Summary: At the Second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, hosted by Kazakh President Tokayev, Xi Jinping and the leaders of Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan agreed to promote the "China-Central Asia Spirit" of mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance. Xi emphasized that "tariff wars" and "trade wars" benefit no one, and promoted a vision of a shared future for mankind and high-quality Belt and Road cooperation. China will establish cooperation centers for poverty reduction, education, and desertification prevention, plus a trade facilitation platform, and offer 3,000 training slots to Central Asian countries. The leaders also signed a treaty of amity and cooperation, and a declaration, agreeing to closer collaboration in trade, investment, security, and cultural exchange.
Summary: During a meeting at the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Xi Jinping met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, emphasizing the strong development of China-Kyrgyzstan relations. Xi called for deepened strategic alignment, mutual support on core interests, and expanded cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity (especially the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway), and emerging sectors like clean energy and AI. Xi also noted the benefits of both countries from economic globalization, criticizing unilateralism. Japarov affirmed Kyrgyzstan's support for China's positions on core issues like Taiwan and welcomed Chinese investment, while both countries agreed to multilateral coordination in the UN, SCO, and China-Central Asia mechanisms.
Summary: During the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, Xi Jinping met with Tajik President Rahmon, reaffirming China's support for Tajikistan's national independence, sovereignty, and security. Xi emphasized expanding bilateral trade and investment, infrastructure development, and strengthening cooperation in multilateral mechanisms like the China-Central Asia framework, while Rahmon welcomed further cooperation in trade, agriculture and new energy. Both leaders highlighted the importance of strategic communication and cultural exchange, including the upcoming "China Culture Day" in Tajikistan, and expressed a commitment to deepen law enforcement and security cooperation. The two leaders oversaw the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents spanning diplomacy, trade, transportation, and technology. Cai Qi and Wang Yi were reported to be present at the meeting.
Summary: During the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Xi Jinping met with Turkmenistan's President Berdimuhamedov, expressing China's willingness to deepen cooperation and build a China-Turkmenistan community with a shared future. Xi emphasized aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with Turkmenistan's "Revival of the Silk Road" strategy, expanding natural gas cooperation, strengthening security cooperation to combat the "three evil forces," and supporting Turkmenistan's role in international affairs. Berdimuhamedov expressed Turkmenistan's desire to expand cooperation with China, including increasing natural gas exports, and strengthening coordination in multilateral platforms like the United Nations. Cai Qi and Wang Yi were reported to be in attendance during these meetings.
Summary: During a meeting at the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Xi Jinping met with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev, emphasizing strengthened strategic alignment, governance experience exchange, and mutually beneficial cooperation. Xi highlighted the need for trade liberalization, infrastructure development including the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, and cooperation in emerging fields such as AI and public health, while also noting the need to jointly combat the "three evil forces" to maintain regional stability and uphold international fairness. Mirziyoyev praised China's economic achievements and reaffirmed Uzbekistan's commitment to the one-China principle. They also exchanged views on the Middle East, with Xi expressing concern over escalating tensions and opposing actions violating sovereignty, further offering China's assistance in restoring peace and stability.
Summary: At the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, President Xi Jinping highlighted the deepening of the "Belt and Road" Initiative, with trade increasing by 35% and advancements in infrastructure projects. Xi emphasized the "China-Central Asia Spirit" of mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, particularly in the face of "unilateralism, protectionism, and hegemony." China will provide RMB 1.5 billion in grant assistance and 3,000 training opportunities to Central Asian countries. Xi advocated for strengthened regional security cooperation, including counter-terrorism efforts, while also promoting closer cultural and educational ties. Xi also stated that China opposes hegemony and power politics, pushing for an equal and orderly world.
Summary: During a meeting at the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Xi Jinping met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov, emphasizing the strong development of China-Kyrgyzstan relations. Xi called for deepened strategic alignment, mutual support on core interests, and expanded cooperation in trade, investment, and connectivity, including the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway. He also stressed the need to jointly oppose unilateralism and uphold the international economic and trade order. Japarov affirmed Kyrgyzstan's support for China's position on issues related to its core interests, its adherence to the One China principle, and its opposition to interference in China's internal affairs. Cai Qi and Wang Yi were reported to have attended the meeting.
Summary: During the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Astana, President Xi Jinping met with Tajik President Rahmon, reaffirming China's support for Tajikistan's national independence and security and emphasizing their role as reliable partners. Xi called for the further implementation of agreements made during his state visit last year including expanding bilateral trade, infrastructure projects, and cultural exchanges while combating "three forces" (terrorism, separatism and extremism). Rahmon acknowledged China's significant role in international affairs, highlighting the positive momentum in bilateral cooperation and expressing interest in strengthening ties in traditional areas and expanding into new sectors like renewable energy and AI. Both leaders expressed a commitment to multilateralism and coordination within the China-Central Asia cooperation mechanism, also witnessing the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents after the meeting. Cai Qi and Wang Yi were also reported as accompanying President Xi.
Summary: During the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Xi Jinping met with Turkmenistan's President Berdimuhamedov, expressing China's willingness to enhance cooperation and build a China-Turkmenistan community with a shared future. Xi emphasized aligning the Belt and Road Initiative with Turkmenistan's "Revival of the Silk Road" strategy, expanding natural gas cooperation, and strengthening security cooperation to combat the "three evil forces." He also affirmed China's support for Turkmenistan's role in international affairs and its accession to the WTO. Berdimuhamedov expressed Turkmenistan's desire to expand cooperation with China across various sectors and strengthen coordination in multilateral platforms. Cai Qi and Wang Yi were reported as accompanying Xi at the meeting.
Summary: During a meeting at the China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Xi Jinping met with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev, emphasizing strengthened development strategy alignment and experience exchange. Xi called for increased trade liberalization, high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, and expanded cooperation in emerging fields. Mirziyoyev expressed strong support for China's global initiatives and a desire to deepen cooperation across various sectors, especially in high-tech, while also emphasizing adherence to the one-China principle. The two leaders exchanged views on the Middle East, with Xi expressing concern over escalating tensions due to Israel's military action against Iran and opposing actions violating sovereignty. Cai Qi and Wang Yi were reported as accompanying Xi at the event.
Summary: On June 17, 2025, Xi Jinping and the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan convened the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, affirming the strategic importance of the region and deepening multilateral cooperation based on equality and mutual benefit. The parties reiterated their commitment to the "one-China principle" and opposition to "Taiwan independence." They also committed to strengthening cooperation within the WTO framework and promoting trade and investment. The parties voiced their commitment to the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. They expressed a willingness to help Afghanistan achieve peace and stability and to integrate into the regional and world economy.
Summary: China and five Central Asian nations (Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan) signed a treaty in Astana on June 17, 2025, to comprehensively enhance long-term strategic partnership based on mutual respect for sovereignty, territorial integrity, and non-interference. The agreement emphasizes mutual support for chosen development paths, core interests, and economic strategies, while prohibiting participation in alliances or actions hostile to any signatory. Cooperation is envisioned across various sectors including trade, energy, infrastructure, culture, and security, with a focus on combating terrorism, separatism, and extremism. The treaty aims to strengthen coordination within international organizations, including the UN, to promote regional peace, stability, and sustainable development, and explicitly states it is not targeted at any third country. The document does not mention the United States or U.S. - China relations.
Summary: The second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana, Kazakhstan, from June 16-18, 2025, resulting in a series of cooperative agreements. These agreements included a joint declaration, a treaty of friendship, and action plans related to the Belt and Road Initiative. Priority cooperation areas include trade, investment, connectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and people-to-people exchanges. Parties agreed to uphold the multilateral trading system based on WTO rules, promote trade and investment liberalization and facilitation. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Ding Xuexiang, a member of the Politburo Standing Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, will attend the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum in Russia from June 19th to 21st. The invitation came from the Russian Federation government. The report does not mention any discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Xi Jinping attended the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, Kazakhstan, where he delivered a keynote speech emphasizing the "China-Central Asia Spirit" of mutual respect, trust, benefit, and assistance. He highlighted the deepening of Belt and Road cooperation and the formation of the China-Central Asia mechanism. Xi criticized trade wars, protectionism, and hegemonism, advocating for a human community with a shared future and a rejection of the "law of the jungle." He announced the establishment of cooperation centers for poverty reduction, education, and desertification prevention, as well as a trade platform, and offered training slots for Central Asian countries. The leaders also signed a treaty of good neighborliness and cooperation and the "Astana Declaration," agreeing to enhance cooperation across various sectors.
Summary: The 18th Special Book Award of China was held in Beijing on June 17th, recognizing 16 individuals from 12 countries. Awardees were honored for their contributions to interpreting Xi Jinping Thought, promoting Chinese culture, and enhancing international understanding of China through their literary works. The award, China's highest for overseas contributions to publishing, has recognized 219 individuals from 63 countries since its inception in 2005. Awardees are said to have expanded the breadth and depth of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.
Summary: Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing recently conducted research in Guangdong on industrial innovation and the healthy development of the platform economy. He stressed the importance of integrating technological and industrial innovation, improving the platform economy governance system, and constructing a fair development environment. Zhang emphasized the need to focus on key areas of the modern industrial system and to promote technological breakthroughs that drive industrial upgrades. He also urged support for the application and iteration of innovative products, while emphasizing the responsibility of internet freight platforms to protect the rights of drivers and consumers.
Summary: The second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana, Kazakhstan from June 16-18, 2025, resulting in a series of cooperative agreements. These agreements and initiatives covered a broad range of areas, including trade, industry, transportation, energy, technology, culture, and local governance, with specific action plans for implementation, and also an agreement to respect each other's sovereignty and territorial integrity. China pledged RMB 1.5 billion in grants to Central Asian countries in 2025 for livelihood and development projects, and 3,000 training opportunities over the next two years. Parties agreed to promote trade and investment, and support the WTO-based multilateral trading system. A theme of cooperation and modernization was agreed on, and further development of the "Belt and Road" initiative was planned.
Summary: State Councilor and head of the National Shuangyong Work Leading Group, Chen Yiqin, conducted research on shuangyong (supporting the military and giving preferential treatment to families of service members) work in Beijing. She emphasized the need to implement Xi Jinping's instructions on shuangyong work, focusing on military needs and deepening support activities to address the practical difficulties of military personnel and their families. Chen also stressed the importance of optimizing the shuangyong work mechanism and consolidating its social foundation. The report did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: At the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana, attended by Xi Jinping and the presidents of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, member states affirmed the strategic importance of the region and pledged to deepen multilateral cooperation based on equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit. They reiterated support for each other on issues concerning core interests, with Central Asian nations reaffirming adherence to the One China principle and opposing "Taiwan independence." The parties committed to strengthening cooperation within the WTO framework, supporting the accession of Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan to the WTO, and identified trade facilitation, industrial investment, connectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and people-to-people exchanges as six priority areas for cooperation. The parties also expressed their willingness to work together to help the people of Afghanistan to maintain peace and stability, rebuild social infrastructure, and integrate into the regional and world economic system. Furthermore, the parties declared the years 2025-2026 as the "Year of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation."
Summary: A commemorative meeting marking the 40th anniversary of the Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament (CPAPD) was held in Beijing. Peng Qinghua, Vice Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, attended the event. The meeting reviewed the CPAPD's history and elected new leadership, with Peng Qinghua appointed as the president. The CPAPD, established in 1985, is described as China's largest non-governmental peace organization. The article does not discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the CCP Central Committee, met with a delegation of senior cadres from the Sri Lanka People's Liberation Front led by General Secretary Silva in Beijing. Liu and Silva co-chaired a political dialogue between the two parties. Both sides emphasized the need to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, strengthen exchanges and cooperation, and jointly build a China-Sri Lanka community with a shared future. The article does not mention U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The China-Sri Lanka-Maldives Tourism Forum commenced in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on June 16th. Attendees included government officials, tourism and aviation industry representatives from the three countries, and invited experts and scholars. The forum aims to promote tourism cooperation between China, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article advocates for "AI for good" (智能向善), arguing that the benefits of AI should be shared globally to avoid a digital divide and prevent AI from becoming a tool for wealthy nations. It highlights examples of Chinese AI models, such as DeepSeek and Tongyi Qianwen, being used in Myanmar and Japan via open-source initiatives, emphasizing China's commitment to inclusive AI development. The piece criticizes practices of building "small yards and high walls" in technology, implicitly referencing U.S. policies, and promotes international cooperation in AI governance and development. China's initiatives like the Global AI Governance Initiative and AI capacity building programs are presented as evidence of its dedication to ensuring AI benefits all nations. The article concludes that the key to benefiting from AI is to adhere to the principle of “AI for good.”
Summary: The article discusses China's ongoing efforts to improve its water ecosystems and construct "beautiful rivers and lakes." It highlights the progress made, with the national surface water quality showing improvement, but also acknowledges existing imbalances and challenges in fundamentally eliminating polluted water bodies. The recent "Action Plan for the Protection and Construction of Beautiful Rivers and Lakes (2025-2027)" issued by the Ministry of Ecology and Environment emphasizes systematic and coordinated governance across regions and sectors. The piece promotes ecological revitalization as a method of simultaneously facilitating environmental protection and high-quality economic development. Ultimately, the article advocates for an approach centered on public experience and cultural significance in building a shared social atmosphere around these revitalized areas.
Summary: This article discusses the importance of convenient and affordable community services in China, such as repair services, and the challenges they face due to online competition and inadequate community planning. It highlights the need to improve these services, address issues like overcharging, and ensure they are accessible and trustworthy. The article references examples from various cities like Tianjin, Suzhou, Changsha, Hefei, Wuhan, Beijing and Chongqing that are improving these services. It also highlights the importance of innovation and regulation to ensure quality and fair pricing in community services. The United States is not mentioned.
Summary: Several regions in China are boosting their "summer economy" through innovative activities. Nanjing's Jiangxinzhou island is promoting pet-related tourism with interactive experiences. Guangzhou is attracting visitors with watersports like kayaking and dragon boat racing. In Ningxia's Zhongwei, tourism projects that integrate camping and off-roading are proving popular. No officials or U.S. relations were mentioned in the article.
Summary: This article from the *Beijing Daily* discusses the increasing mechanization and technological advancements in China's wheat harvest, highlighting the shift from manual labor to modern techniques like precision agriculture using the BeiDou navigation system and unmanned machinery. It emphasizes the growing contribution of agricultural technology to increased yields and overall agricultural modernization, with the contribution rate rising from 54.5% in 2012 to 62.4% in 2022. The article also addresses the need to cultivate agricultural talent and improve farmers' digital literacy to overcome existing challenges in the sector. Ultimately, it argues that technological advancement in agriculture is crucial for rural revitalization and strengthening China's agricultural base. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Xi Jinping sent a letter to volunteers serving in a remote primary school in Xinjiang, encouraging them to contribute to China's modernization. The article emphasizes the importance of border region education in fostering a sense of national identity and promoting development, highlighting initiatives such as universities offering targeted programs for border regions and integrating local culture into education. It also discusses leveraging digital technology to bridge educational gaps between developed and remote areas, such as the collaboration between Tibet's Nagqu and Liaoning province. The article advocates for integrated development and resource allocation to improve education quality in border regions.
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Summary: The third China International Supply Chain Promotion Expo will be held in Beijing from July 16-20, with Thailand as the guest of honor country and Shandong and Guangdong provinces as guest provinces. According to Vice President of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT) Yu Jianlong, the expo will feature "6 chains and 1 exhibition area" showcasing global supply chain cooperation and will release the "Beijing Initiative". CCPIT Vice President Li Xingqian noted the expo will feature a "10+2+N" framework of events, including themed activities and forums. CCPIT Office Director Yang Mi emphasized the expo focuses on promoting industrial cooperation rather than short-term transactions, aiming to foster long-term mutually beneficial partnerships. Over 650 exhibitors from 75 countries and regions are expected, with a significant portion from Europe and the United States.
Summary: During a press conference, representatives from China's manned space program emphasized the country's self-reliance in developing the Chinese space station, highlighting its completely independent intellectual property rights and domestically produced technology. Yang Hong noted that the space station's design involved a top-down approach to ensure optimal overall planning and that future plans include expanding the space station's capabilities. Li Yingliang noted the meticulous planning required for the project, including thousands of contingency plans. Astronaut Fei Junlong expressed pride in witnessing China's space achievements and confidence in the program's safety, crediting the rigorous training and design teams. Zhang Lu discussed the achievements of experiment cabinets developed for the space station, noting that they allow for scientists to conduct more research.
Summary: Recent illegal hunting and sale of wild birds in Xi'an, Shaanxi Province has prompted swift joint law enforcement action. The article highlights the importance of biodiversity for human well-being and ecological system stability, referencing successful conservation efforts with the Crested Ibis and the historical misjudgment of sparrows as pests. It cites Xi Jinping's emphasis on integrated environmental protection and high-quality development, using the example of the restored Uliangsu Lake and its increased bird population. The article emphasizes that ecological preservation is not a hindrance to development but a crucial foundation for sustainable economic growth, referencing Xi's 2021 instructions regarding Yellow River Delta wetland management. The piece advocates for a comprehensive approach to balancing environmental protection and economic development, urging against short-sighted actions that harm the environment.
Summary: China successfully conducted a zero-altitude escape test for its "Mengzhou" manned spacecraft on June 17, 2025, a crucial step for its manned lunar exploration program. The test, conducted at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, validated the escape and rescue system of the new spacecraft, which is designed to carry up to seven astronauts. "Mengzhou" represents a new generation of manned spacecraft independently developed by China for future space missions, including lunar exploration. The "Mengzhou" will play a key role in supporting space station development. The test has laid an important technological foundation for subsequent manned lunar exploration missions.
Summary: Due to the impact of Typhoon "Butterfly" and monsoon winds, Maoming City in Guangdong Province experienced heavy rainfall, triggering a Level II emergency response for flood and typhoon prevention. Village cadres in Zhonghe Village, Guizi Town, Xinyi City, detected unusual water flow and, led by town official Liu Chunhua and village party secretary Cao Musheng, initiated an urgent evacuation of residents at 1 AM. The prompt action resulted in the safe relocation of 57 villagers from 25 households just before a landslide destroyed 35 houses. The article highlights the dedication of local officials in disaster prevention and emergency response. There is no mention of the U.S. or U.S. - China relations in this article.
Summary: Following reports of illegal hunting and sale of wild birds in Xi'an, Shaanxi, the Ministry of Public Security (MPS) has launched a nationwide campaign to combat such activities. The MPS dispatched a working group to Xi'an to guide local police in a comprehensive crackdown targeting all stages of the illegal trade. Since the beginning of the year, public security agencies nationwide have investigated over 2,900 cases involving crimes against nationally protected birds. An official from the MPS's Environmental, Food and Drug Crime Investigation Bureau stated that the ministry will continue to organize special strike actions and focus on key areas such as flower, bird, and cultural markets, and wild game restaurants.
Summary: Recent efforts in Fanchang District, Wuhu City, Anhui Province, prioritize ecological preservation and green development to promote agricultural progress and increase farmers' incomes. The district is focused on developing unique rural villages with local characteristics. A recent photograph shows farmers plowing fields while egrets forage nearby, illustrating a harmonious ecological landscape. This represents part of a broader effort to integrate environmental stewardship with rural economic development. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the provided text.
Summary: A fireworks factory explosion in Linli County, Changde City, Hunan Province, resulted in 9 deaths and 26 injuries. In response, the State Council Safety Committee Office has mandated a thorough investigation into the incident. The investigation aims to determine the cause of the explosion and assign responsibility according to relevant laws and regulations. The action is intended to prevent similar accidents from occurring in the future. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: China's Ministry of Finance has established a national asset reallocation platform to redistribute idle state-owned assets among government and public institutions, saving over 40 million yuan in fiscal funds. The platform, integrated with the budgetary management system, facilitates the transfer of assets like equipment, buildings, and vehicles between entities across different regions. A Ministry of Finance official stated that they will strengthen supervision and coordination to improve the platform's efficiency and promote greater utilization of existing assets. The platform aims to reduce redundant purchases and enhance the use of state-owned assets. There was no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: At a meeting on deepening state-owned enterprise (SOE) reform, Vice Director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission (SASAC) Li Zhen stated that the average completion rate of key reform tasks for central and local SOEs exceeded 80% by the end of Q1 2024. Li noted that while SOEs have made progress in technological innovation, strategic emerging industries, and new quality productive forces, challenges remain in the institutional mechanisms for technological innovation and industrial innovation. He emphasized that SOEs need to focus on improving the quality of technological innovation supply and improving incentive mechanisms for original innovation. He also stated they need to optimize the corporate technology innovation system.
Summary: China's Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security launched the sixth "100-Day, 10 Million Job Recruitment Special Action" in Qingdao, Shandong province. The initiative aims to create and collect ten million job postings over approximately 100 days, targeting university graduates and other laborers. The action will combine online and offline recruitment events, focusing on industries like AI, advanced manufacturing, and modern services. Online recruitment efforts will be centered on platforms such as the China Public Recruitment Website and the "Employment Online" portal.
Summary: Between January and May, China's postal industry saw significant growth, with a 17.6% increase in total delivery volume, reaching 86.1 billion items. Specifically, the express delivery sector grew by 20.1% to 78.77 billion items. Revenue for the postal industry increased by 8% to 718.73 billion yuan, driven by integration with tourism and cultural sectors during holidays. International/Hong Kong/Macau express delivery volume increased by 22.4%.
Summary: A China-Europe freight train (X9216) departed from Yiwu, Zhejiang, carrying mixed cargo including consumer lithium batteries and daily goods bound for Almaty, Kazakhstan. This marks the first time the Yangtze River Delta region has achieved mixed-cargo transport of consumer lithium batteries within the same container on a China-Europe train. The new method is supposed to provide flexibility and better serve personalized demand from small and medium sized enterprises. The initial train to Central Asia from Yiwu to Almaty was launched in 2013.
Summary: This article profiles Tian Ye, a 50-year-old veteran, who along with fellow veterans Zhang Hong and Li Ke, contracted to plant trees in the Taklamakan Desert in Xinjiang's Qiemo County starting in 2018. Facing initial setbacks with tree survival, they experimented with techniques and achieved an 85% survival rate, expanding their team to ten, mostly veterans. They have planted over 11,000 mu of desert plants and cultivated *Cistanche deserticola* for economic benefits. As of 2022, they have generated hundreds of tons in annual yield. The team is now working with local authorities to implement new desertification control plans, including planting *Xanthoceras sorbifolium*.
Summary: The Dongzhuang water conservancy project in Liquan County, Xianyang City, Shaanxi Province, has reached a critical stage with the dam reaching 226 meters in height and 1.717 million cubic meters of concrete poured. Scheduled for completion by the end of 2026 with water storage beginning at the end of 2025, the project aims to reduce silt accumulation in the reservoir and river channels. The project will help solve problems with silt and flooding problems in the Wei River. The article makes no mention of US-China relations.
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Summary: In a speech commemorating the 100th anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, Xi Jinping emphasized that the 20th Party Congress defined the central task of comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and national rejuvenation through Chinese-style modernization, which is also the theme of the worker's movement. Xi's discourse on the working class and trade union work since the 18th Party Congress addresses fundamental questions about relying on the working class and building trade unions in the new era. It is said to provide guidance for the development of the labor movement and trade union work. The article further emphasizes the importance of integrating Marxism with China's specific realities and traditional culture in advancing trade union theory. The discourse is described as emphasizing the need to mobilize the working class for socialist modernization and promote high-quality development.
Summary: This article emphasizes the persistent nature of undesirable work styles and the need to avoid "fatigue syndrome" in the ongoing effort to improve Party conduct. It notes that hidden and evolving forms of misconduct require constant vigilance and a firm stance against complacency. The article emphasizes that relaxing efforts, even briefly, can lead to a resurgence of negative behaviors, making future corrections more difficult. It stresses the importance of strengthening Party spirit and maintaining unwavering dedication to ethical conduct to continuously improve work style. Leading cadres must take the lead in setting an example.
Summary: According to this article, China aims to enhance the "adaptability" of education to better meet the evolving needs of the labor market and national strategic demands, especially in technology and innovation. It emphasizes the importance of proactive educational planning ("think ahead") and implementation ("move ahead") to address mismatches between talent supply and demand. The article calls for dynamic adjustments in academic disciplines, closer integration of industry and education, and the establishment of a national talent supply-demand data platform to forecast future needs. This approach will help the Chinese education system anticipate evolving demands. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chinese automotive companies, such as JAC Motors and Changan Auto, are expanding their presence in Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan. JAC Motors has established a significant presence with over 100 4S stores across Central Asia, while Changan Auto's sales in Kazakhstan reached a new high in May. These companies are investing in local production and tailoring vehicles to suit regional needs, including language localization and adaptations for local road conditions. JAC Motors has also partnered with Arur Group, leading to increased production and employment in Kazakhstan's automotive industry. The automotive industry has become a prominent area of collaboration between China and Central Asian countries.
Summary: Chinese car brands are gaining popularity and recognition in Central Asia, particularly in Kazakhstan where they accounted for 39% of new car sales in 2024. This success stems from tailoring vehicles to local consumer needs, providing cost-effective products with robust supply chains, and benefiting from the growing economic and cultural cooperation spurred by the Belt and Road Initiative. Chinese automakers are confident in their ability to strengthen economic ties between China and Central Asian countries. The article does not make reference to the United States.
Summary: Driven by rising market demand and technological advancements in aquaculture, the city of Wanning in Hainan province is rapidly expanding its production of *Epinephelus akaara*, or the East Star Grouper, and has been officially designated "The Home of the East Star Grouper." Local hatcheries are now able to mass produce *Epinephelus akaara*, and the collaboration between government, universities, and firms has solved disease and inbreeding problems. This expansion includes increasing the area dedicated to farming the fish and establishing a complete industrial chain, including feed production.
Summary: The article reports that increased rainfall has led to a surge in water volume at the Hukou Waterfall on the Yellow River, located on the border of Shanxi and Shaanxi provinces. The increased flow has created a spectacular scene of rolling waves, drawing large numbers of tourists to the area. A photograph of tourists visiting the Hukou Waterfall景区 on June 15th accompanies the report. The article does not discuss U.S.-China relations or the statements/actions of specific Chinese officials.
Summary: In May, China's foreign exchange market remained stable with overall balanced supply and demand, according to State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) spokesperson Li Bin. Non-banking sectors experienced net cross-border capital inflows of $33 billion, driven by strong goods trade and increased foreign investment in domestic stocks. Bank forex settlement and sales shifted to a surplus, indicating stable willingness to settle foreign exchange and decreased demand for foreign exchange purchases. The figures indicate a stable and rational market. There is no discussion of U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: China's national railway will implement a new train schedule on July 1st, increasing scheduled passenger trains to 13,302 and freight trains to 23,635. The new schedule includes more high-speed benchmark trains on the Shanghai-Kunming line, and new services following the opening of the Chongqing-Qianjiang section of the Yu-Xia high-speed railway. Overnight high-speed sleeper trains will also be introduced between major city clusters. Tickets for the new schedule will be available starting June 17th.
Summary: A Zhejiang-based company, Shilin Craft Products, is leveraging green electricity (绿电) in its production and transportation to enhance its competitiveness, especially in light of potential EU carbon tariffs. The company utilizes wind and solar power for manufacturing and electric container trucks for transport, creating a green supply chain. With the assistance of the State Grid Ningbo Power Supply Company, Shilin is purchasing green certificates (绿证) and accurately calculating its carbon emissions. As a result, the company has gained favor with foreign merchants. Over 2,000 foreign trade companies in Ningbo have adopted similar strategies to boost their market competitiveness.
Summary: The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is strengthening its skilled worker talent pool, which currently includes 8.6375 million skilled workers, according to reports from the 14th Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Trade Union Representative Congress. This includes 235 "Guangxi Craftsmen" and 5 national-level "Great Power Craftsmen." Guangxi has established 8 regional-level, 14 city-level, and 69 enterprise-level craftsman academies, along with over 600 innovation studios for model workers and craftsmen. The goal is to build systems to develop and incentivize skilled industrial workers. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Su Ting, the first secretary of Qi'nan Village in Shandong Province, is dedicated to improving local wheat production and storage. She facilitated the adoption of smart harvesters, increasing efficiency and reducing losses, and addressed villagers' concerns about grain storage by constructing smart air-drying warehouses. Su also worked with villagers to establish a food processing industry for noodles. Additionally, a partnership between a village cooperative and a city supply and marketing cooperative was established, boosting villiage income by over 400,000 yuan last year. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's National Radio and Television Administration (NRTA) has implemented new regulations to standardize automatic renewal services for internet TVs. These measures target issues such as lack of pre-deduction reminders, complicated cancellation processes, and inadequate complaint channels, requiring explicit user consent and prominent placement of complaint channels. The regulations mandate reminders at least five days before renewal, detailing the product name, amount, and service period. The NRTA aims to improve the consumer experience and build a fairer and more transparent internet TV service ecosystem, without mentioning the United States.
Summary: Since 2023, Beijing's procuratorates have handled 2,924 public interest litigation cases related to environmental resources, securing court judgments for ecological restoration costs totaling 149 million yuan. To improve efficiency in these cases, Beijing's procuratorates have built and used over 40 big data legal supervision models, producing over 3,000 leads. These leads account for 80% of all public interest litigation leads in the field of ecological environment and resource protection. The application of "digital intelligence thinking" (数智思维) aims to address issues such as scattered clues and difficulties in on-site investigation.
Summary: Following the July 7th Incident in 1937, the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army was reorganized into the Eighth Route Army of the National Revolutionary Army, tasked with establishing anti-Japanese base areas and supporting allied forces. In September 1937, as Japanese forces advanced in North China, the Eighth Route Army's 115th Division ambushed Japanese troops at Pingxingguan. The victory at Pingxingguan, where the Eighth Route Army inflicted casualties on the Japanese while sustaining over 400 losses, boosted national morale and enhanced the prestige of the Communist Party and the Eighth Route Army. The battle is reported as the first successful ambush against the Japanese army, dispelling the myth of their invincibility.
Summary: The Saihan District People's Court in Hohhot is leveraging a "three stations and two centers" initiative to proactively address social governance issues and prevent disputes at their source. This system analyzes frequent and emerging case types to inform legislative suggestions and proposals, aiming to shift the court's focus from reactive case handling to proactive social governance. According to court president Zhao Junping, this approach prioritizes non-litigation mechanisms, builds a multi-tiered dispute resolution system, and provides judicial support for grassroots governance.
Summary: The "Green Township Flower Field Happy Kingdom" amusement park in Qing'an County, Heilongjiang Province, has become a popular tourist destination through the combined efforts of eight villages. Leveraging Party building initiatives to drive rural revitalization, Qing'an County guided Qing'an Town in consolidating resources and developing rural tourism. By establishing a joint village-level industry based on a "shareholding operation and guaranteed dividends" principle, the eight village collective economies have been able to develop together. This initiative integrates idle resources and promotes collective economic growth, exemplified by the park's success in attracting tourists and generating revenue for the villages.
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Summary: The article discusses the resurgence of interest in traditional Chinese craftsmanship, particularly in jewelry and accessories, among young people. It highlights artisans like Wang Shenglin, a jewelry designer, who blends traditional techniques like *diancui* with modern designs, creating pieces that resonate with contemporary aesthetics. These traditional crafts, including *huasi xiangqian* and *luodian*, are seen as a way for the younger generation to connect with their cultural heritage. The article emphasizes the importance of innovation in preserving these techniques, ensuring they remain relevant and vibrant in modern society. The author, Wang Shenglin, believes that tradition and innovation go hand in hand, with the former as a solid foundation and the latter as the source of vitality.
Summary: This article discusses the evolution of traditional Chinese jewelry-making techniques, emphasizing the social functions and aesthetic values embedded within them. It details specific techniques like filigree, granulation, and *diancui* (kingfisher feather inlay), tracing their historical development and associated symbolism. The article highlights a contemporary resurgence of interest in traditional craftsmanship among younger generations. It argues for a continuous integration of tradition with modern innovation and technology in order to keep the traditional craft alive.
Summary: The China Writers Association's Network Literature Center released the "2024 China Network Literature Blue Book," reporting that China's online literature boasts over 33 million works and 575 million users, constituting 51.9% of Chinese internet users. Revenue for major online literature platforms reached approximately 44 billion yuan, with about 30,000 adaptation licenses granted in 2024. Overseas, Chinese online literature has around 200 million active users and is developing a localized ecosystem with 500,000 works created by 120,000 overseas authors.
Summary: A Chinese Academy of Sciences team successfully demonstrated terahertz communication technology, achieving real-time wireless transmission of high-definition video over 1.2 kilometers. The experiment, conducted in Qinghai Province, utilized a domestically developed 60cm terahertz telescope system and a low-power transmitter. This marks the first international application of a terahertz astronomical telescope system in the field of terahertz communications. The experiment's success suggests the potential for high-capacity space-to-ground communication using terahertz technology.
Summary: A multinational research team, including scientists from Zhejiang University and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, published a study in *Cell* detailing the genetic basis of ant adaptation and social evolution. The research reconstructed the ant family's evolutionary tree using the genomes of 163 ant species, tracing the common ancestor back to the Late Jurassic period, roughly 157 million years ago. The study identified an expansion of olfactory-related gene families in the common ancestor's genome, suggesting early development of social communication mechanisms. The team's findings clarify the complex relationships between different ant species.
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Summary: Nanjing police dismantled three "scalper" gangs that illegally hacked into hospital registration systems, arresting 22 suspects involved in over 2 million yuan. The scalpers used specialized software to quickly snatch up expert appointment slots in as little as 0.02 seconds, then resold them at inflated prices, sometimes over 1000 yuan. One individual was found to have made over 5000 registration payments in a year, far exceeding normal patient frequency. Police are working with hospitals to improve registration processes and prevent future exploitation. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: The article discusses the problem of scalpers ("黄牛") illegally reselling medical appointments in Nanjing, highlighting the difficulties patients face and the waste of medical resources. It urges enhanced technical capabilities to prevent scalping, including monitoring for unusual activity and fixing system vulnerabilities. The piece also calls for stronger law enforcement to crack down on scalpers, increasing the costs of illegal activity to deter such behavior. It emphasizes the importance of a coordinated effort to ensure citizens have access to medical care.
Summary: The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region's college entrance examination authority is warning students and parents about fraudulent text messages claiming AI monitoring detected cheating, resulting in a score of zero. These messages, using a consistent format and fabricated AI monitoring scenarios, include unofficial contact numbers. The authority emphasizes that official notifications regarding exam irregularities are never delivered via text message. Similar scams have been reported in Sichuan, Shandong, Jiangxi, Hainan, and Jilin, and the authority also cautioned against scams involving false promises of guaranteed admission or expensive, unreliable volunteer services.
Summary: China's National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) is piloting a national "medical insurance image cloud" network to reduce redundant medical imaging and costs for patients. Five provinces (Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, Shandong, and Guizhou) have deployed the necessary software and uploaded 3.64 million image index data to the national system as of June 12th. The NHSA aims to provide continued technical support and policy guidance to promote the image cloud construction project, but the article does not mention any discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The sixth Beijing "Health Cup" Disabled People's Mass Sports Games opened on June 17th and will run until July 4th. Over 1,300 athletes from 18 units across Beijing will compete in six events, including chess, Go, table tennis, badminton, floor curling, and darts. The games, which began in April, utilized both on-site and online selection methods, attracting over 10,000 participants. The "Health Cup," founded in 2020, has become Beijing's largest and most influential comprehensive sports event for disabled people. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A toll booth worker, Hu Xinhui, at the Hangqian Expressway provided a driver with precisely 150ml of hot water, recognizing her need to prepare baby formula. Hu's actions, reminiscent of his own experience raising children, were lauded online for demonstrating exceptional customer service and empathy. He emphasized the importance of offering help to travelers in need, drawing from his own experiences on the road. The incident has drawn widespread positive attention on social media. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article praises a highway toll booth worker for his empathetic and efficient response to a driver's request for hot water. The toll booth worker's actions, specifically his understanding of the request and precise water dispensing technique, were interpreted as demonstrating a caring and thoughtful approach to his job. The article highlights this as an example of exceptional service that transcends professional obligations and connects people through shared empathy. The article celebrates this act as evidence of putting oneself in another's shoes in service. No senior leaders or U.S. relations are discussed in the article.
Summary: In Yichun, Jiangxi Province, numerous express delivery and logistics companies are capitalizing on opportunities to establish new "driverless vehicle" delivery routes in urban and rural areas. The use of unmanned delivery vehicles in rural areas of Yuanzhou District's Hongtang Township signifies this expansion. This initiative reflects a broader trend of adopting autonomous technology within China's logistics sector. The deployment aims to improve efficiency and access in delivery services. No US or US-China relations were mentioned in the article.
Summary: Liaoning province has commenced renovation work on all 500 planned old residential compounds for 2024. Since 2019, the province has renovated 6,146 old residential compounds, benefiting 2.63 million households. This year, a focused effort will address the problem of overhead wires in 1,186 old residential areas. In 2025, Liaoning will prioritize project progress, quality, safety, and addressing shortcomings in old residential area renovations, and will also focus on improving fire safety. The province encourages utilizing idle resources within the communities for revenue to support renovations and maintenance.
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Summary: Guian New Area in Guizhou province is experiencing rapid economic growth, with its GDP surpassing 40 billion yuan and maintaining over 20% growth for seven consecutive quarters. The area is focusing on developing its digital economy, including the construction of data centers and promoting the integration of big data with the real economy, specifically in electronic information manufacturing, new energy batteries, and advanced equipment manufacturing. Guian is also working to establish itself as a hub for inland open economy, improving transportation and logistics, including international routes, and has seen significant growth in foreign trade and investment. The area is also committed to ecological and environmental protection, with green industries accounting for over 50% of its GDP, and promoting green and low-carbon development.
Summary: China marked the 31st World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought, highlighting its achievements in combating desertification, particularly through the "Three-North Shelterbelt Project". Since the 18th Party Congress, 365 million acres of desertified land have been treated and 27.94 million acres have been sealed for protection. The "Three-North" project has achieved significant gains with forest coverage increasing from 5.05% in 1977 to 13.84% currently. China is actively engaged in international cooperation under the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, including supporting Belt and Road countries, and has established cooperation centers with Arab nations and Mongolia.
Summary: China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a blue alert for heavy rain, forecasting a new round of intense precipitation across central and eastern China starting from the night of June 17th. The rainfall is expected to intensify in eastern parts of the southwest region and gradually expand eastward. The Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Natural Resources jointly issued warnings for flash floods and geological disasters. Provinces including Guangxi, Hubei, and Sichuan are urged to prepare for potential secondary disasters like floods and landslides. The advisory did not mention the United States or Sino-U.S. relations.
Summary: The Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City, China's first green development demonstration zone, has significantly expanded its distributed energy capacity in recent years. Grid-connected capacity has reached 44,000 kW, an 18-fold increase over five years, with cumulative power generation exceeding 100 million kWh. This has reduced carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 103,800 tons. Two hundred businesses and resident households have successfully connected distributed photovoltaic systems to the grid.
Summary: At the fourth China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo in Changsha, Hunan, the Bank of China (BOC) showcased its cross-border financial innovations and its role in facilitating China-Africa economic cooperation. The BOC and the Export-Import Bank of China jointly released a plan to support Chinese companies seeking high-quality development abroad. BOC highlighted its global network, including branches in eight African countries, offering services such as cross-border RMB settlement and support for infrastructure projects. The bank emphasized its role in bridging Chinese companies with African opportunities, and providing financial support to projects in Africa. There is no mention of the United States.
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Summary: The UAE, Germany and Singapore are implementing green initiatives in their meeting, convention, and exhibition industries through measures like promoting green building certification, renewable materials, carbon-neutral venues, and sustainable transportation. Dubai Expo City exemplifies this with solar panels, water recycling, and promotion of green transportation, while Germany aims for carbon neutrality in the industry by 2040. Singapore launched a sustainability certification for MICE venues to promote energy efficiency and waste reduction. The U.S. is not mentioned in the article.
Summary: Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo JiaKun stated that the Ministry and relevant embassies and consulates are working to protect Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel following escalating military conflict. After Israel attacked Iran, the Ministry initiated an emergency consular protection mechanism, urging both countries to ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions, and issuing safety reminders. Some Chinese citizens have already been safely evacuated to neighboring countries. The ministry is rapidly organizing the evacuation of Chinese citizens from Iran and Israel. Those citizens are encouraged to contact embassies, consulates, or dial the 12308 consular protection hotline.
Summary: At an IAEA special meeting regarding the Israeli strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, China's representative to the IAEA, Li Song, condemned Israel's military action against Iran, citing damage to Iranian nuclear facilities and disruption of the Iran nuclear deal's political process. Li emphasized China's opposition to attacking peaceful nuclear facilities and infringing upon Iran's sovereignty, noting that Foreign Minister Wang Yi had urged restraint in calls with both Iranian and Israeli counterparts. He reiterated China's commitment to a peaceful, diplomatic resolution of the Iran nuclear issue and opposition to unilateral sanctions, and expressed support for a Middle East free of nuclear weapons. Li called for the international community to work together to de-escalate the situation.
Summary: In 2024, designated as the "Kazakhstan Tourism Year" in China, 37 tourism promotion events were held in major Chinese cities, leading to a significant increase in Chinese tourists visiting Kazakhstan. According to the Kazakh Ministry of Tourism and Sports, 655,000 Chinese tourists visited Kazakhstan in 2024, a 78% increase compared to 2023. The article does not allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The UN General Assembly has passed a resolution, with 116 votes in favor, declaring December 4th as the "International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures." The resolution condemns unilateral measures and associated legislation that contravene international law and the UN Charter, urging states to refrain from implementing measures hindering the economic and social development of countries, especially developing nations. It calls for an annual informal General Assembly meeting starting in 2025 to commemorate the day. The choice of December 4th commemorates the UN's adoption of the Declaration on the Right to Development on the same day in 1986. The United States voted against the resolution.
Summary: China's mission to the UN in Geneva and the UN Geneva office jointly opened the "Accessibility for All: Building an Inclusive Future" exhibition at the Palais des Nations during the 59th session of the Human Rights Council. Ambassador Chen Xu, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Türk, and IPU Secretary-General Chungong delivered remarks at the event, which was attended by over 300 representatives. The exhibition, featuring around 100 exhibits and involving organizations like the Beijing Disabled Persons' Federation and Tsinghua University, showcases China's efforts in accessible environment construction. The event represents China's commitment to implementing its accessibility resolution at the Human Rights Council and contributing to global human rights governance. The exhibition promotes the legislative ideas and practices of the "Law of the People's Republic of China on the Construction of Barrier-Free Environment."
Summary: Brazil's rapidly expanding food delivery market, dominated by local giant iFood, is attracting increasing attention and investment. With iFood holding over 80% market share, Chinese companies Meituan (Keeta) and Didi (99Food) are entering the Brazilian market. Keeta plans to invest $1 billion over five years, while 99Food is offering commission-free periods to attract restaurants and delivery personnel. Brazilian industry associations express optimism that the entry of Chinese firms will stimulate competition and benefit consumers, merchants, and delivery workers. Uber and iFood have also signed an agreement for interoperability between their apps.
Summary: The 9th Sino-French Young Leaders Forum was held in France, with 50 representatives from both countries discussing cross-cultural exchange, AI ethics, and economic cooperation. French presidential envoy Anne Bouverot noted China's rapid AI advancements, highlighting the global attention garnered by Chinese AI models amidst the U.S.'s "StarGate" initiative. Former French Interior Minister Christophe Castaner emphasized China's global leadership in various sectors and the potential for Franco-Chinese investment. The Chinese delegation was led by Kong Quan, a standing director of the China Economic and Social Council and former Chinese ambassador to France.
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Summary: Xi Jinping emphasized prioritizing the people's well-being and promoting common prosperity during a symposium on economic and social development for the "15th Five-Year Plan" period. In Shandong, a big data platform is used to identify individuals in need and provide social assistance proactively. In Jiangxi, newborns are provided with basic medical insurance, with the government covering their premiums for three years. Zhejiang promotes mobile medical care through touring clinics to improve medical services in remote areas.
Summary: A recent directive from the CCP Central Committee and the State Council outlines ten policy measures across four areas aimed at addressing the most pressing livelihood concerns of the population. The directive emphasizes focusing on issues like employment, education, healthcare, elderly care, and childcare, while warning against "image projects" detached from the needs of the masses. It stresses the importance of practical implementation, grassroots investigation, and public satisfaction as key metrics for success in improving people's well-being. The article highlights the need for local governments to avoid "superficial projects" and instead focus on tangible improvements in people's lives. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
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Summary: Chinese hospitals in Guangxi, Yunnan, and Inner Mongolia are increasing cross-border healthcare services for neighboring countries like Vietnam and Mongolia. Guangxi established the "1369 life channel" with Vietnam for emergency medical assistance, reducing transit times for patients. Yunnan's Mengla County Hospital sees increasing numbers of Lao patients, and is developing telemedicine capabilities. Inner Mongolia's International Mongolian Medicine Hospital provides specialized care to Mongolian patients and offers training programs for Mongolian medical professionals. The effort is intended to facilitate medical cooperation and increase China's soft power by fostering goodwill with its neighbors. The United States is not mentioned in the article.
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Summary: Beijing's Haidian district is fostering innovation in artificial intelligence and commercial spaceflight through strategic initiatives. Haidian focuses on strengthening basic research, talent acquisition, and creating an ecosystem for translating research into industrial applications, leading to advancements like AI-powered robots and satellite constellations. The district is actively supporting these sectors with patient capital through government-backed funds and attracting social capital to support long-term growth. Haidian emphasizes the creation of application scenarios for new technologies, driving innovation in areas like AI-powered healthcare, intelligent transportation, and hydrogen energy.
Summary: This article discusses Haidian district in Beijing's approach to fostering future industries by balancing seemingly contradictory strategies. The article emphasizes the need for both rapid advancement and patient cultivation of innovation, highlighting examples of long-term investments in areas like biomedicine and advanced microscopy. Haidian focuses on R&D due to its concentration of universities and labs, while strategically locating manufacturing elsewhere. The district government also prioritizes a hands-off approach to business operations while providing support services, fostering an environment conducive to innovation.
Summary: China's pumped hydro storage (PHS) capacity reached 58.69 million kW by the end of 2024, accounting for over 30% of the global total and ranking first in the world for nine consecutive years, according to a recent report. The report also mentioned that China has identified over 1,500 potential PHS sites with a total capacity of approximately 1.6 billion kW. China's PHS development is shifting from east to west, with increasing technical advancements being made in high-head, large-capacity units. The country aims to reach 120 million kW of installed PHS capacity by 2030 and establish a modern, competitive industry by 2035. Challenges remain, including fewer high-quality sites and incomplete pricing mechanisms, leading to suggestions for resource-based pricing and improved market participation.
Summary: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and the National Development and Reform Commission aim to foster over 20 pilot bio-manufacturing platforms by 2027 to bridge the gap between research and industrialization in areas like food, pharmaceuticals, and chemicals. China's urban rail transit saw 2.87 billion passenger trips in May, a 2.9% year-on-year increase, with 54 cities operating 326 lines totaling 10,978.3 kilometers. The article does not mention the United States or US-China relations.
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Summary: The expansion of China's unilateral visa-free policy to include Latin American and Caribbean countries has led to a surge in inbound tourism and consumption. Shanghai hotels report a significant increase in foreign tourist orders, with some hotels seeing over 85% of orders from international visitors in April. Museums like Sanxingdui are enhancing services such as multilingual guides and cultural products to cater to diverse needs. Beijing's department stores have seen a large increase in the number of applications for departure tax refunds, and are upgrading services and offering a wider array of goods.
Summary: An interview with Yiwu merchant Lü Chengjun highlights the resilience and inherent strengths of the Chinese economy. Lü emphasized the need for patience in the face of global economic fluctuations, noting Chinese businesses are focused on innovation and adapting to external uncertainties. He also stressed China's commitment to long-term, trustworthy partnerships with other countries, fostering mutually beneficial trade relationships. Lü expressed confidence in China's ability to overcome challenges and achieve economic success, citing domestic consumption, innovation, and market scale as key advantages in a global market filled with uncertainties. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles: China and Mongolia have formally implemented the Authorized Economic Operator (AEO) mutual recognition arrangement, which will grant preferential customs clearance treatment to certified enterprises, reducing trade costs. Under the guidance of the State Administration for Market Regulation, the China National Food Industry Association held an event encouraging companies to optimize food labels in accordance with new regulations. Pengshui County Supply and Marketing Cooperative in Chongqing is deepening comprehensive reforms and strengthening its grassroots organization system to promote rural industrial revitalization. The articles make no explicit mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued a consumer warning regarding the selection of sun protection products, particularly clothing. The SAMR emphasized the importance of checking the Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) rating, requiring a UPF greater than 40 to be considered effective. Consumers are advised to purchase from reputable sources, check labels for UPF values and standard compliance, and consider fabric density, color, and breathability when selecting sun protective clothing, hats, masks, and sleeves. The warning highlights that not all products labeled "sun protection" meet national standards for UV protection. There is no discussion or allusion to the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
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Summary: The article discusses the significance of letters written by Chinese soldiers and commanders during wartime, highlighting their patriotism and resolve. It focuses on a letter written by General Zhang Zizhong to his comrades before his death in battle against the Japanese, emphasizing his determination to sacrifice himself for the nation. The letter serves as a call to action, expressing confidence in China's ability to defeat the enemy. The author contrasts this with the letters of other soldiers, such as one written by a low-ranking officer, to show the shared spirit of sacrifice. The author hopes that the spirit of these martyrs can inspire the Chinese people to build their country in the new era.
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of deeply studying classical texts to cultivate inner refinement and avoid misinterpretations. It criticizes superficial understandings of classics, exemplified by misinterpretations of the *I Ching*, and calls for a systematic and dedicated approach to studying core texts like the *Thirteen Classics* and the *Book of Songs*. The author argues that a solid foundation in classical literature is essential for building cultural strength and promoting Chinese culture. The author alludes to some Chinese writers who brag about reading classic texts without actually reading them. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This collection of poems uses metaphors of home, nature, and travel to convey a sense of outward exploration and returning with renewed appreciation. The poems encourage embracing challenges ("climbing mountains, riding waves") and highlight the interconnectedness of home with the wider world ("home connected to thousands of mountains and rivers"). The recurring motif of "home" emphasizes warmth, brightness, and completeness enhanced by external experiences. There is no mention of any political figures, the United States, or US-China relations.
Summary: This article describes the author's return to their family home in a remote village in the Qinling Mountains, focusing on the frequent airplane traffic overhead. Locals note the increased air traffic, describing it as a "crossroads in the sky." The constant stream of planes symbolizes the connection of even remote areas to the wider world and national development. One villager recounts his grandson seeing their village from an airplane window. The author concludes that the planes represent a grand poem of national progress written across the mountains.
Summary: A woman from Heilongjiang province, identified as Yu Dasao, and her husband transplanted a pomegranate tree from her hometown to Hebei province in 1992, symbolizing family harmony and prosperity. The tree, originally planted in 1976, became a source of emotional support and resilience for the couple as they faced economic hardship after being laid off. Despite offers to buy the tree, Yu Dasao refused, valuing it as a connection to her family and homeland. The tree served as a reminder of their strength and perseverance, helping them overcome challenges and support their children's education. Now in their seventies, the couple views the tree as a symbol of love, nostalgia, and their hard work.
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Summary: The article recounts the author's experiences learning Kunqu opera from masters of the "Chuan" generation, particularly Zheng Chanjian, including anecdotes about specific performances and teaching methods. Zheng Chanjian, along with other masters like Bao Chuanduo and Zhang Jinlong, significantly shaped the author's understanding and performance of works like "The Story of Handan" and "Night Flight." Zheng Chanjian taught the author a unique southern style of the opera "Night Flight," which the author later performed in Taiwan at the request of scholars who wished to see this old version. The author emphasizes the immense respect and reverence held for these "Chuan" generation teachers as the highest authorities and artistic standards in Kunqu. The lessons learned from Zheng Chanjian continue to influence the author's life and career.
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Our cooperation is rooted in more than two thousand years of friendly exchanges, consolidated by more than 30 years of unity and mutual trust since the establishment of diplomatic relations, and developed through open and win-win cooperation since the new era. In the long-term practice, we have explored and formed the "China-Central Asia Spirit" of "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, promoting common modernization with high-quality development": adhere to mutual respect and equal treatment, treat all countries equally regardless of size, discuss matters together, and make decisions through consultation; adhere to deepening mutual trust and responding in the same voice, firmly support each other in safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity, and do nothing to harm each other's core interests; adhere to mutual benefit and win-win results, and common development, regard each other as priority partners, provide each other with development opportunities, take into account the interests of all parties, and achieve multi-win and common prosperity; adhere to mutual assistance and **同舟共济** (tóng zhōu gòng jì - "cross river in same boat," to share weal and woe), support each other in taking development paths that suit their national conditions, manage their own affairs well, jointly respond to various risks and challenges, and jointly maintain regional security and stability. The "China-Central Asia Spirit" provides an important guideline for long-term friendly cooperation, and we must always adhere to it and continue to promote it.
Astana (阿斯塔纳), June 17 (People's Daily reporters Du Shangze (杜尚泽) and Yang Xuebo (杨学博)) The second China-Central Asia Summit was held at the Independence Palace in Astana (阿斯塔纳) on the afternoon of June 17, local time. Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (托卡耶夫) presided over the meeting. Chinese President Xi Jinping (习近平), Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (扎帕罗夫), Tajik President Emomali Rahmon (拉赫蒙), Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov (别尔德穆哈梅多夫), and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) attended the summit. In a friendly atmosphere, the heads of state jointly reviewed the achievements of China-Central Asia cooperation in various fields since the Xi'an (西安) Summit, looked forward to the future development direction, and unanimously decided to promote the "China-Central Asia Spirit," adhere to permanent good-neighborliness and friendship, and work together to promote the continuous achievement of new successes in building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
Xi Jinping (习近平) and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries took a group photo, and then attended the summit and delivered a keynote speech entitled "Promoting the 'China-Central Asia Spirit' and Promoting High-Quality Development of Regional Cooperation." (Full text on page 2)
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that two years ago, we gathered in Xi'an (西安), China, and jointly outlined the "Xi'an Vision" for China-Central Asia cooperation. In the past two years, China and Central Asian countries have deepened and solidified the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," actively promoted cooperation in various fields, the framework of the China-Central Asia mechanism has basically taken shape, the consensus of the first summit has been fully implemented, the road of cooperation has become wider and wider, and the flowers of friendship have become more and more brilliant.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that our cooperation is rooted in more than two thousand years of friendly exchanges, consolidated by more than 30 years of unity and mutual trust since the establishment of diplomatic relations, and developed through open and win-win cooperation since the new era. In the long-term practice, we have explored and formed the "China-Central Asia Spirit" of "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, promoting common modernization with high-quality development": adhere to mutual respect and equal treatment, treat all countries equally regardless of size, discuss matters together, and make decisions through consultation; adhere to deepening mutual trust and responding in the same voice, firmly support each other in safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity, and do nothing to harm each other's core interests; adhere to mutual benefit and win-win results, and common development, regard each other as priority partners, provide each other with development opportunities, take into account the interests of all parties, and achieve multi-win and common prosperity; adhere to mutual assistance and **同舟共济** (tóng zhōu gòng jì - "cross river in same boat," to share weal and woe), support each other in taking development paths that suit their national conditions, manage their own affairs well, jointly respond to various risks and challenges, and jointly maintain regional security and stability. The "China-Central Asia Spirit" provides an important guideline for long-term friendly cooperation, and we must always adhere to it and continue to promote it.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that at present, the once-in-a-century changes are accelerating, and the world has entered a new period of turbulence and change. Only by adhering to the heart of fairness and justice and not abandoning the ambition of mutual benefit and win-win results can we maintain world peace and achieve common development. There are no winners in tariff wars and trade wars, and unilateralism, protectionism, and hegemonism are destined to harm others and oneself. History cannot go backwards, it should move forward; the world cannot be divided, it should be united; mankind cannot return to the law of the jungle, it should build a community with a shared future for mankind. We must take the "China-Central Asia Spirit" as the guide, strengthen cooperation with a more proactive attitude and more pragmatic measures, promote the high-quality development of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," and forge ahead towards the goal of building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
First, we must adhere to the original aspiration of unity based on mutual trust and mutual support. China always regards Central Asia as a priority direction for its neighborhood diplomacy, adheres to the concept and policy of good-neighborliness, security, prosperity, affinity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness, treats Central Asian countries equally and sincerely, and always hopes that relatives and neighbors are well. The six countries signed a treaty of permanent good-neighborliness, friendship, and cooperation, fixing the principle of long-term friendship in legal form. This is a new milestone in the history of relations between the six countries and a pioneering initiative in China's neighborhood diplomacy, which will benefit the present and future generations.
Second, we must optimize the pragmatic, efficient, and deeply integrated cooperation layout. We have designated 2025-2026 as the "Year of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation." We must focus on trade facilitation, industrial investment, connectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and people-to-people exchanges, implement more specific projects, and cultivate new quality productive forces. China has decided to establish three cooperation centers for poverty reduction, educational exchanges, and desertification prevention, as well as a trade facilitation cooperation platform, within the framework of China-Central Asia cooperation, to support Central Asian countries in implementing livelihood and development projects, and will provide 3,000 training opportunities to Central Asian countries in the next two years.
Third, we must build a security pattern of peace and tranquility, where we share weal and woe. We must strengthen regional security governance, continue to deepen law enforcement and security cooperation, jointly prevent and resist extremist ideologies, resolutely combat the "three evil forces," and jointly maintain regional peace and stability. China is willing to provide assistance within its capacity to Central Asian countries in combating terrorism and transnational organized crime, and in maintaining cyber and biosecurity.
Fourth, we must tighten the humanistic bonds of unity and mutual understanding. China will strengthen cooperation with legislative bodies, political parties, women, youth, media, and think tanks of Central Asian countries, and conduct in-depth exchanges of experience in governance. It is willing to open more cultural centers, university branch campuses, and Luban Workshops in Central Asia to cultivate more high-quality talents for Central Asian countries. It supports deepening local cooperation and jointly building a "heart-to-heart" pattern from the central to the local level, from the official to the non-governmental level, and from neighboring regions to broader areas.
Fifth, we must maintain a just, reasonable, equal, and orderly international order. We must work together to defend international fairness and justice, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and actively promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and an inclusive economic globalization that benefits all. 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 the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. During the arduous years of war, the people of China and Central Asia supported each other, shared weal and woe, and made important contributions to the cause of human justice. We must promote a correct view of history, defend the achievements of World War II, maintain the international system with the United Nations as its core, and inject more stability and certainty into world peace and development.
Xi Jinping (习近平) finally pointed out that China is comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization. No matter how the international situation changes, China always adheres to its unwavering commitment to opening up to the outside world. China is willing to work with Central Asian countries to carry out higher-quality cooperation, deepen the integration of interests, achieve common development, and promote the continuous achievement of new successes in China-Central Asia cooperation!
The leaders of the five Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (托卡耶夫), unanimously stated that under the outstanding leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平), China has made remarkable development achievements. They thanked China for carrying out comprehensive cooperation with Central Asian countries, bringing valuable development opportunities to all countries. The China-Central Asia mechanism has become an important platform for promoting dialogue and cooperation between the two sides and promoting the economic and social development of Central Asian countries. In an uncertain world, the strategic significance of the China-Central Asia mechanism is even more prominent, and China's prosperity and strength are benefiting neighboring countries. China is a strategic partner and true friend that Central Asian countries can permanently trust. Central Asian countries highly value the model of mutual respect, equality, and mutually beneficial cooperation with China, and look forward to close all-round cooperation with China, expanding the scale of trade and investment, jointly building the "Belt and Road" with high quality, promoting cooperation in industry, agriculture, science and technology, infrastructure, new energy, connectivity, and other fields, strengthening regional security cooperation, and enhancing cultural, educational, tourism, and other fields of people-to-people exchanges, building the China-Central Asia mechanism into a model of regional cooperation, sharing development and prosperity, jointly promoting peace and stability, and building a closer community with a shared future. All parties highly appreciated China's constructive role in international and regional affairs, actively supported President Xi Jinping's (习近平) concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and the three major global initiatives, and were willing to closely coordinate and cooperate with China, firmly safeguard free trade and the multilateral trading system, and jointly defend international fairness and justice.
During the summit, Xi Jinping (习近平) and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries signed the "Astana Declaration of the Second China-Central Asia Summit" and the "Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, the Republic of Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and the Republic of Uzbekistan."
The summit announced the signing of 12 cooperation documents in the fields of jointly building the "Belt and Road," facilitating personnel exchanges, green minerals, trade facilitation, connectivity, industry, and customs. During the summit, China and the five Central Asian countries signed a number of sister city agreements, and the number of sister cities between the two sides exceeded 100 pairs.
Xi Jinping (习近平) also attended the unveiling ceremony of the China-Central Asia Poverty Reduction Cooperation Center, the Educational Exchange Cooperation Center, the Desertification Prevention Cooperation Center, and the Trade Facilitation Cooperation Platform with the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries.
All parties agreed that China will host the third China-Central Asia Summit in 2027.
In the evening, Xi Jinping (习近平) attended a welcome banquet held by President Tokayev (托卡耶夫) for the heads of state attending the summit.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅), and others participated in the above activities.
