Summary: President Xi Jinping met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong in Beijing, congratulating him on his re-election. Xi emphasized the 35-year history of mutual respect and understanding in China-Singapore relations, highlighting cooperation in areas like the Suzhou Industrial Park. He called for deepened Belt and Road cooperation, especially in digital economy, green development, and AI, while also advocating for a rejection of hegemony and a commitment to multilateralism. Huang affirmed Singapore's commitment to the one-China policy and opposition to "Taiwan independence," expressing a desire to expand cooperation in various sectors. Wang Yi was also present at the meeting.
Summary: China will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War with a series of events, including a military parade on September 3rd in Tiananmen Square where Xi Jinping will deliver an important speech. Hu Heping introduced the arrangements for the commemorative activities, which include issuing commemorative medals, holding memorial services, academic seminars, and artistic performances. The parade will showcase the PLA's new structure, capabilities, and equipment, including new-type combat forces, and will involve troops with a history in the anti-Japanese war, as well as peacekeeping forces and militia. Foreign leaders, dignitaries, and representatives of international organizations, including those who contributed to China's war victory, will be invited to attend the commemorative events. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, stating China is ready to work with Ecuador to expand mutually beneficial cooperation and deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership, while Noboa affirmed Ecuador's commitment to its strategic partnership with China. In a separate meeting with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov, Li emphasized deepening pragmatic cooperation and connectivity projects, with Japarov reaffirming Kyrgyzstan's support for China's positions on Taiwan, Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong, and opposing interference in China's internal affairs. During a meeting with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, Li expressed China's willingness to strengthen strategic communication and cooperation with Vietnam amid global uncertainties, while Chinh affirmed Vietnam's support for China's global initiatives and multilateral cooperation. All three meetings were attended by Wu Zhenglong, while the last two meetings were also attended by Chen Min'er.
Summary: The 16th session of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee convened, chaired by Chairman Zhao Leji. The session reviewed multiple draft laws, including revisions to the Public Security Administration Punishments Law, Anti-Unfair Competition Law, and Emergency Response Law for Public Health Emergencies, among others. The session also heard reports on the central government's final accounts for 2024, an audit work report, and a report on the development of new quality productive forces, delivered by representatives from the State Council and relevant committees. Vice Foreign Minister Hua Chunying presented an explanation regarding the request for review and approval of the Convention on the Establishment of the International Mediation Organization.
Summary: The 12th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th CPPCC National Committee convened, focusing on deepening economic reforms to advance Chinese-style modernization. CPPCC Chairman Wang Huning attended the meeting, where 14 members delivered speeches. Topics included promoting a unified national market, supporting private sector innovation, improving technology commercialization, expanding domestic demand by focusing on people's needs, and deepening fiscal and financial reforms. Other suggestions included supporting technological innovation, promoting high-quality employment for college graduates, developing new real estate models, and promoting high-quality development of the "Belt and Road" initiative.
Summary: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with heads of delegations attending the 20th Meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils of SCO Member States. Han promoted Xi Jinping's Global Security Initiative and China's security concept, advocating for multilateralism and cooperation within the SCO framework. He expressed China's willingness to work with SCO members to address global challenges and enhance security cooperation. Representatives from Kazakhstan and Belarus praised China's role as the SCO chair and expressed willingness to cooperate on security challenges. Wang Xiaohong was also present at the meeting.
Summary: In May, China's total electricity consumption reached 809.6 billion kWh, a 4.4% year-on-year increase, according to the National Energy Administration. Primary industry consumption rose 8.4%, secondary industry 2.1%, and tertiary industry 9.4%. Over the first five months, total electricity consumption grew 3.4% year-on-year to 3.9665 trillion kWh. Within the primary sector, animal husbandry and agriculture showed strong growth, while high-tech and equipment manufacturing led in the secondary sector. Charging and battery swapping services in the tertiary sector experienced rapid expansion, with a 45.1% increase.
Summary: This article from an official publication profiles the Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (CAC), part of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), highlighting its achievements and contributions to China's modernization. The piece emphasizes the company's commitment to serving the country and its dedication to advancements in aviation technology. The article also references the use of spiritual and cultural development to support modernization. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this summary.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang will attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) Board of Governors in Beijing on June 26th and deliver a speech. The announcement was made by a Foreign Ministry spokesperson on June 24th. The article does not discuss or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Zhao Leji met with Singaporean Prime Minister Huang Xun Cai in Beijing. Zhao stated China is willing to strengthen strategic communication, deepen practical cooperation, and expand cultural exchanges with Singapore to elevate their relationship. He also expressed the NPC's desire to enhance exchanges with the Singaporean Parliament, focusing on legislative experience and providing legal guarantees for cooperation. Huang affirmed Singapore's adherence to the One China Policy and its commitment to deepening cooperation across various sectors, including legislative exchanges. He also stated his belief that China will smoothly achieve its second centenary goal.
Summary: Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji met with Wan Noor, Speaker of the Thai National Assembly and House of Representatives, emphasizing the deep friendship between China and Thailand. Zhao affirmed China's support for Thailand's development path and expressed readiness to align development strategies, promote the Belt and Road Initiative, and deepen cooperation in various sectors like high-tech, green development, and digital economy. He also stressed legislative exchanges and collaboration in multilateral platforms. Wan Noor reiterated Thailand's adherence to the One China Principle and its desire to strengthen cooperation across multiple fields, while supporting China's role in upholding international justice.
Summary: Six Chinese departments, including the People's Bank of China, jointly issued guidelines with 19 key measures to boost consumption by strengthening financial services on both the supply and demand sides. The guidelines focus on supporting commodity, service, and new types of consumption, and emphasize increasing financial support for areas like wholesale retail, catering, tourism, and elderly care. Additionally, the guidelines aim to enhance payment convenience and protect financial consumer rights. The People's Bank of China stated it would work with relevant departments to implement the guidelines and increase financial support for consumption. The guidelines did not mention the United States.
Summary: Politburo member and United Front Work Department (UFWD) head Li Ganjie emphasized the importance of strengthening the rule of law in governing religious affairs at a symposium in Beijing. Li stated this is a crucial reform task outlined by the 20th Third Plenum, essential for Sinicizing religion and ensuring its adaptation to socialist society. He highlighted the need for Party leadership, a systematic approach, and adherence to established patterns in religious work. Li stressed guiding religious work onto a legal track, adapting it to socialist society effectively. The symposium was attended by officials from central and local government departments, as well as experts.
Summary: Politburo Member and Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing conducted research in Shanxi from June 22-24, focusing on high-quality manufacturing development and workplace safety. He emphasized implementing Xi Jinping's directives to promote high-end, intelligent, and green manufacturing, while also strengthening workplace safety measures at the grassroots level. Zhang stressed using technological innovation to upgrade traditional industries and promote green, low-carbon development. During the visit, Zhang also inspected a local fire and rescue brigade to inspect their training and readiness.
Summary: Zhao Leji chaired the 16th meeting of the 14th NPC Standing Committee, where members heard reports on draft revisions to multiple laws, including those concerning public health emergencies, fair competition, and maritime affairs. The State Council submitted draft laws on social assistance, medical security, and food safety for deliberation. Hua Chunying presented a proposal to ratify the Convention on the Establishment of the International Organization for Mediation. The meeting also reviewed central government financial reports and heard reports on new quality productive forces.
Summary: At the 20th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Security Council Secretaries Meeting in Beijing, State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong called for SCO members to embrace the Global Security Initiative proposed by Xi Jinping, advocating for a new path of security featuring dialogue, partnership, and mutual benefit. Wang proposed strengthening cooperation in law enforcement and security, particularly in countering terrorism and transnational crime, while also fortifying defenses against external interference. He suggested five proposals, including the promotion of genuine multilateralism and the development of SCO solutions to global challenges. The meeting saw representatives from SCO member states, the SCO Secretariat, and the Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure deliver statements, and concluded with the signing of meeting minutes.
Summary: The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology and two other departments issued a notice to launch the "Foodie Season" campaign for 2025 to boost domestic food demand. The campaign, running from June to December, focuses on integrating the food industry with digital technologies, catering, and leisure. Key measures include promoting the integration of new technologies with the food industry, fostering innovation, and developing new consumption scenarios. The campaign also aims to enhance the collaboration between the food industry and the catering supply chain to build a healthy and safe food system. It will also focus on the development of new food safety standards.
Summary: The inaugural Sino-German City Summit, co-hosted in Frankfurt by German and Chinese organizations, brought together representatives from over 20 cities in both countries to discuss sustainable development and address global challenges. Yang Wanming, President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries, emphasized the vital role of local cooperation in bolstering Sino-German relations, highlighting the existing 105 pairs of sister provinces and cities. Discussions centered on green development, with examples like the Sino-German Eco-Park in Qingdao and CATL's battery production base in Erfurt showcased as models for sustainable practices. Participants emphasized the importance of mutual learning and collaboration in areas like climate change, biodiversity, and AI. The summit underscored the mutually beneficial economic ties between the two countries, with German representatives noting China's significance as a trade partner and source of innovation.
Summary: A press conference announced China's plans to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World War II. Xi Jinping will attend and deliver an important speech at the main commemorative event on September 3rd. Events will include a military parade in Tiananmen Square, with invitations extended to international friends or their families who contributed to China's victory. These commemorations will serve to honor the sacrifices made and to emphasize China's commitment to peaceful development and world peace. The events also serve as a reminder that Taiwan's return to China was a result of WWII.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa, stating China values relations and Xi Jinping will meet with Noboa to plan for further development. Li emphasized strengthening development strategy alignment, BRI cooperation, and expanding trade, noting China is willing to work with Ecuador and other Latin American countries to build a China-Latin America community with a shared future. During a meeting with Kyrgyzstan Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov, Li Qiang conveyed China's commitment to deepening cooperation and building a closer China-Kyrgyzstan community, focusing on connectivity projects and emerging areas like clean energy and e-commerce. Finally, Li Qiang met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh, affirming the "comrades plus brothers" relationship and the desire to implement the consensus reached during Xi Jinping's visit to Vietnam, while also advocating for free trade amid international instability. Wu Zhenglong and Chen Min'er were reported as accompanying Li in these meetings.
Summary: Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Beijing. Wang stated China appreciates Singapore reaffirming its adherence to the One China principle and opposition to "Taiwan independence." He expressed China's desire to work with Singapore to implement the consensus reached by both countries' leaders, leveraging the 35th anniversary of diplomatic relations. Balakrishnan stated that Singapore hopes to promote cooperation with China in technology, economics, and other areas.
Summary: Wang Yi, in a call with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan, condemned potential Israeli and U.S. military actions against Iran as violations of international law, specifically citing attacks on IAEA-monitored Iranian nuclear facilities as a threat to nuclear non-proliferation. Wang reiterated China's commitment to peaceful resolution and referenced Xi Jinping's four-point proposal for the Middle East, emphasizing the need for a ceasefire, civilian protection, and dialogue. Fidan stated that Turkey has consistently worked to promote a ceasefire and negotiations since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Iran. He also noted that attacking IAEA-monitored nuclear facilities violates international law and may have catastrophic consequences. Both parties expressed their commitment to strengthening communication and coordination to achieve peace and stability in the Middle East.
Summary: China will hold a grand commemorative event, including a military parade, on September 3rd in Tiananmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, where Xi Jinping will deliver an important speech. The parade will showcase both historical elements, such as units with roots in anti-Japanese forces, and modern military capabilities, including new types of weaponry like unmanned, intelligent, underwater combat, and hypersonic systems. Foreign leaders, former politicians, high-level officials, and representatives of international organizations, including those who contributed to China's war effort, will be invited to attend the commemorative activities. The parade will feature domestically produced, active-duty main battle equipment. A militia contingent will participate in the parade for the first time in an event commemorating the war.
Summary: Politburo Member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Araqchi regarding regional tensions. Araqchi condemned the U.S. and Israel's attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities, stating Iran was compelled to retaliate and sought condemnation from the UN Security Council. Wang Yi stated China condemned the attacks and emphasized Xi Jinping's four-point proposal for de-escalation: ceasefire, civilian protection, dialogue, and peace promotion. Wang Yi noted that the U.S. attack violated international law and threatened nuclear proliferation and disaster. China expressed support for Iran's sovereignty and security, and its desire for the Security Council to play its role in safeguarding international peace and security.
Summary: Politburo member and Chongqing Party Secretary Yuan Jiajun led a CCP delegation to the UK from June 22-23, meeting with UK National Security Advisor Tim Barrow and attending a Chongqing-UK business symposium. Yuan stated that under the strategic guidance of Xi Jinping and Keir Starmer, China-UK relations are developing positively, and expressed China's willingness to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with the UK across various fields, including trade, technology, and subnational ties. The UK side affirmed the strategic importance of UK-China relations and expressed its willingness to deepen cooperation in areas such as trade, technology, and investment. Yuan also met with business leaders and visited sites in London's financial district.
Summary: Liu Jianchao, head of the International Department of the CCP Central Committee, met with Bangladesh Nationalist Party Secretary General Alamgir and Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan in Beijing on June 24. Discussions focused on strengthening inter-party dialogue and promoting the development of bilateral relations. Vivian was present in his capacity as Chairman of the Central Foreign Affairs Committee of the People's Action Party. The meetings did not appear to address or allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A Chinese delegation of Tibetologists, organized by the State Council Information Office, held an exchange meeting in Kathmandu, Nepal, to present on Tibet's all-round progress and historical achievements in politics, economy, society and culture. The delegation, comprised of experts from institutions like the China Tibetology Research Center, highlighted developments over the past 60 years, including the eradication of poverty for 628,000 registered individuals, the elimination of poverty counties, and the establishment of a 15-year free education system. The delegation emphasized the high-quality economic development achieved in the region.
Summary: Xinhua reports that Zou Jiayi has been elected as the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) by its Board of Governors. The announcement was made during the AIIB's 10th Annual Meeting. Zou's five-year term will begin on January 16, 2026. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A symposium titled "International Human Rights Consensus: 80 Years in Retrospect and Future Prospects" was held in Budapest, Hungary. Over 20 participants, including government officials, experts, scholars, party and media representatives from both China and Hungary in the field of human rights, attended the event.
Summary: Here are summaries of the provided articles, focusing on key points and including any mentions of the United States or U.S.-China relations: * **Draft Amendments to the Public Security Administration Punishments Law (治安管理处罚法):** The draft amendments, undergoing a third review, aim to regulate mediation of public security cases and improve law enforcement procedures, including standardizing evidence requirements and addressing the sealing of minor offense records. * **Draft Amendments to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law (反不正当竞争法):** The draft amendments, now in the second review, introduce a fair competition review system, regulate platform competition, and address unfair competition behaviors such as data rights infringement and malicious transactions, while also aiming to prevent large enterprises from abusing their dominant positions to disadvantage SMEs. * **Draft Amendments to the Villagers Committee Organization Law (村民委员会组织法):** The draft amendments enhance villagers' autonomy, promote rural revitalization, and modernize grassroots governance by strengthening Party leadership, improving election procedures, and enhancing the functions and responsibilities of villagers' committees. * **Draft Social Assistance Law (社会救助法):** The draft law expands the scope of social assistance, optimizes review procedures, encourages social participation, and establishes a comprehensive social assistance system led by the Party and government to provide a stronger safety net for vulnerable populations. * **Draft Amendments to the Urban Residents Committee Organization Law (城市居民委员会组织法):** The draft amendments aim to improve grassroots democracy and governance in urban areas by refining election procedures, enhancing deliberative consultation mechanisms, and clarifying the responsibilities of residents' committees. * **2024 Audit Work Report (2024年度审计工作报告):** Auditor General Hou Kai presented a report on the central budget execution and other fiscal revenues and expenditures for 2024, highlighting key areas of focus, including central fiscal management, departmental budget execution, major projects, risk assessment, people's welfare funds, state-owned asset management, and the investigation of violations of laws and regulations.
Summary: The article discusses the efforts of a water treatment engineer, Sun Wei, and his team at the China Municipal Engineering Zhongnan Design and Research Institute to improve the water quality of Wuhan's Huangxiao River. They designed and implemented an underground reservoir system to capture and treat combined sewer overflow, addressing pollution and improving flood control. The team consulted international experts and adapted global best practices for local implementation. The large-scale project significantly improved the river's water quality, enhancing the surrounding environment for residents.
Summary: The State Council has announced personnel changes, appointing Miao Deyu as Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, Liu Dongshun as Vice Minister of Water Resources, and Huang Sanwen as President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (ministerial level). Wu Kongming was removed from his position as President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences. Liu Dongshun was also removed from his role as Director of the Changjiang (Yangtze River) Water Resources Commission. The announcement does not mention any specific interactions with the United States.
Summary: China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Emergency Management have allocated 300 million yuan in disaster relief funds to seven provinces and municipalities, including Hunan, Guangdong, Chongqing, Guizhou, and Hubei, due to widespread flooding and geological disasters during the current rainy season. The funds will be used for emergency rescue and relief efforts, including relocation of affected people, hazard mitigation, and housing repairs. The allocation aims to safeguard the lives and property of the people.
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Summary: This article discusses the trend of "new emerging from the old" in China's economic development, citing examples like revitalized old factories, renovated commercial areas, and upgraded traditional industries. It argues that leveraging existing resources through technological upgrades, scenario reconstruction, and ecological reshaping can unlock new growth potential. The piece emphasizes the importance of identifying and amplifying existing advantages while adapting to new trends, rather than relying on external support or adopting a "one-size-fits-all" approach. It also highlights the role of government policy in guiding and incentivizing the revitalization of existing resources to stimulate consumption and upgrade industries. By innovating in weak links of the industrial chain, Chinese manufacturing can accelerate its transformation toward Chinese creation, and gain higher added value.
Summary: China's "non-standard commercial spaces" like repurposed factories and old districts are gaining popularity as trendy, multi-experiential destinations. These spaces differentiate themselves through unique spatial design, curated brand mixes (often favoring non-chain businesses), and a focus on creating experiences beyond shopping, satisfying consumer demand for social interaction and self-expression. Such spaces are being developed in major cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Chengdu, and Chongqing. The rise of non-standard business is made possible by the renovation of old factories, old commercial districts and other stock spaces. These spaces are seen as a potential answer to the question of where retail is going.
Summary: A recent pollution incident in Zhangjiajie, Hunan province, highlighted the vulnerability of karst cave ecosystems due to waste and sewage. Experts emphasize the difficulty of restoring karst cave environments after pollution, urging immediate remediation efforts and stricter enforcement against polluters. The article calls for improved waste management in villages and towns to prevent further ecological damage. It recommends establishing a national karst cave resource database and differentiated management strategies, as well as promoting ecological protection through local economic incentives. Hunan and Guizhou are exploring new regulations to strengthen the protection of their karst cave environments.
Summary: An article discusses the need to improve the quality of family education in China, highlighting a survey in Wuhan where many families reported spending time together primarily "playing on phones" or "eating" rather than engaging in interactive activities. It emphasizes the importance of heartfelt engagement between parents and children and calls for greater professional support for parents, citing examples like the Wuhan Women's Federation's service platform and华东师范大学's AI-driven family education model. The article also advocates for expanding family education beyond the home through community resources and support for children lacking positive home environments. It frames family education as both a household matter and a national concern, emphasizing the need for both public service improvements and parental dedication. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The CCP Central Committee and the State Council issued an opinion on further guaranteeing and improving people's livelihoods, focusing on resolving urgent difficulties and expectations of the masses, aiming for fairer, more balanced, and universally accessible public services. The policy adjustments emphasize precision, practicality, and innovation to tangibly improve the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security. The document does not contain discussion on the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles: The first article discusses the rise of increasingly sophisticated financial fraud targeting investors, emphasizing the need for both individual vigilance and collaborative governance involving regulators and financial institutions to combat these schemes. The article focuses on investment scams that use fake platforms and high returns to lure investors. The second article addresses deceptive marketing practices surrounding early childhood education picture books (绘本), where bloggers falsely promote these books as having the power to improve mental capacities. The author suggests that parents should choose picture books with good illustrations and vivid stories and stay away from the "quick success" scam of picture books. Neither article mentions the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The inaugural "China Good Person List" for 2025 was released at a ceremony in Anyang, Henan, recognizing 152 individuals/groups for their exemplary behavior in areas such as altruism, bravery, integrity, dedication, and filial piety. Representatives of these "Good People" shared their inspiring stories and interacted with national moral exemplars during the event, which was broadcast live and organized by the Central Spiritual Civilization Construction Office. The event highlighted the traditional virtues and served as role models for society, showcasing the spirit of the Chinese people in the new era. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The article discusses the "China Good Person List" (中国好人榜), a campaign by the Central Spiritual Civilization Construction Office to identify and promote individuals who exemplify traditional Chinese virtues. It emphasizes that these "good people" are ordinary citizens who act on their innate sense of morality, embodying socialist core values. The article highlights the importance of honoring these individuals to foster a society that values morality and encourages good deeds. It notes Xi Jinping's emphasis on strengthening civic morality and leveraging exemplary figures, alongside legal protections for good Samaritans, to cultivate a positive social ethos. By promoting these values, China aims to cultivate both material and spiritual civilization in its modernization efforts.
Summary: Marking the 35th National Land Day in China, the article emphasizes the importance of preserving arable land and promoting efficient land use, referencing Xi Jinping's call to integrate arable land protection into the broader context of a harmonious relationship between humanity and nature. The piece highlights initiatives like the "field chief system" (田长制) and "industrial buildings upward" (工业上楼) that seek to optimize land utilization and protect farmland. It uses local examples to illustrate efforts to improve land quality and promote ecological restoration. Minister of Natural Resources Guan Zhiou stated the need to conserve land resources, optimize land space, promote conservation and intensive use, and promote systematic governance to serve the construction of modernization with harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
Summary: Yan Huiliang, workshop director at Zhejiang Dongtong Optical Network IoT Technology, has focused on equipment modification and technological innovation in the field of fiber optic cables for over 20 years. He successfully developed a cable core spider web wiring system, increasing the cable core threading speed in the sheathing process from 80 meters per minute to 120 meters per minute. Yan also innovated a new sheath integrated free-adjustment mold, controlling the eccentricity of the finished cable section within 0.2 mm. He and his team also independently developed an integrated cabling and sheathing machine that integrates the cabling and sheathing processes. Yan established a model worker studio to promote mentorship and cultivate skilled talents.
Summary: A series of initiatives in Qiawan Town, Nanfeng County, Jiangxi Province, are aimed at boosting local employment and income. These include establishing "micro-factories," supporting workshops, organizing job fairs, and providing skills training. The efforts are designed to enable villagers to find stable employment and increase their income without migrating for work. The article highlights a workshop where workers are processing lumber. No statements from officials or mention of the US were made in the article.
Summary: The National Data Administration (NDA) reports initial success in its "Data Element ×" initiative, aimed at leveraging data to boost economic and social development. Despite the data market being in its early stages, the NDA, in conjunction with 17 other departments, has launched pilot programs, showcased model cases, and organized competitions to address challenges in data aggregation, circulation, and usage. The NDA will continue to promote the "Data Element ×" initiative, seeking new models to release the value of data. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Chengfei, a Chinese aviation manufacturer, is highlighted for its contributions to China's aviation industry, including the J-5A, J-10, and J-20 fighter jets. The article emphasizes Chengfei's spirit of loyalty, self-reliance, hard work, and pursuit of excellence in developing advanced aircraft. It details the company's efforts to overcome technological barriers through indigenous innovation, such as developing its own digital manufacturing systems and international standards for machine tool testing, and striving to reach the highest levels of aviation technology. At the 55th Paris Air Show in France, the J-10CE model attracted the attention of many foreign visitors.
Summary: This article discusses the spirit of dedication and self-reliance exemplified by the generations of engineers at the Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (CAC) who have contributed to China's aviation industry. It highlights the challenges faced, including technological blockades, overcome in developing advanced aircraft like the J-20, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and innovation. The article stresses the necessity of collaboration across sectors and the prioritization of national interests in overcoming technological challenges. It advocates for strengthening the "new type of whole-nation system" to achieve strategic advantages. The article doesn't specifically mention the United States or Sino-U.S. relations, but alludes to it by refering to technological blockades.
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Summary: The article commemorates General Zuo Quan, a high-ranking commander in the Red Army and Eighth Route Army who died in 1942 during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Recent efforts to memorialize Zuo Quan include the opening of the Shiziling Breakout Battle Memorial Park in Zuoquan County. A national dance drama called *Beacon Fire Family Letter* based on his letters was performed on the 83rd anniversary of his death. Zuoquan County is developing red tourism destinations, including the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army.
Summary: The 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions (Summer Davos) of the World Economic Forum was held in Tianjin, focusing on "Entrepreneurial Spirit in the New Era." Over 1,700 participants from more than 90 countries discussed global economic issues, China's prospects, and new energy, aiming to stimulate entrepreneurial spirit and leverage technology for global growth. Speakers at the forum, including Chen Shuai from the National Development and Reform Commission, emphasized China's role as a major contributor to global economic growth and its attractiveness to foreign investment. The event highlighted China's commitment to multilateralism and open cooperation amidst rising unilateralism and protectionism.
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Summary: Xi Jinping's recent instructions on spiritual civilization emphasize its importance as a defining characteristic of Chinese-style modernization, coordinating with material progress. He stresses the need for both material wealth and spiritual enrichment, moving beyond the limitations of Western modernization. The article argues that spiritual civilization strengthens China's governance, advances socialism, and contributes to national rejuvenation. It calls for upholding Xi Jinping Thought, practicing socialist core values, integrating urban and rural development, and strengthening digital civilization. The author argues that this approach promotes a new form of human civilization, distinct from Western models.
Summary: This article discusses the concept of "face" (面子) in Chinese society and its potential for corruption among party members. It argues that cadres who prioritize personal relationships ("saving face") over rules and regulations risk violating discipline and ultimately losing their positions. The article highlights examples such as overlooking irregularities for acquaintances or bending rules for personal favors. It contrasts this with the example of cadre Liao Junbo, who prioritized serving the people and was widely respected, arguing that true "face" comes from public trust and integrity. The article calls for cadres to prioritize discipline and regulations, rejecting inappropriate requests and focusing on serving the people.
Summary: This article argues that the Chinese legal system (中华法系) is a unique and historically significant contribution to global legal civilization. It emphasizes the system's originality, continuous evolution, and the correlation between its development and the strength of the Chinese state. The author highlights the *Tang Code* (唐律疏议) as a representative example of its sophistication and influence on neighboring countries like Korea, Vietnam, and Japan. The author advocates for studying and adapting the positive aspects of the Chinese legal system to contemporary legal practices, promoting cultural confidence and legal development in China. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Li Shijie, a 102-year-old veteran, recounts his experiences fighting against the Japanese during the Anti-Japanese War, emphasizing the importance of courage and sacrifice. He joined the revolution at 15 and the Communist Party at 17, participating in guerrilla warfare and safeguarding the local population. Li highlights the crucial support of the local population as the strength behind their fight, noting the strict discipline of the Communist forces compared to the "three alls" policy of the Japanese. After the war, Li dedicated himself to local construction in Guizhou. He emphasizes the importance of remembering the sacrifices made during the war.
Summary: China's Ministry of Emergency Management conducted the "Emergency Mission 2025" exercise on June 24th in Heilongjiang, Henan, and Guangdong provinces. The exercise involved over 2,000 personnel and various aircraft and equipment, focusing on emergency responses to extreme scenarios such as infrastructure failures and fires. The drills simulated events like floods, landslides, communication disruptions, and fires, emphasizing coordination and the development of new rescue capabilities. An unnamed official from the Ministry of Emergency Management stated that the exercise aimed to improve emergency response capabilities under extreme conditions. The purpose of this was to convert new rescue capabilities into new combat capabilities.
Summary: The Supreme People's Procuratorate (SPP) has formally established a "Procuratorial Investigation Department" within its Criminal Execution Procuratorate. This new department is responsible for investigating crimes committed by judicial personnel, such as illegal detention and extraction of confessions by torture, as well as major crimes committed by state organ personnel that the SPP is authorized to handle directly. The move signifies a step towards specialized procuratorial investigation, intended to strengthen the SPP's ability to combat judicial corruption and uphold judicial fairness. To date, 28 provincial-level procuratorates and some municipal-level procuratorates have established specialized procuratorial investigation agencies.
Summary: As an official partner of the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival, Bright Dairy promoted its Guangming Youbei product line through product innovation and interactive events. Guangming Youbei set up a "protection zone" at the film festival, which was promoted by its spokesperson, actor Wu Lei. Consumers could participate in lucky draws for film tickets by purchasing products with designated logos, and special Shanghai International Film Festival packaging was launched. Guangming Youbei also partnered with Shanghai Daguangming Cinema to create a "City of Film" themed cinema.
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Summary: The article reports on efforts in Shapotou District, Zhongwei City, Ningxia, to revitalize the local Huanghe (Yellow River) ancient porcelain tradition. Yao Sijie, head of Pinwei Cultural and Creative Park, is working with artisans to revive traditional techniques and incorporate modern designs, appealing to younger generations through live streaming, workshops, and innovative products. The district is integrating this cultural revival with tourism, aiming to offer visitors unique cultural experiences beyond the desert landscape. This includes transforming villages into high-end B&Bs and offering hands-on experiences like pottery and rock art. The revival of Huanghe ancient porcelain also helps consume silt from the Yellow River.
Summary: The article profiles a traditional Chinese architectural painter from Ningxia, focusing on his dedication to restoring ancient temples and buildings in the Shapotou district. He emphasizes the importance of preserving the original style and techniques, even when facing challenges like missing historical records. He has taken on over 30 apprentices in order to pass down traditional methods of building, decoration, and restoration of ancient buildings. He hopes his work will make others feel connected to their heritage.
Summary: This article, written by Sichuan musician and Chengdu Federation of Literary and Art Circles Vice Chairman, discusses the importance of incorporating ethnic musical elements into modern music and allowing this music to be organically integrated with people's lives in the modern era. The author emphasizes the need for musicians to draw inspiration from real life and to create sincere and high-quality works. The rise of AI music poses a challenge, and musicians should take a craftsman-like approach and create works that are irreplaceable and full of human warmth and emotion, instead of hastily composing music. There is no discussion or allusion to the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: A theatrical performance commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held in Yan'an, Shaanxi Province. Organized by several entities including the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles and the Chinese Theatre Association, the evening featured award-winning performers presenting dramatic works honoring heroic deeds from the war, including excerpts from model operas. The performance included various regional opera styles and concluded with "The Yellow River Cantata". The event was also broadcast online.
Summary: The Chinese Academy of Sciences' Purple Mountain Observatory launched construction of a 4.2-meter astrometric telescope and a 2.5-meter multi-purpose telescope at the Qinghai Lenghu astronomical observation base. The 4.2-meter telescope, slated for completion in 2027, will be China's largest astrometric telescope, aimed at high-precision measurement of faint objects in the solar system. The 2.5-meter telescope, expected to be completed in 2026, will be China's largest coaxial transceiver laser ranging telescope. These telescopes are intended to support the independent construction and maintenance of China's solar system ephemeris and provide ground-based observation for China's space missions and deep space exploration. Together, these telescopes signify a leap forward in China's precision astrometric observation capabilities.
Summary: The Beijing Tiantan Qin Zhi Sheng Folk Music Ensemble, a grassroots orchestra composed mainly of retirees with an average age of over 60, has been performing free weekly concerts in Tiantan Park for 16 years. The ensemble, which started as a small group of amateur musicians, now includes retired professionals and plays a diverse repertoire of folk and patriotic songs on traditional Chinese instruments. The group's leader, He Tieqing, emphasized the group's love for folk music and sense of responsibility to their loyal fans, which attracts diverse audience, even foreigners.
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Summary: Chinese doctor Zhang Junqiao, leader of a medical aid team in Tanzania, tragically died saving a local citizen from drowning. Spokesperson Guo Jia Kun stated that Zhang's heroic actions exemplified the spirit of China-Africa cooperation. Zhang led training programs for local medical staff at Muhimbili National Hospital and was remembered for his dedication and selfless contributions to Tanzanian healthcare. Zhang also brought "heartbeat action" public service to Tanzania, providing lectures and free clinics to Chinese-funded enterprises. His efforts to improve local medical skills and provide care have left a lasting impact.
Summary: A 38-year-old Chinese doctor, Zhang Junqiao, part of a medical aid team in Tanzania, died saving a local person from drowning, exemplifying dedication and the spirit of international friendship. Zhang was dedicated to teaching local medical staff and displayed selfless devotion to medical aid. His actions in Tanzania are part of a 62-year history of Chinese medical teams providing care in Africa, including performing advanced surgeries, assisting in births, and training local professionals. These teams represent ongoing efforts to strengthen bonds between China and African nations through healthcare. The article focuses on the positive contributions of Chinese medical teams and makes no mention of the United States.
Summary: This article discusses the growing popularity of potentially dangerous homemade toys, such as "pen guns," among Chinese schoolchildren and the concerns this raises for educators and parents. It argues that a prohibitive approach to managing these toys is less effective than educating children about safety and risks, emphasizing the importance of clear boundaries between creativity and danger. The author suggests leveraging children's curiosity to foster learning by incorporating the principles behind these toys into the curriculum, such as mechanics or chemistry. The article advocates for providing safe and educational alternatives to promote healthy development.
Summary: The China Consumers Association (CCA) issued a statement on June 24th urging society to oppose food waste and resist "extreme eating broadcasts" (吃播). The CCA calls on consumers to boycott content that promotes waste and harms health, and urges content creators to promote healthy eating habits. The CCA also states that online platforms should strengthen content review mechanisms to restrict the spread of videos that promote overeating and waste, while promoting content that advocates for healthy eating and food conservation. There is no mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: Xu Menglei, an e-commerce entrepreneur in Zhejiang's Putuo district, transformed his business by opening a courtyard hotpot restaurant in Miaohou village as part of the district's "no-walled entrepreneurial park" initiative. Faced with a business bottleneck, Xu was encouraged by the local government to explore opportunities in rural revitalization. His restaurant has become a significant source of income for local villagers, employing around 20 people and purchasing fresh produce from local farmers. The initiative, supported by government policies like rent exemptions and subsidies, has led to the establishment of numerous new businesses, attracting tourists and boosting the local economy. Xu is now exploring drone technology to further assist rural development, including agricultural services and deliveries.
Summary: Dalian, Liaoning province, is launching a "report and investigate" campaign, encouraging citizens to use their phones to document and report false advertising and illegal activities in the elderly care sector to market regulators. The campaign targets deceptive practices such as promoting ordinary food as medicine or health products, exaggerating product efficacy through expert endorsements and health consultations, and price gouging targeting the elderly. The initiative aims to assist market regulators in efficiently investigating and addressing illegal activities. The campaign includes targeting the publishing of illegal advertisements for medicine and health foods directed at the elderly.
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Summary: This article reports on China's efforts to improve and utilize different types of land for agriculture. One story details a village in Heilongjiang province that has successfully restored eroded black soil farmland, leading to increased crop yields and new economic opportunities through willow product manufacturing. Another reports on the scientific reclamation of abandoned land in Jiangxi province for corn cultivation, boosting local income. Finally, in Shandong province, the article highlights the successful improvement of saline-alkali land for wheat and soybean production, utilizing data-driven agricultural techniques. The article emphasizes the importance of land conservation and sustainable development. No mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations were made.
