Summary: Shanxi Province is focusing on energy security and green development by integrating traditional and renewable energy sources to build a new energy system, following Xi Jinping's call to upgrade resource utilization and construct a new energy system. The province is enhancing the flexibility of coal-fired power plants and developing integrated wind, solar, coal, and energy storage projects to address the intermittency of renewable energy. Shanxi's external electricity transmission ranks among the highest in China, with green electricity transmission leading the nation for two consecutive years. Shanxi utilizes a real-time electricity market to coordinate between renewable and traditional energy sources, allowing for greater renewable energy consumption during peak production and increased coal power generation when renewable output decreases. According to Shanxi Party Secretary Tang Dengjie, the province aims to contribute to national energy security and the development of a strong energy sector.
Summary: This article reports on various local initiatives across China aimed at improving governance and addressing public concerns by implementing policies focusing on grassroots engagement. Measures include cadres directly addressing citizen complaints in residential areas, "People's City Experience Officers" providing feedback on urban issues, and officials actively resolving business registration problems. These initiatives are framed as a way to strengthen the relationship between the Party and the people, and improve the efficiency and effectiveness of local governance. The article does not directly mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Wang Huning met with Wan Noor, Speaker of the Thai Parliament and Speaker of the House of Representatives. Wang stated China is willing to work with Thailand to deepen the building of a China-Thailand community with a shared future, referencing the consensus reached between Xi Jinping and Thai Prime Minister Petongtan in February. Wan Noor reciprocated, emphasizing the deep-rooted friendship between the two countries and Thailand's support for Xi Jinping's global initiatives. Both parties expressed a desire to strengthen cooperation in various fields, including the Belt and Road Initiative. Hu Chunhua and Wang Dongfeng were present at the meeting.
Summary: The article highlights Beijing's advancements in high-tech industries, driven by innovation and strategic policy support, with Xi Jinping emphasizing the city's role in leading technological development. Examples include the successful launch of the Ceres-1 rocket carrying IoT satellites, the development of high-precision surgical robots performing remote surgeries in Europe, and advancements in 3D printing for aerospace components. Beijing fosters collaboration between research and industry, exemplified by the establishment of 5G-enabled smart manufacturing lines and supportive policies for companies like Xiaomi. The city has also seen growth in autonomous driving, with testing mileage exceeding 60 million kilometers in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. There is no direct mention of the United States.
Summary: In the first five months of the year, China's national railway system saw a 3.1% year-on-year increase in freight volume, reaching 1.641 billion tons. Coal transport was a major component, with 845 million tons of coal, including 575 million tons for power generation, ensuring stable electricity supply. Rail-sea intermodal container transport increased by 18.4% to 6.833 million TEUs. Cross-border freight also saw growth, with China-Central Asia freight train trips up 23% to 6,046 and China-Laos railway delivering 2.502 million tons, up 8%, facilitating international trade.
Summary: In the first five months of 2024, China's green electricity transaction volume exceeded 220 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of nearly 50%, indicating rapid growth in the scale of green electricity transactions. The national unified electricity market is being accelerated, with market-based electricity transactions increasing from 1.1 trillion kWh in 2016 to 6.2 trillion kWh in 2024, accounting for 63% of the total electricity consumption of the whole society. Market-based transactions of new energy exceeded 1 trillion kWh in 2024, accounting for 55% of all new energy power generation. The construction of the national unified electricity market has accelerated, and cross-provincial green electricity transactions have become normalized.
Summary: The Huanggang Road tunnel project in Jinan, Shandong province, has completed its Yellow River segment excavation, marking a milestone in the construction of this large-diameter underwater shield tunnel. The project team adapted to the Yellow River's unique geological conditions by modifying the shield machine and implementing a new waste slurry treatment process. The 5,755-meter tunnel includes a 3,290-meter shield section with a 17.5-meter excavation diameter. The shield machine has now crossed key areas, including a water source protection zone and the Yellow River.
Summary: On International Olympic Day (June 23rd), Chinese athletes are celebrated for promoting the Olympic spirit. Elsewhere in the paper, it is reported that various regions are promoting the "AI+" action plan, integrating AI with economic and social sectors. The paper emphasizes the need for dialectical thinking to ensure the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence. Finally, the article discusses Mohe, China's northernmost city, and its growing popularity due to a popular song. The United States and U.S.-China relations are not mentioned in the provided sections.
Summary: Ye Jin'ge'ri and his wife Dong Mu'cuo have spent 19 years protecting the Heihe River source in the Qilian Mountains. As ecological guardians, they patrol the area, combating illegal activities like illegal mining and witnessing the river's environmental improvement, including the return of rare wildlife. The couple's dedication has led to the Heihe River's water quality stabilizing at Class II, with increased water volume flowing out of the province. Despite facing hardships like severe weather and encounters with poachers, they remain committed to protecting the Heihe River.
Summary: The article profiles Zhao Peiguo, a grain broker and head of an agricultural cooperative in Binzhou, Shandong, focusing on his efforts to ensure fair prices and good yields for local farmers during the "Sanxia" harvest season. Zhao provides services such as soil testing, mechanized farming, and access to high-quality seeds, and he also purchases grain from farmers at prices higher than the state minimum, enabled by a deal with 京粮集团 (Jingliang Group) for high-quality wheat. He emphasizes transparency and building trust with farmers by offering fair prices and providing agricultural expertise. Zhao also uses new technology such as an intelligent drying system to reduce grain loss and improve efficiency.
Summary: The article discusses the evolving role and perception of grain brokers in rural China. It highlights how some brokers, like Zhao Peiguo, have gained farmers' trust by offering fair prices, practical assistance, and adopting new technologies. The piece notes a trend of large-scale farmers and cooperative leaders becoming grain brokers, streamlining the grain distribution process. Local governments are also implementing training programs to standardize broker practices and disseminate agricultural knowledge, ultimately aiming to improve farmer incomes and promote the acceptance of "grain brokers" as a legitimate profession. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The Ministry of Natural Resources is implementing a transitional period for regions to address arable land lost to tree, fruit, and tea cultivation. This period involves categorizing land, restoring some, and replacing others to allow farmers and local governments time to adjust crops and optimize industry development. These lands will be considered in arable land protection assessments, balancing responsibility with reducing burdens and protecting farmer rights. Additionally, the Ministry is streamlining natural resource approvals for major projects, with multiple provinces implementing coordinated approval processes to reduce materials, steps, and approval times.
Summary: The 9th China-South Asia Expo was held in Kunming, Yunnan from June 19-24. The expo featured a wide array of high-tech exhibits, including those in the digital economy, AI, green energy, and the low-altitude economy. These exhibits attracted considerable attention from visitors.
Summary: This article details local government efforts across China to improve responsiveness and address citizen concerns. Examples include officials in Jiangsu directly addressing community issues like improper parking and delayed garbage disposal; Anhui officials addressing traffic issues based on feedback from "People's City Experience Officers"; and Guangdong streamlining business registration. Other regions like Zhejiang, Fujian, Jiangxi, Guangxi and Yunnan also implemented citizen-centric initiatives, such as enlisting citizen oversight, supporting industrial development, resolving property ownership issues, and repairing damaged roads. These actions demonstrate a commitment to addressing public needs and enhancing governance at the grassroots level. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: To celebrate the inaugural UN "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations," events were held worldwide, with a focus on promoting understanding and trust between different cultures. A key event was co-hosted in Vienna by the Chinese Mission and the UN Office, where participants emphasized the Day's role in fostering unity and prosperity. UN Vienna chief, Ghada Waly, praised China's leading role in promoting dialogue, which she views as crucial amid complex international circumstances, aligning with the "Vienna spirit" of consensus and collaboration. Li Song, China's representative to the UN in Vienna, stated China's willingness to actively promote multilateral cooperation in various fields through cultural exchange. The events included art exhibitions and musical performances intended to showcase Chinese culture and foster understanding.
Summary: At the second China-Central Asia Summit, China pledged to work with Central Asian countries towards modernization through high-quality development and high-level opening up, guided by the "China-Central Asia spirit" of mutual respect, trust, benefit, and assistance. The six countries agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, investment, connectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and people-to-people exchanges, with the heads of state jointly announcing 2025-2026 as the "Year of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation." China will strengthen development strategy alignment, accelerate major projects, and deepen cooperation on China-Europe freight trains and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route. China also pledged to share its development experience, offering RMB 1.5 billion in grants and 3,000 training opportunities over the next two years, while establishing cooperation centers for poverty reduction, education, desertification prevention, and trade.
Summary: The sixth Qingdao Summit for Multinational Corporations signaled China's commitment to further opening up and welcoming foreign investment amid rising unilateralism and protectionism. The summit highlighted that foreign-invested enterprises, represented by multinational corporations, are vital participants in China's modernization and economic globalization. The event underscored the increasing importance of China to multinational corporations, with a growing number of participants from various industries. China's high-quality development offers renewed opportunities for multinational corporations to enhance competitiveness. China's continued opening-up policies, including the "2025 Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment," provide a stable environment and attractive measures for foreign investment.
Summary: Politburo member and Chongqing Party Secretary Yuan Jiajun led a CCP delegation to Germany at the invitation of the SPD, meeting with German officials including Minister of the Federal Chancellery, Freie, SPD co-chair Esken, and CDU Deputy Chairman and North Rhine-Westphalia Minister President Wüst. Yuan conveyed that the consensus reached between Xi Jinping and Merz directs the development of the Sino-German strategic partnership, calling for strengthened cooperation, and emphasized the deepening of party-to-party exchanges to promote national relations. The German side expressed a willingness to expand exchanges and cooperation, as well as to strengthen international coordination, in order to improve German-Chinese and European-Chinese relations. Yuan also met with business leaders from Siemens and Mercedes-Benz, highlighting opportunities for cooperation arising from China's reform and opening-up policies.
Summary: ADB Chief Economist Park Zhi Soo emphasized the need for close cooperation, deepened exchanges, and strengthened economic connectivity to promote multilateral trade and investment for a shared Asian future. He noted China's deep integration into the Asian economic system and its growing value chain linkages. Park highlighted China's strong performance in digital transformation, offering valuable lessons for other nations, and praised Chinese companies for promoting digital technology in Asia. He also acknowledged China's significant role in advancing green development, citing Chinese NEV manufacturers establishing factories abroad. Park expressed optimism regarding continued high-level opening up in China, anticipating benefits for both China's economic growth and regional economic advancement.
Summary: Qu Qingshan, a member of the CPC Central Committee and head of the Institute of Party History and Literature, led a CPC delegation to Japan from June 18-20, 2025. He attended the launch of the Japanese edition of "Excerpts from Xi Jinping's Discourse on Chinese-style Modernization" and a seminar on China's global development plan. Qu met with key Japanese political figures, including Moriyama Hiroshi of the LDP, Saito Tetsuo of Komeito, and former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama. Both sides expressed commitment to implementing the consensus reached by leaders of both countries and promoting the China-Japan strategic and mutually beneficial relationship.
Summary: A Chinese-built light rail project broke ground in Facatativá, Cundinamarca province, Colombia on June 17th. This is Colombia's first electrified railway and the first major infrastructure project to materialize after the country joined the Belt and Road Initiative. The project will connect Bogotá with four municipalities in Cundinamarca, significantly reducing commute times for residents along the route. The project was constructed by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (CCECC).
Summary: A Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) delegation, led by Commodore Khairil Azizi, visited Sanya, Hainan from June 16-20 for the first official exchange and working talks with the China Coast Guard (CCG). CCG Deputy Director Zhao Xuexiang and Commodore Khairil Azizi co-chaired the meeting on June 18, where both sides discussed personnel exchanges, information sharing, maritime search and rescue, and joint law enforcement. The two sides agreed to deepen practical maritime cooperation, enhance information exchange, properly handle maritime emergencies, and jointly maintain regional maritime security and stability. The visit, the first by an MMEA vessel to China, is designed to implement the April 2025 Joint Statement on building a high-level China-Malaysia community with a shared future.
Summary: The article commemorates Zhao Shangzhi, an early member of the CCP and leader of anti-Japanese guerilla forces in Northeast China, highlighting his early activism, military leadership, and ultimate sacrifice in 1942. It details the renaming of Zhuye County to Shangzhi in his honor, along with the establishment of memorials and educational programs in Shangzhi City to preserve his legacy. Zhao's forces fought against the Japanese, who expressed great frustration with his efforts. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: State Councilor Wang Xiaohong, during a visit to Zhejiang, emphasized the need to thoroughly implement Xi Jinping's economic thought and the new development concept, accelerating the cultivation of new quality productive forces and expanding high-level opening up. He urged the strengthening of key technologies, the promotion of "AI+", and the protection of innovation. He also called for facilitating cross-border data flow, improving port customs clearance, attracting foreign investment, protecting overseas interests, and creating a first-class business environment. Wang stressed the importance of coordinating development and security, strengthening risk monitoring, and ensuring stability to safeguard the new development pattern.
Summary: The article discusses the shift away from the practice of "standing on the right, walking on the left" on escalators in Chinese subway systems, citing research showing it reduces passenger throughput and contributes to escalator damage due to uneven weight distribution. The piece argues that this change reflects a broader need to adapt established practices based on practical experience. It further illustrates this point with examples of Chinese companies adapting to changing international trade dynamics by exploring new markets and channels. The author emphasizes the importance of proactively embracing change and avoiding rigid adherence to outdated norms for continued progress.
Summary: The article reports on efforts to protect and develop the Zuojiang Huashan Rock Art Cultural Landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Guangxi, China. Local authorities are enhancing monitoring and early warning systems for the rock art and its surrounding environment. This includes establishing protection and monitoring stations, employing digital imaging, and connecting real-time data on rock fissures, temperature, and humidity to a national文物局 data platform. The ancient rock art is now being carefully preserved while undergoing reasonable development, showcasing a new charm in the new era.
Summary: Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (Jingjinji) region's exports reached a record high of 567.46 billion yuan in the first five months of the year, a 2.7% year-on-year increase. Private enterprises were the primary driver of this growth, accounting for 45.1% of the total, with a 13.3% increase in export value. Exports of independently branded products also rose by 4.9%. High-end equipment exports saw a significant increase of 21%, particularly in sectors like ships, wind turbines, and drilling platforms.
Summary: The article highlights Beijing's advancements in high-tech industries, showcasing achievements in aerospace with the successful launch of the Ceres-1 rocket, robotics with the TianGong Ultra robot winning a marathon, and medical technology with the Sure Robot performing remote surgeries. Beijing is focusing on developing new quality productive forces by fostering innovation and creating advanced industrial clusters, including new-generation information technology, technology services, and healthcare. The city emphasizes integrating technological and industrial innovation, supported by policies that promote research and development, and collaboration between industry and academia, fostering a competitive modern industrial system. The article did not include any discussion on the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Chinese Law Society Academic Committee convened a meeting in Beijing on June 20 to study Xi Jinping's thought on the rule of law and implement the spirit of his letter to the Society's ninth national congress. The meeting emphasized adherence to Xi Jinping's thought on the rule of law, strengthening research on its original concepts, and avoiding foreign models. It stressed upholding the leadership of the Party and adhering to the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics. The meeting also called for promoting traditional Chinese legal culture and constructing an independent system of Chinese jurisprudence.
Summary: Zhang Honglin, head of Tibet Hongnong Agricultural Development Co., Ltd., established a high-altitude egg-laying hen farm in Tibet's Shannan City at 3800 meters above sea level, addressing the region's historical reliance on imported eggs. To overcome the challenges of raising chickens at high altitudes, Zhang implemented automated feeding and intelligent environmental control systems, adjusting feed ratios and transportation methods to suit the Tibetan environment. The farm has significantly increased Tibet's fresh egg self-sufficiency rate and lowered prices, even expanding to markets outside the region. Zhang also focuses on training local employees in agricultural skills, some of whom are sent to Wuhan for skill training. The project was initiated after an invitation from a Hubei aid-Tibet work team.
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Summary: The article discusses the trend of "small-scale" economic activities in China, arguing they reflect a shift towards higher quality and efficiency. It cites examples like smaller supermarkets, personalized commodities and specialized "little giant" firms as drivers of economic growth. These "small-scale" activities are underpinned by innovation and the new development concept, which is said to unlock greater potential. The article also alludes to the importance of domestic demand and technological upgrading. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the importance of effective public services for China's large flexible employment population, including truck drivers and delivery workers. It highlights initiatives like expanding "driver homes" at highway service areas and a cadre's experience as a delivery driver to understand their needs. The piece emphasizes the need for a two-way dialogue to ensure services are tailored to actual needs, citing examples of poorly utilized facilities due to improper location or service offerings. It argues that understanding and responding to the evolving needs of these groups, and even integrating them into grassroots governance, is key to improving people's livelihoods and ensuring policies are effective. The article does not explicitly discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the increased accessibility and support provided to disabled students taking the *gaokao* (National Higher Education Entrance Examination). It highlights examples of accommodations made for students with various disabilities, such as extended test times and assistive devices, noting a significant increase in the number of students receiving these accommodations since 2012. The author emphasizes that these measures reflect a commitment to inclusivity and equal opportunity within China's education system. Moreover, the article connects the support for disabled students with broader efforts to improve the lives of disabled people through employment and medical care. The piece concludes by stating that people with disabilities are a vital part of China's modernization.
Summary: According to the National Information Center, multiple leading indicators suggest a robust and positive trend in China's economic vitality during May. The excavator index registered at 47.34, while the industrial park production heat index increased by 21.2% year-on-year. Offline consumption heat, based on sampled business district traffic, also rose, showing a 25.7% year-on-year increase. These indicators collectively point towards strong momentum and new developments across various sectors of the Chinese economy. The report does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Several Chinese auto manufacturers, including FAW, SAIC, GAC, BYD, Xiaomi, and NIO, have pledged to limit payment terms to suppliers to a maximum of 60 days, in response to regulations protecting SMEs. This initiative aims to alleviate financial burdens on smaller suppliers often struggling with delayed payments. By shortening payment cycles, the move intends to boost suppliers' financial capacity for investment and innovation, while also curbing industry-wide "price wars" that squeeze supplier profits. The policy is expected to attract top global suppliers and boost competitiveness of China's auto industry. This initiative is compared to similar laws in developed countries that seek to protect SMEs.
Summary: The article discusses the role of digital technology, particularly AI, in advancing rural development in China. A Tencent initiative is providing digital tools and AI training to villagers, aiming to improve agricultural practices, streamline services, and foster community engagement. The author emphasizes the need to bridge the digital divide and create a user-friendly AI service system tailored to rural needs. By the end of last year, their rural-level service platform has covered 82,000 villages nationwide, serving more than 16 million villagers. The piece implies China believes that internet companies have a significant role to play in ensuring the benefits of digitalization reach rural communities.
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Summary: The 31st Beijing International Book Fair (BIBF) hosted 1,700 exhibitors from 80 countries and regions, showcasing 220,000 books and resulting in 2,826 copyright agreements. The fair highlighted publications of Xi Jinping's works and achievements in poverty alleviation, with foreign publishers expressing interest in understanding China's development. Technology played a prominent role, with AI applications and digital platforms enhancing reading experiences. International cooperation was emphasized through agreements and forums, including discussions on Chinese internet literature's growing global influence and the establishment of new exhibition areas featuring countries such as Chile, Cyprus, and Belarus. While the article does not contain any direct references to the United States or U.S.-China relations, it does broadly touch upon international cooperation.
Summary: Zhu Qian, a nurse, received recognition for performing CPR on a collapsed elderly man at her residential compound. Her eight-year-old son, Wang Pinjian, was also lauded for his quick thinking in guiding police to the scene, significantly reducing response time. The coordinated actions of mother and son were crucial in ensuring the man's survival. Wang stated that his actions were motivated by his teachers and mother, who taught him the importance of helping others and shared first aid knowledge.
Summary: The 7th Sichuan Migrant Workers Games (Beijing) was recently held in Beijing, with 656 participants including migrant workers from the Sichuan Provincial Government's Beijing Office service area, their children, and employees of Sichuan enterprises in Beijing. The games included eight events, such as table tennis and basketball. Concurrent events included investment promotion meetings for cities in Sichuan, and a sales exhibition for products from Sichuanese entrepreneurs returning to their hometowns; these sales reached 5 million RMB. The event was co-sponsored by the Sichuan Provincial Sports Bureau and other organizations. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A recent Ministry of Public Security (MPS) meeting in Beijing outlined plans for the 2025 "Clean Net" and "Protect Net" campaigns, signaling a continued crackdown on cybercrime. The MPS will focus on prominent online illegal activities like personal data breaches, online rumors, paid internet trolls, and the cyber black market. They also plan to strengthen cybersecurity defenses by leveraging data and inter-agency cooperation while holding internet companies accountable. The campaign will also focus on data security, oversight of internet platforms, AI regulation, and internet content management.
Summary: The article profiles Jiang Jijun, a science teacher in Fujian Province's Youxi County, who has dedicated sixteen years to bringing technological education and robotics to students in the rural area. Starting with limited resources, Jiang taught himself and his students robotics, leading them to win numerous awards in national competitions. In recent years, Jiang has focused on expanding science education, developing low-cost tools and training other teachers to reach more students in the county's rural schools. Now, several schools in Youxi County participate in robotics competitions. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The Ministry of Education is holding a "Cloud Consultation Week" from June 22-28 on the "Sunshine College Entrance Examination" platform as part of the "2025 College Entrance Examination Escort Action." The platform will offer text-based Q&A and video livestreaming for consultation with universities. An upgraded "Sunshine Volunteer" information service system will also be available to help students and parents research universities and majors. This effort will allow students and parents to understand relevant information about universities and their programs, enhancing the efficiency of consulting.
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Summary: A recent investigation in Cili County, Hunan Province, revealed that local karst caves are being polluted by garbage and sewage, stemming from weak regulations and a lack of environmental awareness among residents and farms. Villagers reported the dumping of waste and untreated animal waste into these caves, leading to water pollution and ecological damage. Authorities are now working to clean up the affected caves, facing challenges due to the complexity of the cave systems and the shortage of specialized personnel. Experts are calling for improved monitoring, stricter regulations on waste disposal and livestock farming, and better coordination between environmental and agricultural authorities. The Hunan provincial government has responded with plans for comprehensive inspections of livestock farms, focusing on waste management practices.
Summary: Residents of Yang Xiufeng Village in Kailu Town, Kailu County, Tongliao City, Inner Mongolia, report illegal sand mining on approximately 40 acres of natural grassland since 2022. The sand is being sold elsewhere, with no ecological restoration efforts undertaken. Villagers allege that the mining operation is further harming the environment by burying domestic and construction waste in the excavated areas, impacting their health and living conditions. They are appealing to relevant authorities for attention and intervention. The article makes no reference to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The first article advocates for the wider adoption of live-streaming in restaurant kitchens offering take-out, arguing it promotes transparency and food safety. The author highlights a policy document jointly issued by the General Office of the Central Committee of the CPC and the General Office of the State Council that calls for "Internet + transparent kitchen" (互联网+明厨亮灶) to strengthen online food delivery supervision. The second article emphasizes the importance of preventative measures to ensure elevator safety, advocating for regular inspections and the use of big data and AI to predict potential issues. It also calls for better coordination and information sharing between market regulation, housing construction, emergency management, and fire departments.
Summary: The article reports on public dissatisfaction with urban roadside parking management in China, focusing on issues like high fees, unclear regulations, and the practice of outsourcing parking management to companies. Readers expressed concerns over exorbitant parking fees, lack of transparency, and the removal of parking spaces without offering alternatives. Experts suggest a more nuanced approach, advocating for tiered pricing, shared parking spaces, and the construction of more parking structures to better meet citizens' needs. Some readers complained of barriers and fences being installed on roads that have low traffic in order to prevent parking, which they suggest is unsightly and impractical. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The *People's Daily* and People's Daily Online are jointly soliciting feedback and suggestions from readers regarding relevant issues. Readers can submit their opinions through email or mobile applications. The announcement provides specific email addresses and platform names for submissions.
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Summary: This article celebrates Olympic Day and highlights China's participation in and contribution to the Olympic spirit. Chinese table tennis athlete Sun Yingsha recalls receiving an award from IOC President Bach, and emphasizes that sports promote unity. Kirsty Coventry, the new IOC president, is profiled as prioritizing listening to athletes and promoting Olympic values. The article also features a freestyle skier preparing for the 2026 Winter Olympics, a Beijing Winter Olympics volunteer, and the organizer of a "grandpa's football team" promoting healthy lifestyles.
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Summary: Xi Jinping has emphasized the importance of artificial intelligence (AI) as a strategic technology and called for leveraging China's strengths to promote its healthy and orderly development. The article highlights the significance of the "AI+" initiative, which aims to integrate AI with various industries to foster new productive forces. It advocates for increased investment in core technologies, strengthened integration of AI with industries, and expanded application scenarios. The article also stresses the need to address potential risks and challenges associated with AI, such as technological risks, ethical issues, and job displacement, while also cautioning against data silos. The article calls for a balanced approach to AI development, emphasizing both advancements and risk mitigation through policy guidance, technological innovation, and talent cultivation.
Summary: During a 2012 inspection in Guangdong, Xi Jinping recalled that at a Politburo meeting on improving Party work style, he emphasized replacing "generally" with "uniformly" in regulations, reflecting the Party's strict governance approach. He stressed the importance of consistently enforcing regulations without exception to ensure they are taken seriously. The article connects this principle to historical examples of strict enforcement in ancient China, such as penalties for unauthorized river modifications, and stresses the need to avoid leniency that could lead to corruption. It further asserts that adhering to the "uniformly" standard in implementing the Eight-Point Regulation is crucial for maintaining public trust. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the role of AI in driving cultural development in China, highlighting its potential to democratize creativity, improve cultural supply, and promote new cultural forms. It stresses the importance of balancing technological advancements with cultural values, while also calling for measures to regulate AI to prevent issues like algorithmic bias and data misuse. The author advocates for integrating AI into cultural production by enhancing data resource sharing, improving algorithm models, and fostering digital literacy among cultural workers. Finally, the article highlights the potential of AI to revitalize cultural heritage and create immersive cultural experiences.
Summary: 郑磊, an economic development officer in Xipu Town, Dongshan County, Fujian Province, has been working to implement the "trade-in" (以旧换新) policy for electric vehicles and other consumer goods. He visited local shops to understand the difficulties merchants and consumers faced, such as complicated application procedures and inconvenient disposal of old vehicles. 郑磊 helped businesses with applications and negotiated with recycling plants to streamline the disposal process. He organized trade-in events to inform consumers about subsidies and gather feedback for policy improvement. The effort has resulted in the distribution of 4.1 million yuan in subsidies, benefiting over ten thousand people. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: According to a report by the Director of the National Archives Administration, China has strengthened the collection, preservation, and organization of archives, particularly concerning significant events like the 20th Party Congress and the Beijing Winter Olympics. The revised Archives Law has facilitated greater public access, with over 230 million files opened and online platforms established for easier searching. Efforts are also underway to promote international cooperation through the "Memory of the World" program. The report also emphasizes the importance of education, technological advancement, and talent cultivation within the archives system to drive innovation. The report concludes by stressing the need to strengthen the Party's leadership in the archives sector.
Summary: Due to heavy rain in Wuhu, Anhui province on June 21st, the city's traffic police were deployed to manage traffic, clear obstructions, and ensure citizen safety. The police were seen assisting residents, such as pushing a tricycle in Erba town, Jiujiang district. No accompanying officials or US-related content was mentioned.
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Summary: A team of graduate student teachers from Shanxi Normal University are volunteering in Motuo County, Tibet, focusing on providing education and support to local students. An Chaolin, the team leader, teaches soccer and provides home tutoring, emphasizing practical learning and personalized care. The team also organizes various activities like online tutoring, pen-pal programs, and extracurricular classes to broaden the students' horizons. Since 2017, 34 students from the university have participated in this program. Some former volunteers have chosen to return to Tibet to work as teachers and civil servants after their initial term.
Summary: An elementary school in Chongqing is integrating local revolutionary history into its civic education curriculum. Teachers are taking students to historical sites like the "Zhou Mansion" (周公馆) where students learn about revolutionary history and figures. The curriculum aims to foster a deeper understanding of revolutionary spirit by connecting students with historical sites and figures, like Zhou Enlai, instilling in them a sense of national identity. Chongqing's Yuzhong District is leveraging its historical sites to promote civic education. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: Chinese scientists have identified the Harbin cranium, a hominin fossil at least 146,000 years old, as belonging to an early Denisovan lineage. A joint team led by Fu Qiaomei from the Chinese Academy of Sciences and Ji Qiang from Hebei GEO University used paleoproteomics and ancient DNA analysis to link the nearly complete skull to the Denisovan people. The research, published in *Science* and *Cell*, reveals the facial morphology of Denisovans for the first time. Evidence suggests that Denisovans inhabited a vast area of Asia at least 146,000 years ago.
Summary: Archaeological surveys in TiaoBingShan City, Liaoning Province have uncovered seven sites of Yan, Qin, and Han dynasty Great Wall remnants. Conducted in collaboration with experts from the National Social Science Fund project "Field Archaeological Investigation and Research on the Yan, Qin, and Han Liaodong Great Wall," the discoveries include fortresses, watchtowers, beacon towers, walls, and trenches. This is the first confirmation of early Great Wall relics in TiaoBingShan City. The find clarifies the geographical direction of the Great Wall on the west bank of the Liao River. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: At the Huawei Developer Conference 2025, Huawei launched the beta version of its HarmonyOS 6 operating system. The company stated that the HarmonyOS ecosystem has entered a new phase of rapid expansion, with over 8 million developers. Over 40 Huawei devices currently use HarmonyOS 5, with over 260 added system functions and 270,000 developer submissions. The open-source operating system code has exceeded 130 million lines, with 1,200 software and hardware products.
Summary: Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region is implementing a digital rural development strategy centered on "AI + Agriculture," constructing a smart agriculture ecosystem through five systems for a fully digitalized modern agricultural system. This includes precision production through digital planting and intelligent fishing and animal husbandry. The region is also building intelligent equipment systems, smart regulatory frameworks with full-chain traceability, and integrated data systems with big data platforms for agriculture. Guangxi is also deepening international cooperation, including a rice project in Cambodia and cooperation with Vietnam on drip irrigation and smart farming, and providing replicable smart agriculture models to ASEAN countries.
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Summary: The article discusses how farmers in Luohe, Henan province are utilizing technology to improve wheat yields and reduce post-harvest losses. Farmer Feng Junlei uses an automated grain dryer to reduce moisture content and minimize spoilage, while a state-of-the-art COFCO flour mill employs smart sensors and ventilation systems to maintain optimal storage conditions. These technologies help reduce grain loss and improve the quality of wheat used in flour production. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of grain drying and storage service centers for reducing post-harvest losses and improving food security in China. It advocates for strategic planning of these centers based on local conditions, focusing on grain production areas. The piece calls for a comprehensive service system tailored to local needs, with a gradual upgrading of facilities. It also stresses the use of green storage technologies and advanced equipment to minimize energy consumption and promote environmentally friendly practices, as well as extending functions to quality testing services.
Summary: Shengzhou, Zhejiang province is supporting its xiaolongbao (soup dumpling) industry's international expansion through coordinated government initiatives. These efforts include streamlining export procedures, providing financial support, and offering training programs for workers. One company, Jichangrong Foods, successfully opened its first overseas store in the United States, offering products tailored to local tastes. Shengzhou is also developing standards and training programs for xiaolongbao chefs that are being exported to Southeast Asia and North America. They are also using digital platforms to track food safety and improve logistics, which has significantly reduced costs and increased competitiveness.
Summary: Driven by the popularity of the "Super League" (likely a local soccer league), Jiangsu's cultural and tourism departments are employing a "soccer-plus" model to boost cultural tourism consumption and stimulate the regional economy. Various regions have launched initiatives to promote consumption, leading to a surge in tourists at major attractions. The provided image shows tourists watching a performance at the Three Kingdoms City scenic spot in Wuxi.
Summary: The Cross-border Payment Connect, jointly launched by the People's Bank of China and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority, enables real-time cross-border remittances between mainland China and Hong Kong through the connection of their respective fast payment systems. The system facilitates convenient RMB and HKD remittances for residents, supporting scenarios like salary payments and tuition fees. It reduces costs and improves efficiency by directly connecting payment infrastructures, allowing users to initiate remittances via mobile or online banking. Currently, specific mainland and Hong Kong banks are participating, with plans to expand the network. The system is not mentioned to have any connection to the United States.
Summary: A recent event in Shanghai focused on cross-border cooperation between the Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) and enterprises, featuring a signing ceremony with six foreign institutions to become direct participants. Standard Bank, African Export-Import Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Eldik Bank, and UOB became direct participants, expanding CIPS's foreign participation to Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and Singapore's offshore RMB center. CIPS, described as a "highway" for RMB cross-border payments, aims to reduce transaction times and risks, enhancing the international standing of the RMB. The system boasts 174 direct and 1509 indirect participants, covering over 4900 legal banking institutions across 187 countries and regions.
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Summary: The article discusses China's efforts to protect migratory birds through bird banding (环志) and promoting bird-watching activities. The National Bird Banding Center tracks migratory routes and habitats, contributing to conservation strategies for species like the crested ibis, with international cooperation. Local initiatives like the Yingjiang Bird Watching Association promote sustainable bird-watching and habitat protection. In Yancheng, creative products featuring the spoon-billed sandpiper raise awareness and encourage conservation efforts.
Summary: This article from People's Daily discusses factors influencing watermelon sweetness, including natural environment, cultivation techniques, and breed. Certain breeds and cultivation practices, such as those in Xinjiang and Ningxia, lead to higher sugar content. Despite its sweetness, watermelon has a low glycemic load (GL) and does not significantly impact blood sugar. The article also provides guidance on selecting ripe watermelons based on appearance, sound, and touch. A new profession of "watermelon tester" has emerged to ensure quality.
Summary: Guangxi province has significantly improved its marine economy through optimized industrial planning and deepened open cooperation, with the gross ocean product increasing from 137.7 billion yuan to 258.09 billion yuan between 2017 and 2024, representing an average annual growth of 9.4%. The region implemented a three-year action plan focused on marine economic development in its 14 cities, fostering demonstration zones and supporting industries. Guangxi has also focused on technological innovation in marine economy, constructing 42 provincial and ministerial-level marine science and technology innovation platforms. These efforts aim to accelerate the construction of a modern marine industrial system.
Summary: China's National Meteorological Center issued a high-temperature yellow alert on June 22nd, forecasting sustained high temperatures exceeding 35°C in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region for the next three days, with some areas potentially reaching 40°C. Simultaneously, a blue alert for heavy rainfall was issued, predicting heavy rainfall in parts of southern China. Warnings regarding the risk of floods and geological disasters were issued jointly by various ministries. Residents are advised to take precautions against heatstroke in the north and prepare for potential disasters in the south. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Sanya held its "Love Bird Week" promotion on June 20th at the Linchunling Forest Park, aiming to promote harmonious coexistence between humans and nature. The event encouraged practical actions to protect birds.
Summary: Anhui province's environmental quality continues to improve in 2024 due to ongoing efforts to combat pollution and promote ecological restoration. Six urban air quality indicators met national standards. Surface water quality is generally excellent, with a significant percentage of monitored sections falling into the top three quality categories. The overall ecological quality index for the province remains stable, categorized as "fair."
Summary: As of May 2024, Inner Mongolia's total installed capacity of new energy sources reached 143.09 million kilowatts, accounting for 52% of the region's total power installed capacity. From January to May 2024, Inner Mongolia's new energy power generation reached 124.7 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 39.5%. The region transmitted 43 billion kWh of new energy externally, a year-on-year increase of 62%, and locally consumed 81.7 billion kWh, a year-on-year increase of 30.3%.
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Summary: A reporter investigated difficulties elderly individuals face when attempting to join tour groups in Nanjing, Jiangsu Province, finding that many travel agencies are unwilling to accept older tourists, especially those over 70, citing safety concerns and lower spending habits. Some agencies require elderly travelers to sign liability waivers and be accompanied by family members. The article highlights the prevalence of "channel tours" and "egg tours" which exploit elderly tourists through forced consumption and unsafe practices. Experts suggest that the senior tourism market requires better service quality, more diverse and personalized products, and increased attention to cultural experiences and social interaction, rather than blanket discrimination. The article argues that travel agencies should focus on improving product development rather than exploiting loopholes or discriminating based on age.
Summary: The article discusses the online harassment of Peking University Assistant Professor Wei Dongyi, who gained popularity for his dedication to basic research. It criticizes the "fan circle" mentality that prioritizes traffic and leads to the objectification of individuals for online attention, exemplified by people disrupting Wei's personal space for photos and videos. The Beijing Cyberspace Administration took action to clean up related content. The article advocates for respecting individuals' rights and creating a supportive environment for academic research, suggesting that a society's treatment of scholars reflects its level of civilization. It also highlights the need for cross-departmental collaboration between cyberspace administration, public security, sports, and education departments to combat online harassment.
Summary: Six employees of the Jinzhou New Trunk Line Bus Company in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, formed a makeshift rescue team to extinguish a fire on a small truck. Bus driver Zhang Lihua initially spotted the fire and was joined by fellow drivers Liu Guangtian, Bai Xiaolin, Han Liuye, and Wei Peng, along with Deputy General Manager Zhang Jin, who coordinated the effort. Using ten fire extinguishers, they controlled the blaze within ten minutes, preventing a potential explosion before firefighters arrived. The quick response, attributed to regular company fire safety training, drew praise from online users and the truck owner.
Summary: The article summarizes advice from Dr. Zhao Changpu of Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine on the safe storage and consumption of refrigerated foods during hot and humid summer months. Dr. Zhao warns against improper storage of vegetables and fruits, emphasizing the importance of preventing moisture buildup and consuming refrigerated items, particularly cut watermelon, within a short timeframe to avoid bacterial growth. He also cautions against consuming extremely cold foods immediately after refrigeration, especially for those with weak digestive systems or after sweating, as it can negatively impact stomach health. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article reports on the continuing operation of the 5633/5634 slow train on the Chengdu-Kunming Railway in the Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan. This train serves as a vital transportation link for residents in the mountainous region, connecting 38 towns and 97 surrounding villages. It allows residents to transport livestock and agricultural products to market at an affordable price. It also provides students a way to commute to school.
Summary: Nanning, Guangxi, has launched free, government-led "skill night schools" to provide accessible vocational training. The program utilizes a "demand-driven" approach, soliciting training needs from citizens and institutions in areas such as AI, manufacturing, and domestic services. The initial AI-focused courses were rapidly oversubscribed, with plans to offer over 60 courses throughout the year. Local districts will organize smaller classes weekly, also providing online replays. Nanning has already provided subsidized vocational training to over 11,500 people in key industries this year.
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Summary: The article discusses global efforts to combat desertification, highlighting initiatives in Morocco, Spain, and Turkmenistan. Morocco focuses on promoting drought-resistant technologies and sustainable agriculture, while Spain implements early warning systems and integrated land management. Turkmenistan emphasizes national action plans, including water infrastructure projects and mass tree planting, and seeks to strengthen cooperation with China in combating desertification, particularly in learning from Ningxia's anti-desertification techniques. All three countries have been significantly impacted by desertification and are working with international partners to develop sustainable solutions.
Summary: A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson strongly condemned reported U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, including Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan. The spokesperson stated that the U.S. action violates the UN Charter and international law, exacerbating tensions in the Middle East. China called for a ceasefire, especially by Israel, protection of civilians, and the start of dialogue. China expressed its willingness to work with the international community to restore peace and stability in the region. The spokesperson did not name who accompanied them.
Summary: Following the escalation of the conflict between Israel and Iran, the Chinese Embassy in Iran, in coordination with the Foreign Ministry and other Chinese embassies in neighboring countries, facilitated the evacuation of Chinese citizens. Public Counselor Fu Lihua stated that the embassy provided safety guidance, maintained close communication with Iranian authorities for security protection, and guided the Federation of Overseas Chinese in Iran to organize evacuations. The embassy arranged buses to transport citizens via land routes and deployed staff to border crossings, including the Iran-Turkmenistan and Iran-Azerbaijan borders, to assist with customs clearance. As of June 21st, most Chinese citizens in Iran had been safely evacuated, with the remaining citizens moved away from high-risk areas. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: According to reports, U.S. President Trump announced the U.S. military "successfully struck" and "completely cleared" three Iranian nuclear facilities. Israel claimed "full coordination" with the U.S. regarding the strikes, while Iran condemned the attacks as a violation of the UN Charter. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi stated the U.S. attack was "outrageous" and would have "lasting consequences," asserting Iran's right to defend itself. Netanyahu claimed the U.S. military action was implemented with "full coordination" with the IDF and confirmed Iran's nuclear facilities have been destroyed. Russia and France condemned the attacks, while the IAEA scheduled an emergency meeting on the matter.
Summary: The inaugural Global South Economic Forum was held in the UAE, focusing on South-South cooperation amid a multipolar world. UAE State Minister Ahmed Al Sayegh emphasized that the rise of the Global South would promote North-South cooperation, while China's Ambassador to the UAE, Zhang Yiming, affirmed China's commitment to strengthening economic cooperation with the Global South, contributing Chinese wisdom to their development. Al Sayegh also lauded China's Belt and Road Initiative, and various participants highlighted the need for further economic cooperation and the Initiative's significance for the Global South. The forum also saw the release of a report on Global South governance, aiming to provide new ideas for a more balanced global order.
Summary: A durian festival was recently held in Chumphon Province, Southern Thailand. Organized by the Chumphon Provincial Department of Agriculture, the event showcased the quality and potential of Chumphon durian to businesses, investors, and tourists. The festival aims to promote the local durian industry.
Summary: UN Secretary-General Guterres stated that the United States' military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities represents a "dangerous escalation" of regional tensions and a "direct threat" to international peace and security. He expressed deep shock and warned of the increasing risk of the conflict spiraling out of control, with catastrophic consequences for civilians, the region, and the world. Guterres urged UN member states to de-escalate and fulfill their obligations under the UN Charter and international law. He emphasized that there is no military solution and the only way forward is diplomacy and peace.
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Summary: The article discusses the increasing popularity of Mohe, China's northernmost city, as a tourist destination, spurred by the viral song "Mohe Ballroom" and its resulting cultural exchange. The song has drawn international tourists to experience the dance hall and unique blend of Chinese and Russian culture, particularly in villages like Bei Hong, where Russian descendants maintain traditions in food and architecture. The area is seeing a rise in tourism, with travel agencies creating routes that encompass the dance hall, aurora borealis views, and forest experiences. The blended culture is also expressed in local homestays and guesthouses, with some offering a mix of Chinese and Russian customs.
Summary: The article discusses the transformation of Mohe, Heilongjiang, from a remote, cold region into a cultural hub. The popularity of the song "Mohe Ballroom" has spurred tourism and cultural exchange, particularly through themed routes and visitor experiences. The article highlights the organic integration of cultures in daily life, such as in local breweries and international-style guesthouses. This cultural fusion is presented as a sustainable strategy for economic development.
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Summary: This article discusses China's efforts to promote "new urbanization" by improving financial services and public services for rural migrants in cities. It highlights specific examples, such as banks offering loans for housing and entrepreneurship to new urban residents, and increased government spending to ensure migrant children have access to education. The article emphasizes the use of financial tools to integrate rural populations into urban life, including support for housing, employment, and education. Experts suggest that by reducing the costs of settling in cities, Chinese authorities will improve the ability of rural migrants to be retained in the labor force. The piece also emphasizes the need to continue to improve public services for rural migrants and their children.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of financial support and capital investment in promoting new urbanization and improving the lives of new urban residents (新市民). It highlights government efforts to enhance access to affordable housing through financial allocations and specialized bonds, alongside bolstering employment and entrepreneurship via financial aid and skills training. The piece also discusses the advancement of equal access to public services such as healthcare and social security for new urban residents, noting policy adjustments to remove barriers related to household registration. It advocates for further reforms in resource allocation and public service provision to facilitate the integration of rural migrants into urban areas. The article does not contain any discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Jiangsu Bank is implementing measures to support foreign trade enterprises facing challenges such as rising export costs. The bank is offering expedited loan processes, preferential interest rates, and tailored financial services to address specific needs. Chairman Ge Renyu stated Jiangsu Bank will actively manage exchange rate risks for foreign trade companies by expanding foreign exchange derivative products and supporting hedging strategies. These efforts are aimed at helping companies navigate market volatility and maintain stable production. The bank is committed to avoiding credit withdrawal and providing continued support to struggling businesses.
Summary: Chinese financial institutions are leveraging innovative data analysis tools, such as electricity consumption metrics, to provide more accurate and accessible financing for small and micro enterprises (SMEs). These tools, like the "electricity certificate (电e证)," allow banks to assess creditworthiness based on real-time operational data, overcoming the challenge of limited collateral and short operating cycles for SMEs. This approach, exemplified by initiatives in Zhejiang and Sichuan, integrates electricity usage with tax data to create a clearer "profile" of SMEs, facilitating loan approvals and lowering interest rates. These data-driven lending practices have led to significant growth in inclusive SME lending, with loan balances increasing substantially since 2020. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: This article profiles four young Chinese researchers in different fields to inspire new graduates entering scientific careers. Jing Yimin from Lenovo discusses developing AI systems that protect user privacy, especially regarding large language models deployed on personal devices. Lian Tao from the Second Institute of Oceanography reports successfully predicting the 2023 strong El Nino event by analyzing weather-scale events. Jin Zhiwen, a professor at Lanzhou University, focuses on developing radiation detection technology for western China. Wu Jie from Huazhong University of Science and Technology discusses developing a high-performance hypersonic wind tunnel, overcoming foreign technology blockades.
Summary: This article explores the motivations and necessary qualities for pursuing a career in scientific research. It emphasizes that while initial interest is important, long-term success requires sustained passion and perseverance. The author argues that research, despite its challenges and potential for failure, offers unique intellectual stimulation and opportunities for contribution. Ultimately, the piece encourages aspiring researchers to honestly assess their dedication before committing to a career demanding unwavering commitment. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses the growing role of research assistant positions in China, highlighting their contributions to scientific research and employment opportunities for university graduates. It notes the success of individuals like Yan Siyang, co-author of a paper in *Science* while working as a research assistant at Dalian University of Technology. The article also acknowledges challenges such as unclear job roles, instability, and inadequate compensation, and it highlights recent policies from various ministries, Shandong, Sichuan, and Liaoning aiming to address these issues and improve support for research assistants, including the allocation of funds for salaries and benefits. The establishment of research assistant positions is described as an important way to strengthen talent reserves, optimize human resource allocation, improve research and development quality and efficiency, and enhance innovation capabilities.
Summary: Shanghai's Metro Line 18 Phase II has entered the train and signaling system commissioning phase, with power supply secured by aerospace technology. The China Academy of Space Technology's (CAST) 8th Academy developed smokeless lithium iron phosphate battery systems for the project, overcoming challenges related to safety, reliability, and maintenance. This battery system features a compact design, high reliability, and "smokeless technology" for enhanced safety. The system utilizes intelligent monitoring to ensure stable and efficient long-term operation.
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Summary: The article reflects on the significance of General Ji Hongchang's letters from 1934, written shortly before his execution for anti-Japanese activities. The author, a teacher in Ji's home province, emphasizes the letters' themes of patriotism, family responsibility, and the importance of education, using them to inspire students. The author recounts teaching children about Ji Hongchang's story and its impact on them. The act of reading these letters serves as a way of passing on the revolutionary spirit of the Chinese people.
Summary: The article discusses the increasing prevalence of "wash drafts" (洗稿) online, a form of plagiarism where original works are altered to appear different while retaining core ideas and facts. It argues that wash drafts, like plagiarism, infringe on intellectual property rights and undermine journalistic ethics. The author suggests platforms should strengthen management and establish mechanisms to address wash drafts, including public exposure and increased penalties. The author also cites a case in Shanghai where individuals were convicted of illegal business operations for profiting from AI-assisted wash drafts. The author concludes by stating that wash drafts should no longer be tolerated in the internet era.
Summary: The article recounts Shen Tiemei's memories of her father, Shen Fucun, a Peking Opera artist, and his significant influence on her career as a Sichuan Opera performer. Shen Fucun, despite facing numerous challenges, dedicated his life to Peking Opera, striving to blend traditional techniques with modern sensibilities to appeal to a wider audience. He emphasized innovation while preserving the essence of the art form, a principle that guided Shen Tiemei's own artistic development. Shen Tiemei highlights her father's relentless pursuit of artistic excellence and his belief in combining "high art" with popular appeal, shaping her understanding of traditional Chinese opera. The piece does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article identifies Lu Muxun as the artist of the Chinese painting "Nine Fish" (九鱼图). The article provides no further information beyond this identification.
Summary: This article describes a visit to Houxu Village in Longkou City, Shandong province, focusing on the significance of the traditional blue fabric door curtains ("menlian") found in every household. These "menlian," often embroidered with auspicious symbols like phoenixes and peonies, represent family pride and are central to the daily lives of the local fishermen. The author observes the routines of the villagers, from preparing meals to going out to sea, always returning to the image of the "menlian" as a symbol of home and hope. The curtains serve as a reminder of their families and the good life that awaits them, even during difficult times at sea. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The author reminisces about the prevalence of bicycles in rural China, from their family's prized "Forever" brand bike requiring ration tickets to the communal care and adornment of these vehicles by colleagues. They recall youthful joyrides along the Yellow River and a nostalgic encounter with an old bicycle in a remote northern village. Despite the rise of cars, the author continues to ride, now using shared bikes and heeding doctor's advice to ride at a leisurely pace. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: The author reflects on the changing landscape of Hengyang, known as "雁城" (Yancheng or Goose City), through personal anecdotes spanning decades. From listening to stories of its historical landmarks like the Hengyang Stone Inscription to witnessing modern developments like ecological monitoring stations tracking migrating geese, the author highlights the city's blend of tradition and progress. A recent talent exchange meeting on Dongzhou Island, named "归雁计划" (Guiyan Project) and the mention of a "smart ecological monitoring station" suggest an effort by the city to attract talent. The author contrasts stories of the past with his granddaughter's painting depicting modern symbols of the city, emphasizing a continuous narrative of Hengyang as a place embraced by geese and people alike.
Summary: This short article is a notice from the *People's Daily* soliciting original submissions for its "Earth" section (dadi). It states that the section only accepts original, first-publication submissions and does not accept simultaneous submissions to multiple publications. The email address for submissions is provided. There is no mention of specific officials, political events, or U.S.-China relations.
By: 本报记者 刘鑫焱 郑洋洋
Datong City, Shanxi Province (山西省), at the Tashan Power Generation Company (塔山发电公司), a "corridor bridge" soars into the sky when viewed from the platform. One end is the pithead power plant, and the other end is the Tashan Coal Mine (塔山煤矿). "This is a 1,500-meter-long closed coal conveying belt, which realizes the clean conversion of coal on the spot. Coal and electricity are jointly operated to reduce costs and pollution. Through the integrated development of coal and electricity, the full integration of coal and electricity is realized," introduced Wu Sitong (武思彤), Deputy Director of the Fuel Department of Tashan Power Generation Company.
In March 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out at the symposium on promoting the rise of the central region in the new era: "Further improve the development and utilization level of resources such as coal and rare earth, enhance the bottom-line guarantee capacity of fossil energy such as coal, accelerate the construction of a new energy system, and pay attention to the complementary and deep integration of traditional energy and new energy."
To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speech, Shanxi (山西) is anchoring the "dual carbon" goal, determining the energy development path of multi-energy complementarity and coordinated development, coordinating the safe and stable supply of energy and green and low-carbon development, and accelerating the construction of a new energy system. At present, Shanxi's (山西) external power transmission ranks among the top in the country, and green power external transmission has ranked first in the country for two consecutive years.
Ensuring the safe and stable operation of the energy supply system—
The installed capacity of new energy in Shanxi (山西) accounts for more than 50%, which puts forward higher requirements for the bottom-line guarantee and safety support capabilities of traditional energy sources such as coal and thermal power. Shanxi (山西) promotes the flexible transformation of coal-fired power units, improves the deep peak-shaving capacity of thermal power units, and ensures that electricity can be "released" during low periods and "topped" during peak periods.
At China Huadian (华电) Shanxi (山西) Shuozhou (朔州) Thermal Power Branch, the "20 MW new type of packed bed heat storage system" auxiliary peak-shaving device stores production heat energy during low electricity consumption periods and releases stored heat energy during peak electricity consumption periods. "By effectively improving the efficiency of the unit's response to grid dispatching needs, the peak-shaving rate of coal-fired units has been improved," said Sun Jiaquan (孙嘉权), Secretary of the Party Committee and Executive Director of the company.
As of the end of May, the Shanxi (山西) power grid had completed the flexible transformation of 35.61 million kilowatts of coal-fired power units, increasing the deep peak-shaving capacity by 6.11 million kilowatts, and can consume about 9 billion kilowatt-hours of new energy throughout the year.
Improving grid stability and power transmission capacity—
In response to the "volatility" of new energy, Shanxi (山西) promotes the integrated development of traditional coal-fired power and new energy to solve the problem of consumption.
In Hutou Mountain (虎头山), Pinglu District (平鲁区), Shuozhou City (朔州市), rows of blades in a 500,000-kilowatt wind farm rotate with the wind. The strong wind is transformed into green electricity, which is "bundled" with thermal power and energy storage at the 500 kV Minghai Lake Substation (明海湖变电站) and directly sent to the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) through the Yanhuai DC UHV line.
At the ±800 kV UHV Yanmenguan Converter Station (雁门关换流站), 24 giant converter transformers roar non-stop. The 1,119-kilometer-long "power highway" sends Shanxi's (山西) clean electricity to Jiangsu (江苏) with a maximum full power transmission capacity of 8 million kilowatts.
Today, Shanxi (山西) has formed an "energy overpass" interwoven with "three AC and one DC" UHV and 14 point-to-grid 500 kV external transmission channels. After the completion of the Shanxi (晋北) Northern Coal Mining Subsidence Area New Energy Base and the 1000 kV Datong (大同)—Huailai (怀来)—Tianjin South (天津南) UHV project, it can transmit 27 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity to Beijing (京), Tianjin (津) and Hebei (冀) annually, and the external transmission capacity will exceed 36 million kilowatts.
Give play to the role of the market and let traditional energy and new energy interact and complement each other—
On the power spot price screen of the dispatching center of State Grid Shanxi Electric Power Company (国网山西省电力公司调控中心), the data curve is updated every 15 minutes.
During the day, when wind and solar resources are abundant and new energy power generation is large, the spot market electricity price is low, and thermal power companies actively reduce power generation to give market space to new energy power generation. After sunset, the output of new energy decreases, the spot market electricity price rises, stimulating thermal power companies to generate peak power and ensure reliable power supply.
At present, more than 21,000 business entities directly participate in the Shanxi (山西) electricity spot market. "The real-time price signal of the spot market has become the most powerful 'dispatcher'," said Zhang Chao (张超), head of the spot market of State Grid Shanxi Electric Power Company (国网山西省电力公司).
"Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) instructions, Shanxi (山西) will continue to coordinate the safe and stable supply of energy and green and low-carbon development, promote the deep integration of the new energy system and the modern industrial system, and make Shanxi (山西) contributions to ensuring national energy security and accelerating the construction of a strong energy country," said Tang Dengjie (唐登杰), Secretary of the Shanxi Provincial Party Committee (山西省委书记).
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"Cars in the community are parked randomly, and garbage is not disposed of in a timely manner," "The roof leaks, and the property management has been dragging its feet on resolving the issue"... Recently, in the Beijing Road Community (北京路小区) of Gaoliangjian Street (高良涧街道), Hongze District (洪泽区), Huai'an City (淮安市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), cadres were stationed to listen carefully to residents' opinions and suggestions and resolve conflicts and problems.
Hongze District (洪泽区) is implementing the "Four Down to the Grassroots" (四下基层) system, promoting the sinking of Party members and cadres to the front line, optimizing the process of problem collection, research and judgment, disposal, and feedback, and establishing a "Double Evaluation" (双交双评) evaluation mechanism, handing over the performance of stationed departments to the street for evaluation and the performance of the community to the residents for evaluation, so that the masses can feel the effectiveness of work style construction more tangibly.
During the in-depth implementation of the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定) through study and education, various localities have made full use of disciplinary inspection and supervision, investigation and research, and letters and visits, and have paid attention to mass participation and acceptance of mass supervision, in-depth promotion of problem investigation and rectification, taking real action and seeking practical results.
Not long ago, the "People's City Experience Officer" (人民城市体验官) team in Wuhu City (芜湖市), Anhui Province (安徽省) came to the Chery Automobile City North Base (奇瑞汽车城北基地), learned that many employees were troubled by traffic jams, and reported the problem to the relevant departments. Soon, adding lanes, restricting trucks, and optimizing construction management, a road traffic optimization and transformation gradually landed, and the morning and evening peak commuting time on the North City section was shortened by an average of about 10 minutes.
Wuhu City (芜湖市) is carefully and attentively grasping the opening education, selecting and hiring "People's City Experience Officers" (人民城市体验官), carrying out livelihood research, and putting forward opinions and suggestions. Today, Wuhu City (芜湖市) focuses on "key small matters" such as urban construction and property services, planning and implementing 178 key projects for the construction of the People's City, and promoting Party members and cadres to go to the grassroots level to do practical things.
"Consumers find it difficult to judge the hygiene of catering utensils. Can the market supervision department do a good job of 'exploring stores'?" A supervisor suggested when participating in on-site supervision and law enforcement. The relevant departments in Huzhou City (湖州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省) responded quickly and regularly released inspection information.
Huzhou City (湖州市) conscientiously grasped the investigation of problems, hired supervisors to participate in on-site supervision and law enforcement, unannounced visits, and other activities, and supervised market supervision and approval services, administrative law enforcement, etc. At the same time, it collected citizens' opinions and suggestions through the 12345 government service convenience hotline, community visits, and other forms, and listed 75 projects such as adding or renovating public toilets and adding centralized charging and parking places for community electric bicycles as the "Happiness List" (幸福清单) for urban civilization construction, and accepted citizen supervision in the process of promoting project implementation.
The core of work style issues is the relationship between the Party and the people. All localities adhere to the Party's mass line in the new era, and organize Party members and cadres to take responsibility and act in promoting high-quality development and strengthening grassroots governance.
"I thought I would have to wait until the next day, but I didn't expect the government affairs efficiency to be so high." Some time ago, a company planned to set up a branch in Huangpu District (黄埔区), Guangzhou City (广州市), Guangdong Province (广东省), but the materials were not fully prepared for a while. The Huangpu District (黄埔区) Market Supervision Bureau immediately launched the "Enterprise Speed Pass" (企速通) service, and the "Chief Service Officer" (首席服务官) provided guidance throughout the process of filling in the materials, and helped the company complete the registration of opening a business on the same day in the form of "commitment-based trust approval" (承诺制信任审批).
In response to the "difficult and complicated diseases" of business registration, Huangpu District (黄埔区) launched the "Enterprise Speed Pass" (企速通) service, set up a "special service window" (专项服务窗) and a "Chief Service Officer" (首席服务官), to realize special assistance for difficult problems, rapid handling of special needs, immediate special handling of urgent matters, and follow-up by special teams for outstanding issues, and transform the results of study and education into the driving force and effectiveness of helping enterprise development.
Due to the constraints of the old building setback standards, Jinjiang Yunpeng Garment Co., Ltd. (晋江云鹏服饰有限公司) in Jinjiang (晋江), was once limited in its development. The Natural Resources Bureau of Jinjiang City (晋江市), Quanzhou City (泉州市), Fujian Province (福建省) provided front-line services and took the initiative to connect, optimize the design plan of industrial projects, and pre-examine the general plan of the project to handle the construction project planning permit for the enterprise.
During the study and education period, Jinjiang City (晋江市) focused on the pain points of industrial enterprise development, took various measures, and provided policy support for the efficient use of land resources, etc., to help the high-quality development of industrial enterprises.
The construction of work style goes deeper and more solid, continuously stimulating market vitality and continuously enhancing the people's sense of gain.
Not long ago, villagers in Wentian Village (文田村), Buqian Town (埠前镇), Yongxin County (永新县), Ji'an City (吉安市), Jiangxi Province (江西省) reported that the village's irrigation canal had collapsed. Cadres at the town and village levels immediately conducted on-site surveys and organized maintenance and construction.
Yongxin County (永新县) carried out the "Thousands of Party Members and Cadres Entering the Grid" (千名党员干部进网格) action, held the "People's Voice Half-Monthly Talk" (民声半月谈) residents' council, and built a three-dimensional "online + offline" public opinion collection network, collected more than 1,300 opinions and suggestions from the masses, and solved 1,260 urgent and difficult problems for the masses.
"I finally got the house ownership certificate." In front of the special window for historical legacy issues of real estate in the Cenxi Municipal Government Service Center (岑溪市政务服务中心), Wuzhou City (梧州市), Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区), Mr. Chen (陈先生), an owner of the Jinfang Garden Community (金坊花园小区), held a brand-new real estate ownership certificate, and his excitement was beyond words.
During the study and education period, Cenxi City (岑溪市) formed a special team to coordinate and promote the solution of the "difficulty in registration" of real estate, and for "ownerless projects" where developers lost contact, the owners' committee applied on their behalf; for "certificate-missing" projects, it focused on four key elements and compressed the approval time limit; for "stuck" projects in planning, fire protection, and other links, it implemented case-by-case solutions and one-thing-one-discussion. At present, 1,020 real estate ownership certificates have been issued.
The road from Damadi (大麦地) to Daqiaofen (大桥坟) in Lingjiao Township (菱角乡), Zhanyi District (沾益区), Qujing City (曲靖市), Yunnan Province (云南省) was listed on the list of practical matters for people's livelihood because of damage. "It only took 3 days from the start of the survey to the official start of construction," said villager Xu Daofu (徐道富).
Qujing City (曲靖市) focused on the prominent problems strongly reflected by the masses, established a centralized rectification ledger, refined rectification measures, and regularly analyzed and judged them, and urged and reminded those with weak measures and slow progress, and promoted the transformation of the problem list into a list of results.
(Reporters He Zhaoyu (何昭宇), Zhu Lei (朱磊), Yang Wenming (杨文明), Dou Hao (窦皓), Bai Guangdi (白光迪), Tian Xianjin (田先进), Liu Xiaoyu (刘晓宇), Jiang Xiaodan (姜晓丹), and Zhu Jiaqi (祝佳祺) of this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 22nd. Wang Huning (王沪宁), Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协), met with Wan Muhamad Noor Matha (万诺), President of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand, in Beijing (北京) on the 22nd.
Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that in February of this year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (佩通坦) of Thailand, during her visit to China, reached important consensus on deepening the building of a China-Thailand community with a shared future, further pointing out the direction for the development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Thailand to take the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to continue the traditional friendship of "China and Thailand are one family" (中泰一家亲), consolidate the political, economic, and public opinion foundations of the China-Thailand community with a shared future, and better benefit the people of both countries. The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协) of China is willing to contribute to promoting the development of bilateral relations.
Wan Muhamad Noor Matha (万诺) said that the friendship between Thailand and China has a long history, and "Thailand and China are one family" (泰中一家亲) is deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. Thailand supports the series of global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in various fields, including the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, economy and trade, and tourism. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China, and the National Assembly of Thailand is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with China to promote the common development and prosperity of the two countries.
Hu Chunhua (胡春华), Wang Dongfeng (王东峰), and others attended the meeting.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孔祥武 王昊男 戴林峰
These high-tech and cutting-edge technologies are all "Made in Beijing"——
At an altitude of 850 kilometers, the Ceres-1 rocket soared into the sky, carrying four Internet of Things communication satellites into a predetermined near-Earth orbit on May 19.
With a precision of 0.02 millimeters, the TianGong Ultra robot running on the ground moved freely and easily, winning the world's first humanoid robot half marathon championship on April 19.
With four miniature arms at the tip, the Sure Surgical surgical robot "cured the disease with its hands" on April 2 in its European clinical debut. Doctors remotely removed tumors for patients more than 8,000 kilometers away.
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In the final year of the "14th Five-Year Plan," the development of Beijing's high-tech and cutting-edge industries has seen frequent highlights.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized in his congratulatory letter to the 2023 Zhongguancun Forum (中关村论坛) that Beijing should "strive to be at the forefront in cutting-edge technological innovation and the development of high-tech and cutting-edge industries."
Bearing in mind the General Secretary's instructions, Beijing adheres to using scientific and technological innovation to lead the development of new quality productive forces, accelerates the construction of a modern industrial system, focuses on developing and strengthening high-tech and cutting-edge industries, and cultivates and forms three trillion-yuan-level industrial clusters: a new generation of information technology, technology service industry, and pharmaceutical health, as well as seven hundred-billion-yuan-level industrial clusters such as intelligent manufacturing. Beijing ranks first among all cities in the country in terms of the number of national high-tech enterprises, national-level specialized and new "little giant" enterprises, and unicorn enterprises.
——To cultivate high-tech and cutting-edge industries, find the balance between high and low, Beijing uses high technology to create low-cost advantages.
With the roar of machines in the ears and sparks flying before the eyes, stepping into the workshop of Beijing Galactic Energy Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd. (北京星河动力航天科技股份有限公司), under the "exquisite carving" of laser beams, a rocket engine part has taken its initial shape. Who would have thought that the engine that propels the rocket to the galaxy would come from a 3D printer. Compared with the traditional model, the production cycle is shortened to 1/6, the cost is reduced to 1/10, and the weight of the engine is "slimmed down" by half. Since its establishment 7 years ago, Galactic Energy (星河动力) has successfully launched rockets 19 times, sending 81 satellites into space.
Playing the first move in innovation well, one move activates the whole game. For six consecutive years, Beijing's R&D investment intensity has remained above 6% of the total social R&D investment. In 2023, the first domestic intelligent production line for additive manufacturing based on 5G+ industrial Internet was established in Beijing, and more than 4,000 pieces of more than 10 types of aerospace equipment were 3D printed. From the C919 large aircraft to the Chang'e lunar exploration project, more and more "Made in Beijing" parts for major national projects are produced by 3D printing. Crossing the high barriers to entry such as long R&D cycles and large investments, Beijing has gathered more than 300 commercial aerospace companies. In 2024, more than 90% of the national private carrier rocket launches were carried out by Beijing enterprises.
——To develop high-tech and cutting-edge industries, grasp the methodology of precision and breadth, Beijing expands multi-scenario applications for precision equipment.
With fingers flying, lightly twisting and pinching, the world's first snake-arm single-port surgical robot developed by Beijing Sure Surgical Robot Co., Ltd. (北京术锐机器人股份有限公司) is "barely" peeling a fresh egg. With more than 800 patented technologies, the four miniature arms at the tip are more than capable of peeling off the 0.17 mm thick quail eggshell one by one, and the egg membrane below is as thin as cicada wings, with a thickness of only 50 microns, and remains intact throughout. The tip of the knife demonstrates independent innovation. This robot has completed more than 1,000 surgeries and is widely used in general surgery, thoracic surgery, urology and other fields.
Achieving greatness by focusing on the details, empowering thousands of industries. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology (北京市经济和信息化局) and other 5 departments issued documents to "support a batch of robots to be first tested and used in education, medical care, elderly care and other scenarios, and accelerate product R&D and iteration." Since 2023, 199 types of robots have been launched in 134 scenarios in Beijing, gathering 57 national-level specialized and new "little giant" robot enterprises, ranking first in the country. In 2024, the revenue of Beijing's robot industry exceeded 30 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of nearly 50%.
——To lead high-tech and cutting-edge industries, open up the overpass between production and research, Beijing uses policy guidance to promote the integration of industry, academia and research.
There is no driver in the driver's seat, the steering wheel can operate automatically, and Pony.ai's (小马智行) unmanned truck has a reaction speed of only 0.1 seconds, running on the Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway (京津塘高速公路). "'Smart cars' are driving on 'smart roads', and the company's autonomous driving trucks have transported nearly 1 million tons of goods." Li Hengyu (李衡宇), vice president of Beijing Pony.ai Technology Co., Ltd. (北京小马智行科技有限公司), said that this is due to the inter-provincial mutual recognition mechanism launched by Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei collaborative innovation. The test mileage accumulated by enterprises in Beijing can also be recognized and approved by the competent departments of Tianjin and Hebei. At present, the cumulative autonomous driving test mileage in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei has exceeded 60 million kilometers, creating the largest urban-level application scenario for intelligent connected vehicles in China. Under the radiation and driving effect of Beijing, the leading industries in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei have achieved a transformation from traditional processing to high-end manufacturing such as automobiles and electronics.
Grasping the "bull nose" of reform and playing a "combination punch" of policies. From qualification breakthroughs to the full-cycle escort of competent authorities, the Xiaomi Auto (小米汽车) factory project started construction as soon as it acquired the land, and was completed and put into production in only 14 months. The car was launched and delivered more than 250,000 vehicles in just 14 months. As a "latecomer" to the new car-making forces, Xiaomi Auto (小米汽车) has achieved innovative "acceleration." "This is inseparable from the nurturing of Beijing, an innovative hotbed." Lei Jun (雷军), founder of Xiaomi Corporation (小米公司), said, "The support of the 'soft' environment and the support of the 'hard' policies have nurtured a group of innovative enterprises like Xiaomi." In 2024, Beijing supported scientific and technological innovation and manufacturing development, tax and fee reductions, and tax rebates exceeding 150 billion yuan, and cleared 1.29 billion yuan in arrears for small and medium-sized enterprises. As of the end of last year, Beijing had more than 10,000 specialized and new enterprises with total revenue exceeding 1 trillion yuan.
Anchoring the development and strengthening of high-tech and cutting-edge industries, Beijing is vigorously promoting the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, enhancing the development level of advantageous industries, actively deploying and building future industries, accelerating the construction of a global benchmark city for the digital economy, and building a more internationally competitive modern industrial system.
Return to TopBeijing, June 22nd (Reported by Li Xinping (李心萍)) According to the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司), in the first five months, the national railway cumulatively transported 1.641 billion tons of goods, a year-on-year increase of 3.1%; the average daily loading was 181,000 wagons, a year-on-year increase of 4.2%, providing strong support for smoothing domestic and international dual circulation and ensuring the stable operation of the national economy.
Strong guarantee for the transportation of bulk materials. In the first five months, the national railway transported 845 million tons of coal, including 575 million tons of thermal coal. The coal storage of power plants directly supplied by the railway remained at a high level, helping to meet the peak summer demand. In addition, in the first five months, the national railway's transportation volume of mineral construction materials, smelting materials, and grain increased by 22%, 9.1%, and 5.5% year-on-year, respectively.
The quality of logistics services continues to improve. Vigorously develop logistics general contracting services, promote the "road-to-rail" shift of bulk cargo transportation. In the first five months, a total of 655 logistics general contracting contracts were signed, with a contract volume of 979 million tons. In the first five months, the national railway cumulatively transported 6,833,000 TEUs of intermodal containers, a year-on-year increase of 18.4%.
Cross-border cargo transportation is stable and smooth. In the first five months, China-Europe freight trains maintained stable operation. The China-Central Asia freight trains cumulatively operated 6,046 trains, a year-on-year increase of 23%. The China-Laos Railway (中老铁路) cumulatively transported 2,502,000 tons of cross-border goods, a year-on-year increase of 8%, effectively promoting international economic and trade exchanges.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 22nd (Reported by Ding Yiting (丁怡婷)) The reporter learned from the China Electricity Council (中国电力企业联合会): In the first five months of this year, China's green electricity transaction volume exceeded 220 billion kilowatt-hours, an increase of nearly 50% year-on-year, and the scale of green electricity transactions has grown rapidly.
China is accelerating the construction of a unified national electricity market. The national market-based electricity transaction volume has increased from 1.1 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2016 to 6.2 trillion kilowatt-hours in 2024, and the proportion of total social electricity consumption has increased from 17% to 63%. With the continuous increase in the installed capacity and power generation of new energy sources, new energy power generation has fully entered the market and participated in competition. In 2024, the national new energy market-based electricity transaction volume exceeded 1 trillion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 55% of the total new energy power generation, and more than half of the new energy sources have entered the market.
The construction of a unified national electricity market is accelerating, and cross-provincial green electricity transactions are being carried out on a regular basis. A market pattern with the orderly participation of diverse entities has basically taken shape, continuously stimulating the endogenous power of the electricity market. At present, the number of electricity business entities in China has exceeded 800,000, an increase of nearly 20 times compared with 2016. There are more than 4,000 electricity sales companies, and more than 600,000 retail users purchase electricity through the retail market. The activity of the electricity market has greatly increased, and new types of entities such as independent energy storage, virtual power plants, and load aggregators are booming and developing.
Return to TopOn June 22nd, the Huanggang Road Tunnel under the Yellow River in Jinan (济南市), Shandong Province (山东省), successfully completed the Yellow River section excavation task, achieving a stage breakthrough in the construction of this world's largest diameter underwater shield tunnel project. The Huanggang Road Tunnel under the Yellow River in Jinan (济南市黄岗路穿黄隧道) has a total length of approximately 5755 meters, of which the shield section is approximately 3290 meters long, and the shield machine has an excavation diameter of 17.5 meters.
Currently, the shield machine has completed the crossing of the primary water source protection area sedimentation basin, the north bank levee of the Yellow River (黄河), the Yellow River (黄河), and the south bank levee of the Yellow River (黄河).
In order to more effectively adapt to the unique geological conditions of the Yellow River (黄河) basin, the project team increased the opening ratio of the shield machine cutterhead and installed a large-flow central flushing system, effectively preventing the cutterhead from forming mud cakes; innovatively adopted a "flocculation + thickening + filter pressing" combination process to treat nearly 600 cubic meters of waste slurry per hour, increasing the waste slurry treatment efficiency by 50%, and reducing the moisture content of the filter cake to below 30%.
The picture shows construction workers working in the Huanggang Road Tunnel under the Yellow River in Jinan (济南市黄岗路穿黄隧道) on that day.
Xinhua News Agency (新华社) reporter Xu Suhui (徐速绘) photographed.
Return to TopUnite as One Promote the Olympic Spirit
Eighth Edition
June 23rd is International Olympic Day. On the competition field, Chinese athletes carry forward the Chinese sports spirit and the Olympic spirit; in the streets and alleys, teams of fitness enthusiasts enjoy the joy of sports. Please see our reporter's exclusive interviews with the new International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (考文垂), Chinese table tennis player Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎), and others.
Accurately Grasp and Carry Out the "Artificial Intelligence +" Action with Dialectical Thinking
Ninth Edition
Currently, various regions and departments are accelerating the implementation of the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, promoting the deep integration of artificial intelligence with various fields of the economy and society, and cultivating and developing new quality productive forces. We must adhere to dialectical thinking, correctly understand and handle the relationship between "addition" and "subtraction," and promote the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence.
Visit China's Northernmost City to See the Aurora and Experience the Midnight Sun
Seventeenth Edition
Summer Solstice, on the northern foot of the Greater Khingan Mountains (大兴安岭山脉), Mohe City (漠河市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), the northernmost geographical coordinate of China, welcomes more than 21 hours of daylight. In recent years, the popularity of the song "Mohe Ballroom" (《漠河舞厅》) has made this place known to more people. Follow in the footsteps of the "Border City News" interview team to explore this "city that never sleeps" for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.
Return to TopBy: 讲述人：黑河源头流域生态管护站管护员 叶金俄日
My name is Ye Jin'e'ri (叶金俄日), and my wife, Dong Mu Cuo (东木措), and I have been here at the foot of the Qilian Mountains (祁连山) and the source of the Heihe River (黑河) for 19 years.
Right next to Qinghai (青海) Qilian County's (祁连县) "Highway 9," with the vast Qilian Mountains (祁连山脉) on both sides, these three bungalows by the road are the Heihe River (黑河) source area ecological conservation station, and also the home where I have lived for 19 years. The winters here are long and the summers are short, at an altitude of 3,500 meters. When I first came here, there was no water or electricity, only a "horseback ridge" black tent. A white-hair wind blew up and overturned the tent.
I am a veteran. Initially, the county wanted to recruit conservation workers in this uninhabited area, but because it was far away, no one wanted to come. When the village found me, my wife didn't say much and resolutely moved here with me. We can persevere here, and it is inseparable from her dedication.
Over the years, our work has been patrolling. Along "Highway 9," 50 kilometers to the west is the Shalongtan (沙龙滩) conservation station, above which is the Bayi Glacier (八一冰川) - the source of the Heihe River (黑河). To the east is the Youhulu (油葫芦) conservation station. Within this nearly 100-kilometer range, there are more than 10 mountain gullies, and more than 50 Heihe River (黑河) tributaries develop from the glaciers on both sides. We walk this gully today and that gully tomorrow. After a month, we basically patrol the river once.
I guard the Heihe River (黑河) every day. When it is sunny, the clear water, under the strong light, looks black from a distance, but transparent and clear up close. The Heihe River (黑河) in earlier years was not like this. The ecology of the Heihe River (黑河) source is very fragile. At that time, due to insufficient supervision, there were many black soil beaches, the riverbed was pitted, and it often dried up. I remember the longest period of drying up was 40 days.
Governing the black soil beaches, banning grazing at the source,整治草原鼠害 (zhěng zhì cǎo yuán shǔ hài - "rectifying grassland rodent pests," controlling rodent populations in the grasslands)... Staying on the glacier grassland, I watched the ecological environment of the Heihe River (黑河) source gradually improve. Now, the nearly 100-kilometer-long river channel has also been repaired, and the black soil beaches that the prairie people feared have largely disappeared, replaced by aquatic crops, sea buckthorn forests, etc. At present, the annual outflow of the Heihe River (黑河) from the province is 1.967 billion cubic meters, an increase of 9.7% compared with the multi-year average, and the water quality remains stable at Class II. Not long ago, when we were patrolling the mountains, we even saw snow leopards in the distance through binoculars! Tibetan wild donkeys, wild yaks, lynx, and other rare animals are appearing more and more frequently. The Heihe River (黑河) basin is getting better and better, which is my greatest comfort.
The other day, I was riding my motorcycle back from the Youhulu (油葫芦) conservation station when I saw two pickup trucks with license plates from other places. Based on experience, I judged that the people in the car wanted to "dig stones" in the Heihe River (黑河) basin. I chased them all the way, honking my horn, until they went far away before I came back.
When patrolling, it is common to encounter heavy rain in summer and heavy snow blocking the road in winter, and to be trapped on the road on a motorcycle and unable to return. Surrounded by wolves, we lit torches to drive them away; when we encountered illegal miners digging stones, some would not listen to persuasion, so we would find a way to call the county law enforcement officers to report the situation...
The Heihe River (黑河) was called Ruoshui (弱水) in ancient times, "弱水三千，只取一瓢饮" (ruò shuǐ sān qiān, zhǐ qǔ yī piáo yǐn - "of the three thousand streams, I only take one drink," meaning to be content with little or to focus on what is essential). There may be many choices in life. Choosing to guard this place, I do not regret it. The Heihe River (黑河) is our lifelong spiritual sustenance and destination.
(Reported and compiled by Qiao Dong (乔栋), reporter of this newspaper)
[Reporter's Remarks]
It was a coincidence that last May, when I went down the mountain from Bayi Glacier (八一冰川) after an interview, I met Ye Jin'e'ri (叶金俄日) and his wife at the Heihe River (黑河) source area ecological conservation station. The couple were not good at words, and their smiles revealed sincerity. A whole year has passed, and on the same date, I saw them again. Ye Jin'e'ri (叶金俄日) had just returned from "racing" with illegal miners in the river channel, the mud on his legs had not yet fallen off, and the wrinkles on his forehead seemed to be deeper. Dong Mu Cuo (东木措) still didn't say much, silently tidying up her husband's and her own patrol gear.
The wind is rising again, and it is also snowing lightly with the wind. The two embarked on their patrol journey regardless of wind and rain. By the Heihe River (黑河), Ye Jin'e'ri (叶金俄日) and his wife, who had finished a day of patrol work, neatly used their mobile phones to locate and check in, put a blanket under them, and had a sip of hot water and a bite of cake. This has been their life for 19 years. When climbing ice and lying in snow for patrol becomes a part of life, this taken-for-grantedness makes people feel more respect. Today, the source of the Heihe River (黑河) has a well-built wetland park, and the water quality remains stable at Class II. The couple said that they will continue to work until retirement. The Heihe River (黑河) flows quietly, and these green guardians and water protectors will become a vivid footnote to the Heihe River's (黑河) abundant water volume, good water quality, and beautiful water scenery.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 波 李 蕊
At 4:30 AM, as dawn breaks, Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) twists the car key, starting his day.
"The 'Sanxia' (三夏) season is a race against time, and there's no room for delay." Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) is the chairman of the Binguo Agricultural Machinery Professional Cooperative in Bincheng District, Binzhou City, Shandong Province (山东省滨州市滨城区滨国农机专业合作社), and also a grain broker shuttling through the fields. His every day is closely connected with farmers and granaries.
As the morning sun rises, at a farmer's home:
Is this year's harvest good?
Turning into the courtyard of Zhang Guangbin (张光彬), a farmer in Bagunzhang Village, Yangliuxue Town (杨柳雪镇把棍张村), two contracts hanging on the wall catch the eye.
One of them is slightly yellowed, a land trusteeship agreement from last year, where Lao Zhang (老张) entrusted his farmland to Zhao Peiguo's (赵培国) cooperative for unified management. The other is this year's order purchase contract. If the wheat meets the standard, Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) will purchase it at the promised price, which is 0.1 yuan per jin higher than the market price.
"Our wheat this year has full grains, it should definitely meet the standard, right?" Lao Zhang (老张) scoops up a handful of wheat and rubs it in his palm, the grains golden and plump.
Where does Lao Zhang's (老张) confidence come from? In recent years, Binzhou City (滨州市) has independently bred 12 new varieties of high-quality special wheat, promoting order planting of high-quality wheat on 3 million mu. Following Zhao Peiguo's (赵培国) advice, Lao Zhang (老张) switched to planting high-quality wheat last year.
Lao Zhang (老张) smiles and leans in to ask, "How will the price be calculated, based on protein content and such?"
"Yes, the price will be determined based on indicators such as protein content and quality. I estimate that the protein content of your wheat can reach 15%, guaranteeing at least 1.29 yuan per jin. If the test indicators are good, the price can be even higher," Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) says.
"My 20 mu produced more than 25,000 jin, more than 2,000 jin more than last year, calculated at this price..." Lao Zhang (老张) grins, "No matter how you calculate it, it's more than last year."
"This year's wheat will definitely have a good price!" Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) says.
What is the key to a higher yield?
Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) explains: "The cooperative provides 'one-stop' service, plowing, planting, prevention, and harvesting, we handle everything. There are new methods for irrigation and fertilization, machines work from the field to the yard, and with good seeds, we can produce more grain." After speaking, he turns to Lao Zhang (老张), "The soil samples taken a few days ago, the test results have been sent to you, and the fertilizer is also formulated according to the prescription. Fertilize according to the amount I said, and the next corn crop will definitely grow tall."
"Yes, I did exactly as you said. Thanks to the many machines you sent during the harvest, it was quickly completed, and I only had to watch," Lao Zhang (老张) says, scratching his head again, "This year there's a lot of grain, using my family's tricycle might be a bit difficult..."
"More grain is a good thing, isn't it?" Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) laughs loudly, "I'll arrange a truck for you, and when the driver comes, remember to give him a hot meal."
"With your words, I feel at ease." Lao Zhang (老张) sighs, in the past, carrying a bucket to spray pesticides would cause back pain for half a month; cutting wheat with a sickle would soak his clothes with sweat... After land trusteeship, costs have decreased, harvests have stabilized, and he can also go out to work and earn an extra income.
"Take advantage of the good weather and dry the wheat in time." Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) calls out, and heads to the next household.
Mid-morning, in the fields:
Are grain purchase prices suppressed?
3 kilometers away in Qianyin Village (前尹村), several villagers are cooling off under the shade of a tree in the field.
"A few years ago, as soon as I arrived at the village entrance, the farmers would say, 'The grain dealer is here again.'" Recalling the previous situation, Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) smiles wryly, "When I came to buy grain, the farmers didn't recognize me at all, feeling that we suppressed prices when buying and raised prices when selling, earning high profits." Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) says that a few years ago, only 14 households in the village signed contracts with him.
According to the contract, the grain purchase price must be higher than the market price. One year, the market was not good, and grain prices were about to fall, but Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) still purchased grain at the high contract price, covering the losses for everyone.
Is doing this stupid? Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) says: "By purchasing grain at the agreed price, the farmers get real benefits, and we earn credibility, so the business can last." Since then, many farmers in Qianyin Village (前尹村) have entrusted their land to Lao Zhao's (老赵) team for management, and order planting has also spread.
"Yo, Manager Zhao (赵总), we've been waiting for you to 'blow the wind'." Villager Yin Zhenlin's (尹振林) words are tinged with teasing, "What's the wheat price like this year?"
"The national minimum price is 1.19 yuan per jin for wheat, and our Bincheng District (滨城区) is about the same price. For those who have signed orders, it's 1.29 yuan; for those with good quality, it's even higher." Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) says as he takes out his notebook, the names of the farmers and the purchase prices are clearly recorded, "Li Quansheng (李泉生), 1.29 yuan; Yang Zhanfeng (杨占峰), good wheat, 1.3 yuan... all newly purchased, clearly marked prices."
"You come to plant and manage, you take care of everything, but don't fool us villagers on the price." Yin Zhenlin (尹振林) jokes.
"Uncle Yin (尹叔), money earned against my conscience is burning hot, I can't earn it." Zhao Peiguo's (赵培国) expression turns serious, and he takes out a small booklet – "Policy and Business Knowledge Manual." Previously, Binzhou City (滨州市) specifically held business training classes for grain brokers, providing business guidance, covering the current grain circulation situation and policy and regulation interpretation, and also standardized the purchasing behavior of grain brokers, "Registration and filing, constant supervision, strict!"
"The price that Peiguo (培国) purchases is indeed higher than the grain station." Villager Duan Chunyi (段春仪) interjects.
Why is the price higher? "The trusteeship scale is large, and the cost is lower; the cooperative has signed a large order with Jingliang Group (京粮集团), specializing in the purchase of high-quality wheat, and the purchase price is also higher," Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) explains.
"Peiguo (培国), the weather this year is dry and hot. Thanks to you sending drones to spray brassinosteroids, there was no premature aging, and the wheat harvest was good," villager Mo Fengzhi (墨风枝) says happily.
Not only must you buy wheat, but you must also understand the ways of planting? The feeling of being called a "wheat dealer" is not good, and it's difficult to even enter the homes of farmers. Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) figured out a way: "Relying on words alone is not enough, whether you understand planting, whether you are 'one of us,' the villagers can tell at a glance."
Over the years, he has learned technology from experts, accumulated experience in the fields, and slowly, he can also "diagnose and prescribe." "I know which family's wheat has insects, and which land should be fertilized. Over time, the elders see that I am honest, and if they have any problems, they will take the initiative to discuss them with me," Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) says.
Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) takes out a stack of materials, "During the training, the experts said that high-quality strong gluten wheat will be more popular next year, and the price may be even better. If you want to plant it, you can come to me, and I will bring people to test the soil in the autumn, and formulate fertilizer and select seeds."
Yin Shuntai (尹顺太), a villager next to him, takes the brochure and squints to read it: "These ways are quite difficult to figure out, thanks to you for bringing the news!"
"If you don't deceive people, people will treat us as their own." Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) says, "Now, fewer villagers call me 'wheat dealer'."
Under the shade of the tree, amidst laughter, Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) sets the purchase time for each household.
As the sun sets, at the drying base:
Is it worth spending money to dry grain?
Rushing back to the cooperative's drying base, the machines roar, and hot air rushes in.
Xia Hetang (夏和堂), a large-scale grower from Xixiajia Village (西夏家村), looks up at the newly installed drying tower: "Lao Zhao (老赵), when will my wheat be dried?"
This year, the cooperative purchased a new set of intelligent drying equipment, and the government subsidized 30%, reducing the burden on the cooperative and farmers.
"Brother Xia (夏哥), soon. If you come to dry grain, I'll charge you 0.03 yuan per jin, which is cheaper than finding someone else to dry it yourself," Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) says.
"Spending a little money buys peace of mind, it's worth it!" Lao Xia (老夏) nods, "In the past, drying grain was free, but you had to do it yourself. Spreading the grain, turning it over, it was exhausting; a sudden rain would cause mold and sprouting, wasting more than one jin out of ten. Drying it on the road, you're also afraid of accidents."
Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) leads him into the control room, where the wet wheat is being continuously sent into the high tower by the elevator. "Intelligent temperature and humidity control, the moisture content is monitored by sensors." He points to the screen data, "Wet wheat with a moisture content of 20% can be reduced to 13% in 3 hours."
The old machine had a good drying effect, but it 'ate' grain seriously. "When farmers sent grain, after drying it in the machine once, 2 jin out of 100 jin of grain would be broken. The villagers suspected that we had 'stolen' the grain!" Zhao Peiguo's (赵培国) tone is aggrieved.
"Now it's finally solved." He points to the new equipment and says: "The grain loss rate is reduced to below 0.1%, saving grain and reducing losses, it must be done practically."
Where is the dried grain stored? Walking into the warehouse next door, the dry wheat is stacked according to grade, "Warehousing is the last lock for grain safety. Using new technologies, moisture-proof, insect-proof, and rodent-proof, nothing is missed," Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) says.
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As dusk deepens, Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) returns to his office, and a work log on the table reminds him that there is still a task tonight – watching a training video.
"After corn sowing, immediately follow up with pesticide spraying and weeding, and field management. The online training is about the new season's corn planting policies and field management techniques. I have to understand it thoroughly, so that when I go to the village tomorrow, I can explain it clearly to the villagers." Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) takes a sip of water and rubs his eyes.
Outside the window, the outline of the drying tower is faintly visible in the moonlight. The harvest season is in full swing, and Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) knows that a new day, from visiting households to collect grain, coordinating agricultural machinery operators, tracking pests and diseases, to strengthening learning, there are many things waiting for him to do.
Overall planning: Zhang Anyu (张安宇)
Layout design: Zhang Danfeng (张丹峰)
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As important grain management entities, grain brokers can expand farmers' grain sales channels and eliminate the inconvenience of farmers transporting grain. However, some grain brokers lower purchase prices and raise selling prices, harming farmers, damaging granaries, and enriching themselves alone. The unflattering term "wheat peddler" spread like wildfire 不胫而走 (bù jìng ér zǒu - "without legs it runs," spreads quickly; becomes widely known).
The villagers were prejudiced and initially called Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) a "wheat peddler." However, Zhao Peiguo (赵培国) is honest and knows that it is not easy for the villagers to grow grain, so he does not want to lower the price; after unified training, he understands the rules and regulations and does not dare to lower the price; furthermore, the addition of elements such as large-scale management and new quality agricultural productivity has achieved cost reduction and efficiency increase. The wheat varieties are of good quality and can be sold at a good price, so there is no need to lower the price.
He is fair and authentic in his work. When crops are ripe, he provides harvesters; if there is no transportation, he finds drivers; when encountering hot and dry winds, he uses good technology to solve the farmers' urgent needs 燃眉之急 (rán méi zhī jí - "burning eyebrows emergency," a very urgent matter). "Honest person" is the villagers' new evaluation of Zhao Peiguo (赵培国), behind which is the farmers' respect and recognition of the profession of grain broker.
Nowadays, more and more large grain growers and cooperative leaders are becoming grain brokers. On the one hand, they control the quality of grain from planting to harvesting, cooperate with enterprises, eliminate intermediate links, and make grain circulation smoother. On the other hand, they understand the needs of farmers and can solve practical problems. In order to reassure farmers, various regions are standardizing the behavior of grain brokers, strengthening training, and allowing new agricultural technologies, new knowledge, and new trends to be better transmitted to the grassroots level, fields, and land.
They are brokers, but also farmers' own people, truly increasing efficiency for agriculture and income for farmers. In the future, more farmers will be willing to call them "grain brokers."
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 22nd (Reporter Chang Qin (常钦)) - This reporter learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部)'s media symposium on "Solving Problems and Doing Practical Things for Grassroots Units": In order to improve policies and measures for arable land protection, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) is guiding various regions to reasonably set transition periods based on actual conditions for the issue of arable land outflow caused by historical occupation of arable land for planting trees, fruits, tea, etc. During the transition period, arable land will be gradually and orderly restored or replaced through the methods of "identifying a batch," "restoring a batch," and "replacing a batch," giving the people sufficient time to adjust the types of crops they plant and allowing grassroots governments sufficient time to optimize industrial development. Land plots included in the transition period will be considered holistically in the arable land protection assessment, which will both solidify the main responsibility of arable land protection at all levels and effectively reduce the burden on grassroots units, safeguarding the rights and interests of farmers.
In addition, according to reports, in order to ensure the effective implementation of major projects, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) is coordinating the allocation of various natural resource elements, promoting joint approval of land use, forest use, grassland use, and sea use, and realizing "one-stop service" for element guarantees. Since the beginning of this year, 12 provinces have successively formulated provincial-level implementation plans, and 15 provinces have approved 958 projects using joint approval methods, reducing the number of reporting materials by 5 to 19 items and reducing the number of working steps by 8 to 20 steps in different situations, with an average reduction in approval time of 25%, and some projects reaching 80%; the approval time for shorter projects can be reduced to about 10 days, and the time for longer projects can also be reduced by about 50%.
Return to TopThe 9th China-South Asia Expo was held in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南) from June 19th to 24th. At this year's South Asia Expo, high-tech exhibits such as the digital economy, artificial intelligence, green energy, and the low-altitude economy were dazzling and attracted many visitors to experience them.
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"Cars parked randomly in the community, garbage not disposed of in a timely manner," "Roof leaks, property management keeps delaying the solution"... Recently, in the Beijing Road Community (北京路小区) of Gaoliangjian Subdistrict (高良涧街道), Hongze District (洪泽区), Huai'an City (淮安市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), cadres were stationed to listen carefully to residents' opinions and suggestions and resolve conflicts and problems.
Hongze District (洪泽区) implemented the "Four Down to the Grassroots" system, promoted the sinking of party members and cadres to the front line, optimized the process of problem collection, research and judgment, disposal, and feedback, and established a "Double Evaluation" evaluation mechanism, entrusting the evaluation of the performance of stationed departments to the subdistricts and the evaluation of the performance of communities to the residents, so that the masses could more tangibly feel the effectiveness of work style construction.
During the in-depth implementation of the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定) through study and education, various localities fully utilized disciplinary inspection and supervision, investigation and research, and letters and visits, and paid attention to mass participation and acceptance of mass supervision, deeply promoted problem investigation and rectification, took real action, and strived for practical results.
Not long ago, the "People's City Experience Officer" team of Wuhu City (芜湖市), Anhui Province (安徽省) came to the Chery Automobile City North Base (奇瑞汽车城北基地), learned that many employees were troubled by traffic jams, and reported the problem to the relevant departments. Soon, adding lanes, restricting trucks, and optimizing construction management, a road traffic optimization and transformation gradually landed, and the commuting time during the morning and evening peak hours in the Chengbei section was shortened by an average of about 10 minutes.
Wuhu City (芜湖市) carefully and attentively grasped the open-door education, selected and hired "People's City Experience Officers," carried out people's livelihood research, and put forward opinions and suggestions. Now, Wuhu City (芜湖市) focuses on "key small matters" such as urban construction and property services, plans and implements 178 key projects for the construction of people's cities, and promotes party members and cadres to go to the grassroots level and do practical things.
"Consumers find it difficult to judge the hygiene of catering utensils. Can the market supervision department do a good job of 'exploring stores'?" A supervisor suggested when participating in on-site supervision and law enforcement. The relevant departments of Huzhou City (湖州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省) responded quickly and regularly released inspection information.
Huzhou City (湖州市) conscientiously grasped the investigation of problems, hired supervisors to participate in on-site supervision and law enforcement, unannounced visits, and other activities, and supervised market supervision approval services, administrative law enforcement, etc. At the same time, it collected citizens' opinions and suggestions through the 12345 government service convenience hotline and community visits, and listed 75 projects such as adding or renovating public toilets and adding centralized charging and parking places for community electric bicycles as the "Happiness List" for urban civilization construction, and accepted citizen supervision in the process of promoting project implementation.
The core of work style issues is the relationship between the Party and the people. All localities adhere to the Party's mass line in the new era and organize party members and cadres to take responsibility and act in promoting high-quality development and strengthening grassroots governance.
"I thought I would have to wait until the next day, but I didn't expect the government affairs efficiency to be so high." Some time ago, an enterprise planned to set up a branch in Huangpu District (黄埔区), Guangzhou City (广州市), Guangdong Province (广东省), but the materials were not fully prepared for a while. The Huangpu District (黄埔区) Market Supervision Bureau immediately launched the "Enterprise Speed Pass" service, and the "Chief Service Officer" guided the filling in of materials throughout the process, and helped the enterprise complete the registration of opening an enterprise on the same day in the form of "commitment-based trust approval."
In response to the "difficult and complicated diseases" of business registration, Huangpu District (黄埔区) launched the "Enterprise Speed Pass" service, set up a "special service window" and a "chief service officer" to realize the special handling of difficult problems, the rapid handling of special needs with incomplete materials, the immediate special handling of urgent matters, and the follow-up of outstanding problems by special teams, and transformed the results of study and education into the driving force and practical results for helping enterprise development.
Due to the constraints of the old building setback standards, Jinjiang Yunpeng Garment Co., Ltd. (晋江云鹏服饰有限公司) in Jinjiang (晋江), was once restricted in its development. The Natural Resources Bureau of Jinjiang City (晋江市), Quanzhou City (泉州市), Fujian Province (福建省) provided front-line services and took the initiative to connect, optimized the design plan of industrial projects, and preliminarily reviewed the general plan of the project to handle the construction project planning permit for the enterprise.
During the study and education period, Jinjiang City (晋江市) focused on the pain points of industrial enterprise development, took various measures, and provided policy support for the efficient use of land resources, etc., to help the high-quality development of industrial enterprises.
The construction of work style goes deeper and more solid, constantly stimulates market vitality, and continuously enhances the people's sense of gain.
Not long ago, villagers in Wentian Village (文田村), Buqian Town (埠前镇), Yongxin County (永新县), Ji'an City (吉安市), Jiangxi Province (江西省) reported that the irrigation canal in the village had collapsed. Cadres at the town and village levels immediately conducted on-site inspections and organized repair work.
Yongxin County (永新县) carried out the "Thousands of Party Members and Cadres Entering the Grid" action, held the "People's Voice Bi-Monthly Talk" residents' council, and built a three-dimensional "online + offline" public opinion collection network, collected more than 1,300 opinions and suggestions from the masses, and solved 1,260 urgent and difficult problems for the masses.
"I finally got the property ownership certificate." In front of the special window for historical legacy issues of real estate in the Cenxi Municipal Government Service Center (岑溪市政务服务中心), Wuzhou City (梧州市), Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区), Mr. Chen, the owner of the Jinfang Garden Community (金坊花园小区), held a brand-new real estate ownership certificate, and his excitement was beyond words.
During the study and education period, Cenxi City (岑溪市) formed a special team to coordinate and promote the solution of the "difficult registration" problem of real estate. For "ownerless projects" where developers were out of contact, the owners' committee applied on their behalf; for "certificate-missing" projects, it focused on four key elements and compressed the approval time limit; for "stuck" projects in planning, fire protection, and other links, it implemented case-by-case solutions and one-thing-one-discussion. At present, 1,020 real estate ownership certificates have been issued.
The road from Damadi (大麦地) to Daqiaofen (大桥坟) in Lingjiao Township (菱角乡), Zhanyi District (沾益区), Qujing City (曲靖市), Yunnan Province (云南省) was listed in the list of people's livelihood facts because of damage. "It only took 3 days from the start of the survey to the official start of construction," said villager Xu Daofu (徐道富).
Qujing City (曲靖市) focused on the outstanding problems that the masses strongly reflected, established a centralized rectification ledger, refined rectification measures, and regularly analyzed and judged, supervised and reminded those with ineffective measures and slow progress, and promoted the transformation of the problem list into an effectiveness list.
(Reporters He Zhaoyu (何昭宇), Zhu Lei (朱磊), Yang Wenming (杨文明), Dou Hao (窦皓), Bai Guangdi (白光迪), Tian Xianjin (田先进), Liu Xiaoyu (刘晓宇), Jiang Xiaodan (姜晓丹), Zhu Jiaqi (祝佳祺) of this newspaper)
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To celebrate the first United Nations "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations," a series of activities have been held in various parts of the world recently. From Paris to Toronto, from Bangkok to Nairobi, the voice of civilization exchange resonates in many places around the world...
The Chinese Mission to Vienna and the United Nations Office at Vienna jointly held a theme event for the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations" at the Vienna International Centre. Representatives from various countries attending the event stated that the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations" plays an important role in eliminating prejudice and misunderstanding and enhancing understanding and trust among different civilizations, and injects strong impetus into the unity, progress, and common prosperity of human society.
"Firmly believe that dialogue is the most powerful tool for achieving mutual respect and understanding"
In June 2024, the 78th United Nations General Assembly unanimously adopted the resolution proposed by China to establish the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations," designating June 10 each year as the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations." This is an important contribution made by China in actively implementing the Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平), promoting equal exchange and dialogue among different civilizations, and promoting world peace and development.
"In the current complex international situation, dialogue is more important than ever." Ghada Waly, Director-General of the United Nations Office at Vienna, highly praised China's leading role in promoting dialogue among civilizations. She believes that China's advocacy for the establishment of the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations" helps to promote connections, build bridges, and promote cooperation with sincere belief, which is highly consistent with the "Vienna Spirit" of consensus, unity, and cooperation. Waly said: "On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the world should more firmly support the United Nations and multilateralism, and firmly believe that dialogue is the most powerful tool for achieving mutual respect and understanding."
Maliik, representative of the core group of the UN General Assembly's "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations" resolution and Permanent Representative of Pakistan to the United Nations and International Organizations in Vienna, said that Pakistan highly appreciates the Global Civilization Initiative, which is consistent with Pakistan's position of advocating intercultural dialogue and multilateral cooperation. In today's world, violations of the Charter of the United Nations occur from time to time. Against this background, dialogue among civilizations is more realistic.
Li Song (李松), China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Office at Vienna and other international organizations, said that China's joint holding of theme events for the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations" with UN agencies around the world is a new measure to promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations in the world. The Chinese Mission to Vienna is willing to work with all parties to actively implement the Global Civilization Initiative on the Vienna multilateral platform, promote genuine multilateralism through exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations, and actively commit to multilateral cooperation in various fields in the spirit of equality, inclusiveness, mutual benefit, and win-win results.
"A vivid portrayal of the diversity and inclusiveness of world civilizations"
In front of the "Declaration on Civilizations - A Beautiful Picture of a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind," guests from all parties lingered. This scroll is decorated with a combination of traditional Chinese hand-mounted and modern printing methods, presenting the texts of the Declaration on Civilizations and the Global Civilization Initiative in six United Nations languages, and taking the world heritage and intangible cultural heritage of 193 United Nations member states and 2 observer states as representatives to interpret the common values of all mankind and construct a visual system of mutual learning among civilizations.
"The exhibition is a vivid portrayal of the diversity and inclusiveness of world civilizations." Tasseva, Dean of the International Anti-Corruption Academy, said in an interview with this reporter that Chinese civilization has always carried out exchanges and mutual learning with other civilizations in the world with an open mind. China's holding of the theme event of the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations" comes at the right time, fully demonstrating China's responsibility as a major country and helping to further build international consensus on dialogue and cooperation and support for genuine multilateralism.
Richard Trappl, a famous Austrian sinologist, first visited China in 1975, opening a half-century-long deep relationship with China. "I have traveled to many places in China, and my understanding of Chinese traditional cultural concepts has become more and more in-depth. I have personally felt the breadth and depth of Chinese culture, as well as the profound impact of China's modernization on the world." Trappl said that intercultural exchange not only enriches people's hearts, but also is an important tool for achieving understanding and cooperation in the international community. Highlighting cultural diversity is the beauty of the world, and he hopes that everyone will jointly shoulder the responsibility of maintaining cultural diversity and promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations.
"Promote exchange, understanding, and harmonious coexistence among different civilizations"
In the Mozart Residence in Vienna, the Chinese national music "Dunhuang" slowly sounded, and the deep and heavy timbre and broad musical context depicted the historical artistic conception of the desert and the mottled murals. As part of the theme event of the "International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations," the special concert of the Central Chinese Orchestra "Dialogue · Confidant - China Meets Mozart," co-sponsored by the Chinese Embassy in Austria, the China International Culture Exchange Association, and the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna, brought a visual and auditory feast to the audience.
"We have highlighted the technical characteristics and artistic expression of national musical instruments in the arrangement and orchestration. Pipa, Erhu, Suona, Sheng, Ruan... different tracks highlight different instruments, while pursuing harmonious orchestration." Li Chao (李超), deputy chief of the Central Chinese Orchestra, told reporters that the concert repertoire includes both ancient "Spring in Jiangnan" (江南春色) and "Gusu Xing" (姑苏行), as well as modern elements such as "Genshin Impact" and "Zhongruan Rock". From classical folk music to electronic music, the performers conveyed emotions through music, bringing ancient and youthful, national and global Chinese folk music to European audiences.
In order to allow European audiences to better understand the repertoire, Li Peike, the Austrian Dean of the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna, explained the whole process in German. He interacted with the audience in a humorous way, telling stories of outstanding Chinese traditional culture, and also told the characteristics of Chinese folk music. "Vienna is the world-famous 'music capital'. I hope to use art as a link to find a common language between civilizations and promote exchange, understanding, and harmonious coexistence among different civilizations," said Li Peike.
At the end of a song, everyone stood up and applauded. "This is the first time I have heard such a 'Chinese' concert. I know these instruments, and their unique timbres bring me completely different feelings. From today, I am a fan of Chinese music!" said Aster, a local audience member, excitedly.
Yao Xiaozhou (姚晓舟), the Chinese Dean of the Confucius Institute at the University of Vienna, said that the college organizes more than 50 cultural and academic exchange activities every year, such as lectures, concerts, and exhibitions. These diverse activities not only open a window for local people to understand China, but also become an important platform for promoting mutual learning between Chinese and foreign cultures. "Since the establishment of the 'International Day for Dialogue among Civilizations', more activities to promote dialogue among civilizations have been successfully held, which helps the international community better understand the Global Civilization Initiative and makes the concept of respecting the diversity of civilizations and achieving common progress of civilizations more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people."
(Reported from Vienna by this newspaper)
Return to TopOn the journey of pursuing modernization, China will bring more development opportunities to countries around the world, including Central Asian countries, through high-quality development and high-level opening up, and work with all parties to embark on a broad path of modernization.
China and the five Central Asian countries are all developing countries and have always been partners on the road to modernization. At the Second China-Central Asia Summit, President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the "China-Central Asia Spirit" of "mutual respect, mutual trust, mutual benefit, and mutual assistance, and promoting common modernization with high-quality development," which provides important guidance for China-Central Asia's long-term friendly cooperation. Under the guidance of the "China-Central Asia Spirit," the six countries will carry out higher-quality cooperation with a more proactive attitude and more pragmatic measures, deepen the integration of interests, and jointly move towards common modernization.
Modernization is a common dream of China and Central Asian countries, and "development" has always been the keyword running through China-Central Asia cooperation. Since the first China-Central Asia Summit, the trade volume between China and Central Asian countries has increased by 35%, the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project has been officially launched, 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 carried out. Green industry, digital economy, artificial intelligence, and aerospace have become new growth points for cooperation between the two sides. With the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" as the main line, trade and investment between the six countries are booming, major projects are being implemented one after another, and interconnection is accelerating, forming a pragmatic, efficient, and deeply integrated cooperation pattern, bringing tangible gains to the people of all countries.
At this summit, the six countries reached 110 cooperation results, including 55 cooperation documents, further expanding the depth and breadth of China-Central Asia cooperation, and injecting new impetus into all parties working together on the road to modernization. The heads of state of the six countries jointly announced 2025 to 2026 as the "Year of High-Quality Development of China-Central Asia Cooperation." All parties will focus on six priority directions: trade facilitation, industrial investment, connectivity, green minerals, agricultural modernization, and people-to-people exchanges, to promote more visible results and help their respective development and revitalization. The heads of state of the six countries jointly witnessed the signing of a high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" action plan. This is the first time that China has signed a joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation document with all countries in a single surrounding region as a whole. Central Asia has become a more substantial and dynamic demonstration zone for the joint construction of the "Belt and Road." China will strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Central Asian countries, accelerate the implementation of a number of major projects, deepen cooperation in China-Europe freight trains and the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, promote the transformation of the Central Asian region from "landlocked" to "land-linked," and truly become the "golden crossroads" connecting the Eurasian continent.
Sharing development experience with developing countries is China's responsibility and reflects the due meaning of implementing the Global Development Initiative. China never pursues modernization that benefits itself alone, but is committed to common development and win-win cooperation with all countries. From the establishment of the China-Central Asia Poverty Reduction Cooperation Center, the Education Exchange and Cooperation Center, the Desertification Prevention and Control Cooperation Center, and the Trade Facilitation Cooperation Platform, to providing 1.5 billion yuan in free assistance to Central Asian countries and providing 3,000 training opportunities to Central Asian countries in the next two years; from in-depth exchanges of experience in governance and administration, sharing experience in green development, poverty reduction, and anti-corruption, to opening more cultural centers, university branch campuses, and Luban Workshops in Central Asia to train more high-quality talents for Central Asian countries... At this summit, China announced a series of pragmatic measures, responding to Central Asia's urgent need for revitalization and enhancing its independent development capabilities, demonstrating China's sincere desire and firm determination to work with Central Asian countries to promote modernization.