Return to TopAstana, June 17 (People's Daily reporter Meng Xianglin (孟祥麟) and Chen Shihan (陈世涵)) On the morning of June 17 local time, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (扎帕罗夫) in Astana (阿斯塔纳) during the Second China-Central Asia Summit.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 33 years ago, China-Kyrgyzstan relations have achieved leapfrog development and are at their best historical period. In February this year, we held a fruitful meeting in Beijing (北京) and reached a series of important consensus, injecting new and strong impetus into bilateral cooperation. China is willing to work with Kyrgyzstan to continue to deepen the alignment of development strategies, continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns, and safeguard the common and long-term interests of both sides.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation has great potential. The two sides should expand the scale of trade and investment and deepen financial cooperation; improve the interconnection network and promote the high-quality construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway; expand cooperation in emerging fields and cultivate new growth points in clean energy, green minerals, and artificial intelligence; deepen exchanges in culture, tourism, education, health and other fields, and implement more projects that benefit the people. Both China and Kyrgyzstan are beneficiaries of economic globalization, and we must jointly oppose unilateralism, firmly safeguard the international economic and trade order, and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system. The two sides will successively assume the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and host the summit. China is willing to support each other with Kyrgyzstan and jointly promote greater development of the SCO.
Japarov (扎帕罗夫) said that under the outstanding leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平), China is striving forward on the road to prosperity and strength, achieving great development achievements, and playing a key leading role on the international stage. Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to developing relations with China, cherishes the strategic partnership of mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit, and good-neighborliness and friendship between the two sides, firmly supports China's position on issues involving China's core interests, firmly adheres to the one-China principle, opposes all forms of "Taiwan independence," and opposes any forces interfering in China's internal affairs. China is Kyrgyzstan's largest trading and investment partner. Kyrgyzstan welcomes more Chinese companies to invest and develop in Kyrgyzstan, and is willing to work with China to jointly implement projects such as the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, and strengthen cooperation in energy, green minerals and other fields to better benefit the people of the two countries. Kyrgyzstan actively supports the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平), and is willing to work with China to jointly implement them, and closely coordinate and cooperate in the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the China-Central Asia mechanism to promote regional and world security, stability, development and prosperity.
After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the announcement of the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of agriculture, customs, science and technology, and media.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅), and others participated in the above activities.
Return to TopThis is a report from Astana, June 17th (Reporters Yang Qiaochu (杨翘楚) and Li Zhen (李贞)) On the morning of June 17th, local time, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Tajik President Rahmon (拉赫蒙) in Astana (阿斯塔纳) while attending the Second China-Central Asia Summit.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that during my state visit to Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) last year, we jointly announced the establishment of a China-Tajikistan comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, and made new plans and deployments for all-round cooperation between the two countries. Both sides should seize the opportunity to implement these plans and achieve more practical results, and build a high-quality China-Tajikistan community with a shared future.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China is a trustworthy neighbor and partner of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦), and firmly supports Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty, and security. The two sides should give full play to the role of the China-Tajikistan Foreign Ministers' strategic dialogue mechanism to coordinate and promote cooperation in various fields; expand the scale of bilateral trade and investment, accelerate the construction of transportation infrastructure projects, and continuously improve the level of connectivity; give full play to the role of Confucius Institutes, Luban Workshops, and Traditional Chinese Medicine Centers, and successfully host the "Chinese Culture Day" in Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) this autumn; further strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation, and intensify efforts to combat the "three evil forces." China and Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) have common interests in maintaining multilateralism and safeguarding the international economic and trade order, and should strengthen coordination and cooperation in multilateral mechanisms such as China-Central Asia cooperation. China supports Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦)'s important role in international climate governance.
Rahmon (拉赫蒙) said that under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平), China has made significant development achievements in its economy and society and played an important role in international affairs. President Xi Jinping (习近平)'s historic state visit to Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) last year opened up new prospects for bilateral relations and raised Tajikistan-China strategic cooperation to a new level. The two sides are actively implementing the results of the visit, and cooperation in various fields is flourishing. Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) is willing to maintain close high-level exchanges with China, strengthen strategic communication; strengthen cooperation in traditional fields such as trade, investment, agriculture, and infrastructure construction, and expand cooperation in emerging fields such as new energy, green industries, and artificial intelligence; strengthen cultural and people-to-people exchanges, and successfully host the Tajikistan "Chinese Culture Day"; deepen law enforcement and security cooperation; strengthen coordination and cooperation, and promote the Shanghai Cooperation Organization and the China-Central Asia mechanism to play a greater role.
After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the announcement of the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of diplomacy, economy and trade, transportation, and science and technology.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅), and others participated in the above activities.
Return to TopOn June 17, this newspaper reported from Astana (阿斯塔纳) (Reporters Li Qiang (李强) and Li Yang (李洋)) On the morning of June 17, local time, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Turkmenistan's President Serdar Berdimuhamedow (别尔德穆哈梅多夫) in Astana (阿斯塔纳) while attending the Second China-Central Asia Summit.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that China and Turkmenistan have solid political mutual trust, strong willingness to cooperate, and good complementary advantages. China is willing to work with Turkmenistan to continue to fully unleash cooperation potential on the basis of mutual respect, win-win cooperation, comprehensively expand the depth, breadth, and scale of cooperation between the two countries, and promote the building of a China-Turkmenistan community with a shared future. The two sides should implement the alignment of the "Belt and Road" initiative with the "Revival of the Silk Road" strategy, expand the scale of natural gas cooperation between the two countries, expand cooperation in non-resource fields, optimize the trade structure, and improve the level of regional connectivity; hold more cultural exchange activities on the basis of holding cultural years in each other's countries, accelerate the establishment of cultural centers in each other's countries, and promote people-to-people connectivity; further strengthen law enforcement security and defense cooperation, jointly combat the "three evil forces," and improve the level of cybersecurity cooperation.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China will adhere to the concept of good-neighborliness, security, and prosperity, as well as the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness, take high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" as the main platform, and work with surrounding countries, including Turkmenistan, to create a better future. China supports Turkmenistan's accession to the World Trade Organization and the successful hosting of the Fifth Foreign Ministers' Meeting of Afghanistan's Neighboring Countries, and is pleased to see Turkmenistan, as a permanent neutral country, play a greater constructive role in international affairs. China is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Turkmenistan in international and regional affairs, and jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system and the common interests of the Global South.
Berdimuhamedow (别尔德穆哈梅多夫) said that he was very pleased to meet with President Xi Jinping (习近平) during the China-Central Asia Summit, and believes that the summit will not only promote cooperation between Central Asian countries and China, but also promote bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and China. The comprehensive and in-depth development of Turkmenistan-China relations is of important strategic significance. Turkmenistan is willing to comprehensively expand cooperation with China, expand exports of natural gas to China, deepen cooperation in non-resource fields such as machinery manufacturing and textiles, strengthen connectivity, promote cultural and people-to-people exchanges in education and culture, strengthen law enforcement security cooperation, and strengthen coordination and cooperation with China in multilateral platforms such as the United Nations to safeguard international fairness and justice.
After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of the intergovernmental agreement on economic and technical cooperation between the two countries.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅), and others participated in the above activities.
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Astana, June 17 (People's Daily reporter Che Bin (车斌) and Zhang Zhiwen (张志文)) On the morning of June 17, local time, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) in Astana (阿斯塔纳) while attending the Second China-Central Asia Summit.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that we met twice last year in Beijing (北京) and Astana (阿斯塔纳), and made strategic plans for the development of bilateral relations. China-Uzbekistan cooperation in various fields has shown a good situation of comprehensive expansion and vigorous development. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies and exchanges of experience in governance with Uzbekistan, implement more mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation projects, help each other's national development, and work together to build a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future that is more substantive and dynamic.
Xi Jinping (习近平) stressed that China and Uzbekistan should introduce more trade liberalization and facilitation measures, expand the scale of bilateral trade and investment, build the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway with high quality, create a three-dimensional connectivity pattern, and expand pragmatic cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, new energy, smart agriculture, and public health; actively promote the establishment of cultural centers in each other's countries, hold the second China-Uzbekistan "Hundred Universities" cooperation forum, continue to strengthen poverty reduction cooperation, and promote people-to-people connectivity between the two countries; continue to deepen law enforcement and security cooperation, jointly combat the "three evil forces," and work together to address new threats and challenges, and maintain regional peace and stability. The two sides should strengthen cooperation on multilateral platforms such as the China-Central Asia mechanism and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, jointly defend international fairness and justice, and safeguard the international economic and trade order.
Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) said that President Xi Jinping (习近平) is an outstanding world statesman who leads China to implement effective domestic and foreign policies and promote economic and social development to achieve fruitful results. The Chinese economy has become an important engine of the world economy. Today, the solution of any major global problem is inseparable from China. Uzbekistan and China are as close as brothers, with close exchanges at all levels and strong cooperation in various fields. The relations between the two countries have reached the highest level in history. Uzbekistan cherishes its friendly relations with China, thanks China for its long-term selfless support for Uzbekistan's economic and social development, and will unswervingly adhere to the one-China principle. Uzbekistan is willing to strengthen exchanges of experience in governance with China, and deeply learn from China's experience in poverty alleviation; expand the scale of trade and investment, strengthen cooperation in high technology, interconnectivity, agriculture, green energy and other fields, and promote the high-quality development of bilateral relations; strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation, and firmly combat the "three evil forces." The three global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) are of great significance to the times. Uzbekistan highly appreciates them and is willing to implement them in depth with China, jointly safeguard the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, safeguard international fairness and justice, and promote world peace and the progressive cause of development.
The two heads of state exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. Xi Jinping (习近平) said that Israel's military action against Iran has caused a sudden escalation of tensions in the Middle East, and China is deeply concerned about this. We oppose any act that violates the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of other countries. Military conflict is not the way to solve problems, and the escalation of the regional situation is not in the common interests of the international community. All parties should promote the de-escalation of the conflict as soon as possible and avoid further escalation of the tense situation. China is willing to work with all parties to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East.
After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of the bilateral protocol on Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅) and others participated in the above activities.
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Respected President Tokayev (托卡耶夫),
Colleagues and friends,
It is a great pleasure to come to the beautiful Astana (阿斯塔纳) and attend the Second China-Central Asia Summit with you. I thank President Tokayev (托卡耶夫) and the Government of Kazakhstan for their warm and thoughtful arrangements.
Two years ago, we gathered in Xi'an (西安), China, and jointly outlined the "Xi'an Vision" for China-Central Asia cooperation. The six pomegranate trees we planted together are now in full bloom, symbolizing the flourishing cooperation between our six countries.
In the past two years, China and Central Asian countries have deepened and solidified their joint construction of the "Belt and Road," with trade volume increasing by 35%, and cooperation in industrial investment, green minerals, and technological innovation actively advancing. The package of financial support projects provided by China is being fully implemented. More and more new energy vehicles, photovoltaic products, and other Chinese products are entering Central Asia, while Central Asian agricultural products such as honey, fruits, wheat, and poultry have enriched the dining tables of the Chinese people.
In the past two years, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project has officially started, the planning of the third China-Kazakhstan railway is steadily advancing, the second phase of the China-Tajikistan highway repair is progressing smoothly, and China-Turkmenistan energy cooperation is steadily developing. More and more Chinese cities have opened China-Central Asia freight train services, the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route has been upgraded and expanded, and green industries, the digital economy, artificial intelligence, and aerospace have become new growth points for cooperation between the two sides. New models and new forms of business such as cross-border e-commerce and online education benefit the vast populations of China and Central Asian countries.
In the past two years, China and Central Asian countries have made progress in establishing cultural centers in each other's countries, opening branches of Chinese universities and Luban Workshops. China and Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) and China and Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) have achieved mutual visa exemptions. Last year alone, personnel exchanges between China and Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) exceeded 1.2 million. The Tourism Year, Culture Year, and Art Festivals of Central Asian countries are very popular in China. Chinese film and television works such as "Minning Town (山海情)" and "My Altay (我的阿勒泰)" have become popular in Central Asia, and the China-Central Asia cultural tourism train has been successfully launched. Today, we will witness the number of sister cities between China and Central Asia exceeding 100 pairs.
In the past two years, the China-Central Asia mechanism has established 13 ministerial-level cooperation platforms, the secretariat is fully operational, and the basic framework has been formed.
I am delighted to see that from the ancient capital of Xi'an (西安) to the pearl of the steppe, Astana (阿斯塔纳), from the coast of the Yellow Sea to the shores of the Caspian Sea, from the north and south of the Tianshan Mountains to the Pamir Plateau, the consensus of the first China-Central Asia Summit has been fully implemented, the road of cooperation is becoming wider and wider, and the flowers of friendship are blooming more and more brilliantly.
Colleagues and friends!
Our cooperation is rooted in more than 2,000 years of friendly exchanges, consolidated by more than 30 years of unity and mutual trust since the establishment of diplomatic relations, and developed in the new era with openness and win-win cooperation. In the long-term practice, we have explored and formed the "China-Central Asia Spirit" of "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, and promoting common modernization with high-quality development."
-- Adhere to mutual respect and equal treatment, treat all countries equally regardless of size, discuss matters together, and make decisions through consensus.
-- Adhere to deepening mutual trust and responding in unison, firmly support each other in safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity, and do nothing to harm each other's core interests.
-- Adhere to mutual benefit, win-win cooperation, and common development, regard each other as priority partners, provide each other with development opportunities, take into account the interests of all parties, and achieve multi-win and common prosperity.
-- Adhere to mutual support and solidarity, support each other in following a development path that suits their national conditions, manage their own affairs well, jointly address various risks and challenges, and jointly maintain regional security and stability.
The "China-Central Asia Spirit" provides an important guideline for long-term friendly cooperation. We must always adhere to it and continue to carry it forward.
Colleagues and friends!
Currently, profound changes unseen in a century are accelerating, and the world is entering a new period of turbulence and change. Only by upholding the heart of fairness and justice and the ambition of mutual benefit and win-win cooperation can we safeguard world peace and achieve common development. There are no winners in tariff wars and trade wars, and unilateralism, protectionism, and hegemonism are doomed to harm others and oneself.
I have always maintained that history cannot go backwards, it should move forward; the world cannot be divided, it should be united; and humanity cannot return to the law of the jungle, it should build a community with a shared future for mankind.
Three years ago, we jointly announced the building of a China-Central Asia community with a shared future, which pointed out the goals and directions for the six countries to build consensus, overcome challenges, and seek common development. We must take the "China-Central Asia Spirit" as a guide, strengthen cooperation with a more proactive attitude and more pragmatic measures, promote the high-quality development of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road," and forge ahead towards the goal of a community with a shared future.
First, we must adhere to the original aspiration of unity based on mutual trust and mutual support. China always regards Central Asia as a priority direction in its neighborhood diplomacy, adheres to the principles of good-neighborliness, security, and prosperity, and treats Central Asian countries equally and sincerely, always hoping that relatives and neighbors will be well.
Today, we will jointly sign a treaty of permanent good-neighborliness, friendship, and cooperation to fix the principles of long-term friendship in legal form. This is a new milestone in the history of relations between the six countries and a pioneering initiative in China's neighborhood diplomacy, which will benefit the present and future generations.
Second, we must optimize the pragmatic, efficient, and deeply integrated cooperation layout. We have agreed to designate 2025-2026 as the "Year of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation." We must focus on trade facilitation, industrial investment, connectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and personnel exchanges, implement more specific projects, and strive to achieve early harvests as soon as possible.
China is willing to share its development experience and the latest technological achievements with Central Asian countries, promote the connectivity of digital infrastructure, strengthen artificial intelligence cooperation, and cultivate new quality productive forces.
In order to promote relevant cooperation, China has decided to establish three cooperation centers for poverty reduction, educational exchanges, and desertification prevention, as well as a trade facilitation cooperation platform within the framework of China-Central Asia cooperation. China is willing to provide 1.5 billion yuan in grant assistance to Central Asian countries this year for the implementation of livelihood and development projects of concern to all countries; and is willing to provide 3,000 training opportunities to Central Asian countries in the next two years.
Third, we must build a security pattern of peace, tranquility, and shared destiny. We must strengthen regional security governance, continue to deepen law enforcement and security cooperation, work together to prevent and resist extremist ideologies, resolutely combat the "three evil forces," and jointly maintain regional peace and stability.
China supports Central Asian countries' efforts to modernize their national defense and law enforcement security, and is willing to provide assistance within its capacity to all countries in combating terrorism and transnational organized crime, maintaining network and biosecurity, and implementing more safe city projects and joint exercises and training cooperation.
Afghanistan (阿富汗) is our close neighbor. We must strengthen cooperation to help Afghanistan (阿富汗) enhance its capacity for independent development and achieve peace, stability, reconstruction, and development at an early date.
Fourth, we must tighten the humanistic ties of unity, mutual understanding, and affinity. China will strengthen cooperation with the legislative bodies, political parties, women, youth, media, and think tanks of Central Asian countries, conduct in-depth exchanges of experience in governance, and share experience in green development, poverty reduction, and anti-corruption.
China is willing to open more cultural centers, university branches, and Luban Workshops in Central Asia, add Central Asian language majors in Chinese universities, and continue to implement the "China-Central Asia Technical and Vocational Skills Improvement Program" to cultivate more high-quality talents for Central Asian countries.
China supports deepening China-Central Asia local cooperation, using sister city exchanges as a bridge and humanistic exchanges as a starting point to jointly create a "heart-to-heart" pattern from the central to the local level, from the official to the non-governmental level, and from neighboring regions to wider areas.
It is hoped that the measures to facilitate personnel exchanges adopted today will be implemented and take effect as soon as possible, so that the people of the six countries can travel more conveniently and efficiently, and visit each other as often as relatives, becoming closer and closer.
Fifth, we must maintain a just, reasonable, equal, and orderly international order. China supports Central Asian countries in playing a greater role in international affairs, and is willing to work with all parties to safeguard international fairness and justice, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and actively promote an equal and orderly multi-polar world and an inclusive economic globalization that benefits all.
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 the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. During the arduous years of war, the people of China and Central Asia supported each other, shared weal and woe, and jointly made important contributions to the cause of human justice. We must promote a correct view of history, defend the achievements of the victory of World War II, maintain the international system with the United Nations as the core, and inject more stability and certainty into world peace and development.
Colleagues and friends!
Currently, China is comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization. No matter how the international situation changes, China always adheres to its unwavering commitment to opening up to the outside world and is willing to carry out higher-quality cooperation with Central Asian countries, deepen the convergence of interests, and achieve common development.
Colleagues and friends!
A Chinese sage said: 兼相爱，交相利 (jiān xiāng ài, jiāo xiāng lì - "love each other, benefit each other," mutual love and mutual benefit). There is also a Central Asian proverb: "Harmony and unity are happiness and wealth." China is willing to work with all parties to carry forward the "China-Central Asia Spirit," anchor the goal of a community with a shared future, and promote China-Central Asia cooperation to achieve new achievements!
Thank you all.
(Xinhua News Agency, Astana (阿斯塔纳), June 17)
Return to TopAstana, June 17 (People's Daily reporter Meng Xianglin (孟祥麟) and Chen Shihhan (陈世涵)) On the morning of June 17, local time, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (扎帕罗夫) in Astana (阿斯塔纳) during the Second China-Central Asia Summit.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that since the establishment of diplomatic relations 33 years ago, China-Kyrgyzstan relations have achieved leapfrog development and are at their best historical period. Our fruitful meeting in Beijing (北京) in February this year reached a series of important consensus, injecting new and strong impetus into bilateral cooperation. China is willing to work with Kyrgyzstan to continuously deepen the alignment of development strategies, continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns, and safeguard the common and long-term interests of both sides.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China-Kyrgyzstan cooperation has great potential. The two sides should expand the scale of trade and investment and deepen financial cooperation; improve the interconnection network and promote the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway with high quality; expand cooperation in emerging fields and cultivate new growth points in clean energy, green minerals, artificial intelligence, and other fields; deepen exchanges in culture, tourism, education, health, and other fields, and implement more projects that benefit the people. Both China and Kyrgyzstan are beneficiaries of economic globalization, and we must jointly oppose unilateralism, firmly safeguard the international economic and trade order, and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system. The two sides will successively assume the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上海合作组织) and host the summit. China is willing to support Kyrgyzstan and jointly promote greater development of the SCO.
Japarov (扎帕罗夫) said that under the outstanding leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平), China is striving forward on the road to prosperity and strength, achieving great development achievements, and playing a key leading role on the international stage. Kyrgyzstan attaches great importance to developing relations with China, cherishes the strategic partnership of mutual respect, equality, mutual benefit, and good-neighborliness, firmly supports China's position on issues involving China's core interests, firmly adheres to the one-China principle, opposes all forms of "Taiwan independence," and opposes any forces interfering in China's internal affairs. China is Kyrgyzstan's largest trading and investment partner. Kyrgyzstan welcomes more Chinese companies to invest and do business in Kyrgyzstan, and is willing to work with China to jointly implement projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway construction, and strengthen cooperation in energy, green minerals, and other fields to better benefit the people of both countries. Kyrgyzstan actively supports the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平), and is willing to work with China to jointly implement them, and closely coordinate and cooperate in the United Nations (联合国), the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上海合作组织), and the China-Central Asia mechanism to promote regional and world security, stability, development and prosperity.
After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the announcement of the signing of a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of agriculture, customs, science and technology, and media.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅), and others participated in the above activities.
Return to TopAstana, June 17 (Reporters Yang Qiaochu (杨翘楚) and Li Zhen (李贞)) On the morning of June 17, local time, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Tajik President Rahmon (拉赫蒙) in Astana (阿斯塔纳) during the Second China-Central Asia Summit.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that during my state visit to Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) last year, we jointly announced the establishment of a China-Tajikistan (中塔) comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era, and made new plans and deployments for all-round cooperation between the two countries. Both sides should seize the time to implement them and achieve more practical results, and build a China-Tajikistan (中塔) community with a shared future with high quality.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China (中国) is a trustworthy neighbor and partner of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦), and firmly supports Tajikistan (塔方)'s efforts to safeguard national independence, sovereignty, and security. The two sides should give full play to the role of the China-Tajikistan (中塔) Foreign Ministers' Strategic Dialogue mechanism to coordinate and promote cooperation in various fields; expand the scale of bilateral trade and investment, accelerate the construction of transportation infrastructure projects, and continuously improve the level of connectivity; give full play to the role of Confucius Institutes (孔子学院), Luban Workshops (鲁班工坊), and Traditional Chinese Medicine Centers (中医药中心), and successfully hold the "Chinese Culture Day" in Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) this autumn; further strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation, and intensify efforts to combat the "three evil forces." China (中方) and Tajikistan (塔方) have common interests in safeguarding multilateralism and defending the international economic and trade order, and should strengthen coordination and cooperation in multilateral mechanisms such as China-Central Asia (中国—中亚) cooperation. China (中方) supports Tajikistan (塔方)'s important role in international climate governance.
Rahmon (拉赫蒙) said that under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平), China (中国)'s economic and social development has achieved significant achievements and played an important role in international affairs. President Xi Jinping (习近平)'s historic state visit to Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) last year opened up new prospects for bilateral relations and raised China-Tajikistan (塔中) strategic cooperation to a new level. The two sides are actively implementing the results of the visit, and cooperation in various fields is booming. Tajikistan (塔方) is willing to maintain close high-level exchanges with China (中方), strengthen strategic communication; strengthen cooperation in traditional fields such as trade, investment, agriculture, and infrastructure construction, and expand cooperation in emerging fields such as new energy, green industries, and artificial intelligence; strengthen cultural exchanges, and successfully hold the Tajikistan (塔) "Chinese Culture Day"; deepen law enforcement and security cooperation; strengthen coordination and cooperation to promote the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上海合作组织) and the China-Central Asia (中国—中亚) mechanism to play a greater role.
After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the announcement of the signing of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of diplomacy, economy and trade, transportation, and science and technology.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅), and others participated in the above activities.
Return to TopOn the morning of June 17, local time, in Astana, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Turkmenistan President Serdar Berdimuhamedow during the Second China-Central Asia Summit.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that China and Turkmenistan have solid political mutual trust, strong willingness to cooperate, and good complementary advantages. China is willing to work with Turkmenistan to continue to fully unleash cooperation potential on the basis of mutual respect, win-win cooperation, and comprehensively expand the depth, breadth, and scale of cooperation between the two countries, and promote the building of a China-Turkmenistan community with a shared future. The two sides should implement the alignment of the "Belt and Road" initiative with the "Revival of the Silk Road" strategy, expand the scale of natural gas cooperation between the two countries, expand cooperation in non-resource fields, optimize the trade structure, and improve the level of regional connectivity; hold more cultural exchange activities on the basis of holding cultural years in each other's countries, accelerate the establishment of cultural centers in each other's countries, and promote people-to-people connectivity; further strengthen law enforcement security and defense cooperation, jointly combat the "three evil forces," and improve the level of cybersecurity cooperation.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China will adhere to the concept of good-neighborliness, security, and prosperity, and the principle of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness, take high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" as the main platform, and work with neighboring countries, including Turkmenistan, to create a better future. China supports Turkmenistan's accession to the World Trade Organization and the successful hosting of the Fifth Foreign Ministers' Meeting of Afghanistan's Neighboring Countries, and is pleased to see Turkmenistan, as a permanent neutral country, play a greater constructive role in international affairs. China is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Turkmenistan in international and regional affairs, and jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system and the common interests of the Global South.
Serdar Berdimuhamedow said that he is very pleased to meet with President Xi Jinping (习近平) during the China-Central Asia Summit, and believes that the summit will not only promote cooperation between Central Asian countries and China, but also promote bilateral cooperation between Turkmenistan and China. The comprehensive and in-depth development of Turkmenistan-China relations is of great strategic significance. Turkmenistan is willing to comprehensively expand cooperation with China, expand exports of natural gas to China, deepen cooperation in non-resource fields such as machinery manufacturing and textiles, strengthen connectivity, promote cultural and people-to-people exchanges in education and culture, strengthen law enforcement security cooperation, and strengthen coordination and cooperation with China in multilateral platforms such as the United Nations to safeguard international fairness and justice.
After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of the intergovernmental economic and technical cooperation agreement between the two countries.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅), and others attended the above activities.
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Astana, June 17 (People's Daily reporter Che Bin (车斌) and Zhang Zhiwen (张志文)) On the morning of June 17, local time, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) in Astana (阿斯塔纳) while attending the Second China-Central Asia Summit.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that last year we met twice in Beijing (北京) and Astana (阿斯塔纳), and made strategic plans for the development of bilateral relations. China-Uzbekistan cooperation in various fields has shown a good situation of comprehensive expansion and vigorous development. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies and exchanges of experience in governance with Uzbekistan, implement more mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation projects, help each other's national development, and work together to build a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future that is more substantial and dynamic.
Xi Jinping (习近平) stressed that China and Uzbekistan should introduce more trade liberalization and facilitation measures, expand the scale of bilateral trade and investment, build the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway with high quality, create a three-dimensional connectivity pattern, and expand pragmatic cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, new energy, smart agriculture, and public health; actively promote the establishment of cultural centers in each other's countries, host the second Hundred University Cooperation Forum, continue to strengthen poverty reduction cooperation, and promote people-to-people connectivity between the two countries; continue to deepen law enforcement and security cooperation, jointly combat the "three evil forces," work together to address new threats and challenges, and maintain regional peace and stability. The two sides should strengthen cooperation on multilateral platforms such as the China-Central Asia mechanism and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, jointly defend international fairness and justice, and safeguard the international economic and trade order.
Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) said that President Xi Jinping (习近平) is an outstanding world statesman who leads China to implement effective domestic and foreign policies and promote economic and social development to achieve fruitful results. The Chinese economy has become an important engine of the world economy. Today, the solution of any major global problem cannot be separated from China. Uzbekistan and China are as close as brothers, with close exchanges at all levels and strong cooperation in various fields. The relations between the two countries have reached the highest level in history. Uzbekistan cherishes its friendly relations with China, thanks China for its long-term selfless support for Uzbekistan's economic and social development, and will unswervingly adhere to the one-China principle. Uzbekistan is willing to strengthen exchanges of experience in governance with China, and deeply learn from China's experience in poverty alleviation; expand the scale of trade and investment, strengthen cooperation in high technology, interconnectivity, agriculture, green energy and other fields, and promote the high-quality development of bilateral relations; strengthen law enforcement and security cooperation, and firmly combat the "three evil forces." The three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) are of great significance to the times. Uzbekistan highly appreciates them and is willing to practice them in depth with China, jointly safeguard the purposes and principles of the UN Charter, safeguard international fairness and justice, and promote the progressive cause of world peace and development.
The two heads of state exchanged views on the current situation in the Middle East. Xi Jinping (习近平) said that Israel's military action against Iran has caused a sudden escalation of tensions in the Middle East, and China is deeply concerned about this. We oppose any act that violates the sovereignty, security and territorial integrity of other countries. Military conflict is not the way to solve problems, and the escalation of the regional situation is not in the common interests of the international community. All parties should promote the de-escalation of the conflict as soon as possible and avoid further escalation of the tense situation. China is willing to work with all parties to play a constructive role in restoring peace and stability in the Middle East.
After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the signing of the bilateral protocol on Uzbekistan's accession to the World Trade Organization.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅) and others attended the above activities.
Return to TopOn June 17, 2025, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China, President Tokayev (托卡耶夫) of the Republic of Kazakhstan, President Zhaparov (扎帕罗夫) of the Kyrgyz Republic, President Rahmon (拉赫蒙) of the Republic of Tajikistan, President Berdimuhamedov (别尔德穆哈梅多夫) of Turkmenistan, and President Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) of the Republic of Uzbekistan jointly held the Second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana (阿斯塔纳).
The heads of state of the China-Central Asia mechanism member states recognized the strategic significance of the region and the importance of further deepening multilateral cooperation on the basis of equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit, and declared that they will continue to consolidate the friendly relations between the six countries, deepen political mutual trust, and expand economic cooperation.
In a friendly atmosphere, the parties reviewed the achievements of comprehensive cooperation between China and the five Central Asian countries, summarized the experience of mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, looked forward to the direction of future cooperation, and declared as follows:
I. All parties highly appreciate the results of the first China-Central Asia Summit held in Xi'an (西安) on May 19, 2023, the results of the China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' Meetings held in Chengdu (成都) on December 1, 2024, and in Almaty (阿拉木图) on April 26, 2025, and actively support the development of ministerial-level mechanism cooperation in key priority areas and other forms of cooperation.
All parties unanimously believe that maintaining effective all-round cooperation between China and the five Central Asian countries is in the fundamental interests of the six countries and their peoples. Facing major changes unseen in a century, and with an eye on the future of the people of all countries in the region, the six countries are determined to work together to build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
All parties pointed out that the "China-Central Asia Spirit," which is based on a comprehensive summary of the successful experience of China-Central Asia cooperation and whose basic content is "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, and promoting common modernization through high-quality development," has been formed. This spirit should be vigorously promoted to make it the foundation for member states of the mechanism to develop friendly relations and promote mutually beneficial cooperation.
II. All parties reaffirmed that they will understand, respect, and support each other on issues involving each other's core interests.
China firmly supports the development path chosen by the Central Asian countries, supports all countries in safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and supports the independent domestic and foreign policies adopted by all countries. The Central Asian countries reaffirmed their adherence to the one-China principle, recognizing that there is only one China in the world, that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and that the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. The Central Asian countries oppose any form of "Taiwan independence" and firmly support the Chinese government in achieving national reunification.
All parties reaffirmed their firm determination to consolidate good-neighborly friendship from generation to generation and deepen solid partnerships, and believe that the signing of a multilateral Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Cooperation is essential for promoting the long-term, healthy, and stable development of China-Central Asia relations.
All parties reaffirmed their adherence to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and respect for the independence, equality, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of all countries.
All parties firmly defend multilateralism and the universally recognized norms of international law and international relations, and are committed to promoting an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization for the benefit of all, and jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice.
All parties are committed to further strengthening comprehensive and effective cooperation in various fields within the framework of the China-Central Asia mechanism.
III. The heads of state of the participating countries in the Secretariat pointed out that the China-Central Asia Mechanism Secretariat plays an important role in implementing the initiatives and tasks put forward by the heads of state of all countries, and are willing to strongly support the work of the China-Central Asia Mechanism Secretariat and provide convenience and guarantees for the development of the Secretariat.
The heads of state of the participating countries in the China-Central Asia Mechanism Secretariat unanimously welcomed Secretary-General Sun Weidong (孙炜东) to take office on May 1, 2025.
IV. All parties will firmly safeguard the core and key role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace, security, and sustainable development, promote the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom for all mankind, and oppose the politicization of human rights and other issues. All parties agreed to jointly formulate a United Nations General Assembly resolution on "Countries Unite to Promote World Justice, Harmony, and Development."
All parties reaffirmed that they will strengthen political dialogue and cooperation within the framework of the United Nations and other multilateral international organizations, exchange views and coordinate positions on regional and international hot issues.
All parties welcomed Resolution 78/266 of the United Nations General Assembly on March 21, 2024, which declared 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust, and welcomed the International Forum on Peace and Trust to be held in Ashgabat (阿什哈巴德) in 2025.
All parties welcomed the resolution initiated by Turkmenistan on "Declaring Central Asia a Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation" adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
All parties welcomed the resolution "Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan" adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality.
All parties pointed out the importance of formulating a global security strategy based on the United Nations and universally recognized norms of international law, taking into account the reality and the trend of global inequality.
All parties reaffirmed their adherence to the principles and objectives of international humanitarian law and highly appreciated the efforts made by Kazakhstan and China in participating in the launch of the "Global Initiative to Inspire Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law." All parties noted that the initiative aims to strengthen humanitarian principles and create favorable conditions for achieving world peace and breaking the endless cycle of violence in armed conflicts.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization participating parties support China's work as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization in 2024-2025 and are willing to fully assist in the successful holding of the Tianjin (天津) Summit.
V. All parties highly appreciate the "Belt and Road" initiative and will further strengthen the alignment of the "Belt and Road" initiative with the development strategies of Central Asian countries.
VI. All parties are committed to consolidating the multilateral trading system based on the rules of the World Trade Organization, supporting the advancement of international trade rules with the times, and promoting trade and investment liberalization and facilitation.
All parties reaffirmed the importance of strengthening the discussion of development issues within the framework of the World Trade Organization and emphasized the need to support open, inclusive, sustainable, stable, diversified, and reliable global supply chains.
The World Trade Organization participating parties support Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in joining the World Trade Organization.
All relevant parties are willing to take trade facilitation, industrial investment, interconnectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and facilitation of personnel exchanges as the six major priority areas of cooperation.
All parties believe that the potential for economic and trade cooperation between China and Central Asian countries is huge and are willing to give full play to the role of the China-Central Asia Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting mechanism, promote high-quality trade development, promote the diversification of trade structure, simplify trade procedures, upgrade China's investment agreements with Central Asian countries, and tap the potential of the China-Central Asia Trade Facilitation Working Group, the Digital Trade Roundtable, and the E-commerce Cooperation Dialogue Mechanism, and expand cooperation in emerging fields.
All parties are willing to deepen investment and industrial cooperation in green minerals, new energy, new infrastructure, and other fields, ensure the stability and smooth flow of regional industrial chains, are willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of housing and urban-rural construction, accelerate the connection of digital and green infrastructure, and jointly promote the cooperation and development of infrastructure and engineering construction.
All parties will continue to expand the contribution of China and Central Asian countries to ensuring international energy and food security and continue to develop international transportation and logistics channels to ensure a stable supply of key categories of goods.
All parties are willing to comprehensively expand the transportation capacity of transportation corridors and realize the containerization of cargo transportation in order to maximize transportation facilitation, deepen China-Europe (Asia) freight train cooperation, tap the potential of cross-border logistics, and promote joint projects that meet the interests of countries in the region.
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is of great significance to China and Central Asia, and all parties welcome the start of the project.
All parties are willing to promote large transportation and logistics companies in various countries to actively use the Turkmenbashi (土库曼巴什) International Seaport and the Aktau (阿克套) International Trade Port for cargo transportation.
Based on their geographical location and with the active participation of multimodal transport operators, all parties will coordinate logistics arrangements in the fields of railway, highway, and sea transportation to expand regular container transportation and expand the export of goods from Central Asian countries to international markets.
All parties welcomed Turkmenistan to host the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in 2025.
All parties support improving the level of facilitation of international road transport in the region by carrying out the electronization of driving permits and jointly deepening exchanges and cooperation in the field of sustainable transportation.
All parties pointed out that the establishment of the China-Central Asia Business Council is of great significance and are willing to support close cooperation between trade promotion agencies, chambers of commerce and industry, and related organizations in trade and investment promotion to play a greater role in developing economic and trade cooperation between China and Central Asian countries.
All parties pointed out that the China-Central Asia Industrial and Investment Cooperation Forum plays an important role in promoting investment cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, expanding industrial cooperation, and maintaining the stability and efficiency of regional industrial chains and supply chains.
All parties positively evaluate the China-Central Asia Customs Directors' Meeting mechanism and are willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation on "smart customs, intelligent borders, and intelligent interconnection," and pragmatically promote practical cooperation in port interconnection, "single window," risk management, customs clearance facilitation, and mutual assistance in customs affairs.
VII. All parties believe that it is of great significance to establish and develop a mutually complementary, win-win scientific and technological partnership.
All parties are willing to further strengthen dialogue on scientific and technological development, regularly exchange information on national science and technology strategies, priority areas, and science and technology development plans, share development experience, and support the holding of the China (Xinjiang) (新疆)-Central Asia Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum.
All parties will actively support exchanges between scientific research institutions and scientific researchers, form a number of "partner research institutes," implement joint scientific research projects and technology application demonstration projects, and build cooperation platforms on this basis.
All parties are willing to promote technology transfer and achievement transformation and use scientific and technological innovation to promote regional economic and social development.
All parties are willing to strengthen cooperation in the field of science and technology, including the exchange of advanced experience.
China welcomes all parties to join the Group of Friends of International Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building. All parties are willing to jointly promote the implementation of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on "Strengthening International Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building."
All parties pointed out the importance of the draft United Nations General Assembly resolution initiated by Tajikistan on "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Creating New Opportunities for Sustainable Development in the Central Asian Region."
VIII. All parties are willing to deeply tap the potential of agricultural cooperation and promote investment, industry, and agricultural product trade cooperation in the agricultural field. China welcomes Central Asian countries to increase the promotion of agricultural products from Central Asian countries through important exhibitions such as the China International Import Expo.
All parties are willing to actively develop smart agriculture and strengthen the application of water-saving, green, and other efficient technologies and the exchange of advanced experience.
All parties are willing to promote technical and talent exchanges and cooperation in the fields of desertified land and saline-alkali land management and development, water-saving irrigation, pest and disease control, animal husbandry and veterinary medicine, and enhance the resilience of sustainable development of agricultural systems.
All parties reaffirmed their willingness to work together to ensure food security under climate change and pointed out the importance of developing agriculture in a more ecological way, such as protecting biodiversity and effectively using land resources.
All parties welcomed the resolution initiated by Uzbekistan and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on "Ecological Problems Facing Central Asia - Strengthening Regional Solidarity to Promote Sustainable Development and Prosperity," which emphasized that climate change is one of the most complex modern problems and causes great difficulties for the sustainable development of all countries.
All parties welcomed the resolutions initiated by Uzbekistan and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on "Promoting Sustainable Forest Management, Afforestation and Reforestation on Degraded Lands, Including Drylands, to Effectively Address Environmental Challenges" and "United Nations Decade on Sustainable Forest Management Afforestation and Reforestation (2027-2036)."
All parties pointed out the importance of jointly improving policies in areas such as poverty reduction, increasing employment, increasing income, and creating jobs, and are willing to strengthen cooperation in the above-mentioned areas, introduce effective social assistance policies, and carry out expert and business exchanges.
IX. All parties support the establishment of a China-Central Asia energy development partnership, expand cooperation in the entire energy industry chain, further expand cooperation in traditional energy fields such as oil, natural gas, and coal, strengthen cooperation in clean energy such as hydropower, solar energy, wind energy, and hydrogen energy, deepen cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, implement green technology, clean energy, and other projects, and practice the development concept of innovation, coordination, green, openness, and sharing.
All parties pointed out that energy cooperation is an important part of the sustainable development of the region and are willing to continuously deepen cooperation in the energy field, taking into account the interests of all parties, and promote the common high-quality development of the energy industry in various countries based on the principle of mutual benefit and win-win results.
X. All relevant parties support further strengthening cooperation in the entire industry chain of mineral resource development and utilization between China and Central Asian countries. All parties will study the possibility of jointly implementing geological surveys, mineral resource exploration, and green mining development within the framework of the current laws of various countries.
XI. All parties are willing to jointly hold activities in the fields of culture, cultural heritage, and tourism, enrich the forms of youth exchanges, and carry out joint archaeology, research on the history and heritage of the Silk Road, protection and restoration of cultural heritage, museum exchanges, and cooperation in the repatriation of lost cultural relics.
All parties highly appreciated the International High-Level Conference on Glacier Protection held in Dushanbe (杜尚别) from May 29 to 31, 2025, and the outcome documents adopted by the conference.
All parties welcomed UNESCO's decision to hold the 43rd General Conference in Samarkand (撒马尔罕) in 2025. The conference will be an important initiative for UNESCO to promote the global agenda and will promote international dialogue on cultural, educational, and scientific and technological cooperation.
All parties will support the holding of youth cultural festivals, forums, and sports events, including the World Nomad Games initiated by Kyrgyzstan in 2026, which will promote the promotion of traditional sports and cultural diversity.
All relevant parties will continue to actively promote the establishment of cultural centers in each other's countries.
All parties support cooperation in carrying out the selection of "China-Central Asia Cultural and Tourism Capitals."
All parties highly appreciated the successful holding of the first China-Central Asia Education Ministers' Meeting.
All parties support cooperation between schools and enterprises, integration of industry and education, and accelerate the promotion of international cooperation projects in vocational education such as the Luban Workshop.
All parties support universities in various countries in carrying out joint scientific research in the fields of energy, agriculture, medical health, and artificial intelligence. Support the construction of Confucius Institutes and Chinese teaching in Central Asian countries.
All parties highly appreciated China's establishment of the China-Central Asia Poverty Reduction Cooperation Center, the China-Central Asia Education Exchange and Cooperation Center, the China-Central Asia Desertification Control Center, and the China-Central Asia Trade Facilitation Cooperation Platform within the framework of this mechanism.
All parties noted Kazakhstan's initiative to establish a National Alliance for Primary Health Care, which aims to support the coverage of primary health care services worldwide.
XII. All parties reaffirmed the status of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement as the main channel and basic legal compliance for the international community to cooperate in addressing climate change, and emphasized that all countries should adhere to the goals, principles, and institutional framework of the Framework Convention and its Paris Agreement, especially the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, promote the comprehensive and effective implementation of the Framework Convention and its Paris Agreement, and jointly build a fair, reasonable, cooperative, and win-win global climate governance system.
All parties are willing to conduct dialogue within the framework of the China-Central Asia mechanism to study, formulate, and implement measures to protect biodiversity and address climate change.
All parties pointed out the importance of implementing the resolution on "Sustainable Mountain Development" adopted by the 77th United Nations General Assembly, which declared 2023 to 2027 as the "Five-Year Framework for Mountain Development" to strengthen international cooperation on the mountain agenda and its subsequent effective implementation.
The parties welcome the Kyrgyz side's initiative aimed at promoting the mountain agenda and addressing climate change, and welcome the Kyrgyz side's high-level dialogue on "Promoting the Mountain Agenda, Common Trends and Climate Change" to be held in Baku on November 13, 2024, within the framework of the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, and are willing to study the possibility of joining the Joint Declaration on Climate Change, Mountains and Glaciers submitted by the Kyrgyz side during the dialogue.
The parties noted the Tajik side's proposal to establish cross-border specially protected natural areas, cross-border ecological corridors and buffer zones for the protection of individual animal populations, the restoration and protection of rare, endangered and migratory animal species, and the exchange of relevant experience and technologies.
The parties welcome Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan joining the Mountain Partnership Dialogue Group, which is based on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and represents the interests of mountain countries.
The parties welcome the successful holding of the Global Mountain Sustainable Development Dialogue by the Kyrgyz side from April 24 to 25, 2025, and support the Kyrgyz side in holding the International Mountain Youth Art Festival in August 2025 and the "Bishkek+25" Second Global Mountain Summit in 2027.
The parties welcome the initiative to establish a Central Asian Climate Technology Regional Center led by the United Nations in Ashgabat and use it as a platform for technology transfer to adapt to and mitigate the impact of climate change.
The parties pointed out the importance of the results of the first Climate Forum held in Samarkand from April 4 to 5, 2025, which is an important initiative to strengthen regional dialogue and consultation on climate issues.
The parties welcome the successful holding of the 2025 Central Asia Climate Change Conference on "Central Asian Regional and National Actions to Achieve Global Climate Finance Goals" in Ashgabat in May 2025.
The parties support the holding of a regional climate summit in Kazakhstan in 2026 under the leadership of the United Nations, which will provide new impetus for climate protection in Central Asia and bring together the efforts of countries in the region.
Therefore, the parties call for exploring ways of cooperation within the framework of the Central Asia Climate Change and Green Energy Project Office, which aims to accelerate the climate transition in Central Asia through policy support, innovation and partnership cooperation.
Thirteen, the parties believe that a stable, developed and prosperous Central Asia is in the common interests of the people of the six countries and the international community.
The parties strongly condemn all forms of terrorism, separatism and extremism, and are willing to work together to combat the "three evil forces" (三股势力 - sān gǔ shì lì - "three evil forces," a Chinese government term referring to terrorism, separatism, and religious extremism), especially the cross-border flow of terrorist forces, drug smuggling, transnational organized crime, cybercrime and other activities, to ensure the smooth progress of cooperation projects and jointly respond to security threats.
The parties believe that the security dialogue platform within the framework of the Dushanbe (杜尚别) Counter-Terrorism Process and the initiative of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) "Decade of Action 'For Peace for Generations'" are of great significance.
The parties will take joint measures to strengthen ecological protection, early warning of large-scale disasters and crises, joint response to epidemics and other urgent security cooperation.
The parties pointed out that the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 72/283 of June 22, 2018, adopting Uzbekistan's (乌兹别克斯坦) initiative on "Strengthening regional and international cooperation to ensure peace, stability and sustainable development in the Central Asian region" is of great significance.
The parties welcome the resolution initiated by Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on "Central Asian countries are united to cooperate effectively to address and eliminate drug problems."
The parties pointed out the need to strengthen regional cybersecurity in the context of the rapid development of information technology and artificial intelligence. They are willing to rely on the infrastructure of the Central Asian National Information Technology Park to promote innovation, launch start-ups, carry out joint projects and exchange experiences.
The parties are willing to strengthen information sharing, use excellent practices and advanced experience to ensure the stable operation of regional information infrastructure.
The parties are willing to work with the international community to help the Afghan people maintain peace and stability, rebuild social infrastructure, and integrate into the regional and world economic system.
The parties support building Afghanistan (阿富汗) into a peaceful, stable and prosperous country free from terrorism and drug threats.
The parties reaffirmed their active participation in the Doha (多哈) Process working under the leadership of the United Nations, and welcomed the efforts made by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (阿富汗援助团) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (联合国毒品和犯罪问题办公室).
The parties welcome the inclusion of the Termez (铁尔梅兹) Humanitarian Logistics Regional Center in Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) into the global warehousing network of emergency humanitarian assistance of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (联合国难民署), which will strengthen the international community's ability to deliver basic necessities to displaced people around the world in a timely and effective manner.
The parties highly appreciate Kazakhstan's (哈萨克斯坦) efforts to accelerate the achievement of regional sustainable development goals and address Afghanistan's (阿富汗) development challenges, and to institutionalize the initiative to establish a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Central Asia and Afghanistan Regional Center in Almaty (阿拉木图). They welcome the efforts of the Government of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) to provide logistical support for the transportation of humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan (阿富汗).
The parties welcome Turkmenistan's (土库曼斯坦) efforts to create the necessary conditions for the transit of goods and humanitarian assistance entering and leaving Afghanistan (阿富汗) through its territory. To this end, the parties highly appreciate the opening of the Serhetabat-Turgundi (谢尔赫塔巴特—图尔贡季) and Kerki-Imamnazar (克尔基—伊玛姆纳扎尔) railway lines, as well as the start of construction of the Turgundi (图尔贡季) railway station dry port warehousing complex project.
The parties pointed out that efforts should be made to jointly combat the illicit trafficking of drugs and their precursors, prevent the spread of new psychoactive substances, including stopping the use of new technologies and means to carry out the above-mentioned illegal activities, and study the possibility of formulating a joint anti-drug action plan with the participation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (联合国毒品和犯罪问题办公室).
Fourteen, the parties are willing to actively practice the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, work together to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda, maintain regional and world peace and security, and promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
The parties are willing to jointly hold relevant activities based on the United Nations General Assembly resolution on the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations" and jointly promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
The parties support the construction of a peaceful, open, secure, cooperative and orderly cyberspace within the framework of the Global Data Security Initiative, jointly implement the "China-Central Asia Five Countries Data Security Cooperation Initiative," ensure international information security, jointly combat cybercrime and cyberterrorism, emphasize the key role of the United Nations in combating cyberspace threats, support the formulation of universally accepted norms of responsible state behavior in cyberspace within the framework of the United Nations, especially relevant rules in the field of data security, and call on the international community to sign the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 79/243 of December 24, 2024, approving the "United Nations Comprehensive International Convention on Combating the Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Criminal Purposes" as soon as possible.
The parties emphasized the important role of the Central Asian Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone Treaty in consolidating the international nuclear non-proliferation system. Therefore, the parties pointed out the need to further strengthen mutual cooperation within the framework of the treaty and strengthen cooperation with other nuclear-weapon-free zones in the world.
The parties pointed out the importance of expanding cooperation in the field of biosafety.
The parties noted Kazakhstan's (哈萨克斯坦) efforts to establish a United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific Digital Solutions Center, which aims to promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Fifteen, the parties announced that, starting from the Second China-Central Asia Summit, a theme year will be determined every two years, and 2025 to 2026 will be the "Year of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation."
Sixteen, the parties expressed their gratitude to the Kazakh side for hosting the Second China-Central Asia Summit at a high level.
The parties agreed that the Third China-Central Asia Summit will be hosted by China (中国) in 2027.
Xi Jinping (习近平), President of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国)
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (卡瑟姆若马尔特·托卡耶夫), President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)
Sadyr Japarov (萨德尔·扎帕罗夫), President of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国)
Emomali Rahmon (埃莫马利·拉赫蒙), President of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国)
Serdar Berdimuhamedov (谢尔达尔·别尔德穆哈梅多夫), President of Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦)
Shavkat Mirziyoyev (沙夫卡特·米尔济约耶夫), President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国)
Astana (阿斯塔纳), June 17, 2025
(Xinhua News Agency, Astana (阿斯塔纳), June 17)
Return to TopThe People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国), the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国), the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国), the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国), Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦), and the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国), hereinafter referred to as "the Parties,"
Believing that comprehensively strengthening good-neighborliness, friendship, and mutually beneficial cooperation is in the fundamental interests of the peoples of all countries,
Pointing out that maintaining peace, stability, and development in the region and strengthening all-round collaboration is in the common will and fundamental interests of the peoples of all countries, and is of great significance to Asia and even the world,
Reaffirming their commitment to the purposes of the Charter of the United Nations and other generally recognized principles and rules of international law,
Based on their respective national laws,
Reaffirming their firm support for the principles of national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, sovereign equality, and inviolability of borders of all Parties,
Committed to maintaining the stable development of relations among the six countries and enhancing the level of cooperation in various fields,
Willing to deepen and pass on the friendship between the peoples for generations,
Reaffirming their determination to work together to build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
Have reached the following agreement:
Article 1
The Parties shall, in accordance with the generally recognized principles and rules of international law, comprehensively develop a long-term and stable strategic partnership on the basis of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence of mutual respect for sovereignty and territorial integrity, mutual non-aggression, mutual non-interference in internal affairs, equality and mutual benefit, and peaceful coexistence.
The Parties reaffirm their commitment to not using force or threatening to use force against each other and to resolving disputes peacefully.
Article 2
The Parties shall comprehensively strengthen mutual trust and strategic coordination, support each other's choice of development path and development model in accordance with their respective national conditions, support each other's positions on issues concerning core interests, and support each other's implementation of economic development strategies.
Article 3
The Parties respect the principles of national sovereignty and territorial integrity and shall take measures to prohibit any activities within their territories that violate these principles.
The Parties shall not participate in any alliance or group directed against any other Party and shall not support any actions hostile to any other Party.
Article 4
The Parties attach great importance to conducting political consultations, utilizing meeting mechanisms at all levels, including high-level visits, to regularly exchange views and coordinate positions on relations between China and Central Asian countries and on international and regional issues of common concern.
Article 5
The Parties are willing to carry out cooperation on the basis of equality and mutual benefit in trade, economy, investment, infrastructure connectivity, engineering technology, energy (including hydropower and renewable energy), transportation, minerals, agriculture, ecological and environmental protection, processing industry, science and technology, and other areas of common interest.
Article 6
The Parties shall take necessary measures to carry out exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, health care, tourism, sports, news media, and other areas of common interest.
Article 7
The Parties shall, in accordance with their national laws and international obligations, cooperate within bilateral and multilateral mechanisms to jointly combat terrorism, separatism, and extremism, as well as transnational organized crime, illegal immigration, and illegal trafficking in weapons, narcotics, psychotropic substances, and their precursors.
Article 8
The Parties shall, in accordance with their national laws and international obligations, strengthen mutual trust in the fields of defense, defense industry, and security, and expand bilateral and multilateral cooperation on other issues in these fields.
Article 9
The Parties shall strengthen communication and coordination within the United Nations (联合国) and other international organizations and multilateral mechanisms in which they participate, and are committed to promoting global and regional peace, stability, and sustainable development.
Article 10
If disputes and disagreements arise in the interpretation and implementation of this Treaty, the Parties shall resolve them through friendly negotiations and consultations.
Article 11
This Treaty is not directed against any third country and does not affect the rights and obligations of the Parties as parties to other bilateral and multilateral international treaties.
Article 12
In order to implement the provisions of this Treaty, the Parties may, where necessary, conclude separate international treaties in specific areas of common concern.
Article 13
This Treaty may be amended and supplemented by means of a separate protocol with the consent of all Parties through consultation, and the protocol shall be an integral part of this Treaty.
Article 14
The depositary of this Treaty shall be the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国外交部).
The depositary shall, within 15 days after the signing of this Treaty, send a certified true copy of the Treaty to each signatory.
Article 15
This Treaty shall be valid for an indefinite period and shall enter into force on the date on which the depositary receives, through diplomatic channels, the last written notification from each Party of the completion of its internal procedures for entry into force.
The depositary shall notify the Parties of the date of entry into force of this Treaty.
Each Party shall have the right to withdraw from this Treaty by giving written notice to the depositary through diplomatic channels.
This Treaty shall cease to have effect for the withdrawing Party 12 months after the date of receipt of the notification of withdrawal by the depositary. The depositary shall notify the other Parties of the relevant decision of the withdrawing Party.
The depositary shall notify the other Parties of the date on which this Treaty ceases to have effect for the withdrawing Party.
This Treaty was signed in Astana (阿斯塔纳) on June 17, 2025, in one original in Chinese and Russian. Both texts are equally authentic.
Representative of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国代表) Xi Jinping (习近平)
Representative of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国代表) Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (卡瑟姆若马尔特·托卡耶夫)
Representative of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国代表) Sadyr Japarov (萨德尔·扎帕罗夫)
Representative of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国代表) Emomali Rahmon (埃莫马利·拉赫蒙)
Representative of Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦代表) Serdar Berdimuhamedov (谢尔达尔·别尔德穆哈梅多夫)
Representative of the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国代表) Shavkat Mirziyoyev (沙夫卡特·米尔济约耶夫)
(Xinhua News Agency, Astana (阿斯塔纳), June 17)
Return to TopFrom June 16 to 18, 2025, the Second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana (阿斯塔纳), Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦). During the summit, China reached a series of cooperation consensuses with the five Central Asian countries.
I. Cooperation Documents
1. "Astana Declaration of the Second China-Central Asia Summit"
2. "Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendly Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国), the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国), the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国), Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦), and the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国)"
3. "China-Central Asia Mechanism to Promote Cooperation Initiative on Facilitating Personnel Exchanges"
4. "Action Plan for China and Central Asian Countries to Jointly Build the 'Belt and Road' with High Quality"
5. "Initiative of the Governments of the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国), the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国), the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国), Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦), and the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国) on Deepening Cooperation on China-Europe (Asia) Freight Trains"
6. "Memorandum of Understanding on Industrial Cooperation between the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China and the Industrial Authorities of Central Asian Countries"
7. "Memorandum of Understanding on Carrying out Electronic Cooperation of China-Central Asia International Road Transport Driving License"
8. "Memorandum of Understanding on Carrying out China-Central Asia Sustainable Transportation People-to-People Exchange Cooperation (2026-2030)"
9. "Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Investment Cooperation in the Field of Green Minerals between China and Central Asia"
10. "Action Plan of China-Central Asia Economic and Trade Departments on Strengthening Economic and Trade Cooperation"
11. "Memorandum of Understanding on Deepening Trade and Smooth Cooperation between China-Central Asia Economic and Trade Departments"
12. "Implementation Plan for China-Central Asia People-to-People Exchange Activities from 2025 to 2026"
13. "Memorandum of Understanding between China-Central Asia Customs on the Implementation of Non-Intrusive Inspection and Intelligent Image Review Technology Cooperation"
14. "Memorandum of Understanding on Risk Management Cooperation between China-Central Asia Customs"
15. "Protocol on Supplementing the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on the Establishment of the China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Committee of May 17, 2004"
16. "Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments"
17. "Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
18. "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Application of the BeiDou Satellite Navigation System between the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
19. "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on Strengthening Scientific and Technological People-to-People Exchanges"
20. "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on Further Deepening E-commerce Cooperation"
21. "Cooperation Agreement in the Field of Tourism between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
22. "Implementation Plan for Cooperation in the Field of Health and Medical Science between the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) 2025-2027"
23. "Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Kazakhstan Beet Pulp to China"
24. "Memorandum of Understanding on Establishing a Communication and Consultation Mechanism for Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine of Agricultural and Food Products between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
25. "Memorandum of Understanding on Intellectual Property Cooperation between the National Intellectual Property Administration of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
26. "Memorandum of Understanding on News Cooperation between Xinhua News Agency of the People's Republic of China and the Kazakhstan President's Broadcasting and Television Complex"
27. "Memorandum of Understanding on News Cooperation between Xinhua News Agency of the People's Republic of China and the Kazakhstan National Information Network"
28. "Cooperation Agreement between China Media Group and the Kazakhstan President's Broadcasting and Television Complex on the Implementation of Joint Media Projects"
29. "Cooperation Agreement between China Media Group and the Kazakhstan President's Broadcasting and Television Complex on Carrying out the 'Silk Road Star' International Project"
30. "Memorandum of Cooperation between China Media Group and Khabar Agency of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦哈巴尔通讯社)"
31. "Memorandum of Understanding on Earthquake Disaster Reduction Cooperation between the China Earthquake Administration of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) and the Almaty Municipal Government (阿拉木图市政府)"
32. "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Geosciences between the China Geological Survey of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China and the National Geological Survey of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
33. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly City Relations between Shanghai (上海市) of the People's Republic of China and Almaty (阿拉木图市) of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
34. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-State Relations between Hubei Province (湖北省) of the People's Republic of China and Turkistan Region (图尔克斯坦州) of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
35. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-State Relations between Shaanxi Province (陕西省) of the People's Republic of China and Almaty Region (阿拉木图州) of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
36. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-State Relations between Shaanxi Province (陕西省) of the People's Republic of China and Turkistan Region (图尔克斯坦州) of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
37. "Framework Agreement between China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油天然气集团有限公司) and the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦能源部), KazMunayGas (哈萨克斯坦油气公司) on the Project of Expanding the Shymkent Refinery to 12 Million Tons/Year"
38. "Framework Agreement between China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油天然气集团有限公司) and the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦能源部), KazMunayGas (哈萨克斯坦油气公司), Aktobe Region (阿克托别州) on Establishing a Joint Venture to Carry out the Construction of the Aktobe Natural Gas to Urea Project"
39. "Trilateral Agreement between China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油天然气集团有限公司) and the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦能源部), QazaqGaz (哈萨克斯坦国家天然气公司) on Supporting Cooperation in Block N-1 and Deepening Cooperation in the Oil and Gas Field"
40. "Exchange of Letters on the Project of Providing Mechanical Equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture of Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦农业部) by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国)"
41. "Memorandum of Understanding between the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Digital Development and Technological Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国) on Jointly Building the China-SCO Countries (Kyrgyz Republic) Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center"
42. "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国) on Carrying out Cooperation in the Field of Processing Industry"
43. "Health and Quarantine Cooperation Agreement between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国)"
44. "Memorandum of Cooperation between China Media Group and Kabar National News Agency of Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦卡巴尔国家通讯社)"
45. "Memorandum of Understanding on News Cooperation between Xinhua News Agency of the People's Republic of China and Slovo Kyrgyzstana Newspaper of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国言论报)"
46. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-City Relations between Sichuan Province (四川省) of the People's Republic of China and Bishkek (比什凯克市) of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国)"
47. "Plan for Economic and Trade Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国) (until 2030)"
48. "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国) on Establishing a Strategic Dialogue Mechanism between the Foreign Ministers of the Two Countries"
49. "Memorandum of Understanding between the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Innovation and Digital Technology Agency of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国) on Deepening Artificial Intelligence Cooperation"
50. "Memorandum of Cooperation between China Media Group and the Narodnaya Gazeta Newspaper of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦〈人民报〉报社)"
51. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-State Relations between Shaanxi Province (陕西省) of the People's Republic of China and Sughd Region (索格特州) of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国)"
52. "Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦)"
53. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-State Relations between Shaanxi Province (陕西省) of the People's Republic of China and Ahal Province (阿哈尔州) of Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦)"
54. "Bilateral Protocol between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国) on the Accession of the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国) to the WTO"
55. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly City Relations between Urumqi (乌鲁木齐市) of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) of the People's Republic of China and Samarkand (撒马尔罕市) of Samarkand Region (撒马尔罕州) of the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国)"
II. Cooperation Measures and Initiatives
56. Based on a comprehensive summary of the successful experience of China-Central Asia cooperation, all parties have formed the "China-Central Asia Spirit" with "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, and promoting common modernization with high-quality development" as its basic content.
