of open platforms has been upgraded, the ecological brand has become increasingly shining, and urban-rural integration has been promoted in depth, contributing the strength of Guian New Area (贵安新区) to showcasing Guizhou's new style in the process of Chinese-style modernization.
Data source: Guizhou Guian New Area Management Committee (贵州贵安新区管理委员会)
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When traditional culture and modern technology are deeply integrated and resonate with contemporary needs, cutting-edge technology can expand application scenarios in ancient traditions, continuously opening up a "culture + technology" blue ocean.
6,280 government delegations, cultural institutions, and enterprises participated in the exhibition online and offline, more than 120,000 cultural products were showcased, and more than 4,000 cultural industry investment and financing projects were traded and displayed on-site, attracting more than 35,000 overseas professional visitors online and offline... The 21st China (Shenzhen) International Cultural Industries Fair (中国（深圳）国际文化产业博览交易会), held not long ago, was extremely popular, becoming a contemporary expression of cultural confidence.
This exhibition launched 22 measures to promote transactions. On the first day of the opening, the Guangdong (广东) delegation successfully signed 18 key projects, with a total transaction value of more than 1.6 billion yuan... Behind these figures is the value leap of cultural products from exhibits to commodities, vividly demonstrating how cultural expo traffic can be transformed into incremental economic development.
Cultural prosperity leads to national prosperity, and cultural strength leads to national strength. The confidence of the Cultural Fair is deeply rooted in the fertile soil of more than 5,000 years of Chinese civilization. In the Liangzhu Culture (良渚文化) exhibition area, "Liangzhu: Light of Civilization (良渚·文明之光)" uses 3D modeling technology to transform the "divine emblem pattern" of the Jade Cong King (玉琮王) into a dynamic dome, and the suspended light and shadow seem to open a time tunnel to more than 5,000 years ago. The "Smart Magic Mirror" in the Shandong (山东) exhibition area uses image recognition and cloud computing to customize health programs. The Nanjing (南京) exhibition area generates "fate verdicts" based on the "Dream of the Red Chamber (红楼梦)" database, which is actually an algorithmic reconstruction of the narrative logic of classical literature. On the exhibition stage of the Cultural Fair, behind every technology-enabled exhibit lies a story of civilization, a digital decoding of civilization genes, allowing ancient wisdom to integrate into modern life in a more lightweight manner, and allowing modern people to express their feelings of nostalgia and receive cultural nourishment.
When traditional culture and modern technology are deeply integrated and resonate with contemporary needs, cutting-edge technology can expand application scenarios in ancient traditions, continuously opening up a "culture + technology" blue ocean. This year's Cultural Fair established an artificial intelligence exhibition area for the first time, bringing together more than 60 leading companies. Leju Robot (乐聚机器人) and Gongjiangshe Robot (工匠社机器人) jointly performed Wing Chun (咏春) Kung Fu; Yuanluobo Robot (元萝卜机器人) demonstrated human-machine chess duels on-site; Xinjiang Sanli Intelligent Robot (新疆三力智能机器人) used calligraphy and painting to show the charm of "the integration of Eastern aesthetics and technology"... From content production to scene experience, technology has become a bridge connecting tradition and modernity, not only providing more paths for the creative transformation and innovative development of outstanding Chinese traditional culture, but also activating the contemporary value of cultural heritage and expanding the boundaries of the cultural industry.
The value of the cultural industry lies not only in its own output value, but also in its enabling effect as a "toolbox," which can provide cultural added value for manufacturing upgrading, service industry transformation, and agricultural branding development. Some automobile companies integrate the Eastern aesthetics of "hiding sharpness in smoothness" into the front face design, while achieving low wind resistance, achieving an organic unity of functionality and artistry. In the "Sai Shang Jiangnan · Magical Ningxia (塞上江南·神奇宁夏)" exhibition area, visitors wearing VR glasses can instantly travel to the scenic spots of Ningxia (宁夏), attracting offline tourism. In the Xinjiang (新疆) Pavilion, cotton textiles are printed with the mottled texture of Kashgar Ancient City (喀什古城), showing a unique cultural creativity. With the enhancement of cultural awareness in the whole society, the enabling role of culture in the real economy is becoming increasingly prominent, and cultural taste and cultural value have become key elements in enhancing the added value of products. This kind of empowerment is not a simple linear superposition, but a virtuous cycle of "cultural empowerment - industrial upgrading - feeding back innovation" through the restructuring of the industrial chain and the improvement of the value chain.
Looking to the future, the cultural industry needs a more open ecosystem, and the mission of the Cultural Fair is becoming clearer. On the one hand, through the construction of the "Belt and Road (一带一路)" cultural corridor, we will promote Chinese culture to "go global" better; on the other hand, we will accelerate the cultural digitization strategy, build a virtual-real co-existing cultural experience scene, and allow cultural heritage to be permanently inherited in the digital world. More importantly, the Cultural Fair should become an incubator for small and medium-sized cultural enterprises, allowing more "grassroots creativity" to break ground and become forests.
When the "soft power" of culture is transformed into the "hard support" of the economy, the light of civilization shines on the road of innovation in thousands of industries. After 21 years, the Cultural Fair will provide a Chinese solution for global civilization exchanges with its open and inclusive mind and innovative and change-seeking courage, proving that culture is not only a historical echo, but also a future herald.
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Return to TopBy: 孟繁哲
The flowers, plants, trees, pots, pans, needles, and thread encountered in the labor process are the best teachers for putting theory into practice and connecting knowledge with reality.
Labor is a compulsory course for growth. In reality, the quality of labor education in some primary and secondary schools is not satisfactory. Some teachers teach from textbooks and substitute teaching for labor, and students lack hands-on practice; some schools' after-school assignments are perfunctory, and students only need to "pose," with parents taking photos to check in and get by. The labor education in some schools has fallen into the embarrassing situation of "important in words, secondary in practice," which is worrying.
Since the "independent course" of labor education in the autumn semester of 2022, schools in various places have carried out a series of explorations on labor courses, and the phenomenon of labor education being diluted and weakened has been improved to a certain extent. However, there is still a long way to go for this compulsory course of labor education to truly transform from the value call on the curriculum into a broad world for encouraging growth. Analyzing the reasons behind this, it may be that there is not enough emphasis on the concept, "emphasizing book education and neglecting labor education," or it is restricted by objective conditions such as teachers, venues, and equipment, or it is out of safety considerations, and students are not allowed to let go and work. Incorporating labor education into the whole process of talent training requires not only changing concepts and fully recognizing the practical significance of labor education, but also integrating resources and innovating the forms and methods of labor education.
An educator once said: "Without labor, there can be no real education." Whether it is doing housework or farm work, these labors are not only physical exertion, but also help to improve students' comprehensive quality and form correct values. For young people, eating a plate of dumplings and making a plate of dumplings are definitely different psychological feelings, and the significance for growth is very different. Frying, stir-frying, and cooking to make delicious food, cleaning to make the room bright and clean, sowing and watering to harvest fruits and vegetables... In the process of personally experiencing labor, students have more respect for the labor achievements of others, and also have a more real understanding of the sense of responsibility of being a human being. In addition to cultural knowledge learning, organizing students to participate in labor in a purposeful and planned way not only has the educational significance of cultivating morality, increasing intelligence, and strengthening the body, but also can better promote students' all-round development and healthy growth.
Labor is the art of practice. Labor education should not only be shown but not done, and it is better to create than to preach. Not long ago, a video of primary school students in Chongqing (重庆) hiking 4 kilometers with pots and pans for a picnic went viral. Lighting a fire, cutting vegetables, and flipping a spoon were all done in one go, and the smoke from the earthen stove rose... In a spring outing, the students learned in practice, grew in nature, cooperated in the team, gained the joy of labor, and better understood the value of labor. Gradually, in an entertaining way, and planning curriculum content in accordance with local conditions can deeply plant the seeds of labor in the hearts of young people.
In terms of subject knowledge, the flowers, plants, trees, pots, pans, needles, and thread encountered in the labor process are the best teachers for putting theory into practice and connecting knowledge with reality. By planting a piece of wheat, students can use artificial intelligence technology to analyze plant growth data and formulate irrigation and fertilization plans, and experience the empowering effect of technology on the agricultural industry. By steaming a cage of siu mai, students can not only master cooking skills, but also understand regional food culture and think about the geographical reasons for "one side of water and soil nourishes one side of people." Creating a well-connected labor education curriculum group, organically infiltrating labor education into disciplines and majors, and focusing on cultivating students' scientific attitude, standardized awareness, efficiency concept, and innovative spirit of labor will be more conducive to realizing the comprehensive educational value of labor education.
In recent years, "meritocracy" has been a hot word in the field of education, which refers to taking scores as the only indicator to measure students' abilities, ignoring talents and endowments, personality and mental health cultivation outside of exams, which also leads to students' "involution" competition and parents' general anxiety. In fact, truly entertaining and imperceptible education can enable children to gain mental enlightenment, life inspiration, and spiritual enrichment while absorbing knowledge. From carrying out research and study tours, to strengthening social practice, and then to attaching importance to labor education, guiding children to go into life, experience nature, and understand society is becoming a new consensus on education today. Only by seeing the unique possibilities of each life and caring for every small and continuous exploration can flowers become flowers and trees become trees.
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Seeds are truly marvelous entities. The seed of a hundred-meter-tall giant tree may be only the size of a sesame seed; the seeds of the traveler's palm of Madagascar, with their overall blueness, can attract lemurs, allowing them to feed on the attached insects, bringing in "reinforcements" to save themselves; the seeds of Dipterocarpaceae giant trees are shaped like bamboo dragonflies, allowing them to float far away, avoiding competition with the mother tree for sunlight and rainwater, and also preventing gravity from causing injury... Throughout the year, I spend about 1/3 of my time in the field, collecting germplasm resources. Sometimes, when I return to a place and see that the plants I discovered last time are still laden with fruit, I feel particularly happy.
Is collecting germplasm simply collecting seeds? It's not that simple. In Yigong Township (易贡乡), Bomi County (波密县), Tibet (西藏), there is a Tibetan Cypress (藏南柏木), currently known as the tallest tree in Asia, with a height of over 100 meters from the base of the trunk to the still-living treetop. During the joint scientific expedition to study it, I was responsible for the germplasm resource investigation and collection, understanding the epiphytes on it. First, I climbed to the top of the tree, then descended along a rope, collecting leaves, cones, and epiphytes approximately every 5 meters, numbering them, labeling them, and putting them into the portable small cloth bag around my waist... In the treetop, I could see densely growing Bulbophyllum, hanging like whiskers was the second-level protected plant Huperzia cancellata (网络马尾杉), and extremely drought-tolerant Sedum succulent plants; at the base of the giant tree, I could see shade-tolerant ferns and mosses, and climbing vines. The treetop and the base are worlds apart, with huge differences in epiphytes. Collecting germplasm is not just about focusing on a single seed; it's about the vast ecosystem within sight.
Why bring seeds back from the wild? Global climate change, ecological destruction, and human activities pose threats; nature reserves cannot cover all species... Seeds need "habitats." The seeds brought back from Asia's tallest tree reside in the Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden (上海辰山植物园), and more than 500 seedlings have already "grown." We have completed the development of in vitro culture technology and will conduct more ex-situ conservation observations in the future. This means that they can be propagated in more suitable environments, grow up to reproduce naturally and bear fruit again, forming a population that can be propagated ex-situ, allowing them to thrive continuously. For plants on the verge of extinction due to habitat changes, the germplasm resource bank is like an "ark." In low-temperature cold storage, seeds can "sleep" for hundreds of years and can be "awakened" at any time. Preserving and studying their DNA material can prepare for the "return" of species to nature. This work is not just for seeds. Plants are the most important link in maintaining the stability of the Earth's environment, and protecting the diversity of plant species is also protecting our home.
Research on germplasm resources has unlocked new soils for plants. Not only "into the ground" but also "into the sky," sending seeds into space, making full use of space environment mutagenesis factors such as microgravity, high vacuum, and space radiation, can provide greater space for plant breeding. For example, some of the Salvia miltiorrhiza (丹参) seeds that took a big trip aboard the Shijian-19 satellite (实践十九号卫星) have undergone beneficial mutations and may become new varieties with higher medicinal value, providing new opportunities for the joint development of humans and plants. However, breeding is a long process that requires the accumulation and patience of 涓滴汇海 (juān dī huì hǎi - "trickles converge into the sea," small streams merge into the sea; constant effort brings great success). Currently, Chenshan Botanical Garden (辰山植物园) has collected and preserved more than 3,000 standard plant seeds, totaling more than 70 million plump seeds. These are just a 沧海一粟 (cāng hǎi yī sù - "a grain of millet in the vast ocean," a drop in the ocean; an insignificant amount). How many species of plants actually live on Earth? How many species have become extinct in the process of evolution? No one can give a definite number, but every species contains unknown possibilities. These possibilities point to sustainable development and an expectant future.
What can a tiny seed "grow" into? Towering trees, mature fruits, lush forests... For humans and nature, it is a community of life. Using scientific means to conduct germplasm resource research, protecting and utilizing seeds, while seeking survival for plants, also seeks development and future for mankind. This is a snapshot of the modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature. The collection and research of germplasm resources are strategic needs and the mission of the times. Walking in the wild, collecting germplasm, collecting the future, our cause has just begun, and our steps will be firm and forward.
(The author is a staff member of the Herbarium of Shanghai Chenshan Botanical Garden (上海辰山植物园标本馆) and the head of the Chenshan Center of the National Important Wild Plant Germplasm Resource Bank (国家重要野生植物种质资源库辰山中心). This article was compiled and edited by Cao Lingjuan (曹玲娟), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopNot long ago, the State Council (国务院) decided to conduct the fourth national agricultural census in 2026, mainly investigating agricultural production conditions, grain and great food production, new quality agricultural productive forces, basic rural development, and rural residents' living conditions. The census will widely use administrative records, strengthen the development and utilization of census data, and create an "one map" of agricultural census data.
This is precisely:
With full granaries and abundant harvests,
Detailed inquiries into agricultural affairs are always a matter of concern.
A single map encompassing thousands of villages,
Painting a clear picture of the mountains, rivers, sun, and moon.
With a poem.
Return to TopBy: 王 琦
Professional chefs are offering "private chef services," and cooking enthusiasts skilled in culinary arts are "taking orders" on social media platforms... In recent years, cooking at home has gradually become popular, and the services are becoming more diverse.
The popularity of cooking at home has its inherent reasons. On the one hand, it meets consumers' demands for quality of life and personalized dining. In the fast-paced modern life, young people pursue both convenience and delicious dishes. Through cooking-at-home services, consumers can independently choose ingredients and control the cooking process, achieving personalized services from dish types to tastes. On the other hand, it adapts to the needs of specific occasions. In scenarios such as postpartum recuperation and family banquets, consumers are more inclined to choose professional chefs to come to their homes, which can ensure a private atmosphere and enjoy delicious dishes prepared by master chefs. Cooking at home also provides practitioners with new channels for increasing income and employment options, allowing them to "monetize" their hobbies and culinary skills and create relatively flexible income.
In the process of rapid development, cooking at home also has some problems that need to be solved urgently. The first is the safety issue. Strangers coming to the home poses certain risks to the personal safety of both parties; once food hygiene problems occur, it is easy to cause disputes. Secondly, there are disputes over the determination of service relationships and the division of responsibilities. The production process of dishes and the hygiene and safety of food lack corresponding industry standards, and once an accident occurs, the responsibility is difficult to determine. Furthermore, the industry faces profitability problems. Individual practitioners face problems such as high communication costs and homogenization of service content, resulting in a low success rate of matching; professional teams need to solve the problems of matching efficiency and cost, and establish a differentiated competitive advantage with domestic services.
To promote the steady and long-term development of cooking-at-home services, joint efforts from all parties are needed. Service platforms and dispatch companies should standardize management and establish a pre-review mechanism for practitioners to ensure that service personnel have the corresponding qualifications and abilities. Before providing services, they should actively sign service contracts or agreements with consumers to clarify various charging standards, so that consumers have a basis to rely on. At the same time, strengthen the supervision of the service process, stipulate that service personnel wear uniform work clothes, hold health certificates, and purchase relevant insurance to effectively protect the rights and interests of consumers and service personnel. For consumers, they should enhance their awareness of self-protection, focus on the procurement and handling of ingredients, and fully communicate details with service providers to clarify the rights and obligations of both parties, and avoid disputes as much as possible. Relevant departments should also strengthen guidance and regulation, provide practitioners with good social security, and introduce measures to strengthen the supervision of service qualifications, service processes, and service effects, and promote the healthy and orderly development of the cooking-at-home industry.
(Excerpted from *Jilin Daily (吉林日报)*, original title: "How to Achieve Steady and Long-Term Development of 'Cooking at Home'")
Return to TopBy: 王锦涛
Have you seen the mountain stream?
Often, it seems to be blocked by steep cliffs, but upon closer observation: it either seeps out quietly from between the cracks in the rocks, silently moistening everything; or it emerges from the crevices at the bottom of the cliff, flowing tenaciously; or it accumulates strength, overflowing the edges of the rocks, eventually converging into a new stream...
The water twists and turns, persistently moving forward, also giving people inspiration. If you only look at the road ahead, you will lament the end of the road in the midst of mountains and rivers; but if you maintain the sharpness of breaking through walls to seek newness and the wisdom of finding alternative paths, you can carve out a path for yourself in what seems like a desperate situation, and appreciate the light at the end of the tunnel when the mountains and rivers are exhausted.
In reality, there are always people who get stuck in place when they encounter difficulties. Once the old methods don't work, they shrink back and dare not try new paths, unwilling to break the old rules, thinking that if this road is blocked, it is a dead end, and change is too risky, so it is better to stay where they are. Little do they know that behind this choice lies the cowardice of being content with the status quo, which will lead to the quiet dissipation of ambition. Over time, thinking will fall into inertia, and actions will also be bound by old conventions. When vigor is replaced by twilight, courage is eroded by laziness, and ambition is devoured by mediocrity, work inevitably falls into a monotonous rut, and the spiritual world will lose its due brilliance. Therefore, if a career is to develop, it must not be conventional and follow in others' footsteps, but must dare to be the first and break the situation to open up a path.
To break the situation and open up a path, one must dare to seek newness. To reform the old and innovate, to bring forth the new from the old, is essentially a breakthrough of the current shackles and a transcendence of the inherent model. To take the road of innovation well, it is necessary to break through the mindset, break the rules and regulations, and also be sincerely willing to build a solid foundation for action. Only when knowledge and action are in harmony can we be brave and determined on the dangerous road of pushing a boulder uphill, and meet the challenges head-on when climbing slopes and overcoming obstacles. The DeepSeek Research Team dares to break the traditional path of stacking computing power and competing for funds, and has taken a new path for global AI development with ultra-low training costs. Sun Wancang (孙万仓), a "scientific and technological hero" of Gansu (甘肃), did not believe that winter oilseed rape could not be grown in the north, and successfully cultivated cold-resistant new varieties, pushing China's winter oilseed rape planting area 13 degrees northward... If you want to "**苟日新，日日新，又日新**" (gǒu rì xīn, rì rì xīn, yòu rì xīn - "If one day you can renovate yourself, do so from day to day. Yea, let there be daily renovation," from the Great Learning, meaning constant self-renewal and improvement), you must dare to challenge authority and break old conventions, and even if there are thousands of people, I will go, not stopping where "many travelers" stop, but moving forward where "few arrive", thus, you can see "奇伟、瑰怪，非常之观" (qí wěi, guī guài, fēi cháng zhī guān - "strange, grand, and extraordinary sights," unique and remarkable views), and achieve unique and extraordinary achievements.
To break the situation and open up a path, one must be good at seeking change. The wise change with the times, and the knowledgeable adapt to circumstances. Historically successful reforms have all broken the situation with change, continuously promoting social progress. In reality, if you want to carry out work creatively, you must also break the shackles of "it's always been like this" and "it's always been like this before." In the "future city" of Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), government services do not require running back and forth to "windows," and "one seal manages everything"; Sanjiangyuan National Park (三江源国家公园) implements the "large department system" reform, turning "nine dragons governing the water" into "fists clenched together," solving the drawbacks of unclear rights and responsibilities of various protected areas in one fell swoop. The times are changing, and the situation is changing, so work cannot be static. Only by constantly seeking change can we make methods adapt to new needs and ideas keep up with the new rhythm, and always have the initiative to solve problems and break the situation in the face of problems and challenges. Only by responding to changes with changes can we keep up with the trend of the times and always stand at the forefront of development.
Of course, to leap into the air, you must first push off the ground with both feet, and the foundation of reform and innovation lies in rooting in reality. In other words, seeking newness and change must seek truth, which is the root of "newness" and the source of "change." Those who seek truth must be pragmatic. True innovation is not a castle in the air, but a new sprout that grows from the soil of reality; pragmatic change refuses to engage in window dressing, but must take a new path in practice. Grasping the laws by being down-to-earth and solving problems in a practical way, such "newness" has vitality, and such "change" has gold content.
For the development of a career, one cannot always follow in the footsteps of others. Stepping out of the comfort zone, opening up new paths with hard work, and illuminating the journey with innovation, the road under your feet will become wider and wider. Because the real pioneers know deeply - the road is made by people, and those who dare to venture and try will always have a road under their feet.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 罗阳奇
The clouds hung low, and the air was muggy. Early in the morning, Liu Chao (刘超) arrived at his field.
"The morning dew is heavy. In the past few days, we harvested wheat at 9 a.m. The meteorological bureau predicts that it may rain this afternoon, so we advanced the harvesting time," Liu Chao (刘超) said, looking at the sky, concerned about the 80 mu of wheat fields that had not yet been harvested.
Liu Chao (刘超) is a large grain grower in Daokou Village (道口村), Baishen Town (百善镇), Suixi County (濉溪县), Huaibei (淮北), Anhui (安徽). Now, his contracted area has exceeded 2,000 mu.
Having worked with the land for more than ten years, Liu Chao (刘超) is particularly happy this year: "The wheat yield per mu is nearly 1,100 jin, a full 200 jin more than last year!"
This year, there has been less rainfall in Suixi (濉溪). Why has the wheat yield per mu still made a new breakthrough? Liu Chao (刘超) pointed to the brand-new agricultural water well next to the field, the secret lies here.
It turns out that from June to October last year, the agricultural and rural departments of Suixi County (濉溪县) carried out high-standard farmland construction on the land contracted by Liu Chao (刘超), which included the construction of 19 agricultural wells.
What makes Liu Chao (刘超) praise the new wells so much?
Sufficient water volume - In the past, when digging wells myself, in order to save costs, I was reluctant to dig too deep, generally only 20 meters, and water was often cut off when the water consumption was large. Now, the new well is dug to a depth of 36 meters at once, and the water pressure is high and stable.
Cost savings - Old wells rely on diesel engines to pump water, costing 50 yuan to irrigate one mu of land. Now, high-standard farmland construction has brought power lines to the fields, costing only 20 yuan to irrigate one mu of land.
High efficiency - In the past, irrigation relied entirely on manual labor, with each person able to irrigate a maximum of 10 mu of land per day, and it was easy to irrigate unevenly. Now, automatic sprinkler irrigation equipment is used in the fields, making irrigation fast and even.
"With the new wells, we have been able to irrigate the wheat in a timely and sufficient amount during the overwintering, greening, and grouting periods. The crops are well-fed, and we also save time and effort." As Liu Chao (刘超) spoke, he showed the smart agriculture APP on his mobile phone, which can not only view real-time monitoring of the fields, but also remotely control equipment to irrigate the land at home.
With water, there is also more fertilizer. After the summer harvest last year, through high-standard farmland construction, Liu Chao (刘超) also applied 300 kilograms of organic fertilizer to each mu of land. "With better soil fertility, the yield will naturally increase," he said.
At 8:30, the wheat harvest began. Agricultural machinery operator Zhang Lin (张林) drove a combine harvester, rumbling towards the wheat field. On this newly hardened field road, the tracks steadily rolled over the concrete pavement. Arriving at the edge of the field, Zhang Lin (张林) gently stepped on the accelerator, and the machine smoothly turned into the field ridge.
In the past, when driving agricultural machinery, Zhang Lin (张林)'s biggest headache was the road conditions - the dirt roads were muddy from the rain, and the agricultural machinery would get stuck, requiring a tractor to pull it out, which not only wasted time but also easily damaged the machine. Now, high-standard farmland construction has been accompanied by the construction of more than 1 kilometer of hardened roads, and agricultural machinery can be driven directly to the field.
At 2 p.m., with the completion of the last crop of wheat, Liu Chao (刘超)'s summer harvest this year came to an end. He calculated this year's income: "The crops I grow are all seed grains, which can be sold for an average of 1.3 yuan per jin, and this year I have achieved increased production. Coupled with another season of corn, the average net profit per mu is expected to increase from 300 yuan last year to 500 yuan this year, an increase of more than 60%."
This year, Liu Chao (刘超) is not satisfied with irrigating the land with well water. He pointed to the center of the wheat field and said, "When the water diversion canal is completed, the river water from the Sui Dike (隋堤) can also be used, and the temperature will be more suitable."
Following the direction of Liu Chao (刘超)'s finger, a water diversion canal more than 240 meters long is about to be completed. The land contracted by Liu Chao (刘超) is adjacent to the Sui Dike (隋堤), and the Grand Canal of Sui and Tang Dynasties (隋唐大运河) flows through here. When building high-standard farmland, the construction personnel adapted to local conditions and built a water diversion canal in the middle of the wheat field, drawing water from the Sui Dike (隋堤) through underground pipelines to the water diversion canal for irrigation.
At the construction site of the water diversion canal, Li Bensai (李本赛), a staff member of the Suixi County (濉溪县) Agricultural Comprehensive Development Project Service Center, was checking the construction progress, "Corn will be sown immediately after the summer harvest, and irrigation cannot be delayed."
Li Bensai (李本赛) is also the person in charge of the Baishen Town (百善镇) high-standard farmland construction project. "The key is to achieve drought resistance, flood drainage, road connectivity, and canal connection." He has experience in high-standard farmland construction. In the fields, the water diversion canal can not only irrigate, but also drain water into the Sui Dike (隋堤) when there is waterlogging.
"We invested funds according to the standard of 2,750 yuan per mu to transform and upgrade Liu Chao (刘超)'s farmland. In order not to delay the farming season, the first round was built last year, and this year we will supplement it," said Li Bensai (李本赛).
In 2024, the area of high-standard farmland construction in Suixi County (濉溪县) reached 139,700 mu, including 50,000 mu of newly built land and 89,700 mu of transformed and upgraded land, with a total project investment of 327.5 million yuan.
At 4 p.m., raindrops began to fall, and there was a little coolness in the air. "I hope this rain is sufficient, so we don't have to water when sowing corn. This year, we strive to break through 1,300 jin per mu of corn!" Liu Chao (刘超) is full of confidence.
Return to TopBy: 胡宏祥
By the end of 2024, the nation had cumulatively constructed over 1 billion mu of high-standard farmland. The construction of high-standard farmland is driving summer grain production further towards the goal of being "drought and flood-resistant, high-yielding and stable-yielding."
Land utilization rates have been further improved. Through field consolidation and land integration, the construction of high-standard farmland effectively solves the problem of fragmented cultivated land, adapts to large-scale agricultural machinery operations, and significantly improves land utilization rates. At the same time, the construction of high-standard farmland enhances the soil's water and fertilizer retention capacity and improves cultivated land productivity through land leveling, soil improvement, and other measures.