**兼相爱，交相利** (jiān xiāng ài, jiāo xiāng lì - "love each other, benefit each other," mutual love brings mutual benefit). Practical cooperation between China and Central Asian countries solves development problems, gathers the strength for common progress, and supports common prosperity. On the journey of pursuing modernization, China will bring more development opportunities to countries around the world, including Central Asian countries, through high-quality development and high-level opening up, and work with all parties to embark on a broad path of modernization.
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Return to TopChina's high-quality economic development brings about an upgrade of Chinese opportunities, creating an ideal stage for multinational corporations to enhance their competitiveness and achieve new development.
The 6th Qingdao Summit for Multinational Corporation Leaders was held from June 18th to 20th. Amidst the rising tide of unilateralism and protectionism in the international landscape, this conference sent a positive signal to the world that China continues to expand its opening-up and welcomes foreign investment, providing a platform for multinational corporations to perceive the pulse of the Chinese economy and seize Chinese opportunities.
Foreign-funded enterprises, represented by multinational corporations, are important participants in Chinese-style modernization, important participants in China's reform and opening up and innovation, and important participants in China's connection to the world and integration into economic globalization. Since the first Qingdao Summit for Multinational Corporation Leaders in 2019, the development path of this cooperation platform has reflected the solid steps of multinational corporations deeply cultivating China. In recent years, the summit's "circle of friends" has grown larger and the industry fields have become more diverse. This conference was attended by 570 guests from 135 Fortune 500 companies and 330 industry-leading companies, fully demonstrating the importance multinational corporations attach to the Chinese market and their confidence in the prospects of the Chinese economy.
Behind the popularity is stable Chinese opportunity. In recent years, the uncertainty facing world economic development has increased, and development opportunities have become scarce. China, which is constantly promoting high-quality development, is widely regarded as an "oasis of certainty." Multinational corporations rely on their investments in China to maintain their global competitive advantages and have obtained rich "China dividends." The "Multinational Corporations in China" report released at this summit shows that from 2019 to 2024, the total profits of foreign-invested (including Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan investment) industrial enterprises above the national scale increased from 1.6 trillion yuan (RMB) to 1.8 trillion yuan (RMB), and the profit margin indicators continued to lead the national industrial average.
The current international environment is becoming more complex and severe, tariff barriers are constantly increasing, and a deficit of confidence is spreading among multinational corporations. At this critical moment, China is unswervingly expanding its high-level opening up to the outside world, and constantly bringing new opportunities to all parties with its own new development. Since the beginning of this year, China has issued the "Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment in 2025," launched 20 practical measures, and formulated 155 pilot tasks focusing on promoting the comprehensive pilot program for expanding the opening up of the service industry; relying on national-level economic and technological development zones, free trade pilot zones and other open platforms, it has launched attractive foreign investment promotion measures to continuously create fertile ground for foreign-funded enterprises to invest and develop their businesses. The accelerated implementation of various opening-up measures has made multinational corporations' confidence in "investing in China is investing in the future" even stronger.
The theme of this summit is "Multinational Corporations and China—Connecting the World, Cooperation and Win-Win," and "Connecting the World" reflects the new trend of multinational corporations exploring Chinese opportunities. In recent years, "In China, for the World" has become an important consideration for multinational corporations' layout in China. As Jens Eskelund, President of the European Union Chamber of Commerce in China (中国欧盟商会), said: "European companies want to maintain global competitiveness, they must have a place in the Chinese market." How can "Connecting the World" from China become a new trend? This is inseparable from the long-term confidence brought about by a stable policy environment and a multi-dimensional opening-up pattern, the scale advantages created by the upgrading of consumption in the ultra-large-scale market and the complete industrial supply chain system, and the technological iteration and business model innovation opportunities brought about by the gradual maturity of new tracks such as the digital economy and green technology. In a nutshell, China's high-quality economic development brings about an upgrade of Chinese opportunities, creating an ideal stage for multinational corporations to enhance their competitiveness and achieve new development.
China was, is, and will inevitably be an ideal, safe, and promising investment destination for foreign businesses. No matter how the international situation changes, China's door to opening up will only open wider and wider, the business environment will only get better and better, and the opportunities created for global multinational corporations will only increase.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Berlin, June 22nd (Reporters Tai Sicong (邰思聪) and Li Chao (李超)) – At the invitation of the German Social Democratic Party (德国社民党), Yuan Jiajun (袁家军), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Chongqing Municipal Party Committee, led a CPC delegation to Germany from June 19th to 22nd. During the visit, Yuan Jiajun (袁家军) met with Minister Frei (弗赖) of the German Chancellery, Saskia Esken (艾斯肯), co-chair of the Social Democratic Party (社民党), and Hendrik Wüst (于斯特), Deputy Chairman of the Christian Democratic Union (基民盟) and Governor of North Rhine-Westphalia (北威州). He also attended the China (Chongqing) – Germany Economic and Trade Cooperation Dialogue and the launching ceremony of the China-Europe Railway Express – New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor "ASEAN Express."
Yuan Jiajun (袁家军) stated that the important consensus reached by President Xi Jinping (习近平) and Chancellor Scholz (默茨) has charted the course for the development of the China-Germany all-round strategic partnership. China is willing to strengthen strategic communication with Germany, tap into cooperation potential, and promote the healthy and stable development of China-Germany and China-Europe relations. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is willing to deepen exchanges and communication with various German political parties to accurately understand China's reform and development goals and tasks, and to promote the development of national relations with the practical results of party-to-party exchanges. Chongqing (重庆) will implement the important consensus of the two countries' leaders, expand cooperation with Germany in scientific and technological innovation, economic and trade logistics, green and low-carbon development, and industrial cooperation, and contribute to China-Germany friendly and mutually beneficial cooperation.
The German side stated that both Germany and China are important major countries, and strengthening cooperation will help add certainty to the world. Germany is willing to expand exchanges and cooperation with China in political parties, local areas, and other fields, strengthen communication and coordination on international affairs, and promote better development of Germany-China and Europe-China relations.
During the visit, Yuan Jiajun (袁家军) also met with business leaders from Siemens (西门子公司) and Mercedes-Benz Group (梅赛德斯—奔驰集团), explaining Xi Jinping's (习近平) thoughts on governing the country and the greater opportunities for cooperation between China and foreign countries brought about by the further comprehensive deepening of reform, expansion of high-level opening up, and achievement of high-quality development determined by the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee. He also witnessed the signing of multiple cooperation projects.
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"Only through close cooperation, deepened exchanges and integration, continuous strengthening of economic connectivity, and promotion of multilateral trade and investment can we better promote Asian countries to 'create the future together'." Park Chi-Hyun, Chief Economist of the Asian Development Bank, said in a recent exclusive interview with this reporter, "China's economy has been deeply integrated into the Asian economic system, and its value chain relationship with Asian countries has also been continuously strengthened over time."
The world today is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century, facing increasing challenges and uncertainties. How to actively shape the future of Asia amidst the tremendous changes in the world has become a major and urgent task facing Asian countries. Cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and big data are bringing profound changes to human economic and social life, and Asian countries are actively embracing new technologies and promoting digital transformation. Park Chi-Hyun believes that digital transformation should emphasize inclusiveness. "Digitalization helps to break geographical restrictions, eliminate information barriers, and small and medium-sized enterprises can improve their internal management capabilities and integrate into the global market through digitalization."
"China has performed excellently in digital transformation. Research by the Asian Development Bank shows that the digital process of Chinese cities helps to achieve inclusive growth and provides experience for other countries." Park Chi-Hyun said that the expansion of relevant Chinese enterprises in Asian countries is conducive to promoting the development of digital technology and benefiting more people. "Innovation is essential for sustainable development. Under a good innovation ecosystem, small businesses can also achieve growth through innovation and compete with large enterprises on the same stage. China has many venture capital, innovation laboratories, and various mechanisms to support innovation, and has performed well in related fields," Park Chi-Hyun said.
Park Chi-Hyun believes that China plays an important role in promoting the green development process in Asia. "Some Chinese new energy vehicle manufacturers have opened factories in other countries, integrated into local industrial chain supply chains, and helped promote the local renewable energy transition," Park Chi-Hyun said, adding that China is constantly promoting high-level opening up to the outside world, developing new quality productive forces, and has achieved improvements in production efficiency and the improvement of the business environment. "We are pleased to see China continue to promote high-level opening up to the outside world. This is not only beneficial to China's economic growth, but also significantly drives regional economic growth."
"The goals of the Asian Development Bank and China are the same, and both are committed to supporting the development of Asian countries. China has many things that are worth learning from other countries and regions. With the continuous development of China's economy, I believe that our future cooperation space will be broader," Park Chi-Hyun said.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Tokyo, June 22 (Reporters Li Ziyue (李子越) and Chen Ze'an (陈泽安)) From June 18 to 20, 2025, Qu Qingshan (曲青山), member of the CPC Central Committee and President of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, led a CPC delegation to visit Japan, attended the launching ceremony of the Japanese version of "Excerpts from Xi Jinping's (习近平) Discourses on Chinese-style Modernization" and the "China's Plan for Global Development" exchange and seminar, and met with Liberal Democratic Party Secretary-General Hiroshi Moriyama (森山裕), Komeito Party Leader Tetsuo Saito (齐藤铁夫) and Secretary-General Minoru Nishida (西田实仁), former Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama (鸠山由纪夫), Kyoto Prefectural Assembly Speaker Ryuzo Aramaki (荒卷隆三), and others, and had in-depth exchanges on China-Japan relations and inter-party exchanges between the two countries.
The two sides expressed that they should implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and comprehensively promote the China-Japan strategic and mutually beneficial relationship.
Return to TopThe Colombian Western Tram project, constructed by a Chinese enterprise, commenced on June 17 in Facatativá, Cundinamarca Province. This is Colombia's first electrified railway and the first large-scale infrastructure project implemented in the country after joining the "Belt and Road" Initiative. The project will connect the capital city of Bogotá (波哥大) with four municipalities in Cundinamarca Province (昆迪纳马卡省). Once the project is operational, the daily commute time for residents along the route will be greatly reduced. The picture shows the groundbreaking ceremony.
Photo provided by China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation (中国土木工程集团有限公司).
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Sanya (三亚), June 21st (Reporter Liu Deng (刘邓)) From June 16th to 20th, the 8305 ship of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency visited Sanya (三亚), Hainan (海南), for a port visit. Commodore Kafeel Azhar (卡艾里·阿奇兹) of the Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency led a delegation to China to participate in working talks.
On the 18th, Zhao Xuexiang (赵学翔), Deputy Director of the China Coast Guard Bureau, and Commodore Kafeel Azhar (卡艾里·阿奇兹), head of the Malaysian delegation, jointly chaired the first working meeting between the China and Malaysia coast guards. The two sides exchanged views on promoting personnel exchanges, information sharing, maritime search and rescue, and joint law enforcement. Both sides agreed that it is necessary to further deepen practical maritime cooperation, strengthen information exchange and interaction, properly handle maritime emergencies, and jointly maintain regional maritime security and stability.
This port visit is the first visit by a Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency ship to China, the first formal exchange and interaction between Chinese and Malaysian maritime law enforcement agencies, and a practical measure to implement the "Joint Statement between the People's Republic of China and Malaysia on Building a High-Level Strategic China-Malaysia Community of Destiny" jointly issued by the two countries in April 2025 regarding strengthening maritime cooperation requirements, achieving the goals of enhancing friendship, increasing mutual trust, and deepening cooperation.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李龙伊 祝大伟
Walking into Shangzhi City (尚志市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), the bronze statue of the anti-Japanese hero General Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志) stands tall and majestic. The Shangzhi Martyrs Cemetery (尚志烈士陵园) is lush and green. Inside the memorial hall, a lifelike bronze statue of Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志), along with cultural relics and miniature landscapes, vividly displays Zhao Shangzhi's (赵尚志) heroic deeds.
Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志) was born in October 1908. In his early years, he devoted himself to the student patriotic movement. In the summer of 1925, he joined the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) and was one of the earliest Communist Party members in Northeast China. In May 1926, he was sent back to Harbin (哈尔滨) by the Party organization to participate in establishing Party organizations and engaging in anti-imperialist and anti-warlord revolutionary activities. Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志) was arrested and imprisoned twice, but he strictly guarded Party secrets and remained steadfast. After the "September 18th Incident (九一八事变)," he was rescued from prison by the organization and appointed as a member of the Standing Committee and Secretary of the Military Commission of the Manchurian Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共满洲省委).
In October 1933, Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志) led the establishment of the Beiman Zhuhe Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Force (北满珠河反日游击队), serving as its captain. When the guerrilla force was founded, he and his comrades solemnly swore: "To recover the lost territory of Northeast China and win back the freedom of the motherland, we will not hesitate to face bullets and shells, even at the cost of ten thousand deaths, and we will brave fire and water, avoiding no hardship," and "We will fight to the end for the independence and liberation of the Chinese nation (中华民族)."
In June 1934, Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志) served as the commander of the Hadong Detachment of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Force (东北反日游击队哈东支队), and together with Li Zhaolin (李兆麟) and others, he established the Zhuhe-Tangyuan Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Base (珠河、汤原抗日游击根据地). In January 1935, he served as the commander of the 3rd Army of the Northeast People's Revolutionary Army (东北人民革命军第3军). In January 1936, he served as the commander-in-chief of the Northern Manchuria Anti-Japanese Allied Army (北满抗日联军) Headquarters. In August of the same year, he served as the commander of the 3rd Army of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army (东北抗日联军第3军). Later, he served as the chairman of the Executive Committee of the Provisional Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China in Northern Manchuria (中共北满临时省委执委会) and the deputy commander-in-chief of the 2nd Route Army of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Army (东北抗日联军第2路军).
In extremely difficult and arduous circumstances, Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志) led the Anti-Japanese Allied Army to conduct heroic battles against the Japanese and puppet troops, fighting on the Songnen Plain (松嫩平原), enduring ice and snow, eating in the wind and sleeping in the dew, fighting more than a hundred battles, and breaking the Japanese and puppet troops' repeated heavy "suppression" and "encirclement and suppression." "Small Manchuria, Great Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志)," was the helpless sigh of the Japanese invaders.
On February 12, 1942, Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志) was seriously wounded and captured while leading his troops in battle against the enemy. He remained unyielding, regarding death as home, and sternly denounced the enemy. The vicious enemy cut off Zhao Shangzhi's (赵尚志) head and transported it to Changchun (长春) for celebration, throwing his body into the ice cave of the Songhua River (松花江). Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志) died heroically at the young age of 34.
After the victory of the Anti-Japanese War, in order to commemorate this anti-Japanese hero, Zhuhe County (珠河县) was renamed Shangzhi County (尚志县), and later the county was abolished and a city was established; a main street in Harbin (哈尔滨) was named "Shangzhi Street (尚志大街)."
Today, in Shangzhi City (尚志市), the hero's story is rooted in people's hearts. On the east side of Shangzhi City (尚志市), Shangzhi Park (尚志公园) is built on the mountain. The front mountain has a group sculpture of Anti-Japanese Allied Army martyrs and a secret camp of the Anti-Japanese Allied Army, etc. The back mountain has a 110-meter-long Haoran Cliff (浩气崖), engraved with Zhao Shangzhi's (赵尚志) poems and lyrics from his lifetime.
"We strive to collect, organize, and tell the story of the hero Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志), inheriting and promoting the power of heroic role models," said Zhang Dai (张岱), curator of the Shangzhi Martyrs Memorial Hall (尚志市烈士纪念馆).
In Shangzhi Middle School (尚志中学) in Shangzhi City (尚志市), multiple exhibition boards have been set up in the school to tell the story of the anti-Japanese hero Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志).
"Students, please engrave your respect for the heroes in your hearts, use youth as paper and struggle as ink, and write down the answers that belong to your generation on the road paved by the martyrs with their lives." Gao Ning (高宁), secretary of the General Party Branch of Shangzhi Middle School (尚志中学), said to the students at a campus event themed on paying tribute to heroes.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Hangzhou, June 22nd. Wang Xiaohong (王小洪), Secretary of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee and State Councilor, conducted research in Zhejiang from the 21st to the 22nd on the high-quality development of the economy and society. He emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought, earnestly implement the important instructions of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept, accelerate the cultivation and growth of new quality productive forces, unswervingly expand high-level opening up to the outside world, and promote the continuous improvement and innovation of high-quality development.
Wang Xiaohong (王小洪) visited Hangzhou (杭州) and Ningbo (宁波), going deep into relevant enterprises, ports, and grassroots public security units to learn in detail about production and operation, technology research and development, achievement transformation, foreign trade, and strengthening grassroots social governance, and maintaining security and stability. He emphasized the need to accelerate the implementation of the innovation-driven development strategy, strengthen the tackling of key core technologies and cutting-edge technologies, continue to promote the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, promote the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, increase the protection of innovation entities and innovation achievements, implement inclusive and prudent supervision of new technologies and new business forms, and better leverage the source function of technological innovation. It is necessary to promote the efficient, convenient, and secure flow of cross-border data, improve the level of trade facilitation at ports, attract and facilitate enterprises from various countries to invest and start businesses in China, strengthen the protection of overseas interests, and better promote the stable growth of foreign trade and opening up to the outside world. It is necessary to increase support with one policy for each industry and one policy for each enterprise, help enterprises solve practical difficulties and problems, solidly carry out special actions to regulate law enforcement involving enterprises, and create a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized. It is necessary to pay more attention to coordinating development and security, and implement various measures to prevent risks, ensure safety, and protect stability with higher standards and stricter requirements, especially to strengthen risk monitoring and early warning in key areas, promote departmental collaboration, and shift the defense line forward, and strive to ensure a new development pattern with a new security pattern.
Return to TopBy: 尹双红
When exiting the subway station, I noticed pairs of "small footprints" affixed to both sides of the escalator. After inquiring, I learned that these were meant to indicate to passengers that they could stand side-by-side, eliminating the need to "stand on the right, walk on the left."
"Stand on the right, walk on the left" (左行右立), refers to standing on the right side when riding an escalator, leaving the left side for hurried passengers to pass quickly. For a long time, this "international practice" was introduced in many cities in China and was regarded as a reflection of the city's level of civilization. But now, not only in Beijing (北京), but also in Shanghai (上海), Guangzhou (广州), Chengdu (成都), and many other places, the practice of "stand on the right, walk on the left" has been canceled in various forms.
This small change is worth pondering, and we can glean some regular insights into reform and development from it.
Why cancel "stand on the right, walk on the left"? Research shows that when people stand on both sides, the escalator can transport 113 passengers per minute, more than the 81 passengers when "standing on the right, walking on the left." In addition, subway operating companies have found that 95% of escalator damage is due to uneven force, which is directly related to the long-term "stand on the right, walk on the left" leading to different loads on the left and right sides of the escalator. In addition, the operating speed of subway escalators is relatively fast, and walking or running on them poses safety hazards that cannot be ignored.
To change or not to change? The answer is not elsewhere, but in practice. Even if it is a widely accepted "rule" or concept, if it is found to be unsuitable for practical needs, it must be resolutely broken. Only by reforming the old can we better innovate, and we must firmly stand on the side of new things. Changing "stand on the right, walk on the left" is an innovative move based on years of practical experience.
The "stand on the right, walk on the left" method seems to be working well, but in reality, it has caused waste and hidden dangers. This also inspires us that as the times progress and practice develops, we must cultivate the wisdom to 见微知著 (jiàn wēi zhī zhù - "seeing the minute knows the significant," to know the whole by observing a part) and the ability to adapt to changes.
Faced with the complex international trade situation, in Qingdao (青岛), Shandong (山东) Province, foreign trade companies have increased their efforts to develop foreign markets such as Europe and Southeast Asia. One company's export volume in the first four months of this year increased by 36% year-on-year. In Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, some companies have made advance arrangements for cross-border channels and built their own independent websites. When traditional foreign trade encounters obstacles, online channels have become a "second growth curve" with outstanding performance. In Xianju (仙居), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, some companies actively connect with domestic channels and make changes in product suitability and other aspects according to the consumption habits of the domestic market, promoting the appearance of products in offline supermarkets and e-commerce platforms.
Change is not terrible, what is terrible is facing change passively and doing nothing. Maintaining a spirit of forging ahead, seeking newness, progress, and breakthroughs in change can win advantages, win initiative, and win the future.
Deciding to change is the first step, and how to change further tests the wisdom of governance. "Stand on the right, walk on the left" was once widely accepted by society as a concept of civilized travel and has become a habit for many citizens. In the process of calling for an end to "stand on the right, walk on the left," various places have not simply prohibited it, but have used ubiquitous signs, broadcast guidance, and other methods to provide soft reminders in a subtle way.
Therefore, in the face of new trends and new understandings, it is obviously wrong to stick to old ways, and it is also undesirable to blindly apply a one-size-fits-all approach. For example, in the development of emerging industries and traditional industries, traditional industries cannot be "closed down" or "withdrawn" at once. "Load goods before people, isolate before integration, and start with suburbs before urban areas." Not long ago, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) made arrangements for the expansion of low-altitude economic application scenarios, demonstrating the wisdom of adapting to local conditions and proceeding in an orderly manner. Whether it is reform or development, it is a long-term project and a systematic project. It is impossible to accomplish it all in one battle. We must have both far-sighted strategies and the patience to plan slowly. We should be fast when appropriate and slow when appropriate, so as to be steady and go far.
"Change is the universal principle of ancient and modern times." Understanding change, responding to change, and seeking change is not a denial of the road we have traveled, but a recognition of the spiral upward trend it contains. Maintaining a developmental perspective and an open mind, in the process of practice-understanding-re-practice-re-understanding, our cause will surely flourish and be renewed every day.
Return to TopThe Huashan Rock Art, created by the Zhuang ancestors who lived in the Zuojiang River basin from the Warring States period to the Eastern Han Dynasty, is mainly distributed in Ningming, Longzhou, Jiangzhou, Fusui, and Daxin, five counties and districts of Chongzuo City (崇左市), Guangxi (广西). It has a history of more than 2,000 years and was included in the "World Heritage List" in 2016.
The local area continues to improve the construction of the rock art monitoring and early warning system, strengthen the monitoring, surveillance, and early warning of the Huashan Rock Art itself and the surrounding environment, and establish the Huashan Rock Art Protection and Monitoring Station. Non-stop duty and regular inspections have become routine. Through the use of high-tech means, the images of the Huashan Rock Art have been digitized, realizing the seamless connection of monitoring data such as rock fracture, temperature, and humidity with the data monitoring platform of the National Cultural Heritage Administration.
Today, these ancient rock paintings scattered in the Zuojiang River (左江) basin are not only carefully protected but also reasonably developed. The millennial rock paintings are 焕发出新的魅力 (huàn fā chū xīn de mèi lì - "radiating new charm," to exude or display a renewed and captivating appeal) in the new era.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Cao Yiming (曹祎铭) photography report
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 22nd (Reporter Wang Zhou (王洲)): A reporter learned from Beijing Customs (北京海关) that in the first five months of this year, the total export value of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region was 567.46 billion yuan, an increase of 2.7% year-on-year, setting a new record for the same period in history. According to the relevant person in charge of Beijing Customs (北京海关), the exports of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region mainly present three major characteristics: private enterprises taking the lead, an increase in the proportion of independent brands, and rapid growth in the export of high-end equipment.
Data shows that private enterprises have become the main force driving export growth in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region. In the first five months, there were 33,468 enterprises with export performance in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region, an increase of 11.3% compared with the same period last year. The export value of private enterprises reached 255.95 billion yuan, an increase of 13.3%, accounting for 45.1% of the total export value of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀).
In terms of independent brand exports, in the first five months, Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) enterprises exported 180.04 billion yuan of independent brand commodities, an increase of 4.9% year-on-year, which was 2.2 percentage points higher than the overall growth rate of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) exports during the same period, and the proportion of the total export value of Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) during the same period increased by 0.7% compared with the same period last year.
In addition, the export of high-end equipment in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region has grown rapidly. In the first five months, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region exported 40.28 billion yuan of high-end equipment, an increase of 21%. Among them, exports of ships, wind turbine generator sets, and drilling production platforms were 11.93 billion yuan, 3.17 billion yuan, and 2.07 billion yuan respectively, increasing by 101.5%, 78.5%, and 221.2% respectively.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孔祥武 王昊男 戴林峰
These high-tech and cutting-edge technologies are all "Made in Beijing"——
At an altitude of 850 kilometers, the Ceres-1 rocket soared into the sky, carrying four IoT communication satellites into a near-Earth orbit on May 19.
With a precision of 0.02 millimeters, the Tiangong Ultra robot running on the ground is flexible and free, winning the world's first humanoid robot half marathon championship on April 19.
With four miniature arms at the tip, the Shurui surgical robot "dancing" at the tip of a knife "removes diseases with ease." It made its European clinical debut on April 2, with doctors remotely removing tumors for patients more than 8,000 kilometers away.
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In the final year of the "14th Five-Year Plan," Beijing's high-tech and cutting-edge industrial development has seen frequent highlights.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized in his congratulatory letter to the 2023 Zhongguancun Forum (中关村论坛) that Beijing should "strive to be at the forefront in cutting-edge technological innovation and high-tech and cutting-edge industrial development."
Bearing in mind the General Secretary's instructions, Beijing adheres to using technological innovation to lead the development of new quality productive forces, accelerates the construction of a modern industrial system, focuses on developing and strengthening high-tech and cutting-edge industries, and cultivates and forms three trillion-yuan-level industrial clusters in the new generation of information technology, technology service industry, and pharmaceutical health, as well as seven hundred-billion-yuan-level industrial clusters such as intelligent manufacturing. Beijing ranks first among all cities in the country in terms of the number of national high-tech enterprises, national-level specialized and innovative "little giant" enterprises, and unicorn enterprises.
——Cultivating high-tech and cutting-edge industries, finding the balance between high and low, Beijing uses high technology to create low-cost advantages.
With the roar of machines in the ears and sparks flying before the eyes, stepping into the workshop of Beijing Xinghe Power Aerospace Technology Co., Ltd. (北京星河动力航天科技股份有限公司), under the "exquisite carving" of laser beams, a rocket engine part is taking shape. Who would have thought that the engine that propels the rocket to the stars would come from a 3D printer. Compared with the traditional model, the production cycle is shortened to 1/6, the cost is reduced to 1/10, and the engine weight is "slimmed down" by half. Since its establishment seven years ago, Xinghe Power has successfully launched rockets 19 times, sending 81 satellites into space.
Playing the innovative chess move well, one move activates the whole game. For six consecutive years, Beijing's R&D investment intensity has remained above 6% of the total social investment. In 2023, the first domestic intelligent production line for additive manufacturing based on 5G+ industrial Internet was established in Beijing, and more than 4,000 pieces of more than 10 types of aerospace equipment were 3D printed. From the C919 large aircraft to the Chang'e lunar exploration project, more and more "Made in Beijing" parts for major national projects come from 3D printing. Crossing the high barriers to entry such as long R&D cycles and large investments, Beijing has gathered more than 300 commercial aerospace companies. In 2024, more than 90% of the national private carrier rocket launches were carried out by Beijing enterprises.
——Developing high-tech and cutting-edge industries, grasping the methodology of precision and breadth, Beijing expands multi-scenario applications for precision equipment.
With fingers flying, lightly twisting and pinching, the world's first snake-arm single-port surgical robot developed by Beijing Shurui Robot Co., Ltd. (北京术锐机器人股份有限公司) is "barehandedly" peeling fresh eggs. With more than 800 patented technologies, the four miniature arms at the tip are more than capable, peeling off the 0.17 mm thick quail eggshells one by one, and the egg membrane below is as thin as cicada wings, with a thickness of only 50 microns, and remains intact. The tip of the knife demonstrates independent innovation. This robot has completed more than 1,000 operations and is widely used in general surgery, thoracic surgery, urology and other fields.
Achieving greatness by focusing on the smallest details, empowering thousands of industries. The Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and Information Technology (北京市经济和信息化局) and other five departments issued a document, "supporting a batch of robots to be first tested and used in education, medical care, elderly care and other scenarios, and accelerating product R&D and iteration." Since 2023, 199 types of robots have been launched in 134 scenarios in Beijing, gathering 57 national-level specialized and innovative "little giant" robot enterprises, ranking first in the country. In 2024, the revenue of Beijing's robot industry exceeded 30 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of nearly 50%.
——Leading high-tech and cutting-edge industries, opening up the overpass between production and research, Beijing uses policy guidance to promote the integration of industry, academia and research.
There is no driver in the driver's seat, the steering wheel can run automatically, and the reaction speed of Pony.ai's (小马智行) unmanned truck is only 0.1 seconds, running on the Beijing-Tianjin-Tanggu Expressway (京津塘高速公路). "'Smart cars' drive on 'smart roads,' and the company's autonomous driving trucks have transported nearly 1 million tons of goods." Li Hengyu (李衡宇), vice president of Beijing Pony.ai Technology Co., Ltd. (北京小马智行科技有限公司), said that this is due to the inter-regional mutual recognition mechanism launched by the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei coordinated innovation, and the test mileage accumulated by the company in Beijing can also be recognized and approved by the competent authorities in Tianjin and Hebei. At present, the cumulative autonomous driving test mileage in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei has exceeded 60 million kilometers, creating the largest urban-level application scenario for intelligent connected vehicles in China. Under the radiation and drive of Beijing, the leading industries in Beijing, Tianjin and Hebei have achieved a shift from traditional processing to high-end manufacturing such as automobiles and electronics.
Seizing the "bull nose" of reform and playing a "combination punch" of policies. From qualification breakthroughs to the full-cycle escort of competent authorities, the Xiaomi Auto (小米汽车) factory project started construction as soon as it acquired the land, and was completed and put into production in only 14 months. The car was launched and delivered more than 250,000 vehicles in just 14 months. As a "latecomer" to the new car-making forces, Xiaomi Auto has achieved innovative "acceleration." "This is inseparable from the nurturing of Beijing's innovative hotbed." Lei Jun (雷军), founder of Xiaomi Corporation (小米公司), said, "The support of the 'soft' environment and the support of the 'hard' policies have nurtured a group of innovative enterprises like Xiaomi." In 2024, Beijing will support technological innovation and manufacturing development, tax and fee reductions, and tax rebates exceeding 150 billion yuan, and clear 1.29 billion yuan in arrears for small and medium-sized enterprises. As of the end of last year, Beijing's specialized and innovative enterprises exceeded 10,000, with total revenue exceeding 1 trillion yuan.
Anchoring the development and strengthening of high-tech and cutting-edge industries, Beijing is vigorously promoting the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation, enhancing the development level of advantageous industries, actively deploying and building future industries, accelerating the construction of a global digital economy benchmark city, and building a more internationally competitive modern industrial system.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 22nd (Reporter Jin Xin (金歆)) On June 20th, the plenary meeting of the Academic Committee of the China Law Society (中国法学会) was held in Beijing (北京). The meeting thoroughly studied and implemented Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law, conscientiously implemented the spirit of the important letter from General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) to the Ninth National Congress of Members of the China Law Society (中国法学会), deepened the study of socialist jurisprudence, and contributed wisdom and strength to building a socialist country ruled by law at a higher level.
The meeting pointed out that General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important letter made a strategic blueprint for the work of the China Law Society (中国法学会) in the new era and new journey, and put forward earnest expectations for the vast number of legal scholars and legal workers to bravely shoulder the mission of the times. The Academic Committee of the China Law Society (中国法学会) has great responsibilities and a glorious mission, and it is necessary to fully perform its duties, perform its duties in accordance with the law, and dare to take responsibility.
The meeting emphasized that it is necessary to adhere to Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law as a guide, strengthen the research on the original concepts, categories, and conclusions of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law, and promote the transformation of theoretical research results into curriculum systems and teaching material systems; adhere to the leadership of the Party, adhere to the path of socialist rule of law with Chinese characteristics, adhere to the people-centered approach, establish self-confidence, maintain focus, and never copy other countries' models and practices; adhere to promoting the excellent traditional Chinese legal culture, adhere to Marxism as the soul and the excellent traditional Chinese culture as the root, and give new era connotations to Chinese legal civilization; adhere to building an independent knowledge system of Chinese jurisprudence, strengthen the confidence in the rule of law, take root in the land of China, and vigorously promote the construction of key textbooks in law; adhere to conducting legal research based on socialist rule of law practices, write papers on the land of the motherland, refine new theories with academic rationality, and summarize new practices with regularity.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 鲜 敢
Will laying hens have altitude sickness? Hold on, this is not a far-fetched question.
Tibet (西藏) has a considerable demand for eggs. However, for a long time, the eggs consumed by the local people had to be transported from Gansu (甘肃), Sichuan (四川), and other places, with the local self-sufficiency rate being less than 15%. Why? Large-scale breeding of laying hens at high altitudes is not easy. Previously, the world's recorded large-scale laying hen breeding sites had altitudes of no more than 3,000 meters.
Now, in Buren Gully (布仁沟), Pozhang Township (颇章乡), Nedong District (乃东区), Shannan City (山南市), Tibet (西藏), at an altitude of 3,800 meters, Zhang Honglin (张宏林), the head of Tibet Hongnong Agricultural Development Co., Ltd. (西藏宏农农业发展有限公司), has built a laying hen industrial park that is not afraid of altitude sickness.
Walking into the industrial park, what comes into view is a row of clean and tidy chicken coops, as well as automated feeding equipment and intelligent environmental control systems. "From feed processing and egg sorting and packaging to organic fertilizer production, the entire operation and maintenance management of laying hen breeding is automated and intelligent," said Zhang Honglin (张宏林).
Zhang Honglin (张宏林) is slim and his skin is a bit tanned. This post-80s individual comes from the plains and originally managed the largest single laying hen industrial park in Central China. A few years ago, the Hubei Provincial Aid-Tibet Work Team (湖北省援藏工作队) saw this and extended an invitation to him. After several inspections, Zhang Honglin (张宏林) came to Tibet (西藏) in 2020 and started a high-altitude laying hen breeding business. "I want everyone to eat fresher and more affordable eggs."
When he first arrived on the plateau, Zhang Honglin (张宏林) often tossed and turned, suffering from hypoxia, low pressure, headaches, and chest tightness. But at this time, he was still worried about how to raise chickens well and produce good eggs. "At high altitudes, most people will have altitude sickness, and laying hens are certainly no exception."
Without precedent, he worked hard to explore. "What people lack on the plateau, the chicken raising standards should supplement." Zhang Honglin (张宏林) figured out a way to install intelligent environmental control systems such as heating, humidification, and fresh air in the chicken coops to maintain air circulation and maintain oxygen content. "We still need to 'raise chickens with technology' and ask technology for productivity and efficiency," he concluded.
The breeding technology on the plateau is different from that in the plains. "In Wuhan (武汉), mature feed nutrition ratios can be applied, but in Tibet (西藏), the ratios must be tested and adjusted according to local conditions. Just transporting chicks from the plains to Tibet (西藏) is a challenge." To this end, Zhang Honglin (张宏林) arranged for experts to guide the vehicles, and finally the chicks from the plains adapted to the plateau environment of Tibet (西藏).
There are difficulties, but also advantages. Strong ultraviolet rays, large temperature differences between day and night, and dry air, in Zhang Honglin's (张宏林) view, "The environment in Tibet (西藏) is like a natural disinfection site. Our fresh eggs not only did not detect harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, but also the various inspection indicators are better than the edible eggs on the market." Since the industrial park was put into operation in 2021, it has developed from the first batch of 70,000 chicks to the current stock of more than 1 million high-yielding laying hens, producing more than 800,000 fresh eggs per day.
Industrial aid to Tibet (西藏) requires leaving experienced and skilled local talents for the local area. The industrial park employs many local employees, driving the employment of 142 farmers and herdsmen. Zhang Honglin (张宏林) also sent more than 30 local employees to Wuhan (武汉) to study. After more than 3 years of skills training and job experience, these young people have a good foundation for entrepreneurship. "We will further support and guide them to engage in characteristic agriculture, animal husbandry and related industries," said Zhang Honglin (张宏林).
Now, the self-sufficiency rate of fresh eggs in Tibet (西藏) has been greatly improved, and the average price of fresh eggs on the market is also more affordable, and even out of Tibet (西藏), opening up markets in Hubei (湖北), Fujian (福建) and other places.
"Raising chickens with technology" and "producing the best eggs," Zhang Honglin (张宏林) is thinking about working harder with his team to continue tackling key problems.
Return to TopBy: 崔 妍
The year 2025 is almost halfway through. The external environment is changing dramatically, and uncertainty is increasing. The Chinese economy is showing many new phenomena and changes. How should we comprehensively, dialectically, and accurately view these new phenomena? What is the grand logic behind these new phenomena? Starting today, this edition will launch a series of commentaries to feel the economic pulse of the final year of the "14th Five-Year Plan" together with readers.
——Editor
Driven by quality change, efficiency change, and power change, "small size" has more "gold content."
Consumers who often visit supermarkets may have noticed some subtle changes recently. Some "large-volume" stores have opened "mini versions," with small storefronts embedded between the bottom businesses, integrated into the surrounding business formats; walking in, they find that "large-capacity" snacks also have "small portions," reducing the "sweet burden" and allowing them to try more varieties. Many people choose this option.
There is a trick behind these "small sizes": the "mini version" of the store has a compact space and flexible location, which greatly reduces rent and labor costs, and reduces inventory pressure accordingly; the "small portion" of goods is adjusted and improved to fit the market, promoting the increase of consumption enthusiasm.
It is not simply shrinking, but reducing costs and increasing efficiency, activating the "micro-circulation" with supply and demand matching, and 四两拨千斤 (sì liǎng bō qiān jīn - "four ounces deflect a thousand pounds," to use minimal force to achieve a significant result).
Expanding the horizon, we find that many "small sizes" have large capacities.
The 15-minute convenient living circle constructed by small repairs, community canteens, etc., has been implemented in 210 pilot areas across the country, making consumption at the doorstep more convenient. In the first five months of this year, service retail sales increased by 5.2%, 0.1 percentage points faster than in the first four months, and 0.1 percentage points higher than the growth rate of commodity retail sales during the same period, highlighting the characteristics of high service consumption frequency, strong multiplier effect, and sustainable growth. "Small business districts" contain "large markets."
Yiwu International Trade City (义乌国际商贸城), a collection of small commodities such as razors, slippers, and gift bags, is "empowering with AI" and "going overseas in groups" in the face of tariff sticks. In the first four months of this year, Yiwu's (义乌) exports of Christmas products reached 310 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of 107.4%. "Small commodities" create "large traffic."
Specialized, refined, and new "little giants" gather in strategic emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, accounting for only 3.2% of the country's industrial SMEs above designated size, but contributing 10.9% of the profits. Through the deep cultivation of the innovation chain, the coordination of the supply chain, and the internationalization layout, they consolidate the foundation internally and strengthen the strength externally, becoming the "connection point" and "accelerator" of the dual cycle. "Little giants" constitute "large pillars."
Precise docking, resource integration, and open integration form a high potential energy of efficiency and effectiveness, activating the spectacle of "using small to support large." Thinking about it again, the spectacle comes from accumulation. The reason why it can emerge is because China's (中国) economic "quantitative accumulation" is transforming into a "qualitative leap." "Small size" is rich in large energy, which is the epitome of high-quality development.
Why use "small" to leverage "large"? A glimpse can be seen from household photovoltaic.
Compared with large-scale centralized photovoltaic power stations, small panels are scattered on roofs and courtyards, converting inexhaustible sunlight into a continuous stream of electricity. According to calculations, under the average sunshine conditions in China (中国), installing a 1-kilowatt distributed photovoltaic system can reduce the use of standard coal by about 400 kg per year and reduce carbon dioxide emissions by about 1 ton. In addition, combined with energy storage technologies such as "integrated photovoltaic storage and charging," and promoting digital new models such as virtual power plants and smart microgrids, "self-generation for self-use, surplus electricity online" allows users to share the benefits with the public grid... Thin household photovoltaics generate multiple benefits, which are inseparable from "innovation, coordination, green, openness, and sharing" to activate development potential and open up development space. The new development concept is the fulcrum of the transformation of the development mode, which can leverage large capacity and open up a large world.
In various fields, there are many articles on "small size." Whether it is key small things such as the rural toilet revolution and garbage classification, or subdivided fields such as AI modeling and intelligent production, each "step" that pays more attention to quality and efficiency promotes China (中国) to change from a "follower" to a "leader" in many fields, realizing a leap in development, demonstrating a pragmatic attitude, and reflecting the value of economic and social development. Just as the gradual enrichment of small business districts makes life more convenient, "little giants" enable technology to empower production and life, and small and micro enterprises improve operations to better serve people's livelihoods... Driven by quality change, efficiency change, and power change, "small size" has more "gold content," vividly interpreting the era of "Chinese-style modernization, people's livelihood is the most important."
"Small size" has great energy, which is a window to observe high-quality development. New quality productivity catalyzes key breakthroughs, and disruptive innovation realizes "from scratch"; regional coordinated development focuses on overall balance, and the "national chessboard" is better at "gathering wood into forests"; the organic combination of tradition and modernity, "two creations" make "old trees sprout new branches"... This magical land is full of vitality everywhere. Seize all favorable opportunities, use all favorable conditions, and do it quickly when you see it. China's (中国) development potential is unlimited.
Return to TopBy: 韩 鑫
For pro-people initiatives to be effective, it is not enough to simply deliver policy services to the people; it is also necessary to establish positive interactions, listen carefully to the voices of the people, and make services more in line with actual needs.
Recently, two news items about service stations have made people feel the warmth of public services.
One is that the General Office of the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部办公厅) and the General Office of the All-China Federation of Trade Unions (中华全国总工会办公厅) jointly issued a document to promote the expansion and upgrading of "Driver Homes" in highway service areas. By the end of April next year, more than a thousand new and renovated "Driver Homes" will be added across the country to further improve the parking and rest environment for the majority of truck drivers.
The other is that a street cadre in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) spent his spare time as a delivery rider for 60 days, running 330 orders on 5 platforms and traveling about 2,900 kilometers. Through "immersive research," he gained an in-depth understanding of the real needs of delivery riders and promoted the street to create more practical rest stations.
A common point of the two news items is the filling of shortcomings in public services. China has more than 200 million flexible employment personnel and about 38 million truck drivers, a large number and widely distributed. Optimizing resource allocation and extending public services to these groups is the inherent meaning of sharing the fruits of reform and development, and it is also an inherent requirement for promoting social fairness and justice.
With the development of the economy and society and the improvement of the level of civilization, the working environment of front-line workers has been effectively improved. Providing subsidies for people working in high temperatures and severe cold, and setting up rest rooms for people working outdoors all day... These measures target people's urgent needs and reflect the concept of "investing in people."
"Investing in people" means allocating resources and optimizing services around people's needs. This is a deep challenge. Knowing what the urgent needs and anxieties of the masses are is not enough; it is also necessary to accurately grasp the needs of the masses.
In some rider stations, service facilities such as sofas, microwave ovens, umbrellas, kettles, and electric vehicle charging piles are readily available, but the utilization rate is not high. What is the problem? It turns out that the logic of site selection is reversed. Instead of building stations and waiting for riders to come, stations should be built in places where riders often go. Moreover, riders do not have time to wait for charging and work as soon as they change batteries. If the details are not done well, the service effect may not be satisfactory.
This gives people profound inspiration. For pro-people initiatives to be effective, it is not enough to simply deliver policy services to the people; it is also necessary to establish positive interactions, listen carefully to the voices of the people, and make services more in line with actual needs.
In fact, since the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) and other departments issued documents advocating it in 2017, "Driver Homes" have also been continuously improved through interaction with the masses. In the early days, "Driver Homes" were built in various places, but some truck drivers reported that they could not find them, so the navigation function of the Internet freight platform was added. Later, a survey found that some "Driver Homes" turned basic services into paid projects, and standardized construction became a top priority. Today's "Driver Homes" not only provide free services, but also offer discounted meals and personalized services, and publicly disclose service commitments, content, prices, and supervision telephone numbers, making them more popular.
From guaranteeing survival and seeking development to realizing value and winning respect, people's needs are multi-layered and will continue to change with economic and social development. To better "invest in people," it is necessary to continuously expand the depth and breadth of co-construction and sharing in positive interactions.
Taking new employment groups as an example, they are highly mobile and cover a wide range. They are not only an important target of public services, but also a potential force for grassroots governance. In recent years, some places have provided heart-warming services to couriers and delivery riders, while actively guiding them to play the role of "mobile grid members," which has not only enhanced the sense of belonging of new employment groups, but also injected new vitality into grassroots governance.
People's livelihood construction is related to thousands of households, and every item must be done with all our efforts and careful consideration. Understanding the people's expectations in sincere dialogue and accurately grasping the pulse of people's livelihood in in-depth communication, so that every policy service directly reaches people's hearts, is the goal of refined governance and the mission of party members and cadres.
Return to TopBy: 李昕姝
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[People] College Entrance Examination Candidates with Disabilities
[Story] In Suzhou, Anhui (安徽宿州), Wang Ziwen (王子文), a "porcelain doll" suffering from congenital osteogenesis imperfecta, entered the examination hall with the full support of the examination staff; in Ziyang, Sichuan (四川资阳), Jiang Xintong (蒋欣桐), who was paralyzed in her lower limbs due to myelitis, arrived at the examination hall 30 minutes early through a green channel; in Shenzhen, Guangdong (广东深圳), Chen Xinhe (陈信和), the only totally blind candidate in Guangdong Province (广东省), took the Braille test accompanied by special education teachers, psychological counselors, and doctors arranged by the examination center... In the 2025 college entrance examination, many candidates with disabilities entered the examination hall with careful support, leaving behind touching scenes.
[Commentary]
Totally blind candidates are given 1.5 times the time allotted to regular candidates; candidates with hearing impairments are allowed to bring hearing aids, cochlear implants, and other assistive listening devices; candidates who have difficulty writing due to upper limb disabilities or those without upper limbs are given an additional 30% of the allotted time... Among the 13.35 million candidates who registered for this year's college entrance examination, more than 14,000 candidates with disabilities were approved to receive reasonable accommodations. In 2012, only about 100 candidates enjoyed this treatment. In the past 10 years, this number has increased by about 140 times.
The college entrance examination is widely regarded as the fairest talent selection system. This is not only because of the rigorous and transparent system and mechanism settings, but also because of its strong inclusiveness, which allows people from different backgrounds and starting points to have the same opportunity to pursue their dreams. For students with disabilities, being able to have better opportunities to pursue their dreams is a great encouragement. The application for reasonable accommodations, which was once a "special case," has now gradually become institutionalized and normalized, which is exactly the warm support that a civilized society should provide to vulnerable groups.
The rights to survival and development are the primary basic human rights. With economic development and the continuous improvement of public services and social security levels, the basic living conditions of people with disabilities have been generally guaranteed to a certain extent. On this basis, their needs for self-realization should receive more attention.
Education is an important prerequisite for the all-round development of people. In 2024, there were a total of 915,900 special education students in schools across the country. The project of bringing assistive devices into schools is being implemented in an orderly manner, large-print textbooks have been included in the national curriculum textbook catalog for compulsory education, and door-to-door teaching, distance education, and other methods are being flexibly carried out in accordance with local conditions... The cause of special education is developing steadily, building an upward ladder for students with disabilities. The paths to growth and success may be different for everyone, but there are more and more inspirational stories of "angels with broken wings" realizing brilliant lives.
Through a corner of education, we can observe the entire society. Looking at employment, good policies such as "one policy for each person" to help college students with disabilities find employment and projects to increase employment and income for people with disabilities at their doorsteps are constantly being introduced. In 2024, the number of employed people with disabilities holding certificates in urban and rural areas across the country has exceeded 9 million; looking at medical care, the dynamic adjustment mechanism for the standard of nursing subsidies for people with severe disabilities is constantly being improved, and the participation rate of people with disabilities in medical insurance is continuously increasing. The all-round security network from care and support to disease treatment is becoming increasingly dense, creating better conditions for people with disabilities to strive for their dreams... Making people's livelihood construction more fair, balanced, universal, and accessible, and promoting the integration of people with and without disabilities, can enable everyone to benefit from the fruits of development.
"People with disabilities are an important force in advancing Chinese-style modernization, and they are also a special group in need of special care and attention." From the "special" candidates in the college entrance examination, we can clearly perceive the resonance between individual struggle and social care. Working together to promote the continuous development of the cause of people with disabilities and create a new situation, a warmer social family will surely help more dreams come true.
Return to TopThe national excavator index is 47.34%; the production heat index of industrial parks increased by 21.2% year-on-year, an increase of 0.3 percentage points compared with the previous month; the offline consumption heat index based on sample business district passenger flow data increased by 25.7% year-on-year... Multiple leading indicators released by the State Information Center (国家信息中心) show that in May this year, China's (我国) economy is showing strong vitality and a positive trend in many fields.
This is precisely:
Iron arms form forests to build the beams,
Lights are like daytime, the night is not yet over.
When grass and trees move, we know the wind is rising,
All industries are moving towards new trends.
With Ge Wen (歌文)
Return to TopBy: 简工博
Recently, several automobile manufacturers have issued statements promising "payment terms not exceeding 60 days." Currently, over a dozen car companies have publicly stated they will implement this measure, including established automakers like FAW (一汽), SAIC (上汽), and GAC (广汽), as well as emerging car companies like BYD (比亚迪), Xiaomi (小米), and NIO (蔚来).
The "Regulations on Ensuring Payment of Funds to Small and Medium-sized Enterprises," which came into effect on June 1, clearly requires that government agencies and public institutions purchasing goods, engineering projects, or services from small and medium-sized enterprises should make payments within 30 days from the date of delivery; large enterprises purchasing goods, engineering projects, or services from small and medium-sized enterprises should make payments within 60 days. These collective statements from automobile companies are a response to this regulation.
Cash flow is crucial for small and medium-sized enterprises. However, prolonged delays in payment have plunged many small and medium-sized enterprises into difficulties. Some units or enterprises are not unable to shorten payment terms, but rather regard this as a "**惯例**" (guànlì - "convention," a customary practice).
This collective commitment by car companies to "payment terms not exceeding 60 days" will help form a new industry consensus. For suppliers in the automotive industry chain, the cycle of capital recovery is greatly shortened, allowing them to use more funds for raw material procurement, equipment upgrades, and technological innovation. At the same time, having a stable and predictable timeline for receiving payments can also enhance the development confidence of small and medium-sized enterprises.
Payment terms not exceeding 60 days is also an effective curb on industry "**内卷**" (nèijuǎn - "involution," excessive internal competition). Unordered "price wars" between enterprises are a typical manifestation of "**内卷式**" (nèijuǎnshì - "involutionary," characterized by excessive internal competition) competition. This often leads to the compression of suppliers' profit margins and the continuous delay of payment times, resulting in significant operational difficulties and ultimately affecting product quality and service levels.
The introduction of this policy red line and the public commitment by car companies are powerful measures to curb "price wars," prompting car companies to readjust their internal cash flow models and improve organizational management efficiency. In the long run, this move will also improve the operational efficiency of the industry chain, ensure product quality, shorten production cycles, and further promote the healthy development of the automotive industry.
Looking internationally, developed countries and economies often stipulate payment times for large enterprises and leading enterprises to protect the legitimate rights and interests of small and medium-sized enterprises and the healthy development of the market. The implementation of a 60-day payment term is expected to attract more top global suppliers and help high-quality suppliers that focus on innovation and research and development stand out, enhancing the competitiveness of China's industry chain.
Large enterprises and small and medium-sized enterprises are like "**大动脉**" (dà dòngmài - "major arteries") and "**毛细血管**" (máoxì xiěguǎn - "capillaries"), and should form a healthy relationship of symbiosis, mutual trust, and mutual assistance. Implementing a 60-day payment term will put some pressure on some enterprises, and relevant departments should strengthen supervision and guidance to ensure that regulations are implemented effectively, while also helping enterprises to resolve pressure and consolidate the foundation of trust for industrial development.
(Excerpted and compiled from *Liberation Daily* (《解放日报》), originally titled "The Implied Meaning of Committing to Payment Terms Not Exceeding 60 Days")
Return to TopBy: 陈圆圆
"How to expand fruit sales channels?" "What medicine should be used for rice leaf spot?" In front of the drum tower in Pingliu Village (平流村), Sanjiang Dong Autonomous County (三江侗族自治县), Guangxi (广西), more than 200 villagers are using their mobile phones to learn how to use AI tools. With a tap of their fingers, the answer quickly appears on the screen. This is a scene from our AI class. The villagers participating in the training exclaimed, "Mobile phones can do more than just browse short videos; they are also new agricultural tools."
Digital villages are an indispensable part of the digital China blueprint. Promoting the construction of digital villages requires top-level design and the participation of social forces. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部), we leverage our advantages in technology, information services, big data, and other aspects to create a mini-program that empowers rural construction. What can a digital tool bring to the countryside?
It has smoothed information flow. Xiao Sa (小萨), a Uyghur youth, saw the information about the production and sales matchmaking class co-organized by us and an e-commerce platform and brought walnuts from his hometown, Yecheng County (叶城县), Xinjiang (新疆), to Beijing (北京). After the matchmaking, he began selling his products nationwide.
It has connected services. In Lijiazhai Village (李家寨村), Gulin County (古蔺县), Sichuan (四川), floods damaged some communication poles. After the villagers reported it on the online platform, all the poles were replaced in less than two days. Now, if villagers have any demands, they can publish them through the platform, and the issue will be addressed in no more than one day.
It has linked emotions. In the Guangxi Village Basketball Tournament at the end of 2024, Pingliu Village (平流村) raised funds, published game information, and organized support through the platform. The whole village worked together, and the village team finally achieved third place in the autonomous region. The villagers posted the good news on the platform. The village has only a few thousand people, but the post received more than 40,000 views.
Digital technology has extremely strong scalability and penetration. The mini-program, which has the nature of a platform, allows villagers who work outside and those who stay in the village to meet in the cloud, and also connects small villages to the world. Major and minor village affairs are made public on it, and everyone discusses how to handle things together. Digitalization makes information reach more efficiently, makes affairs more transparent, and more effectively mobilizes villagers' enthusiasm for participation. Over the past four years, the village-level service platform we have built has covered 82,000 villages across the country, providing services to more than 16 million villagers.
Currently, China has achieved "5G coverage in every township and broadband access in every village." However, digitalization should not only look at how much hardware has been installed, but also at what problems have been solved and how much well-being has been increased. To truly make digital technology a new engine for helping the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, we must root ourselves in the land to build and improve application scenarios, and we also need to work hard to improve farmers' digital literacy so that they are willing to use, know how to use, and are good at using it.
In recent years, we have carried out public welfare training programs for rural governance backbones and leaders of new agricultural business entities. As of the end of last year, we have trained more than 110,000 people. As the AI wave sweeps in, we have connected AI assistants to the mini-program, developed the "Xiao Geng (小耕)" AI intelligent entity for rural scenarios, and also opened "The First AI Tool Class for Villagers" in Guangdong (广东), Guangxi (广西), Shandong (山东), Sichuan (四川), Hubei (湖北), and other places. When a farmer inquired about the time for peanut topdressing and received an answer from AI combined with real-time weather data, he couldn't help but exclaim that it was faster than the agricultural technology station.