57. All relevant parties are willing to take trade facilitation, industrial investment, interconnectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and personnel exchanges as the six priority cooperation directions.
58. All parties respect each other's national sovereignty and territorial integrity and take measures to prohibit any activities that violate this principle within their own territory. Do not participate in any alliance or group against other parties, and do not support any actions hostile to other parties.
59. All parties are willing to deepen and inherit the friendship between the people from generation to generation, and reaffirm their determination to work together to build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
60. All parties are willing to further strengthen the synergy between the "Belt and Road" initiative and the development strategies of Central Asian countries.
61. All parties are committed to consolidating the multilateral trading system based on the rules of the World Trade Organization, supporting the international trade rules to keep pace with the times, and promoting trade and investment liberalization and facilitation.
62. All parties are willing to promote the diversification of trade structure, simplify trade procedures, and upgrade China's investment agreements with Central Asian countries.
63. All parties are willing to deepen investment and industrial cooperation in green minerals, new energy, new infrastructure and other fields, accelerate the connection of digital and green infrastructure, and jointly promote the cooperative development of infrastructure and engineering construction.
64. All parties will comprehensively expand the transportation capacity of transportation corridors and realize the containerization of cargo transportation.
65. All parties welcome the launch of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project.
66. All parties will strengthen exchanges and cooperation on "smart customs, intelligent borders, and intelligent interconnection," and pragmatically promote practical cooperation in port interconnection, "single window," risk management, customs clearance facilitation, and mutual assistance in customs affairs.
67. All parties are willing to improve the level of facilitation of personnel exchanges with each other and carry out cooperation in consular affairs, interconnection, tourism and other fields.
68. All parties are willing to further strengthen dialogue on scientific and technological development, regularly exchange information on national science and technology strategies, priority areas, and science and technology development plans, and share development experience.
69. All parties are willing to actively support exchanges between scientific research institutions and scientific researchers, form a number of "partner research institutes," and implement joint scientific research projects and technology application demonstration projects.
70. All parties are willing to jointly promote the implementation of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on "Strengthening International Cooperation in Building Artificial Intelligence Capabilities."
71. All parties are willing to tap the potential of agricultural cooperation, promote investment, industry and agricultural product trade cooperation in the agricultural field, actively develop smart agriculture, and strengthen the application of water-saving, green and other efficient technologies and the exchange of advanced experience.
72. All parties support the establishment of a China-Central Asia energy development partnership, expand cooperation in the entire energy industry chain, further expand cooperation in traditional energy fields such as oil, natural gas, and coal, strengthen cooperation in clean energy such as hydropower, solar energy, wind energy, and hydrogen energy, deepen cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and implement green technology, clean energy and other projects.
73. All relevant parties are willing to strengthen cooperation in the entire industry chain of mineral resource development and utilization.
74. All parties are willing to jointly hold activities in the fields of culture, cultural heritage, and tourism, enrich the forms of youth exchanges, and carry out joint archaeology, research on the history and heritage of the Silk Road, protection and restoration of cultural heritage, museum exchanges, and cooperation in the repatriation of lost cultural relics.
75. All parties are willing to actively promote the establishment of cultural centers, support cooperation between schools and enterprises, integration of industry and education, and accelerate the promotion of Luban Workshops and other international vocational education cooperation projects.
76. All parties announced that starting from the Second China-Central Asia Summit, a theme year will be determined every two years, and 2025 to 2026 will be the "Year of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation."
77. All parties agreed that the Third China-Central Asia Summit will be hosted by China in 2027.
78. All parties firmly defend multilateralism and recognized norms of international law and international relations, and are committed to promoting an equal and orderly multipolar world and an inclusive economic globalization, and jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice.
79. All parties firmly safeguard the core and key role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace, security and sustainable development.
80. Establish the China-Central Asia Poverty Reduction Cooperation Center.
81. Establish the China-Central Asia Education Exchange and Cooperation Center.
82. Establish the China-Central Asia Desertification Prevention and Control Cooperation Center.
83. Establish the China-Central Asia Trade Facilitation Cooperation Platform.
84. China will provide 1.5 billion yuan in grants to Central Asian countries in 2025 for the implementation of livelihood and development projects of concern to various countries.
85. China will provide 3,000 training opportunities to Central Asian countries in the next two years.
86. Shanghai (上海市) and Almaty (阿拉木图市) of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), Sichuan Province (四川省) and Bishkek (比什凯克市) of Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦), Shaanxi Province (陕西省) and Sughd Region (索格特州) of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦), Ahal Province (阿哈尔州) of Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦), and Urumqi (乌鲁木齐市) of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) and Samarkand (撒马尔罕市) of Samarkand Region (撒马尔罕州) of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) have established friendly province-state (city) relations respectively. So far, the number of sister cities between China and Central Asian countries has exceeded 100 pairs.
III. Important Activities Held Before and After the Summit
87. The first launch ceremony of the Kazakh version of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" Volumes I to IV.
88. The launching ceremony of "Xi Jinping's Use of Classical Allusions" (International Edition).
89. The Second China-Central Asia Political Parties Dialogue.
90. The Second China-Central Asia Industrial and Investment Cooperation Forum.
91. The First China-Central Asia Education Ministers Meeting.
92. The Second China-Central Asia Transport Ministers Meeting.
93. The Second China-Central Asia Economic and Trade Ministers Meeting.
94. The Second China-Central Asia Customs Directors Meeting.
95. The Second China-Central Asia Civil Aviation Cooperation Mechanism Working Group Meeting.
96. The Second China-Central Asia Entrepreneurs Committee Meeting.
97. China-Central Asia National Governance Seminar and People-to-People Exchange Dialogue.
98. The Twelfth China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum.
99. The launching ceremony of the China-Central Asia Cultural Tourism Train (Xi'an-Almaty section).
100. The Second China-Central Asia Green Energy Academician Forum.
101. The First China-Central Asia Public Security and Internal Affairs Departments Special Police Skills Challenge.
102. China-Central Asia E-commerce Cooperation Dialogue.
103. The Second China-Central Asia Digital Trade Promotion Roundtable.
104. The opening ceremony of the "China Tourism Year" in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦).
105. China-Central Asia Emergency Management Border Cooperation and Exchange Activities.
106. The Second China-Central Asia Intellectual Property Office Directors Meeting.
107. China-Central Asia News Agency Forum.
108. The Fifth China-Central Asia Think Tank Forum.
109. 2025 China-Central Asia Traditional Medicine Forum
110. "Central Asian Affection" Excellent Film and Television Program Exhibition
(Xinhua News Agency, Astana, June 17)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 17th. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on the 17th: At the invitation of the Government of the Russian Federation, Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, will visit Russia from June 19th to 21st to attend the 28th St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.
Return to TopOur cooperation is rooted in more than two thousand years of friendly exchanges, consolidated by more than 30 years of unity and mutual trust since the establishment of diplomatic relations, and developed through open and win-win cooperation since the new era. In the long-term practice, we have explored and formed the "China-Central Asia Spirit" of "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, and promoting common modernization with high-quality development": adhering to mutual respect and equal treatment, treating all countries equally regardless of their size, discussing matters together, and making decisions through consensus; adhering to deepening mutual trust and responding in the same voice, firmly supporting each other in safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity, and not doing anything that harms each other's core interests; adhering to mutual benefit and win-win results, and common development, treating each other as priority partners, providing each other with development opportunities, taking into account the interests of all parties, and achieving multi-win and common prosperity; adhering to mutual assistance and **同舟共济** (tóng zhōu gòng jì - "crossing the river in the same boat," to share weal and woe; to stick together in difficulties), supporting each other in following a development path that suits their own national conditions, doing their own things well, jointly responding to various risks and challenges, and jointly maintaining regional security and stability. The "China-Central Asia Spirit" provides an important guideline for long-term friendly cooperation, and we must always adhere to it and continue to promote it.
(Reported from Astana (阿斯塔纳) on June 17th by reporters Du Shangze (杜尚泽) and Yang Xuebo (杨学博) of this newspaper) On the afternoon of June 17th, local time, the Second China-Central Asia Summit was held at the Independence Palace in Astana (阿斯塔纳). Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (托卡耶夫) presided over the meeting. Chinese President Xi Jinping (习近平), Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov (扎帕罗夫), Tajik President Emomali Rahmon (拉赫蒙), Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedow (别尔德穆哈梅多夫), and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) attended. In a friendly atmosphere, the heads of state jointly reviewed the achievements of China-Central Asia cooperation in various fields since the Xi'an (西安) Summit, looked forward to the future development direction, and unanimously decided to promote the "China-Central Asia Spirit", adhere to permanent good-neighborliness and friendship, and work together to promote the continuous achievement of new achievements in the construction of the China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
Xi Jinping (习近平) and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries took a group photo, and then attended the summit and delivered a keynote speech entitled "Promoting the 'China-Central Asia Spirit' and Promoting High-Quality Development of Regional Cooperation." (Full text on page 2)
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that two years ago, we gathered in Xi'an (西安), China, and jointly outlined the "Xi'an Vision" for China-Central Asia cooperation. In the past two years, China and Central Asian countries have deepened and solidified the joint construction of the "Belt and Road", actively promoted cooperation in various fields, the framework of the China-Central Asia mechanism has basically taken shape, the consensus of the first summit has been fully implemented, the road of cooperation has become wider and wider, and the flower of friendship has become more and more brilliant.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that our cooperation is rooted in more than two thousand years of friendly exchanges, consolidated by more than 30 years of unity and mutual trust since the establishment of diplomatic relations, and developed through open and win-win cooperation since the new era. In the long-term practice, we have explored and formed the "China-Central Asia Spirit" of "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, and promoting common modernization with high-quality development": adhering to mutual respect and equal treatment, treating all countries equally regardless of their size, discussing matters together, and making decisions through consensus; adhering to deepening mutual trust and responding in the same voice, firmly supporting each other in safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity, and not doing anything that harms each other's core interests; adhering to mutual benefit and win-win results, and common development, treating each other as priority partners, providing each other with development opportunities, taking into account the interests of all parties, and achieving multi-win and common prosperity; adhering to mutual assistance and **同舟共济** (tóng zhōu gòng jì - "crossing the river in the same boat," to share weal and woe; to stick together in difficulties), supporting each other in following a development path that suits their own national conditions, doing their own things well, jointly responding to various risks and challenges, and jointly maintaining regional security and stability. The "China-Central Asia Spirit" provides an important guideline for long-term friendly cooperation, and we must always adhere to it and continue to promote it.
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that at present, the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, and the world has entered a new period of turbulence and change. Only by adhering to the heart of fairness and justice and the ambition of mutual benefit and win-win results can we maintain world peace and achieve common development. There are no winners in tariff wars and trade wars, and unilateralism, protectionism, and hegemonism are destined to harm others and oneself. History cannot go backwards, it should move forward; the world cannot be divided, it should be united; mankind cannot return to the law of the jungle, it should build a community with a shared future for mankind. We must take the "China-Central Asia Spirit" as the guide, strengthen cooperation with a more proactive attitude and more pragmatic measures, promote the high-quality development of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road", and forge ahead towards the goal of building a China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
First, we must adhere to the original aspiration of unity based on mutual trust and mutual support. China always regards Central Asia as a priority direction for its neighborhood diplomacy, adheres to the concept and policy of good-neighborliness, security, prosperity, affinity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness, treats Central Asian countries equally and sincerely, and always hopes that relatives and neighbors will be well. The six countries signed a treaty of permanent good-neighborliness, friendship, and cooperation, fixing the principles of long-term friendship in legal form. This is a new milestone in the history of relations between the six countries and a pioneering initiative in China's neighborhood diplomacy, which will benefit the present and future generations.
Second, we must optimize the pragmatic, efficient, and deeply integrated cooperation layout. We have determined 2025 to 2026 as the "Year of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation", and we must focus on trade facilitation, industrial investment, connectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and personnel exchanges, implement more specific projects, and cultivate new quality productive forces. China has decided to establish three cooperation centers for poverty reduction, educational exchange, and desertification prevention, and a trade facilitation cooperation platform within the framework of China-Central Asia cooperation, support Central Asian countries in implementing people's livelihood and development projects, and provide 3,000 training opportunities to Central Asian countries in the next two years.
Third, we must create a peaceful and tranquil security pattern of shared destiny. We must strengthen regional security governance, continue to deepen law enforcement and security cooperation, jointly prevent and resist extremist ideologies, resolutely combat the "three evil forces", and jointly maintain regional peace and stability. China is willing to provide assistance within its capacity to Central Asian countries in combating terrorism and transnational organized crime, and in maintaining network and biosecurity.
Fourth, we must tighten the humanistic ties of unity, mutual understanding, and affinity. China will strengthen cooperation with Central Asian countries' legislative bodies, political parties, women, youth, media, think tanks, etc., and conduct in-depth exchanges of experience in governance. It is willing to open more cultural centers, university branch campuses, and Luban Workshops in Central Asia to train more high-quality talents for Central Asian countries. It supports deepening local cooperation and jointly building a "heart-to-heart" pattern from the central to the local level, from the official to the non-governmental level, and from neighboring regions to broader areas.
Fifth, we must maintain a just, reasonable, equal, and orderly international order. We must work together to safeguard international fairness and justice, oppose hegemonism and power politics, and actively promote an equal and orderly multi-polar world and an inclusive economic globalization that benefits all. 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 the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. During the arduous years of war, the people of China and Central Asia supported each other, shared weal and woe, and jointly made important contributions to the cause of human justice. We must promote a correct view of history, defend the achievements of World War II, maintain the international system with the United Nations as the core, and inject more stability and certainty into world peace and development.
Xi Jinping (习近平) finally pointed out that China is comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization. No matter how the international situation changes, China always adheres to its unwavering commitment to opening up to the outside world. China is willing to work with Central Asian countries to carry out higher-quality cooperation, deepen the integration of interests, achieve common development, and promote the continuous achievement of new achievements in China-Central Asia cooperation!
The leaders of the five Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (托卡耶夫), unanimously stated that under the outstanding leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平), China has made remarkable development achievements. They thanked China for carrying out comprehensive cooperation with Central Asian countries, bringing valuable development opportunities to all countries. The China-Central Asia mechanism has become an important platform for promoting dialogue and cooperation between the two sides and promoting the economic and social development of Central Asian countries. In a world full of uncertainties, the strategic significance of the China-Central Asia mechanism is even more prominent, and China's prosperity and strength are benefiting neighboring countries. China is a strategic partner and true friend that Central Asian countries can permanently trust. Central Asian countries highly value the model of mutual respect, equality, and mutually beneficial cooperation with China, and look forward to close all-round cooperation with China, expanding the scale of trade and investment, jointly building the "Belt and Road" with high quality, promoting cooperation in industry, agriculture, science and technology, infrastructure, new energy, connectivity, and other fields, strengthening regional security cooperation, and enhancing cultural, educational, tourism, and other fields of cultural exchanges, building the China-Central Asia mechanism into a model of regional cooperation, sharing development and prosperity, jointly promoting peace and stability, and building a closer community with a shared future. All parties highly appreciated China's constructive role in international and regional affairs, actively supported President Xi Jinping's (习近平) concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and the three major global initiatives, and were willing to closely coordinate and cooperate with China to firmly safeguard free trade and the multilateral trading system, and jointly defend international fairness and justice.
During the summit, Xi Jinping (习近平) and the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries signed the "Astana Declaration of the Second China-Central Asia Summit" and the "Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness, Friendship, and Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国), the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国), the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国), Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦), and the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国)".
The summit announced the signing of 12 cooperation documents in the fields of jointly building the "Belt and Road", facilitating personnel exchanges, green minerals, trade facilitation, connectivity, industry, and customs. During the summit, China and the five Central Asian countries signed a number of sister city agreements, and the number of sister cities between the two sides exceeded 100 pairs.
Xi Jinping (习近平) also attended the unveiling ceremony of the China-Central Asia Poverty Reduction Cooperation Center, the Educational Exchange Cooperation Center, the Desertification Prevention Cooperation Center, and the Trade Facilitation Cooperation Platform with the heads of state of the five Central Asian countries.
All parties agreed that China will host the Third China-Central Asia Summit in 2027.
In the evening, Xi Jinping (习近平) attended the welcome banquet held by President Tokayev (托卡耶夫) for the heads of state attending the summit.
Cai Qi (蔡奇), Wang Yi (王毅) and others participated in the above activities.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 17th (Reporter Li Zhuoer (李卓尔)) On June 17th, the 18th Special Book Award of China Presentation Ceremony was held in Beijing (北京). This year's award ceremony recognized 16 winners from 12 countries. The winners have long focused on China's development, expounding Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to the international community, promoting China's propositions, spreading Chinese culture, and showcasing China's image. They have also conducted in-depth research on Chinese culture, creating, translating, and publishing a large number of high-quality books about China, expanding the breadth and depth of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries, and making outstanding contributions to enhancing the international community's understanding of China and promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
The Special Book Award of China is the highest award in the Chinese publishing industry for overseas individuals. Since its establishment in 2005, it has recognized 219 translators, publishers, and writers from 63 countries.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Guangzhou, June 17th. Zhang Guoqing (张国清), a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, conducted research in Guangdong (广东) from the 15th to the 17th on industrial innovation and promoting the healthy development of the platform economy. He emphasized the need to thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and directives, implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, continuously shape new drivers and advantages for development, adhere to the equal emphasis on development and regulation, focus on improving the governance system of the platform economy, and build a fair and orderly development environment for the platform economy.
Zhang Guoqing (张国清) visited Baosteel Zhanjiang Iron and Steel Co., Ltd., BASF Integrated Base (Guangdong) Co., Ltd., and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area National Nano Science and Technology Innovation Research Institute, to learn more about R&D innovation, achievement transformation, and industrial development. He emphasized that modern manufacturing is inseparable from technological empowerment. It is necessary to take technological innovation as the guide, focus on the key areas, weak links, and future directions of the construction of a modern industrial system, and continue to promote the tackling of key core technologies, and build a virtuous cycle of driving industrial upgrading with technological breakthroughs and driving technological breakthroughs with industrial needs. It is necessary to accelerate the construction of public service platforms such as pilot-scale transformation, provide enterprises with one-stop services such as pilot-scale verification, standard measurement, inspection and testing, and certification and licensing, and support the engineering breakthrough and industrial application of innovative achievements. In industrial innovation, it is necessary to adhere to the synergy of software and hardware and the simultaneous development of standards, and produce software and standards at the same time as products. It is necessary to increase support for the application and iteration of innovative products, continue to improve the support policies for the first (set) of major technical equipment, the first batch of materials, and the first version of software, promote research with use, iterate and upgrade, and accelerate the formation of real productivity.
During his stay in Guangdong (广东), Zhang Guoqing (张国清) also went to an Internet freight platform enterprise to conduct research. He emphasized that freight platform enterprises play an important role in reducing logistics costs, smoothing economic cycles, and stabilizing employment. It is necessary to implement the main responsibility of the platform, reasonably set commission ratios, disclose pricing and bidding rules, optimize order allocation algorithms, strengthen access review and safety management, and protect the legitimate rights and interests of freight drivers and consumers. It is necessary to accelerate the improvement of laws and regulations on platform rules, algorithms, fees, and live broadcast e-commerce, improve the normalized regulatory system for the platform economy, strengthen regulatory law enforcement, severely crack down on "involution" malpractices such as false advertising, inferior and low prices, and brushing orders, and investigate and deal with unreasonable fee extraction and unfair distribution of traffic and other abuses of market dominance in accordance with the law, regulate competition order, and promote the healthy development of the platform economy.
Return to TopFrom June 16 to 18, 2025, the Second China-Central Asia Summit was held in Astana (阿斯塔纳), Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦). During the summit, China reached a series of cooperation consensuses with the five Central Asian countries.
I. Cooperation Documents
1. "Astana Declaration of the Second China-Central Asia Summit"
2. "Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness, Friendship and Cooperation between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国), the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国), the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国), Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦), and the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国)"
3. "China-Central Asia Mechanism to Promote Cooperation Initiative on Facilitating Personnel Exchanges"
4. "Action Plan for High-Quality Joint Construction of the 'Belt and Road' between China and Central Asian Countries"
5. "Initiative of the Governments of the People's Republic of China, the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国), the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国), the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国), Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦), and the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国) on Deepening Cooperation on China-Europe (Asia) Freight Trains"
6. "Memorandum of Understanding on Industrial Cooperation between the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China and the Industrial Authorities of Central Asian Countries"
7. "Memorandum of Understanding on Carrying out Electronic Cooperation of China-Central Asia International Road Transport Driving License"
8. "Memorandum of Understanding on Carrying out China-Central Asia Sustainable Transportation People-to-People Exchange Cooperation (2026-2030)"
9. "Memorandum of Understanding on Strengthening Investment Cooperation in the Field of Green Minerals between China and Central Asia"
10. "Action Plan of China-Central Asia Economic and Trade Departments on Strengthening Economic and Trade Cooperation"
11. "Memorandum of Understanding on Deepening Trade and Smooth Cooperation between China-Central Asia Economic and Trade Departments"
12. "Implementation Plan for China-Central Asia People-to-People Exchange Activities from 2025 to 2026"
13. "Memorandum of Understanding between China-Central Asia Customs on the Implementation of Non-Intrusive Inspection and Intelligent Image Review Technology Cooperation"
14. "Memorandum of Understanding on Risk Management Cooperation between China-Central Asia Customs"
15. "Protocol on Supplementing the Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on the Establishment of the China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Committee of May 17, 2004"
16. "Agreement between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on the Promotion and Mutual Protection of Investments"
17. "Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
18. "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Application of the BeiDou Satellite Navigation System between the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
19. "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Science and Technology of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on Strengthening Science and Technology People-to-People Exchanges"
20. "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on Further Deepening E-commerce Cooperation"
21. "Cooperation Agreement in the Field of Tourism between the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
22. "Implementation Plan for Cooperation in the Field of Health and Medical Science between the National Health Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) 2025-2027"
23. "Protocol between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on Sanitary and Phytosanitary Requirements for the Export of Sugar Beet Pulp from Kazakhstan to China"
24. "Memorandum of Understanding between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国) on Establishing a Communication and Consultation Mechanism for Entry-Exit Inspection and Quarantine of Agricultural and Food Products"
25. "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property between the National Intellectual Property Administration of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
26. "Memorandum of Understanding on News Cooperation between Xinhua News Agency of the People's Republic of China and the Broadcasting and Television Complex of the President of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦总统广播电视综合体)"
27. "Memorandum of Understanding on News Cooperation between Xinhua News Agency of the People's Republic of China and the National Information Agency of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
28. "Cooperation Agreement between China Media Group and the Broadcasting and Television Complex of the President of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦总统广播电视综合体) on the Implementation of Joint Media Projects"
29. "Cooperation Agreement between China Media Group and the Broadcasting and Television Complex of the President of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦总统广播电视综合体) on Carrying out the 'Silk Road Star' International Project"
30. "Memorandum of Cooperation between China Media Group and Khabar Agency of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦哈巴尔通讯社)"
31. "Memorandum of Understanding between the China Earthquake Administration of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Emergency Situations of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国), the Almaty (阿拉木图) City Government on Earthquake Disaster Reduction Cooperation"
32. "Memorandum of Understanding on Cooperation in the Field of Geosciences between the China Geological Survey of the Ministry of Natural Resources of the People's Republic of China and the National Geological Survey of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
33. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly City Relations between Shanghai (上海) of the People's Republic of China and Almaty (阿拉木图) of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
34. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-State Relations between Hubei Province (湖北省) of the People's Republic of China and Turkistan Region (图尔克斯坦州) of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
35. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-State Relations between Shaanxi Province (陕西省) of the People's Republic of China and Almaty Region (阿拉木图州) of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
36. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-State Relations between Shaanxi Province (陕西省) of the People's Republic of China and Turkistan Region (图尔克斯坦州) of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)"
37. "Framework Agreement between China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油天然气集团有限公司) and the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦能源部), KazMunayGas (哈萨克斯坦油气公司) on the Project of Expanding the Shymkent Refinery to 12 Million Tons/Year"
38. "Framework Agreement between China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油天然气集团有限公司) and the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦能源部), KazMunayGas (哈萨克斯坦油气公司), Aktobe Region (阿克托别州) on Establishing a Joint Venture Company to Carry out the Construction of the Aktobe Natural Gas to Urea Project"
39. "Trilateral Agreement between China National Petroleum Corporation (中国石油天然气集团有限公司) and the Ministry of Energy of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦能源部), QazaqGaz (哈萨克斯坦国家天然气公司) on Supporting Cooperation in the North Block 1 and Deepening Cooperation in the Oil and Gas Field"
40. "Exchange of Letters between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国) on the Project of Providing Agricultural Machinery and Equipment to the Ministry of Agriculture of the Kyrgyz Republic"
41. "Memorandum of Understanding between the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Digital Development and Technological Innovation of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国) on Jointly Building the China-SCO Countries (Kyrgyz Republic) Artificial Intelligence Application Cooperation Center"
42. "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Water Resources, Agriculture and Processing Industry of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国) on Carrying out Cooperation in the Field of Processing Industry"
43. "Health and Quarantine Cooperation Agreement between the General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Health of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国)"
44. "Memorandum of Cooperation between China Media Group and Kabar National News Agency of Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦卡巴尔国家通讯社)"
45. "Memorandum of Understanding on News Cooperation between Xinhua News Agency of the People's Republic of China and Slovo Kyrgyzstana Newspaper of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国言论报)"
46. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-City Relations between Sichuan Province (四川省) of the People's Republic of China and Bishkek (比什凯克) of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国)"
47. "Plan for Economic and Trade Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国) (until 2030)"
48. "Memorandum of Understanding between the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国) on Establishing a Strategic Dialogue Mechanism between the Foreign Ministers of the Two Countries"
49. "Memorandum of Understanding between the National Development and Reform Commission of the People's Republic of China and the Agency for Innovation and Digital Technologies of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国) on Deepening Artificial Intelligence Cooperation"
50. "Memorandum of Cooperation between China Media Group and the 'Narodnaya Gazeta' Newspaper of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦《人民报》报社)"
51. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-State Relations between Shaanxi Province (陕西省) of the People's Republic of China and Sughd Region (索格特州) of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国)"
52. "Agreement on Economic and Technical Cooperation between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦)"
53. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly Province-State Relations between Shaanxi Province (陕西省) of the People's Republic of China and Ahal Province (阿哈尔州) of Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦)"
54. "Bilateral Protocol between the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Government of the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国) on the Accession of the Republic of Uzbekistan to the WTO"
55. "Agreement on Establishing Friendly City Relations between Urumqi (乌鲁木齐市) of the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) of the People's Republic of China and Samarkand (撒马尔罕市) of Samarkand Region (撒马尔罕州) of the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国)"
II. Cooperation Measures and Initiatives
56. Based on a comprehensive summary of the successful experience of China-Central Asia cooperation, all parties have formed the "China-Central Asia Spirit" with "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, and promoting common modernization with high-quality development" as its basic content.
57. All relevant parties are willing to take trade facilitation, industrial investment, connectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and people-to-people exchanges as the six priority cooperation directions.
58. All parties respect each other's national sovereignty and territorial integrity and take measures to prohibit any activities that violate this principle within their own territory. Do not participate in any alliance or group against other parties, and do not support any actions hostile to other parties.
59. All parties are willing to deepen and inherit the friendship between the people for generations and reaffirm their determination to work together to build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
60. All parties are willing to further strengthen the alignment of the "Belt and Road" initiative with the development strategies of Central Asian countries.
61. All parties are committed to consolidating the multilateral trading system based on the rules of the World Trade Organization, supporting the evolution of international trade rules with the times, and promoting trade and investment liberalization and facilitation.
62. All parties are willing to promote the diversification of trade structures, simplify trade procedures, and upgrade China's investment agreements with Central Asian countries.
63. All parties are willing to deepen investment and industrial cooperation in green minerals, new energy, and new infrastructure, accelerate the connection of digital and green infrastructure, and jointly promote the cooperative development of infrastructure and engineering construction.
64. All parties will comprehensively expand the transportation capacity of transportation corridors and realize the containerization of cargo transportation.
65. All parties welcome the launch of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project.
66. All parties will strengthen exchanges and cooperation on "smart customs, smart borders, and smart connectivity," and pragmatically promote practical cooperation in port connectivity, "single window," risk management, customs clearance facilitation, and mutual assistance in customs affairs.
67. All parties are willing to improve the level of facilitation of personnel exchanges with each other and carry out cooperation in the fields of consular affairs, connectivity, and tourism.
68. All parties are willing to further strengthen dialogue on scientific and technological development, regularly exchange information on national science and technology strategies, priority areas, and science and technology development plans, and share development experience.
69. All parties are willing to actively support exchanges between scientific research institutions and scientific researchers, form a number of "partner research institutes," and implement joint scientific research projects and technology application demonstration projects.
70. All parties are willing to jointly promote the implementation of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on "Strengthening International Cooperation in Building Artificial Intelligence Capabilities."
71. All parties are willing to tap the potential of agricultural cooperation, promote investment, industrial, and agricultural product trade cooperation in the agricultural field, actively develop smart agriculture, and strengthen the application of water-saving, green, and other efficient technologies and the exchange of advanced experience.
72. All parties support the establishment of a China-Central Asia energy development partnership, expand cooperation in the entire energy industry chain, further expand cooperation in traditional energy fields such as oil, natural gas, and coal, strengthen cooperation in clean energy such as hydropower, solar energy, wind energy, and hydrogen energy, deepen cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and implement green technology, clean energy, and other projects.
73. All relevant parties are willing to strengthen cooperation in the entire industry chain of mineral resource development and utilization.
74. All parties are willing to jointly hold activities in the fields of culture, cultural heritage, and tourism, enrich the forms of youth exchanges, and carry out cooperation in joint archaeology, Silk Road history and heritage research, cultural heritage protection and restoration, museum exchanges, and the repatriation of lost cultural relics.
75. All parties are willing to actively promote the establishment of cultural centers, support cooperation between schools and enterprises, integration of industry and education, and accelerate the promotion of Luban Workshop and other international vocational education cooperation projects.
76. All parties announced that starting from the Second China-Central Asia Summit, a theme year will be determined every two years, and 2025 to 2026 will be the "Year of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation."
77. All parties agreed that the Third China-Central Asia Summit will be hosted by China in 2027.
78. All parties firmly defend multilateralism and the recognized norms of international law and international relations, and are committed to promoting an equal and orderly world multipolarization and an inclusive economic globalization, and jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice.
79. All parties firmly safeguard the core and key role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace, security, and sustainable development.
80. Establishment of the China-Central Asia Poverty Reduction Cooperation Center.
81. Establishment of the China-Central Asia Education Exchange and Cooperation Center.
82. Establishment of the China-Central Asia Desertification Prevention and Control Cooperation Center.
83. Establishment of the China-Central Asia Trade Facilitation Cooperation Platform.
84. China will provide 1.5 billion yuan in grants to Central Asian countries in 2025 for the implementation of livelihood and development projects of concern to all countries.
85. China will provide 3,000 training opportunities to Central Asian countries in the next two years.
86. Shanghai (上海) established friendly province/state (city) relations with Almaty (阿拉木图) of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), Sichuan Province (四川省) with Bishkek (比什凯克) of Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦), Shaanxi Province (陕西省) with Sughd Region (索格特州) of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) and Ahal Province (阿哈尔州) of Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦), and Urumqi (乌鲁木齐市) of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) with Samarkand (撒马尔罕市) of Samarkand Region (撒马尔罕州) of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国), bringing the number of sister cities between China and Central Asian countries to over 100 pairs.
III. Important Activities Held Before and After the Summit
87. The first launch ceremony of the Kazakh version of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China" (习近平谈治国理政) Volumes I to IV.
88. Launching ceremony of "Classics Quoted by Xi Jinping" (平“语”近人——习近平喜欢的典故) (International Edition).
89. Second China-Central Asia Political Parties Dialogue.
90. Second China-Central Asia Industrial and Investment Cooperation Forum.
91. First China-Central Asia Education Ministers Meeting.
92. Second China-Central Asia Transport Ministers Meeting.
93. Second China-Central Asia Economic and Trade Ministers Meeting.
94. Second China-Central Asia Customs Directors Meeting.
95. Second China-Central Asia Civil Aviation Cooperation Mechanism Working Group Meeting.
96. Second China-Central Asia Business Council Meeting.
97. China-Central Asia National Governance Seminar and People-to-People Exchange Dialogue.
98. Twelfth China-Central Asia Cooperation Forum.
99. Launching ceremony of the China-Central Asia Cultural Tourism Train (Xi'an (西安) - Almaty (阿拉木图) section).
100. Second China-Central Asia Green Energy Academician Forum.
101. First China-Central Asia Public Security Internal Affairs Department Special Police Skills Challenge.
102. China-Central Asia E-commerce Cooperation Dialogue.
103. Second China-Central Asia Digital Trade Promotion Roundtable.
104. Opening Ceremony of the "China Tourism Year" in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦).
105. China-Central Asia Emergency Management Border Cooperation Exchange Activity.
106. Second China-Central Asia Intellectual Property Office Directors Meeting.
107. China-Central Asia News Agency Forum.
108. Fifth China-Central Asia Think Tank Forum.
109. 2025 China-Central Asia Traditional Medicine Forum
110. "Central Asian Affection" Excellent Film and Television Program Exhibition
(Xinhua News Agency, Astana, June 17)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 17th. On June 17th, State Councilor and Head of the National Double Support Work Leading Group, Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴), conducted research on double support work in Beijing (北京市). She emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平)'s important instructions and directives on double support work, earnestly implement the requirements of the National Model Double Support City (County) naming conference, deepen reform and innovation, actively assume responsibility, consolidate and develop the military-government and military-civilian unity that is as **坚如磐石** (jiān rú pán shí - "firm as a rock," extremely solid and unbreakable), and promote the implementation of the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments for double support work.
Chen Yiqin (谌贻琴) went deep into Shichahai (什刹海) Street in Xicheng District (西城区), visited the military-civilian fish-and-water double support exhibition hall, investigated the "Veteran Home" veteran service station, and had face-to-face exchanges with military support volunteers and grassroots workers. She expressed her hope that Beijing (北京市) would adhere to the highest standards in serving the troops' training and preparation for war, and continuously achieve new successes in the city's double support work. She emphasized that supporting the army and giving preferential treatment to families of service members, and supporting the government and cherishing the people, are the fine traditions and unique political advantages of our Party, our army, and our people. It is necessary to focus on the realistic needs of army building and reform, make good use of various resources in a coordinated manner, and better serve the modernization of national defense and the army. It is necessary to actively respond to the concerns of officers and soldiers, continuously deepen the activities of supporting the army and giving preferential treatment to families of service members, and wholeheartedly solve the practical difficulties of soldiers and their families. It is necessary to continuously optimize and improve the double support work mechanism, consolidate and expand the social foundation of double support, enhance the dynamics and vitality of grassroots double support, and continue to write a new chapter of the era of loving our people and loving our army.
Return to TopOn June 17, 2025, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China, President Tokayev (托卡耶夫) of the Republic of Kazakhstan, President Zhaparov (扎帕罗夫) of the Kyrgyz Republic, President Rahmon (拉赫蒙) of the Republic of Tajikistan, President Berdimuhamedov (别尔德穆哈梅多夫) of Turkmenistan, and President Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) of the Republic of Uzbekistan jointly held the Second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana (阿斯塔纳).
The heads of state of the China-Central Asia mechanism member states recognized the strategic significance of the region and the importance of further deepening multilateral cooperation on the basis of equality, mutual respect, and mutual benefit, and declared that they will continue to consolidate the friendly relations between the six countries, deepen political mutual trust, and expand economic cooperation.
In a friendly atmosphere, the parties reviewed the achievements of comprehensive cooperation between China and the five Central Asian countries, summarized the experience of mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, looked forward to the direction of future cooperation, and declared as follows:
I. The parties highly appreciated the results of the first China-Central Asia Summit held in Xi'an (西安) on May 19, 2023, the results of the China-Central Asia Foreign Ministers' Meetings held in Chengdu (成都) on December 1, 2024, and in Almaty (阿拉木图) on April 26, 2025, and actively supported the development of ministerial-level mechanism cooperation in key priority areas and other forms of cooperation.
All parties agreed that maintaining effective all-round cooperation between China and the five Central Asian countries is in the fundamental interests of the six countries and their peoples. Facing major changes unseen in a century, and with an eye to the future of the people of all countries in the region, the six countries are determined to work together to build a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future.
The parties pointed out that the "China-Central Asia Spirit," which is based on a comprehensive summary of the successful experience of China-Central Asia cooperation and whose basic content is "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, and promoting common modernization with high-quality development," has been formed. This spirit should be vigorously promoted to make it the foundation for member states of the mechanism to develop friendly relations and promote mutually beneficial cooperation.
II. The parties reaffirmed their mutual understanding, respect, and support on issues involving each other's core interests.
China firmly supports the development path chosen by the Central Asian countries, supports all countries in safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, and supports the independent domestic and foreign policies adopted by each country. The Central Asian countries reaffirmed their adherence to the one-China principle, recognizing that there is only one China in the world, that Taiwan is an inalienable part of China's territory, and that the government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government representing the whole of China. The Central Asian countries oppose any form of "Taiwan independence" and firmly support the Chinese government in achieving national reunification.
The parties reaffirmed their firm determination to consolidate good-neighborly friendship for generations and deepen solid partnerships, and believe that signing a multilateral Treaty of Permanent Good-Neighborliness and Friendship Cooperation is essential to promote the long-term, healthy, and stable development of China-Central Asia relations.
The parties reaffirmed their adherence to the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and respect for the independence, equality, sovereignty, and territorial integrity of all countries.
The parties firmly defend multilateralism and the universally recognized principles of international law and international relations, and are committed to promoting an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization for the benefit of all, and jointly safeguarding international fairness and justice.
The parties are committed to further strengthening all-round and effective cooperation in various fields within the framework of the China-Central Asia mechanism.
III. The heads of state of the participating countries of the Secretariat pointed out that the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia mechanism plays an important role in implementing the initiatives and tasks put forward by the heads of state of all countries, and are willing to strongly support the work of the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia mechanism and provide convenience and guarantees for the development of the Secretariat.
The heads of state of the participating countries of the Secretariat of the China-Central Asia mechanism unanimously welcomed Secretary-General Sun Weidong (孙炜东) to take office on May 1, 2025.
IV. The parties will firmly safeguard the core and key role of the United Nations in maintaining international peace, security, and sustainable development, promote the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom for all mankind, and oppose the politicization of human rights and other issues. The parties agreed to jointly formulate a United Nations General Assembly resolution on "Countries Unite to Promote World Justice, Harmony, and Development."
The parties reaffirmed that they will strengthen political dialogue and cooperation within the framework of the United Nations and other multilateral international organizations, exchange views and coordinate positions on regional and international hot issues.
The parties welcomed Resolution 78/266 of the United Nations General Assembly on March 21, 2024, declaring 2025 as the International Year of Peace and Trust, and welcomed the International Forum on Peace and Trust to be held in Ashgabat (阿什哈巴德) in 2025.
The parties welcomed the resolution initiated by Turkmenistan on "Declaring Central Asia a Zone of Peace, Trust and Cooperation" adopted by the United Nations General Assembly.
The parties welcomed the resolution "Permanent Neutrality of Turkmenistan" adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on the occasion of the 30th anniversary of Turkmenistan's neutrality.
The parties pointed out the importance of formulating a global security strategy based on the United Nations and universally recognized principles of international law, taking into account the reality and the trend of global inequality.
The parties reaffirmed their adherence to the principles and objectives of international humanitarian law and highly appreciated the efforts made by Kazakhstan and China in participating in the launch of the "Global Initiative to Inspire Political Commitment to International Humanitarian Law." The parties noted that the initiative aims to strengthen humanitarian principles and create favorable conditions for achieving world peace and breaking the endless cycle of violence in armed conflicts.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) participating parties support China's work as the rotating chair of the SCO in 2024-2025 and are willing to fully assist in the success of the Tianjin (天津) Summit.
V. The parties highly appreciated the Belt and Road Initiative and will further strengthen the alignment of the Belt and Road Initiative with the development strategies of Central Asian countries.
VI. The parties are committed to consolidating the multilateral trading system based on the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO), supporting the advancement of international trade rules with the times, and promoting trade and investment liberalization and facilitation.
The parties reaffirmed the importance of strengthening discussions on development issues within the framework of the WTO and emphasized the need to support open, inclusive, sustainable, stable, diversified, and reliable global supply chains.
The WTO participating parties support Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in joining the WTO.
All relevant parties are willing to take trade facilitation, industrial investment, connectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and facilitation of personnel exchanges as the six priority cooperation directions.
The parties believe that the economic and trade cooperation between China and Central Asian countries has great potential and are willing to give full play to the role of the China-Central Asia Economic and Trade Ministers' Meeting mechanism, promote high-quality trade development, promote the diversification of trade structure, simplify trade procedures, upgrade China's investment agreements with Central Asian countries, and tap the potential of the China-Central Asia Trade Facilitation Working Group, the Digital Trade Roundtable, and the E-commerce Cooperation Dialogue Mechanism, and expand cooperation in emerging fields.
The parties are willing to deepen investment and industrial cooperation in green minerals, new energy, new infrastructure, and other fields, ensure the stability and smooth flow of regional industrial chains, are willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in the fields of housing and urban-rural construction, accelerate the connection of digital and green infrastructure, and jointly promote cooperation and development in infrastructure and engineering construction.
The parties will continue to expand the contribution of China and Central Asian countries to ensuring international energy and food security and continue to develop international transportation and logistics channels to ensure a stable supply of key categories of goods.
The parties are willing to comprehensively expand the transportation capacity of transportation corridors and realize the containerization of cargo transportation in order to maximize transportation facilitation, deepen China-Europe (Asia) freight train cooperation, tap the potential of cross-border logistics, and promote joint projects that meet the interests of countries in the region.
The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway is of great significance to China and Central Asia, and the parties welcome the start of the project.
The parties are willing to promote large transportation and logistics companies from various countries to actively use the Turkmenbashi International Seaport and Aktau International Trade Port for cargo transportation.
Based on their geographical locations, the parties, with the active participation of multimodal transport operators, will coordinate logistics arrangements in the fields of railway, highway, and sea transportation to expand regular container transportation and expand the international market for commodity exports from Central Asian countries.
The parties welcomed Turkmenistan's hosting of the Third United Nations Conference on Landlocked Developing Countries in 2025.
The parties support improving the level of facilitation of international road transport in the region by carrying out the electronization of driving permits and jointly deepening exchanges and cooperation in the field of sustainable transportation.
The parties pointed out that the establishment of the China-Central Asia Business Council is of great significance and are willing to support close cooperation between trade promotion agencies, chambers of commerce, and related organizations in trade and investment promotion to play a greater role in developing economic and trade cooperation between China and Central Asian countries.
The parties pointed out that the China-Central Asia Industrial and Investment Cooperation Forum plays an important role in promoting investment cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, expanding industrial cooperation, and maintaining the stability and efficiency of regional industrial chains and supply chains.
The parties positively evaluated the China-Central Asia Customs Heads Meeting mechanism and are willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in "smart customs, intelligent borders, and smart connectivity" and pragmatically promote practical cooperation in port interconnection, "single window," risk management, customs clearance facilitation, and mutual assistance in customs affairs.
VII. The parties believe that it is of great significance to establish and develop a scientific and technological partnership with complementary advantages and win-win cooperation.
The parties are willing to further strengthen dialogue on scientific and technological development, regularly exchange information on national scientific and technological strategies, priority areas, and scientific and technological development plans, share development experience, and support the holding of the China (Xinjiang) (新疆) - Central Asia Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Forum.
The parties will actively support exchanges between scientific research institutions and scientific researchers, form a number of "partner research institutes," implement joint scientific research projects and technology application demonstration projects, and build cooperation platforms on this basis.
The parties are willing to promote technology transfer and achievement transformation to promote regional economic and social development through scientific and technological innovation.
The parties are willing to strengthen cooperation in the field of science and technology, including the exchange of advanced experience.
China welcomes all parties to join the Group of Friends of International Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building. The parties are willing to jointly promote the implementation of the United Nations General Assembly resolution on "Strengthening International Cooperation on Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building."
The parties pointed out the importance of the draft United Nations General Assembly resolution initiated by Tajikistan on "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Creating New Opportunities for Sustainable Development in the Central Asian Region."
VIII. The parties are willing to deeply tap the potential of agricultural cooperation and promote investment, industry, and agricultural product trade cooperation in the agricultural field. China welcomes Central Asian countries to increase the promotion of agricultural products from Central Asian countries through important exhibitions such as the China International Import Expo.
The parties are willing to actively develop smart agriculture and strengthen the application of water-saving, green, and other efficient technologies and the exchange of advanced experience.
The parties are willing to promote technical and talent exchanges and cooperation in the fields of desertified land and saline-alkali land management and development, water-saving irrigation, pest control, animal husbandry, and veterinary medicine to enhance the resilience of sustainable development of agricultural systems.
The parties reaffirmed their willingness to work together to ensure food security under climate change and pointed out the importance of developing agriculture in a more ecological way, such as protecting biodiversity and effectively using land resources.
The parties welcomed the resolution initiated by Uzbekistan and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on "Ecological Problems Facing Central Asia - Strengthening Regional Solidarity to Promote Sustainable Development and Prosperity," which emphasized that climate change is one of the most complex modern problems and causes great difficulties for the sustainable development of all countries.
The parties welcomed the resolutions initiated by Uzbekistan and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on "Promoting Sustainable Forest Management, Afforestation and Reforestation on Degraded Lands, Including Drylands, to Effectively Address Environmental Challenges" and "United Nations Decade on Sustainable Forest Management Afforestation and Reforestation (2027-2036)."
The parties pointed out the importance of jointly improving policies in poverty reduction, increasing employment, increasing income, and creating jobs, and are willing to strengthen cooperation in the above-mentioned fields, introduce effective social assistance policies, and carry out expert and business exchanges.
IX. The parties support the establishment of a China-Central Asia energy development partnership, expand cooperation in the entire energy industry chain, further expand cooperation in traditional energy fields such as oil, natural gas, and coal, strengthen cooperation in clean energy such as hydropower, solar energy, wind energy, and hydrogen energy, deepen cooperation in the peaceful use of nuclear energy, implement green technology, clean energy, and other projects, and practice the development concept of innovation, coordination, green, openness, and sharing.
The parties pointed out that energy cooperation is an important part of the sustainable development of the region and are willing to continuously deepen cooperation in the energy field, taking into account the interests of all parties, in the spirit of mutual benefit and win-win results, and promote the common high-quality development of the energy industry in various countries.
X. All relevant parties support further strengthening cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in the entire industrial chain of mineral resource development and utilization. The parties will study the possibility of jointly implementing geological surveys, mineral resource exploration, and green mining development within the framework of the current laws of various countries.
XI. The parties are willing to jointly hold activities in the fields of culture, cultural heritage, and tourism, enrich the forms of youth exchanges, and carry out joint archaeology, research on the history and heritage of the Silk Road, protection and restoration of cultural heritage, museum exchanges, and cooperation in the repatriation of lost cultural relics.
The parties highly appreciated the International High-Level Conference on Glacier Protection held in Dushanbe (杜尚别) from May 29 to 31, 2025, and the outcome documents adopted at the conference.
The parties welcomed the decision of UNESCO to hold the 43rd General Conference in Samarkand (撒马尔罕) in 2025. The conference will be an important initiative for UNESCO to promote the global agenda and will promote international dialogue on cultural, educational, and scientific and technological cooperation.
The parties will support the holding of youth cultural festivals, forums, and sports events, including the World Nomad Games initiated by Kyrgyzstan in 2026, which will promote the promotion of traditional sports and cultural diversity.
All relevant parties will continue to actively promote the establishment of cultural centers in each other's countries.
The parties support cooperation in carrying out the selection of "China-Central Asia Cultural and Tourism Capitals."
The parties highly appreciated the successful holding of the first China-Central Asia Education Ministers' Meeting.
The parties support cooperation between schools and enterprises, integration of industry and education, and accelerate the promotion of international cooperation projects in vocational education such as Luban Workshops.
The parties support universities in various countries in carrying out joint scientific research in the fields of energy, agriculture, medical health, and artificial intelligence. Support the construction of Confucius Institutes and Chinese teaching in Central Asian countries.
The parties highly appreciated China's establishment of the China-Central Asia Poverty Reduction Cooperation Center, the China-Central Asia Education Exchange and Cooperation Center, the China-Central Asia Desertification Control Center, and the China-Central Asia Trade Facilitation Cooperation Platform within the framework of this mechanism.
The parties noted Kazakhstan's initiative to establish a National Alliance for Primary Health Care, which aims to support the coverage of primary health care services worldwide.
XII. The parties reaffirmed the status of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) and its Paris Agreement as the main channel and basic legal compliance for the international community to cooperate in addressing climate change, and emphasized that all countries should abide by the goals, principles, and institutional framework of the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement, especially the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, promote the comprehensive and effective implementation of the UNFCCC and its Paris Agreement, and jointly build a fair, reasonable, cooperative, and win-win global climate governance system.
The parties are willing to carry out dialogue within the framework of the China-Central Asia mechanism to study, formulate, and implement measures to protect biodiversity and address climate change.
The parties pointed out the importance of implementing the "Sustainable Mountain Development" resolution adopted by the 77th United Nations General Assembly, which announced the implementation of the "Five-Year Program for Mountain Development" from 2023 to 2027, aiming to strengthen international cooperation on the mountain agenda and its subsequent effective implementation.
The parties welcome the Kyrgyz side's initiative aimed at promoting the mountain agenda and addressing climate change, and welcome the Kyrgyz side's high-level dialogue on "Promoting the Mountain Agenda, Common Trends, and Climate Change" to be held in Baku on November 13, 2024, within the framework of the 29th United Nations Climate Change Conference, and are willing to study the possibility of joining the Joint Declaration on Climate Change, Mountains, and Glaciers submitted by the Kyrgyz side during the dialogue.
The parties noted the Tajik side's proposal to establish cross-border specially protected natural areas, cross-border ecological corridors and buffer zones for the protection of individual animal populations, the restoration and protection of rare, endangered and migratory animal species, and the exchange of relevant experience and technologies.
The parties welcome Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan joining the Mountain Partnership Dialogue Group, which is based on the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and represents the interests of mountain countries.
The parties welcome the successful holding of the Global Mountain Sustainable Development Dialogue by the Kyrgyz side from April 24 to 25, 2025, and support the Kyrgyz side in holding the International Mountain Youth Art Festival in August 2025 and the "Bishkek+25" Second Global Mountain Summit in 2027.
The parties welcome the initiative to establish a Central Asian Regional Center for Climate Technologies led by the United Nations in Ashgabat and to use it as a platform for technology transfer for adapting to and mitigating the effects of climate change.
The parties pointed out the importance of the results of the first Climate Forum held in Samarkand from April 4 to 5, 2025, which is an important initiative to strengthen regional dialogue and consultation on climate issues.
The parties welcome the successful holding of the 2025 Central Asia Climate Change Conference on "Central Asian Regional and National Actions to Achieve Global Climate Finance Goals" in Ashgabat in May 2025.
The parties support the holding of a regional climate summit in Kazakhstan in 2026 under the leadership of the United Nations, which will provide new impetus for climate protection in Central Asia and bring together the efforts of countries in the region.
Therefore, the parties call for exploring ways of cooperation within the framework of the Central Asia Climate Change and Green Energy Project Office, which aims to accelerate the climate transition in Central Asia through policy support, innovation and partnership cooperation.
Thirteen, the parties believe that a stable, developed and prosperous Central Asia is in the common interests of the people of the six countries and the international community.
The parties strongly condemn all forms of terrorism, separatism and extremism, and are willing to work together to combat the "three evil forces" (三股势力 - sān gǔ shì lì - "three evil forces," a term used by China to refer to terrorism, separatism, and religious extremism), especially the cross-border flow of terrorist forces, drug smuggling, transnational organized crime, cybercrime and other activities, to ensure the smooth progress of cooperation projects, and jointly respond to security threats.
The parties believe that the security dialogue platform within the framework of the Dushanbe (杜尚别) Counter-Terrorism Process and the initiative of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) on "A Decade of Peacebuilding for Future Generations" are of great significance.
The parties will take joint measures to strengthen ecological protection, early warning of large-scale disasters and crises, joint response to epidemics and other urgent security cooperation.
The parties pointed out that the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 72/283 of June 22, 2018, adopting Uzbekistan's (乌兹别克斯坦) initiative on "Strengthening regional and international cooperation to ensure peace, stability and sustainable development in the Central Asian region" is of great significance.
The parties welcome the resolution initiated by Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) and adopted by the United Nations General Assembly on "Central Asian countries are united to cooperate effectively in responding to and eliminating drug problems."
The parties pointed out the necessity of strengthening regional cybersecurity in the context of the rapid development of information technology and artificial intelligence. They are willing to rely on the infrastructure of the Central Asian National Information Technology Park to promote innovation, launch start-ups, carry out joint projects and exchange experience.
The parties are willing to strengthen information sharing, use excellent practices and advanced experience to ensure the stable operation of regional information infrastructure.
The parties are willing to work with the international community to help the Afghan people maintain peace and stability, rebuild social infrastructure, and integrate into the regional and world economic systems.
The parties support building Afghanistan (阿富汗) into a peaceful, stable and prosperous country free from terrorism and drug threats.
The parties reaffirmed their active participation in the Doha (多哈) Process Working Group led by the United Nations and welcomed the efforts made by the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
The parties welcome the inclusion of the Termez (铁尔梅兹) Humanitarian Logistics Regional Center in Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) into the UNHCR's global warehousing network for emergency humanitarian assistance, which will strengthen the international community's ability to deliver basic necessities to displaced people around the world in a timely and effective manner.
The parties highly appreciate Kazakhstan's (哈萨克斯坦) efforts to accelerate the achievement of regional sustainable development goals and address Afghanistan's (阿富汗) development challenges, and to institutionalize the initiative to establish a United Nations Sustainable Development Goals Regional Center for Central Asia and Afghanistan in Almaty (阿拉木图). They welcome the efforts of the Government of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) to provide logistical support for the delivery of humanitarian assistance to the people of Afghanistan (阿富汗).
The parties welcome Turkmenistan's (土库曼斯坦) efforts to create the necessary conditions for the transit of goods and humanitarian assistance entering and leaving Afghanistan (阿富汗) through its territory. To this end, the parties highly appreciate the opening of the Serhetabat-Turgundi (谢尔赫塔巴特—图尔贡季) and Kerki-Imamnazar (克尔基—伊玛姆纳扎尔) railway lines, as well as the start of construction of the Turgundi (图尔贡季) railway station dry port warehousing complex project.
The parties pointed out that efforts should be made to jointly combat the illicit trafficking of drugs and their precursors, prevent the spread of new psychoactive substances, including stopping the use of new technologies and means to carry out the above-mentioned illegal activities, and study the possibility of formulating a joint anti-drug action plan with the participation of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
Fourteen, the parties are willing to actively practice the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative, work together to promote the United Nations Sustainable Development Agenda, maintain regional and world peace and security, and promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
The parties are willing to jointly hold relevant activities based on the United Nations General Assembly resolution on the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations" and jointly promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
The parties support the construction of a peaceful, open, secure, cooperative and orderly cyberspace within the framework of the Global Data Security Initiative, jointly implement the "China-Central Asia Five Countries Data Security Cooperation Initiative" (《“中国—中亚五国”数据安全合作倡议》), safeguard international information security, jointly combat cybercrime and cyberterrorism, emphasize the key role of the United Nations in combating cyberspace threats, support the formulation of universally accepted rules of responsible state behavior in cyberspace within the United Nations framework, especially relevant rules in the field of data security, and call on the international community to sign the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 79/243 of December 24, 2024, approving the "United Nations Comprehensive International Convention on Combating the Use of Information and Communication Technologies for Criminal Purposes" as soon as possible.
The parties emphasized the important role of the Treaty on a Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone in Central Asia in consolidating the international nuclear non-proliferation system. Therefore, the parties pointed out the need to further strengthen mutual cooperation within the framework of the treaty and to strengthen cooperation with other nuclear-weapon-free zones in the world.
The parties pointed out the importance of expanding cooperation in the field of biosafety.
The parties noted Kazakhstan's (哈萨克斯坦) efforts to establish a United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (ESCAP) Digital Solutions Center, which aims to promote sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific region.
Fifteen, the parties announced that, starting from the Second China-Central Asia Summit, a theme year will be determined every two years, and 2025 to 2026 will be the "Year of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation" ("中国—中亚合作高质量发展年").
Sixteen, the parties expressed their gratitude to the Kazakh side for hosting the Second China-Central Asia Summit at a high level.
The parties agreed that the Third China-Central Asia Summit will be hosted by China (中国) in 2027.
Xi Jinping (习近平), President of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国)
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev (卡瑟姆若马尔特·托卡耶夫), President of the Republic of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦共和国)
Sadyr Japarov (萨德尔·扎帕罗夫), President of the Kyrgyz Republic (吉尔吉斯共和国)
Emomali Rahmon (埃莫马利·拉赫蒙), President of the Republic of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦共和国)
Serdar Berdimuhamedov (谢尔达尔·别尔德穆哈梅多夫), President of Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦)
Shavkat Mirziyoyev (沙夫卡特·米尔济约耶夫), President of the Republic of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦共和国)
Astana (阿斯塔纳), June 17, 2025
(Xinhua News Agency, Astana (阿斯塔纳), June 17)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 17th. A commemorative meeting marking the 40th anniversary of the Chinese People's Association for Peace and Disarmament (中国人民争取和平与裁军协会), along with the 11th Joint Conference of Member Organizations and the 4th Council Meeting, was held in Beijing (北京) on June 17th. Peng Qinghua (彭清华), Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, and others attended.
The meeting reviewed and summarized the development history and experiences of the Association for Peace and Disarmament over the past 40 years, especially since the new era, and elected a new leadership and council for the association, with Peng Qinghua (彭清华) as the president.
The Association for Peace and Disarmament was established in June 1985 and is China's largest non-governmental peace organization.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 17th (Xinhua) -- On June 17th, Liu Jianchao (刘建超), Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央对外联络部), met in Beijing with a delegation of senior cadres from the Sri Lanka People's Liberation Front (斯里兰卡人民解放阵线) led by General Secretary Silva (席尔瓦), and co-chaired a political dialogue between the two parties with Silva (席尔瓦). Both sides emphasized that they should jointly implement the important consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries, strengthen exchanges, enhance cooperation, and help build a China-Sri Lanka community with a shared future.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency Colombo, June 16th (Reporter Chen Dongshu (陈冬书)), the China-Sri Lanka-Maldives Tourism Forum opened on the 16th in Colombo (科伦坡), the capital of Sri Lanka (斯里兰卡). Government officials, tourism and aviation industry practitioners from the three countries, as well as specially invited experts and scholars, attended the forum.
Return to TopBy: 陈 凌
Digital dividends should not become digital hegemony, and the intelligent revolution should not lead to an intelligent divide. Adhering to "AI for Good" is the only way to make artificial intelligence a public good that truly benefits humanity.
The open-source strategy transcends the practice of building "small yards and high walls," creating "three, six, nine grades," and distinguishing between "near and far," reducing the barriers to research and application, and enabling more people to participate in artificial intelligence research.
Whether artificial intelligence will narrow or widen the development gap has always been a topic of social concern.
Compared to developed Western countries, many developing countries are "followers" and "latecomers" in the field of artificial intelligence, lacking not only competitive technology companies but also sufficient technology and talent reserves, and even facing serious shortcomings in related infrastructure. The International Monetary Fund's "Artificial Intelligence Preparedness Index" shows that as of April 2024, the index for developed countries is 0.68, while for emerging and low-income countries, it is 0.46 and 0.32, respectively.
However, whether it will "widen the development gap" depends on how technology is used and on what philosophy artificial intelligence is developed. Let's look at two cases.
One is that after an earthquake occurred in central Myanmar this year, relevant parties used DeepSeek to develop a Chinese-Myanmar-English mutual translation system within 7 hours, effectively solving the language barrier problem and providing assistance for Chinese rescue teams to participate in international rescue efforts.
Another is that a Japanese AI application company built a Japanese model EZo based on Tongyi Qianwen (通义千问), which has been successfully implemented in the Japanese healthcare field and multiple public service institutions. Currently, the number of derivative models of Tongyi Qianwen (通义千问) has exceeded 100,000.
In both cases, although the artificial intelligence large models are different, they both originate from China, and they also have a common feature: open source. Today, more and more large models are joining the open-source camp. These open-source large models allow more people to share the dividends of artificial intelligence and also inspire us that promoting the development of artificial intelligence requires not only technological progress but also a broad perspective.
Digital dividends should not become digital hegemony, and the intelligent revolution should not lead to an intelligent divide. Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must strengthen international governance and cooperation in artificial intelligence to ensure that artificial intelligence is used for good and benefits all mankind, and avoid it becoming a 'game for rich countries and rich people.'" Adhering to "AI for Good" is the only way to make artificial intelligence a public good that truly benefits humanity.
"AI for Good" demonstrates China's value pursuit of establishing oneself and benefiting others. Large models represented by DeepSeek have broken the old creed of "computing power supremacy" and promoted the development of artificial intelligence from "stacking computing power" to "competing algorithms," making artificial intelligence technology more inclusive with low cost, high performance, and open source. As one artificial intelligence researcher said: "The open-source move will make AI as accessible as water, electricity, and the internet. Open source and lightweight will greatly promote 'AI+,' and broad scenarios have already emerged."
Common development is the only true and good development. All countries, regardless of size or strength, should have equal rights to develop and utilize artificial intelligence. Establishing oneself and benefiting others, and promoting the fair and inclusive development of artificial intelligence, is China's firm attitude.