Disaster resistance and mitigation capabilities have been significantly improved. By improving irrigation and drainage canal systems, roads, and power facilities, high-standard farmland effectively enhances its ability to resist disasters such as drought and floods, achieving the stable production goal of "reducing production losses in major disasters, stabilizing production in minor disasters, and increasing production in the absence of disasters."
Optimizing agricultural production management is promoted. Through land leveling and the provision of field roads, the efficiency of agricultural machinery operations can be greatly improved. Concentrated and contiguous farmland provides development conditions for new types of business entities such as cooperatives and family farms, promoting full托管 (gěng, zhǒng, guǎn, shōu - "plowing, planting, managing, harvesting") services and forming intensive production advantages.
The deep application of new-generation information technologies such as the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence in high-standard farmland is driving the transformation of agricultural production methods from 看天吃饭 (kàn tiān chī fàn - "relying on the heavens for food," depending on the weather) to "growing crops with a mobile phone." Field management is more refined, and the labor intensity of farmers is also significantly reduced.
New hopes are nurtured in fertile fields. In the future, supervision of high-standard farmland construction projects must be further strengthened to ensure project quality. At the same time, a sound post-construction management and maintenance mechanism should be established, clarifying management and maintenance responsibilities, increasing investment in management and maintenance, and ensuring the normal operation of agricultural infrastructure.
(The author is a professor at Anhui Agricultural University (安徽农业大学). This article was compiled and edited from an interview with Luo Yangqi (罗阳奇), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 尹晓宇
How long does it take for a Shanghai consumer to receive a Bosideng down jacket from filling out the out-of-stock registration form? The answer is 72 hours at the fastest.
In the down jacket industry, where the average delivery cycle is 20 days, such a fast response speed cannot be achieved without the practice of "intelligent transformation, digital transformation, and networked connection." By building its own industrial internet platform, Bosideng Group connects upstream and downstream suppliers, processing plants, and franchisees, realizing a consumer-centric digital "research, production, supply, sales, and service" full-chain collaboration, and building a proactive responsive supply chain.
On a large screen at the entrance of the Bosideng (波司登) Changshu (常熟) Intelligent Manufacturing Factory, order production progress, quality management data, and other information are clear at a glance. "Nearly 2,000 devices have achieved interconnection, and the automation rate of key processes is as high as 90% or more. In the peak season, 8,000 down jackets can be produced per day, and the product production and delivery cycle is greatly shortened," introduced Lai Hedong (赖和东), director of the Bosideng (波司登) Changshu (常熟) Intelligent Manufacturing Factory.
Walking into the production workshop, the reporter found that the production of a down jacket is carried out simultaneously in different production modules. In the intelligent cutting production area, automatic cutting machines achieve 100% correct cutting; in the intelligent template area, employees perform standardized operations according to template tools, and the quilting process of 13 stitches per 3 centimeters is precise and orderly; in the post-finishing production area, the flow inspection process realizes the control of garment quality; in the filling area, automatic filling machines can achieve precise weighing of 0.01 grams, and can directly seal the filling with ultrasound; in the intelligent hanging area, each part of the garment is hung and circulated on the production line, and employees sew the circulated parts in order and then hang them back on the production line. After at least 150 processes, the production of a Bosideng (波司登) down jacket is completed.
Lai Hedong (赖和东) introduced that in order to achieve 72-hour delivery, the factory's production time is only 48 hours at most. Every evening, the industrial internet platform uniformly receives production orders from all over the country, and after calculation, pushes them to the most suitable production factory and selects the most suitable production team, and enters the material preparation and production stage the next day. "The batch of 50 replenishment pieces for Shanghai (上海) was assigned by the system to the A3 production team, which is good at making this style," Lai Hedong (赖和东) introduced. Due to the addition of urgent orders, the A3 team temporarily changed to only produce replenishment styles, cutting, quilting, filling... The automatic hanging system prioritizes the automatic transfer of urgent order garment parts to the hangers, and employees can switch with one click to achieve priority production.
The produced down jackets are automatically packaged and labeled with shipping labels through Bosideng's (波司登) logistics system and shipped directly from the factory. Dai Jianguo (戴建国), director of the Logistics Management Center of Bosideng Group (波司登集团), introduced that the company's logistics automation level reaches more than 90%, and the maximum inbound and outbound volume can reach 1 million pieces per day. From automatic weighing, sampling, verification to robot sorting, palletizing, and handling, from robot sorting to automatic packaging and labeling, from automatic delivery to intelligent distribution, the company has built an intelligent logistics system.
Better connecting with consumer demand through digital transformation is not only reflected in the production end, but also in the sales end. In December 2024, the Bosideng (波司登) Beijing (北京) Sanlitun (三里屯) Dengfeng (登峰) concept store opened. Here, consumers can not only buy standard versions of down jackets, but also enjoy customized services such as shortening sleeves, lengthening the garment, and enlarging the waist. The demand is transmitted from the store to the product department through a mini-program, and consumers can view the customization progress in real time on the mini-program. Even if there is no Bosideng (波司登) store in the city where they are located, they can also enjoy clothing alteration and repair services by sending it back to the manufacturer. A consumer bought a Bosideng (波司登) down jacket online, which was suitable in size, but because she was short, the garment looked particularly long, so she contacted after-sales service and sent it back, and after shortening it by 10 centimeters, it met the consumer's personalized needs.
Today, Bosideng (波司登) has developed an AI large model on the design end, realizing a full-process digital closed loop from design conception to virtual garment delivery. Last year, 8 floral patterns and 9 garments generated with the help of AI were launched on the market. Chen Baishun (陈百顺), director of the Scientific Research and Technology Center of Bosideng (波司登), introduced that by optimizing AI planning, AI development, 3D pattern making and modeling, and virtual garment delivery processes, the head sample development time has been shortened from 100 days to 27 days, and the sample garment development cost has been reduced by more than 60%.
Return to TopBy: 高德康
In recent years, Bosideng (波司登) has actively strengthened brand building and product innovation, continuously meeting consumers' more personalized, quality-oriented, and diversified needs.
In 2018, Bosideng (波司登) began to embrace the trend of digital transformation, establishing "intelligent transformation, digital upgrading, and network connection" as the company's development strategy. It deeply integrated new-generation digital technologies such as big data and AI with the traditional down jacket production and operation model, realizing a consumer-centric "research, production, supply, sales, and service" full-link collaboration. It activated new quality productive forces through digital transformation, reconstructing competitive advantages in the global industrial revolution.
Only innovative product power can create strong brand power. Design is the soul of the apparel industry and a bridge connecting art and technology. We explored and established a new AI-driven apparel design and research and development model, training a large AI model in the vertical field. In the production and manufacturing环节, we strengthened the linkage with front-end design and research and development, marketing, store retail, customer management, as well as back-end after-sales service, intelligent distribution, and other aspects, forming the core competitiveness of a flexible and agile supply chain.
In practice, we realized that digital transformation is not a single-point breakthrough but a system reconstruction, not a technology replacement but a value symbiosis. The textile and apparel industry chain reshaped by the industrial Internet can completely extend to the high end of the global value chain.
Today, consumers are buying not only products and services, but also an experience. This includes not only the experience of the products and services themselves, but also the emotional value contained in the brand, which requires us to continuously innovate, bringing consumers a better experience through product iteration, category expansion, and scene enrichment.
In the future, we will further deepen the application of technologies such as AI, big data, and the Internet of Things, accelerating the improvement of quality and efficiency in enterprise operation and management. At the same time, we will actively play the role of the chain leader enterprise, driving and supporting upstream and downstream small and medium-sized enterprises in the industrial chain to accelerate "intelligent transformation, digital upgrading, and network connection," promoting the upgrading of the industrial chain, and helping the high-quality development of China's (中国) textile and apparel industry.
(The author is the Chairman and President of Bosideng Group (波司登集团), interviewed and compiled by Yin Xiaoyu (尹晓宇), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吴秋余
Without needing to open an app or scan a QR code, payment can be completed simply by tapping a device's "small blue ring" with a mobile phone. In July of last year, a payment device called "Touch and Go" quietly entered the public's life. As a new type of digital infrastructure jointly created by Alipay (支付宝) with chip, equipment suppliers, and brand merchants, this device has covered over 400 cities and millions of merchants, optimizing the user payment experience and effectively stimulating consumption potential.
The simple and easy-to-use characteristics of "Touch and Go" payment make it an effective tool for expanding inclusive digital financial services. Grandpa Liu, who lives in Hangzhou (杭州), told reporters: "My children have taught me several times, but I still can't remember how to scan a code for payment, and I always have to ask the staff for help. Now with 'Touch and Go' payment, I can also catch up with the 'trend'!" Foreign tourists have also found it convenient. During this year's "May Day" holiday, the amount of consumption by inbound tourists through "Touch and Go" increased significantly. Data shows that among "Touch and Go" users, 50% are young people pursuing efficiency, and 30% are elderly and visually impaired people.
At Hangzhou East Railway Station (杭州东站), passengers can quickly locate ride-hailing cars through "Touch and Go," making online ride-hailing smoother; in chain supermarkets, the "payment is membership" mechanism has increased the efficiency of acquiring new customers by 3.5 times, and the repurchase rate of members has increased by 15%; through the "consumption discount" mechanism, "Touch and Go" payment has generated a significant leverage effect, driving several times the increase in consumption... From "scanning code" to "Touch and Go," this is not a simple technological iteration, but a further adaptation to the consumption scene. This "de-APP-ification" innovation makes technology invisible in the experience. Cheng Hua, Executive Director of the Digital Economy Research Center of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学), believes that as the application of scenarios continues to expand and users' habits gradually develop, "Touch and Go" will evolve from a payment method to a new entry point for life.
In recent years, China's mobile payment has developed rapidly, playing an important role in benefiting enterprises and people, activating transactions, and prospering the market. The advancement of payment technology has not only brought changes to the consumer side, but also spawned a new hardware industry chain on the supply side - the "Touch Chain." Unlike the traditional OEM model that relies on international orders, this industry chain composed of NFC (Near Field Communication) chips, payment terminals, smart devices, etc., is no longer just an OEM for overseas companies, but is turning to independent innovation in business areas, deeply participating in high value-added design links, and the profit margins of enterprises have been significantly improved.
At the same time, the cycle of "Touch Chain" product landing and market verification is significantly shorter. Taking Lansi Technology (蓝思科技) as an example, it took only 90 days from receiving design drawings to mass production, while the hardware product development cycle of traditional international major customers is often as long as half a year. A shorter development cycle means that companies can get market feedback faster, so as to carry out iterative optimization.
The rapid expansion of supply chain scale and demand is a significant feature of the "Touch Chain." As a new payment entry point with over 100 million users, "Touch and Go" devices require large-scale hardware production and deployment, which creates real order demand for many companies. At present, "Touch and Go" has launched 3 forms of 17 products, and the future hardware shipments are expected to reach the level of 100 million units.
"With the rapid development of 'Touch and Go,' the originally estimated production of tens of thousands of devices has been increased to millions." Liu Xin, General Manager of the Business Department of Lansi Technology (蓝思科技), said that the innovation of the payment industry has brought explosive growth in hardware demand, which has brought important opportunities for the high-quality development of enterprises participating in the "Touch Chain."
Return to TopOn June 16, the Qinglan Mountain Oil Depot to County Road 309 Sea-Crossing Extra Large Bridge project in Huian County (惠安县), Quanzhou City (泉州市), Fujian Province (福建省) was under construction.
The bridge is 1155 meters long and is being built to a two-way four-lane standard. It increases the external connection channel of the Qinglan Mountain Oil Depot (青兰山油库) and will effectively reduce the safety hazards of dangerous chemical vehicles passing through surrounding villages.
Photo by Wang Sheng (王胜) (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Shanghai (上海) report on June 16th (Reporter Wang Yinxin (王崟欣)) - The Shanghai (上海) Financial Regulatory Bureau and the Shanghai (上海) Science and Technology Commission recently issued the "Guiding Opinions on Promoting the High-Quality Development of Shanghai (上海) Science and Technology Insurance," aiming to build a science and technology insurance system that matches the construction of Shanghai (上海) International Science and Technology Innovation Center, and strengthen the supporting role of insurance services for scientific and technological innovation. The guiding opinions focus on key areas of protection, product and service innovation, and professional capacity building, providing full-chain protection for scientific and technological innovation. In terms of strengthening protection, it strengthens the support of science and technology insurance for major scientific research tasks, industrial cluster breakthroughs, and the cultivation of future industries. In terms of product innovation, it introduces "Shanghai (沪) Science and Technology Points" to explore precise insurance pricing and promote the deep application of artificial intelligence in the vertical field of insurance. In terms of capacity building, it encourages large insurance institutions to play a major role and accelerate construction in terms of special assessments, exclusive products, and professional talents.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 魏哲哲
Online consumption provides great convenience to people's daily lives and has become an important way for the public to consume. The rapid development of online consumption has placed higher demands on further improving consumption patterns, increasing consumption efficiency, and protecting consumer rights.
Buying online, consumers want peace of mind and comfort. People's courts punish operators for infringing acts that violate sales promises and undermine consumer expectations in accordance with the law, and provide bottom-line protection for consumer rights. In order to give full play to the demonstration and guiding role of judicial decisions, the Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) released typical civil cases of online consumption on the 16th, focusing on new areas and new problems in online consumption, and responding to hot issues of public concern.
In the live marketing of bracelets, consumers encounter "mismatched goods"—
Must the operator fulfill the "tenfold compensation for fake products" promise that is higher than the statutory standard?
[Typical Case]
Zhang Moumou (张某某) is the operator of an online store. In a live marketing event, the store's anchor declared that the bracelet made of black rosewood (a type of Dalbergia louvelii) of the ebony wood category was made of genuine red sandalwood, and promised "guaranteed authenticity" and "tenfold compensation for fake products." After watching the live broadcast, Hou Mou (侯某) purchased one bracelet and paid 1,000 yuan. After receiving the bracelet, Hou Mou (侯某) found that it was not made of red sandalwood and sued the court, requesting that Zhang Moumou (张某某) be ordered to compensate ten times the price, 10,000 yuan.
The court of trial held that the anchor of Zhang Moumou's (张某某) online store claimed in the live marketing that the bracelet sold was red sandalwood and clearly promised "guaranteed authenticity" and "tenfold compensation for fake products." The above promise constituted the content of the sales contract between him and Hou Mou (侯某), and this content was binding on Zhang Moumou (张某某). The bracelet delivered by Zhang Moumou (张某某) to Hou Mou (侯某) did not meet the agreement, and the raw materials of wooden jewelry have an important impact on its value. Although the promise of "tenfold compensation for fake products" is higher than the statutory compensation standard, Zhang Moumou (张某某) should fulfill it. In the end, Zhang Moumou (张某某) compensated Hou Mou (侯某) 10,000 yuan.
[Judge's Tip]
Online live marketing has the advantages of "instant interaction + scenarization," but in practice, it is prone to false advertising and "mismatched goods" problems. In live marketing, consumers' understanding and judgment of goods largely depend on the content introduced by the anchor. When an online store anchor makes a compensation promise to consumers that is higher than the statutory standard, it is easy to enhance consumers' trust in the quality of the goods, affect their consumption decisions, and promote consumer spending. When the quality of the goods does not match the promise, compensation should be given. The judgment in this case is conducive to punishing consumer fraud and creating a good online consumption environment by fully protecting the rights of individual consumers.
After purchasing concert tickets, the consumer applies for a refund—
If the refund rules are ambiguous and unclear, can a full refund still be obtained?
[Typical Case]
Fang Mou (方某) purchased two concert tickets online on a ticketing platform at the same time. The ticket purchase instructions on the ticket purchase page stated: Unconditional refunds can be processed within 48 hours of ticket purchase. During the sales stage, the same ticket purchaser and the same ticket purchase account only enjoy one refund right. After one refund is generated, if the same performance ticket is purchased again, it cannot be refunded.
Due to a change in itinerary, Fang Mou (方某) applied to the ticketing platform for a refund. One of the performance tickets was successfully refunded, and the other performance ticket was rejected for refund by the platform. After Fang Mou (方某) requested multiple times, the platform only refunded 80% of the second ticket price to Fang Mou (方某). Fang Mou (方某) sued the court, requesting the platform to refund the remaining 20% of the ticket price.
The court of trial held that the refund conditions stated by the ticketing platform in the ticket purchase instructions belong to standard terms. According to Article 498 of the Civil Code, if there is a dispute over the understanding of standard terms, it shall be interpreted according to the usual understanding. If there are two or more interpretations of standard terms, the interpretation that is unfavorable to the party providing the standard terms shall be made.
In this case, the usual understanding of the refund rule should be "if you buy again after a refund, you will not enjoy the right to a refund." However, the tickets involved in the case were not repurchased by Fang Mou (方某) after a refund, and the platform cannot refuse to fully refund the ticket price to Fang Mou (方某) based on the above terms. Even if there is an interpretation of the above terms that a ticket purchase account can only enjoy an unconditional refund for one performance ticket, it should not be adopted because this interpretation is more favorable to the ticketing platform. In this case, the refund rule should be interpreted in a way that is more favorable to Fang Mou (方某). The court finally ruled that the ticketing platform should refund the remaining 20% of the ticket price to Fang Mou (方某).
[Judge's Tip]
Concert tickets and other tickets are vouchers for enjoying music and other arts. Compared with general daily consumer goods, the prices are generally higher, and the time requirements are also stronger. When operators formulate refund rules for such tickets, they must consider the impact of refunds on program performances and fully consider the reasonable and realistic needs of consumers. The primary thing is reflected in the content of the refund rules, which should be clear and unambiguous to prevent ambiguity and avoid improper expressions that affect consumer interests. In this case, the people's court made an interpretation of the standard terms that was favorable to consumers, fully protecting consumers' right to know and right to choose independently.
When shopping online, the consumer wants to return the bag after buying it—
Is it reasonable for the store page to show that handbags are not supported for "seven-day no-reason return"?
[Typical Case]
Hu Mou (胡某) purchased a women's handbag from an online store operated by Han Mou (韩某). At the time of purchase, the store page showed that the handbag did not support seven-day no-reason returns. After receiving the handbag, Hu Mou (胡某) applied to the store for a no-reason return within seven days, but was rejected by Han Mou (韩某). The reason for the rejection was that the handbag did not support seven-day no-reason returns, and this matter was prompted when Hu Mou (胡某) shopped. Hu Mou (胡某) sued the court, requesting that Han Mou (韩某) be ordered to bear the responsibility for returning the goods and refunding the payment.
The court of trial held that Article 25 of the Consumer Rights Protection Law stipulates that goods that are not suitable for return according to their nature and have been confirmed by the consumer at the time of purchase are not subject to no-reason returns. Although Han Mou (韩某) marked on the product details page that seven-day no-reason returns were not supported, Han Mou (韩某) did not reasonably explain why the nature of the handbag was not suitable for return, nor did he provide evidence to prove that the application of seven-day no-reason returns would lead to a substantial depreciation in the value of the goods or cause significant losses to the operator. The terms of Han Mou (韩某) stipulating that seven-day no-reason returns are not supported are not legally binding on Hu Mou (胡某). In the end, Han Mou (韩某) refunded the payment, and Hu Mou (胡某) returned the handbag at the same time.
[Judge's Tip]
When consumers purchase goods online, they usually cannot conduct a real experience. Their choice of goods depends to a certain extent on the operator's introduction and display of the goods. When consumers purchase goods, they may feel that they do not meet expectations or do not meet needs. To this end, the Consumer Rights Protection Law stipulates a seven-day no-reason return system, which gives consumers the right to unilaterally terminate the contract within an appropriate period to adapt to the characteristics and needs of online consumption.
For goods that are not suitable for return in nature, although operators can legally agree with consumers that the seven-day no-reason return does not apply, they must not arbitrarily expand the scope.
The people's court comprehensively considers the specific types of goods, the impact of returns on the value of the goods, and other factors to determine that the goods involved in the case do not belong to the situation where returns are not suitable, so it does not support the operator's refusal to return the goods without reason for seven days, fully protecting consumers' right to return the goods without reason for seven days, so that consumers dare to consume, are willing to consume, and consume with confidence.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 方 圆
In 1907, Tian Shaowen (田绍文) was born into a poor family in Xingcheng (兴城), Liaoning (辽宁). At the age of 24, the sound of the 'September 18th Incident' awakened him. In October of that year, he left his hometown and followed his uncle to participate in the armed resistance against Japan..."
In Shaowen Village (绍文村), Shaowen Township (绍文乡), Fuyu County (富裕县), Qiqihar City (齐齐哈尔市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), tourists don Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army uniforms and enter the exhibition hall of the Shaowen Revolutionary Old Area Red Education Base, walking among the walls of historical materials and old photographs, listening to the guide tell the story of Tian Shaowen (田绍文) and the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army's battles.
After joining the anti-Japanese war in 1931, Tian Shaowen (田绍文) participated in more than a hundred battles, being brave and fearless, and charging ahead. Directly attacking Sanyi Temple (三义庙), raiding Huangtukan (黄土坎), ambushing Qujiadian (曲家店), encircling Dagushan (大孤山), and fighting fiercely at Honghualing (红花岭)... In 1937, when 30-year-old Tian Shaowen (田绍文) joined the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, he was appointed as the leader of a 15-person squad due to his rich combat experience, carrying out important tasks in Fuyu (富裕), Yian (依安), and Nehe (讷河).
In 1941, Tian Shaowen (田绍文) was defeated in a battle where the enemy and our forces were disproportionate. He was forced to change his name to Deng Hailou (邓海楼) and went into hiding in what is now Minle Village (民乐村), Shaowen Township (绍文乡), working as a hired laborer. In 1942, Tian Shaowen (田绍文) was arrested due to betrayal and imprisoned in the then-puppet Qiqihar First Prison (伪齐齐哈尔第一监狱). During his imprisonment, he never revealed any secrets. When he heroically sacrificed himself in January 1943, he shouted: "Long live the Communist Party! The War of Resistance will surely be victorious!"
To commemorate Tian Shaowen (田绍文), in 1947, Fuyu County (富裕县) renamed the "Liu Huangmaozi Village (刘黄毛子屯)," where he once lived, as Shaowen Village (绍文村). Later, local districts and townships were established, all named after Tian Shaowen (田绍文).
Since 2022, with the opportunity of "National Red Beautiful Village Construction," Shaowen Township (绍文乡) has built education bases, cultural squares, and other facilities to promote the integrated development of agriculture, culture, and tourism, connecting the "education base - fruit and vegetable picking - points canteen" tourism chain, driving the collective economy of the village and increasing the income of villagers.
In recent years, the village has also developed a "pit and pond economy." Seven pits and ponds have been transformed into "treasure bowls" for the village's collective economy through a new model of combined planting and breeding of "rice and lotus root planting + fish and crab farming." At the same time, the village has also introduced rice processing and other projects to continuously extend the industrial chain.
The "red points system" is also empowering the red cultural tourism development of the village. "Villagers earn 5 points for participating in environmental improvement, 10 points for explaining red stories, and 20 points for developing red tourism projects. Points can be exchanged for daily necessities or converted into shares in the rural tourism cooperative," introduced Tian Jiajun (田家俊), Secretary of the General Party Branch of Shaowen Village (绍文村).
The moonlight is like water, spreading over the streets, and the lights are on in every household. The bonfire party in the red cultural square of Shaowen Village (绍文村) starts as scheduled. Accompanied by the melody of "Camping Song," tourists and villagers hold hands and dance the adapted "Anti-Japanese Yangko." In 2024, Shaowen Township (绍文乡) received more than 18,000 tourists. As a tourist's message on the message board of the Shaowen Revolutionary Old Area Red Education Base says – "Here, history is not a 尘封的记忆 (chén fēng de jì yì - "dust-laden memory," a memory that is sealed away and forgotten), but a silent and subtle force."
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 16th (Reporter Ni Yi (倪弋)) - The Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院) released the "White Paper on Juvenile Procuratorial Work (2024)" on the 16th. The white paper shows that in 2024, the number of cases handled by national procuratorial organs involving crimes committed by young minors has decreased, and the increase in the number of cases involving crimes against minors has slowed down.
In 2024, national procuratorial organs accepted 65,198 juvenile criminal suspects for review and arrest, a year-on-year decrease of 1.1%, and approved the arrest of 34,329 people, a year-on-year increase of 27.8%; accepted 101,526 juvenile criminal suspects for review and prosecution, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%, and filed public prosecutions against 56,877 people, a year-on-year increase of 46%. The crimes with a relatively large number of juvenile offenders accepted for review and prosecution by national procuratorial organs include theft, fraud, and 聚众斗殴 (jù zhòng dòu ōu - "gathering a crowd to fight," a crime involving multiple people engaging in a brawl). The Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高检) lawfully approved the retroactive prosecution of 34 young minors involved in serious violent crimes, such as the case of a junior high school student killing a classmate and burying the body.
In 2024, national procuratorial organs, based on their legal supervision functions, continued to deepen comprehensive judicial protection for minors. In terms of civil rights protection, national procuratorial organs issued a total of 31,809 "Supervision Orders" in conjunction with case handling, handled a total of 5,155 cases involving support for prosecution of minors, supported prosecution in 4,623 cases after review, and handled 725 cases involving civil litigation supervision of minors.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王乐文 朱佩娴
Changing into cleanroom suits, putting on shoe covers, comprehensive dust removal... Stepping into the dust-free workshop of the ultra-high purity gallium, indium, and selenium material pilot production line project at the Zhongyuan Key Metal Laboratory, high-vacuum purification equipment comes into view, and researchers are debugging them. The Zhongyuan Key Metal Laboratory is jointly established by Zhengzhou University (郑州大学) and Sanmenxia City (三门峡市), Henan Province (河南省). The laboratory headquarters is located at Zhengzhou University (郑州大学), and a pilot base is established in Sanmenxia City (三门峡市).
"Gallium and indium are typical rare and dispersed metals. High-purity gallium and indium are key basic materials for the country to solve 'bottleneck' technologies." A researcher at the Zhongyuan Key Metal Laboratory (中原关键金属实验室) introduced while pointing to the person next to him, "Director Zhang (张局长) is now also half an expert."
The "Director Zhang (张局长)" mentioned by the researcher is Zhang Guohong (张国红), Deputy Director of the Sanmenxia City Science and Technology Bureau (三门峡市科技局). The construction of the Zhongyuan Key Metal Laboratory (中原关键金属实验室) took only half a year, which is inseparable from the active connection between Zhang Guohong (张国红) and He Jilin (何季麟), professor and doctoral supervisor of the School of Materials Science and Engineering of Zhengzhou University (郑州大学材料科学与工程学院).
"In the beginning, we couldn't understand the technical standards and parameters explained by the researchers, and they felt that the local policy preferences and timelines we talked about were not realistic," Zhang Guohong (张国红) recalled.
Ask if you don't understand, learn if you don't understand. To facilitate communication, Zhang Guohong (张国红) took two young cadres to stay in a hotel near Zhengzhou University (郑州大学) for many days, and they would not go back until the matter was settled. There are many professional terms in the field of key metals, and they are not from a materials background, so they can only continue to learn.
"We bought many related books in the bookstore, and everyone took turns reading them. As long as Academician He (何院士) participates in conferences on non-ferrous metals, we will rush to participate in those that we can, and listen to the entire meeting," Zhang Guohong (张国红) said. With the deepening of contact and the continuous optimization and adjustment of the plan, the Zhengzhou University (郑州大学) research team finally chose to cooperate with Sanmenxia City (三门峡市).