Summary: China's Ministry of Natural Resources issued a list of 66 advanced and applicable exploration technologies to promote their use in the new round of strategic mineral exploration. The list includes technologies like airborne time-frequency electromagnetic sounding and wide-area electromagnetic detection. The ministry encourages widespread adoption of these technologies to improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and achieve greener exploration practices. Free technical training and guidance will be provided to promote effective implementation. A long-term evaluation mechanism has been established to track application results and optimize the list.
Summary: China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the National Standardization Committee have released a revised national standard, GB 12021.2-2025, for household refrigerator energy consumption, set to take effect on June 1, 2026. This fifth revision of the standard since 1989 expands its scope and significantly tightens energy efficiency requirements for refrigerators, aiming for a 40% reduction in energy consumption for some models. The new standard also introduces requirements for volume utilization and smart grid responsiveness. Implementation of the updated standard is projected to save approximately 13 billion kWh of electricity annually.
Summary: A team from the Chinese Academy of Sciences University has released a high-resolution grassland vegetation map of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, detailing the spatial distribution of 65 plant communities. The map, created using AI and extensive field data, addresses the limitations of previous maps due to significant changes in grassland vegetation over the past 40 years. The map identifies five dominant communities and clarifies the impact of plant carbon on soil carbon storage. This new map is important to future study of the plateau's fragile ecology.
Summary: China's Central Meteorological Observatory issued a yellow alert for heavy rain on June 24th, forecasting intense precipitation in regions including Sichuan, Chongqing, Guizhou, Hunan, Hubei, Henan, and Shandong until June 27th, with potential for flash floods and geological disasters. Concurrently, a yellow alert for high temperatures was issued for areas like Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei, Shandong, and Xinjiang, anticipating temperatures up to 39 degrees Celsius and higher. The Ministry of Water Resources and the Ministry of Natural Resources, along with the China Meteorological Administration, jointly issued warnings for potential mountain floods and geological hazards.
Summary: The article reports on activities across China commemorating the upcoming National Low Carbon Day on June 25, 2025. These activities aim to promote energy conservation and carbon reduction knowledge among the public. The goal is to encourage the adoption of environmentally friendly and low-carbon lifestyles.
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Summary: Recent ICE raids in Los Angeles targeting illegal immigrants have sparked conflict with residents, leading to the deployment of the National Guard without the governor's request, a move opposed by local Democratic governments. The protests have reportedly caused over $32 million in damages, highlighting the deep-seated partisan divisions and federal-state conflicts in the U.S. The government's actions are seen by some as targeting ordinary undocumented workers rather than violent criminals, with accusations of abusing power and creating chaos for political gain. The conflict reflects broader disagreements on immigration policy, with Democrats advocating for pathways to citizenship and Republicans prioritizing border security. With partisan gridlock hindering comprehensive immigration reform, the issue continues to exacerbate social and economic problems in the United States.
Summary: The "Cup of Excellence" pilot competition, a global green coffee competition, was recently held in Baoshan, Yunnan Province, marking the first time Yunnan coffee has been included in an international authoritative evaluation system. A coffee bean from Lincang, Yunnan, won the competition and set a new domestic auction record, signaling Yunnan's shift from raw material to standard output. Yunnan coffee production accounts for 98% of all coffee produced in China, and its quality has significantly increased in recent years due to improvements in variety selection, standardized cultivation, and processing techniques. With these improvements, Yunnan is now a key player in the international market, further signifying China's economic integration with the global economy.
Summary: Recent heavy rainfall has resulted in a spectacular "golden waterfall" at the Detian (Ban Gioc) Falls, located on the Guichun River between China and Vietnam in Chongzuo, Guangxi. The surge in tourism to the Chinese side of the falls in Daxin County has been documented. The article is a photo report by Zhu Jiaqi and Yuan Jinfeng.
Summary: During an emergency meeting of the International Atomic Energy Agency regarding the situation in Iran, China's representative to the IAEA, Li Song, strongly condemned the United States for its military strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. Li stated that the U.S. action violated the UN Charter and international law, exacerbating tensions in the Middle East, and held the Trump administration responsible for undermining the Iran nuclear deal. He emphasized that negotiation and dialogue are the path to resolving the issue, and the U.S. must work to de-escalate the situation and promote talks. Li also called for a ceasefire, especially from Israel. Numerous countries expressed grave concern over the situation, emphasizing the violation of the UN Charter, international law, and IAEA regulations.
Summary: Malaysian Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail stated at the 25th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Transnational Crime that ASEAN urgently needs to strengthen cooperation and action against increasing cybercrime, including financial fraud and ransomware attacks. Saifuddin emphasized the need for new technologies, including responsible AI usage, alongside trust, information sharing, and capacity building. He reported on ASEAN's progress in combating transnational crime, including addressing human trafficking, enhancing information sharing, and proposing a financial crime task force. As the 2025 ASEAN chair, Malaysia will continue to collaborate with member states to combat transnational crime. The statements do not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: At the UAE China Export Brands Fair in Dubai, Chinese companies showcased new technologies like AI-powered sorting robots and translation-enabled AI glasses, drawing considerable attention. The "Little Yellow Man" sorting robots are already being used by logistics companies in the UAE. The AI glasses, supporting 120+ languages, aim to facilitate international business communication for Chinese companies expanding overseas. The fair, featuring nearly 700 companies from China and the UAE, serves as a key platform for trade between China and the Middle East.
Summary: The UK government unveiled a ten-year industrial strategy focused on supporting advanced manufacturing and clean energy through energy cost reduction and infrastructure optimization. Key initiatives include the "Industrial Competitiveness Scheme" offering electricity cost reductions for energy-intensive businesses starting in 2027, and increased grid connection fee exemptions for sectors like steel and ceramics. A "Grid Access Accelerator" will be established by the end of 2025 to expedite grid connections for priority projects. Funding for the strategy will be sourced through energy system restructuring and carbon pricing mechanisms. The strategy also incorporates measures for skills training, financing, and regulatory reform, including expanded support for SMEs through the British Business Bank.
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Summary: The fourth "Silk Road Friendship Envoy" event was held in Xinjiang, with eleven "envoys" sharing stories related to the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Participants included figures from France, Japan, Cambodia, Spain, Iraq, Azerbaijan, Australia, Mexico, Egypt, Kenya and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Speakers emphasized the BRI's role in global development, cultural exchange, and infrastructure projects. One speaker from Australia criticized negative Western media portrayals of Xinjiang, aiming to present a more accurate view. Several speakers mentioned the role of the BRI in fostering international cooperation and trust.
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Summary: China is increasing protections for migratory birds, with four of the world's nine major migratory routes passing through the country. A senior engineer, Zeng Xiangwu, patrols the Guangdong Haifeng International Wetland, which is an important stopover for migratory birds and has seen an increase in bird populations. In Shandong Dongying's Yellow River Estuary, artificial breeding programs have successfully hatched the endangered Crested Ibis, indicating the area's improving habitat. The Liaoning Dandong Yalu River Estuary, another crucial stopover, is monitored by patrollers like Dong Yonggang, with researchers like Sui Yanzuo tracking bird populations and migration patterns. All three areas in Guangdong, Shandong, and Liaoning are on the East Asian-Australasian Flyway, an important path for migratory birds. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A recent report highlights illegal hunting and trade of wild birds in China, prompting swift action and long-term planning from local authorities in areas like Xi'an. The report emphasizes the importance of protecting birds for ecological balance and acknowledges progress made through updated laws and crackdowns on illegal wildlife trade. However, it also notes persistent challenges due to regulatory gaps and the rise of online platforms facilitating illegal trade. The article advocates for stricter enforcement of laws, inter-departmental collaboration, and public awareness campaigns to combat these issues and protect biodiversity. The piece does not explicitly discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: China is implementing policies to promote the replacement of old consumer goods, focusing on automobiles, home appliances, and home renovations. Hebei province is streamlining the process for electric bicycle replacements, while Guizhou is emphasizing supervision and coordination for home renovation upgrades. Liaoning province is focusing on incentivizing automobile upgrades, with subsidies reaching up to 25,000 yuan per vehicle. The effort has boosted sales of new energy vehicles, driving growth in the auto market.
Summary: The "618" shopping festival saw record sales in home appliances, furniture, and digital products, driven by the trade-in policy. This policy, which has expanded to include more product categories, has led to significant growth in retail sales, particularly in high-end and smart products. The policy is seen as a key to optimizing consumption structure and promoting innovation. Improvements in related services and promotional activities have further enhanced the policy's effectiveness. The policy aims to stimulate domestic demand, promote green and low-carbon development, and contribute to high-quality economic growth.
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Summary: This article introduces a new column, "Seeking," dedicated to recounting heroic deeds from China's resistance against Japanese aggression. The inaugural piece details the tragic story of Wang Fengge, a Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army commander, his wife, and their four-year-old son, Xiao Jinzi, who were captured and executed by the Japanese. Xiao Jinzi's refusal to eat "Japanese rice" and the circumstances of their deaths highlight the cruelty of the Japanese invaders. The article emphasizes the importance of remembering these sacrifices to inspire national rejuvenation, and no mention of U.S.-China relations is made. The author describes interviewing those who knew of Wang Fengge's story, and recounts the details of his resistance, capture, and execution.
Summary: This article discusses the use of dialects in Chinese literature, weighing the benefits of local color and authentic expression against the limitations on accessibility and broader communication. It notes how earlier writers balanced dialect use with a more universal modern Chinese, particularly given the promotion of Mandarin. The piece then examines contemporary writers' conscious choices regarding dialect, highlighting both the potential for enriching narratives and the risks of alienating readers through excessive or artificial usage. It concludes by emphasizing the current focus on preserving dialects as integral to regional cultures and enriching the diversity of Chinese literature, suggesting a path for writers to tell Chinese stories through their unique regional voices.
Summary: The article discusses the narrator's experiences buying and finding homes for old books. The narrator initially met a female shop owner selling old books online who ran a waste recycling company. The narrator recounts purchasing rare local history books from her and eventually donating a booklet about China's first cable-stayed bridge to the design institute that originally created it. The narrator also mentions a friend, Teacher Jiang, who donated his collection of over 20,000 books to a university, which then created a library in his name.
Summary: This article describes a woman's efforts to make and ship homemade steamed buns (馍馍) and flower rolls (花卷) to her mother. The mother prefers homemade buns over store-bought ones, but due to her age, she has difficulty making them herself. Despite the high shipping costs and the courier's warning that it was not worth it, the woman insisted on sending the buns to her mother via express delivery, ensuring they arrived fresh and unspoiled. The mother was happy to receive them. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: This article identifies the watercolor painting "Among the Woods" by Pang Xunqin, held in the National Art Museum of China. It provides provenance information about the artwork, attributing it to the specific artist and institution. The article offers no details regarding the painting's content beyond its title, nor does it mention any political figures, events, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article recounts the story of a banyan tree in a Chinese county town that served as a natural traffic roundabout and gathering place. When urban development threatened its removal, local residents, led by an elder named Zhang, protested and negotiated a relocation plan, including a transplanting ceremony and continued care for the tree. The tree was successfully moved to a riverside greenway, where Zhang and others continued to tend to it. The author reflects on the deep connection between people and nature, symbolized by the tree. The story highlights how a small banyan tree came to become a symbol of home for the residents of the town.
Summary: This poem reflects on the speaker's evolving understanding of love and appreciation throughout their life, specifically in relation to their mother. The speaker regrets their past inability to express gratitude for her comforting gestures and support during childhood and youth. The poem culminates in a realization of this lack of appreciation after the mother's death, leaving the speaker with only memories. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this poem.
Summary: This article provides contact information for submissions to the *People's Daily* "Earth" section, specifying that the section accepts original, first-publication submissions only and discourages multiple submissions of the same article. There is no reporting on the statements or actions of an official, nor is the United States or U.S.-China relations discussed.
On the morning of June 24th, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (黄循财), who was in China for an official visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京).
Xi Jinping (习近平) congratulated Lee Hsien Loong (黄循财) on his successful re-election. Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that this year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore. The two sides have always adhered to mutual understanding and respect, providing a solid guarantee for the stable and healthy development of China-Singapore relations. China-Singapore cooperation is in line with China's development direction and priorities at various stages, and has achieved a series of fruitful cooperation results such as the Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园), which has provided important assistance for the modernization of both countries and set a benchmark for cooperation among countries in the region. The two sides should draw experience and wisdom from the development history of bilateral relations, inherit and carry forward the fine traditions, and let the tree of China-Singapore friendship flourish and bear rich fruits.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China and Singapore should firmly grasp the general direction of friendship between the two countries, always view and develop China-Singapore relations from a strategic and long-term perspective, and ensure that the course is not deviated and the momentum is not reduced. It is necessary to consolidate the political foundation of China-Singapore friendship, support each other's core interests and major concerns, and serve the development of bilateral relations with a higher level of political mutual trust. China welcomes Singapore to continue to deeply integrate into China's development. The two sides should further promote the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation, create landmark achievements in the fields of digital economy, green development, and artificial intelligence, promote the quality and upgrading of major projects, and continue to write a new chapter of high-quality cooperation. It is necessary to encourage people from both countries to visit each other frequently, deepen cultural and people-to-people exchanges and cooperation, and make China-Singapore friendship more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. China always believes that the trend of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win is unstoppable, the world cannot regain hegemony, and cannot be dragged back to the law of the jungle. China is willing to work with Singapore to stand on the right side of history and on the side of fairness and justice, jointly advocate an equal and orderly multi-polar world and an inclusive economic globalization, and promote the world towards a bright future of peace, security, prosperity, and progress.
Lee Hsien Loong (黄循财) said that the friendship between Singapore and China has a long history. The two sides have always respected and trusted each other, and the relations between the two countries have developed steadily with close cooperation. Successive leaders of Singapore have attached great importance to relations with China, and China is the first ASEAN country he visited after his re-election. Singapore will continue to adhere to the one-China policy and oppose "Taiwan independence." As the two countries jointly celebrate the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, Singapore is willing to make full use of the opportunities brought about by China's prosperity and development, expand bilateral trade and investment, expand cooperation in digital economy, artificial intelligence, new energy and other fields, strengthen cultural exchanges, and promote greater development of Singapore-China relations. Facing the turbulent international situation, Singapore is willing to work closely with China to coordinate and cooperate on regional and multilateral platforms, jointly safeguard multilateralism and the international order, and believes that China will play a more important role in world peace.
Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 24th (Reporter Jin Zhengbo (金正波)) that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and China will hold grand commemorative activities. On the morning of September 3rd, a grand gathering will be held at Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, including a military parade. Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), President of the People's Republic of China (国家主席), and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (中央军委), will deliver an important speech.
Holding grand commemorative activities on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is of great and far-reaching significance to remember history, cherish the memory of the martyrs, and promote the great spirit of patriotism and the great spirit of the War of Resistance.
The State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办公室) held a press conference on the morning of June 24th to introduce the overall arrangements for the commemorative activities. Hu Heping (胡和平), Executive Deputy Minister of the Central Propaganda Department (中央宣传部), first introduced the arrangements for 10 major activities at the press conference.
First, on the morning of September 3rd, a grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War will be held in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京) in the name of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央), the National People's Congress Standing Committee (全国人大常委会), the State Council (国务院), the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协), and the Central Military Commission (中央军委), including a military parade. Xi Jinping (习近平) will deliver an important speech. At noon on September 3rd, a reception will be held in Beijing (北京), and Xi Jinping (习近平) will deliver an important speech. On the evening of September 3rd, a gala will be held in Beijing (北京), and Party and state leaders will attend. Second, in the name of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央), the State Council (国务院), and the Central Military Commission (中央军委), commemorative medals for the "80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression" will be awarded to surviving veterans, veteran comrades, and generals of the War of Resistance, or their family members. Various regions and relevant departments will organize and carry out condolence activities for surviving veterans, veteran comrades, and generals of the War of Resistance, or their family members, and relatives of martyrs of the War of Resistance. Third, on July 7th, in the name of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央), the State Council (国务院), and the Central Military Commission (中央军委), a ceremony will be held at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (中国人民抗日战争纪念馆) to commemorate the 88th anniversary of the outbreak of the all-out War of Resistance, and the opening ceremony of the theme exhibition "For National Liberation and World Peace - Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War" will be held at the same time. Fourth, around September 3rd, symposiums for compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan, and overseas people concerned, and international academic seminars will be held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Fifth, on September 18th, in the name of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee (辽宁省委) and the Provincial Government (省政府), a ceremony of striking the bell and sounding the alarm to not forget the "September 18th" Incident will be held at the "September 18th" History Museum (九一八历史博物馆) in Shenyang (沈阳市). Sixth, around October 25th, a conference will be held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Retrocession of Taiwan. Support overseas Chinese to organize related commemorative activities locally. Seventh, on December 13th, in the name of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) and the State Council (国务院), a national memorial ceremony for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre will be held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆) in Nanjing (南京市). Eighth, the fourth batch of national-level memorial facilities and sites of the War of Resistance and the list of famous anti-Japanese martyrs and heroic groups will be announced. Repair and protect the memorial facilities and sites and relics of the War of Resistance, and promote a batch of high-quality exhibitions on the theme of the War of Resistance. Ninth, around the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, a batch of literary and artistic works and thematic publications will be created and launched; academic research will be strengthened, and a number of key topics will be identified. In addition, commemorative coins and commemorative stamps will also be issued. Tenth, various regions and departments will organize mass commemorative activities in light of their actual conditions. Hong Kong and Macao will also organize a series of commemorative activities.
Subsequently, Wu Zekui (吴泽棵), Deputy Director of the Parade Leading Group Office and Major General of the Operations Bureau of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission (中央军委联合参谋部作战局), introduced the relevant situation of the military parade. He said that this military parade consists of foot formations, equipment formations, and aerial echelons. In terms of overall design, the participation of the People's Liberation Army (解放军) and the People's Armed Police (武警部队) forces is scientifically arranged, and the various formations and echelons are carefully organized.
There are mainly the following three characteristics: The first characteristic is that it not only focuses on historical inheritance but also is rich in the characteristics of the times. On the one hand, by displaying the old designations, old merits, and unique spirit of the anti-Japanese war troops, it demonstrates the remembrance of the heroes, the respect for the merits, and the inheritance of the spirit of the anti-Japanese war, reflecting the historical monument built by the anti-Japanese heroes with their lives and blood, which will forever stand in the hearts of the Chinese people and will always inspire the people's army to swear to defend the dignity of the country and the nation; on the other hand, by displaying the new system, new capabilities, and new style of our army, it demonstrates the historic achievements and historic changes made in the cause of strengthening the army in the new era, reflecting the sonorous steps of the people's army towards a world-class army. The second characteristic is that it not only reflects the characteristics of the military services but also demonstrates integrated joint operations. The foot formations focus on displaying the new structure and layout of the military services after the reform and reshaping of our army, as well as the composition of the "three-in-one" armed forces; the equipment formations focus on displaying the latest achievements in the construction of our army's equipment system, and through the organizational methods of group team joint operations and formation synthesis, it reflects the new model of force application of our army's joint command, joint action, and joint support, reflecting China's independent innovation capabilities in weapons and equipment; the aerial echelons focus on displaying the systematic level of our air combat force and the rapidly improving advanced combat capabilities. The third characteristic is that it not only displays traditional main combat forces but also has new domain and new quality forces participating in the parade. All the equipment participating in this parade is domestically produced active-duty main combat equipment. While displaying a new generation of traditional weapons and equipment, we also arrange for some unmanned intelligent, underwater combat, network and electronic attack and defense, and hypersonic and other new types of combat forces to participate in the parade, reflecting our army's strong ability to adapt to technological development and the evolution of war forms and win future wars.
At present, in accordance with the overall plan for the military parade approved by the Party Central Committee (党中央) and the Central Military Commission (中央军委), we are carrying out various preparations in an orderly manner. In this military parade, we adhere to the principle of building the army through diligence and thrift, fully rely on existing conditions to organize and implement it, and maximize the cost-effectiveness of the military parade.
In answering questions from reporters, Hu Heping (胡和平) said that according to the overall arrangements for this commemorative activity, leaders, former politicians, high-level officials of relevant countries, main leaders of relevant international organizations, foreign envoys, military attachés, and representatives of international organizations in China, and representatives of international friends or their family members who have contributed to China's victory in the War of Resistance will be invited to attend the commemorative activities.
Wu Zekui (吴泽棵) said that in this military parade, all the weapons and equipment to be reviewed are domestically produced active-duty main combat equipment, which is a concentrated display of our army's system combat capabilities, new domain and new quality combat capabilities, and strategic deterrence capabilities, and is a concentrated embodiment of China's independent innovation capabilities in weapons and equipment. There are mainly several characteristics: The first characteristic is that it is systematic. All the weapons and equipment participating in the parade are selected and assembled from the combat troops of various military services, including some strategic strike forces, some advanced operational and tactical equipment, and some new quality forces that match the future form of war. The second characteristic is that the elements are complete. It basically covers all types of forces such as command and control, reconnaissance and early warning, air defense and anti-missile, firepower strike, and comprehensive support. The third characteristic is that it is combat-oriented. It is reviewed in accordance with the combat group team formation, reflecting the characteristics of information dominance, system support, elite operations, and joint victory.
Wu Zekui (吴泽棵) said that this military parade focuses on interpreting the theme of the victory of the War of Resistance, and pays attention to the integration of anti-Japanese war elements and historical elements into the design, which is mainly reflected in three aspects: The first is to inherit the anti-Japanese war bloodline. Most of the troops participating in the parade are drawn from units with the anti-Japanese war troop bloodline, covering the Eighth Route Army (八路军), the New Fourth Army (新四军), the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army (东北抗联), and the South China Guerrilla (华南游击队) and other main forces of the War of Resistance, fully reflecting the arduous and heroic history of the People's Army in the War of Resistance, and reflecting the historical inheritance of the red gene. The second is to respect meritorious honors. Select the meritorious honor flags of our army during the War of Resistance, reflecting the great victory and immortal achievements of the People's Army in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, expressing deep remembrance of the revolutionary martyrs, always remembering the meritorious honor troops, and continuously inheriting the fine traditions and work style. The third is to relive historical classics. In this military parade, we drew up a joint military band to play some familiar classic anti-Japanese war songs, and specially designed a special logo for the military parade, allowing the people of the whole country to relive the history of the War of Resistance, feel the spirit of the War of Resistance, and inspire the People's Army to swear to defend the dignity of the country and the nation.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of the Chinese army's participation in United Nations peacekeeping operations. Wu Zekui (吴泽棵) said that this year's military parade will arrange for troops who have performed peacekeeping missions to participate in the parade. The militia is a component of China's armed forces and is the assistant and reserve force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军). This military parade will arrange for the militia formation to participate in the parade, which is the first time that the militia has participated in a military parade with the theme of commemorating the War of Resistance.
Wu Zekui (吴泽棵) said that, comprehensively considering factors such as physical condition, this military parade will no longer organize the veteran formation of the War of Resistance to participate in the parade, but will arrange for representatives of veterans, veteran comrades, old militiamen, local support models, and relatives of martyrs of the War of Resistance who participated in the War of Resistance to attend the ceremony at Tiananmen (天安门) Square to express their high respect for the old heroes. This military parade will invite Kuomintang (国民党) anti-Japanese veterans, as well as international friends or their family members who have contributed to China's victory in the War of Resistance, to attend the ceremony.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 24th. Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa (诺沃亚), who was in China to attend the Summer Davos Forum, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京人民大会堂) on the morning of June 24th.
Li Qiang (李强) stated that although China and Ecuador are far apart, the friendship between the two peoples has a long history. Over the 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Ecuador relations have maintained a good momentum of development, political mutual trust has been increasingly consolidated, practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results, and the friendship between China and Ecuador has become more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. China attaches great importance to China-Ecuador relations. President Xi Jinping (习近平) will hold a meeting with the President to map out a new blueprint for the further development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Ecuador to continue the traditional friendship, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, and promote the continuous deepening and consolidation of the China-Ecuador comprehensive strategic partnership, so as to add more impetus to their respective modernization drives.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that both China and Ecuador are developing countries and both regard developing the economy and improving people's livelihoods as important tasks. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Ecuador, strengthen "Belt and Road" cooperation, expand the scale of bilateral trade, and deepen cooperation in clean energy, infrastructure, finance and other fields. China is pleased to see more high-quality Ecuadorian products exported to China and welcomes Ecuador to make good use of platforms such as the China International Import Expo to promote its products. The two sides should continue to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in education, culture, youth and other fields, facilitate personnel exchanges, and consolidate the public opinion foundation of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Ecuador and other Latin American and Caribbean countries to take the "Five Major Projects" of building a China-Latin America community with a shared future as an opportunity to work together on the road to modernization. China is also willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Ecuador in the United Nations and other multilateral mechanisms, practice true multilateralism, and make positive contributions to maintaining world peace and development and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Noboa (诺沃亚) said that China is Ecuador's second largest trading partner, and the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides has been fruitful, effectively enhancing the well-being of the Ecuadorian people. Ecuador attaches great importance to the Ecuador-China comprehensive strategic partnership and is willing to always uphold the spirit of mutual respect, openness and pragmatism, carry out dialogue with China in various fields, deepen the friendship between the two countries, strengthen cooperation planning, promote cooperation in trade, finance, agriculture, clean energy, infrastructure, education and other fields, strengthen cultural exchanges, and jointly address common challenges.
Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.
People's Daily, Tianjin, June 24th (Reporters Chen Shangwen (陈尚文) and Xing Xue (邢雪)) Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) met with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov (卡瑟马利耶夫), who was in China to attend the Summer Davos Forum, in Tianjin on the afternoon of June 24th.
Li Qiang (李强) said that Kyrgyzstan is an important friendly neighbor of China. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Kyrgyzstan relations have achieved leapfrog development, and all-round cooperation has continued to reach new levels. Last week, President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a meeting with President Sadyr Japarov (扎帕罗夫) in Astana, reaching new important consensus on promoting the development of China-Kyrgyzstan relations and cooperation. China is willing to work with Kyrgyzstan to continuously enrich the connotation of the China-Kyrgyzstan comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, build a closer China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future, and work together on the road to modernization.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that China and Kyrgyzstan are geographically adjacent and have complementary industries, and there is broad space for deepening practical cooperation. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Kyrgyzstan, focus on key areas, highlight practical results, and continuously improve the scale and effectiveness of cooperation. The two sides should make good use of the intergovernmental economic and trade cooperation committee mechanism and strive to reach a high-level agreement on trade in services and investment as soon as possible. It is necessary to steadily advance the construction of interconnection projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway, the China-Kyrgyzstan Friendship Bridge, and port renovation, and create cooperation highlights in emerging fields such as clean energy, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and cross-border e-commerce. China is willing to import more high-quality and distinctive commodities from Kyrgyzstan, encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Kyrgyzstan, and hopes that Kyrgyzstan will continue to optimize its business environment. The two sides should continue to build and make good use of platforms such as the Chinese Cultural Center, Confucius Institute, and Luban Workshop, further facilitate personnel exchanges, and make the friendship between the two countries deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. China is willing to strengthen multilateral cooperation with Kyrgyzstan, continuously improve the China-Central Asia mechanism, promote more achievements in cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, jointly oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and firmly safeguard free trade and the stability of global production and supply chains.
Akylbek Japarov (卡瑟马利耶夫) said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, Kyrgyzstan-China good-neighborly and friendly relations are at their best in history. The two sides have achieved fruitful results in cooperation in various fields, and key cooperation projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway are continuing to advance. Kyrgyzstan highly appreciates China's remarkable achievements in promoting the development of new quality productive forces, cherishes the China-Kyrgyzstan comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, and regards China as its most important economic and trade partner. Kyrgyzstan adheres to the one-China principle and firmly supports China's position on issues related to Taiwan, Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong, opposes any interference in China's internal affairs by using the Taiwan issue, and opposes any form of "Taiwan independence." Kyrgyzstan supports the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平), and is willing to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with China in trade, investment, finance, interconnection and other fields, strengthen coordination and cooperation in the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the China-Central Asia mechanism, oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and promote the continuous development of bilateral relations to a higher level.
Chen Min'er (陈敏尔) and Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.
People's Daily, Tianjin, June 24th (Reporters Chen Shangwen (陈尚文) and Li Xinyi (李欣怡)) Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính (范明政), who was in China to attend the Summer Davos Forum, in Tianjin on the afternoon of June 24th.
Li Qiang (李强) said that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam. Over the past 75 years, China and Vietnam have always supported each other and worked together. The profound friendship of "**同志加兄弟**" (tóng zhì jiā xiōng dì - "comrades plus brothers," a term emphasizing the close and fraternal relationship between the two countries, especially in a political context) has stood the test of time and become even stronger. Since General Secretary and President Xi Jinping's (习近平) successful visit to Vietnam in April, China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperation has been further advanced. China is willing to continue to implement the results of the visit with Vietnam, refine the grand blueprint for the development of China-Vietnam relations drawn by the top leaders of the two parties into a "construction plan" for the modernization of the two countries, and transform it into a "real-life picture" of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, bringing more benefits to the people of the two countries.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that the unstable and uncertain factors in the current international situation are still increasing, and China and Vietnam should unite more closely and strengthen strategic communication and mutually beneficial cooperation, which is not only beneficial to both sides, but also to the region and the world. China is willing to accelerate the alignment of development strategies with Vietnam, hold the 17th meeting of the bilateral cooperation steering committee, implement the cooperation plan for aligning the "Belt and Road" initiative with the "Two Corridors and One Economic Circle" framework, promote the interconnection of China-Vietnam railways, strengthen market and industrial alignment, expand cooperation in artificial intelligence, digital economy, green development and other fields, and jointly cultivate and strengthen new economic drivers. The two sides should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in culture, tourism, education, media and other fields, and organize a series of activities for the "China-Vietnam People-to-People Exchange Year." China welcomes Vietnam to become a BRICS partner country and is willing to work with Vietnam to jointly safeguard free trade and the multilateral trading system, promote an equal and orderly multipolar world and inclusive economic globalization, and inject more stability and positive energy into world peace and development.
Phạm Minh Chính (范明政) said that General Secretary and President Xi Jinping's (习近平) successful state visit to Vietnam this year powerfully demonstrated the special friendship of "comrades plus brothers" between Vietnam and China, and injected strong impetus into bilateral relations. Vietnam is willing to implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties with China, further strengthen high-level exchanges, enhance political mutual trust, strengthen strategic communication, promote practical cooperation in economy and trade, investment, interconnection, high technology, defense and other fields, and deepen cultural exchanges. Vietnam highly appreciates and admires China's leadership in world economic growth through its own high-quality development. Vietnam firmly supports the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平), looks forward to strengthening multilateral cooperation with China, safeguarding multilateralism, and safeguarding common interests.
Chen Min'er (陈敏尔) and Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.
Return to TopThe 16th meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) Standing Committee held its first plenary meeting at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京) on the morning of June 24. Chairman Zhao Leji (赵乐际) presided over the meeting.
157 members of the Standing Committee attended the meeting, meeting the quorum.
The meeting heard a report on the results of the deliberations on the draft revision of the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security, delivered by Huang Ming (黄明), Deputy Director of the NPC Constitution and Law Committee. The third draft further standardizes and strengthens the mediation of public security cases; ensures coherence with other relevant laws and administrative regulations; further standardizes and guarantees law enforcement, improves relevant penalty procedures, improves the approval procedures for detention, and further strictly regulates the circumstances and conditions for applying "one-person law enforcement"; and makes provisions for the sealing of public security violation records.
The meeting heard a report on the results of the deliberations on the draft revision of the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, delivered by Wang Hongxiang (王洪祥), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee. The second draft adds provisions for a fair competition review system, revises and improves provisions on governing "involution" competition on platforms; improves relevant provisions on the coordination mechanism for anti-unfair competition work; reasonably sets out the obligations of platform operators to deal with unfair competition by operators within the platform; refines the provisions on unfair competition such as infringement of data rights and malicious transactions; and makes provisions for large enterprises and other operators abusing their dominant position to default on payments to small and medium-sized enterprises.
The meeting heard a report on the revision of the draft Law on Responding to Sudden Public Health Emergencies, delivered by Cong Bin (丛斌), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee. The second draft further clarifies the applicable relationship between this law, the Law on the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, and the Law on Responding to Sudden Incidents; improves the management and command system; improves the reporting system for sudden public health emergencies, broadens the reporting channels for units and individuals, and refines the reporting procedures for relevant departments; improves emergency response measures, further clarifies the procedures for initiating and lifting emergency responses, clarifies false information related to sudden public health emergencies, and ensures medical treatment for patients.
The meeting heard a report on the revision of the draft Maritime Law, delivered by Xin Chunying (信春鹰), Director of the Constitution and Law Committee. The second draft adds provisions on the protection of seafarers' labor rights, ensures coherence with international norms, further improves the system of liability insurance and financial guarantees for personal injury and death of passengers, and revises and improves relevant provisions on "shippers," voyage charter contracts, disputes over maritime cargo transportation and maritime towing contracts, and P&I clubs.
The meeting heard a report on the revision of the draft Law on Publicity and Education on the Rule of Law, delivered by Zhou Guangquan (周光权), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee. The second draft clarifies that the state promotes the normalization and long-term effectiveness of constitutional publicity and education; adds provisions on national security rule of law publicity and education; further enriches the provisions on rule of law publicity and education for young people; and enhances the pertinence and effectiveness of rule of law publicity and education.
The meeting heard a report on the revision of the draft Fisheries Law, delivered by He Ping (何平), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee. The second draft adds provisions on fishery safety in production; adds provisions on employment and entrepreneurship support and the protection of social security rights for fishermen who switch to other industries; improves relevant provisions on the quality and safety of aquatic products, and increases the intensity of whole-chain supervision; standardizes the transfer system of fishery vessel and net tool indicators; and adds provisions on strengthening the construction, maintenance, and service of fishing ports.
The meeting heard a report on the revision of the draft Civil Aviation Law, delivered by Yuan Shuhong (袁曙宏), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee. The second draft further enriches the content of measures to promote the development of the civil aviation industry, and adds a special chapter on "development promotion"; improves relevant provisions on ensuring civil aviation safety; strengthens the protection of passenger rights, and improves the standard terms of passenger transportation contracts and relevant content on flight delay service guarantees.
In order to improve the grassroots mass autonomy mechanism under the leadership of grassroots party organizations and improve the grassroots democratic system and work system, the NPC Social Construction Committee separately submitted proposals on requesting the deliberation of the draft amendment to the Villagers Committee Organization Law and on requesting the deliberation of the draft revision of the Urban Residents Committee Organization Law. Yang Zhenwu (杨振武), Chairman of the Social Construction Committee, made explanations respectively.