"AI for Good" embodies China's broad mind of open cooperation. The development of artificial intelligence cannot be separated from a good ecosystem of open innovation. The open-source strategy transcends the practice of building "small yards and high walls," creating "three, six, nine grades," and distinguishing between "near and far," reducing the barriers to research and application, and enabling more people to participate in artificial intelligence research. This is conducive to gathering global wisdom and building a dynamic ecosystem that can continuously iterate and upgrade technology.
Adhering to openness, interconnection, and equality, rejecting building walls, breaking chains, and hegemony, and working together to carry out joint technological breakthroughs are the only ways to more efficiently and fairly promote the continuous emergence of artificial intelligence innovation achievements and accelerate the expansion of application scenarios.
"AI for Good" reflects China's cultural sentiment of harmony and coexistence. Behind technology lies culture. 大道之行、天下为公 (dà dào zhī xíng, tiān xià wéi gōng - "When the Great Way prevails, all under heaven will work for the common good," a Confucian ideal of a just and equitable society), has always been the proposition of the Chinese people; 民胞物与、和衷共济 (mín bāo wù yǔ, hé zhōng gòng jì - "regard people as siblings and treat all things with kindness; work together with one heart," to love all people and things and work together in harmony), is the inherent character of Chinese culture. Since the establishment of the Group of Friends on International Cooperation for Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building, proposed by China in December last year, as of May this year, China has held two seminars in Beijing (北京) and Shanghai (上海), inviting more than 180 representatives from all walks of life from more than 40 countries to discuss and promote the inclusive development of artificial intelligence. The artificial intelligence open-source project implemented by the China Association for Science and Technology (中国科协) has benefited many countries and regions, promoting artificial intelligence to empower developing countries.
From proposing the "Global Artificial Intelligence Governance Initiative" to releasing the "Artificial Intelligence Capacity Building Inclusive Plan" to promoting pragmatic cooperation to allow more people to share the dividends of intelligence, China is both an advocate and an actor. This is a vivid embodiment of the concept of harmony and coexistence.
In 1879, Edison successfully lit the world's first electric light with practical value, changing the way people live. Today, many people believe that the "Edison moment" of artificial intelligence has arrived, but to make artificial intelligence as accessible as electricity to every household, in addition to continuous breakthroughs in technology, adhering to "AI for Good" is also indispensable.
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Return to TopBy: 寇江泽
Responding to the people's yearning for beautiful rivers and lakes, focusing on people's real experiences and feelings, cultivating the cultural atmosphere and vitality of rivers and lakes, and jointly building and sharing a social atmosphere of beautiful rivers and lakes will surely become stronger.
"The lake water is getting cleaner and cleaner, and I feel happy when I look at it!" In Qinhuai District (秦淮区), Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, resident Zou Mengqing (邹梦青) strolled along the greenway by the lake, feeling the changes in Crescent Lake (月牙湖). Since 2016, the local area has implemented comprehensive water environment management, and Crescent Lake (月牙湖) has gradually transformed from a "black and odorous lake" into a beautiful "underwater forest," and has now become a bird paradise.
"A good ecological environment is the fairest public product and the most inclusive benefit for the people's livelihood." The changes in the rivers and lakes around the people reflect the continuous improvement of the water ecological environment quality since the new era. Data shows that in 2024, the proportion of national surface water with excellent quality (Types I-III) was 90.4%, exceeding 90% for the first time. The main stream of the Yangtze River (长江) has maintained Class II water quality for five consecutive years, and the main stream of the Yellow River (黄河) has maintained Class II water quality for three consecutive years. The mighty Yangtze River (长江) and the winding Yellow River (黄河) have been rejuvenated.
Although the national water environment quality has continued to improve, the problem of imbalance and incoordination still exists. It is difficult to fundamentally eliminate black and odorous water bodies, and the integrated management of water resources, water environment, and water ecology is still in its initial stage. Not long ago, the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) and other departments issued the "Action Plan for the Protection and Construction of Beautiful Rivers and Lakes (2025-2027)". This is another comprehensive deployment of water ecological environment protection in China after the "Water Ten Articles". It is the right time to benchmark the target requirements to find shortcomings and deficiencies, and promote the protection and construction of beautiful rivers and lakes in accordance with local conditions.
Beautiful rivers and lakes are water ecosystems that realize the virtuous cycle of the three elements of water resources, water environment, and water ecology. We must adhere to the concept of systems and coordinate the integrated protection and systematic management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands. For example, Xiamen (厦门), Fujian (福建) has unremittingly promoted the comprehensive management of Yundang Lake (筼筜湖), and coordinated the ecological protection and restoration of "sea area, river basin, and whole area", turning the "stinky lake" into a "city living room." Enhancing systematic thinking, focusing on outstanding problems, implementing scientific policies, and continuously improving the health level of river and lake ecosystems are the only ways to build beautiful rivers and lakes that are beautiful in their own way.
Rivers and lakes are often trans-regional, and collaborative governance can improve governance effectiveness. Shenzhen (深圳) and Dongguan (东莞) in Guangdong (广东) Province have established a coordination mechanism for comprehensive整治 of the Maozhou River (茅洲河) basin in Shenzhen (深圳) and Dongguan (东莞) to address the problem of cross-regional river management. The water quality of the Maozhou River (茅洲河) has improved from severely black and odorous to Class III. Zhejiang (浙江) and Anhui (安徽) provinces have successively implemented four rounds of pilot ecological compensation mechanisms in the Xin'an River (新安江) basin, vigorously reducing the pollution load into the lake, and the water quality of Qiandao Lake (千岛湖) has generally remained at Class I. Relying on landmark battles such as water source protection and black and odorous water body management, and promoting the construction of an integrated ecological environment management system that connects the upstream and downstream of important basins, can more effectively protect a clear water.
Carrying out the construction of beautiful rivers and lakes is also a process of coordinating high-level protection and high-quality development. Xuancheng (宣城), Anhui (安徽) Province, relying on the resource advantages and industrial base of the Qingyi River (青弋江) basin, has built 18 ecological scenic spots, cultivated and developed 1,072 various homestays, and created an ecological picture of harmony between people and water. Practice shows that exploring and innovating the path to realize the value of ecological products and opening up the channel for transforming green waters and green mountains into golden mountains and silver mountains can promote the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development. Responding to the people's yearning for beautiful rivers and lakes, focusing on people's real experiences and feelings, cultivating the cultural atmosphere and vitality of rivers and lakes, and jointly building and sharing a social atmosphere of beautiful rivers and lakes will surely become stronger.
The beautiful scenery of rivers and lakes witnesses the changes in development. Building beautiful rivers and lakes for a long time, and doing a great job in benefiting the people, benefiting the people, and serving the people with ecology, will surely achieve a new picture of green and high-quality development.
Return to TopBy: 卢 涛
# Role: Expert Translator
# Task
Translate the provided Chinese document into high-quality English. Use HTML for all formatting.
# Output Format Constraints
You MUST return **only** the translated English text. No extra commentary, introductions, or summaries are allowed. However, you MUST apply the following two formatting rules within the translation:
## 1. Proper Noun Handling (CRITICAL)
* **Identify:** Locate *all* proper nouns (personal names, place names, organization names, specific titles, geographical locations, administrative regions, etc.). This is extremely important for accuracy. Do not miss any proper nouns.
* **Format:** After the translated English proper noun, append the original Chinese characters enclosed in parentheses `()`.
* **Priority:** Pay extremely close attention to correctly formatting personal names.
* **Examples:**
* Xi Jinping (习近平)
* Beijing (北京)
* Ministry of State Security (国安部)
* Central Propaganda Department (中宣部)
* Zhaoxing Dong Village (肇兴侗寨)
## 2. 成语 (Chengyu) Handling
* **Identify:** Locate all 成语 (traditional fixed idiomatic expressions).
* **Format:**
1. Retain the original 成语 characters, formatting them in bold.
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* **Example:** If the 成语 was `守株待兔`, the output might include: 守株待兔 (shǒu zhū dài tù - "guard stump wait rabbit," to rely on luck or wait idly for opportunities).
* **Definition:** Remember, 成语 are typically four-character idioms derived from classical Chinese, conveying specific, often metaphorical, meanings.
# Final Check
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[People] Community Artisans
[Story] The kettle stopped working, "the coupler is broken"; the water heater isn't powered on, "it's the mainboard"; an old rice cooker has a problem, and it's fixed in no time... Some time ago, a home appliance repairman in Linyi (临沂), Shandong (山东) became popular on a short video platform, winning praise from a wide range of netizens for his skilled techniques and affordable prices, and also making people pay more attention to the artisan community around them. Repairing water pipes and connecting circuits, sewing clothes and mending shoes, sharpening scissors and knives... Some community artisans run small shops, while others go from street to street, helping residents enjoy a convenient life.
[Commentary]
Replacing door locks, matching keys, repairing bicycles... Small repairs fix the odds and ends of ordinary days and mend the happy flavors of everyday life. Convenient and affordable various life services are a rigid demand for community residents, seemingly inconspicuous, but essential.
The skillful hands and craftsmanship of community artisans warm the nerve endings of the city. However, due to factors such as the diversion of customers by online platforms, inadequate planning in some communities, or changes in people's consumption concepts, some previously easily accessible convenience service points in some places have gradually become difficult to find. The absence of offline services to some extent, and some online platforms have also been exposed to problems such as "unnecessary repairs, major repairs for minor problems, and false charges," which make consumers worried and reflect the shortcomings in community convenience services that urgently need to be addressed.
Not long ago, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) released the 2025 edition of the "Territorial Spatial Planning Urban Physical Examination and Evaluation Regulations" 《国土空间规划城市体检评估规程》, and the "15-minute community life circle" assessment was upgraded to a mandatory action for all cities. Whether the "one store and one early" in the community has opened, whether "one vegetable and one repair" is convenient, and whether "one old and one young" can enjoy themselves are all indicators for measuring the health of the city. To promote high-quality convenience services to take root in the community, we must start from the needs of residents' lives, accurately connect service providers, create an environment suitable for citizens to live in and small shops to operate in, and truly enhance the happiness of urban life.
Adapting to local conditions allows services to be "usable." Communities vary in size, but residents' daily needs must not be lacking, and the formats of convenience services must be 五脏俱全 (wǔ zàng jù quán - "having all five internal organs," complete and well-organized). In Tianjin (天津), 24-hour community smart vegetable and fruit vending cabinets allow many late-returning office workers to buy fresh and cheap agricultural and sideline products; in Suzhou (苏州), Jiangsu (江苏), new residential areas are planned with "neighborhood centers," equipped with various basic living service facilities with no less than 45% of the area; in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南), the "shared drying room" built by Wangjialong Community (王家垅社区) is popular among residents... Adhering to asking the people for their needs and asking the people for their ideas, and making up for what is lacking, can make community convenience services richer and more practical, and make people's lives more convenient and comfortable.
Quality and affordable prices make residents "trustworthy." Residents hope that services are honest and prices are fair, and community small shops must also ensure basic profits. How can the two be balanced? There are many good practices in various places. For example, Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽) implements policy guarantees and provides more than 10 million yuan in financial support to community commercial centers, domestic services, and other formats; Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北) promotes the branding and chain development of the convenience store industry throughout the city, using standard services and unified pricing to reassure residents to consume. In addition, supervision must also keep up, and problems such as "repair assassins" must be investigated and dealt with in a timely manner to ensure that community convenience services truly achieve clear pricing and honesty for all.
Innovation guides, so that everyone can "find it." Residents usually do not pay attention to the specific locations of many "low-frequency rigid demand" services, and it is not easy to find them when they are really needed. Zhongguancun Street (中关村街道) in Haidian (海淀), Beijing (北京), Guoyuan Street (果园街道) in Miyun (密云), and other places have launched electronic maps of convenience living circles, and the Democratic Village Community (民主村社区) in Jiulongpo (九龙坡), Chongqing (重庆) has integrated home appliance repair and recycling points, tailor shops, and lock repair service points and arranged them centrally. These "one-click enjoyment" and "one-stop direct access" methods provide ideas for solving the guidance problem of convenience service points.
The community is a small place, but the service is a big deal. From making up for shortcomings to optimizing the layout, from standardizing honest operation to enriching service formats, promoting community convenience services with embroidery skills to increase categories, improve quality, and broaden coverage will surely make people's lives warm and happiness rise steadily.
Return to TopIn Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏) province, Jiangxinzhou (江心洲), focusing on the summer pet economy, stimulates consumption potential through interactive experiences; in Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东) province, water sports such as kayaking, dragon boating, and paddleboarding attract citizens and tourists to participate; in Zhongwei (中卫), Ningxia (宁夏), featured tourism projects integrating camping and off-roading are popular... With the arrival of the hot summer, many places are accelerating the innovation of new formats, new models, and new scenes for the "summer economy."
This is precisely:
The Jiangzhou (江洲) airship flies with exhilarating wind,
The starry sky of the sandy sea enters the dream.
Spirited and swift, dispelling the long summer,
The mind is pleased and content, with endless fun.
Pei Huiwen (裴回文)
Return to TopBy: 晁 星
From the banks of the Yangtze River (长江) to the Yellow River (黄河) basin, from Tongguan (潼关) to Shanhaiguan (山海关)... Accompanied by the roar of harvesters, golden wheat grains are safely stored.
Harvesting wheat while the weather is clear brings golden clouds. In the past, wheat harvesting relied primarily on manual labor. Proverbs such as "golden ground, old and young bending over" described the busy scenes in the countryside during the harvest season. Harvesting wheat was only the first step; it also required bundling, drying, threshing, and winnowing before the wheat grains could be bagged and stored. Since the 1980s, small harvesters and combine harvesters have appeared one after another. Nowadays, wheat harvesting is increasingly "tech-savvy": harvesters follow Beidou (北斗) navigation to precisely operate in the fields, quickly harvesting and threshing wheat; balers collect and bundle straw, neatly stacking it in the fields; seeders precisely sow seeds of crops such as corn, with the entire process interlocked, like an efficiently operating "agricultural assembly line." In some demonstration fields, unmanned agricultural machinery is in full swing, allowing farmers to remotely view the operation trajectory and area in real-time. From "bending over and waving sickles" to "mechanical harvesting" to "unmanned operation," modern technology is refreshing the speed of wheat harvesting, consolidating the foundation for a bumper harvest on the land of China.
The changes in wheat harvesting are a microcosm of modern agriculture's "storing grain in technology." Batches of high-quality and high-yield improved varieties have moved from laboratories to fields, and "black technologies" such as agricultural drones and "insect face recognition" intelligent sensors have emerged in competition. Efficient and energy-saving solar greenhouses, intelligent plant factories, and industrialized recirculating aquaculture are becoming increasingly common... New varieties, new technologies, and new equipment empower agricultural development. Farmers exclaim: "The land is still the same, but the output is very different." Data shows that China's agricultural science and technology progress contribution rate has increased from 54.5% in 2012 to 62.4% in 2022, and the comprehensive mechanization rate of crop plowing, planting, and harvesting has reached 73%. From mountains and plains to rivers and lakes, the imprint of agricultural science and technology innovation is engraved on the vast land, continuously promoting the transformation from "sweat agriculture" to "smart agriculture."
Beyond the achievements, we must also see that there are still shortcomings and weaknesses in revitalizing agriculture through science and technology. For example, smart agriculture enterprises face high upfront investment and operating costs, and there are some obstacles to financing; farmers' digital literacy needs to be improved, and their ability to accept and apply new technologies and equipment needs to be enhanced. The key to solving these problems lies in cultivating agricultural talent. Efforts should be made to establish a technology innovation system that combines industry, academia, and research, encouraging agricultural researchers to "**把论文写在大地上**" (bǎ lùn wén xiě zài dà dì shang - "write papers on the land," apply research to practical agricultural problems); actively cultivate a group of "new farmers" such as skilled farmers, agricultural machinery operators, and e-commerce leaders, injecting fresh blood into the development of modern agriculture and driving more farmers to embrace technology. When "new farmers" take root in the soil and sow the seeds of revitalizing agriculture through science and technology, there will be stronger support for firmly holding the rice bowl.
Agriculture is the foundation of the country, and when the foundation is solid, the country is secure. With a "new" outlook for agriculture and promising prospects for farmers, there will be a source of vitality for the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, and the path to building a strong agricultural nation can be taken steadily and practically.
(Excerpted and compiled from *Beijing Daily* (北京日报), original title: "'Wheat Harvest Without Bending Over' Consolidates the Foundation for a Bumper Harvest")
Return to TopBy: 曹 渝
To solve development problems with integration and empowerment, breaking constraints in terms of region, resources, and mechanisms.
"I hope that the vast number of young people will strengthen their ideals and beliefs, cultivate a deep sense of national identity, develop strong skills, promote the spirit of struggle, shine and generate heat in the places where the motherland and the people need them most, and contribute their youthful strength to the construction of Chinese-style modernization." Not long ago, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) replied to all members of the Western China Volunteer Service Program team stationed at the Xiet Elementary School in Halajun Township, Artux City, Kizilsu Kirghiz Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang (新疆克孜勒苏柯尔克孜自治州阿图什市哈拉峻乡谢依特小学戍边支教西部计划志愿者服务队), expressing his earnest expectations.
Xiet Elementary School is a village-level primary school located 47 kilometers from the border, mainly composed of Kirghiz students. In August 2022, it became the first pilot school in Kizilsu Prefecture for the Western China Volunteer Service Program's school-based teaching support. The vast number of young people responded to the Party's call to teach and educate people in the western border areas, playing an active role in promoting the development of local education, promoting ethnic unity and progress, and promoting prosperity and stability in the border areas, while also gaining experience and growth themselves. This makes people deeply feel that actively promoting the development of education in the border areas is not only a basic project related to people's livelihood and well-being, but also a strategic measure to forge a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation.
Efforts should be made to answer the questions of "what kind of people to cultivate, how to cultivate them, and for whom to cultivate them." Education is a fundamental plan for the country and the Party. From the "horseback schools" on the Pamir Plateau, to the "cloud classrooms" in Dulongjiang Township, Yunnan (云南独龙江乡), from the "soldier teachers" in Chongzuo, Guangxi (广西崇左), telling the story of the Zuoyoujiang Revolutionary Base Area, to the Ordos City, Inner Mongolia (内蒙古鄂尔多斯市), promoting the "Pomegranate Seed Education Project" and using historical stories such as "3,000 orphans entering Inner Mongolia" to nourish the minds of young people... Border education practices "cultivating people for the Party and the country" in accordance with local conditions, indicating that by making good use of red resources and inheriting the red gene, socialist core values can take root and sprout in the hearts of young people in the border areas.
To solve development problems with integration and empowerment, breaking constraints in terms of region, resources, and mechanisms. This requires strengthening the synergy and integration between regional education systems. For example, Renmin University of China (中国人民大学) and other universities offer "targeted classes" for border areas to "cultivate seedlings" and innovatively set up "model hero classes" and "model worker classes" to "strengthen seedlings" for border areas. We should also strengthen the "two-way empowerment" of industry-education integration. For example, based on the characteristic industries of the border areas, Guangxi (广西) has implemented a targeted training program for township agricultural technicians, realizing "employment upon enrollment and employment upon graduation." We should also promote the "deep integration" of digital technology. In this regard, Nagqu City, Tibet (西藏那曲市), and Liaoning Province (辽宁省) have joined hands to build a "highway" for smart education, allowing high-quality resources to directly reach classrooms in remote areas of the plateau. Strengthening exploration, adhering to the path of integration and empowerment, and optimizing resource allocation can effectively promote the high-quality development of education, including education in the border areas.
Focus on cultivating a sense of community where people are "tightly bound together like pomegranate seeds." Hekou Yao Autonomous County, Honghe Hani and Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan (云南红河哈尼族彝族自治州河口瑶族自治县), uses the 223 representative intangible cultural heritage projects it has sorted out to organize art activities to "enter the campus"; Darhan Muminggan United Banner, Inner Mongolia (内蒙古达尔罕茂明安联合旗), has opened a "Pomegranate Seed Classroom" to tell the good stories of the "Prairie Cavalry" and organize Mongolian and Han students to jointly draw a "national integration map on the border line." In the practice of cultivating a deep sense of national identity, integrating border regional cultural resources into the education of forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation is conducive to "burying the seeds of loving China deep in the hearts of every child."
Looking to the future, attaching importance to the role of education in the action of enriching the border and benefiting the people, continuously strengthening investment in infrastructure and people's livelihood security in the border areas, and optimizing the allocation of regional educational resources will surely continuously enhance the sense of gain of people of all ethnic groups.
(The author is a researcher at the School of Sociology, Renmin University of China (中国人民大学社会学院))
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The 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo will be held in Beijing (北京) from July 16th to 20th. On June 17th, the State Council Information Office (国新办) held a press conference to introduce the relevant situation.
Yu Jianlong (于健龙), Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会), introduced that the theme of the 3rd CISCE is "Connecting the World for a Shared Future." The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law, the World Intellectual Property Organization, the International Trade Centre, and the International Chamber of Commerce are the five international organizations serving as supporting units. In order to deepen economic and trade cooperation with neighboring countries and celebrate the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, Thailand has been invited to be the guest country of honor at this year's CISCE. In addition, Shandong Province (山东省) and Guangdong Province (广东省) will serve as guest provinces.
According to reports, the 3rd CISCE will feature advanced manufacturing chains, intelligent vehicle chains, green agriculture chains, clean energy chains, digital technology chains, healthy living chains, and supply chain services, a total of "6 chains and 1 exhibition area," showcasing the latest achievements and experiences in global industrial and supply chain cooperation. The "Beijing Initiative of the 3rd China International Supply Chain Expo" will be released.
Currently, the participation of various parties in the exhibition has exceeded expectations. More than 650 Chinese and foreign enterprises and institutions will participate in the exhibition, involving 75 countries, regions, and international organizations. The proportion of Fortune 500 companies and leading industry enterprises exceeds 65%. Overseas exhibitors account for 35%, of which European and American exhibitors account for 50% of the total number of overseas exhibitors. Together with more than 500 upstream and downstream partners in the industrial chain brought by the exhibitors, the actual number of exhibitors will reach 1,200. Currently, more than 100 overseas institutions have confirmed that they will organize groups to come to China for exhibition and negotiation, an increase of 30% compared with the previous session. More than 20 research institutes and universities have also confirmed that they will organize groups to attend the conference for exchanges. These numbers are still increasing. It is expected that more than 200,000 professional and social visitors will visit the exhibition online and offline.
Yu Jianlong (于健龙) said that this year's CISCE has many new faces. Among the exhibitors, there are many loyal old friends who have participated in the exhibition for three consecutive sessions, as well as more than 230 new Chinese and foreign partners who are participating for the first time. Some enterprises in important domestic industrial clusters are actively organizing groups to participate in the exhibition. For example, Unitree Robotics (宇树科技), BrainCo (强脑科技) and other emerging enterprises will form the Zhejiang (浙江) Artificial Intelligence Industry Chain to participate in the exhibition, and Hubei (湖北) will have 18 smart body enterprises appearing. There are many new products. It is expected that there will be more than 100 first launches, first shows, and first exhibitions during the exhibition period, an increase of 10% compared with the previous session. There are more new highlights. An innovation chain special zone will be set up for the first time, the global supply chain index matrix will be launched for the first time, the "CISCE First Launch Station" new product launch event will be held for the first time, and visual industrial maps of each chain and exhibition area will be released for the first time.
Li Xingqian (李兴乾), Vice Chairman of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会), introduced that the matchmaking and negotiation activities of the 3rd CISCE can be summarized as "10+2+N." "10" refers to 10 thematic activities. More than 100 speakers have been invited for the thematic activities, including academicians, experts, heads of Fortune 500 companies, and heads of 9 international organizations such as the World Intellectual Property Organization. "2" refers to two guest series of activities. The guest country of honor, Thailand (泰国), and the guest province of honor, Shandong Province (山东省), will jointly hold the theme event "Guest Country Meets Guest Province." Guangdong Province (广东省) as the guest province will hold the International Supply Chain Cooperation Conference. "N" refers to the supply chain theme special events organized by relevant government departments, business associations, and enterprises. More than 40 activities have been confirmed so far. This year, China (中国) is the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上合组织). The China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会) will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Business Forum and the Council Meeting of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Business Council during this CISCE.
Yang Mi (杨宓), Director of the General Office of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会), said that the CISCE is not an exhibition to promote the sales of goods, but focuses on promoting industrial cooperation. It does not pursue short-term on-site transaction turnover, but pays more attention to promoting the "connectivity" of long-term mutually beneficial cooperation. Therefore, the exhibitors at the CISCE are not "opponents" but "teammates," not "grabbing the cake" from each other, but "making the cake" together. This year, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会) will use a "online and offline" dual-drive approach, using big data and artificial intelligence technology to further optimize enterprise docking, and strive to create version 3.0 of the CISCE's "finding friends" model, so that the cake of cooperation will become bigger and bigger.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘诗瑶
On December 31, 2022, President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in his New Year's message for 2023: "The Chinese space station has been fully completed." Behind the realization of the dream of flying into space is the unity and struggle of the whole country, and the concerted efforts of countless strivers. On June 17, the State Council Information Office (国新办) held a meeting with Chinese and foreign journalists on "Strivers on the New Journey," inviting five representatives from the front line of the manned space program to exchange views with Chinese and foreign journalists on "self-reliance and self-improvement in developing manned spaceflight."
"The key core technologies of the Chinese space station have completely independent intellectual property rights, and all products are domestically produced, blazing a path of high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology." Yang Hong (杨宏), chief designer of the space station system of China's manned space program and researcher at the China Academy of Space Technology (中国航天科技集团有限公司空间技术研究院), introduced that the Chinese space station has many unique wisdoms in terms of overall design. Taking the overall plan of the space station system as an example, the team first conducts top-level design and then divides the work. First, the functional design of 10 majors is carried out, including structural sealing and bearing, as well as energy, thermal control, information, manned environment, etc. The system determines the functional and performance index system, and then decomposes it level by level. Only such a top-down design can ensure that the overall plan is the best.
Yang Hong (杨宏) remembers that Academician Qi Faren (戚发轫), the first chief designer of the Shenzhou spacecraft, often told them: "Success is not equal to maturity, one success is not equal to every success. The safety of astronauts' lives is in the hands of each of our designers. If you were an astronaut, would you dare to take the spacecraft you designed into space?" He said with emotion that it is the meticulous and rigorous work style of the older generation of aerospace workers that inspires generations of aerospace workers to continue their struggle, and they must firmly grasp the key core technologies in their own hands. "In the future, we will develop and launch space station expansion modules at an opportune time to continuously improve the capabilities of the Chinese space station," Yang Hong (杨宏) said.
Manned spaceflight is a complex system engineering project, consisting of 14 large systems and hundreds of sub-systems, involving as many as thousands of participating units and hundreds of thousands of scientific researchers, condensing the efforts and sweat of several generations.
Li Yingliang (李英良), Director of the Overall Technology Bureau of the China Manned Space Engineering Office (中国载人航天工程办公室) and researcher, has a deep understanding of this. In their actual work, they always adhere to self-reliance and independent innovation, constantly pursue system optimization and innovation, and do not repeat the old path; they always adhere to excellence and continuous polishing, and do everything to the extreme. "For example, the final overall plan for the construction of the space station is only a few dozen pages long, but the materials in the demonstration process can fill several sacks; for another example, in order to ensure the smooth progress of the mission and reduce risks, we and the entire engineering line have continuously carried out pre-design and formulated tens of thousands of contingency plans," Li Yingliang (李英良) said.
Fei Junlong (费俊龙) is a special-class astronaut of the Astronaut Corps of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军航天员大队) and the commander of the Shenzhou XV flight crew (神舟十五号飞行乘组). In October 2005, he served as the commander and carried out the Shenzhou VI manned flight mission (神舟六号载人飞行任务) with Nie Haisheng (聂海胜). In November 2022, he once again served as the commander and carried out the Shenzhou XV manned flight mission (神舟十五号载人飞行任务) with his teammates Deng Qingming (邓清明) and Zhang Lu (张陆). "I am very proud to have witnessed the first 'space rendezvous' in the history of Chinese spaceflight and the completion of the Chinese space station," Fei Junlong (费俊龙) said.
Many people have asked Fei Junlong (费俊龙) whether he was "afraid" after going into space. "I want to say to everyone here, and also to the people of the whole country, that we are not afraid," Fei Junlong (费俊龙) said. The astronauts' schedule in space is very tight. Every operation, every operation process, and every installation, debugging, and monitoring of equipment require them to pay close attention, record, and monitor. Moreover, there is also a living system that needs to be synchronized with the ground, so they have no time to be afraid. "On the other hand, we have such a good design team, such a good rocket, such a good spacecraft, and such a good space station, so there is no need to be afraid. So we are really not afraid, and to some extent, we are still enjoying it," Fei Junlong (费俊龙) said.
During the astronauts' stay in orbit, the most reassuring thing for the ground staff is to hear the astronauts say the words "feeling good." In this regard, Fei Junlong (费俊龙) believes that the confidence to say "feeling good" comes from the astronauts' preparation and training on the ground. Every action, every process, and every design plan, for astronauts, may be several times, dozens of times, hundreds of times, or even thousands of times of training on the ground. Just one extravehicular activity process may require dozens or hundreds of repeated verifications. Sometimes, in order to turn on a switch, hundreds of training sessions may be required. This is to enable astronauts to achieve habitual actions and truly achieve muscle memory.
Sun Wei (孙威), Deputy Chief Designer of the Landing Site System of the China Manned Space Program (中国载人航天工程着陆场系统) and expert in measurement and control systems, has personally experienced and witnessed the development and construction of the measurement and control communication system and landing site system of the China Manned Space Program (中国载人航天工程) in his 28 years of work.
Sun Wei (孙威) introduced that since the Shenzhou XII mission (神舟十二号任务), major adjustments have been made to the landing site system of the manned space program. The main landing site has been adjusted from Siziwang Banner (四子王旗) in central Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) to the Dongfeng Landing Site (东风场区), and the landing site has changed from grassland to Gobi Desert. The new landing site is accompanied by a small amount of desert, and there is a probability that the Shenzhou spacecraft (神舟飞船) will fall into the desert area during the return process. When the helicopter is a few meters above the desert, the rotor will roll up sand and dust, and the helicopter's engine will suck the sand and dust into the engine, thereby damaging the aircraft engine. After several attempts by Sun Wei (孙威) and his team, they were basically convinced that there were safety hazards for helicopters landing in the desert area, so they made a decision: if the Shenzhou spacecraft (神舟飞船) falls into the desert area, the ground search and rescue team will be responsible for the main search and rescue tasks.
Faced with this challenge, the comrades of the landing site search and rescue team concentrated more than a dozen off-road vehicles and carried out more than a hundred desert off-road training sessions. Sun Wei (孙威) participated in off-road training deep into the Badain Jaran Desert (巴丹吉林沙漠). When the off-road vehicle dived down from a sand mountain as high as 100 meters with an inclination angle of more than 50 degrees, every bump was thrilling. When the off-road vehicle rushed up the sand mountain, it felt like his heart was in his throat. After returning to the base after that training, it was already two or three in the morning. "Through training, I not only gained confidence in carrying out search and rescue, but also enhanced the sense of pride of aerospace workers," Sun Wei (孙威) said.
Zhang Lu (张璐), Assistant Chief Commander of the Space Application System of the China Manned Space Program (中国载人航天工程空间应用系统) and researcher at the Space Application Engineering and Technology Center of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院空间应用工程与技术中心), is a post-85s generation. For more than 10 years, she has been engaged in the overall design of the space station application system and the development of scientific payloads.
The space application system uses the special environment of space to carry out scientific research and corresponding application verification. "The experimental cabinets developed by us and placed in the Chinese space station have broken through technical problems such as lightweight and large-bearing structural dynamics design. The bearing ratio is more than twice that of the International Space Station. More scientific payloads can be carried into space with the smallest bearing cost to meet the scientific research needs of scientists in the next 10 years." Today, using these scientific experimental cabinets, breakthroughs are constantly being made in research fields such as fruit flies, zebrafish, rice, and composite materials. Zhang Lu (张璐) introduced that the most important task for him and his team at this stage is to "use and develop well" the Chinese space station and achieve the goal of "**造船为建站，建站为应用**" (zào chuán wèi jiàn zhàn, jiàn zhàn wèi yìng yòng - "building ships for building stations, building stations for applications," to build spacecraft for the purpose of building space stations, and to build space stations for the purpose of applications).
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In recent days, the illegal hunting and sale of wild birds in some areas of Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西) has raised concerns. Local authorities quickly launched joint law enforcement actions to severely investigate and punish illegal hunting and sale of wild animals. In today's world, where the concept of ecological civilization is deeply rooted and biodiversity governance is steadily advancing, such actions against the trend are shocking and thought-provoking.
It is impossible not to think of two bird stories. One is about the crested ibis. With its long beak, phoenix crown, red head, and white feathers, the wild crested ibis, known as the "Oriental Gem," had only 7 remaining individuals in 1981. Through artificial breeding protection and wild release, it now boasts thousands of birds, becoming a "successful model for the world to save endangered species." The other is about sparrows. For a time, sparrows were considered one of the "four pests" and almost faced extinction, with other birds also affected. As a result, varying degrees of pest infestations occurred, causing damage to agricultural and forestry production.
How does bird conservation relate to the well-being of future generations and the sustainable development of the nation? It is because biodiversity is related to human well-being and is an important foundation for human survival and development. The fate of a bird is related to the health and stability of the ecosystem. The degree of protection for birds reflects the evolution and sublimation of the relationship between humans and nature, and is also an important touchstone for testing development concepts.
Ecology is a unified natural system, an organic chain of interdependence and close connection. China, as one of the countries with the most bird species in the world, has about 1/6 of the world's bird species. Flitting through the forests, soaring through the sky, and inhabiting the wetlands, their vibrant figures reflect the richness of biodiversity. At the same time, they are also an important part of the ecological cycle, from pollinating flowers to preying on pests, and protecting crops, maintaining the vitality of nature.
Coordinating the integrated protection and systematic management of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands is an important part of Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought. W梁素海 (Wuliangsu Lake), the largest freshwater lake in the Yellow River (黄河) basin, had water quality as low as Grade V more than 10 years ago. Shifting from "treating the lake" to "treating the basin," and from "treating water with water" to "preventing sand and controlling sand," reeds now sway, and the number of migratory and breeding birds has increased to more than 260 species, with millions of waterbirds breeding and inhabiting here every year. No longer "rare guests," but "regulars" and "return visitors," the gathering of waterbirds is like an environmental representation, interpreting the poetry of "flying birds returning together" and becoming a "barometer" reflecting the state of the ecological environment.
Development is not a one-dimensional, rapid advance, but a comprehensive project of overall consideration, systematic planning, and holistic advancement. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must nourish all things in accordance with the laws of nature, seek development opportunities from protecting nature, and achieve a win-win situation for ecological environmental protection and high-quality economic development." Therefore, from waterbirds to trees, from mountains and rivers to the ocean, these are not only natural wealth but also economic wealth, related to the potential and stamina of economic and social development.
A forest, carrying on the past and opening up the future. The ancient cypresses of the Cuiyun Corridor (翠云廊) in Jiange County (剑阁县), Sichuan (四川) are lush and verdant, and the wisdom of governance and cultural inheritance have extracted innovative practices in the new era. A river, recuperating and thriving. From整治化工围江 (zhěng zhì huà gōng wéi jiāng - "rectifying chemical encirclement of the river," addressing industrial pollution along the Yangtze River) to strictly enforcing a ten-year fishing ban; from strictly controlling sewage discharge to restoring wetland ecology, the nearly extinct "smiling angel" (finless porpoise) has returned, and the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt (长江经济带) has also reached a new level...
Promoting Chinese-style modernization, harmonious coexistence between humans and nature is a mandatory question. This means that we must calculate the big picture, the long-term picture, the overall picture, and the comprehensive picture, and avoid losing big because of small, or losing one thing while grasping another, causing damage to the ecological environment and hindering economic and social development.
"It must be well managed, wetlands cannot be polluted, and there must be no hunting or netting of birds." In October 2021, when inspecting the ecological environment of the Yellow River Delta (黄河三角洲) wetland, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) specifically instructed local officials. From the affectionate praise of "关关雎鸠" (guān guān jū jiū - "crying ospreys," from the Book of Songs, symbolizing harmony and love), to the simple admonition of "劝君莫打三春鸟" (quàn jūn mò dǎ sān chūn niǎo - "I advise you not to shoot the birds of spring," urging protection of birds), to the value concept of "green mountains and clear waters are golden mountains and silver mountains" (绿水青山就是金山银山), there is accumulated wisdom, the purpose of development, and also a realistic warning. Taking cases as a warning can inspire awe and clarify gains and losses, and even more, it must show action and achieve practical results.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 17th (Reporter: Liu Shiyao (刘诗瑶)) According to the China Manned Space Engineering Office (中国载人航天工程办公室), at Beijing time on June 17, 2025, China successfully organized and implemented the "Mengzhou" manned spacecraft (梦舟载人飞船) zero-altitude escape flight test at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center (酒泉卫星发射中心), marking a new and important breakthrough in the development of China's manned lunar exploration project. This is the first time in 27 years since the Shenzhou manned spacecraft (神舟载人飞船) zero-altitude escape flight test was conducted in 1998 that China has organized and implemented this test again.
At 12:30, the ignition command was issued, and the escape engine of the "Mengzhou" manned spacecraft (梦舟载人飞船) was successfully ignited. The ship-tower combination rose into the air under the propulsion of the solid rocket engine, reaching a predetermined altitude in about 20 seconds. The return capsule and the escape tower achieved safe separation, and the parachute deployed smoothly. At 12:32, the return capsule safely landed in the predetermined area of the test landing zone using airbag cushioning, and the test was a complete success.
Compared with the Shenzhou spacecraft (神舟飞船), the "Mengzhou" manned spacecraft system (梦舟载人飞船系统) assumes the overall responsibility for escape, fully responsible for both escape and life-saving tasks, changing the previous model of "the rocket is responsible for escape, and the spacecraft is responsible for life-saving." The test comprehensively assessed the escape and life-saving subsystem and related major systems of the "Mengzhou" manned spacecraft (梦舟载人飞船), and verified the correctness and matching of the escape sequence, escape separation, and escape trajectory closed-loop control designs, and obtained escape real flight parameters.
According to reports, escape and life-saving are important safety guarantees for manned flight missions. In the event of an emergency failure, it can take the spacecraft return capsule carrying astronauts away from dangerous areas and ensure the safe return of astronauts to the ground. The "Mengzhou" manned spacecraft (梦舟载人飞船) is a new generation of manned spacecraft for round-trip transportation between Earth and space, completely independently developed by China for subsequent manned space missions. The spacecraft itself adopts a modular design and can carry up to 7 astronauts. The performance of the entire spacecraft has reached the international advanced level.
The "Mengzhou" manned spacecraft (梦舟载人飞船) will become the core manned spacecraft supporting space station application and development, manned lunar exploration and other missions in the future. The success of this test has laid an important technical foundation for subsequent manned lunar exploration missions. In addition, the development of the Long March 10 carrier rocket (长征十号运载火箭), lunar lander and other spacecraft for manned lunar exploration missions is being steadily advanced, and related tests will be organized and implemented as planned in the future.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 贺林平
Around 1 a.m. on June 15th, in the late night, a huge sound suddenly echoed in Zhonghe Village (中和村), Guizi Town (贵子镇), Xinyi City (信宜市), Maoming City (茂名市), Guangdong Province (广东省), which is built on a mountain: the sharp sound of gongs and the deep sound of loudspeakers. Immediately afterward, heavy and rapid knocking sounds came from the doors of the villagers' homes in succession...
Cao Zuofeng (曹作锋), a villager who was awakened, sat up in bed, wondering, "The typhoon has just passed, and it has been raining heavily for a day and a night. Could it be that some disaster is coming, and the village is organizing everyone to evacuate?" He guessed right. The village-stationed town cadres and village cadres, who had been on duty for 24 hours, were urgently evacuating villagers using hand-cranked alarms, loudspeakers, gongs, whistles, and knocking on doors.
Affected by the combined effects of Typhoon "Butterfly" and the monsoon, Maoming City (茂名市) experienced heavy rainfall from June 13th to 16th. The local government activated a Level II emergency response for flood and typhoon prevention on the 13th, issued rolling early warning information, and mobilized various regions to investigate potential risks.
On the night of June 14th, Liu Mingfang (刘名芳), a party member and village cadre of Zhonghe Village (中和村), and her colleagues, with flashlights in hand, braved the rain to investigate potential hazards on the village road of Lian'er Natural Village (联二自然村), stepping deep and shallow. "At about midnight, when I walked to the bend of the village road, I suddenly noticed that the color of the water flow was wrong. Usually, heavy rain is at most a bit turbid, but the water that night was a very deep earthy yellow, mixed with small stones."
Xinyi (信宜) has many high mountains, and continuous heavy rainfall is likely to cause serious geological disasters. Since becoming a village cadre in 2018, Liu Mingfang (刘名芳) has been involved in disaster prevention and mitigation every year. She pays attention to everything and has figured out some tricks: "When receiving early warnings of natural disasters such as heavy rain and landslides, details such as rainfall, wind direction, and water quality and color must be noted - clear water means no problem, yellow water may indicate a problem."
Liu Mingfang (刘名芳) quickly called Cao Musheng (曹木生), the secretary of the village party branch. Soon, Liu Chunhua (刘春华), the village-stationed cadre and deputy mayor of Guizi Town (贵子镇), arrived with Cao Musheng (曹木生). At this time, the turbid and rapid water flow had submerged their ankles. Liu Chunhua (刘春华) decisively said: "A landslide could happen at any time, evacuate the masses immediately!"
After reporting the situation to the town's Three Prevention Office, around 1 a.m., an emergency evacuation began in the heavy rain. The loudspeakers shouted urgently: "Everyone evacuate immediately, don't bring anything!" For a time, the sounds of hand-cranked alarms and whistles resounded throughout the village.
"Village cadres without tools knocked on doors from house to house, and everyone acted urgently," said Liu Chunhua (刘春华).
Cao Weiguang (曹为光), a villager in his seventies, was awakened by the sound of knocking on the door. He opened the door, and a young man, soaked to the bone, stood in the rain and shouted at him: "Uncle, come with me!" Before he finished speaking, he pulled him out. Cao Weiguang's (曹为光) wife and granddaughter were supported by another group of cadres, and the family arrived safely at the resettlement site.
The last household to be evacuated, the Cao Jinghua (曹景华) family, lived relatively far from the township road. Because of mobility issues, Cao Huaqiang (曹华强), a party member and village cadre, simply carried him on his back and ran. Cao Huaqiang (曹华强) is a retired veteran. He said: "The mud and water were over half of my body, and my entire arm was numb. At that moment, I just thought about gritting my teeth and rushing forward."
Everyone fought for two hours, and around 3 a.m., all 57 people from 25 households in the three natural villages of Lianyi (联一), Lian'er (联二), and Tianliao (田寮) were safely evacuated to the Zhonghe Village (中和村) village committee resettlement point. Just after they were settled, around 4 a.m., with a dull loud noise, the mountain, which had been washed away and cracked by the heavy rain, collapsed with mud and water. At the foot of the mountain, many houses in Zhonghe Village (中和村) were instantly destroyed by the mudslide...
According to preliminary expert assessments, the landslide involved as much as 5,000 cubic meters of soil and rock, resulting in damage to 35 houses. Due to the timely evacuation, there were no casualties.
Liu Mingfang (刘名芳) said that behind the race against time, there are meteorological early warnings and emergency response coordination, as well as the dedication and sweat of grassroots party members and cadres - although the emergency evacuation only took more than two hours, local party members and cadres had been busy for more than 30 hours since the geological disaster patrol was launched to combat Typhoon "Butterfly".
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) June 17th dispatch (Reporter Zhang Tianpei (张天培)): This reporter learned from the Ministry of Public Security (公安部): Recently, after this newspaper reported the problem of illegal hunting and selling of wild birds in some areas of Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西), the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) attached great importance to it and launched bird protection activities nationwide, carried out continuous special crackdowns on illegal hunting and selling activities, and quickly dispatched a working group to Xi'an (西安) to guide the local public security organs to work with relevant departments to carry out special rectification actions on the problem of illegal hunting and selling of birds, conduct a full-chain investigation and rectification from hunting, selling, purchasing, transportation and other links, deeply investigate and thoroughly investigate illegal and criminal activities, and quickly form a high-pressure deterrent situation.
In recent years, the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) has continuously deployed special actions and special work such as "Kunlun," and worked with relevant departments to deploy joint actions to combat crimes endangering precious and endangered wild animals in 18 provinces across the country, severely cracking down on crimes endangering precious and endangered wild animals, illegal hunting, illegal hunting, purchasing, transporting, and selling wild animals such as national protected birds, vigorously solving cases and tackling key problems, and effectively protecting biodiversity and a good ecological environment. Since the beginning of this year, public security organs across the country have filed and investigated more than 2,900 cases of endangering national protected birds, cutting off a number of criminal chains.
The relevant person in charge of the Environmental Food and Drug Crime Investigation Bureau (环食药侦局) of the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) introduced that, in the next step, the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) will continue to organize and carry out special crackdown actions nationwide, deploy public security organs in various places to focus on key areas and key parts such as flower, bird, cultural and recreational products, trade markets, wild game catering, major distribution areas of migratory birds, migration channels, breeding places, and Internet trading platforms, actively collect intelligence clues, focus on carrying out case-solving and tackling key problems, focus the crackdown on professional gangs that have been engaged in crimes endangering national protected birds and other wild animals for a long time and prominent crimes such as illegal hunting and selling, strengthen departmental cooperation, strengthen the connection between administration and criminal justice, and work with relevant departments to resolutely rectify the "black and gray industrial chain" of illegal hunting and selling of national protected birds, and effectively build a solid ecological security barrier.
Return to TopIn recent years, Fanchang District (繁昌区), Wuhu City (芜湖市), Anhui Province (安徽省) has adhered to the guidance of prioritizing ecology and green development, promoting agricultural development and increasing farmers' income, and creating distinctive pastoral villages. The picture shows on June 17, in Xintang Village (新塘村), Pingpu Town (平铺镇), Fanchang District (繁昌区), farmers driving tractors to plow farmland, with egrets foraging in the plowed farmland, forming a beautiful and harmonious ecological pastoral picture with agricultural machinery and farmland.
Photo by Xiao Benxiang (肖本祥) (Image China (影像中国))
Return to TopBeijing, June 17th (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) On June 16th, an explosion occurred at Shanzhou Fireworks Co., Ltd. in Linli County (临澧县), Changde City (常德市), Hunan Province (湖南省), resulting in 9 deaths and 26 injuries. To deeply learn from the lessons of the accident and prevent similar accidents from happening again, the Safety Committee Office of the State Council (国务院安委会办公室) has decided to supervise the investigation and handling of the accident, requiring that the accident investigation be organized as soon as possible in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and rules such as the "Regulations on Reporting and Handling Work Safety Accidents" (《生产安全事故报告和调查处理条例》), the cause of the accident be ascertained as soon as possible, and accountability be pursued in accordance with laws and regulations.
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A unit's 25 pieces of photographic equipment, valued at 153,000 yuan, were transferred free of charge to seven units in Baoding (保定), Langfang (廊坊), Xingtai (邢台), and other places in Hebei Province through the national asset allocation and sharing platform. Idle assets were utilized, the needs of grassroots units were guaranteed, and the province saved fiscal funds.
In January 2025, the Ministry of Finance (财政部), relying on the integrated budget management system, established a national asset allocation and sharing platform. Currently, the platform covers all administrative institutions across the country, has completed more than 200 sets of asset allocations, saved more than 40 million yuan in fiscal funds, realized the gradient use of assets and making the best use of everything, and awakened "sleeping" assets.
Online connection of supply and demand to revitalize idle assets
Some scientific research instruments of the Tianjin Institute of Industrial Biotechnology (天津工业生物技术研究所), Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) have been idle after more than 10 years of use and can no longer meet their own scientific research needs. The institute released information through the national asset allocation and sharing platform. Coincidentally, W皖xi University (皖西学院) in Anhui Province was looking for instruments and equipment related to bioengineering, food safety, and materials science research through the platform.
Staff at W皖xi University found that four pieces of equipment released by the Tianjin Institute, including an automatic image processing system, a two-dimensional electrophoresis system, and a pulse electrophoresis system, exactly met their needs. Through telephone and online communication, the two parties reached a preliminary transfer intention. The institute issued an instrument test report, W皖xi University issued a letter of acceptance, and the asset transfer procedures were completed free of charge.
Currently, the equipment has been installed and put into normal use. This asset transfer not only saved W皖xi University 2.8 million yuan, but also greatly shortened the asset allocation time, effectively supporting pharmacological and pharmacodynamic analysis and other scientific research work.
In the management of state-owned assets of administrative institutions, the coexistence of asset idleness, inefficient utilization, and shortages is a common phenomenon. This problem directly affects the efficiency of the use of fiscal funds and resources, and is not conducive to the efficient performance of administrative institutions. In the past two years, the Ministry of Finance (财政部) has issued documents such as the "Guiding Opinions on Revitalizing State-owned Assets of Administrative Institutions," striving to awaken "sleeping" assets through optimizing the management of assets in use, strengthening allocation and sharing, and exploring centralized operation.
Since 2023, central and local administrative institutions have fully applied the integrated budget management system, which provides technical and platform support for allocation and sharing. The asset management module of the system has set up allocation square, sharing square, and demand square functions, which can query information on assets available for allocation and sharing and demand information. Departments and their affiliated units push supply and demand information on asset allocation and sharing to the platform. Local finance departments are responsible for collecting information in their regions, and the Ministry of Finance (财政部) is responsible for collecting information from the central and local governments. After the supply and demand sides reach an agreement through communication, they handle it in accordance with the regulations on asset use or disposal.
"The platform uses digital means to solve management problems such as inefficient idleness, information fragmentation, and difficulties in allocation, extends the service life of state-owned assets, saves fiscal funds, and is of great significance to promoting the development of administrative institutions," said Bai Yanfeng (白彦锋), a professor at the School of Finance and Taxation at the Central University of Finance and Economics (中央财经大学). Compared with physical public property warehouses, the platform has obvious advantages in reducing operating costs, improving utilization efficiency, and expanding the scope of allocation and sharing.
"After only a few months of operation, the platform has played an important role in strengthening the overall planning of fiscal resources and improving the efficiency of resource allocation," said the person in charge of the relevant department of the Ministry of Finance (财政部).
Breaking regional restrictions and diversifying allocation types
Since the beginning of this year, local finance departments in Anhui (安徽), Hebei (河北), Gansu (甘肃), and other places have taken the lead in improving the platform, registering information, and matching assets. The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), Xinhua News Agency (新华社), and other departments and units have completed the free transfer of matched assets, and other places and departments and units are also stepping up efforts to improve this work.
According to data from the Ministry of Finance (财政部), as of now, the platform has gathered more than 200,000 pieces of asset allocation and sharing and demand information. Allocatable assets include houses, equipment, vehicles, furniture, intangible assets, etc. Shareable assets are mainly scientific research instruments, and demand information is concentrated on asset types such as houses, equipment, vehicles, furniture, and land use rights.
The allocation and sharing platform has initially achieved results in strengthening the management of state-owned assets.
--Wide coverage. Relying on the integrated budget management system, it breaks the restrictions of departments, levels, and regions, and can allocate and share assets of administrative institutions across the country, which is conducive to maximizing asset benefits.
--High allocation efficiency. The platform can "intelligently match" information released by both supply and demand sides, which helps improve the efficiency of asset allocation and sharing.
--Low operating costs. There is no need to increase construction and operation and maintenance costs. The staff of the finance department and administrative institutions operate it, realizing the improvement of asset use and disposal efficiency at the lowest cost.
"The sharing and co-use of scientific research instruments such as electron microscopes, nuclear magnetic resonance spectrometers, and mass spectrometers has promoted cooperation and exchanges between scientific research teams, innovative research in cutting-edge fields, and the production of major achievements, achieving results in supporting major national scientific research tasks, promoting industrial technology innovation, serving major national strategic needs, and the sustainable development of the national economy," said the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Finance (财政部).
Bai Yanfeng (白彦锋) believes that relying on the platform to carry out efficient and convenient allocation and sharing helps to implement the requirements of a tight life, not only saving fiscal funds, but also saving relevant units' time costs, personnel input, and asset utilization adaptation costs. At the same time, allocation and sharing also enables relevant state-owned assets to break the limitations of serving one family, promote the realization of the goal of "not owned by all, but used by all" for relevant state-owned assets, and better play the modern governance effectiveness of finance.
Strengthening overall coordination and improving "matching" efficiency
The laptops provided by the National Marine Environmental Monitoring Center (国家海洋环境监测中心) of the Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) solved the shortage of office computers in 10 units in Suzhou (宿州), Fuyang (阜阳), and other places in Anhui (安徽); an idle teaching building and faculty dormitory in a teaching and tutoring station in Xiqu Town (西渠镇), Minqin County (民勤县), Wuwei (武威), Gansu (甘肃) were received by Lanzhou University (兰州大学) and used for the sandstorm field observation and research station project... Allocation and sharing saves fiscal funds and shows effectiveness. How to further improve the implementation effectiveness in the future? The relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Finance (财政部) said that the next step will be to strengthen the supervision and guidance of various departments and their affiliated units and local finance departments to promote more assets to achieve gradient use and make the best use of everything.
The person in charge said that they will strengthen overall coordination, hold work promotion meetings in the form of video conferences on a regular basis, and urge and guide the timely completion of asset allocation and sharing information push and update work. At the same time, they will improve the data review mechanism, strengthen the review of information such as asset technical indicators, usage status, and location, and improve the "matching" efficiency of asset allocation and sharing.
The person in charge also said that they will incorporate asset allocation and sharing into the content of the administrative state-owned asset report, and use the platform situation into the performance evaluation of administrative state-owned asset management and budget management to further promote the asset allocation and sharing work; publicize and promote cases with demonstration and reference significance, and guide various departments and their affiliated units to establish the concept of thrift and practicality, and promote the asset allocation and sharing work from point to area.
"Next, it is recommended to further improve the information on various types of state-owned assets on the platform, and use big data to make the platform more friendly and smarter, while reducing the repeated procurement of related assets, and maximizing the efficiency of asset use," Bai Yanfeng (白彦锋) suggested that it is necessary to gradually shift from various departments and units "raising demands" to the platform intelligently "pushing demands" to users, and further improve the efficiency of state-owned asset allocation and sharing in the horizontal dimension of the region and the vertical dimension of time.
Return to TopAccording to the second special promotion meeting of the Deepening and Upgrading Action for State-owned Enterprise Reform in 2025, as reported by our newspaper (Beijing (北京) June 17th) (reporter Li Xinping (李心萍)), 2025 is the final year for the Deepening and Upgrading Action for State-owned Enterprise Reform. As of the end of the first quarter of this year, the average completion rate of key reform tasks of central enterprises and local state-owned enterprises has exceeded 80%.
Li Zhen (李镇), member of the Party Committee and Deputy Director of the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council (国务院国资委), introduced that since the implementation of the Deepening and Upgrading Action for State-owned Enterprise Reform, the majority of state-owned enterprises have taken the initiative, with remarkable achievements in scientific and technological innovation. Strategic emerging industries and future industries are 方兴未艾 (fāng xīng wèi ài - "just beginning to flourish," indicating something is in the early stages of development), and new quality productive forces are being cultivated at an accelerated pace. However, there are still many problems and difficulties in the system and mechanism of scientific and technological innovation, industrial innovation, and the integration of the two, which need to be solved more quickly through deepening reform.
Li Zhen (李镇) stated that in the next step, state-owned enterprises should focus on improving the quality of scientific and technological innovation supply. On the one hand, it is necessary to improve the institutional arrangements for promoting original innovation, implement incentive and guarantee mechanisms for original innovation that are different from imitative innovation, and implement more breakthrough institutional mechanisms in terms of governance system, R&D organization, assessment and incentives, and talent utilization. On the other hand, it is necessary to classify, optimize, and improve the enterprise scientific and technological innovation system, and combine practical situations to focus on tackling problems from different dimensions such as innovation, systematicness, professionalism, openness, and agility.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 17th (Reporter Qiu Chaoyi (邱超奕)) - The reporter learned from the Ministry of Human Resources and Social Security (人力资源社会保障部) that the launching ceremony and college graduate special recruitment fair for the 6th "100-Day, 10-Million Job Recruitment Special Action" was held on the 17th in Qingdao (青岛市), Shandong Province (山东省). The recruitment fair that day had the participation of 240 enterprises, providing over 4,500 job postings to college graduates and other young people.
According to reports, carrying out the "100-Day, 10-Million Job Recruitment Special Action" is an important measure to implement the employment-first strategy, actively respond to changes in the situation, and strengthen employment services. This year, the action takes "Leading the Future with Jobs, Building Dreams of Youth" as its theme, utilizing approximately 100 days to develop and gather 10 million job postings for various laborers, with a focus on college graduates, and to centrally organize job matching activities, helping to promote high-quality and full employment.
It is understood that this action will be held using a combination of online and offline methods. Offline, the focus is on holding industry-specific special recruitment events for enterprises in industries such as artificial intelligence, advanced manufacturing, and modern services; holding regional special recruitment events focusing on the central and western regions and third- and fourth-tier cities; and holding professional special recruitment events focusing on college graduates and other young people. Online recruitment will establish a main venue on the China Public Recruitment Website, the China National Talent Network, and "Job Online," and will launch an employment guidance map. Focusing on key industries, key projects, key universities, and graduates of key majors, live broadcasts will be conducted to promote job opportunities by theme, industry, and group.
Return to TopBeijing, June 17th (Reported by Han Xin (韩鑫) from this newspaper) – This reporter learned from the State Post Bureau (国家邮政局) that from January to May, the cumulative volume of postal industry delivery services reached 86.18 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 17.6%. Among them, the cumulative volume of express delivery services reached 78.77 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 20.1%.
From January to May, the cumulative business revenue of the postal industry reached 718.73 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8%. "Express delivery companies, combined with the 'May Day' and Dragon Boat Festival holidays, integrated and developed with various business formats such as commerce, tourism, culture, and sports, effectively meeting the diverse delivery needs of consumers," said the relevant person in charge of the State Post Bureau (国家邮政局). In May, the scale of the express delivery market achieved rapid growth, with the average daily business volume expected to exceed 550 million pieces, and the 72-hour on-time delivery rate in key areas is expected to be 86.1%.
In terms of business segments, from January to May, the cumulative volume of intra-city express delivery services reached 6.42 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 5.8%; the cumulative volume of inter-city express delivery services reached 70.69 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 21.5%; and the cumulative volume of international/Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan express delivery services reached 1.66 billion pieces, a year-on-year increase of 22.4%. In terms of regions, from January to May, the proportions of express delivery business revenue in the eastern, central, and western regions were 74%, 15.5%, and 10.5%, respectively.
Return to TopThis newspaper Jinhua (金华) June 17th (Reporter Li Zhongwen (李中文) and Liu Junguo (刘军国)) On the afternoon of June 17th, the X9216 train, fully loaded with 100 standard containers of daily necessities, departed from Yiwu West Railway Station (义乌西站). Among them, a batch of consumer lithium battery products were mixed with daily necessities and transported by train to Almaty (阿拉木图), Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦). This is the first time that the China-Europe train in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角地区) has achieved mixed transport of consumer lithium battery products in the same container.
It is understood that the consumer lithium batteries exported by the Zhejiang (浙江) China-Europe train are widely used in daily consumer electronic products such as power tools, remote controls, and electronic toys. For safety reasons, the export of consumer lithium batteries previously required separate loading in the same container. The innovation of the mixed loading model makes the train's cargo allocation more flexible, better meeting the personalized needs of small and medium-sized foreign trade enterprises. Railway, customs, and related units check and test reports according to transportation conditions, verify lithium battery models, guide customers in packing, and strengthen safety prevention and control measures to ensure that the entire transportation process is controllable.
In 2013, the first China-Central Asia five countries train of the Zhejiang (浙江) China-Europe train departed from Yiwu (义乌) to Almaty (阿拉木图), opening up a direct international railway intermodal logistics channel from Yiwu (义乌) to Central Asia. Over the past 10 years, the train's operating routes and service network have covered the five Central Asian countries.
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"Planting a tree in the desert is more difficult than raising a child." Tian Ye (田野), 50, said with emotion after planting trees in the desert of Qiemo County (且末县), Bayingolin Mongol Autonomous Prefecture (巴音郭楞蒙古自治州), Xinjiang (新疆) for seven years.
A little after 6 a.m., Tian Ye (田野) put on his blue work clothes, got into his battered pickup truck, and drove towards the desert. As the vehicle approached, the sand dunes in the distance gradually became clearer, and rows of *Haloxylon ammodendron* and *Tamarix chinensis* swayed in the wind. "We take care of these trees as if they were children. The first batch of *Haloxylon ammodendron* trees we planted are already as tall as a person!" said Tian Ye (田野).
Tian Ye (田野) is a retired veteran. During his service, he went to Qiemo County (且末县) to carry out missions. "At that time, the wind and sand blew on my face, and I couldn't open my eyes. In severe cases, the visibility was less than 10 meters." In such an environment, the scene of local people of all ethnic groups planting trees in the desert to control desertification shocked Tian Ye (田野), and a seed of planting trees to control desertification was planted in his heart.
In the spring of 2018, Tian Ye (田野), after retiring, pulled his comrades Zhang Hong (张宏) and Li Ke (李科) to contract more than 3,000 mu of sandy land in Qiemo County (且末县) and signed a 30-year desertification control contract.
Although they had all had farming experience before, the difficulty of planting trees in the desert still exceeded their expectations: leveling the moving sand dunes, then laying roads, connecting electricity, drilling wells, and laying drip irrigation pipe networks... It takes time, effort, and money to plant trees after full preparation. The three of them invested all their retirement money and also took out loans from the bank. To save expenses, they lived in a tool room of less than 20 square meters and made their own furniture from old wooden boards found at the recycling station.