The project follows the technology, and the technology follows the talent. In the view of Zhang Yan (张燕), Executive Deputy Director of the Talent Office of the Sanmenxia Municipal Party Committee (三门峡市委人才办) and Director of the Municipal Talent Work Service Center (市人才工作服务中心): "It is more important to keep the talent after they are brought in."
Twenty-six years ago, Zhang Yan (张燕) came to work in Sanmenxia City (三门峡市) as a selected graduate and settled her home here. She knows what talents need. Zhang Yan (张燕) said: "Only with attentive and considerate service from the government can talents feel warm and at ease, creating a good environment for starting a business."
In order to improve the level of talent service, the Talent Office of the Sanmenxia Municipal Party Committee (三门峡市委人才办), together with the Municipal Committee of the Communist Youth League (团市委), the Municipal Women's Federation (市妇联) and other departments, holds many youth talent networking activities every year; improves the "Talent Loan"; the city annually distributes settlement fees and subsidies for talents; raises funds to build talent apartments in multiple ways, and currently 1,893 talent apartments have been put into use in the city; actively implements policies such as resettlement of high-level talent family members and preferential public housing fund loans.
In order to solve the problem of weak introduction of high-end talents and serious shortage of innovation resources, Sanmenxia City (三门峡市) has successively introduced implementation opinions on promoting the high-quality development of science and technology finance, implementation rules for supporting the management of high-level innovation and entrepreneurship talent (team) projects, and continuously improved the "Xiaohan Elite Program (崤函英才计划)" to enhance the attractiveness of talent policies.
Return to TopOn June 16th, the Chinese Navy hospital ship "Peace Ark" ("丝路方舟"号) set sail from a military port in Sanya (三亚), Hainan (海南), to carry out the "Healthy Voyage to the Sea Frontier" mission to various islands and reefs in the South China Sea. The picture shows medical personnel gathering at the dock to board the ship.
Photo by Cui Xiaoyang (崔晓洋) (Xinhua News Agency) (新华社发)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 董映雪
Features distinctive cultural relic-inspired makeup, "hits the streets" dressed in outfits inspired by cultural relic color schemes, and visits museums to follow the "color codes" of cultural relics to experience the long-standing history and culture… Currently, young people are integrating the traditional Chinese colors found in cultural relics into their daily lives and transforming them into fashion, inheriting outstanding traditional Chinese culture with a consistently vibrant "Chinese aesthetic" and achieving a beautiful expression of contemporary life.
——Editor
A touch of light pink outlines the shape of the Qianlong Hibiscus Stone Pan Chi Ear-Covered Furnace of the Qing Dynasty at the corner of the eye—this is a makeup look inspired by the cultural relic "Little Pink Furnace," using the traditional Chinese color Haitian Xia. "Rouyuan Huang (肉圆Huang)," a post-95 blogger, drew inspiration from the Chinese colors in cultural relics to create 24 makeup looks.
Using cultural relic color schemes to interpret "spring harmony and bright scenery," some people combine cultural relic colors with spring outfits; putting the Yingqing Glaze Underglaze Red High-Foot Porcelain Cup "on" their body, some people create a pink-green gradient long skirt to interpret the agility of summer. Through clothing and outfits, young people are engaging in "fashion dialogues" that transcend history, redefining aesthetic trends.
Assigning colors according to categories and expressing meanings through colors—in the long river of history, color has always been a way for Chinese people to perceive the world and express themselves.
"Winning the emerald color of a thousand peaks" and "After the rain, the sky clears where the clouds break" have completely different artistic conceptions; "Red cherries are abundant and ripe" and "Mountain flowers are light pink" have different shades and charms. The traditional colors in cultural relics reflect the ancient people's natural concepts and ways of dealing with the world, precipitate the profound connotations of Chinese aesthetics, and also record the "seasonal trends" in the annals of the times. The colorful colors contain rich historical textures.
Traditional colors are recorded in classics and also solidified in objects. Classics and objects reflect each other, and magnificent imagination turns into a sensory feast. "In ancient times, there were no photos or videos, and we often felt that history was black and white. But the Chinese colors in cultural relics allow us to see the romance and splendor of traditional Chinese culture," one netizen said.
The ancients once recorded in "Jian Zhi Pu (笺纸谱)" [Paper Spectrum]: "Xie Gong (谢公) had ten colors of paper: deep red, pink, apricot red, bright yellow, deep blue, light blue, deep green, light green, bronze green, and light cloud, which are the ten colors." Lang Red (郎红) originated from the Lang Kiln (郎窑) supervised by Lang Tingji (郎廷极), a pottery official in the Qing Dynasty, and has the reputation of "cinnabar in the world cannot be compared," leaving a strong mark on red glaze. Jun Kiln (钧窑), Ru Kiln (汝窑), Longquan Kiln (龙泉窑) and other magnificent porcelain glaze colors originated from the ingenious creation of craftsmen in the firing process. Color embodies people's yearning and pursuit for a better life.
The traditional colors in cultural relics are flowing from history into the present,融入日常生活.
Young people who love to visit museums exclaim: The Chinese colors in cultural relics are so agile and so vivid! Using lapis lazuli, Xiuyu jade (岫玉), etc. to match bracelets is a popular decoration; more and more people are taking photos to record outfits with "phoenix crown-style" blue and gold color schemes; purple eyeshadow imitating kiln-transformed pomegranate vases has become the favorite of "olive-skinned" people; turning cultural relic colors into home inspiration, using the same color series of cultural relic refrigerator magnets to make magnetic clocks and decorative paintings, "planting grass" for many netizens… Using the traditional Chinese colors around them, young people have opened up a new trend of integrating the past and the present, and found an aesthetic "comfort zone" in the "Chinese aesthetic DNA."
The rich connotations in traditional colors are also known to more people, and the Chinese traditional color language system welcomes "new users." "This is not 'Morandi,' it is the color of oriental white, the light of dawn." "Now when I see pink, I don't think of 'dopamine,' but a more beautiful name—Yang Fei (杨妃)." Blogger "Rouyuan Huang (肉圆Huang)" found that more and more netizens are beginning to use the poetic names of traditional colors themselves to observe and experience the beauty around them, "These beautiful names should not be buried, but should be renewed and passed on." She said.
As time flows and colors shine, the Chinese colors in cultural relics have come to the side of Generation Z after thousands of years, and we see—the traditional is the fashionable.
Artistic Interest
What color is "celadon"?
What color is the "celadon" in the lyrics "Celadon is waiting for misty rain"?
The Ru Kiln (汝窑) of the Song Dynasty produced a celadon glaze porcelain. The glaze color of this porcelain is just like the sky after the rain and the clouds disperse, presenting a very special celadon color, fresh and clear. Xie Zhaozhe (谢肇淛) of the Ming Dynasty said in "Wu Za Zu (五杂俎)" about Chai Kiln (柴窑) porcelain that "After the rain, the sky clears where the clouds break, this kind of color will be made in the future." Later, some people used this to describe Ru Kiln (汝窑) celadon porcelain.
The location of Ru Kiln (汝窑) was in Ruzhou (汝州) during the Song Dynasty, including present-day Ruzhou City (汝州市), Baofeng County (宝丰县), and Lushan County (鲁山县) in Henan Province. Archaeologists have discovered the Ru Kiln (汝窑) site in Qingliangsi Village (清凉寺村) and Hanzhuang Village (韩庄村), Daying Town (大营镇), Baofeng County (宝丰县). The celadon color of Ru Kiln (汝窑) celadon porcelain is mainly affected by the changes in metal oxides such as iron oxide in the glaze.
During the Qing Dynasty, Jingdezhen Kiln (景德镇窑) in Jiangxi Province had porcelain that imitated the glaze color of Ru Kiln (汝窑). "Jingdezhen Tao Lu (景德镇陶录)" once described the glaze color of Ru Kiln (汝窑) imitated by Jingdezhen (景德镇): "The color of Ru Kiln (汝窑) porcelain, imitated by the town factory, is blue and light, with a blue light, not the pink green that is close to green."
(The author is Tian Wei'en (田蔚恩), a curator of cultural relics and museums at the Guangdong Provincial Museum (广东省博物馆). This article was compiled by Jiang Xiaodan (姜晓丹), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 姚雪青
Stepping into the exhibition, you will feel the dual visual shock brought by color and culture. The first impression is that the entire space is divided into sections by six traditional Chinese colors: "Peach Red," "Cream," "Flaxen Leaf," "Aloeswood," "Ultramarine," and "Ink Black," which are both distinctive and coherent. Looking closer, each color is not a flat color card, but rather showcases the Chinese aesthetics that span a long period of time through the texture and patterns of cultural relics.
This is the exhibition "The Beauty of Chinese Colors: Exquisite Objects—Chinese Traditional Color Cultural Relics" curated by the China National Salt Museum (中国海盐博物馆). Here, color becomes the narrator of history.
"Color is not only a way to observe the world, but also a way to express emotions." Jing Hui, the curatorial participant and deputy director of the Exhibition Department of the China National Salt Museum (盐城市博物馆), introduced that the exhibition takes traditional colors as the entry point and uses cultural relics to connect material and spirit, art and life, culture and history, allowing the audience to feel the unique charm of traditional Chinese colors.
The exhibition is based on the five colors of "red, yellow, blue, white, and black" mentioned in the *Shuowen Jiezi* (《说文解字》), combined with common cultural relic colors and color formation principles, and selects derivative colors. For example, the flawless white of jade is like "Cream," porcelain and pottery correspond to "Flaxen Leaf," and "Ultramarine" and "Ink Black" can be associated with blue and white porcelain and lacquerware.
In the selection of exhibited cultural relics, the China National Salt Museum (中国海盐博物馆) jointly with three museums in Jiangsu Province (江苏省) and the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Museum (新疆伊犁哈萨克自治州博物馆) in Xinjiang (新疆), screened out more than one hundred "color story" cultural relics from different periods and regions, including ceramics, jade, bronzes, etc. By combining colors with cultural relics, the audience can feel the artistic aesthetics and spiritual feelings. For example, Flaxen Leaf implies "harvest," Aloeswood represents "calmness," and Ink Black symbolizes "solemnity."
In the "Ultramarine" exhibition area, the "Qing Blue and White Twining Lotus Meiping Vase" (清青花缠枝莲梅瓶) from the China National Salt Museum (中国海盐博物馆) collection has attracted much attention. Meiping vases were used by ancient people to hold wine or arrange flowers, and are named because their small mouths only allow plum branches. The blue and white porcelain patterns of this cultural relic are mainly blue, giving people a fresh and elegant feeling. Jing Hui introduced that ancient craftsmen skillfully used the shades of blue to make the patterns present a rich sense of layering and three-dimensionality. The quiet blue of the blue and white porcelain and the simple and gentle white of the porcelain convey the "purity, elegance, and lightness" artistic conception advocated by Chinese literati, just like a ink painting scroll condensed on the porcelain, integrating painting aesthetics into the utensils, reflecting the ancients' pursuit of "using utensils to carry beauty" and the wisdom of "expressing emotions in color."
In the "Cream" exhibition area, the "Qing Carved Bird Pattern White Jade Pendant" (清透雕鸟纹白玉挂件) is eye-catching. This cultural relic is made of white jade, the jade is warm and smooth, the color is uniform and clean, showing a delicate luster. The combination of "white" and jade is a common expression of emotion in traditional culture—white is as soft and pure as cream, reflecting the aesthetic of "creamy white, warm and moist." Ancient literati admired "a gentleman is cautious when alone" and "jade-like purity and ice-like cleanliness," using the color of white jade to convey an elegant and noble temperament.
How do Generation Z in museums understand traditional Chinese colors? Shen Yuchen, a post-00s member of the curatorial team, said that when she first came into contact with traditional colors, she just thought their names were very special; after studying in the field of cultural heritage and coming into contact with relevant knowledge of bronzes, ceramics, jade, etc., her understanding of colors expanded to the historical context behind these objects. Bronze ware is not actually "blue," what is the "secret" of secret-color porcelain, and why is Yuan blue and white porcelain so famous? Through this curatorial experience and communication with the audience, she has a deeper understanding—the appreciation of the colors of cultural relics is a shared experience of beauty that transcends ancient and modern times.
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On the auxiliary road of the East Fifth Ring Road in Beijing (北京), a row of smoke trees blooms with clusters of cloud-like flowers. I remember last year around this time, the humanistic documentary "Colors of China" was just beginning its pilot filming. Under the guidance of experts, we realized that these small shrubs, which we had always taken for granted, were once plants used for dyeing.
Indeed, the world is so wonderful. Before the camera, there are always unknown areas waiting for us to record and explore.
The human sensory system has five senses: sight, hearing, smell, taste, and touch. Color is both physiological and psychological, with personal preferences and social group demands. These complex needs combine to reveal the humanistic and geographical characteristics of "**一方水土养一方人**" (yī fāng shuǐ tǔ yǎng yī fāng rén - "one side water and soil raises one side people," the environment shapes the people). A country or nation's systematic behavior of perceiving nature reflects its history and cultural genes.
In the first season of the documentary "Colors of China," we focused on "salvaging" the "colors in the genes" belonging to the Eastern nation. "Colors of China" constructs a narrative framework through 6 thematic color systems, with each episode focusing on a unique traditional Chinese color, telling stories and techniques related to it.
Within the traditional Chinese framework of red, yellow, cyan, white, and black, we can see China's history and social structure. Different classes and groups are like a vertical axis, while the different geographical environments across the vast territory form a horizontal axis. A color map unfolds along with the stories. This not only allows the audience to better understand the land beneath our feet but also to see the changes brought about by social development. For example, yellow was once a color exclusively for the royal family in ancient times. Today, yellow also represents land, cultivation, and harvest.
At the same time, we focus on finding the imprints of traditional Chinese colors that influence the world. For example, safflower, introduced from the Western Regions during the Western Han Dynasty, not only created the color "**红花颜色掩千花**" (hóng huā yán sè yǎn qiān huā - "safflower color covers a thousand flowers," the safflower's color surpasses all others), but also spread to other East Asian countries along with Chinese clothing culture.
In the past century, some traditional colors have gradually declined. In our creation, we also tracked and recorded the disappearing color specimens, allowing the audience to understand the history behind the colors. The team searched in many ways, traveling to multiple regions, and finally found two elderly people on the Yunnan (云南) border who mastered the original dyeing techniques. Apart from them, no one in the local area knew that lac insects, used for medical and industrial purposes, had been used for dyeing since the Wei (魏) and Jin (晋) dynasties.
During the filming process, we were often moved by the traditional colors. The photography team presented the colors to the extreme with reverence: a large number of shoulder-carried shots were used to give the picture an immersive and ritualistic feel. In the gaze of the camera, using montage image design, supplemented by steady but agile music, the rich feelings brought by the colors were reproduced: a simple touch of red, in light and shadow and movement, can remind people of the festive joy of gongs and drums; the presentation of dopamine colors allows the audience to feel the same frequency of pleasant mood.
Grand narratives are often buried in subtle daily life, hidden in every ordinary day. Traditional colors follow the river of Chinese life, constantly moving forward, with new changes happening every day, bursting out with continuous vitality. As creators, we are also determined to use the camera and the colorful colors to preserve an archive of the history of Chinese life.
(The author is the director of the humanistic documentary "Colors of China.")
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Hefei, June 16th (Reporter He Xiyue (何曦悦)) - This reporter learned on the 16th from the Anhui Provincial Quantum Information Engineering Technology Research Center (安徽省量子信息工程技术研究中心) that the core equipment serving the "Zu Chongzhi-3 (祖冲之三号)" quantum computer, the superconducting quantum computing measurement and control system ez-Q Engine 2.0 designed for the kilobit scale, has been officially delivered and put into use in Hefei (合肥) and other places. It will provide a cumulative total of more than 5,000 bits of measurement and control services for a number of scientific research institutions and industrial units, laying a solid foundation for China's subsequent research and development of larger-scale fault-tolerant superconducting quantum computers.
The measurement and control system is one of the key core equipment of a quantum computer, comparable to the motherboard of a classical computer. It is mainly responsible for operating the qubits on the quantum chip, performing quantum logic gate operations and quantum algorithm operations. An excellent quantum computer cannot be separated from a high-precision and highly reliable measurement and control system.
This superconducting quantum computing measurement and control system, named ez-Q Engine 2.0, was jointly developed by QuantumCTek Co., Ltd. (科大国盾量子技术股份有限公司) and other units. Its previous generation product, ez-Q Engine 1.0, has been successfully used in China's only "Zu Chongzhi-2 (祖冲之二号)" series of computers that have achieved superconducting quantum computing superiority.
Return to TopGuangzhou, June 16th (Reported by Li Gang (李刚)) Recently, the "Xinghai's Voice Silk Road Harmony" series of activities commemorating the 120th anniversary of the birth of the people's musician Xian Xinghai (冼星海) kicked off in Panyu District (番禺区), Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东). This event aims to showcase Xian Xinghai's (冼星海) artistic beliefs and cultural influence through a 3-month cultural feast, and inject more humanistic connotations into the cultural construction and urban development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区).
At the launch ceremony, the audience watched the theme film "Xinghai Forever" commemorating the 120th anniversary of Xian Xinghai's (冼星海) birth. Through precious historical images and vivid narratives, the film reviewed Xian Xinghai's (冼星海) life and his outstanding contributions in the field of music.
This series of activities will last until August, during which 10 cultural activities including a choral competition, music performances, and piano salons will be held.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Nanning (南宁) dispatch on June 16th (Reporter Zhang Yunhe (张云河)) - "Guangxi Artificial Intelligence Open Innovation Platform Construction Guidelines" was officially released recently.
The Guangxi (广西) Artificial Intelligence Open Innovation Platform includes three types: First, to build a number of new artificial intelligence research and development institutions in the subdivided fields of artificial intelligence; second, to build a number of artificial intelligence joint innovation centers in Guangxi's (广西) key industrial fields and characteristic fields facing ASEAN (东盟) open cooperation; and third, to jointly build artificial intelligence joint laboratories with ASEAN (东盟) national universities, research institutes, and enterprises.
The key construction tasks focused on by the Artificial Intelligence Open Innovation Platform include: carrying out key technology research and development, focusing on key technology research for artificial intelligence industry applications, highlighting demand-oriented empowerment of Guangxi's (广西) key industrial development; carrying out common technology research and new product development around the subdivided fields of artificial intelligence and typical application scenarios facing ASEAN (东盟); promoting the transformation and demonstration application of achievements, establishing a mechanism for the transfer and transformation of scientific and technological achievements, and promoting the implementation of vertical applications in the artificial intelligence industry.
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Return to TopBy: 韩庆祥
Chinese-style modernization empowers Chinese civilization with modern strength, a landmark conclusion of Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平文化思想). Chinese-style modernization, the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and Chinese civilization are closely linked and mutually reinforcing. Chinese-style modernization is rooted in China, adhering to the principles of not forgetting our origins, absorbing the best of others, and facing the future. Its civilizational foundation lies in: Marxism as its soul, the outstanding traditional Chinese culture as its root, Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平文化思想) as its guide, the cultural construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era as its grasp, revolutionary culture and advanced socialist culture as its source, all outstanding achievements of human civilization as its reference, a new cultural life form and the cultural form of Chinese-style modernization as its main body, and the creation of a new form of human civilization as its direction. Such Chinese-style modernization empowers Chinese civilization with modern strength.
Chinese-style Modernization Breaks the Historical Pattern of "East Belonging to the West"
Since modern times, Western countries have made great achievements in modernization, shifting the center of world civilization to Europe, which has led to Eurocentrism. Western modernization and Eurocentrism have influenced world modernization, forming the framework of "East belonging to the West" as described by Marx and Engels in the *Communist Manifesto*, and involving the world in the modernization movement. The West further regards "East belonging to the West" as destiny.
The impact of Western modernization on China began in 1840. From 1840 to the birth of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in 1921, this impact was mainly reflected in China's passive responses to the impact of Western modernization. From the birth of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in 1921 to the new era of socialism with Chinese characteristics, this impact is mainly reflected in China's change from passive response to active response, and from externally forced modernization to endogenous modernization. The overall significant achievement is the creation, promotion, and expansion of Chinese-style modernization, breaking the historical pattern of "East belonging to the West" and establishing and consolidating the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation. This transformation stems from the following factors: First, Marxism is our fundamental guiding ideology for building the party, the country, and revitalizing the country, enabling our party to have a scientific theoretical guide in ideological and cultural terms to eliminate erroneous ideas and unify thinking; second, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is the leading force, providing a leading core in organization to integrate the forces of Chinese society and unite various positive forces; third, the outstanding traditional Chinese culture is the cultural gene of the Chinese nation and the Chinese people, providing a cultural force in its roots to unite the Chinese nation and the Chinese people to achieve socialist modernization; fourth, the people are the main body and purpose of promoting modernization, providing a moral force in relying on the people, for the people, and rooted in the people.
Chinese-style modernization creates and breaks the historical pattern of "East belonging to the West" and establishes and consolidates the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation, which is demonstrated in the great practice after the birth of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), especially since the founding of New China. Among them, Chinese civilization plays an important role, because the "Chinese style" of Chinese-style modernization mainly originates from Chinese civilization.
The first is to propose "taking our own path." Logically, "taking our own path" has three levels of connotation: "breaking," "establishing," and "walking." "Breaking" means not taking the path of "others," especially crooked and evil paths; "establishing" means adhering to independence and self-reliance, insisting that China's problems must be solved by the Chinese themselves based on China's basic national conditions; "walking" indicates that the continuity of Chinese civilization fundamentally determines that the Chinese nation must take its own path, and the socialist road suitable for China's national conditions is "walked" out by China itself, and must be continuously explored, created, and developed in practice and theory. In practice, during the period of the New Democratic Revolution, taking our own path was reflected both in the exploration of the path of the Chinese revolution, with Chinese Communists represented by Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东同志) opposing dogmatism, advocating the combination of Marxism-Leninism with the specific practice of the Chinese revolution, and adhering to the revolutionary road of encircling the cities from the countryside and seizing power by armed force; and also reflected in the Chinese Communists' independent exploration of modernization. During the period of socialist revolution and construction, taking our own path was reflected both in the Chinese Communists represented by Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东同志) proposing to learn from the Soviet Union and independently explore a socialist construction road suitable for China's national conditions, and also reflected in the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) committing to promoting and realizing the "Four Modernizations" in China, where the peasant population accounted for the majority, after obtaining national power. From the above logic and practice, taking our own path is an important manifestation of the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation on the issue of the road.
The second is to create the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics. In the new period of reform and opening up and socialist modernization, "taking our own path" is endowed with the connotation of the times, which is to take the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics. Only by basing ourselves on the magnificent five-thousand-year history of Chinese civilization can we truly understand the historical inevitability of taking the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) unites and leads the Chinese people to unswervingly take the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics and is committed to realizing modernization with socialism with Chinese characteristics. In the new period of reform and opening up and socialist construction, our party inherited the logic of realizing the "Four Modernizations" and directly and clearly proposed "socialist modernization." Practice has proved that realizing modernization with socialism with Chinese characteristics is stable, broad, and good, creating a Chinese miracle. "Socialism with Chinese characteristics" indicates that China's modernization is independent and autonomous, with subjectivity and innovation.
The third is to create a new road of Chinese-style modernization. Chinese-style modernization is essentially socialist modernization. This road distinguishes and transcends the Western modernization road and is another new type of modernization, namely, the "new road of Chinese-style modernization." The Chinese Communists explain the road of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the framework of "modernization road," highlighting the world significance of the "new road of Chinese-style modernization." The new road of Chinese-style modernization is first and foremost endogenously generated and expanded from the practice of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation and Chinese civilization. The theme of the Communist Party of China's (中国共产党) century-long struggle is to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, and realizing the modern transformation of Chinese civilization in the process of creating and expanding the new road of Chinese-style modernization is an important path to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
The fourth is to propose promoting the cultural construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and accelerating the construction of a strong cultural country. To break the historical pattern of "East belonging to the West" and consolidate the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation, what is more lasting and distinct is to propose promoting the cultural construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, accelerating the construction of a strong cultural country, and solving the "dispute between ancient and modern, Chinese and Western." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that "'combination' results in mutual achievement," "creating a new cultural life form that is organically unified," and "'combination' consolidates cultural subjectivity." The new cultural life form has rich connotations and is the theoretical form, cultural form, and civilizational form formed by the "second combination": it adheres to Marxism as its "soul" and the outstanding traditional Chinese culture as its "root," with the cultural form of Chinese-style modernization as its core, and absorbing all outstanding achievements of human civilization as its nourishment. The new cultural life form demonstrates the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation: it takes the construction of a strong cultural country as its practical foundation and is a cultural form that is constantly formed and developed in the process of Chinese-style modernization; it takes Marxism as its soul and banner, enabling our party to grasp the historical initiative; it takes the outstanding traditional Chinese culture as its root and gene, enabling the cultural form of Chinese-style modernization to demonstrate a unique national style and Chinese spirit; it integrates revolutionary culture and advanced socialist culture, injecting strong spiritual motivation and contemporary connotations into the cultural form of Chinese-style modernization; it actively absorbs and draws on all outstanding achievements of human civilization, not only constantly enriching and developing itself in cultural exchanges and mutual learning, but also showing the world the subjectivity and unique charm of Chinese culture; it pays attention to enriching the people's spiritual world, realizing the common prosperity of the spiritual life of all the people, and promoting the all-round development of people; developing the socialist culture with Chinese characteristics in the new era, the new cultural life form is not only a major innovative achievement in developing the socialist culture with Chinese characteristics in the new era, but also a concentrated embodiment of the continuous development and sublimation of the socialist culture with Chinese characteristics in the new era. Developing the socialist culture with Chinese characteristics provides rich cultural resources for the new cultural life form, pointing out the direction, goals, and paths. At the same time, the new cultural life form also has unique creativity and leadership, providing a solid foundation, cultural ontology, life nourishment, and fundamental path for developing the socialist culture with Chinese characteristics in the new era, enriching the connotation of the cultural construction of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era; taking promoting cultural prosperity and building a strong cultural country as the new cultural mission of the new era, and enhancing the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation by building a strong cultural country.
Chinese-style Modernization Solves the "Dispute Between Ancient and Modern, Chinese and Western"
The new cultural life form and the cultural form of Chinese-style modernization generated from the practice of Chinese-style modernization solve the "dispute between ancient and modern, Chinese and Western" and further enhance the cultural subjectivity of the Chinese nation.
The "ancient and modern" issue is how to view traditional Chinese culture, how to view the relationship between tradition and modernity, and between national character and the spirit of the times. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the "second combination," based on Chinese-style modernization, paying attention to inheriting and developing the outstanding traditional Chinese culture, emphasizing its creative transformation and innovative development, and forming the cultural form of Chinese-style modernization. Its essence is to break the "cultural nihilism" and solve the problem of "ancient"; General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized "serving the present," making the outstanding traditional Chinese culture modern, which provides cultural support for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the nation with Chinese-style modernization, for enriching the people's spiritual world, and for promoting peaceful development and win-win cooperation, and also demonstrates its contemporary value, solving the problem of "modern."