In this process, we deeply realize that to send AI to the fields and let the villagers use AI as smoothly as they use agricultural tools, we cannot stop at simply bringing tools to the countryside. We must also build a rural AI service system that "everyone can use, can use at any time, and is universally applicable." And this is the deep challenge facing the construction of digital villages. To understand the needs, find and fill the shortcomings, and accelerate the development of information technology, products, applications, and services that adapt to the characteristics of "agriculture, rural areas, and farmers," they can become the "intelligent external brain" of village cadres, the "farming helper" of villagers, and the "digital partner" of children.
In the construction of digital villages, Internet companies are participants and beneficiaries. We have the advantages and the responsibility to allow more and better digital dividends to benefit rural people. As of the end of last year, the number of rural netizens reached 313 million. The huge user base and rich application scenarios are boosters for service upgrades and technological progress.
Needs are born in production and life, models are optimized in serving people's livelihoods, and value blooms in the smiles of farmers. The two-way rush between digital technology and rural China is a long and arduous road. As long as the original intention of technology for good remains unchanged, what will be ushered in will be a vibrant digital countryside.
(The author is the person in charge of Tencent's "WeVillage Cultivator" project.)
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李卓尔
The Summer Solstice season is filled with the fragrance of books. From June 18th to 22nd, the 31st Beijing International Book Fair (北京国际图书博览会) (hereinafter referred to as "BIBF") was held at the China National Convention Center (北京国家会议中心) in Beijing (北京), bringing together over 1,700 exhibitors from 80 countries and regions with 220,000 kinds of quality books.
Preliminary statistics show that this year's BIBF reached 2,826 Sino-foreign copyright trade agreements (including intentions). Among them, there were 1,955 items of various copyright export intentions and agreements, and 753 items of import intentions and agreements. Nearly 300,000 visitors from 110 countries and regions entered the venue.
During the 5-day exhibition, new technologies empowered new cultural experiences, diverse civilizations collided with new achievements in publishing cooperation, and different ideas intertwined and resonated across mountains and seas, vividly interpreting the exhibition theme of "Promoting the Inheritance and Development of Civilization and Promoting Exchange, Mutual Learning and Win-Win Cooperation."
A Collection of Fine Works, Writing a Publishing Answer Sheet for the New Era
Stepping into the exhibition hall, the hardcover set of "Fuxing Wenku (复兴文库)" forms a three-dimensional book wall. In the center of the theme book area, important works of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and related study materials such as "Xi Jinping: Selections from the Governance of China (习近平谈治国理政)," and "Xi Jinping's Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平文化思想学习纲要)" are displayed.
At this year's BIBF, the Persian and Thai versions of "Xi Jinping's Stories on Poverty Alleviation (习近平扶贫故事)" were officially released. Since its publication in September 2020, the book has been published in 13 foreign language versions, including English, French, Russian, and Spanish.
"This book tells the story of how China helped its people get rid of poverty. It is real and shocking. It will surely resonate deeply with Thai readers. The valuable experience and wisdom it contains are worth learning and thinking about," said Yu Chunhua, Deputy General Manager of Thailand Red Mountain Publishing Co., Ltd.
The award-winning works of the 17th "Five-One Project" (精神文明建设“五个一工程”奖) of Spiritual Civilization Construction and the "Good Books of China" (中国好书) in 2024 attracted foreign audiences to browse through them. Between the lines, they explored the secrets behind China's development miracle and felt the magnificent power of China forging ahead in the new era.
China National Publications Import & Export (Group) Co., Ltd. (中国图书进出口（集团）有限公司) and Egypt Hikmat Cultural Industry Group (埃及希克迈特文化产业集团) jointly signed the Arabic version copyright agreement of "China's Plan: Global Governance and International Cooperation (中国方案：全球治理与国际合作)." He Yaomin, the book publishing consultant, introduced: "The book systematically sorts out China's political, economic, and cultural development achievements, which is of great value for domestic and foreign readers to deeply understand China and understand the professional interpretation of China by the international academic community."
This year's BIBF added two special exhibition areas: "World Cultural Heritage Books" and "Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War." Books such as "The Grand Canal of China (伟大的中国大运河)" and "Beijing Central Axis: The Masterpiece of China's Ideal Capital Order (北京中轴线：中国理想都城秩序的杰作)" show the unique charm of China's world heritage. Traditional culture books continue to sell well and become a new growth point for "going out."
In front of the People's Publishing House (人民出版社) "Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory Against Japan" special counter, a series of books such as "Eyewitnesses Say: A Chronicle of the Chinese War of Resistance (亲历者说：中国抗战编年纪事)" and "Panoramic Record of the Chinese War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (中国抗日战争全景录)" are neatly displayed. "These books are carriers of national memory," said Chen Weimin, a visitor, stroking the pages of the book with emotion.
The 500-square-meter exhibition of high-quality publications focuses on displaying more than 2,400 kinds of high-quality books and periodicals, presenting the high-quality development achievements of China's publishing industry in the new era with a batch of excellent publications that unify ideology, artistry, and readability.
Digital Empowerment, Activating a New Trend of National Reading
Personalized content recommendation, intelligent content production... The application of artificial intelligence in the publishing process is becoming more and more widespread, from the initial automatic proofreading and format adjustment to the rapid development of artificial intelligence-generated content, which brings convenience to editing work.
"Technological innovation is an important driving force for the development of the publishing industry," said Gvantsa Jobava, President of the International Publishers Association, "From digital publishing to artificial intelligence applications, technology is reshaping the industry ecology."
124 literary venues, 218 former residences of celebrities, 628 literary-related relics... In the China Writers Museum (中国作家馆), a digital "Chinese Literature Map" connects 1,148 literary landmarks across time and space, allowing the audience to have a panoramic view of ancient and modern literature on one screen.
"Which scenic spot in West Lake (西湖) has the most literary works? Which dynasty wrote the most works about West Lake? Where did the writers go when they went to West Lake? Through big data mining and analysis, these questions can be answered clearly and vividly," said Ye Tong, Secretary of the Party Group of the Zhejiang Provincial Writers Association (浙江省作协). Building a big data center for Chinese literature in the new era will help enhance the inheritance, research, education, and dissemination capabilities of Chinese literature.
Walking through the exhibition hall, innovative applications have become a bright spot. Technology empowers national reading, making knowledge access more convenient.
The "One Book, One Model" interactive reading experience of Wuhan University of Technology Digital Communication Engineering Co., Ltd. (武汉理工数字传播工程有限公司) attracted many viewers to stop and try. Scan the code to enter the model, and after artificial intelligence "dismantling the book," it can generate mind maps, podcasts, etc.
"If you encounter unclear questions while reading, you can ask it at any time, and it can accurately answer based on the content of the book," introduced Lin Chuizhen, the person in charge. The model can deeply analyze the book text, build an exclusive corpus, and avoid problems such as inaccurate knowledge Q&A and overly generalized search scope of general large models.
The audience Wei Yuting (魏雨婷) brought her children to the BIBF for the third time. In the Beijing (北京) exhibition area, the Monkey King (美猴王) holding a golden cudgel and Wu Song (武松) with a tiger lying at his feet were displayed one by one, attracting the children's attention. The large screen in the center of the booth shows the artificial intelligence story doll "Chicken Feifei (鸡飞飞)," which can not only tell stories, but also interact with children to answer questions and play games.
"The child usually loves to read and often asks us questions. These interesting products assist in reading, which can help children answer questions and cultivate a stronger interest in reading," said Wei Yuting (魏雨婷).
Platform Upgrade, Promoting the Continuous Deepening of Publishing Cooperation
Ancient book replicas bound with tropical palm leaves, a "Sino-Malaysian Translation Achievement Wall," and the Malay version manuscript of "Dream of the Red Chamber (红楼梦)"... The Malaysian guest of honor exhibition area is full of design and cultural content everywhere.
"Books are not only carriers of entertainment and information, but also links, dialogues, and understanding," said Huang Jiahe, head of the Malaysian guest of honor delegation.
Making friends with books, cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries continue to deepen.
In the Henan (河南) exhibition area, Daxiang Publishing House (大象出版社) signed a copyright export agreement for "A History of Chinese Measurement (中国计量史)" with Springer Nature Group (施普林格·自然集团) and the National Academy of Sciences of Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦国家科学院). "I am very honored to be able to convey Chinese culture and the ideas of Chinese scholars to the world and promote mutual understanding and exchange," said Anil Chandi, Vice President of Springer Nature Group (施普林格·自然集团).
In order to strengthen exchanges and cooperation between Chinese and foreign academic publishers, the academic library allocation area focuses on displaying more than 10,000 kinds of excellent imported publications to help resource construction in domestic and foreign universities and scientific research institutions.
More than 600 participating units across the country actively carried out activities such as book releases and cultural exchanges. Oriental Publishing Center (东方出版中心) held a copyright export signing ceremony for "A Brief History of China's Internet Development (中国互联网发展简史)," Guangxi Nationalities Publishing House (广西民族出版社) signed a contract with Vietnam Chi Culture Joint Stock Company (越南芝文化股份公司), and Dolphin Publishing House (海豚出版社) held a China-Latvia children's publishing seminar... Fruitful results have been achieved in copyright trade.
At present, the overseas influence of China's online literature continues to increase. Many popular book works, video clips, and cultural and creative derivatives have become a new window for foreign readers to understand Chinese culture.
In the newly established "Online Literature Special Exhibition Area," publishers from countries such as Thailand, Germany, and Japan continue to learn about the situation at various booths.
"We have about 6,800 Chinese online articles, 1,700 comics, and 12 animations spreading overseas, and we have also cultivated 460,000 overseas writers and launched about 700,000 overseas original works," said Wang Chen, Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of China Literature Group (阅文集团). He hopes that China's good stories can penetrate into the popular culture of young people around the world.
This year's book fair added 9 countries including Chile, Cyprus, and Belarus, and also held various activities such as the Beijing International Publishing Forum and the 16th China Library Directors and International Publishers High-level Dialogue Forum, building a platform for exchange and cooperation between the upstream and downstream of the publishing industry chain.
"I hope everyone remembers the power of books," said Melissa Fleming, Under-Secretary-General for Global Communications of the United Nations. "We must prioritize publishing works that can touch readers of all ages and make the world a better place, so that books continue to be a source of inspiration, imagination and knowledge."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦瀚洋
Not long ago, Zhu Qian (朱茜), the head nurse of urology at the First Affiliated Hospital of Wenzhou Medical University (温州医科大学附属第一医院) in Zhejiang Province (浙江省), received a thank-you banner. "My dad's sudden illness was so unexpected. If Nurse Zhu hadn't rescued him in time, the consequences would have been unimaginable," the rescued elderly man's family said gratefully.
A few days later, Wang Pinjian (王品鉴), Zhu Qian's (朱茜) 8-year-old son, also received a certificate of merit from the Wutian Police Station (梧田派出所) of the Wenzhou Municipal Future Elementary School Education Group's Green Axis Campus (温州市未来小学教育集团绿轴校区).
The mother and son received thanks and praise one after another. The story began more than a month ago...
On the evening of May 14, Zhu Qian (朱茜) was accompanying her son, Wang Pinjian (王品鉴), to a table tennis lesson in the neighborhood. Near the end of the lesson, a fellow player in his 60s at the next table suddenly fell to the ground, his face pale, and lost consciousness. The surrounding residents panicked and were at a loss.
At this moment, Zhu Qian (朱茜) stepped forward: "I'm a nurse, let me help!" She steadied herself, laid the patient flat, and felt his carotid artery. "The patient's carotid pulse has disappeared. I suspect he may have suffered a sudden cardiac arrest." Zhu Qian (朱茜) immediately knelt beside the elderly man to perform CPR, pressing down while asking the residents next to her to call 120 and 110 as quickly as possible.
Zhu Qian (朱茜) was so busy saving the man that she couldn't care about her son, and 8-year-old Wang Pinjian (王品鉴) also showed rare calmness and resourcefulness. The careful boy realized that the road to the scene was difficult to find. To ensure that the rescuers arrived as soon as possible, he took the initiative to run to the entrance of the community to wait.
"Uncle, come with me, someone has fainted here!" Seeing the police arrive at the community from afar, Wang Pinjian (王品鉴) shouted and opened the door for the police, trotting all the way to lead the way, and occasionally looking back to make sure everyone was keeping up.
"Thanks to the child for leading the way, otherwise it would have taken more time." The police told reporters that the community has many entrances and exits, and the table tennis court where the incident occurred was located in a basement of the community, and there was no guide sign. It would take about 20 minutes for someone unfamiliar with the terrain to find the location. Fortunately, with Wang Pinjian's (王品鉴) guidance, the police arrived at the scene in less than 10 minutes.
After leading the police, Wang Pinjian (王品鉴) ran back to the entrance of the community to wait for the ambulance. "Hang in there! The ambulance is coming soon!" After Zhu Qian's (朱茜) continuous compression for 7 minutes, the elderly man's condition improved, and his face gradually turned red. When the 120 paramedics arrived, Zhu Qian (朱茜) was still kneeling on the ground to assist until the elderly man regained spontaneous breathing before standing up, trembling.
The mother's courageous and professional rescue, and the son's "courageous and intelligent" role as a "navigator," allowed the mother and son to cooperate tacitly, allowing the elderly man to escape danger successfully. After timely medical treatment, the elderly man is now fine.
Wang Pinjian (王品鉴) said: "'Help others in ordinary times, and someone will help you in an emergency.' The teacher taught me this sentence, and my mother also told me about first aid knowledge. First aid time is very important, so I want to lead the police uncles and doctors."
"It's nothing really. Any other medical staff would have done the same." Faced with praise, Zhu Qian (朱茜) was a little embarrassed. At the same time, she was also delighted by her son's resourcefulness. Afterwards, Zhu Qian (朱茜) learned that her son had also helped a lot during the incident, which surprised and delighted her. "I have given him some first aid knowledge more or less, and it can really come in handy at critical moments. The family's subtle influence is very important. I hope that the child can continue to maintain this calm attitude. If we encounter another emergency, I believe that our mother and son will cooperate more tacitly."
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 22nd (Reporter Wang Mingfeng (王明峰), Kong Qingyuan (孔庆元)) The 7th Sichuan Migrant Workers Games (Beijing (北京)) was held recently at the Ditan (地坛) Sports Center in Beijing (北京). A total of 656 Sichuan migrant workers and their accompanying 5-14 year old children from the service area of the Sichuan Provincial People's Government Office in Beijing (四川省人民政府驻北京办事处), as well as migrant workers working in Sichuan enterprises in Beijing (北京), participated in the competition.
The Games included eight major events such as table tennis, group jump rope, Chinese chess, parent-child relay race, and three-person basketball. During the same period, a thematic city and prefecture promotion conference and a Sichuan Province return-to-hometown entrepreneurship product exhibition and sales event were held simultaneously. At the promotion conference, Bazhong City (巴中市), Ya'an City (雅安市), and Zitong County (梓潼县) in Mianyang City (绵阳市) reached cooperation intentions with three companies respectively. In the "Shu Chuang You Pin, Chuan Xing Tian Xia" Sichuan (蜀创优品 川行天下) return-to-hometown entrepreneurship product exchange activity, online and offline sales exceeded 5 million yuan, reaching a new high.
The Games were guided by the Mass Sports Department of the State General Administration of Sport (国家体育总局群众体育司) and jointly hosted by the Sichuan Provincial Sports Bureau (四川省体育局), the Sichuan Provincial Department of Human Resources and Social Security (四川省人力资源和社会保障厅), and the Sichuan Provincial People's Government Office in Beijing (四川省人民政府驻北京办事处).
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 22nd (Reporter Zhang Tianpei (张天培)) The reporter learned from the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) that the 2025 "Clean Net" and "Protect Net" special work deployment meeting was recently held in Beijing (北京). Public security organs will maintain a severe crackdown and high-pressure posture, severely crack down on and rectify all types of online illegal and criminal activities in accordance with the law, and effectively promote the solid development of the "Clean Net" and "Protect Net" special work.
It is understood that public security organs will closely focus on all types of online chaos that the people strongly react to, continue to severely crack down on prominent online illegal and criminal activities such as infringing on citizens' personal information, online rumors, online water armies, and online black and gray industries in accordance with the law, and supervise the handling of major typical cases; improve and perfect the new "professional + mechanism + big data" police operation model, give full play to the role of the National Network and Information Security Information Notification Mechanism, consolidate the main responsibility of Internet enterprises, and build a solid network security defense line; strengthen the protection of critical information infrastructure, the security testing of important systems, the centralized rectification of data security issues, the supervision and inspection of key industries, and the safety supervision of Internet platforms, the safety supervision of artificial intelligence platforms, and the entire chain supervision of online information content.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 施 钰
The motion-sensing lights in the hallway, the unattended automatic watering system in the flower beds, the air quality monitors in the classrooms... Throughout the campus of Youxi County Experimental Primary School (尤溪县实验小学) in Sanming City (三明市), Fujian Province (福建省), one can see intelligent devices designed and made by teachers and students together. These are the "high-end toys" that science teacher Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) has prepared for the children.
Inside the school's Artificial Intelligence Maker Lab, various robot cars, laser engraving machines, 3D printers, microcontrollers... all kinds of equipment and accessories are displayed in showcases and on activity tables. This is the "world of technology" that Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) has created for the children.
For 16 years, Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) has allowed children in mountainous areas to experience the fun of technology through self-study tutorials and self-made teaching aids, and has led them to the national podium time and time again.
In 2009, Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) was assigned by the school to participate in a counselor training for a robotics competition. "After that, I thought, can our children also participate in such cutting-edge competitions?" After initial preparations, relying on a classroom, a computer, and two simple robots, Jiang Jijun (蒋际君), with **零基础** (líng jī chǔ - "zero foundation," having no prior knowledge or experience), began exploring with students who also had **零基础** (líng jī chǔ - "zero foundation," having no prior knowledge or experience).
Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) introduced that in youth robotics-related competitions, the organizers usually provide a set of artificial intelligence components composed of chips, motors, etc., requiring student teams to complete the design, assembly, and programming of robot cars.
What if there are no mechanical components for assembling the car? Colored pencil holders as capture devices, laminated photo paper as shovels, abacus beads as wheels... Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) and the students improvised together. What if they don't know how to use programming software? Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) watched tutorials at night, consulted other teachers, and then taught the students during the day. In this way, a stumbling "local team" won the first prize in the elementary school group robot basic skills competition of the 10th China Youth Robot Competition.
"The children don't really care about what competition they participate in or what awards they win, they just simply enjoy the fun of creating." Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) said, "By coming into contact with robots, the children have broadened their horizons, increased their experience, and also created wonderful memories with their partners."
Since then, Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) continued to lead the children to learn programming and design, and the competition results have become better and better. Since 2010, Youxi County Experimental Primary School (尤溪县实验小学) has won more than 200 municipal-level or above honors in science and technology competitions, including 12 national first prizes and 48 provincial first prizes. But in 2019, Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) was "splashed with cold water" - "Every year, it's just these children participating in the competition, and only you can do this, but how can science and technology education be popularized?"
"Competitions can only affect a small number of people, we need to let more children enjoy the joy of exploring technology." In recent years, Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) has been busy with the popularization of science and technology education.
A motor, a battery, three or four small wooden boards, a self-made wooden board car costing less than 5 yuan can allow lower grade students to experience design, assembly, and automatic control; using 3D printing to design the shell, and purchasing basic accessories such as LCD screens, microcontrollers, and sensors to assemble a self-made simple robot costing less than 300 yuan can allow higher grade students to learn open source graphical programming software... Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) tried his best to allow more rural children to come into contact with technology at a lower cost. "Some children like programming, some like assembly, some like manipulation... In science popularization education, we can continuously discover and develop children's interests and strengths." Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) said.
In 2019, Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) took the lead in establishing a studio composed of more than 10 teachers from different disciplines, and regularly went to townships to deliver education. Feeling that rural schools lack teachers in science popularization, he also organized teacher training.
Wu Jie (吴杰), a post-00s science teacher at Yangzhong Central Primary School (洋中中心小学) in Youxi County (尤溪县), which is located in a remote area, also began to bring students into contact with robots under the influence of Jiang Jijun (蒋际君). "The children are very enthusiastic and often take the initiative to ask if they will be learning related courses that day." Wu Jie (吴杰) said that last year, he also led the children to participate in the first Sanming City (三明市) Primary and Secondary School Maker Competition and won an award.
"In the past, only our school in the county participated in related competitions, but now there are five or six schools participating." Jiang Jijun (蒋际君) is very happy, "More and more children in the mountains are 'playing' with intelligent technology and feeling its charm."
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) June 22nd dispatch (Reporter Wu Yue (吴月)) The reporter learned from the Ministry of Education (教育部): According to the relevant arrangements of the Ministry of Education's (教育部) "2025 College Entrance Examination Escort Action," and in conjunction with the college entrance examination volunteer filling time arrangements of various provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities), the 2025 College Entrance Examination "Cloud Consultation Week" event will be held from June 22nd to 28th on the Ministry of Education's (教育部) "Sunshine College Entrance Examination" Information Platform.
During the event, the platform will provide two consultation methods: text Q&A and video live streaming. The text Q&A consultation time is from 9:00 to 17:00. Universities are encouraged to actively use video live streaming to carry out enrollment publicity and consultation. Candidates and parents can participate in the "Cloud Consultation Week" event through the Ministry of Education's (教育部) "Sunshine College Entrance Examination" Information Platform webpage, the "Sunshine College Entrance Examination" Information Platform WeChat official account, and the "Sunshine College Entrance Examination" Baidu mini-program to learn about the arrangements for relevant university video live streaming activities. In addition, the 2025 "Sunshine Volunteer" Information Service System has been optimized and upgraded. Candidates and parents can use the system to learn about relevant information about universities and majors in advance, enhance the pertinence of consultations, and improve consultation efficiency.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 申智林
In March of this year, a water bloom phenomenon occurred in the Changtan River section of the Lishui River in Cili County (慈利县), Zhangjiajie City (张家界市), Hunan Province (湖南省). Local residents spontaneously searched for the source of pollution, exposing the problem of man-made sewage discharge into some karst caves in Cili County (慈利县).
After receiving letters from villagers, reporters recently went to Cili County (慈利县) to investigate and learned that there are regulatory shortcomings in the local management of karst cave ecology. Some villagers and breeding enterprises have a weak awareness of environmental protection and have been dumping garbage or sewage into karst caves for a long time.
As of 5:00 PM on June 15, Cili County (慈利县) had surveyed a total of 2,079 karst caves, and found suspected pollutants in some karst caves. At present, the cleanup of karst cave pollution is underway, but it still faces difficulties such as a shortage of professional personnel and the difficulty of operations. Local people are calling for improving the regulatory mechanism, making up for policy shortcomings, strengthening source governance, and preventing karst caves from becoming regulatory blind spots.
Some villagers use karst caves as landfills.
The polluted karst caves exposed by netizens are mainly two, namely the Datiankeng karst cave in Group 9 of Caiqiu Village (彩球村), Dongyueguan Town (东岳观镇), and the Yangjiapo karst cave in Group 15 of Changyupu Village (长峪铺村), Tongjinpu Town (通津铺镇). According to a report from Cili County (慈利县), the former is about 70 meters deep and about 15 meters in diameter, with years of garbage inside; the latter is about 150 meters deep and the narrowest point is about 1.5 meters in diameter, with years of garbage and sewage inside.
On June 9, when reporters looked down at the Datiankeng karst cave from the ground, they could still see plastic packaging bags, old cloth, and other garbage. Mr. Huang (黄先生), a villager, lives only about 200 meters away from the Datiankeng karst cave. In 2010, the village built a simple access road to the karst cave. Since then, on or the day after the market day in Dongyueguan Town (东岳观镇), four-wheeled trucks or tractors have been loaded with garbage and dumped into the karst cave.
"Mainly rotten clothes, cardboard, plastic bags, and coal briquettes. At first, one market would bring a truckload of garbage, and later two truckloads of garbage, which lasted for several years," Mr. Huang (黄先生) told reporters. He has not seen any more dumping in recent years.
In Changyupu Village (长峪铺村), reporters visited several villagers around the Yangjiapo karst cave. Mr. Shan (单先生), a villager whose house is closest to the karst cave, told reporters that there are more than 10 households near the karst cave. "In the past, there were no garbage cans in the village. People would bring out the garbage from their homes and throw it into the cave, which has become a habit."
In Cili County (慈利县), it is not uncommon to use karst caves as landfills. In Zhuyeping Village (竹叶坪村), Tongjinpu Town (通津铺镇), reporters saw that a karst cave had become a garbage dump for more than 10 households nearby. One villager even said: "I have been throwing garbage into the karst cave since I can remember, and it continued until the village unified garbage collection. We threw it into the karst cave because we love cleanliness. It's better than throwing it on the side of the road."
Dumping garbage into karst caves stems from a weak awareness of environmental protection and the absence of a scientific garbage disposal model. Located in the mountainous area of northwestern Hunan (湖南) Province, Cili County (慈利县) has long failed to establish a scientific town and village garbage disposal system due to economic conditions. "In the past, garbage in towns and villages was generally burned on the spot," a local township cadre introduced. "Around 2010, garbage incineration was banned, and at the same time, the transfer system had not yet been established. Each township could only 各显神通 (gè xiǎn shén tōng - "each displays their own divine powers," each tries to find their own way), and dumping into karst caves became one of the options." The Datiankeng karst cave in Caiqiu Village (彩球村), about 5 kilometers away from the Dongyueguan Town (东岳观镇) market, is the centralized garbage disposal site selected by local villages and towns.
Some breeding enterprises and individual breeders secretly discharge manure into karst caves.
In addition to domestic waste, livestock and poultry manure has also caused varying degrees of damage to the karst cave environment in Cili County (慈利县).
Cili County (慈利县) is located in the Wuling Mountains (武陵山区), mostly karst landforms, with little and barren cultivated land. Pig breeding is one of the main means for rural areas to become rich and increase income. According to relevant负责人 from the Cili County (慈利县) Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau, the county is a major pig exporting county in Hunan Province (湖南省), with both large-scale breeding enterprises and many individual breeders. In 2024, about 700,000 pigs were slaughtered.
Investigations have found that both breeding enterprises and individual breeders have exposed varying degrees of ecological and environmental problems in terms of manure treatment. Reporters saw at the Meiqiwei breeding farm in Zhuyeping Village (竹叶坪村) that although the breeding farm has a septic tank, it is only for use in the pens close to the septic tank. Far away from the septic tank, there are sewage outlets that discharge sewage into the seepage pits behind the breeding farm.
Reporters found in Cili (慈利) that local livestock and poultry farmers generally choose resource utilization to treat breeding manure, that is, livestock and poultry manure is harmlessly treated and used as fertilizer to return to the field, but the utilization methods and their effects are obviously insufficient.
On the one hand, the guidance standards for resource utilization are not detailed enough and have not been adjusted for different regions. "Previously, referring to national standards for calculation, our cultivated land is mainly planted with corn, and the manure fertilizer produced by about 5 pigs can provide the nitrogen and phosphorus needed to plant one mu of land," the relevant负责人 from the Cili County (慈利县) Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau told reporters. However, the technical guidelines and the county's guiding opinions did not further analyze the soil conditions and infiltration conditions of karst landforms, nor did they distinguish them in combination with land carrying capacity. In May, under the guidance of relevant departments in Hunan Province (湖南省), Cili County (慈利县) adjusted the carrying capacity control standards for livestock and poultry manure and implemented a standard of 3 pigs for one mu of land for fertilizer use.
On the other hand, resource utilization is not implemented in place. According to the new standards, Cili County (慈利县) slaughters 700,000 pigs annually. To achieve a balance between planting and breeding, about 230,000 mu of cultivated land is needed for nearby consumption. Cili County (慈利县) has a total of 900,000 mu of cultivated land and garden land, which is theoretically not a problem. However, reporters found that pig breeding in Cili County (慈利县) is mostly concentrated in several towns such as Tongjinpu Town (通津铺镇), Dongyueguan Town (东岳观镇), and Gaofeng Tujia Ethnic Township (高峰土家族乡). The uneven distribution of breeding farms and cultivated land makes it difficult to achieve a balance between planting and breeding if relying solely on local towns. In particular, ultra-large breeding farms have large manure volumes and concentrated production times, making it relatively more difficult to achieve a balance in consumption.
In addition, there are insufficient supervision and management before, during, and after the event. Local ecological and environmental regulatory departments are limited by law enforcement forces and cannot achieve continuous supervision of general breeding enterprises. At the same time, the ecological environment departments and agricultural and rural affairs departments have overlapping responsibilities for individual breeders, which is not conducive to refined supervision.
A grassroots cadre坦言: "Underground karst caves are hidden and difficult to find. During the rainy season, some breeders will use hoses to extract manure and secretly discharge it, but investigation and handling face problems such as difficulty in obtaining evidence and difficulty in filing a case."
Similar problems have existed for a long time. In May 2024, the Fifth Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Team received a report that pig farms upstream of the Huangshi Reservoir (黄石水库) in Cili County (慈利县) directly discharged manure into natural karst caves, causing groundwater to be polluted and black water with floating breeding manure to appear in rivers near the reservoir. Later, 4 leakage points were found inside the Dongfang Hope Animal Husbandry Jinfu Breeding Farm (东方希望畜牧金富养殖场), and 2 leakage points were found outside the breeding farm. On August 19, 2024, the Zhangjiajie (张家界市) Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment imposed administrative penalties on the Dongfang Hope Animal Husbandry Jinfu Breeding Farm (东方希望畜牧金富养殖场) for allegedly "failing to build environmental protection facilities that need to be built in conjunction" and "using seepage wells, seepage pits, fissures, and karst caves to discharge water pollutants," fining the breeding farm 460,000 yuan and 220,000 yuan respectively.
Karst cave pollution is difficult to clean up, strengthen supervision and make up for shortcomings.
At present, Cili County (慈利县) is promoting towns and villages to carry out preliminary investigation and initial cleanup of garbage in karst caves. For karst cave pollution that is difficult to investigate and clean up, expert teams such as the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (中国环境科学研究院) and the Hunan (湖南省) Institute of Hydrogeology and Environmental Geology Survey and Monitoring have been entrusted to formulate governance plans according to the "one cave, one policy" approach. However, there are many difficulties in cleaning up karst cave pollution.
Experts from the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (中国环境科学研究院) said that there are three main difficulties in karst cave investigation and cleanup: First, karst cave garbage investigation and cleanup mostly involve high-altitude operations, which require professional qualifications, and there is a severe shortage of professional personnel in this area; second, karst cave structures are complex, and there is basically no space for mechanical operations. To date, all cleanup work relies solely on manual carrying of simple tools and portable equipment. Even if machinery can enter, facing the fragile and complex structure of karst caves, there is a risk of inducing collapses and subsidences during construction; third, the air in karst caves does not circulate, and a large amount of old garbage breeds toxic and harmful gases such as ammonia and hydrogen sulfide, posing certain safety risks to personnel operations.
Reporters saw at the Yangjiapo karst cave that the cleanup of garbage in the cave relied entirely on manual removal. Tang Yong (唐勇), the safety officer of the construction team working on site, said that by manually going down into the cave to pack bags and then hoisting them out with a winch, the karst cave has cleaned up 462 bags of garbage, weighing about 10 tons in total. At the Caiqiu Village (彩球村) Datiankeng karst cave garbage removal site, all cleanup personnel were wearing protective clothing and gas masks, and the removal operation was once suspended due to the accumulation of toxic and harmful gases in the cave. As of June 15, 84.5 tons of garbage had been removed.
In response to the problem of man-made sewage discharge into karst caves, experts and grassroots cadres suggested: First, make up for the shortcomings in grassroots supervision. While investigating and rectifying, do a good job of information monitoring of key karst caves from the perspectives of environmental protection and geological safety. Second, carry out environmental protection publicity and implement persuasion for the old habits of a small number of villagers in handling domestic waste. Clarify the persons in charge of supervision and management at the town and village levels, and set up warning signs and physical fences. Third, strengthen the control of breeding manure. Properly handle the relationship between local livestock and poultry industry development, ecological governance, and people's lives. Based on the actual situation such as the local karst landform, scientifically plan the breeding scale and breeding farm layout on the basis of full demonstration.
In response to the problem of manure theft and leakage by breeders, experts also suggested further strengthening policy publicity and guidance, and strictly clarifying supervision and management responsibilities. In particular, for the manure disposal of ultra-large breeding farms, it is recommended to establish a complete manure flow monitoring system with government support and enterprise funding, and gradually achieve complete control over the production and flow of sewage and solid waste. In addition, strengthen the interest linkage between breeding enterprises and planting entities, and at the same time, resolve the difficulties of small and medium-sized individual breeders by building a public livestock and poultry manure resource utilization platform with centralized collection, storage, transportation, and disposal.
Before the deadline, reporters learned that the Hunan (湖南省) Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment recently jointly issued a notice with the Hunan (湖南省) Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs to conduct a carpet-like investigation of all livestock and poultry farms (households) with a designed annual slaughter of 50 or more pig equivalents (10 or more pig equivalents in karst landform areas) according to the list of livestock and poultry farms (households), and focus on key investigations and rectifications of the supporting facilities for manure storage and treatment and the comprehensive utilization of manure returning to the field.
Return to TopWe are villagers from Yang Xiufeng Village (杨秀峰村), Kailu Town (开鲁镇), Kailu County (开鲁县), Tongliao City (通辽市), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古). Since 2022, people have been digging sand on a large scale on the natural grassland near the village. The sand that is dug out is transported to other places for sale, involving a total of more than 40 mu of land. Not only have they failed to carry out ecological restoration of the sand digging area, but they have also filled a large amount of domestic waste, construction waste, etc. in the sand digging area (see picture), destroying the local ecological environment and natural resources, and endangering the living environment and health of the surrounding villagers. We sincerely request the relevant departments to pay attention to this.
Villagers of Yang Xiufeng Village (杨秀峰村), Kailu Town (开鲁镇), Kailu County (开鲁县), Tongliao City (通辽市), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古)
Return to TopLive Streaming of Takeout Kitchens Deserves Promotion
When ordering takeout, consumers often have questions like: Is the dish freshly stir-fried? Is the kitchen clean? Are the chefs following proper procedures? Consumers have these concerns because some takeout businesses sell pre-made meals, reheating or grilling them after tearing open the packaging, and earning "freshly stir-fried money." Some takeout businesses have glossy online photos, but their actual kitchens are dirty and messy, ingredients are piled up haphazardly, and flies are everywhere...
To protect consumers' right to know and win their favor, some takeout businesses, either driven by takeout platforms or on their own initiative, have begun live streaming their kitchens. This involves installing cameras in the kitchen to broadcast the entire process of preparing ingredients, stir-frying dishes, and packaging meals, turning the "invisible kitchen" into a "publicly transparent kitchen." Whether consumers order in-store or online, they can see the actual conditions, giving them a more direct sense of the quality of the food. This also helps businesses develop and improve the food safety level of the entire industry. In addition, it can promote the 优胜劣汰 (yōu shèng liè tài - "survival of the fittest," the process of natural selection) of the takeout market: businesses that dare to break information asymmetry and actively accept social supervision will win consumer favor and grow their market, while those that do the opposite will be neglected by consumers.
In March of this year, the General Office of the Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued the "Opinions on Further Strengthening the Full-Chain Supervision of Food Safety," which clearly stated in Article 17: Strengthen the online and offline integrated supervision of online food ordering, promote platforms and merchants to implement "Internet + Bright Kitchen," strengthen the supervision of takeout without dine-in service, and strengthen social supervision. It is expected that all regions will actively promote takeout businesses to conduct live streaming of their kitchens, and at the same time establish a standardized system for live streaming of kitchens, clarifying the standards and requirements for live streaming to ensure the authenticity and comprehensiveness of the live streaming content.
Sun Shide (孙世德), Jing'an District (静安区), Shanghai (上海)
Elevator Safety Should Focus on Source Prevention
Elevators are related to the safety and happiness of thousands of households. At present, the number of registered elevator equipment in China has exceeded 10 million. As the number of elevators continues to climb, elevator accidents occur from time to time. Some accidents have signs before they occur, but because they are not investigated in time, or not rectified in time, they may accumulate and lead to accidents.
Elevator safety is a livelihood project, a systematic project, and a long-term project. It is necessary to clarify the ideas of safety governance, improve the system plan, and consolidate the main responsibility and regulatory responsibility. It is also necessary to come up with more practical measures, grasp the early and small, and exert sustained efforts to prevent and resolve risks and hidden dangers from the source. It is recommended that all relevant units carry out safety inspections of old elevators in a solid manner, discover hidden dangers in a timely manner, and eliminate them in the bud. On this basis, strengthen the application of "physical examination" results, do a good job in the integration and sharing of elevator operation status, maintenance, repair and other information resources, rely on technological empowerment, use big data, artificial intelligence and other new technologies to monitor and judge, strengthen elevator safety risk early warning, and promote elevator safety to cure the disease before it occurs, and prevent it from the source.
To achieve source prevention, market supervision, housing construction, emergency management, fire protection and other departments need to work closely together to prevent and resolve safety risks with systematic thinking, and work hard to improve coordination and linkage, information notification, data sharing and other mechanisms. It is also necessary to strengthen publicity and guidance, enhance users' safety awareness, and discover signs in daily use in a timely manner, so as to build a solid defense line for elevator safety.
Meng Qing (孟青), Shijiazhuang City (石家庄市), Hebei (河北)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 赵 兵
"Why is parking on the roadside for such a short time so expensive?" "There is clearly space to plan several parking spaces here, so why are barriers set up everywhere to prohibit parking?"... Recently, readers have raised questions about some of the management methods for roadside parking in cities, believing that they should be more scientific and humane, rather than simply adopting a 一刀切 (yī dāo qiē - "one cut of the knife," a simplistic, one-size-fits-all approach) approach of banning parking or charging fees.
Some readers have reported that roadside parking fees in some cities are too expensive, and they hope that the pricing can be more reasonable. One netizen commented that they were charged 18 yuan for parking for 2 hours and 20 minutes near a residential area in Banan District (巴南区), Chongqing (重庆). In response, Chongqing Bazhou Great Health Industry Development Group Co., Ltd. (重庆巴洲大健康产业发展集团有限公司) stated that the parking fees on this section of road are implemented according to the standards for key management areas, i.e., from 7:30 to 20:30, the first hour is 3 yuan per half hour, and the subsequent hours are 4 yuan per half hour; from 20:30 to 7:30 the next day, it is 2 yuan per half hour, with a maximum of 10 yuan per session. The netizen said, "The charging standard in other parts of Chongqing is 2 yuan per hour or 3 yuan per hour. I hope the roadside parking fee in Banan District can be more reasonable."
Other readers have reported that some roadside parking fees have been outsourced to enterprises, and they question whether the charging behavior and charging methods of these enterprises are reasonable and compliant.
Mr. Li from Jiangxi (江西) reported on the "Leaders' Message Board" of People's Daily that when he was paying normally for roadside parking at the First People's Hospital of Jiujiang (九江市第一人民医院), the system bill of Jiujiang Dinghao Parking Service Co., Ltd. (九江顶好停车服务有限公司) showed that he had incurred a fee at another parking location in the city two years ago, which needed to be paid together. "How can you suddenly notify me that there is a fee that hasn't been paid from two years ago?" Mr. Li was very confused. In the past two years, he had never received any bills or payment reminders. What made him even more dissatisfied was that when he asked for an invoice, the company issued a non-tax paper invoice "similar to an old train ticket," which made Mr. Li feel that this voucher was "a ticket forcibly made to perfunctorily deal with me." He said, "I learned from communicating with this outsourcing company that they are only responsible for charging fees, and they are not responsible if the vehicle is damaged while parked on the roadside." Since roadside parking does not provide service guarantees, how can it still be charged?
Some readers said that it is understandable to charge for parking on roadsides where parking spaces are very tight, but the procedures and prices should be legal, compliant, open, and transparent. Especially for areas managed by outsourcing companies, it is easy to have problems such as private charging and unclear procedures. Regulatory authorities should strictly review the company's qualifications and do a good job in supervision.
Liu Xuejun (刘学军), associate professor of the Department of Urban Planning at Wuhan University (武汉大学), said that roadside parking fees in areas with high traffic pressure can play a role in regulating traffic and can be appropriately charged with detailed charging standards. "Different regions should formulate reasonable prices based on residents' income and management costs, and can also shorten the unit charging time and design different prices for different time periods to increase the turnover rate of parking spaces. In addition, when vehicles are parked, the management should also assume the responsibility of guarding them to avoid scratches and collisions." Liu Xuejun said, "Roadside parking fees should also consider the surrounding parking space demand pressure. If the pressure is not high, it should be as convenient as possible for the people and reduce the charging standard."
Some readers also reported that parking fee facilities have been uniformly set up on roadsides with very little traffic pressure or even no traffic flow. Readers believe that as a management department, the formulation of charging strategies should be based on the principle of facilitating the people, rather than charging for the sake of charging.
Some places simply install guardrails or set up isolation piles to manage roadside parking. Ms. Li from Chaoyang (朝阳), Beijing (北京) reported that long ground piles have been set up on both sides of some roads with large green spaces or open spaces to prohibit parking. "These roads are not in prosperous areas and do not have commercial facilities or residential areas. There are completely conditions on both sides of the road to set up parking spaces to facilitate people's temporary parking. However, simply setting up ground piles to prohibit parking is neither beautiful nor humane," Ms. Li said.
In addition, some roadside parking spaces have been canceled because they occupy non-motor vehicle lanes, but this has brought new problems. Mr. Zhao from Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan (河南) reported that his commonly used parking space was canceled because the original roadside parking space occupied the non-motor vehicle lane, making motor vehicles and non-motor vehicles mixed on two-way roads, posing a safety hazard. The area where Mr. Zhao's company is located is surrounded by office buildings, and the demand for parking is concentrated. The cancellation of parking spaces caught Mr. Zhao and his colleagues off guard. What made them even more puzzled was that only the parking spaces on the road section around their company were canceled. "The parking spaces have been canceled, but the demand for parking is still there. Now we either risk getting a ticket and park on the roadside, or we have to go to commercial parking areas that are several times more expensive and farther away," Mr. Zhao said helplessly.
Liu Xuejun said that such traffic conflicts are relatively common in old urban areas. Due to the earlier road planning and narrower design, as the number of surrounding residents increases, vehicles and non-motor vehicles need to "grab space" on the road, which can easily lead to traffic congestion. Out of consideration for relieving congestion, roadside parking spaces can be revoked, but the process needs to be more humane and flexible. "For example, before canceling parking spaces, residents should be informed and publicized to gain their understanding and support." He said, "A better approach is to open up other parking spaces nearby to meet parking needs as much as possible."
Experts suggest that for urban roadside parking, the actual needs and convenience of citizens should be fully considered, and it is not appropriate to simply adopt a 一刀切 (yī dāo qiē - "one cut of the knife," a simplistic, one-size-fits-all approach) approach such as charging fees or banning parking. "For example, more multi-story parking lots can be built to accommodate more vehicles through multi-layer parking spaces. Or set up more shared parking spaces, use the tidal pattern of working hours, and cross-use residential parking spaces and office parking spaces. The empty ground parking spaces in residential areas on weekdays can be opened to surrounding office workers, and the office parking spaces on rest days can also be lent to surrounding residents for parking." Liu Xuejun said that under the conditions that can play a role in regulating traffic, reasonable charging standards should be formulated to reduce the cost of car use for citizens.
(Qu Wangye (瞿王烨) participated in the writing)
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Return to TopJune 23rd marks another Olympic Day.
Looking back, the Olympic spirit shines brightly in the distance and nearby.
In the arena, Chinese athletes promote the Chinese sportsmanship and the Olympic spirit, allowing the spirit of the Chinese nation and the spirit of the times to complement each other, vividly presenting the myriad phenomena of Chinese-style modernization.
On the streets, leaping figures and fitness teams enjoy the joy of sports and witness the vigorous steps of building a strong sporting nation and a healthy China.
"Mutual understanding, friendship, unity, and fair competition." Striving on the new journey, each of us is an interpreter and transmitter of the Olympic spirit, and a participant in the Olympics.
-- Editor
Everyone is a Participant in the Olympics
Sun Yingsha (孙颖莎)
Recalling the recently concluded Doha World Table Tennis Championships, I am still excited. After successfully defending the women's singles title under pressure, the then International Olympic Committee President Thomas Bach personally presented me with the championship trophy, which greatly encouraged me. In the arena, the ball does not land, never give up. Going all out, challenging limits, and surpassing oneself are the eternal pursuit of all participating athletes for the Olympic motto of "Faster, Higher, Stronger - Together."
In 2008, I watched the Beijing Olympics (北京奥运会) on TV, and the wonderful duel between Zhang Yining (张怡宁) and Wang Nan (王楠) was exciting. At the award ceremony, the scene of the simultaneous raising of three five-star red flags ignited the national pride of countless Chinese people. At that time, I had been playing table tennis for less than 3 years, and the seeds of the Olympics had quietly taken root in my heart.
From then on, my life had a direction. Every time I picked up the ball, I always thought about filling the ball bucket a little more, so that I could play a few more balls; when I was so tired that I couldn't lift my arms, I couldn't help but swing the racket when I saw the jumping little white ball. After entering the provincial team, I became more strict with myself, getting up an hour earlier than others for each training session, and adding a few more minutes of training after the training session. I know that when I am determined to fight for the honor of the motherland, I cannot tolerate any slackness.
Effort will not fail every dream chaser. At the age of 20, I won my first Olympic gold medal. Standing on the highest podium and hearing the national anthem, I deeply felt that only when a person combines personal dreams with the honor of the motherland can he have that indestructible power.
The road to growth is never smooth, and the cruelty of competitive sports lies in the fact that there is only one champion. But countless stories in Olympic history tell us that as long as we go all out for our dreams, everyone can become their own champion.
At the Paris Olympics (巴黎奥运会), I participated in 3 events and did my part to help the national table tennis team win 5 gold medals, and I also had a new understanding of the Olympic spirit. After the mixed doubles final, we took a group photo with foreign athletes; at the closing ceremony, I represented Asian athletes and stood with President Bach and athletes from all continents... These heartwarming scenes are deeply imprinted in my mind. Sports is a force for promoting peace, and "Together" demonstrates the Olympic mission of the times.
Sports is a universal language, and everyone is a participant in the Olympics. I am very happy to see that more and more sports enthusiasts are sweating freely and adding color to a healthy life with sports. I believe that everyone's love for sports and persistence in their dreams will jointly gather the Olympic glory of the times and contribute more sports power to building a community of shared future connected by mountains and seas and close to each other.
(The author is a Chinese table tennis player, interviewed and compiled by Sun Longfei (孙龙飞), a reporter from this newspaper)
The New International Olympic Committee President Kirsty Coventry (柯丝蒂·考文垂)
Change Starts with Listening
By Liu Shuoyang (刘硕阳), reporter of this newspaper
At the 1992 Barcelona Olympics (巴塞罗那奥运会), a 9-year-old girl from Zimbabwe stared at the TV and saw her compatriots showing their heroic姿态 in the diving arena. "One day I will also participate in the Olympics and win a gold medal for Zimbabwe!" The little girl made a wish.
Thirty-three years later, this girl has not only realized her wish, but also stood out from 7 candidates at the 144th IOC Session held in Greece on March 20, local time, and was elected as the tenth President of the International Olympic Committee.
She is Kirsty Coventry, the first African and female president in the history of the International Olympic Committee. Coventry will officially take over from Thomas Bach (托马斯·巴赫) on Olympic Day, June 23.
In 1983, Coventry was born in Harare (哈拉雷), the capital of Zimbabwe. Under the influence of her family, Coventry came into contact with swimming at a young age and joined a swimming club at the age of 6.
During her career as an athlete, Coventry competed in 5 Olympic Games and tasted all kinds of flavors. At the 2000 Sydney Olympics (悉尼奥运会), Coventry made her debut on the Olympic stage and participated in the competition of 4 swimming events. At the Athens Olympics (雅典奥运会) 4 years later, she became more mature and shone brightly, winning 3 medals, including the gold medal in the women's 200m backstroke, which was also Zimbabwe's first Olympic gold medal in an individual event. At the Beijing Olympics (北京奥运会), Coventry won 1 gold and 3 silver medals, becoming one of the most outstanding athletes in African history.
Coventry continued to compete in the London and Rio Olympics, and then gradually faded out of the arena. At this time, she already had a new role. In 2013, she joined the International Olympic Committee as a member of the Athletes' Commission, and served as the Chairman of the Athletes' Commission from 2018 to 2021.
From audience to Olympic champion, from Chairman of the Athletes' Commission to President of the International Olympic Committee, the test outside the swimming pool is equally difficult for this former swimming Olympic champion.
"The needs and expectations of athletes, and how they see their role in the future Olympic movement, are all things I want to understand carefully." After taking over as President of the International Olympic Committee, Coventry's work began with listening, "In order to better support athletes in realizing their Olympic dreams, we must listen carefully to their own voices."
Holding the Olympic Games well at the top athlete level and spreading Olympic values at the community level are Coventry's basic working ideas for her new role. At the same time, strengthening ties with national (regional) Olympic committees and promoting the participation of the younger generation in the Olympic movement are also in her work plan.
Some people believe that the current policy will continue with the election of this former Olympic champion, while others expect her to accelerate the reform of the Olympic movement. How to face the tendency of sports politicization, how to attract a new generation of young people, how to use artificial intelligence and other new technologies... Coventry is by no means facing a smooth road. "My door is always open to everyone. I look forward to listening to everyone's voices in the future, ensuring that the Olympic movement always keeps pace with the times, is strong and powerful, and leaves an outstanding legacy for the younger generation," Coventry said.
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Freestyle Skiing Aerials Athlete Wang Xindi (王心迪)
"Go All Out and Become a Better Version of Yourself"
By Ji Fang (季芳), reporter of this newspaper
Sliding, jumping, tumbling, entering the water... Athlete Wang Xindi's movements are completed in one go. On June 16, at the Qinhuangdao (秦皇岛) Training Base in Hebei (河北), the national freestyle skiing aerials training team started pool training.
Pool training is a supplement to snow training and an important part of the team's summer training. "This week is mainly for adaptive training. Later, we will challenge high-difficulty movements and also improve stability." Wang Xindi set clear goals for his summer training.
With only 200 days left before the opening of the 2026 Milan Winter Olympics (米兰冬奥会), the freestyle skiing aerials team has already started its sprint preparation.
This is Wang Xindi's third Winter Olympics preparation cycle. The 30-year-old has been practicing freestyle skiing aerials for 18 years. During this period, he has participated in many competitions and won several world championships. However, failing to stand on the podium of the Winter Olympics has always been a regret in his heart.
"The Olympic stage is the dream that every athlete pursues throughout their lives. I want to go all out for my dream again." Wang Xindi said that he is more mature in terms of technology and mentality in preparing for the Milan Winter Olympics, and his goals are also more firm. In order to polish the details of the movements, Wang Xindi often takes the initiative to add training. "Training is about constantly challenging and surpassing yourself. Although the process is not easy, I enjoy it very much." He said, "In the past, I always thought about the results, but now I focus more on the process. If the process is in place, the results will naturally come."
The countdown sign on the training ground records the passage of time. "Everyone in the team is very hardworking and very dedicated. I will also go all out for my Olympic dream and become a better version of myself," Wang Xindi said.
Volunteer
Beijing Winter Olympics Volunteer Xu Tianran (徐天然)
"Every Effort is Very Touching"
By Tao Xiang'an (陶相安) and Wang Runqiu (王润秋)
Practicing spoken language, learning teaching skills, understanding local customs... Xu Tianran, who is studying at the Communication University of China (中国传媒大学), is currently preparing to go to the Confucius Institute in Romania (罗马尼亚孔子学院) in the second half of the year as an international Chinese language education volunteer.
Growing up in Beijing (北京), Xu Tianran has been influenced by this dual Olympic city since she was a child. When the Beijing Winter Olympics officially recruited volunteers, she signed up without hesitation. During the Beijing Winter Olympics, many wonderful competition moments left a deep impression on Xu Tianran. "When athletes slide down the snow slope, all the audience cheers and celebrates, no matter where they come from. During the Paralympic Games, some athletes would accidentally miss the flag gate, but in order to finish the race, they would still try to move their bodies back... These moments deeply touched me," Xu Tianran recalled.
In Xu Tianran's eyes, the Olympic spirit and charm are the driving force for her to participate in volunteer activities. "I met many new friends in volunteer activities. During the Beijing Winter Olympics, we learned languages from many foreign volunteer friends; during the Harbin Asian Winter Games (哈尔滨亚冬会), a Thai athlete exchanged badges with me..." Xu Tianran said, "Every athlete on the field is fighting for the same dream, and every staff member outside the field is working hard for the same goal. Every effort is very touching."
In junior high school, Xu Tianran learned Taijiquan (太极拳) and martial arts, and felt the charm of outstanding Chinese traditional culture. In her opinion, participating in various sports is also a kind of inheritance of the Chinese sportsmanship.
"After falling in love with sports, I feel stronger and more cheerful, and I also have a sense of accomplishment in surpassing myself," Xu Tianran said.
Enthusiast
Sun Dianyun (孙滇云), Organizer of the "Grandpa Football Team" in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南)
"More Exercise Makes People Feel Happier"
By Chen Chenxi (陈晨曦) and Yang Wenming (杨文明), reporters of this newspaper
At 10 am, the Ciba (茨坝) Farmers Market in Panlong District (盘龙区), Kunming City (昆明市), Yunnan Province (云南省) is bustling with people. Passing through the stalls with shouts one after another, a green field comes into view - running, dribbling, passing, a football match is in progress. What is special is that the players on the field are all gray-haired "veterans".
"In our team, 50-year-olds are young players, and the oldest is 90 years old!" Sun Dianyun, the 69-year-old organizer of this "Grandpa Football Team", said that Tuesdays and Fridays are the days they meet to play football. "We don't need to call, everyone comes to the field spontaneously," Sun Dianyun said.
"The team was established in 1982. Over the past 40 years, the number of players has exceeded 100. In the beginning, we had to borrow football fields everywhere." Sun Dianyun said that 10 years ago, the team had its own football field in the Ciba Street Elderly Activity Center. "Now we play football in groups every week and participate in two to three national competitions every year." Sun Dianyun said that in May this year, the team went to Weihai (威海), Shandong (山东) to participate in the Lingang Xingtu Cup football match and won the third place in the over-60 age group.
For the "Grandpa Football Team", although their running speed and dribbling skills are not as good as before, they play football with a purer and more optimistic attitude.
"There is no scoreboard in the game, and no collisions are the primary rules of this field." Sun Dianyun said with a smile, "Friendship first, health first, happiness first, harmony first, and competition fifth."
In addition to football, running, badminton, and air volleyball are all projects that everyone often participates in. "Sweating and exercising more makes people feel happier." Sun Dianyun said that they recently organized a "June 1st Old Children" competition, and will happily go to one competition after another in the future.