"Once, we planted a batch of *Haloxylon ammodendron*," Zhang Hong (张宏) recalled. The next day, everyone looked at each other in dismay: "Didn't we plant trees yesterday?" It turned out that the seedlings had been blown away by the wind and sand overnight, and none were left. "We can only re-dig the pits, backfill, plant, cover with soil, water, and continue planting!" said Zhang Hong (张宏).
If the seedlings died or were blown away by the wind, they would continue to plant them; if it didn't work in one year, they would plant them again the next year. They consulted agricultural experts, experimented repeatedly, and went to desertification control bases in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) and Ningxia (宁夏) to learn from their experience... Learning and doing at the same time, they explored the east-west planting method, and now the survival rate of seedlings is stable at over 85%.
The desertification control team is also constantly growing, from the initial 3 people to the current 10 people. In addition to the young people who joined last year, they are all retired soldiers. The local people call them the "Veteran Desertification Control Team" (老兵治沙队).
How to make the forest release greater economic benefits? In 2022, after experiments, the veterans inoculated *Cistanche deserticola* on a large area at the roots of *Haloxylon ammodendron*, with an annual output of hundreds of tons. Now, they have received many orders for fresh-cut slices and raw juice products of *Cistanche deserticola* produced in cooperation with enterprises.
In the past 7 years, the "Veteran Desertification Control Team" (老兵治沙队) has raised more than 24 million yuan, planted more than 11,000 mu of 11 kinds of desert plants such as *Haloxylon ammodendron* and *Populus euphratica*, and inoculated 8,300 mu of *Cistanche deserticola*, achieving a win-win situation for ecological, social, and economic benefits.
This year, the veterans are working with the local government to formulate a new desertification control plan. "For the sake of tree species diversity, we plan to mainly plant *Xanthoceras sorbifolium* this year," said Tian Ye (田野). "Everyone plants a tree, everyone gathers strength, and the sandy sea becomes an oasis!" 每人栽棵树，每人聚份力，沙海变绿洲 (měi rén zāi kē shù, měi rén jù fèn lì, shā hǎi biàn lǜ zhōu - "everyone plants a tree, everyone gathers strength, sandy sea becomes oasis," everyone contributes to transform the desert into an oasis).
Return to TopOn June 17th, in Liquan County (礼泉县), Xianyang City (咸阳市), Shaanxi Province (陕西省), the construction of the Dongzhuang Water Conservancy Project (东庄水利枢纽工程) has entered a critical sprint stage. As of now, the dam's pouring height has reached 226 meters, with a cumulative pouring of 1.717 million cubic meters of dam concrete. The project is scheduled to close the gate for water storage by the end of 2025 and be fully completed and put into operation by the end of 2026. Once completed, it will reduce silt in reservoirs and rivers, helping to solve the problems of siltation and flood disasters in the Wei River (渭河).
Wang Wei (王伟) Photo (People's Vision (人民视觉))
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At the celebration of the 100th anniversary of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions and the commendation conference for national model workers and advanced workers, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech, emphasizing: "The 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has made it clear that the central task is to comprehensively promote the building of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization. This central task is the theme of our country's workers' movement in the new era." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has made a series of important expositions on the working class and trade union work, put forward a series of new concepts, new ideas, and new strategies, profoundly answering the directional, fundamental, and strategic questions of why and how to wholeheartedly rely on the working class in the new era, and what kind of trade union to build and how to build it. This has further enriched and developed Marxist labor movement theory, has distinct characteristics, provides fundamental guidance for the development of the Party's labor movement and the work of trade unions in the new era, and promotes the Party's labor movement to achieve historic achievements and all-round progress. It is of great significance for the innovative development of the labor movement and trade union work in the new era, and for uniting and mobilizing hundreds of millions of workers to contribute their wisdom and strength to comprehensively building a modern socialist country and comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
Demonstrating the Theoretical Character of Upholding Fundamental Principles and Breaking New Ground
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Our promotion of theoretical innovation is theoretical innovation based on practice, not empty thinking in an ivory tower. We must adhere to discovering and developing truth in practice, and using practice to realize and test truth." Promoting Chinese-style modernization is a pioneering undertaking unprecedented in history. Contemporary China is undergoing the most extensive and profound social changes in our country's history, and is carrying out the most grand and unique practical innovation in human history. This is an era that needs theory and will certainly produce theory, and an era that needs thought and will certainly produce thought. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), under the strong leadership of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, China's trade union work has upheld fundamental principles and broken new ground. Trade unions at all levels have closely focused on the Party's central tasks in the new era and on the new journey, uniting and mobilizing China's working class to closely follow the Party's steps and be at the forefront of the times, writing a magnificent chapter in China's workers' movement. The development of practice calls for theoretical innovation, and innovative theory guides the progress of the times. New practices and new developments provide a strong impetus and broad space for innovating Marxist labor movement theory.
Engels pointed out: "Every new idea put forward by a science contains a revolution in the terminology of that science." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work not only adhere to the basic principles of Marxism, but also keep pace with the times and adapt to the requirements of development, constantly expanding the breadth and depth of understanding, daring to say new things that predecessors have not said, and constantly guiding new practices with new theories. For example, adhering to the Party's comprehensive leadership over the labor movement and trade union work, strengthening ideological and political guidance for workers, promoting the reform of the construction of the industrial workers' contingent, safeguarding political security in the labor field, deepening the reform of the trade union system, promoting trade union organizations and trade union work to continuously enhance vitality in upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, building a large army of knowledgeable, skilled, and innovative workers, vigorously promoting the spirit of model workers, the spirit of labor, and the spirit of craftsmanship, and creating a social atmosphere of respecting labor and a professional atmosphere of striving for excellence, and so on. This series of new concepts, new ideas, and new strategies stand at the forefront of the development of the times, deeply summarize the valuable experience of the Party's leadership of the labor movement and trade union work for more than a century, demonstrate the theoretical character of Marxism's labor movement theory keeping pace with the times and upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, and become an important part 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).
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The vitality of theory lies in continuous innovation, and promoting the continuous development of Marxism is the sacred duty of Chinese Communists." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work connect history, reality, and the future, profoundly expounding the scientific connotation and practical requirements of the most important achievement of theoretical innovation and practical development of the Party's labor movement, namely, the path of trade union development with Chinese characteristics, and succinctly summarizing the valuable experience of "six persistences," further deepening our Party's understanding of the laws governing the work of the labor movement and trade unions. It can not only better guide China's labor movement and trade union work in the new era, but also provide solid theoretical support and inject strong spiritual impetus for uniting and mobilizing the broad masses of workers to be confident, self-reliant, and courageous in shouldering heavy responsibilities in the great practice of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era. To further mobilize and inspire China's working class and the broad masses of working people to forge ahead on the new journey and make contributions to the new era, and to make new and greater contributions to comprehensively promoting the building of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, we must deeply understand the theoretical character of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work in upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, and constantly enhance the political consciousness, ideological consciousness, and action consciousness of arming our minds, guiding our practice, and promoting our work with the Party's innovative theories, so as to better demonstrate the powerful truth power and practical power of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work.
Embodying the Fundamental Approach of "Two Integrations"
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Opening up and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics on the profound basis of more than 5,000 years of Chinese civilization, combining the basic principles of Marxism with China's specific realities and with China's outstanding traditional culture is the only way." The "two integrations" are not only the regular understanding we have gained in exploring the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics, but also the fundamental way to promote the sinicization of Marxism in the new era. An important reason why General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work can be continuously enriched and developed, thereby continuously advancing practical innovation in theoretical innovation, is that they always adhere to combining the basic principles of Marxism with the specific realities of the Chinese workers' movement and with China's outstanding traditional culture.
Combining with the specific realities of the Chinese workers' movement. Marxism profoundly reveals the universal laws of the development of nature, human society, and human thinking, reveals the essence, internal connections, and development laws of things, is a "great tool of knowledge," is a powerful ideological weapon for us to observe the world and analyze problems, and provides us with a scientific worldview and methodology for "explaining the world." At the same time, Marxism has a distinct practical character, not only committed to scientifically "explaining the world," but also committed to actively "changing the world," and is the fundamental guiding ideology for us to establish the Party, establish the country, and revitalize the Party and the country. Engels pointed out: "Marx's entire worldview is not a dogma, but a method. It does not provide ready-made dogmas, but starting points for further research and methods for such research." Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) pointed out: "Any idea, if it is not related to objective and actual things, if there is no objective need, if it is not mastered by the people, even if it is the best thing, even if it is Marxism-Leninism, it will not work." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work adhere to using Marxism to observe the times, grasp the times, and lead the times, adhere to using dialectical materialism and historical materialism to correctly answer the major issues in the practice of China's labor movement, and put forward correct ideas and effective methods for solving problems. He has put forward many new and important viewpoints in many aspects such as deepening the reform and construction of trade unions, wholeheartedly serving the working masses, and promoting the all-round development of workers, and has made an overall rather than a partial, systematic rather than a scattered enrichment and development of Marxist labor movement theory, promoting Marxist labor movement theory to be presented to the world with a brand-new image.
Combining with China's outstanding traditional culture. Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) pointed out: "We are Marxist historians, and we should not cut off history. From Confucius (孔夫子) to Sun Yat-sen (孙中山), we should summarize and inherit this precious heritage." The major proposition of the sinicization of Marxism in the new era itself determines that we must never abandon Marxism, the soul of our Party, and we must never abandon China's outstanding traditional culture, the root of our nation. Adhering to this soul and root is the basis and prerequisite for theoretical innovation. China's outstanding traditional culture is broad and profound, providing inexhaustible cultural resources for promoting theoretical innovation. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work are rooted in the fertile soil of Chinese culture, adhere to combining the essence of Marxist thought with the essence of China's outstanding traditional culture, and integrating it with the common values that the people use every day without realizing it. He is good at finding the source of theoretical innovation from the rich philosophical thoughts, humanistic spirit, values, and moral norms contained in China's outstanding traditional culture, such as 功崇惟志，业广惟勤 (gōng chóng wéi zhì, yè guǎng wéi qín - "achievements are based on ambition, and careers are based on diligence," great achievements come from ambition and hard work), 民生在勤，勤则不匮 (mín shēng zài qín, qín zé bù kuì - "people's livelihood lies in diligence, and diligence will not lead to poverty," diligence is the foundation of a prosperous life), and 如切如磋，如琢如磨 (rú qiē rú cuō, rú zhuó rú mó - "as cutting as carving, as chiseling as polishing," to refine oneself through constant learning and self-improvement), expanding the cultural foundation of the path of trade union development with Chinese characteristics, and making the path of trade union development with Chinese characteristics have a more grand and far-reaching historical depth. With the profound insight, keen judgment, and theoretical creativity of a Marxist politician, thinker, and strategist, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly grasps the "two integrations," especially the "second integration," enriches the cultural life of Marxist labor movement theory with China's outstanding traditional culture, and promotes the continuous realization of new leaps in the sinicization of Marxist labor movement theory in the new era, showing an increasingly distinct Chinese style and Chinese spirit.
Highlighting the Practical Orientation of Promoting Development
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Our modernization is not only the most difficult, but also the greatest. From this perspective, it is indispensable to rely closely on the working class." General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work not only scientifically grasp the relationship between upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, and the relationship between the soul and the root, but also connect the "substance" and the "application," exploring laws and understanding the essence at the level of "substance," and strengthening problem orientation and practical orientation at the level of "application." There are not only innovations and breakthroughs in the viewpoints of Marxist labor movement theory, but also strategic deployments and practical requirements for the labor movement and trade union work, clarifying the roadmap and task book for the labor movement and trade union work. "The unity of substance and application" makes theoretical innovation and practical development complement each other and enhance each other, profoundly reflecting the distinct practicality of Marxism, and pointing out the direction for the broad masses of workers to forge ahead with the attitude of strivers at a new historical starting point.
Gathering the powerful strength of the working class. Comprehensively promoting the building of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization has infinitely bright prospects, but the road ahead will not be smooth. From overcoming the "bottleneck" key core technologies and accelerating the realization of high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and self-improvement, to accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system and promoting industries to move towards the high end of the global value chain, to coordinating domestic economic work and international economic and trade struggles, and responding to the drastic changes in the external environment with the certainty of high-quality development, it is difficult to achieve without the working class playing the role of the main force through hard work, honest labor, and creative labor. This requires us to gather the infinite wisdom and strength contained in the working class and stimulate the innovation and creativity of the whole society. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work have made original contributions to answering the major theoretical and practical question of how to fully mobilize the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of hundreds of millions of workers and unite and struggle for the construction of Chinese-style modernization, emphasizing that we should focus on promoting high-quality development, mobilize and inspire the broad masses of workers and working people to make contributions and innovate; we should adapt to the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, and comprehensively improve the quality of workers; we should deeply practice the core socialist values, and vigorously promote the spirit of model workers, the spirit of labor, and the spirit of craftsmanship; we should focus on promoting common prosperity and steadily increase the well-being of the broad masses of workers and working people. We must learn and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work with practical actions, and truly unite the working class more closely around the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, be down-to-earth, forge ahead, and dedicate ourselves, embrace the new era with creation, and build a new glory with struggle.
Promoting the high-quality development of trade union work. China's trade union is a bridge and link for the Party to connect with the working masses, an important social pillar of the socialist state power, and a representative and defender of the interests of workers. Our Party has always attached great importance to the role of China's working class and trade union organizations, and has led the labor movement to continuously move from victory to new victory. Under the new situation, trade union work can only be strengthened, not weakened; it can only be improved and enhanced, not stagnated. With the in-depth development of the new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, the employment forms of workers are more diverse, and the composition of the working class is constantly developing and changing. How to promote the high-quality development of trade union work and better play the role of the bridge and link for the Party to connect with the working masses has become an urgent practical issue that we must answer. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to the working class and trade union work, personally plans and guides the reform of the construction of the industrial workers' contingent and the reform of trade unions, delivers a series of important speeches, and makes a series of important instructions, leading and directing the labor movement and trade union work, forming General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work. These important expositions emphasize that we must adhere to the correct political direction and closely unite the broad masses of workers and working people around the Party; we must adhere to the work orientation of focusing on workers, wholeheartedly serving the working masses, and promoting the all-round development of workers; we must deepen the reform and construction of trade unions, and continuously enhance the guiding force, organizational force, and service force, making original contributions to promoting the high-quality development of trade union work.
On the new journey, we must adhere to General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the working class and trade union work as the fundamental guideline, improve our political stance, firmly grasp the theme of our country's workers' movement in the new era, consciously use the spirit of reform to plan and promote trade union work, innovate organizational systems, operating mechanisms, activity methods, and working methods, promote trade union work to a new level, and make trade union work always find the direction around the Party's central tasks and better serve the overall situation of promoting Chinese-style modernization.
(The author is a special researcher at the Beijing Research Center for Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (北京市习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究中心).)
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Problems with work style have stubbornness, long-term nature, and complexity. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must take curbing the 'Four Winds' as an important way to consolidate the Party's and the people's hearts, resolutely prevent the emergence of 'fatigue syndrome,' crack down on hedonism, extravagance, and other unhealthy trends as soon as they emerge, be constantly vigilant against new forms of the 'Four Winds' that are hidden and mutated, and never allow them to make a comeback!" General Secretary Xi Jinping's important exposition profoundly shows that in grasping the construction of work style, there must be no paralyzed and slack thinking of "taking a breath" or "taking a break," and we must work hard for a long time and continue to move forward.
The "fatigue syndrome" in the construction of work style is mainly characterized by a lack of political sensitivity and discernment in the face of hidden and mutated "Four Winds" problems, a lack of pursuit of long-term and practical results in opposing the "Four Winds" and rectifying discipline, and a perfunctory mentality of "getting by" and "good enough." "Fatigue syndrome" is a "stumbling block" to promoting the deep and solid construction of work style. To promote the construction of work style into a common practice, we must enhance our immunity to "fatigue syndrome."
From curbing "waste on the tip of the tongue" to curbing "corruption on wheels" to rectifying "unhealthy trends in clubs"... Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has continued to strengthen the construction of the Party's work style, curbing some unhealthy trends that were previously considered impossible to curb, correcting some stubborn maladies that had not been eliminated for many years, and the Party's work style, government work style, and social customs have been renewed. The Party Central Committee's decision to carry out in-depth study and education on thoroughly implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation throughout the Party demonstrates the clear guidance that the construction of work style is always on the road, and releases a strong signal that the construction of work style is constantly and unremittingly grasped.
Just as the vast number of cadres and the masses applauded the effectiveness of the construction of work style, some individuals also experienced a loosening of the "screw cap" of work style construction in their minds, feeling that it was too hard and restrictive to always be on edge, and that it would be more comfortable and free to loosen the string. Little do they know that this so-called comfort and freedom is precisely the main cause of "fatigue syndrome." So, why must the construction of work style be grasped for a long time, and why must it be grasped tightly and strictly and persistently? General Secretary Xi Jinping's important exposition reveals the profound meaning: "There is a flat road halfway up Mount Tai (泰山) called 'Happy Three Li (快活三里),' where some people like to rest when they are tired from climbing. However, the porters generally do not stay here for long, because if they rest for too long, their legs will become 'lazy,' and it will be even more difficult to climb the 'Eighteen Bends (十八盘).' The construction of work style is the same. The more critical the moment, the less slack we can afford to be." Grasping the construction of work style is like sailing against the current, and a pole cannot be slowed down; it is like water dripping through stone, and a drop cannot be slackened. If there is a slight slowdown or slackening, the mind will quickly decline, and problems with work style will quickly rebound, making it even more difficult to correct them.
As the intensity of work style construction increases and the cage of the system becomes tighter, the "pathogens" of work style problems are also constantly becoming invisible, mutating, and innovating. For example, the phenomenon of overt wining and dining and gift-giving has decreased, but there has been a phenomenon of using virtual currency, electronic red envelopes, and express delivery to engage in the transfer of benefits and co-optation and corruption; the phenomenon of blatant violations of regulations on eating and drinking has decreased, but the phenomenon of hiding in private clubs and internal canteens to eat, drink, and have fun has appeared... In the face of a wide variety of more hidden work style problems, if we do not grasp them and strictly enforce them with the tenacity of rolling stones up the mountain and the endurance of climbing slopes, we will inadvertently suffer from "fatigue syndrome" and lose the caution of walking on thin ice and the敏锐 of 见叶知秋 (jiàn yè zhī qiū - "seeing a leaf know autumn," from seeing a small sign, one can predict the whole trend). In this way, grasping the construction of work style will be like fishing for three days and drying the nets for two days, grasping it intensively for a while and then resting for a while, and in the end, it will only be grasping without tightness and grasping without substance, and there will be a phenomenon of giving up halfway.
If the mind is relaxed by an inch, the action will be scattered by a foot. The "fatigue syndrome" in the construction of work style is, in the final analysis, ideological麻痹, spiritual "calcium deficiency," and a loosening of political resolve. To enhance immunity to "fatigue syndrome," the fundamental solution is to enhance Party spirit, cleanse the dust and consolidate the foundation in the depths of the mind, and uphold the tenacity of “咬定青山不放松” (yǎo dìng qīng shān bù fàng sōng - "bite the green hills and not relax," to be firm and unyielding) in upholding great virtue, public virtue, and strict private virtue, maintain the清醒 of “行百里者半九十” (xíng bǎi lǐ zhě bàn jiǔ shí - "he who walks a hundred li is only halfway there at ninety," the last steps are the hardest) in valuing character, upright conduct, and cultivating the mind, and constantly lead the construction of work style to a deeper level in being consistent in word and deed and unifying knowledge and action.
To prevent the emergence of "fatigue syndrome," the "key minority" is the focus. To grasp the construction of work style, Party-member leading cadres must take the lead. Taking the lead here is concrete rather than abstract, comprehensive rather than selective, and consistent rather than a flash in the pan. To take the lead, we must first set an example and lead by example, do what we ask others to do first, resolutely not do what we ask others not to do, promote the formation of a demonstration effect of leading from above and driving at all levels, and effectively grasp the construction of work style regularly, meticulously, and for a long time, to ensure that the Party never changes its nature, color, or flavor.
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Education is a fundamental project for cultivating and developing talent. The further the times advance, the more prominent the importance of talent becomes, and the more prominent the position and role of education become. To comprehensively build a modern socialist country, education is the foundation, science and technology are the key, and talent is the fundamental element. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during the 2025 National People's Congress: "There is a change in the supply and demand relationship of talent. Education must think ahead and move ahead." This important exposition is a profound interpretation of the prospective and guiding role of education, and points out the direction for us to play the role of education and strengthen the matching of talent supply and demand.
In recent years, China's education scale has continued to expand, and educational resources have become increasingly abundant, providing a continuous supply of talent for economic and social development. At present, a new round of scientific and technological revolution and industrial transformation is developing in depth, new technologies, new industries, and new business formats are emerging one after another, and China's high-quality development is being steadily promoted, which puts forward new requirements for the ability and quality of workers. At the same time, trends such as the declining birth rate, aging population, regional population growth and decline differentiation, and economic digital transformation in China's population development are gradually deepening the impact on the labor market. This will inevitably lead to a supply-demand "mismatch" between the "output end" of education and the "demand end" of the market, especially in the field of scientific and technological innovation, which is mainly reflected in the fact that the scale, structure, and quality of the skilled talent team cannot fully meet the needs of development, the majors, skills, and qualities of some workers are not adapted to market demand, the effective supply of scientific and technological talents, digital talents, etc. is insufficient, and some college graduates find that the knowledge they have learned does not meet the actual work needs after entering the workplace, and so on.
To solve this contradiction, we must coordinate education, training, and employment, and improve the "adaptability" of talent cultivation to actual needs. In this process, education plays an important role. From the historical development process of mutual promotion between talent cultivation and economic and social development, education should not only actively adapt to the needs of economic and social development, but also greatly promote and lead economic and social development. At the same time, it is necessary to realize that talent cultivation and growth is a long-term project. This determines that education should change with the times and follow the trend. It cannot mechanically and statically equate talent cultivation with the current job demands of all walks of life, but should think ahead and move ahead, take the lead and exert efforts in advance, focus on cultivating talents for the future, seamlessly connect "learning well" and "being useful," improve the matching degree of education supply and talent demand, and effectively meet the needs of socialist modernization construction.
"Thinking ahead" requires education to enhance its strategic and prospective nature. On the one hand, it is necessary to anchor the needs of future development, clarify the direction of talent cultivation on the basis of predicting technological changes, industrial upgrading, and social development, and optimize the allocation of educational resources on the basis of analyzing changes in population structure. On the other hand, in the face of the increasing number of uncertain and unpredictable factors in today's world, and the possible risks and challenges brought about by digital development, it is necessary to help students cultivate the core qualities to deal with complex problems and guide them to form stable value judgments. "Moving ahead" requires education to play a leading role at the practical level, transform prospective thinking into concrete actions, and seize development opportunities. It is necessary to "take the lead" in curriculum and major settings, so that teaching content can be effectively connected with economic development needs, and reserve professional talents for industry development; it is also necessary to play a leading and shaping role in the values of young people, and continuously inject positive and upward value momentum into social development. At the same time, it is also necessary to follow the laws of individual growth, and design training programs in a hierarchical and classified manner according to the cognitive level, psychological characteristics, and socialization process of different age groups, so as to avoid violating the essence of education due to blind advancement.
Promoting education to think ahead and move ahead is a systematic project, involving structural adjustments in education, which cannot be accomplished overnight 一蹴而就 (yī cù ér jiù - "accomplish in one step," to achieve something in one go; to be done in one fell swoop). General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Education issues are both the most important thing and a very complex thing. It requires both long-term efforts and immediate action." The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) and the State Council (国务院) recently issued the "Outline of the Plan for Building a Strong Education Country (2024-2035)," proposing to "improve the adaptation mechanism between talent cultivation and the needs of economic and social development," which will further promote the adaptation of talent supply and demand and provide strong support for comprehensively promoting the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. To implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech and the decision-making and deployment of the Party Central Committee (党中央), it is necessary to grasp the key points and take the initiative, establish and improve the system and mechanism, and formulate comprehensive solutions. Specifically, efforts can be made in the following aspects.
Overlook and dynamically adjust disciplines and majors, guided by national strategic needs, market demand evolution, the forefront of scientific and technological revolution, and economic globalization development, establish a dynamic adjustment mechanism for disciplines and majors, optimize the allocation of school resources, strengthen the prospective layout of basic disciplines, the strategic cultivation of emerging disciplines, and the breakthrough construction of interdisciplinary disciplines, and simultaneously improve the curriculum system and textbook construction, and enhance the dynamic response ability of education to economic and social development.
Deepen the integration of industry and education and the collaborative education of schools and enterprises, build an integrated promotion mechanism of "talent cultivation - scientific research - technology transformation," in the field of higher education, focus on the construction of new engineering, new medicine, new agriculture, and new liberal arts, promote the integration of science and engineering, the connection of engineering and engineering, the intersection of medicine and engineering, and the coordinated discipline ecology of agriculture and engineering, and cultivate compound talents with cross-border integration ability and innovative tackling qualities; in the field of vocational education, optimize the layout of vocational education to match the regional economic structure and industrial geographical distribution, encourage enterprises to deeply participate in vocational education, and promote schools and enterprises to carry out full-process cooperation in talent training program formulation, practical training base construction, and employment services.
Explore the establishment of a national talent supply and demand docking big data platform, strengthen the analysis and effective docking of talent demand by industry and field; carry out follow-up surveys on employment status, strengthen the linkage between employment status and enrollment plans and talent cultivation, strengthen employment quality monitoring and evaluation feedback, and promote the timely optimization and adjustment of relevant educational content. Give play to the role of modern technologies such as big data and artificial intelligence, accurately judge the changes in the demand for talent scale, structure, and level in industrial upgrading, promote the transformation of talent supply and demand from "passive adaptation" to "active prediction," and realize the dual improvement of education resource allocation efficiency and human resource utilization efficiency.
(Author's affiliation: Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (南京航空航天大学))
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In June, Astana (阿斯塔纳), the capital of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), is sunny and breezy. The roads are filled with traffic, and many of the vehicles are Chinese brands.
Sitting in a taxi, upon learning that the reporter was from China (中国), the local driver proactively introduced his car. "I bought this Chery (奇瑞) car last year. The price is very reasonable, and the performance is very good," the driver said. "Look, the back of that bus in front says 'YUTONG (宇通),' which is also from China (中国). Here, I see many Chinese brand cars every day."
On Turan Avenue (图兰大街) in Astana (阿斯塔纳), at the JAC Motors (江淮汽车) 4S store of Anhui Jianghuai Automobile Group Co., Ltd. (安徽江淮汽车集团股份有限公司), sales manager Ruslan (鲁斯兰) is busy introducing products to customers. "This J7P model is very popular, and the store also offers many purchase discounts," said Ruslan (鲁斯兰). Recently, many consumers have come to the store to choose and buy cars.
In 2014, JAC Motors (江淮汽车) began to explore the Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) market. At the end of 2015, the first batch of products was successfully assembled and launched in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦). To date, JAC Motors' (江淮汽车) sales market has spread throughout the five Central Asian countries, with more than 100 4S stores.
Kostanay (库斯塔奈市) is a famous "automobile city" and also the location of the manufacturing plant of Allur Group (阿鲁尔集团), Kazakhstan's (哈萨克斯坦) largest automobile manufacturer. JAC Motors (江淮汽车) also has a 4S store here.
"Recently, the store's total monthly sales are close to 70 units, and performance is constantly improving," said Vladimir (弗拉基米尔), head of the sales network. "The best-selling model in the store now is the S3, a small SUV. Every time we get 10 units, they are basically snapped up within 5 days. Young people here like Chinese cars, and they think JAC Motors (江淮汽车) cars look good, are safe, and are affordable."
Vladimir (弗拉基米尔), 36 years old this year, became a JAC Motors (江淮汽车) salesman more than 10 years ago. "At that time, I was a third-level dealer, and I could only sell about 10 units a month. My own monthly salary was equivalent to 3,000 yuan (人民币)," Vladimir (弗拉基米尔) recalled. As JAC Motors' (江淮汽车) market share gradually expanded, business became better and better, and he became the head of the network. "Now we can directly pick up goods from the factory, the basic salary of sales staff has increased to 4,500 yuan (人民币), and there is also a commission for each car sold. The income is quite good locally."
The factory that Vladimir (弗拉基米尔) mentioned is the automobile manufacturing plant of Allur Group (阿鲁尔集团). "In 2019, China National Machinery Import and Export Corporation (中国机械进出口公司), under the General Technology Group (通用技术集团), and JAC Motors (江淮汽车) jointly invested in Allur Group (阿鲁尔集团). This is the first cooperation project of Chinese enterprises in the automotive industry in Central Asia," said Sun Yafeng (孙亚峰), project manager of JAC Motors (江淮汽车) in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦).
In order to improve the production process level of Allur Group (阿鲁尔集团), JAC Motors (江淮汽车) coordinated with Allur Group (阿鲁尔集团) to update and transform the hardware equipment in welding, painting and other links, and arranged for the backbone employees of Allur Group (阿鲁尔集团) to study at the headquarters in Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽) for a long time. "In addition, we also send domestic technicians to Allur Group (阿鲁尔集团) from time to time to provide on-site guidance to help them solve the problems encountered in production in a timely manner," said Sun Yafeng (孙亚峰).
The cooperation results are remarkable. In 2024, the annual automobile production of Allur Group (阿鲁尔集团) exceeded 90,000 units, accounting for more than 60% of the total automobile production in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦). "At the same time, in 2024, JAC Motors' (江淮汽车) full-year terminal sales in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) exceeded 13,000 units, an increase of 50.2% year-on-year, with a market share of over 6%," Sun Yafeng (孙亚峰) introduced.
In September 2024, JAC Motors' (江淮汽车) commercial vehicle complete knockdown assembly line was officially put into production in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦). Sun Yafeng (孙亚峰) said: "Relying on this production line, locally produced batteries, tires, etc. in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) have been included in the procurement plan, which marks a breakthrough in the localization production and market integration of JAC Motors (江淮汽车), driving the development of the local automotive industry chain."
Industrial cooperation has also brought more jobs. "Before the cooperation, Allur Group (阿鲁尔集团) had less than 1,200 employees, and the total number of employees is now nearly 4,000," Sun Yafeng (孙亚峰) introduced.
Alexander (亚历山大), 26 years old this year, is one of them. He is now a technical supervisor at Allur Group (阿鲁尔集团). "At the beginning, I was a fitter on the production line, and my monthly salary was equivalent to 1,200 yuan (人民币). After several technical trainings, I became a technical supervisor, and my salary also increased to 7,000 yuan (人民币)," said Alexander (亚历山大).
Changan Automobile (长安汽车) is also well received by local consumers.
"Since Changan Automobile (长安汽车) entered Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) in 2022, its sales have always been in the top ten. In May of this year, sales exceeded 1,500 units, setting a new high," said Huang Shuhao (黄舒皓), channel manager of Changan Automobile's (长安汽车) Eurasia Division. "In addition, we have entered the markets of Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦), Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦), Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦) and other countries in recent years, and we expect to enter the Turkmenistan (土库曼斯坦) market this year, realizing all-round service to the Central Asian market."
In order to provide better services, Changan Automobile (长安汽车) "tailor-made" export cars according to the climatic characteristics, cultural customs and policy differences of different markets. For example, in Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦), based on the needs of the local terminal market, it focuses on the commercial vehicle field to fill the demand gap in logistics, agricultural transportation and other fields; in Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), in response to the needs of local consumers for high chassis to adapt to complex road conditions, it has strengthened the suspension system of SUV models... "In addition to the above configurations, Changan Automobile's (长安汽车) vehicle system is also equipped with Kazakh (哈萨克语) and Uzbek (乌兹别克语), and these localized improvements have won Changan Automobile (长安汽车) a good reputation in the local market," said Huang Shuhao (黄舒皓).
The automotive industry is now becoming a prominent area of cooperation between China (中国) and Central Asian countries. With the continuous deepening of cooperation, more results will emerge, injecting more vitality into increasing income and wealth for local people and promoting regional economic development.
(Our reporter Wang Zi (王梓) participated in the writing)
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On the streets of Astana, Chinese brand cars are visible everywhere. In 2024, Chinese brand cars accounted for 39% of new car sales in Kazakhstan, and six Chinese brands were among the top ten best-selling car brands. Expanding to the entire Central Asian region, Chinese brand cars are continuously moving towards larger markets and continuously gaining more recognition.
This recognition comes from an accurate grasp of consumer demand. By "tailor-making" export cars around cultural customs and policy differences, local consumers have found products that "understand" them better. This recognition also comes from the full-process guarantee of the supply chain and industrial chain. "Made in China" not only brings highly cost-effective products, but also provides opportunities and space for local industrial development. This recognition also comes from the in-depth promotion of the "Belt and Road" initiative. As cooperation between China and Central Asian countries in economic, cultural and other fields becomes increasingly close, the popularity and reputation of Chinese car brands in the local area are accelerating.
From going abroad to winning recognition, Chinese car companies are seizing development opportunities, with stronger confidence, greater assurance, and greater enthusiasm, and are contributing more to tightening the economic and trade ties between China and Central Asian countries.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 周亚军
"In a 20-square-meter pool, he was chasing them on that side, and I was scooping them up on this side. We cast the net several times before finally catching two fish. You know, there are more than 500 fish in that pool!" said a staff member jokingly at Hainan Wanning Wanno Aquatic Breeding Company (海南万宁万诺水产养殖公司).
Why are the fish so hard to catch? One reason is that the pool is a full 90 centimeters deep, making it difficult to cast a net. Another reason is that the East Star Grouper is a saltwater fish, full of wildness.
The East Star Grouper is a high-end variety of grouper, with delicious and nutritious flesh. In particular, it is dressed in red, which is very festive. In many parts of China, it has become a signature dish for wedding banquets, birthday celebrations, and important festivals.
In the past two years, the market for East Star Grouper has been bullish. Last year, from September to October, the pond-side price reached a high of 180 yuan per kilogram. The hot sales have been transmitted to the breeding end. In Wanning (万宁), one of the main producing areas, the area under construction for East Star Grouper breeding has reached 1,800 mu, and when all of it is completed and put into production, the production capacity will double. East Star Grouper has been bred in Hainan (海南) for more than 10 years. What is the secret behind this accelerated "swim" ashore?
Ye Huiqiang (叶慧强), president of the Wanning City Marine Fisheries Association (万宁市海洋渔业协会), said that the empowerment of Nanfan (南繁) aquatic seed industry and the maturity of industrialized breeding technology have not only increased the survival rate of East Star Grouper seedlings in Wanning to about 70%, but also laid the foundation for the province's aquaculture industry to move towards the mid-to-high end.
Data from the Wanning Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (万宁市农业农村局) show that last year, the total output of aquatic products in Wanning was 97,000 tons, an increase of 7.5% year-on-year, and the output value of fisheries was 4.427 billion yuan, an increase of 27.1% year-on-year. The industrialized breeding output of East Star Grouper was more than 15,000 tons, and Wanning won the regional characteristic brand title of "Hometown of Chinese East Star Grouper" (中国东星斑之乡).
"East Star Grouper is very marketable in terms of meat quality, color, and body shape. Because it has strict requirements for water temperature, requiring it to reach 27-28 degrees Celsius, it is currently only bred in Hainan and is a very rare and unique variety," said Ye Huiqiang (叶慧强).
At the end of 2022, East Star Grouper breeding encountered serious diseases, especially a batch of fish that had been inbred for more than 10 generations, resulting in species degradation, low survival rates, and poor market benefits.
Under the background of Hainan Province's "strengthening the seed industry" (向种图强), Wanning planned to break the situation in the Nanfan (南繁) aquatic seed industry through the linkage of government, industry, academia, and research. In 2023, the team of Academician Chen Songlin (陈松林), of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, established an aquatic research base at Wanning Linlan Aquatic Breeding Company (万宁林兰水产养殖公司), and stationed researchers for a long time to monitor water quality 24 hours a day, and prevent and solve problems such as diseases in East Star Grouper breeding. At the same time, a live germplasm resource bank of East Star Grouper was established, and molecular breeding technology for disease resistance of East Star Grouper was developed, breaking through the technical difficulties of full-factory batch seedling breeding.
"In more than two years, the research team has cooperated deeply with Linlan Company (林兰公司) to preserve more than 200 copies of East Star Grouper and red spotted grouper sperm. The breeding of improved varieties of East Star Grouper has progressed to the third generation, and the survival rate of artificial incubation has been significantly improved, reaching 4%-6%," said Song Yu (宋煜), a doctoral student at the Yellow Sea Fisheries Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Fishery Sciences (中国水产科学研究院黄海水产研究所).
Wanning (万宁) is rich in marine resources. With the solution of technical problems, the good market prospects have attracted a large amount of investment. According to statistics, Wanning has gathered more than 150 East Star Grouper-related business entities through the creation of a national modern agricultural industrial park, covering seedling breeding, breeding, processing, circulation, and recreational fisheries.
With the increase in business entities and the expansion of breeding scale, leading enterprises have also begun to cultivate deeply in supplementing and strengthening the chain. Linlan Company (林兰公司) focuses on seedling breeding and feed sectors. Liu Zhirong (刘芷榕), the person in charge of breeding, said that East Star Grouper is a predatory fish that feeds on small fish, shrimps, and shellfish in the seabed coral area. It is relatively picky about food, and will not eat feed that it does not like even if it is hungry. "The artificially bred fish seedlings need to solve the 'opening feed', and need to be fed live organisms such as microorganisms and brine shrimp larvae. Currently, the feed is imported from abroad. We are promoting the introduction of technology to achieve local processing and production, which can not only meet our own needs, but also be sold to other breeding enterprises," said Liu Zhirong (刘芷榕).
Wanno Aquatic Breeding Company (万诺水产养殖公司) has also started to develop upstream from the breeding end, while taking into account fish seedling breeding. Zhou Hui (周辉), assistant to the general manager of the company, said: "We have recently started to do the standard seedling work for 100,000 fish seedlings, which can not only organize production seamlessly, but also make the quality of fish seedlings more assured, and independent control is conducive to the safety of the industrial chain."
Faced with the rapid growth of the breeding scale, the Wanning (万宁) government departments and industry associations, on the one hand, have increased the industry standard certification of East Star Grouper, and ensured quality and industrial safety through strong supervision. On the other hand, they have vigorously developed the market, realized the coordinated linkage between the breeding scale and the consumer market, and further brightened the golden signboard of "Hometown of Chinese East Star Grouper" (中国东星斑之乡).
Return to TopRecently, affected by upstream rainfall, the water volume of the Hukou Waterfall (黄河壶口瀑布), located at the junction of Ji County (吉县), Linfen City (临汾市), Shanxi Province (山西省) and Yichuan County (宜川县), Yan'an City (延安市), Shaanxi Province (陕西省), has increased, recreating the magnificent spectacle of huge waves rolling, attracting many tourists to come and visit. The picture shows tourists visiting the Hukou Waterfall (黄河壶口瀑布) scenic area on June 15.
Photo by Lü Guiming (吕桂明) (Image China (影像中国)).
Return to TopBeijing, June 17 (Reporter Ge Mengchao (葛孟超)) The State Administration of Foreign Exchange (国家外汇管理局) announced data on bank foreign exchange settlement and sales, and bank client foreign-related receipts and payments for May on the 17th. The data shows that in May, banks settled $192.7 billion in foreign exchange and sold $181.4 billion; bank client foreign-related income was $622.7 billion, and foreign payments were $589.7 billion.
"In May, domestic foreign exchange supply and demand were generally balanced, and the foreign exchange market operated smoothly," said Li Bin (李斌), Deputy Director and Spokesperson of the State Administration of Foreign Exchange (国家外汇管理局). First, cross-border funds continued to flow in net. In May, cross-border funds of non-bank sectors such as enterprises and individuals had a net inflow of $33 billion. Among them, the net inflow of funds for trade in goods remained at a high level, foreign investment in domestic stocks further increased compared with the previous month, and the net outflow of funds for trade in services, profit distribution of foreign-invested enterprises, and outward direct investment remained generally stable. Second, market expectations were stable. In May, bank foreign exchange settlement and sales turned into a surplus. The willingness of enterprises and individuals to settle foreign exchange was stable, the demand for foreign exchange purchases declined, and market transactions were rational and orderly.
Return to TopAccording to the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司), starting from 00:00 on July 1st, the national railway will implement a new train schedule. After the adjustment, the national railway will arrange 13,302 scheduled passenger trains, an increase of 236 compared to the current schedule; and operate 23,635 freight trains, an increase of 39 compared to the current schedule, further improving the railway's passenger and freight transportation capacity and operational efficiency.
Some high-speed rail trunk lines will add benchmark trains:
The Shanghai-Kunming High-Speed Railway (沪昆高铁) Hangzhou-Changsha section will arrange 46 benchmark trains with fewer stops, faster speeds, and shorter travel times, an increase of 36 compared to the current schedule, to meet the high-quality travel needs of passengers at different times, and the travel time between major cities along the route will be significantly reduced.
Make good use of the capacity of new railway lines and stations:
After the opening and operation of the Chongqing East-Qianjiang section of the Chongqing-Xiamen High-Speed Railway (渝厦高铁), 18 Chongqing-Qianjiang EMU trains will be arranged, and 32 EMU trains will be added from western cities such as Chengdu (成都) and Chongqing (重庆) to central cities such as Changsha (长沙) and Nanchang (南昌). The fastest travel time from Chongqing and Chengdu to Changsha will be 3 hours and 53 minutes and 5 hours and 45 minutes, respectively, which is 1 hour and 18 minutes and 50 minutes shorter than the current schedule.
Optimize the supply of high-speed rail passenger transport products:
For the first time, 2 overnight sleeper EMU trains will be operated between Beijing (北京) and Chengdu, Beijing and Guiyang (贵阳), Shanghai (上海) and Chengdu, Shanghai and Yibin (宜宾), and Taiyuan (太原) and Shenzhen (深圳), providing more choices for business travelers along the route. So far, national-level urban agglomerations such as Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区), and Chengdu-Chongqing (成渝) are all connected by high-speed sleeper EMU trains.
The railway department reminds that new train tickets will be gradually sold from June 17. For train operation information and service information after the schedule adjustment, passengers and customers can inquire through Railway 12306, China Railway 95306 website, client, WeChat and other channels, or pay attention to the dynamic information released by railway departments in various places and the announcements of major railway stations, so as to reasonably arrange travel and cargo transportation matters.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘军国
A fully loaded electric container truck carrying products from Zhejiang Ningbo Shilin Arts & Crafts Co., Ltd. (浙江宁波士林工艺品有限公司) entered the Meishan Port Area (梅山港区) of Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港). After the truck came to a stop, the port's mechanical arm precisely hooked the container, and the gantry crane completed the lifting operation powered by green electricity. Soon, this batch of goods will be shipped to Europe on a cargo ship.
"Our company's product production and transportation both use green electricity, forming an environmentally friendly closed loop," said Wang Min (汪敏), the foreign trade manager of Shilin Company.
Production is environmentally friendly. In the Shilin Company's production workshop, a fully automated production line turns bamboo into exquisite tableware. The machines are driven not by traditional electricity, but by wind and solar power from the mountains of northern Zhejiang (浙北). The real-time energy consumption monitoring screen on the wall shows that the company purchased 3,141 green certificates last year, giving each product a "green ID card." From bamboo harvesting to product polishing and shaping, the carbon footprint of each process is accurately recorded.
"When the EU carbon tariff policy first came out, producing in the traditional way meant that carbon taxes alone could eat up 20% of our profits," Wang Min (汪敏) admitted. "Thanks to the help of the State Grid Ningbo Power Supply Company (国网宁波供电公司), from green electricity trading to green certificate purchases, they helped us calculate our carbon emissions clearly." Now, the company's bamboo products, thanks to the advantage of green electricity production, not only avoid high carbon taxes but are also very popular with foreign merchants at trade fairs.
Transportation is also environmentally friendly. The electric container truck loaded with Shilin Company's products sped along the Ningbo-Yiwu (宁波—义乌) new energy heavy-duty truck route. This route was put into operation in April last year and has 6 charging stations and 4 battery swapping stations along the way. A single 80-kilometer trip can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 80 kilograms.
In the Meishan Port Area (梅山港区), gantry cranes powered by green electricity are responsible for loading and unloading containers, and ocean-going cargo ships berthed at the port are connected to the intelligent shore power system. From production to transportation, a complete green supply chain has been formed.
To date, more than 2,000 foreign trade companies in Ningbo (宁波) have improved their market competitiveness by purchasing green certificates and other means. In the first four months of this year, the city's green electricity transaction volume increased by 87% year-on-year.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Nanning (南宁) on June 17th (Reporter Pang Ge Ping (庞革平)): This reporter learned from the 14th Congress of the Trade Union of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区) held on the 17th that in recent years, Guangxi (广西) has continuously strengthened the construction of a high-skilled talent team in the new era. As of now, it has 8.6375 million skilled personnel, including 235 "Guangxi Craftsmen" (广西工匠), and the number of national master craftsmen and cultivation targets has increased to 5.
In recent years, Guangxi (广西) has built a skill formation system and incentive mechanism for industrial workers, and opened up channels for industrial workers to grow and develop. Eight autonomous region-level craftsman colleges, 14 city-level craftsman colleges, and 69 enterprise craftsman schools have been established, and more than 600 model worker and craftsman talent innovation studios of various levels and types have been created.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 者
After peeling a boiled egg and heating up a bowl of porridge, breakfast is ready. After a quick meal, Su Ting (苏婷) hopped on her electric bike and headed towards the wheat fields.
Although this is her third year as the first secretary stationed in the village, Su Ting (苏婷) still can't help but worry when the summer harvest season arrives.
The affairs of the wheat fields are what Su Ting (苏婷) values most. During this period, she spends almost every day in the fields.
In 2023, the Organization Department of the Zibo Municipal Committee (淄博市委组织部) of Shandong (山东) Province selected 145 first secretaries to be stationed in villages throughout the city. Su Ting (苏婷), who was a section chief in the Municipal Bureau of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (市农业农村局), signed up without hesitation. In October of that year, she was selected to serve as the first secretary of Qi'nan Village (起南村) in Qifeng Town (起凤镇), Huantai County (桓台县).
Not far away, several large combine harvesters gradually passed by. The ripe wheat, after threshing and separation, was unloaded onto transport vehicles like raindrops. Su Ting (苏婷) casually picked up a few grains of wheat from the ground and rubbed them: "Old Wei (老魏), is the wheat harvest going smoothly today?"
"This machine is much more efficient than in previous years!" Amidst the deafening roar, villager Wei Xiuyu (魏秀玉), who was harvesting grain in the field, waved to Su Ting (苏婷) while shouting, "With three harvesters working simultaneously, the efficiency is high."
What to learn in the wheat fields? Learn how to find problems in the details.
Last year, the village's harvesters occasionally experienced situations where stalks got stuck in the blades and conveyor belts, affecting the overall efficiency of machine harvesting. Last month, Su Ting (苏婷) connected with the local machine harvesting team in advance and arranged for three intelligent harvesters to enter the field for harvesting as soon as the wheat ripened. The intelligent harvesters operated autonomously and orderly in the fields according to planned routes, increasing the machine harvesting efficiency to more than 20 mu per hour, without missing or overlapping cuts, and maintaining the machine harvesting loss rate below 1%.
Efficient machine harvesting stems from thorough preparation. To ensure the smooth progress of the summer harvest, Su Ting (苏婷) and village secretary Wei Ruizuo (魏锐祚) jointly organized more than 30 people to form an agricultural machinery emergency volunteer service team, actively coordinating harvesters to participate in the summer harvest work.
What to learn in the wheat fields? Learn how to listen to the voices of the people.
"With efficient machine harvesting, grain storage conditions have also improved significantly." In the fields, Wei Xiuyu (魏秀玉) happily shared the new changes in the summer harvest with Su Ting (苏婷), "Wheat storage is no longer a concern for me."
"It's good as long as our villagers are at ease and comfortable!" At 10:30 in the morning, after saying goodbye to Wei Xiuyu (魏秀玉), Su Ting (苏婷) rushed to check the intelligent air-drying warehouse that the village put into use last year, "This is our village's new trick for grain storage."
The new trick comes from the collective wisdom of the villagers.
In 2023, soon after arriving in the village, Su Ting (苏婷) organized some party members to go to the fields multiple times to communicate with the villagers. "The quality of our village's wheat is good, but..." Wei Zuzuo (魏祖祚), a villager in his 70s, hesitated.
"Uncle, please feel free to offer any opinions or suggestions you have." Su Ting (苏婷) encouraged him, "As long as it benefits everyone, the village 'two committees' will definitely study it carefully."
Wei Zuzuo (魏祖祚) spoke frankly: "It would be great if the wheat storage environment could be further improved." In previous years, Qi'nan Village (起南村) had built a drying tower, but the dehumidification and air-drying problems faced during wheat storage after drying had not been completely solved.
Su Ting (苏婷) said: "When the people raise problems, we must find ways to solve them, not just do our best, but do everything we can." Su Ting (苏婷) led the village cadres to study wheat storage experience, traveling to Shandong Agricultural Machinery Exhibition (山东农机展), Changjiang Grain Machinery Company (长江粮机公司) and other places for inspections. Every time she returned, her bag was bulging with learning materials.
Combining the village's actual output and expert opinions, the village "two committees" decided to build four intelligent air-drying warehouses in the village. To this end, Su Ting (苏婷) continuously revised five versions of the design plan, and also invited grain storage experts to the site to answer questions for the villagers, and secured 900,000 yuan in funding. Last year, the four intelligent air-drying warehouses were put into use.
Arriving at the intelligent air-drying warehouse, the villagers were using a conveyor belt to load the wheat grains harvested from the fields into the warehouse. "In the past, grain storage depended on the weather, but now it can be done with a touch of a finger." Liu Yucui (刘玉翠), the grain depot manager, introduced while touching the temperature control screen. "Yucui (玉翠), we must be vigilant and pay attention to the environmental changes inside the warehouse at all times to ensure that the grain is safely stored." Su Ting (苏婷) instructed. Nearing noon, without taking time for lunch, Su Ting (苏婷) rolled up her sleeves, picked up a wooden shovel, and started working with the villagers.
What to learn in the wheat fields? Learn how to forge a good work style.
At 2:30 in the afternoon, a burst of urgent telephone ringing interrupted Su Ting's (苏婷) lunch: In the wheat field, a harvester had broken down and could not operate. After hanging up the phone, Su Ting (苏婷) contacted the maintenance personnel while rushing to the scene. Su Ting (苏婷) said: "Although there are some technologies that I don't understand, I try my best to be a good 'agricultural field emergency worker', available whenever I'm needed."
The summer harvest is a major event, and the village's party members work together with one heart. Party member Wei Fantao (魏蕃涛) voluntarily took on the responsibility of patrolling and managing the fields to ensure that all the harvest is collected, leaving no household behind, "The village cadres are at the forefront, and I also have to do my part"; Wei Ruizuo (魏锐祚) led the village's party members to carry out fire patrol work, "We must do a good job in safety work and provide safety guarantees for the harvest"; Party member Tian Yijin (田宜瑾) went to the village's elderly canteen at noon to wash vegetables and help with cooking, "Others are busy in the fields, so I'll do more here to ensure that the elderly eat nutritious and happy meals."
On June 14, the village's more than 1,400 mu of wheat fields reaped a bumper harvest. After the summer harvest, Su Ting (苏婷) and the villagers sowed corn seeds together. Looking at the irrigated fields, Su Ting (苏婷) and the village's next plan are about to begin: to strive to add a new noodle processing production line this year to develop the food deep processing industry.
At 8:00 in the evening, Su Ting (苏婷) returned to her residence and came to her desk, opening her village stationing notes. This village stationing notebook witnesses the changes in the village: the village has begun to promote high-quality wheat and corn varieties from the Provincial Academy of Agricultural Sciences (省农科院), and the grain yield per mu has increased year after year; dry toilet manure has been converted into organic fertilizer, and the soil organic matter has increased by 2%...
"The land will not betray sweat, just as the wheat ears always face the sun." On the first day of stationing in the village, Su Ting (苏婷) wrote down her vision, "Strengthen the agricultural industry chain and help Qi'nan Village (起南村) achieve comprehensive rural revitalization." More than 500 days and nights have passed, and now this commitment is being fulfilled.
Cadre's Remarks
Walking in the wheat field, my pocket vibrated. I took out my phone, and a good news message sent by a colleague popped up on the screen: The village cooperative has reached a cooperation with the Municipal Supply and Marketing Cooperative (市供销社) and has become a supplier to the Municipal Supply and Marketing Cooperative's platform. Our efforts have finally paid off.
Since last year, Zibo (淄博) has been promoting the "Every Village Has a Good Project" plan throughout the city. Our Qi'nan Village (起南村) has high grain yield and good quality, so the village "two committees" decided to deeply develop the flour processing industry and lead the villagers to increase their income and become rich. Since the beginning of this year, I and the village cadres have signed up to participate in nearly 10 food fairs in the province. Whether wheat is delicious or not depends on the taste, so I simply brought a steamer to the exhibition, rolled and kneaded the dough on site, and steamed buns for customers to taste. With taste buds captured, orders naturally come.
Eating it in my mouth, it's sweet in my heart. Today, Qi'nan Village's (起南村) "Ten Thousand Yuan Grain" series of pasta products have entered six e-commerce platforms. Since last year, it has driven the village collective to increase its income by more than 400,000 yuan.
——Su Ting (苏婷), First Secretary of Qi'nan Village (起南村), Qifeng Town (起凤镇), Huantai County (桓台县), Zibo City (淄博市), Shandong (山东) Province
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 17th (Reporter Liu Yang (刘阳)). Recently, the National Radio and Television Administration (国家广播电视总局) implemented special standardized management measures targeting the automatic renewal services of internet televisions. This governance focuses on pain points that users have strongly reflected on, such as "no reminder before deduction for automatic renewal," "complicated cancellation process," and "unimpeded complaint channels." By standardizing service rules and comprehensively optimizing the internet television consumption experience, it builds a fairer, more transparent, and more convenient internet television service ecosystem on the basis of consolidating the governance of "nested doll" (套娃) charges for televisions.
According to the relevant regulations of the National Radio and Television Administration (国家广播电视总局), internet television integration organizations must strictly follow the principle of "user-initiated selection" when providing automatic renewal services, and are prohibited from inducing users to activate the service by hiding terms or forcibly bundling other services. The default selection of the "automatic renewal" function should be used with strict caution. When users subscribe to audio-visual products that include automatic renewal services for the first time, they need to clearly express their consent through secondary confirmation before entering the payment process.
In response to the automatic renewal issues of "no reminder before deduction" and "complicated cancellation process" reported by users, the relevant management measures clearly require that internet television integrated broadcast control platforms send deduction reminders through various channels such as SMS, APP push notifications, and service account information five days before the user's automatic renewal. The reminder content must include key information such as the name of the renewal product, the deduction amount, and the service cycle, to ensure that users accurately identify the information of the renewed product. Currently, most internet television integration platforms have standardized reminders before renewal. If users no longer need to continue using the service, they can follow the prompts to close the subscribed automatic renewal service.
In order to solve the problem of "unimpeded complaint channels" reported by users, the relevant management measures require internet television integration platforms to place the "automatic renewal complaint" entry in the primary menu of customer service acceptance to ensure that users can quickly submit their demands and receive timely responses.
Previously, the National Radio and Television Administration (国家广播电视总局) also announced user complaint channels for the "dual governance" work to further consolidate and enhance the work results of governing "nested doll" (套娃) charges and complex operations for televisions. In the future, relevant departments will continue to strengthen dynamic supervision and promote the implementation of more convenient measures for the people, making large-screen consumption more worry-free.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 17th (Reporter Wang Zhou (王洲)) - This reporter learned from the Beijing Municipal People's Procuratorate (北京市人民检察院) that the Beijing (北京) procuratorial organs have fully utilized the procuratorial public interest litigation function. Since 2023, they have handled 2,924 public interest litigation cases in the environmental resources field. Through public interest litigation initiated by the procuratorial organs, the courts have ordered defendants to bear ecological restoration costs and other expenses totaling 149 million yuan.
In response to the problems of scattered clues and the difficulty of on-site investigation in handling public interest litigation cases in the environmental resources field, the Beijing (北京) procuratorial organs have improved the quality and efficiency of case handling with digital intelligence thinking. Since 2023, they have built and used more than 40 big data legal supervision models for illegal dumping of construction waste and illegal mining remediation, water resource protection, and waste disposal in the auto repair industry, producing more than 3,000 clues, accounting for 80% of the public interest litigation clues in the field of ecological environment and resource protection.
Return to TopAfter the July 7th Incident (七七事变) in 1937, according to the agreement reached between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, the First, Second, and Fourth Front Armies of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army, and the Shaanxi-Gansu Red Army and other units were reorganized into the Eighth Route Army (八路军) of the National Revolutionary Army.
The basic tasks of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) were to establish anti-Japanese base areas, contain and deplete the enemy, and cooperate with friendly forces in combat. The initial operational area of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) was determined to be the Hengshan (恒山) and Wutai Mountain (五台山) areas at the junction of the four provinces of Shanxi (晋), Hebei (冀), Chahar (察), and Suiyuan (绥).
After the Japanese army occupied Peiping (平津), they launched a strategic offensive in North China along the Peiping-Hankou (平汉), Peiping-Suiyuan (平绥), and Tianjin-Pukou (津浦) railways. Under the situation of the Japanese army greatly increasing its troops to launch an offensive, the Kuomintang army retreating steadily, and the war situation in North China being seriously critical, the Eighth Route Army (八路军) crossed the Yellow River (黄河) eastward, went to Shanxi (山西), and rushed to the front line of the anti-Japanese war in North China.
In mid-September 1937, the 5th Division of the Japanese North China Front Army, in coordination with the main force of the Kwantung Army's Chahar Expeditionary Force, which was attacking southward from Datong (大同), attempted to break through the Pingxingguan (平型关) pass.
In order to cooperate with friendly forces in combat, on September 24, the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) decided to adopt a tactic of ambush on one wing along the highway about 13 kilometers long from Guangou (关沟) via Qiaogou (乔沟) to Donghenan Town (东河南镇) in the northeast direction of Pingxingguan (平型关). At dawn on the 25th, the 5th Division's baggage train and the main force of the 21st Brigade and other units advanced from east to west along the Lingqiu (灵丘) to Pingxingguan (平型关) highway, and by about 7 o'clock, all entered the ambush area pre-arranged by the 115th Division. The 115th Division seized the opportunity and suddenly launched a full-scale attack. After fierce fighting, the surrounded Japanese troops were completely annihilated.
In this battle, the 115th Division of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) annihilated more than 1,000 Japanese soldiers at the cost of more than 400 casualties, and seized a large number of military supplies. The Pingxingguan (平型关) victory was the first successful ambush by the Eighth Route Army (八路军) against the Japanese army with a relatively large concentration of forces. It broke the myth of the invincibility of the Japanese army, greatly enhanced the confidence of the military and civilians across the country in the war of resistance, and enhanced the prestige of the Communist Party and the Eighth Route Army (八路军).
(Reported by Xu Leipeng (徐雷鹏) and Zheng Yangyang (郑洋洋))
Return to TopThis newspaper reports from Hohhot (呼和浩特) on June 17th (Reporter Ding Zhijun (丁志军)): This reporter learned from the Saihan District People's Court (赛罕区人民法院) of Hohhot (呼和浩特) City, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区): The court actively explores new models for serving social governance, relying on the "three stations and two centers" (i.e., "Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区), Hohhot (呼和浩特) City, and Saihan District (赛罕区) three-level chief legal consulting expert workstations, the People's Congress proposal and suggestion research and development center, and the CPPCC proposal research and development center") to carry out the source governance of conflicts and disputes, extending the work to the level of serving social governance, and promoting the transformation of the court from "handling cases on a case-by-case basis" to "promoting governance through cases."
Traditional mediation work is limited to resolving individual cases. Through the interaction of the "three stations and two centers," the Saihan District People's Court (赛罕区人民法院) promptly analyzes and judges frequently occurring cases, new types of cases, and social governance hotspots found in judicial practice, transforming them into representative suggestions and committee proposals, establishing and improving a mechanism for early warning and source prevention of conflicts and disputes from individual case handling to similar case analysis, and then to grassroots social governance, realizing the transition from passive acceptance to active prevention, and providing strong support for the rule of law in grassroots governance.
"We insist on putting non-litigation mechanisms first, 审理一案、教育一片 (shěn lǐ yī àn, jiào yù yī piàn - "try one case, educate a whole area," handling a case to educate the public), constructing a diversified resolution mechanism with mediation priority, hierarchical progression, and judicial backstop, helping to govern conflicts and disputes at the source," said Zhao Junping (赵俊平), President of the Saihan District People's Court (赛罕区人民法院).
Return to TopRecently, the "Green Township Flower Field Happy Kingdom" amusement park, jointly created by eight villages in Qing'an Town (庆安镇), Qing'an County (庆安县), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), has ushered in the peak tourist season, with a constant stream of visitors. In recent years, Qing'an County has insisted on taking Party building leadership as the "primary focus" and "red engine" for promoting the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, guiding Qing'an Town to make full use of the resource advantages of Chengguan Village (城关村), seize the opportunity for rural tourism development, create a distinctive Party building brand of "eight branches with one heart, jointly building a new countryside," and develop a joint village-level industry according to the principle of "share operation, guaranteed dividends," allowing the collective economic organizations of eight villages to "**抱团发展**" (bào tuán fā zhǎn - "hold group develop," to unite and develop together), promote the effective integration of idle and inefficient resources, and embark on a new path for developing and strengthening the village collective economy.
Relief: Integrating Resources for Development
Qing'an Town governs eight villages and 60 natural villages. In the past, the collective economic structures of many villages were singular, and the industrial base was weak. To get out of this predicament, Qing'an Town, based on its advantages near the city, took Party building as the lead, organized eight village collectives to invest in the establishment of a tourism development company, integrated the idle land of Bao'an Village (保安村), and created the "Green Township Flower Field Happy Kingdom." Eight village collectives invested in the tourism company, "**抱团发展**" (bào tuán fā zhǎn - "hold group develop," to unite and develop together), and explored a new channel for industrial income increase.