The "Chinese and Western" issue is how to view the relationship between China and the world, between the nation and humanity, and between the particular and the universal. Its essence lies in breaking through the limitations of the traditional views of "Western learning for practical use" and "Chinese learning as the foundation and Western learning for practical use." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Chinese-style modernization breaks the myth of 'modernization = Westernization,'" "'combination' is not a 'hodgepodge,' not a simple 'physical reaction,' but a profound 'chemical reaction,' creating a new cultural life form that is organically unified." To create a new cultural life form, we cannot adhere to "Western learning for practical use," not taking "Western" as the ontology and main body, nor can we simply advocate "Chinese learning as the foundation and Western learning for practical use," but rather take the "new cultural life form" as the cultural ontology, that is, on the basis of adhering to Marxism as its "soul" and the outstanding traditional Chinese culture as its "root," critically absorbing and drawing on the advanced and reasonable elements in Western culture. This breaks the "Western centrism" and solves the "Chinese and Western" problem.
Chinese-style Modernization Solves the "Question of Modernization"
In the historical process of realizing modernization, mankind inevitably encounters complex contradictions and problems with fundamental and universal significance, which can be called the "question of modernization." The theoretical innovation and practical innovation of Chinese-style modernization are helpful to solve the "question of modernization."
The first is how to determine the goals of modernization. That is, in the pursuit of goals, does modernization adhere to materialism and capital supremacy, or does it adhere to the people first and adhere to the coordinated development of material civilization and spiritual civilization? To achieve modernization, mankind must first solve the problem of the development of social productive forces and the accumulation of material wealth. As a result, in the historical process of promoting Western modernization, a one-dimensional development of materialism has grown. If a dependence on things is formed in the historical process of promoting the development of social productive forces and the growth of material wealth, and things rule over people, then the development of people themselves will pay a heavy price. In this context, a fundamental question is raised: In the process of realizing modernization, does mankind adhere to materialism first, or does it adhere to the people first? Does it adhere to the one-dimensional development of material civilization, or does it adhere to the coordinated development of material civilization and spiritual civilization? Chinese civilization emphasizes "the people are the foundation of the country." Chinese-style modernization, rooted in the outstanding traditional Chinese culture, while solving the problem of the development of social productive forces and the growth of material wealth, also pays attention to solving the problem of the all-round development of people, that is, adhering to the people-centered development ideology, taking the people's yearning for a better life as the starting point and end point of promoting Chinese-style modernization, striving to make the development of social productive forces and the growth of material wealth serve the all-round development of people, and promoting the coordinated development of material civilization and spiritual civilization, solving the problem of goal pursuit in the process of mankind realizing modernization.
The second is how to choose the path of modernization. That is, in the choice of road, is it to copy the Western modernization model, or is it to achieve independent development based on China's national conditions? The West took the lead in starting the process of human modernization. Western countries have produced Western centrism in the process of promoting modernization, regarding the late-developing countries in the modernization process as "peripheral countries" and "dependent countries," and producing the myth of "modernization = Westernization." The Western modernization model has had a great impact on many countries, but some countries have blindly copied the Western modernization model and have not been able to move towards prosperity, strength, and stability, but have instead led to social division and turmoil. Chinese civilization has innovation, emphasizing **革故鼎新** (gé gù dǐng xīn - "remove the old and establish the new," to reform and innovate), and paying attention to seeking truth from facts. Chinese-style modernization has common characteristics with the modernization of various countries in the world, and also has distinct Chinese characteristics. It is socialist modernization under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), it is modernization rooted in the outstanding traditional Chinese culture, and it is modernization that adheres to the unity of independence and self-reliance and opening up to the outside world. Taking such a path of modernization has achieved the two major miracles of long-term economic growth and long-term social stability. The positive and negative experiences of China and some countries in realizing modernization tell us that in the choice of road, all countries should independently choose the path of development based on their own national conditions.
The third is how late-developing countries can keep up with the trend of modernization. That is, for late-developing countries to achieve modernization, is it passively subordinate to the Western model, or actively play the advantages of late development? Some Western scholars believe that the first-mover countries have significant advantages in achieving modernization, and the late-developing countries have many disadvantages due to "time-space compression," and the late-developing countries must follow the Western modernization model to achieve modernization. History and practice show that late-developing countries completely copy and imitate the Western modernization model, either becoming vassals of the West or failing to succeed. For late-developing countries to achieve modernization, they must take an independent development path that conforms to their own national conditions. This path can not only draw on the positive achievements of developed countries in achieving modernization, but also needs to avoid the costs paid by first-mover countries in achieving modernization, and can also create a unique path, creatively exploring a modernization path that gives full play to its own advantages, makes up for its own shortcomings (such as resource, environment, technology, talent, capital, and other development factor constraints), and lays a solid foundation for its own development. **和而不同** (hé ér bù tóng - "harmony without uniformity," seeking harmony while maintaining individual differences) and inclusiveness are the characteristics and advantages of the outstanding traditional Chinese culture. Chinese-style modernization, rooted in the outstanding traditional Chinese culture, absorbs the positive achievements of developed countries in achieving modernization, while overcoming the costs and drawbacks of developed countries in achieving modernization, such as one-dimensional development, polarization, and colonial expansion, and also gives full play to the significant advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, creating a unique development path that is suitable for China's national conditions, solves China's problems, and creates Chinese miracles, providing useful enlightenment and reference for late-developing countries to keep up with the trend of modernization.
(The author is a researcher at the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Center of the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究中心研究员))
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Striving to overcome formalism is an important requirement of the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) recently pointed out during his inspection in Henan (河南): "Do not regard the number of tens of thousands of words written in study notes as academic achievements," and "Empty talk and pretentious actions are useless." The formalism that exists in the study and education of thoroughly implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation is itself contrary to the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation. If Party members and cadres are superficial and perfunctory in their study and education, they are using formalism to oppose formalism, which is compounding the error.
Our Party has always opposed formalism. Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) repeatedly pointed out: "Seek truth from facts, do not advocate empty talk" and "Go deep into the masses, do not advocate empty talk." At the beginning of reform and opening up, Comrade Deng Xiaoping (邓小平) reminded the whole Party to prevent the emergence of unhealthy tendencies such as formalism under the new situation, and emphasized that "the bad habit of speaking empty words, big words, and false words must be eliminated." Entering the new era, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly emphasized the need to strive to overcome formalism. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) described formalism as: "Inconsistent words and deeds, not seeking practical results, excessive meetings and documents, fancy moves without substance, coveting false reputations, and engaging in fraud," emphasizing that "we must take striving to overcome formalism and bureaucracy as an important task in strengthening the construction of work style." Empty talk wastes affairs, and frivolous writing hinders the essentials. Regarding writing tens of thousands of words of心得 (xīn dé - "understanding gained," personal insights) as academic achievements may seem like a small problem, but it will foster a bad atmosphere of boasting and not doing practical work, and corrupt the political ecology of a place or unit. Under the influence of this bad atmosphere, some Party members and cadres may only want to be officials and not do things, only want to shine and not take responsibility, and devote a lot of energy to fancy "scaffolding," without time to take care of the demands and expectations of the people, and ultimately what is delayed is the development of the cause and what is damaged is the relationship between the Party and the masses.
Integrating learning, investigation, and rectification is an important part of carrying out study and education. Learning is the basis for investigation and rectification. The more in-depth the learning, the more accurate the investigation and the more thorough the rectification. Writing study notes is an important form of learning, but if form replaces content, and only quantity is emphasized while quality is ignored, the surface results may look "bright and beautiful," but in essence, it falls into the trap of formalism and violates the original intention of study and education. The value of learning lies in entering the mind and heart. Whether learning is deep or not depends on whether it touches the soul and whether it can "supplement calcium and strengthen bones." To learn in a down-to-earth manner, we must deepen our understanding of the achievements and experiences of thoroughly implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation since the new era, enhance our determination and confidence in building a work style for a long time and constantly, and combine the actual situation to compare, investigate, and rectify our own work style problems, blush and sweat, and ask our hearts, and always build a dam to prevent the problem of "four winds" and cultivate a clean and upright atmosphere.
Using an excellent work style to help start a business is the purpose of study and education. Taking responsibility and serving the masses in promoting high-quality development, strengthening grassroots governance, and completing urgent, difficult, dangerous, and heavy tasks is the duty of Party members and cadres. "People's Secretary" Wang Boxiang (王伯祥), in order to lead the masses to develop saline-alkali land, ate in the same pot with the workers and dug ditches and transported soil together, working on the construction site for forty or fifty days, leaving 150,000 mu of shrimp ponds, 200,000 mu of salt fields, and 600,000 mu of cotton fields on the saline-alkali land; Zhao Naixiang (赵耐香), director of the Changcheng Garden Community Neighborhood Committee (长城花园社区居委会) in Yinchuan (银川), regarded the辖区 (xiá qū - "administered district," jurisdiction) as an "office," coordinating neighborhood conflicts, visiting community canteens, and solving sudden problems such as pipeline leaks. Walking 20,000 steps a day is the norm, and people of all ethnic groups in the community are as happy as a family. The "articles" they wrote with practical achievements have no high-profile statements or gorgeous "decorations," but are simple and full of power. Party members and cadres must overcome浮躁心态 (fú zào xīn tài - "frivolous mentality," restless and impatient attitude), abandon selfish thoughts and杂念 (zá niàn - "extraneous thoughts," distracting ideas), be pragmatic and seek practical results, go deep into industrial parks, enterprises, residential buildings, and fields, listen to public opinion, solve problems, and seek development, do not engage in虚头巴脑 (xū tóu bā nǎo - "superficial and showy," ostentatious) face-saving projects, and do more practical work that lays the foundation, benefits the long-term, and benefits the people.
To overcome formalism, we must rely on the power of the system. For example, when formulating specific measures to carry out study and education, some places write "do not replace self-study and discussion with expert lectures and theoretical guidance, and do not make rigid requirements for writing reading notes and心得体会 (xīn dé tǐ huì - "understanding and experience," personal reflections)" into the plan; some places reform and optimize the assessment system, and strive to achieve "unfelt, traceless, and invisible" assessment by simplifying assessment indicators and integrating assessment data in one stop. By continuously improving the relevant assessment and evaluation system and incentive system, Party members and cadres are liberated from excessive meetings and documents and trace management, are not burdened by formalism, and promote Party members and cadres to spend more time doing practical things, so that work performance truly becomes the most dazzling political achievement.
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The 20th Third Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has outlined a grand blueprint for further comprehensively deepening reforms and advancing Chinese-style modernization, and has made a general mobilization and overall deployment for promoting comprehensive deepening reforms to advance in breadth and depth on the new era and new journey. One point of deployment, nine points of implementation. The "Decision" of the Plenary Session proposed to "grasp the implementation of reforms with the spirit of nailing nails" and made important deployments. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized at the Second Plenary Meeting of the 20th Third Plenary Session of the CPC: "The implementation of major reforms should be included in the content of supervision, inspection, and巡视巡察 (xún shì xún chá - "inspection and supervision," a Party-led inspection system), and the reforms should be tested with practical results, effectiveness, and the satisfaction of the people, so that the people can continuously enhance their sense of gain, happiness, and security in the reforms"; when presiding over a symposium on economic and social development in some provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities for the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, he pointed out: "The key to matters involving the common people lies in practicality, and various policies and measures should be practical and effective." These important expositions provide a fundamental guideline for us to grasp the implementation of reforms by strengthening supervision. Currently, the entire Party is carrying out in-depth study and education on implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, providing a strong guarantee for further comprehensively deepening reforms and advancing Chinese-style modernization with new achievements in work style construction. We must further enhance our sense of political responsibility and historical mission, grasp the relationship between reform supervision and reducing burdens at the grassroots level, take into account both pressing responsibilities and enhancing vitality, and grasp the implementation of reforms with scientific methods.
From the perspective of pressing responsibilities and enhancing vitality, strengthening reform supervision and reducing burdens at the grassroots level are intrinsically unified and move in the same direction and at the same frequency. On the one hand, strengthening reform supervision, especially strengthening reform supervision related to reducing burdens at the grassroots level, is conducive to promoting the implementation of reducing burdens at the grassroots level, so that the grassroots can truly reduce burdens. Reform supervision can play a role in clearing blockages and removing obstacles through research and evaluation, identifying problems, pressing responsibilities, and promoting rectification, thereby promoting the implementation of reform measures and providing a long-term institutional guarantee for reducing burdens at the grassroots level. For example, supervising the implementation of the list of powers and responsibilities of streets and townships is conducive to solving the problem of "small horses pulling big carts" at the grassroots level with legal means, allowing the grassroots to concentrate resources on solving core problems within their statutory responsibilities; supervising the implementation of the access mechanism for community work matters is conducive to raising the threshold for setting grassroots tasks and preventing higher-level departments from arbitrarily assigning tasks and shirking responsibilities under the pretext of "territorial management." On the other hand, the starting point and foothold of strengthening reform supervision and reducing burdens at the grassroots level are both to practice the people-centered development thought, and the ultimate goal is to enhance the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security. Reform supervision promotes reforms to truly reach the "hearts" of the masses by correcting deviations in policy implementation, removing "intermediate blockages" in the implementation of reforms, and opening up the "last mile" of reform advancement; reducing burdens at the grassroots level frees the hands and feet of grassroots cadres from the shackles of formalism and bureaucracy, effectively releases grassroots vitality, and fully stimulates the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of grassroots cadres, allowing grassroots cadres to free up more time and energy to serve the masses. Both are aimed at solving the urgent, difficult, and worrying problems of the masses, so that the fruits of reform and development can benefit all the people more and more equitably.
At the same time, we must also be soberly aware that if the methods of reform supervision are improper, it will increase the burden on the grassroots in terms of receiving supervision, accompanying research, reporting situations, finding problems, and implementing rectification to a certain extent, which runs counter to promoting the reduction of burdens at the grassroots level. In order to better adapt to the new situation and new requirements, it is necessary to deeply study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, optimize and adjust the methods, processes, and scope of reform supervision, strengthen work coordination, and improve the quality and efficiency of supervision. Specifically, efforts can be made in the following aspects.
Adhere to seeking truth from facts in carrying out reform supervision to minimize the burden on the grassroots. Clearly define the scope and focus of supervision, efficiently arrange the routes and content of supervision and research, go deep into the field with a clear purpose, reduce the time spent at the grassroots level, and avoid interfering with the normal work order of the grassroots; improve research methods, use more "四不两直" (sì bù liǎng zhí - "four no's and two direct's," go directly to the grassroots without prior notice) research, squatting research, and other methods to directly communicate with the masses face-to-face and grasp first-hand materials; adhere to traveling light and simply, strictly control the number of accompanying personnel, and eliminate layer-by-layer accompaniment.
Fully use modern information technology to obtain grassroots information, so that data can run more and the grassroots can run less. Focus on making good use of the government information system and "City Brain" and other governance platforms that have been built, strengthen the organic connection with grassroots information systems, and use automated data collection technology and cross-departmental and cross-level data sharing to grasp the grassroots situation; use the 12345 citizen service hotline, news reports, big data, and other channels to more comprehensively, objectively, and truthfully understand the grassroots reality; implement the requirements for deepening the rectification of the problem of "formalism on the fingertips," effectively reduce the requirements for reports to the grassroots, and avoid excessive requirements for data update frequency.
Establish and improve the communication and coordination mechanism between reform supervision and督查检查 (dū chá jiǎn chá - "supervision and inspection," a form of government oversight), and 巡视巡察 (xún shì xún chá - "inspection and supervision," a Party-led inspection system). For example, around work plan coordination, we can strengthen the alignment of reform supervision plans with the work plans of supervision and inspection and 巡视巡察 (xún shì xún chá - "inspection and supervision," a Party-led inspection system) agencies, and coordinate the consideration of the time arrangement and key areas of reform supervision and supervision and inspection and 巡视巡察 (xún shì xún chá - "inspection and supervision," a Party-led inspection system); around the sharing of results and information, we can share the situations and problems found in reform supervision with supervision and inspection and 巡视巡察 (xún shì xún chá - "inspection and supervision," a Party-led inspection system) agencies in a timely manner to reduce the repeated requests for materials by different lines; around the cooperation in the supervision process, we can consider jointly carrying out reform supervision and supervision and inspection and 巡视巡察 (xún shì xún chá - "inspection and supervision," a Party-led inspection system) for some key areas and regions, which can not only avoid multi-headed supervision and repeated supervision, but also complement each other's advantages and empower each other, so as to better play the supervisory effect of "1+1>2"; around enhancing the synergy of rectification, we can provide the rectification and implementation of problems found in reform supervision to supervision and inspection and 巡视巡察 (xún shì xún chá - "inspection and supervision," a Party-led inspection system) agencies in a timely manner, and reform departments can also invite supervision and inspection and 巡视巡察 (xún shì xún chá - "inspection and supervision," a Party-led inspection system) agencies to participate in the review and control of rectification progress, promote the integrated rectification and implementation of problems found in supervision, and prevent repeated rectification and repeated rectification.
(Author's unit: Beijing Municipal Party Committee Reform Office (北京市委改革办))
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王欣悦
As summer approaches, drowning accidents enter a high-incidence period. With the summer vacation approaching, preventing drowning accidents is also a requirement to ensure the safety of teenagers during the summer.
In order to effectively enhance public safety awareness and effectively prevent drowning accidents, this edition specially launches reports to see how various places take multiple measures to weave a dense safety net to prevent drowning and protect the safety of the people's lives.
——Editor
At 9 a.m., Lei Wanzhu (雷万祝), secretary of the Longhe Village (龙河村) branch of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in Luoping Town (骡坪镇), Wushan County (巫山县), Chongqing (重庆), started her daily river patrol work, stepping on the stone road that was a little hot from the sun.
"As the weather gets hotter, more tourists bring their children to Longhe River (龙河) to play, and our drowning prevention work needs to focus on this," said Lei Wanzhu (雷万祝). Since the beginning of summer, she and the members of the Longhe Village (龙河村) drowning prevention patrol team have been patrolling the river every day.
In Wushan County (巫山县), there are several drowning prevention patrol teams composed of village officials, party members, and enthusiastic villagers. Not only Wushan County (巫山县), Fengjie County (奉节县) deepened the coordination of publicity and education, carried out solid drowning prevention publicity and education activities, and formed a "river protection team" to patrol key water areas; Jiangjin District (江津区) strengthened technological support and integrated intelligent monitoring along the river... Chongqing (重庆) has taken measures according to local conditions to jointly weave a dense safety net to prevent drowning.
Patrol Team + Loudspeaker
In Wushan County (巫山县), the Yangtze River (长江) flows from west to east, with a total water area of 88.28 square kilometers. There are 23 rivers and 1,862 ponds in the county. According to relevant personnel from the Wushan County (巫山县) Education Commission, before 2022, there were student drowning accidents every year. Most of these drowned students were children from rural families, especially left-behind children. Accidents usually occur on weekends or holidays.
In order to provide a safe growth environment for children, in recent years, Wushan County (巫山县) has drawn distribution maps of key water areas with townships (街道) and primary and secondary schools and kindergartens as units, hung them in prominent positions in townships (街道) and primary and secondary schools and kindergartens, and organized drowning prevention patrol teams in various villages to form an all-round, three-dimensional drowning prevention network.
Lei Wanzhu (雷万祝) said that she not only has to persuade children playing by the river alone, but also check whether the warning signs set up by the county are intact and whether the life-saving equipment is complete. Once problems are found, they must be reported and dealt with in a timely manner.
"Everyone must take good care of their children and not go into the river or pond to play in the water without permission. If you find someone drowning, do not blindly go into the water to rescue them. You must immediately shout for help and throw lifebuoys and other items to the drowning person..." When the patrol team members are running on the shore, 566 natural villages in Wushan County (巫山县) have set up emergency broadcasting points in places where villagers live in concentrated areas, and regularly publicize drowning prevention knowledge every afternoon.
Huang Quansheng (黄全生), chief of the Safety and Stability Section of the Wushan County (巫山县) Education Commission, introduced that since Longhe Village (龙河村) used loudspeakers to publicize drowning prevention knowledge and tell drowning cases, villagers have strengthened their supervision of their children.
At present, Wushan County (巫山县) has set up more than 600 emergency broadcasting loudspeakers to publicize drowning prevention knowledge every day, and recorded 32 audio clips of "seven nos and three yeses" drowning prevention knowledge for 15 key water-related towns, which are played on a rolling basis in places where villagers live in concentrated areas. "Seven nos and three yeses" refers to "do not swim in the water without permission; do not swim with others without permission; do not swim without parents or teachers; do not swim in water areas without safety facilities or rescuers; do not swim in unfamiliar water areas; do not go to rivers, lakes, reservoirs, ponds, wells, and streams to play without permission; students who are not familiar with water should not go into the water to rescue others without permission. You must swim under the guidance of parents or elders; you must go to regular swimming places with protective measures and rescuers; you must learn basic self-protection and self-rescue methods, and avoid holding hands and blindly rescuing when encountering drowning companions, and should immediately seek help from adults or call the police."
School + Parents
"Do not swim in the water without permission, do not swim with others without permission, do not swim without parents or teachers..." A special meeting on drowning prevention work was held at Meizi Junior High School (梅子初级中学) in Fengjie County (奉节县), Chongqing (重庆) recently, and a "seven nos and three yeses" dictation contest was being held.
"We want to make students remember these safety knowledge in their hearts. In activities such as lunchtime broadcasts and blackboard newspaper competitions, we will also use comics, rhymes, and warning slogans to publicize safety knowledge," said Jia Xiaolong (贾孝龙), secretary of the school's party branch and principal.
"Dear parents: Please be sure to be your child's 'first guardian' and achieve 'four knows' every day: know where they are going, know their companions, know when they are returning, and know what they are doing..." This is a drowning prevention initiative issued by Meizi Junior High School (梅子初中) to the parents of all 246 students, requiring parents to read and sign it.
Shi Qiang (石强), the head teacher of Class 1, Grade 7, used the class meeting time to educate the students on "cherishing life and staying away from drowning." "There are 31 students in the class, and more than 10 are left-behind children. Their parents are not around, so I attach great importance to improving students' awareness of drowning prevention," said Shi Qiang (石强).
Nearly half of the students at Meizi Junior High School (梅子初中) are left-behind children. In order to ensure the safety of students to the greatest extent, the school stipulates that head teachers must inform or send safety reminders to the class WeChat group one-on-one by telephone every week.
Relevant staff members of the Fengjie County (奉节县) Education Commission introduced that the summer vacation is a high-incidence period for student drowning accidents. The Fengjie County (奉节县) Education Commission implements a "seven ones" mechanism, that is, holding one special parent meeting every semester; organizing one special drill; having one theme class meeting every month; organizing the viewing of one special educational film every Friday before the holiday; giving students one drowning prevention safety reminder every day before school; issuing one drowning prevention initiative to each student, which is signed by the student and parents and then returned to the school for filing; and during the summer vacation, class teachers conduct one special docking with students' parents every week.
This year alone, 115,000 copies of the drowning prevention initiative have been distributed throughout the county, 115,000 copies of the "three-party responsibility letter" for drowning prevention have been signed by schools, students, and parents, 150,000 people have been organized to watch the "First Lesson on Summer Safety - Cherishing Life and Preventing Drowning," and 5 special promotional films on drowning prevention have been promoted using local media.
River patrol is also one of the key tasks of Meizi Junior High School (梅子初中) for drowning prevention. The school is a boarding school, and students live on campus from Monday to Thursday and do not leave the campus. When students leave school every Friday and return to school on Sunday, the "river protection team" composed of teachers on duty, parent volunteers, and student representatives will patrol along the Cuijia River (崔家河) next to the school, and the school security guards will patrol the river by motorcycle on Saturdays.
"First, walk along the bank of the Cuijia River (崔家河) at the school gate for about 600 meters, and then drive to a place about 1 kilometer upstream of the river to see if any students are approaching dangerous water areas, and check whether there are any sharp objects or hidden deep pits left on the bank," Shi Qiang (石强) said, holding a record book, marking water level changes, checking whether warning signs are intact, and dissuading children playing on the bank without adult accompaniment.
During the patrol, if they encounter children from other schools, the teachers of the "river protection team" will also dissuade them in a timely manner. "The upper, middle, and lower reaches of this river are patrolled by Dashu Primary School (大树小学), Haijun Hope Primary School (海军希望小学), and our school, respectively," said Jia Xiaolong (贾孝龙).
Drone + Unmanned Boat
One afternoon, in the Binjiang Road (滨江路) water area of Binzhou Community (滨洲社区), Degan Street (德感街道), Jiangjin District (江津区), Chongqing (重庆), a police drone captured an abnormal scene during patrol: two people were playing in the river. Police officer Luo Fukuan (罗福宽) immediately locked the target and reported it.
The Jiangjin District (江津区) Public Security Bureau immediately dispatched nearby police forces to the scene to dissuade them, and at the same time, through identity comparison and identification, quickly clarified the identity of the people playing in the water - both of them were minors and were students at a middle school.
In order to prevent the two minors from playing in the water again without permission, the police carried out "double-line education" - after successfully dissuading them at the scene, they went to the homes of the two to carry out family education on drowning prevention for teenagers, and at the same time notified the school of the situation.
Since April this year, under the guidance of the Chongqing (重庆) Municipal Public Security Bureau Water Police Corps, the Jiangjin District (江津区) Public Security Bureau, in conjunction with the District Agricultural Committee, the District Fisheries Administration, and other relevant units, has integrated 103 intelligent monitoring equipment along the river in the district and connected them to the Jiangjin District (江津区) Public Security Bureau Intelligence Command Center; used police drones for formation patrol; and carried out drowning prevention video patrol work in key areas around the clock. At present, it has successfully dissuaded more than 130 people from going into the water to play.
"We have formed a police drone combat team, combined with intelligent monitoring and real-time images taken by drones, to give early warning and deal with possible drowning accidents," said Yu Tingli (余廷立), deputy director of the Intelligence Command Center of the Jiangjin District (江津区) Public Security Bureau.
Drone patrols can quickly cover large areas of water and detect safety hazards that are difficult to detect by manual patrols in a timely manner. Moreover, the images taken by drones can be recorded in real time, providing a basis for subsequent analysis and processing.
Drones can also be used for rescue. "We tie lifebuoys and other floats to drones. Once a drowning person is found, the drone can quickly fly to the target's airspace, accurately hover, automatically unhook, and drop the life-saving equipment to the drowning person," said Yu Tingli (余廷立). "We have also introduced unmanned lifeboats. In complex water areas or when personnel cannot arrive quickly, unmanned lifeboats can quickly sail to the drowning person, improving rescue efficiency."
In order to effectively improve the effectiveness of drowning early warning and prevention, the Dadukou District (大渡口区) Public Security Bureau independently developed the "Drowning Early Warning System." Based on big data, the system can judge dangerous areas as the water level rises and falls, and give early warning when people enter dangerous water areas; the Wanzhou District (万州区) Public Security Bureau interconnects the monitoring system with its self-developed large model data, and automatically identifies the number of people involved in water, whether they are adults, whether minors are accompanied by adults, and whether they are carrying swimming rings when citizens swim and play in the river, realizing real-time early warning in key natural water areas...
"We will continue to deepen the application of technology, promote the deep integration of drone patrols, video monitoring, unmanned boat rescue, ground police patrols, and mass prevention and control forces, and weave a dense 'human prevention + material prevention + technical prevention' drowning prevention safety net," said Huang Yang (黄杨), chief of the Public Security Detachment of the Chongqing (重庆) Municipal Public Security Bureau Water Police Corps.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王欣悦
Avoiding drowning accidents, the most important thing is to not swim in "wild waters."