In order to improve the social assistance system, enhance the basic guarantee function of social assistance, and guarantee the basic living of citizens, the State Council submitted a proposal on requesting the deliberation of the draft Social Assistance Law. Entrusted by the State Council, Lu Zhiyuan (陆治原), Minister of Civil Affairs, made an explanation.
In order to improve the national basic medical insurance system, effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of insured persons, and lay a solid foundation for the people's medical security system, the State Council submitted a proposal on requesting the deliberation of the draft Medical Security Law. Entrusted by the State Council, Zhang Ke (章轲), Director of the National Healthcare Security Administration, made an explanation.
In order to solve the problem of road bulk transportation of liquid food and the supervision of infant formula liquid milk, and ensure the people's "safety on the tip of the tongue," the State Council submitted a proposal on requesting the deliberation of the draft amendment to the Food Safety Law. Entrusted by the State Council, Luo Wen (罗文), Director of the State Administration for Market Regulation, made an explanation.
Entrusted by the State Council, Hua Chunying (华春莹), Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs, made an explanation on the proposal on requesting the deliberation and approval of the "Convention on the Establishment of the International Mediation Institute."
Entrusted by the State Council, Lan Fo'an (蓝佛安), Minister of Finance, made a report on the central government's final accounts for 2024. The report pointed out that the central government's final accounts for 2024 were generally good. The central government's general public budget revenue was 10,046.206 billion yuan, accounting for 98.1% of the budget. The central government's general public budget expenditure was 14,105.59 billion yuan, completing 97.9% of the budget. With total revenue and expenditure offset, the central government's fiscal deficit was 3.34 trillion yuan, which was the same as the budget. In the next step, we will adhere to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, make good and full use of a more proactive fiscal policy, fully consolidate the fundamentals of economic development and social stability, accelerate the implementation of policies, strengthen departmental coordination, highlight the quality of development, strengthen the orientation towards people's livelihood, establish a **底线思维** (dǐ xiàn sī wéi - "bottom-line thinking," a way of thinking that focuses on the worst-case scenario and ensures that the minimum acceptable outcome is achieved), and ensure budget balance and stable fiscal operation, adhere to integrity and innovation, and comprehensively improve the effectiveness of fiscal governance.
The meeting heard a report on the results of the review of the draft central government final accounts for 2024, delivered by Xu Hongcai (许宏才), Deputy Director of the NPC Financial and Economic Affairs Committee. The Financial and Economic Affairs Committee believes that under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the State Council and its financial and other departments have adhered to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, and in accordance with the requirements of a proactive fiscal policy to moderately increase efforts and improve quality and efficiency, have increased counter-cyclical adjustments, effectively implemented existing policies, and promptly introduced and implemented incremental policies, and the annual economic and social development goals and tasks have been successfully completed. The central government's final accounts for 2024 are generally good and comply with the provisions of the Budget Law, and it is recommended that the draft be approved.
Entrusted by the State Council, Hou Kai (侯凯), Auditor General of the National Audit Office, made a report on the audit work of the central budget execution and other fiscal revenues and expenditures for 2024. After reporting on the audit situation of central fiscal management, central department budget execution, major projects and major risks, key people's livelihood funds, and state-owned asset management, as well as the investigation and handling of major violations of discipline and law, the report put forward five audit recommendations: strengthen the coordination and cooperation of macro-control policies and enhance policy synergy; deepen the reform of key economic areas and accelerate the implementation of landmark reform measures; effectively prevent and resolve major economic risks and firmly guard the bottom line of preventing systemic risks; practice the people-centered development thought and better guarantee and improve people's livelihood; and deeply promote the Party's self-revolution and strictly implement the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation.
Entrusted by the State Council, Xiang Libin (相里斌), Deputy Director of the National Development and Reform Commission, made a report on the development of new quality productive forces. The report introduced the main progress and achievements of the work, analyzed the challenges and opportunities facing the development of new quality productive forces, and put forward key tasks for further promoting the development of new quality productive forces: vigorously promote scientific and technological innovation and accelerate revolutionary breakthroughs in technology; promote industrial innovation through scientific and technological innovation and promote the deep transformation and upgrading of industries; focus on promoting development mode innovation and accelerate the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development; solidly promote institutional and mechanism innovation and promote the innovative allocation of production factors; and deepen talent work mechanism innovation and build a high-level innovative talent team.
The meeting heard a report on the qualifications of individual deputies, delivered by Yang Xiaocha (杨晓超), Chairman of the Credentials Committee of the NPC Standing Committee.
The meeting also deliberated on relevant appointment and removal proposals.
Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠), Wang Dongming (王东明), Xiao Jie (肖捷), Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦), Ding Zhongli (丁仲礼), Hao Mingjin (郝明金), Cai Dafeng (蔡达峰), He Wei (何维), Wu Weihua (武维华), Tie Ning (铁凝), Peng Qinghua (彭清华), Zhang Qingwei (张庆伟), Losang Jamcan (洛桑江村), and Shohrat Zakir (雪克来提·扎克尔), Vice Chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee, and Liu Qi (刘奇), Secretary-General, attended the meeting.
Vice Premier of the State Council Liu Guozhong (刘国中), President of the Supreme People's Court Zhang Jun (张军), Procurator-General of the Supreme People's Procuratorate Ying Yong (应勇), responsible comrades of the National Supervisory Commission, members of the special committees of the NPC, responsible comrades of the standing committees of the people's congresses of provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government, principal responsible comrades of the standing committees of some sub-provincial cities, some NPC deputies, and responsible comrades of relevant departments attended the meeting as non-voting participants.
Return to TopThe 12th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) held a plenary meeting on the afternoon of June 24 in Beijing. Fourteen members of the Standing Committee of the CPPCC delivered speeches focusing on "Further Deepening Economic System Reform and Promoting Chinese-style Modernization." Wang Huning (王沪宁), a member of the Standing Bureau of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, attended the meeting.
Cao Weixing (曹卫星), a member of the Standing Committee, spoke on behalf of the China Democratic League, proposing to promote a better combination of an effective market and an active government, and to build a highly efficient, standardized, fair, competitive, and fully open national unified market. Xu Xiaolan (徐晓兰), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested improving the long-term mechanism to encourage, support, and guide private economic organizations to participate in national key technology research. Liu Zhongfan (刘忠范), a member of the Standing Committee, spoke on behalf of the Jiusan Society Central Committee, suggesting improving the mechanism for the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, promoting the integration of science and technology with the economy, and accelerating the formation of new quality productive forces. Zhang Lianqi (张连起), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested focusing on solving the urgent and difficult problems of people's livelihood to expand domestic demand and promote high-quality development through "investing in people." Yao Aixing (姚爱兴), a member of the Standing Committee, spoke on behalf of the China Association for Promoting Democracy Central Committee, suggesting deepening the reform of the fiscal and taxation system and accelerating the formation of a clear division of powers and responsibilities, coordinated financial resources, and a regionally balanced central and local financial relationship. Yi Gang (易纲), a member of the Standing Committee, proposed deepening the reform of the financial system, strengthening financial support for the private economy and technological innovation, and providing high-quality financial supply for green and low-carbon development. Li Shijie (李世杰), a member of the Standing Committee, spoke on behalf of the China National Democratic Construction Association Central Committee, suggesting improving the diversified investment growth mechanism, supporting technological innovation, and accelerating the cultivation of future industries. Yan Ying (燕瑛), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested promoting the efficient allocation of computing power resources and promoting the coordinated development of industry large models and general large models. Li Huidong (李惠东), a member of the Standing Committee, spoke on behalf of the Revolutionary Committee of the Chinese Kuomintang Central Committee, proposing to deepen the reform and innovation of agricultural technology extension, and to achieve the organic combination of technological innovation and industrial development, and the effective connection of technical services and industrial needs. Wang Xiaodong (王晓东), a member of the Standing Committee, proposed to better leverage the role of county towns in connecting cities and driving rural areas, and to promote integrated urban-rural development. Fang Guanghua (方光华), a member of the Standing Committee, proposed that governments, enterprises, universities, and other parties should work together to promote high-quality and full employment for college graduates. Feng Zhenglin (冯正霖), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested accelerating the construction of a new model for real estate development to serve new urbanization and common prosperity. Li Yao (李瑶), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested strengthening investment and financing support, expanding new forms of service trade, and helping to promote the high-quality development of the "Belt and Road" initiative. Hong Huimin (洪慧民), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested actively responding and taking the initiative to promote the stability and quality improvement of foreign investment and foreign trade.
Wang Guangqian (王光谦), Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, presided over the meeting. Shi Taifeng (石泰峰), a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the CPPCC National Committee, and Hu Chunhua (胡春华), Shen Yueyue (沈跃跃), Wang Yong (王勇), Zhou Qiang (周强), Ho Hau Wah (何厚铧), Leung Chun-ying (梁振英), Bater (巴特尔), Su Hui (苏辉), Shao Hong (邵鸿), Gao Yunlong (高云龙), Mu Hong (穆虹), Xian Hui (咸辉), Wang Dongfeng (王东峰), Jiang Xinzhi (姜信治), Jiang Zuojun (蒋作君), He Baoxiang (何报翔), Qin Boyong (秦博勇), Zhu Yongxin (朱永新), and Yang Zhen (杨震), Vice Chairmen of the CPPCC National Committee, attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 24th. Vice President Han Zheng (韩正) met in Beijing on the 24th with the heads of foreign delegations attending the 20th Meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上合组织) Member States.
Han Zheng (韩正) stated that President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the Global Security Initiative, and China actively advocates a common, comprehensive, cooperative, and sustainable security concept, which has gained recognition and support from an increasing number of countries. Facing a world intertwined with change and disorder, China is willing to work with all member states of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上合组织) to adhere to multilateralism and achieve lasting security, adhere to the spirit of the rule of law and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results, adhere to equality and unity and achieve common governance, and adhere to deepening cooperation and achieve capacity enhancement, so as to further enhance the role of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上合组织) in maintaining security and stability.
Secretary of the Security Council of Kazakhstan Nurdauletov and State Secretary of the Security Council of Belarus Volfovich, speaking on behalf of the foreign delegations, expressed high appreciation for the important role played by China as the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上合组织), and expressed their willingness to cooperate in addressing security challenges.
Wang Xiaohong (王小洪) attended the meeting.
Return to TopAccording to the State Energy Administration, in May, the total electricity consumption of the whole society was 809.6 billion kWh, an increase of 4.4% year-on-year. By industry, the electricity consumption of the primary industry was 11.9 billion kWh, an increase of 8.4% year-on-year; the electricity consumption of the secondary industry was 541.4 billion kWh, an increase of 2.1% year-on-year; and the electricity consumption of the tertiary industry was 155 billion kWh, an increase of 9.4% year-on-year.
In the first five months, the total electricity consumption of the whole society accumulated to 3966.5 billion kWh, an increase of 3.4% year-on-year. Data from the China Electricity Council shows that among the electricity consumption of the primary industry, animal husbandry and agriculture maintained rapid growth, with year-on-year growth rates of 15.5% and 7.2% respectively. Among the electricity consumption of the secondary industry, the electricity consumption growth rate of high-tech and equipment manufacturing industries was relatively leading. Among the electricity consumption of the tertiary industry, the electricity consumption of new business forms such as charging and swapping service industry maintained high-speed growth, and the national electricity consumption of charging and swapping service industry increased by 45.1% year-on-year.
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Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 24th. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced on the 24th: Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) will attend the opening ceremony of the 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank in Beijing (北京) on June 26th and deliver a speech.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 24th (Reporter). Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (黄循财) in Beijing (北京) on the afternoon of the 24th.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) stated that this morning, President Xi Jinping (习近平) exchanged in-depth views with Prime Minister Wong (黄循财) on the development of China-Singapore relations and reached important consensus. China is willing to strengthen strategic communication with Singapore, deepen pragmatic cooperation, expand cultural exchanges, and promote the continuous advancement of the all-round, high-quality, and forward-looking partnership between China and Singapore to new levels. The National People's Congress of China is willing to work with the Parliament of Singapore to strengthen friendly exchanges between legislative bodies, carry out mutual learning and reference of legislative and supervisory experiences, and provide legal guarantees for China-Singapore cooperation, focusing on implementing the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries.
Lawrence Wong (黄循财) said that Singapore firmly adheres to the one-China policy and is willing to deepen exchanges at all levels between the two sides, expand cooperation in economic, social, cultural and other fields, strengthen exchanges between the legislative bodies of the two countries, and safeguard the common interests of Singapore and China. Each country chooses a development path suitable for its own national conditions, and I believe that China will surely smoothly achieve its second centenary goal.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 24th. Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, held talks with Wan Noor (万诺), Speaker of the National Assembly and Speaker of the House of Representatives of Thailand, at the Great Hall of the People on the afternoon of the 24th.
Zhao Leji said that China and Thailand are close and friendly neighbors, and "China and Thailand are one family" (中泰一家亲) is as fresh as ever. In February of this year, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Prime Minister Paetongtarn (佩通坦) and reached important consensus on promoting the construction of a China-Thailand community with a shared future. China is willing to work with Thailand to promote traditional friendship, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, promote the construction of a China-Thailand community with a shared future to go deeper and more solid, and better benefit the people of the two countries.
Zhao Leji said that China appreciates Thailand's firm adherence to the one-China principle and its firm support for Thailand's path of development that suits its own national conditions. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Thailand, jointly promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" and the connection of Thailand's five major future industries, accelerate the construction of key projects such as the China-Thailand Railway, and deepen cooperation in emerging fields such as high technology, green development, artificial intelligence, and the digital economy. Strengthen people-to-people and cultural exchanges, continue to host celebrations for the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Thailand, strengthen cooperation in youth, education, media, tourism and other fields, and jointly resolutely crack down on cross-border criminal activities such as online gambling and telecommunications fraud. Strengthen close cooperation on multilateral platforms such as China-ASEAN and Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, uphold true multilateralism, practice the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind and the three major global initiatives, and safeguard international fairness and justice.
Zhao Leji emphasized that the National People's Congress of China and the National Assembly of Thailand have maintained close exchanges. The two sides should continue to strengthen exchanges between high-level legislative bodies, special committees, bilateral friendship groups, NPC deputies and parliamentarians, carry out mutual learning on social governance, improvement of people's livelihood, legislation, supervision, etc., and create a good legal environment for practical cooperation between the two countries. Strengthen coordination and cooperation in mechanisms such as the Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Asian Parliamentary Assembly, and promote legislative bodies of developing countries to strengthen exchanges and cooperation.
Wan Noor said that the friendship between Thailand and China has a long history, and the two countries are connected by blood and share a common culture. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Thailand and China 50 years ago, the two countries have always cooperated for win-win results and worked together in harmony. Congratulations on the great achievements made by the Chinese people, and thanks to China for its long-term important support to Thailand. Thailand firmly adheres to the one-China principle and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in economy and trade, investment, infrastructure construction, culture, education, tourism and other fields, promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," and achieve common development and prosperity. Thailand supports China's efforts to safeguard international fairness and justice and maintain world peace and stability. The National Assembly of Thailand is willing to strengthen friendly exchanges with the National People's Congress of China, deepen the exchange of experience in legislation and other fields, and make contributions from legislative bodies to promote "Thailand and China as one family" (泰中一家亲).
Shohrat Zakir (雪克来提·扎克尔) participated in the talks.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 吴秋余
On June 24th, the "Guiding Opinions on Financial Support for Boosting and Expanding Consumption" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions") were released to better meet the financial service needs in the consumption field.
The "Opinions" were jointly issued by six departments, including the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行), the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), the Ministry of Finance (财政部), the Ministry of Commerce (商务部), the National Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局), and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (中国证监会). They put forward 19 key measures from six aspects: supporting the enhancement of consumption capacity, expanding the financial supply in the consumption field, exploring and releasing residents' consumption potential, promoting the improvement of consumption supply efficiency, optimizing the consumption environment, and policy support and guarantee. The "Opinions" guide financial institutions to strengthen financial services from both the supply and demand sides of consumption, meet the diversified financing needs of various entities, promote the expansion of high-quality consumption supply, and help release the potential for consumption growth.
Focus on Supporting Commodity Consumption, Service Consumption, and New Consumption
Boosting consumption is not only an important means to expand domestic demand and stabilize growth in the short term, but also a major measure to transform the economic development mode in the medium and long term.
"The 'Special Action Plan for Boosting Consumption' issued by the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中办) and the General Office of the State Council (国办) focuses on key areas such as commodity consumption, service consumption, and new consumption, and makes precise efforts to activate market potential," said Dong Xi Miao (董希淼), chief researcher of Zhaolian and deputy director of Shanghai Finance and Development Laboratory. At present, China's commodity consumption demand is strong, and durable goods consumption has increased significantly under the promotion of trade-in policies; the development space of service consumption is relatively large. In 2024, the proportion of residents' service consumption in GDP in China is 18%, while it is generally more than 40% in developed countries; in addition, with the continuous growth of residents' per capita disposable income, the demand for new consumption is becoming increasingly strong. Therefore, the "Opinions" clarify the key areas of financial support for consumption: commodity consumption, service consumption, and new consumption.
In promoting the expansion of commodity consumption, the "Opinions" propose to continue to do a good job in financial services for trade-in of consumer goods, strengthen financial support for foreign trade enterprises to expand domestic sales, improve domestic trade insurance services, and expand the consumption of high-quality foreign trade products, focusing on key scenarios and key groups, and innovating and optimizing consumer credit products to meet consumers' differentiated and personalized consumption needs.
In supporting the development of service consumption, the "Opinions" propose to increase financial support for business entities in wholesale and retail, catering and accommodation, housekeeping services, elderly care and childcare, and other fields, and help explore the potential of basic service consumption; innovate financing models around cultural tourism, sports, entertainment, education and training, residential services, and other fields, and promote the stimulation of vitality of improved service consumption.
On May 9th, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) specially established a 500 billion yuan service consumption and elderly care re-lending, focusing on exerting efforts from the supply side, encouraging and guiding financial institutions to increase financial supply to service consumption fields such as accommodation and catering, culture and sports, entertainment, residential services, elderly care and childcare, education, and tourism, and promoting support for these industry enterprises to expand investment, improve service capacity and level, and meet residents' high-quality service consumption needs.
In helping to cultivate new consumption, the "Opinions" propose to explore effective channels and methods for financial support for new consumption such as digital consumption, green consumption, and health consumption, strengthen financial innovation, and develop financial products and services suitable for the characteristics of new consumption.
"At present, the uncertainty of the external environment has increased, and consumption has become an important engine for accelerating the construction of a new development pattern and promoting high-quality development, and plays an important role in driving national economic growth," said Lou Feipeng (娄飞鹏), a researcher at China Postal Savings Bank. The "Opinions" clarify the direction and focus of current financial support for consumption growth, comprehensively build a multi-level financial service system to support boosting consumption, coordinate various financial resources to help boost consumption, and are of great significance for promoting high-quality economic development.
In-depth Implementation of Entrepreneurial Guaranteed Loan Policy, Innovation of Family Wealth Management Financial Products
At present, China's multi-level consumer financial service system of banks, consumer finance companies, etc. is relatively complete. Among them, credit support plays a leading role, and diversified financing channels such as bond financing and equity financing are simultaneously exerting efforts, providing financial support for the stable development of the consumer market.
In order to enhance the professional service capabilities of financial institutions and expand the financial supply in the consumption field, the "Opinions" propose to improve the internal organizational structure and professional teams of financial institutions, continue to optimize credit products, increase support for first loans, renewal loans, credit loans, and medium and long-term loans, and enhance the convenience and sustainability of consumer financial services; support eligible financial institutions to issue financial bonds and credit asset-backed securities to enhance the supply capacity of consumer credit; support eligible enterprises in the fields of culture, tourism, education, and other service consumption to issue bonds, and encourage eligible technology innovation enterprises to raise funds through the bond market; support increased equity investment in seed and start-up enterprises, and support high-quality enterprises in the consumer industry chain to finance through initial public offerings and listings on the "New Third Board".
Raising residents' income levels is the key to stimulating consumption potential. In order to support the enhancement of residents' consumption capacity, the "Opinions" propose to implement the entrepreneurial guaranteed loan policy in depth, innovate family wealth management financial products, support residents' employment and income increase, optimize the insurance security system for elderly care and health, and actively cultivate consumption demand.
Focusing on Key Consumption Scenarios such as "Food, Housing, Transportation, Tourism, Shopping, Entertainment, and Medical Care," Continue to Promote the Construction of Payment Convenience
At present, China's consumer infrastructure pattern is not perfect, the county logistics and distribution system is relatively lagging behind, and the response efficiency of the supply chain needs to be improved, which to a certain extent restricts the expansion and quality improvement of the consumer market. In order to support the improvement of consumption supply efficiency, the "Opinions" emphasize the need to focus on the construction of consumer infrastructure in areas such as aging-friendly renovation, sports facilities, and charging equipment, as well as commercial and trade circulation projects such as transportation, logistics, and supply chains, explore and innovate financial products and financing models that adapt to the characteristics of capital demand, reasonably set loan terms, increase loan issuance, and promote the improvement of consumption supply efficiency.
A high-quality consumption environment can enhance consumption willingness and consumption enthusiasm. The "Opinions" help optimize the consumption environment from three dimensions: optimizing consumption payment services, improving the construction of the credit system in the consumption field, and strengthening the protection of financial consumer rights. Support financial institutions to focus on key consumption scenarios such as "food, housing, transportation, tourism, shopping, entertainment, and medical care," continue to promote the construction of payment convenience, effectively improve the compatibility of various payment methods such as cash, bank cards, mobile payment, and digital RMB, and provide consumers with more efficient and convenient payment experiences; continue to improve the level of aging-friendly payment services, optimize the acceptance environment of foreign cards in key areas, deepen the cooperation between credit card consumption and various scenarios, and effectively meet the payment service needs of the elderly, foreigners coming to China, and other groups; encourage pilot areas to actively and steadily promote digital RMB in the consumption field.
The relevant person in charge of the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) stated that the next step will be to work with relevant departments to accelerate the implementation of the "Opinions," strengthen tracking and monitoring, guide financial institutions to continue to increase financial support in the consumption field, and provide strong financial support for better playing the basic role of consumption in economic development.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 24th (Reporter Meng Xiangfu (孟祥夫)) A symposium on strengthening the rule of law in the governance of religious affairs was held in Beijing on the 24th. Li Ganjie (李干杰), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee, attended and delivered a speech.
Li Ganjie (李干杰) stated that strengthening the rule of law in the governance of religious affairs is an important reform task proposed by the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee in the field of religious work, and an important guarantee for systematically promoting the Sinicization of religion in China and actively guiding religion to adapt to socialist society. Since the implementation of the "Regulations on Religious Affairs" 20 years ago, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, all regions and departments have thoroughly implemented the "Regulations on Religious Affairs," promoted the rule of law in the governance of religious affairs, and achieved remarkable results, further deepening the understanding of regularity. It is necessary to strengthen the leadership of the Party, adhere to the concept of systems, adhere to problem orientation, adhere to following the law, and ensure that we firmly grasp the initiative in religious work.
Li Ganjie (李干杰) stated that it is necessary to unremittingly use Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to strengthen the soul, thoroughly implement the Party's theory and policies on religious work in the new era, and effectively "guide" religious work onto the track of the rule of law, "guide" it to adapt to socialist society, and achieve "guidance" in a well-organized, powerful, and effective manner. It is necessary to accurately grasp the situation and tasks facing religious work, use the rule of law as a starting point to promote the deepening of reform in the field of religious work, better play the leading and regulating role of the rule of law, and continuously improve the level of the rule of law in the governance of religious affairs.
The symposium was held in the form of a video conference. Relevant officials from relevant departments of the central and state organs, the United Front Work Departments of the Party committees of provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government, and the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团), the government religious work departments, and some experts and scholars attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Taiyuan, June 24th. Zhang Guoqing (张国清), a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, conducted research in Shanxi (山西) from the 22nd to the 24th on high-quality manufacturing development and work safety. He emphasized the need to thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and directives, implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, aim for high-end, intelligent, and green development, solidly promote high-quality manufacturing development, deepen fundamental work safety improvements, consolidate the foundation at the grassroots level, and achieve a virtuous cycle of high-quality development and high-level safety.
In Taiyuan (太原市) and Datong (大同市), Zhang Guoqing (张国清) visited Taiyuan Iron & Steel Stainless Precision Strip Steel Co., Ltd., Lu'an Chemical Machinery (Group) (潞安化工机械（集团）), China Coal Technology & Engineering Group Taiyuan Research Institute (中国煤炭科工集团太原研究院), Bashika Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (巴什卡机械制造有限公司), and other enterprises to learn in detail about the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation with industrial innovation, production and operation, and transformation and upgrading. He emphasized that high-quality manufacturing development is the top priority of high-quality economic development, and it is necessary to take scientific and technological innovation as the guide and the real economy as the foundation to accelerate the construction of a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as the backbone. It is necessary to guide the manufacturing industry to transform to high-end, make good use of technological transformation and upgrading and large-scale equipment renewal policies, give play to the leading role of standards, and accelerate the application of advanced equipment, optimization of process flows, and supply of high-end products. It is necessary to deeply implement the digital transformation action and intelligent manufacturing project of the manufacturing industry, strengthen the research and application of industry vertical large models, and use digital and intelligent technologies to transform and upgrade traditional industries. It is necessary to promote the green development of the manufacturing industry, cultivate and strengthen green and low-carbon industries, strengthen the clean and efficient utilization of coal, continuously promote the high-quality development of coal-to-oil and gas, fine chemicals, and new materials industries, and build a green manufacturing and service system.
Zhang Guoqing (张国清) visited Tongxin Coal Mine Shanxi Co., Ltd. (同忻煤矿山西有限公司) to investigate coal mine safety production and other matters. He emphasized the need to vigorously promote fundamental improvements in coal mine safety production, severely crack down on illegal activities such as hidden working faces in mines, overcapacity and over-intensity production, and falsification of monitoring systems, and promote the hard implementation of the eight hard measures for mine safety. It is necessary to adhere to prevention first, promote the transformation of the safety production governance model to pre-event prevention, prevent and resolve major safety risks from the source, tighten and solidify safety responsibilities and measures to specific scenarios, specific locations, and specific personnel, consolidate the foundation at the grassroots level, and build a solid safety production defense line.
During his stay in Shanxi (晋), Zhang Guoqing (张国清) also went to the grassroots fire and rescue brigade to investigate joint prevention and elimination and team building. He emphasized the need to adhere to actual combat training, temper courage and determination, and develop excellent professional skills. It is necessary to adhere to the combination of prevention and elimination, promote the shift of the gate forward, and strengthen grassroots fire safety governance by looking downward and further downward.
Return to TopThe 16th Meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress held its first plenary meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京) on the morning of June 24. Chairman Zhao Leji (赵乐际) presided over the meeting.
157 members of the Standing Committee attended the meeting, meeting the quorum.
The meeting heard a report by Huang Ming (黄明), Deputy Director of the National People's Congress Constitution and Law Committee, on the results of the deliberations on the draft revision of the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security. The third draft further standardizes and strengthens the mediation of public security cases; ensures coherence with other relevant laws and administrative regulations; further standardizes and guarantees law enforcement, improves relevant penalty procedures, improves the approval procedures for detention, and further strictly standardizes the circumstances and conditions for applying "one-person law enforcement"; and makes provisions for the sealing of public security violation records, etc.
The meeting heard a report by Wang Hongxiang (王洪祥), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the results of the deliberations on the draft revision of the Anti-Unfair Competition Law. The second draft adds provisions on the fair competition review system, revises and improves the provisions on governing "involutionary" competition on platforms; improves relevant provisions on the coordination mechanism for anti-unfair competition work; reasonably sets out the obligations of platform operators to deal with unfair competition by operators on the platform; refines the provisions on unfair competition such as infringement of data rights and malicious transactions; and makes provisions for large enterprises and other operators abusing their dominant position to default on payments to small and medium-sized enterprises, etc.
The meeting heard a report by Cong Bin (丛斌), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the revision of the draft Law on Response to Sudden Public Health Emergencies. The second draft further clarifies the applicable relationship between this law, the Law on Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases, and the Law on Response to Sudden Incidents; improves the management and command system; improves the reporting system for sudden public health emergencies, broadens the reporting channels for units and individuals, and refines the reporting procedures for relevant departments; improves emergency response measures, further clarifies the procedures for initiating and lifting emergency responses, clarifies false information related to sudden public health emergencies, and ensures medical treatment for patients, etc.
The meeting heard a report by Xin Chunying (信春鹰), Director of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the revision of the draft Maritime Law. The second draft adds provisions on the protection of the labor rights and interests of crew members, ensures coherence with international common rules, further improves the system of liability insurance and financial guarantees for personal injury and death of passengers, and revises and improves relevant provisions on "shippers," voyage charter contracts, disputes over maritime cargo transportation and maritime towing contracts, and P&I clubs, etc.
The meeting heard a report by Zhou Guangquan (周光权), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the revision of the draft Law on Publicity and Education on the Rule of Law. The second draft clarifies that the state promotes the normalization and long-term effectiveness of constitutional publicity and education; adds provisions on national security rule of law publicity and education; further enriches the provisions on rule of law publicity and education for young people; and enhances the pertinence and effectiveness of rule of law publicity and education, etc.
The meeting heard a report by He Ping (何平), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the revision of the draft Fisheries Law. The second draft adds provisions on fishery safety in production; adds provisions on employment and entrepreneurship support and maintenance of social security rights and interests for fishermen who have switched to other industries; improves relevant provisions on the quality and safety of aquatic products, and increases the intensity of full-chain supervision; standardizes the transfer system of fishery vessel and net tool indicators; and adds provisions on strengthening the construction, maintenance, and service of fishing ports, etc.
The meeting heard a report by Yuan Shuhong (袁曙宏), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee, on the revision of the draft Civil Aviation Law. The second draft further enriches the content of measures to promote the development of the civil aviation industry, and adds a special chapter on "development promotion"; improves relevant provisions on ensuring civil aviation safety; strengthens the protection of passenger rights and interests, and improves relevant content on standard terms of passenger transportation contracts and flight delay service guarantees, etc.
In order to improve the grassroots mass autonomy mechanism led by grassroots party organizations and improve the grassroots democratic system and work system, the Social Construction Committee of the National People's Congress separately proposed motions on requesting deliberation of the draft amendment to the Villagers Committee Organization Law and on requesting deliberation of the draft revision of the Urban Residents Committee Organization Law. Yang Zhenwu (杨振武), Chairman of the Social Construction Committee, made explanations respectively.
In order to improve the social assistance system, enhance the basic social assistance function, and guarantee the basic living of citizens, the State Council proposed a motion on requesting deliberation of the draft Social Assistance Law. Entrusted by the State Council, Lu Zhiyuan (陆治原), Minister of Civil Affairs, made an explanation.
In order to improve the national basic medical insurance system, effectively protect the legitimate rights and interests of insured persons, and consolidate the institutional foundation for people's access to medical care, the State Council proposed a motion on requesting deliberation of the draft Medical Security Law. Entrusted by the State Council, Zhang Ke (章轲), Director of the National Medical Security Administration, made an explanation.
In order to solve the problem of road bulk transportation of liquid food and supervision of infant formula liquid milk, and ensure the people's "safety on the tip of the tongue," the State Council proposed a motion on requesting deliberation of the draft amendment to the Food Safety Law. Entrusted by the State Council, Luo Wen (罗文), Director of the State Administration for Market Regulation, made an explanation.
Entrusted by the State Council, Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Hua Chunying (华春莹) made an explanation on the motion on requesting deliberation and approval of the "Convention on the Establishment of the International Mediation Institute."
Entrusted by the State Council, Minister of Finance Lan Foan (蓝佛安) made a report on the central government's final accounts for 2024. The report pointed out that the central government's final accounts for 2024 were generally good. The central government's general public budget revenue was 10046.206 billion yuan, accounting for 98.1% of the budget. The central government's general public budget expenditure was 14105.59 billion yuan, completing 97.9% of the budget. With total revenue and expenditure offset, the central government's fiscal deficit was 3340 billion yuan, which was the same as the budget. In the next step, we will adhere to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, make good and full use of more proactive fiscal policies, fully consolidate the fundamentals of economic development and social stability, accelerate the implementation of policies, strengthen departmental coordination, highlight the quality of development, strengthen the orientation towards people's livelihood, establish a bottom-line thinking, ensure budget balance and stable fiscal operation, adhere to integrity and innovation, and comprehensively improve the effectiveness of financial governance.
The meeting heard a report by Xu Hongcai (许宏才), Deputy Director of the Financial and Economic Committee of the National People's Congress, on the results of the review of the draft central government's final accounts for 2024. The Financial and Economic Committee believes that under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, the State Council and its financial and other departments have adhered to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, and in accordance with the requirements of a proactive fiscal policy to moderately increase its intensity and improve its quality and efficiency, have increased counter-cyclical adjustments, effectively implemented existing policies, and promptly introduced and implemented incremental policies, and the annual economic and social development goals and tasks have been successfully completed. The central government's final accounts for 2024 are generally good and comply with the provisions of the Budget Law, and it is recommended that the draft be approved.
Entrusted by the State Council, Auditor General of the National Audit Office Hou Kai (侯凯) made a report on the audit work of the central budget execution and other fiscal revenues and expenditures for 2024. After reporting on the audit of central fiscal management, central department budget execution, major projects and major risks, key people's livelihood funds, and state-owned asset management, as well as the investigation and handling of major violations of discipline and law, the report put forward five audit recommendations: strengthen the coordination and cooperation of macro-control policies and enhance policy synergy; deepen the reform of key economic areas and accelerate the implementation of landmark reform measures; effectively prevent and resolve major economic risks and firmly guard the bottom line of preventing systemic risks; practice the people-centered development thought and better guarantee and improve people's livelihood; and deeply promote the Party's self-revolution and strictly implement the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation.
Entrusted by the State Council, Vice Minister of the National Development and Reform Commission Xiang Libin (相里斌) made a report on the development of new quality productive forces. The report introduced the main progress and achievements of the work, analyzed the challenges and opportunities facing the development of new quality productive forces, and put forward key tasks for further promoting the development of new quality productive forces: vigorously promote technological innovation and accelerate revolutionary breakthroughs in technology; promote industrial innovation through technological innovation and promote the deep transformation and upgrading of industries; focus on promoting development mode innovation and accelerate the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development; solidly promote institutional and mechanism innovation and promote the innovative allocation of production factors; and deepen talent work mechanism innovation and build a high-level innovative talent team.
The meeting heard a report by Yang Xiaochao (杨晓超), Chairman of the Credentials Committee of the National People's Congress Standing Committee, on the qualifications of individual deputies.
The meeting also deliberated on relevant appointment and removal proposals.
Vice Chairmen of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠), Wang Dongming (王东明), Xiao Jie (肖捷), Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦), Ding Zhongli (丁仲礼), Hao Mingjin (郝明金), Cai Dafeng (蔡达峰), He Wei (何维), Wu Weihua (武维华), Tie Ning (铁凝), Peng Qinghua (彭清华), Zhang Qingwei (张庆伟), Losang Jamcan (洛桑江村), and Shohrat Zakir (雪克来提·扎克尔), and Secretary-General Liu Qi (刘奇) attended the meeting.