(Intern Na Lin (那琳) participated in the writing)
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Artificial intelligence, as a strategic technology leading a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, is profoundly changing the way people live and work. On April 25th, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized while presiding over the twentieth collective study of the 20th CPC Central Committee Political Bureau: "Faced with the new situation of rapid evolution of new-generation artificial intelligence technology, we must give full play to the advantages of the new type of national system, adhere to self-reliance and self-improvement, highlight application orientation, and promote the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence in China in a beneficial, safe, and fair direction." On April 29th, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during his inspection in Shanghai (上海): "Artificial intelligence technology is accelerating its iteration and is ushering in explosive development." The Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core attaches great importance to the development of artificial intelligence. In recent years, it has improved top-level design, strengthened work deployment, and promoted the overall and systematic leap in China's comprehensive strength in artificial intelligence. Last year's Central Economic Work Conference proposed to carry out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action to cultivate future industries. Carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action is of great significance. It deeply integrates artificial intelligence technology with the professional knowledge and technical resources of various industries, which can empower thousands of industries. At present, various regions and departments are accelerating the implementation of the "Artificial Intelligence +" action to promote the deep integration of artificial intelligence with various fields of economy and society, cultivate and develop new quality productive forces, and promote China's leapfrog development in science and technology, industrial optimization and upgrading, and overall leap in productivity. At the same time, it is necessary to see that artificial intelligence brings unprecedented development opportunities, but also unprecedented risks and challenges. In carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, we must adhere to dialectical thinking, correctly understand and handle the relationship between "addition" and "subtraction," and promote the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence.
To carry out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, we must do a good job of "addition."
As a general-purpose technology, artificial intelligence is an important tool for enhancing national competitiveness and safeguarding national security. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "China has abundant data resources, a complete industrial system, and a huge market space, and the prospects for developing artificial intelligence are broad." To carry out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, we must do a good job of "addition," strengthen policy support and talent cultivation, and strive to develop more safe and reliable high-quality products.
Increase the intensity of scientific and technological innovation and enhance core competitiveness. The development of artificial intelligence cannot be separated from scientific and technological innovation. To carry out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, we must increase investment in basic research and key core technologies, and promote collaborative research on key core technologies. Strengthen the research and development of core technologies such as deep learning algorithms, natural language processing, and computer vision, form breakthroughs in interdisciplinary subjects, and promote the continuous iteration and upgrading of artificial intelligence technology. For example, Huawei (华为) has continuously increased its investment in research and development in the field of artificial intelligence in recent years, and has launched the Ascend (昇腾) chip and the Pangu (盘古) large model. With its powerful computing power, the Ascend (昇腾) chip provides a solid hardware foundation for artificial intelligence applications; the Pangu (盘古) large model has demonstrated excellent performance in multiple fields such as natural language processing and computer vision, and has been widely used in finance, medical care, energy and other industries, helping these industries achieve intelligent upgrades and enhancing Huawei's (华为) core competitiveness in the global artificial intelligence field.
Strengthen the integration of artificial intelligence and industry to create new quality productive forces. "Artificial Intelligence + Industry" is an important path to develop new quality productive forces. The integration of artificial intelligence and traditional industries can monitor and analyze data and information in the production process in real time, optimize production processes, improve production efficiency, and promote the transformation and upgrading of traditional industries. For example, in manufacturing, artificial intelligence technology can realize automated production, predictive maintenance, and quality inspection. By deploying intelligent sensors and machine learning algorithms, enterprises can collect real-time operating data of production equipment, predict equipment failures, avoid downtime losses, and precisely control production links, improve product quality, and reduce production costs. In the agricultural field, artificial intelligence can use satellite remote sensing, drones, and sensor technology to collect data such as soil moisture, fertility, and crop growth, and then analyze it through artificial intelligence algorithms to provide farmers with precise planting suggestions, realize intelligent irrigation, fertilization, and pest control, improve crop yield and quality, and promote the modernization of agriculture. "Artificial Intelligence + Industry" can provide core technical support for future industries, strengthen technical support and cross-border integration, help incubate scientific and technological innovation achievements and technology iteration, and promote the incubation and development of future industries.
Enrich application scenarios and meet diversified needs. The key to carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action lies in highlighting application orientation, promoting the deep integration of artificial intelligence technology with various application scenarios, and meeting people's diversified needs. This can both prevent the disconnection between technological development and actual needs and avoid blindly following the trend. For example, in the field of people's livelihood, artificial intelligence has brought many conveniences to people's lives. Using smart home systems, household appliances can be controlled through voice or mobile APP, making the living experience more comfortable. In the medical field, artificial intelligence-assisted diagnosis systems can quickly analyze medical images and medical record data, helping doctors improve diagnostic accuracy and efficiency. Some artificial intelligence medical image diagnosis systems can analyze X-rays, CT (computed tomography), MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) and other images in a short time, detect early signs of disease, and buy valuable treatment time for patients. In the field of education, artificial intelligence can be used to provide customized learning programs and resources based on students' characteristics and learning conditions, realize personalized learning, and improve learning effectiveness.
Strengthen ecosystem construction and promote coordinated development. Building a good artificial intelligence ecosystem is an important guarantee for carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action. Governments, enterprises, research institutions, and universities should strengthen cooperation to form a pattern of collaborative innovation between industry, academia, and research. The government can guide and encourage all parties to participate in the construction of the artificial intelligence ecosystem by formulating policies and providing financial support; enterprises, as the main body of innovation, should promote technological innovation and product application; research institutions and universities should strengthen basic research and talent cultivation to provide technical and talent support for industrial development. For example, the Artificial Intelligence Industry Alliance established in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) has 160 innovative enterprises and institutions working together, covering the entire artificial intelligence industry chain. The alliance focuses on inclusive computing power, key technologies, and talent cultivation, jointly building intelligent computing clusters, building new green and low-carbon computing power centers, collaboratively carrying out algorithm model innovation, and jointly building a "large platform" to empower thousands of industries, forming an open industrial environment and promoting the coordinated development of the artificial intelligence industry.
Increase factor supply and build an infrastructure system. Carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action cannot be separated from factor support, including computing power factor support, data factor support, and algorithm factor support. To this end, we must strengthen the construction of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Data resources are one of the important driving forces for the innovation and development of the artificial intelligence technology industry. We must strengthen the three-dimensional supply of data elements, establish national and local data resource pools, innovate data transaction models, and improve the data element market mechanism. Computing power is the core resource driving artificial intelligence training and reasoning. We must strengthen the distributed layout of computing power resources, build a collaborative network of "Eastern Data and Western Computing," develop edge computing nodes, and build an open computing power platform. Algorithms are an important pillar of artificial intelligence systems. We must strengthen the intensive supply of algorithm models, build open source algorithm communities, establish model sharing mechanisms, and build algorithm evaluation systems.
Carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action cannot ignore "subtraction."
To vigorously carry out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, we must fully understand and implement the decisions, deployments, and requirements of the Party Central Committee. While doing a good job of "addition," we must not forget to do "subtraction" and actively respond to risks and challenges.
Reduce technical risks and ensure safety and reliability. With the widespread application of artificial intelligence technology, technical risks are becoming increasingly prominent. Artificial intelligence algorithms may have algorithmic biases and discrimination, leading to unfair decisions; intelligent systems may be attacked, causing data leakage and system paralysis. According to a recent report in the British "Daily Telegraph," the artificial intelligence large model o3 of the American Open AI Research Center (OpenAI) refused to shut itself down when it did not listen to human instructions, which has aroused widespread concern. The "Decision" of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee proposed: "Strengthen the construction of the network security system and establish an artificial intelligence safety supervision system." Therefore, we must attach great importance to managing technical risks and improve the safety and reliability of artificial intelligence systems. We must grasp the development trends and laws of artificial intelligence, accelerate the formulation and improvement of relevant laws and regulations, policy systems, application norms, and ethical guidelines, and build a technical monitoring, risk early warning, and emergency response system to ensure that artificial intelligence is safe, reliable, and controllable.
Reduce ethical hazards and adhere to moral bottom lines. The development of artificial intelligence may trigger ethical issues, such as technology abuse, deep fakes, and data infringement. To minimize these ethical risks, it is necessary to establish and improve artificial intelligence ethical guidelines and norms to guide technology research and development and applications to conform to human values. We must establish and improve data management systems, clarify the ownership, usage rights, and management rights of data, and standardize the collection, storage, transmission, and use processes of data. Strengthen the encryption and protection of data to prevent data from being illegally obtained and tampered with. At the same time, give users the necessary control over personal data to ensure that data is used with the user's knowledge. Guide researchers and enterprises to fully consider ethical factors when developing artificial intelligence technology and follow the principle of "people-oriented, technology for good."
Reduce "data silos" and build a credible data circulation system. Data is the "oil" of the artificial intelligence era. However, data is stored in isolation due to system, management, and process reasons, and lacks effective integration, which is prone to the phenomenon of "data silos," which will seriously hinder the development of artificial intelligence. To this end, we must promote data opening, sharing, and compliant use; carry out technical barrier-breaking projects, promote privacy computing technology, and apply blockchain storage and traceability; promote institutional innovation breakthroughs and develop intelligent data gateways; establish a data classification and grading system, implement a data broker system, and innovate data trust models.
Reduce trial and error costs and build an innovation fault tolerance mechanism. There are various uncertainties in promoting the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence. Only by allowing trial and error, tolerating failure, and building an innovation fault tolerance mechanism can we encourage relevant enterprises to put down their burdens and explore and climb to the peak unremittingly. To this end, we must innovate risk management mechanisms, optimize policy support systems, build public testing platforms, and provide inclusive testing tools. At the same time, develop financial instruments such as "patient capital" and entrepreneurial insurance to alleviate the financial pressure of enterprises' technological innovation. For example, Wuxi High-tech Zone (无锡高新区) actively piloted a fault tolerance and correction mechanism, allowing the termination or extension of scientific research failure projects, and encouraging scientific researchers to try some challenging scientific research projects, which has achieved obvious results.
Reduce employment pressure and promote the optimization of the employment structure. The widespread application of artificial intelligence has spawned a large number of new occupations and new positions; the technological applications of artificial intelligence are emerging one after another, which also gives new occupations and new positions more development opportunities. At the same time, it must also be seen that artificial intelligence may replace some low-efficiency and repetitive jobs. This will bring structural challenges to employment. In the process of carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, we must pay attention to the optimization and transformation of the employment structure, strengthen vocational training and education, improve the skills of workers, and cultivate new talents adapted to the intelligent era.
Correctly handle the relationship between "addition" and "subtraction" in the "Artificial Intelligence +" action.
The concept of system is a fundamental way of thinking and working. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly emphasized the use of the thinking method of "playing the piano" and proposed "adhering to the concept of system." In the process of carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, "addition" and "subtraction" are complementary and dialectically unified, and the two can promote each other. In the process of "addition," the application fields of artificial intelligence are expanded, promoting the improvement of production efficiency, which will help to do a good job of "subtraction," accelerate the elimination of backward production capacity, thereby promoting the optimization and upgrading of the industrial structure. For example, the application of artificial intelligence in the field of new energy vehicle manufacturing has not only promoted the rapid development of the new energy vehicle industry, but also accelerated the elimination of some backward production capacity in the traditional fuel vehicle industry. In the process of "subtraction," eliminating backward production capacity and reducing reliance on manpower can free up space and resources for new technologies and industrial development, further promoting the process of "addition." For example, some traditional manufacturing enterprises have invested funds and manpower in the research and development and application of artificial intelligence technology after eliminating backward production capacity, realizing the transformation and upgrading of enterprises. It must also be seen that the "addition" and "subtraction" in the "Artificial Intelligence +" action restrict each other. In the process of "addition," if we only pursue expanding application fields and improving production efficiency, while ignoring the possible negative impacts, such as employment issues, data security issues, etc., it may trigger social instability, thereby restricting the further development of "addition." Faced with the new situation of rapid evolution of new-generation artificial intelligence technology, we must correctly understand and handle the relationship between "addition" and "subtraction" in carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action, comprehensively promote artificial intelligence scientific and technological innovation, industrial development, and empowerment applications, and promote the healthy and orderly development of artificial intelligence in China in a beneficial, safe, and fair direction.
Effectively strengthen policy guidance. Formulate scientific and reasonable industrial policies and development plans, and strengthen policy guidance for the "Artificial Intelligence +" action. On the one hand, we must encourage enterprises to increase investment in the research and development and application of artificial intelligence technology and promote the process of "addition"; on the other hand, we must formulate corresponding policies and measures to reduce the possible negative impacts. For example, we can set up special funds to support the research and development and application of artificial intelligence technology, and at the same time introduce incentive policies to strengthen re-employment training, social security, etc.
Vigorously promote technological innovation. Encourage and guide enterprises to strengthen technological innovation and continuously improve the level and application capabilities of artificial intelligence technology. In the process of "addition," we must pay attention to the practicality and innovation of technology and improve the quality and competitiveness of products and services. In the process of "subtraction," we must reduce reliance on manpower and improve production efficiency through technological innovation. Enterprises can increase investment in the research and development of artificial intelligence algorithms to improve the intelligence level and service quality of intelligent customer service systems; at the same time, reduce production costs and improve production efficiency through the research and development and application of automated production equipment.
Continuously strengthen talent cultivation. Carrying out the "Artificial Intelligence +" action cannot be separated from a large number of professional and technical talents. Governments and enterprises should strengthen the cultivation of artificial intelligence talents and improve the quality and ability of talents. Strengthen the construction of artificial intelligence majors in universities and vocational colleges, and cultivate a group of professional talents with innovation ability and practical experience; strengthen on-the-job training to improve their artificial intelligence application capabilities. For example, universities can open artificial intelligence-related majors and courses to cultivate professional talents in the field of artificial intelligence; enterprises can organize employees to participate in artificial intelligence training courses to improve their skills; and so on.
(The author is the Dean of the Development Research Institute of Wuxi National High-tech Zone (江苏省无锡国家高新区发展研究院))
Return to TopBy: 欧阳锡龙
During discussions, all members of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee suggested stricter measures. Initially, some regulations were written as "generally" doing something, but everyone said it would be better to use "uniformly." Without firm rules, everything would eventually become "sort of." We issued an "Announcement to the People," (安民告示) made it public, and need everyone's supervision to show that we are serious and not just talking about it." In December 2012, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) spoke about the Central Political Bureau meeting that reviewed and adopted the Eight-Point Regulation on improving work style and maintaining close ties with the masses during an inspection in Guangdong (广东). The difference of one character between "generally" and "uniformly" reflects the clear guidance of the Party to govern the Party and comprehensively and strictly govern the Party.
The system is a visible and tangible hard rule, which should be one is one and two is two. If the expression is ambiguous, the implementation will be as elastic as a rubber band, which can be loose or tight, deformed and out of shape. Changing "generally" to "uniformly" highlights the rigidity of system execution. The ancient Chinese recognized: "If the law is established, it must be applied if it is violated; if the order is issued, it will only be implemented and not returned." During the Tang Dynasty (唐朝), the Yellow River (黄河) flood increased significantly. In addition to natural factors, the private excavation of river embankments was also an important reason. In this regard, the "Tang Law Commentary" (《唐律疏议》) stipulates: "Those who steal and breach the embankment shall be punished with one hundred strokes. It means stealing water for private use. If it is for official inspection, even if it is for official use, it is the same." It is clear that those who dig rivers and break embankments without authorization, whether for private or public use, shall be punished equally. This "uniform" standard of punishment and disposal brought about a long period of smooth flow of the Yellow River (黄河) and peace for people and animals. When Hai Rui (海瑞), an official of the Ming Dynasty (明朝), served as the magistrate of Chun'an County (淳安县) in Zhejiang (浙江), he drafted the "Prohibition of Gifts Announcement" (《禁馈送告示》), which clearly stated that "those who accept local gifts from the subordinates will be punished with forty strokes, and those who give them will be reduced by one grade. The law has clear prohibitions." Hai Rui (海瑞) took the lead and was strict with himself, which effectively cleansed the "unspoken rules" of the officialdom at that time, which also reflected the power of "uniform" strict compliance in setting systems and rules.
To implement the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, we must firmly grasp the "uniform" standard. This standard contains absolute constraints that no one can cross, demonstrating the determination and decisiveness of establishing trust like moving a tree and ensuring that orders are carried out. Work style problems have stubborn and repetitive characteristics. To get rid of the cycle of "tight for a while and loose for a while," we must strictly implement the "uniform" standard, both uprooting the seedlings of work style malpractices and shoveling the soil that breeds "four winds," cracking down on hedonistic and extravagant malpractices as soon as they emerge, constantly guarding against new trends of hidden variations, and severely investigating and punishing behaviors that violate discipline against the wind. Only by firmly grasping the "uniform" standard, adhering to the original intention without change, maintaining determination without reduction, and making persistent efforts, can we effectively avoid the "first exception" from small matters and trivialities from evolving into "no precedent," from unknowingly "forming a routine" to finally falling into a "serious case."
The people's hearts are the greatest politics, and changing "generally" to "uniformly" reflects the deep logic of the direction of the people's hearts. The people have the most say in the effectiveness of the Party's work style construction. From the "Three Main Rules of Discipline and Eight Points for Attention" (三大纪律八项注意) and "The Soviet Area Cadres have a good work style, bringing their own food to work" (苏区干部好作风，自带干粮去办公) during the Land Revolution War, to the requirement during the Yan'an (延安) period that Party cadres "sit squarely on the side of the people" (把屁股端端地坐在老百姓的这一面), forming a vivid situation of "only seeing public servants and not officials" (只见公仆不见官); from the anti-corruption, anti-waste, and anti-bureaucracy campaigns after the founding of New China (新中国), to the proposal of "eight persistences and eight oppositions" (八个坚持、八个反对) for work style construction in the new period of reform and opening up and socialist modernization, our Party has not dismounted from its horse, has not loosened its reins, and has strengthened Party spirit and corrected work style with the perseverance of swallows building nests, the tenacity of ants gnawing bones, and the hard work of old cows climbing slopes, winning the trust and support of the people. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), the Party Central Committee (党中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core has started with the formulation and implementation of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, using small breakthroughs to drive the overall transformation of comprehensively and strictly governing the Party, directly facing various problems and malpractices, adhering to using strong medicine to cure diseases and using heavy penalties to manage chaos, scraping bones to remove poison and breaking wrists like a strong man, solving a large number of problems that the masses strongly reflect, and further strengthening the Party's flesh-and-blood ties with the people. From curbing "waste on the tip of the tongue" (舌尖上的浪费) to stopping "corruption on wheels" (车轮上的腐败), from rectifying "malpractices in clubhouses" (会所里的歪风) to correcting "formalism on the fingertips" (指尖上的形式主义)... the Party's ability to self-purify, self-improve, self-innovate, and self-enhance has been significantly enhanced, and the Party's work style and political atmosphere have been completely renewed.
Changing "generally" to "uniformly" reflects not only the practical scale of being tight and strict, but also the time dimension of perseverance. Work style construction is a long-term project. Adhering to the "uniform" standard to implement the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation is not a gust of wind. We must never 三天打鱼两天晒网 (sān tiān dǎ yú liǎng tiān shài wǎng - "fish for three days, dry nets for two," work with no perseverance) pursue short, flat, and fast results, and we must not be well-behaved and honest within eight hours, but harbor侥幸 outside of eight hours, and let ourselves go in eating, drinking, and pulling. Only by maintaining perseverance and tenacity to grasp constantly and grasp for a long time can we achieve long-term and practical results, and truly internalize the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation in our hearts and externalize it in our actions.
Return to TopBy: 蔡新元
Artificial intelligence is a new field of human development and an important driving force for a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation. Today, artificial intelligence is increasingly integrated into all aspects of production and life, empowering thousands of industries and benefiting millions of households. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must adapt to the development trend of digital industrialization and industrial digitization, accelerate the development of new cultural formats, transform and upgrade traditional cultural formats, and improve quality, efficiency, and core competitiveness." Spawning new models of cultural production and consumption, improving the level of public cultural services, and creating diverse cultural experiences... Artificial intelligence provides new impetus for the high-quality development of culture in China and plays an important role in promoting the construction of a strong cultural country. Looking to the future, we must scientifically grasp the relationship between technical tools and cultural values, seize the strategic opportunities for cultural innovation and creation given by the wave of digital intelligence, and inject strong impetus into cultural prosperity and development.
Grasp the trend of creative universalization and improve the effectiveness of cultural supply. The people are the main body of social practice and also the main body of cultural innovation and creation. Artificial intelligence can expand people's understanding and practical boundaries, and promote people to better express their perception of the objective and subjective world. For example, with the help of AI drawing tools, you can create works by simply entering simple prompts and selecting the target image style; through AI music creation tools, non-professional musicians can also experience the fun of creation. Artificial intelligence further promotes the popularization of cultural innovation and creation, allowing people to participate in cultural innovation and creation with a more equal and open attitude, and jointly shape a rich and colorful cultural ecology.
From the perspective of creative universalization, to enhance the vitality of cultural innovation and creation with artificial intelligence technology, it is necessary to improve the sharing and service of cultural data resources, fully explore the important strategic value of cultural data resources, and incorporate the collection, processing, mining, and service of public cultural data into the scope of regular work, providing support for the transformation and sharing of cultural data resources, and striving to build a cultural big data system that is reasonably distributed, logically related, quickly linked, efficiently searched, comprehensively shared, and focused on integration, and promote the comprehensive transformation and rational application of cultural data resources.
Continuously optimize and improve algorithm models, use algorithm engines to moderately analyze user behavior characteristics and aesthetic preferences, achieve accurate matching and scenario-based activation of cultural resources, and strive to avoid problems such as "information cocoons," algorithmic discrimination, and "big data price discrimination," protect a healthy and upward network ecology, and allow more creators to enjoy the convenience brought by artificial intelligence technology.
Strengthen the safety supervision of artificial intelligence, on the basis of reasonably determining the responsibilities of network platforms in safety management, strengthen hierarchical and classified supervision, strengthen the dynamic analysis of relevant risks, strengthen the systematic protection of intellectual property rights in the field of generative artificial intelligence, better promote the application of advanced artificial intelligence technologies by network platforms, and effectively prevent and resolve various safety risks brought about by artificial intelligence technology in promoting cultural innovation and creation.
Accelerate the development of digital and intelligent production and drive the leap of cultural production. Artificial intelligence technology empowers cultural innovation and creation from the two dimensions of efficiency and quality, transforms "digital construction" into "digital and intelligent production," and brings about a change in the paradigm of content creation. On the one hand, artificial intelligence effectively reduces the cost and cycle of cultural content creation by assisting in content production and editing, allowing creators to focus more on "high-threshold" key issues such as topic selection, creativity, thinking, and planning, and achieve cost reduction and efficiency improvement. On the other hand, the way artificial intelligence intervenes in content production is not a simple tool replacement, but uses its unique algorithmic logic and powerful data analysis capabilities to deeply explore cultural connotations, interpret and reconstruct cultural content, provide creators with more diverse perspectives and inspiration, and provide strong support for the innovation and quality control of cultural content.
To accelerate the development of digital and intelligent production, it is necessary to improve the artificial intelligence literacy and skill level of practitioners. For example, improve the artificial intelligence discipline education system in universities, strengthen curriculum system reform, optimize the setting of disciplines and majors, open interdisciplinary courses such as "Humanities + AI," cultivate innovative genes in the symbiosis and integration of humanistic heritage and technical thinking, strengthen education and training and talent exchange and cooperation, and support universities, research institutes, enterprises, etc. to carry out joint talent training around the field of artificial intelligence, and cultivate more specialized and innovative talents who meet the needs of cultural development and the upgrading of the cultural industry.
Promote the empowerment of new cultural scenarios and new formats, make forward-looking layouts in cutting-edge fields, fully demonstrate the technical advantages of artificial intelligence in content planning, personalized recommendation, editing and production, etc., explore more new cultural industry growth points, further deepen the application of digital technologies represented by artificial intelligence, promote the two-way empowerment of the cultural industry and cutting-edge technology industries, use technology to enhance the creative ability and expression of cultural products, bring people more spiritual satisfaction, further stimulate people's cultural consumption enthusiasm, promote the digital and intelligent development of the cultural industry, shape new momentum for the development of the cultural industry, and inject new vitality into economic and social development.
Carry out artificial intelligence technology application capacity training, promote knowledge update around the development of artificial intelligence, hold training courses, international exchange activities and other artificial intelligence technology application capacity improvement activities, strengthen the pertinence and effectiveness of cultural talent training in the context of the rapid development of artificial intelligence technology, effectively improve the professional quality and innovation ability of cultural talents, and build a high-level cultural talent team with a large scale, reasonable structure, and innovative spirit.
Focusing on the direction of diversified scenarios, promote the dynamic inheritance of culture. Relying on artificial intelligence empowerment, immersive performances, online museums, and virtual exhibitions and other emerging cultural scenarios are constantly changing, and cultural consumption is gradually shifting from one-way perception to two-way interaction, promoting the inheritance of cultural heritage and the innovation of cultural products. For example, at the "Chime of Chu in Hubei Lantern Festival" held in the Hubei Provincial Museum (湖北省博物馆), the cultural relics elves "Chuyin (楚音)" and "Chutie (楚铁)" were generated by the artificial intelligence art supercomputing platform extracting typical cultural elements from the "Tiger-seated Bird Frame Drum (虎座鸟架鼓)" and the "Sword of Goujian (越王勾践剑)" respectively, and the brain was driven by a large model in real time. Through digital and intelligent means, the cross-temporal dialogue between tourists and cultural relics was realized, which not only allowed the audience to personally feel the weight of history and the charm of culture, but also stimulated the pride and sense of belonging in the hearts of countless Chinese sons and daughters.
Looking to the future, we must explore Chinese cultural resources, extract Chinese cultural elements, symbols, and logos, and lay the foundation for comprehensively sorting out Chinese cultural resources and presenting a panoramic view of Chinese culture with the help of artificial intelligence technology.
Optimize the supply of cultural products and services, strengthen the tracking and research and judgment of the spiritual and cultural needs of the people, build digital cultural carriers such as smart libraries and smart museums with high quality, further revitalize the use of cultural resources, enrich the innovative display and contemporary expression of culture, break through the dual restrictions of region and time in the traditional sense, better realize the integration and sharing of cultural resources, and improve the reach rate of high-quality cultural resources.
Promote breakthroughs in artificial intelligence technology, so that artificial intelligence can further identify the cultural symbols, metaphors and symbols hidden behind the surface elements on the basis of accurately analyzing and identifying the structured representations of objects, compositions, and colors in works using algorithms, and better demonstrate the unique charm of Chinese culture.
(The author is the Dean of the School of Design, Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学))
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At the entrance of Wenping Car Dealership in Xipu Town (西埔镇), Dongshan County (东山县), Zhangzhou City (漳州市), Fujian Province (福建省), the owner Chen Wenping (陈文平) is busy wiping down a vehicle. "Busy?" Zheng Lei (郑磊), an official from the Economic Development Office of Xipu Town (西埔镇经济发展办), greeted Chen Wenping (陈文平) as usual, parking his electric scooter and removing his helmet. "You've been selected for the trade-in program's participating merchant list. Is your UnionPay merchant account activated? The trade-in subsidy needs to be claimed on the UnionPay 'Cloud QuickPass' platform."
"I just sold two electric scooters this morning, completing today's goal!" Chen Wenping (陈文平) put down his rag and invited Zheng Lei (郑磊) to sit down inside the shop. "I was just about to look for you. The UnionPay procedures are in progress, but I still need you to walk me through a few subsidy applications so I can teach the customers."
"Definitely! Just give me a shout, and I'll come over," Zheng Lei (郑磊) said. For the past two or three months, he has been running around to electric scooter shops, facilitating the implementation of the trade-in policy.
Serving businesses, promoting economic policies in townships, and compiling economic data... Zheng Lei (郑磊), 26 years old, has been working at the Economic Development Office of Xipu Town (西埔镇经济发展办) for two years. Some tasks are familiar, but there are many categories of tasks, and some things he doesn't yet fully understand.
Learning to Identify the Difficulties of the People Through Data and Cases
"Electric scooters are one of the main means of transportation for the people of Xipu Town (西埔镇), and consumption is not small. However, compared with other places, the amount of trade-in subsidy funds used in the town is relatively low." Looking at the data at the beginning of this year, Zheng Lei (郑磊) felt puzzled. The trade-in subsidy is clearly a good thing for both businesses and consumers, so why are people unwilling to apply? "To see the problems behind the data, we must get close to the people and listen to everyone's true thoughts."
"After the trade-in policy came out, businesses of the same brand in other places are doing booming business, and we also know this is a great benefit." In the shop, Chen Wenping (陈文平) told Zheng Lei (郑磊) what was on his mind, "But the procedures for applying for trade-in merchant qualifications are troublesome. We tried to do it ourselves several times, but were rejected because of missing materials."
Learning about Chen Wenping's (陈文平) difficulties, Zheng Lei (郑磊) immediately offered to help check the materials. "A few documents are missing," Zheng Lei (郑磊) patiently explained. "Some details also need attention. There are restrictions on the size of uploaded images. The photo files you took are too large and won't work. And here, the time is missing from the company's commitment letter." For four or five days in a row, Zheng Lei (郑磊) went to Chen Wenping's (陈文平) shop after work, helping to supplement materials and submit applications. Chen Wenping (陈文平) finally successfully applied for trade-in merchant qualifications.
"Solving practical problems one by one is the only way to clear the blockages in the implementation of policies." Running from shop to shop, asking household by household, Zheng Lei (郑磊) visited many electric scooter shops, explaining the application process and precautions to merchants "one-on-one," answering questions in real time, and also creating a self-made application flowchart and distributing it to merchants. As of now, 9 electric scooter merchants in Xipu Town (西埔镇) have participated in the "national subsidy" activity, and the application pass rate has been greatly improved.
Learning to Recognize Market Laws in Accounting
"Even if we obtain the qualifications, the trade-in program is not attractive enough to customers." Lin Chunzong (林春宗), the owner of another electric scooter shop, told Zheng Lei (郑磊) that applying for the trade-in subsidy requires scrapping the old electric scooter, and the nearest electric scooter scrap yard is more than 40 kilometers away. "Directly finding an old car recycler can sell for more than 450 yuan, but you can't enjoy the trade-in policy. To enjoy the trade-in policy, you can usually get a discount of 500 to 700 yuan, but the car owner has to pay the freight to send the vehicle to the scrap yard 40 kilometers away for scrapping. If the discount is 700 yuan, the car owner saves more, and is willing to go through the scrapping procedures; if the discount is 500 yuan, after calculation, there is not much savings." After calculating, Zheng Lei (郑磊) realized that the problem still lies in the old car scrapping link.
During the on-site investigation, when encountering consumers who urgently needed a car, Zheng Lei (郑磊) and his colleagues took the initiative to act as "errand runners," driving themselves to help send the old electric scooters to the scrap yard, and following up on the links such as towing, dismantling, and certificate issuance.
"We can respond to emergencies temporarily, but this is not a long-term solution." Zheng Lei (郑磊) came up with a way to talk to the scrap yard about a "business" - if more than 10 old electric scooters are replaced in the town, the scrap yard will send a car to transport them away. "The recycling volume is large and stable, the scrap yard has something to earn, and consumers are also convenient." In Zheng Lei's (郑磊) view, to implement economic policies, it is more important to grasp the laws of the market economy, and a win-win situation for all parties has the driving force to move forward.
Learning to Find Common Needs Through Individual Problems
There are blockages in the application and recycling of electric scooter trade-ins. Will other consumer goods trade-in activities encounter problems?
When squatting in the electric scooter shop, some customers also compared electric scooters with mobile phones: "It is more convenient to replace mobile phones with new ones, and the procedure for replacing electric scooters is really troublesome." Zheng Lei (郑磊) also explained: "The recycling situation of different products is different, resulting in simple or complex replacement procedures." The customer's words gave Zheng Lei (郑磊) an idea.
"Trade-in is a new thing for many consumers. To firmly implement the policy, it is not enough to just answer questions for merchants." Recently, the Economic Development Office of Xipu Town (西埔镇经济发展办) organized a trade-in exhibition on a weekend, inviting merchants to set up stalls in a concentrated manner, and cadres introduced information such as subsidy standards, participating companies, and types of products that can be replaced to consumers on site.
"How much can old home appliances be sold for?" "How to operate the replacement of digital products?" At the scene, Zheng Lei (郑磊) and his colleagues patiently answered and recorded consumer questions. "By understanding common needs through these questions, we can better introduce service measures and make suggestions to higher-level departments," Zheng Lei (郑磊) said.
At present, Xipu Town (西埔镇) has used 4.1 million yuan of trade-in subsidy funds, benefiting more than 10,000 people. "As a grass-roots worker, my duty is not only to be a communicator of policies, but also to be an active practitioner of policies and a caring server of the masses." Zheng Lei (郑磊) admitted that he is still working hard to learn, "We must not only learn theories and policies from books and materials, but also learn methods of doing things in practice."
Cadre's Remarks
Before, in school, most of the fragments of understanding grass-roots work came from news reports. Only when I really went to work in the township did I deeply realize the complexity and importance of grass-roots work.
In the process of promoting this trade-in policy, my colleagues and I took the initiative to attack and used the "earth method" of running more errands to solve the problems one by one. Seeing the merchants from the initial confusion to successfully obtaining qualifications, and the customers also truly enjoying the subsidies, the sense of accomplishment in my heart also arises spontaneously.
I believe that as long as we always care about the masses, work in a down-to-earth manner, and effectively connect the implementation of policies with the needs of the masses, we will be able to create more results that satisfy the masses and bring tangible benefits to the masses.
——Zheng Lei (郑磊), Cadre of the Economic Development Office of Xipu Town (西埔镇经济发展办), Dongshan County (东山县), Fujian (福建)
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that "archival work preserves history, provides reference for governance, and educates people. It is a noble cause that benefits the country and the people and benefits future generations," emphasizing "strengthening the Party's leadership over archival work, implementing the newly revised Archives Law well, and promoting the innovative development of the archival cause." In the five years since the revision and promulgation of the Archives Law, archival departments at all levels have thoroughly implemented the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and directives on archival work, adhered to the use of the rule of law thinking and methods to carry out work, solve problems, and promote development, and effectively transformed legal provisions into a vivid practice of archival work moving towards governance by law, openness, and modernization.
We have strengthened the collection, arrangement, and protection of archives according to law, building a national and ethnic historical memory. In accordance with the requirements of the Archives Law, we have expanded the scope of archive collection, strengthened the collection of archives in major national development strategies and important areas of economic and social development, and done a high standard job in the archival work of major conferences and activities such as the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Beijing Winter Olympics, and major engineering projects such as the South-to-North Water Diversion Project and manned spaceflight. We have improved the working mechanism for archives of major and special events, organized the collection of archives of poverty alleviation and epidemic prevention and control nationwide, and comprehensively recorded and preserved the new era, new changes, and new achievements. Following the pace of comprehensively deepening reform, we have timely adjusted and optimized the scope of filing and retention periods of agencies, mass organizations, and state-owned enterprises and institutions, guided private enterprises and new economic organizations, new social organizations, etc. to establish archives, promoted the single-set filing of electronic documents of government services, bills and certificates, and the standardized management of electronic archives, ensuring that archives of important preservation value to the country and society are collected and received as much as possible. We have refined the workflow and requirements for the transfer and receipt of archives, promoted the revision and improvement of the scope of archive collection and medium- and long-term receipt plans of comprehensive archives at all levels, and focused on increasing the collection of red archives. We have implemented the National Key Archives Protection and Development Project, coordinated the organization of historical archive arrangement, digitization, and cataloging, and realized the collection of catalog data of national revolutionary history, the Republic of China, and Ming and Qing Dynasty archives, providing support and convenience for historical research. We have adhered to telling the Chinese story well with archives, integrated the international, Asia-Pacific, and national three-level directories of the Memory of the World Program to establish a special working mechanism for reserve declaration, promoted the new selection of 5 sets of documentary heritage such as "Marquis Yi of Zeng Bells (随州曾侯乙编钟)" into the International Memory of the World Register, and the new selection of 5 sets of documentary heritage such as "Related Archives of Old Tea Houses in Chengdu (成都老茶馆相关档案)" into the Asia-Pacific Memory of the World Register, and jointly produced and broadcasted the promotional film "World Memory · China Echo (世界记忆·中国回响)" with CCTV, giving full play to the unique role of archives in strengthening cultural confidence and enhancing the communication and influence of Chinese civilization.
We have focused on improving the quality and efficiency of public archival services, making it convenient for the people to access and use archives. The newly revised Archives Law adheres to the people's position and upholds the value orientation of allowing the people to share the development achievements of the archival cause, and has taken major steps in expanding the opening of archives. In order to implement the relevant requirements of the Archives Law, the State Archives Administration formulated the "Measures for the Opening of Archives of National Archives," making specific provisions on shortening the opening period and facilitating public use. The Central Archives, the First Historical Archives of China, and the Second Historical Archives of China have established a mechanism for regularly opening archives to the public in a centralized manner. Relying on the construction achievements of high-level digital archives (rooms), various localities have adopted methods such as on-site joint review by the transferring unit, online collaborative review of government affairs, and artificial intelligence-assisted review to improve the efficiency of archive opening review, ensure that archives formed for 25 years are opened to the public in accordance with the law and in an orderly manner, and promote the priority opening of archives in economics, education, science and technology, culture, and other categories. Comprehensive archives at all levels have opened more than 230 million volumes and pieces of archives, an increase of 70% compared to before the revision of the Archives Law. We have built a national archive inquiry and utilization service platform and mobile APP, cumulatively connected to more than 2,300 provincial, municipal, and county archives across the country, deeply connected to the national and local integrated government service platforms, and provided multi-channel archive inquiry services such as cross-library inquiry, online inquiry, and mobile inquiry. We have jointly promoted the co-construction and sharing of people's livelihood archives with multiple ministries, focusing on strengthening the archival work in the fields of social security, medical insurance, notarization, child welfare, land confirmation, social credit, and business entity registration, which are closely related to the production and life of the people, providing archival certificates for the people to safeguard their legitimate rights and interests and solve urgent and difficult problems around them, making archive utilization a powerful measure to warm the hearts of the people and benefit the people's livelihood.
We have deeply promoted the reform and innovation of archival work, stimulating the vitality of the cause's development. The implementation of the newly revised Archives Law has made new institutional arrangements for the development of the archival cause. Adhering to and strengthening the Party's leadership, all localities have generally established an archival work system and mechanism in which the Party committee exercises unified leadership, the General Office (Office) of the Party committee earnestly fulfills the responsibilities of the competent archival department, and the bureau and museum both divide responsibilities and cooperate with each other. We have improved the construction of supporting laws and regulations, promulgated the "Implementation Regulations of the Archives Law of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国档案法实施条例)," the "Measures for the Management of Electronic Archives (电子档案管理办法)," and a series of standards and specifications, and more than 10 provinces have promulgated local archival regulations. In accordance with the newly added "Supervision and Inspection" chapter of the Archives Law, archival departments at all levels have enriched regulatory measures and law enforcement means, focusing on strengthening in-process and post-event supervision around the establishment of an archival work responsibility system, the transfer and receipt of archives in accordance with the law, and the maintenance of the completeness and security of archives, properly responding to and handling public complaints and reports, and promoting the implementation of various provisions of the Archives Law. We have coordinated the promotion of the integrated development of archival education, science and technology, and talent, strengthened the construction of archival disciplines, and formed a full-stage discipline and professional system covering vocational education, undergraduate, master's, doctoral, and professional degree graduate education; relying on national scientific research institutions, research universities, and archives with good scientific research foundations, we have established 8 key laboratories of the State Archives Administration, focusing on carrying out scientific research on archive protection technology, archive data management and information resource development, and archive disaster prevention and emergency rescue; we have formulated the "National Archives System Talent Team Construction Plan (2025-2029)," selected and used the "three talent teams" of archive experts, craftsman-type talents, and young business backbones in the national archive system, and relied on universities, regional national key archive protection centers, and Sichuan Provincial Archives School to build national archive talent training bases, consolidating the foundation and accumulating momentum for the innovative development of the archival cause.
The journey of ten thousand miles is full of vigor, and the heavy responsibility of a thousand pounds is to set sail again. The national archive system must unite more closely around the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core, deeply understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments," further enhance the "four consciousnesses," strengthen the "four confidences," and achieve the "two safeguards." Taking the thorough implementation of the Archives Law as the starting point, we will comprehensively promote the construction of the archival governance system and the archival resource, utilization, and security systems, better serve the overall work of the Party and the country, and serve the people, and strive to write a new chapter in the high-quality development of the archival cause on the new journey!
(The author is the Director of the State Archives Administration)
Return to TopOn June 21st, Wuhu (芜湖) city in Anhui Province (安徽省) experienced heavy rain. The Jiujiang Brigade (鸠江大队) of the Traffic Police Detachment (交警支队) of the Wuhu Public Security Bureau (芜湖市公安局) had all officers on duty to clear congestion, ensure smooth traffic flow, investigate potential hazards, and ensure the safe travel of citizens.
The picture shows on June 21st, police officers in Erba Town (二坝镇), Jiujiang District (鸠江区), helping citizens push a tricycle on Changjiang Road (长江路).
Photo by Chen Xiaobao (陈效宝) (Image China).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 徐驭尧
Standing on the roof of Motuo County Complete Primary School (墨脱县完全小学) in Nyingchi City (林芝市), Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区), overlooking the county seat, clouds and mist swirl around. An Chaolin (安超林) from the Graduate Teaching Corps of Shanxi Normal University (山西师范大学) knows that after a year, he is now closely connected to this remote border town.
A year ago, An Chaolin (安超林) and four other members came here from Shanxi (山西), thousands of kilometers away, to begin their teaching support life.
From one campus to another, An Chaolin (安超林) has added many identities - the class's deputy head teacher, the school's football teacher, an officer in the school's moral education department, the captain of the Graduate Teaching Corps of Shanxi Normal University (山西师范大学) ... Identity means growth, and for him, many jobs are particularly new.
The football class is a characteristic sports course of Motuo County Complete Primary School (墨脱县完全小学). An Chaolin (安超林) is responsible for the football teaching of more than 550 students in the school, which brings many challenges to him, who did not graduate from a sports major. "I can play football, but teaching others to play football is still the first time," said An Chaolin (安超林).
He remembers the first time he took the children to the football field, their eyes were shining, that was their yearning for the football field, but also the expectation of An Chaolin (安超林), the new teacher. By observing the teaching methods of football coaches and studying football matches, An Chaolin (安超林) gradually had a new understanding of football, and also formed his own teaching mode - "learning in the game, practicing in the game", this idea is welcomed by the students. "When they hear that the next class is football class, everyone cheers in the classroom, this feeling is indescribable," said An Chaolin (安超林).
In addition to teaching, An Chaolin (安超林) and others also undertake the task of delivering education to homes. In his class, one student cannot attend school normally due to illness. Every Friday afternoon, An Chaolin (安超林) goes to the student's home with the teacher who delivers education, taking her to fold paper airplanes, teaching her to sing ... "I will do my best to let her feel more care and warmth," said An Chaolin (安超林).
Once, while singing with this student, An Chaolin (安超林) found that her feedback was very strong, and she said a few more words. This made An Chaolin (安超林) realize that perhaps she "has a feeling" for singing. So, singing became a bridge of communication between teachers and students. Now this student has learned to sing simple nursery rhymes. Every time he hears her say "Hello teacher", and the promise of "See you next time" when leaving, An Chaolin (安超林) once again feels the significance of teaching support.
Compared with An Chaolin (安超林), Xu Yumeng (徐雨萌)'s choice of teaching support was planted earlier. During her studies at school, Xu Yumeng (徐雨萌) began to participate in online teaching projects and established a deep friendship with children far away in Motuo (墨脱). "This has become our tradition, and many teachers who support teaching have started their connection with students in this way," said Xu Yumeng (徐雨萌).
In order to strengthen exchanges and interaction with Tibetan students, the teaching support team carried out a one-on-one voluntary assistance activity of "Jinshi Cloud Teaching" during the winter vacation, bringing colorful interest classes to the children; carried out a "Pen Pal Program" communication project, using 1200 letters to build a bridge between the campus and the plateau; offline, members of the teaching support team used the disciplinary advantages of Shanxi Normal University (山西师范大学) to carry out interest classes such as martial arts, football, chorus, and Chinese and foreign cultural appreciation in the teaching support school, broadening the children's horizons.
Since 2017, 34 students from eight sessions of Shanxi Normal University (山西师范大学) have come to Motuo (墨脱) to support teaching, undertaking the teaching tasks of 9 subjects in 6 grades of Motuo County Complete Primary School (墨脱县完全小学).
The members of the first teaching support team still remember the scene when they first came to Motuo (墨脱). The winding mountain roads, the steep and dangerous cliffs, the landslides and mudslides that could occur at any time ... This Zhamo Highway (扎墨公路), which was called the "road of life and death" by the locals at that time, gave them the first lesson in Tibet with 10 hours of bumps. "Grasping the handlebars tightly, looking at the hundreds of meters deep cliff outside the window, I suddenly understood the meaning of education," recalled Wang Tao (王涛), a member of the first teaching support team.
Tian Yuxin (田雨欣), a member of the fourth teaching support team who came to Motuo (墨脱) in 2020, rewarded a student with improved performance with an umbrella to encourage him. Unexpectedly, after a few weeks, the student stuffed her with a few fresh corns, saying that he had specially picked and peeled them on the weekend. "This is a very precious and meaningful gift." Speaking of the bits and pieces with the students, Tian Yuxin (田雨欣) was very moved.
For many members of the teaching support team, the experience in Motuo (墨脱) has become a valuable memory in their lives, and has also affected their life choices. Wang Jing (王静), a member of the first teaching support team, is now a teacher in Chayu County (察隅县), Nyingchi City (林芝市); Zhang Ziheng (张子恒), a member of the second teaching support team, is now back to work in Gandeng Township (甘登乡), Motuo County (墨脱县) ...
"We have a youth agreement with the plateau, using a short period of time to do something unforgettable for life. Although the one-year teaching support life is short, it has accumulated a deep relationship with the children, and now I also understand the mood and determination of the senior students to choose to return to Motuo (墨脱)," said Xu Yumeng (徐雨萌).
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In the early morning, sunlight sprinkles on the banks of the Jialing River (嘉陵江). The school gate opens, and teachers from Chongqing Renmin Primary School (重庆市人民小学) lead third-grade students out of the campus, along the streets, to begin their ideological and political education class.
Hidden among the trees is a quaint and elegant building. "This is Gui Garden (桂园). We came here in the second grade. Does everyone remember the historical events that happened here?" asks Sang Jiayi (桑嘉艺), the homeroom teacher.
"The signing of the 'Double Tenth Agreement'," the children answer in unison.
"That's right. Today, we will continue along this road to No. 50 Zengjiayan (曾家岩), the Zhou Residence (周公馆), to hear the stories there together." With that, Sang Jiayi (桑嘉艺) leads the students along Zhongshan Fourth Road (中山四路).
Zhongshan Fourth Road (中山四路), where Chongqing Renmin Primary School (重庆市人民小学) is located, is an important carrier of Chongqing's (重庆) anti-Japanese war culture and Hongyan Spirit (红岩精神). The school integrates the red sites and venues along Zhongshan Fourth Road (中山四路) to develop a series of courses on "Revolutionary Culture in the Block." The school designs a series of courses such as "Exploring the Zhou Residence (周公馆)," "Walking into Gui Garden (桂园)," and "Visiting Teyuan (特园)," using red venues as units. It encourages students to go out of the campus and into the venues, guiding students to conduct in-depth learning in the venues through three major tasks: "collecting venue stories, deciphering historical relics, and inheriting the revolutionary spirit," cultivating students' ability to independently explore and analyze problems.
"'Studying for the rise of China' is not only the oath Zhou Enlai (周恩来) made when he was young, but also a firm belief and unremitting pursuit that runs through his entire life." Inside the Zhou Residence (周公馆), Teacher Sang (桑老师) leads the students to relive this oath. In the exhibition area, old photos take the students back to the magnificent revolutionary years, allowing them to feel the struggle of the older generation of proletarian revolutionaries.
After listening to the teacher's explanation, the students also share their feelings.
"They put the people first. The affairs of the masses, no matter how small, are major affairs."
"Our revolutionary predecessors were people who could share 同甘共苦 (tóng gān gòng kǔ - "share sweets and bitters," to share joys and sorrows) with the people."
"When I get home, I want to tell my parents the stories here."
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As the class nears its end, the teachers and students gather together. "In future ideological and political education classes, we will also explore more red stories. Everyone should tell the knowledge they have learned to their friends, classmates, and family members," says Sang Jiayi (桑嘉艺).
In recent years, Yuzhong District (渝中区) of Chongqing (重庆), as an important birthplace of the Hongyan Spirit (红岩精神), has integrated 146 red revolutionary sites and cultural and museum venues, such as the "Red Three Rocks" (Hongyan (红岩), Zengjiayan (曾家岩), and Hutouyan (虎头岩)), and established a linkage mechanism of "primary and secondary schools - red practice bases - public cultural spaces" to carry out research and study activities of "walking ideological and political education classes." It has established a linkage education mechanism with the Chongqing Hongyan Revolutionary History and Culture Center (重庆红岩革命历史文化中心), taking "Inheriting the Hongyan Spirit (红岩精神) and Striving to be Newcomers of the Times" as the theme, and jointly cultivating three ideological and political education teams: Hongyan (红岩) Famous Teachers, Hongyan (红岩) Class Teams, and Hongyan (红岩) Speakers.
"When young people truly touch history, the Hongyan Spirit (红岩精神) is not just words in textbooks; it becomes warm and powerful," says Ai Zhengbing (艾正兵), member of the Standing Committee of the Yuzhong District (渝中区) Committee and Minister of the Propaganda Department.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Shijiazhuang (石家庄) report on June 22nd (Reporter Zhang Tengyang (张腾扬)) Our country's scientists, through research on the Harbin (哈尔滨) ancient human skull fossils and their dental calculus dating back at least 146,000 years, have discovered that the Harbin (哈尔滨) ancient humans were Denisovans and belonged to a known early Denisovan lineage. The relevant research results were recently published in the two major international academic journals *Science* and *Cell*.
This research was jointly carried out by the team of Researcher Fu Qiaomei (付巧妹) from the Institute of Vertebrate Paleontology and Paleoanthropology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院古脊椎动物与古人类研究所) and the team of Professor Ji Qiang (季强) from Hebei GEO University (河北地质大学). Through the independently established cutting-edge ancient protein experimental system and innovative ancient DNA experimental program, for the first time internationally, an almost complete ancient human skull was associated with the mysterious Denisovan population, solving the morphological mystery of the Denisovans.
Denisovans are an extinct group of ancient humans. This joint team conducted molecular paleobiological research on this skull fossil, and the relevant evidence for the first time revealed the relatively complete skull morphology of Denisovans, and proved that Denisovans were widely distributed in vast areas of Asia at least 146,000 years ago.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Shenyang (沈阳) dispatch on June 22nd (Reporter: Liu Hongchao (刘洪超)) The reporter recently learned from the Publicity Department of the TiaoBingShan (调兵山市) Municipal Committee of Liaoning Province (辽宁省) that during the fourth national cultural relics census, seven sites of the Yan (燕), Qin (秦), and Han (汉) Great Wall relics were discovered in Nanchengzi (南城子), Gushanzi (孤山子), and other places in TiaoBingShan (调兵山市).
TiaoBingShan (调兵山市) is cooperating with experts from the National Social Science Fund project "Field Archaeological Investigation and Research on the Yan (燕), Qin (秦), and Han (汉) Liaodong (辽东) Great Wall." Through site review and analysis of collected artifacts, seven sites of the Great Wall barrier cities, watchtowers, beacon towers, walls, and trenches from the Yan (燕), Qin (秦), and Han (汉) periods were discovered in places such as Nanchengzi Mountain City (南城子山城) and Gushanzi (孤山子).
This archaeological survey confirmed for the first time the existence of early Great Wall relics in TiaoBingShan (调兵山市) and clarified the geographical direction of the Great Wall on the west bank of the Liao River (辽河). It is of great academic value and practical significance for the study of the early Great Wall and the protection of cultural heritage.
Return to TopThis newspaper Dongguan (东莞) June 22nd (Reporters Li Gang (李刚) and Gu Yekai (谷业凯)) The Huawei Developer Conference 2025, recently held, saw Huawei officially launch the HarmonyOS 6 operating system beta version (public beta version) for developers. According to reports, the domestic HarmonyOS operating system ecosystem has moved from the application HarmonyOS phase to a new phase of "exponential expansion." Hundreds of millions of developers and consumers are working together to achieve joint innovation in the operating system and application ecosystem fields, with developers exceeding 8 million.
As of now, more than 40 Huawei terminal products have been equipped with HarmonyOS 5, with more than 260 system function additions, and developers have submitted more than 270,000 versions. The open-source operating system code has exceeded 130 million lines, and there are 1,200 software and hardware products.
Return to TopIn recent years, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区) has deeply implemented the digital village development strategy, taking "Artificial Intelligence + Agriculture" as a breakthrough point. Through the construction of five major systems, it has created a smart agriculture ecosystem, forming a full-chain digital and intelligent modern agricultural system. Smart agriculture has entered a new stage of "five-fold upgrade" development, injecting strong impetus into promoting high-quality agricultural development and advancing the modernization of agriculture and rural areas.
Precision in the Production System: From Experience-Based Farming to Data-Driven Decision-Making
Promoting the digitalization of planting. Guangxi (广西) empowers agricultural production with modern information technology through the digital transformation of facility agriculture greenhouses and the construction of smart service management platforms. It has built the country's first sugarcane smart farm, integrating IoT monitoring, intelligent water and fertilizer systems, and other technologies, increasing land utilization to 95% and saving more than 20% on water and fertilizer. The Shatangou Pomelo base in Rong County (容县沙田柚基地) innovatively applies an AI drone night precision spraying system, breaking through the limitations of traditional manual operations in time and space, saving about 20% of pesticide usage, and increasing work efficiency by 5 times. Promoting the intelligentization of fishery production. Vigorously developing facility fisheries such as land-based circular pond recirculating aquaculture. In 2024, the region added 108 new engineered recirculating aquaculture tanks, 5,696 land-based aquaculture circular ponds, and 109 industrialized recirculating aquaculture workshops, promoting the development of fishery production towards intelligence. Promoting the intelligentization of breeding. Innovating the "building breeding + AI management" model, Yangxiang Group's (扬翔集团) FPF future pig farm system integrates artificial intelligence, big data, IoT, and blockchain technology to achieve digital management of the entire breeding process, which was evaluated by the Science and Technology Development Center of the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部科技发展中心) as "generally at the international leading level."