Practice: Agricultural and Tourism Integration Shows Practical Results
In July 2023, the first phase of the "Green Township Flower Field Happy Kingdom" project, a non-powered amusement park, opened, and 27 projects quickly became popular, with a maximum daily revenue of 70,000 yuan. In the same winter, taking advantage of the popularity of ice and snow tourism in Harbin (哈尔滨), the park launched the "Ice and Snow Carnival," with more than 40 activities attracting an average of more than 500 tourists per day. In 2024, the second phase of the project added courtyard homestays, internet-famous train restaurants, square-inch lotus ponds, and powered amusement park projects, making the tourist experience richer and the project operating income more considerable. It achieved two dividends in the year of opening, and the collective income of five villages exceeded one million yuan.
Exploration: Industrial Prosperity Promotes Common Prosperity
The continued popularity of the "Green Township Flower Field Happy Kingdom" has driven the extension of surrounding industrial chains. Zhang Diange Village (张殿阁屯) in Bao'an Village (保安村) relies on the ecological park's passenger flow to build Jiqing Food Street (吉庆美食街). With the model of "two years of rent exemption + later profit sharing," it has introduced 10 merchants, including characteristic farmhouse restaurants and supermarkets, and the village collective is expected to increase its annual income by 30,000 yuan. Qing'an Town has built six beautiful rural demonstration villages around the main road, drawing cultural walls and installing rainbow light strips, deeply integrating agricultural and tourism projects with rice culture, becoming a popular check-in place for local rural tourism.
From "having funds but no resources" to "every village investing and every household receiving dividends," Qing'an County uses Party building to unite forces, uses agricultural and tourism integration to revitalize resources, and explores a rural common prosperity path of "resources becoming assets, funds becoming shares, and villagers becoming shareholders," making the "Green Township Flower Field Happy Kingdom" a vivid example of promoting the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside in the local area.
Data source: Publicity Department of the Qing'an County (庆安县) Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共庆安县委宣传部)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 曹雪盟
Wearing hairpins, bracelets, and necklaces... Currently, Guochao (国潮) style accessories, which integrate traditional cultural elements with modern design concepts and are made with traditional craftsmanship, have become a favorite among many young people. At the same time, the ingenious traditional Chinese crafts behind these accessories are attracting more and more people to approach, explore, and love them. Diancui (点翠), filigree inlay, mother-of-pearl inlay, velvet flower making, and other old crafts are entering daily life, blooming with dazzling contemporary brilliance in the innovative creation that combines the ancient with the modern, the practical with the beautiful.
——Editor
In the theater, Du Liniang (杜丽娘) gracefully walks out from the Kunqu Opera "A Stroll in the Garden, A Dream Interrupted" (《游园·惊梦》), her gorgeous diancui headdress swaying gently with her steps. Wang Shenglin (王圣临), the 90s jewelry designer who designed this headdress, sits in the audience, gazing at the diancui under the lights – banana moon, lake color, indigo, lustrous and ever-changing, shimmering with light.
On social media platforms, Wang Shenglin (王圣临) often posts accessories he designs and makes. Diancui coronets with the sea and cliff patterns derived from traditional themes, silver-gilt filigree peony longevity hairpins, replicas of flower and butterfly hairpins from the Palace Museum collection, newly designed iris brooches, butterfly-shaped earrings... Each time new items are released, they often garner exclamations of "too beautiful" and "so lively," and many netizens leave messages in the comments section asking to buy them.
It's not just about clothing; jewelry also needs to be in the new Chinese style. With the "awakening of bloodlines" of traditional culture among young people, new Chinese-style aesthetics in dressing are becoming increasingly popular, and Guochao (国潮) style accessories that integrate traditional cultural elements with modern design concepts and are made with traditional craftsmanship have become a favorite among many.
The ingenuity of traditional craftsmanship shines even more brightly today. Phoenix crown brooches and necklaces that can be worn in multiple ways, nine-dragon and nine-phoenix crown phoenix feather gilded earrings, nine-dragon and nine-phoenix crown phoenix feather gilded brooches... Accessories inspired by the Ming Dynasty Empress Xiaoduan's nine-dragon and nine-phoenix crown (明孝端皇后九龙九凤冠) in the collection of the National Museum of China have many young people exclaiming "must-buy." And this phoenix crown is a collection of various crafts such as filigree, diancui, and inlay, which can be described as an artistic masterpiece that integrates the subtlety of filigree, the complexity of inlay, and the magnificence of diancui.
"There is timing for heaven, energy for earth, beauty for materials, and skill for craftsmanship. When these four are combined, then it can be good." The concept in "The Rites of Zhou: The Record of Trades" (《周礼·考工记》) has always been regarded as the manufacturing principle of handicrafts and the aesthetic standard of arts and crafts. Traditional crafts follow the laws of nature and the environment, give play to the beauty of materials, show the value of craftsmanship, condense the wisdom and aesthetic pursuits of thousands of years, and demonstrate the cultural essence of harmony between man and nature and harmonious coexistence. All kinds of skills are not only carriers of beauty, but also carry the long-standing Chinese civilization, becoming a living inheritance of cultural genes.
The image beauty, implied beauty, and cultural beauty of traditional crafts fully demonstrate the grandeur and magnificence of outstanding traditional culture, gently plucking the heartstrings of young people. Wang Shenglin (王圣临) has been associated with diancui for nearly 20 years since he began learning about it in 2008, and he is still fascinated by the charm of feathers; Lu Jikai (吕纪凯), a 90s Shandong (山东) young man, is obsessed with filigree inlay techniques and once spent a year replicating the "Second Dragon and Nine Phoenix First-Rank Official Crown" ("二龙九凤一品诰命冠"); in youth night schools, intangible cultural heritage handicrafts "attract fans" among young people, filigree enamel, mother-of-pearl, firing blue, velvet flowers, every movement is focused and patient... Fingertips jump, and the skills carrying the genes of ancient civilization rejuvenate in the contemporary era with amazing vitality. This is not only the inheritance of craftsmanship, but also a dialogue across time and space, feeling the life temperature passed down from generation to generation, and touching the powerful pulse of outstanding Chinese traditional culture.
The ever-growing traditional crafts are a treasure of history and an art of life; they come from the past and also belong to the present. Drawing on the accumulation and nourishment of tradition, and integrating the innovation and creation of the times, the ingenious ancient skills are now becoming more and more lively and fresh. As Wang Shenglin (王圣临) said: "No craft is immutable." In his hands, the collision between ancient and modern, tradition and fashion, occurs from time to time. Goose feathers, duck feathers, chicken feathers, peacock feathers, and parrot feathers can all be selected, and colors such as white, pink, and orange are equally dazzling, matched with gemstone inlay, using 3D printing, and incorporating Western jewelry craftsmanship... From replicating traditional diancui accessories to designing various feather-inlaid jewelry, Wang Shenglin's (王圣临) designs combine both classical and fashionable beauty.
Some say that tactile memory can transmit the spark of civilization more directly than words. Young and energetic creators use the language of the times to decode ancient skills, injecting new understanding and new expressions into old crafts. Traditional crafts are constantly being activated, cultural DNA is being recombined in life, and the "top luxury haute couture" of the ancestors has become the "hottest new favorite" of young people.
Next time, when we stop again in front of the display case displaying the phoenix crown, or give a thumbs-up to young artisans on social media platforms, or buy a favorite hairpin, or make a mother-of-pearl brooch by hand, we may be more clearly aware of where that moment of amazement and throbbing comes from – it comes from the ingenious wisdom, from the two-way rush between traditional culture and the spirit of the times, and even more from the continuous flow of the Chinese cultural heritage.
Testimonials
Wang Shenglin (王圣临), 90s Jewelry Designer:
In recent years, I have always insisted on making traditional diancui accessories and designing feather-inlaid jewelry at the same time. I believe that tradition and innovation are not mutually exclusive; the former is a deep foundation, and the latter is the source of vitality. We not only need craft inheritors with superb skills, but also designers who combine modern aesthetics. I hope to achieve breakthroughs in materials and craftsmanship, so that feathers can simultaneously "wear" traditional craftsmanship and contemporary design, creating accessories that meet contemporary needs and aesthetics, and allow the ancient technique of diancui to enter more people's daily lives. After all, if a technique is to be passed down, it must enter life. Entering life can keep it fresh.
Artistic Interest
What kind of "flower" is velvet flower?
Velvet flower is a handicraft made mainly of mulberry silk and metal wire as a skeleton. Historically, velvet flowers were popular in Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), Nanjing (南京), Yangzhou (扬州), and other places. Due to the differences in North and South cultures, velvet flowers in various places have slight differences in production techniques and expression styles.
Nanjing (南京) velvet flowers have a long history and were listed as royal tributes as early as the Tang Dynasty (唐代). The scale was even larger in the Ming (明) and Qing (清) Dynasties, and the Kangxi (康熙) and Qianlong (乾隆) periods of the Qing Dynasty were the most prosperous periods. There are many varieties of velvet flowers, including temple flowers, hat flowers, and opera flowers, among which temple flowers are the most popular. It is said that the "flowers piled with gauze" in "Dream of the Red Chamber" (《红楼梦》) refers to Nanjing (南京) velvet flowers. The homonym of velvet flower is "荣华" (róng huá - "glory and prosperity"), which implies auspiciousness and blessings. During folk weddings, Spring Festival, Dragon Boat Festival, and Mid-Autumn Festival, there is a custom of using velvet flowers as decorations, in order to pray for blessings and ward off evil spirits.
The main material for making Nanjing (南京) velvet flowers is silk, and its production process includes: brushing velvet, hooking strips, tipping, ironing, and flower passing. The production process takes one or two days for short ones and one or two weeks for long ones. In 2007, the velvet flower making technique was listed as a Jiangsu (江苏) Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage.
In recent years, Nanjing (南京) velvet flowers have cooperated with many popular film and television works and appeared in TV series such as "Story of Yanxi Palace" (《延禧攻略》), "Ode to Daughter of Great Tang" (《骊歌行》), "Song of Youth" (《玉楼春》), and "Be My Own Master" (《当家主母》). The original national dance drama "Dream of the Red Chamber" (《红楼梦》) of the Jiangsu Grand Theater also used customized velvet flower props. Nanjing (南京) velvet flowers are also constantly innovating, developing categories such as chest ornaments, artistic flower arrangements, and decorative painting ornaments, organically integrating traditional culture, modern fashion, and practical life.
(The author is Zhao Shuxian (赵树宪), a representative inheritor of the velvet flower making technique of Jiangsu (江苏) Provincial Intangible Cultural Heritage, compiled by Yao Xueqing (姚雪青), a reporter from this newspaper)
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Traditional jewelry serves different social functions in different contexts, and its form is constantly changing with the progress of the times. The traditional is the contemporary; in every historical stage, jewelry is a product of fashion. In different historical periods, jewelry-making techniques have also been constantly changing. The development of traditional crafts moves forward in a process of continuous elimination and continuous innovation.
Early jewelry consisted of simple gold sheets formed by hammering. With the development of the Central Plains civilization, a variety of production techniques gradually emerged: chasing, filigree, granulation, *diancui* (点翠), inlay, enamel, etc., each with its own emphasis in different periods. For example, the chasing technique involves fixing gold and silver sheets on a rubber board and using metal chisels of various shapes and sizes to continuously carve, raise, and depress the surface from both the front and back, creating flat or relief shapes. These shapes are mostly popular and contain the Chinese people's beautiful hopes. Taking hairpins as an example, the chrysanthemums and peonies on Tang Dynasty hairpins are full of natural vitality; the *manchijiao* (满池娇) on Song Dynasty hairpins depict mandarin ducks playing in a lotus pond, revealing a restrained freshness and humanistic atmosphere; the pine, bamboo, plum, and chrysanthemum on Ming and Qing Dynasty hairpins contain the Chinese people's highest spiritual pursuits, moral sentiments, and philosophical ideas.
Filigree and granulation techniques were particularly popular in the Han Dynasty. Granulation, also known as micro-granulation or millet-granulation, is traditionally made by filling a large basin with cold water, with a stone half-exposed in the water. Molten gold is then splashed onto the stone, causing the gold to spray and rapidly cool in the water, forming gold beads of varying sizes. These beads are then sifted to separate them by size. The *Tianlu Bixie* (天禄辟邪) unearthed from the tomb of Liu Chang (刘畅), the Prince Mu of Zhongshan (中山穆王), in the Eastern Han Dynasty, features a three-dimensional gold sheet with gold filigree forming the structure of the animal body, the background fully welded with gold beads, and inlaid with turquoise and red agate, reflecting the unique aesthetic style of the Han Dynasty, which combines vigor and grace.
Using kingfisher feathers as decoration has been popular since the Warring States period. *Han Feizi* (韩非子) records that the Chu people specially made wooden boxes to hold their precious pearls, with the surface of the wooden boxes "decorated with pearls and jade, adorned with roses, and embellished with kingfisher feathers." *Book of Han* (汉书) records that the inner walls of the Zhaoyang Palace (昭阳舍), where Emperor Cheng's (成帝) favorite concubine lived, were decorated with pearls and kingfisher feathers. The *diancui* (点翠) technique involves gluing kingfisher feathers to a gold or silver base or to extremely thin leather paper made from tanned animal skin. The unique honeycomb structure inside the feather branches reflects light, forming blue-green colors that appear different depending on the viewing angle and lighting conditions: "one color when viewed directly, another color when viewed from the side, one color in the sun, and another color in the shade." *Diancui* (点翠) ornaments are expensive, so many ornaments in the late Qing Dynasty and the Republic of China period used *shaolan* (烧蓝) as a substitute. *Shaolan* (烧蓝) is an enamel technique that typically involves applying blue glaze to silver and firing it at high temperatures. Today, *diancui* (点翠) appears in a new guise, with contemporary creators often using materials such as goose feathers, peacock feathers, and ribbons to replace kingfisher feathers in their designs.
The time-honored and dazzling array of traditional crafts embodies the Chinese nation's understanding of beauty, embodies the craftsmanship of the working people, and has been passed down and has a profound influence. At present, *Guofeng Guochao* (国风国潮) (national style and national trend) is surging, and "Chinese-style aesthetics" and "Chinese-style life" have become new fashions. Many young people love and are beginning to learn traditional crafts. Because of their personalization, creativity, and humanistic warmth, traditional crafts are full of charm.
Every craft originates from the needs of life and evolves in accordance with the development of the times. Only by entering life can traditional crafts continue to thrive. Today, we must effectively extract the national memories and cultural connotations carried in traditional crafts, and embrace the innovation and creation of new technologies and new ideas. With an open mind, we can allow traditional crafts to integrate the ancient and the modern, the practical and the beautiful, while retaining the warmth of handcrafting and the humanistic feelings.
(The author is an associate professor at the Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University (清华大学).)
Return to TopThis newspaper Yancheng (盐城), June 17th (Reporter Chen Yuanyuan (陈圆圆)) On June 17th, the Online Literature Center of the China Writers Association (中国作协) released the "2024 China Online Literature Blue Book" in Yancheng (盐城), Jiangsu (江苏). By the end of 2024, the total number of online literature works in China exceeded 33 million, with 2 million new works added throughout the year, a year-on-year increase of 7%. The scale of online literature users reached 575 million, accounting for 51.9% of the scale of internet users, becoming the most popular literary style.
In 2024, the revenue scale of major online literature platforms was approximately 44 billion yuan, and the total number of various adaptation authorizations added annually for online literature was approximately 30,000. Nearly 300 new film and television adaptation authorizations were added, and more than 1,600 new short drama adaptation authorizations were added annually. In 2024, the number of active overseas users of Chinese online literature was approximately 200 million, with 30 million new registered users, 120,000 overseas local authors, and 500,000 overseas local creative works. The overseas local ecosystem is gradually taking shape. Chinese online literature is shifting from simple content output to building a global IP ecosystem, showing new characteristics of technology-driven, ecological reconstruction, and cultural co-creation.
The "China Online Literature Influence List" for 2024 was released on the same day, launching 10 online novel lists, 10 IP influence lists, and 10 overseas communication lists, with 10 new writers on the list.
Return to TopThe paper reported from Xining (西宁) on June 17th (Reporter Cao Jiwei (曹继炜)). Recently, the joint experimental team led by the Purple Mountain Observatory (紫金山天文台) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) has made a major breakthrough in the field of terahertz communication, marking the successful verification of terahertz communication technology. This provides new ideas and practical examples for the development of high-capacity communication technology in China. The related results were published online in the *National Science Review*.
Starting in October 2024, the research team from the Purple Mountain Observatory (紫金山天文台) conducted experiments near the submillimeter wave astronomical observatory site of Xueshan (雪山) Ranch in Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (海西蒙古族藏族自治州), Qinghai Province (青海省) (at an altitude of 4445 meters). The team used a fully independently developed 60 cm aperture terahertz astronomical telescope system equipped with a 500 GHz band superconducting mixer receiver with quantum limit sensitivity, and a fully electronic terahertz signal transmitter with an output power of only 15 microwatts, to successfully achieve real-time wireless transmission of high-definition video over a distance of 1.2 kilometers. This achievement is the first time in the world that a terahertz astronomical telescope system has been applied to the field of terahertz communication, verifying the great potential of using terahertz astronomical telescopes for space-ground high-capacity communication in Xueshan (雪山) Ranch.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Shenzhen, June 16th (Reporter Bai Yu (白瑜)) Beijing time, the evening of June 16th, a research team jointly composed of scientists from Zhejiang University (浙江大学), the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), the University of Copenhagen (哥本哈根大学) in Denmark, the University of Münster (明斯特大学) in Germany, Nanchang University (南昌大学), and the BGI-Research (华大生命科学研究院) jointly published research results in the international academic journal *Cell*, revealing the genetic basis of ant adaptive radiation and social evolution.
The joint research team reconstructed the tree of life of the Formicidae family by integrating the whole-genome data of 163 different ants from around the world, covering 12 of the 16 subfamilies and 97 of the 343 genera of extant ants. This achievement not only clarified the complex phylogenetic relationship of Formicidae species, but also traced the common ancestor of ants back to the Late Jurassic period about 157 million years ago, revealing the organizational structure of ants in the age of dinosaurs. The research team found that in the genome of the common ancestor of ants, the gene family related to olfactory perception was significantly amplified, indicating that the common ancestor of ants already possessed the key molecular mechanisms for social communication.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王伟健
In just 0.02 seconds, a "scalper" can snatch a specialist appointment at a popular hospital. While ordinary patients may spend weeks trying to secure an appointment, some criminals manage to book over 5,000 appointments a year.
"Scalpers" who sell hospital appointment slots are also known as "hao fanzi" (号贩子). To address the difficulty people face in accessing medical care, Nanjing (南京) police in Jiangsu (江苏) Province recently conducted coordinated arrests in multiple locations, successfully dismantling three "hacker scalper" gangs that illegally intruded into hospital appointment systems. They apprehended 22 criminal suspects, involving over 2 million yuan.
Investigations revealed that these criminals used specialized software to seize hospital specialist appointment slots in bulk and then resold them at inflated prices to patients in urgent need of treatment. Alternatively, they used a "placeholder washing" method to inflate the price of some popular specialist appointments to over 1,000 yuan. What kind of profit chain is hidden behind these chaotic practices? Our reporter conducted an in-depth investigation.
Specialist Appointments "Sold Out in Seconds"
Patients Must Pay Significantly More to Find "Scalpers"
At the end of last year, Mr. Qu (曲先生), a resident of Baoying County (宝应县) in Yangzhou (扬州), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), fell ill and needed to seek medical treatment in Nanjing (南京). He searched online and found that a doctor at a Grade III Class A hospital in Jiangsu Province (江苏省某三甲医院) specialized in treating his condition.
The hospital's WeChat official account released appointments promptly at 6 PM every day. Mr. Qu (曲先生) set an alarm and tried to grab an appointment right on time, but after trying for a week, the result was always "sold out in seconds."
Helpless, Mr. Qu (曲先生) had to find a "scalper" online to handle it for him. According to Mr. Qu's (曲先生) recollection, on December 24, 2024, he added a "scalper" on WeChat with the nickname "Hospital Helper" (医院帮帮). The person told him that by paying a 300 yuan handling fee, they could help him secure an appointment with the specialist. If the appointment was not successful, the fee would be fully refunded.
With a try-it-and-see attitude, Mr. Qu (曲先生) transferred the 300 yuan handling fee to "Hospital Helper" (医院帮帮) and sent his username and password registered on the appointment platform to the person. Around 9 PM the next night, "Hospital Helper" (医院帮帮) replied that the appointment had been secured and asked him to transfer the appointment fee.
Mr. Qu (曲先生) was very puzzled by this: "Why can't I get an appointment, but the 'scalper' can? Is there some unknown secret here?"
In the interview, the reporter found that Mr. Qu's (曲先生) doubts are very common among patients. Due to the illegal operations of "scalpers," specialist appointments with well-known specialists at some hospitals are inflated to over a thousand yuan. Many patients have to accept "high-priced appointments" in order to receive treatment as soon as possible.
In early 2025, Nanjing (南京) police received multiple reports from the public, reflecting that specialist appointments at several well-known hospitals were extremely difficult to obtain, being snatched up the moment they were released. This not only made patients feel very helpless, but also caused great distress to the hospitals.
Forming a Chain
Illegal Groups Have a Division of Labor Comparable to a Factory Assembly Line
Why are specialist appointments always "sold out in seconds"? What is the crux of the problem?
The Nanjing Municipal Public Security Bureau (南京市公安局) established a special task force to address this issue. Li Haidong (黎海东), Deputy District Mayor of Qinhuai District (秦淮区) and Director of the Nanjing Municipal Public Security Bureau's Qinhuai Branch (南京市公安局秦淮分局), led a team to visit hospitals and investigate abnormal appointment situations. The task force first retrieved over 40,000 appointment records from hospitals over the past year and conducted a meticulous comparison, analysis, and screening of appointment information for popular specialists over the past year, discovering many anomalies: the same IP address using different ID numbers to book appointments at high frequency in a short period of time; multiple Alipay, WeChat, and other third-party accounts having an abnormal number of appointment payment records, with some accounts having over 5,000 payment records in a year, far exceeding the normal frequency of medical visits for patients.
The task force analyzed that behind these abnormal data, there was likely to be one or more criminal groups with a tight organizational structure and sophisticated technical means.
Through the analysis and tracking of these abnormal data, the police gradually uncovered the black industrial chain of "scalpers" using technology to snatch appointments and resell them for profit, and separately identified three criminal groups led by Cao (曹某), Ni (倪某), and Yu (余某).
The criminal group led by Cao (曹某) was the first to emerge.
Cao (曹某) is a software engineer. Between 2023 and 2024, a "scalper" named Zhong (钟某) approached Cao (曹某), wanting him to help develop software that could "snatch appointments." Driven by profit, Cao (曹某) readily agreed.
Yao Xiang (姚翔), Deputy Captain of the Criminal Investigation Brigade of the Qinhuai Branch of the Nanjing Municipal Public Security Bureau (南京市公安局秦淮分局刑警大队副大队长), told reporters that when ordinary patients book appointments online, they have to go through "layers of checkpoints." The system needs to verify the patient's identity, the patient needs to manually enter a verification code, and also refresh the page. From logging into the system, filling in information to successful payment, this process takes at least 1 minute.
Cao (曹某) took a different approach. He specifically purchased books on network hacking, studied methods to crack the hospital appointment system, and spared no expense in buying high-performance graphics cards, running them day and night. He eventually cracked the layers of passwords in the hospital appointment system and developed his own appointment-snatching software. With this appointment-snatching "weapon," he could skip all the system's verification steps and "get to the finish line in one step" when snatching appointments. As a result, as long as the patient's personal information is entered into the appointment-snatching software developed by Cao (曹某), an appointment can be "killed in seconds" when the hospital releases appointments.
Yan Yaohua (严耀华), a police officer from the Network Security Detachment of the Nanjing Municipal Public Security Bureau stationed at the Qinhuai Branch (南京市公安局网安支队驻秦淮分局大队民警), said that according to their actual tests, using the software developed by Cao (曹某) to snatch appointments, it only takes 0.02 seconds to snatch a scarce specialist appointment, a 3000-fold difference in efficiency compared to normal appointment channels. It can be said that the "scalpers" using software to snatch appointments achieved a "dimensionality reduction strike" against ordinary patients.
As the investigation deepened, the modus operandi of the other two criminal groups also emerged.
The group led by Ni (倪某) and the group led by Yu (余某) also used similar customized software to snatch appointments. The difference is that they adopted a "placeholder washing" method, and then sold these specialist appointments in a targeted manner.
As the criminals were successively apprehended, a "black chain" comparable to a factory assembly line also emerged. In Cao's (曹某) group, the technology team was responsible for writing code to snatch appointments, the first-level "scalpers" wholesale appointment slots, and the second-level "scalpers" were responsible for recruiting customers. A 300 yuan specialist appointment could be sold for 1200 yuan or even more after being handled twice. "The criminal groups arbitrarily seized hospital appointment slots and then resold them at high prices, seeking exorbitant profits, seriously disrupting the normal medical order," said Yao Xiang (姚翔).
After mastering sufficient evidence, on the early morning of May 15, more than 90 task force police officers went to Henan (河南), Anhui (安徽), Nanjing (南京), and other places to carry out a centralized roundup operation. The three "scalper" gangs that illegally intruded into the hospital appointment system were destroyed in one fell swoop, and 22 criminal suspects were arrested, of which 18 suspects have been subjected to criminal compulsory measures by the police.
Innovative Working Mechanism
From "Handling a Case" to "Governing a Field"
During the investigation, the investigators were also thinking about the loopholes in the medical appointment-related links, how to do a good job in promoting reform through cases in the "second half of the article," and achieve the goal of moving from "handling a case" to "governing a field"?
Yao Xiang (姚翔) told reporters that during the handling of the case, the police found that the criminal group led by Ni (倪某) adopted the "placeholder washing" method. This model does not require high technical requirements for appointment-snatching software, but it is still "effective." "The main thing is that they exploited the loopholes in the system," said Yao Xiang (姚翔).
It turned out that the group first purchased more than 300 mobile phone numbers online. When the hospital released appointments, they would use the purchased mobile phone numbers to snatch appointments, snatching all the appointments in the hospital's release pool, causing ordinary patients to be unable to get appointments and having to find "scalpers."
When a patient was recruited, the criminals would return a previously "seized" specialist appointment and instantly snatch it back using the patient's information.
"Although this model does not require high software technology, it causes greater harm," said Yao Xiang (姚翔). Previously, the criminals in the group used software to seize all of a certain specialist's appointments for a day, but when the specialist was on duty, because they did not recruit enough patients, the occupied specialist appointments were not all sold and could only be temporarily returned and refunded. But at this time, even if many appointments were vacated, ordinary patients would not have time to make an appointment. Patients could not get appointments, and specialists could not wait for patients, so valuable medical resources were wasted in vain.
With the cracking of this case, many hospitals in Nanjing (南京) have discovered similar problems and filled this loophole by upgrading their systems. For example, a hospital launched a "standby appointment." If a patient cannot get an appointment, they can first make a "standby appointment." Once someone in front cancels their appointment, the patient with the "standby appointment" can move up in order.
Yao Xiang (姚翔) said that although solving the case can plug the loopholes in medical appointments, they hope to take the handling of this case as an opportunity to promote regular exchange and consultation meetings between the police and medical personnel, so that the police and the health authorities can establish a linkage mechanism, proactively discover problems, and achieve "rapid response and coordinated operations" to jointly combat illegal and criminal activities such as scalpers disrupting medical order. At the same time, public security organs should also give play to their professional advantages and guide and supervise hospitals to optimize the appointment process and upgrade the appointment system. "Only by constantly innovating mechanisms can we fundamentally address the 'scalper' chaos," said Yao Xiang (姚翔).
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On one hand, patients find it difficult to register for appointments, needing to pay high prices to secure a registration and see a doctor. On the other hand, appointment slots are maliciously occupied, leaving doctors waiting idly and medical resources wasted. The culprit behind these chaotic phenomena is the "scalper" who resells appointment slots. The Nanjing (南京) police's crackdown on these black industrial chains that disrupt medical order is truly gratifying. How to genuinely solve the problem and make it more convenient for the people to see a doctor still requires relevant localities and departments to take it seriously and take proactive action.
To combat "scalpers" grabbing appointments, it is necessary to improve technical capabilities. To prevent technology from becoming an accomplice to illegal profiteering, relevant institutions are required to improve their "internal strength," enhance their technical level, monitor abnormal operations in a timely manner, and repair system vulnerabilities. This will compress the living space of "scalpers" from the source and build a "firewall" on the network to protect the rights and interests of patients.
To combat "scalpers" grabbing appointments, it is necessary to increase the intensity of the crackdown. "Scalpers" maliciously occupy medical resources for profit, disrupt the medical environment, increase the cost of medical treatment for patients, delay treatment, and may even infringe on the people's right to life. Law enforcement departments should strengthen联动 (lián dòng - "linkage," coordination) with relevant units to continuously and vigorously crack down on malicious grabbing of appointments and high-priced resale of appointment slots, increase the cost of violations, and form a strong deterrent.
Combating "scalpers" grabbing appointments is a livelihood issue concerning the life and health of the people, and it must never be superficial or 浅尝辄止 (qiǎn cháng zhé zhǐ - "sip and stop," to not pursue something deeply; to give up after a slight taste of success). It is necessary to take proactive action and form a joint force to ensure that the masses have access to medical treatment and good doctors.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Nanning (南宁) on June 17th (reporter Pang Geping (庞革平)): The reporter learned from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Admissions Examination Institute (广西壮族自治区招生考试院) that recently, some college entrance examination candidates in Guangxi (广西) received fraudulent text messages sent in the name of the "Educational Examination Institute," claiming that the candidates were found to be cheating by the AI (Artificial Intelligence) proctoring system during the examination, and their scores would be recorded as 0, and requiring the candidates to call the so-called "consultation telephone." The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Admissions Examination Institute (广西壮族自治区招生考试院) solemnly reminds all candidates and parents that such text messages are fraudulent information, do not trust them lightly, and do not click on links or provide personal information at will.
Such fraudulent text messages have similar content, and the format is basically: "Hello student! AI proctoring has detected that you had squinting and peeking at the answer sheet of a nearby candidate in the ×× examination on June ×, 2025, and the score is counted as 0..." Such fraudulent text messages have obvious characteristics: starting with "Hello student," forging an AI proctoring scene, fabricating violations, and attaching a non-official contact telephone number.
The Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Admissions Examination Institute (广西壮族自治区招生考试院) reminds that the institute has never sent notices of abnormal examination results or cheating penalties to candidates via text message, telephone, or online platform. The identification and handling of college entrance examination violations are strictly implemented in accordance with relevant national regulations and officially notified to candidates through official channels, and will never be notified by simple text message.
Currently, admissions examination institutions and public security organs in Sichuan (四川), Shandong (山东), Jiangxi (江西), Hainan (海南), Jilin (吉林) and other places have issued similar reminders, please be vigilant and do not easily believe in strange text messages or phone calls, beware of personal information leakage and property loss, and report and verify such information to the local admissions examination institution or public security organ as soon as possible.
In addition, the Guangxi Admissions Examination Institute (广西招生考试院) reminds that during the college entrance examination volunteer filling period, illegal elements may carry out volunteer filling and college enrollment fraud. Candidates and parents should be vigilant and not easily believe in so-called "internal quotas," "**低分高录**" (dī fēn gāo lù - "low score high admission," getting admitted with lower than required scores), "spending money to go to university" and other false promises. Any behavior that claims to be able to obtain admission qualifications through non-normal channels is fraudulent.
Candidates and parents should also be wary of high-priced volunteer filling guidance traps. Some institutions and individuals in the market charge high fees to provide volunteer filling guidance, but the quality and accuracy of the service are difficult to guarantee. Candidates and parents should treat it rationally and take the official information released by the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Admissions Examination Institute (广西壮族自治区招生考试院) as the standard. If you encounter suspicious situations, you should consult the admissions examination institution or relevant universities in a timely manner.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 17th (Reporter Sun Xiuyan (孙秀艳)): In order to promote the formation of a "one network" of national medical insurance imaging cloud data, realize that patients can read, peers can check, and medical insurance can verify, and effectively solve the problems of time-consuming, laborious, and costly repeated examinations for the majority of patients, the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) issued the "Notice on Carrying out Pilot Work on Uploading Medical Insurance Imaging Cloud Index," clarifying the specific content and related requirements for carrying out the medical insurance imaging cloud pilot work.
The reporter learned from the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医保局) that all regions, based on their actual work, have scientifically planned and coordinated, and strictly deployed and implemented the construction of medical insurance imaging cloud data sharing paths, achieving phased results. As of June 12, Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu (江苏), Anhui (安徽), Shandong (山东), and Guizhou (贵州) provinces have completed the deployment of medical insurance imaging cloud software and have the ability to upload medical insurance imaging cloud index data and access images. Currently, 3.64 million medical insurance imaging cloud index data have been collected to the state, including approximately 1.555 million from Shanghai (上海), approximately 1.935 million from Jiangsu Province (江苏省), approximately 134,000 from Anhui Province (安徽省), approximately 8,000 from Shandong Province (山东省), and approximately 8,000 from Guizhou Province (贵州省), consolidating the data foundation for application scenario innovations such as patient medical treatment, fund supervision, and medical service construction.
In the next step, the National Healthcare Security Department (国家医保部门) will continue to provide technical support and policy guidance for the construction of medical insurance imaging clouds in all provinces across the country, summarize and promote the achievements and experiences of advanced regions, and continuously promote the implementation of medical insurance imaging cloud sharing path construction.
Return to TopBeijing, June 17th (Reported by Shi Fang (施芳) of this newspaper) The 6th Beijing (北京市) "Health Cup" Disabled People's Mass Games opened on the 17th. From now until July 4th, more than 1,300 disabled athletes from 18 participating units across the city will gather at the competition venue to compete in six major events including Chinese chess, Go, table tennis, badminton, land curling, and darts.
The 6th "Health Cup" Disabled People's Mass Games was launched in April this year. After preliminary and semi-final rounds, some events adopted an innovative approach combining on-site competitions and online selections, attracting tens of thousands of participants, fully demonstrating the capital's disabled people's positive, optimistic, enterprising, and 自强不息 (zì qiáng bù xī - "self-improvement without cease," constantly striving to become stronger). Since its inception in 2020, the Beijing (北京市) "Health Cup" Disabled People's Mass Games has developed into the city's largest, highest-level, and most influential comprehensive mass sports activity brand for disabled people.
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At noon in midsummer, at the Hangtou Toll Station (航头收费站) on the Hangqian Expressway (杭千高速), Deputy Station Chief Hu Xinhui (胡新辉) was filling in at the entrance lane booth when a white car drove up. Hu Xinhui pulled out a toll card, ready to hand it over.
"Do you have hot water?" the female driver of the white car asked as she stopped to take the card.
"Yes, we have hot water," Hu Xinhui replied.
"Could you pour it to '150' for me?" the driver leaned out and handed over a water cup.
"You're using it to make milk powder, right?" Hu Xinhui, instantly understanding, took the cup and asked. After receiving confirmation, he bent over, picked up the thermos from under the nearby cabinet, opened the stopper, and poured. At the same time, he leaned over, looked up, and kept his eyes level with the water cup to make sure he aimed at the scale, and then added a little more.
"Do you think this temperature is okay?" Hu Xinhui asked as he handed the water cup to the driver. The series of actions, skilled and careful, were all done just right, like a qualified "milk dad."
"Actually, my child is already in college," Hu Xinhui said afterward, adding that he had a deep impression of all the details of making milk powder for his own child back then, and the driver's request instantly awakened his memory.
"Infant formula needs to be made according to proportions, a fixed amount of milliliters of water for a few scoops of milk powder, neither too thick nor too thin," Hu Xinhui said. "As soon as I heard the other party say they wanted 150 milliliters of hot water, I guessed that they might be using it to make milk powder for a baby, so I didn't dare to be careless about the amount of water or the temperature."
"Goodbye, I wish you a pleasant journey," Hu Xinhui said, handing over the toll card. He then sat upright in his post, with a smile on his face, watching the vehicle slowly leave.
"When I'm out driving, if I encounter problems in unfamiliar places, I often wonder if someone will appear to offer help," Hu Xinhui said, adding that he always tries to put himself in others' shoes when working. "A cup of hot water, a bowl of instant noodles, is a very warm thing for drivers who are away from home."
This scene has attracted widespread attention on social media platforms. Hu Xinhui's "old father-style" pouring action has drawn praise from netizens: "150 milliliters of water reflects a 100-point service heart," "This action is so heartwarming."
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Faced with the driver's request for help, the highway toll collector not only reacted quickly and proactively, but also used the "eye-level method" to accurately pour water. The gentle inquiries and "old father" style pouring action won praise from netizens for their thoughtfulness and care.
Being able to immediately understand that the request to "pour to '150'" means needing water to make milk powder, and pouring water with standardized movements and accurate amount... it is not difficult to see that this toll collector was once a competent dad. 幼吾幼以及人之幼 (yòu wú yòu yǐ jí rén zhī yòu - "Care for the young as you would your own," treat other people's children with the same care as one's own). Applying life experience to work, he poured 100 points of warmth into this 150 milliliters of water.
We praise the toll collector's behavior because it brings us感动 (gǎndòng - "moved," touched). Thinking empathetically in service, being "用心 (yòngxīn - "attentive," with heart)" in "将心比心 (jiāng xīn bǐ xīn - "put oneself in another's shoes," treat others as you would like to be treated)," and embodying a strong sense of human touch in the subtle and silent moments. In this instant, service transcends professional identity and connects common emotions.
Return to TopOn June 16th, an unmanned delivery vehicle traveled on a rural road in Hongtang Town (洪塘镇), Yuanzhou District (袁州区), Yichun City (宜春市), Jiangxi Province (江西省). In recent years, many express delivery and logistics companies in Yichun City (宜春市) have seized development opportunities and opened up new "unmanned vehicle" express delivery channels in urban and rural areas.
Zhou Liang (周亮) photographed (People's Vision).
Return to TopAccording to the Liaoning Provincial Department of Housing and Urban-Rural Development, as of now, all 500 old residential communities in Liaoning Province (辽宁省) scheduled for renovation this year have commenced construction.
It is reported that since 2019, Liaoning Province (辽宁省) has renovated a total of 6,146 old residential communities, involving a building area of 182 million square meters, benefiting 2.628 million households. In the past 5 years, the province has cumulatively renovated 11,792 kilometers of various pipelines in the communities, renovated 21.87 million square meters of community roads, insulated 78.43 million square meters of exterior walls, and installed 755 elevators in existing residential buildings throughout the province, including 290 elevators in old residential communities.
In 2024, Liaoning (辽宁) will carry out special rectification of the "spider web" problem in the air in 1,186 old residential communities among the old residential communities that have been renovated and are planned to be renovated this year, involving a building area of 26.35 million square meters and benefiting 383,000 households. At the same time, a "**回头看**" (huí tóu kàn - "look back," to review and reassess previous work or decisions) is carried out for the relevant issues that need to be improved in the renovation of old residential communities, and 2,975 urgent and difficult problems of the masses are solved.
In 2025, Liaoning Province (辽宁省) will focus on doing a good job in the renovation of old residential communities, focusing on project progress, quality and safety, and making up for shortcomings. In terms of ensuring quality and safety, the responsibilities of all participating parties will be strengthened, the frequency of spot checks on hidden projects such as pipeline projects, key parts, and important processes will be increased, and the construction of fire protection facilities in old residential communities will be increased. In addition, Liaoning (辽宁) also encourages various localities to revitalize idle resources in the community and obtain income through leasing, cooperative operations, etc., for community renovation and later maintenance.
Reported by Liu Hongchao (刘洪超) from this newspaper, Shenyang (沈阳), June 17th.
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How far can a newly established high-tech enterprise grow in three years?
With an annual production capacity of 200,000 personal computers, a cumulative industrial output value exceeding 1.4 billion yuan, more than 30 upstream and downstream industrial enterprises aggregated, and over 400 ecological partners developed, the growth trajectory of Guizhou Yunshang Kunpeng Technology Co., Ltd. in Gui'an New District (贵安新区), Guizhou (贵州) is a vivid illustration of Gui'an New District achieving "a new look every year, a major change in three years."
In 2024, the gross regional product of Gui'an New District (贵安新区) exceeded 40 billion yuan, maintaining a growth rate of over 20% for seven consecutive quarters, and its annual growth rate ranked among the top of national-level new districts. Since the Gui'an New District (贵安新区) High-Quality Development Conference was held in 2023, Gui'an New District (贵安新区) has closely focused on the strategic positioning of building 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 strengthens the city through industry and gathers industry through the city, continuously strengthening its economic, open, ecological, and urban functions, and unswervingly following the path of high-quality development.
Strengthening and optimizing the digital economy, and promoting the deep integration of big data and the real economy.
"The company covers dozens of intelligent computing products such as desktops, servers, AI products, and software-hardware integrated machines, all of which are independent brands," said Jiang Zhen (蒋真), general manager of Guizhou Yunshang Kunpeng Technology Co., Ltd. As a high-tech enterprise that has grown up locally in Gui'an New District (贵安新区), Yunshang Kunpeng is committed to participating in the construction of new district data centers, providing underlying computing power support for relevant entities, and promoting industrial agglomeration and industrial upgrading.
As Guizhou Province's (贵州省) first 100% domestically produced supercomputing center, the Guizhou Meteorological High-Performance Computing Center has created a high-performance meteorological computing resource platform integrating intelligent computing and supercomputing, supporting the high-precision forecasting needs of Guizhou (贵州) meteorological forecasts with a spatial resolution of 5 kilometers to 1 kilometer, making meteorological forecast results more accurate and faster.
"This project adopts a purely domestic technology route, and the most difficult part is the migration and adaptation between systems, applications, and equipment. Thanks to the industrial ecosystem we have built, the problem has been successfully overcome," said Jiang Zhen (蒋真).
In recent years, Gui'an New District (贵安新区) has seized new tracks, increased investment promotion efforts, fully expanded effective investment, and built a computing power security base and industrial backup base for the whole country, strengthening and optimizing the digital economy. As of now, the new district has cumulatively introduced 26 large-scale data (intelligent computing) centers, and its comprehensive computing power level ranks among the top in the country. According to data from China Southern Power Grid Guizhou Power Grid Co. (南方电网贵州电网公司), in the first quarter of this year, Gui'an New District's (贵安新区) electricity consumption increased by 36.11% year-on-year, and the electricity load of data center clusters and new energy battery material clusters continued to rise, with increases of 54.25% and 46.79% respectively.
In order to promote the deep integration of big data and the real economy, Gui'an New District (贵安新区) adheres to strengthening the city through industry and gathering industry through the city, and promotes the clustered development of the "three major industries" of electronic information manufacturing, new energy batteries and materials, and advanced equipment manufacturing. In 2024, the "three major industries" completed a total industrial output value of 16.536 billion yuan above designated size, with a growth rate of 82%, and achieved an added value of 1.929 billion yuan above designated size, with a growth rate of 78%.
Constructing a three-dimensional transportation system and building a new highland for inland open economy.
In the Gui'an Comprehensive Bonded Zone (贵安综合保税区), the factory of Jingtaike (Guizhou) Optoelectronics Technology Co., Ltd. (晶泰科（贵州）光电科技有限公司) is particularly busy: from cutting and testing to testing and assembly, the fully automated production line is "spitting out" liquid crystal displays at a rate of 2,000 to 3,000 pieces per day.
"From liquid crystal panels to backlight modules, to terminal complete machine products, we have achieved independent research and development of the entire industrial chain," said Tang Lede (唐乐德), deputy general manager of the company. As a specialized and new enterprise, the company has mastered more than 30 technical patents, with an annual output value of more than 100 million yuan, and 90% of its products sell well overseas.
In March last year, Jingtaike (晶泰科) opened up the cross-border logistics highway truck transportation from Gui'an Comprehensive Bonded Zone (贵安综合保税区) to Dongguan Baimao Logistics City (东莞百茂物流城), and then via Zhuhai (珠海) to Hong Kong (香港), saving a lot of time costs.
"Settling in Gui'an New District (贵安新区), we value both the business environment and policy advantages, as well as the channel advantages for opening up to the outside world, allowing products to travel across the ocean faster and better," Tang Lede (唐乐德) praised.
Gui'an New District (贵安新区) is an important node of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor in the western region. By building the Qian-Yue (Guangdong) logistics channel highway truck transportation, opening up import and export open channels connecting Pingxiang (凭祥), Guangxi (广西), Vietnam (越南), etc., and promoting direct flights to Guigang (贵港), joint flights to Chengdu (成都) and Chongqing (重庆), and "via Zhuhai (珠海) to Hong Kong (香港)" flights, it has built a three-dimensional transportation system that connects internally and externally.
High-level opening up to the outside world promotes high-quality economic development. Gui'an New District's (贵安新区) foreign trade import and export volume increased from 8.671 billion yuan in 2022 to 14.637 billion yuan in 2024, with an average annual increase of 29.99%. The number of foreign trade partners increased from 115 in 2022 to 142 in 2024. The actual use of foreign capital increased from 146 million yuan in 2022 to 359 million yuan in 2024, with an average annual increase of 56.7%.
"The new district also takes the opportunity of learning and education to adhere to the close integration of work style improvement with environmental optimization and project promotion, build a processing and manufacturing center, a research and development design center, a logistics distribution center, a testing and maintenance center, and a sales and service center, and build a new highland for inland open economy," said Jiang Liwei (蒋力维), director of the Investment Promotion Bureau of Gui'an Comprehensive Bonded Zone (贵安综合保税区).
Accelerating the construction of ecological civilization and laying a solid foundation for high-quality development.
Walking into the COFCO Coca-Cola (贵州) Guizhou (贵州) factory in Gui'an New District (贵安新区), bottles of series products have been given a "new look": the three words "Recycle Me" are integrated into the bottle packaging, and the "回" character has two arrows, conveying the concept of circular regeneration from "Recycle Me" to "See You Again" to "Returned."
"By improving management and technological innovation, we reduce resource waste and energy consumption in the production process and take the road of green development," said Zhang Yanfei (张燕飞), general manager of COFCO Coca-Cola Beverage (Guizhou) Co., Ltd. (中粮可口可乐饮料（贵州）有限公司). Compared with the initial stage of production, the company's water consumption per unit of production has decreased by 44.3%, and energy consumption per unit has decreased by 13%, and it has been rated as a provincial-level green factory.
Accelerating the construction of ecological civilization and laying a solid foundation for high-quality development. Gui'an New District (贵安新区) firmly adheres to the two bottom lines of development and ecology, focusing on developing green industries and green economy, and promoting energy conservation, carbon reduction, pollution reduction, and green expansion. In 2024, the proportion of green economy added value in Gui'an New District's (贵安新区) GDP exceeded 50%. As of now, Gui'an Comprehensive Bonded Zone (贵安综合保税区) has been rated as a "National Green Industrial Park," and Ningde Times (宁德时代) Guizhou (贵州) base has become Guizhou's (贵州) first "zero-carbon factory."
Located in Chetan Village (车田村), Huchao Miao and Buyi Township (湖潮苗族布依族乡), Gui'an New District (贵安新区), after ecological management and protection, there are more tourists, the scenery is more beautiful, and the villagers' pockets are bulging. "Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, these mountains and rivers are treasures. We integrate agriculture and tourism to allow villagers to eat 'tourism meals' in ecological protection," said Zhang Zhongping (张忠平), secretary of the Party branch of Chetan Village (车田村).
In recent years, Gui'an New District (贵安新区) has adhered to the strategy of establishing the city through ecology, comprehensively optimized the ecological spatial pattern, accelerated the construction of beautiful urban and rural areas, continuously promoted ecological management, and promoted the transformation of the whole people to green, low-carbon, civilized, and healthy ways in terms of food, housing, transportation, and tourism.
Return to TopThe reporter learned from the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林业和草原局): June 17th is the 31st World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. The global theme is "Restoration. Land. Recovery." and China's theme is "Scientific Desertification Control, Industrial Development and People's Benefit." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, China has continuously increased its efforts in comprehensive desertification prevention and control, accelerated the construction of key ecological projects such as the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Program, and completed the treatment of 365 million mu of desertified land, with 27.94 million mu of land under protection.
The area of desertified and sandy land in the country has achieved a "double reduction" in four consecutive survey periods since 2000. The harm of wind and sand has been effectively curbed. China took the lead in achieving the goal of zero growth in land degradation and has become the country with the largest contribution to global greening and an international model for desertification prevention and control.
China's desertified land is mainly distributed in the "Three-North" area. Over the past 40 years since the implementation of the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Program, the key treatment areas have achieved a historic transformation from "sand advancing and people retreating" to "green advancing and sand retreating" and "prosperity with green." The project area has cumulatively retained 480 million mu of afforestation area, treated 1.28 billion mu of degraded grassland, and treated 670 million mu of soil erosion area. The forest coverage rate in the project area has increased from 5.05% in 1977 to the current 13.84%. 61% of the soil erosion area has been effectively controlled, and 450 million mu of farmland has been effectively protected. The "green line" of vegetation cover in the Yellow River (黄河) basin has moved 300 kilometers westward. In particular, since the launch of the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Program battle, important phased results have been achieved in the past two years, with 369 key projects implemented and over 100 million mu of various construction tasks completed. Substantial progress has been made in the three landmark battles. The eastern annihilation battle area has completed 14.22 million mu of construction tasks, and the Horqin Sandy Land (科尔沁沙地) has reappeared with grassland scenery. The central tough battle area has completed 47.76 million mu of construction tasks, and the "zigzag bend" of the Yellow River (黄河) shows a beautiful picture of "golden sand, blue sea, and oasis." The western blocking battle area has completed 39.7 million mu of construction tasks, and the green protective belt around the Tarim Basin (塔里木盆地) has been initially built, with the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠) wearing a "green scarf."
China actively fulfills the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (《联合国防治荒漠化公约》), earnestly carries out international cooperation, jointly establishes the International Desertification Prevention and Control Knowledge Management Center with the Convention Secretariat in China, supports and promotes desertification prevention and control in countries along the "Belt and Road" (一带一路), establishes the China-Arab (中阿) and China-Mongolia (中蒙) Desertification Prevention and Control Cooperation Centers, and establishes a Northeast Asia network for the prevention and control of desertification, land degradation, and drought with South Korea (韩国), Mongolia (蒙古国), and Russia (俄罗斯). A China Pavilion was set up at the Sixteenth Conference of the Parties to the Convention to showcase China's achievements and experiences in comprehensive desertification prevention and control, represented by the "Three-North" Shelterbelt Program.
According to reports, on June 15, the main national event commemorating the 31st World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought was held in Yinchuan (银川), Ningxia (宁夏). Ningxia (宁夏) held a series of activities for the public, including the "Building a Northern Ecological Security Barrier - Fighting a Good Battle in the New Era 'Three-North' Shelterbelt Program" exhibition, the "Scientific Desertification Control, Industrial Development and People's Benefit" series of popular science lectures, the signing ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia (博鳌亚洲论坛) desertification prevention and control international cooperation project, the "Commemorative Forest" tree planting, desertification natural education youth experience interaction, and desert ecological hand-painted works and image exhibition.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 17th (Reporter Li Hongmei (李红梅)) - The central and eastern regions will usher in a new round of heavy precipitation. The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that starting from the night of the 17th, precipitation in the eastern part of the Southwest region will increase, and the area of heavy precipitation will gradually expand eastward. At 18:00 on the 17th, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) continued to issue a blue alert for heavy rain, and at the same time issued a meteorological risk warning for floods in small and medium-sized rivers. The Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) separately issued orange meteorological warnings for mountain torrent disasters and geological disaster meteorological risk warnings jointly with the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局).
It is expected that from 20:00 on the 17th to 20:00 on the 18th, some areas in eastern and southern Gansu (甘肃), central Shaanxi (陕西), most of the Sichuan Basin (四川盆地), central and northern Guangxi (广西) and the southern coast, central Guangdong (广东) and the southwestern coast, and other places will experience heavy to torrential rain. Among them, some areas in the northwestern Sichuan Basin (四川盆地), northern Guangxi (广西) and the southern coast, and other places will experience heavy torrential rain. Meteorological experts remind that the rainfall from the Southwest region to the Jianghuai (江淮) and Huanghuai (黄淮) areas will be prolonged, and the cumulative rainfall in some areas will be large. Provinces such as Guangxi (广西), Hubei (湖北), Hunan (湖南), Guizhou (贵州), Yunnan (云南), Sichuan (四川), Anhui (安徽), Jiangsu (江苏), and Henan (河南) need to prevent secondary disasters such as mountain torrents, geological disasters, floods in small and medium-sized rivers, and urban rainstorm waterlogging that may be caused by continuous rainfall and local heavy rainfall.
Return to TopAccording to reports from the Sino-Singapore Tianjin Eco-City (中新天津生态城), the first national green development demonstration zone, the Eco-City has actively promoted distributed energy in recent years. As of now, the grid-connected capacity of distributed energy in the Eco-City has reached 44,000 kilowatts, an 18-fold increase in installed capacity compared to 5 years ago. The cumulative power generation has exceeded 100 million kilowatt-hours, reaching 104 million kilowatt-hours, equivalent to a reduction of 103,800 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. The number of enterprises and residents with grid-connected distributed photovoltaic installations has reached 200.
It is reported that distributed energy refers to a comprehensive energy utilization system distributed at the user end. Unlike the traditional centralized energy supply model, distributed energy is usually smaller in scale and more dispersed in layout, and can be flexibly configured and supplied according to the actual needs of users. Enterprises that install photovoltaic equipment can not only realize green electricity self-generation and self-use, but also obtain economic benefits through green electricity trading, carbon asset swaps, and other methods. Residents install photovoltaic panels on their roofs or balconies, generate electricity by collecting solar energy, and convert it into alternating current through inverters to achieve grid connection with the State Grid (国家电网).
Tianjin (天津), June 17th (Reporter Jin Bo (靳博) of this newspaper)
Return to TopFrom June 12th to 15th, the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo (referred to as "China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo") was held in Changsha (长沙), Hunan Province (湖南省).
As the global partner of this China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, the Bank of China (中国银行) leveraged its globalization advantages and comprehensive characteristics to help the Expo succeed and inject strong, stable, and sustainable financial impetus into the continued deepening of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation. During the Expo, the Bank of China (中国银行) and the Export-Import Bank of China (中国进出口银行) jointly released the "Product and Service Plan for Serving the High-Quality Development of 'Going Global' Enterprises," fully supporting enterprises to "go global" and achieve high-quality development.
Serving the Exhibition, Presenting Cross-border Financial Innovation Achievements
This China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo is one of the most important exchange activities between China and African countries in the economic and trade field this year. The Bank of China (中国银行) is creating a new platform for serving China-Africa financial exchanges and economic and trade cooperation with a technologically advanced and interactive physical exhibition hall and efficient, convenient, and ubiquitous online and offline financial services.
At this Expo, the Bank of China (中国银行) exhibition hall has five exhibition areas: "Global Wisdom · Brand Image Area," "Xiangfei Connection · Comprehensive Service Exhibition Area," "Smart Enjoyment Service · Business Experience Area," "Smart Creation Value · Cross-border Service Area," and "Smart Connection World · Global Layout Area." Through methods such as "digital interaction + physical display + interactive experience," it comprehensively presents the Bank of China's (中国银行) cross-border financial innovation achievements.
The touch-sensitive financial globe in the "Smart Connection World · Global Layout Area" demonstrates all the Bank of China's (中国银行) institutions and service cases on the African continent; using digital RMB payment, you can buy coffee from Africa in 3 seconds; the Bank of China (中国银行) exhibition hall can also provide on-site foreign currency exchange services for African merchants... As a Chinese-funded bank with a high degree of globalization and a wide global service network coverage, the Bank of China (中国银行) is constantly creating new paradigms for cross-border services, fully building a cross-border service ecosystem, and expanding new areas of China-Africa economic and trade cooperation.
Deeply Cultivating Africa, Expanding Cross-border Financial Cooperation Space
Since establishing a branch in Lusaka (卢萨卡), the capital of Zambia (赞比亚), in 1997, the Bank of China (中国银行) has established branches or representative offices in 8 African countries. The Bank of China (中国银行) is not only a witness and participant in China-Africa cooperation, but also a backbone force in serving China-Africa financial cooperation.
From accessing the global clearing network to providing multi-currency, cross-time zone cross-border clearing services; from launching the "Bank of China Cross-border Remittance Direct Train" to fully support the two-way and full-channel facilitation of cross-border remittances, to long-term publication of the "Cross-border RMB Index CRI" and "Offshore RMB Index ORI" as a market professional benchmark; from relying on the "Bank of China e Enterprise Win" Bank of China (中国银行) "Cross-border Trade Club Platform (TCA)" to build an interconnected cooperation channel for foreign trade enterprises, to comprehensively using "Bank of China Cross-border e-Commerce Pass" to help enterprises easily connect with the global market... The Bank of China (中国银行) deeply integrates technology finance with the needs of the real economy, creating a cross-border payment and exchange hub and an RMB internationalization engine, helping to shape new foreign trade formats and build a service system covering the entire cross-border trade scenario.
Building Bridges, Helping China-Africa Cooperation Bear More Fruit
Namibian (纳米比亚) chili sauce, Kenyan (肯尼亚) fragrant flowers and magnificent malachite, Lesotho (莱索托) thick woven carpets... More than 800 African specialty commodities gathered at the 4th China-Africa Economic and Trade Expo, which were favored by merchants and consumers. Facing the vast blue ocean of China-Africa cooperation, the Bank of China (中国银行) provides precise escort for Chinese enterprises to "go global," builds bridges for African projects to "bring in," and contributes financial strength to serving China-Africa multi-field cooperation.
The Lesotho (莱索托) Mose Road project is an important cooperation project between China and Lesotho (莱索托) to jointly build the "Belt and Road." The Bank of China (中国银行) relies on its global layout, customizes a "one household, one policy" plan, and uses professional services such as non-financing guarantees and efficient cross-border settlement to help Qingjian Group Co., Ltd. (青建集团股份公司) realize the Mose Road project.
Focusing on North African Egypt (埃及), the Bank of China (中国银行) has formed a strategic partnership with Telecom Egypt (埃及电信) to inject strong financial momentum into its communication infrastructure upgrade. In 2024, the Bank of China (中国银行) keenly grasped the opportunity of RMB internationalization, innovated and broke through, and successfully implemented the Bank of China's (中国银行) first RMB export credit in Africa.
The Bank of China's (中国银行) global financial network accurately exerts its strength, irrigating with financial living water, and helping China-Africa cooperation bear more fruit. In recent years, the Hunan Branch (湖南省分行) of the Bank of China (中国银行) has provided diversified support for more than 560 foreign trade enterprises to Africa to "go global," and its guarantee business covers nearly 40 African countries.
Looking forward to the future, the Bank of China (中国银行) will continue to focus on key areas such as infrastructure, trade, and cross-border RMB settlement, and continue to innovate financial products and services, build economic and trade cooperation bridges for more Chinese and African enterprises, and help China-Africa economic and trade cooperation open a new chapter with high-quality financial services.
Data source: Hunan Branch (湖南省分行) of the Bank of China (中国银行)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张志文 李 强 张矜若
Standing at the entrance of Expo City Dubai (迪拜世博城) in the United Arab Emirates is the "Energy Tree," and atop the exhibition hall's massive "canopy" are 4,912 solar panels, generating enough electricity annually to charge over 900,000 smartphones. In the Sustainability Pavilion, most exhibition areas are located underground, utilizing soil insulation and natural ventilation to reduce air conditioning use.
The convention and exhibition industry is a crucial pillar for many countries. Expo City Dubai's (迪拜世博城) multi-faceted approach to promoting green exhibitions is a microcosm of the global convention and exhibition industry's accelerated sustainable development. Countries such as the United Arab Emirates, Germany, and Singapore have introduced various policies, measures, and industry standards related to the convention and exhibition industry, including promoting green building certification, popularizing the use of renewable materials, encouraging carbon-neutral venue operations, promoting green transportation, and establishing sustainability awards, to accelerate the green and low-carbon transformation of the convention and exhibition industry.
United Arab Emirates—
Increasing the Use of Innovative Environmental Technologies
The United Arab Emirates is the first oil-producing country in the Middle East to propose a net-zero emissions strategy, striving to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Expo City Dubai (迪拜世博城) is an important demonstration project for the United Arab Emirates in promoting sustainable development. As the main venue for important international exhibitions such as Expo 2020 Dubai (2020年迪拜世博会) and the 28th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28) (《联合国气候变化框架公约》第二十八次缔约方大会), Expo City Dubai (迪拜世博城) fully utilizes the latest scientific and technological achievements and creativity to practice the concept of green exhibitions.
For example, the exhibition halls in Expo City (世博城) are equipped with six different water circulation systems that can effectively absorb moisture from the air and use it to irrigate the greenery around the exhibition halls. In the China Pavilion (中国馆), the entire building uses energy-saving and environmentally friendly materials, and solar photovoltaic panels are used for partial landscape lighting. During the construction process, the China Pavilion (中国馆) saved materials as much as possible and made them recyclable. In the future, Expo City (世博城) also plans to introduce more green measures, such as using the latest technology for carbon capture and carbon offsetting through the promotion of mangrove planting.
During important exhibitions, the organizers guide visitors to reduce driving and promote green transportation methods such as subways, bicycles, and walking. For example, the COP28 (第二十八次缔约方大会) conference used pure electric buses as shuttle buses, providing shuttle services from the subway station to the venue. The COP28 (第二十八次缔约方大会) conference organizers also provided each delegate with a reusable water cup and set up direct drinking water taps in the venue to reduce the use of plastic water bottles.