Many people have a侥幸心理 (jiǎo xìng xīn lǐ - "a fluke mentality," a mindset that relies on luck and chance), and like to swim in "wild waters." Chen Gang (陈刚), Deputy Chief of the Patrol Police Detachment of the Chongqing Municipal Public Security Bureau's Water Branch (重庆市公安局水上分局), believes that this idea is extremely dangerous. First, the water conditions are complex and unpredictable. The depth and flow rate of wild waters are often unknown, and strong undercurrents or whirlpools may be hidden under the calm surface, which can easily wash people away. Unstable water temperatures can also cause leg cramps, causing people to instantly lose their swimming ability. Second, the underwater environment is full of crises. Sharp stones, glass, and tangled aquatic plants can all become "underwater killers," causing injury or trapping people. Third, rescue forces are scarce. There are a lack of professional lifeguards and facilities near wild waters, and rescue is often beyond reach. Finally, biological threats cannot be ignored. Snakes, leeches, and even aggressive fish may pose a threat to people in the water.
When an accident occurs, the correct self-rescue method can buy valuable time to save lives.
"Staying calm is the first rule," Chen Gang (陈刚) told reporters. Struggling in the water will exhaust your strength within 3 minutes. At this time, you should immediately kick off your shoes and try the "jellyfish float" posture - head back, limbs naturally extended, using the air in your lungs to float the body on the surface of the water, ensuring breathing through the mouth and nose.
"If there are floating objects nearby, such as wooden boards, branches, etc., you should try to grab them and use their buoyancy to keep your body on the surface of the water, increasing the chance of rescue. Unless you have sufficient swimming ability and physical strength, do not easily try to go ashore on your own, so as to avoid danger during the process," Chen Gang (陈刚) said.
When others are in danger, there is a technique to rescue.
"Non-professionals must not rashly enter the water to rescue. You can call 120 or use tools such as bamboo poles and lifebuoys to carry out shore-based rescue," Chen Gang (陈刚) said. "After rescuing the person, the first thing to do is to clear foreign objects from the drowning person's mouth and nose, use the 'knee-jerk method' to drain water, and perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation on those with cardiac arrest."
“见义智为” (jiàn yì zhì wéi - "see righteousness, act wisely," to act righteously with intelligence) is more important than “见义勇为” (jiàn yì yǒng wéi - "see righteousness, act bravely," to act bravely for a just cause). On May 25, near the old bridge in Xinmin Town (新民镇), Dianjiang County (垫江县), Chongqing (重庆), two junior high school students found a 4-year-old boy accidentally falling into the river on their way home from school. The two cooperated tacitly. One jumped into the water from the steps at the head of the bridge and grabbed the boy's collar, and the other pulled a long vine from the green belt and threw it to his companion. They successfully rescued the boy in less than 3 minutes.
Return to TopBy: 徐 阳
Every dissuasion should be timely and effective, and every violation should come at a cost, only then can "civilized tourism" be transformed from a slogan into a habit.
In Dalian (大连), Liaoning (辽宁) province, several tourists were seen pulling the tiger's fur through the iron fence in the lion and tiger park. The staff kept trying to stop them, but the tourists refused to listen, which is simply unbelievable. Similar uncivilized behaviors are common: throwing beverage bottles at giant pandas; picking flowers and trampling grass at will to take satisfactory photos; letting children relieve themselves on the lawn and taking pictures riding sculptures... Some tourists always damage public rules for their own selfish desires, which has a negative impact on the ecological environment, public resources, and social order, and even endangers animals and their own safety.
The repeated occurrence of uncivilized behavior in scenic spots exposes problems that cannot be ignored. To address this phenomenon, we cannot rely solely on moral condemnation and verbal criticism, but also need stricter, more rigid measures and more effective innovative means.
As early as 2015, relevant departments established a "blacklist" system for tourists, but in actual operation, there are still problems such as a lack of effective collection and identification mechanisms, and insufficient penalties. In fact, for collection and identification, scenic spots can try to introduce technical means, such as installing more smart cameras, sensors, and automatic alarm systems, and using artificial intelligence for real-time monitoring when necessary to improve the timeliness and accuracy of identifying uncivilized behavior.
As for penalties, relevant departments may wish to actively explore and encourage tourists to abide by norms and participate in preventing uncivilized behavior through systems such as points rewards and public supervision; establish a joint disciplinary mechanism for a national scenic spot tourist "blacklist" to restrict tourists with uncivilized behavior records from entering other scenic spots; and take measures to further increase the cost of violations when necessary.
In addition, flexible persuasion will make scenic spot management more effective. For example, Wuhan University (武汉大学) cooperated with short video platforms to create "cherry blossom rain stickers" so that tourists can have romantic photos without shaking the trees; Nanjing Hongshan Zoo (南京红山动物园) uses hand-painted signs to show the dangers of feeding animals at will. These methods maintain the safety and civilized order of the scenic spot while taking care of the emotions and experiences of tourists.
Tourists should also realize that uncivilized behavior in tourism is by no means a trivial matter of private morality, and there should be no侥幸心理 (jiǎo xìng xīn lǐ - "lucky mentality," a fluke mentality; leaving things to chance). Someone was administratively detained for kicking off ten thousand-year-old stalactites; someone was criminally punished for climbing prohibited areas, causing damage to the rock mass... Seemingly small uncivilized behaviors can easily become major events that pose safety hazards and cause adverse effects, and even violate the law.
Civilization should become a habit on the journey. To address uncivilized behavior in scenic spots, we need a combination of innovative management, improved systems, and tourist self-discipline. Every dissuasion should be timely and effective, and every violation should come at a cost, only then can "civilized tourism" be transformed from a slogan into a habit.
Return to TopThis newspaper Tianjin (天津) June 16th (Reporter Li Jiading (李家鼎)) The Tianjin Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau (天津市人力资源社会保障局) and other departments recently issued the "Notice on Doing a Good Job in the Employment of College Graduates and Other Young People in Tianjin (天津) in 2025," launching 17 measures from four aspects: expanding diverse employment channels, enhancing job search and employment capabilities, strengthening employment service guarantees, and creating a favorable employment environment, to fully support the employment of college graduates and other young people in the city in 2025.
In terms of expanding diverse employment channels, efforts will be made to expand market-oriented employment positions, explore grassroots employment space, stabilize the scale of public sector positions, and support youth entrepreneurship. Among them, it is specifically proposed that enterprises (including individual industrial and commercial households participating in insurance in the form of units) and social organizations in Tianjin (天津) that newly hire college graduates in the graduation year and those who have not been employed within two years of leaving school, as well as registered unemployed youth aged 16 to 24, sign labor contracts of 1 year or more, and pay unemployment, work injury, and employee pension insurance premiums in full for 3 months, will be given a one-time employment subsidy of 1,000 yuan per person. The "Notice" also proposes to increase the development of research assistant positions; to incline the public recruitment plans of public institutions towards fresh graduates; and to stabilize and expand the scale of state-owned enterprises recruiting college graduates.
In addition, Tianjin (天津) will continue to steadily advance the employment capacity improvement plan this year, implement the youth vocational skills improvement action and the employment internship position recruitment plan, etc., recruiting 21,000 internship positions throughout the year. Colleges and universities are encouraged to establish more flexible learning systems, allowing students in related majors with consistently poor employment status in recent years to change majors or minor in other majors in accordance with regulations.
In terms of employment service guarantees, Tianjin (天津) proposes to continue to do a solid and detailed job in college employment guidance and assistance, establish a normalized assistance mechanism for unemployed youth, and implement measures such as an action to overcome difficulties in employment services for graduates who have not found employment after leaving school, to 保驾护航 (bǎo jià hù háng - "escort," to protect and escort, ensure smooth progress) for college graduates to find employment smoothly.
Return to TopThis newspaper Kunming (昆明) June 16th (Reporter Ye Chuanzeng (叶传增)) It was learned from the Yunnan Provincial Development and Reform Commission (云南省发展和改革委员会) that in the first quarter, Yunnan Province promoted 1473 work-for-relief projects in key engineering projects and small and medium-sized agricultural and rural infrastructure fields, driving 96,000 people to work, distributing 609 million yuan in labor remuneration, and increasing the average income by 6,343 yuan per person.
Since the beginning of this year, Yunnan Province has continued to increase the promotion and implementation of work-for-relief in key engineering projects and small and medium-sized agricultural and rural infrastructure construction fields, highlighting employment-oriented priority, and absorbing migrant workers returning home, low-income people and other employment-difficult people to find employment and increase income locally.
In the first quarter, Yunnan Province promoted 822 work-for-relief projects in key engineering project fields, covering seven major fields including agriculture and rural areas, transportation, water conservancy, urban construction, ecology, energy, and private investment; and promoted 651 work-for-relief projects in the field of agricultural and rural infrastructure, covering five major fields including small and medium-sized rural production and living, transportation, water conservancy, culture and tourism, forestry and grassland, of which 460 small and medium-sized production and living infrastructure projects accounted for 70%.
Return to TopTo further promote the construction of a culture of integrity in the new era, Tongjiang City (同江市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), has innovatively constructed a "1+18+X" integrity culture matrix. Among them, the Tongjiang City (同江市) Anti-Corruption Education Base, with the theme of "Discipline as Iron," creates tangible and relatable educational materials through scene restoration and case analysis, becoming the central axis of the integrity culture matrix.
Radiating from the central axis to the entire region, the "Integrity Culture Corners" and "Red Heart Squares" in 18 townships, subdistricts, and farms have become a solid foundation for extending the culture of integrity to the masses. In the Red Heart Square of Sicu Village (四村村), stone benches engraved with "Integrity for the People" complement the cultural wall featuring stories of diligence and integrity. The Bach岔 Hezhe Ethnic Township (八岔赫哲族乡) combines fish skin painting with the culture of integrity. The Integrity and Honesty Corridor in Linjiang Town (临江镇) includes the deeds of 32 local individuals known for their diligence and integrity. These "Integrity Stations at Your Doorstep," which receive over a hundred visitors daily, integrate the culture of integrity into the daily lives of the masses.
Tongjiang City (同江市) has launched an "Integrity Culture Study Route," connecting a century of integrity culture history: the former site of the Lahasusu Customs (拉哈苏苏海关旧址) exhibits the work and life of customs officers in 1901. The "Popsicle Discipline" displayed at the Tongjiang Border Party Building Academy (同江边境党建学院) is thought-provoking. The Imakan (伊玛堪) storytelling performance "Heroic Hezhe" at the Hezhe Ethnic Culture Center (赫哲族文化中心) combines the theme of "fishing and hunting rejecting greed" with fish bone drum beats, giving integrity education both historical depth and cultural appeal.
Tongjiang City (同江市) deepens the effectiveness of education through "precision drip irrigation": targeting key positions, the warning education film "Sharp Sword Protects People's Livelihood" (《利剑护民生》) was produced, and more than 300 cadres were organized to study and watch it, establishing a clean and honest work style with profound cases; facing young people, a "Cultivating a Clean Family Style" speech contest was held, attracting more than 200 contestants to convey the concept of integrity in the form of family letters; integrating the culture of integrity into folk customs such as the "Wurigong" (乌日贡) Cultural Festival, cultivating a clean and upright atmosphere; activities such as the "Skillful Hands Advocate Integrity" handicraft exhibition and the "United Hearts Towards the Party" Party class competition allow integrity education to cover all age groups.
The construction of the "1+18+X" integrity culture matrix is not a simple "spreading out," but rather to promote the deep integration of integrity culture and grassroots governance, such as adding integrity clauses to village rules and regulations, and setting up "Clean Governance Supervision Posts" in rural revitalization projects... Tongjiang City (同江市) is taking multiple measures to promote the culture of integrity to permeate people's hearts. In the past three years, the participation rate of the masses in integrity activities has increased significantly.
From a century-old port to Hezhe fishing villages, from intangible cultural heritage workshops to industrial parks, the "matrix-style" transmission of integrity culture continuously nourishes this black land, building a new highland of integrity and cleanliness in this border town, making a clean and upright atmosphere a distinct characteristic of Tongjiang City's (同江市) high-quality development.
Data source: Tongjiang City (同江市) Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission of Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省纪委监委)
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The "Opinions on Continuing to Promote Urban Renewal Actions" issued by the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council (中共中央办公厅国务院办公厅) propose to fully implement the people-oriented urban development concept and build good houses, good residential areas, good communities, and good urban areas.
The transformation of a residential community into a low-carbon community with everyone participating in low-carbon activities; the connection of rooftops in a residential area to form "sky gardens" where people can enjoy flowers, grow vegetables, and relax; the continuous upgrading of nearby farmers' markets, making the environment clean and comfortable... These small changes happening around residents vividly illustrate how cities are becoming high-quality living spaces for the people.
Shanghai Songjiang (上海松江)
A Low-Carbon Initiative in a Residential Community
By Wang Yinxin (王崟欣), reporter of this newspaper
"Do you have coffee grounds? I'll take a bag back."
In the Xiande Coffee Shop in Thames Town Community (泰晤士小镇社区), Fangsong Subdistrict (方松街道), Songjiang District (松江区), Shanghai (上海), 75-year-old Zhu Lizhen (朱丽珍), a resident of the community, habitually picked up a bag of free coffee grounds after placing her order.
"This is a good thing. It can remove odors in the refrigerator and be used as fertilizer to grow flowers," said Zhu Lizhen.
In Thames Town Community, coffee grounds are a "star product" of many coffee shops and one of the innovative measures taken by the community to create a low-carbon demonstration community.
In 2022, Thames Town Community launched a pilot project to build a low-carbon community, carrying out low-carbon renovations of public spaces and promoting low-carbon concepts. In 2025, Thames Town Community passed the pilot construction acceptance of the Shanghai Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment (上海市生态环境局) and was selected as a Shanghai low-carbon demonstration community.
This time, Zhu Lizhen used her own cup to order coffee. "Bringing your own cup saves 10 yuan," said Zhu Lizhen. Turning off the lights when leaving the room, setting the air conditioner no lower than 26 degrees Celsius in the summer, and choosing energy-efficient appliances... Zhu Lizhen's development of these low-carbon habits is closely related to the community's science popularization and promotion.
On the 25th of every month, a "barter" event is held at the Thames Town Community Residents Committee (泰晤士小镇社区居民委员会). A tiger thorn plum in Zhu Lizhen's home was received when she participated in the event two years ago. "The flowers are getting better and better, and I'm happy to see them!" said Zhu Lizhen.
Within the community, such low-carbon promotion activities are held almost every week. Yao Lili (姚丽丽), secretary of the Party Branch of Thames Town Community (泰晤士小镇社区党支部), introduced that since the creation of the low-carbon community, the community has carried out activities such as "bartering," "adopting a small plant," and "low-carbon environmental protection lectures," which can not only realize the secondary use of items and reduce energy consumption, but also enhance neighborhood friendship. "Creating a low-carbon community requires the participation of everyone. Through such activities, we have cultivated residents' low-carbon awareness in a subtle way," said Yao Lili.
In the town's low-carbon park, residents are resting on benches or using fitness equipment in small groups. "These devices may not seem special at first glance, but they contain ingenuity," said Yao Lili, pointing to a space walker fitness machine. "This device is equipped with photovoltaic panels on the top. When you step on the pedals, the screen will light up, and the speed and heat data are clear at a glance." The leisure bench next to it is actually a solar charging treasure, and the charging socket is located under the seat. "The climbing frame that children like is made of waste tires, the sign of the low-carbon park is made of a piece of waste iron, and even the park itself was originally a waste garbage dump," Yao Lili added.
Integrating residential, tourism, and leisure functions, Thames Town Community has more than 1,000 residents and more than 200 merchants. In order to encourage merchants to actively participate in the creation of a low-carbon community, the community issued a "Green Decoration Guide" to new merchants. What materials are more environmentally friendly for decoration? How to reduce construction waste during decoration? The answers to these questions can be found in the "Green Decoration Guide."
By the end of 2024, the per capita carbon emission intensity of Thames Town Community decreased by 10.82% compared with 2020, and the green coverage rate increased to 62%.
Sichuan Chengdu (四川成都)
Co-construction and Sharing of a Rooftop Garden
By You Yi (游仪), reporter of this newspaper
At 8 a.m., after breakfast, Qin Zhidong (秦治东), a resident in his 70s, went upstairs with a watering can. Arriving at the rooftop garden of the residential area, the lawn is lush, the red bougainvillea blooms in clusters, and various vegetables grow vigorously.
Grandpa Qin lives in the Caishu Xinju Community (菜蔬新居小区) of Angong Community (安公社区), Huayang Subdistrict (华阳街道), Chengdu Area (成都片区) of Sichuan Tianfu New Area (四川天府新区). Whenever he has time, he likes to run to the roof. Sometimes he waters flowers, grows grass, and trims dead branches and leaves, and sometimes he sits under a parasol to drink tea and chat. "The wind is strong on the roof. In the evening, the parasol has to be put away, in case it is blown down and easily hurts the plants. This work is my responsibility," said Qin Zhidong with a smile, as a community volunteer.
Flowers, fruits and vegetables, leisure seats, cultural landscapes... Climbing to the roof of the Caishu Xinju Community, the gardens are connected into one piece, and everyone shares a 1,100-square-meter garden. "It wasn't the scene in front of me before. There were many buildings on the roof, and the leakage was serious," recalled Tan Lanlan (谭兰兰), deputy secretary of the Party Committee of Angong Community (安公社区党委副书记).
Hoping for governance and seeking change, the rooftop renovation project was launched in 2019. "The initial idea was to turn the roof into a shared garden, which can not only improve the dirty and messy environment, but also provide a venue for everyone to move around," said Tan Lanlan.
Worried about water leakage from the garden renovation? Luo Decheng (罗德成), director of the Caishu Xinju Community Courtyard Committee (菜蔬新居小区院落委员会主任), stood up and patted his chest, and he was responsible for supervising the construction and staring at the masters to do a good job in waterproofing; afraid that planting flowers and grass would affect the load-bearing? The community coordinated in many ways to find varieties that are light in weight, do not require high soil depth, and are evergreen in all seasons; worried that this "sky garden" would be unattended? Community residents took the initiative to become volunteers, watering, weeding, and cleaning daily. Everyone divided the work and did their duties...
In order to meet the diverse needs of the community, the rooftop garden is divided into several special activity areas such as planting experience, nostalgic cultural creation, harmonious neighborhood, and urban civilization. Residents of any building in the community can go to the roof from their own home to practice Tai Chi, drink tea, plant fruits and vegetables... Grandpa Qin pointed to the smart deer landscape on the lawn and said: "Look, that 'deer' is made of waste plastic pipes, and flowers can be planted in waste tires!"
In 2022, the Chengdu Municipal Bureau of Park City Construction Management (成都市公园城市建设管理局) formulated the "Chengdu Municipal Implementation Measures for Three-dimensional Greening (Draft for Comment)," encouraging and supporting social enterprises, social organizations, and individuals to implement three-dimensional greening such as rooftop greening, wall greening, pergola greening, overhead floor greening, and window balcony greening in conditional non-municipal public facilities. Chengdu has carried out a series of thematic activities throughout the city, and released fresh flower planting tutorials such as roses and bougainvillea, encouraging citizens to beautify balconies and gardens.
Strolling through the streets of Chengdu, from the green rooftops to the flower-filled balconies, green spaces are strung together into chains, rejuvenating.
Hubei Wuhan (湖北武汉)
Three Upgrades of a Farmers' Market
By Wu Jun (吴君), reporter of this newspaper
At 6 a.m., as soon as the Dacheng Xiansheng Market (大成鲜生市场) in Wuchang District (武昌区), Wuhan City (武汉市), Hubei Province (湖北省) opened, the first batch of citizens who came to buy vegetables rushed over one after another.
In the special vegetable sales area of Dacheng Xiansheng Market, stall owner Mao Dan'e (毛丹鹅) quickly unpacked the bundled vegetables, moved them into her stall, sorted them, marked the prices, and started a busy day.
"My stall can sell about 100 kilograms of vegetables every day," said Mao Dan'e. Before moving the vegetables to the stall, she always removes the old vegetable leaves and washes the mud on the roots of the vegetables. "The vegetables are clean, and it is more convenient for customers to wash and cut them when they take them back," said Mao Dan'e.
Mao Dan'e's practice is also a microcosm of the more than 100 stall owners in Dacheng Xiansheng Market. "The stall owners do this to reduce the generation of garbage from the source," said Chen Shusheng (陈恕生), head of Dacheng Xiansheng Market.
The good environment of Dacheng Xiansheng Market is not only due to the self-consciousness of the stall owners, but also inseparable from the three renovations and upgrades.
Dacheng Xiansheng Market is located in the old city of Wuchang District and has a history of more than 60 years. "In the early years, stall owners set up stalls on the road. The sewage from washing vegetables and the rotten vegetable leaves were all mixed together, and the environment was a mess." Zhang Dongming (张东明), a citizen who has lived near Dacheng Xiansheng Market for more than 40 years, has a deep feeling for the changes here.
In 2005, Dacheng Xiansheng Market began the first round of renovation and upgrading, introducing stalls into the market.
"However, because the market space was relatively closed at that time, various smells were mixed together in the summer, and citizens had a strange smell on their bodies when they went home after buying vegetables," Chen Shusheng introduced. At that time, except for old neighbors like Zhang Dongming, few young people or foreigners were willing to come here.
In 2017, Dacheng Xiansheng Market carried out the second round of renovation and upgrading, classifying various stalls and dividing them into functional areas such as vegetables, meat, and aquatic products. "It is much more convenient for us to buy things. If we want to buy something, we go directly to the corresponding functional area," Zhang Dongming continued to add, "However, the change in the environmental comfort of the renovated market is not obvious. After a round of shopping, there is still a strange smell on the body."
In 2020, Wuhan City issued the "Implementation Plan for Standardized Renovation of Farmers' Markets (Vegetable Markets) in Wuhan City," requiring a focus on garbage classification, rain and sewage separation, and ventilation facilities construction in farmers' markets. Dacheng Xiansheng Market began the third round of renovation and upgrading.
"We removed the suspended ceilings and old oil fume pipes, and added new air systems and exhaust air systems," Chen Shusheng said. This time, the market air is much fresher.
In addition to infrastructure improvements, Dacheng Xiansheng Market has also become more "intelligent." In the market, smart screens display real-time test results of various agricultural products such as vegetables, meat, and poultry eggs. "We randomly inspect some stalls every day, take samples and put them into the intelligent testing machine, and the results can be obtained in a few minutes," introduced Jiang Yunlong (江运龙), a market inspector.
Not only that, the smart screen will also display the daily guiding price of dishes in real time, which is convenient for customers to understand the price of dishes. "Now when you go to the vegetable market to buy vegetables, the price is transparent and the environment is refreshing," Zhang Dongming found that in the vegetable market, the neighbors are slowly returning, and there are more young people.
It is understood that Wuhan has completed the renovation of more than 300 farmers' markets and implemented district-level acceptance. "In the next step, we will promote the construction of vegetable markets with supermarket-style operation and management models, providing neighborhood services, and displaying local famous and high-quality products, and promote the combination of farmers' markets and multiple formats," said the relevant person in charge of the Hubei Provincial Department of Commerce (湖北省商务厅).
Return to TopBeijing (北京), June 16th (Reporter Kou Jiangze (寇江泽)) - To leverage the deterrent effect and earnestly promote problem rectification, the fourth batch of typical cases from the third round of central ecological and environmental protection inspections were publicly announced on the 16th.
Currently, eight inspection teams are conducting inspections in Shanxi (山西), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Shandong (山东), Shaanxi (陕西), and Ningxia (宁夏) provinces (autonomous regions), comprehensively carrying out inspections of the Yellow River Basin and provincial-level inspections. Simultaneously, they are conducting inspections of three central enterprises: China Huaneng Group Co., Ltd. (中国华能集团有限公司), China Datang Corporation 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).
Each inspection team comprehensively carries out basin inspections and provincial inspections, focusing not only on basin-wide, holistic, and common issues such as the alignment of policies, regional coordination, and mechanism construction for ecological protection and high-quality development in the Yellow River Basin, but also emphasizing the identification of prominent issues in each province (autonomous region) based on their economic and social development, natural resource endowments, and ecological security positioning. They delve deep into the front lines and on-site locations, verifying a number of prominent ecological and environmental problems and verifying a number of issues of inaction, slow action, lack of responsibility, failure to confront difficulties, and even formalism and bureaucracy such as perfunctory responses and 弄虚作假 (nòng xū zuò jiǎ - "practice fraud," to fabricate or falsify).
The inspection team found that in some areas of Tongliao City (通辽市), Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区), problems of deforestation and grassland destruction occur frequently, the responsibility for ecological protection and restoration is not effectively implemented, and work is not being promoted effectively. The area of illegally reclaimed grassland in Tongliao City (通辽市) exceeds 3,600 mu, including more than 1,560 mu in Bao'an Village (保安村), Chabuga Township (查布嘎图苏木), and more than 1,760 mu in Nailing Gacha (乃林嘎查), Zhalute Banner (扎鲁特旗). The "Implementation Plan for the Integrated Protection and Restoration Project of Mountains, Rivers, Forests, Fields, Lakes, Grasslands, and Sands in the Horqin Grassland" (《科尔沁草原山水林田湖草沙一体化保护和修复工程实施方案》) clearly states that 30 key projects should be completed by the end of 2023, but 6 key projects have not yet been completed, especially the 95,000 mu of vegetation restoration tasks in the comprehensive management project of small watersheds in the northern mountainous area.
In Yulin City (榆林市), Shaanxi Province (陕西省), illegal soil and water conservation problems are prominent, the construction and management of silt dams have obvious shortcomings, the task of reinforcing old silt dams is heavy and construction is lagging behind, and the situation of soil erosion control remains severe. To date, 11 of the 12 counties (cities, districts) in Yulin City (榆林市) have not issued and implemented soil and water conservation plans, resulting in no rules to follow for soil and water conservation work during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period. As of the end of 2024, the area of soil erosion control in Dingbian County (定边县) and Suide County (绥德县), Yulin City (榆林市), only completed 54% and 68% of the targets set by Shaanxi Province (陕西省) for the end of the "14th Five-Year Plan," respectively. The construction of silt dams and sand interception dams and the reinforcement of dangerous silt dams in Yulin City (榆林市) only completed 42%, 54%, and 63% of the "14th Five-Year Plan" target tasks, respectively. In particular, 56.5% of the 787 old silt dams that were required to be upgraded and renovated during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period have not yet started construction.
In Zhongwei City (中卫市), Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (宁夏回族自治区), ecological damage caused by mining in some areas occurs from time to time, and ecological restoration is not strict or realistic. Mingju Calcium Carbide Company (明巨电石公司), located in the Tianjingshan Mining Area (天景山矿区) of Zhongwei City (中卫市), obtained a mining license for the southern section of the calcium carbide cement limestone mine in 2016. During the mining process, a large area of grassland was occupied, of which 205 mu has not been processed for grassland requisition and occupation procedures. Guoyi Railway Ballast Company (国溢铁路道砟公司), located on both sides of the Qingshui River (清水河), a first-class tributary of the Yellow River (黄河), occupied 7 mu of moderately desertified land and 134 mu of other grassland outside the scope of the land use permit for the construction of slag dumps, finished material yards, etc., and did not take sand prevention and control measures, causing damage to vegetation. In 2022, Shapotou District (沙坡头区), Zhongwei City (中卫市), organized and implemented ecological restoration and management of mining areas. The restoration and management projects of some mining enterprises passed the acceptance, but the actual effect of the restoration and management was not satisfactory.