Intelligent Equipment System: From Mechanical Operations to Digital Empowerment
Strengthening platform construction. Guangxi (广西) integrates multi-source real-time agricultural machinery status information and mechanized operation big data to form a "one map" of agricultural machinery comprehensive situation visualization and a "one table" of agricultural machinery information digitalization. It builds a comprehensive management platform to achieve precise agricultural machinery management. The platform covers 8,525 agricultural machinery Beidou (北斗) terminals, with a cumulative monitoring area of over 10 million mu. Intelligent equipment helps spring plowing. During this year's spring plowing, the region invested a total of 500,000 units of various agricultural machinery, including 22,000 units of intelligent agricultural machinery equipped with Beidou (北斗) navigation terminals and over 11,000 agricultural drones.
Intelligent Supervision System: From Traditional Supervision to Digital Governance
Full-chain traceability of quality and safety achieves a closed loop of supervision. Guangxi (广西) has built a quality and safety supervision platform covering the entire chain of agricultural products before, during, and after production. 54,000 entities have already moved in, forming a supervision system of "traceable source, trackable process, searchable information, and accountable responsibility." Property rights transfer and trading activate the value of rural collective assets. Guangxi (广西) has built a four-level linkage rural property rights transfer and trading information service platform to promote online trading of rural collective assets. As of the end of 2024, the platform has listed a cumulative total of 458 projects with a transaction amount of 109 million yuan, effectively promoting the increase of rural collective income. Intelligent approval of homesteads enables farmers to settle down with "fingertip handling." Guangxi (广西) has realized online intelligent approval of rural housing construction through the comprehensive approval system for natural resource planning. In 2024, a total of 63,600 homesteads were approved.
Integrated Data System: From Information Silos to Interconnection
Promoting the construction of the Guangxi (广西) Agricultural and Rural Big Data Management Platform. Guangxi (广西), based on "one center, three platforms," has built an agricultural special data resource library of 4 major categories and 39 minor categories, covering the entire chain of data from the field to the table. The Guangxi (广西) Agricultural and Rural Big Data Management Platform provides accurate data support for agricultural production and was rated as one of the top 100 practical cases of "Internet +" modern agriculture in the country. Strengthening the construction of smart fishing ports. Applying Beidou (北斗) communication technology terminals, a communication command center covering 1 autonomous region level, 3 city levels, and 8 county levels and the Guangxi (广西) Marine Fishing Vessel Safety Rescue Information System equipped with over 2,080 Beidou (北斗) shipborne terminals have been built to realize dynamic query of fishing vessel positions and "one-key alarm." Promoting the application of the Livestock and Veterinary Smart Supervision Service Platform. Using big data, IoT, and other technologies, the platform realizes the information interconnection of the entire process of breeding, quarantine, circulation, and consumption, providing scientific and accurate data support for livestock supervision.
International Cooperation System: From Local Integration to Overseas Application
Deepening China-Cambodia agricultural cooperation. On June 3, the China-Cambodia "Fish and Rice Corridor" Guangxi (广西) Modern Rice Industry Cooperation Project was signed and started in Cambodia, promoting the international promotion and application of Guangxi (广西) smart agricultural technology.
Accelerating the implementation of cooperation projects with Vietnam. Jiejia Run Company (捷佳润公司) has reached cooperation with Vietnam in drip irrigation technology, artificial intelligence applications, and other aspects. Yangxiang Group (扬翔集团) is steadily promoting intelligent breeding projects with Vietnamese enterprises to create a model of international cooperation. Relying on 6 national digital agriculture innovation application bases and 4 agricultural and rural informatization demonstration bases, Guangxi (广西) continues to provide replicable smart agriculture models for ASEAN countries.
Data source: Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区农业农村厅)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张文豪
"Di, di, di..." The alarm on the control panel of the drying tower at Qiping Planting Professional Cooperative in Zhaoling District, Luohe City, Henan Province (河南省漯河市召陵区启平种植专业合作社) sounded.
"This means the temperature has exceeded the set value." Hearing the alarm, Feng Junlei (冯军垒), the head of the cooperative, stepped forward to check. "Don't panic, the system is automatically reducing the heat and lowering the temperature inside the tower."
The screen on the control panel showed that the temperature inside the tower had reached 105 degrees Celsius, exceeding the set value of 100 degrees Celsius. After the alarm, the system issued an instruction to the burner below the tower. The burner reduced the amount of fuel input by switching off. Soon, the control panel showed that the temperature inside the tower had dropped by 3 degrees Celsius.
At 36 years old, Feng Junlei (冯军垒) is not old, but he is efficient in his agricultural work. Ten years ago, he returned to his hometown after retiring from the army and contracted land with his father, gradually increasing from the initial 200 mu to the current 850 mu.
This year, the yield per mu of wheat planted by Feng Junlei (冯军垒) reached 1300 jin, but the moisture content was high. At harvest time, the moisture content of many wheat grains was between 15% and 20%, which temporarily did not meet the national purchase standard of 12.5% or less.
Starting the forklift, Feng Junlei (冯军垒) shoveled the wheat piled into small hills into the specially dug tower trough. "Boom boom--" The grain suction machine made a burst of noise, and the wheat was quickly sucked into the elevator. Soon, the elevator slowly rose and sent the wheat into the nearly 20-meter-high drying tower.
"This big guy, I used to think it was expensive and not worth it. Now that I'm using it, I realize it's really good." Wiping the sweat from his forehead, Feng Junlei (冯军垒) gave the drying tower a thumbs up. "It 'eats' a lot and doesn't mind being tired, and the grain loss reduction effect is also very obvious."
Previously, Feng Junlei (冯军垒) would dry the wheat in the yard. After prolonged exposure to the sun, the wheat would inevitably be lost. As the amount of wheat fields transferred increased, drying gradually became a problem. Rainy weather was an even bigger problem, as wet wheat was prone to mold and deterioration, resulting in greater risk of loss.
Three years ago, Feng Junlei (冯军垒) spent 350,000 yuan to purchase this fully automatic drying tower. After applying, he also received a 100,000 yuan government agricultural machinery subsidy more than two months later. In the second year of operation, Henan (河南) suffered a large area of "rotten field rain," and his drying tower came in handy.
"You see, new wheat is constantly entering from above, and dry grain is constantly coming out from below. After the drying tower is filled with new wheat, it precisely controls the moisture content, and grain can be produced in five or six hours." Feng Junlei (冯军垒) said that the drying tower can hold nearly 50 tons of wheat at a time, which can not only reduce losses but also greatly reduce labor and material costs.
Feng Junlei (冯军垒) calculated an account: through precise machine drying, each ton of wheat can reduce loss by 60 jin. According to the purchase price of no less than 1.2 yuan per jin of wheat, plus the grain purchased recently, the cooperative's 1,500 tons of wheat can reduce loss by about 100,000 yuan. "After the summer harvest, corn has been planted in the fields. When the autumn harvest comes, the drying tower will continue to play its role."
15 kilometers away, the silos of COFCO (中粮) Milling Luohe (漯河) Intelligent Factory stand tall. A truck carrying 30 tons of Feng Junlei's (冯军垒) home-dried new wheat stopped at the sampling point for entering the warehouse. The staff issued an instruction, and the intelligent sampling robot rotated the boom and inserted a sampling sensor into the truck to randomly extract wheat samples.
Moisture, bulk density, impurities, imperfect grains... After multiple quality monitoring, this batch of new wheat "passed the physical examination" and was sent to the closed unloading area. With the operation of the elevator, the wheat was transported to the top of the warehouse more than 30 meters high.
"You can't see the doorway from the outside of the silo, but there is a lot of knowledge inside." Wang Mingtie (王明铁), the head of the intelligent factory, said that there are multiple cables inside each silo, and each cable is attached with nearly 20 temperature and humidity sensors. These "tentacles" constitute the nervous system for grain condition detection.
According to reports, the new wheat does not directly enter the production line after entering the factory, but is generally stored for about 3 months to pass the "post-maturation period." The flour processed in this way has a better taste when made into pasta.
"In the traditional storage environment and management methods, the temperature and humidity of the granary are difficult to maintain within a suitable range. If the temperature and humidity fluctuate too much and cannot be controlled, the wheat is easily deteriorated." Wang Mingtie (王明铁) introduced that the intelligent factory was built and put into use in 2023. With the support of high-tech equipment, the loss reduction effect of stored wheat is obvious.
No. 3 warehouse: temperature 24 degrees Celsius, humidity 50%; No. 4 warehouse: temperature 26 degrees Celsius, humidity 55%... In the control room, the monitoring screen popped up relevant data, and the temperature and humidity curves in the warehouse were also quickly displayed. Every 5 minutes, the sensor reports the temperature and humidity data in the warehouse.
"Wheat will 'breathe' by itself. If the humidity in the warehouse is too high, the wheat grains are prone to heat up. When the temperature and humidity exceed the set value, the system will automatically link the fan to discharge the high-temperature and high-humidity air in the warehouse to ensure that the temperature and humidity are always within the range suitable for storing wheat." Pointing to the changing numbers on the screen, Wang Mingtie (王明铁) is very confident, "With this grain condition detection system, the risk of grain storage is greatly reduced, and there is no 'worry in the rear' for processing and production."
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Grain drying and storage is one of the important links in saving grain and reducing losses. Grain drying and storage service centers can effectively solve the problems of farmers having difficulty reducing moisture content, storing grain, selling grain, and increasing income after grain harvest, better promote agricultural production increase and farmers' income increase, and promote food security to a higher level.
Reasonable planning and layout. The services provided by the grain drying and storage service center should vary from place to place and start from reality. We must continue to lean towards major grain-producing areas, comprehensively plan the concentration of local grain production, total output, service radius, etc., and build service centers in hierarchical and stepped manner according to the functional differences they undertake. We must support various business entities to participate fairly, while ensuring that the service center plays a long-term role after its completion.
Improve the service system. The grain drying and storage service center must have the necessary service functions, as well as service items and content that are suitable for local grain planting and match the needs of grain farmers. For facilities that are costly, demanding, and require a lot of land, adopt the method of starting with the easy and then the difficult, and adding less first and then more in stages, so that the service functions are gradually improved. All regions should formulate characteristic services according to their actual conditions, and different regions should complement each other to meet the diverse needs of grain farmers.
Optimize resource allocation. Develop new technologies. Vigorously promote the application of green grain storage technology to make grain storage greener, more environmentally friendly, and energy-saving, and further improve the quality of grain storage. Apply new equipment. For example, in the grain drying process, new environmentally friendly, noise-reducing, green, and intelligent drying equipment can be used to reduce drying operation energy consumption, improve the level of environmental protection in operations, and achieve grain loss reduction. Promote functional extension. Relying on the advantages of equipment and personnel, the grain drying and storage service center can provide farmers with professional and reliable grain quality inspection and testing services, creating conditions for high-quality and high-price grain.
(The author is the director of the Experimental Center of the School of Grain and Material Reserve of Henan University of Technology (河南工业大学), and the report was compiled by Zhang Wenhao (张文豪), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李中文 刘军国
On the streets of major American cities, diners hold up their phones, their lenses focused on steaming baskets. Cheese and bacon soup dumplings and traditional fresh pork soup dumplings gleam in the misty heat, eliciting gasps of amazement.
Thousands of miles away, in the live-streaming room of Yuexian Food in Shengzhou (嵊州), Shaoxing (绍兴), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, the host shouts, "Freshly wrapped and steamed buns with 18 delicate pleats, three, two, one, link up!" In just two minutes, 3,000 orders of soup dumplings are sold out.
Thanks to the platform economy, this traditional snack originating from the banks of the Yanxi River (剡溪) has quietly undergone a magnificent transformation from a street breakfast to a product reaching overseas markets.
Breaking the Ice and Going Overseas: Departments Jointly Help Enterprises "Go Out"
In 2016, Qiu Na (裘娜), the founder of Shengzhou Jichangrong Food Co., Ltd. (嵊州市吉昌荣食品有限公司), opened the first soup dumpling store in Shengzhou (嵊州).
In early 2024, when Qiu Na (裘娜) tried to export soup dumplings to the United States, she immediately encountered difficulties. The United States has strict standards for meat product imports, which blocked the export path for frozen soup dumplings. "The lack of raw material traceability, complex international certifications, and 40-day logistics," said Qiu Na (裘娜).
To promote the export of soup dumplings, Shengzhou (嵊州) launched the "Yanshi Far Voyage" (剡食远航) campaign in May last year. The Shengzhou (嵊州) Market Supervision Bureau broke down 130 international certification rules into a "corporate task list," the customs opened a direct passage to the terminal for refrigerated containers, and the Public Security Bureau's Entry-Exit Brigade opened a green channel for 29 "white list" enterprises.
"We jointly guided the factory with third-party institutions, and the proportion of green onions and ginger in the filling alone was adjusted 23 times to launch products that better meet the tastes of overseas consumers," said Qian Donghai (钱东海), chief of the Food Circulation Section of the Shengzhou (嵊州) Market Supervision Bureau. The export inspection and quarantine pass rate of the 29 "white list" enterprises has reached 100%, and the export order to Vietnam (越南) takes only 24 hours from declaration to customs clearance.
"At that time, I thought that the overseas store expansion would fail again." In December 2024, Qiu Na (裘娜) was intercepted at the border crossing at Hangzhou Xiaoshan Airport (杭州萧山机场) due to a tax preservation triggered by a civil dispute.
"After receiving the call, we immediately activated the emergency mechanism." Shen Xiaobin (沈小斌), captain of the Entry-Exit Management Brigade of the Shengzhou (嵊州) Public Security Bureau, recalled that the tax department verified the information within 1 hour, and the public security synchronized with the border inspection system. The problem was coordinated and resolved that evening, and Qiu Na (裘娜) successfully boarded the plane the next day at noon. Nine days later, Qiu Na (裘娜) returned with a store agreement signed with an American partner.
This "24-hour extreme collaboration" is a vivid footnote to Shengzhou's (嵊州) "Yanshi Far Voyage" (剡食远航) campaign. At the end of last year, Shengzhou (嵊州) released an overseas plan jointly launched by public security, commerce, customs, market supervision and other departments, clarifying the division of labor of each department: the Commerce Bureau provides brand subsidies, the customs promises "inspection and release overnight," and the "Legal Manager" team led by the Justice Bureau provides legal support for enterprises. As of now, this cross-departmental collaboration system has helped 53 enterprises pass relevant certifications, the average customs clearance time for soup dumpling exports has been shortened by 40%, and the cold chain inspection efficiency has been increased by 66.7%.
Digital Empowerment to Enhance Product Market Competitiveness
"The soup dumplings you are scanning can be traced back to the pork quarantine certificate and transportation temperature control records." In the live broadcast room of Yuexian Food, after the host scans the "soup dumpling code" on the product packaging with his mobile phone, the entire production chain information pops up on the screen in real time.
This digital platform, developed based on the "Electronic Food Safety ID Card" system, has been scanned by consumers a total of 120,000 times during the trial operation phase. The data of six major scenarios, including raw material procurement, processing environment, and personnel health of each soup dumpling, are stored using blockchain technology.
From old-fashioned workshops to modern factories, 53 soup dumpling enterprises in Shengzhou (嵊州) have now launched the "soup dumpling code," the product repurchase rate has increased by nearly 25%, and consumer complaints have decreased by 55%.
"This is a freshly cooked fresh meat soup dumpling, with a skin so thin that it is translucent." In the live broadcast room of Yuexian Food, the camera is close to the fingertips of the pastry chef, and the 18-pleat kneading process is clearly visible under the high-definition lens.
Shi Ming (史明), the person in charge of the enterprise, introduced that the number of viewers in this live broadcast exceeded 1.2 million. Today, Yuexian Food's online daily sales can reach 200,000 yuan, and it has become one of the largest soup dumpling e-commerce enterprises in Shengzhou (嵊州).
The popularity of Yuexian Food's live broadcast room is a microcosm of Shengzhou's (嵊州) support for the development of the soup dumpling industry. In recent years, Shaoxing (绍兴) has given full play to the role of the platform economy to help Shengzhou's (嵊州) soup dumpling industry develop online. "We have built a digital platform through digital empowerment, which not only serves enterprises, but also promotes the healthy development of the industry," said Jia Haobo (贾浩波), deputy director of the Shaoxing (绍兴) Market Supervision Bureau. Relying on Zhejiang Province's (浙江省) "Platform + Industry" two-way empowerment action, the market supervision department promotes the "live broadcast + leading enterprise + source factory" model. Shengzhou (嵊州) has cultivated more than 30 benchmark live broadcast rooms, and 10 live broadcast rooms have annual sales of more than 10 million yuan.
"Now we process 12,000 orders per day, and the cold chain cost has been reduced by 40%." In the cold chain cloud warehouse jointly built by Shengzhou (嵊州) and SF Express (顺丰), after the staff scans the order, the robotic arm takes out the soup dumplings from the minus 18 degrees Celsius storage area and directly loads them into the truck through the automatic sorting line.
Compared with 2016, 90% of Shengzhou's (嵊州) soup dumpling enterprises were family workshops, with insufficient industrialization and branding of less than 3%, and shipments relied on manual packaging. The enterprise with the highest sales volume shipped less than 2,000 orders per day, and the loss rate was as high as 15%.
"Through the cold chain cloud warehouse, the product quality of 53 major frozen soup dumpling enterprises in the city is more guaranteed, and the logistics cost is saved by more than 300 million yuan a year," said Zhang Junrong (张军荣), deputy director of the Shengzhou (嵊州) Bureau of Commerce. These cost advantages are directly transformed into market competitiveness. Currently, there are more than 30,000 Shengzhou (嵊州) soup dumpling stores nationwide, and the industrial scale has exceeded 14 billion yuan.
Strengthening Training, From Exporting Products to Exporting Skills
With the improvement of the cold chain logistics system and the expansion of the industrial scale, Shengzhou (嵊州) soup dumpling enterprises are increasingly in urgent need of specialized talents.
"When pinching the pleats, the fingers should be curved, and the strength should not be too great." At the Shengzhou (嵊州) Farmers Training School, Xu Yinghui (许英惠) is practicing the technique of wrapping soup dumplings with the master, and her apron is covered with flour. Xu Yinghui (许英惠) is now a skilled worker in a frozen soup dumpling enterprise in Shengzhou (嵊州), with a monthly income of 7,000 yuan.
"Like Xu Yinghui (许英惠), more than 500 students have been trained in the city in 2024, and 80% have entered soup dumpling enterprises," said Li Kangyi (李康义), principal of the Shengzhou (嵊州) Farmers Training School. In May this year, Shengzhou (嵊州) launched a "10,000-person training" for soup dumplings, with 81 training points all over the urban and rural areas. It is reported that Shengzhou (嵊州) soup dumplings have driven 30,000 families and 100,000 people to employment, and the average annual income of practitioners has increased by 48,000 yuan.
In early June this year, the first overseas store of Jichangrong Food Co., Ltd. (吉昌荣食品有限公司) landed in the United States, which is also the first overseas brand store in the Shengzhou (嵊州) soup dumpling industry. The "Nezha Buns" launched in the store, which integrates the elements of "going out to sea - making waves," are very popular among overseas consumers.
Today, the frozen soup dumpling group standard formulated by Shengzhou (嵊州) has become an industry reference, and the "bilingual bun master" training system has been exported to Southeast Asia (东南亚), North America (北美) and other places. From "sending buns" to "opening stores," Shengzhou (嵊州) is exploring the leap from food export to skill export.
Return to TopWith the popularity of "Super Jiangsu Soccer League" (苏超), cultural and tourism departments in various parts of Jiangsu (江苏) have been using the "football+" model to stimulate cultural and tourism consumption and boost the regional economy, launching a series of measures to promote consumption, and major scenic spots have welcomed a large number of tourists. The picture shows tourists watching a performance at the Three Kingdoms City Scenic Area (三囯城景区) in Wuxi (无锡) on June 21.
Photo by Pan Zhengguang (潘正光) (Image China (影像中国))
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吴秋余 李 刚
On June 22nd, under the joint promotion of the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) and the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (香港金融管理局), Cross-border Payment Connect (跨境支付通) was officially launched, marking the interconnection of the mainland and Hong Kong's fast payment systems. In the future, residents of the two places can handle cross-border remittances in real time. On the same day, the first cross-border payment connect south-bound remittance business for mainland residents and north-bound remittance business for Hong Kong residents landed in Shenzhen (深圳).
"In the past, when I remitted money to my daughter studying in Hong Kong, I needed to convert Renminbi (人民币) into Hong Kong dollars (港币) first, and it would take at least half a day for the money to arrive after the remittance. Now, using Cross-border Payment Connect (跨境支付通), I can not only directly use Renminbi (人民币) for remittance, but also realize real-time arrival of funds, which is very convenient to operate," said Ms. Fang (房女士), a citizen of Shenzhen (深圳). On the same day, she easily completed a cross-border Renminbi (人民币) remittance from Shenzhen (深圳) to Hong Kong by entering her daughter's account number and name through the mobile banking APP.
It is reported that Cross-border Payment Connect (跨境支付通) refers to the connection between the mainland's online payment interbank clearing system and Hong Kong's Faster Payment System (转数快), providing real-time cross-border payment services for residents of the two places under the premise of complying with the relevant laws and regulations of the two places. Cross-border Payment Connect (跨境支付通) supports participating institutions of the fast payment systems in the two places to provide residents of the two places with convenient remittance services in Renminbi (人民币) and Hong Kong dollars (港币) under current accounts, and supports participating institutions in the two places to provide fast remittance services for business scenarios that benefit the integration of people's livelihoods in the two places, such as salary payment, tuition payment, and medical payment, on the basis of implementing relevant policies.
Compared with traditional cross-border remittances, Cross-border Payment Connect (跨境支付通) with Hong Kong effectively shortens the cross-border remittance link and improves the efficiency of cross-border remittances, providing technical support for participating institutions to provide users with a better cross-border remittance service experience: first, it supports users to initiate cross-border remittances in Renminbi (人民币) and Hong Kong dollars (港币) between the mainland and Hong Kong through mobile banking, online banking and other channels of participating institutions, relying on mobile phone numbers, bank accounts, etc.; second, it supports real-time arrival of convenient remittances within a certain amount under current account items; third, relevant payment infrastructures are directly connected, reducing intermediate links and reducing cross-border remittance costs.
At present, the south-bound convenient remittance business supports individual domestic residents holding Chinese resident identity cards, military identity documents, and armed police identity documents to remit from mainland participating bank accounts to Hong Kong participating institution accounts, and the north-bound convenient remittance business supports individual Hong Kong residents holding Hong Kong identity cards to remit from Hong Kong participating institution accounts to mainland participating bank accounts.
The first batch of mainland institutions participating in Cross-border Payment Connect (跨境支付通) include Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (工商银行), Agricultural Bank of China (农业银行), Bank of China (中国银行), China Construction Bank (建设银行), Bank of Communications (交通银行), and China Merchants Bank (招商银行); Hong Kong institutions include Bank of China (Hong Kong) (中银香港), Bank of East Asia (东亚银行), China Construction Bank (Asia) (建银亚洲), Hang Seng Bank (恒生银行), HSBC (汇丰银行), and Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Asia) (工银亚洲), and the scope of participation will be gradually expanded in the future. Residents of the two places only need to enter their mobile phone number or a combination of account name and payee account number in the "Cross-border Payment Connect (跨境支付通)" function module of the mobile bank to conduct cross-border remittances, and can also flexibly choose the currency of arrival as Renminbi (人民币) or Hong Kong dollars (港币) as needed.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Shanghai on June 22nd (Reporter Wang Yinxin (王崟欣)) The Cross-Border Interbank Payment System (CIPS) cross-border bank-enterprise cooperation event was recently held in Shanghai (上海). CIPS held a direct participant signing ceremony with 6 foreign institutions and a direct participant launch ceremony with Bangkok Bank of Thailand (泰国盘谷银行).
Among them, Standard Bank, African Export-Import Bank, First Abu Dhabi Bank, Eldik Bank of Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦Eldik Bank), and United Overseas Bank became direct participants of CIPS, marking the first time that CIPS's overseas foreign-funded direct participants have covered Africa, the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Singapore (新加坡) offshore RMB center, which will further facilitate the use of cross-border RMB.
According to reports, as the "highway" for RMB cross-border payments, CIPS can effectively shorten transaction times and reduce transaction risks, which is of great significance to the improvement of the international status of the RMB and has become the "main channel" for RMB cross-border payment and settlement.
As of the end of May, the CIPS system had 174 direct participants (directly accessing the system to conduct business) and 1,509 indirect participants (conducting business through direct participants), with business covering more than 4,900 legal entity banking institutions in 187 countries and regions around the world.
Return to TopEquipping birds with identification tags, "flight logs" provide a basis for developing scientific and rational protection strategies; promoting and standardizing birdwatching activities, the development of the birdwatching industry drives exploration of bird protection; cultural and creative products are constantly being updated, allowing tourists to better understand and love birds... Research and protection institutions, non-governmental associations, cultural and creative design teams, and others play an indispensable role, driving more people to join the action of loving and protecting birds, making the concept of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature more deeply rooted in people's hearts.
-- Editor
National Bird Banding Center (全国鸟类环志中心)'s more than 40 years of research and protection
"Banding provides a basis for developing scientific and rational protection strategies"
People's Daily reporters Jiang Meng (江萌) and Dong Siyu (董丝雨)
At 2:00 AM on June 7th, in the Summer Palace (颐和园) in Beijing (北京), staff and volunteers from the National Bird Banding Center (全国鸟类环志中心) and other institutions gathered at the Kuoruting (廓如亭). After setting up nets, capturing, measuring, and attaching metal rings, and completing banding and data collection, 107 Common Swifts (北京雨燕) were released one after another.
"The metal ring is the bird's unique identification, engraved with the ring type, number, and contact information. If researchers in other regions observe or recapture a banded bird, they can transmit the bird's geographical location and ecological information through the contact information on it," said Jiang Hongxing (江红星), director of the National Bird Banding Center (全国鸟类环志中心). Through banding data, it is possible to track the migratory routes, stopover sites, breeding grounds, and wintering grounds of migratory birds, and even grasp their lifespan and population dynamics.
As an important institution for bird migration research and protection in China, since the first banding and release in Qinghai Lake (青海湖) in 1983, the Banding Center has carried out bird banding work in more than 110 locations in 28 provinces, covering the East Asia-Australasia, Central Asia, and West Pacific international migratory bird flyways. Currently, there are 863 species and more than 4.1 million banded birds nationwide.
Banding not only records the "flight logs" of birds but also provides strong support for migratory bird migration and bird protection. Jiang Hongxing (江红星) said that most of the locations suitable for carrying out bird banding activities are important stopover sites, wintering grounds, or migratory flyways for birds, and are also hot spots of concern for migratory bird protection. "Banding stations have a large number of staff and volunteers carrying out work, providing direct public science popularization opportunities."
"Let people better understand the survival of birds, banding provides a basis for developing scientific and rational protection strategies," said Jiang Hongxing (江红星). "For example, in 1981, there were only 7 Crested Ibises (朱鹮) remaining in Yangxian County (洋县), Shaanxi (陕西). Now, the global Crested Ibis population has exceeded 11,000. The Banding Center uses banding techniques such as color marking and satellite tracking to lock in the Crested Ibis habitat, understand the Crested Ibis's habits and ecological needs, and develop corresponding protection plans." In addition to the Crested Ibis, the population restoration and protection of White Cranes, Black-headed Gulls, Oriental Storks, and other national first-class protected birds are also closely related to banding work.
Migratory bird protection also requires global cooperation. As the technical support unit of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林草局) for the implementation of bilateral agreements on the protection of intergovernmental migratory birds and their habitats, the Banding Center is deeply involved in the United Nations Environment Programme's White Crane International Cooperation Project, the China-Korea East Asia Crane Conservation Project, and other international migratory bird protection projects. "These projects not only promote species protection in China but also drive species protection work in cooperative countries on the flyway, contributing Chinese strength to the global bird protection cause," said Jiang Hongxing (江红星).
When migratory birds sweep across mountains, rivers, lakes, and seas, those slightly shining metal rings are a vivid portrayal of the harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
Yingjiang County (盈江县) Birdwatching Association (云南省盈江县观鸟协会) in Yunnan Province (云南省) promotes and standardizes birdwatching activities
"Let more people understand and protect birds, is the greatest significance of birdwatching"
People's Daily reporter Yang Wenming (杨文明)
In more than ten years, the number of recorded bird species in Yingjiang County (盈江县), Yunnan (云南) has increased from 451 to more than 720, and the Yingjiang Birdwatching Association (盈江观鸟协会) has played an indispensable role.
"It's not just that if there are birds, it is suitable for birdwatching." Ban Dingying (班鼎盈), president of the Yingjiang Birdwatching Association (盈江观鸟协会), said that in 2015, Yingjiang County (盈江县) established the Birdwatching Association and held the first Birdwatching Festival, and birdwatching was officially developed as an industry.
The most typical is Hornbill Valley (犀鸟谷), because it can stably observe and photograph hornbills leaving their nests, attracting many birdwatching enthusiasts. Through years of field photography, Ban Dingying (班鼎盈) knows everything about which birds are in which area. Hornbills nest in caves, especially during the breeding season, the female bird will seal herself in the tree hole, and the male bird is responsible for foraging around. It is not uncommon for photographers to squat for three to five days to capture the moment when the little hornbill flaps its wings and emerges.
The Yingjiang Birdwatching Association (盈江观鸟协会) currently has more than 50 people, although most are not full-time, they all devote their efforts to the local birdwatching industry.
The association opens "bird guide" training courses for local farmers. Ban Dingying (班鼎盈) and his partners take the "bird guides" into the high mountains and deep forests, listening to sounds, identifying shapes, identifying the birds they see along the way, and teaching them about the habits of birds. The villagers who were originally laymen are now enthusiastically squatting to guard the Forest Eagle-owl at night, looking for owls; some also pick up cameras and want to record the wonderful moments of birds. Ban Dingying (班鼎盈) proudly told reporters that in Yingjiang (盈江), many "bird guides" can casually say the names of one or two hundred kinds of birds, and many "bird guides" are excellent photographers themselves.
Association members also regularly answer questions for tourists in birdwatching groups. Ban Dingying (班鼎盈) remembers that once he took a group of birdwatching study tours, and the children asked for his contact information and still often send photos to ask for advice, "Teacher, what kind of bird is this?"
"Disturbing hornbills will cause them to abandon their nests, and they will not be photographed next year. Therefore, what the 'bird guide' has to do is not only to guide but also to guide photographers not to disturb the birds," said Ban Dingying (班鼎盈). After birdwatching became popular, Ban Dingying (班鼎盈) had more thoughts - the Birdwatching Association should not only promote birdwatching in Yingjiang (盈江) but also standardize birdwatching activities and strive for the sustainable development of the birdwatching industry.
"The development of the birdwatching industry is a great driving force for bird protection." Ban Dingying (班鼎盈) said that now, bird protection in Yingjiang (盈江) has more high-level exploration - can it better help endangered birds expand their populations?
"Hornbills will not actively peck tree holes to build nests. As the hornbill population expands, natural nests are becoming increasingly scarce. In order to ensure normal reproduction, Yingjiang County (盈江县) supplements hornbill nests by placing artificial nesting boxes, and successfully achieved wild breeding of hornbills in artificial nesting boxes last year," said Ban Dingying (班鼎盈). "Let more people understand and protect birds, is the greatest significance of birdwatching!"
Yancheng (盐城), Jiangsu (江苏) uses cultural and creative products to drive science popularization
"The process of 'Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)' being loved also sows the seeds of loving and protecting birds"
People's Daily reporter Yao Xueqing (姚雪青)
At present, "Su Chao (苏超)" is in full swing in Jiangsu (江苏). At Jiangsu Huanghai Wetland Culture Development Co., Ltd. (江苏黄海湿地文化发展有限公司) in Yancheng (盐城), designers are designing improved versions of football jerseys - these are not for athletes to wear, but for the cartoon image "Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)" to wear, making them "Su Chao Shao (苏超勺)", cheering for the competition inside and outside the stadium, and also allowing more people to understand and love the wetland birds of Yancheng (盐城).
Yancheng (盐城) has the world's largest intertidal mudflats and is a key hub of the East Asia-Australasia migratory bird flyway. Every year, millions of migratory birds from all over the world overwinter here. "Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)" is a cartoon image of the Spoon-billed Sandpiper (勺嘴鹬), a national first-class protected bird, designed by the company's cultural and creative team in 2020, and is now a "golden business card" for Yancheng (盐城) to promote bird love and protection.
"There are less than 600 Spoon-billed Sandpipers (勺嘴鹬) in the world, more than half of which stop in Yancheng Huanghai Wetland (盐城黄海湿地) every year to rest and molt. They are cute, highly recognizable, and fly long distances, reflecting the spirit of hard work and perseverance." Lu Guoqing (卢国庆), a young man in his 90s on the team, introduced that in order to awaken more people's awareness of loving and protecting birds, the team chose the Spoon-billed Sandpiper (勺嘴鹬) from wetland birds as the design prototype. In order to make this image more three-dimensional and full, in recent years, they have also designed a series of cultural and creative products such as "Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)" plush toys, refrigerator magnets, cups, umbrellas, and T-shirts.
The constant innovation of cultural and creative products has provided a vivid carrier for loving and protecting birds. Xu Hongxin (徐红欣), general manager of the company, introduced that the 9 members of the design team initiated the establishment of the "Yan Xiaoshao Volunteer Team (盐小勺志愿者团队)" in 2020 and planned and carried out a series of public welfare volunteer activities. For example, the team joined hands with the Municipal Youth League Committee to promote wetland bird science knowledge in primary and secondary schools; the team cooperated with birdwatching associations, the Mangrove Foundation, and other social organizations to hold photography and sketching activities, taking tourists into the hometown of "Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)"; last summer, at a cultural and creative market in Yancheng (盐城), two 1.5-meter-high pure white "Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)" foam sculptures stood on the street, attracting many people to graffiti, color, and take photos. Xu Hongxin (徐红欣) said: "The process of 'Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)' being loved also sows the seeds of loving and protecting birds."
Consumers from all over the country have also become promoters of "Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)" in the process of purchasing cultural and creative products. Xu Hongxin (徐红欣) told reporters that a tourist from Nanjing (南京) once bought a plush toy and then specially took her daughter to Yancheng (盐城) to participate in a study tour and also gave a hand-painted comic to the team.
Now, "Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)" is also going abroad and embracing the world. "Yancheng (盐城) holds global coastal forums, economic and trade negotiations, etc., and often uses 'Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)' cultural and creative products as souvenirs. The countries that 'Yan Xiaoshao (盐小勺)' has visited are almost catching up with the Spoon-billed Sandpiper (勺嘴鹬)," Xu Hongxin (徐红欣) said proudly.
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Factors affecting the taste of watermelon include the natural environment of the place of origin, cultivation techniques, and variety. Although watermelon is sweet, it does not have a significant impact on blood sugar.
In summer, sweet and juicy watermelons are widely loved. Watermelons on the market vary in size and variety. What kind of watermelon is sweeter?
Factors affecting the taste of watermelon include the natural environment of the place of origin, cultivation techniques, and variety. Climatic conditions affect the accumulation of sugar in watermelons. For example, in Xinjiang (新疆), Ningxia (宁夏), and other places, the temperature difference between day and night is large and the sunlight is strong, so the sugar accumulation in watermelons is more sufficient and the taste is sweeter. Water conditions are also very important. The water demand of watermelon fruits reaches its peak during the fruit expansion period, while water needs to be controlled during the ripening period, and appropriate drought is conducive to sugar accumulation. Soil fertility is also closely related to the sweetness of watermelon. Soil with high organic matter content is conducive to watermelon growth and quality improvement.
Watermelons can be cultivated in most parts of China, and cultivation techniques also affect the sweetness of watermelons. For example, cultivating strong seedlings, reasonable close planting, and timely pruning can improve photosynthetic efficiency and prolong photosynthetic time. Drip irrigation under film realizes precise water control, which is conducive to sugar accumulation.
In order to meet people's demand for high-quality watermelons, researchers have cultivated a batch of high-sweetness watermelon varieties with a central sugar content of more than 12%, such as Ganmei Watermelon, Tianwang Watermelon, and Zaichun Hongyu.
Some people are concerned that watermelons are so sweet, will they be bad for blood sugar health? Although watermelon is a high-GI (glycemic index) fruit, the impact on blood sugar depends on the GL (glycemic load) value. According to the data calculated from the "China Food Composition Table," eating 100 grams of watermelon has a GL of about 4.8. Watermelon is a low-GL food and has little effect on blood sugar.
Knowing what kind of watermelon is sweeter, you also have to know how to choose one. Generally speaking, "one look, two listens, and three touches" can help us pick out satisfactory watermelons.
First, look at the appearance. First, look at the navel and stem of the watermelon. If they are both deeply sunken, it is likely to be a good melon. If the stem is curled, the taste is relatively sweet. The smaller the navel, the better. Conversely, the larger the circle at the bottom and the thicker the skin, the greater the possibility of a poor taste. Then look at the rind. If the lines are neat and the skin color is dark, it is likely to be a good melon.
Second, listen to the sound. Tap the watermelon with your hand. If it makes a "bang bang" loud sound, it is basically a ripe melon; if it makes a "dang dang" crisp sound, it is mostly an unripe melon; if it makes a "puff puff" dull sound, it is mostly an overripe watermelon.
Third, touch the rind. Touch the rind with your fingers. A smooth and hard rind is a good melon, and a sticky or soft rind is a bad melon.
This summer, the profession of "melon tester" has also become popular. They control the quality in the watermelon market and help merchants send high-quality watermelons to all parts of the country. I hope everyone can choose a good melon and have a happy summer.
(The author is a senior agronomist at the Heze (菏泽) Academy of Agricultural Sciences in Shandong Province (山东省). This report was compiled by reporter Wang Zhe (王者).)
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Return to TopThis newspaper's Nanning (南宁) June 22nd dispatch (Reporter Zhang Yunhe (张云河)) - The reporter learned from the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区) Ocean Bureau that Guangxi (广西) continues to optimize its marine industry layout, deepen opening-up and cooperation, and promote high-quality development of the marine economy, achieving remarkable results. According to statistics, from 2017 to 2024, Guangxi (广西) has cumulatively approved 792704.9 mu of sea area for use, and the gross marine product has increased from 137.7 billion yuan to 258.09 billion yuan, with an average annual growth of 9.4%.
In recent years, Guangxi's (广西) 14 prefecture-level cities have thoroughly implemented the three-year action plan for the marine economy, and cultivated and strengthened demonstration parks for the development of the marine economy. In terms of industrial support, it has vigorously developed the marine economy and port-adjacent industries, and implemented a three-year action plan for marine industry development. By carrying out the "Spearhead" science and technology action for special research on the marine economy and implementing a special support program for marine economy talents, a total of 42 provincial and ministerial-level marine science and technology innovation platforms have been approved for construction, accelerating the construction of a modern marine industrial system.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 22nd (Reporter Li Hongmei (李红梅)). Meteorological monitoring shows that on the daytime of June 22nd, Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), the central and southern parts of Hebei (河北), the northwestern part of Shandong (山东), and the northern part of Henan (河南) experienced high temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius, with local areas in Shijiazhuang (石家庄), Hebei (河北) reaching 40 degrees Celsius. The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region will experience continuous high temperatures in the next three days. At 18:00 on the 22nd, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) continued to issue a yellow alert for high temperatures.
It is expected that from the 23rd to the 25th, Hebei (河北), Tianjin (天津), Beijing (北京), northern Henan (河南), northern Shandong (山东), eastern Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), northern Xinjiang (新疆), and the Southern Xinjiang Basin (南疆盆地) will experience high temperatures, with maximum temperatures in some areas reaching 37-39 degrees Celsius, and locally exceeding 40 degrees Celsius. It is expected that during the daytime of the 23rd, most of Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), the central and southern parts of Hebei (河北), the central and northern parts of Shandong (山东), northern Henan (河南), the Fenwei Plain (汾渭平原), as well as eastern Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), central and western Liaoning (辽宁), western Jilin (吉林), the Junggar Basin (准噶尔盆地) and the Southern Xinjiang Basin (南疆盆地) in Xinjiang (新疆) will experience high temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. Among them, the central and southern parts of Beijing (北京), the central and western parts of Tianjin (天津), the central and southern parts of Hebei (河北), the northern part of Shandong (山东), and parts of the Southern Xinjiang Basin (南疆盆地) will have maximum temperatures of 37-39 degrees Celsius, and locally exceeding 40 degrees Celsius.
The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that from the night of the 22nd to the 23rd, some areas of northern Zhejiang (浙江), central Jiangxi (江西), central and southwestern Hunan (湖南), southeastern Guizhou (贵州), northern Guangxi (广西), and central and western Yunnan (云南) will still experience heavy to torrential rain, with local areas experiencing extremely heavy rain. On the 24th, the western section of the rain belt will move northward, and some areas of the Sichuan Basin (四川盆地), southern Chongqing (重庆), and Guizhou (贵州) will experience heavy to torrential rain, with local areas experiencing extremely heavy rain.
At 18:00 on the 22nd, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) continued to issue a blue alert for heavy rain, and also 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 joint yellow meteorological warnings for mountain torrent disasters and geological disaster risk warnings with the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局).
Experts remind that southern China has experienced frequent rainfall recently, with excessive rainfall in Guangxi (广西), Yunnan (云南), and Guizhou (贵州). Rainfall will continue in the future, so it is recommended to take corresponding preventive measures and strengthen the investigation of potential geological hazards. Temperatures are rising in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region, so it is necessary to pay attention to heatstroke prevention and sun protection. The elderly, children, and people with weaker constitutions should avoid outdoor activities during high-temperature periods.
Return to TopThe 2025 "Love Bird Week" publicity campaign in Sanya (三亚), Hainan Province (海南省), was held on June 20th at the Sanya Linchunling Forest Park (三亚临春岭森林公园), spreading the concept of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature and encouraging people to take practical actions to protect birds.
All of the above pictures are taken by Yuan Yongdong (袁永东) (People's Vision).
Return to TopThis newspaper Hefei (合肥) June 22nd (Reporter Tian Xianjin (田先进)) The reporter learned recently from the Anhui Provincial Department of Ecology and Environment (安徽省生态环境厅): In 2024, Anhui (安徽) continued to fight the battles to defend blue skies, clear waters, and pure land, systematically promoting ecological protection and restoration and ecological environment governance, and the quality of the ecological environment continued to improve.
In terms of urban ambient air, all six air quality indicators reached the national secondary air quality standard. In terms of surface water environment, the overall water quality is excellent. Among the 401 monitored sections, the proportion of water quality sections of Class I-III was 92.5%, an increase of 2.2 percentage points year-on-year. Among them, the overall water quality of the main streams and tributaries of the Yangtze River (长江), the main stream of the Huai River (淮河), the main streams and tributaries of the Xin'an River (新安江), and the rivers around Chaohu Lake (巢湖) were all excellent. The overall water quality of the Huai River (淮河) tributaries was good. Among the 46 monitoring sections along the water transmission line of the first phase of the water diversion project from the Yangtze River to the Huai River (引江济淮) (Anhui (安徽) section), 42 sections had water quality of Class I-III, accounting for 91.3%. In terms of ecological quality, the ecological quality index (EQI) of the province was 63.75, and the ecological quality was "Category II," which was basically stable year-on-year.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Hohhot (呼和浩特) dispatch on June 22nd (Reporter Zhang Cheng (张枨)): Reporters learned from the Energy Bureau of Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区能源局) that as of the end of May this year, the total installed capacity of new energy in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区) reached 143.09 million kilowatts, accounting for 52% of the total installed power capacity of the autonomous region.
It is reported that from January to May this year, the new energy power generation in Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region (内蒙古自治区) was 124.7 billion kilowatt-hours, an increase of 39.5% year-on-year. The external transmission of new energy was 43 billion kilowatt-hours, an increase of 62% year-on-year; local consumption was 81.7 billion kilowatt-hours, an increase of 30.3% year-on-year.
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"Hello, I would like to sign up my parents for a tour group. What procedures are required?" a reporter recently inquired at a travel agency near Xinjiekou (新街口) in Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu Province (江苏省).
After learning that the reporter's parents were over 70 years old, the staff stated that the travel agency did not have the capacity to accommodate elderly people and suggested inquiring at some "larger" travel agencies.
Many restrictions on group tours, travel agencies "not accepting" elderly people, and being forced to spend money… As living standards improve, more and more elderly people want to travel, but they encounter difficulties with group tours. Why are the travel needs of the elderly not being effectively met? What concerns do the relevant parties have? How should these obstacles be overcome? The reporter conducted interviews to address these issues.
Elderly Tour Groups—
Problems such as many thresholds and irregularities exist
After being rejected by the travel agency, the reporter asked, "Is it not in compliance with regulations to refuse elderly people?" The staff replied that this was the company's policy and they could not do anything about it.
The reporter then went to a larger travel agency nearby. The clerk said that they could accommodate elderly people over 70 years old, but there were some "thresholds." The clerk then took out a waiver: "Those over 70 must sign a waiver, and those over 75 must be accompanied by an immediate family member."
The agreement stipulated the following for elderly people over 70 participating in the tour: the travel company does not assume any responsibility for physical discomfort or accidental injury caused by personal reasons; it is not responsible for any compensation for lost or damaged property during the tour; the elderly person should have a physical examination in advance and maintain a good physical condition, otherwise the elderly person shall bear the consequences arising from the aggravation of the disease or the induction of other diseases...
The staff suggested that even after signing the waiver, the travel agency still recommends that the elderly person be accompanied by a family member or a younger elderly person.
In addition to many thresholds for joining a tour, there are also irregularities in elderly tour groups. Industry insiders revealed that there are a large number of irregular "channel groups" in elderly tour groups. Some insurance companies attract elderly people to join the group at lower prices in the name of thanking customers, and then bring the customers to the tourist destination and hand them over to the local travel agency for reception.
"These groups 'sell' the elderly customers to local travel companies, and they keep most or all of the travel expenses for themselves." An insider told reporters that the local travel agencies take over the tour groups with almost zero income, which can easily lead to forced consumption, and personal safety and legitimate rights are difficult to guarantee.
"Egg tours," which mainly consist of surrounding tours and suburban tours, are also a major danger zone. "These groups attract elderly people to participate at very low prices and also give away some gifts, such as eggs and rice, but they will induce elderly people to buy health products and other commodities during the tour." An insider introduced that most of these tour groups are not qualified and have serious safety hazards.
Elderly People's Needs—
Trending towards diversification, need to strengthen high-quality supply
"Three, two, one, cheese!" Li Ying (李莹) from Nanjing (南京) is 74 years old this year and is playing in the Chaka Salt Lake (茶卡盐湖) scenic spot in Qinghai Province (青海省). After retiring, Aunt Li (李阿姨) travels 3 to 4 times a year.
"Tourism has brought a lot of good things to my life, but there are really not many good tour groups." Aunt Li (李阿姨) admitted frankly that in recent years, the number of high-quality tour groups has increased, but the service details still need to be improved. For example, most groups are not equipped with medical personnel, the travel routes are not suitable for the elderly and are not personalized, and sightseeing is often superficial.
Aunt Li (李阿姨) has also been turned away when signing up for a tour group. "At a newly opened travel agency, I saw a product with a good route and itinerary, and the price was right." Aunt Li (李阿姨) told reporters, but after the travel agency staff learned her age, they explicitly refused her request to join the group.
"They said that they do not accept elderly people over 70 years old. I asked them if there was any basis for doing so, and the other party was vague and always used the excuse that the travel route had projects that were not suitable for elderly people." Aunt Li (李阿姨) said, "I am in good health and can complete the itinerary arranged by the tour group. I am very worried that in another year or two, more tour groups will not accept me, and I will not be able to travel independently. It will be difficult to go out and play then!"
Some travel agencies also have their own difficulties with these problems. "The profit of offline travel agencies has been decreasing again and again, and many travel agencies have been in a state of long-term deficit, so it is difficult to develop high-quality travel products." Huang Yichun (黄义纯), general manager of Nanjing Dahua International Travel Company (南京大华国际旅游公司), admitted frankly that in recent years, offline travel agencies have been significantly impacted by tourism e-commerce, and "channel groups" and "egg groups" have also been seizing the market on individual travel routes, resulting in a serious loss of customers.
According to industry insiders, travel agencies are unwilling to receive elderly tourists due to two realistic considerations: one is the safety issue, "the travel agency cannot afford to be responsible for accidents"; the second is the price issue, the per capita additional consumption of the elderly group is lower than that of the middle-aged and young groups, and the lack of "purchasing power" makes many travel agencies unwilling to do business with the elderly. This situation is concentrated in tour groups with strong shopping attributes.
How to avoid bad money driving out good? "Tourism practitioners should focus on product development." Huang Yichun (黄义纯) believes that there is less high-quality tourism supply in the market. For example, many silver-haired special trains have the characteristics of unfixed routes and unstable products. Excellent routes have not been fixed, and some places even use silver-haired special train policies to obtain subsidies.
Silver-Haired Tourism—
Continue to develop towards personalization and quality
Is it legal to directly refuse elderly people over 70 years old to participate in tour groups?
Wang Lei (王雷), professor of the Law School of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学法学院), said that the Civil Code, the Law on the Protection of the Rights and Interests of the Elderly, the Consumer Rights Protection Law, and the Tourism Law are the basic legal basis for protecting the rights and interests of the elderly. Article 11 of the Tourism Law stipulates that elderly tourists shall enjoy convenience and preferential treatment in tourism activities in accordance with laws, regulations and relevant provisions.
"According to relevant regulations, tourists have the right to participate in tourism activities equally, and travel agencies shall not discriminate against consumers due to age and other reasons. If the travel agency's refusal is determined to be discrimination against the elderly or a violation of the mandatory provisions of relevant laws and regulations, elderly tourists can protect their legitimate rights and interests through legal means." Wang Lei (王雷) said that it is not illegal to require elderly people over 70 years old to sign an agreement when participating in a tour group, but the content should be fair and reasonable, and the main obligations such as safety guarantees that the tour group should fulfill cannot be exempted.
The elderly tourism market is booming, and the industry needs to optimize product supply as a whole. "Research has found that in terms of consumption concepts, the changes between people who have just retired and older groups are relatively large, focusing more on healthy living and pursuing enjoyment, learning, and contributing in their old age." Yang Qishen (杨淇深), vice president of the Jiangsu Tourism Association (江苏省旅游学会), believes that the elderly group has a strong demand for tourism and shows a unique preference for differentiated products. Most elderly consumers believe that there are fewer choices of tourism products, and service quality, product prices, itinerary arrangements, cultural experiences, and information transparency should all be improved.
Diversification, personalization, and quality are the future development directions of silver-haired tourism. Yang Qishen (杨淇深) suggested that travel agencies and scenic spots can combine regional characteristics and the interests of the elderly, focusing on landscape value and cultural connotation; develop special products for the actual needs and characteristics of the elderly group, adding in-depth cultural experiences, health vacations, and recuperation services. At the same time, pay attention to the social and psychological needs of the elderly and increase participation, interaction, and communication.
This issue is coordinated by: Xu Yang (徐阳)
Layout design: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟)
Return to TopBy: 尚嵘峥
To empathize, establish correct values, and avoid being held hostage by traffic, we can better promote group goodness.
Recently, Wei Dongyi (韦东奕), an assistant professor at Peking University (北京大学), gained tens of millions of followers on social media platforms with a video of only 4 seconds long. Some people smelled "traffic" and surrounded him while he was eating in the cafeteria, and even took turns sitting next to him to take pictures and group photos, like "checking in" at tourist attractions. After the surrounding videos were posted online, netizens exclaimed "suffocating."
Initially, people paid attention to Wei Dongyi (韦东奕) because they were moved by his spirit of willingly sitting on the cold bench of basic research. However, concern turned into "face-to-face shooting" and "blockade tracking" that crossed the bottom line and broke the sense of boundaries, which is infuriating. In response, the Beijing Municipal Cyberspace Administration (北京市网信办) acted quickly and concentrated on cleaning up 4,699 pieces of information such as stalking and rubbing heat, which was well received.
Behind the chaos of the "fan circle" often lies the pursuit of interests of "**流量至上**" (liú liàng zhì shàng - "traffic first," the belief that traffic/popularity is the most important thing). In the eyes of onlookers and photographers, Wei Dongyi (韦东奕) has become a materialized "academic master" symbol and a "internet celebrity" who can harvest traffic by rubbing on it. Some people express admiration in the wrong way, while others take the opportunity to attract fans and divert traffic, and maliciously market for profit.
Endless harassment not only brings trouble and pressure to the person concerned, but also adds a foul atmosphere to the quiet academic space, and may even lead to serious consequences. Wei Dongyi (韦东奕) said that he has been affected by public opinion and will no longer respond. Some singers, actors, and athletes have long suffered from the chaos of the "fan circle." After the diving athlete Quan Hongchan (全红婵) won the championship, her hometown was besieged by "internet celebrities," and it was difficult for her family to go out. Last month, a university professor was cyberbullied by fans of a young actor for correcting the actor's common-sense literary errors. Some "fan circles" have simple ways of thinking and crude ways of acting, polluting the network ecology and disrupting social order.
This behavior is suspected of violating laws and regulations. The Civil Code protects citizens' rights of reputation and portrait, the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security also deters online violence, and the cyberspace administration departments continue to increase their work efforts. In addition, a cross-departmental communication and coordination mechanism needs to be further established and improved to promote the normalization of coordinated efforts and joint law enforcement by cyberspace administration, public security, sports, and education departments.
How to treat young scholars like Wei Dongyi (韦东奕) also reflects the degree of social civilization. Before filming others, there must be awe of laws and regulations and respect for social morality. In the new media era, everyone may become the focus of the lens, being scrutinized, watched, and discussed. If we can **将心比心** (jiāng xīn bǐ xīn - "put one's heart against another's," to empathize) and establish correct values, and not be held hostage by traffic, we can better promote group goodness.
Recently, a scientific research project completed by Wei Dongyi (韦东奕) was nominated for the National Natural Science Award (国家自然科学奖). Giving talents sufficient time and quiet space, the government provides more services, universities provide more help, and the whole society should jointly create a reassuring, peaceful, and heartwarming innovation atmosphere.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 史自强
Recently, a thrilling and heartwarming scene unfolded on the East Ring Road in Jinzhou (晋州), Shijiazhuang (石家庄), Hebei (河北): a small truck caught fire while driving, with thick smoke billowing out. In a critical situation, six employees from the Jinzhou Xinganxian Bus Company (晋州市新干线公交公司) formed a temporary rescue team, using up 10 fire extinguishers within 10 minutes to successfully control the fire, buying valuable time for subsequent fire rescue efforts.
Zhang Lihua (张立花), the Route 109 bus driver who first discovered the emergency, recalled, "I had just driven out of the station when I saw black smoke coming from the truck ahead. I immediately stopped the bus in a safe area, confirmed the safety of the passengers, and grabbed a fire extinguisher to rush over." Before getting off the bus, Zhang Lihua (张立花) deliberately parked the bus away from the source of the fire, and then worked with the truck owner to put out the fire. However, due to the aging vehicle wiring and oil pipe leaks, the fire continued to spread covertly under the truck chassis.