In recent years, Dubai (迪拜) has actively built a brand image of a "city of the future," continuously applying technological innovation achievements to convention and exhibition services, and empowering the traditional convention and exhibition industry through digital transformation. Some exhibitions have realized the electronicization of admission certificates, and can enter without paper by simply scanning a QR code. At the same time, many exhibition organizers display exhibitor information through websites and mobile applications, and realize electronic information exchange between exhibitors and visitors by scanning the QR codes on registration certificates, saving paper and printing costs.
Mahir Julfar (马希尔·朱尔法), Executive Vice President of Dubai World Trade Centre (迪拜世界贸易中心), pointed out that the widespread application of digital technologies such as big data, smart applications, and artificial intelligence provides more personalized services to all parties involved and will further promote the green development of the convention and exhibition industry.
Germany—
Promoting Carbon-Neutral Venue Operations
As a major country in the convention and exhibition industry, Germany focuses on implementing environmental protection concepts when holding various exhibitions. The Association of the German Trade Fair Industry (德国展览业协会) signed the global "Net Zero Carbon Events Initiative" and proposed that the German convention and exhibition industry will achieve carbon neutrality by 2040, and will use 100% green energy by 2025 at the latest.
At the world's largest exhibition venue, the Hanover Exhibition Center (汉诺威展览中心), reducing carbon emissions is regarded as an important task. Since 2018, all electricity at the exhibition center has come from hydropower, reducing approximately 40,000 tons of carbon emissions to date. Lighting equipment is gradually being replaced with LED lights, which is expected to save 40% of energy. A large rooftop photovoltaic power generation system is under construction, which will reduce another 300,000 tons of carbon emissions annually after completion. The exhibition center has 4 tram lines and 2 bus lines connecting to the city center, and many visitors choose to travel by public transportation. The exhibition center also arranges pure electric shuttle buses and sets up nearly 50 charging piles for new energy vehicles. It is understood that more than 5,000 tons of waste are generated annually during booth construction and dismantling. The exhibition center cooperates with enterprises to use discarded advertising banners to produce wash bags, backpacks or shopping bags, etc., to realize the reuse of waste.
The electricity at another major German exhibition venue, the Munich Exhibition Center (慕尼黑展览中心), all comes from renewable energy sources, including natural gas cogeneration, photovoltaic and geothermal energy, etc., which alone reduces 6,400 tons of carbon emissions annually. The venue's landscape lake water comes from rainwater collection, nourishing the exhibition center's 220,000 square meters of green space. Doris Wagner (多丽丝·瓦格纳), Head of Public Policy at Munich Exhibition Company (慕尼黑展览公司), said: "Climate change is the biggest challenge facing our time, and sustainable development has become a major strategic direction. The goal of Munich Exhibition Company (慕尼黑展览公司) is to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030."
In November 2023, Germany's largest exhibition group, Messe Frankfurt (法兰克福展览公司), became the first convention and exhibition company in Germany to be certified by the EU Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) (欧盟生态管理和审核计划). Companies that adopt the EMAS (欧盟生态管理和审核计划) environmental management system must comply with relevant environmental laws, and the environmental impact of the company's behavior will be fully recorded. Wolfgang Marzin (马赋康), President of Messe Frankfurt (法兰克福展览公司), said that under the incentive of this certification system, the group will take more measures to promote the transformation of the exhibition industry towards sustainability.
Singapore—
Establishing Sustainable Certification Awards
The convention and exhibition industry is one of the pillar industries of the Singaporean economy and an important part of Singapore's tourism industry. Since 2001, Singapore has been rated as the "Best Convention City in Asia" by the International Congress and Convention Association (国际大会与会议协会) for 14 consecutive years. Singapore's international exhibition scale and frequency have consistently ranked among the top in Asia, with an average of more than 400,000 international tourists traveling to Singapore each year to participate in more than 4,000 international conferences and exhibitions. Singapore currently has 5 main professional venues with a total indoor exhibition area of more than 300,000 square meters. The country also has 3 convention and exhibition companies and more than 50 professional convention and exhibition service companies, making the convention and exhibition industry system very mature.
In recent years, Singapore has increasingly emphasized the sustainable development of the convention and exhibition industry. In January 2024, with the support of the Singapore Tourism Board (新加坡旅游局), the Singapore Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (新加坡会展组织者和供应商协会) launched the MICE Venue Sustainability Certification (会议、会展与奖励旅游场地可持续认证) (hereinafter referred to as "Sustainable Certification"), which uses the implementation of sustainable measures and the improvement of industry standards as standards, and is divided into bronze, silver, and gold awards. In November 2024, Alvin Tan (陈圣辉), Minister of State for the Ministry of Trade and Industry and the Ministry of Culture, Community and Youth of Singapore (新加坡贸工部兼文化、社区及青年部政务部), announced the launch of the "MICE Venue Sustainability Guide" (《会议、会展与奖励旅游场地可持续发展手册》), which aims to guide conferences, exhibitions, etc. to improve energy efficiency, strengthen waste management, and save water, so as to obtain sustainable certification as soon as possible.
The Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands (新加坡滨海湾金沙会展中心) is the first large-scale convention and exhibition center to receive the Sustainable Certification gold award. In 2024, the Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands (新加坡滨海湾金沙会展中心) held more than 2,440 events. According to Bo Zhang (博让), Executive Director of Sustainability at Marina Bay Sands (滨海湾金沙), the convention and exhibition center strictly implements the concept of sustainable development in building infrastructure, waste treatment, and other aspects. It not only encourages customers to use the convention center's customized environmental protection business convention and exhibition solutions when holding events, but also trains convention and exhibition center employees to master green and low-carbon knowledge. The Sands Expo and Convention Centre at Marina Bay Sands (新加坡滨海湾金沙会展中心) is also the first carbon-neutral conference and exhibition venue in Singapore, equipped with an advanced building management intelligent system to achieve all-round control of public resources such as water and electricity, and also purchases sufficient renewable electricity. The convention and exhibition center focuses on effectively using conference items and reducing waste, such as providing water dispensers instead of bottled water, using glass ornaments, and reducing flower consumption.
Keith Tan (叶锦祥), Deputy Chief Executive of the Singapore Tourism Board (新加坡旅游局), said that the convention and exhibition industry attracts a large number of international tourists to Singapore every year. Singapore is working hard to build the world's best convention and exhibition city. The introduction of relevant sustainable certification awards and standards shows Singapore's convention and exhibition industry's determination to value green environmental protection and promote sustainable development.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 17th (Reporters Cheng Xin (成欣) and Shao Yibo (邵艺博)) Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) stated on the 17th that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant embassies and consulates are working with relevant departments to fully protect the safety of Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel, and are rapidly organizing the evacuation of Chinese citizens.
At the regular press conference that day, a reporter asked: Recently, Israel attacked Iran, leading to an escalation of military conflict, and local personnel are facing serious security risks. Does China have any plans to evacuate Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel?
Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) said that the Chinese government attaches great importance to the safety and protection of Chinese citizens overseas. After the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Iran, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the embassies and consulates in Iran and Israel immediately activated the consular protection emergency mechanism, requiring the two countries to effectively ensure the safety of Chinese citizens and institutions, promptly issue relevant reminders and guidelines, maintain close contact with local Chinese citizens and institutions, guide them to do a good job in security precautions and emergency avoidance, and actively provide assistance to Chinese citizens who are evacuating. Currently, some Chinese citizens have been safely evacuated to neighboring countries.
Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) said that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and relevant embassies and consulates are working with relevant departments to fully protect the safety of Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel, and are rapidly organizing the evacuation of Chinese citizens. Chinese citizens in Iran and Israel are requested to contact the embassies and consulates, and can also call the 12308 consular protection hotline.
Return to TopBerlin, June 17 (People's Daily reporter Liu Zhonghua (刘仲华)) Vienna News: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held a special meeting on June 16 regarding Israel's attack on Iranian nuclear facilities. Li Song (李松), China's Permanent Representative to the IAEA, delivered a speech outlining China's position.
Li Song stated that Israel's military actions against Iran have damaged Iranian nuclear facilities, caused casualties, undermined the political and diplomatic process of the Iranian nuclear issue, weakened efforts to maintain the international nuclear non-proliferation system, and brought very negative impacts on regional peace, security, and stability. China condemns Israel's military actions against Iran, opposes armed attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities, opposes infringement on Iran's sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity, and opposes intensifying conflicts and expanding conflicts.
Li Song pointed out that the renewed escalation of the situation in the Middle East is not in the interest of any party, and innocent people cannot withstand another humanitarian disaster. China is seriously concerned about the current development of the situation and its negative impact on the prospects for diplomatic negotiations. Foreign Minister Wang Yi (王毅) has spoken with the foreign ministers of Iran and Israel respectively, calling on all parties to act prudently and avoid taking actions that lead to repeated deterioration and escalation of tensions. The international community should work together to promote de-escalation of the regional situation and effectively curb the expansion and spread of conflicts.
Li Song emphasized that no matter how the situation develops, China always insists that peaceful resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue through political and diplomatic means is the only correct way, and opposes resorting to force and illegal unilateral sanctions. Iran's commitment not to seek the development of nuclear weapons and to cooperate with the IAEA should be given high importance. The right to peaceful use of nuclear energy enjoyed by the parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons should be fully respected, and the safety and security of nuclear facilities accepting IAEA safeguards should be effectively guaranteed.
Li Song stated that China supports the establishment of a Middle East zone free of nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction, and will continue to uphold an objective and impartial position, starting from maintaining the international nuclear non-proliferation system and promoting peace and stability in the Middle East, actively promote peace and talks, promote the political and diplomatic solution process of the Iranian nuclear issue, assist in reaching a solution that takes into account the legitimate concerns of all parties, and support the IAEA in objectively and impartially performing its duties and playing a constructive role in this regard.
At the meeting, IAEA member states expressed serious concern about the current development of the situation, and developing countries spoke out one after another to strongly condemn Israel. All parties emphasized that political and diplomatic means are the correct option for resolving the Iranian nuclear issue, and called on the international community to work together to promote de-escalation of the situation.
Return to TopChina is one of Kazakhstan's most important sources of tourists. During the "Kazakhstan Tourism Year" in China in 2024, 37 tourism promotion events were held in major Chinese cities, significantly boosting the number of Chinese tourists visiting Kazakhstan. According to data released by the Ministry of Tourism and Sports of Kazakhstan, the number of Chinese tourists visiting Kazakhstan in 2024 reached 655,000, an increase of 78% compared to 2023.
The photo shows Chinese tourists taking a group photo in front of the urban central axis landscape in Astana (阿斯塔纳), the capital of Kazakhstan, on June 15.
Photo by Xiao Yi (肖翊), reporter for *China Economic Weekly* (《中国经济周刊》).
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, United Nations, June 16 (Reporter Shang Xuqian (尚绪谦)) The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution on the 16th, declaring December 4 each year as the "International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures." The resolution was adopted with 116 votes in favor, 51 against, and 6 abstentions.
The resolution points out that unilateral coercive measures and related legislation violate international law and the Charter of the United Nations, and violate the norms and principles guiding peaceful relations between countries. The resolution urges all countries not to adopt, promulgate, or implement any unilateral economic, financial, or trade measures that do not comply with international law and the Charter of the United Nations and that hinder or harm the full realization of economic and social development by all countries, especially developing countries.
The resolution requests the President of the General Assembly to hold an informal plenary meeting of the General Assembly each year from 2025 to commemorate and promote the International Day. The resolution chose December 4 as the "International Day Against Unilateral Coercive Measures" because the Declaration on the Right to Development was adopted by the General Assembly on December 4, 1986.
Return to TopBerlin, June 17th (People's Daily reporter Xu Xin (徐馨)) Geneva News: On the 16th, the opening day of the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the "Accessibility for All: Building an Inclusive Future" themed exhibition, co-hosted by the Permanent Mission of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and the United Nations Office at Geneva, opened at the Palais des Nations in Geneva. Ambassador Chen Xu (陈旭), Permanent Representative of China to the United Nations Office at Geneva and other International Organizations in Switzerland, United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Türk, and Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union, Chungong, delivered speeches. More than 300 people attended, including permanent representatives or senior diplomats from various countries, representatives of international organizations, and journalists.
This exhibition is an important measure to implement China's resolution on accessibility at the Human Rights Council, and also an important action for China to deeply participate in and lead global human rights governance. The Beijing Disabled Persons' Federation (北京市残联), China Association of Volunteers for Assisting the Disabled (中国助残志愿者协会), Tsinghua University Research Institute for Accessible Development (清华大学无障碍发展研究院), and the Palace Museum (故宫博物院) participated in the exhibition with nearly 100 exhibits. The exhibition is divided into three parts: information accessibility, cultural accessibility, and architectural accessibility, reflecting the legislative concept and practice of the *Law of the People's Republic of China on Building an Accessible Environment* (《中华人民共和国无障碍环境建设法》).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 时元皓
In the streets and alleys of Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢), Brazil, delivery drivers on motorcycles or bicycles are often seen, most of them carrying red "iFood" delivery boxes. Founded in 2011, this Brazilian food delivery brand was valued at over $5.4 billion in 2022, making it one of Brazil's most valuable startups.
In recent years, the Brazilian food delivery market has expanded rapidly, and local food delivery company iFood has grown rapidly, now with over 60 million users. According to the platform's official website, it currently processes approximately 120 million orders per month, partnering with over 360,000 delivery drivers and 400,000 restaurants. According to a study by the Brazilian Association of Bars and Restaurants, iFood has a market share of over 80% in Brazil.
Today, food delivery services are increasingly popular in Brazil, and more and more people are accustomed to ordering food online. Nilda, a coach at a gym in Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢), Brazil, said that she often gets off work at 10 p.m., "A busy daily life and unstable working hours are the main reasons why I choose food delivery." A survey conducted last year by a Brazilian catering company involving nearly 10,000 people showed that 40% of Brazilians have used food delivery services, with the proportion of young people aged 15 to 28 reaching 51%.
"The fast-paced urban life, the popularity of online payments, the digitalization of sales channels, and the increasing demand for convenience have boosted the rapid growth of the Brazilian food delivery market," said Devesait, vice president of the Brazilian Foodservice Institute, to reporters. Considering Brazil's large population base and "eating out" culture, the growth potential of the Brazilian food delivery market is huge. According to a report by data statistics platform Statista, the number of food delivery users in Brazil was 41.4 million in 2020, and has now increased to 84.8 million, and is expected to reach 90.5 million by 2028; the total size of the Brazilian food delivery market is expected to reach $21.18 billion in 2025, and will maintain a compound growth rate of 7.04% between 2025 and 2029.
With the increase in demand for food delivery, "delivery kitchens" that only provide food delivery services and do not provide dine-in services are also quietly emerging in Brazil. A 2023 study by the State University of Campinas (坎皮纳斯州立大学) in Brazil analyzed food delivery merchants in three cities in the state of São Paulo (圣保罗州), and the results showed that nearly 30% of merchants operate in the "delivery kitchen" mode. A number of companies specializing in providing delivery kitchen solutions have also emerged in Brazil, and the number of such delivery kitchens is expected to continue to grow.
In May of this year, the Chinese company Meituan (美团) announced that it will introduce its food delivery brand Keeta (Keeta) to Brazil in the coming months. Keeta (Keeta) plans to invest $1 billion in the next five years to support the development of food delivery services. According to the agreement, Keeta (Keeta) will build a nationwide instant delivery network in Brazil, and its official website has now opened rider registration; currently, Didi's (滴滴) food delivery service platform 99Food (99Food) in Brazil has been officially launched. The successive entry of two Chinese Internet companies into the Brazilian food delivery market has also attracted widespread attention within the industry. According to the 99Food (99Food) official website, its food delivery platform has now begun accepting restaurant and delivery driver registrations. Whether choosing to deliver through the platform or the store independently, 99Food (99Food) provides stores with a two-year commission and monthly fee waiver. Recently, Uber (优步) and iFood (iFood) signed a cooperation agreement, and in the future, the applications of both parties can be connected to each other's functions, so as to realize the use of both ride-hailing and food delivery services without switching applications.
Brazilian food delivery practitioners and industry associations said that the arrival of Chinese Internet companies will inject vitality into the Brazilian food delivery industry. The Brazilian Association of Bars and Restaurants issued a statement saying that it is optimistic about the growth prospects of platforms such as 99Food (99Food) and Keeta (Keeta) entering the Brazilian market, "This will provide consumers with more choices and create a more convenient business environment for merchants, delivery drivers and consumers." The relevant person in charge of the Brazilian Mobile and Technology Association (巴西移动和技术协会), which represents food delivery, e-commerce and other platforms, told reporters that the association is committed to protecting the rights and interests of workers and maintaining the sustainability of the industry's ecology, "Brazil's food delivery service intermediary technology platform is constantly developing and becoming an important part of the ecosystem. It is believed that the entry of new platforms into the Brazilian market will have a positive impact on the food delivery industry and national economic development."
(Reported from Rio de Janeiro (里约热内卢) on June 17)
Return to TopThis newspaper's report from Marseille, France, June 17th (Reporter Wang Yuan (王远)) The 9th Sino-French Young Leaders Forum was held in Paris and Marseille, France, from June 12th to 15th. More than 50 young representatives from the Chinese and French governments, business, science and technology, culture and sports, and other fields conducted candid discussions on topics such as Sino-French cross-cultural exchange, ethical supervision of artificial intelligence, and Sino-French economic and trade cooperation.
Annie Bouverot, French President's Special Envoy and artificial intelligence expert, said during the forum that China has made rapid progress in the field of artificial intelligence. Just as the United States announced the "StarGate" artificial intelligence infrastructure program, the artificial intelligence model launched by Chinese companies' deep exploration has aroused global attention.
Christophe Castaner, former French Minister of the Interior and Chairman of the Supervisory Board of the Port of Marseille Fos, pointed out that China has now reached a world-leading level in many industries, and France and China have great potential in the field of investment cooperation.
The Sino-French Young Leaders Forum was co-founded in 2013 by the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs and the France China Foundation, and is held alternately in the two countries every year. The Chinese delegation to this forum was led by Kong Quan (孔泉), Standing Director of the China Economic and Social Council and former Chinese Ambassador to France. During the forum, the young representatives visited the French National Assembly, the Opéra Garnier, and the Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, and were received by Mr. Muttiu, Vice President of the French National Assembly.
Return to TopGeneral Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during a symposium on economic and social development in some provinces and regions for the "15th Five-Year Plan" period: "We must not forget our original aspiration, take serving the people as our fundamental value orientation, adhere to guaranteeing and improving people's livelihoods in development, and steadily promote common prosperity."
People's livelihood is the foundation of people's happiness. Effectively expanding the coverage of social security, strengthening assistance to low-income groups, promoting the sharing of high-quality medical and health resources, developing community services at the doorstep of the masses... Recently, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council issued the "Opinions on Further Guaranteeing and Improving People's Livelihoods and Focusing on Solving the Urgent and Difficult Problems of the Masses," continuously improving support policies in key areas of people's livelihoods such as education, health, social security, and employment. Recently, reporters went deep into communities, villages, and hospitals in many places to explore new measures and new achievements in guaranteeing and improving people's livelihoods.
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Shandong Uses Big Data to Empower Social Assistance --
"Policies Find People" for Precise Assistance
By Li Rui (李蕊), reporter of this newspaper
In the early morning, Dong Xiangmin (董相民), a villager in Dongdong Village (东董村), Hujizhen (胡集镇), Huimin County (惠民县), Binzhou City (滨州市), Shandong Province (山东省), held a broom and carefully swept the fallen leaves on the roadside.
His mobile phone "beeped," and he took it out to see that it was the salary for his public welfare job: "Doing what I can, I feel at ease, and life is more promising!"
More than a year ago, Dong Xiangmin (董相民) suffered from cerebral thrombosis, resulting in a second-degree disability of his limbs, making him unable to engage in heavy physical labor. His family of four originally relied on minimum living allowances and a few acres of land to maintain their lives, but an illness made the family burden even heavier.
In times of difficulty, the staff of the town's civil affairs office took the initiative to contact him: "Uncle, would you like to do some light work in the village? We can recommend a public welfare position for you."
Dong Xiangmin (董相民) was a little surprised: "I have never actively applied for a public welfare position. How does the government know my difficulties so well?"
It turns out that in order to promote the expansion of the scope of assistance from "insured objects" to "potential objects," Shandong (山东) has built a dynamic monitoring information platform for low-income people, which gathers and continuously updates 77 types of social assistance data resources from 28 departments.
By comparing the medical insurance system, education payment data, and minimum living allowance files, the platform discovered Dong Xiangmin's (董相民) family difficulties and, combined with his disability level, age, and other information, initially determined that he had the ability to engage in light physical labor.
"This 'portrait' outlined by big data triggered the assistance mechanism. The monitoring and early warning information was transferred to the town, and we immediately conducted household verification," said a staff member of the Hujizhen (胡集镇) Civil Affairs Office.
"I can still move, so I want to work hard again to reduce the burden on my family," Dong Xiangmin (董相民) said frankly. The Huimin County (惠民县) Civil Affairs Bureau quickly linked up with the education and human resources departments to include Dong Xiangmin (董相民) in the list of rural public welfare job placements and helped his youngest daughter apply for educational assistance, solving the family's urgent needs.
A public welfare job responsible for the village's sanitation and cleaning was soon handed over to Dong Xiangmin (董相民). "I used to be unable to move in bed, and I felt like I had lost my value..." Dong Xiangmin (董相民) changed the subject, "Now I can work, get paid, and contribute to the village, and I feel much more comfortable."
Dong Xiangmin's (董相民) story is a vivid microcosm of Shandong Province (山东省) using big data to empower social assistance, changing from "people looking for policies" to "policies looking for people." At present, the dynamic monitoring information platform for low-income people has included 1.91 million low-income people in the province in the scope of dynamic monitoring. Since the beginning of this year, it has triggered 262,000 early warning messages, and 6,244 people have been included in assistance after verification by grassroots units.
"Social assistance is related to the basic life, food, and clothing of people in difficulty. We will continue to innovate the application of public data on people's livelihoods, promote social assistance that is perceptible and accessible, ensure that assistance resources are accurately targeted to individuals, and light up the hope of life for more people in difficulty," said a relevant person in charge of the Shandong Provincial Department of Civil Affairs (山东省民政厅).
Jiangxi Subsidizes Newborns to Participate in Basic Medical Insurance --
Caring for the Young, Ensuring Early Protection
By Zhou Huan (周欢), reporter of this newspaper
Open the "Ganfutong (赣服通)" APP on your mobile phone, show your medical insurance code, scan the code to deduct fees... "The total cost is 1,368 yuan, and after reimbursement, I paid 907 yuan, saving another 461 yuan this time." Gui Lingyan (桂玲燕), a resident of Yuehu District (月湖区), Yingtan City (鹰潭市), Jiangxi Province (江西省), whose youngest son is only three months old, was hospitalized for a cold a few days ago. After a smooth discharge, she exclaimed that "it is very heartwarming to use medical insurance to settle medical expenses."
Gui Lingyan's (桂玲燕) sense of gain comes from the "subsidizing newborns to participate in basic medical insurance" policy implemented in Jiangxi (江西). Guan Zhiming (管志明), director of the Regulations and Finance Department of the Jiangxi Provincial Medical Security Bureau (江西省医疗保障局), introduced that Jiangxi (江西) will provide full financial assistance for the personal payment of newborns born after 00:00 on January 1, 2024, who have registered for basic medical insurance for urban and rural residents in the province in accordance with regulations, for three consecutive insurance natural years (including the year of birth).
"In the past, some parents did not apply for medical insurance for their children. Now there is no need to worry. Many new parents have applied for medical insurance registration as soon as possible," Gui Lingyan (桂玲燕) said. In the past, the procedure for applying for medical insurance for children was cumbersome. You had to bring a birth medical certificate, household registration book, and social security card, and run around several units. "Now I can do it on the 'Ganfutong (赣服通)' APP on my mobile phone. I fill in the information according to the prompts and pass the verification. The whole process takes less than 10 minutes."
In response to the problem that some parents are not familiar with the policy of newborns participating in resident medical insurance, the local medical insurance department has formulated a "one-time handling" guide for newborn medical insurance service items, relying on platforms such as "Ganfutong (赣服通)" to promote one-chain handling of newborn medical insurance participation and birth medical certificate matters. "At the same time, medical and health care institutions assist in publicizing the policies on newborn insurance participation and reimbursement of childbirth expenses, provide 'bedside' services for newborn insurance registration, and guide newborn parents to handle related businesses 'on the palm' and 'online'," said Guan Zhiming (管志明).
"During pregnancy, staff told me about this policy. When I was actually handling it, they came to my ward and taught me how to operate it step by step, patiently and thoughtfully!" Gui Lingyan (桂玲燕) recalled.
Caring for the young, ensuring early protection. "Last year, Jiangxi (江西) subsidized 288,600 newborns to participate in insurance, an increase of 111,100 compared with 2023, and the coverage rate of newborn insurance participation reached more than 97%. 158,900 newborns had medical insurance settlements in the same year, and the medical insurance fund reimbursed 456 million yuan, with an average reimbursement of 2,870 yuan per person," Guan Zhiming (管志明) introduced. At present, subsidizing newborn insurance participation has been transferred to routine implementation. As of the end of May this year, the number of subsidized newborn insurance participants has exceeded 390,000.
In the evening, Gui Lingyan (桂玲燕) pushed her child and family to take a walk in the community: "There are more and more good policies like free insurance for newborns, and we have more confidence and greater happiness in raising children!"
Zhejiang Promotes Mobile Clinics --
Convenient Medical Treatment, Crossing Mountains and Seas
By Dou Hao (窦皓), reporter of this newspaper
Mingyuan Village (茗源村), Dongkeng Town (东坑镇), Jingning She Autonomous County (景宁畲族自治县), Lishui City (丽水市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), is surrounded by mountains. In the early morning, a mobile clinic departed from Dongkeng Town (东坑镇) Health Center, drove along the winding mountain road, and stopped at the mobile clinic point at the entrance of the village.
"In the past, it was necessary to cross mountains and ridges to buy medicine. I never thought that a mobile clinic would come to the village," said Aunt Li (李大妈), a villager, praising repeatedly. Recently, the medicine for treating her osteoporosis was running out, and she was preparing to replenish some.
Looking closely inside the car, the space is not large but "fully equipped," like a small mobile health center: the car is equipped with 23 kinds of facilities and equipment such as an electrocardiogram monitor, portable B-ultrasound, and pulmonary function tester, as well as various medicines. You can get medical treatment, examination, and medicine on the car.
Inside the car, Wu Xiaofen (吴小芬), a doctor from Dongkeng Town (东坑镇) Health Center, was providing free medical treatment to villager Uncle Zhang (张大伯). Electrocardiogram, B-ultrasound, and other examination data are uploaded to the remote consultation center of the county people's hospital in real time. Wu Xiaofen (吴小芬) said that in case of difficult and complicated diseases, she can also contact doctors in higher-level hospitals through the five-level interconnected "cloud clinic" in the car to consult with villagers "face-to-face."
After an examination, Uncle Zhang (张大伯) did not find any major problems, but his blood pressure was slightly high. "I have prescribed some medicine for you. You should take the medicine on time and monitor your blood pressure regularly. In addition, your diet should be light," Wu Xiaofen (吴小芬) instructed while updating Uncle Zhang's (张大伯) health record.
"Di--" The doctor took the medical insurance card and completed the real-time reimbursement through the mobile medical insurance card swiping device installed in the car. Uncle Zhang (张大伯) had a happy face: "Everyone said that the mobile clinic service is good, and it is really good after experiencing it!"
It is understood that Jingning (景宁) has 7 mobile clinics, serving 78 mobile clinic points in the county, with a cumulative mileage of more than 250,000 kilometers and serving more than 100,000 people, achieving full coverage of administrative villages in the county without medical institutions. In Zhejiang Province (浙江省), the "fixed + mobile" medical service model has been promoted, and more than 500 mobile clinics shuttle between mountainous areas and islands, basically achieving full coverage of medical and health services in mountainous areas, islands, and remote rural areas.
"Many mountainous and island counties in Zhejiang (浙江) are located in remote areas, and it is inconvenient and untimely for people to see a doctor. The diagnosis and treatment services carried by the 'smart mobile hospital' mobile clinic have made up for the shortcomings of medical and health services in these areas," said a relevant person in charge of the Zhejiang Provincial Health Commission (浙江省卫健委).
"If you have any other needs, you can contact me directly, or reflect them through the village health administrator or the 'Zheliban (浙里办)' APP, so that we can better help you solve health problems." As the mobile clinic was coming to an end, Wu Xiaofen (吴小芬) once again urged in order to make the subsequent mobile clinic more targeted. Then, the mobile clinic drove into the winding mountain road again, preparing to rush to the next location.
Suzhou (苏州), Jiangsu (江苏), Opens Community Canteens in Subway Stations --
Eating with Confidence, Convenient and Affordable
By Wang Weijian (王伟健), reporter of this newspaper
At noon on June 11, Shi Jianjun (施健君), a single elderly person living in Sanyuan Sili Village (三元四村), Gusu District (姑苏区), Suzhou City (苏州市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), went out on time. She took two subway stops to the Guangjinan (广济南) Canteen in the station hall of Guangjinan Road Station (广济南路站). At this time, it was already full, and diners who came to eat lined up.
"Chopped pepper fish head, Cordyceps stewed black chicken, and served with dry pot cauliflower and braised spring bamboo shoots, a total of 44 yuan. The combination of meat and vegetables is nutritious and balanced," Shi Jianjun (施健君) said with a smile.
Zhu Ning (朱宁), deputy general manager of Suzhou Rail Transit Group Co., Ltd. (苏州市轨道交通集团有限公司), introduced that in order to facilitate residents' lives, Suzhou Subway (苏州地铁) has opened community canteens using the underground space of subway stations, providing breakfast, lunch, and dinner, which can accommodate about 280 people at the same time.
Yan Weibin (严卫斌), deputy director of the catering service center of Suzhou Rail Transit Urban Operation and Maintenance Service Co., Ltd. (苏州轨道交通城市运维服务有限公司), said that in order to let residents eat with confidence, the canteen strictly controls the procurement process to ensure that the ingredients are fresh and pollution-free from the source.
"Cooking at home, if you buy too many vegetables, you can't finish them, and if you buy too few, you can't stir-fry the taste. This community canteen makes it more convenient for me." Shi Jianjun (施健君) has become a regular customer for several months. "There are more than 60 kinds of dishes here every day, and I won't get tired of eating them every day. If I can't finish eating at noon, I can pack it and take it home to eat."
The price is affordable and the taste is good, and many office workers also come to "check in." Mr. Wu (吴先生), who works in a nearby company, and his colleagues ordered six dishes, including twice-cooked pork, secret eggplant boxes, and green pepper stuffed meat, for a total of 43.5 yuan. Mr. Wu (吴先生) told reporters that the price here is relatively affordable, and the grain, oil, and ingredients are publicized every day, which is clean and hygienic, and you can eat with confidence.
The Guangjinan (广济南) Canteen is popular, and citizens from other places also come here admiringly. Ms. Huang (黄女士) lives in Baiyangwan Street (白洋湾街道), Gusu District (姑苏区). This is her third time to eat at the Guangjinan (广济南) Canteen: "Eating here is like experiencing a 'subway + food + culture' light tour. The wall paintings incorporate elements such as city walls and boats in the 'Gusu Prosperous Map (姑苏繁华图)'. After eating, you can go straight to the 'Xinglian Book Station (星连书站)' opposite the canteen, which is also a new urban reading space created by Suzhou Subway (苏州地铁) and Suzhou Library (苏州图书馆)."
Yan Weibin (严卫斌) introduced that it used to be relatively deserted here. With the opening of the canteen, the surrounding area has also become lively. Brands such as Zhu Hongxing (朱鸿兴) and Taiheng Ice Room (太哼冰室) have opened one after another, and the shops in the underground commercial space of Guangjinan Road Station (广济南路站) have been revitalized. Now, the "15-minute convenient living circle" has basically taken shape.
It is understood that the canteen is currently very popular, with an average daily order volume of about 2,200 orders. Next, Suzhou (苏州) will replicate the model of the Guangjinan (广济南) Canteen in multiple subway stations. The construction of community canteens at Nanmen Station (南门站) and Zhuozhengyuan Subo Station (拙政园苏博站) has been put on the agenda and will be put into operation soon.
Tongjiang (通江), Sichuan (四川), Creates Immersive Performance Projects --
Characteristic Cultural Tourism, Employment and Income Increase
By Wang Yongzhan (王永战), reporter of this newspaper
The water curtain rises, the singing sounds, and the lights light up. As night falls, the Gaoming Lake (高明湖) Wetland Park in Tongjiang County (通江县), Bazhong City (巴中市), Sichuan Province (四川省), is crowded with tourists, and tourists are vying to open their mobile phones to record the scene in front of them.
On the performance stage, dancers dance gracefully, and the immersive real-life performance "Legend of Tremella (银耳传奇)" slowly opens. The blue waves ripple, the light and shadow are intertwined, and the legendary story of the tremella fairy "Wulu Xi (雾露兮)" and the son of the mountain "Qinggang (青冈)" is演绎ed.
Tongjiang Tremella (通江银耳) is a national geographical indication product. Pieces of tremella grow in the Dabashan Mountains (大巴山), becoming a local specialty with a long history.
In order to tell the story of tremella, Tongjiang Cultural Tourism Industry Development Co., Ltd. (通江文化旅游产业发展有限公司) cooperated with relevant parties to create this immersive real-life performance with tremella as the creative inspiration.
"The performance describes the connection between tremella, the mountains, and people's lives, which is very clever." Ms. Li (李女士), who came all the way from Nanjiang County (南江县), exclaimed wonderfully, "After watching the performance, you can also stroll through the night tour block full of fireworks."
"Legend of Tremella (银耳传奇)" is a component of the local "Tongjiang Huayueye (通江花月夜)" cultural tourism project. "The overall design of our project is themed on tremella and based on Tang style elements, fully utilizing Bashu (巴蜀) cultural symbols such as opera," said Chen Jiang (陈江), chairman of Tongjiang Cultural Tourism Company (通江文旅公司). The project has become a popular night economy comprehensive experience area in northeastern Sichuan (川东北), attracting thousands of people to visit every day during holidays.
The small tremella has boosted the local economy and released strong livelihood benefits.
"Now I work at my doorstep, my salary is stable, and I can take care of the elderly." He Changjun (何长军), 55 years old, is one of the first security guards of the "Tongjiang Huayueye (通江花月夜)" night tour project. Previously, he worked odd jobs in other places, and his income was unstable. Now he has a monthly salary of 3,000 yuan and has also been insured.
In the night tour block, a long line formed in front of Ran Maojiang's (冉茂江) tremella soup stall: "I can sell hundreds of bowls a night, and it's even more popular on weekends." As a local poverty-stricken household, the tremella grown by Ran Maojiang (冉茂江) can be given priority purchase by the tremella cooperative. He now has an average monthly income increase of 4,000 yuan and has also driven 5 neighbors to supply goods together.
Tan Jianbi (谭建碧), a laid-off worker, successfully started a business with the help of the cultural tourism project: "Our stall can sell more than 200 special tremella buns every day. Recently, we have also added new categories such as beef pies, and the monthly turnover exceeds 30,000 yuan."
"According to statistics, the 'Tongjiang Huayueye (通江花月夜)' cultural tourism project has directly created more than 800 jobs such as actors, security guards, and service personnel, and has also attracted more than 60 shops to settle in," said Chen Jiang (陈江). The project has received more than one million tourists, realizing a tourism income increase of nearly 30 million yuan in the county, and the characteristic cultural tourism service consumption has indirectly driven more people to increase their income and become rich.
Return to TopBy: 申少铁
Recently, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中办) and the General Office of the State Council (国办) issued the "Opinions on Further Guaranteeing and Improving People's Livelihood and Focusing on Solving the Urgent and Difficult Problems of the Masses" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions"), focusing on solving the most concerning, direct, and realistic interests of the people in terms of livelihood security, and proposing 10 policy measures in 4 aspects. This points out the direction for enhancing people's well-being and will promote a more equitable, balanced, inclusive, and accessible livelihood construction.
People's livelihood is no small matter; even the smallest things are always of concern. All regions and departments must resolutely implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, place livelihood construction in an important position, and adhere to guaranteeing and improving people's livelihood in development.
Since the new era, China's livelihood construction has achieved historic achievements. The world's largest social security system has been built, with 1.07 billion people participating in basic pension insurance, 1.32 billion people participating in basic medical insurance, the average years of education for new labor force in 2024 exceeding 14 years, and the average life expectancy reaching 79 years... In a large country with more than 1.4 billion people, this is a remarkable achievement.
There is no end to guaranteeing and improving people's livelihood. With the development of economy and society, the people inevitably have new expectations for a better life, and livelihood construction faces new situations and new requirements. For example, with the deepening of aging, people have greater demand for high-quality elderly care services. For another example, urbanization has led to a rapid increase in the demand for childcare among young parents, etc. This requires all regions and departments to strengthen collaboration and continue to do practical things for the people with greater efforts and more practical measures.
Doing practical things for the people requires seizing the "bull's nose." The field of people's livelihood involves a wide range of areas and is closely related to the lives of the masses. It is necessary to do detailed work and also to grasp the key points. This requires adhering to problem orientation, focusing on the most concerning, direct, and realistic interests of the masses, such as employment, education, medical care, elderly care, and childcare, and taking targeted measures to solve practical problems. Baicheng County (拜城县) in Xinjiang (新疆) gives play to the advantages of work-for-relief projects, highlighting the employment-first orientation, and absorbing low-income villagers to work; Chengdu City (成都市) in Sichuan (四川) promotes the group-based school management of primary and secondary schools, incorporating weak rural schools into education groups, and improving the level of rural schools through pairing assistance between urban and rural schools... Only by introducing key measures can we truly solve the urgent and difficult problems of the masses.
Doing practical things for the people requires adhering to 真抓实干 (zhēn zhuā shí gàn - "genuinely grasp and do solid work," to work diligently and practically). Livelihood construction directly meets and checks accounts with the masses, and cannot tolerate any falsehood. Promises must be fulfilled. At present, some local governments have problems such as "large-scale demolition and construction" that deviate from the needs of the masses in the process of livelihood construction. This kind of "image project" and "face-saving project" is contrary to the pragmatic working methods and is criticized by the masses. Therefore, it is necessary to go deep into the grassroots and the masses to conduct investigations and research, understand the needs, and introduce practical livelihood measures. For example, Xi'an City (西安市) in Shaanxi (陕西) effectively meets the needs of citizens for inclusive childcare by providing free venues and expanding the "publicly-built and privately-operated" community-embedded childcare services.
Doing practical things for the people also requires strengthening supervision. The people have the most say in whether livelihood construction is good or not. Every policy measure of the Party and the state to guarantee and improve people's livelihood has not only institutional design, but also financial support. Whether these good policies with real money can "enter the village and enter the household" and benefit the masses depends on the unswerving implementation. Party committees and governments at all levels must adhere to the standard of public satisfaction, increase the efforts to rectify phenomena such as "image projects" and "face-saving projects" in livelihood construction, and ensure that the policies of the Party Central Committee do not change their flavor or are discounted.
On the new journey, doing practical things for the people must adhere to the people-centered approach, combine with the actual production and life of the masses, take the interests of the masses as the interests, take the convenience of the masses as the convenience, and take the feelings of the masses as the feelings. We look forward to all regions and departments grasping the implementation of the "Opinions," actively acting, and scientifically implementing policies to do practical things for the people to the hearts of the masses and continuously improve people's well-being.
Return to TopIn recent years, with the continuous improvement of China's medical level and opening-up, more and more patients from neighboring countries have chosen to come to China for medical treatment. Building a cross-border medical emergency rescue mechanism, establishing China-foreign friendship wards in medical institutions, setting up bilingual guidance signs, and forming foreign language volunteer service teams... Many places in China have optimized the foreign-related medical service system, strengthened China-foreign medical cooperation, and while enhancing the health and well-being of Chinese and foreign people, promoted mutual understanding between the people of China and neighboring countries, and helped build a community with a shared future in the neighborhood.
Opening up a cross-border "life channel"
By Zhang Yunhe (张云河), reporter of this newspaper
Inside the emergency department of Dongxing (东兴) People's Hospital in Guangxi (广西), the international emergency hotline "1369 Life Express" rang.
After hearing the call for help from the family of a patient in Mong Cai (芒街) City, Vietnam, Dongxing (东兴) People's Hospital in Guangxi (广西), Dongxing (东兴) Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station, Dongxing (东兴) Customs, and Dongxing (东兴) Port Visa Office immediately launched the "1369 Life Express" cross-border medical emergency rescue mechanism. The ambulance picked up the patient from Dongxing (东兴) Port (Bridge No. 1) and returned to the hospital in less than 10 minutes. The patient received timely treatment and was saved from danger.
Dongxing (东兴) City is adjacent to Mong Cai (芒街) City, Vietnam, and there are close friendly exchanges between the people. The "1369 Life Express" is the first cross-border medical rescue channel on the Sino-Vietnamese border, jointly built by Dongxing (东兴) and Mong Cai (芒街). Critically ill, emergency, and severely ill patients in Vietnam can pass through this channel, quickly clear customs from Dongxing (东兴) Port (Bridge No. 1), and go directly to Dongxing (东兴) People's Hospital for treatment. The name "1369" comes from the number of a boundary marker on the Sino-Vietnamese border. Since its opening in 2016, the "1369 Life Express" has cumulatively rescued more than 680 critically ill Chinese and Vietnamese patients, opening up a cross-border "life channel."
"In the past, it took two or three hours for patients to pass through customs; with the '1369 Life Express,' critically ill patients can now clear customs from Mong Cai (芒街) City, Vietnam, in as little as 10 minutes," said Huang Yanhua (黄艳华), Director of the Dongxing (东兴) Municipal Health Bureau. China and Vietnam have jointly formulated and issued the "China Dongxing (东兴) - Vietnam Mong Cai (芒街) Entry-Exit Emergency Rescue Work Mechanism," which solidifies some of the convenient measures for emergency customs clearance for critically ill patients into a long-term mechanism, providing institutional guarantees for the "1369 Life Express" and enabling it to provide 24-hour fast customs clearance services for critically ill, emergency, and severely ill patients. The highly efficient and coordinated cross-border medical rescue system provides convenience for Chinese and Vietnamese border residents to seek medical treatment.
In March of this year, Huang Mingxie (黄明协), a 34-year-old Vietnamese patient, came to Dongxing (东兴) People's Hospital accompanied by his wife, with symptoms such as slurred speech and weakness on the right side of his body. The "1369 Life Express" Vietnamese volunteer service team immediately assisted him in completing the admission procedures and helped them communicate with medical staff about his condition.
Huang Mingxie (黄明协) had a history of hypertension. After receiving treatment in Vietnam for a brainstem hemorrhage, there was no significant improvement, and his blood pressure was still very high upon admission.
"Don't be nervous, we will help you with a thorough examination and treat you as soon as possible," comforted Ding Daqiang (丁大强), an internal medicine doctor at Dongxing (东兴) People's Hospital. After inquiring in detail about Huang Mingxie's (黄明协) past medical history and conducting a series of examinations such as physical examination, blood tests, and MRI, Ding Daqiang (丁大强) arranged for him to receive intravenous infusions and traditional Chinese medicine rehabilitation treatment, and two days later, he underwent cerebral angiography to more accurately assess his condition.
After a series of symptomatic treatments, Huang Mingxie's (黄明协) physical condition was much better than when he was admitted to the hospital, and he also had a smile on his face. Two weeks later, the examination results showed that the hematoma had been absorbed, and he was discharged smoothly. "The Chinese doctors' skills are very good, the services of the Chinese hospital are very thoughtful, thank you Chinese doctors!" said Huang Mingxie (黄明协).
To facilitate cross-border medical treatment for Vietnamese patients, Dongxing (东兴) People's Hospital has built a "China-Vietnam Friendship Ward" and also has a China-Vietnam bilingual service window, which can use foreign bank cards for payment. In 2014, the hospital received 891 outpatient visits and 53 inpatient visits from Vietnamese patients; by 2024, this had increased to 2,788 outpatient visits and 238 inpatient visits. "Cross-border rescue reproduces Sino-Vietnamese friendship, and the benevolence of doctors overflows the world" - this is written on a brocade banner presented by a Vietnamese patient's family member.
"Next, we will promote the use of the Dongxing (东兴) International Medical Diagnosis and Treatment Department and the International Health Examination Center, and explore the 'two countries, two places, two hospitals, fixed vehicles, fixed personnel, and fixed points' cross-border medical rescue direct transfer mechanism, so that the Dongxing (东兴) People's Hospital ambulance can directly reach the Mong Cai (芒街) City Health Center to pick up patients and return to the hospital, and the Mong Cai (芒街) City Health Center ambulance can also directly reach the Dongxing (东兴) People's Hospital," said Huang Yanhua (黄艳华).
From "patients crossing borders" to "technology crossing borders"
By Ye Chuanzeng (叶传增), reporter of this newspaper
At 8:00 a.m., the outpatient hall of Mengla (勐腊) County People's Hospital in Xishuangbanna (西双版纳) Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan (云南), was crowded with people. Xian E (先额), a 44-year-old Laotian diabetes patient, skillfully completed registration at the window - this is her third cross-border follow-up visit this year.
"After the last follow-up visit, I recovered well. This time, the doctor said that I don't need to take insulin anymore, just take medicine on time and have a follow-up visit every month," Xian E (先额) chatted with reporters about her condition after seeing the doctor. Previously, she had visited many hospitals in Laos, but the effect was not ideal. When her condition was severe, half of her body could not move. Now, her symptoms have significantly improved, and her work and life have returned to normal.
As the Chinese border county-level hospital closest to Laos, the consultation rooms of Mengla (勐腊) County People's Hospital often hear consultations in both Chinese and Lao. In 2024, the hospital's number of foreign patients increased by 89% year-on-year, with Lao patients accounting for 97.26%. Wu Yulin (吴瑜琳), the hospital's deputy director, introduced that cross-border patients mainly suffer from hypertension, diabetes, respiratory infections, and digestive diseases. Due to the low coverage of CT equipment and the limited means of detection in local hospitals in Laos, more and more patients like Xian E (先额) are choosing to seek medical treatment in China.
In October 2024, 13-year-old Dofa (多法) from Namtha (南塔) Province, Laos, was urgently sent to Mengla (勐腊) County People's Hospital. At that time, she had been suffering from a continuous high fever for 8 days and had been in a coma for 14 hours. The local attending physician decisively suggested that she be transferred to a Chinese hospital.
The Lao ambulance sped to the Mohan (磨憨) port on the Sino-Lao border, and the police at the Yunnan (云南) Mohan (磨憨) Border Inspection Station completed the customs clearance procedures for her in 8 minutes. Half an hour later, Dofa (多法) was pushed into the operating room. After diagnosis, Dofa (多法) suffered from mycoplasma pneumonia encephalitis, which would endanger her life if delayed further. With the full efforts of the Chinese medical team, Dofa (多法) was finally saved from danger. When she was discharged from the hospital, the little girl said in newly learned Chinese: "Thank you!"
Today, in the lobby of Mengla (勐腊) County People's Hospital, the Sino-Lao bilingual medical guidance and consultation desk is particularly eye-catching. With the increase in overseas medical patients, medical staff who are proficient in Lao and Dai languages have formed a translation team and are stationed at the medical guidance and consultation desk 24 hours a day. Registration, consultation, and medication, the "one-stop" translation service provides convenience for foreign patients. "The purpose of introducing various convenient measures is to share high-quality medical resources with the Lao people while ensuring the medical needs of the local people," said Wu Yulin (吴瑜琳).
Khamen (卡门), a Lao mother, has a deep understanding of the hospital's thoughtful services. In February of this year, she gave birth smoothly with the full-time care of Chinese doctors and translators. During her postpartum recovery, the attentive care of the medical staff made her say frankly that she felt "as safe as at home."
In recent years, Mengla (勐腊) County has vigorously supported local medical institutions in carrying out cross-border medical care, improving the accessibility of high-quality medical resources, and has sent medical teams to Laos for exchanges, donations, free clinics, training, ward rounds, and promotion of Dai medicine for two consecutive years, providing free medical services to more than 600 patients in Laos. The Chinese side has also signed cooperation agreements with 5 hospitals in Laos to promote the construction of Sino-Lao cross-border regional medical and health service capabilities, promote technology sharing and talent exchange, and realize the transition from "patients crossing borders" to "technology crossing borders."
Wu Yulin (吴瑜琳) said that the hospital is accelerating the construction of a 5G remote electrocardiogram diagnosis center. In the future, Lao patients can have an electrocardiogram done in their own country and immediately obtain a diagnosis from Chinese experts through remote transmission. "Cloud-based smart medical care will inject new impetus into better serving the people of China and Laos."
Consultation hotline facilitates foreign patients
By Zhang Cheng (张枨), reporter of this newspaper
In the treatment room of the Five Therapies and Rehabilitation Department of the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region International Mongolian Medicine Hospital (hereinafter referred to as "International Mongolian Medicine Hospital"), Dr. Bai Guirong (白桂荣) is carefully preparing acupuncture instruments. Lying on the treatment bed is Enhe Tuya (恩和图娅) from Mongolia. Due to years of arthritis, her knee joints often ache. After more than 20 minutes of Mongolian acupuncture and warm acupuncture treatment, Enhe Tuya's (恩和图娅) muscles gradually relaxed, and the pain was no longer obvious.
"Dr. Bai (白) treated my cervical spine, lumbar spine, and knee joints for 7 days, and now I feel much more comfortable," said Enhe Tuya (恩和图娅). The Chinese doctor not only treated her but also patiently guided her on maintenance and exercise. Next time, she plans to bring her husband for an examination as well.
Enhe Tuya (恩和图娅) is 55 years old and lives in Ulaanbaatar (乌兰巴托), the capital of Mongolia. This time, she came to the International Mongolian Medicine Hospital with her 64-year-old sister, Alatan Qiqige (阿拉坦其其格), for a comprehensive examination. Alatan Qiqige (阿拉坦其其格) told reporters that this Chinese hospital is very famous in Mongolia. "**大家都说中国医生态度好、技术高**" (dà jiā dōu shuō zhōng guó yī shēng tài dù hǎo, jì shù gāo - "Everyone says Chinese doctors have good attitudes and high skills," expressing the widespread belief in the quality of Chinese medical professionals), and many of her friends have had their illnesses cured here.
Before coming to China for medical treatment, the Enhe Tuya (恩和图娅) sisters first called the international consultation hotline of the International Mongolian Medicine Hospital. "This is a consultation hotline set up by the hospital to facilitate medical treatment for foreign patients. Before seeking medical treatment, patients can first call to inquire about the diagnosis and treatment suggestions of relevant departments, make appointments for examination items, and learn about inpatient beds and other information," introduced Gao Xiufang (高秀芳), a staff member of the International Mongolian Medicine Hospital.
"The climate in the grassland area is cold, coupled with the dietary habits of eating more meat and oil and less vegetables, it is easy to have problems such as joint pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, and high blood lipids," introduced Bai Guirong (白桂荣). Puncture-vein, moxibustion, acupuncture, massage, medicinal bath and other physical therapy methods, traditionally referred to as "Five Therapies." The Five Therapies and Rehabilitation Department uses these Mongolian medicine characteristic therapies, combined with modern rehabilitation technology, to have a good effect on common diseases on the grassland. "Relying on the 'Beijing-Mongolia Cooperation' medical doubling plan, we have connected with the rich medical resources and technical strength of Beijing and other places, introduced China's independently developed focused ultrasound ablation technology, and combined it with Mongolian medicine characteristic rehabilitation treatment in clinical practice to provide Mongolian patients with 'Chinese technology + Chinese-Mongolian medicine services,' and the effect is very good."
Last year, the International Mongolian Medicine Hospital received a total of 24,000 Mongolian patients. The hospital has Mongolian-Chinese bilingual signs, and most of the doctors are proficient in Mongolian. The hospital also has a green channel for foreign patients, providing Mongolian-language accompaniment for diagnosis and examination, and patient visa renewal services. "We strive to provide high-quality medical services to the local people while also facilitating medical treatment for Mongolian patients," said Gao Xiufang (高秀芳).
In addition to receiving foreign patients, the hospital also builds a "bridge of hearts" between the Chinese and Mongolian people through cross-border free clinics. Na Shunda Lai (纳顺达来), the hospital's vice president, introduced that the hospital has cumulatively sent 21 medical teams, mainly focusing on Mongolian medicine hepatobiliary, Mongolian medicine blood, Mongolian medicine heart disease, and Mongolian medicine brain disease, to Mongolia to carry out health free clinic activities, benefiting 35,000 Mongolian patients.
In the past two years, the hospital has also jointly held multiple training courses with the Health Development Center of the Mongolian Ministry of Health, such as the "China-Mongolia Mongolian Medicine Professional Talent Training Class" and the "Mongolian Grassroots Doctor Capacity Improvement Training Class," cumulatively training 405 medical personnel for Mongolia. After completing their studies, the medical personnel carried out Mongolian medicine characteristic therapy experience services in medical institutions such as the Mongolian National University of Medical Sciences, the Mongolian Second Central Hospital, and local health centers, attracting a large number of local people to visit.
Biligong (毕力贡), a Mongolian doctor who works in a pastoral area health center, usually rides a horse to see patients for herdsmen and is not convenient to carry large medical equipment. "Chinese doctors have taught us a variety of Mongolian medicine treatment methods that are convenient for diagnosis, easy to treat, and inexpensive, which are especially suitable for grassroots doctors in pastoral areas to carry out work," said Biligong (毕力贡).
Uyun Qimuge (乌云其木格), director of the administrative function department of the Health Development Center of the Mongolian Ministry of Health, said that the International Mongolian Medicine Hospital is deeply trusted by the Mongolian people and has made positive contributions to promoting the health and well-being of the people of Mongolia and China. "We will continue to deepen cooperation with the International Mongolian Medicine Hospital so that more medical cooperation results can benefit the people of both countries."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李心萍 王昊男 王云杉
The world's first general-purpose AI agent "Tongtong (通通)," is "enrolled" in a simulated "kindergarten." After one year of training, its mental age has increased from the level of a three- or four-year-old child to that of a five- or six-year-old; the world's first intelligent cardiac ultrasound robot can autonomously complete cardiac ultrasound scans, and the accuracy of the examination is consistent with that of experienced doctors; the world's first real-time twin heart calculation model can simulate a patient's one-second heartbeat in just 0.84 seconds, providing a simulation test platform for drug screening, treatment plan optimization, etc.
In Haidian District (海淀区), Beijing (北京), nearly 10,000 national high-tech enterprises and 51 unicorn enterprises are gathered on approximately 430 square kilometers of land. Climbing towards the new and exploring the future, one after another technology-filled scenes are becoming a reality here.
Breaking Down Barriers Between Universities and Industry
Creating a Talent "Attraction Field" and Optimizing an Innovation "Ecosystem"
What can a robot dog do when equipped with a smart brain?
On June 1st, Galaxy General released an end-to-end navigation large model. With the model's support, the robot dog can automatically recognize its little owner, follow them flexibly, and issue safety alerts when appropriate.
What changes occur when a car evolves an "edge-side brain"?
In April of this year, Mianbi Intelligent (面壁智能) released the first pure edge-side automotive intelligent assistant. This means that the car has a "smart brain" that does not rely on the network and can operate around the clock and in all regions, moving towards a new "intelligent body" form.
These are all new explorations by Haidian (海淀) artificial intelligence companies. Haidian (海淀) has taken the lead and cultivated deeply in the field of artificial intelligence, gathering more than 1,300 artificial intelligence companies, including 15 unicorn companies.
What did Haidian (海淀) do right in developing artificial intelligence?
Leveraging advantages and cultivating innovation.
The competition in artificial intelligence is essentially a contest of basic research capabilities. Haidian (海淀) has strong R&D resources, with 14 national key laboratories in the field of artificial intelligence, 12,300 artificial intelligence scholars, and 21 of the 37 universities in the region approved to offer undergraduate majors in artificial intelligence.
Grasping the key variable of talent, Haidian (海淀) continues to consolidate its source of innovation advantages. For example, Mianbi Intelligent (面壁智能) is a company that grew out of Tsinghua University (清华大学), and its large model benefits from the high-quality data accumulated by the Tsinghua (清华) Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
Cultivating the ecosystem and smoothing the transformation of achievements.
How can good talent and good laboratory results be quickly industrialized?
New R&D institutions are the magic weapon. Under the guidance of the Beijing (北京市) Municipal Government, new R&D institutions such as the Zhiyuan Research Institute (智源研究院) and the General Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (通用人工智能研究院) have been established in Haidian (海淀). These innovative "converters" build a conversion bridge between common technologies and commercial applications, promoting the transformation of new knowledge to application fields.
Taking the Zhiyuan Research Institute (智源研究院) as an example, after anchoring the direction of large models, it quickly assembled a hundred-person R&D force and trained China's (中国) first Chinese language large model in just five months.
Full ecological support is key. Artificial intelligence has three major elements: algorithms, computing power, and data. To support the development of the artificial intelligence industry, Haidian (海淀) has made great efforts in computing power and data support.
In terms of computing power, relying on the Beijing (北京) Artificial Intelligence Public Computing Power Platform Ecological Network, it has gathered over 80,000 P of green computing power from regions such as Inner Mongolia (内蒙古). At the same time, the first elastic computing power laboratory in the country was established, providing free high-performance computing power worth 1 million yuan to entrepreneurial teams.
In terms of data, the first high-end data labeling demonstration base in the country was established, and an artificial intelligence data operation platform was built, which has gathered data sets from industries such as medical care, education, and transportation.
Comprehensive support has built a vibrant innovation ecosystem. "On the artificial intelligence track, Haidian (海淀) has a good scientific research foundation, strong R&D capabilities, and active product iteration," said Tang Chao (唐超), Deputy Director of the Zhongguancun Science City (中关村科学城) Management Committee and Deputy Head of Haidian District (海淀区).
Today, Haidian (海淀) has basically formed a complete artificial intelligence industry chain with independent and controllable technology systems such as chips, frameworks, large models, data technology, and processing services. Among them, 87 large models have been registered, accounting for more than 86% of the country's product visits. In 2024, the scale of Beijing's (北京) core artificial intelligence industry will be close to 350 billion yuan, an increase of approximately 29% year-on-year.
From this sample of Haidian (海淀) artificial intelligence, we have seen the magnificent scene of a talent "attraction field" and an innovation "ecosystem."
Connecting Enterprises and Capital
Cultivating Patient Capital to Accompany Enterprises All the Way
On May 19, as a blazing white tail flame cut through the sky, four Guodian Gaoke (国电高科) satellites were successfully launched. So far, the first phase of China's (中国) first low-orbit satellite Internet of Things communication constellation, "Apocalypse Constellation (天启星座)," has been successfully completed with global networking.
On May 21, the Lijian-1 (力箭一号) Y7 carrier rocket successfully lifted off, sending six satellites into predetermined orbits. Among them, two are from MINASPACE (微纳星空), and Taijing-3 (泰景三号) 04 satellite is China's (中国) first high-resolution agile remote sensing satellite in the commercial aerospace field.
This is a microcosm of the development of commercial aerospace in Haidian District (海淀区). In 2024 alone, 37 Haidian (海淀) "stars" will shine in the galaxy. As of the end of last year, Haidian (海淀) had nearly 200 enterprises and institutions in the field of commercial aerospace, initially forming a complete industrial chain ecosystem excluding rocket launches.
Commercial aerospace requires large investments, has long cycles, and high uncertainty. How can Haidian (海淀) perform so well? Patient capital has made a great contribution.
Taking MINASPACE (微纳星空) as an example, it has completed 12 rounds of financing in nearly 8 years, with a cumulative financing amount of 2 billion yuan. "Among them, government investment funds have played a key role. It is with their firm support that we have gone through a long R&D period and entered the stage of mass production and manufacturing of satellites," said Gao Enyu (高恩宇), Chairman of MINASPACE (微纳星空).
Using state-owned capital as a fulcrum to leverage social capital to participate together, Haidian (海淀) actively cultivates and strengthens patient capital.
At the beginning of this year, Haidian District (海淀区) established the Zhongguancun Science City (中关村科学城) Science and Technology Growth Phase III Fund. Starting in 2021, the Zhongguancun Science City (中关村科学城) Science and Technology Growth Fund has reached a total scale of 20 billion yuan after three phases of development.
"The extension of the third phase fund's duration to 15 years demonstrates Haidian's (海淀) determination and focus on developing patient capital," said Yao Hongbo (姚宏波), General Manager of Zhongguancun Science City (中关村科学城) Innovation and Development Co., Ltd. The fund insists on investing early, investing in small companies, investing for the long term, and investing in hard technology.
However, establishing an industry fund does not mean that government funds "take care of everything." Like the Zhongguancun Science City (中关村科学城) Science and Technology Growth Fund, it is divided into a mother fund and a direct investment fund, with the mother fund accounting for the majority. It mainly establishes sub-funds by selecting high-quality investment institutions to achieve the amplification effect of funds. According to statistics, the Zhongguancun Science City (中关村科学城) Science and Technology Growth Fund has signed contracts with 12 well-known domestic fund institutions, initially forming a mother-child fund investment matrix covering seed funds, angel funds, venture capital funds, and private equity investment funds.
The venture capital "circle of friends" continues to expand, providing a continuous stream of financial support for the innovation and development of Haidian (海淀) enterprises. In 2024, Haidian (海淀) enterprises received 306 equity investments, with disclosed investment amounts reaching 72.25 billion yuan.
"By the end of this year, Haidian (海淀) will launch the fourth phase of the Science and Technology Growth Fund, at which time the total scale of the fund will reach 30 billion yuan," said Yao Hongbo (姚宏波).