The inspection team will further investigate and verify the relevant situation and do a good job in the follow-up inspection work as required.
Return to TopThis newspaper, Xi'an (西安), June 16th (Reporter Gao Bing (高炳)) On June 9th, this newspaper published a report titled "Wild Birds are Sold Publicly Here," reflecting the problem of illegal hunting and selling of wild birds in some areas of Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西) Province. After the report was published, Xi'an (西安) launched a special campaign to crack down on illegal hunting, trading, and raising of wild birds. The reporter learned from the Xi'an (西安) Forestry Bureau on the 16th that Xi'an (西安) has focused on the following four aspects:
In terms of comprehensive investigation and rectification, a special rectification action was carried out throughout the city, conducting a full-chain investigation and rectification from hunting, selling, buying, transporting, sending, and raising, clarifying the basic principles of strictly prohibiting hunting, licensed management, strictly prohibiting slaughtering and eating, regulated pet keeping, and severely punishing violations, and arrangements were made for the establishment of a long-term working mechanism.
In terms of serious verification and disposal, from June 9th to 16th, the city's public security organs cracked a total of 15 criminal cases involving wild birds, took criminal compulsory measures against 9 people, seized 29 national second-class protected animals such as Hwamei, Japanese White-eye, and Red-billed Leiothrix, and 337 "three haves" protected animals such as Yellow-bellied Tit, Common Rosefinch, and Black-naped Oriole, seized 53 pieces of hunting tools such as bird-catching nets and bird attractors, transferred 5 cases and 5 people to administrative organs, and rescued and released 12 wild birds.
In terms of strengthening site supervision, in order to completely solve the supervision problem of flower and bird markets and problem sites, a joint working group composed of the local government, streets, forestry, market supervision, and forest public security departments was established to station in the market to carry out regular inspections and supervision. All districts and counties and development zones carried out "clearing forests and checking traps" in mountainous areas, forest land, wetlands and other wild bird habitats throughout the city.
In terms of publicity of laws and regulations, the city's forestry and other departments dispatched 6315 law enforcement inspectors, inspected 6164 flower and bird markets, farmers markets, antique markets, Chinese herbal medicine markets, merchants and other places, distributed 2884 publicity brochures and 7808 publicity materials, released 3096 pieces of information on various media such as the Internet and television, posted 7734 posters, played 506 electronic screen information, and hung 2271 banners and slogans to enhance citizens' awareness of protecting wild animals and plants; relevant announcements were issued, an initiative was broadcast on major municipal media, and reporting telephone numbers and reward systems were announced.
Return to TopLinze County (临泽县), Zhangye City (张掖市), Gansu Province (甘肃省), located on the southern edge of the Badain Jaran Desert (巴丹吉林沙漠), has desert and Gobi areas accounting for more than 2/3 of the county's total area. In recent years, Linze County (临泽县) has taken various measures to promote comprehensive desertification control and vigorously develop distinctive forestry and fruit industries. The northern desert area is becoming a beautiful home with lush trees and abundant fruits, and the forestry and fruit industry has also driven income growth for the masses.
In June, the thousand-mu apricot orchard in Banqiao Town (板桥镇), Linze County (临泽县), entered the mature picking season. The apricots are round and full, yellow and red, attracting merchants and tourists to visit, pick, and order.
The picture shows villagers in Youhao Village (友好村), Banqiao Town (板桥镇), picking ripe apricots in their own apricot orchard.
Photo by Wang Jiang (王将) (People's Vision (人民视觉)).
Return to Top*People's Daily* Haikou, June 16 (Reporter Dong Zeyang (董泽扬)) The National Ecological Civilization Pilot Zone (Hainan) Research Center recently released the accounting results of the Gross Ecosystem Product (GEP) of the Wanquan River (万泉河) Basin. This is the first time that Hainan Province has carried out and released GEP accounting based on a river basin unit. The results show that the GEP of the Wanquan River (万泉河) Basin in 2023 was 209.753 billion yuan.
The Wanquan River (万泉河) Basin is one of the three major key river basins in Hainan Province. It has good natural resources, abundant river flow, and rich forest resources, and has important ecological and economic functions. In this GEP accounting of the Wanquan River (万泉河) Basin, the material supply includes 6 indicators such as agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and aquatic products, with a value of approximately 22.916 billion yuan, accounting for 10.93% of the total GEP of the basin; regulatory services include 10 indicators such as water conservation, soil conservation, flood regulation, and local climate regulation, with a value of approximately 177.271 billion yuan, accounting for 84.51%; cultural services are tourism and health indicators, with a value of approximately 9.566 billion yuan, accounting for 4.56%.
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Running tests see examinees sprinting with all their might on the track and field; in their leisure time, runners sweat it out in parks and greenways; the Wuhan Marathon (武汉马拉松) in Hubei (湖北) received 450,000 registrations, setting a record for the most sign-ups for a marathon event in Asia... In recent years, the popularity of running has continued to rise, and how to run correctly has become a concern for people.
-- Editor
What preparations should be made before running?
"Making adequate preparations before running can significantly enhance the running experience and reduce the probability of injury, making exercise more scientific and sustainable," said Tian Yuqiao (田玉桥), a coach at Beijing Runway Marathon (北京跑道马拉松), who introduced pre-run precautions.
1. Prioritize Health Assessment
Those with underlying medical conditions (such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, diabetes, hypertension, etc.) or severe obesity are advised to consult a doctor in advance to determine if running is suitable. If you are experiencing a cold, fever, flare-up of a pre-existing condition, or excessive fatigue, you should stop running. Women who are pregnant or menstruating should adjust the intensity or stop running according to their doctor's advice. It is not advisable to run vigorously when sleep-deprived or after drinking alcohol. Check your joints (ankle, knee, hip) for pain or stiffness, and your muscles (such as calf muscles, hamstring muscles) for strains. Those with unhealed old injuries should consult a rehabilitation therapist to avoid aggravating the injury.
2. Choose Appropriate Gear
Running shoes: Choose professional running shoes and select support-type (for flat feet) or cushioning-type (for high arches) shoes based on your arch type. Replace running shoes promptly when the soles are severely worn. New shoes need to be broken in (short-distance trial runs 2-3 times) and should not be used directly for long distances to avoid friction injuries.
Socks: Choose seamless socks or sports socks to reduce the possibility of blisters.
Clothing: In summer, choose quick-drying and breathable fabrics to avoid cotton clothing from increasing friction after absorbing sweat; in winter, dress in layers (inner layer for wicking sweat + middle layer for warmth + outer layer for wind protection), and wear gloves, a hat, or a headband.
Other gear: Equip yourself with reflective strips or LED lights for night running to ensure visibility; women need to wear high-impact sports bras.
3. Warm Up Thoroughly
The following warm-up activities are for reference:
Dynamic stretching lunge with torso twist (10 times per side): Dynamically stretch the hip joint and thoracic spine.
Butt kicks (30 seconds): Stretch the quadriceps.
High knees (30 seconds x 2 sets): Activate the hip flexors.
Ankle circles (clockwise and counterclockwise for 15 seconds each): Prevent and improve lower limb swelling, and increase lower limb muscle strength.
Knee joint half squats (20 times): Promote synovial fluid secretion.
Short strides + acceleration runs (50 meters x 3 sets): Simulate running movement patterns.
Warm-up duration: About 10 minutes in summer, aiming for slight sweating and slightly faster breathing, to avoid excessive consumption of physical strength; 15-20 minutes in winter, with the specific warm-up actions and duration matched to the runner's basic exercise ability.
What should you pay attention to while running?
"Running training is an active transformation of the human body itself, and it takes long-term training to be effective," said Huang Lisheng (黄力生), an associate professor at the Sports Teaching Department of Xiamen University (厦门大学) who was once selected as the Chinese Marathon Personality of the Year, who sorted out the precautions during running.
1. Cultivate Correct Running Form
Head and gaze: Look straight ahead, tuck your chin slightly, and relax your neck.
Torso: Keep it straight, leaning slightly forward (starting from the ankles), engage and stabilize the core, and avoid hunching or excessive backward leaning.
Arms: Bend naturally at about 90 degrees, relax the shoulders, swing forward and backward (not crossing left and right), and coordinate with the pace rhythm.
Foot: There is controversy over whether to land on the ball of the foot or the heel, but it is generally recommended to avoid direct and violent heel strikes on the ground. The ideal state is for the foot to land under or slightly in front of the body's center of gravity (mid-forefoot or full foot), using the natural cushioning of the arch.
Knees: Keep your knees slightly bent and elastic when landing, avoiding locking or excessive inward (X-shaped legs) / outward (O-shaped legs) bending.
2. Gradually Increase Intensity
Many runners know the "10% rule," which means that the distance you run each week should not exceed 10% of the previous week's distance. In the process of increasing the amount, take it one step at a time. For example, if you want to run a half marathon, you must first complete 10 kilometers, 12 kilometers, 15 kilometers, and even 18 kilometers, while also performing interval runs, repetition runs, and fartlek runs. This will greatly reduce the probability of injury and strain.
Don't rush to increase speed. When you first start running, don't pursue speed too much. It's good to be able to complete the target distance, even if the running speed is similar to brisk walking. At this stage, distance is more important than speed. Speed up slowly, don't try to do it all at once. It is not too slow for women to take eight or nine minutes per kilometer, and it is normal for men to take six or seven minutes per kilometer. Don't always compare yourself with others; being able to surpass your past self is success.
Frequency from low to high. Professional athletes train twice a day and only rest for half a day a week, with a monthly running volume of thousands of kilometers; amateur experts train five times a week, or even every day, with a monthly running volume of five or six hundred kilometers, and it is difficult not to "break three" (run within 3 hours) in a marathon; "newbie" athletes can train once, twice, or three times a week, provided that they ensure their body recovers. Once you find discomfort, you should reduce the running frequency and rest appropriately.
Keep the rhythm stable. Don't rush and charge, sometimes fast and sometimes slow, as this can easily lead to a lack of stamina; running at a constant speed is the most energy-saving, or start slow and then speed up; always reserve some physical energy, unless in the sprint stage of the race.
3. Pay Attention to Body Changes
Pay attention to heart rate: The maximum heart rate is usually 220 minus age (unit: beats/minute). Once the heart rate is too high, you have to slow down or stop running; if there are "signals" such as chest tightness, dizziness, or persistent joint pain, you should stop exercising immediately and decide whether you need to seek medical attention depending on the situation.
Focus on your feet: See clearly whether there are obstacles such as stones, plants, pits, and cracks on the road to prevent falls, slips, drops, and sprains. Safety always comes first.
Strengthen physical fitness: Running is a systematic project, and you should constantly strengthen the strength training of various parts such as the arch of the foot, ankle, calf, and thigh. At the same time, using arm swings, leg swings, small steps, high knees, side runs, stride runs, butt kicks, and race walking runs to optimize running technique will help you run more easily and with less effort.
How to recover quickly after running?
"Within a certain range, the greater the amount of muscle activity and the more intense the consumption process, the more obvious the super-compensation recovery; if the amount of activity is too large, the recovery process will be delayed, or even injured," said Bai Bin (白斌), a well-known endurance runner who once ran from the South Pole to the North Pole in 433 days, with a total distance of about 24,000 kilometers, who knows the method of rapid recovery after running.
Cool down and relax: Don't stop immediately after running. You should jog or walk for 5-20 minutes to allow your heart rate and body temperature to drop slowly.
Static stretching: Stretch the main muscle groups (front/back of thighs, calves, buttocks, hip flexors, etc.). Hold each movement for 20-30 seconds, feeling a slight stretch. This can promote muscle elasticity and relieve tension.
Timely replenishment: Replenish water or electrolyte drinks; consume carbohydrates and protein to help muscle repair; replenishment should be diverse, with a combination of meat and vegetables, and try to consume natural foods. It is not necessary to eat energy gels and energy bars.
Sufficient sleep: Sleeping is an important way for the body to repair itself. Maintain 7-8 hours of sleep every day. If conditions permit, a nap of half an hour to 1 hour is best.
Stop running and rest: You don't have to run every day. Arrange 1-3 days of rest each week to allow your body to fully recover.
Massage and relaxation: Seek a professional massage therapist or use a fascia gun or foam roller to relax muscles, which can relieve soreness and fatigue.
Cross-training: You can simultaneously choose other sports such as hiking, swimming, cycling, and fitness to comprehensively improve your physical fitness and reduce the risk of strain caused by a single sport.
Happy mood: Being optimistic and maintaining a good mood can enhance immunity and speed up recovery.
Running seems simple, but it involves multiple disciplines such as kinesiology, physiology, psychology, nutrition, and medicine. I hope runners will follow scientific guidance and systematic training to reap health and happiness.
Reporter's Notes
Run for Health and Joy
"If you want to be strong, run! If you want to be beautiful, run! If you want to be smart, run!" This sentence is engraved on the rocks of Mount Elados in ancient Greece. Today, when many people think of exercising, the first thought is "go for a run."
Running has a low barrier to entry and does not require complex equipment. Whether it is a park path, a rural field, or a city road, it can be used as a track. Whether it is middle-aged and elderly people or young children, they can run moderately according to their own conditions.
However, running is not simple, but a systematic project covering many professional knowledge.
Running should be done in an orderly manner. There is a term in Go called "entering the boundary should be slow," which means that when entering the opponent's territory, you should proceed slowly to avoid impatience and rashness. Running is the same. Gradual progress is the first rule, with the load increasing from small to large, the distance from short to long, the speed from slow to fast, and the frequency from low to high. Adapt - improve - re-adapt - re-improve, accumulate slowly, and progress slowly.
Running can lead to health. Long-term adherence to running can enhance cardiopulmonary function, reduce the risk of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, and can treat "pre-disease"; running also has an auxiliary effect on the treatment of some "existing diseases," such as improving anxiety and depression.
Run for joy and friendship. The dopamine and endorphins secreted by the body during running can make people feel happy. At the same time, running outdoors and breathing fresh air helps to relax the body and mind. Nowadays, people's lifestyles are becoming healthier and healthier. It is a pleasure to invite friends to run together and reap both health and friendship!
Love can withstand the length of years. The value of running lies in perseverance and scientific exercise. Get moving and feel the beauty of life in sports!
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙龙飞
The ancient capital of Xi'an (西安), the Terracotta Army quietly recounts the passage of time. In the artistic swimming arena, the Chinese team's girls brought their new work "Qin俑魂" (Qin Yong Hun) in the team acrobatic free routine competition, winning the highest score of the competition with high-difficulty movements and wonderful performances.
On June 15, the 2025 World Aquatics Artistic Swimming World Cup Final concluded in Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西). In three days, the Chinese team won 7 gold, 3 silver, and 1 bronze in the competition for 11 events, ranking first in the gold medal list. The good results have given the team a good start and accumulated confidence in the new Olympic cycle.
At the 2024 Paris Olympics, the Chinese artistic swimming team achieved a historic breakthrough, winning its first gold medal and sweeping the team and duet titles. Zhang Xiaohuan (张晓欢), head coach of the Chinese team, said that the team faces many challenges in the new cycle, such as the alternation of old and new players, changes in rules, and the progress of opponents. It is necessary to constantly 推陈出新 (tuī chén chū xīn - "weed through the old to bring forth the new," to innovate; to develop new ideas on the basis of the old).
At the Olympics, the team competition consists of the sum of the scores of 3 events, and a gold medal is finally awarded, while the World Cup Final sets up separate events. In the team free routine competition, the Chinese team reproduced the winning work "Gravity" from the Paris Olympics, and once again topped the list with its superb performance; in the team technical routine competition, the Chinese team used the popular domestic game "Black Myth: Wukong" (黑神话：悟空) as the theme, conquering the judges with its unique oriental artistic conception; in the team acrobatic free routine event, the localized expression of "Qin俑魂" (Qin Yong Hun) was refreshing.
In this competition, the Chinese team's artistic impression scores for each team event were very high. Whether it was the choreography, completion, or music of the movements, it left a deep impression on people. Winning 3 gold medals in 3 team events, the Chinese artistic swimming team handed in a high-quality answer sheet, which is gratifying.
From gathering last year to participating in this competition, the Chinese artistic swimming team only prepared for about half a year, but the team members quickly entered the preparation state. Feng Yu (冯雨), Chang Hao (常昊), Xiang Binxuan (向玢璇), Zhang Yayi (张雅怡) and other Paris Olympic champions stayed on the team to play a role in passing on experience. Xu Huiyan (徐汇妍) and the twin sisters Lin Yanhan (林彦含) and Lin Yanjun (林彦君) and other young players dared to fight and break through in the competition, and their growth and progress are obvious to all.
From this World Cup Final, the competition in each event is fierce, and the medal competition at the Singapore (新加坡) World Aquatics Championships in July will be even more suspenseful. Zhang Xiaohuan (张晓欢) said: "Faced with challenges, we are confident that we will take the next breakthrough path."
Return to TopThis report Beijing (北京), June 16th (Reporter Liu Shuoyang (刘硕阳)) - US local time June 15th, the 2025 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Challenge Charlotte Station concluded. The Chinese team sent a total of 8 athletes to participate in this station. Mu Wenzhe (穆文喆) and Luo Zongshi (骆宗诗) won the women's +67kg champion and women's -57kg runner-up respectively.
In the women's +67kg final, Mu Wenzhe (穆文喆) engaged in fierce competition with Serbian player Nadica Bozanic. Despite losing the first round by a narrow margin, Mu Wenzhe (穆文喆) quickly adjusted her tactics and won the next two rounds, ultimately reversing the situation with a score of 2-1 to win the championship. In the women's -57kg final, Luo Zongshi (骆宗诗) lost to Brazilian athlete Maria Clara Pacheco with a score of 0-2, winning a silver medal for the Chinese team.
This station attracted 369 athletes from 46 countries and regions, including several Olympic gold medalists. Mu Wenzhe (穆文喆) and Luo Zongshi (骆宗诗) have qualified for the first leg of the 2026 Rome World Taekwondo Grand Prix series.
Return to TopWhat are the differences between the three major climbing disciplines?
Climbing is a sport of ascending artificial or natural rock walls, often referred to as "ballet on rock walls."
On April 10th, the Executive Board of the International Olympic Committee (国际奥委会) officially approved the program and athlete quota for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics. Among them, competitive climbing includes 6 individual events for men's and women's speed, lead, and bouldering, with a total quota of 76 athletes (38 men and 38 women).
Lead climbing takes place on a climbing wall between 12 and 15 meters high, with a time limit of 6 minutes. Each route can only be climbed once. The route length varies from 15 to 20 meters, and a belayer provides lead protection for the athlete through ropes. The athlete's score is calculated from the starting point, and the higher and farther they climb, the better the score. Competition emphasizes endurance, requiring climbers to have high skills and route-reading ability. Training requires a combination of endurance and skill.
Speed climbing takes place on a 15-meter-high climbing wall with a 5-degree inclination. Athletes climb on a standard route, and the one with the shortest time wins, with top-rope protection. Speed climbing emphasizes explosiveness, emphasizes rhythm stability, and requires climbers to have quick reactions and good physical fitness. During training, repeated climbing is required to develop muscle memory.
Bouldering involves athletes climbing 4-5 short routes on a climbing wall no more than 5 meters high. The more routes completed and the fewer attempts used, the better the score. Athletes do not need to wear safety equipment and are not protected by ropes. A sponge mat no less than 40 cm thick is laid under the rock wall to provide safety protection. Bouldering requires climbers to rely on their own strength and balance to complete the climb. Training focuses on a comprehensive training of explosiveness, skill, and mental strength, suitable for gradual improvement from low to high.
Climbing World Cup Bern Station
Pan Yufei (潘愚非) Wins Bouldering Championship
Beijing (北京), June 16th (Reporter Zeng Huafeng (曾华锋)) On the early morning of the 16th, in the 2025 IFSC World Cup in Bern, Switzerland, Chinese climbing team member Pan Yufei won the men's bouldering championship with a score of 84.2, becoming the first Chinese athlete to win a World Cup stage championship.
Previously, in the men's bouldering competition at the 2025 Climbing World Cup in Prague held on June 7th, Pan Yufei scored 69.2 points, finishing fifth and setting a new best result for Chinese male athletes.
In the quarter-finals and semi-finals of the Bern station, Pan Yufei ranked seventh and sixth respectively, successfully advancing to the finals. In the finals, Pan Yufei steadily advanced, successfully completing the M1 and M3 routes. On the last M4 route, his first attempt failed, and the second challenge was successful, surpassing French athlete Medy Chark by a narrow margin of 0.1 points.
Pan Yufei was born in Guangzhou (广州) in June 2000 and was selected for the national climbing team in 2015. He is the first Chinese male climber to participate in the Olympics. On August 7th last year, in the semi-finals of the men's all-around climbing event at the Paris Olympics, Pan Yufei ranked twelfth, failing to advance to the finals, but improving by two places compared to the Tokyo Olympics. On April 27th this year, he won fifth place in the men's lead competition at the Climbing World Cup Suzhou Wujiang (苏州吴江) station.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨颜菲
Under the bright sunshine, on the playground of Chixing Township Central Elementary School in Wanzai County (万载县), Yichun (宜春), Jiangxi (江西) Province, accompanied by dynamic music and under the slogans of physical education teacher Chen Biao (陈彪), the children vigorously wave colorful ribbon dragons. After learning the "Zheng Ba Zi Dragon Dance" and "Li Yuan Dragon Dance" movements, Chen Biao (陈彪) organized the children to carry out a dragon dance relay race. Amidst laughter and cheers, a physical education class quickly came to an end.
"Taking Teacher Chen's (陈老师) physical education class is like opening a 'blind box,' with sports games in every class," student Lin Zonglun (林宗伦) said, still feeling excited. "Teacher Chen (陈老师), what are we going to play in the next class?" he asked.
"I'll leave you with a little suspense!" Chen Biao (陈彪) said with a smile.
"I need to enrich my teaching skills, update my educational philosophy, and make physical education class fun." Chen Biao (陈彪), who graduated with a degree in physical education, often thinks about how to make children love to "attend" physical education class.
Let's have a "Rice Field Harvest Challenge," with marker cones as rice and relay batons as sickles, the children holding "sickles" while running and "harvesting rice"; carry out an "Ice Cream" relay race, with a soccer ball on top of each marker cone, to see which team runs the fastest; "The Friendship Boat" is launched, one child dragging a mat forward, and another child jumping on the mat, after reaching the finish line, they raise the mat over their heads and switch to the next group of children... one sports game after another enriches the school time.
Chen Biao (陈彪) used to teach at a village elementary school in Huangmao Town (黄茅镇), Wanzai County (万载县), and in 2023, he was admitted to the Fifth Elementary School of the county (县五小) as a full-time physical education teacher. In recent years, in order to promote the balanced development of urban and rural education, Wanzai County (万载县) has encouraged backbone teachers from county schools to provide support to schools in mountainous townships. Chen Biao (陈彪) actively responded and applied to teach at Chixing Township Central Elementary School (赤兴乡中心小学) for one year last year.
In the past, physical education classes in rural elementary schools mainly focused on running and routine training. Over time, the children inevitably felt bored. Gao Xiaoxia (高小霞), the principal of Chixing Township Central Elementary School (赤兴乡中心小学), introduced: "In order to enrich physical education classes, Chen Biao (陈彪) and another physical education teacher at the school often study various physical education teaching videos, learn advanced experience, and innovate sports games, arranging clearly how many minutes each link of each class should take." These carefully designed physical education classes are very popular.
In 2019, Chen Biao (陈彪) opened a Douyin account, allowing more people to get closer to the lives of rural teachers. The innovative sports games and the children's pure smiles left a deep impression on people. As of now, Chen Biao's (陈彪) Douyin account has cumulatively released nearly 100 works, with a total playback volume exceeding 120 million times and a fan base of 156,000, many of whom are physical education teachers. "They will leave messages asking how to design and organize sports games, and I am particularly willing to share," Chen Biao (陈彪) said. Seeing that his experience can help more people, he feels very happy.
In the eyes of the children, Teacher Chen (陈老师) is very cool. "To make students full of vitality, teachers must first be full of energy," Chen Biao (陈彪) said. During breaks, he teaches the children to dance street dance and practice taekwondo, picks up a guitar and sings with the children, "I hope to let the children move, be happy, and use themselves."
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For me, France is not entirely unfamiliar. The reason is that I have read many French literary works and philosophical writings. The humanistic features presented in the literary works, the natural landscapes, the specific scenes of a certain city and countryside—I have actually "seen" France long ago. When I first went to France more than 20 years ago, I felt like I had been there countless times.
The "From Oilseed Rape Field to the Seine River—Cao Wenxuan (曹文轩) Children's Literature France Reading Session" held at the Paris Chinese Cultural Center (巴黎中国文化中心) felt more like a return to an old haunt for me. In Paris (巴黎), I listened to Chinese teachers explain a chapter of my novel "Bronze and Sunflower" (青铜葵花) called "Reed Flower Shoes" to students, and I had conversations with French writers, publishers, and reading promoters, without feeling alienated because I was in a foreign country. To be honest, my literary propositions and literary practices are related to the influence of French literature. I understand French literature, and France (法国) can naturally understand my literature.
There was a special episode during this event. Five years ago, I received a long letter from the famous French director Philippe Muyl (菲利普·弥勒). In the letter, Mr. Muyl (弥勒先生) expressed his deep feelings about reading the French version of "Bronze and Sunflower" (青铜葵花) and hoped to bring this work to the screen. Unfortunately, I had already granted the filming rights to another director at the time. At this event, I mentioned this letter—Mr. Muyl's (弥勒先生) interpretation of "Bronze and Sunflower" (青铜葵花) is exactly the quality I hope my work possesses. Unexpectedly, a French lady in the audience was a friend of Mr. Muyl (弥勒先生). As soon as my speech ended, she told me that Mr. Muyl (弥勒先生) was already on his way here.
I met Mr. Muyl (弥勒先生) just like that, like a dream. At that moment, I felt like the luckiest person in the world. I told him that I had another novel, "Dragonfly Eyes" (蜻蜓眼), which he might like even more. It is a tear-jerking story told through a little girl, and the protagonist of the story—the girl's grandmother—is French. I gave Mr. Muyl (弥勒先生) the English version of "Dragonfly Eyes" (蜻蜓眼) and assured him that I would let him know as soon as the French version of the novel was published and would give him priority in choosing the film adaptation rights.
Localization of stories, internationalization of art
My creation has always adhered to the concept of "localization of stories, internationalization of art." The Chinese nation (中华民族) was once a nation with many disasters and hardships. Today, it is advancing rapidly, full of vigor, and creating miracles day and night. Our past experiences will or have already been transformed into literary wealth, and this wealth is unique, and uniqueness is the reason for literature's existence and dissemination in the world.
However, sober-minded Chinese writers understand that the focus of the current discussion should not be on "telling" but on "telling well" Chinese stories. Since he is a Chinese writer, he cannot tell stories about New York, London, Berlin, Paris (巴黎), Rome (罗马), Cape Town, or Buenos Aires; he can only tell Chinese stories—stories of Beijing (北京), stories of Shanghai (上海), stories of the Yunnan-Guizhou Plateau (云贵高原), or stories of Jiapigou (夹皮沟) in Northeast China. The key is, for Chinese writers, for Chinese literature, how to tell these ubiquitous, diamond-like shining Chinese stories?