At this critical moment, Liu Guangtian (刘广田), a Route 3 bus driver passing by, decisively stopped to provide support. They used four fire extinguishers in succession but still did not completely control the fire. At this time, Zhang Jin (张瑾), the deputy general manager of the bus company who was patrolling nearby, discovered the emergency and immediately activated the emergency mechanism. Because the incident site was only a hundred meters away from the bus hub station, Zhang Jin (张瑾) quickly contacted Bai Xiaolin (白晓林), Han Liuye (韩六业), Wei Peng (魏鹏) and other three bus drivers from the transportation and dispatch center to drive and carry fire extinguishers to the rescue.
Within a few minutes, the five bus drivers took turns suppressing the flames, while Zhang Jin (张瑾) was responsible for on-site command and traffic control. Through joint collaboration, the open flames were extinguished within 10 minutes. After the fire rescue personnel arrived, they confirmed that the early disposal effectively avoided the risk of fuel tank explosion.
"The company regularly organizes fire safety training, so we don't panic when we encounter emergencies, and we actively respond!" said Zhang Lihua (张立花). After the video taken by citizens was uploaded online, the scene of the bus employees going against the traffic with fire extinguishers in hand sparked heated discussions, and netizens praised "This is the most handsome back view." The truck owner, with red eyes, repeatedly expressed his thanks: "Thanks to them, my truck, which I rely on to support my family, has been saved."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 朱佩娴
During the hot and humid summer, people tend to store food in the refrigerator more often to prevent spoilage or to chill it for relief from the heat. How can food be properly stored and safely consumed from the refrigerator? The reporter interviewed Zhao Changpu (赵长普), Deputy Chief Physician of the Department of Hepatobiliary and Splenic Diseases at Henan Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (河南省中医院).
Different types of vegetables have different storage temperature requirements and need to be refrigerated or stored in a cool, ventilated place according to their type. Zhao Changpu (赵长普) explained that to prevent leafy green vegetables from being frostbitten, they should be wrapped before being placed in the refrigerator, and kept away from the inner wall. It is recommended that these vegetables be stored for no more than 3 days. Vegetables such as green beans, eggplants, tomatoes, and green peppers can be stored at lower temperatures for 4 to 5 days. Vegetables such as potatoes, carrots, onions, white radishes, and Chinese cabbage can be stored in the refrigerator for a long time, or in a cool, ventilated place at home.
Fresh milk, especially pasteurized milk, has a relatively short shelf life, usually only about a week, and should be consumed as soon as possible after opening. If it is not finished, it can be refrigerated after being sealed, but this only briefly extends the shelf life. It is best to drink it within one day after opening.
It is recommended not to wash fruits before refrigerating them. To prevent moisture evaporation, they can be wrapped in paper bags first. If using plastic bags, make some small holes to ensure ventilation and prevent the moisture evaporated from the fruit from becoming a breeding ground for microorganisms.
To relieve the heat, many people are accustomed to taking chilled food out of the refrigerator and eating it directly. Is it safe and healthy to eat like this?
Zhao Changpu (赵长普) recounted a case: A patient took out overnight watermelon from the refrigerator and felt that it did not have a significant off-flavor, but for safety's sake, he cut off the outer layer and only ate the middle of the watermelon. After eating it, he began to experience discomfort such as abdominal pain, abdominal distension, and a feeling of heaviness in the abdomen, so he took a laxative to try to expel the problematic watermelon from his body. After taking the laxative, he had a very large number of diarrheal episodes, until he experienced dry mouth, fatigue, dizziness, and a slightly elevated body temperature, and went to the hospital for treatment. "The examination revealed that he did not have simple gastroenteritis, but rather acute renal failure caused by dehydration due to severe diarrhea." Zhao Changpu (赵长普) said that the shorter the cut watermelon is placed in the refrigerator, the better; it is best not to exceed two hours, and it must not be left overnight to avoid the growth of a large number of bacteria.
Zhao Changpu (赵长普) suggested that people with spleen and stomach deficiency and cold should not eat food taken directly from the refrigerator. They can let it sit for a while before eating to reduce the stimulation to the gastric mucosa.
Some people also eat popsicles to quickly relieve heat and cool down when they are sweating profusely, which is actually very detrimental to health. Zhao Changpu (赵长普) said that at this time, the body is regulating and lowering body temperature, forming external cold, which can easily cause external pathogens to invade the stomach. If you eat chilled food again, it will cause internal cold, which can be described as 雪上加霜 (xuě shàng jiā shuāng - "snow plus frost," one disaster on top of another; to make matters worse) for the stomach.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 游 仪
The sky was dimly lit, and 69-year-old Yi Huodala (依火达拉) led his goat to Nibo Railway Station (尼波火车站). At 7:56, train No. 5633 arrived. Amidst the "baa" of the little goat, Yi Huodala (依火达拉) boarded the train to Xide County (喜德县), Liangshan Yi Autonomous Prefecture (凉山彝族自治州), Sichuan Province (四川省).
"I'm going to the county to deliver a sheep to a relative! When transporting livestock, you have to take the slow train. It's faster than a bus and more worry-free." As he spoke, Yi Huodala (依火达拉) led the sheep to the "livestock carriage."
In the heart of the Greater Liang Mountains (大凉山), the Chengdu-Kunming Railway (成昆铁路) train No. 5633/5634 has been running for over 50 years, passing through 38 towns and radiating to 97 surrounding towns. The fare has remained unchanged for decades, with a minimum of 2 yuan, and it stops at every station.
Once past Nibo Station (尼波站), the carriage gradually became lively. Carrying mountain goods, 46-year-old A Yi A Ga (阿依阿呷) was heading to Lugu Town (泸沽镇), Mianning County (冕宁县) to sell her wares. "This basket can sell for 400 yuan. If I took a bus, the fare alone would cost tens of yuan, and the bus would be crowded, making it difficult to place large items." She patted the bulging sack next to her, which contained dried thistle roots.
For the villagers, the slow train is a market train, helping them transport agricultural products out of the mountains; for the students, the slow train is a school train.
A Di A Ge (阿的阿各), a first-year student at Xide Wa'er School (喜德瓦尔学校), has been taking the slow train to and from school for several years. "Those wearing blue uniforms are basically from our school. We can review our lessons and do our homework during the hour or so on the train." A Di A Ge (阿的阿各) finds the "study carriage" quiet and stable.
Return to TopAccording to a report from our Nanning (南宁) office on June 22nd (reporter: Pang Geping (庞革平)), Nanning (南宁) City, Guangxi (广西) Province, recently launched a public-service skills night school, adopting a "government-led + institutional collaboration + free access" model to create a "learn anytime, learn nearby, learn flexibly" skills training platform, helping laborers improve their skills and ensuring that daily work and skill enhancement do not interfere with each other, but rather "promote both."
The Nanning (南宁) Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Department innovated a "masses order—government makes order—night school (institution) accepts order" service model, soliciting skills learning needs from citizens and training institutions, and plans to open "skills night schools" focusing on fields such as artificial intelligence, manufacturing, domestic services, and life services. It plans to launch more than 60 free public-service courses throughout the year.
The first batch of courses focuses on skills learning in the field of artificial intelligence applications. A total of 10 artificial intelligence courses were arranged in June, attracting laborers to learn cutting-edge skills. The 10 courses were fully booked within 3 hours of launch, with more than 1,500 people registering.
Next, Nanning (南宁)'s counties (cities, districts) will rely on zero-work markets, employment service stations, etc., to organize small-class teaching according to the standard of "at least 2 sessions per week," and provide online live broadcasts and replays. Since the beginning of this year, Nanning (南宁) has increased its efforts in cultivating skilled talents. The city has carried out 11,500 person-times of subsidized vocational skills training, covering key industrial fields such as manufacturing, the digital economy, and life services.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 沈小晓 颜 欢 李 强
June 17th is World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought. This year's theme is "Restoration. Land. Recovery. We build back better with healthy land," emphasizing the important role of healthy land in providing food, water resources, employment, and security. Desertification is a global problem. The latest data released by the Secretariat of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification shows that up to 40% of the world's land has been degraded, affecting nearly half of the world's population. In recent years, Morocco, Spain, and Turkmenistan, based on their own national conditions, have promoted land restoration through technological empowerment, systematic governance, and international cooperation, and have actively explored ways to ensure agricultural production and address desertification challenges.
Morocco—
Promoting Drought-Resistant Technologies and Developing Sustainable Agriculture
Morocco is located in North Africa, with over 65% of its land covered by desert and over 93% of its area classified as arid or semi-arid. Affected by climate change, overgrazing, and other factors, the country's desertification problem is severe. To this end, the Moroccan government has set a goal of restoring 1 million hectares of land by 2030 and has introduced a number of policies and regulations, such as the National Forest Strategy, the National Water Strategy, and the Green Morocco Plan, to lay the legal and institutional foundation for desertification control.
Since 2005, Morocco has implemented a national afforestation strategy, carrying out large-scale afforestation projects, especially in areas severely affected by desertification, increasing the planting of drought-resistant tree species to increase vegetation cover. Nearly 50% of Morocco's population depends on agriculture for a living, and land desertification has a significant impact on agricultural production and ecosystem health. The Moroccan government encourages and helps farmers develop sustainable agriculture. On the one hand, it vigorously promotes agricultural drip irrigation technology and provides subsidies to farmers who use this technology; on the other hand, it improves soil fertility and reduces pests and diseases through intercropping and crop rotation. At the same time, it promotes the use of organic fertilizers and natural control methods to reduce the use of chemical pesticides. It encourages the cultivation of local drought-resistant crops, such as millet, beans, and sorghum.
The Moroccan government actively participates in international cooperation projects in the field of desertification control, working with the International Fund for Agricultural Development and the United Nations Industrial Development Organization to invite experts to guide local herders to graze in a more sustainable manner, optimize pasture rotation and fallow periods, and promote land restoration. The project also helps local people develop drought early warning and response strategies and expand income-generating channels, further enhancing their ability to adapt to climate change. To date, more than 100,000 people have benefited from the project. Ayoub Khalil, president of the Moroccan Environment and Health Oxygen Association, believes that promoting sustainable agriculture is of great significance for preventing desertification, preventing rural population outflow, and ensuring the prosperity of Morocco's agricultural sector.
Morocco's private sector is also actively involved in desertification control. A Moroccan start-up uses solar energy to desalinate brackish water, planting fruit trees and herbs in the same space, and using desalinated water to directly drip irrigate the roots of plants, minimizing evaporation. At the same time, it uses a mixture of compost, biochar, and microorganisms to help soil regeneration. "We hope to create a sustainable, climate-change-resilient new type of agriculture," said Wissal Ben Moussa, co-founder and chief agricultural officer of the company, adding that plantations using this method can increase yields by 1.5 times compared to monoculture plantations in the same area.
"Water resource management is a key area that needs to be improved," said Mustapha Issat, a Moroccan climate and sustainable development expert, adding that the country should explore the use of artificial intelligence irrigation systems to achieve precise water supply based on real-time data.
Spain—
Establishing an Early Warning System and Implementing Comprehensive Management
The Andalusia (安达卢西亚自治区) Autonomous Community in southern Spain is Spain's main olive oil producing region, accounting for more than 80% of Spain's total olive oil production. However, this region is plagued by extreme high temperatures, drought and water shortage, and excessive land use, and the problem of land desertification is becoming increasingly prominent, which has caused serious impacts on local agriculture. In recent years, the Andalusia (安达卢西亚自治区) Autonomous Community has continued to promote a number of comprehensive management measures to actively address land degradation and water shortages. The local government implemented the "Desertification Control Plan" and participated in EU projects to carry out high-risk area identification and ecological restoration. The "Forest Restoration Plan" was implemented to manage damaged forest land and plant native tree species. In terms of water resource utilization, the local recycling water utilization rate has jumped from 4% to 17.5% since 2019.
According to the National Action Plan of the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, 18% of Spain's land faces a very high risk of desertification, and 20% of the land is in a medium-risk area. About 3/4 of the country has already shown widespread arid or semi-arid conditions, and about 20% of the land has already been desertified. Since 2022, rainfall in Spain has decreased by 28% compared to the average of previous years, and drought and low rainfall have caused water shortages in Spain. On the other hand, as Europe's "vegetable basket," Spain's agricultural production consumes excessive amounts of water, with more than 80% of fresh water used for agricultural irrigation, which also puts a serious burden on the ecosystem. If the desertification problem is not effectively solved, Spain's agricultural production will face greater challenges.
To this end, Spain has created an early warning system to monitor drought in real time and implemented a drought visualization project. The system was developed by Spanish scientists and uses satellite data and a series of automatic weather stations to monitor rainfall and water evaporation in real time, analyzing water loss from the soil surface and plants. Related visualization maps are also available online for free, providing important data for water resource management, especially in key industries such as agriculture. The system can also be combined with queries of Spain's meteorological drought index since 1961 to download relevant databases for specific regions and times to provide early warning of local drought conditions.
In 2022, Spain launched a national desertification control strategy, calling on national and local governments, researchers, non-governmental organizations, farmers, and other stakeholders to participate in desertification control, promoting comprehensive management and maintenance of water resource protection, soil and water conservation, land, and forestry by establishing land restoration experimental zones. The strategy also plans to create a desertification atlas to improve and update risk analysis and decision-making tools for desertification control. The Spanish government and the private sector have also continued to promote afforestation activities. To date, the government has planted approximately 5 million hectares of forest, accounting for 10% of the country's forest area.
Gabriel del Barrio, a Spanish landscape ecologist and desertification expert, said that desertified areas need a considerable amount of time to restore their ecological functions, so early warning and prevention are better choices, and more reasonable land management and development methods should be adopted to achieve compatibility between utilization and protection.
Turkmenistan—
Implementing National Actions and Strengthening Cooperation with China
In the heart of Central Asia, about 80% of Turkmenistan's territory is covered by the Karakum Desert (卡拉库姆沙漠). Climate change and drastic changes in the water levels of the Caspian Sea (里海) and the Aral Sea (咸海) have further exacerbated desertification in the country, affecting agricultural production. Facing the challenge of desertification, the government of Turkmenistan has taken active measures to address the desertification problem.
In 1996, Turkmenistan became one of the first countries to participate in the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification. The following year, the country formulated and implemented a national action plan, focusing on rational utilization of pastures, development of forest economy, greening of sand dunes, improvement of soil irrigation, and strengthening applied research to promote land desertification control.
The construction of water conservancy facilities is an important measure for Turkmenistan to cope with desertification. In the construction of the "Altyn Asyr" Lake (阿尔金阿西尔湖), the government cleverly constructed a drainage system to introduce saline water from farmland into the lake, effectively improving land reclamation conditions, not only greatly increasing crop yields, but also enriching plant populations, and realizing a virtuous interaction between ecology and production. The improvement of the national water conservancy system has also further strengthened water resource management capabilities. The government of Turkmenistan also issued the "National Forest Development Plan for 2021-2025" and launched a large-scale national tree planting campaign in 2023, calling on the entire population to participate, planning to plant 3 million trees to add green vitality to the desert.
In the process of combating desertification, Turkmenistan has closely cooperated with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (联合国粮农组织) in the field of food and nutrition security, jointly formulating development frameworks for agricultural production, sustainable natural resource management, and climate change mitigation and adaptation, to ensure that measures to prevent land degradation are implemented scientifically and effectively. The Karekul (卡雷库里) field station of the Desert, Plants and Animals Institute (荒漠、植物和动物研究所) under the Ministry of Agriculture and Environmental Protection of Turkmenistan received optical equipment donated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (联合国粮农组织) and the Global Environment Facility (全球环境基金) for monitoring the growth of desert plants and evaluating the effectiveness of sand fixation measures, providing strong scientific and technological support for prevention and control work.
Turkmenistan and China actively carry out cooperation in the field of desertification prevention and control. Officials and experts from the Ministry of Agriculture of the country have visited Ningxia (宁夏), China, many times to learn from the local advanced experience and technology in desertification prevention and control. In June last year, a delegation of 25 officials and experts from 19 ministries and commissions, including the Ministry of Agriculture, the Ministry of Foreign Economic Relations and Trade, and the Ministry of Finance and Economy of Turkmenistan, came to Ningxia (宁夏) to participate in the Turkmenistan World Trade Organization Knowledge Training Class Ningxia (宁夏) trip to understand the local practical experience in the development of characteristic industries and ecological governance. Members of the delegation said that the sand-fixing system explored by Ningxia (宁夏) and other desertification control technologies and models have achieved a double reduction in the area of desertified land and sandy land, especially the "wheat straw checkerboard" technology has been widely spread in many countries around the world, and Turkmenistan hopes to carry out in-depth cooperation with China in the field of desertification prevention and control.
Alabedi Ilyasov, an expert in desertification prevention and control in Turkmenistan, said that today, a large oasis is extending along the Karakum Desert (卡拉库姆沙漠), and many settlements have emerged in the central desert area, "We are trying to exploit the rich groundwater in the area and strive to turn the Karakum Desert (卡拉库姆沙漠) into a prosperous oasis."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 22nd. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (外交部) answered questions from reporters on the United States' strike against Iranian nuclear facilities on the 22nd.
A reporter asked: US President Donald Trump (特朗普) announced that he has completed strikes on Iran's Fordow (福尔道), Natanz (纳坦兹), and Isfahan (伊斯法罕) nuclear facilities. What is China's comment on this?
The spokesperson stated that China strongly condemns the US attack on Iran, attacking nuclear facilities under the supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency. This action by the US seriously violates the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and international law, and exacerbates tensions in the Middle East. China calls on the parties to the conflict, especially Israel (以色列), to cease fire as soon as possible, ensure the safety of civilians, and start dialogue and negotiations. China is willing to work with the international community to build consensus, uphold justice, and make efforts to restore peace and stability in the Middle East.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Tehran, June 22nd, as reported by the reporter on the 22nd from the Chinese Embassy in Iran, since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Iran, the Chinese Embassy in Iran has been in close communication with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China and the Chinese Embassies in neighboring countries such as Turkey, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan, and Iraq, working together to help Chinese citizens evacuate 争分夺秒 (zhēng fēn duó miǎo - "contend for every minute and second," to race against time) . As of the 21st, the vast majority of Chinese citizens in Iran have been safely evacuated.
Fu Lihua (付莉华), Minister Counselor of the Chinese Embassy in Iran, said in an interview with reporters that the embassy has always been concerned about the safety of Chinese compatriots in Iran, continuously issuing safety reminders and self-protection information, proactively contacting Chinese citizens and Chinese-funded institutions for risk avoidance guidance, and maintaining close communication with relevant Iranian departments to provide safety protection and customs clearance facilitation for Chinese citizens.
Fu Lihua (付莉华) said that the embassy relied on and guided the Federation of Overseas Chinese in Iran to organize the evacuation of personnel from high-risk areas, and successively arranged vehicles to evacuate Chinese citizens from the Iranian capital Tehran (德黑兰) and surrounding areas from land ports. Embassy staff answered consular protection assistance calls day and night, investigated the number of personnel, maintained contact with Chinese citizens, provided evacuation route guidance, and sent personnel to the Bajgiran (巴吉兰) port on the border between Iran and Turkmenistan to assist with customs clearance.
Fu Lihua (付莉华) said that as the situation rapidly deteriorated, the desire of Chinese citizens in Iran to evacuate became increasingly strong. The embassy quickly organized four batches of 17 buses to evacuate our citizens from land ports, and set up a working group at the Astara (阿斯塔拉) port on the border between Iran and Azerbaijan (阿塞拜疆), where a large number of people were leaving the country, to coordinate. With the joint efforts of all parties, as of the 21st, the vast majority of Chinese citizens in Iran have been safely evacuated, and the few remaining Chinese citizens in Iran have also avoided high-risk areas.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, June 22nd, U.S. President Donald Trump (唐纳德·特朗普) said on the evening of the 21st local time that the U.S. military had "successfully struck" and "completely cleared" three Iranian nuclear facilities. Israel stated that the U.S. had "fully coordinated" with Israel regarding the attack. The Iranian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the 22nd, condemning in the strongest terms the U.S.'s "barbaric military aggression" against Iranian nuclear facilities used for peaceful purposes, stating that this act of aggression "blatantly and unprecedentedly violates the UN Charter and fundamental principles of international law." Following the attack, Israel upgraded its national alert status. Currently, Iran states that no signs of nuclear contamination have been detected.
According to a report on the Fox News website on the 21st, the U.S. military dropped six bunker-buster bombs on the Fordow nuclear facility and launched 30 "Tomahawk" missiles at other Iranian nuclear facilities. U.S. media believe that the U.S.'s direct strike on Iranian nuclear facilities marks an escalation of the situation in the Middle East. CBS News quoted sources as saying that the U.S. conveyed to Iran through diplomatic channels that the strike on Iranian nuclear facilities was "the U.S.'s entire plan," and that the U.S. does not intend to promote regime change in Iran.
According to a report by Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the 22nd, Iranian local officials confirmed on the same day that the Fordow (福尔道), Natanz (纳坦兹), and Isfahan (伊斯法罕) nuclear facilities were attacked. Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi (阿拉格齐) posted on social media on the 22nd that the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities was "outrageous" and would have "lasting consequences." Iran reserves all options to defend its sovereignty, interests, and the safety of its people. Araghchi stated that the U.S., as a permanent member of the UN Security Council, launched an attack on Iranian nuclear facilities used for peaceful purposes, which seriously violates the UN Charter, international law, and the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons. All UN member states must be "highly vigilant" against this "extremely dangerous and lawless criminal act."
According to a statement from Iran's nuclear safety department quoted by Iran's Tasnim News Agency on the 22nd, after the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities, Iran conducted necessary assessments of possible nuclear contamination around the relevant nuclear facilities. The results showed that there was no contamination, and residents in the surrounding areas would not face any threat. The Saudi Arabian Nuclear and Radiation Regulatory Commission also said on social media that after the U.S. military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities, no radioactive effects were detected in the environment of Saudi Arabia and the Gulf Arab states.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (本雅明·内塔尼亚胡) issued a video statement on the 22nd, saying that the U.S. military operation was carried out in "full coordination" with the Israel Defense Forces (以国防军). "At the beginning of the operation (on June 13th), I promised that, in whatever way, Iran's nuclear facilities would be destroyed. This promise has been fulfilled."
French Foreign Minister Barro (巴罗) said on the 22nd that France "noted with concern" the U.S. military airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities. France did not participate in the airstrikes, nor did it participate in their planning. Barro issued a statement on social media saying that France urges all parties to exercise restraint and avoid any escalation that could lead to the spread of conflict.
The Russian Foreign Ministry issued a statement on the 22nd, strongly condemning the U.S. attack on Iranian nuclear facilities, calling it a gross violation of international law, the UN Charter, and UN Security Council resolutions.
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Director General Grossi (格罗西) said on the 22nd that the IAEA Board of Governors will hold an emergency meeting on Iran on the 23rd. Grossi wrote on social media: "Given the emergency situation in Iran, I will convene an emergency meeting of the IAEA Board of Governors tomorrow."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 管克江
Recently, the inaugural Global South Economic Forum was held at the Emirates Diplomatic Academy in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Nearly 200 representatives, including former political figures from various countries, foreign envoys to the UAE, experts, and scholars, gathered to conduct in-depth discussions on strengthening South-South cooperation in the context of multipolar world development, and to build consensus for joint development among Global South countries.
The Global South, as a collective of emerging market countries and developing countries, is home to 85% of the world's population and contributes over 40% of the global economic output. Currently, the collective rise of the Global South is profoundly reshaping the world economic landscape and becoming a key force in the transformation of the international order. Ahmed Al Sayegh, Minister of State of the UAE, pointed out in his keynote speech that the Global South is increasing its international status and influence day by day by deepening joint project construction, strengthening knowledge exchange and sharing, and expanding trade cooperation fields. He emphasized that the rise of the Global South does not mean ignoring the Global North; on the contrary, it "will promote more North-South cooperation and common prosperity."
Bernardino Regazzoni, Director General of the Emirates Diplomatic Academy, said in his speech that today's world faces multiple challenges such as geopolitical conflicts, weak economic recovery, and climate change. Only by firmly developing confidence, maintaining strategic focus, and engaging in closer unity and cooperation can Global South countries effectively respond to external risks and achieve sustainable development goals.
Zhang Yiming (张益明), Chinese Ambassador to the UAE, said in his speech that China, as a staunch member of the Global South, has always been committed to strengthening economic cooperation with Global South countries and contributing wisdom and opportunities to the development of the Global South with Chinese-style modernization. China will continue to make good use of the platform role of multilateral mechanisms such as BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and work with other Global South countries, including the UAE, to promote the continuous improvement and upgrading of South-South cooperation, and inject more confidence and strength into the unity and cooperation of the Global South.
Speaking of China-UAE cooperation, Ahmed Al Sayegh highly praised the "Belt and Road" Initiative proposed by China. He said that the initiative is an important link to promote connectivity between various regions, and the UAE firmly supports the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation. China and the UAE share highly compatible philosophies in expanding opening up, mutual respect, and pragmatic cooperation, and cooperation between the two countries will add new impetus to the economic development of the Global South.
In the panel discussion, representatives from all walks of life spoke freely on cutting-edge issues in the development of the Global South. Chris Cardona, former Minister for the Economy, Investment and Small Businesses of Malta, pointed out that in the last century, the core task of the Global South was to strive for national sovereignty and independence, but now the focus of cooperation has shifted to emerging fields such as clean energy, digital technology, and innovation. In the future, the Global South should actively explore the "innovation diplomacy" model and contribute unique solutions to world peace and development. Mohammed Baharoon, Director General of the Dubai Public Policy Research Centre, emphasized that Global South countries need to further strengthen economic cooperation and people-to-people exchanges to consolidate the foundation of cooperation through connectivity. Zhao Yuezhi (赵月枝), Tsinghua University Chair Professor, focused on analyzing the important significance of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" Initiative to the development of the Global South, and she suggested that countries improve their economic competitiveness by optimizing their investment structure.
During the forum, the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies released the *Global South Governance Assessment Report*. Zhang Jiu'an (张久安), Director of the Scientific Research Management and International Cooperation Department of the Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies, said that the Global South has great potential in improving the global governance system, and the research results will provide new ideas and solutions for exploring the construction of a more balanced and resilient global order.
(Reported from Dubai by this newspaper; Gerard Al Ferj, from the Middle East Center Branch of this newspaper, participated in the writing)
Return to TopRecently, the Durian Festival was held in Chumphon Province, southern Thailand. The event was hosted by the Chumphon Provincial Department of Agriculture, aiming to showcase the excellent quality and industrial potential of Chumphon Province durians to merchants, investors, and tourists.
People's Daily reporter Sun Guangyong (孙广勇) photographed and reported.
Return to TopUnited Nations, June 21 (Xinhua) -- (Reporter Shang Xuqian (尚绪谦)) United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said on the 21st that the United States' military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities that day was a "dangerous escalation" of the regional situation and a "direct threat" to international peace and security.
Guterres said on social media that day that he was "deeply shocked" by the U.S. military action against Iran, "which is a dangerous escalation of the already precarious regional situation and poses a direct threat to international peace and security."
He also wrote: "The risk of this conflict spiraling out of control is growing, with devastating consequences for civilians, the region and the world."
Guterres urged UN member states to de-escalate the situation and fulfill their obligations under the Charter of the United Nations and other international laws.
He said that at this critical moment, it is essential to avoid further chaos, and stressed that "there is no military solution, the only way out is diplomacy, and the only hope is peace."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 周 輖 郭晓龙 王 远 环球时报记者 胡雨薇
On the summer solstice of June 21st, Mohe City (漠河市), Heilongjiang Province, located on the northern slope of the Greater Khingan Mountains (大兴安岭山脉) at the northernmost tip of China's "rooster" map, on the "comb" of the rooster, and at the northernmost geographical coordinates of China, welcomes a daytime lasting over 21 hours.
China's "Arctic" endows Mohe with its most unique label. Here, the average summer temperature is less than 20 degrees Celsius, and the minimum winter temperature can reach minus 53 degrees Celsius. In recent years, the "out-of-circle" success of the song "Mohe Ballroom" (漠河舞厅) has made this place known to more people. Watching the aurora borealis, experiencing the polar day, and checking in at the Mohe Ballroom have become the desires of tourists from all over the world. China's Arctic has also become a "city that never sleeps" for cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries.
A song opens a window to the world—
"Friendship is in the songs and dances"
It's late, but the sky is not dark. At the Beijixing (北极星) Square, the highest point in Mohe City, the Beijixing sculpture above the 153 steps welcomes guests from afar. On both sides of the long street below the square, the roofs of the buildings are either round or pointed, full of exotic flavors.
"In the Mohe Ballroom of 1980, if you have time, would you come and see me..." On the first floor of the HSBC Building (汇丰大楼) on Commercial Street, the melody of "Mohe Ballroom" rings out every hour during business hours,娓娓诉说 (wěiwěi sùshuō - "narrating slowly," to recount in a detailed and gentle manner) a love story that transcends time and space. Disco lights flash, and people dance hand in hand. In the Mohe Ballroom, where the decoration and furnishings retain the style of the 1980s and 1990s, time seems to be frozen.
"This melodious 'Mohe Ballroom' has become a cultural window open to the world, allowing this silent border town to跃入全球视野 (yuè rù quánqiú shìyě - "leap into global view," to suddenly gain international attention)," said Li Jinbao (李金宝), the operator of the Mohe Ballroom, with deep emotion. A song is enough to make a city popular. With the popularity of "Mohe Ballroom," more and more people "plant grass" for Mohe and check in at the ballroom.
Out of love for dancing, Li Jinbao runs a ballroom. Previously, there were not many customers, mainly local dance enthusiasts. Now, in the peak season, the entrance of the ballroom is always bustling, receiving hundreds of guests every day, many of whom are foreign tourists who come attracted by the name. Li Jinbao opened his mobile phone and showed videos of tourists of different skin colors dancing happily and singing heartily. "Last time, some tourists from South Africa danced with us in a circle, which was very lively," Li Jinbao said, "We don't speak the same language and can't communicate too much, but the friendship is all in the songs and dances."
On overseas social media, the melody of "Mohe Ballroom" also crosses borders. The English, Russian, Spanish, and Japanese versions of the song are welcomed by netizens from various countries. Brazilian netizen Caroline shared a translated excerpt of the lyrics on TikTok and said: "The lyrics are really powerful! I'm curious, what kind of snow-covered land can breed such intense emotions?"
The global spread of the song is being transformed into tangible vitality for Mohe. According to data provided by the local cultural and tourism department, the number of inbound tourists to Mohe City has increased significantly in the past year, with particularly significant increases in tourists from Europe, the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Mohe City is actively embracing opportunities, and many travel agencies have launched "Aurora and Melody" themed tourism routes, cleverly integrating ballroom check-ins, aurora viewing, and forest area cultural experiences.
Du Chunyan (杜春燕), the operator of a local travel agency, said: "In previous years, the peak and off-seasons were particularly obvious, but now reservations are constant throughout the year, and many tourists specifically request to go to the Mohe Ballroom." French backpackers Emilie and Julien admitted: "It was the distant and affectionate northern China in 'Mohe Ballroom' that attracted us. Standing in the real ballroom, imagining that never-ending solo dancer, is like touching the soul of the song."
A bakery witnesses the history of friendly cultural integration—
"Such inheritance is very meaningful"
The reporter only learned after arriving in Mohe that Mohe was not lonely before its "out-of-circle" success, and the story of cultural integration between China and foreign countries had already been written on this land. About 130 kilometers north from the city, you will come to a small village surrounded by mountains on three sides, which is Beihong Village (北红村).
According to the Beihong Village History Memorial Hall (北红村村史纪念馆), the current village has a permanent population of 131 households and 256 people, of which 67 households and 119 people are descendants of Russians. The village, as its name suggests, is full of Russian customs. Next to the boardwalk built along the Heilongjiang River (黑龙江), you can see Russian elements such as matryoshka dolls; many of the villagers coming and going have "foreign faces" but speak fluent Northeastern dialect. The most eye-catching are the rows of low and scattered, well-preserved wooden houses in the village. These wooden houses are built with logs and wooden strips, retaining the characteristics of Russian folk houses called "Mukaleng" (木刻楞). "Mukaleng" is a combination of Chinese and Russian words, used to refer to wooden houses built with logs, and "刻楞" (kèlèng) in Russian means "wooden frame."
The elderly in the village told reporters that the history of Beihong Village can be traced back to the late Qing Dynasty (清朝). The gold rush at that time attracted a large number of laborers to settle here, gradually forming a natural village. During this period, China and Russia, which were geographically close, occasionally had intermarriages, which promoted the integration of living customs, architectural styles, and other aspects.
Li Chunhua (李春花), 73 years old, has a high nose and deep eyes, and has been a doctor in the village health center for 53 years. Her grandmother and maternal grandmother were both Russian. "When I was a child, we looked forward to the arrival of the traditional Bask Festival the most. At that time, every household made delicacies and gathered together to sing and dance, and people were very happy. My grandmother was very good at dancing. She danced to the harmonica, her steps were light, and I learned from her since I was a child." Li Chunhua said that the villagers' lives not only retain the characteristics of Chinese Northeast culture but also integrate many Russian cultural elements, especially in daily diet. "Russian-style jam, sauerkraut, and Suba soup, paired with freshly baked steamed buns and Northeastern home-cooked dishes, have a special flavor."
Not far from the main street of Beihong Village, a cartoon statue of a "Bread Aunt" attracted the reporter's attention. Walking into the small shop behind the statue called "Russian Bakery" (俄罗斯面包坊), a sweet fragrance wafted over. Zhao Yinhua (赵银华), a villager in her late 50s, was busy in front of the oven.
"In Beihong Village, many families have mastered the traditional craft of making Russian Lieba (bread)," Zhao Yinhua said, while showing the production materials and opening the conversation, "My mother-in-law has Russian ancestry. In the past, every autumn after the frost, she would take me to the mountains to pick wild hops and teach me how to make delicious Lieba." The all-natural, additive-free Lieba was welcomed by relatives and neighbors, so Zhao Yinhua and her family opened this bakery.
Villagers often come here to buy Lieba and recall the taste of their childhood; tourists from all over the world also like this Russian-style pastry. At its peak, the small shop can sell more than 200 Lieba a day. "The production process is not simple. In addition to needing to ferment a day in advance, flour must be added every one or two hours at night. Because it is time-consuming and labor-intensive, this skill is now rare in Russia," Zhao Yinhua said, "I hope to continue to do it—as a witness to the friendly cultural integration between China and Russia, such inheritance is very meaningful."
A batch of Chinese and foreign "mixed" homestays bring a warm experience of exchange and integration—
"This kind of integration makes people feel warm"
"The Northernmost Family," "The Northernmost Dumpling Restaurant," "The Northernmost Post Office," "The Northernmost Meteorological Station"... In Beiji Village (北极村), a well-known tourist destination, there are many places and landmarks in the village named after "the northernmost," and "finding north" here is a great pleasure. Across the Heilongjiang River a few hundred meters away, the Russian village of Ignatievo is close at hand, and the Mukaleng houses on both sides echo each other.
Sun Cuirong (孙翠荣), a villager in Beiji Village, warmly poured a cup of hot black tea for the reporter and brought a few slices of black rye Lieba. She is the third generation of a Chinese-Russian family native to Beiji Village and runs a homestay called "Russian Family" (俄罗斯人家). "In the past, we only relied on the winter season for business, but now it's popular in all seasons! Guests love our 'mixed' style, saying it has flavor and can stand up to taste." Small floral bedding purchased from Russia creates a Russian country style; family-inherited Russian snacks such as dumplings, pies, and Buliuke pickles, paired with iron pot stew, bring a different cultural experience to tourists.
Boutique homestays like "Russian Family" that explore the characteristics of cultural integration have been emerging in Beiji Village in recent years.
In front of another Russian-style homestay, the owner Li Na (李娜) was warmly greeting tourists who had cycled from Hunan. In Li Na's homestay guest room, the table is decorated with Chinese-style amber and purple-gold ornaments, the wall is hung with Hezhe fish skin paintings, a retro Russian samovar stands in the corner, and Northeastern-style floral curtains complement Russian-style lace tablecloths. "Letting guests sleep in Russian Mukaleng rooms and waking up to open the window to see the quiet mountains and forests of the northernmost part of China, this kind of integration itself is full of poetry," she said.
Chen (陈), a tourist from Shanghai, and his family just finished their experience at this homestay. In the morning, the sun洒进房间 (sǎ jìn fángjiān - "sprinkled into the room," sunlight streaming into a room) through the wooden window frames painted with traditional Russian patterns, and the air was filled with the wheat aroma of freshly baked Lieba. "The children tried to boil tea with a Russian samovar for the first time and were very excited. In the evening, we sat around the fireplace, listened to the homestay owner play the accordion, and taught us to sing 'Katyusha,' with the quiet night outside the window. This 'mixed feeling' is both novel and harmonious," Chen said with emotion. His wife was deeply impressed by the details of the Chinese-Russian integration in the homestay: "The room is decorated with Russian matryoshka dolls and adorned with Northeastern paper-cut window flowers, and even breakfast is Lieba with Northeastern cornmeal porridge. The children kept asking curiously, which is much more vivid than textbooks!"
Before leaving, his family left a message in the homestay's guestbook: "The log walls exude pine fragrance, and Russian folk songs flow from the old-fashioned radio, as if time is staggered. Pushing open the door, you can see the five-star red flag flying at the northernmost哨所 (shàosuǒ - "sentry post," a guard post). This kind of integration makes people feel warm."
■Link·Greater Khingan Mountains (大兴安岭) in Heilongjiang
The Greater Khingan Mountains region is the northernmost and highest latitude border region in China, under the jurisdiction of 7 counties and cities including Mohe City. It has the "northernmost" location advantage, the "coldest" resource advantage, and "China's Arctic" is its regional business card and cultural symbol. There are rich varieties of wild animals and plants, the only remaining cold-temperate bright coniferous forest area in China, and China's only cold-temperate biological gene bank.
The Greater Khingan Mountains region has a border line of 786 kilometers, accounting for 26% of the entire Heilongjiang Province. It faces the Amur Oblast and the Zabaykalsky Krai of Russia across the river, and currently has two national first-class ports, Mohe and Huma (呼玛), as well as the Luoguhe (洛古河) temporary cargo passage. The Greater Khingan Mountains region has the longest county in Heilongjiang Province with a border line with Russia - Huma County. In 2024, Huma County held the first China-Russia Cultural Exchange Week, which brought together many international activities such as Chinese and Russian artistic performances, Chinese and Russian painters jointly painting the opening of the river, a China-Russia agricultural innovation product exhibition and sales fair, performances by Chinese and Russian artistic groups, and China-Russia cultural exchange activities at Luding Mountain (鹿鼎山), promoting the integration of Chinese and Russian cultures.
Return to TopBy: 郭晓龙
Walking in Mohe (漠河), the Heilongjiang River (黑龙江) is as still as ink, reflecting the identical skyline on both banks. This land, once defined by "extreme cold" and "remoteness," is now transforming geographical boundaries into a breeding ground for cultural integration in its unique way, composing a cultural symphony in the daily hustle and bustle.
Mohe (漠河) has activated cultural inspiration. When the melody of "Mohe (漠河) Disco" crossed national borders, Mohe (漠河) did not stop at the brief noise of being an "internet sensation." Instead, it irrigated this intangible cultural empathy into the "Aurora and Melody" themed tourist route. Under the disco ball, arms of different colors are linked, making this place a "cultural living room" and an anchor for the landing of internet popularity, transforming abstract emotions into sustainable cultural tourism appeal.
Cultural integration is by no means a static display in a museum, but the steaming life itself. In Beihong Village (北红村), the aroma of wild hops and fermenting wheat is a code that transcends generations and national borders. This small chain of "family workshop - specialty goods - cultural experience" is revitalized in the market's recognition. The exotic homestays in Arctic Village (北极村) do not pursue the rigid collage of elements, but the natural growth of two cultures in pots and pans, morning and evening life. It is precisely because it is deeply rooted in daily life that cultural integration is more easily accepted and loved.
Mohe's (漠河) practice, like the North Star, points to one thing: the geographical "extreme distance" can become the cultural "extreme closeness," injecting a warm current of lasting prosperity into this land.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 观 刘军国 洪秋婷
New urbanization is a type of urbanization characterized by the benign interaction of industrial upgrading, population agglomeration, and urban development. From strengthening the construction of the housing security system to helping young people find employment and start businesses, and then to promoting the equalization of basic public services, a series of pragmatic measures have effectively enhanced the people's sense of gain and happiness.
This edition launches the "Providing Strong Financial Support for the New Urbanization Strategy" column, focusing on how fiscal and financial policies can work together to better promote the "two-way rush" between people and cities.
——Editor
New urbanization is people-oriented urbanization. From the initial influx of labor into cities to children's education in cities, and then to entire families settling in cities, in recent years, China's urbanization process for the transfer of agricultural population has continued to accelerate, and the quality of new urbanization has continued to improve.
This year's "Government Work Report" proposed to thoroughly implement the new urbanization strategy. We will scientifically and orderly promote the urbanization of the agricultural transfer population, comprehensively promote the provision of basic public services in the place of permanent residence, and strengthen the guarantee of compulsory education for children moving with their parents.
Continuously improve financial services to help new citizens integrate into urban life faster; promote stable employment of the agricultural transfer population in cities and towns so that they can be rewarded for their labor; optimize transfer payments in the field of compulsory education to better meet the enrollment needs of children moving with their parents... To promote people-oriented new urbanization construction, we must make good use of fiscal and financial means, use funds where they are most needed and most critical, so that the agricultural population and foreign population can come in, stay, and develop.
Helping to settle down, new citizens take root faster
"Recently, my family is laying floor tiles and painting the walls. I go to work during the day, and after work in the evening, I come to monitor the progress of the renovation. I estimate that the hard decoration part will be completed by the end of the month." From buying a house at the end of last year to busying with renovations in the first half of this year, Su Xin (苏鑫), a post-95s who has been working in Xiamen (厦门), Fujian (福建) for nearly a year, has a faster pace of settling down than he imagined.
"I found a new job, moved to a new city, and still wanted to have my own home." Choosing to go to Xiamen (厦门) was to seek a better development opportunity, but settling down in a new city was not so easy for Su Xin (苏鑫). "I've been working for nearly 7 years, and I just bought a car on loan last year. Now I've finally saved enough for a down payment to buy a house, and the expenses for renovation are not small. There are really many places to spend money!" Counting the expenses after moving to Xiamen (厦门), Su Xin (苏鑫) was worried about the money for renovation. He suddenly remembered that he had seen a consumer loan product promoted by Bank of Communications (交通银行) before, so he wanted to try it.
Sure enough, Bank of Communications' (交通银行) "Egret Consumer Loan" (白鹭消费贷) is very suitable for the needs of new citizens like Su Xin (苏鑫). "Now the consumer loan products of banks are highly intelligent. I only need to check some options, and I don't need to submit a lot of materials. The system quickly completes the review." Su Xin (苏鑫) felt that financial services were more humane when he could apply for a loan on the mobile APP. "Bank of Communications (交通银行) gave me a credit line of 200,000 yuan, and it is flexible and convenient to borrow and repay at any time. The interest is not a big burden for me."
With the money for renovation settled, Su Xin's (苏鑫) settlement plan took another step forward. Regarding the future, Su Xin (苏鑫) has his own ideal plan: "I expect to move into a new home by the end of the year, and I will truly take root here. In the future, I will also form my own small family and bring my parents to Xiamen (厦门) to live with me."
"New citizen groups like Su Xin (苏鑫) have just come to a new city and often have financial needs in many aspects of living and settling down. This is the key direction for us to strive to develop financial services." Lu Hongping (吕鸿萍), a zero-loan product manager at the Xiamen Branch (厦门分行) of Bank of Communications (交通银行), introduced that the bank actively cooperated with the Xiamen Information Group Big Data Operation Center (厦门信息集团大数据运营中心) to introduce the "New Citizen Financial Service Label" and launched the "Egret Consumer Loan" (白鹭消费贷) to meet the financial needs of new citizen groups in different stages of settling down, career development, and life transition, for application scenarios such as home appliance purchase, house renovation, vocational skills training, education tuition, and daily consumption. As of now, 34,000 new citizens in the local area have successfully applied for this product.
In the process of promoting new urbanization, some new citizens come to the city and may not have stable jobs at first, and they will also face difficulties such as greater pressure on daily living expenses. Financial services have a lot to offer in meeting these needs.
"In response to the difficulties in renting houses and the high rental pressure for new citizens and other groups, combined with the capital turnover needs of long-term rental enterprises, we actively cooperate with high-quality long-term rental apartment operating enterprises to launch exclusive 'rental + loan' products and provide comprehensive service solutions. In the future, we will continue to deepen cooperation with local governments and industry associations, continue to expand the coverage of rental loans, and provide new citizen groups with full-cycle support from renting to buying a house." Relevant person in charge of the Fuzhou Branch (福州分行) of Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (工商银行) said.
Promoting entrepreneurship, career development has a bright future
In the Jiuzhoujiang Development Zone (九洲江开发区) of Lianjiang City (廉江市), Guangdong (广东), in a factory producing small household appliances, 4 assembly lines are running busily, and sixty or seventy workers are working together to check the production of products.
The original general manager of the factory, Liang Bingkang (梁炳康), is from Jishui Town (吉水镇), Lianjiang City (廉江市). In 2019, he and another partner came to the Jiuzhoujiang Development Zone (九洲江开发区) and started from scratch to establish Lianjiang Xiaokedou Electric Technology Co., Ltd. (廉江市小蝌蚪电器科技有限公司).
"Initially, the company mainly produced electric kettles for some large brands through e-commerce channels." Liang Bingkang (梁炳康) said that in 2021, due to the good market conditions and increased orders, the company urgently needed funds to purchase a new batch of thermostats in order to expand production, so it applied for a loan from the bank. However, due to the company's lack of mortgageable real estate, the bank had some concerns during the approval process.
Fortunately, "government-bank-guarantee" came to help in time—Yuecai Inclusive Finance (Zhanjiang) Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd. (粤财普惠金融（湛江）融资担保股份有限公司) relied on the 30 million yuan special loan credit risk compensation fund for small and micro enterprises in Zhanjiang City (湛江市) to jointly launch a batch guarantee product with the bank, the "Private and Small and Micro Enterprise Government-Bank-Guarantee Special Loan Project" (民营和小微企业政银担专项贷款项目). With the support of this product, Xiaokedou Electric (小蝌蚪电器) successfully obtained a 2 million yuan credit loan.
With the help of funds, Xiaokedou Electric (小蝌蚪电器) successfully expanded its production capacity, and its sales revenue increased to 66 million yuan in 2022. In 2023, the company built new factory buildings, added equipment, and successfully put them into production in the first quarter of 2024.
"Some small and micro business owners often face difficulties in the market, products, technology, and funds in the early stages of entrepreneurship. In order to help them successfully get through the 'novice period' and enhance their ability to resist risks, we have launched a number of support measures by strengthening cooperation with the government and banks, and accurately introduced financial living water into small and micro enterprises to help enterprises take a stable entrepreneurial path." Su Yifeng (苏奕锋), deputy general manager of Yuecai Inclusive Finance (Zhanjiang) Financing Guarantee Co., Ltd. (粤财普惠金融（湛江）融资担保股份有限公司), said.
The accumulation of many years of operating experience has given Liang Bingkang (梁炳康) the idea of creating a new brand. At the beginning of this year, he resigned from his position as general manager of Xiaokedou Electric (小蝌蚪电器) and prepared to start a new entrepreneurial story: "Now I have settled down in the urban area of Lianjiang (廉江), and my career development has also entered a new stage. I hope to work hard to create a new world."
In recent years, with the support of relevant policies, the employment scale of the agricultural transfer population has continued to increase, and the quality of employment has significantly improved. Some people like Liang Bingkang (梁炳康) who have accumulated certain funds and technology are more willing to come to the city to start businesses.
This year, the central government has arranged 66.74 billion yuan in employment subsidy funds to support various localities in implementing employment and entrepreneurship support policies. Various localities have actively deployed and continuously improved the employment and entrepreneurship support system for new citizen groups, giving full play to the multiplier effect of entrepreneurship driving employment. For example, Sichuan (四川) has proposed 15 specific measures to support entrepreneurship driving employment, increase the amount of entrepreneurial guaranteed loans, and expand the coverage of entrepreneurial subsidies; Hunan (湖南) has launched the 2025 Youth Employment and Entrepreneurship Support Plan, developing more than 150,000 policy-based positions, guiding the release of more than 2 million market-based positions, and building about 20 provincial-level university student entrepreneurship incubation bases.
Xu Guangjian (许光建), a professor at the School of Public Administration of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学), believes that fiscal and financial departments should play a greater role in supporting the agricultural transfer population to better find employment and start businesses in cities. It is necessary to implement the national policies of tax and fee reductions and other policies to encourage the development of the private economy, vigorously support the development of small and medium-sized micro enterprises, and create a good environment that is conducive to employment and supports entrepreneurship; it is also necessary to support the development of various vocational skills training institutions through fiscal subsidies and other means, provide practical employment skills training and entrepreneurship guidance for the agricultural transfer population, and comprehensively improve the employment ability of the agricultural transfer population.
Increasing investment, children moving with their parents have guaranteed access to school
"Studying in Fuyang (富阳) is more convenient than in my hometown!" Xie (谢), a parent of a student in Class 2, Grade 5 of Fuchun Third Bridge Primary School (富春三桥小学) in Fuyang District (富阳区), Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), told reporters that in 2014, she and her husband came to Fuyang (富阳) from Huaihua (怀化), Hunan (湖南) to work, and soon after, they brought their two children to live with them.
"We applied for a residence permit in Fuyang (富阳) and paid social security. According to the policy, our children can apply for enrollment here." Xie (谢) said that the two children successively enrolled in Fuchun Third Bridge Primary School (富春三桥小学), which is not far from home.
"All of our students enjoy the per capita public funding uniformly allocated by the district finance, with a standard of 930 yuan per academic year. The District Education Bureau and Fuchun Street (富春街道) also provide a transportation subsidy of 100 yuan per semester for students who take the school bus. Children of migrant workers can enjoy it." Huang Xiaomin (黄晓敏), vice principal of Fuchun Third Bridge Primary School (富春三桥小学), said.
Over the years, Fuyang (富阳) has adhered to the concept of educational equity and provided children of migrant workers with the same educational opportunities as local students. In terms of enrollment policy, it actively implements the "new students enrolling in public schools" and "transferring from other places to public schools" policies, providing 100% of compulsory education public school places for children of migrant workers who hold residence permits. In terms of financial security, it strictly practices the "two main" policy of "the government in the inflow area is the main body, and public schools are the main body," and includes compulsory education for children moving with their parents in the urban development plan and financial security scope.
"At present, the per capita public funding benchmark quota and the 'two exemptions and one subsidy' funds in Fuyang (富阳) have achieved 'money follows people.' Children of migrant workers can also enjoy policy preferences such as financial assistance for students in need and car subsidies." Relevant person in charge of the Fuyang District Education Bureau (富阳区教育局) said.
As early as 2022, the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Finance (浙江省财政厅) issued the "Zhejiang Province Measures for Transfer Payments to Help 'Zhejiang Excellent Education' in the Field of Compulsory Education Where 'Money Follows People'" (浙江省助力“浙里优学”义务教育领域“钱随人走”转移支付办法).
"Zhejiang (浙江), as a coastal economically developed province, has attracted a large number of foreign population to work, providing important human support for economic and social development, but it has also significantly increased the pressure on basic public services in various places, especially the financial security of compulsory education." Relevant person in charge of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Finance (浙江省财政厅) said that the local area relies on the achievements of digital reform to accurately identify students by household registration and place of study, and implement classified support and local policies.
On the one hand, implement "two main" reward subsidies. The provincial finance arranges 1.15 billion yuan each year, and gives rewards according to the number of students receiving children moving with their parents in various places, strengthening the financial security capacity of the inflow area government. On the other hand, in response to the problems of limited teaching quality improvement and excessively high per capita training costs in rural education, measures such as increasing public funding subsidies for small-scale schools and setting up incentive subsidies for layout optimization of schools in mountainous and island counties are taken to promote rural children to enjoy high-quality education and fair education.
"Letting children moving with their parents have access to education is an important measure to benefit the people, warm the hearts of the people, and conform to the will of the people." Xu Guangjian (许光建) believes that in recent years, the central and local governments have achieved remarkable results by increasing financial investment to improve the coverage of basic public services for the agricultural transfer population. This year, the central government has arranged 42 billion yuan in reward funds for the urbanization of the agricultural transfer population, an increase of 2 billion yuan compared with last year, further enhancing the financial security capacity of local governments to implement the urbanization policies for the agricultural transfer population.
"In the next step, we should encourage various localities to continue to increase investment in improving the level and quality of basic public services enjoyed by the agricultural transfer population and their accompanying family members, especially to increase efforts to solve the difficulties and blockages that restrict the urbanization of the agricultural transfer population. Cities with conditions should increase the number of public primary and secondary school places, effectively increase the proportion of children moving with the agricultural transfer population enrolled in public schools, and actively expand the proportion of children moving with the agricultural transfer population enrolled in non-compulsory education stages such as ordinary high schools and secondary vocational education, and continuously enhance their sense of gain." Xu Guangjian (许光建) said.
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Strengthening financial support and increasing financial capital investment will provide a source of vitality for new urbanization construction, ensuring that "investing in people" is effectively implemented.
This spring, Xiao Li, a new citizen from Mianyang (绵阳), Sichuan (四川) Province who had recently settled in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川), was extremely anxious. His father was diagnosed with acute myocardial infarction, and the initial estimated cost of surgery and treatment was about 200,000 yuan, which his family could not afford. With the help of the community, he applied for the "New Citizen Emergency Assistance Fund" and the "New Citizen Medical Emergency Loan," and finally overcame the difficulties.
Currently, China's new citizen group involves approximately 300 million people. Coming from rural areas to cities, they face many problems such as employment, housing, children's education, and social security. Whether the new citizen group can live and work in peace and contentment is becoming a key measure of the success of new urbanization.
The city belongs to its people. To enhance the sense of gain, happiness, and security of the new citizen group, it is necessary to continuously strengthen financial support and increase financial capital investment, so that the construction of new urbanization has a source of vitality, and "investing in people" is effectively implemented.
To make them feel at ease living here, the supply of guaranteed housing must be continuously optimized. In recent years, from a national perspective, significant progress has been made in the construction of guaranteed housing. In 2024, the central government allocated 70.78 billion yuan to support local guaranteed housing projects. Coupled with policy support such as re-lending for guaranteed housing, a total of 1.8 million units (rooms) of salable guaranteed housing, guaranteed rental housing, and public rental housing will be started and raised throughout the year. This year, policy tools such as special bonds and re-lending for guaranteed housing are accelerating their implementation. Not long ago, Zhejiang (浙江) and Sichuan (四川) took the lead in issuing special bonds for the acquisition of existing commercial housing, which means that local acquisition of existing commercial housing for use as guaranteed housing has made new breakthroughs. The lights of thousands of homes warm the fatigue of returning birds and also shine with the hope of struggle. As policies continue to be implemented and take effect, more and more new citizen families will realize their dream of settling down.