Connecting Technology and Applications
Highlighting Scenario Innovation to Accelerate the Landing of New Technologies and Products
On the bank of the Dongba River (东坝河) in Beijing (北京), 15 integrated charging and storage public charging guns are arranged in an orderly manner. After the new integrated charging and storage machine product is put into use, the power station has an energy storage system to "rescue" during peak periods, and can automatically store energy during off-peak periods, greatly reducing operating costs.
A pharmacy in the West Third Ring Road (西三环) in Beijing (北京) has welcomed a robot clerk. Identifying shelf vacancies, planning the optimal path, and accurately grabbing medicine boxes... A series of operations are smooth and flowing. Under the management of Galaxy General's (银河通用) Galbot robot, the unmanned pharmacy with an area of 40 square meters and tens of thousands of boxes of medicines operates in an orderly manner.
The development and growth of future industries cannot be separated from the support of practical applications.
How to explore scenarios?
In September 2024, Zhongguancun Science City (中关村科学城) released the first list of open scenarios for artificial intelligence panoramic empowerment. The scenario of large model empowerment of medical record writing and connotation quality control in the Sanbo Brain Hospital (三博脑科医院) of Capital Medical University (首都医科大学) is one of them.
"We found through research that doctors have a heavy burden of writing medical records and have a strong demand for the introduction of large models to provide assistance," said the relevant person in charge of the Industrial Promotion Department of the Zhongguancun Science City (中关村科学城) Management Committee. To this end, the Management Committee did a good job in coordination, guiding the hospital to open relevant scenarios, and connecting with corresponding enterprises to accelerate the landing of scenarios.
The block is an important carrier of scenarios. Last year, Haidian District (海淀区) released the concept of an artificial intelligence innovation block. In more than a year, the innovation block has accelerated its "evolution": in just over 3 minutes, the embodied intelligent robot chef LAVA can automatically fry a basket of French fries; through artificial intelligence signal control, the traffic command system has changed from "cars looking at lights" to "lights looking at cars," and the average congestion coefficient during the morning peak has decreased by nearly 30%.
In the field of new energy, actively carry out hydrogen energy application demonstrations and explore the implementation of hydrogen energy in various scenarios such as transportation, power generation, and heating; in the field of commercial aerospace, promote the deep integration of satellites with key industries such as the low-altitude economy, financial insurance, and intelligent connected vehicles... Highlighting application traction, Haidian (海淀) is driving the development of future industries with scenario innovation.
With the help of scenarios, new technologies and products are accelerating their landing.
"We have received orders from 100 stores and expect to achieve nationwide use before the end of the year," said Wang He (王鹤), founder of Galaxy General (银河通用). The successful landing of the Beijing (北京) test scenario has helped Galaxy General's (银河通用) world's first humanoid robot smart pharmacy solution quickly gain market recognition.
Today, Haidian (海淀) is making every effort to build a future industry track with future information as the main focus and future manufacturing and future space as auxiliary. Future information is centered on general artificial intelligence, and future manufacturing and future space are focused on embodied intelligence and satellite Internet, respectively.
In the next step, Haidian (海淀) will strive to initially build a leading future industry pilot zone in the country in 3 years by 2027; by around 2030, it will strive to become a global leader in future industries.
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Grasp the relationships between "fast" and "slow," "one area" and "the whole," and "addition" and "subtraction," plan comprehensively, arrange scientifically, and the future industry will be more vibrant and grow faster.
Walking in Haidian District (海淀区), Beijing (北京), we see the future: robots act as cashiers and run stores independently; CAR-T cells precisely eliminate cancer cells, protecting human health; communication satellites accelerate networking, and space-ground integrated communication enters daily life; hydrogen fuel cell vehicles run in batches, achieving zero emissions... The future has arrived, and the momentum is surging. Currently, technological innovation is entering a period of intense activity, emerging technologies are rapidly industrialized, and future industries are entering a period of accelerated formation. How to seize opportunities and take the initiative? From the practice of Haidian District (海淀区), we see a scientific grasp of three sets of relationships.
The first group is the balance between "fast" and "slow."
Currently, the tide of technology is surging, and future industries are making new breakthroughs every day. At the same time, innovation has always been a matter of "nine deaths and one life," and original innovation has a long cycle and is not a matter of a moment.
This means that the development of future industries should be "fast," and if you are optimistic, you should seize it and do it quickly. As early as before the wave of artificial intelligence large models arrived, Haidian (海淀) had built a number of national key laboratories. Since then, it has introduced special artificial intelligence policies and established an artificial intelligence data training base to provide all-round support for the development of artificial intelligence, such as computing power, data, and financing.
At the same time, the development of future industries cannot be rushed, and more "slow work" should be done. E-mab (艺妙神州), with ten years of high investment and zero output, finally achieved a breakthrough after a long period of hard work, and its independently developed tumor cell therapy drug obtained clinical trial approval in China and the United States; Tsinghua Innovation Center for Structural Biology (水木未来), relying on government fund support to tackle key problems for 7 years, developed the first domestically produced high-end cryo-electron microscope... Practice has proved that good products and good technologies cannot be made all at once. Only long-term investment and careful cultivation can "plant" its own "innovation rainforest."
The way of fast and slow is the way of innovation and the way of development.
The second group is the overall planning of "one area" and "the whole."
As a region with 37 universities, 92 national key laboratories, and 12 new R&D institutions, Haidian (海淀) has outstanding R&D strength and a natural advantage in developing future industries. However, they did not "grab everything at once" but precisely positioned themselves: R&D in Haidian (海淀), manufacturing in other places.
Focusing on R&D can fully magnify comparative advantages. Through the establishment of new R&D institutions and other measures, innovation results can be brought out of the laboratory and onto the shelves faster, and scientific research resources can be better transformed into real productivity.
Manufacturing in other places is also a rational choice based on reality. Compared with some other regions, Haidian District (海淀区) does not have advantages in terms of land, labor and other factor supply. Abandoning "running industry in a small area" is conducive to investing more resources in R&D, and also conducive to the coordinated development of various regions. For example, within Beijing (北京市), a win-win situation of "South Arrow and North Star" has been formed, with satellite development in Haidian District (海淀区) and rocket production in Beijing Economic-Technological Development Area (经开区), Fengtai District (丰台区), and Daxing District (大兴区), each with its own characteristics and strengths.
The third group is the grasp of "addition" and "subtraction."
Future industries are often driven by cutting-edge technologies, and technological breakthroughs have significant uncertainties. It often happens that "**有心栽花花不开，无心插柳柳成荫**" (yǒu xīn zāi huā huā bù kāi, wú xīn chā liǔ liǔ chéng yīn - "Intentional planting of flowers does not bloom, unintentional planting of willows yields shade," things don't always go as planned; sometimes you get unexpected results). What to do to "bear fruit"?
Do "subtraction" with one hand. Enterprises are the main body of innovation. In Haidian District (海淀区), government departments never try to dominate specific scientific and technological innovation projects and enterprise operation management. "**无事不扰、一次就好**" (wú shì bù rǎo, yī cì jiù hǎo - "Don't disturb if there's nothing to do, just do it once," government should not interfere with business operations unnecessarily), so that enterprises can operate with peace of mind and dare to venture.
Do "addition" with one hand. Finding venues, seeking talents, and asking about the market, at the specialized and innovative service station of Zhongguancun Entrepreneurship Street (中关村创业大街) in Beijing (北京), various demands of enterprises can always be accurately resolved. "**政府搭台，企业唱戏**" (zhèng fǔ dā tái, qǐ yè chàng xì - "The government builds the stage, and the enterprises perform the opera," the government provides support, and the enterprises innovate), so that enterprises are more confident in innovation.
With more fertile "soil" and a more suitable "climate," innovation enthusiasm will burst forth, "**撒下一颗种子、长出一片森林**" (sǎ xià yī kē zhǒng zi, zhǎng chū yī piàn sēn lín - "Sow a seed and grow a forest," small beginnings can lead to great things).
Investing in the future is the only way to win the future. In the "15th Five-Year Plan" period and even longer, future industries will be an important and key part of China's construction of a modern industrial system and accelerating the formation of new quality productive forces. Grasp the relationships between "fast" and "slow," "one area" and "the whole," and "addition" and "subtraction," plan comprehensively, arrange scientifically, and the future industry will be more vibrant and grow faster.
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More than 380 meters underground, the generator set with a maximum component diameter of over 12 meters rotates at a high speed of 375 revolutions per minute. At the second-phase construction site of the Guangdong Meizhou Pumped Storage Power Station (广东梅州抽水蓄能电站), technicians are busy debugging the first unit, sprinting towards the goal of commissioning.
"The total reservoir capacity of the upper and lower reservoirs of the power station is 92.32 million cubic meters, exceeding the storage capacity of six West Lakes (西湖)." Zhu Jinhua (朱金华), general manager of the Meizhou Phase II project department of Nanwang Energy Storage Company (南网储能公司), introduced that the Phase II project will add four units on the basis of the first phase, and is expected to be fully put into operation before the end of the year. By then, the installed capacity of pumped storage in operation in Guangdong (广东) will exceed 10 million kilowatts.
During the low peak of power load, surplus power is used to pump water from the lower reservoir to the upper reservoir for storage; during the peak of power load, the water from the upper reservoir is released to generate electricity—pumped storage, like a large "hydro energy power bank," is an important infrastructure to support the development of new energy. The "China Renewable Energy Development Report 2024" (《中国可再生能源发展报告2024年度》) recently released by the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (水电水利规划设计总院) shows that by the end of 2024, the total installed capacity of pumped storage put into operation in China reached 58.69 million kilowatts, accounting for more than 30% of the world's total, ranking first in the world for nine consecutive years.
Dispatch operation is flexible and efficient. Operating modes such as "two pumping and two generating" and "multiple pumping and multiple generating" are becoming more common. In 2024, pumping was started approximately 57,000 times, an increase of 30% year-on-year, and power generation was started approximately 61,000 times, an increase of 36% year-on-year, with power generation increasing by 14.5% year-on-year.
The development layout is more optimized. The pattern of pumped storage power stations developing from east to west is becoming clearer. Among the projects under construction, East China (华东) and Central China (华中) regions are still the main force, and Northwest (西北) and other new energy-rich regions are catching up.
The technical level has been significantly improved. In May, the No. 1 unit of the Tiantai Pumped Storage Power Station (天台抽水蓄能电站) in Zhejiang (浙江) completed rotor hoisting operations. The single unit capacity of 425 MW is the largest in China, and the rated head of 724 meters is the highest in the world. In June, the first diversion inclined shaft of the Pingjiang Pumped Storage Power Station (平江抽水蓄能电站) in Hunan (湖南) was fully connected, overcoming the world-class problem of high water head inclined shaft construction.
"In recent years, China's pumped storage power station design, construction, and equipment manufacturing complete sets of technology have been fully upgraded, and new steps have been taken towards high water head, large capacity, and high-speed unit testing and construction. The overall development trend of the industry is upward and positive." Zhao Zenghai (赵增海), vice president of the China Renewable Energy Engineering Institute (水电水利规划设计总院), believes that with the acceleration of the green energy transition, pumped storage, as a technologically mature and economically strong green flexible regulating power source, will have its value more fully reflected in the power system.
According to the "Report," considering topography, geology, water source conditions, preliminary economics, and other factors, more than 1,500 pumped storage resource sites have been screened out in the national census, distributed in most provinces, with a total installed capacity of approximately 1.6 billion kilowatts, which is equivalent to more than 70 Three Gorges Power Stations (三峡电站).
While pumped storage is entering a period of development opportunities, it also faces challenges such as the reduction of high-quality site resources and the electricity price mechanism not being fully straightened out. Yang Xiongping (杨雄平), vice president of the Southern Power Grid Energy Development Research Institute (南方电网能源发展研究院), suggested exploring a benchmark capacity electricity price mechanism based on resource condition zoning and a cross-provincial and cross-regional sharing and apportionment mechanism; improving the mechanism for pumped storage power stations to gradually participate in spot market transactions, and enriching and improving the trading rules for participating in auxiliary service product markets such as frequency regulation, phase modulation, and ramp rate.
In order to promote the high-quality development of the pumped storage industry, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) and the National Energy Administration (国家能源局) issued the "Interim Measures for the Development and Construction Management of Pumped Storage Power Stations" (《抽水蓄能电站开发建设管理暂行办法》) this year, proposing the overall principles of "**生态优先、需求导向、优化布局、有序建设**" (shēng tài yōu xiān, xū qiú dǎo xiàng, yōu huà bù jú, yǒu xù jiàn shè - "ecology first, demand-oriented, optimized layout, orderly construction," prioritizing ecological protection, focusing on demand, optimizing the layout, and promoting orderly construction), requiring provincial energy authorities to take the lead in carrying out site resource surveys and establishing site resource databases, in order to consolidate the foundation for selecting sites with good construction conditions and low project costs.
According to the "Medium and Long-Term Development Plan for Pumped Storage (2021-2035)" (《抽水蓄能中长期发展规划（2021—2035年）》), by 2030, the total installed capacity of pumped storage put into operation in China will be approximately 120 million kilowatts. By 2035, a modern pumped storage industry with advanced technology, high-quality management, and strong international competitiveness will be formed.
Return to TopPilot Capability Building Platform for Biomanufacturing Accelerates Development
Recently, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) issued the "Notice on Carrying Out the Cultivation of Pilot Capability Building Platforms for Biomanufacturing," proposing that by 2027, efforts will be made to cultivate more than 20 pilot capability building platforms for biomanufacturing, serve more than 200 enterprises, and incubate more than 400 products, powerfully supporting the "small-scale verification - pilot scale-up - industrial application" of innovative achievements. A pilot platform refers to a comprehensive support platform that provides intermediate testing during the transition of scientific research achievements from the laboratory research and development stage to large-scale industrial production. This initiative focuses on cultivating pilot platforms in key product areas such as food and additives, biopharmaceuticals, cosmetics, chemicals, energy, and enzyme preparations, driving collaborative innovation and development across the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain.
(Liu Wenxin (刘温馨))
Urban Rail Transit Passenger Volume Reaches 2.87 Billion in May
Recently, the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) released data showing that as of now, 54 cities in 31 provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government) and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团) in China have opened and operated 326 urban rail transit lines, with an operating mileage of 10,978.3 kilometers. In May, 3.68 million train trips were actually operated, completing a passenger volume of 2.87 billion, an increase of 2.9% year-on-year. Among them, 43 cities have opened and operated 268 subway and light rail lines, with an operating mileage of 9,510.3 kilometers. In May, the passenger volume completed was 2.77 billion; 16 cities have opened and operated 25 monorail, maglev, and urban rapid rail transit lines, with an operating mileage of 970.7 kilometers. In May, the passenger volume completed was 88.04 million. The newly added operating mileage in that month was 2.5 kilometers, and there was 1 newly added operating section, which is the eastern extension of the Ningbo Metro Line 4 (宁波地铁4号线) extension project.
(Han Xin (韩鑫))
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Starting June 1st, China's unilateral visa-free "circle of friends" has been expanded to countries in Latin America and the Caribbean for the first time. As of now, 47 countries are eligible for the unilateral visa-free policy to China.
The continuous expansion of the visa-free "circle of friends" is driving a two-way leap in both the scale and consumption power of inbound tourists. From "China Tours" to "China Buys," what new changes are taking place in the inbound tourism consumption market? What new explorations have relevant departments such as catering, accommodation, and shopping undertaken to further amplify the driving effect of inbound consumption? Recently, reporters conducted in-depth interviews with some hotels, scenic spots, and shopping malls.
Shanghai Yitel Hotel—
In April, Inbound Tourist Orders Accounted for More Than 85%
In June, Shanghai officially entered the plum rain season. Although the rainfall gradually increased, inbound tourists continued to flock in. Located only 500 meters from Nanjing Road Pedestrian Street (南京路步行街), Shanghai Yitel Hotel (上海艺龙酒店), under Tongcheng Travel (同程旅行), has become a destination for many foreign tourists.
"With the further expansion of the visa-free 'circle of friends,' the number of inbound tourists to our hotel has repeatedly hit new highs this year, and the proportion has continued to increase. In April, inbound tourist orders accounted for more than 85%," said Zhang Guilin (张贵林), the hotel manager.
Opening the online page of this hotel, there are many comments and shares from inbound tourists—
"This is my first time staying here in Shanghai, we are very happy and unforgettable."
"The hotel is close to major attractions and shopping places, and the robot delivery service is efficient and fun."...
As the hotel front desk manager, Liu Yating (刘亚婷) browses feedback from tourists around the world every day to understand the personalized needs of inbound tourists. "For foreign tourists, the hotel is not only a place to rest, but also a window to showcase China's culture, services, and technological landscape."
The surging "international traffic" is forcing the hotel industry to improve quality, upgrade, and optimize services.
Language communication is the first hurdle. The reporter found that all kinds of guiding and directional signs in Shanghai Yitel Hotel are equipped with Chinese and English bilingualism. "At present, the frequency of updating the English introduction content of the hotel is accelerating, and the service staff is receiving relevant English training to be familiar with the multilingual expressions of common phrases such as 'Hello.' The hotel is also equipped with multiple translation machines for emergencies," said Liu Yating (刘亚婷).
Dietary cultural differences are exquisite. Catering should be internationalized, but also retain local flavors. Shanghai Yitel Hotel has increased Western-style catering, Southeast Asian-flavored meals, etc., and also added Shanghai-flavored snacks such as scallion oil noodles, and the total amount of meals has increased by about 20%.
As "China Tours" continue to deepen, new changes are quietly taking place.
Liu Yating (刘亚婷) keenly discovered that the phenomenon of "people not arriving, express parcels arriving first" has become more common, and inbound tourists' interest in online shopping has soared. What impressed her was, "A European tourist contacted the hotel before checking in, saying that the goods purchased on the Chinese e-commerce platform should be sent to the hotel first and asked the hotel to keep them on their behalf. In the end, there were more than 100 express deliveries of all sizes."
As the first stop for many foreign tourists to travel to China, Shanghai is known as the "novice village" for foreign tourists to travel to China. After passing through the "novice village," inbound tourists have a strong desire to continue exploring in the surrounding cities. Tongcheng Travel (同程旅行) data shows that first-time visitors to China focus more on popular attractions, while repeat visitors prefer to go to niche and distinctive scenic spots. In March of this year, Shanghai (沪), Jiangsu (苏), Zhejiang (浙), and Anhui (皖) jointly signed a cooperation agreement on the integrated development of inbound tourism, striving to achieve an average annual growth of 10% in the number of overnight inbound tourists in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) from 2025 to 2027.
Keeping inbound tourists, the tourism industry is working together. According to reports, Tongcheng Travel (同程旅行) has launched the AI intelligent body "DeepTrip," which can provide tourists with Chinese itinerary planning services in 17 languages. Chai Yinghui (柴莹辉), vice president of Tongcheng Travel (同程旅行), said, "The continuous expansion of the visa-free 'circle of friends' has brought new opportunities for Tongcheng Travel's international business. In the future, we will further optimize the use scenarios of AI, enrich the number of products and service items, and provide more efficient services for tourists to China."
Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆)—
More Than 200 Foreign Language Interpretation Services Have Been Completed
Exquisitely carved bronze sacred birds, mysterious gold masks, and majestic bronze figures... At the Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆) in Guanghan City (广汉市), Sichuan Province (四川省), Stephan Field, a university professor from the United States, exclaimed after visiting the ancient Shu (古蜀) cultural relics more than 3,000 years ago: "This museum is so shocking!"
With the continuous release of the visa-free policy dividend, the number of foreign tourists in museums across Sichuan (四川) has increased significantly, and the Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆) is one of them. The unique bronze civilization, the shocking shape of cultural relics, and the profound cultural connotation have made Sanxingdui (三星堆) welcome more and more foreign tourists.
Sanxingdui (三星堆) is "on fire," how to firmly grasp this wave of traffic? The Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆) closely focuses on the two keywords of "convenience" and "experience," improves service guarantees, and meets the diverse needs of tourists.
Ticket reservations are more convenient. The museum provides a special ticket pool and reservation channels for inbound tourists, including setting up English versions of ticket purchase and payment pages on the Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆) official website, WeChat official account, and WeChat applet. Inbound tourists can make reservations to purchase tickets through valid passports, Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan travel permits, and other relevant documents.
During the trip, cultural exchange is essential, and interpretation services are particularly important. Since the beginning of this year, the Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆) has completed more than 200 foreign language interpretation services in terms of manual interpretation. At the same time, it provides online WeChat guide services in 7 languages, including Chinese, English, Japanese, Korean, German, French, and Russian. It also sets up 3,000 sets of self-service Chinese and English bilingual guide equipment for rent offline, which has been well received by inbound tourists.
"China Tours" drive cultural exchange and people-to-people connectivity. Focusing on the new trend of cultural and tourism integration in inbound consumption, the Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆) continues to innovate supply, enrich consumption formats, and enhance the experience and cultural flavor of "inbound tourism."
Sanxingdui (三星堆) blind boxes, sacred bird refrigerator magnets, mask coffee cups, miniature bronze sacred trees, etc., all make foreign tourists "buy non-stop." Since the beginning of this year, the Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆) has launched more than 300 new cultural and creative products, covering more than 30 categories such as plush toys, refrigerator magnets, ornaments, etc.
Some time ago, the "Dui Dui Dui Museum Life" lifestyle hall was opened simultaneously, integrating coffee, tea breaks, bookstores, and cultural and creative products into one room. The space planning takes into account functionality and comfort, and realizes the organic connection of cultural display areas, catering areas, reading areas, and cultural and creative sales areas through moving line design. "This is not only a bookstore, but also a creative laboratory for the poetic translation of ancient Shu (古蜀) civilization." Oulia, a tourist from Belarus, picked two Sanxingdui (三星堆) cultural and creative products to give to friends.
As one of the birthplaces of ancient Shu (古蜀) civilization, Guanghan (广汉) is focusing on highlighting Sanxingdui (三星堆) culture, creating a cultural tourism and vacation destination through characteristic scene buildings and in-depth cultural experiences, and linking with the Sanxingdui National Archaeological Site Park (三星堆国家考古遗址公园) and the Sanxingdui Museum (三星堆博物馆) to promote cultural and tourism consumption to become increasingly popular.
Beijing Department Store (北京市百货大楼)—
The Number of Offshore Tax Refunds in the First Five Months is Close to the Total for Last Year
Located on Wangfujing Street (王府井大街) in Beijing (北京), the Beijing Department Store (北京市百货大楼) is known as the "First Store of New China." Opened in 1955, it has gone through wind and rain and is a window to observe retail consumption in Beijing (北京).
"The data is the most intuitive. In the second half of 2024, the number of offshore tax refunds processed by the department store increased significantly by 67% compared with the first half of the year. In the first five months of this year alone, the number of offshore tax refunds processed has been close to the total for the whole year last year, a significant increase of 257% compared with the same period last year," said Chen Li (陈莉), the person in charge of offshore tax refunds at the Beijing Department Store (北京市百货大楼).
At 10:30 a.m., at the dinosaur brand counter on the fifth floor of the department store, salesperson Yang Qiuhong (杨秋红) welcomed two foreign customers from Mongolia.
I thought the customers were just looking around casually, but I didn't expect this reception to last until 6 p.m.
"As soon as the customers entered the door, they were attracted by the simple and vibrant colors and patterns. They kept taking pictures, asking about the size and fabric, and finally ordered 19 sets of four-piece bedding sets, 7 summer quilts, etc., with a total price of 78,000 yuan," Yang Qiuhong (杨秋红) introduced. The predecessor of the dinosaur brand was Dinosaur Textile, which was founded in Shanghai (上海) in 1995. It has witnessed the prosperity and development of China's consumer market and keeps up with the trend of consumption upgrades, and is committed to creating a lifestyle brand with high-value, large textiles, and small home furnishings. The product line covers bedding, core quilts, bedding, household daily use, and good things around life.
"From the perspective of offshore tax refund data, the categories of tax refund commodities are becoming more and more abundant. Cosmetics and bags and accessories still account for the majority, but there are also new changes. Tongrentang (同仁堂), old Beijing cloth shoes (老北京布鞋), Yifei Qipao (懿菲旗袍) and other national characteristic women's clothing, as well as many domestic home furnishing brands have gradually entered the vision of foreign tourists and appeared on tax refund application forms," Chen Li (陈莉) said.
The relevant person in charge of Beijing Customs (北京海关) said that with the continuous warming of the "China Tour" that can be taken at any time, the offshore tax refund policy is constantly optimized, and the potential of "China Buy" is further released. From January to May, Beijing Customs (北京海关) affiliated to the Capital Airport Customs (首都机场海关) and Daxing Airport Customs (大兴机场海关) verified a total of 12,180 offshore tax refund application forms for overseas passengers, with a total amount of about 478 million yuan, an increase of 147.01% and 91.61% respectively year-on-year.
To transform tourism traffic into consumption increment, the department store continues to optimize offshore tax refund services. Since April, it has increased the publicity of offshore tax refund policies through various channels such as electronic screens, broadcasting systems, and brochures, and cooperated to complete the upgrade of the tax refund system and access to electronic map certification, so that foreign tourists can easily search for offshore tax refund stores on mobile phone maps. Entering June, the department store improved the echelon of foreign language reception personnel and launched offshore tax refund publicity guidelines, and the service was even better.
On June 1, the first batch of 3 "buy and refund immediately" centralized refund points for offshore tax refunds in Beijing (北京) were officially put into operation, which were set up in Wangfujing InCity (王府中環), Financial Street Shopping Center (金融街购物中心) and China World Mall (国贸商城) respectively. Xing Tian (邢湉), chief of the Investigation and Evaluation Section 1 of the Second Tax Branch of the Beijing Municipal Taxation Bureau (北京市税务局第二税务分局), introduced that these 3 centralized refund points are located in business districts with a relatively high concentration of overseas passengers, and "city-wide tax refund, one-point handling" can effectively connect scenic spots, business consumption and shopping tax refunds and other scenarios.
Return to TopBy: 欧阳洁
Maintain patience, uphold sincerity, and strengthen confidence. Steadfastly manage our own affairs well, using the certainty of high-quality development to cope with various uncertainties. China's economy will surely overcome challenges in the face of adversity and embrace a splendid rainbow.
Recently, three sentences from Yiwu (义乌) merchant Lü Chengjun (吕成均) during an interview with our newspaper reporter were particularly impressive, allowing people to see the inherent laws of China's economic operation from this ordinary merchant.
The first sentence: "Beyond the waves, it is especially important to remain calm during times of stalemate." The global economic tide is constantly changing, and the technological revolution and industrial transformation are accelerating. In the face of every challenge and opportunity, more and more companies are not swayed by short-term fluctuations, but instead focus on research and development, adjusting and breaking through in response to changing circumstances, and using firm innovation and development to cope with the uncertainty of the external environment. "Remaining calm" is a calmness and composure in the face of change, and also reflects the persistence and confidence in responding to change with change. Yiwu (义乌), which holds the hands of more than 2.1 million "Made in China" enterprises in one hand and more than 230 countries and regions in the other, merchants not only simply "sell globally," but also promote industrial upgrading through trade, firmly take the road of brand development, and promote manufacturing to climb to higher added value; Dongguan (东莞), which used to be dominated by foreign trade processing enterprises, now has more than 7,000 robot-related enterprises, and 1/4 of the world's animation derivatives are produced in Dongguan (东莞)... By understanding needs, focusing on innovation, and patiently cultivating, the Chinese economy is moving forward steadily in a complex and volatile external environment, accumulating advantages in long-term competition.
The second sentence: "A person cannot stand without trust. We adhere to long-termism, manage our business with perseverance, and do not engage in one-shot deals." "A person cannot stand without trust." Today's China, adhering to the concept of mutual benefit and win-win results, fulfills its commitments with concrete actions. Chinese goods are of high quality and affordable prices, providing a wealth of choices for consumers around the world, and are constantly upgrading and innovating, quickly responding to the diverse needs of the global market; the Chinese market is open and inclusive, continuously creating a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, rule-of-law-based, and internationalized, and actively expanding the import of high-quality goods, conveying the sincerity of sharing development opportunities with the world. "Managing business with perseverance," China is the main trading partner of more than 150 countries and regions, and has signed 23 free trade agreements with 30 countries and regions, becoming an "oasis of certainty and a hot spot for investment and business."
The third sentence: "Everyone is calm and expecting to see a rainbow after the storm." Since the beginning of this year, global trade has been full of many uncertainties, bringing severe challenges to the recovery and growth of the world economy. Facing the complex external environment, China is responding calmly. In the Yiwu (义乌) market, the "second generation of entrepreneurs" shows an international perspective and the fighting gene in their bones, which is the development confidence of the new generation of entrepreneurs; in major scenic spots and city streets, the endless stream of Chinese and foreign tourists is people's consumption confidence; at international exhibitions, in-depth exchanges and intensive project docking are the world's investment confidence in China... The super-large-scale market, complete industrial supporting conditions, entrepreneurs who dare to innovate and create, and abundant human resources are the solid foundation for China to cope with shocks, and also the source of confidence for economic development.
The three sentences express the patience, sincerity, and confidence of business operations, which is the powerful internal cause for the vast number of enterprises to withstand pressure and run hard, and also the deep logic of China's economy moving forward steadily. Maintain patience, uphold sincerity, and strengthen confidence. Steadfastly manage our own affairs well, using the certainty of high-quality development to cope with various uncertainties. China's economy will surely overcome challenges in the face of adversity and embrace a splendid rainbow.
Return to TopChina-Mongolia AEO Mutual Recognition Arrangement Officially Implemented
This newspaper reports that in June, the China-Mongolia Customs AEO mutual recognition arrangement was officially implemented. AEO, or "Authorized Economic Operator," is an international trade rule advocated by the World Customs Organization, which involves customs certifying enterprises with good credit status, high compliance levels, and high standards, and providing preferential customs clearance facilitation to certified enterprises. According to the relevant person in charge of Hohhot Customs (呼和浩特海关), after the implementation of the China-Mongolia AEO mutual recognition arrangement, AEO enterprises' goods from both countries will be subject to lower document review rates, lower import inspection rates, and priority inspection for goods requiring physical inspection during customs clearance. This can significantly reduce cross-border trade costs for enterprises and ensure a safer and smoother import and export supply chain. As of now, China has signed AEO mutual recognition agreements with 31 economies, including Mongolia (蒙古国) and the European Union (欧盟), covering 57 countries (regions). Among them, the number of countries participating in the "Belt and Road" initiative has increased to 38, making it the "double first" globally in terms of the number of mutual recognition agreements signed and the number of mutual recognition countries (regions).
(Liu Le (刘乐))
Food Industry Publicly Advocates Optimizing Food Labeling
This newspaper reports that after the release of the "Food Labeling Supervision and Management Measures" and the "National Food Safety Standard General Standard for the Labeling of Prepackaged Foods," under the guidance of the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局), the China National Food Industry Association (中国食品工业协会) recently held a public advocacy event to optimize food labeling, jointly responding to the requirements of the new regulations, proactively optimizing food labeling, strengthening industry self-discipline, and providing consumers with safer, more reliable, and higher-quality food. More than 200 participating companies stated that they will proactively optimize label design to make food dates clear at a glance; standardize food names and avoid using terms such as "zero additives"; make scientific and rigorous claims to fully protect minors; comprehensively label nutritional information to guide rational diets; strengthen label review to ensure that food is compliant before being launched on the market; and fully publish food information to make online food purchases more reassuring.
(Lin Lili (林丽鹂))
Chongqing Pengshui Supply and Marketing Cooperative Deepens Comprehensive Reform to Promote Industrial Revitalization
This newspaper reports that the Pengshui Miao and Tujia Autonomous County (彭水苗族土家族自治县) Supply and Marketing Cooperative in Chongqing (重庆市) closely focuses on strengthening the construction of grassroots organizational systems, continuously deepens comprehensive reforms, vigorously carries out comprehensive services such as agricultural supply, agricultural machinery socialization services, and agricultural product circulation and processing, providing an innovative model for the construction of agricultural service systems in mountainous counties. As of now, the Pengshui Supply and Marketing Cooperative has restored and transformed 38 township-level grassroots supply and marketing cooperatives and built 190 village-level comprehensive service stations. It has cultivated and built a county-level farmer cooperative service center, serving more than 300 economic organizations annually, providing 8 comprehensive services such as financial bookkeeping, taxation, and policy consultation for rural cooperative economic organizations. It has built an agricultural socialization three-level service system of "county-level platform + 39 township workstations + 65 village-level service points," with an annual service area exceeding 300,000 mu, realizing unified management of equipment, unified training of personnel, and professional operation, better ensuring agricultural production, helping increase agricultural efficiency, promoting the development and growth of village-level collective economy, and effectively promoting rural industrial revitalization.
(Wang Xiuwen (王秀文))
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 林丽鹂
In summer, many consumers have a need for sun protection. However, there are many types of products on the market labeled "sun protection," and some sun-protective clothing does not effectively block ultraviolet rays and does not meet national standards. The State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) issued a consumer alert, emphasizing that consumers should focus on the Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) when purchasing sun protection products.
Sun-protective clothing, also known as anti-ultraviolet clothing, generally refers to clothing made of textiles with anti-ultraviolet functions. As the "first line of defense" for sun protection in summer, the importance of its sun protection performance is self-evident. Sun protection mainly reduces the transmission of ultraviolet rays by absorbing or reflecting them through the fabric. According to the national standard GB/T18830—2009 "Evaluation of Anti-ultraviolet Performance of Textiles," a product can only be called an "anti-ultraviolet product" when its UPF is greater than 40 and the transmission rate of long-wave ultraviolet (UVA) is less than 5%.
When choosing sun-protective clothing, first pay attention to the label information and check whether the hangtag indicates the anti-ultraviolet function and whether there is a UPF value (40
Sun hats are also a "helpful assistant" for sun protection in summer. Common types of sun hats on the market include open-top hats, wide-brimmed bucket hats, and baseball caps. Open-top hats have a hollow design at the top, which has good breathability, but the sun protection effect is concentrated on the brim, which is only suitable for short-term outdoor activities; wide-brimmed bucket hats have wider brims, which can fully cover the face, neck, and ears, and are suitable for long-term outdoor activities; baseball caps are mostly designed with a front brim, and the shading area is limited, which is suitable for daily commuting, but attention should be paid to the problem that the back of the neck and ears are still exposed to the sun. When purchasing sun hats, you can pay attention to the following points: First, hats that clearly indicate sun protection performance will generally mark the standard number and UPF value that meet the sun protection performance on the label. A UPF value greater than 40 means that the product has a sun protection effect. Secondly, choose a suitable style based on the actual use scenario. Thirdly, choose a size that fits the individual. The product hangtags that clearly indicate the implementation of standards such as FZ/T82002—2016 "Sewn Hats" and FZ/T73002—2016 "Knitted Hats" generally mark the size code, such as code 50 corresponding to a head circumference of 50 cm, and code 53-55 corresponding to a head circumference of 53-55 cm. In addition, you can pay attention to detail design. Some sun hats will add adjustable ear straps and head circumference, windproof ropes, and other designs to improve wearing comfort, and consumers can choose according to their needs.
In addition to sun-protective clothing and hats, sun-protective masks and sun-protective sleeves are also "intimate little guardians" for summer sun protection. Sun-protective masks are mainly divided into headband type, ear-hanging type, and neck-integrated type according to the wearing method. The headband type is fixed with a headband, which has strong stability and is suitable for long-term outdoor activities; the ear-hanging type has a lightweight ear-hook design, which is suitable for daily commuting, but attention should be paid to the fit to prevent light leakage; the neck-integrated type covers the face, neck, and back of the ears, and is suitable for high-intensity ultraviolet environments. When purchasing sun-protective masks and sleeves, in addition to paying attention to the style and whether the UPF value is greater than 40, the cooling performance of the product is also worth noting.
Summer sun protection is related to skin health and cannot be ignored. When purchasing sun protection products, consumers must purchase them through formal channels, carefully check whether the product hangtag information is complete, and whether the product craftsmanship is excellent. Give priority to choosing brand products with good reputation and professional testing or certification, pay attention to the quality and functionality of the products, and do not blindly follow the trend or believe in false advertising.
Return to TopBy: 老 藤
I am deeply impressed by the poem "Sending Winter Clothes to the Front" by the Tang Dynasty poet Chen Yulan (陈玉兰), because it is not only a seven-character quatrain, but also a concise family letter. "My husband is guarding the border, and I am in Wu. The west wind blows on me, and I worry about my husband. A line of letter brings a thousand lines of tears. Is it cold enough for clothes to reach your side?" If Chen Yulan (陈玉兰) wrote about a wife's longing for her husband guarding the border, then Feng Zhongyun (冯仲云), the political commissar of the Third Route Army of the Anti-Japanese United Army, wrote a family letter to his wife, which is a husband's loyalty to love. When Feng Zhongyun (冯仲云) wrote to his wife, Xue Wen (薛雯), the two had been separated for 12 years. General Feng (冯将军), who was born and died in the white mountains and black waters, could not contact his family at all until the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, when he sent this belated family letter. "As long as Wen (雯) has not violated her past aspirations, and has not let down the motherland and the organization, then she is still my wife. I have waited like this for twelve years, and I firmly believe that my loyalty to Wen (雯) will be rewarded."
In an era when communication was not developed, family letters were the most precious bond for maintaining emotions, so they were always accompanied by tears. Although the hero hoped that his mother would "not send her son to the human world with tears," family letters are always inevitably filled with tears, tears of sorrow and joy turning into ink, a family letter sealed with tears. Just as the ancient poem says: "Holding hands for a long sigh, tears nourish the sorrow of parting."
In May 1940, Zhang Zizhong (张自忠) led his troops across the Xiang River (襄河) to the east and launched a fierce battle with the Japanese invading army. Zhang Zizhong (张自忠) commanded his troops to repel nine charges launched by the Japanese army. The battle was extremely fierce. He, taking the lead, suffered eight bullet wounds and bayonet wounds, and finally died heroically on the front line.
In fact, Zhang Zizhong (张自忠) was mentally prepared to sacrifice himself for the country before the expedition. On May 1, he personally wrote the famous "To My Comrades," expressing to his comrades his determination to fight against the enemy with one heart and sacrifice for the country. Today, rereading this awe-inspiring letter, we still seem to feel the general's pounding heartbeat and see the flames of burning blood. Although the letter is short, every word carries immense weight, impacting the hearts of every reader and making their blood boil.
Generally speaking, what people care about most at the juncture of life and death is often their relatives, especially for the soldiers fighting on the battlefield and their families. A thin family letter may be the last entrustment of relatives, the final confession of life's journey. It is no exaggeration to say that "a family letter is worth a thousand pieces of gold." However, General Zhang Zizhong (张自忠将军) did not leave a single word to his family before his sacrifice. In his opinion, the comrades who charged into battle were his closest family, sharing life and death. Writing a letter to his comrades was his most important family letter. It can be said that the "family letter" written by General Zhang Zizhong (张自忠将军) is a letter of comrades connected by flesh and blood, a mobilization letter for anti-enemy deployment, and even a declaration of heroic martyrdom.
Was it that the general did not care about his family? Obviously not. General Zhang Zizhong's (张自忠将军) wife, Li Minhui (李敏慧), married him at the age of 17. The couple was loving, and the family style was simple and honest. I think that on the one hand, the general felt that national crisis was greater than family affairs, and deploying battles and inspiring comrades was more important than writing a family letter; on the other hand, he also believed that his beloved wife could understand the righteousness and did not need further instructions. After Zhang Zizhong (张自忠) shed blood on the battlefield, Li Minhui (李敏慧), who was only 50 years old, wrote like the martyr Qiu Jin (秋瑾) - "My body cannot be listed as a man; but my heart is more fierce than a man." She resolutely went on a hunger strike for seven days and died. The couple was buried together at the foot of Meihua Mountain (梅花山麓) in Chongqing (重庆). Li Minhui (李敏慧) expressed her life-and-death dependence on her husband with her heroic act, and also inspired countless soldiers to bravely kill the enemy like her husband.
Reading this "family letter" carefully, it is not difficult to sort out the following levels of meaning. "As long as the enemy invades, I will go to Hedong (河东) with my brothers to sacrifice together." This level is that as the commander-in-chief and army commander of the group army, he will not only issue orders in the rear command post, but will definitely take the lead and fight alongside his comrades. "The country has reached such a point that there is no other way but for us to die for it." This level shows the determination to die. In times of national crisis, we think of good generals, and in times of hardship, we think of virtuous ministers. When the country reaches the critical moment of survival, there is only one option: to swear to serve the country, and there is no other way. "I believe even more that as long as we can maintain this determination, our country and our five-thousand-year-old nation will never be destroyed by the mere three-island dwarfs." This is the third level, the purpose of which is to boost morale, that is to say, our sacrifices today will not be in vain, blood will irrigate the flowers of victory, and victory will ultimately belong to us, because we have five thousand years of historical accumulation, and the beacon of the Anti-Japanese War has been burning on the vast land of China. We should have the confidence to drive out the invaders and defeat the enemy.
"The determination to die for the country and the nation, the sea will not clear, the stone will not rot, and it will never change in the slightest. I am willing to encourage you brothers." The last level of meaning lies in reiterating the determination to die. The sea will not clear, the stone will not rot, and the determination to die will never change in the slightest. This sentence pushes the love of the country to the point of ignition. I believe that everyone will not be calm when they read this sentence. We seem to be watching teams of soldiers, braving artillery fire and stepping on blood, rushing towards the enemy's陣.
When rereading this "family letter," I thought of the family letter written by martyr Xu Ying (许英) to his mother in the Tashan Blockade Battle (塔山阻击战) of the Liaoshen Campaign (辽沈战役). The letter read: "For the sake of my mother's happiness, for the sake of the freedom and liberation of all mankind, I am willing to kill the enemy at the cost of my life. My glory is my mother's glory and the glory of the whole family." Unlike General Zhang Zizhong (张自忠将军), who commanded thousands of troops, Xu Ying (许英) was just a grassroots cadre in the army, but they shared the same heroic realm of sacrificing their lives for the independence and liberation of the nation and for the cause of justice. We should pay tribute to these heroes. They not only left behind heroic deeds of sacrificing themselves for the country, but also left behind these precious family letters. Family letters are another kind of writing of history. The real emotions and scene reproduction they present can move readers and influence future generations even more.
Time shines into the new era, the world is undergoing tremendous changes, society is undergoing tremendous changes, and life is undergoing tremendous changes, but there is one thing that will never change, and that is the patriotism and the spirit of heroes and martyrs advocated by the Chinese nation. "The heroic spirit of heaven and earth, still awe-inspiring for thousands of years," the great era calls for heroes and creates heroes. When heroes emerge in large numbers, the cause of the Party and the people will prosper and last forever. The new era of China has stood tall in the East, and the construction of a strong country and the rejuvenation of the nation have arrived at their time and formed their momentum. Every Chinese son and daughter and aspiring youth should use the spirit of heroes and martyrs to inspire themselves and actively devote themselves to the great cause of national rejuvenation, making contributions in their respective positions.
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Su Shi's (苏轼) poem "Farewell to Dong Chuan (董传)" says: "Coarse silk and rough cloth wrap his life, poetry and books in his belly make his spirit naturally refined." If one is well-read, even if as poor as Dong Chuan (董传), wearing only "coarse silk and rough cloth," it cannot hide his refined temperament. It can be seen that "spirit naturally refined" comes from "poetry and books in the belly," originating from deep cultural immersion and edification.
How can one have "poetry and books in the belly"? The *Book of Rites* (《礼记》) says: "Although there are fine delicacies, one does not know their flavor without eating them; although there is the ultimate Dao, one does not know its goodness without learning it." Only by diligently putting in "foolish effort," overcoming difficulties to read a batch of "classics, histories, philosophical works, and collections," burying oneself in a few "brain-taxing" great classics, is it possible to go from "not knowing" to "knowing," and then to "knowing deeply." This is also the process of "deeply cultivating the classics."
The reason for emphasizing "deep cultivation" is that in today's life, superficially touching on classic original works and causing one-sided understanding or misinterpretation is very common. Some scholars broadcast videos, inviting famous experts and eloquent speakers to "praise," talking eloquently: "Beautiful women do not need to study, they will live well, because the second line of the 'Kun' hexagram in the *I Ching* (《易经》) says: 'Direct, square, and great; without practice, nothing is unfavorable.'" How did "direct, square, and great" become synonymous with "beautiful women"? How was "without practice, nothing is unfavorable" simplified to "it is good not to study"? It can truly be called an "ancient and modern strange tale"! If it is not intentional misinterpretation, then it is a distortion of the classics. Regardless of which situation it is, for netizens, especially children, who do not know much about the *I Ching* (《易经》), once they believe it, they will be seriously misled. As the saying goes: "Poor skills ruin a lifetime." If a teacher or public figure has "poor skills" and also makes wild remarks, what is "ruined" is not only themselves, but will also affect future generations.
Speaking of classics, first of all, there are a batch of excellent Chinese cultural classics that have been washed by time. Although Lu Xun (鲁迅) once said that he did not advocate reading the classics, he also said, "I have almost read the Thirteen Classics." In fact, just from Lu Xun's (鲁迅) profound and vigorous writing style, it can be seen that the teacher was deeply nourished by excellent traditional Chinese culture. Now, we occasionally hear some "well-known writers" intentionally or unintentionally reveal that they have read through the "Thirteen Classics" and the "Twenty-Four Histories" in order to flaunt their knowledge. Some have truly studied them, but some are probably 打肿脸充胖子 (dǎ zhǒng liǎn chōng pàng zi - "to swell the face to look fat," to try to look important by pretending to be what one is not) - not to mention reading the "Thirteen Classics" thoroughly, it would probably be difficult to say the complete list of the "Thirteen Classics." The style of study and the style of writing reflect a person's work style. Without putting in effort to study the classics, but using the classics to flaunt oneself, talking grandly, being flashy and unsubstantial, without the intention of seeking truth from facts, and with the intention of sensationalizing, it is harmful and useless to oneself, others, and social atmosphere.
To deeply cultivate the classics, one must put in "long-term effort" and have systematic reading and research. The thirteen Confucian classics promoted by Confucian scholars of past dynasties are called the "Thirteen Classics," among which the *Book of Songs* (《诗经》) is a source of Chinese literature. "Poetry expresses intention, songs chant words, sound relies on eternity, and rhythm harmonizes sound." In a sense, there are two fundamental principles of writing: one is "cultivating the words to establish sincerity" (*I Ching* (《易经》), Qian Hexagram, Literary Commentary), and the other is "words should be concise and essential, not just for the sake of being different" (*Book of Documents* (《尚书》), Bi Ming). "Cultivating the words to establish sincerity" means that what the article expresses is the author's original intention and the true nature of life, and there must be true feelings, and one should "write what is in one's heart"; "words should be concise and essential" means that the theme and thought of the article should be concise and essential, with only one or two sentences, or even a word, at the key points. With these two principles, the essentials of writing are basically in place, and these are all excellently presented in the *Book of Songs* (《诗经》). Therefore, Liang Qichao (梁启超) said: "What the *Book of Songs* (《诗经》) expresses is precisely the healthiest state of our national emotions. No writer later can catch up with this point." It can be seen that reading the classics is not easy, and just reading through the *Book of Songs* (《诗经》) thoroughly is of great benefit. Classics are our eternal teachers.
All civilizations, cultures, and literatures in the world have genes and roots. "Great articles" always come from "small accumulations," and "soft power" comes from "hard work." We might as well start with the simple and move to the difficult, first carefully reading a few classic works, pondering and experiencing them, and then gradually expanding the scope of study, putting in a lot of "hard work," laying a good "cultural foundation" for ourselves, so that we can obtain the nourishment of civilization and truly inherit and promote the excellent traditional Chinese culture.
Return to TopBy: 金 波
Walking to the Door of Home
The door of your home is already wide open,
You walk to the door,
There are towering mountains,
There are surging seas.
If there are mountains, then go climb them,
If there are seas, then go ride the waves.
When you look back at your home,
The lights there are warmer and brighter.
The Swallow's Home
I said to the swallow:
Flying is life.
Always cherish the distance in your heart,
Sunlight sparkles on your wings.
Under every eave,
There is a swallow's home.
Home is connected to thousands of mountains and rivers,
Flying is the brilliance of dreams.
Sunshine Jumps into the Home
Every day, sunshine jumps into the home,
Closely following, the fragrance of flowers floats in.
Outside the window,
Since when have the birds been singing?
Since when have the flowers been smiling?
In a room with sunshine, everything is bright and fresh,
Originally quiet, now it is also singing.
In the home,
Since when has it become warmer?
Since when has it become more complete?
Return to TopBy: 刘恩友
Every year, I always depart from Jiayuguan (嘉峪关), drive through the Hexi Corridor (河西走廊), pass through the eight hundred *li* of the Qinchuan (八百里秦川), and return to the old tile-roofed house in the Zhaigou (寨沟) of Shangzhou (商州), deep in the Qinling Mountains (秦岭), for a short stay. When the trees rustle in the mountain breeze, I often sit on the millstone platform next to the small house, watching how the opposite mountain ridge is kneaded into a light cyan silhouette by the morning mist.
The mountains are gradually dyed bright with new green. Every day, airplanes emerge from the distant mountain peaks and disappear behind another mountain. My second elder brother, who also came back with me, also came to my side, watching me look up and use my mobile phone to photograph the plane dragging a long white trail. He said with a bit of poetry: "The ones coming from the east must be carrying the humidity of Shanghai (上海), and the ones coming from the west are stained with the snow grains of the Qilian Mountains (祁连山)." Before he finished speaking, another silver wing had swept over the high mountain top in front of the door called Leigutai (擂鼓台), and the contrail spread out a faint milky trace in the sky.
In fact, airplanes not only traverse from one direction, sometimes they come from due north and due south, and sometimes they crisscross in a network. The careful second elder brother looked at his watch and said, "During the morning peak, there is one every five minutes, and even at the longest interval, there is one every half hour. Listen—" The roar of the plane came from far to near, intertwined with the calls of cuckoos and magpies in the trees, forming a wonderful harmony in the mountains. After these airplanes fly across the blue sky, they will spread out beautiful white mists. Sometimes they are like a long stroke of a fairy's brush, sometimes they turn into a shepherd's flock of sheep, and the most wonderful thing is that the long tails left by the silver swallows passing through the clouds are sometimes dyed light purple, orange-red, and indigo. I don't know which fairy knocked over the palette, tying colorful ribbons to the green mountains.
In the evening, when dusk drapes the mountains in dark cyan cloaks, everyone sits under the chestnut tree next to the stone mill to enjoy the cool and chat. Accompanied by the fluffy chestnuts and the bright moonlight, we can always see the flashing lights of airplanes. Before one airplane has flown far away, the sound of another airplane enters our ears. Following the sound, everyone searches in the starry sky. The red and blue light spots pass by like luminous pearls, adding a bit of mysterious romance to the already starry Qinling Mountains. The more than 80-year-old cousin said: "It is said that a natural barrier has become a thoroughfare, and the flight routes of airplanes every day are as dense as spider webs. The sky above our small mountain village has now become a crossroads in the sky."
Yes, in Zhaigou (寨沟), a remote small village deep in the Qinling Mountains, the "natural barrier" has long been transformed into a "thoroughfare": there is not only a convenient asphalt road leading to Shangzhou (商州) city, and a half-hour drive can take you to the well-connected expressway, but you can also take the intercity train to Xi'an (西安), and there are also air routes that echo the neon lights of distant metropolises.
The old village secretary watched the airplane passing over the small courtyard in the mountains, and he talked about the past when generations of villagers walked out of the mountains on narrow paths: "They carried mountain goods out of the house before dawn, walked 30 *li* of mountain roads, and after selling them, they bought the supplies needed for the family and farming and went into the mountains. Blisters were rubbed on their feet, and the moon rose when they returned from the county seat."
Looking at the direction the navigation lights passed, he said: "A few days ago, my grandson told me in a video that he could see our village's walnut forest and white-walled, blue-tiled houses from the airplane window."
From my conversations with them, I feel that there is a harmony with the times in these deep mountains. These silver swallows crossing the clouds are no longer just simple means of transportation, but a magnificent poem written by a country in the midst of towering mountains.
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From the moment I stepped into the courtyard, I was deeply attracted by a pomegranate tree: over a meter tall, with a trunk as thick as my forearm, it gracefully stretched its branches in all directions. The leaves felt thick and smooth, as if coated with a thin layer of wax. It was early summer, and each branch was adorned with a delicate and bright red flower bud.
What surprised me even more was that about half a meter above the pomegranate tree, a piece of cotton cloth pieced together in white and green was draped, with thick iron rods supporting the four corners, resembling the canopy used by ancient emperors during their travels, showing how much the owner liked and cherished it.
Seeing me admiring it intently, the owner, Aunt Yu (于大嫂), told me that this pomegranate tree was quite old, planted in 1976.
Aunt Yu is from Qiqihar (齐齐哈尔), Heilongjiang (黑龙江) Province. At that time, she had just gotten married, and her mother planted this pomegranate tree for her in her hometown, praying that her daughter and son-in-law would be like pomegranates, with a harmonious family, a prosperous career, and many children and much happiness. In 1992, she and her husband transferred from Keshan Farm (克山农场) to a factory in Huailai (怀来), Hebei (河北) Province. Moving south with the whole family, it was hard to leave their homeland. What should they bring? The couple discussed it for more than a week and finally decided that, in addition to bedding, clothes, pots, and pans, they would only bring this pomegranate tree.
Some people didn't understand. The pomegranate tree could neither be eaten nor drunk, and it was a long journey. Why bring it? Aunt Yu smiled without saying a word. She knew that this pomegranate tree embodied her mother's best wishes for her daughter's family, carrying the fragrance of the soil of her hometown!
On the long journey of 3,000 li, they got off the bus and onto the train, and off the train and onto the bus again. After several transfers, all the other things were entrusted to his wife and children. Uncle Yu (于大哥), a man 180 centimeters tall, carried half a bag of black soil from his hometown on his back, and firmly held the pomegranate tree in his arms. Every time he got on and off the vehicle, he was extremely careful, as if guarding a delicate and lovely baby, fearing that a rude passenger would break the branches and leaves.
Finally, they settled down in Huailai. Fearing that it would not adapt to the new environment, the couple took care of it carefully. In the first few years, they only used soil from their hometown when changing the soil. Uncle Yu personally prepared various fertilizers, and he and his wife were reluctant to eat milk and eggs themselves, but they often fed them to the pomegranate tree. Under their careful care, the pomegranate tree grew well.
In the early years, Aunt Yu often missed home. At that time, there were no mobile phones, and long-distance calls were frighteningly expensive. Every time she missed home, Aunt Yu would shed tears in front of the pomegranate tree, stroking the branches and leaves with both hands, as if stroking the kind faces of her parents. Strangely enough, after spending half an hour by the pomegranate tree, Aunt Yu's tears gradually receded, and a lively smile reappeared on her face. This northeastern woman became busy again in a whirlwind.
In 1997, the factory went bankrupt, and the couple were both laid off, and the family's life fell into poverty. Looking at her husband with sunken cheeks and bloodshot eyes, Aunt Yu felt distressed and shed tears. She resumed the habit of confiding in the pomegranate tree.
Someone took a fancy to this pomegranate tree and offered to buy it for 1,000 yuan. But Aunt Yu refused outright: "I won't sell it for 1,000, and I won't sell it for 10,000." Some neighbors laughed at the couple for being pedantic. They were almost unable to make ends meet, yet they were guarding this pomegranate tree and drinking the northwest wind? They didn't understand the couple's feelings for this pomegranate tree.
In the most difficult days, Aunt Yu and her husband helped each other 相濡以沫 (xiāng rú yǐ mò - "moisten each other with saliva," to help each other in distress). Whenever they couldn't hold on, the pomegranate tree became their spiritual pillar. Thinking that the pomegranate tree could survive tenaciously in a foreign land, even though it was separated by 3,000 li of mountains and rivers, the couple's confidence doubled. They sold popsicles and ice cream under the scorching sun, and repaired cars and motorcycles in the ice and snow... More than 10 years have passed, and this hardworking couple finally supported their children to graduate from college and saved a considerable pension for themselves.
Calculating the time, this pomegranate tree is already 49 years old, but it still looks vibrant and radiant. In the eyes of Aunt Yu and her husband, who are already in their seventies, this "nearly half-century-old" pomegranate tree, which has adapted to the new environment, is a tree of kinship that embodies the love of parents, a tree of nostalgia for their hometown, and even more a tree of struggle away from their homeland.
Return to TopBy: 柯 军
In our eyes, teachers of the "Chuan (传)" generation are like ancestors and grandmasters, the highest paradigms and artistic standards of Kunqu Opera. It is a great honor to have a "Chuan (传)" generation teacher watch one's performance or receive their guidance, feeling that they can "**点石成金**" (diǎn shí chéng jīn - "turn stone into gold," to touch up a piece of writing). Recalling my interactions with teachers, although I may not have become "gold," the teachers' enlightenment at any time and place is truly admirable.
During my youth, studying opera at Yellow Dragon Cave (黄龙洞) in Hangzhou (杭州) was a very pleasant and simple time. At that time, my classmates and I learned "The Story of Handan (邯郸记) - Yunyang Execution Ground (云阳法场)" from teacher Bao Chuanduo (包传铎). Teacher Bao (包) had a spirit of reform. In traditional opera, Lu Sheng's (卢生) hands were tied behind his back, but teacher Bao (包) changed it to handcuffs, saying that having his hands in front made it easier to perform and maintain balance, thus facilitating singing and dancing. Once, while we were rehearsing, teacher Zheng Chuanjian (郑传鑑) also came. Seeing us performing with our hands cuffed in front, he argued with teacher Bao (包). Teacher Zheng (郑) said that in the old tradition, Lu Sheng's (卢生) hands were behind his back, tightly bound, which was how it was on the execution ground. Changing it like this weakened the difficulty and was not in line with the scene of the execution ground. Teacher Bao (包) explained that with his hands tied behind his back, a person could not walk steadily, and it was easy to lose balance when turning and flicking his hair. Old male actors generally emphasized literary aspects over martial ones, making it difficult to complete the performance.
After returning to Nanjing (南京), I rehearsed according to teacher Bao's (包) teaching method. Teacher Zhang Jinlong (张金龙), who had seen the traditional performance method, offered his opinion. He not only asked me to restore the tradition of putting my hands behind my back, but also added a lot of performance skills targeting Lu Sheng's (卢生) identity and the original theme of the excerpt, "death escape": swinging hair left and right, kneeling and spinning, grabbing the back, hanging hair, jumping on the buttocks and moving sideways... to express the character's intense emotions of fear and struggle. In 1993, after teacher Zheng Chuanjian (郑传鑑) accepted me as his last disciple, he reorganized and refined this play, dividing it into 4 parts, and setting several tones in terms of grasping the character's emotions and the scale of movements and gestures.
Therefore, in this excerpt "The Story of Handan (邯郸记) - Yunyang Execution Ground (云阳法场)," teacher Bao Chuanduo (包传铎) taught me the whole play, teacher Zhang Jinlong (张金龙) carried out technical processing, and teacher Zheng Chuanjian (郑传鑑) carried out character analysis and performance tuning. Standing on the shoulders of predecessors, I have benefited a lot.
In 1992, teacher Zheng (郑) came to the Jiangsu Kunqu Opera Theatre (江苏省昆剧院) to teach the complete "Nine Lotus Lantern (九莲灯)." Teacher Zheng's (郑) daughter, Zheng Jiaqin (郑嘉勤), worked in the Nanjing Yue Opera Troupe (南京越剧团), so he lived in Nanjing (南京), and I had many opportunities to interact with the teacher. He was like an old child, acting even in life, always striking poses. He would stop on the road to think about movements, a single glance was a pose, and saying a line of dialogue required him to communicate with you: this movement should be done like this, doing it like that is not appropriate, it should be changed to this. Although he was over 80 years old, his mind was very sharp, his memory was good, he played mahjong with blind tiles, never arranging the tiles, relying on his memory to play, and quickly won! After learning opera during the day, I often went to his house in the evening to discuss opera, practice tunes, and accompany him to drink. Although the teacher was very kind and amiable to me, I was only in my twenties at that time, and every time I saw the teacher, I sat next to him with awe, not daring to drink at all, only daring to pour wine for him. In 1994, when I went to Beijing (北京) to compete for the "Plum Blossom Award (梅花奖)" for the first time, the teacher also went to support me. The two of us, one old and one young, spoke completely in a "**雨夹雪**" (yǔ jiā xuě - "rain mixed with snow," a mixture of things), Suzhou (苏州) accented Kunshan (昆山) dialect, Suzhou (苏州) dialect, and Mandarin alternately coming out, discussing opera and chatting about opera.
The teacher also passed on to me his Southern School Lao Sheng (老生) solo version of "Night Flight (夜奔)." There are many old-fashioned Kunqu Opera audiences in Taiwan (台湾) region. One year, Yayun Company (雅韵公司) invited us to perform, and Mr. Gu Duhuangg (顾笃璜) served as the artistic director. Teacher Gu (顾) hoped that we would bring a Kunqu Opera Lao Sheng (老生) version of "Night Flight (夜奔)" to Taiwan (台湾). So I made a special trip to Suzhou (苏州) to learn from Xue Chuangang's (薛传刚) son, and also asked Zheng Chuanjian (郑传鑑) to refine it. This version is different from the current popular Kunqu Opera Northern and Southern Wu Sheng (武生) version of "Night Flight (夜奔)," it is more gentle and has been praised by scholars in Taiwan (台湾). Although it is not commonly seen on stage, it is an authentic old Kunqu Opera tradition. As a result, I became the only actor in the country who can perform three versions of "Night Flight (夜奔)": Southern School Wu Sheng (武生), Northern School Wu Sheng (武生), and Southern School Lao Sheng (老生). In 2015, I publicly published the valuable performance videos of these three versions, which can be regarded as a consolation to the teacher.
Although teacher Zheng Chuanjian (郑传鑑) has left us for a long time, the plays he taught, his teaching philosophy, and his way of dealing with people, have nourished me for a long time and benefited me throughout my life.
I respectfully offer these memories to my esteemed teacher.
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