We are holding a good hand of cards. How can we avoid ruining this good hand? It depends on whether we can steadfastly run on the golden track that literature should follow, and whether we can adhere to the fundamental laws, basic principles, and literariness of literature. Tell, tell a lot—why not tell? Not telling is dereliction of duty, is foolish, but it must be told within the framework of literature, and it must be told from the perspective of all mankind. The subject matter is Chinese, and the theme is global. Only in this way can the world understand Chinese literature—not just understand, but like, admire, be fond of, and penetrate deeply into the spiritual heartland. Chinese literature participates in the common construction of human civilization, with an inexhaustible writing resource as a guarantee, and this resource is of high quality and unique to China.
Literature is small, the world is big; the world is small, literature is big
My positioning of children's literature is: to provide a good foundation of humanity for mankind. It mainly has three dimensions: a proper sense of morality; aesthetic value; and compassionate feelings. The reason why literature was chosen by mankind as a spiritual form in the first place was because people discovered that it could facilitate the transformation and purification of human nature. In the beautiful qualities of people today, we can see the traces left by literature with just a little discernment.
I care a lot about the power of goodness, the power of emotion, and even hope that my works can move the world. I have been writing children's literature for more than 50 years, and my works have been translated into more than 40 languages and spread in more than 70 countries. I am both puzzled and steadfast in adhering to my definition of children's literature when I first started: "Literature is small, the world is big; the world is small, literature is big." In today's globalization, children's literature should even more undertake the role of a bridge connecting different civilizations and communicating human emotions.
First-class novelists who are well-versed in the mysteries of the novel all understand such a truth: human nature is the ultimate depth of the novel. And when we can always focus on human nature and thoroughly understand and accurately grasp human nature, our works have in fact received a passport to travel around the world. Cao Xueqin (曹雪芹), Dostoevsky (陀思妥耶夫斯基), Sholokhov (肖洛霍夫), and others are all masters of depicting human nature.
Human nature is complex, and complex human nature is unchanging. As classics, "The Tale of Genji" (源氏物语), which is more than 1,000 years old, and "Dream of the Red Chamber" (红楼梦), which is about 300 years old, are still being read by us today because they write about human nature that is deeply rooted in our bones and still flowing in our blood. The Russians in Tolstoy's "Anna Karenina" (安娜·卡列尼娜), the French in Hugo's "Ninety-Three" (九三年), the Germans in Goethe's "The Sorrows of Young Werther" (少年维特之烦恼), and the Chinese in Qian Zhongshu's (钱锺书) "Fortress Besieged" (围城), their cultures and languages are naturally Russian, French, German, and Chinese, but human nature is shared by all mankind, so these works can travel around the world unimpeded.
If a writer wants to make his work go to the world—to be able to cross cultures, then what he has to do is to make his pen reach the level of human nature—that is the underground river leading to the horizon, and you can sail down and travel to any place in the world.
Guarding the boundaries of literature
I am a little confused about the future of children's literature. At the annual Bologna Children's Book Fair (博洛尼亚国际童书展), I saw a phenomenon that puzzled me: the world of pictures is surging and squeezing the world of words. There are very few text books on the stands of various countries.
Children are facing a vast ocean of images. I don't think this is a good thing. I think that children must read text books at a certain time, even pure text books. I am not saying that images are behind words, or that pictures are not as important as words, but that we should immerse ourselves more in the abstract world of words.
"A bird fluttered and flew away." This scene can of course also be presented directly through images and videos. But this sentence written in pure words will make us imagine such a scene. Facing the words can cultivate our imagination, and it should also maintain its proper position.
When I visited the hometown of Antoine de Saint-Exupéry (圣埃克苏佩里), I became even more convinced that "The Little Prince" (小王子) is a genuine piece of children's literature—it is literature. Because it is literature, it transcends time and space and circulates all over the world. Literature has eternal fundamentals. Does literature need to change? Of course, it does, but its change should be based on the fundamentals.
Literature has the boundaries of literature, just as a country has the boundaries of a country, which are sacred and inviolable. In ancient Rome (古罗马), there was a respectable profession, which was surveyors who measured land and determined boundaries. We all remember the land surveyor in Kafka's "The Castle" (城堡) who measured the boundaries of the castle and village. This is a symbolic image. If it is literature, it must have literariness—a constant quality. I will remind myself: to always be clear about the boundaries of literature. Guarding the boundaries is the only way to make your work go from today to tomorrow, from China (中国) to the world.
(The author is a writer and professor in the Department of Chinese at Peking University (北京大学).)
Return to TopBy: 谢佳宁
Good weather, good music, good dancers. In Havana (哈瓦那), the capital of Cuba (古巴), music often fills the Malecón (海滨大道). Passersby casually set up speakers and dance in the middle of the street. In the parks, well-dressed men and women enter the dance floor hand in hand, passionate and composed. At night, in the streets and alleys, and at the entrances of bars, people often start dancing when they hear music, and continue on their way when the music stops. Dancing is a part of everyday life for Cubans. Wherever you go, there is live music and impromptu dance floors.
In Cuba (古巴), "Salsa" is a type of dance that almost everyone can pick up. It is a young social Latin dance that originated in Cuba (古巴) in the 1920s and 30s. In the 1960s, it incorporated jazz dance elements in the United States and gradually became popular around the world. It emphasizes following the rhythm and expressing oneself freely, including steps such as jumping, spinning, and swaying. The movements are varied and change rapidly, with the "8" shape swing of the waist and hips as a feature, making it highly ornamental and performative. The dance music is mostly played by Cuban (古巴) drums, hand drums, guitars, and trumpets, with a bright melody and unrestrained rhythm. Its populist style, strong sense of freedom, and strong appeal have gradually made Salsa an indispensable element in the lives of Cubans.
A Cuban (古巴) song, "If Life Tells You to Dance," sings: "If life tells you to dance, I suggest you seize the opportunity and let your body vibrate with joy... If you want to enjoy it, it's not difficult, share the tune and chorus, you can dance... Forget the problems, put aside the worries..." This is exactly what Salsa dance portrays: using the body to dialogue with the melody, communicating and exchanging through dance, and feeling the beauty and joy of life.
Walking on the streets of Havana (哈瓦那), I saw not only couples and friends dancing spontaneously, but also elderly couples with gray hair. Salsa dance is almost an indispensable part of social activities. The appeal of dance transcends language and culture—when the melody sounds, even newcomers can't help but sway their bodies with the enthusiastic locals. Dance permeates every texture of life, filling life with music, emotion, and hope.
Salsa dance is not only a street daily routine, but can also be on the big stage, shining brightly. In 2024, the Spanish Dance Company of Cuba (古巴国家西班牙舞蹈团) brought the dance drama "I Am Cuba (我是古巴)," which took five years to polish, to China (中国), kicking off the global tour. This work is adapted from the internationally renowned film of the same name from the 1960s. It is based on Cuban (古巴) history, culture, and people's lives, and is connected in sequence by five chapters from the Malecón (海滨大道), street parks, to tropical dance parties, using various dance forms such as Salsa, Rumba, Bachata, and Danzón to showcase the spiritual outlook and cultural charm of the Cuban (古巴) people. When the music of "Beautiful Havana (美丽的哈瓦那)" sounds, it evokes many Chinese (中国) audiences' romantic memories and magnificent imaginations of this tropical country. The jumping melody on the stage and the flowing emotions in the music make people feel as if they are on the Caribbean coast, and their heartstrings resonate with the beat of the drums.
Cuba (古巴) is the pulsating heart of Latin American culture, and music and dance are the most powerful beats of the heartbeat. The wild drumbeats of the African continent, the elegant court dances of Europe, the flamenco dances of the Spanish streets, and American pop music are intertwined, melting into the unique artistic language of Salsa dance. Dance makes people fall in love with Havana (哈瓦那), this Caribbean ancient city with more than 500 years of history: it is mottled but still stylish, passionate but slightly melancholic, and resilient in its freedom. The traces of history, the complex architecture, the gentle sea breeze, and the smiles of the people together constitute this unique country.
Today, the Cuban (古巴) Tourism Promotion and Service Center has been established in the 798 Art District in Beijing (北京). Cuba (古巴), once called "the most beautiful land ever seen by mankind" by Columbus, is attracting more and more Chinese (中国) tourists to embark on an exploration journey. Going to dance a Salsa to the music, using the rhythm of the body to resonate with the rhythm of this country, may be the most wonderful way to understand Cuba (古巴).
Return to TopWith the passage of time, although classical gardens are distant from us, the landscape spirit unique to Chinese classical gardens in the world garden system can resonate with all hearts in every era. Looking at the colorful world gardens, their common pursuit is to create an ideal home full of natural interest. The "Joy of Forest and Spring – Exhibition of Chinese and Foreign Garden Culture" currently held at the Palace Museum (北京故宫博物院) in Beijing (北京) (see Figure 1, photo courtesy of the Palace Museum (北京故宫博物院)) is based on commonality, taking the roughly similar dwelling activities of people in ancient and modern China and foreign countries as the theme, and selecting six kinds of garden affairs: elegant gatherings, appreciation and collection, mountain tours, quiet cultivation, flower viewing, and melodious sounds, connecting rich Chinese and foreign exhibits, presenting a diverse garden culture, and displaying the lofty spiritual pursuits that people place in them.
Return to TopBy: 吴树民
San Diego (圣地亚哥), located on the west coast of the United States, is a beautiful harbor city with azure waters, light clouds, gentle breezes, and lush green grass. On the lawn of the San Diego (圣地亚哥) Naval Base, stands an approximately 8-meter-high sculpture, "Unconditional Surrender": an American sailor holding a white-clad nurse in his left arm, kissing her passionately. This lifelike sculpture reflects the joy of the American people after the end of World War II. Tourists come and go around the sculpture, often stopping to look up and take photos.
Why can "Unconditional Surrender" become a symbol of the victory of World War II and human peace? The moving story behind it freezes a moment in history, highlighting the era in romance, and reminiscing about the past in association.
The "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture originates from real history. On August 15, 1945 (August 14, US time), the news of Japan's surrender reached New York (纽约), and the entire city was boiling. People were overjoyed and flocked to Times Square (时代广场) to celebrate the victory. In the square, an American sailor couldn't help but kiss a nurse he didn't know. This moment was captured by Life magazine photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt (阿尔弗雷德·艾森施泰特) and named "V-J Day in Times Square," becoming a classic historical image.
This photo allows us to glimpse the cruelty of war and feel the preciousness of peace. After the flames of war are extinguished and the smoke clears, it highlights warmth.
The prototype of the "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture is the photo "V-J Day in Times Square". The sculpture's figure is basically based on the original appearance of the photo, with realistic images and intense emotions, showing the straightforwardness and unrestrainedness of a reckless young man, and also highlighting the undisguised excitement and joy of people after the arrival of peace.
Standing in front of the "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture, it seems as if you can hear the cheers of people in Times Square (时代广场) that year, and feel the strong emotions behind the impulsive kiss. I think that people who love peace may be more receptive to such inspiring works of art, rather than heroic postures of carrying guns and cannons.
Next to the "Unconditional Surrender" sculpture, at the seaside berth, is docked the famous USS Midway (中途岛) aircraft carrier. The sculpture and the aircraft carrier are opposite each other, making "Unconditional Surrender" more historically meaningful: war and peace are close at hand. We long for and look forward to peace at all times, but this world is constantly experiencing wars.
On the lawn on the north shore of the naval port, there is also a sculpture "Homecoming": a sailor returning from the flames of war tightly hugs his wife and children whom he has been thinking about day and night, which is warm and touching. If "Unconditional Surrender" freezes history to commemorate the victory of World War II, then "Homecoming" expresses the joy of reunion and calls for peace. We abhor war and love peace. In the continuous commemoration of history, these two sculptures become more memorable as time goes by.
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Xia Yangli, mountains of apple trees spread into a green sea, with green fruits adorning the branches. The sound of sprinkler irrigation is loud, and the fruit farmers can't help but smile—these fruits, having drunk their fill of sweet rain, will be red at the treetops in a few months, turning into solid harvests.
In Jinzhou (锦州), Liaoning, apples have long surpassed the meaning of the fruit itself. The story of "not eating apples" more than 70 years ago is like a seed, deeply rooted in this land.
"We still can't eat apples like this now." This warning is now engraved in the hearts of party members and cadres. What they are guarding is the "fruit" that is sweeter than apples—allowing that untainted original aspiration to be forever spread in the people's reputation.
Integrity and Self-Discipline
One Gift, One Rejection, Making the Fish-Water Relationship Closer
"You see, this old man is holding a child and carrying a basket, wanting to stuff apples to the two soldiers, but they waved their hands to refuse—this sculpture of 'People's Apple' is based on the true story during the Liaoshen Campaign (辽沈战役)."
On the hillside of the Orchard Farm in Taihe District (太和区), the Jinzhou Apple Anti-Corruption Culture Exhibition Hall stands quietly. Here was once the garrison of the Ninth Column of the Northeast Field Army (东北野战军第九纵队).
Early in the morning, the docent Li Lulu (李露露) is busy. She tells visitors: "In those days, the troops had strict discipline. Whether it was apples sent by the common people, or apples that fell from the trees, even if they had scars, the soldiers did not violate the slightest, and resolutely did not take or eat them."
Following the docent, entering the special exhibition hall, precious photos and treasured cultural relics silently tell the story of that glorious era, touching the hearts of every visitor.
"Every time I come, it is a spiritual baptism." Zhang Shouqing (张寿青), chief of the Organization Section 1 of the Jinzhou Municipal Party Committee Organization Department (锦州市委组织部组织一科), has been here many times. He said: "Now we carry out education and training for party members and cadres, we must see the 'apple', to feel its core—integrity."
Wang Kai (王凯), deputy director of the Jinzhou Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (锦州市农业农村局), deeply resonates with this: "The masses sending apples is an embrace of the strict discipline of the people's soldiers; the soldiers politely refusing apples is to repay this trust with integrity. One gift, one rejection, making the fish-water relationship closer. This character must be passed on."
Feelings are transformed into actions. Last Laba Festival, more than 50 party members and cadres from the Jinzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (锦州市中医院) visited the exhibition hall to learn and organized a free clinic on the spot. "We delivered medical care to the door, took pulses and diagnosed villagers, which is also a 'preventive injection' for our own thinking," recalled He Qian (何倩), director of the hospital's Party Committee Office.
"Grassroots affairs are trivial, and even the smallest things can't be overlooked." Zhang Yu (张宇), who is just over forty years old, is the instructor of the Lingnan Police Station (凌南派出所) of the High-tech Branch of the Jinzhou Public Security Bureau (锦州市公安局高新分局). His police station has a total of 24 people, with an average age of 33. The exhibition hall is located in the jurisdiction of the police station, like a mirror, constantly reminding young people.
Over the years, Zhang Yu and his colleagues have been rooted in the grassroots, providing door-to-door services to the masses, carrying out regular anti-fraud publicity, and helping fruit farmers with live broadcasts every autumn. "Sometimes, fruit farmers also carry apples to the police station." He often says, "The scale of integrity cannot be tilted by a few apples."
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The echoes of history travel through time and space. Today, government agencies carry out warning education, communities hold family style story meetings, historical stage plays are rehearsed on campuses, and the wind of integrity blows through the heart. The Jinzhou Discipline Inspection and Supervision Organs also focus on areas such as "campus meals" and rural collective "three capital" management, and deeply rectify unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems around the masses.
"Not eating apples, because these are the people's apples." Zhao Yu (赵瑜), director of the Party Style and Government Style Supervision Office of the Jinzhou Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission (锦州市纪委监委党风政风监督室), said, "We insist on investigating and treating both style and corruption, and in our bones, we are also safeguarding the interests of the masses. This requires determination and resilience, doing one thing and succeeding in one thing. When integrity becomes a consciousness and a fashion, the happiness of the people will be more stable."
Serving the People Wholeheartedly
Not for Anything Else, Just for Everyone to Live a Good Life
At noon, in the thousand-acre orchard of Bao'ensi Village (报恩寺村), Zhangjiabao Town (张家堡镇), Yixian County (义县), Liu Jianbin (刘建斌), director of the County Agriculture and Rural Comprehensive Service Center, is helping fruit farmers prune branches, "Now, we not only don't take the apples of the masses, but also let everyone rely on apples to live a sweet life." These words reflect the brightest background color of the "apple" story.
Gong Fenglong (巩凤龙), 69, remembers the hard days of the past clearly: In the 1970s and 1980s, palm-sized cultivated land was scattered in the folds of the hills, and a winding dirt road trapped the footsteps leading to the outside world. The per capita income was low, and life was tight.
Poverty leads to change. Gong Fenglong, who had just become a village cadre at that time, couldn't sit still. He went out and saw that apples could sell for 3 to 5 cents a pound in the market, and his heart lit up: "Why not plant fruit trees while guarding the mountains?"
Can it be done? The villagers were drumming in their hearts. But he was determined to lead the party members to go up the mountain first, wielding hoes to dig pits and plant seedlings. After 3 years, the first batch of apple trees bore fruit! The party members carried the burdens out to sell, and the villagers' eyes lit up and their hearts warmed.
"Plant! We will plant too!" Apple trees became the hope of getting rich, and the pillar industry took root.
As time passed, the old varieties produced fewer fruits and could not be sold at a good price. Gong Fenglong, who was then the secretary of the village party branch, couldn't sit still again. He took the party members to ask experts everywhere, and with the support of the county, introduced varieties such as "Hanfu". This time, the party members still took the lead and tried planting in their own fields. Seeing that a pound of the new variety of apples could sell for 6 cents, the villagers followed suit again.
Over the years, the planting of apples has become more and more prosperous, and it is also inseparable from a person who has worked silently—Wang Hong (王宏). In the winter of 2007, Wang Hong, then a researcher at the Fruit Tree Research Institute of the Liaoning Academy of Agricultural Sciences (辽宁省农科院果树研究所), was appointed as the deputy county magistrate of science and technology in Yixian County.
"County Magistrate Wang always had a saw on his waist and drilled into the orchard, sawing off an old branch with one saw. How could we bear it!" Gong Fenglong recalled. In fact, there is a lot of knowledge in this—cutting off the dense and weak branches, ventilating and lighting, reduces pests and diseases; the nutrients are concentrated on the retained short branches, and the fruits are larger and sweeter.
"Not for anything else, just for everyone to live a good life." Wang Hong knows that the key to promoting a technology is to change people's concepts. He repeatedly found party members and cadres and worked among young people. After a year, the pruned trees bore good fruits, and the real benefits were the best mobilization order.
In 2012, after 5 years of tenure, the villagers retained him, "It's not okay for the person who led us to a good life to leave." This trust made Wang Hong determined to continue.
For more than 10 years, he and his technical team have taught techniques such as site selection, fertilization, irrigation, pruning, and bagging by hand. The quality of apples has been continuously improved, the villagers' pockets have become more and more bulging, and many people have become "local experts", adding an extra income with their skills.
Today, the apple trees all over the mountains and fields have sweetened the lives of the villagers. This sweetness is full of the deep affection of party members and cadres who have rooted themselves in the hearts of the masses.
Jinzhou City adheres to the Party building to lead the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, and a large number of cadres and talents are rooted in the fields. In Qilihe Town (七里河镇), Yixian County, the newly built village roads lead directly to the fields; in the smart farmland demonstration area of Liaotun Town (廖屯镇), Beizhen City (北镇市), sensors monitor soil moisture in real time; in the greenhouse of Dahushan Street (大虎山街道), Heishan County (黑山县), new farmers are busy with e-commerce live broadcasts...
Not only "not eating apples", but also "abundant gardens". Jinzhou has 29 towns and 128 villages planting apples, with an area of 140,000 mu, an annual output of 150,000 tons, and an annual output value of 450 million yuan. The local area also widely plants fruits such as grapes and pears, and diversified industries help villagers get rich. Looking at the lush orchards, Gong Fenglong is full of confidence: "This year must be another good harvest."
Clean Work
Regulating Power is for Better Service
Today, the branches of "apples" have long exceeded the orchard and extended to all aspects of the city. In the Jinzhou Municipal Government Service Hall, an iron cabinet locked with more than 30 approval seals is a vivid footnote to the public power and integrity for the people.
To use the official seal, you need to cross two "iron thresholds": the acceptance window and the delivery window "back-to-back" number reconciliation, which must be seamless; the keys to open the cabinet are held separately by the approval personnel of the functional department and the staff of the Municipal Data Bureau, and neither is indispensable. Each time the seal is used, a "three-part form" is left, and the Municipal Data Bureau, the functional department, and the Discipline Inspection and Supervision Organ each keep one copy for retrospective tracing afterwards.
"Locking all the approval seals here, can people be happy?"
"There must be concerns at the beginning. But as long as it is beneficial to the people, this matter must be done, and it must be done." Liu Shiquan (刘世权), deputy director of the Jinzhou Municipal Data Bureau (锦州市数据局), said.
In recent years, Jinzhou City has vigorously promoted the comprehensive reform of government services. On the one hand, in the Municipal Data Bureau, the "front desk comprehensive acceptance, background classified approval, unified window delivery" model is adopted to refine the approval business into "acceptance, acceptance, review, and evaluation" links, supervise each other, and block loopholes.
On the other hand, the functional departments collect the approval businesses originally scattered in various business sections, establish a special approval section, and station in the government service hall for office work, and the official seals are also uniformly kept by the Municipal Data Bureau. This is equivalent to putting the scattered "small power" into the institutional "safe".
On this basis, according to the "Guide to Doing Things Without Finding Relationships" of the Liaoning Provincial Business Environment Bureau (辽宁省营商局), the Jinzhou Municipal Data Bureau further researched and judged "what matters and which links people often find relationships", and sorted out 313 integrity risk points. The Municipal Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission strengthens daily supervision through big data analysis, accepting mass complaints, and other methods.
Today, a total of 815 administrative approval items have been stationed in the Jinzhou Municipal Government Service Center, with an average daily processing volume of more than 600 items. "Without finding a relationship, I brought all the materials and quickly received the certificate." A hotel operator who just received a public place health license said with a smile.
The small iron cabinet locks the power and opens the hearts of the people. In the busy government service background, Chen Guang (陈光), chief of the Approval Section of the Jinzhou Municipal Housing and Construction Bureau (锦州市住建局), said: "The procedures must be rigorous, which is a responsibility for enterprises, the masses, and ourselves." Zhai Liping (翟丽萍), deputy director of the Jinzhou Municipal Market Supervision Bureau (锦州市市场监管局), said more bluntly: "This is like planting apples, pruning the trees is to make them grow more vigorously, and regulating power is for better service."
It is this sobriety and responsibility of "power for the public" that supports the clean use of power; and only by working cleanly can we let go of work and do things to the satisfaction of the masses. In recent years, relying on platforms such as the Citizen Reception Day and the 12345 telephone hotline, party members and cadres in Jinzhou have listened to the voices of the people and solved their worries. The underground drainage system of old residential areas has been dredged and renovated, and the real estate certificates that could not be obtained for many years have finally been obtained, and a number of people's livelihood problems have been effectively solved. Since the in-depth implementation of the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation study and education, Jinzhou City has promoted learning, investigation, and rectification in an integrated manner, not only organizing young cadres and key position cadres to investigate integrity risks, but also clearly proposing special rectification of inadequate performance of property services, arrears of migrant workers' wages, etc., and focusing on handling 16 major people's livelihood practical matters.
At the end of the interview, we walked into the Liaoshen Campaign Memorial Hall (辽沈战役纪念馆). In front of the banner of "Benevolent and Righteous Division", the flow of people is endless. The reporter heard a detail here: The location of the Apple Anti-Corruption Culture Exhibition Hall was also the "Shengsheng Orchard" operated by patriotic industrialist Li Shanxiang (李善祥) in those years. After the founding of New China, he donated the orchard to the country free of charge.
"What did the older generation donate the orchard for?" Liu Xiaoguang (刘晓光), deputy minister in charge of daily work of the Jinzhou Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department (锦州市委宣传部), secretary of the Party Committee and curator of the Liaoshen Campaign Memorial Hall, has long been committed to historical research. He said with emotion: "This confirms a simple truth—the closer you are to the masses, the closer the masses are to you! The spiritual core of 'not eating apples' is this flesh-and-blood connection. We must continue to tell this story and let more people inherit the good traditions."
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"Using power or influence derived from one's position to seek benefits for relatives," "Engaging in large-scale family-style corruption, wantonly accepting money and amassing wealth"... Recently, in the disciplinary and political punishment notices released on the website of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Supervisory Commission, many fallen officials were directly accused of having an improper family style and failing to govern their families strictly. These words are piercing and serve as a constant warning.
The family style of leading cadres is by no means a personal matter or a family affair, but an important manifestation of the work style of leading cadres. The masses often judge cadres by looking at their relatives and staff, often using this to determine whether leading cadres are honest and devoted to public service. A series of cases warn us that a corrupt family style will inevitably erode party principles and the bottom line of discipline, causing party members and cadres to lose their way. As a result, it not only ruins personal prospects and family happiness, but also damages social fairness and public trust.
Essentially, the root cause of a corrupt family style lies in the misplaced view of power and the distorted view of family affection. Some people confuse the relationship between the "big family" and the "small family," forgetting the purpose of serving the people and seeking only profit; some people blur the line between "public power" and "private interests," indulging in excessive doting and placing "family affection" above party discipline and national law; others are plagued by privileged thinking, pursuing a luxurious life, and turning a blind eye to those "around them," ultimately leading to the evil consequences of corruption.
Family style is linked to work style. Home is a haven of life and a place for self-cultivation. The key for party members and cadres to act uprightly and steadily lies in strict family education and a proper family style. This requires them to be strict with themselves, lead by example, establish a firm sense of integrity, and keep the string of law and discipline taut. When faced with requests from family members, it is imperative to distinguish between public and private matters and resolutely say "no" to anything that is not compliant. At the same time, they should be willing to accept the well-intentioned reminders and supervision of family members, encourage family members to be good "assistants in integrity," and jointly cultivate a family atmosphere that values integrity and thrift.
Perhaps some people think that it is natural to talk about family affection within the family. Humans are not plants, how can they be without feelings? However, no matter how strong the affection, it cannot cross the bottom line of fairness and justice; no matter how deep the love, it cannot lose the principles of being an official and a person. True love should adhere to the concept of "strictness is love, leniency is harm," and consciously draw a clear line between public and private, emotion and law.
Role models are the best textbooks. Jiao Yulu's (焦裕禄) saying, "The secretary's daughter is the same as the daughter of workers and peasants," is simple but weighty. His daughter remembers, "My father did not leave us any material wealth, but left us valuable spiritual wealth." Gu Wenchang (谷文昌) earnestly taught his children, "Leaders must first wash their hands clean and straighten their backs." Yang Shanzhou (杨善洲) warned his family, "I have power in my hands, but it belongs to the party and the people, and can only be used honestly for official business." A good family style is fertile ground for cultivating a good work style and a solid shield against temptation.
When the family style is upright, the work style is strong, and when the work style is strong, the career flourishes. Cultivating a good family style is a protection for party members and cadres themselves and their families, and it is also a loyal commitment to the cause of the Party and a high degree of responsibility for the interests of the masses. Only when party members and cadres have a clean family style and a strong work style can they truly become trustworthy and caring people for the masses.
Return to Top"I misappropriated the money villagers used to build roads for my own use, betraying the trust of the masses." Facing the disciplinary decision, Wei Moumou (魏某某), the Party Branch Secretary of a village in Xindu Town (信都镇), Babu District (八步区), Hezhou City (贺州市), Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区), was filled with remorse.