To encourage them to work hard, the support for employment and entrepreneurship must be continuously strengthened. Financial departments in many places have increased their support for entrepreneurial guaranteed loans, raising the individual application limit to 500,000 yuan and also providing financial interest subsidies; financial departments encourage commercial banks to set up special loans to provide principal-free renewal loan support for small and micro enterprises and individual businesses; local human resources and social security departments provide job seekers with vocational skills improvement courses, and provide entrepreneurs with "full life cycle" services such as entrepreneurship training, policy consultation, and financing docking... Under the support of policies, next to stalls and shops, and in industrial parks, new citizens are working hard and earning their due in their "new homes." Since the beginning of this year, a number of policies with high gold content have been accelerated to stabilize employment: the "Million Employment Internship Position Recruitment Plan" with financial subsidies has been implemented, and the number of pilot provinces for occupational injury protection for new employment forms has been expanded from 7 to 17... The strong support of policies encourages the new citizen group to "work hard."
To help them integrate practically, the equalization of basic public services must be continuously promoted. Canceling the household registration restrictions for flexible employment personnel to participate in insurance in their place of employment, carrying out emergency assistance, and promoting the construction of close-knit medical community alliances in counties... Based on the exploration and practice in various places, China will comprehensively promote the system of providing basic public services in the place of permanent residence, focusing on cities with concentrated population inflows, implementing policies tailored to each city ("一城一策"), so that eligible agricultural transfer populations can enjoy the same rights as local registered residents. In sync with this, from the central government to local governments, the multi-level policy system should be further improved, and investment should be continuously increased by increasing the intensity of financial transfer payments, increasing special subsidies, improving the efficiency of inclusive financial services, and strengthening government capital to drive social capital, so as to accelerate the solution of the problems of new citizen groups such as difficulty in settling down, difficulty in attending school, difficulty in seeing a doctor, and difficulty in providing for the elderly. Responding to urgent needs and expectations, new policies and measures make new citizens feel more belonging.
In the future, while increasing financial support and optimizing the allocation of financial resources, it is also necessary to further clear the "channels" through reform, attract more "living water" of funds, and help new citizens "come in, stay, and live well." For example, promoting the linking of transfer payments and factor allocation with the urbanization of agricultural transfer populations, exploring the establishment of a "money follows people" system, so that the allocation of public resources is more balanced and optimized; promoting the reform of the housing provident fund system, breaking the restriction of "only those with employers can apply," encouraging flexible employment personnel to contribute to the housing provident fund, and so on, and continuously replicating and upgrading successful explorations and practices in various places into promotable institutional measures.
When new citizens truly take root in towns and cities, the urbanization of people will become the warm background color of the beautiful picture of Chinese-style modernization.
Return to TopOur newspaper reports that recently, Jiangsu Caitong Textile Technology Co., Ltd. faced challenges such as rising export costs. Jiangsu Bank initiated a fast loan channel for the company, simplifying the application process, quickly conducting due diligence, and coordinating the loan review committee to expedite the review. The loan was completed within 48 hours, and a special asset package with preferential interest rates was allocated to the company, proactively reducing financing costs by 0.5 percentage points, providing strong support for the company to explore new markets at home and abroad.
Recently, Jiangsu Bank conducted a "large-scale visit and survey" of foreign trade enterprises to identify their needs and formulate relief strategies. Based on the survey, Jiangsu Bank quickly introduced 10 measures to effectively provide "one policy for one industry, one policy for one enterprise" financial service guarantees. For existing foreign trade customers, under the premise of controlling risks, loans will not be withdrawn, cut off, or reduced. For enterprises with temporary turnover difficulties, refinancing and other tools will be used to ensure continuity and stabilize production. For enterprises that do have difficulties, special funds will be allocated to provide credit support.
Ge Renyu (葛仁余), Secretary of the Party Committee and Chairman of Jiangsu Bank (江苏银行), stated that the next step will be to actively respond to the exchange rate market volatility risks, provide exchange rate hedging support for foreign trade enterprises, expand the supply of foreign exchange derivative products, and help enterprises hedge expected receipts and payments of foreign exchange funds.
(Yao Xueqing (姚雪青))
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Small scale, insufficient collateral, short operating cycles, and often lacking continuous and stable financial statements and high-quality credit information... The lack of a clear "profile" leads to high risk identification costs and long process cycles for banks when dealing with micro and small enterprises (MSEs), which is the first hurdle in MSE financing. With the implementation of a series of policies to solve the difficulties and high costs of financing for MSEs, various departments are further breaking down data barriers, and financial institutions are accelerating data development and application. The tools for "profiling" MSEs are becoming more and more abundant, and MSE financing services are becoming more and more precise.
"Since the beginning of this year, we have financed a total of more than 13 million yuan," said Luo Hongbo (罗红波), head of Cihong Chemical Fiber Products Co., Ltd. (慈溪市慈鸿化纤制品有限公司) in Cixi (慈溪市), Ningbo (宁波), Zhejiang (浙江), who recently received another loan of nearly one million yuan. "Our MSEs don't have much collateral, and we wouldn't have dared to think we could borrow so much money before."
In recent years, the production cost of chemical fiber products has increased. Although orders are constantly coming in, Luo Hongbo (罗红波) dares not accept them due to insufficient working capital: "It is clear that the company is operating well, but how can we prove to the bank that we have the ability to repay the loan?"
The unlocking of a piece of data brought a turning point to Cihong Chemical Fiber (慈鸿化纤). "Electricity consumption is an important indicator for judging the production capacity of manufacturing enterprises. With the 'Electricity e-Certificate' tool, we can provide loans based on the actual electricity consumption data of enterprises, specifically for paying electricity bills," said Chen Hong (陈虹), manager of the Strategic Business Department of Pudong Development Bank (浦发银行) Ningbo Branch (宁波分行).
"We have targeted the electricity consumption scenarios of enterprises to develop the 'Electricity e-Certificate' product, and cooperate with financial institutions to provide low-cost financing," said Hu Junhui (胡俊辉), deputy director of the Finance and Assets Department of State Grid Ningbo Power Supply Company (国网宁波供电公司). He introduced that in Ningbo (宁波) alone, the "Electricity e-Certificate" has helped more than 1,500 enterprises obtain more than 6 billion yuan in special financial services such as electricity bill financing.
Cihong Chemical Fiber's (慈鸿化纤) monthly electricity bill is automatically obtained from the "Electricity e-Finance" APP, and the bank will pay the electricity bill to the power supply company in a timely manner, without the need for the enterprise to worry about the whole process. "Electricity bills account for a significant proportion of production costs. By solving this part of the funds, we can use more funds to expand production," said Luo Hongbo (罗红波). This year, the company dares to let go and accept orders.
In Sichuan (四川), electricity consumption is also combined with tax data to more clearly depict the vitality of MSEs.
Sichuan Sanyi Electronic New Materials Co., Ltd. (四川三益电子新材料有限公司) is a high-tech MSE mainly engaged in products in the fields of adhesive film and flexible copper clad laminate. In recent years, due to the pressure of the time for the landing of laboratory research results, it urgently needs working capital to solve the problem of raw material procurement. However, its operating time is short, the trial production cost is high, and the available collateral is small, so it cannot be financed through the bank's traditional MSE credit model. The Meishan (眉山) Financial Supervision Branch (金融监管分局) of Sichuan (四川) guided Meishan Rural Commercial Bank (眉山农商银行) to explore and try to use the "Tax and Electricity Index Loan" product to make credit assessment for the company. By visiting the tax bureau, electricity and other departments to inquire about tax and electricity conditions, the bank converted the company's production, consumption, and sales into a "tax and electricity index", and granted the company a credit of 2 million yuan, and implemented a preferential interest rate of 3.1%.
"Production data has become the basis for financing, which can not only solve the problem of MSEs lacking collateral, but also reduce the risk of financial institutions. Since the establishment of the coordination mechanism to support MSE financing, when the working group screens and recommends enterprises, it can avoid unqualified enterprises based on the real production data of the enterprises." The relevant person in charge of the Meishan (眉山) Financial Supervision Branch (金融监管分局) of Sichuan (四川) introduced that as of the end of April, Meishan (眉山) City has cumulatively issued 502 tax and electricity index loans, totaling 1.56 billion yuan.
More and more financial institutions are taking the initiative to solve the problem of information asymmetry, increase the integration and application of internal data, and connect with production and operation, payment, and business data to develop targeted products to better meet the financing needs of MSEs. According to data from the National Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局), at the end of April, the balance of inclusive MSE loans nationwide was 34.7 trillion yuan, an increase of 127.6% compared with the end of 2020, with an average annual growth rate of more than 20%, which is twice as high as the growth rate of various loans during the same period.
Return to TopAnother graduation season arrives, and a new cohort of young people are about to embark on scientific research positions, dedicating their youthful energy to building a strong nation in science and technology and writing their own stories of struggle.
The path of scientific research is long and arduous. How to choose the right direction? How to strengthen one's resolve to go further and better? We have invited several young scientific and technological workers engaged in scientific research in different fields to share why they initially chose to devote themselves to scientific research and to bravely move forward and constantly climb the peak of science and technology.
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Choosing the field of artificial intelligence stems from love and interest.
Jing Yimin (敬毅民)
I am a post-95s generation researcher who graduated with a master's degree from the Natural Language Processing Laboratory of Soochow University (苏州大学). This laboratory focuses on natural language understanding, Chinese information processing, machine translation, and natural language cognition. My academic and work experiences have always revolved around artificial intelligence.
Choosing the field of artificial intelligence stems from love and interest. I remember when I was in college, sometimes when I saw a high-quality artificial intelligence academic paper, I would be so excited that I couldn't sleep. After joining Lenovo (联想) , I continued this love in my work. When I see that my data mining and algorithm optimization work results can be implemented and transformed into products, I feel very fulfilled. Doing research in scientific research institutes requires keeping up with academic hotspots, and researchers will pay more attention to the advancement of algorithms and models, constantly seeking good ideas, and even opening up new directions; doing research in enterprises, while we are pursuing algorithm innovation and better performance, we must also constantly consider the implementability of algorithms or models, and effectively transform good algorithms and models into products that can truly help users.
In May of this year, the Lenovo "Tianxi" (天禧) Super Intelligent Body System developed by our team was officially released. The system deploys large models on personal computers, tablets, and other terminal devices, and precisely identifies user needs through model training and algorithm tuning to achieve intelligent control of terminal devices.
In the past two years, intelligent agents have been a hot topic in the field of artificial intelligence and a direction for our team's innovation efforts. During the development process, we "packaged" the large model into an intelligent agent system. For complex task requirements, the intelligent agent will evaluate various large models from the aspects of task orchestration and tool selection, use models with better performance as "teachers," and use edge-side models on the device as "students," and then "distill" the knowledge of the "teachers" to the "student" models. In this way, without user data leaving the personal computer, the intelligent agent performs intent recognition and task analysis, and finally generates a response. This can protect user privacy to a greater extent, which is also a feature of Lenovo's artificial intelligence computers.
This work requires compressing, quantifying, and adapting large models to meet local deployment requirements and ensuring that the inference latency is acceptable to users. My team members and I will also deeply explore application scenarios in the fields of office and life to better "fit" the user's usage. For example, in the "weekly report generation" scenario, we will integrate processes such as language conversion, file generation, and email sending into a "workflow" through intelligent agents to achieve multiple functions on one chain.
Now, the development of artificial intelligence in China is very rapid, and important innovative achievements are constantly emerging. We must continue to work hard, especially to catch up in basic algorithms, frameworks and standards, and protocols, and seize the commanding heights of technology as soon as possible. We also hope that our innovative achievements can be transformed into actual productivity and help users solve more practical problems.
(The author is an algorithm engineer at Lenovo Group (联想集团). This article was compiled by Gu Yekai (谷业凯), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Want to further discover more scientific truths
Lian Tao (连涛)
During my doctoral studies, I mainly engaged in the study of the mechanism of El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) events. ENSO is a wind field and sea surface temperature oscillation that occurs in the equatorial eastern Pacific region, which has an important impact on global weather and climate and is related to industrial and agricultural production, economic development, and human life and health. It has irreplaceable value for disaster early warning in various countries.
In 2014, the year I was about to graduate from the Ocean College of Zhejiang University (浙江大学), something happened in the field of international climate research, or rather, an "accident" - at that time, the vast majority of scientific research and business institutions internationally predicted that there would be a strong El Niño at the end of that year, but what eventually formed was a weak El Niño. The professional forecast was seriously inconsistent with the actual situation, becoming an unprecedented "false alarm" event.
This incident made me deeply realize that there are still many scientific mysteries on Earth that need to be revealed by mankind. Driven by a strong desire to explore and learn, I wanted to find out the truth about the "false alarm" event as soon as possible and further discover more scientific truths. After graduating with a doctorate, I joined the Second Institute of Oceanography (第二海洋研究所) of the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) without hesitation and continued to engage in scientific research in the field of climate dynamics.
At that time, the mainstream view in the academic community regarding ENSO dynamics was relatively consistent, believing that this type of event was mainly caused by slow changes in large-scale ocean and atmosphere.
After data analysis and repeated demonstrations, I had a different view. If you carefully review the evolution process of each ENSO event, you will find that some strong weather-scale events, such as typhoons and East Asian cold waves, can also have a significant impact on the triggering and development of ENSO by causing strong wind field anomalies in the equatorial Pacific.
In order to confirm the conjecture, my team and I consulted literature, collected data, and repeatedly used models to deduce, working day and night. In the quiet of the night, I would repeatedly think of the "false alarm" event in 2014, and I would be upset when I couldn't find a clue, but it also motivated me to cheer up again the next day and continue to explore.
After multiple demonstrations, our team finally determined that the lack of strong wind fields related to weather scales in 2014 was the main reason for the "false alarm."
Inspired by this, my team members and I further analyzed all historical ENSO events, combined with numerical model experiments, and proposed a new discovery: high-frequency strong atmospheric events in the tropical Pacific can provide feedback to ENSO and jointly dominate the spatiotemporal characteristics of ENSO with low-frequency sea-air interactions. According to this idea, we successfully predicted the strong El Niño event that occurred at the end of 2023 for the first time internationally.
Each new discovery makes me feel great joy and gives me more confidence and motivation to continue moving forward.
After more than 10 years of engaging in scientific research, I have a few insights. First of all, scientific research should take solving problems as the primary task, rather than being guided by publishing papers. There is no need to deliberately divide things that can be explained clearly in one paper into several articles to describe; at the same time, scientific research needs to be able to withstand loneliness and ensure that the research results can stand the test of scrutiny. Although each type of discipline has its own characteristics, logic and rigor should be integrated throughout the research, and it is important to avoid being 急功近利 (jí gōng jìn lì - "eager for quick success and instant benefits," eager to achieve quick results) and 急于求成 (jí yú qiú chéng - "anxious for success," eager to achieve results quickly).
As scientific researchers, we must keep up with the development of the times and constantly improve our learning skills. For example, my team and I have begun to use advanced technologies such as intelligent observation and deep learning to improve the efficiency of climate research. Integrating the strengths of various disciplines and overcoming the stubborn diseases of one's own discipline is one of the most important innovative means to break through research bottlenecks.
(The author is the Deputy Director of the National Key Laboratory of Satellite Ocean Environment Monitoring and Forecasting of the Second Institute of Oceanography (第二海洋研究所) of the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部). This article was compiled by Liu Shiyao (刘诗瑶), a reporter from this newspaper.)
"Writing papers on the earth" is my original intention for doing scientific research.
Jin Zhiwen (靳志文)
My connection with the research of new radiation detection materials and imaging technology began with the traction of curiosity. As an undergraduate, I first came into contact with photodetectors. When a beam of light is projected onto the surface of the device, it can instantly generate electrical signals. At that moment, I was like a child seeing a magical magic show, and I developed a strong interest. During my graduate studies, I systematically studied related courses, prepared devices, and tested data, living a "two-point one-line" life between the laboratory and the dormitory. Although the days were monotonous, I enjoyed it.
In 2018, at the age of 28, I joined Lanzhou University (兰州大学). Soon after, I took on a very challenging task - tackling the problems of crystal defects and uneven thickness of large-area photodetectors. From in-depth analysis of the mechanism to continuous optimization of the process, my team and I tried various methods, but the effect was not satisfactory. Later, we changed our thinking and cleverly used the amorphous structure to avoid grain boundary problems, and finally successfully designed a large-area uniform and complete device.
From focusing on personal research as a student to now shouldering the responsibility for team development, I constantly think about: how to plan more valuable research directions? How to stimulate the scientific research potential of team members? This requires me to transform from a single "problem solver" to a "question setter" and "guide." In the early stage, I also felt very anxious, but under the guidance of senior colleagues in the college and in the team's brainstorming sessions, the difficulties that once stood in front of me were overcome one after another.
In the 7 years of work, I have found that the northwestern region has greatly improved in the concentration of scientific research resources and the reserve of high-quality students. Today, the construction level of the school's scientific research platform continues to leap forward. In the laboratory, advanced instruments and equipment such as adjustable monochromatic light sources, precision source meters, and variable temperature probe stations are becoming increasingly popular. A series of talent introduction and training policies have injected strong momentum into the development of disciplines, forming a virtuous circle of "building nests to attract phoenixes and cultivating talents to strengthen the foundation."
Practice has proved that the great northwest of the motherland is also fertile ground for scientific research. Based on regional characteristics, we can carry out highly valuable characteristic research. For example, anchoring the needs of western nuclear resource development to carry out radiation detection technology research, or closely following the "Eastern Data and Western Calculation" project to provide technical support for data processing and algorithm optimization, these studies not only accurately connect with national strategies and local development, but also open up differentiated tracks for scientific researchers.
Doing scientific research in the west, the unique charm also lies in the fact that the application scenarios for the transformation of results are close at hand. For example, the northwest has an urgent need for advanced detection technologies in the fields of medical equipment and resource exploration. My current research project is committed to playing a role in the above aspects and contributing to solving practical problems.
"Writing papers on the earth" is my original intention for doing scientific research. As a young researcher rooted in the northwest, I deeply know that the road of characteristic research has both opportunities and challenges, and the exploration of academic frontiers is endless. In the future, I will continue to cultivate deeply along this path, deepen and refine basic research, and at the same time actively carry out industry-university-research cooperation with local enterprises to promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation.
(The author is a professor and doctoral supervisor at the School of Physical Science and Technology of Lanzhou University (兰州大学). This article was compiled by Zhao Shuaijie (赵帅杰), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Doing scientific research to serve major national needs
Wu Jie (吴杰)
I have worked at Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学) for 9 years. Looking back on this experience, I am very fortunate that what I have learned and used can be combined with national needs. Whenever I see research results helping the industry solve practical problems, my heart is full of a sense of accomplishment.
During my doctoral studies, I mainly engaged in supersonic aerodynamics research. With the development of the country's aerospace industry, the demand for hypersonic science and technology projects is increasing, which has strengthened my determination to cultivate deeply in this field.
To carry out hypersonic experimental aerodynamics, a hypersonic wind tunnel is a key basic platform. Conventional hypersonic wind tunnels have high operating costs, large footprint, and poor flow field repeatability, which weakens the support capacity for related basic experimental research. In response to these shortcomings, foreign countries have built Ludwig hypersonic wind tunnels, but the key technology - millisecond-level fast-opening valve control technology - is blocked to China.
Aiming at the goal of building a Ludwig hypersonic wind tunnel, my team and I began a difficult journey. Along the way, my team and I have endured pressure and gained growth. When tackling the millisecond-level fast-opening valve control technology of the hypersonic wind tunnel, the task was very urgent. We almost lived in the laboratory, constantly trying and eliminating faults, and completed the overall debugging of the hypersonic wind tunnel on schedule. After years of day and night struggle, we proposed innovative solutions and overcame a series of key technical problems, and developed a Ludwig hypersonic wind tunnel with independent intellectual property rights, which not only has better performance than similar foreign products, but also has the advantage of lower operating costs. This provides an important way to lower the threshold for China to carry out hypersonic aerodynamics experimental research and popularize related research.
Today, our research and development results have been applied in leading units and universities in the industry, effectively supporting the research and development of major national tasks. Every time we hear positive feedback from the industry, we feel very proud and feel that all the efforts are worth it!
When I was an undergraduate at the School of Aeronautics of Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学), I often heard teachers and seniors teach "Serving the country through aviation, striving for the first." From that time on, the seed of doing scientific research to serve major national needs was buried in my heart. Many years later, I have a deeper understanding of the meaning of this sentence, and I will use practical actions to pass on my understanding of it to the younger generation.
Scientific research is a continuous exploration in the unknown. In recent years, the country's support for scientific research has been increasing, and it has also paid more attention to scientific and technological talents. Catching up with a good time to give play to our talents, I will go all out and strive to make more good results.
(The author is a professor at the School of Aeronautics and Astronautics of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学). This article was compiled by Yu Sinan (喻思南), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBy: 吴月辉
Why choose to engage in scientific research? Every researcher has their own firm answer in their heart. Some originate from curiosity and the desire to create, some are to realize their life's value, and still others are due to chance.
Whether it stems from curiosity, the desire to create, or the realization of value, it is believed that in the eyes of those who devote themselves to scientific research, the spiritual satisfaction, intellectual challenges, and potential value of contributing to humanity that scientific research brings are unmatched by other professions.
If choosing to embark on a scientific research path can be due to liking and interest, then to continue on the scientific research path, to go far and succeed, requires lasting love and perseverance.
Scientific research is like solving a "puzzle," a process full of fun, but also often accompanied by failure, competition, pressure, and loneliness. Only with enough love can one obtain the motivation to move forward and the courage to persevere to the end. Those who ultimately achieve something on the scientific research path are almost always full of love for scientific research and, after countless falls, choose to stand up one more time than others.
It begins with interest and is achieved through love and perseverance. Scientific research is a long game with the unknown, and only with love and perseverance can one touch the light of truth in countless failures and explorations. So, at this moment, if you, a young person, are still thinking about whether to devote yourself to scientific research, you might as well ask yourself: Are you willing to devote lasting love and perseverance to a problem that may take many years, with more failures than successes? If the answer is "yes," then please make a firm choice! Scientific research may be your mission.
Return to TopBy: 谷业凯
Research assistants help free researchers from some basic and supportive work, allowing them to devote more time and energy to researching key scientific research projects.
Not long ago, Yan Siyang (闫思杨), a research assistant at Dalian University of Technology (大连理工大学), published a paper in the international academic journal *Science* as a co-first author. Since 2018, Yan Siyang (闫思杨) has joined Professor Liu Jiaxu's (刘家旭) team at the university, constantly expanding the application of dual-beam in-situ transmission infrared characterization methods. The infrared laboratory she helped build has 4 instruments and 10 in-situ cells, and can achieve in-situ characterization under working conditions at up to 850 degrees Celsius, thereby revealing microscopic changes in real industrial reaction processes.
In June 2020, six departments, including the Ministry of Science and Technology (科技部) and the Ministry of Education (教育部), jointly issued a notice to support universities, research institutes, and enterprises in setting up research assistant positions for college graduates in various national science and technology programs they undertake. In recent years, various departments and localities have actively introduced policies, increased the exploration and development of post resources, and actively recruited college graduates to participate in scientific research work. Currently, hundreds of thousands of graduates have taken up research assistant positions.
Research assistants are mainly engaged in auxiliary research for various scientific research projects, operation and maintenance of experimental (engineering) facilities and experimental technology, transfer and transformation of scientific and technological achievements, finance, and other aspects of work. As an important part of the research team, research assistants help free researchers from some basic and supportive work, allowing them to devote more time and energy to researching key scientific research projects. It is also conducive to building a professional support team and reserve talent for scientific research activities, and further strengthen the deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation. In recent years, research assistant positions have increasingly become a good platform for young people to realize their self-worth. There are many research assistants like Yan Siyang (闫思杨) who "take off their graduation gowns and put on white coats" and continue to grow in solving scientific research problems.
As a special policy to help college graduates find employment, the development of research assistant positions has achieved obvious results, but the temporary and transitional nature is still relatively strong, and there are still some challenges in policy coordination and long-term stable development. For example, the nature of the work of research assistant positions is not clear enough, and the role positioning is not clear enough. Some focus on scientific research assistance, some focus on administrative management, and some combine the two. The work content is also relatively trivial and complicated, making it difficult to meet the career development needs of graduates. Furthermore, the mobility of research assistant positions is strong, and the expectations are not stable enough, which makes it difficult for relevant employers to assign important, continuous, and challenging work tasks to them. The level of guarantee in terms of salary, accommodation, and living conditions for some research assistant positions is relatively low...
In response to these problems, relevant localities and departments are comprehensively implementing policies to solve them. For example, Shandong (山东) has specially developed a research assistant position recruitment website to promote supply and demand matching. Sichuan (四川) has strengthened the management of research assistant household registration and archives to solve the "worries" of fresh graduates. Liaoning (辽宁) registers and records the development of positions, recruitment of personnel, and progress. The "Notice on Developing Research Assistant Positions to Recruit College Graduates" recently issued by the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and other 9 departments has introduced a series of measures to strengthen the service guarantee of research assistant positions, such as re-clarifying that "the funds in the 'labor cost' subject of scientific research project funds can be used for the labor remuneration and social insurance subsidies of research assistants in accordance with relevant regulations."
Currently, the establishment of research assistant positions has become an important way to strengthen talent reserves and optimize human resource allocation, and it is also an effective way to improve research and development quality and efficiency and enhance innovation capabilities. It is believed that with the implementation of relevant policies, research assistant positions will provide more practical opportunities for the majority of college graduates, and also create a platform for students who aspire to scientific research to realize their self-worth, and promote their transformation "from students to scholars, from assistants to main force."
Return to TopAccording to our newspaper, recently, the Shanghai Rail Transit Line 18 Phase II project successfully completed the catenary cold sliding test, catenary power supply, hot sliding test, and provisional management of traffic control rights. The trains are officially online and have entered the dynamic vehicle debugging stage of the vehicle and signal system. Products such as the floating charge smokeless lithium iron phosphate battery pack system from the Eighth Academy of China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation (中国航天科技集团有限公司八院) provided reliable power protection for the successful completion of the rail transit project. This product was developed by the Aerospace Power Company of the 811 Institute of the Eighth Academy and was selected into the 13th batch of the "Shanghai Innovative Product Recommendation Directory (上海市创新产品推荐名录)."
Facing the stringent requirements of "high safety, high reliability, and maintenance-free" for backup energy storage power systems in rail transit and financial data centers, the aerospace power research and development team worked together to overcome difficulties. Combining product intelligent upgrades and energy conservation and emission reduction trends, they broke through a number of key technical problems such as the integrated design and full life cycle health monitoring of lithium iron phosphate battery systems, and the large-current autonomous equalization of lithium-ion batteries. They successfully developed a floating charge smokeless lithium iron phosphate battery pack system, which takes into account the comprehensive advantages of safety, reliability, environmental adaptability, long-lasting battery life, convenient operation and maintenance, and cost-effectiveness, reaching the international advanced level.
Thanks to the integrated design, the battery volume of this product is reduced by 70%, and the reliability is increased to 99.9%, truly achieving maintenance-free operation. Its original "smokeless technology" enables the battery cell to remain in a "smokeless" state even under extreme acupuncture conditions. In addition, the team also uses intelligent floating charge equalization control technology, like a smart housekeeper, to monitor the health of the battery in real time, ensuring the long-term stable and efficient operation of the system.
(Liu Shiyao (刘诗瑶))
Return to TopBy: 李 平
On November 24, 1934, General Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌) reached the end of his life. He wrote a poem of farewell: "I regret not dying in resistance against Japan, leaving shame for today. The country is broken and still like this, why should I begrudge this head!" He was only 39 years old when he heroically sacrificed himself. Today, rereading his farewell poem, rereading the family letter he wrote a few hours before going to the execution ground, every word can feel his love for the motherland, his concern for his relatives, and his firm belief in the victory of the Anti-Japanese War!
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. Looking back on that period, countless Chinese sons and daughters rushed to the battlefield, shedding blood and sacrificing themselves in the war-torn years, and writing deeply affectionate family letters in the intervals of fighting. Among them, the family letter of Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌), a famous anti-Japanese general, is particularly impressive to me.
Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌) was born in 1895 in Fugou (扶沟), Henan (河南). In 1932, he joined the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) and participated in organizing the Chinese People's Anti-Fascist Great Alliance (中国人民反法西斯大同盟) in 1934. He used practical actions and his young life to interpret his responsibility and commitment to the country and the nation. Today, rereading Ji Hongchang's (吉鸿昌) family letter, every word is burning hot! "Husband now dies! It is a sacrifice for the times." Yes, he was a hero who sacrificed for the times. These words travel through the long river of history and still shine with dazzling light.
Eight years ago, after graduating from university at the age of 24, I returned to my hometown to teach. My hometown, Renmin Town (任民镇), Anda City (安达市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), is also the hometown of martyrs, and many heroic stories are circulating. An important reason why I chose to return to my hometown to teach is that I hope to pass on the red spirit. In the children's loud reading voices in the countryside, those simple and moving words seem to travel through time and space, directly hitting my soul, allowing me to feel the deepest sincerity from those difficult days.
Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌) mentioned in his family letter to his wife: "People always die, you don't have to be too sad about my death, because there are still children to take care of." He is a soldier of the motherland and also a father. Through this simple sentence, one can feel his care and responsibility as a father. He knows that once he leaves, he will never return. Going to death means that the children will lose their father, but he firmly believes that his sacrifice is for a better future for China. This affection for his children and this great righteousness for his country move me.
Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌) left the remaining property of his family for "educating and raising children," entrusting his family to cultivate his children and make them useful people to society. Today, whenever I teach students in the classroom, I always think of Ji Hongchang's (吉鸿昌) emphasis on education. This expectation for future generations is also the common wish of every family in our era.
As a young teacher, I know the responsibility of education. In this peaceful era, the passion and ideals of youth should be inherited, and children should understand the weight of history and appreciate the determination of their predecessors to fight for their ideals and for the nation. Just as Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌) said in his family letter, education should enable every young person to become a pillar of the country's future.
In the classroom, I often guide children to love the motherland through music, so that patriotic feelings can take root deeply in their young hearts. "Five thousand years of China, how many heroes have emerged, the faces in the flames of war touch the heartstrings, the unquenchable belief, the red boat is fearless of difficulties, the revolutionary spirit is always remembered in the heart..." While singing these songs, the children quietly planted the seeds of patriotism in their hearts and awakened their understanding of history.
In his family letter, Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌) is also full of trust and expectations for his brothers. "My brother should do his best to be filial, and not fail the trust of his father and brothers," a few short sentences convey the expectation for the inheritance of the family. I think that in that special era, the family was not only a place for personal emotional sustenance, but also an important force for resisting foreign enemies and protecting the homeland. Brothers support each other and jointly shoulder the heavy responsibility of the family. This is the cohesion of the family, which eventually converged into a strong national force. Countless families stood firm in the flames of war and contributed to the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.
In his family letter, Ji Hongchang's (吉鸿昌) account of the funds for his father's school is admirable. "The funds were all donated by my late father, not my late father's private property. The school funds should not be interfered with by the brothers." He deeply knows how important education is to the country and the nation. Even when facing life and death, he still cares about public welfare education. This selfless spirit is worthy of learning for every young person. In times of national crisis, it is precisely because of countless people like him who abandon their small families for the sake of everyone, closely linking their personal destiny with the destiny of the country and the nation, that they have straightened the spine of the nation and the dignity of the country.
My hometown, the Northeast (东北), once suffered deeply from the Japanese invaders, and countless anti-Japanese heroes who would rather die than surrender emerged. From Yang Jingyu (杨靖宇) fighting alone in the icy and snowy land to Zhao Yiman (赵一曼) bravely sacrificing herself, all are worthy of praise and tears. Ji Hongchang's (吉鸿昌) family letter has made me more deeply understand the perseverance and sacrifice of our ancestors, and also made me feel the responsibility that history has given to our generation of young people.
A few days ago, after telling the children about Ji Hongchang's (吉鸿昌) family letter, a very heartwarming thing happened. The children planned to write letters to the People's Liberation Army (解放军) uncles. They gathered around the table to prepare gifts. Some used crayons to draw scenes of raising the flag with the soldiers, and some brought grains and miscellaneous grains from home, saying that these were the seeds left by their grandparents, carrying the atmosphere of their hometown, and hoping that the People's Liberation Army (解放军) uncles would have enough to eat and have strength. A little girl also folded the red scarf that I took her to Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) to watch the flag-raising ceremony neatly, saying that she would send it as a special gift with the letter. The children said: "After listening to the story of Grandpa Ji Hongchang (吉鸿昌), we know that we must defend the motherland. In the future, we must also contribute to the country like the People's Liberation Army (解放军) uncles." Looking at their serious appearance, my eyes were a little wet. I think the power of Ji Hongchang's (吉鸿昌) family letter has really reached the children's hearts.
Every anti-Japanese family letter is a witness to a period of history and an inheritance of a national spirit. They travel through time and space, telling us stories of the past and conveying eternal spiritual power.
Return to TopBy: 徐迅雷
There's a saying online: "Copy, copy, copy, copying is a magic weapon; rewrite, rewrite, rewrite, rewrite into a big V." This refers to the issues of plagiarism and rewriting, which are common online these days. Whether it's plagiarism or rewriting, the essence is infringement, violating other people's intellectual property rights.
In the past, people often saw plagiarism and literary theft. Copying from here and submitting elsewhere, publishing it was considered one's own. I have encountered such a thing. An essay of mine published in a newspaper was copied in full and published by someone else, and I didn't discover it until I was compiling a book later.
Now that we have entered the Internet era, pure plagiarism has decreased, but rewriting with a changed appearance has increased. So-called rewriting refers to modifying, adding to, or deleting from other people's original works without the author's permission, so that it appears to be another article, but in fact, the core facts, main points of view, presentation methods, or argumentation logic all come from the original work, and there is "substantial similarity."
In fact, rewriting and plagiarism are 一脉相承 (yī mài xiāng chéng - "of the same lineage," to be closely linked or connected), a plagiarism that has "evolved." If the essence of plagiarism is close to "stealing," then rewriting is close to "deception" - wanting to deceive both readers and the author. Rewriting has a certain degree of concealment, and it is not always easy to detect without careful identification. Of course, paper cannot contain fire in the end, and rewriters will eventually be exposed, making everyone feel that this is just a "literary thief."
The reason why people oppose rewriting is that intellectual property is a person's "intellectual achievement" and "intellectual ownership," which is the crystallization of people's mental labor and, like material wealth, cannot be infringed upon in the slightest. In early 2019, a well-known self-media on the WeChat (微信) public account launched a "blockbuster" long article of more than 10,000 words under the name of "original," which was later accused of suspected rewriting because its core facts came from an in-depth investigative report made by a reporter from a well-known media outlet after spending a long time. The platform immediately canceled its original logo and appreciation function. The reason is very simple: people do in-depth investigations, invest huge human, material, and time resources to obtain results, but you get it without any effort and use it without saying hello, which is very likely to constitute infringement.
The "results" of rewriting are mostly for self-media use; some people also submit articles to newspapers and magazines for publication, and even "submit one article to multiple publications." In reality, we have found a phenomenon: rewriting and submitting one article to multiple publications are often related. In other words, rewriters prefer to submit one article to multiple publications, anyway, it doesn't take much effort to obtain, submit and publish more, in order to earn more royalties. The logic here is consistent, that is, not investing corresponding labor, but wanting to obtain corresponding or even more rewards.
Whether it is rewriting or submitting one article to multiple publications, it is a kind of consumption and waste of editorial labor, and it often brings a lot of trouble to the media. The academic community generally follows the principle of "first publication," and so does the media - I know that many newspapers have emphasized the "first publication" rule to authors.
So how should we deal with rewriting? I believe that the platform related to the rewriter should first take responsibility, strengthen management awareness, establish and improve a hearing and deliberation mechanism for rewriting, and even increase the frequency of exposure. Once it is confirmed as rewriting, it should be announced and exposed in a timely manner, and the punishment should be increased. At the same time, the rewriting complaint and reporting process should be made more concise and feasible. Whether it is a report from a third party or the infringed party, it should be handled in a timely and fair manner, so as to block the occurrence of rewriting as much as possible in the first time.
If there is a serious rewriting incident, or even suspected of a crime, it needs to be punished according to law. There was a three-person gang in Shanghai (上海) who used AI software to rewrite articles for profit. Earlier this year, the Baoshan District People's Court (宝山区人民法院) in Shanghai made a guilty verdict. The three defendants were sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of one year and ten months and fines for the crime of illegal business operation. This is an example.
"Rewriting" violates both news ethics and infringes intellectual property rights. The idea that "rewriting in the Internet age is not stealing" should be put to rest!
Return to TopBy: 沈铁梅
On the evening of June 6th, at the Peking Opera performance art inheritance gala for Mr. Shen Fucun (沈福存) held at the Mei Lanfang Grand Theater (梅兰芳大剧院) in Beijing (北京), footage of my father Shen Fucun's (沈福存) performances over 40 years was played. Although the images were blurry, the enthusiastic applause from the audience and in the video merged together, seeming to become a performance that transcended time and space, which was deeply moving.
My artistic career has been deeply influenced by my father. I often think of his life dedicated to opera and his relentless pursuit of excellence.
In 1982, my father, at the age of nearly fifty, brought his "three and a half" traditional operas, full of the Shen family's flavor, from Chongqing (重庆) to Beijing (北京), and became an instant hit. That was undoubtedly a brief highlight in his artistic career. As I continued to grow artistically and gained fame in the Sichuan Opera (川剧) world, he gradually became known as "Shen Tiemei's (沈铁梅) father" to others. I think that while he was proud of his daughter, he must have felt a little lost and desolate inside.
But in my heart, my father is a legend and a leader. Born in the 1930s, when he entered the Peking Opera (京剧) industry, the *dan* (旦, female) roles he loved were already in decline, but he embraced both *qingyi* (青衣, virtuous female role) and *xiaosheng* (小生, young male role). He seized every opportunity to learn from the "Four Great Schools" (四大流派), and through his own talent, understanding, and unremitting efforts, he became self-taught. In the 1960s, he became famous throughout the Southwest with his *qingyi* operas. When his *dan* art was gradually maturing, he encountered a special era and had to switch to playing *laosheng* (老生, old male role). At the end of the 1970s, he returned to *qingyi* performance and went to Beijing (北京) to perform, becoming very popular in the Peking Opera (京剧) world. After returning to Chongqing (重庆), he encountered various accidents... It can be said that my father experienced many setbacks in his life. In comparison, although I have also experienced twists and turns in my artistic path, I am fortunate to have been born in a good era. I believe that my father's artistic talent and level are difficult for me to reach.
"The road to Shu is difficult, more difficult than ascending to heaven!" My father once used this to describe his path of artistic pursuit. In my opinion, this "difficulty" has multiple meanings. First, as a Peking Opera (京剧) artist, he was located in the remote Southwest and did not truly learn from any of the "Four Great Schools" (四大流派). In the 1950s, he learned from Mei (梅), then from Zhang (张), Cheng (程), and Shang (尚), and he learned them all very well, but he did not take "resemblance" as the end point. Instead, he always had a consciousness—how to become himself. He not only absorbed the characteristics of various schools, but also absorbed the characteristics of film and other arts, and finally formed a unique performance style. Second, Peking Opera (京剧) is an art of the elite, but my father's performance is also imbued with the optimistic, inclusive, and open nature of Bayu (巴渝) culture. "My purpose is to combine the art of the elite with that of the common people and strive for more audiences." He took *qingyi* as the foundation and integrated *huadan* (花旦, vivacious young female role) elements, which was lively without losing dignity, and charming while showing purity. The characters he created were extremely infectious. This is the result of his "standing on the shoulders of masters" while both preserving and innovating. My father not only tirelessly pursued innovation in Peking Opera (京剧) performance art, but also opened up new wisdom for me, who is engaged in Sichuan Opera (川剧) performance art, and discovered that traditional Sichuan Opera (川剧) art has formed overly lifelike characteristics due to various factors such as the region and environment in the process of hundreds of years of transmission. My father also inspired me to further preserve and innovate in the standardization of Sichuan Opera (川剧) stage performance and band composition, and the elegance of singing, so as to be more in line with today's popular aesthetic style.
My father was an optimist throughout his life. When the artistic road was rough and difficult, although he also experienced pain and grievances, he resolved them through pondering the plays and thinking about the performances, and still faced life optimistically. He was always full of confidence and enthusiasm for Peking Opera (京剧) art, "As long as I can think of it, I can do it!" He wanted to create a Peking Opera (京剧) artistic performance style that belonged to Shen Fucun (沈福存).
At the end of the 1970s, in order to return to the stage, he changed from *laosheng* (老生) back to *dan* (旦). He did not make major changes to the traditional operas, but instead "looked for plays in small places." For those traditional operas that had been performed for hundreds of years, he strived to bring the plays to life, paying special attention to the control of timing. His "three and a half" operas were all deeply processed and reprocessed. His "depth" lies in the word "emotion." He not only created roles from the perspective of opera rules, actor performance, and character creation, but also created roles from the audience's perspective, and carried out artistic creation with attracting the audience and triggering emotional interaction as the center.
I remember when I was a child, my father often took us to watch his performances. After returning home, he would also take out the recorded tapes and listen to them repeatedly, pondering the handling of every singing and detail. My father's consciousness, which was formed in the process of long-term performance exploration, had a profound impact on me. In my performances, I also pay attention to using methods such as pauses, delays, lingering notes, and endings to deal with details. Whether it was learning traditional operas or the later created *Jinzi* (金子), *Li Yaxian* (李亚仙), and *Jiangjie* (江姐), my father would re-examine them with me in detail after rehearsals and performances. Every time after watching my performance, he would say to me in a gentle and serious tone: "I have a little advice for you..."
What is little known is that from the age of 3 when I started learning opera, until 2000 when I had won the "Second Plum Blossom Award" ("二度梅"), my father praised me face to face: "Tiemei (铁梅), you really sing well!" I waited decades for this simplest compliment. He was the guide who led me into the door of opera, gave me artistic life, and accompanied me inside and outside the stage with love and teaching.
I will always remember when my father was seriously ill and was sent to the hospital by ambulance, he quietly told me: "Take good care of my materials." He devoted his life to Peking Opera (京剧) art and knew that these results, full of his own efforts, had valuable value for the inheritance and development of Peking Opera (京剧) art.
Now, I shoulder a more important responsibility and mission for artistic inheritance. I have never forgotten the efforts my father made for Peking Opera (京剧) art throughout his life. He activated the vitality of traditional opera with modern aesthetics and contributed to the inheritance and development of Peking Opera (京剧). He found the path of innovation for Chinese opera from the root: preserving the fundamental style of the opera genre, breaking through in tradition, and endowing the characters with humanity and vitality.
My father's influence on my artistic career is subtle and integrated into my blood. He is like a mirror to me, and also an eternal lighthouse illuminating my artistic path.
Return to TopBy: 朱 强
The sky is reflected by the light of the sea, gushing with juicy blue, the kind of blue that rises from the seabed, the sea breeze tearing the clouds into絮状 (xù zhuàng - flocculent). Under the sky, an asphalt road looks as if it has been scraped out with a scraper, the lines clean and straight, inserted straight into the large locust tree behind Houxu Village (后徐村). In the village, the doors of every household are open to passersby, with only a blue cloth curtain hanging—the people of Longkou (龙口) call this a "door face," because living life is all about face. Some don't even have door panels, only a curtain woven from reed mats, which "rattles" in the wind, as if greeting passersby.
When outsiders come, they shout outside the door, "Is anyone home?" The sound hits the door curtain. The golden phoenix on the door curtain is embroidered stitch by stitch, the stitches carrying the warmth of the person. The sound from inside passes through the door curtain, vaguely, but with a burst of heat, like freshly steamed buns.
Usually, there are three main rooms in the courtyard, the middle one being the hall, and the left and right being bedrooms. The elderly in the family live in the right room, and the newlyweds live in the left room—the door curtain of the left room is the most exquisite, with gold thread embroidered with peonies on a bright red satin surface, taking the auspicious meaning of "wealth and glory." The curtain is never lowered during the day, and the new daughter-in-law goes in and out, the red satin surface swaying, reflecting the joy of the whole room.
Some people's courtyards also have some Jiaodong (胶东) flavor mixed in. The stones are piled neatly, the gate is painted black, and the couplets are painted directly on the door with paint. Over the years, the paint peels off, so it is repainted. The sun shines obliquely, falling on the courtyard wall, and also on the corn cobs piled in front of the door, golden and bright, looking like a luminous hill from a distance.
At the break of dawn, the door curtain is lifted, and the housewives start busying themselves. Breakfast is mostly cornmeal porridge and thin vermicelli, served with pickled radish strips, which makes one feel refreshed after eating. The men drink porridge and eat vermicelli, their eyes looking at the distant beach. When the sun is high, it's time to go out to sea. Before leaving, they always look back at their own "door face," the door curtain embroidered with auspicious patterns.
In the evening, the people who went out to sea return. The door curtain is constantly lifted, bringing in the smell of the sea, the smell of sweat, and the fragrance of wild grass. After dinner, the family gathers around the kang table to talk. The light shines through the door curtain, casting shadows in the courtyard, and the patterns on the curtain are magnified several times, the shadows wandering on the ground, like a shadow puppet show for the night travelers.
Late at night, moonlight sneaks in through the cracks in the door. The snoring on the kang rises and falls, occasionally mixed with a few words of dreams. The locust tree in the courtyard "rustles," as if telling stories of the past. If someone's door curtain is not tucked in properly, the night wind sneaks into the house, waking up the people in their sleep.
If it weren't for a friend leading the way, I probably would never have known about this village located in Huangshanguan Town (黄山馆镇), Longkou City (龙口市), Jiaodong (胶东). Under the sky, the gray-green coastline slowly wriggles. There are too many villages that have been caressed by the sea breeze, and no one can count all their names. But with such an unintentional visit, I remembered the mottled courtyard walls of Houxu Village (后徐村), the daily life of the families within the walls, and also lifted that door curtain. However, my hand clearly carried a hint of hesitation, unlike the locals who go in and out, lifting the door curtain decisively and naturally. The wind and rain outside the door curtain and the firewood, rice, oil, and salt inside the door curtain, I certainly do not experience as deeply as they do. What I can feel is the slightly bulging appearance of the door curtains embroidered with phoenixes and peonies under the blowing of the sea breeze. To me, they represent more of a folk art. The sweat and tears left on the door curtains by the fishermen who have been running around at sea all year round are difficult for me to see.
This seemingly insignificant door curtain is actually always floating in the hearts of the fishermen. It is common to encounter bad weather and mechanical failures during offshore operations, and even to be swept into the bitter and salty seawater by strong winds and waves, but as long as they think of the warm kang and laughter inside the door curtain, their hearts will immediately calm down. As long as they hear the whistling wind passing through the door curtain, a burst of heat will rise in their hearts, and their foreheads soaked in seawater will also rise, because there is a beautiful life worth looking forward to waiting for them ahead.
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Bicycles were once the main means of transportation for ordinary people in Chinese (中国) counties. My family had a Forever brand bicycle, and in the past, we relied on cycling between Changyuan (长垣) and Huaxian (滑县). My maternal grandmother said that the wheels of our bicycle had "polished" this road. At that time, most families in the village did not have bicycles. If someone was going on a blind date or visiting relatives, they would carefully ask my maternal grandfather a day in advance: "Is your 'foreign car' free tomorrow?" They wanted to borrow the bicycle.
At that time, even if you had money, you might not be able to buy a bicycle because the supply and marketing cooperative required "bicycle tickets."
When I started working, several veteran employees of the rural business office each had a bicycle, like raising a small iron donkey. When they had nothing to do, they would gather around their bicycles, taking a towel to polish and scrub them. Some people even wrapped two red and green decorations between the front and rear wheels, called "caterpillars." Others would wrap a layer of long-expired black and white film reels around the bicycle's main beam. Those reels could no longer tell the black and white stories on the screen, and began to travel on the road in another form, telling of a bumpy journey.
At that time, whenever I had the chance, I would ride my bicycle on the Yellow River (黄河) levee. Because I was young, I could pedal against the wind for 10 *li* in one go. I would ride from one Yellow River (黄河) iron tower to another, feeling very proud of myself along the way.
Now, times are developing too fast, and young people all drive cars. But I am clumsy and can't drive, so I still ride a bicycle.
In the early autumn of Ding You year, I traveled to Arctic Village (北极村) in Mohe (漠河). That day, I saw an old-fashioned bicycle standing alone by a soybean field. The owner was weeding in the field. I greeted him, got on the bike, and enjoyed a ride on the country road. In the border city of the Arctic, in the misty rain of the north, this bicycle seemed very much like the one I lost many years ago. The seat still had residual warmth, exuding a familiar atmosphere, like a reunion with an old friend after a long separation.
Now, the city where I live has shared bicycles, and I often ride them, watching those fast vehicles whiz past me. The doctor also often encourages me, saying that cycling is good for my synovitis, but I shouldn't ride too fast and shouldn't "race" with young people.
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When the distant mountains blend into the vastness and the twilight spreads over the banks of the Zhengshui River, I always love to hold my granddaughter's hand and watch the goose-shaped lanterns on the river. One day, my granddaughter looked up at me with her small face and asked, "Grandpa, why do the geese always fly to Hengyang (衡阳)?" Looking at the silhouette of the Laiyan Pagoda (来雁塔) on the riverbank, I remembered the summer night when I first heard the name "Goose City."
In the rural areas of the 1970s, the moonlight on the threshing floor was bright. Old Tang (老唐) sat on a stone bench, fanning himself with a cattail fan, his eyes shining as he talked about Hengyang (衡阳): "Do you know? When Han Yu (韩愈) lectured at the Shigu Academy (石鼓书院) in those years, even the waves of the Xiangjiang River (湘江) listened quietly to his lectures!" He said that the stone tablet in the academy was engraved with the handwriting of Zhu Xi (朱熹), and the ancient cypresses of Huiyan Peak (回雁峰) had seen Fan Zhongyan (范仲淹) ascending to gaze into the distance. When he spoke of the peach blossoms of Dongzhou (东洲), even my mother, who disliked listening to stories the most, forgot to sew shoe soles.
At that time, I pieced together Old Tang's (老唐) words into pictures in my mind: scholars in long gowns walking on bluestone roads, white sails on the Xiangjiang River (湘江) carrying the setting sun, and the eaves of Huiyan Peak (回雁峰) hanging with the bright moon. When Old Tang (老唐) said, "The wine that the people of Hengyang (衡阳) drink is called Yanfeng Wine (雁峰酒)," I swallowed and tugged at my mother's sleeve: "Mom, do the geese in the city drink rice wine too?"
Later, our family opened a small store in the countryside, and Sundays, when we went to the city to pick up goods, became treasure hunting days. The camphor branches and leaves of the cotton mill were lush, and the laughter of the female workers was as crisp as bells. I squatted outside the workshop watching the looms spinning, and I thought that the snow-white cotton yarn was even more magical than the clouds in the sky. Once, an old worker gave me a Hengyang (衡阳)-produced crispy thin mooncake, and the sweetness mixed with the smell of machine oil became my earliest taste memory of this city.
In the first two years after we moved into Yanwuping (演武坪) in Hengyang (衡阳), my mother sighed as she touched the mottled brick walls. I still remember the way she looked the first time she saw the anti-slip bricks being laid in the alley. My mother repeatedly stroked the gray-green anti-slip bricks, and the wrinkles at the corners of her eyes bloomed when she looked up: "I used to be afraid of falling in the rain, but now it feels solid to step on these bricks!"
Last autumn, in Yanqi Lake Park (雁栖湖公园) in Hengyang (衡阳), retired Master Wang (王师傅) used a brush to write "Denglou Fu" (登楼赋) on the ground, and the shadow of the Laiyan Pagoda (来雁塔) flickered in the watermarks. In the moment of appreciation, the afternoon when I copied "The Complete Works of Wang Fuzhi" (船山全书) at the Chuanshan Academy (船山书院) on Dongzhou Island (东洲岛) came to my mind. The rustling sound of the pen tip across the paper was so similar to the sound of Master Wang's (王师傅) brushstrokes falling on the ground at this moment.
That day, my university classmate A-Jie (阿杰) returned from Shenzhen (深圳) and insisted on dragging us to scan the QR code to listen to the AI explanation at Shigu Academy (石鼓书院). When the electronic sound rang in the cloister, he suddenly pointed to the moss on the stone tablet and said, "When we recited 'Ode to the Lotus' (爱莲说) back then, this moss hadn't climbed onto the words 'emerging from the mud unsullied' (出淤泥而不染) yet!" The setting sun leaked through the cracks in the inscriptions, shattering into golden light on the ground.
On the vernal equinox, I attended the "Returning Goose Plan" (归雁计划) talent exchange meeting on Dongzhou Island (东洲岛) and met Yin Hua (殷华), a young woman who brought a drone to scout the scenery. She squatted by the Xiangjiang River (湘江) debugging the equipment, and the "Huiyan Peak" (回雁峰) that Old Tang (老唐) had talked about suddenly popped up on the screen, but now there was a glass walkway between the peaks, like a silver chain tied to the green mountains. "Teacher Hou (侯老师), look," she projected the aerial footage onto her phone, "this is our newly built smart ecological monitoring station, which can even track and record the migration轨迹 of the geese in real time!" In her lens, I saw that when I explained "Goose Culture" (大雁文化) and "Returning Goose Culture" (归雁文化), the projection behind me was transforming the ancient poems of "North Geese Flying South" (北雁南飞) into dynamic data streams.
A few days ago, my granddaughter drew a picture: colorful goose lanterns floating on the Xiangjiang River (湘江), the Laiyan Pagoda's (来雁塔) spire picking up the sun, and the Ferris wheel like a bridge in the sky, where people experience a wonderful journey as they slowly rise and fall. She stuck the painting on the refrigerator and tilted her head and said, "Grandpa, do you think my painting is beautiful?" Looking at my granddaughter's childish face, I suddenly remembered the first time I took her to Yanfeng Temple (雁峰寺). She looked up at the copper bells on the flying eaves. When the wind blew, the sound of the bells mixed with the sound of the traffic in the distance, becoming the most vivid morning serenade of Goose City.
At this moment, I stand on this treasure land where the Xiangshui River (湘水), Zhengshui River (蒸水), and Leishui River (耒水) converge. The goose-shaped lanterns are changing their formation with the evening breeze. I think of the lines of poetry that ancient poets have chanted countless times: "Flying south to Hengyang (衡阳), nesting north at Yanmen (雁门)." The geese chose this city, and Hengyang (衡阳) was named "Goose City" because of it. I also think of the geese depicted in my granddaughter's paintings, their wings carrying the stars of ancient and modern times, their shadows falling in the rings of the times, embracing this ancient city that will always fly like a goose with their soft wings.
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