Vice Premier of the State Council Liu Guozhong (刘国中), President of the Supreme People's Court Zhang Jun (张军), Procurator-General of the Supreme People's Procuratorate Ying Yong (应勇), responsible comrades of the National Supervisory Commission, members of the special committees of the National People's Congress, responsible comrades of the standing committees of the people's congresses of various provinces, autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government, main responsible comrades of the people's congresses of some sub-provincial cities, some deputies to the National People's Congress, and responsible comrades of relevant departments attended the meeting as non-voting delegates.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 24th (Reporter Zhang Tianpei (张天培)) The 20th Meeting of Secretaries of Security Councils of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上合组织) Member States was held in Beijing (北京) on the 24th. State Councilor and Minister of Public Security Wang Xiaohong (王小洪) attended and delivered a keynote speech.
Wang Xiaohong (王小洪) pointed out that President Xi Jinping (习近平), based on the future and destiny of mankind, solemnly proposed the Global Security Initiative, advocating a new path of security featuring dialogue rather than confrontation, partnership rather than alliance, and win-win rather than zero-sum. China is willing to actively practice the Global Security Initiative with all member states, vigorously promote the "Shanghai Spirit," comprehensively deepen practical cooperation in law enforcement and security fields, promote the building of a closer Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上合组织) community with a shared future, and make new and greater contributions to promoting world and regional security and stability.
Wang Xiaohong (王小洪) put forward five suggestions: First, practice true multilateralism and provide an "SCO solution" for addressing global challenges. Second, adhere to shared security and build a solid "SCO defense line" to prevent interference from extraterritorial forces. Third, focus on common concerns and enhance the "SCO capability" in regional counter-terrorism work. Fourth, improve cooperation mechanisms and perfect the "SCO platform" for combating new types of transnational crime. Fifth, deepen exchanges and mutual learning to provide "SCO experience" for building a human security community.
Representatives of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上合组织) member states, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上合组织) Secretariat, and the Executive Committee of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure made speeches. The meeting signed a memorandum.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 24th (Reporter Wang Zheng (王政), Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) Recently, in order to comprehensively expand domestic food demand and promote the integrated development of "food industry + digital intelligence + catering + leisure," the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and two other departments issued a notice to deploy the 2025 "Foodie Season" to improve food quality and expand demand. The event, themed "Digital Intelligence Upgrade, Characteristic Innovation, Integrated Development," will run from June to December this year and include three major parts with a total of eight specific measures.
In terms of stimulating new momentum, the notice proposes to accelerate the deep integration of new-generation information technology and the food industry, hold a series of industrial chain and supply chain docking activities, and cultivate the food industry's product innovation and creativity, brand value shaping, and industry "food" fashion leadership. It is necessary to organize a series of launch activities for the "Foodie Season," strengthen the connection between the upstream and downstream of the industrial chain and supply chain, and create new scenes and trends in food consumption.
In terms of cultivating new scenarios, the notice proposes to deepen the integrated development of the food industry and the leisure industry, break the boundaries between production and consumption, promote food industry innovation, and enhance the influence of local brands and culture. It is necessary to create corporate characteristic leisure spaces, develop "internet celebrity" local specialty foods, and expand new consumption scenarios in urban food circles.
In terms of building a new ecosystem together, the notice proposes to promote the coordinated development, mutual promotion, and two-way empowerment of the food industry and the catering industry chain and supply chain, promote market expansion and sustainable development, and build a delicious, healthy, safe, and efficient food supply and catering service system. It is necessary to promote the innovative development of "new generation" products and create a "new benchmark" food safety guarantee system.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘仲华 郭梓云
The first Sino-German City Summit, co-hosted by the German Agency for International Cooperation (德国国际合作机构), the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (中国人民对外友好协会), and the Chinese Consulate General in Frankfurt (中国驻法兰克福总领馆), was held in Frankfurt, Germany. More than 100 government representatives and business people from more than 20 cities in China and Germany attended the meeting. They had in-depth discussions and exchanges on the theme of "Jointly Responding to Global Challenges and Creating a Sustainable Future," demonstrating the fruitful results and broad prospects of city cooperation between the two countries.
Promoting Local Cooperation with "Two-way Efforts"
In the center of Frankfurt, there is a Chinese-style garden called "Chunhua Garden (春华园)". The garden is full of green bamboo and blooming flowers, and the lifelike five-goat sculptures convey the beautiful wishes of harmony and prosperity. In Guangzhou (广州), China, there is a scenic spot called "Frankfurt Garden (法兰克福花园)", which is full of roses from Frankfurt. The fragrant flowers are also very popular among local residents. In recent years, Guangzhou and Frankfurt have continuously deepened cooperation in the fields of economy, trade, culture, and sustainable development, bringing tangible benefits to the citizens of both places.
"Frankfurt and Guangzhou have established friendly city relations for more than 30 years. We have always cherished and actively promoted the development of this cooperative bond," said Josef (约瑟夫), Mayor of Frankfurt. He said that exchanges at the local level between Germany and China are very important, and the two sides can learn from each other and jointly deal with challenges such as climate change.
"Local cooperation is the source of vitality for Sino-German bilateral relations. If local cooperation is carried out well, projects that benefit the people of both sides can take root, flourish, and provide strong support for the relations between the two countries," said Yang Wanming (杨万明), President of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries. At present, 105 pairs of friendly provinces, states, and cities have been established between China and Germany, which have played a unique role in the development of relations between the two countries and built a bridge of understanding and trust for the people of the two countries.
During the summit, Jinhua City (金华市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), China, and Düren (迪伦市), North Rhine-Westphalia (北威州), Germany, signed an agreement to officially upgrade to national-level friendly cities. Sebastian Eich (塞巴斯蒂安·艾希), advisor to the Mayor of Düren, told reporters: "Since Düren and Jinhua established a friendship in 2002, the two sides have maintained close exchanges. The two cities have many things to learn from each other in terms of industrial development, energy transition, and sustainable urban development. We look forward to further exploring cooperation potential in the future."
The Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries and the German Agency for International Cooperation signed a letter of intent for cooperation. Thorsten Schäfer-Gümbel (托尔斯滕·舍费尔—君贝尔), Chairman of the Board of Directors of the German Agency for International Cooperation, said that the cooperation agreement demonstrates the common willingness of both parties to promote the long-term and institutionalization of the German-Chinese city dialogue, and hopes that city cooperation between the two countries will continue to deepen.
Huang Zhiyang (黄昳扬), Chinese Consul General in Frankfurt, said that exchanges and cooperation at the local level between China and Germany continue to heat up, and interactions are becoming more frequent, showing vigorous development vitality. This high-frequency, high-quality "two-way effort" is a true reflection of the strong demand for Sino-German local cooperation and mutual benefit and win-win results.
Creating a "Sino-German Model" for Green Development
The Sino-German Ecopark (中德生态园) in the West Coast New Area (西海岸新区) of Qingdao (青岛), China, has built a 1.2 million-square-meter ultra-low energy consumption building complex in accordance with Sino-German standards, and has been awarded the Global Sustainable City and Human Settlement Environment Award. In Erfurt (埃尔福特市), Thuringia (图林根州), Germany, Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (宁德时代) has established its first overseas battery production base, injecting new impetus into promoting electric mobility and energy transition in Germany and Europe.
At the summit, the participants had in-depth exchanges on topics such as "Low-Carbon and Climate-Adaptive Urban Development and Innovation." Everyone believed that green development is a new link connecting Sino-German city cooperation, and this summit expanded green development cooperation between Chinese and German cities.
Dietzenbach (迪岑巴赫), located in Hesse (黑森州), became a sister city with Kunming (昆明市), Yunnan Province (云南省) in 2019. The two places have frequent interactions and their friendship continues to deepen. "Kunming's urban greening and street scenes with flowers everywhere left a deep impression on me. The continuous management of Dianchi Lake (滇池) has brought nature back to the city. It is not easy for a city with more than 8 million people to maintain such a good ecology," said Dieter Lang (迪特·朗格), Mayor of Dietzenbach, talking about his visit to Kunming last year. Liang Kun (梁崑), Deputy Mayor of Kunming, said that the cooperation between Chinese and German cities in the low-carbon field is rooted in the complementarity of technology and markets, and meets the actual needs of global climate governance. "This intercontinental 'green handshake' is not only a mutual learning and integration of urban development experience between the two countries, but also a vivid interpretation of the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, and will create a 'Sino-German model' with demonstration value for the global urban low-carbon transition."
Last year was the 15th anniversary of the establishment of friendly city relations between Chengdu (成都市) and Bonn (波恩市). Ursula Sauter (乌苏拉·索特), Deputy Mayor of Bonn, led a delegation to visit Chengdu. She said: "Bonn and Chengdu have always maintained a fruitful and friendly relationship. We hope that the cooperation between the two sides can be extended from cultural and educational exchanges to a wider range of fields." Wang Fengjun (王锋君), Deputy Mayor of Chengdu, introduced that Chengdu has a long history of cooperation with Germany, and German companies such as Bosch (博世), Daimler (戴姆勒), and Allianz Insurance (安联保险) have been operating in Chengdu for a long time. He hopes that the two sides will carry out more in-depth cooperation in addressing climate change, maintaining biodiversity and green environmental protection, and artificial intelligence.
Schäfer-Gümbel said that German-Chinese cooperation is very important to address global challenges. Over the past few decades, China has undergone earth-shaking changes and has become one of the most remarkable countries in the field of sustainable development. The summit provides a platform for German and Chinese cities to learn and cooperate, and promotes practical exchanges between the two sides in areas such as low-carbon and climate-adaptive development and innovation.
Widening the "Bridge of Friendship" for Mutual Benefit and Win-Win Results
At the Sino-German local cooperation reception held during the summit, Chinese products such as energy-saving refrigerators and washing machines from Qingdao Haier Group (青岛海尔集团), intelligent excavator models from Guangzhou Industrial Investment Holding Group (广州工业投资控股集团), Panax notoginseng series products from Kunming Pharmaceutical Group (昆药集团), and electric bicycles produced in Jinhua attracted the attention of many German guests.
"China is an extremely important trading partner for Germany, a dynamic and entrepreneurial market, and of paramount importance to German SMEs. China also brings investment and technological support to Germany, contributing to Germany's economic growth and diversification. This mutually beneficial relationship creates jobs, promotes innovation and prosperity in both countries," said Andreas Jahn (安德烈亚斯·耶恩), Executive Director of the German Association for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses. He said that friendly city cooperation has become a testament to the close cooperative relationship between the two countries.
Liu Chunmei (刘春梅), Deputy Secretary of the Haikou Municipal Committee (海口市委), introduced that Haikou City (海口市) has established friendly city relations with Rostock (罗斯托克市), Germany. In 2023, Bielefeld University of Applied Sciences (比勒菲尔德应用科学大学) in Germany settled near Haikou. In 2024, the 7th Sino-German U16 Youth Football Invitational Tournament was held in Haikou. Not long ago, Steinbeis University Berlin (斯泰恩拜斯大学) in Germany signed a four-party cooperation agreement to settle in Haikou and run schools independently, opening a new chapter in Sino-German educational cooperation.
Kurt-Michael Baudach (库尔茨), Vice Chairman of the Federation of German-Chinese Societies, said that the foundation of cooperation lies in the friendship of the people, and the Federation hopes to promote German-Chinese local exchanges at all levels, including culture, sports, education, environmental protection, medical care, and youth exchanges.
"Local cooperation is essential for German-Chinese exchanges. In promoting decarbonization goals and smart mobility, which are areas of common concern for both sides, local cooperation can play a big role and can learn from each other's beneficial development experiences," said Almuth Rößner (阿尔穆特·勒斯纳), Chairman of the German Asia-Pacific Business Association.
Chen Longjian (陈隆建), Executive Chairman of the China Chamber of Commerce in Germany, said that Sino-German friendly city relations are a valuable resource for deepening local exchanges, promoting cultural exchanges, and economic synergy, and inject long-term and solid impetus into Sino-German relations. He hopes that more Chinese cities and enterprises will use platforms such as the Sino-German City Summit to form more resilient two-way interactions.
Return to TopThe commemorative activities gather the will of peace, demonstrate the power of peace, will show the great contribution of the Chinese nation to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, declare the Chinese people's firm adherence to the path of peaceful development, and the firm position and determination to safeguard world peace, which is of profound and great significance.
On June 24, the State Council Information Office of China held a press conference on the overall arrangements for the commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. On the morning of September 3, Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, President of the People’s Republic of China (PRC), and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC), will attend the commemorative meeting for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War and deliver an important speech. The commemorative activities gather the will of peace, demonstrate the power of peace, will show the great contribution of the Chinese nation to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, declare the Chinese people's firm adherence to the path of peaceful development, and the firm position and determination to safeguard world peace, which is of profound and great significance.
Commemoration is for remembrance. Eighty years ago, after 14 years of arduous and heroic bloody battles, the Chinese people defeated the extremely vicious Japanese militarist aggressors, achieved the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and declared the complete victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. This was a great victory of justice over evil, light over darkness, and progress over reaction, a victory for the Chinese people and a victory for the people of the world, which will be forever engraved in the annals of the Chinese nation and the annals of human justice. The commemorative activities, with the theme of "Remembering History, Cherishing the Memory of Martyrs, Cherishing Peace, and Creating the Future," aim to remember the arduous struggle of the Chinese people against the aggression of Japanese militarism, cherish the memory of the heroes who bravely sacrificed themselves in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and all those who contributed to the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and demonstrate respect for history and firm defense of the achievements of the victory of World War II.
Commemoration is for inheritance. The victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was a great victory for the Chinese people fighting side by side with the anti-fascist Allies and the people of all countries. From the Soviet Union providing a large number of weapons and equipment to China, the American "Flying Tigers" risking opening the Hump Route, to the Canadian doctor Norman Bethune (白求恩) and the Indian doctor Dwarkanath Kotnis (柯棣华) who rescued the wounded; from the German John Rabe (约翰·拉贝) and the Dane Bernhard Arp Sindberg (辛德贝格) who protected Chinese refugees in the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀), to the British Michael Lindsay (林迈可) and the internationalist fighter Hans Shippe (汉斯·希伯) who actively reported on the heroic deeds of the Chinese War of Resistance... Peace-loving and just countries and people around the world, international organizations, and other anti-fascist forces provided valuable assistance and support to the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. On September 3 this year, a grand military parade that promotes the spirit of the War of Resistance, embodies the characteristics of the times, and has the style of a major country will be held in Tiananmen (天安门). China will invite international friends or their surviving family members who contributed to the victory of the Chinese War of Resistance to attend the ceremony to showcase international friendship and cooperation and the commemoration of the victory of the War of Resistance, and to gather international forces that cherish peace and promote justice.
Commemoration is for vigilance. The painful lessons of World War II are not far away. History cannot go backwards, it should move forward; the world cannot be divided, it should be united. All peace-loving people in the world must remember the history written in blood and life, firmly defend the achievements of the victory of World War II, adhere to true multilateralism, jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, and work together to strive for a brighter future for mankind. Holding grand commemorative activities against the realistic background of increasing uncertainty and instability in the world demonstrates China's responsibility to resolutely defend the achievements of the victory of World War II and international fairness and justice, and actively promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. It also reminds the international community to draw wisdom and strength from history and resolutely oppose all forms of hegemonism and power politics. Looking back on history, we must not forget that Taiwan's return to China is also a victory of World War II and an important part of the post-war international order. Around October 25, a commemorative meeting will be held to mark the 80th anniversary of Taiwan's recovery, which is of great significance for cherishing the heroic deeds of the martyrs, reviewing the historical achievements of compatriots on both sides of the Taiwan Strait in jointly resisting foreign aggression, resolutely opposing "Taiwan independence" separatism and external interference, and working together to create a better future for national reunification and national rejuvenation.
On the logo of the commemorative activities, the majestic Great Wall (长城), symbolizing the unity of the entire Chinese nation in fighting bravely against the Japanese, complements the olive branch, which symbolizes the Chinese people uniting with the people of all countries to cherish and safeguard peace. The Chinese people will join hands with peace-loving countries and people around the world, firmly act as guardians of historical memory, partners in development and revitalization, and defenders of international fairness and justice, and jointly create a better future for mankind.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 24th (新华社北京6月24日电) Chinese Premier Li Qiang (李强) met with Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa (诺沃亚), who was in China to attend the Summer Davos Forum, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京人民大会堂) on the morning of June 24th.
Li Qiang (李强) stated that although China and Ecuador are geographically distant, the friendship between the two peoples has a long history. Over the 45 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, China-Ecuador relations have maintained a good momentum of development, political mutual trust has been increasingly consolidated, practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results, and the friendship between China and Ecuador has become more deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. China attaches great importance to China-Ecuador relations. President Xi Jinping (习近平) will hold a meeting with the President to map out a new blueprint for the further development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Ecuador to continue its traditional friendship, expand mutually beneficial cooperation, promote the continuous deepening and consolidation of the China-Ecuador comprehensive strategic partnership, and add more impetus to their respective modernization efforts.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that both China and Ecuador are developing countries and regard developing the economy and improving people's livelihoods as important tasks. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Ecuador, strengthen "Belt and Road" cooperation, expand the scale of bilateral trade, and deepen cooperation in areas such as clean energy, infrastructure, and finance. China is pleased to see more high-quality Ecuadorian products exported to China and welcomes Ecuador to make good use of platforms such as the China International Import Expo (进博会) for promotion. The two sides should continue to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in education, culture, youth and other fields, facilitate people-to-people exchanges, and consolidate the public opinion foundation of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Ecuador and other Latin American and Caribbean countries to take the "Five Major Projects" of building a China-Latin America community with a shared future as an opportunity to work together on the road to modernization. China is also willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Ecuador in the United Nations (联合国) and other multilateral mechanisms, practice true multilateralism, and make positive contributions to maintaining world peace and development and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Noboa (诺沃亚) said that China is Ecuador's second-largest trading partner, and the mutually beneficial cooperation between the two sides has been fruitful, effectively enhancing the well-being of the Ecuadorian people. Ecuador attaches great importance to the Ecuador-China comprehensive strategic partnership and is willing to always adhere to the spirit of mutual respect, openness and pragmatism, carry out dialogue with China in various fields, deepen the friendship between the two countries, strengthen cooperation planning, promote cooperation in trade, finance, agriculture, clean energy, infrastructure, education and other fields, strengthen cultural exchanges, and work together to address common challenges.
Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.
People's Daily, Tianjin (天津), June 24th (本报天津6月24日电) (Reporters Chen Shangwen (陈尚文) and Xing Xue (邢雪)) Chinese Premier Li Qiang (李强) met with Kyrgyz Prime Minister Akylbek Japarov (卡瑟马利耶夫), who was in China to attend the Summer Davos Forum, in Tianjin (天津) on the afternoon of June 24th.
Li Qiang (李强) said that Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦) is an important friendly neighbor of China. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-Kyrgyzstan relations have achieved leapfrog development, and all-round cooperation has continuously reached new levels. Last week, President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a meeting with President Sadyr Japarov (扎帕罗夫) in Astana (阿斯塔纳), reaching new important consensus on promoting the development of China-Kyrgyzstan relations and cooperation. China is willing to work with Kyrgyzstan to continuously enrich the connotation of the China-Kyrgyzstan comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, build a closer China-Kyrgyzstan community with a shared future, and work together on the road to modernization.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that China and Kyrgyzstan are geographically adjacent and have complementary industries, and there is broad space for deepening practical cooperation. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Kyrgyzstan, focus on key areas, highlight practical results, and continuously improve the scale and effectiveness of cooperation. The two sides should make good use of the intergovernmental economic and trade cooperation committee mechanism and strive to reach a high-level agreement on trade in services and investment as soon as possible. It is necessary to solidly promote the construction of interconnection projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway (中吉乌铁路), the China-Kyrgyzstan Friendship Bridge (中吉友谊桥), and port renovation, and create cooperation highlights in emerging fields such as clean energy, electric vehicles, artificial intelligence, and cross-border e-commerce. China is willing to import more high-quality and distinctive commodities from Kyrgyzstan, encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Kyrgyzstan, and hopes that Kyrgyzstan will continue to optimize its business environment. The two sides should continue to build and make good use of platforms such as the Chinese Cultural Center, Confucius Institute (孔子学院), and Luban Workshop (鲁班工坊), further facilitate people-to-people exchanges, and let the friendship between the two countries be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people. China is willing to strengthen multilateral cooperation with Kyrgyzstan, continuously improve and strengthen the China-Central Asia mechanism, promote more achievements in cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上海合作组织), jointly oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and firmly safeguard free trade and the stability of global production and supply chains.
Akylbek Japarov (卡瑟马利耶夫) said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the good-neighborly and friendly relations between Kyrgyzstan and China are at their best historical period. The two sides have achieved fruitful results in cooperation in various fields, and key cooperation projects such as the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway are continuously advancing. Kyrgyzstan highly appreciates China's remarkable achievements in promoting the development of new quality productive forces, cherishes the China-Kyrgyzstan comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era, and regards China as its most important economic and trade partner. Kyrgyzstan adheres to the one-China principle and firmly supports China's position on issues related to Taiwan, Xinjiang, Tibet, and Hong Kong, opposes any interference in China's internal affairs by using the Taiwan issue, and opposes any form of "Taiwan independence." Kyrgyzstan supports the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) and is willing to deepen mutually beneficial cooperation with China in trade, investment, finance, interconnection and other fields, closely coordinate and cooperate in the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and the China-Central Asia mechanism, oppose unilateralism and protectionism, and promote the continuous development of bilateral relations to a higher level.
Chen Min'er (陈敏尔) and Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.
People's Daily, Tianjin (天津), June 24th (本报天津6月24日电) (Reporters Chen Shangwen (陈尚文) and Li Xinyi (李欣怡)) Chinese Premier Li Qiang (李强) met with Vietnamese Prime Minister Phạm Minh Chính (范明政), who was in China to attend the Summer Davos Forum, in Tianjin (天津) on the afternoon of June 24th.
Li Qiang (李强) said that this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Vietnam. Over the past 75 years, China and Vietnam have always supported each other and worked together, and the profound friendship of "**同志加兄弟**" (tóng zhì jiā xiōng dì - "comrades plus brothers," a very close and special relationship) has become even stronger over time. Since General Secretary and President Xi Jinping's (习近平) successful visit to Vietnam (越南) in April, China-Vietnam comprehensive strategic cooperation has been further advanced. China is willing to continue to implement the results of the visit with Vietnam, refine the grand blueprint for the development of China-Vietnam relations drawn by the top leaders of the two parties into a "construction plan" for the modernization of the two countries, transform it into a "real-life picture" of building a China-Vietnam community with a shared future, and bring more benefits to the people of the two countries.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that the unstable and uncertain factors in the current international situation are still increasing, and China and Vietnam should unite more closely and strengthen strategic communication and mutually beneficial cooperation, which is not only beneficial to both sides, but also to the region and the world. China is willing to accelerate the alignment of development strategies with Vietnam, hold the 17th meeting of the bilateral cooperation steering committee, implement the cooperation plan for aligning the "Belt and Road" initiative and the "Two Corridors, One Economic Circle" framework, promote the interconnection of China-Vietnam railways, strengthen market and industrial alignment, expand cooperation in areas such as artificial intelligence, the digital economy, and green development, and jointly cultivate and strengthen new economic drivers. The two sides should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in culture, tourism, education, media and other fields, and organize a series of activities for the "China-Vietnam Year of People-to-People Exchanges." China welcomes Vietnam to become a BRICS partner country and is willing to work with Vietnam to jointly safeguard free trade and the multilateral trading system, promote an equal and orderly world multipolarization and an inclusive economic globalization, and inject more stability and positive energy into world peace and development.
Phạm Minh Chính (范明政) said that General Secretary and President Xi Jinping's (习近平) successful state visit to Vietnam (越南) this year powerfully demonstrated the special friendship of "comrades plus brothers" between Vietnam and China and injected strong momentum into bilateral relations. Vietnam is willing to implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties with China, further strengthen high-level exchanges, enhance political mutual trust, strengthen strategic communication, promote practical cooperation in areas such as economy and trade, investment, interconnection, high technology, and defense, and deepen cultural exchanges. Vietnam highly appreciates and admires China's leadership in world economic growth through its own high-quality development. Vietnam firmly supports the three major global initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) and looks forward to strengthening multilateral cooperation with China, defending multilateralism, and safeguarding common interests.
Chen Min'er (陈敏尔) and Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), June 24th. Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with Singaporean Foreign Minister Vivian Balakrishnan (维文) in Beijing (北京) on the 24th.
Wang Yi (王毅) said that President Xi Jinping (习近平) just held a fruitful meeting with Prime Minister Lawrence Wong (黄循财). China appreciates Singapore's reaffirmation of its adherence to the one-China principle and its opposition to "Taiwan independence" (台独). China is willing to take the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore as an opportunity to implement the important consensus and visit achievements of the two countries' leaders.
Vivian Balakrishnan (维文) said that Singapore is willing to work with China with a forward-looking strategic vision to seize the opportunities brought about by the development of emerging technologies and deepen cooperation in various fields such as economy, trade, investment, and connectivity. Singapore will work with other ASEAN countries and China to adhere to openness and inclusiveness and defend multilateralism.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 24th. On June 24th, Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke with Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan (费丹) by telephone.
Wang Yi (王毅) said that Israel and the United States' use of "possible future threats" as a reason to use force against Iran seriously violates international law and infringes upon Iran's sovereignty. The U.S. military's attack on Iranian nuclear facilities under the safeguards supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency has set a terrible precedent, threatening the international nuclear non-proliferation system. China opposes the use of force to resolve disputes and always stands on the side of peace, on the side of dialogue, and on the side of international justice.
Wang Yi (王毅) stated that President Xi Jinping (习近平) has put forward four proposals regarding the Middle East situation, emphasizing that promoting a ceasefire and ending the war is the top priority, ensuring the safety of civilians is of utmost importance, starting dialogue and negotiations is the fundamental way out, and the international community's efforts to promote peace are indispensable. China maintains communication with Iran, Israel, and relevant parties, and hopes to achieve a real ceasefire that is effectively implemented. All parties should learn from the lessons, restart dialogue on an equal footing, and promote the return of the Iranian nuclear issue to the track of political settlement. China supports Turkey in hosting the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting and expects Turkey to continue to play a positive role in promoting regional peace and stability.
Fidan (费丹) said that since the outbreak of the conflict between Israel and Iran, Turkey has been committed to promoting a ceasefire and ending the war, and advocating dialogue and negotiation. The current ceasefire between the two sides brings some hope. Attacking nuclear facilities under the safeguards supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency violates international law and may lead to catastrophic consequences such as nuclear leakage. If Israel wants to maintain its own security, it should accept the "two-state solution" and stop the humanitarian disaster in Gaza. Sacrificing the security of other countries to maintain one's own security is unsustainable and may trigger more and larger-scale conflicts. China's role is crucial, and Turkey is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with China to jointly commit to achieving peace and stability in the Middle East.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 24th (Reporter Jin Zhengbo (金正波)) that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and China will hold grand commemorative activities. On the morning of September 3rd, a grand gathering will be held at Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, including a military parade. Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), President of the People's Republic of China (国家主席), and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (中央军委), will deliver an important speech.
The grand commemorative activities held on the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War are of great and far-reaching significance for remembering history, cherishing the memory of revolutionary martyrs, and promoting the great spirit of patriotism and the great spirit of the War of Resistance.
The State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办公室) held a press conference on the morning of June 24th to introduce the overall arrangements for the commemorative activities. Hu Heping (胡和平), Executive Deputy Minister of the Central Propaganda Department (中央宣传部), first introduced the arrangements for 10 major activities at the press conference.
First, on the morning of September 3rd, a grand gathering will be held in Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) in Beijing (北京) in the name of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会), the State Council (国务院), the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协), and the Central Military Commission (中央军委) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, including a military parade. Xi Jinping (习近平) will deliver an important speech. At noon on September 3rd, a reception will be held in Beijing (北京), and Xi Jinping (习近平) will deliver an important speech. On the evening of September 3rd, a gala will be held in Beijing (北京), and Party and state leaders will attend. Second, in the name of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), the State Council (国务院), and the Central Military Commission (中央军委), commemorative medals for the "80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression" will be awarded to surviving veterans, veteran comrades, and generals of the War of Resistance, or their surviving family members. Various regions and relevant departments will organize activities to慰问 (wèi wèn - "express sympathy and solicitude," to show care and concern for) surviving veterans, veteran comrades, and generals of the War of Resistance, or their surviving family members, and relatives of martyrs of the War of Resistance. Third, on July 7th, in the name of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央), the State Council (国务院), and the Central Military Commission (中央军委), a ceremony will be held at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (中国人民抗日战争纪念馆) to commemorate the 88th anniversary of the outbreak of the all-out War of Resistance, and the opening ceremony of the theme exhibition "For National Liberation and World Peace - Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War" will be held simultaneously. Fourth, around September 3rd, symposiums for compatriots from Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门), and Taiwan (台湾), and overseas people concerned, and international academic seminars will be held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Fifth, on September 18th, in the name of the Liaoning Provincial Party Committee (辽宁省委) and the Provincial Government (省政府), a ceremony of striking the bell and sounding the alarm to not forget the "September 18th" Incident will be held at the "September 18th" History Museum (九一八历史博物馆) in Shenyang (沈阳市). Sixth, around October 25th, a conference will be held to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Retrocession of Taiwan (台湾光复). Support overseas Chinese to organize related commemorative activities locally. Seventh, on December 13th, in the name of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) and the State Council (国务院), a national memorial ceremony for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre will be held at the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆) in Nanjing (南京市). Eighth, the fourth batch of national-level memorial facilities and sites of the War of Resistance and the list of famous anti-Japanese martyrs and heroic groups will be announced. Repair and protect memorial facilities and sites and relics of the War of Resistance, and promote a number of high-quality exhibitions on the theme of the War of Resistance. Ninth, around the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, a number of literary and artistic works and thematic publications will be created and launched; academic research will be strengthened, and a number of key topics will be identified. In addition, commemorative coins and commemorative stamps will also be issued. Tenth, various regions and departments will organize mass commemorative activities in light of their actual conditions. Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门) will also organize a series of commemorative activities.
Subsequently, Wu Zekui (吴泽棵), Deputy Director of the Parade Leading Group Office (阅兵领导小组办公室) and Major General of the Operations Bureau of the Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission (中央军委联合参谋部作战局), introduced the relevant situation of the military parade. He said that the military parade consists of foot formations, equipment formations, and aerial echelons. In terms of overall design, the participating forces of the People's Liberation Army (解放军) and the Armed Police Force (武警部队) are scientifically arranged, and the participating formations and echelons are carefully organized.
There are mainly the following three characteristics: The first characteristic is that it emphasizes both historical inheritance and rich contemporary characteristics. On the one hand, by displaying the old designations, old merits, and unique spirit of the anti-Japanese war troops, it demonstrates the remembrance of heroes, the respect for merits, and the inheritance of the spirit of the anti-Japanese war, reflecting the historical monument built by the heroes of the anti-Japanese war with their lives and blood, which will always stand in the hearts of the Chinese people and always inspire the people's army to誓死捍卫 (shì sǐ hàn wèi - "swear to defend to the death," to defend something with one's life) the dignity of the country and the nation; on the other hand, by displaying the new system, new capabilities, and new style of our army, it demonstrates the historic achievements and historic changes made in the cause of strengthening the army in the new era, reflecting the铿锵步伐 (kēng qiāng bù fá - "firm and powerful steps," resolute and determined progress) of the people's army towards becoming a world-class army. The second characteristic is that it reflects both the characteristics of the military services and the integration of joint operations. The foot formations focus on displaying the new structure and layout of the military services after the reform and restructuring of our army, as well as the composition of the "three combinations" of armed forces; the equipment formations focus on displaying the latest achievements in the construction of our army's equipment system, and reflect the new model of force application of joint command, joint action, and joint support of our army through the organizational methods of group and team joint operations and formation synthesis, reflecting China's independent innovation capability in weapons and equipment; the aerial echelons focus on displaying the system level of our air combat forces and the rapidly improving advanced combat capabilities. The third characteristic is that there are both traditional main combat forces and new-domain and new-quality forces participating in the parade. All the equipment participating in the parade is domestically produced active-duty main battle equipment. While displaying a new generation of traditional weapons and equipment, we also arrange for some unmanned intelligent, underwater combat, network and electronic attack and defense, and hypersonic and other new types of combat forces to participate in the parade, reflecting our army's strong ability to adapt to technological development and the evolution of warfare and win future wars.
At present, in accordance with the overall plan for the military parade approved by the Party Central Committee (党中央) and the Central Military Commission (中央军委), we are carrying out various preparations in an orderly manner. In this military parade, we adhere to the principle of building the army through diligence and thrift, and fully rely on existing conditions to organize and implement it, maximizing the cost-effectiveness ratio of the military parade.
In response to reporters' questions, Hu Heping (胡和平) said that according to the overall arrangements for this commemorative activity, leaders, former politicians, high-level officials of relevant countries, principal leaders of relevant international organizations, foreign envoys, military attachés, and representatives of international organizations stationed in China, and representatives of international friends who have contributed to China's victory in the War of Resistance or their surviving family members will be invited to attend the commemorative activities.
Wu Zekui (吴泽棵) said that in this military parade, all the weapons and equipment to be reviewed are domestically produced active-duty main battle equipment, which is a concentrated display of our army's system combat capabilities, new-domain and new-quality combat capabilities, and strategic deterrence capabilities, and is a concentrated reflection of China's independent innovation capabilities in weapons and equipment. There are several main characteristics: The first characteristic is that it is systematic. All the weapons and equipment participating in the parade are selected and drawn from the combat troops of various military services, including some strategic strike forces, some advanced tactical and operational equipment, and some new-quality forces that match the future form of warfare. The second characteristic is that the elements are complete. It basically covers all types of forces such as command and control, reconnaissance and early warning, air defense and anti-missile, fire strike, and comprehensive support. The third characteristic is that it is combat-oriented. It is reviewed according to the combat group formation, reflecting the characteristics of information dominance, system support, lean operations, and joint victory.
Wu Zekui (吴泽棵) said that this military parade focuses on interpreting the theme of the victory of the War of Resistance, and emphasizes the integration of elements of the War of Resistance and historical elements into the design, which is mainly reflected in three aspects: The first is to inherit the bloodline of the War of Resistance. Most of the participating troops are drawn from units with the bloodline of the anti-Japanese war troops, covering the Eighth Route Army (八路军), the New Fourth Army (新四军), the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army (东北抗联), and the South China Guerrilla (华南游击队) and other main forces of the War of Resistance, fully reflecting the arduous and great history of the People's Army in the War of Resistance, and reflecting the historical inheritance of the red gene. The second is to respect meritorious honors. Select the meritorious honor flags of our army during the War of Resistance, reflecting the great victory and immortal achievements of the People's Army in the War of Resistance, expressing deep remembrance of the revolutionary martyrs, always remembering the meritorious honor troops, and continuously inheriting the fine traditions and work styles. The third is to relive historical classics. In this military parade, we drew up a joint military band to play some well-known classic songs of the War of Resistance, and specially designed a special logo for the military parade, allowing the people of the whole country to relive the history of the War of Resistance, appreciate the spirit of the War of Resistance, and encourage the People's Army to誓死捍卫 (shì sǐ hàn wèi - "swear to defend to the death," to defend something with one's life) the dignity of the country and the nation.