Previously, the Babu District Discipline Inspection Commission and Supervision Commission (八步区纪委监委) and the Xindu Town Discipline Inspection Commission (信都镇纪委), in a joint supervision effort, received a tip-off from the public, reflecting that there was something fishy about the use of funds for road hardening.
Discipline inspection and supervision cadres then went to villages and households to conduct investigations. It turned out that the village began hardening the village roads last year, and villager Huang Mou (黄某) hoped to harden the road in front of his farm as well. "At that time, Secretary Wei (魏书记) said that the village road hardening project could not be expanded at will. If I wanted to build a road, I could raise funds myself, and he would hand it over to the construction team. So I raised 32,000 yuan," Huang Mou (黄某) recalled.
The road was indeed hardened, and Huang Mou (黄某) was also very happy, but he later heard that the road section enjoyed relevant subsidies, and the villagers did not have to raise money.
The investigators went to the district highway department to check the information and found that this section of the road did use the central government's financial funds to connect and promote rural revitalization. If so, where did the villagers' self-raised funds go?
Eventually, the truth could not be concealed. Seeing that things were exposed, facing the investigation by discipline inspection and supervision cadres, Wei Moumou (魏某某) confessed the truth. It turned out that although the road section in front of the farm was not within the construction plan, Wei Moumou (魏某某) applied for the central government's financial funds to connect and promote rural revitalization after collecting self-raised funds, and paid for the hardening cost of the road section. However, this matter was not made public to the villagers, and Huang Mou's (黄某) self-raised funds were not returned, but were used by Wei Moumou (魏某某) to repay his personal housing loan.
In the end, Wei Moumou (魏某某) was given a serious warning within the Party. The 32,000 yuan of villagers' self-raised funds has also been returned.
[Disciplinary Officer's Statement] Wei Moumou (魏某某), as the Party Branch Secretary of the village, should have exercised his power impartially and performed his duties with integrity, but he used his position to embezzle the funds of the masses, betraying the trust of the masses. Although village-level affairs are small, every single item is related to people's livelihood, and must be open and transparent, and power must be exercised in accordance with regulations. Discipline inspection and supervision organs must continue to strengthen the supervision of village-level micro-powers and promote the implementation of "sunshine village affairs." Rural grassroots cadres must strictly abide by discipline and rules, consciously accept supervision, and perform their duties with integrity.
(Lu Wei (陆伟))
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For the past few months, Jiang Yuqin (江玉琴), the Party Secretary of Zoujiaojiao Community (邹家角社区) in Lujia Town (陆家镇), Kunshan City (昆山市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), has been pondering how to empower community governance with AI. Her notebook is filled with pages of mind maps – what are the high-frequency demands of the masses? How can AI be trained to answer common questions more accurately? How can AI be trained to be an assistant in community work?
Kunshan (昆山) has a large number of migrants and diverse and complex needs, and grassroots work is constantly exploring new paths for digital governance. Zoujiaojiao Community (邹家角社区) is no exception.
Zoujiaojiao Community (邹家角社区) has a permanent population of over 10,000, with 70% of residents being migrants. Qifa Plaza Community (启发广场小区) in the jurisdiction was once a "tough nut to crack" in community governance. Due to long-standing property management conflicts, its complaints once accounted for more than 80% of the community's total complaints.
Jiang Yuqin (江玉琴) was determined to change this situation. At the beginning of her tenure, she led community cadres to go deep into Qifa Plaza (启发广场), visiting every household and recording every demand of the masses in a thick "People's Sentiment Notes." Through unremitting communication and coordination, the community first solved the "breaking walls and digging holes" problem that residents strongly reflected. Subsequently, the community set up a "People's Livelihood Living Room" in the community, regularly held Party-Masses Consultation Meetings and Neighborhood Coordination Meetings, and put property management, group rentals and other problems on the table to resolve them one by one.
While continuously serving the masses, Jiang Yuqin (江玉琴) and her colleagues were also thinking: how to more fully tap the value of "People's Sentiment Notes"? How to collect public opinion more widely and accurately and improve service effectiveness?
In 2023, the "Begonia Notes" (海棠笔记) mini-program was launched. It not only aggregates residents' demands, but also has data analysis functions, making services more precise and responses faster. In Qifa Plaza Community (启发广场小区), public spaces created after soliciting public opinion through "Begonia Notes" (海棠笔记) have emerged: "Activity Corners" for parents to rest and communicate, "Soul Tree Holes" providing psychological support, and "Public Welfare Piano Classrooms" taught by volunteers...
"Our mini-program is connected to the 'Lulutong' (鹿路通) platform of Kunshan City (昆山市). A major benefit of Party building-led digital governance is that it helps us connect to more resources," Jiang Yuqin (江玉琴) introduced. "We focus on and classify and sort out the masses' dissatisfaction matters. If it falls within the responsibilities of the community, we handle it immediately; if it requires coordination from functional departments, we immediately transfer it and track it throughout the process."
In the "Begonia Notes" (海棠笔记) management backend, the number of opinions, problem classification, and satisfaction evaluation of each community are clear at a glance. When a resident complained about disturbing noise, community staff quickly went to the scene to deal with it and provide feedback, and the resident gave a satisfactory evaluation with a "smiley face" icon. Another request for the installation of charging piles was quickly transferred to the relevant functional departments because it exceeded the community's authority, and the progress of the handling was updated in real time in the backend.
A relevant person in charge of the Organization Department of the Kunshan Municipal Party Committee (昆山市委组织部) introduced that in recent years, Kunshan (昆山) has focused on strengthening the leadership of Party building and empowering grassroots governance with digitalization. It is currently developing the "AI Smart Party Building Empowering Grassroots Governance" platform. On the one hand, it integrates data resources such as grassroots Party affairs and Party-masses services to provide business Q&A and policy consultation for Party affairs cadres, Party members and the masses; on the other hand, it releases Party-masses service resources and activity projects to help employed Party members better report to the community for service.
Now, while digital governance is improving efficiency, the offline "People's Livelihood Living Room" of Zoujiaojiao Community (邹家角社区) is still popular. Whenever she sees residents sitting together in circles, discussing enthusiastically, Jiang Yuqin (江玉琴) feels a sense of happiness in her heart: "In Kunshan (昆山) dialect, 'Zoujiaojiao' (邹家角) and 'Best Corner' are homophones. As long as residents are always enthusiastic about making suggestions and being the protagonist, and we continue to deepen the 'online + offline' parallel governance mechanism and gather joint construction and co-governance efforts, the community will definitely become a harmonious and beautiful 'Best Corner'."
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China's traditional opera has always been open, inclusive, and keeps pace with the times. It does not reject the use of any new technologies or methods, but it is essential to grasp the proper degree and effectiveness. It must never allow the means to overshadow the end, letting material accumulation drown out the "people."
Not long ago, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部), the Ministry of Culture and Tourism (文化和旅游部), the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (中国文联), and the Chinese Writers Association (中国作协) jointly issued the "Guiding Opinions on Further Strengthening the Construction of Ecological Culture," advocating green and low-carbon production and lifestyles, promoting green office practices and carbon neutrality for large-scale events, and calling on literary and art workers to take the people as the center, delve into the front lines of ecological civilization construction, carry out ecological literary and artistic research and creation, and produce more high-quality ecological literary and artistic works. This reminds us of some "big productions" on the theatrical stage, which are truly not "energy-saving and emission-reducing" enough and should be taken as a warning.
While seeing the achievements made in stage art over the years, we also see that some newly created plays have the problem of "if the play is not enough, the scenery makes up for it." In addition to being dazzling, it also loses the core meaning of what makes drama drama. The stage is seriously piled up. The equipment for a play often requires several trucks. The actors stand on layers of high platforms and circles of rotating stages. The "four skills and five methods" have no space to play or display; they wear thick-soled boots to climb steps of "ladders to heaven," thinking about how to avoid falling. How can they enter the "free kingdom" of performance? When Qiu Shengrong (裘盛戎) was rehearsing the modern Peking Opera play "Snowflakes飘" (Xuěhuā piāo) [Snowflakes Flutter], he saw the snowflakes made by the snow machine on the stage and asked in confusion, "Do you still need me?" Old artists have such skills: even in the dog days of summer, they can perform the effect of heavy snow and biting cold wind on an empty stage, bringing the audience into a snowy environment. This is high-level performing art.
In summary, excessive stage piling has multiple harms. First, it limits the actors' performance. The actors' performance space is severely squeezed, and they cannot display their skills, which will lead to the degradation of performing arts in the long run. Second, there are potential safety hazards. Complex set designs not only violate artistic laws but also easily cause safety accidents because actors are in them, climbing up and down. Third, it harms the essence of drama. The freehand aesthetics of Chinese drama, represented by traditional opera, where "the scenery moves with the person," is alienated into a material accumulation where "the person is framed by the scenery." Fourth, it harms the audience's aesthetic sense and imagination. An ethereal stage is the key to stimulating the audience's imagination. A stage full of objects deprives the audience of imaginative space and inhibits the improvement of the audience's aesthetic ability. Fifth, it increases the burden on theater troupes. Production costs, transportation costs, performance costs, and storage costs are overwhelming for the troupes. Sixth, it wastes social resources and damages the ecological environment. Energy conservation, emission reduction, and green development are the general trends. The whole society is vigorously advocating the civilized behavior of saving a drop of water, a kilowatt of electricity, and a piece of paper. The waste caused by several trucks of scenery for a play is not conducive to the construction of ecological civilization and is not suitable for the development trend of the times.
I have seen many such works: the more trucks of scenery, the easier the play becomes a "defective product locked in a warehouse." Even for those plays that are very popular in the market, if there are fewer trucks of scenery and the performance costs are reduced, wouldn't the theater troupe's income be greater?
Stage set design is an important part of theatrical aesthetics. Complex stage piling, on the contrary, goes against the presentation of theatrical beauty. The spirit of Chinese aesthetics is characterized by poetic freehand brushwork, advocating an ethereal artistic conception. Chinese opera has a poetic tradition of controlling complexity with simplicity, turning the virtual into the real, encompassing all realms with emptiness, and creating all things from the heart. One table and two chairs have infinite charm. This is the crystallization of the wisdom of the Chinese nation, and it is also the most modern and advanced concept. Only by truly mastering its mysteries can the stage become flexible and the works "live." Of course, we are not saying that every play should return to "one table and two chairs," but that we should uphold the freehand aesthetic spirit of Chinese opera. China's traditional opera has always been open, inclusive, and keeps pace with the times. It does not reject the use of any new technologies or methods, but it is essential to grasp the proper degree and effectiveness. It must never allow the means to overshadow the end, letting material accumulation drown out the "people."
In exchanges with international theater colleagues, I have found that, currently in the world, our play rehearsal costs are generally higher and our stage sets are generally more realistic. In fact, since Mei Lanfang (梅兰芳) brought Peking Opera to the world, allowing the West to discover the beauty of Chinese opera, the world theater community has been learning from the ethereal freehand brushwork of Chinese opera and regarding it as a treasure. Whether it is Peter Brook's "empty space" advocacy of no gorgeous sets and no complex props, yet allowing the audience to see the whole world, or Grotowski's "poor theater" theory telling us that when all the sets are removed, it highlights literature and people even more, both deeply grasp the essence of the freehand spirit of Chinese opera. Today, we must not lose the treasures left by our predecessors.
In the end, what the audience watches in a play is mainly the actors' performance and listens to the actors' singing. Therefore, we must reiterate that all elements on the stage should be closely centered on and serve the actors' performance, setting off their artistic brilliance. We should no longer allow the huge and complex stage art installations and the dazzling lighting and sound effects to steal the main position that should belong to the actors. We must allow the actors to have a broad space to display and fully demonstrate the charm of performing arts.
"Beautiful China, I am an actor." The freehand tradition of Chinese opera has made outstanding contributions to the development of world theater. The theater workers of the new era should continue the excellent tradition, reduce unnecessary "big productions," eliminate stage piling, and tell the story of ecological civilization on the world stage with creation and action, enhancing the international communication and influence of Chinese culture and art.
(The author is the Party Group Secretary and Resident Vice Chairman of the China Theatre Association (中国戏剧家协会).)
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We should provide both tolerance and positive guidance to the cultural expressions of young people, so that youth culture and internet culture can maintain their vitality while achieving spiritual sublimation and value precipitation.
These days, a young singer's adaptation of the pop song "Li Bai" on a music variety show has sparked heated discussions on social media. The adapted version strengthens the characteristics of electronic Chinese style, and the lyrics add the "game meme" monologue "I was originally a support, tonight I'm going to jungle," and the rhetorical question "How about it, what can you do?", one scream louder than the other.
In response, some people think it is "magical" and unrestrained, full of the freedom of "playing music," while others think it is too alternative, incomprehensible, and embarrassing to listen to; some people think that the free and easy attitude behind this musical language resonates with young people, while others think it is just a kind of "attitude consumerism," catering to popular emotions, empty and vulgar. Many people cannot understand why a cover song would attract so much controversy.
In the past, people's evaluation of music often focused only on musicality, such as whether a song was catchy and pleasant to listen to. However, with the advent of the Internet era, young people's musical aesthetics have gradually changed from "listening to music" to "listening to themselves" - they no longer only pursue the pleasantness of the melody or the sophistication of the technology, but are eager to find the relevance of music to themselves. What people can hear from a song largely depends on their age, experience, and life situation. In this way, musical works, in addition to artistic aesthetics, also become a palette of emotions.
Just as when evaluating the cover of the song "Li Bai," you can talk about the artistry of the music, the innovation of pop music, or you can talk about your own life feelings, the emotional value of young people, and you can also talk about the symbolic meaning of Li Bai (李白), a traditional cultural symbol, and the variety show's pursuit of hot topics... Art is no longer a one-way appreciation, but has become a carrier of emotions, attitudes, and feelings. The interactive relationship between literary and artistic works and social life and public psychology is becoming increasingly complex, and its value realization is increasingly becoming the result of the joint efforts of creators, viewers, and platforms.
In the Internet era, when users of different generations, different social backgrounds, and different cultural demands flood into the "digital square," emotional "misalignment" and "confrontation" are inevitable, and the direct manifestation in the field of literature and art is the collision of aesthetic evaluations. Faced with differences in opinions, we should not rush to deny them, but should see the demands behind them; faced with differences in aesthetics, we do not need to force unity, but should seek symbiosis in dialogue.
Especially with the popularity of short videos, live broadcasts, and artificial intelligence-generated content, young people can create without professional training. Taking bullet screens and secondary creations as examples, the diversification of literary and artistic acceptance forms also intensifies the collision of aesthetic evaluations. In the new mass literary and artistic ecology where "everyone can be literary and artistic," contemporary audiences, especially young audiences, are more accustomed to "life is literature and art, and literature and art is life," and are accustomed to expressing themselves and releasing themselves in literary and artistic creation and acceptance. The life attitudes, values, and spiritual demands they place in literature and art need to be taken seriously and responded to.
Of course, we must also realize that young people are in the process of gradually establishing their worldviews, outlooks on life, and values, and their expressions are also undergoing a transformation from "deconstruction" to "reconstruction." Some seemingly incomprehensible expressions are essentially explorations by young people in the process of finding their own positioning. Therefore, we should provide both tolerance and positive guidance to the cultural expressions of young people, so that youth culture and internet culture can maintain their vitality while achieving spiritual sublimation and value precipitation. Only by transforming the superficial pleasure of "feeling good for a moment" into a lasting value that "can stand up" can youth expression truly complete the growth from emotional expression to self-construction.
(Author's affiliation: School of Journalism, Renmin University of China (中国人民大学))
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In today's stage art world, which increasingly seeks innovation and change, the autobiographical one-person show "Northbound, Southbound" ("北去·南归") has won applause, praise, and even tears from the audience with its simple and ethereal stage, sincere and profound emotions, and authentic and moving performance, providing a theatrical style that returns to simplicity. It shows us that the true power of drama lies not in elaborate stage settings or complex narrative structures, but in the deep excavation of human nature and the sincere praise of life.
The play's creative motivation stems from actress Zhao Qian's (赵倩) desire for good scripts and good roles, and also because, in middle age, real-life experiences and strong inner emotions erupted after years of accumulation, thus giving birth to an original work whose roots are deeply rooted in the soil of life and whose branches constantly extend to the spiritual sky. "Northbound, Southbound" is like a love letter written to life, starting from individual emotions and destinies, and using a sincere heart to present the lives of three generations of women in the family on the stage. The joys and sorrows of fate and the texture of life's epic resonate with the hearts of countless wanderers.
From Zhao Yaya's (赵丫丫) life-and-death tribulation of being diagnosed with a "hydatidiform mole" in her mother's womb, to the various warm details of living with her maternal grandmother in Beijing's (北京) hutongs since childhood; from following her military parents on a departing train, to the migrating wanderer finally returning to her hometown, only to face the departure of her loved ones... On the stage, two rotating long piers are like time machines, allowing the actor to switch smoothly between different characters. She does not need to change her costume, relying only on cleverly adjusting her voice, body, and other performance states to instantly become different characters: a slightly hunched body, a slightly hoarse voice, and words full of life wisdom are the maternal grandmother who is both experienced and simple and warm; a crisp childish voice, innocent expressions and movements, are the young and pure little girl Yaya. These vivid characters seem to live on the stage, chatting intimately with the audience, and talking about the childhood years left behind, the inseparable blood ties, and the tenacious growth in the torrent of the times, mixed with silent sobs, undercurrents of tears, and hesitant sighs, evoking a collective nostalgia for a generation, and condensing into a universal life experience about family and growth, separation and return to roots.
The creative team's affectionate and ingenious design makes the work full of poetry and aesthetic texture. On the empty stage, two long piers of varying heights are the finishing touch, serving as both a stove and a bed, and symbolizing the train of fate and the passage of time. When they rotate like the hands of a clock, Yaya cannot stop the passage of time and the departure of her loved ones, and can only sit on them and rotate with them. Physical space is transformed into psychological space, and the audience follows the actor's figure through time and space, experiencing the life philosophy of "the passing of time is like this."
The charm of theatrical art lies in using the stage as a mirror to reflect the subtleties of human nature and the pulse of the times. During the viewing process, the audience with tears in their eyes simultaneously experiences their own life stories. The work is full of deep emotion, but not sensational or sentimental, but rather uses extremely restrained expression to allow emotions to slowly penetrate, thereby achieving more lasting aesthetic resonance. The high level of artistic realm is not to let the audience's emotions collapse, but to let people clearly hear the sound of the undercurrent surging under the ice, but always see the calm reflection of the lake surface. This inner tension is a more advanced empathy—the audience is not overwhelmed by the performer's emotions, but in her restraint, suddenly understands their own unreleased sobs.
The success of "Northbound, Southbound" proves that in an era of technological advancement, drama can still reach people's hearts in the most authentic way; it reveals the symbiotic relationship between personal narratives and the themes of the times, allowing the audience to see their own souls in the stories of others. When the actor takes a tearful curtain call at the end of the play, the thunderous applause from the audience lasts for a long time, which is not only an emotional resonance for an excellent work created from the heart, but also a sincere tribute to the eternal vitality of theatrical art.
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Not long ago, the dance drama "Wing Chun" was sold out during its tour in Russia, and the audience applauded for as long as 20 minutes during the curtain call. To date, "Wing Chun" has been performed in over 200 shows in 49 cities around the world, moving numerous audiences at home and abroad, and winning both critical acclaim and box office success. "Wing Chun" uses a play-within-a-play narrative strategy and employs film montage techniques to tell the story of Wing Chun master Ip Man (叶问). The work integrates Guangdong's two major intangible cultural heritages, "Wing Chun" and "Xiangyun紗" (香云紗), into the overall plot narrative, and the legend of a grandmaster is told in the elegant style of Cantonese culture.
With the rise of "Guofeng Guochao" (国风国潮 - Chinese style and trends), dance dramas in recent years have been exploring the stage transformation of traditional intangible cultural heritage. For example, "Only Me Qingbai" uses dancers' continuous rotation to simulate porcelain throwing, "A Fan of a Century" uses formation composition to echo the unfolded state of fan bones, and "Yonghe Nine Years" uses the throwing and shaking of black-sleeved water sleeves to imply the vigorous strokes of calligraphy. These creations focus on exploring the elements of intangible cultural heritage that are in line with dance in terms of rhythm, space, strength, shape, lines, and movement trajectories, so that they break away from the "physical" entity and reinterpret the aesthetic characteristics of intangible cultural heritage with the dynamic and static forms of dance, shaping a brand-new stage image. The difficulty of this type of cross-media transformation lies in organically integrating intangible cultural heritage projects with the theme, structure, and language of the dance drama, avoiding becoming decorative elements; and more importantly, creatively transforming intangible cultural heritage projects with regional characteristics into artistic practices that break through regional circles and generate universal empathy. It can be said that the dance drama "Wing Chun" offers a different "answer" approach.
"Wing Chun" explores the characteristics of intangible cultural heritage and cleverly integrates three sets of relationships into the structure of the dance drama, enriching the characters. The first group is the competition between Ip Man's (叶问) Wing Chun and Baguazhang, Taijiquan, Bajiquan, and Southern Praying Mantis Kung Fu, which contributes a "famous scene" of dance and martial arts combination to the entire dance drama. The speed of punches and kicks, the smoothness and stagnation of body movements, and the extension and exertion of strength all concentrate on reflecting the composure of the martial artists and the psychological changes between offense and defense. The second group is the struggle between kind people represented by Porky Wing (猪肉荣) and the evil forces. This is not only the opportunity for the neighbors to learn martial arts from Ip Man (叶问), but also foreshadows Porky Wing's (猪肉荣) sacrifice, emphasizing the theme of the dance drama that "ordinary people are all heroes" with a realistic approach. The third group is the contrast between "fist" and "person" in Ip Man's (叶问) heart. When expressing the difficulties encountered by Ip Man (叶问) in the early stage of Wing Chun's dissemination, the separation of the couple, and other plots, the personal dance segments are always full of inner struggles, reflecting a strong artistic tension and shaping a grandmaster image with a restrained aura and superb martial arts skills. As a result, the characteristics of intangible cultural heritage and dance and plot form intertextuality, bringing huge space for aftertaste to the audience's interpretation.
The exquisite plot structure reflects the development of cross-media forms, and inside is the excavation of the characters' inner world and the authenticity of emotions. In the current various intangible cultural heritage-themed dances, intangible cultural heritage is often the background of the characters and the scene of the plot. The Xiangyun紗 (香云紗) dance segment of "Wing Chun" explores cross-media presentation, combining the characteristics of intangible cultural heritage with the emotions of specific dance segments through the flow of space and the speed of rhythm. When Madam Wing Shing (永成) leaves, after Ip Man's (叶问) sad and helpless solo dance, a women's Xiangyun紗 (香云紗) dance segment appears. Wing Shing (永成) shuttles between the Xiangyun紗 (香云紗), and this scene eventually becomes a memory. The creators did not realistically show the dyeing and finishing process of Xiangyun紗 (香云紗), but used its smooth and supple characteristics to metaphorize Wing Shing's (永成) character and emotions. The female dancers hold the Xiangyun紗 (香云紗) and walk slowly and horizontally, and the drooping gauze curtains are long and winding on the stage, implying the flow of Wing Shing's (永成) long-lasting thoughts and trickle of love. One of the female dancers kneels at the entrance, slowly tidying up the endless Xiangyun紗 (香云紗), which seems to symbolize Wing Shing's (永成) gentle and affectionate feelings. The space dragged out by the Xiangyun紗 (香云紗), the warm yellow light, and the soothing rhythm, the gentle and affectionate emotional background, form a sharp contrast with Ip Man's (叶问) rigid and rapid movements and straightforward grief in the previous segment, making the emotions more profound in the implicit. In the stage context, "Wing Chun" expresses the common emotions of human beings through actor scheduling, lighting flow, and stage design, borrowing the unique intangible cultural heritage skills of Foshan (佛山), Guangdong (广东).
The creative exploration of the dance drama "Wing Chun" allows us to see that "intangible cultural heritage" and "cross-media" cannot stay in form and gimmick. The essence of dance drama is still the expression of art on people's inner and spiritual world. Cross-media creation can only find a breakthrough in formal innovation and cross the breadth of the times and enter the depths of the human spirit by deeply understanding and expressing the spiritual meaning of intangible cultural heritage.
Return to TopSince its simultaneous release both domestically and abroad, the drama series "Zang Hai Zhuan" has generated significant buzz, with viewers actively discussing aspects such as the portrayal of human nature, intricate power struggles, and traditional culture. One common understanding is that intangible cultural heritage techniques in this drama are no longer superficial embellishments but are organically woven into the plot, becoming a source of immersion in the story's world and an important means of shaping character images.
The fireworks of the "Yaofa Puppet" (药发木偶), not only render the prosperity of the city, but also imply undercurrents; the mortise and tenon (榫卯) structure is sublimated from architectural wisdom to a philosophy of strategy, deeply integrated into the drama's narrative. Although the plot is fictional, the exquisite costumes, makeup, and props present the style of the Song and Ming dynasties, constructing a visual stage with historical texture, allowing the fictional world to take root in the hearts of the audience.
The protagonist, Zang Hai (藏海), maneuvers among various forces, relying on architectural construction techniques and the "Chinese philosophy" behind them of adapting to circumstances and achieving mastery through skill, ultimately exposing conspiracies and upholding justice. Many scenes in the drama delicately depict the focus, reverence, and inner rhythm of craftsmen operating ancient techniques, allowing the aesthetic interest, ways of thinking, and spiritual realm carried by traditional techniques to subtly nurture the audience's cultural identity. By transforming the stacking of symbols into integration with the core of the story, there is still great room for excellent traditional Chinese culture to play a role in film and television works.
(He An (何按), Zhengzhou City (郑州市), Henan Province (河南省))
Return to TopIn the crowded field of food documentaries, the relationship between food and region, and the stories of ingredients and people, seem to have been **吃干榨净** (chī gān zhà jìng - "eaten dry squeezed clean," to exploit something completely; to leave nothing behind). It's a significant challenge to film in a way that stimulates the audience's taste buds and avoids clichés. The online documentary "Masters of Taste" attempts to approach the subject through the flavors of "sour, sweet, bitter, spicy, and salty," plus "umami, stinky, and numbing." The entry point is small, but the depth of field is significant, enriching the audience's understanding of Chinese food culture.
Updating the perspective is a clever approach. You like spicy food, he likes sweet flavors, I like sour and refreshing... Eight flavors weave together the stories of more than 20 cities and over a hundred dishes. The creators use a field survey approach to classify and summarize the flavors, striving to play "connect the dots" on the Chinese food map. The opening "sour" connects three distant cities: Guiyang (贵阳) in Southwest China, Taiyuan (太原) in North China, and Harbin (哈尔滨) in Northeast China. Several delicacies, each "sour" in its own way, lead the work to question the different regional climates, product structures, and historical cultures.
In the end, food is all about life. Firewood, rice, oil, salt, frying, stir-frying, cooking, and deep-frying – different people, different food views, breed different cooking methods and form different tastes. The work uses multiple sets of character stories to interpret the formation process of different flavors, and also brings out the human relationships and local characteristics of different regions, allowing the audience to have a deeper understanding of "**一方水土养一方人**" (yī fāng shuǐ tǔ yǎng yī fāng rén - "one side water soil raises one side people," the environment shapes the people).
(Liu Xinjie (刘新杰), Nankai District (南开区), Tianjin (天津))
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