This year marks the 35th anniversary of China's participation in UN peacekeeping operations. Wu Zekui (吴泽棵) said that this year's military parade will arrange for troops who have performed peacekeeping missions to participate in the parade. The militia is a component of China's armed forces and is the assistant and reserve force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军). This military parade will arrange for the militia formation to participate in the parade, which is the first time that the militia has participated in a military parade with the theme of commemorating the War of Resistance.
Wu Zekui (吴泽棵) said that considering factors such as physical condition, this military parade will no longer organize the veteran formation of the War of Resistance to participate in the parade, but will arrange for representatives of veterans, veteran comrades, veteran militiamen, local support models, and relatives of martyrs of the War of Resistance who participated in the War of Resistance to观礼 (guān lǐ - "attend a ceremony," to watch a ceremony as a guest) at the Tiananmen (天安门) site, expressing high respect for the old heroes. This military parade will invite Kuomintang (国民党) anti-Japanese veterans and representatives of international friends who have contributed to China's victory in the War of Resistance or their surviving family members to观礼 (guān lǐ - "attend a ceremony," to watch a ceremony as a guest) at the site.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 24th. On June 24th, Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, spoke with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi by telephone.
Araghchi briefed on the latest developments in the regional situation, emphasizing that the dangerous actions of Israel and the United States in attacking Iranian nuclear facilities seriously violate international law, and Iran has no choice but to fight back. Iran and Israel have just reached a ceasefire, but the situation is not stable. Only when Israel stops its aggression can real negotiations begin. The Organization of Islamic Cooperation's foreign ministers' meeting has condemned the actions of the United States and Israel and expects the Security Council to play a role in this regard. He thanked China for its understanding and support of Iran's legitimate position and expressed his willingness to maintain close communication with China, expecting China to play a greater role in easing the situation.
Wang Yi (王毅) said that China has always been a builder of peace in the Middle East and a promoter of stability in the Middle East. President Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward four proposals in response to the current situation, calling for an immediate ceasefire, ensuring the safety of civilians, starting dialogue and negotiations, and promoting peace efforts, fully demonstrating China's principled position of upholding fairness and justice. After the United States attacked Iran, China was the first to speak out in condemnation. Military strikes against nuclear facilities under the safeguards supervision of the International Atomic Energy Agency seriously violate the purposes of the UN Charter and international law and may cause nuclear leakage or even nuclear disasters, which the international community should oppose.
Wang Yi (王毅) said that China supports Iran's commitment to safeguarding its national sovereignty and security, achieving a real ceasefire on this basis, allowing the people to return to normal life, and promoting the de-escalation of the Middle East situation as soon as possible. China appreciates the Organization of Islamic Cooperation for issuing a unified voice for a ceasefire and promoting peace, and is willing to promote the Security Council to play its due role and assume its primary responsibility for maintaining international peace and security. He thanked the Iranian government for its support in evacuating Chinese citizens in Iran and hoped that Iran would continue to protect the safety of Chinese institutions, personnel, and embassies and consulates.
Return to TopThis newspaper's London, June 23rd (Reporter Xu Liqun (许立群)) At the invitation of the British government, 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 the UK from June 22nd to 23rd. During the visit, Yuan Jiajun (袁家军) met with British Prime Minister's National Security Advisor Tim Barrow (鲍威尔), attended the China (Chongqing) - UK Well-known Enterprises Symposium, and exchanged views with the Lord Mayor of the City of London Michael Mainelli (靳翊伟), and the Chairman of the China-Britain Business Council (英中贸协) Sir Sherard Cowper-Coles (古沛勤), and others.
Yuan Jiajun (袁家军) stated that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and Prime Minister Starmer (斯塔默), the current Sino-British relationship is showing a positive development trend. China is willing to work with the UK to uphold the strategic partner positioning, further strengthen dialogue and cooperation, enhance strategic communication, deepen political mutual trust, jointly meet challenges, continuously expand pragmatic cooperation in the fields of economy and trade, science and technology, culture, and local areas, and jointly promote the development of a stable and mutually beneficial Sino-British relationship. Chongqing (重庆) is willing to leverage its multiple advantages in industrial foundation, comprehensive hub, and mega-city to deepen exchanges and cooperation with the UK in areas such as intelligent manufacturing, commercial and trade logistics, financial services, and urban governance, and contribute local strength to helping the two countries' relations reach a new level.
The British side stated that the UK-China relationship is of strategic significance, and cooperation between the two sides is conducive to world peace and development. The UK is willing to increase exchanges with China, deepen cooperation in economy and trade, science and technology, investment, education, and other fields, and jointly safeguard multilateralism and the free trade system.
During the visit, Yuan Jiajun (袁家军) also met with business leaders such as the heads of Jardine Matheson (怡和公司), elaborated on China's high-quality development and reform measures, showcased the new opportunities brought about by comprehensively deepening reform and expanding high-level opening up to the outside world, and visited and investigated the City of London (伦敦金融城), Battersea Power Station (巴特西发电厂), Canary Wharf (金丝雀码头), and other places.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 24th. On June 24th, Minister Liu Jianchao (刘建超) of the International Department of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央对外联络部) met in Beijing (北京) with Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir (阿拉姆吉尔), Secretary General of the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (孟加拉国民族主义党), and Vivian Balakrishnan (维文), Chairman of the Central Foreign Affairs Committee of the People's Action Party of Singapore (新加坡人民行动党中央外事委员会) and Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Government (政府外长), respectively, to exchange views on strengthening inter-party exchanges and dialogue and promoting the development of state relations.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Kathmandu, June 24th (Reporter Yi Aijun), the Chinese Tibetology Exchange Group organized by the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办公室) held an exchange meeting in Kathmandu (加德满都), the capital of Nepal (尼泊尔), on the 24th, to introduce the all-round progress and historic achievements made in Tibet's political, economic, social, and cultural undertakings in the new era.
The exchange group is composed of Tibetology experts and scholars from the China Tibetology Research Center (中国藏学研究中心), the Tibet Autonomous Region Foreign Cultural Exchange Association (西藏自治区对外文化交流协会), the Tibet Autonomous Region Academy of Social Sciences (西藏自治区社会科学院), and the Human Rights Research Institute of Southwest University of Political Science & Law (西南政法大学人权研究院).
At the exchange meeting, members of the exchange group introduced the development, progress, and achievements of the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区) over the past 60 years, including the lifting of all 628,000 registered impoverished people out of poverty and the removal of all 74 impoverished counties and districts from the poverty list; the establishment of the first 15-year public education system in the country, from kindergarten, primary school, and junior high school to high school; and the achievement of high-quality economic development.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), June 24th (Reporter Ren Jun (任军)) - The Board of Governors of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) (亚洲基础设施投资银行) elected Zou Jiayi (邹加怡) as the next President of the AIIB on the 24th. The Chairman of the AIIB Board of Governors announced the election results during the 10th Annual Meeting of the Board of Governors. Zou Jiayi's (邹加怡) five-year term will begin on January 16, 2026.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Budapest, June 24 (Reporters Chen Hao (陈浩) and Huang Fuhui (黄富慧)) - The seminar "International Human Rights Consensus: 80 Years of Retrospect and Future Prospects" was held on the 24th in Budapest (布达佩斯), the capital of Hungary (匈牙利). More than 20 people, including government officials, experts and scholars, political party and media representatives from the human rights fields of China (中国) and Hungary (匈牙利), participated in the meeting.
Return to TopDraft Amendment to the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security Enters Third Review
Regulating Mediation Work for Public Security Cases
Reporter: Ni Yi (倪弋)
On June 24th, the 16th meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee reviewed the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Penalties for Administration of Public Security (Draft Amendment)" (中华人民共和国治安管理处罚法（修订草案）). Previously, the Standing Committee had conducted a second review of the draft amendment at its tenth meeting. Huang Ming (黄明), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大宪法和法律委员会), delivered a report on the results of the review of the draft amendment to the Law on Penalties for Administration of Public Security.
Some members of the Standing Committee, departments, and local authorities suggested further regulating and strengthening mediation work for public security cases. After research, the Constitution and Law Committee suggested adding a provision stating that "mediation of public security cases should ascertain the facts and adhere to the principles of legality, impartiality, voluntariness, and timeliness."
Some members of the Standing Committee, departments, local authorities, units, experts, scholars, and the public suggested further regulating and guaranteeing law enforcement, and improving relevant penalty procedures. After research, the Constitution and Law Committee suggested the following revisions and additions: clarifying that the "law enforcement certificate" presented by the people's police in accordance with this law is the "People's Police Certificate" (人民警察证); improving the approval procedures for detention, and adding a provision that on-the-spot detention should be recorded synchronously throughout the entire process; further strictly regulating the circumstances and conditions for applying "one-person law enforcement"; further clarifying the circumstances under which hearings should be held in cases involving minors, and adding a provision that hearings should not be held in public and the hearing period should not be included in the case handling period.
The "Decision" of the 20th Third Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China (党的二十届三中全会) proposed establishing a system for sealing minor criminal records. Some members of the Standing Committee, departments, local authorities, experts, scholars, and the public proposed that, in order to implement the spirit of the 20th Third Plenary Session of the Communist Party of China, records of violations of public security should also be sealed. After research, the Constitution and Law Committee suggested adopting the above opinions.
Draft Amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law Enters Second Review
Adding Provisions on the Fair Competition Review System
Reporter: Peng Bo (彭波)
On June 24th, the 16th meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee reviewed the "Anti-Unfair Competition Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft Amendment)" (中华人民共和国反不正当竞争法（修订草案）). Previously, the Standing Committee had conducted an initial review of the draft amendment at its thirteenth meeting. Wang Hongxiang (王洪祥), Deputy Director of the Constitution and Law Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大宪法和法律委员会), delivered a report on the results of the review of the draft amendment to the Anti-Unfair Competition Law, introducing the main revisions.
Regarding regulating the behavior of governments and enterprises and addressing "involutionary" competition, some members of the Standing Committee and deputies to the National People's Congress (全国人大代表) suggested adding provisions on the fair competition review system and revising and improving provisions on addressing "involutionary" competition on platforms. After research, the Constitution and Law Committee suggested adding a provision: "The state shall establish and improve a fair competition review system, strengthen fair competition review work in accordance with the law, and ensure that all types of business operators use factors of production equally in accordance with the law and participate in market competition fairly."
The draft amendment made provisions for unfair competition behaviors such as infringing on data rights and malicious transactions. After research, the Constitution and Law Committee suggested revising the relevant clauses to: "Business operators shall not use improper means such as fraud, coercion, circumventing or destroying technical management measures to obtain or use data legally held by other business operators, damage the legitimate rights and interests of other business operators, or disrupt market competition order." "Business operators shall not abuse platform rules to directly or instruct others to engage in false transactions, false evaluations, or malicious returns against other business operators, damage the legitimate rights and interests of other business operators, or disrupt market competition order."
The draft amendment made provisions for business operators such as large enterprises abusing their advantageous positions to disrupt fair competition order. Some opinions suggested that the relevant clauses have the risk of being abused and are prone to affecting transaction security and transaction order in practice, and suggested appropriately limiting their scope of application, focusing on the issue of arrears of payments to small and medium-sized enterprises. After research, the Constitution and Law Committee suggested revising it to: "Business operators such as large enterprises shall not abuse their advantageous positions in terms of capital, technology, transaction channels, industry influence, etc., to require small and medium-sized enterprises to accept obviously unreasonable payment terms, methods, conditions, and liability for breach of contract, etc., and delay payments for goods, projects, services, etc. to small and medium-sized enterprises." At the same time, the level of administrative penalty organs will be raised to "supervision and inspection departments of people's governments at or above the provincial level."
In addition, the draft amendment stipulates that platform operators should clarify fair competition rules within the platform in platform service agreements and transaction rules, establish reporting and complaint mechanisms for unfair competition and dispute resolution mechanisms, and guide and regulate business operators within the platform to compete fairly in accordance with the law.
Draft Amendment to the Organic Law of Villagers Committees Submitted for Deliberation
Guaranteeing Villagers' Self-Governance According to Law and Promoting the Comprehensive Revitalization of Rural Areas
Reporter: Ni Yi (倪弋)
On June 24th, at the 16th meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee, Yang Zhenwu (杨振武), Chairman of the Social Construction Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大社会建设委员会), made an explanation on the draft amendment to the Organic Law of Villagers Committees.
Since the implementation of the Organic Law of Villagers Committees, it has played an important role in adhering to the Party's leadership over rural work, guaranteeing villagers' self-governance, safeguarding villagers' legitimate rights and interests, and developing grassroots democracy. The face of rural areas is undergoing tremendous changes, and some new experiences and practices have been accumulated in rural grassroots governance, and some new situations and new problems have also been encountered. It is necessary to carefully summarize the practical experience of grassroots governance and grassroots mass autonomy since the implementation of the Organic Law of Villagers Committees, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), and make partial revisions and improvements to the current law.
According to the development of practice, the draft amendment adds "improving the grassroots mass autonomy system" and "promoting the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas and promoting the modernization of the grassroots governance system and governance capacity" to the legislative purpose; adds provisions: the work of the villagers committee adheres to the leadership of the Party; the central and local grassroots mass autonomy guidance and supervision departments are responsible for guiding and supervising rural grassroots mass autonomy work; adds commendation and reward clauses, and organizations and individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the work of villagers autonomy shall be commended and rewarded in accordance with regulations.
Improve the provisions on the composition and responsibilities of the villagers committee. The draft amendment clarifies that the director of the villagers committee can be appointed by the head of the village Party organization through legal procedures, and members of the villagers committee and members of the leadership team of the village Party organization can hold concurrent positions; stipulates that members of the villagers committee shall implement avoidance of close relatives. Improve the setting of subordinate committees of the villagers committee, and add guiding provisions for setting up women and children's work committees and human settlement environment committees. Improve the responsibilities of the villagers committee, and add responsibilities such as guiding villagers to practice socialist core values, forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, and assisting in responding to emergencies. In accordance with the Civil Code, add detailed provisions for the villagers committee as a special legal person and engaging in civil activities.
Improve the villagers committee election system. The draft amendment adds a provision that close relatives of members of the villagers election committee who are nominated as candidates for members of the villagers committee should withdraw from the villagers election committee. Stipulates that non-registered personnel who have been engaged in village affairs for more than one year can participate in the election with the consent of the villagers. Stipulates that each villager shall not accept more than three entrustments, and candidates shall not accept entrusted voting.
Improve the villagers meeting and villagers representative meeting system. The draft amendment standardizes the frequency of convening villagers meetings, stipulating that villagers meetings shall be held at least once a year. According to the needs of building livable and beautiful villages suitable for business, the draft amendment adds the powers of villagers meetings and villagers representative meetings to discuss and decide on "important matters related to village planning, construction and other rural construction, and key assistance personnel and plans"; stipulates that important matters decided by villagers meetings or villagers representative meetings should first be studied and discussed by the village Party organization, and legalizes the "four discussions and two public announcements" working system; deletes the specific functions that have been legally exercised by rural collective economic organizations, and clarifies that when the villagers committee legally exercises the functions of rural collective economic organizations, discussions and decisions on matters related to collective property and members' rights and interests shall be made with reference to the application of the Rural Collective Economic Organization Law. Add a villagers committee to organize a democratic consultation system, standardize consultation matters, subjects, forms and procedures, and the implementation of consultation results.
Draft Social Assistance Law Submitted for Deliberation
Expanding the Scope of Assistance and Optimizing Review Procedures
Reporter: Wei Zhezhe (魏哲哲)
On June 24th, at the 16th meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee, Lu Zhiyuan (陆治原), Minister of Civil Affairs, made an explanation on the draft Social Assistance Law on behalf of the State Council (国务院).
According to reports, at present, China has basically established a complete social security system with social insurance as the main body, including social assistance, social welfare, and social support. With economic and social development, social assistance faces some new situations and new problems, such as difficulties in overall coordination, narrow scope of assistance, cumbersome procedures, and insufficient participation of social forces. To improve the social assistance system and weave a tight and solid safety net for people's livelihoods, it is necessary to formulate a Social Assistance Law to promote the maturity and finalization of China's social assistance system.
The draft Social Assistance Law has 7 chapters and 76 articles, including general provisions, assistance objects and content, assistance procedures, social forces participation, assistance management and services, legal responsibilities, and supplementary provisions.
The draft stipulates that social assistance implements a working mechanism of Party committee leadership, government responsibility, civil affairs leadership, departmental coordination, and social participation. The draft requires people's governments at or above the county level to establish a social assistance coordination mechanism, and clarifies the division of responsibilities and collaborative cooperation mechanism of social assistance management departments such as civil affairs, education, human resources and social security, housing and urban-rural development, health and health, emergency management, and medical security.
The draft expands the scope of social assistance and strengthens the basic guarantee function of social assistance. On the basis of social assistance objects such as people in special difficulties and families with minimum living security, families on the edge of minimum living security and families with difficulties in rigid expenditures are added as social assistance objects. For different social assistance objects, social assistance management departments provide corresponding basic living assistance, special social assistance, and emergency social assistance.
The draft reflects the convenience and benefit of social assistance to the people and improves the service capacity of social assistance. Focusing on improving assistance efficiency and ensuring convenient and timely assistance, the draft requires county-level people's governments to establish a "one-stop acceptance and coordinated handling" mechanism for social assistance, and township people's governments and street offices to set up unified acceptance windows to promptly accept and transfer application matters.
At the same time, the draft proposes to optimize the review and confirmation procedures, and the civil affairs departments of county-level people's governments can verify the income, property, and other conditions of social assistance families in accordance with the law; if they have been identified as social assistance objects, the confirmation result information will be shared and mutually recognized among social assistance management departments. Promote the informatization of social assistance, strengthen the construction of a dynamic monitoring information platform for low-income people, improve the social assistance statistical system, and promote the extension of social assistance services to mobile terminals. Develop service-oriented social assistance and provide necessary visits and care services to special groups with difficulties in self-care.
The draft clarifies the establishment and improvement of a social force participation in social assistance mechanism, strengthens the effective connection and coordination between government assistance and social force participation, encourages and supports citizens, legal persons and other organizations to voluntarily carry out assistance activities, and encourages social work professionals to participate in social assistance.
Draft Amendment to the Organic Law of Urban Residents Committees Submitted for Deliberation
Improving the Election System and Adding Consultation Clauses
Reporter: Wei Zhezhe (魏哲哲)
On June 24th, the 16th meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee deliberated on the motion submitted by the Social Construction Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大社会建设委员会) for deliberation on the draft amendment to the Organic Law of Urban Residents Committees. Yang Zhenwu (杨振武), Chairman of the Social Construction Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大社会建设委员会), made an explanation.
Since the implementation of the Organic Law of Urban Residents Committees, it has played an important role in strengthening the construction of residents committees, safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of the people, and developing grassroots democracy. During the more than 30 years of implementation of the current law, China has experienced the largest and fastest urbanization process in history, the scale of cities has continued to expand, and the face of cities has changed with each passing day. It is necessary to carefully summarize the practical experience of grassroots governance and grassroots mass autonomy since the implementation of the Organic Law of Urban Residents Committees, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), and make comprehensive revisions and improvements to the current law.
The draft amendment has 7 chapters and 50 articles. In the general provisions, the legislative purpose is improved, and "improving the grassroots mass autonomy system," "developing grassroots democracy, safeguarding the legitimate rights and interests of residents, and promoting the modernization of the grassroots governance system and governance capacity" are added. Clarify that the residents committee "implements democratic election, democratic consultation, democratic decision-making, democratic management, and democratic supervision"; add that the residents committee is responsible to and reports its work to the "residents representative meeting." Adjust the establishment standards of residents committees, changing the current law's provision of "generally established in the range of one hundred to seven hundred households" to "generally established in the range of one thousand to three thousand households, and can also be established within an appropriate range according to actual needs." Add provisions that the central and local grassroots mass autonomy guidance and supervision departments are responsible for guiding and supervising urban grassroots mass autonomy work.
In improving the composition and responsibilities of the residents committee, the draft amendment clarifies that the director of the residents committee can be appointed by the head of the community Party organization through legal procedures, and members of the residents committee and members of the leadership team of the community Party organization can hold concurrent positions. At the same time, the draft amendment improves the responsibilities and tasks of the residents committee, adding responsibilities such as guiding residents to practice socialist core values, forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation, assisting in responding to emergencies, supporting and guiding social forces to participate in community governance services, and guiding and assisting in the establishment of owners meetings and the election of owners committees.
In improving the residents committee election system, the draft amendment stipulates the establishment of a residents election committee, clarifying its composition, generation, and responsibilities. Adapt to the actual situation at the grassroots level, add provisions for voter registration, and add requirements for publicizing voter lists. Standardize the methods and conditions for the generation of candidates for members of the residents committee, standardize the election procedures under different election methods, and improve the system for the removal, resignation, suspension, and by-election of members of the residents committee.
The draft amendment summarizes and absorbs the experience of various places, focusing on improving the rules of deliberation and consultation and enhancing the effectiveness of the system. According to the actual situation that the size of communities is generally large at present, the draft amendment lowers the statutory number of people required to propose convening a residents meeting, which is convenient for convening residents meetings; adds a residents representative meeting system, and standardizes the convening of residents representative meetings. Clarify the powers of residents meetings and residents representative meetings; stipulate that important matters that need to be decided by residents meetings or residents representative meetings should first be studied and discussed by the community Party organization. Add a special clause for the residents committee to organize democratic consultation, standardize consultation matters, subjects, consultation forms and procedures, and the implementation of consultation results, so that the expression of the people's demands is smoother, more direct and effective.
2024 Audit Work Report Released——
Escorting High-Quality Economic and Social Development with High-Quality Audit Supervision
Reporter: Qi Zhiming (齐志明)
On June 24th, entrusted by the State Council (国务院), Auditor General of the National Audit Office (审计署) Hou Kai (侯凯) delivered a report on the audit work of the central budget execution and other fiscal revenues and expenditures in 2024 to the 16th meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee.
The report shows that, over the past year, the auditing agencies have taken ensuring the implementation and effectiveness of the macroeconomic regulation and control decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the State Council as the main line of auditing work. Based on the positioning of economic supervision, focusing on the primary responsibilities and main business, conducting in-depth research-based auditing, resolutely investigating major problems, key problems, and typical problems, giving better play to the unique role of auditing in advancing the Party's self-revolution and the "vanguard" role in combating corruption and maintaining order, and safeguarding the high-quality economic and social development with high-quality audit supervision. Overall, the auditing has adhered to the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee, and the implementation measures have become more systematic and effective, and the results of the audit system reform have been further consolidated; the use of regular understanding to serve Chinese-style modernization has become more proactive and conscious, and the unique supervisory role of auditing has been further demonstrated; the overall pattern of audit rectification has become more mature and finalized, and the major political responsibility for audit rectification has been further consolidated.
In terms of the central fiscal management audit, in 2024, the total revenue of the central general public budget was 10,884.406 billion yuan, the total expenditure was 14,224.406 billion yuan, and the deficit was 3,340 billion yuan, which was the same as the budget; the total revenue of the central government fund budget was 1,512.664 billion yuan, and the total expenditure was 1,471.177 billion yuan; the total revenue of the central state-owned capital operation budget was 235.942 billion yuan, and the total expenditure was 230.52 billion yuan; the total revenue of the central social insurance fund budget was 300.56 billion yuan, and the total expenditure was 295.973 billion yuan, with a cumulative balance of 8.558 billion yuan at the end of the year. The National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) managed and allocated 700 billion yuan of central budget investment, of which 163.5 billion yuan was arranged for central-level expenditures, and 536.5 billion yuan was transferred to local governments, mainly for investment in eight areas, including the construction of a modern industrial system, new urbanization and rural revitalization, coordinated regional development, and the promotion of the modernization of the national security system and capabilities.
In terms of the central department budget execution audit, the auditing agencies focused on auditing the 619.957 billion yuan of fiscal budget appropriations received by 42 departments and 244 affiliated units in 2024, and found various problems amounting to 28.146 billion yuan, of which 2.01 billion yuan was at the department level, accounting for 7%, and 26.136 billion yuan was at the affiliated unit level, accounting for 93%.
In terms of major projects and major risk audits, the auditing agencies focused on auditing major projects such as key flood control and disaster reduction projects, post-disaster recovery and reconstruction and disaster prevention and mitigation capacity improvement, "two major" construction and "two new" work, data resources and public resource trading platforms, and focused on major risks such as local government debt and finance.
In terms of key people's livelihood fund audits, the auditing agencies focused on auditing the implementation of four funds and related policies, including education, elderly care, high-standard farmland, and subsidies for farmers.
In terms of state-owned asset management audits, in accordance with the "Opinions of the CPC Central Committee on Establishing a System for the State Council to Report to the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on the Management of State-owned Assets" and the "Decision of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress on Strengthening the Supervision of the Management of State-owned Assets," the auditing agencies continued to pay attention to the management and use of four types of state-owned assets, including enterprises, finance, administrative institutions, and natural resource assets, in the audits of department budget execution, state-owned enterprises and state-owned assets, and finance.
In terms of investigating and dealing with major violations of discipline and law, since May 2024, the auditing has discovered and transferred more than 430 major violations of discipline and law, involving more than 1,400 people and more than 63 billion yuan.
This report reflects the main problems found in this central budget execution and other fiscal revenue and expenditure audits. For these problems, the National Audit Office (审计署) solicited the opinions of the audited units in accordance with the law, issued audit reports, and put forward rectification requirements; for major violations of discipline and law, it transferred them to relevant departments for further investigation and handling in accordance with discipline and law. Relevant localities, departments and units are actively rectifying.
The relevant person in charge of the National Audit Office (审计署) stated that the overall pattern of audit rectification has been further consolidated and deepened, and the "second half of the article" of auditing has more clearly demonstrated the requirements of authority and efficiency. A closed loop of work has been formed for comprehensive rectification, including distribution, transfer, follow-up supervision, and summary reporting; a coordinated cooperation mechanism has been established and improved between special rectification and multiple responsible departments to further form a joint force for rectification; the leading undertaking departments for key supervision have further consolidated their responsibilities, and the intensity of investigation and handling and the timeliness of feedback have been significantly improved. As of the end of March 2025, more than 654 billion yuan of problems identified in the 2023 audit had been rectified, more than 1,710 rules and regulations had been formulated and improved, and more than 4,120 people had been held accountable.
In the next step, the auditing agencies will, in accordance with the deployments and requirements of the Party Central Committee and the State Council, increase the follow-up supervision of the rectification of problems reflected in the audit work report, and the comprehensive rectification situation will be announced to the public in accordance with the law before the end of the year.
Return to TopBy: 讲述人：中信环境投资集团有限公司正高级工程师 孙 巍
Huangxiao River (黄孝河) is an important drainage channel in Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北) Province. I came to work in Wuhan (武汉) in 2008 after graduating from university and have lived in the Houhu (后湖) area of Hankou (汉口) ever since. I pass by Huangxiao River (黄孝河) every day on my way to and from work. Now, the banks of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) are lined with green trees, the water quality has improved, and many residents stroll and play nearby. I often go to the river to walk around and take pictures.
However, I have more affection for the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) than others.
The Huangxiao River (黄孝河) is divided into a culvert and an open channel, with the culvert section being 5.3 kilometers long and the open channel section being 5.4 kilometers long. In earlier years, the culvert and open channel of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) were directly connected, and the sewage from the culvert was directly discharged into the open channel. Many years ago, some areas of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) that we saw were black. When the weather was hot, it would also emit bursts of foul odor. Sometimes when I drove past the Huangxiao River (黄孝河), I had to close the car windows and cover my nose.
My job is sewage treatment and water environment management design. At that time, I had a thought in my mind: if I have the opportunity, I must contribute to the management of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河).
In 2016, Wuhan (武汉) City launched the first phase of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) and Airport River (机场河) water environment comprehensive management project. A steel dam gate was set up at the connection between the culvert and the open channel to intercept the sewage from the culvert and send it to the sewage treatment plant for treatment. Although it was initially effective, because the catchment area of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) culvert is a combined flow area, every time it rains, rainwater and sewage mix together and flow into the culvert. The steel dam cannot completely block it, and the sewage treatment plant does not have time to process it. The combined flow sewage from the culvert will also overflow into the open channel.
In order to further solve the problems of river water environmental pollution and insufficient drainage capacity, the Wuhan (武汉) Municipal Water Authority launched the second phase of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) and Airport River (机场河) water environment comprehensive management project. In 2018, China Municipal Engineering Zhongnan Design & Research Institute Co., Ltd. (中国市政工程中南设计研究总院有限公司) undertook the design work of the project, and I joined the project design team for the management of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河).
In order to manage the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) well, I and the team members conducted a lot of research and consulted domestic and foreign cases on combined sewer overflow pollution management. We found that there were many lakes near the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) before. With the development of the city, these lakes were filled in, resulting in the city losing its natural regulation and storage sponge effect during rainfall, and its resilience became worse. Rainwater could only be eliminated by discharging it into the river.
After many field investigations, combined with the overall project plan requirements, we decided to return a "underground artificial lake" to the city - building an underground storage tank of 250,000 cubic meters under Houhu Park (后湖公园), and building an overflow pollution enhanced treatment facility at the end of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) to intercept, regulate, store, and purify the combined sewer overflow sewage generated on rainy days before discharging it. This would significantly reduce river pollution and protect the Huangxiao River (黄孝河).
How should such a large-scale underground storage tank be built? The team studied a large number of documents and went to Fuzhou (福州), Shanghai (上海), Beijing (北京), Changchun (长春) and other places for research. However, the combined flow area of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) is large, and the cost and difficulty of combined sewer separation are high, and the existing experience cannot be fully applied to the Huangxiao River (黄孝河).
We also invited some international technical experts to participate in the program discussion. They suggested that equipment for intercepting floating objects could be placed in the storage tank to reduce subsequent treatment and operation and maintenance pressure.
But this also brought new challenges. The scale of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) storage tank is too large. If we simply copied the foreign experience, a large amount of equipment would need to be placed, and the construction and maintenance costs would be too high. How can we achieve efficient interception of pollutants without using equipment? This has become a difficult problem for our design to overcome.
After racking their brains and brainstorming many times, the design team came up with a clever solution: combining the use function of the storage tank, using the outlet overflow wall to separate the huge storage tank into multiple water storage chambers, so that it can take into account various rain conditions, not only reducing operation and management pressure, but also improving the efficiency of the storage tank. The storage tank can also be switched to a mode mainly focused on water environmental protection or improving drainage capacity according to different rain conditions, which not only protects the water environment, but also improves urban resilience. The entire second phase of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) and Airport River (机场河) water environment comprehensive management project has newly built 3 underground storage tanks with a total of 450,000 cubic meters, equivalent to more than 200 standard swimming pools, which is one of the largest underground storage tank groups in China, significantly improving the overflow pollution control capacity in the rainy season.
In December 2021, the storage tank was officially completed, and in September 2022, the storage tank was officially put into use. It has been in operation for more than two years now. We often conduct return visits and find that its actual use effect is very good, and it can ensure that the water quality of the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) is stable above Class IV.
Today, a park has also been built above the storage tank, and many residents come to sing, dance, and exercise. Although many people do not know me and my team, the Huangxiao River (黄孝河) has become more beautiful, the project has achieved the expected results, and our efforts can make the lives of the surrounding residents happier. I think all the efforts are worth it.
(Reported and compiled by Wu Jun (吴君) and Ge Mengchao (葛孟超), reporters of this newspaper)
[Reporter's Note]
Water management should pay attention to both the root cause and the symptoms, and be scientific and effective. As a water treatment engineering survey and design engineer, Sun Wei (孙巍) and his team have accumulated a lot of water management experience. However, every time they receive a new task, they still maintain a humble and cautious attitude, and will consult a large number of documents, conduct research on the front line of the project, and carry out a series of experiments until they design the best solution.
Every river and every lake has its own characteristics. To manage water well, it is necessary to plan for the long term and adapt to local conditions. It is precisely because there are many such water managers who have always been in awe of water and have been conscientious and responsible for water management that rivers and lakes have become ecological spaces for people's happy lives.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 24th - The State Council has appointed and removed national personnel.
Miao Deyu (苗得雨) has been appointed as Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs; Liu Dongshun (刘冬顺) has been appointed as Vice Minister of Water Resources; Huang Sanwen (黄三文) has been appointed as President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农业科学院) (Vice-Ministerial Level).
Wu Kongming (吴孔明) has been removed from the post of President of the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农业科学院); Liu Dongshun (刘冬顺) has been removed from the post of Director of the Changjiang Water Resources Commission (长江水利委员会).
Return to TopBeijing, June 24th (People's Daily reporter Qu Zhehan (曲哲涵) and Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) Currently, the plum rain season has fully begun in China, and many areas in the south have experienced heavy rainfall, with some areas suffering from severe flooding and geological disasters. On June 23rd, the Ministry of Finance (财政部) and the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部) urgently allocated 300 million yuan in central natural disaster relief funds to focus on supporting disaster emergency rescue and disaster relief work in seven provinces (municipalities), including Hunan (湖南), Guangdong (广东), Chongqing (重庆), Guizhou (贵州), Hubei (湖北), etc. The funds will be used to coordinate the search, transfer, and resettlement of affected people, emergency response such as hazard removal, investigation and emergency treatment of secondary disaster risks, and repair of damaged houses, so as to effectively protect the safety of people's lives and property.
Return to TopBy: 陈 凌
Neither can we wait, rely, or demand, 抱着水缸喊渴 (bào zhe shuǐ gāng hǎn kě - "holding a water jar and shouting for thirst," to be in possession of resources but not utilize them, complaining of need despite having a solution at hand), nor can we rush headlong, 捡到篮子里都是菜 (jiǎn dào lán zi lǐ dōu shì cài - "everything picked up in the basket is a vegetable," accepting everything indiscriminately without discernment), but rather we must base ourselves on our "family assets," combine them with new trends, and figure out what our advantages are and how to amplify them.
A modern art exhibition in a century-old courtyard, a Michelin restaurant integrated into green bricks and gray tiles, trendy shops opening in hutongs... Dajixiang (大吉巷) in Beijing's (北京) Xicheng District (西城区), which opened recently, quickly became a popular destination, blending the ancient with the modern and the new with the old.
Observing life around us, more and more business formats and scenes are showing the characteristics of "new and old blending," full of vitality because of "innovation from the old."
Some old factories have become new landmarks. The Changchun (长春) Tractor Factory in Jilin (吉林) was "revived" as the Changtuo 1958 Cultural and Creative Park (长拖1958文创园); the old site of the Guangzhou (广州) Cigarette Factory No. 2 in Guangdong (广东) was transformed into a comprehensive park integrating scientific and technological innovation, cultural creation, and fashion consumption. Idle resources are fully utilized, integrated into the urban fabric in new forms.
Some old shopping malls have achieved "reverse growth." Xiushui Street (秀水街) Building in Beijing's (北京) Chaoyang District (朝阳区) used to be a "shopping landmark" that foreign tourists visiting Beijing (北京) must visit, but now it has become a "fashion design incubator + cultural tourism consumption complex"; Shanghai (上海) No. 1 Department Store (上海第一百货) has introduced a two-dimensional theme, attracting young people to check in. Traditional business formats are integrated into new trends, stimulating consumption vitality with a new look.
Some old industries are "sprouting new buds." Jiangsu (江苏) Yingyou Textile Machinery Co., Ltd. (鹰游纺机有限公司) has developed a carbon fiber multi-axis winding machine, and the "woven" carbon fiber products are used on high-speed trains; Shanxi (山西) Lu'an Chemical Group (潞安化工集团) "turns coal into oil," opening up new tracks in high-end manufacturing, new energy and other fields. Traditional industries are moving towards high-end, leading the development of new quality productivity with technological innovation.
The intertwining and integration of the new and the old has become a new phenomenon in the current economic and social development, and also reflects the methods and wisdom of promoting high-quality development. Idle industrial heritage, old commercial facilities, and typical traditional industries seem to be a "burden" of development, but from another perspective, they are potential resources. By empowering technology, reconstructing scenes, and reshaping the ecology, finding new "breakthrough points" can revitalize these "rich mines" and transform "idle stock" into "development increment."
How to revitalize?
To bring forth the new through the old, the prerequisite is to accurately grasp the development trend and find the direction of the "new." In this regard, neither can we wait, rely, or demand, 抱着水缸喊渴 (bào zhe shuǐ gāng hǎn kě - "holding a water jar and shouting for thirst," to be in possession of resources but not utilize them, complaining of need despite having a solution at hand), nor can we rush headlong, 捡到篮子里都是菜 (jiǎn dào lán zi lǐ dōu shì cài - "everything picked up in the basket is a vegetable," accepting everything indiscriminately without discernment), but rather we must base ourselves on our "family assets," combine them with new trends, and figure out what our advantages are and how to amplify them.
Bajing (八经) Coffee Alley in Heping District (和平区), Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁) Province, although it has a century-old commercial port historical heritage, lacked overall planning in the past, and coupled with potholes on the road, disorderly parking, and sanitation concerns, it looked slightly dilapidated. How to transform it? The local area found the fashionable element of coffee, transformed the old buildings into coffee shops, themed pop-up stores, etc., to create a unique scene of "coffee in the left hand and history in the right hand." At the same time, some stores also added traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment, intangible cultural heritage experience, e-sports and other special services. Today, this coffee alley with more than 150 stores has an annual tourist visit volume of 2 million people and an annual sales volume of 200 million yuan.
The "cup of coffee that ignited a street" inspires us that only by establishing a forward-looking vision, adapting to local conditions, and following the trend can we find a breakthrough in development. Today, in the general trend of consumption upgrading, diversified needs and the experience economy are reshaping the commercial logic. When commercial supply takes interactive design as the touchpoint and emotional resonance as the engine, it can better activate the deep potential of the consumer market.
From the perspective of the industrial chain, the process of "innovation from the old" is also a process of continuous upgrading of the industrial chain. Taking the sailing of Chinese trendy toys overseas as an example, China does not lack enterprises that manufacture trendy toys, nor does it lack the manufacturing capabilities to make trendy toys in various ways, but most enterprises are at the low end of the industrial chain. It is precisely the continuous efforts in innovation and creativity, from R&D and design to market marketing to strengthen the chain and supplement the chain, that have created some phenomena of Chinese trendy toys becoming popular overseas. Aiming at the general direction of industrial upgrading, focusing on weak links, and working hard on innovation, creativity, and creation, Chinese manufacturing can accelerate the transformation to Chinese creation and obtain higher added value.
Of course, "innovation from the old" cannot be easily achieved. In this process, the role of the "visible hand" is indispensable. For example, with the help of the policy of trading in old for new, the consumption demand for green, intelligent, and high-quality products continues to be released, effectively driving production growth. In May of this year, the output of new energy vehicles, tablet computers, electric bicycles and other replacement products increased by 31.7%, 30.9% and 20.5% respectively. Similar measures not only drive the improvement of consumption quality, but also promote industrial upgrading. Continuing to give play to the guiding and incentive role of policies will better activate stock resources.
Dialectically view the new and the old, attach importance to existing resources, and constantly bring forth the new through the old, the driving force for development will continue to increase, and economic vitality will continue to surge.
Return to TopBy: 李 婕
Having leisure time, do you choose to visit exhibitions, go shopping, attend concerts, enjoy the outdoors, or gather with friends and savor delicious food? Many young people's choice is: all of the above.
The emerging non-standard commercial spaces are making this kind of "one-stop" composite experience a reality.
Long railway tracks, old platforms, old warehouses; open outdoors, surrounding greenery, open spaces—beyond traditional department stores and shopping centers, more and more consumers are lingering in these non-standard yet creative and vibrant new commercial spaces.
In recent years, non-standard commercial spaces have been growing vigorously in cities with their trendy, fashionable atmosphere and strong humanistic touch. From Beijing ShouChuang Langyuan Station (北京首创·郎园Station), Shanghai Zhang Yuan (上海张园), Guangzhou Yongqingfang (广州永庆坊) to Shenzhen Nantou Ancient City (深圳南头古城), Chengdu Eastern Suburb Memory (成都东郊记忆), and Chongqing Jinshan Yiku (重庆金山意库), almost every popular city has such trendy destinations. Different from traditional business models, non-standard commercial spaces are more unique, innovating in dimensions such as spatial form, scene creation, business format combination, and operation mode, unlocking multi-dimensional fresh experiences for people and constantly opening up new consumption spaces.
Why are non-standard commercial spaces so attractive?
That is the city's past "breathing." Many non-standard commercial projects are transformed from old blocks, abandoned industrial plants, and existing shopping centers. Urban renewal provides an opportunity for the development of this format. Data released by the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房和城乡建设部) last July showed that more than 2,600 old factories and old commercial blocks have been updated and renovated nationwide. For example, Shanghai Hongshoufang (上海鸿寿坊) focuses on retro innovation, restoring historical buildings protectively, integrating historical culture with community life, and revitalizing it in new consumption. Strolling among the gray bricks and red tiles, the historical and cultural atmosphere within reach is difficult to experience in traditional shopping centers. Unlike simply pursuing floor efficiency, in non-standard commercial spaces, people and the city can have a more tender interaction.
That is the creation of personality "dancing." Compared with standardized business models, the word "non-standard" focuses on breakthroughs and innovation. At present, traditional commercial entities are becoming saturated, and to stimulate new demand, more possibilities must be explored. Walking into one non-standard commercial project after another, what is impressive is not only the unique spatial scenes, but also the personalized brands that are shaping the unique temperament of these commercial spaces. Taking Beijing ShouChuang Langyuan Station (北京首创·郎园Station) as an example, standardized chain customers account for only 20% of the commercial customers in the park, and "non-standard" customers account for 80%. Here, people are more likely to gain unique aesthetic and consumption experiences. A brand负责人 said that settling in non-standard commercial projects is to cultivate more exciting content products in a creative environment.
Therefore, in various spaces of non-standard commercial spaces, you can often see young people who embrace similar lifestyles gathering, forming a unique landscape. So, why are non-standard commercial spaces being talked about and paid attention to more and more today?
Because this kind of exploration meets changing consumer demands. Delicious, fun to visit, and fun to play, able to take photos, able to bring children, and able to walk dogs—today's consumers have more diverse needs. In addition to simple "buy, buy, buy," people pay more attention to the satisfaction of emotional value. In other words, consumption is no longer the only purpose, and experience, social interaction, and self-expression constitute a new value chain. Therefore, we see many non-standard commercial projects growing into a complex of "trend base + social space + lifestyle"; increasingly integrated into local life, becoming public culture and community spaces; more and more markets, exhibitions, concerts, book clubs and other activities are located here, making consumers willing to come. In the current situation where many people are confused about where physical retail is going, non-standard commercial spaces are a possible answer.
Of course, some non-standard commercial projects also face objective limitations such as remote locations and small volumes. Beyond traffic, what is the key to long-term stable operation? Different projects give different answers, some strengthen industrial support, some embed community life, and some rely on cultural and tourism integration. But in any case, it is inseparable from high-level operation and conscientiously doing a good job in product development.
Drinking coffee in abandoned factories, visiting markets in old blocks, watching old shopping centers transform into young consumer venues... Non-standard commercial spaces are opening up new leisure spaces in cities with fresh imagination and cultivating new consumption formats for the market. Looking forward to more fun new experiences!
Return to TopBy: 申智林
Turbid sewage flows at the bottom of the karst cave, the cave walls are covered with thick "black crusts," and garbage such as plastic packaging bags, old cloth, and old mineral water bottles has accumulated into "mountains"... Some time ago, the garbage pollution incident in karst caves in Cili County (慈利县), Zhangjiajie (张家界), Hunan (湖南) Province, aroused widespread concern, and also revealed the ecological vulnerability of karst caves.
Karst caves are naturally formed geological structures. Because of their natural characteristics of being hidden underground, their ecological functions and resource value are not easily noticed, and pollution is often difficult to detect. The outside looks green and clear, but pollutants silently and continuously pollute the groundwater, forming a huge contrast, highlighting the complexity and difficulty of karst cave ecological protection.
Relevant experts said after investigating the pollution of karst caves in Cili (慈利) that pollutants enter the karst caves through dissolution fissures and pipes, which will have a certain impact on groundwater, sediments in the caves, and rocks. In particular, the rock walls and stalactites polluted by livestock and poultry manure are difficult to restore to their pre-pollution state once they are damaged. This means that the pollution control and ecological restoration of karst caves are imminent and must be put on the agenda as soon as possible.
The rule of law is the most effective means of governance. As the work of investigating and cleaning up garbage in karst caves gradually unfolds, a number of enterprises and individuals suspected of discharging pollutants have been investigated and dealt with. It is not enough to create deterrence without taking real action. Whoever destroys the natural ecology must be severely punished according to law, so that they pay the due price.
To make up for the ecological debt, we must check for loopholes at the source, and more importantly, focus on long-term improvements to address shortcomings. After preliminary investigation, the karst cave pollution in Cili County (慈利县) is mainly caused by domestic waste and livestock and poultry manure. From this point of view, clarifying treatment standards, improving the treatment system, and enhancing treatment capacity for domestic waste and livestock and poultry manure in villages and towns can prevent them from becoming the "culprit" of ecological destruction. Ecological restoration and pollution control are time-consuming, labor-intensive, and costly, and cannot be achieved overnight. However, the ecological debt must be "repaid as soon as possible," and there must be no coping mentality of "new officials ignoring old debts" or "leaving historical debts to history." Party members and cadres, especially leading cadres, must shoulder their responsibilities and take the initiative to ensure that ecological debts are no longer left to the next term.
Looking at the whole country, the protection of karst caves still faces certain regulatory gaps, and there is an urgent need to systematically improve the regulatory mechanism and use "visible" measures to continuously and persistently control "invisible" pollution. From a national perspective, it is necessary to establish a karst cave resource database, explore the establishment of three lists of pristine karst caves, developed and utilized karst caves, and karst caves with prominent environmental problems, and carry out comprehensive protection by classification and grading.
Karst caves have irreplaceable ecological, scientific research, and cultural tourism values, and it is necessary to coordinate the classification and control of resources, protection and restoration, and rational utilization, and implement the protection mechanism. Not long ago, Guizhou (贵州) Province issued an implementation plan to strengthen the management and ecological protection of karst cave resources, and promote the rational development and utilization of karst cave resources according to resource types, characteristics, spatial distribution, and development potential. Hunan (湖南) is also promoting legislation on karst cave resource protection with Zhangjiajie (张家界) as a pilot. Broadening the path of "Two Mountains" transformation, so that grassroots people can taste the sweetness from ecological restoration and ecological protection, is conducive to forming a good atmosphere where everyone is responsible for ecology and every household contributes to protection.
Mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands are a community of life in the natural ecosystem. Karst caves are the junction of mountains and water, and should be protected in an integrated manner. Sorting out and finding "hidden corners" where the ecology has been damaged, filling and repairing the "blank areas" of ecological and environmental protection, the high-quality development path of ecological beauty and people's prosperity will become the best gift we leave to future generations.
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【Keywords】Family Education
【Event】At the "Parent-Child Tacit Understanding Challenge" event at Guanggu No. 4 Junior Middle School in Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北) Province, a question triggered considerable reflection. When asked, "What is the most common thing your family does together?" many people answered "playing on mobile phones" or "eating," while only a few answered "exercising" or "traveling." These answers prompted many to reflect on the "gold content" of family education.
【Commentary】
The family is the first classroom in life, and parents are the child's first teachers. Effectively enhancing the "gold content" of this first classroom is a question that every family must answer carefully.
Some say that companionship is the best family education. But is being together the same as companionship? Frankly, "playing on mobile phones" together is a "being in the same room" with little interaction, and it is difficult to consider it "spending time together." The difference between "being together" and "spending time together" is the distance of the "heart." From this perspective, if you seek "gold content," you must first have "heart" content.
"As the family education is, so is the person." Zu Chongzhi (祖冲之) teaching his grandson, Yue Mu (岳母) tattooing words on Yue Fei's (岳飞) back, and the story of a mother teaching her son by drawing in the ashes, all illustrate the importance of family education. However, in today's era, with diverse life scenarios and different parenting concepts, many parents are at a loss and entangled in questions such as how to conduct family education and what style to choose.
Who doesn't want to educate their children well? However, "being a parent" is mostly a "first experience," and sometimes it is inevitable to be 心有余而力不足 (xīn yǒu yú ér lì bù zú - "the heart is willing, but the strength is not enough," willing but unable to do what needs to be done). Faced with the consensus and demand that "parents must also learn," the support of professional forces is particularly important. The Wuhan (武汉) Municipal Women's Federation has launched a service platform providing full-cycle course resources, volunteer support, and diverse educational services. An elementary school in Henan (河南) regularly holds lectures, combining student performance at school with psychological health knowledge promotion. East China Normal University (华东师范大学) has upgraded its family education large model, which can customize programs for each family, dynamically generate scenarios, help parents try and explore different parent-child interaction strategies, and provide immediate feedback and guidance... By gathering rich resources and professional forces, strengthening family education guidance, and building a universal family education public service system, parents' efforts will have direction, and family education will be more scientific and effective.
Family education is not only "spending time together" under the same roof. As children step into the larger classroom of society, they also need the guidance and companionship of their parents. From parks to the wilderness, from libraries to science and technology museums, more and more places are now launching special parent-child activities to provide new venues for family education.
For example, a Chinese character art museum in Shouguang (寿光), Shandong (山东) Province, sets up parent-child games during its monthly "Village Open Day" to provide diverse choices for family education. Another example is a community of the Academy of Agricultural Sciences, which, in response to the lack of opportunities for urban children to get close to the countryside and experience farming, has revitalized idle spaces, added a seed museum, and created "one-meter vegetable garden" and other parent-child activity areas. Real life contains rich scenarios, providing fertile ground for family education. All parties working together to share resources, releasing existing resources and supplementing incremental resources, can provide children with a broader space for growth.
Family education is indispensable, and for those children who lack a good family education environment, all sectors of society need to "fill the gap" in a timely manner to help them take the first step in life. Some universities have established practice bases where college student volunteers provide "one-on-one" assistance to left-behind children. There are also "caring mother" volunteer organizations that actively knock on doors, communicating face-to-face with disadvantaged girls in adolescence and providing warm care. Love our children and extend that love to the children of others. Caring for every child demonstrates the great love of society and supports the future of the nation.
Enhancing the "gold content" of family education is both a family matter and a national matter. To do a good job in this major endeavor, we must not only optimize the supply of public services, but also require parents to be dedicated and affectionate. By injecting educational "living water" into each "small family," each small sapling will surely grow strong.
Return to TopNot long ago, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央办公厅) and the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) issued the "Opinions on Further Guaranteeing and Improving People's Livelihood and Focusing on Solving the Urgent Difficulties and Anxieties of the Masses," putting forward clear requirements for promoting a more fair, balanced, universal, and accessible people's livelihood construction. More "accurate, practical, and novel" policies are conducive to effectively improving the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security.
This is precisely:
The ink brush's breeze moistens urban and rural areas,
The apricot grove is full of spring, safeguarding health and peace.
Sweet rain is widely applied to eliminate worries and difficulties,
Thousands of homes are lit with lights, and blessings last long.
Xu Zhiwen (徐之文)
Return to TopFinancial Fraud Requires Joint Governance
Gou Mingyang (勾明扬)
Recently, several fund companies issued announcements reminding investors to be wary of illegal financial activities disguised as "stock knowledge sharing" and "block trading." This type of financial fraud is more insidious. Unscrupulous individuals create seemingly legitimate investment scenarios, such as building fake investment platforms, imitating official apps, and hiring "actors" to act as staff, to lower investors' guard.
To prevent this, it is necessary to continuously increase financial knowledge reserves and enhance risk awareness. When faced with investment "opportunities," remain calm and remember some basic principles, such as not easily trusting "inside information" from unknown sources and doing more research and preparation, which will help ensure the safety of funds.
Coordination between regulatory authorities and financial institutions is even more important. Relevant institutions should increase the monitoring and investigation of financial activities and take timely action against violations. At the same time, they should focus on popularizing methods for preventing financial fraud and improving the public's ability to detect financial scams.
Faced with constantly evolving financial fraud tactics, only by remaining vigilant and jointly governing can we protect investors' wallets.
(Excerpted from the *Economic Daily*, original title: "Joint Governance of New 'Vests' of Financial Fraud")
Early Education Picture Books Should Not Be Distorted
Hu Xinhong (胡欣红)
Some media have discovered that when some bloggers market "early education picture books," they claim that the picture books have effects such as "developing the left and right brains" and "improving adversity quotient, emotional intelligence, and financial quotient" to induce parents to buy them.
Early education picture books build a rich and colorful learning world for children and have a positive effect on children's cognitive development. However, early education picture books are only a medium for parent-child interaction, and blindly believing in the "magical effects" of picture books may be counterproductive.
To avoid the marketing traps of early education picture books, it is necessary to establish correct understanding. The essence of children's reading is to build emotional connections and cultivate cognitive abilities through parent-child interaction. Scientific research shows that the brain development of young children is a gradual and personalized process, and there is no "shortcut code." Rather than being led by the gimmick of "improving IQ by touching books," it is better to carefully select some high-quality picture books with exquisite painting styles and vivid stories, so that children can feel the charm of reading in parent-child co-reading.
To govern the chaos in the early education picture book market, relevant departments need to increase supervision, and it is also necessary to support the production of high-quality content. For parents, what is more important is to use reason to dispel the fog of anxiety and patiently accompany their children's growth.
(Excerpted from the *China Education Daily*, original title: "How Can Early Education Picture Books Be Over-Marketed?")
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Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 24th (Reporter He Siqi (何思琦)) The inaugural "China Good Person List" for 2025 was released, and the on-site exchange activity for national moral models and good people around us was held on the 24th at the Hongqi Canal Memorial Hall in Anyang City (安阳市), Henan Province (河南省). After various stages, including local recommendations, online evaluations, and expert reviews, a total of 152 individuals (groups) who exemplified helping others, acting courageously, being honest and trustworthy, dedicating themselves to their work, and honoring the elderly and loving their families were honorably included on the list of good people around us.
Among the listed good people are Guan Liping (关立平), a kind-hearted driver who has been helping the poor and needy and adhering to the path of public welfare for two decades; Chen Chao (陈潮), a good man who decisively took action to save the lives of two people when he encountered a vehicle overturned and on fire; Dong Yan (董艳), a female teacher who keeps her promise to guard her homeland and cares for the poetic innocence of children; Tsering Phuntsok (次仁平措), a village party secretary who rushed to the front line of disaster relief and used his actions to comfort the deceased; Yuan Huaiyu (袁怀玉), a "good daughter-in-law" who has taken care of the old and young for more than two decades, interpreting "filial piety and brotherly love"... They are representatives of the thousands upon thousands of good people around us, they are extraordinary people among ordinary people, and they demonstrate the firm mission and responsibility and the striving and uplifting spirit of the sons and daughters of the Chinese nation in the new era.
At the live broadcast of the event, representatives of "China's Good People" shared their touching stories and exchanged ideas with national moral models. "China's Good People" interpreted the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation with perseverance, responsibility, courage, and love, and set an example for the whole society. Some netizens who watched the live broadcast online left messages saying: "There are more and more ordinary heroes around us, and they are all shining stars in the brilliant galaxy of the new era!"
This release event was hosted by the Central Spiritual Civilization Construction Office (中央精神文明建设办公室), organized by China Spiritual Civilization Network (中国精神文明网), the Movie Channel Program Center (电影频道节目中心), and the Propaganda Department of the Henan Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共河南省委宣传部) (Henan Provincial Spiritual Civilization Construction Office (河南省精神文明建设办公室)), and co-organized by the Propaganda Department of the Anyang Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共安阳市委宣传部) (Anyang Municipal Spiritual Civilization Construction Office (安阳市精神文明建设办公室)).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 何思琦
"I want to save someone, can I go through your window?" A 4-year-old girl in Teng County (藤县), Guangxi (广西) was stuck in the security net of the balcony on the 8th floor, teetering on the edge. At this critical moment, Huang Xingjie (黄兴杰), a young man born after 1995, rushed to the 9th floor, climbed to the girl's side with his bare hands, and safely sent her back into the house with one hand; an electric blanket in a resident's home suddenly caught fire, and the fire spread rapidly. Wu Huaijun (吴怀军), a security guard patrolling the community, discovered the fire and rushed into the fire twice, successfully rescuing two trapped elderly people, his face blackened by the thick smoke; "Landslide, stop quickly!" Suddenly encountering a landslide, Xiong Jinhua (熊金华), a retired veteran, put on a reflective vest and stood in the middle of the highway in the rain, repeatedly waving his hands to stop one car after another, regardless of the fact that his small truck was buried by mud and rocks...
In our ordinary daily lives, dangerous situations are not everywhere, and emergency moments requiring someone to step forward do not happen often. But if similar emergencies happen to those around us, I believe many of us would make the same choice.
"Anyone else would have done the same," "I'm just an ordinary person, I just happened to be there," "I didn't think about anything at the time"... After learning about the deeds of the "good people" on the "China Good People List" (中国好人榜), you will find that these sentences appear very frequently.
Good deeds are by no means accidental. The seeds of morality have long been buried in everyone's heart, waiting for the right opportunity to sprout.
"Good people" are ordinary people, and yet not ordinary people. The difference lies in whether they can transform good thoughts into action. At critical moments, do you choose to stay where you are, or take an extra step? Where does this difference in thought lie? To admire virtue and aspire to goodness, to learn from the virtuous and strive to be like them, this is not an impulsive choice in a moment of crisis, but rather the result of long-term cultivation of character. The value of "good people" does not lie in being perfect, but in turning kindness and justice into firm choices in their hearts within their capabilities, and taking that unwavering step. This "accessible greatness" is a vivid embodiment of the core socialist values.
Helping others, acting bravely for a just cause, being honest and trustworthy, being dedicated to one's work, respecting and loving the elderly... Since 2008, the Central Spiritual Civilization Construction Office (中央精神文明建设办公室) has organized the online activity "I Recommend and Evaluate the Good People Around Me" (我推荐我评议身边好人), and has released 161 issues of the "China Good People List" (中国好人榜) to date, with more than 17,000 individuals (groups) becoming "China Good People" (中国好人).
Perhaps some may ask, why do we spend so much effort continuously selecting "China Good People" (中国好人)?
One by one, the "China Good People" (中国好人) demonstrate the power of morality with their good deeds and righteous actions, becoming an epitome of the Chinese nation's self-confidence and self-improvement. Civilization is a force that can drive a country and a nation to continuously improve and become better.
How can we enable more people to transform the good thoughts in their hearts into action, from "wanting to be a good person" to "becoming a good person"?
Give good people lofty honors, make pursuing role models and respecting good people a guiding principle, and create a strong atmosphere of admiring virtue and aspiring to goodness, and letting morality prevail throughout society. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has attached great importance to the construction of socialist spiritual civilization. From awarding the highest honors such as the "Medal of the Republic" (共和国勋章), the "July 1st Medal" (七一勋章), and the "August 1st Medal" (八一勋章), to repeatedly commending moral models, "Role Models of the Times" (时代楷模), and "Most Beautiful Striver" (最美奋斗者)... focusing the spotlight on vivid "role models," "heroes," and "good people," igniting countless sparks of good thoughts, turning faint light into a torch, and inspiring the moral strength in more people.
To ensure that those with virtue are rewarded and that good people are rewarded, it is necessary to provide institutional guarantees for "good people." Article 184 of the Civil Code, known as the "Good Samaritan Clause," stipulates that "if damage is caused to the aided person due to voluntary emergency assistance, the rescuer shall not bear civil liability"; many provinces have issued special local regulations to protect those who act bravely for a just cause; judicial organs establish codes of conduct through fair judgments in individual cases... providing legal support for social good deeds and righteous actions, and eliminating the worries of good people doing good deeds.
To cultivate people with culture and nourish hearts with morality, it is necessary to draw nourishment from outstanding traditional Chinese culture. The Analects says, "己所不欲，勿施于人" (jǐ suǒ bù yù, wù shī yú rén - "Do not impose on others what you yourself do not desire," treat others as you would like to be treated), a simple moral concept that teaches people to respect and care for others; "仁义" (rén yì - "benevolence and righteousness") originates from Confucian moral concepts, Mencius said: "仁，人心也；义，人路也" (rén, rén xīn yě; yì, rén lù yě - "Benevolence is the heart of man; righteousness is the path of man"); "其言必信，其行必果，已诺必诚" (qí yán bì xìn, qí xíng bì guǒ, yǐ nuò bì chéng - "His words are always trustworthy, his actions are always resolute, and his promises are always sincere") in the Records of the Grand Historian reflects the principle of consistency between words and deeds and fulfilling promises... Through cultural immersion, let virtues and good deeds become a consensus.
Chinese-style modernization is a modernization in which material and spiritual civilization are coordinated.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made important instructions on the work of spiritual civilization construction, emphasizing: "Strengthen the construction of civic morality, give play to the exemplary role of advanced models, and further form a social atmosphere of striving for progress and goodness."
With light in our hearts, we are willing to become light and radiate light. "Who are the good people?" "Where are the good people?" The answer is already written in the good thoughts and actions upheld by every ordinary person.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 常 钦
This year, June 25th is the 35th National Land Day. The theme of this year's Land Day is: "Conserve and Intensify Land Use, Strictly Adhere to the Red Line of Cultivated Land."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized, "We must consider the protection of cultivated land within the context of building a Chinese-style modernization where humanity and nature coexist in harmony." Cultivated land is the lifeline of grain production. The 1.8 billion mu red line of cultivated land is the most solid foundation for China's rice bowl. Conservation and intensification are the keys to solving the constraint of "more people and less land." Achieving harmony between people and land between the towering buildings of the city and the crisscrossing fields is a poetic expression of modernization where humanity and nature coexist in harmony.
Every inch of land is invaluable and concerns the national economy, and every furrow and mu carries the people's livelihood. Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the natural resources system has adhered to problem orientation and scientific governance, and a series of profound changes are reshaping China's land and space protection and utilization pattern. From the nationwide "field chief system" responsibility network to the new land-saving model of "assessing heroes by mu yield," to the systematic protection and restoration of "mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands"... The utilization level of land resources in China has steadily improved, the construction land use area per unit of GDP has continued to decline, the red line of cultivated land has been firmly guarded, and the quality and stability of the ecosystem have continued to improve.
Cultivated Land "Bottom Line Account"
Guarding Every Inch of Fertile Land with "Embroidery Skills"
In Dancheng County (郸城县), Henan (河南), Wu Na (武娜), the Party Branch Secretary of Weizhong Village (魏冢村), born in the 1980s, has a new identity - a fourth-level field chief. Her "responsibility field" is more than 2,300 mu of land in the village. Every morning, she opens the "Field Chief System" APP on her mobile phone as soon as possible to start her day's field patrol.
"Look, this piece of land was still abandoned last year, but now it is planted with corn." Wu Na (武娜) pointed to a green cornfield, her face full of pride. On the "Field Chief System" APP, information such as the plot code, area, planted crops, and responsible person of each field are clearly displayed. Once she discovers any illegal occupation or destruction of cultivated land, she immediately takes photos and uploads them. The system will transfer the problem to the field chiefs and relevant functional departments at the township and even county levels as soon as possible.
The "Field Chief System" is weaving a cultivated land protection responsibility network of "horizontal to the edge, vertical to the bottom" in the vast countryside. From the provincial chief field chief to the city, county, township, and village-level field chiefs, each level grasps the next level, and each level implements the implementation. This system truly puts the responsibility of cultivated land protection into specific fields, plots, and individuals.
Thanks to the efforts of Wu Na (武娜) and her colleagues, the village not only achieved "zeroing" of abandoned land, but also transformed many "fields depending on the weather" into "high-yield fields" through measures such as combining small plots into large plots and diverting water to repair roads. "In the past, everyone thought it was okay to build a shed and occupy a small piece of land. Now it's not possible. The field chief is on the edge of the field every day, and the policy is publicized to the home. Who dares to mess around?" The simple words of villager Lao Wang (老王) reveal the most direct change brought about by the "Field Chief System."
Wu Na's (武娜) story is a daily microcosm of millions of field chiefs across the country. They are like the "sentinels" and "nannies" of cultivated land, walking on the ridges day after day, guarding the foundation of national food security. According to preliminary statistics, 29 provinces have actively explored the establishment of a "Field Chief System" to promote the formation of a good situation in which the whole society jointly manages and protects cultivated land. Carry out cultivated land protection supervision and strict law enforcement, and have "zero tolerance" for illegal occupation of cultivated land.
The surface substrate survey of 83 key black soil protection counties has been completed, and the "quantifiable boundary" of black soil has been delineated for the first time; the improvement of saline-alkali land has turned "saline-alkali beaches" into "rice granaries," and the grain yield per mu has exceeded 1,000 jin... China's cultivated land protection "bottom line account" is becoming more and more refined. At present, the Ministry of Natural Resources is accelerating the construction of a "one map" management system for cultivated land protection, promoting the transformation of cultivated land protection to digital intelligence through land mapping and land management by map; strengthening the management of occupation-compensation balance, clarifying the space for occupation-compensation balance, expanding the source of supplementary cultivated land, ensuring that cultivated land is supplemented with sufficient quality, and strictly preventing more occupation and less compensation, superior occupation and inferior compensation, and fraud.
Development "Benefit Account"
"Land-Saving Rubik's Cube" Turns Plan View into "Three-Dimensional Painting"
In Shunde District (顺德区), Foshan (佛山), a manufacturing powerhouse in Guangdong (广东), a "spatial revolution" in land use is taking place. Faced with the reality that land development intensity is approaching its limit, Shunde (顺德) no longer chooses to expand outward in a "spreading pancake" style, but bravely seeks "incremental" from "stock" and "benefits" from "height."
"It's not that we don't have land, but that we lack land that is used efficiently." Li Jianrong (李健荣), member of the Standing Committee of the Shunde District (顺德区) Party Committee and Deputy District Mayor, hit the nail on the head. In the past, a large number of low and old single-story factory buildings occupied valuable industrial land, with a plot ratio generally lower than 1.0, and the "yield per mu" was not high, and the space for industrial transformation and upgrading was limited.
"Industry going upstairs" has become the "golden key" for Shunde (顺德) to break through development bottlenecks. In Shunde's (顺德) Haichuang Datsu Robot Intelligent Manufacturing City (海创大族机器人智造城), CIMC Intelligent City (中集智城) and other new industrial parks, multi-story "skyscraper factories" have sprung up, subverting people's traditional imagination of industrial parks. High-tech enterprises such as robots, drones, and new materials share advanced production facilities and R&D platforms in these "vertical parks."
"We have compressed the production capacity that originally required 100 mu of land into a building space covering an area of 25 mu." Qiu Zhanou (丘展欧), the person in charge of Shenzhen Datsu Robotics Co., Ltd. (深圳市大族机器人有限公司), calculated an account, "The land cost has been greatly reduced, and the upstream and downstream enterprises of the industrial chain are on the upper and lower floors, and the communication and collaboration efficiency is extremely high. This was unimaginable in the past."
In order to promote this change, Shunde (顺德) has introduced a series of innovative policies to provide support policies such as increasing the plot ratio and property rights division for "industry going upstairs" projects, strictly rectify inefficient land use, and force enterprises to improve land use efficiency with the assessment mechanism of "assessing heroes by mu yield."
This "land-saving Rubik's Cube" not only expands new space for Shunde's (顺德) industrial upgrading, but also protects valuable ecological land and agricultural land. By promoting land-saving models such as "industry going upstairs," Shunde District (顺德区) has greatly improved the efficiency of construction land use in recent years while industrial output has continued to grow. From a national perspective, by promoting land-saving technologies and models such as multi-story factory buildings and three-dimensional development, the construction land use area per unit of GDP nationwide has decreased by about 45% compared with 10 years ago.
From "how much land is needed" to "how much can one mu of land produce," the multiplication effect of this precise "spatial economics" is becoming increasingly prominent: 43 cities (districts) in 15 provinces (cities) have carried out pilot projects for the redevelopment of inefficient land, implementing redevelopment of 1.5638 million mu, achieving multiple effects such as intensive land use, improvement of the living environment, optimization of the industrial structure, and driving effective investment; promoting 84 typical cases of land-saving technologies and land-saving models, and exploring a variety of new paths for land conservation and intensive use.
Natural "Ecological Account"
Systematic Governance Allows Fields to Grow "High-Quality Assets"
As the birthplace of the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," Zhejiang's (浙江) "Thousand Villages Demonstration, Ten Thousand Villages Rectification" project experience has profoundly affected the whole country. On this land, "whole-area land consolidation" is playing an ecological symphony of harmonious coexistence of "fields, water, roads, forests, and villages" as a key implementation path that closely follows the iterative upgrade of the "Ten Thousand Projects."
Puyuan Town (濮院镇), Tongxiang City (桐乡市), Zhejiang (浙江), this land located in the hinterland of the Hangjiahu Plain (杭嘉湖平原) in northern Zhejiang (浙北), once faced the development dilemma of fragmented cultivated land, disordered layout of farmhouses, and inefficient industrial land use. "In the past, the land in the village was scattered in the east and west. The large area was no more than one or two mu, and the small area was less than one point. It was not easy to achieve large-scale operation, and it became difficult for farmers to increase their income." Zhu Jianfeng (朱建峰), Secretary of the Party Branch of Hongqiyang Village (红旗漾村), recalled.
The change originated from a comprehensive land consolidation of the entire area based on villages. Under the guidance of planning, Puyuan Town (濮院镇) carried out a "systematic reconstruction" of all land resources in the area.
——Farmland consolidation. By creating "ten thousand mu and thousand squares" of agricultural agglomeration, building 119.7 hectares of high-standard farmland, implementing 8.0 hectares of cultivated land reclamation, and restoring 207.1 hectares of cultivated land functions. Puyuan Town (濮院镇) takes "Xipu" (喜濮) rice and other geographical indication products as the core, relying on standardized production and digital management to achieve a rice yield of 1,730 jin per mu and a benefit of nearly 10,000 yuan per mu.
——Construction land consolidation. Revitalize inefficient construction land in towns, implement 51.8 hectares of construction land reclamation, complete the evacuation of industrial land, and increase land intensification by 37.4%. Build a shared restaurant, design an 18-kilometer boutique line of beautiful villages, promote rural tourism development, and revitalize the collective stock of construction land.
——Ecological protection and restoration. Innovate farmland ecological protection and restoration engineering measures, build ecological water-saving interception canals and ecological buffer river ponds, ecological ditches intercept 35% of non-point source pollution, water-saving irrigation systems save 20% of energy, and complete projects such as the remediation of Hongqiyang Village (红旗漾村) ponds, creating a harmonious coexistence of water system environment and native space, and a Jiangnan (江南) water town picture of "clear water around the village and fish playing among lotus leaves."
"The cultivated land in the village has increased, the living environment has become more beautiful, the villagers live comfortably, and more and more tourists are coming. Our pockets have become bulging, and our lives are getting more and more prosperous!" Villager Zhou Huili (周惠丽) said sincerely.
The transformation of Puyuan Town (濮院镇) is a vivid example of comprehensive land consolidation in the whole area of Zhejiang (浙江) and even the whole country. It is not simply "repairing" the land, but a systematic spatial governance innovation. By coordinating agricultural land, construction land and ecological space, it realizes the "three-in-one" protection of the quantity, quality and ecology of cultivated land, promotes the integration of production, life and ecological "three-life space," and enhances the comprehensive benefits of "better fields, more beautiful villages, and richer people."
Drawing a new picture of "harmony between man and land." Recently, the Ministry of Natural Resources released the third batch of typical cases of comprehensive land consolidation in the whole area, and Puyuan Town (濮院镇) was successfully selected. During the pilot project of comprehensive land consolidation in the whole area, the country has invested a total of more than 670 billion yuan, completed a total consolidation scale of 480,000 hectares, added 44,000 hectares of cultivated land, and reduced 10,700 hectares of construction land, providing space for the integrated development of rural industries. Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the "Mountains and Rivers Project" has adhered to the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands, generating "high-quality assets" with huge economic and social benefits, and has completed an ecological restoration area of more than 5 million hectares.
Guan Zhiou (关志鸥), Minister of Natural Resources, said that under the guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought, we should protect the fertile land under our feet with awe, optimize the land and space with scientific strategies, adhere to conservation and intensive use, promote systematic governance, serve the construction of a modernization in which humanity and nature coexist in harmony, and make the life community with clear mountains and rivers, lush forests and fertile fields, beautiful lakes and green grasses more vibrant, and build a solid foundation for the sustainable development of the Chinese nation.
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For over 20 years, Yan Huiliang has been deeply involved in the field of optical fiber cables, actively carrying out equipment upgrades and promoting technological innovation. He successfully developed a cable core spider web wiring system, which increased the cable core threading speed in the sheathing process from 80 meters per minute to 120 meters per minute. He has been awarded the National May Day Labor Medal and the National Model Worker, among other honors.
Inside the intelligent centralized control center of Zhejiang Dongtong Optoelectronic Networking Technology Co., Ltd. (浙江东通光网物联科技有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Dongtong (东通)") in Nanxun District (南浔区), Huzhou City (湖州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), Yan Huiliang (严惠良) (pictured), director of the manufacturing department, is focused on testing a new sheath integrated adjustment-free mold for the final process of optical cable production...
"The old mold is like assembling building blocks, and after installation, you have to adjust the eccentricity, which takes at least 30 minutes," said Yan Huiliang (严惠良). "The new mold is a whole, which avoids errors caused by manual installation." This technological innovation allows the eccentricity of the optical cable finished product section to be controlled within 0.2 mm, which is rare in the industry.
Behind the innovation is Yan Huiliang's (严惠良) reading of hundreds of papers, studying more than a dozen operation manuals, and writing four large notebooks, bit by bit "teasing out" the solutions. "From conception to formation, every detail requires effort," he said.
Dongtong (东通) is a company that produces various communication optical cable products. As the director of the workshop and a senior technician, Yan Huiliang (严惠良), who has been deeply involved in the field of optical fiber cables for more than 20 years, is responsible for promoting equipment upgrades and technological innovation. "During the most difficult period, I dealt with work during the day and slept directly in the office at night, losing 16 pounds in a month."
The "that period" that Yan Huiliang (严惠良) mentioned refers to the process of the team's independent research and development of an integrated cabling and sheathing machine. The integrated machine can "combine" the cabling and sheathing processes in the optical cable production process to achieve integrated production, which can reduce the production line by 15 people and free up 50% of the workshop area. In order to develop this set of equipment, Yan Huiliang's (严惠良) team spent 16 months and invested nearly 1 million yuan, and the cable core spider web wiring system used in it is the first of its kind in the field of communication equipment technology.
All along, cable core winding has been a challenge in optical cable production. During the production process, the cable core is easily stuck in the offline link, or knotted and entangled due to poor control of the traction wheel speed. Faced with the complex situation of 24 steel pipes intertwined in the integrated cabling and sheathing machine, any slight "stuck" could lead to significant losses.
"Trying again and again, failing again and again, I was thinking about ways to do it even in my dreams at night." After thinking about it, Yan Huiliang (严惠良) had only one "stupid method": he took several technical backbones, ate and lived in the factory area, and spent nearly 3 months to finally find the best configuration, successfully developing a cable core spider web wiring system, which enabled the cable core in the sheathing process to pass through smoothly and at high speed, increasing the speed from 80 meters per minute to 120 meters per minute.
"The pain points in the production process are the focus that the technical team needs to solve." Yan Huiliang (严惠良) still maintains the habit he had when he first started: arriving early every day, inspecting the workshop production line with a toolbox, and communicating with everyone about the problems encountered in daily production. In just a few years, he has led the completion of nearly 50 technical cost improvement projects.
In recent years, in order to promote the tradition of passing on experience and providing guidance, Yan Huiliang (严惠良) established a model worker studio, hired front-line technicians as mentors, produced courseware, shared experience, and carried out guidance, so that more people can master advanced processing technology. At present, it has trained more than 90 skilled talents.
What is craftsmanship? After thinking for a moment, Yan Huiliang (严惠良) said: "Craftsmen have to rely on technology to speak! The development of the industry is changing with each passing day, and we must not stop moving forward."
Return to TopIn recent years, Qiawan Town (洽湾镇), Nanfeng County (南丰县), Fuzhou City (抚州市), Jiangxi Province (江西省) has taken measures such as establishing enterprises, revitalizing assets, and cooperative operations to set up "micro-factories" and support workshops near villagers' homes. It has also organized various activities such as odd-job markets and skills training to help villagers achieve stable employment and income increase near their homes. The picture shows workers processing wood in a company's support workshop on June 23.
Xie Dong (谢 东) photographed (Image China (影像中国))
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 24th (Reporter Wang Yunshan (王云杉)) The reporter learned from the National Data Administration (国家数据局): Since the launch of the "Data Element ×" initiative more than a year ago, it has achieved phased results, unearthed a number of excellent data development and utilization solutions, promoted the value release of data elements in various industries and fields, and effectively helped the high-quality development of the economy and society.
The relevant person in charge of the Policy and Planning Department of the National Data Administration (国家数据局政策规划司) introduced that the construction of the data element market is still in its initial stage, the institutional rules need to be improved, and the development path needs to be explored. After the establishment of the National Data Administration (国家数据局), it jointly launched the "Data Element ×" Three-Year Action Plan with 17 departments including the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行), the China Securities Regulatory Commission (中国证监会), and the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局), and launched a series of measures such as jointly carrying out pilot projects, releasing typical cases, and holding competitions.
The National Data Administration (国家数据局) has deployed pilot projects in the fields of financial services, meteorology, and traditional Chinese medicine with various departments to accelerate the solution of bottlenecks, pain points, and difficulties in data aggregation, circulation, and use within the industry; released two batches of 48 typical cases to promote the use of data to solve industry development problems and help the industry to be renewed and improved; and launched the "Data Element ×" Competition. Last year, it attracted more than 19,000 teams and about 100,000 participants, and a number of data development and utilization projects that can be promoted emerged. The 2025 competition is currently underway, and 29 local areas have launched registration for local sub-competitions.
In the next step, the National Data Administration (国家数据局) will unite with various departments to continue to deepen the "Data Element ×" initiative, starting from typical application scenarios, accelerate the excavation of more new models and new paths for the release of data element value, and provide new momentum for the high-quality development of various industries.
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Core Reading
In 1964, the J-5A, China's first night low-altitude interceptor designed and trial-produced, was born at Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞); in 1998, the J-10, China's first independently developed third-generation fighter jet, made its maiden flight; in 2011, the J-20, China's first independently developed fourth-generation fighter jet, made its maiden flight...
Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest instruction to "strive to scale new heights in promoting self-reliance and self-strengthening in aviation science and technology," and adhering to the new era's aviation spirit of serving the country with "loyalty and dedication, self-reliance, hard work, and striving for the peak," Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) is unswervingly contributing to the construction of a strong aviation power, forging ahead in the sky and soaring high.
On June 16, 2025, at the 55th Paris Air Show held in France, the J-10CE model attracted many foreign visitors to watch. Thousands of kilometers away, at the Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) Aviation Theme Education Base in Chengdu (成都市), Sichuan (四川), tourists from all over the country flocked to take photos with the J-10C aircraft.
Recently, reporters visited the Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) of the Aviation Industry Corporation of China (中国航空工业集团), exploring the stories behind the development of fighter jets.
Loyal Dedication
"The motherland will eventually choose those who are loyal to the motherland, and the motherland will eventually remember those who are dedicated to the motherland."
"Passing Huangtu Bridge (黄土桥), water and dry fields, in the midst of thatch, an aircraft airfield." Huangtianba (黄田坝), where Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) is located, was just a piece of farmland in the suburbs of Chengdu (成都) more than 60 years ago.
In 1958, the predecessor of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞), State-owned Factory 132 (国营一三二厂), broke ground here. "The college students assigned to the factory came here, and at first there were no dormitories to live in. They had to walk 20 miles to and from work every day, and even the factory buildings were built by everyone piece by piece from wood salvaged from the river," said Lu Jianchuan (卢建川), a Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) history expert.
"Production first, life later." With national defense construction imminent, all personnel overcame all difficulties and rushed to survey and imitate a Soviet night low-altitude interceptor (domestic code J-5A).
Tu Jida (屠基达), the chief designer of the J-5A at the time, recalled the embarrassment of those years: "At that time, it was during the three years of hardship. At the most difficult time, in addition to the rationed steamed rice, there was only a small pinch of salt fried in oil as a dish." Even more unforgettable was one Spring Festival, when comrades from brother units came to support the surveying, and they only had raw carrots to entertain them with.
Lacking references and starting from scratch, everyone relied on tools such as compasses, triangles, and steel tape measures to persist in completing the surveying and design work.
In 1964, the J-5A, China's first night low-altitude interceptor designed and trial-produced, made its first successful flight. "No one wanted any extra rewards, and no one wanted to be praised. The only wish in their minds was to win glory for the motherland," said Tu Jida (屠基达).
Year after year, this patriotic sentiment flashed in many subsequent Spring Festivals.
On New Year's Eve in 2003, Xu De (许德), then deputy chief engineer of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) and chief engineer of the J-10 aircraft trial production, was still working hard at the flight test site on the Gobi Desert in the western region.
"Lao Xu could have been at home enjoying his grandchildren, but he was still silently dedicating himself," said Liu Gaozhuo (刘高倬), the administrative commander of the J-10 project at the time.
It was rare for grandparents and grandchildren to be able to get together, and how could Xu De (许德) not want to go home, but he had the J-10 in his heart, "This is the country's child." Xu De (许德) often worked around the clock. When others advised him to take a break, he always said, "If the cause of the failure is not found out, how can I explain it to the comrades..." In fact, Xu De (许德) had been bleeding for several months, but he didn't tell anyone until he returned to Chengdu (成都) for medical treatment after completing his work. In the hospital bed, he was still summarizing and recording the trial production experience of the J-10.
After Xu De (许德) passed away, Liu Gaozhuo (刘高倬) recalled emotionally: "Every time I saw Xu De (许德), we didn't talk about daily necessities, but how to do more for the country's aviation industry. To achieve a career, one must have this kind of spirit."
A year after the first flight of the J-10 prototype, Yang Baoshu (杨宝树), the on-site commander of the development at the time, was struck down by ruthless illness. In the last days of his life, he repeatedly asked the hospital to send him back to Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞), to the side of the J-10 aircraft, to touch the aircraft that had accompanied him for countless days and nights.
In 2014, another New Year's Eve. When families were reunited, the J-20 on-site team was still fighting at the flight test station. From the discovery of oil leakage from the finished product joint to the stagnation of engine testing, the staff had been working hard for three days and three nights.
"In order not to delay the progress, we must complete the afterburner test!" With this belief, everyone spent 15 minutes eating "New Year's Eve dinner" on site and immediately devoted themselves to troubleshooting. Late at night, when the two engines spewed out gorgeous flames, the whole audience cheered and many people's eyes were red.
What is loyal dedication? More often, it is only in silence.
From the "sudden emergence" of the J-10 aircraft to the "amazing" J-20 aircraft, in one relay after another, a large number of people endured loneliness and worked silently, and some even failed to see the first flight of the aircraft. At this moment, there are still many Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) people who are sticking to the border of the motherland, supporting the outfield support tasks day and night.
"I can't tell you where they are, what their names are. I can only say that every time I go, they never talk much about hardship, and what they talk about most is to ensure the completion of the task," said a Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) service support staff member, choking several times. He knew that some of those places were uninhabited for dozens of miles, and some even needed to wear down jackets in summer...
"The motherland will eventually choose those who are loyal to the motherland, and the motherland will eventually remember those who are dedicated to the motherland." The sonorous oath is engraved on the gate of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞), and it has long been transformed into a belief, engraved in the hearts of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) people.
Self-Reliance
"How did our aircraft reach the international advanced level? It is by catching up step by step on our own."
Whether a country can independently design, independently develop, and independently produce is the key to measuring the level of its aviation industry capabilities.
In the 1980s, when Western countries generally equipped themselves with third-generation fighter jets, China's fighter jets were still second-generation jets. "One year, the US Thunderbirds came to Beijing (北京), and our pilots were stunned when they saw the F-16 aircraft. The gap was really beyond our reach," recalled Lei Qiang (雷强), the first test pilot of the J-10.
At that time, the United States had achieved paperless manufacturing of aircraft, while our aircraft parts still relied on manual drawing of mold lines and making of tooling, and had to be "hand-rubbed" one by one.
"Just take the overall frame of the aircraft as an example. The overall frame of the second-generation aircraft is assembled from dozens of parts, but the third-generation aircraft adopts an overall structural design, and traditional processing methods cannot complete it," explained Qian Yingzhang (钱应璋), the chief designer of the "Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) CIMS (Computer Integrated Manufacturing System) Project" at the time. What's more, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) was undertaking multiple lines of business at the time, including military products, civilian products, and foreign subcontracted production, and had to dynamically process hundreds of thousands of data every day. The backward research and development production methods had become a bottleneck.
In a word, without digital design and manufacturing, without CIMS, third-generation aircraft could not be built!
In 1989, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) was selected as the first CIMS key application demonstration enterprise. Subsequently, experts from Tsinghua University (清华大学), Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (南京航空航天大学), Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学) and other universities and research institutes gathered at Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞). "That was really gathering the strength of the whole country to form a top 'national team'," recalled Qian Yingzhang (钱应璋).
They overcame numerous difficulties, overcame a large number of digital key technologies such as complex tooling digital design and manufacturing system technology, and duct processing simulation technology, and developed corresponding application systems, realizing information integration of the entire process of product design, manufacturing, and management.
"During that time, everyone stayed away from their families, day and night, but without regrets, they all had a strong determination in their hearts. They would not give up until CIMS was developed!" said Qian Yingzhang (钱应璋).
Subsequently, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) processed the first overall frame of the J-10 aircraft, which passed the inspection in one go. China achieved a "zero breakthrough" in the digital manufacturing of large overall structures of aircraft.
"After the tempering of the CIMS key technology, we are even more convinced that as long as the Chinese people are determined to do it, there is nothing they cannot do," said Sui Shaochun (隋少春), secretary of the Party Committee and chairman of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞). "Over the years, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) has always been committed to independent innovation. Only by insisting on doing difficult but correct things can we shape stronger industrial and technological strength."
Today, the spirit of self-reliance of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) people is becoming stronger and stronger—
Breaking the blockade and independently developing new equipment.
"A foreign country suddenly banned the sale of a solder ring heating equipment. We only spent one year to develop the prototype of the heater, and the speed of processing solder rings was reduced from 1 minute to 15 seconds, which is better than the original equipment," said Li Lingyu (李玲钰), chief operator technician of aircraft cables at Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞).
Being determined to tackle key problems and master new technologies.
In the past, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) lacked the ability to repair five-axis aviation-specific CNC equipment. Foreign engineers not only had long maintenance cycles and high fees, but also refused to teach them technology. Shen Shaoze (申少泽), chief operator technician of equipment maintenance at Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞), was determined to take on this tough task. He spent all day soaking in the machine tool and finally developed an online reverse linkage calibration and adjustment method to achieve high-precision equipment maintenance.
Filling the gaps and developing new systems.
"Writing aircraft process regulations is very time-consuming, and the number of parameter variables is often tens of thousands or more. How to quickly and automatically write them?" said Guo Xifeng (郭喜锋), senior architect of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞). Looking at home and abroad, there is no experience to learn from. They calmed down to investigate, designed tens of thousands of process rules, and extracted core algorithms to achieve "one-click generation" of process regulations, greatly improving writing efficiency.
"Faced with blockages and bottlenecks, we did not wait, but dared to think and dare to do, and created innovative achievements," said Jiang Min (蒋敏), general manager of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞). "How did our aircraft reach the international advanced level? It is by catching up step by step on our own."
Hard Struggle
"Along the way, how many difficulties, how many hardships, how many struggles, we have not been overwhelmed or defeated."
A photo of a "torn vest" moved the entire internet—in 1997, at the J-10 development site, during work breaks, people ate simple box lunches, and some even wore white vests with several holes... Some netizens teared up: "The torn vest stands tall with China's spine."
Looking at the photos he took with his own hands, Li Yong (李勇), 62, seemed to return to those years: "The person wearing the torn vest was a staff member of the flight test and inspection room. That was the busiest time for engine installation. Everyone fought against high temperatures and heat, and fought on the front line, which moved me very much. With a click, the picture was frozen."
As a "specially approved" photographer of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞), Li Yong (李勇) followed the development of the J-10 and took photos for 10 years, leaving behind nearly 10,000 photos. Another "sending son to join the army" photo is also widely circulated.
In the photo, Xue Chishou (薛炽寿), then chief engineer of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) and deputy commander of the J-10 site, was riding a 28 bicycle slowly along the airport runway.
"That was a winter. Mr. Xue (薛) ran back and forth several times a day for the aircraft flight test, just like taking care of a child," said Li Yong (李勇). At that time, he was discussing with Mr. Xue (薛) while riding a bicycle. "Suddenly, Mr. Xue (薛) stopped talking. When I turned around, I found that he was thinking about a problem, and when I looked back, the plane was following us. The working atmosphere at that time was like this. Everyone was focused on the plane."
The history of the J-10, the history of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞), is such a history of hard struggle and progress.
In the 1980s, there was also a difficult period. Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞)'s military product tasks suddenly decreased. In order to maintain survival, they had to "find rice to cook" everywhere, producing civilian products such as dry cleaners and motorcycles, and even chicken cages.
Under the severe situation, in 1986, Hou Jianwu (侯建武), then general manager of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞), decisively proposed that "large enterprises should do great things" and promoted the return of the enterprise to the main business of aviation manufacturing.
How easy is it to return to the main business? The company tried every means to find opportunities and orders, strive for the subcontracted production business of foreign companies' nose cones, and squeezed out funds and resources to promote the CIMS project in the case of "not knowing where the salary for next month is."
Also in 1986, the J-10 aircraft project was established. Prior to this, the research team of the Commission for Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense came to inspect the new fighter jet. The leaders of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) at the time made a "military order"—if Chengdu (成都) was designated, the factory was willing to raise 80 million yuan to carry out technological transformation to make up for the shortage of state-allocated funds. For this reason, Hou Jianwu (侯建武) mentioned at a meeting: "All cadres and employees must be psychologically prepared for not increasing their wages for 10 years."
These struggles and perseverance in difficulties have cast the confidence for the J-10 to become a "famous aircraft of a generation."
As time goes by, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) is developing rapidly, but the spirit of struggle of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) people has not changed—
"In the process of aircraft development, we insist on solving small problems before the end of the day and big problems before the end of the night, no matter how difficult it is," Chen Shuo (陈硕), head of the scientific research and production department of Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞), recalled. There is a steamed bun shop on Chengfei Avenue (成飞大道) that opens at 4 am. For a period of time, whenever colleagues got off work and went home, they could eat the first cage of steamed buns. "No matter when, everyone is going all out and fighting hard."
"Along the way, how many difficulties, how many hardships, how many struggles, we have not been overwhelmed or defeated. The spirit of hard struggle has always been the same," said Jiang Min (蒋敏).
Striving for the Peak
"Striving for the peak means not admitting defeat, not being afraid of difficulties, not being blindly confident, but striving to be the best through innovation and hard work."
A metal test piece with a cold luster is displayed in the exhibition hall of the Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) CNC intelligent workshop. The simple and beautiful S-shaped curve is engraved with a story of Chinese people breaking doubts and striving for the peak for 30 years.
In the 1990s, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) began to use five-axis CNC machine tools to process parts. Strangely, under normal operating conditions, part milling accidents occurred frequently.
Tang Limin (汤立民), then director of the CNC machining plant, organized technical backbones to "consult" and found that the problem was in the standards. It turned out that according to the recognized international standard operation, the machine tool would experience rapid rotation of the swing angle at a specific position on the spatial curved surface, resulting in part milling.
"The acceptance standard was formulated more than 20 years ago, and it cannot meet the accuracy inspection requirements of high-end machine tools. It no longer meets the actual needs of production and manufacturing," explained Tang Limin (汤立民).
However, it is very difficult to establish new standards. Most international standards are in the hands of powerful machine tool manufacturing countries. Some countries have tried to propose new standards, but all have failed.
Faced with a global problem, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) people did not back down.
The tackling team constantly extracted and analyzed the problem points in machine tool processing. After repeated demonstration and testing, they finally designed an "S-shaped test piece" with comprehensive variable curvature, trans-singularity, and variable torsion characteristics in 1999 as the acceptance standard for five-axis CNC machine tools.
After the new standard was proposed, doubts followed. "The Chinese can't even make machine tools well, so why propose testing standards?" Some foreign manufacturers failed to cut qualified "S-shaped test pieces" in actual operation, but instead suspected the rationality of this standard. To their surprise, as long as the Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) team took action, they could cut it successfully in one go.
In 2012, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) people embarked on a new journey—applying to the International Organization for Standardization for the "S-shaped test piece" international standard.
At an international conference held in Milan (米兰), Italy (意大利), the application team's draft was rejected by experts due to lack of experience and poor communication. Subsequently, experts from various countries raised a large number of questions about the process introduction error and measurement methods of the "S-shaped test piece", and some even simply recommended other alternative standards. Suddenly, the "S-shaped test piece" fell into an application crisis.
In 12 hours, the application team must come up with complete theoretical analysis and experimental results! At this time, it was already early morning Beijing (北京) time. Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) temporarily formed a team, urgently formulated a plan, tested and analyzed, and integrated the report according to the application requirements... Finally, the data was obtained one hour before the meeting again.
At the meeting, the application team used detailed data analysis to verify the rationality of the "S-shaped specimen," which was unanimously recognized by the experts. The "S-shaped specimen" retained its international standard application qualification.
Eight years later, on January 29, 2020, the "S-shaped specimen," which had undergone multiple version iterations, was officially released as the international standard ISO 10791—7:2020 "Test conditions for machining centers - Part 7: Accuracy tests of finishing test pieces."
Since then, China has possessed an international standard in the metal cutting field for the first time, breaking the long-term monopoly of Western countries in this field. In 2021, the "S-shaped specimen" won the second prize of the National Science and Technology Progress Award.
"From an 'S-shaped specimen,' we have gained an in-depth understanding of the underlying technology of high-end machine tools, driving the accelerated breakthrough of domestic machine tools," said Song Ge (宋戈), head of the Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) Digital Manufacturing Center. With the support of this project, the machining accuracy of domestic five-axis CNC machine tools has been greatly improved, solving the bottleneck problem of "not being able to manufacture" aircraft parts. "Now, we can use domestic machine tools to produce multiple types of aircraft structural parts."
In Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group's (成飞) "dark factory," there are few workers in the huge workshop, and dozens of high-end machine tools and other equipment are running at high speed. Unmanned vehicles deliver tools to the machine tools, and robots automatically grab them. From receiving raw materials to delivering aircraft parts, the entire process is intelligently scheduled.
"Every data interface here is designed by ourselves. We can confidently say that our intelligent factory is world-class," said Song Ge (宋戈). He believes that the "dark factory" shows China's collective breakthrough in a series of high-tech fields such as industrial mother machines, industrial software, and new materials.
Top scientific and technological strength creates first-class combat effectiveness.
Chen Shuo (陈硕) earnestly "debunked the rumors": "Some people think that the J-10 is an 'old aircraft,' but in fact, it is constantly being iterated and upgraded, every quarter, or even every month is different. Such a new, high-quality, and excellent-performance fighter jet is not accidental in achieving combat results."
After decades, China has achieved a historic leap from being far behind the world's advanced aviation industry to competing on the same stage. In the future, Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) will set its sights on leading and surpassing.
"We are working hard in the direction of extreme manufacturing and aerospace technology," said Cheng Zhong (程忠), general manager of the Aviation National Innovation Center (航空国创中心). They are aiming at the blank and difficult problems that have not been solved in the scientific and technological and industrial circles, and exploring technologies for the next 5 years, 10 years, or even longer.
"To bravely climb the peak is to refuse to admit defeat and not be afraid of difficulties. It is not blind self-confidence, but to strive for the top through innovation and hard work," Sui Shaochun (隋少春) said very firmly. "The older generation spent their entire lives working on one type of equipment, and we can work on several types of equipment. For aviation people, this is the best era. We must use greater confidence and greater efforts to promote the research and development of models to achieve greater success, and never fail the trust of the Party and the people, and only repay the motherland with victory!"
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At the entrance of the Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (成飞) Aviation Theme Education Base, a 300-meter-long cultural wall attracts many visitors: retrieving wood from the river to build factories, making airplanes in tattered undershirts, test pilots and developers embracing and weeping… Old photos tell the history of the aviation industry and immortalize the spirit of serving the country through aviation.
Creating a famous aircraft requires generations of relay. Developing an aircraft often takes decades, and behind this "marathon" lies the lifelong dedication and continuous struggle of generations of Chengdu Aircraft Corporation (成飞) employees. From being far behind to competing on the same stage, the journey to becoming a strong aviation power is long and lonely. It is because a large number of people are willing to sit on the sidelines and spend years honing their skills that we have gradually narrowed the gap and entered the first-class ranks.
Creating a famous aircraft requires breakthroughs time and time again. Fighter jets are an integration of a large number of cutting-edge technologies. From the development of the J-5A to the J-20, there have been withdrawals of foreign experts, decoupling of equipment supply chains, and technical blockades and suppression. Every type of fighter jet has encountered numerous difficulties, but looking back, we have overcome them all. From this, we can see the determination of the aircraft development team to overcome difficulties, and even more, the overall breakthrough of China's (中国) scientific and technological strength and industrial capabilities. When self-reliance and self-improvement become a consensus, Chinese (中国) innovation will surely move forward fearlessly and break through barriers.
Creating a famous aircraft requires collaboration in every field. During the interview, the most frequently heard phrases were "model tasks are the greatest politics" and "national interests are above all else." The development of fighter jets requires multi-departmental, multi-regional, and multi-industry collaboration. All parties act on orders and move forward bravely, assembling "national teams" to provide a strong guarantee for winning the battle against key core technologies. Accelerating the improvement of a new type of national system can better transform institutional advantages into strategic initiatives.
By inheriting and carrying forward the spirit of serving the country through aviation, our fighter jets will surely fly higher and win in the sky.
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In Mazhen Town (麻田镇), Zuoquan County (左权县), Jinzhong City (晋中市), Shanxi Province (山西省), stands the Zuo Quan (左权) General Memorial Pavilion, where a Han white jade monument over 4 meters high bears the powerful golden inscription "Comrade Zuo Quan (左权同志) is immortal." This senior commander and renowned military strategist of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army and the Eighth Route Army (八路军) dedicated his life to the motherland and the cause of national liberation.
For more than 80 years, people's remembrance of General Zuo Quan (左权将军) has never faded. In the summer of 2024, the Shiziling (十字岭) Breakthrough Battle Memorial Park opened in Zuoquan County (左权县), becoming a new landmark for the people of Zuoquan (左权) to remember their revolutionary predecessors, promote the deeds of heroes, and continue the red lineage.
"Shiziling (十字岭) is where General Zuo Quan (左权将军) fought and sacrificed himself, and it is the spiritual highland of the people of Zuoquan (左权)." As the summer vacation approaches, the Shiziling (十字岭) Breakthrough Battle Memorial Park is entering its peak season for visitors. When there are many tourists, the tour guide Lü Ying (吕莹) has to host three tours a day, each lasting two hours. As a tour guide, she constantly learns about red history and improves her guiding skills. "I am a native of Zuoquan (左权), and I hope that through my explanations, more people will understand this magnificent history."
Zuo Quan (左权) was born on March 15, 1905, into a peasant family in Liling (醴陵), Hunan (湖南). During his middle school years, he participated in the Social Research Society led by the Chinese Communist Party and began to come into contact with Marxism. In 1924, he entered the first class of the Whampoa Military Academy (黄埔军校) and was one of the leaders of the "Young Soldiers' United Association." He joined the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in February 1925. In December of the same year, he went to the Soviet Union and studied at Moscow Sun Yat-sen University (莫斯科中山大学) and the Frunze Military Academy (伏龙芝军事学院). After returning to China in 1930, he worked in the Central Soviet Area (中央苏区), serving successively as the Education Director of the 1st Branch of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army School, Commander of the New 12th Army, Commander and Political Commissar of the 15th Army, and Chief of Staff of the First Red Army Corps, participating in the opening of the Central Soviet Area (中央苏区) and the five anti-"encirclement and suppression" campaigns.
In October 1934, he participated in the Long March (长征), where he participated in commanding his troops to forcibly cross the Dadu River (大渡河) and attack the Lazikou Pass (腊子口) and other battles. After arriving in northern Shaanxi (陕北), he participated in the Zhiluozhen (直罗镇) and Eastern Expedition (东征) campaigns. In May 1936, he served as the acting commander of the First Red Army Corps, leading his troops to participate in the Western Expedition (西征) and the Shanchengpu (山城堡) campaign.
After the outbreak of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (全国抗战), he served as the Deputy Chief of Staff of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) and the Chief of Staff of the Eighth Route Army Forward Headquarters, and later concurrently as the Commander of the Second Column of the Eighth Route Army (八路军第二纵队). He assisted Zhu De (朱德) and Peng Dehuai (彭德怀) in commanding the Eighth Route Army (八路军) to go to the front lines of North China (华北) to resist Japan, carry out guerrilla warfare behind enemy lines, and smash many brutal "mopping-up" operations by the Japanese army, gaining prestige behind enemy lines. In the autumn of 1940, he assisted Peng Dehuai (彭德怀) in commanding the famous Hundred Regiments Offensive (百团大战). In November 1941, he commanded the Special Service Regiment of the Eighth Route Army Headquarters to carry out the Huangyazong (黄崖洞) Defense Battle. After eight days and nights of fierce fighting, he annihilated more than 1,000 enemies at a relatively small cost, which was praised by the Central Military Commission (中央军委) as a "'mopping-up' model battle." He was also "a military strategist with both theoretical cultivation and practical experience." From 1939 to 1941, he wrote more than 40 articles, including "On Persisting in the War of Resistance Against Japan in North China," "Ambush Tactics," "Attack Tactics," and "On the Principles of Military Thought." Zuo Quan (左权) made immortal contributions to the creation and consolidation of the North China Anti-Japanese Base Area (华北抗日根据地), the development and expansion of the people's anti-Japanese armed forces, and the comprehensive construction of the Eighth Route Army (八路军).
In May 1942, the Japanese army carried out a large "mopping-up" operation of "iron wall encirclement" against the Taihang Anti-Japanese Base Area (太行抗日根据地). On the 25th, while commanding troops near Mazhen (麻田), Liaoxian County (辽县), Shanxi Province (山西省), to cover the breakthrough and transfer of the Northern Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央北方局) and the headquarters of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) and other organs, he heroically sacrificed himself in the Shiziling (十字岭) battle at the young age of 37.
Zuo Quan (左权) was the highest-ranking commander of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) to sacrifice on the anti-Japanese battlefield. Zhou Enlai (周恩来) called him "a model for the Party." Zhu De (朱德) wrote a poem in mourning: "Famous generals sacrifice themselves for the country, willing to shed hot blood to defend our China. The heroic spirit of Taihang (太行) will be passed down for thousands of years, leaving the Qingzhang (清漳) to spit blood flowers."
In memory of Zuo Quan (左权), the Jin-Ji-Lu-Yu Border Region Government (晋冀鲁豫边区政府) decided to rename Liaoxian County (辽县) as Zuoquan County (左权县).
May 25th coincided with the 83rd anniversary of General Zuo Quan's (左权将军) heroic sacrifice, and the national opera-dance drama "Beacon Family Letter" (《烽火家书》) was performed at Beijing Normal University (北京师范大学). On the stage, as the holographic image was projected, the yellowed handwritten family letters slowly unfolded. The drama uses 13 handwritten family letters written by General Zuo Quan (左权将军) to his wife, mother, and daughter as the story line, vividly showing General Zuo Quan's (左权将军) patriotism, mother-son affection, husband-wife affection, and father-daughter affection. Hao Lihong (郝利宏), a provincial representative inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage project Zuoquan Flower Tune (左权开花调), plays General Zuo Quan (左权将军). "Every time I take the stage, I maintain a sense of awe. This role is not only an artistic challenge for me, but also a spiritual baptism," said Hao Lihong (郝利宏).
Heroes are immortal, and their light lasts forever. The 140,000 people of Zuoquan County (左权县) have transformed their remembrance into a driving force for development, striving to move forward with practical work. In recent years, Zuoquan County (左权县) has vigorously strengthened the construction of national defense education positions, and has built 1 national-level national defense education base and 4 provincial-level ones. It has created three core scenic spots: the Matian Eighth Route Army Headquarters Area (麻田八路军总部片区), the Tongyu 1941 Town Project (桐峪1941小镇项目), and the Shiziling Breakthrough Battle Memorial Park (十字岭突围战纪念园), and built more than 10 red-themed venues, striving to build an important destination for red tourism in Shanxi (山西).
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During the midsummer season, on the coast of the Bohai Sea, guests from all over the world gather in Tianjin (天津).
On June 24th, the 16th Annual Meeting of the New Champions of the World Economic Forum (Summer Davos Forum), themed "Entrepreneurial Spirit in the New Era," officially kicked off at the National Exhibition and Convention Center (Tianjin) (国家会展中心（天津）). This is the eighth time Tianjin (天津) has hosted the Summer Davos Forum.
During the three-day event, more than 1,700 participants from over 90 countries will engage in in-depth dialogues and exchanges around five major topics: "Deciphering the Global Economy," "China Outlook," "Industries in Turmoil," "Investing in Humanity and the Planet," and "New Energy and Materials." The forum will focus on exploring how to stimulate entrepreneurial spirit and leverage emerging technologies to unleash new drivers of global growth, contributing ideas and strategies for jointly promoting the prosperity and development of the world economy.
Opening up, cooperation, and win-win outcomes are the general trend, and China (中国) is a major contributor and anchor of stability for world economic growth.
"Is the global knowledge map changing?" "AI helps factories transform and upgrade," "Forward-looking insights into China's (中国) entrepreneurial ecosystem"... On the first day of the forum, many sessions focused on global economic and trade development trends and China's (中国) high-quality economic development, exploring cooperation opportunities and gathering strength for world economic growth.
"Governments and businesses around the world are facing systemic changes in areas such as geopolitics, technology, demographics, and the environment, and need to strengthen global dialogue and cooperation," said Liang Jinhui (梁锦慧), Executive Director of the World Economic Forum. She said that this year's Summer Davos Forum provides a platform for promoting constructive dialogue and exchange and cooperation. She hopes that all parties will conduct in-depth exchanges on the global economy, trade and supply chains, industrial transformation, and new energy materials to seek solutions to current global challenges.
In the first five months of this year, China's (中国) total import and export value of goods trade was 17.94 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 2.5%; the "Action Plan for Stabilizing Foreign Investment in 2025" further proposes 20 policy measures on the basis of the "24 Foreign Investment Articles"... Facing the challenges of global economic development, China (中国) practices true multilateralism, advocates building an open and inclusive world economy, and continuously connects the world with a higher level of openness, sharing development opportunities with all parties. More than 20 events at this forum will focus on China (中国).
"In today's world, unilateralism and protectionism are intensifying. The holding of the annual meeting itself is a better support for economic globalization. The further expansion of the scale of participation this year shows the increasing influence of the annual meeting and the attractiveness of China's (中国) super-large market," said Chen Shuai (陈帅), Deputy Director of the Department of International Cooperation of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委). He said that China (中国) has always been a major contributor and anchor of stability for world economic growth and is comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization. It has a large stage for its undertakings, broad market prospects, stable policy expectations, and a good security situation. It is a fertile ground conducive to investment by foreign-funded enterprises. It is expected that the annual meeting will attract more foreign-funded enterprises to invest in China (中国) and cultivate China (中国) deeply.
"China (中国) is constantly promoting the development of new quality productive forces and accelerating the construction of innovation-driven digital productivity and green productivity, bringing broader development space for global enterprises," said Yin Zheng (尹正), Executive Vice President of Schneider Electric. He said that opening up and cooperation are the fundamental strategies for promoting the prosperity and development of the world economy. He looks forward to deepening exchanges and cooperation with all parties through this forum and using China's (中国) innovative development to open up new opportunities with partners.
Stimulating entrepreneurial spirit and continuously injecting new impetus into the healthy development of the global economy.
Enterprises and entrepreneurs are the creators of social wealth, the main force of innovation and change, and an important driving force for global economic development. "Entrepreneurial spirit" is also a high-frequency word on the first day of the forum.
Børge Brende (博尔格·布伦德), President and CEO of the World Economic Forum, introduced that the 2025 Annual Meeting of the New Champions will bring together leaders from diverse backgrounds to jointly explore how innovative solutions that embody entrepreneurial spirit will continue to shape the future of various economies.
——Adhere to innovation-driven development and let technology benefit global and lasting prosperity.
"Promoting entrepreneurial spirit requires the majority of enterprises to adhere to innovation as the key, lay out plans in key areas such as artificial intelligence, and cultivate new momentum for global industrial transformation and economic growth," said Yang Yuanqing (杨元庆), Chairman and CEO of Lenovo Group (联想集团). He said that around important anchors such as artificial intelligence, the company continues to increase investment in scientific research and has launched a variety of innovative intelligent terminals to help many companies achieve intelligent transformation. In the future, the company will continue to be committed to leading technological change with hybrid artificial intelligence technology, products and services, promoting the universal benefit and goodness of artificial intelligence, and empowering thousands of industries to improve quality and efficiency.
"The birth of general artificial intelligence and general robot technology is of great historical significance for promoting productivity changes. General robots represented by humanoid robots have broad development prospects and have important strategic value in promoting economic development and promoting technological innovation," said Wang Qixin (王其鑫), Director of Yu Shu Technology (宇树科技). He said that the company has always focused on the independent research and development of consumer-grade and industry-grade high-performance general-purpose legged robots, adheres to independent innovation in software and hardware, and actively promotes the deep application of robot technology in fields such as power inspection and fire rescue, providing efficient and safe intelligent solutions for all walks of life.
——Adhere to green and low-carbon leadership and promote the sustainable development of the economy and society.
"New quality productivity itself is green productivity. As a typical representative of new quality productivity, the new energy vehicle industry is leading the profound transformation of the global automobile industry and promoting Chinese (中国) car companies to achieve breakthrough and leapfrog development on the road of high-end, intelligent, and green development," said Kang Bo (康波), Vice President of Seres Group (赛力斯集团). He said that with the help of the Summer Davos Forum, a high-end platform for international exchanges, the company will maintain a more open and active attitude, open up cooperation and collaborative innovation with global industrial chain partners, integrate the concept of green and low-carbon into the entire life cycle of products, and promote the realization of the beautiful vision of global sustainable development.
——Adhere to deepening cooperation and exchanges and jointly explore ways to develop the economy.
"Exchanges promote development, and opening up brings progress. Relying on the Summer Davos Forum as a bridge and link, all parties in government, industry, academia, and research strengthen communication and cooperation to find more new paths for global economic development," said Zhou Yunjie (周云杰), Chairman and CEO of Haier Group (海尔集团). He said that strengthening innovation cooperation is an important path to promote global economic development. Haier (海尔) relies on ten global R&D centers and innovation ecosystem platforms to attract more than 20,000 industry technology talents from around the world. At the same time, it opens up and connects more than 250,000 experts and more than 1 million first-class scientific and technological innovation resources around the world to accelerate Chinese (中国) innovation with global resources.
Carefully prepare for the grand event and do our best to provide service guarantees.
In the Traditional Chinese Medicine Culture Experience Hall, various Chinese medicinal materials such as Perilla frutescens and jasmine are neatly arranged, and there is an endless stream of people coming to consult; next to the studio on the first floor, new technological achievements such as brain-computer interaction equipment, fully autonomous drone inspection systems, and virtual human intelligent interaction machines attract many people to stop and watch... Being in the forum venue, the collision of tradition and modernity, the interweaving of virtuality and reality, and the integration of culture and technology show the careful preparation made by Tianjin (天津) as the host for the conference.
Tianjin (天津) adheres to high standards and high-quality conference organization, and carefully prepares and improves details in road traffic, city appearance, volunteer services, medical and health care, etc., to welcome guests from all over the world with a new image. Tianjin (天津) strives to improve the city's software and hardware quality, optimize the venue space design and surrounding service facilities, and strengthen publicity and promotion.
In order to ensure the smooth customs clearance of forum materials, Tianjin Customs (天津海关) contacted relevant units in advance to provide guidance on standardized declaration, and set up a "Davos Conference Customs Clearance Guarantee Docking Special Window" at the cargo customs clearance site of Tianjin Binhai Airport Customs (天津滨海机场海关). Specialists and special teams were arranged to implement "7×24 hours" reservation review and release customs clearance.
Dynamically optimize subway operation scheduling. Tianjin Rail Transit (天津轨道交通) closely monitors the changes in passenger flow throughout the network, focusing on strengthening passenger flow monitoring at subway stations around the conference and key stations such as "three stations and one airport" and core hub stations, and promptly carries out diversion work to ensure smooth and orderly passenger traffic. At the same time, 24 spare trains are allocated and put online flexibly according to the actual passenger flow to ensure sufficient transportation capacity.
Tianjin (天津) is showing the vitality and charm of Chinese (中国) cities and promoting exchanges and cooperation among international leading enterprises with an innovative, open, high-end, wonderful, safe, and efficient international high-level forum.
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Spiritual and cultural progress concerns the overall development of the cause of the Party and the country. Recently, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made important instructions on the work of spiritual and cultural progress, pointing out that "the coordination of material and spiritual civilization is an important feature of Chinese-style modernization." Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has placed spiritual and cultural progress in a prominent position in governing the country from the strategic height of realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, put forward a series of new ideas, new viewpoints and new judgments, deepened our Party's understanding of the laws of socialist spiritual and cultural progress, and promoted historical achievements and historical changes in spiritual and cultural progress. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on spiritual and cultural progress is an important part of Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, which is of great guiding significance for providing a strong ideological guarantee, strong spiritual motivation, rich moral nourishment, and good cultural conditions for promoting Chinese-style modernization. Standing at a new historical starting point, we must thoroughly study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on spiritual and cultural progress, forge ahead with a high degree of cultural consciousness and cultural confidence, and gather a strong spiritual force for promoting Chinese-style modernization with spiritual and cultural progress.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on spiritual and cultural progress is an innovative development of the Marxist theory of spiritual production.
Starting from the basic principles of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, Marxist classical writers profoundly revealed the dialectical relationship between material production and spiritual production, laying a theoretical foundation for socialist spiritual and cultural progress. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on spiritual and cultural progress adheres to the combination of the basic principles of Marxism with the specific reality of China and the excellent traditional Chinese culture, and has realized the innovative development of the Marxist theory of spiritual production.
Deepen the understanding of the dialectical relationship between material civilization and spiritual civilization. Marx pointed out in the "Preface to 'A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy'": "The mode of production of material life conditions the general process of social, political and intellectual life." However, Marxism has never been a mechanical "material determinism." Engels pointed out: "Although the mode of material existence is the initial cause, this does not preclude the realm of thought from in turn acting on the mode of material existence." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) creatively put forward the major proposition of "coordination between material civilization and spiritual civilization," which is a major theoretical development of the dialectical relationship between material production and spiritual production in Marxism. First, the theoretical leap of "coordinated development." "Coordination between material civilization and spiritual civilization" emphasizes the two-way interaction and mutual promotion between the two. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "When skyscrapers are erected all over our land, the spiritual edifice of the Chinese nation should also stand tall." The "should also" here is not a passive reflection, but an active construction; not a simple adaptation, but an active leadership. Second, the "integration" of the strategic layout. At the beginning of the reform and opening up, our Party proposed "grasping both hands, both hands must be hard," mainly aimed at the then existing problem of "one hand hard, one hand soft." Entering the new era, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has placed spiritual and cultural progress in an important position in the overall layout of promoting the "five-in-one" and the coordinated promotion of the "four comprehensives" strategic layout, pushing material civilization construction and spiritual civilization construction to a higher level. Third, the goal of "material affluence and spiritual enrichment" is deepened. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed "material affluence and spiritual enrichment," which is not only a quantitative improvement, but also a qualitative leap, reflecting the people's pursuit of a higher level of a better life.
Enrich and develop the contemporary connotation of "spiritual enrichment." "Spiritual enrichment" is an original concept and iconic concept with rich connotation and profound meaning in General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on spiritual and cultural progress, which needs to be deeply understood and grasped from multiple dimensions. From the individual level, "spiritual enrichment" means the fullness of a person's spiritual world, including firm ideals and beliefs, correct values, noble moral sentiments, healthy aesthetic tastes, rich knowledge reserves, and a positive attitude towards life. Spiritual enrichment is not abstract, but concrete and perceptible. A spiritually rich person can maintain inner fulfillment and satisfaction in the case of limited material conditions, maintain resilience and optimism in the face of difficulties and setbacks, and discover, create, and enjoy beauty in daily life. From the social level, "spiritual enrichment" is reflected in the good level of civilization and spiritual outlook of the entire society. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The rejuvenation of a nation requires strong material strength, but also strong spiritual strength." A spiritually rich society is a society that respects morality and goodness, and learns from the wise; a society that is culturally prosperous and innovative; and a society in which people are full of trust, friendship, and mutual assistance. In such a society, the core socialist values are deeply rooted in the hearts of the people, the excellent traditional Chinese culture is inherited and promoted, and the revolutionary culture and advanced socialist culture are full of vitality. From the perspective of civilization, "spiritual enrichment" marks a new form of civilization. Different from the materialism, consumerism, and hedonism that have emerged in the process of Western modernization, the spiritual enrichment pursued by Chinese-style modernization is based on the core socialist values and aims at the people-centered and the free and all-round development of people. This spiritual enrichment is not the privilege of a few people, but is shared by all the people; it is not opposed to material affluence, but is coordinated and mutually promoted with it.
Develop the idea of the dynamic role of spiritual production. Marxism believes that although spiritual production is restricted by material production, it has relative independence and a dynamic role. From the perspective of consolidating the Party's ruling foundation, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that "the Party's mass base and ruling base include both material and spiritual aspects. If the mass base is lost spiritually, problems will eventually arise"; from the perspective of developing socialism with Chinese characteristics, he emphasized that "socialism with Chinese characteristics is socialism with all-round development of material civilization and spiritual civilization"; from the perspective of promoting Chinese-style modernization, he emphasized that "the socialist modern power we want to build must not only be strong in material terms, but also in spiritual terms"; from the perspective of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, he emphasized that "realizing the Chinese dream is a development process in which material civilization and spiritual civilization fly together"; from the perspective of firm cultural confidence, he emphasized that "cultural confidence is the most basic, deepest and most lasting force in the development of a country and a nation"; and so on. This series of important expositions profoundly expounds the great significance of strengthening spiritual and cultural progress for comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the nation with Chinese-style modernization, and enriches and develops the Marxist thought on the dynamic role of spiritual production. This dynamic role has been fully demonstrated in the new era. For example, in the face of the tough battle against poverty, the spirit of poverty alleviation has gathered the will and strength of the whole Party and the people of all ethnic groups across the country. This fully proves that once spiritual strength is stimulated, it can be transformed into a powerful material force that can change the world.
Innovate the practical path of spiritual and cultural progress. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on spiritual and cultural progress not only has theoretical innovation and development, but also has practical deployment requirements. In terms of value purpose, establish a clear orientation of people-centeredness. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "To meet the people's new expectations for a better life, we must provide rich spiritual food" and "enable the people to enjoy a richer, richer and higher quality spiritual and cultural life." Our Party adheres to cultural development for the people, cultural development relies on the people, and the fruits of cultural development are shared by the people, reflecting that the people are both the beneficiaries of spiritual and cultural progress and the participants and creators of spiritual and cultural progress. In terms of practical cultivation, build a complete and systematic work system. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Promote civilization cultivation, civilization practice, and civilization creation in a coordinated manner." Civilization cultivation focuses on value guidance, civilization practice focuses on the unity of knowledge and action, and civilization creation focuses on carrier platforms. The three are interconnected and mutually reinforcing. In terms of methodological principles, adhere to integrity and innovation. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must adhere to integrity and innovation, and use the integrity and vigor of integrity and innovation to continue the historical context and write contemporary chapters." Adhering to integrity is to adhere to the guiding position of Marxism and adhere to the path of cultural development of socialism with Chinese characteristics; innovation is to combine practical development to innovate the content, form, methods, means, systems and mechanisms of spiritual and cultural progress.
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on spiritual and cultural progress enriches and develops the theory of Chinese-style modernization.
Chinese-style modernization is socialist modernization led by the Communist Party of China. It has both the common characteristics of modernization in various countries and the Chinese characteristics based on its own national conditions. Among them, the coordination of material civilization and spiritual civilization is not only a significant symbol of Chinese-style modernization that distinguishes it from Western modernization, but also an essential requirement of Chinese-style modernization.
Break the "spiritual dilemma" of Western modernization. While creating huge material wealth, Western modernization has also caused serious spiritual crises: excessive pursuit of material wealth leads to spiritual emptiness, instrumental rationality suppresses value rationality, rampant individualism leads to social atomization, and the prevalence of consumerism leads to human alienation. This phenomenon of "poverty in abundance" reflects the fundamental defects of the Western path to modernization. Chinese-style modernization adheres to the coordination of material civilization and spiritual civilization, fundamentally avoiding the "spiritual dilemma" of Western modernization. In the new era, spiritual and cultural progress leads cultural consciousness and institutional innovation through the core socialist values, gets rid of the domination of capital logic, and embarks on a path of coordinated development of material civilization and spiritual civilization, breaking the "spiritual dilemma" of Western modernization, reflecting the subjectivity of spiritual civilization in China's modernization process, and providing spiritual motivation to lead social progress.
Promote the free and all-round development of people. The fundamental difference between socialist modernization and capitalist modernization lies not only in the different ownership of the means of production, but also in the different development goals and value pursuits. The Communist Manifesto pointed out: "In place of the old bourgeois society, with its classes and class antagonisms, we shall have an association, in which the free development of each is the condition for the free development of all." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The ultimate goal of modernization is to achieve the free and all-round development of people." Chinese-style modernization pursues the free and all-round development of people, which requires not only the improvement of material life, but also the enrichment of the spiritual world. Spiritual and cultural progress plays an irreplaceable role in promoting the free and all-round development of people: by strengthening education on ideals and beliefs, it helps people establish correct worldviews, outlooks on life, and values; by cultivating and practicing the core socialist values, it guides people to be clear about great virtues, abide by public virtues, and strictly observe private virtues; by promoting the prosperity and development of cultural undertakings and cultural industries, it meets people's diverse, multi-level, and multi-faceted spiritual and cultural needs; by promoting national reading, art popularization, etc., it improves people's scientific and cultural literacy and aesthetic ability.
Promote the common prosperity of spiritual life. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Common prosperity is common prosperity for all the people, and it is the prosperity of the people's material life and spiritual life." This important exposition incorporates the prosperity of spiritual life into the category of common prosperity, creatively enriching and developing the theory of common prosperity. The common prosperity of spiritual life is to enable all the people to enjoy a rich and colorful spiritual and cultural life, and to enrich and enhance their spiritual world. Since the new era, our Party has continued to promote socialist spiritual and cultural progress and continuously enrich the people's spiritual world. First, the inclusiveness of guaranteeing cultural rights. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must deepen the reform of the cultural system, improve the cultural management system, and accelerate the construction of a system and mechanism that puts social benefits first and unifies social benefits and economic benefits." We regard basic public cultural services as a livelihood project to ensure that urban and rural residents can equally enjoy basic public cultural services. Second, enhance the diversity of cultural supply. Different groups have different spiritual and cultural needs. While adhering to the correct orientation, we provide diversified cultural products and services, which not only meet the basic cultural needs of the people, but also meet diverse, multi-level, and multi-faceted spiritual and cultural needs. Third, stimulate cultural creativity. The people are not only the beneficiaries of cultural prosperity, but also the creators of cultural prosperity. Respect the pioneering spirit of the people, build platforms and create conditions for the people to participate in cultural creation, and fully unleash the cultural creativity potential of the people.
Create a new form of human civilization. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We adhere to and develop socialism with Chinese characteristics, promote the coordinated development of material civilization, political civilization, spiritual civilization, social civilization, and ecological civilization, create a new road of Chinese-style modernization, and create a new form of human civilization." Taking spiritual civilization as an important part of the "five major civilizations" and emphasizing coordinated development is a profound grasp of the laws of human civilization development. The "newness" of this new form is concentrated in the status and role of spiritual civilization. In Chinese-style modernization, spiritual and cultural progress has been elevated to the same strategic height as material civilization construction, and culture not only has spiritual value, but also has economic value, social value, and ecological value. This high degree of attention to spiritual civilization makes Chinese-style modernization show a civilized temperament and spiritual outlook that is different from Western modernization.
Promote spiritual and cultural progress with a higher position, a broader vision, and greater efforts.
At present, the world is undergoing profound changes unseen in a century at an accelerated pace, and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation has entered a critical period. The closer we get to the goal of national rejuvenation, the more we need strong spiritual strength. On the new journey, we must thoroughly study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on spiritual and cultural progress, adhere to keeping pace with the times, uphold integrity and innovate, and promote spiritual and cultural progress with a higher position, a broader vision, and greater efforts.
Persistently use Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to strengthen the foundation and cast the soul. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "Only with strong theory can we have a clear direction, unity of mind, and sufficient confidence." Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is Marxism of contemporary China and Marxism of the 21st century, and is the essence of Chinese culture and Chinese spirit in the new era. Promoting Chinese-style modernization requires the support of material civilization and the nourishment of spiritual civilization. The primary task of spiritual and cultural progress is to deeply understand the theoretical logic, historical logic, and practical logic of the Party's innovative theory in the new era, promote Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to be deeply rooted in the hearts of the people and take root, consciously use this important thought to arm our minds, guide practice, and promote work, and promote Chinese-style modernization with an uplifting spiritual outlook and gather spiritual strength.
Focus on cultivating and practicing the core socialist values. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The history of human social development shows that for a nation and a country, the most lasting and deepest force is the core values that are commonly recognized by the whole society." Core values are the spiritual bond that a nation relies on to maintain, and are the common ideological and moral foundation of a country. We must take the cultivation and practice of the core socialist values as a basic project to strengthen the foundation and cast the soul, so that it is as ubiquitous and omnipresent as air. To cultivate and practice the core socialist values, we must pay attention to being detailed, small, and practical, and reflect the requirements of the core socialist values in the formulation of laws and regulations, the formulation of public policies, and social governance. Integrate into the entire process of national education, starting from children and schools, and running through all aspects of social life, so that the core socialist values are internalized into people's spiritual pursuit and externalized into people's conscious actions. Give full play to the exemplary and leading role of role models, so that different industries and different groups can learn from role models and have demonstrations to follow.
Promote the integrated development of urban and rural spiritual civilization construction. Promoting the integrated development of urban and rural spiritual civilization construction is a necessary requirement for advancing Chinese-style modernization and an important path to achieving common prosperity in the spiritual lives of all people. Adhering to the principle of cities leading the countryside and mutual promotion between urban and rural areas, and promoting the integrated development of urban and rural spiritual civilization construction, efforts should be made in public cultural services to improve the urban and rural public cultural service system and promote the inclination of high-quality cultural resources toward rural areas. Implement cultural benefit projects for the people, establish a diversified and collaborative cultural resource supply system, and enrich urban and rural cultural life. Focus on protecting and inheriting outstanding local culture, promote changing customs and habits, preserve tangible rural culture, pass on living local culture, and cultivate civilized rural customs, good family traditions, and simple folk customs.
Strengthen the construction of spiritual civilization in the digital era. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Cyberspace is the common spiritual home of hundreds of millions of people" and "Let the Internet better benefit the country and the people." The rapid development of digital technology is profoundly changing people's production and lifestyles, and it also brings new opportunities and challenges to the construction of spiritual civilization. The construction of spiritual civilization in the digital era should conform to the trend of informationization, strengthen Internet thinking, be good at using new technologies and new methods, build and use network platforms well, promote the deep integration of content production and information technology, and make positive energy stronger and the main theme more high-pitched. Strengthen the construction of network civilization, innovate methods, cultivate a positive, healthy, and upward-looking network culture, guide the majority of netizens, especially young people, to use the Internet in a civilized and rational manner, jointly create a clear network space, and maintain a good network ecology.
(The author is a researcher at the Training and Research Center for Ideological and Political Work Teams in Universities of the Ministry of Education (Northwest Normal University (西北师范大学)).)
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In daily life, "face" is a psychological need for maintaining dignity and respect in interpersonal interactions, and in most cases, wanting to save face is understandable. However, for Party members and cadres, if they "can't save face" on issues of systems, discipline, and principles, they are often prone to "losing face." Once face is distorted and alienated, it becomes a sugar-coated bullet that corrodes Party members and cadres, and a fig leaf for violations of regulations and discipline.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) warned the vast number of Party members and cadres to guard the line of defense against corruption and degeneration, starting from minor matters and details, and pointed out profoundly: "Some people think that eating and drinking are social niceties, and they feel they can't save face." This accurately hits the "soft spot" in the thinking of some Party members and cadres. From the recent public notices issued by the Central Special Working Group for In-depth Implementation of the Eight-Point Regulation and the General Office of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection regarding several typical problems of Party members and cadres violating regulations by eating and drinking and seriously violating the spirit of the Eight-Point Regulation, when "can't save face" becomes an excuse for Party members and cadres to touch the red line of discipline, the outcome can only be that they not only lose face but also "lose their positions." A distorted view of "face" will only cause Party members and cadres to unknowingly break through the bottom line of discipline and drift further and further away from their original intentions.
In reality, "can't save face" is not only prominent in violations of eating and drinking regulations, but also manifests itself in other aspects. For example, when approving projects, some cadres feel they "can't save face" and give the green light to irregular projects of acquaintances or stakeholders; in the implementation of policies, some cadres turn a blind eye to the irregular behavior of relatives, friends, or local enterprises for the sake of face; in personnel appointments and removals, some cadres feel it is not good to reject unqualified candidates recommended through greetings, so they lower the standards and allow people with insufficient abilities to take office; and so on. All these violations of regulations and discipline are rooted in the psychology of "can't save face," and great efforts must be made to rectify this erroneous understanding and behavior.
It is necessary to clarify what true face is. Liao Junbo (廖俊波), the "People's Woodcutter," always adhered to the bottom line in the face of various requests for favors. Zhan Shuqiang (詹树强), who had known Liao Junbo for many years, said, "As soon as he arrived in Zhenghe (政和), he said to me, 'We are fellow villagers. If anyone asks you to find me for dinner, don't call me.'" A playmate who had grown up with him wanted to ask him for help, but Liao Junbo sternly refused. The other party then asked Liao Junbo's father to intercede, but he was still rejected. Liao Junbo devoted all his energy to promoting local development and doing practical things for the masses. When he unfortunately passed away, the crowds who came to say goodbye packed the streets for dozens of miles around his home. Liao Junbo's deeds vividly illustrate that the true face of Party members and cadres is the trust and love of the masses, the respect earned by being clean, honest, and doing things cleanly, the trust gained in being close to and connecting with the masses, and the affirmation obtained in performing duties and seeking benefits for the people. Continuously improving the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security is the face that Party members and cadres should pursue; the smiles on the faces of the masses and the praise in their mouths are the greatest dignity of Party members and cadres.
It is necessary to dare to break the stubborn disease of "can't save face." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "What is there to be embarrassed about? Is it more important to abide by rules and discipline, or is it more important to have personal relationships? If you can't even figure this out, what else can you do!" Party members and cadres must rectify their thinking from the source, always remember their identity and responsibilities, fully draw the "bow" of faith, tighten the "string" of discipline, and put discipline and rules first. In the face of invitations to eat and drink in violation of regulations, dare to say "no"; in the face of irregular requests, sternly refuse and do not be kidnapped by so-called favors and face. At the same time, Party organizations at all levels must fulfill their primary responsibility, strengthen education and guidance for Party members and cadres, and help Party members and cadres establish correct values through regular disciplinary education and warning education.
抹不开面子 (mǒ bù kāi miàn zi - "unable to save face," feeling obligated to comply with requests due to social pressure or personal relationships), often leads to "losing face," a truth confirmed by countless cases. Party members and cadres must take this as a warning, start from small things and details, from turning down a meal in violation of regulations, a glass of wine that should not be drunk, and from rejecting a request in violation of regulations, truly maintain their dignity and image, win the recognition and trust of the masses, safeguard their own face, and even more safeguard the face of Communist Party members.
Return to TopBy: 刘晓林
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Since ancient times, China has formed a unique Chinese legal system in the history of world legal systems, accumulating a profound legal culture." The Chinese legal system embodies the spirit and wisdom of the Chinese nation, not only demonstrating the great creativity of the Chinese nation and the profound heritage of Chinese rule of law civilization, but also making a unique contribution to the development of human rule of law civilization. It is an important foundation for us to adhere to the "two combinations" and follow the path of the rule of law with Chinese characteristics. The Chinese legal system includes the rich content of ancient Chinese codes and institutions, legal theories, legal traditions, and legal culture. It not only focuses on solving various technical legal issues encountered in legislative practice and trial practice, but also focuses on constructing the overall order of Chinese civilization. It not only explores how to regulate people's words and deeds on the legal dimension, but also deeply recognizes the close relationship between law and national institutions and national governance on the political dimension. The uniqueness of the Chinese legal system is vividly reflected in its formation and development process. We must conduct in-depth research and analysis on why the Chinese legal system is unique in the history of world legal systems and provide scholarly answers, so as to better strengthen cultural self-confidence and rule of law self-confidence, and continuously enhance the confidence and determination of all people to follow the path of the rule of law with Chinese characteristics, providing academic support.
The originality of the content of the Chinese legal system. The Chinese legal system has been reformed and innovated through generations, with clear inheritance. The Chinese legal system, with laws and ordinances as its pillars, took initial shape during the Qin and Han dynasties and has continued to develop. Its creation, development, and maturity have always maintained the subjectivity of Chinese culture, reflecting a distinct spirit of creativity and superb legislative techniques. From the Qin and Han dynasties to the Ming and Qing dynasties, the laws of each dynasty inherited and innovated on the basis of the laws of the previous dynasty, constantly deliberating on gains and losses, moving towards maturity and completeness, and ultimately forming a complete set of legal systems and legal theories in legislation and justice around the law and ordinance system, and giving birth to corresponding legal traditions and legal culture. In this process, the Chinese legal system has contributed many excellent ideas and concepts to human rule of law civilization that continue to influence today, demonstrating the great creativity of the Chinese nation. For example, the advocacy of virtue as the mainstay and punishment as a supplement, and the pursuit of justice that "the law does not favor the noble and the rope does not bend," all have distinct originality and national characteristics, and are still of great significance for us to draw cultural strength and historical wisdom and promote the comprehensive rule of law today.
The continuity of the evolution of the Chinese legal system. The Chinese rule of law civilization carried by the Chinese legal system is an important part of the long-standing and brilliant Chinese civilization. In the thousands of years of legal history of the Chinese nation, the Chinese legal system has formed a successive, continuous, and very clear development trajectory. This can be seen from the penal codes of past dynasties. For example, the "History of Ming·Penal Code" (《明史·刑法志》) states, "The laws of past dynasties have all taken the 'Nine Chapters' (《九章》) of the Han Dynasty as their ancestor, and it was not until the Tang Dynasty that they were compiled into their completion." According to the Qin and Han bamboo slips and laws discovered through archaeological excavations, we can see the overall appearance of the Qin and Han laws and ordinances more clearly, and discover the clear inheritance relationship between the Qin and Han laws and the Tang laws in terms of legislative spirit, basic principles, legislative language, and chapter structure. The magnificent Chinese legal system is not the product of a certain dynasty or generation, but the result of the continuous development and mutual superposition and integration of legal knowledge and legal wisdom of various eras and ethnic groups in China since the Xia, Shang, and Zhou dynasties.
The regularity of the development of the Chinese legal system. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The rule of law prospers the country, and the decline of the rule of law leads to chaos." The more than 5,000-year civilization history of the Chinese nation fully proves that whenever the rule of law is valued and the rule of law is prosperous, the country is prosperous and the people are at peace; whenever the rule of law is neglected and the rule of law is relaxed, the country is in chaos and the people are resentful. The development of the Chinese legal system is closely related to the rise and fall of the country. All prosperous times are periods when the legal system is relatively sound. The development history of the Chinese legal system is, to some extent, the history of the compilation and implementation of ancient Chinese codes. Whenever the country is strong, the court will compile codes on the basis of absorbing the successes and failures of the legal system of the previous dynasty, and outstanding codes have promoted the creation of a prosperous era for the country, providing legal strength for the continuation and prosperity of Chinese civilization. For example, the Qin state appointed Shang Yang (商鞅) to clarify laws and ordinances and become rich and strong, and eventually unified the world; Emperor Taizong of Tang (唐太宗) governed the country according to law and achieved the Reign of Zhenguan (贞观之治) with the "Zhenguan Code" (《贞观律》). This regularity of the development and evolution of the Chinese legal system is very significant.
The global influence of the Chinese legal system. The Chinese legal system has a profound foundation and rich content, forming its own system with a clear context. It is not only a valuable asset of the Chinese nation, but also represented the highest achievement of human rule of law civilization for a considerable period of history. Just as Roman law is a representative of the development achievements of slave society law, and the Napoleonic Code (《拿破仑法典》) is a representative of the development achievements of modern capitalist society law, the "Tang Code Commentary" (《唐律疏议》), which is called the representative code of the Chinese legal system, is also an important milestone in the history of human rule of law civilization and an important representative of the development achievements of feudal society law. The "Tang Code Commentary" (《唐律疏议》) reflects the maturity of the Chinese legal system in terms of legal concepts, codification systemization, and legal interpretation. It not only far exceeded the codes of neighboring countries in the same era, but also has advanced features even when viewed with contemporary legal standards, containing many legislative ideas, legislative concepts, and legislative techniques worthy of inheritance. This is enough to make the Chinese legal system imitated and learned from. The Chinese legal system has had a direct demonstration effect on countries such as Korea, Vietnam, Ryukyu, and Japan, and its influence has lasted for more than a thousand years, promoting the formation of legal cultures with their own national characteristics in neighboring countries. From this perspective, the Chinese legal system not only has distinct national characteristics, but also has distinct global characteristics.
The Chinese legal system is not only our historical achievement, and the research on the Chinese legal system is not for restoration. We must thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on the rule of law, systematically study and explore the rich rule of law thoughts and profound political wisdom contained in the outstanding traditional Chinese legal culture, strive to explore the convergence points and combination points between the valuable heritage of the Chinese legal system and the practice of comprehensively governing the country according to law in the new era, actively promote the creative transformation and innovative development of the outstanding traditional Chinese legal culture, better grasp the development direction of Chinese rule of law civilization, and write a legal chapter in which the Chinese nation creates a new form of human civilization.
(The author is a professor at the School of Law of Jilin University (吉林大学))
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Joined the revolution at the age of 15, participating in guerrilla warfare with the village militia, learning skills and developing courage; joined the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) at the age of 17, studying and promoting the Party's policies, and safeguarding the lives and safety of the masses...
In September 1922, Li Shijie (李世杰) was born in Heze (菏泽), Shandong (山东) Province. Since 1937, he participated in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the War of Liberation, experiencing battles of all sizes. In 1949, to liberate Southwest China, he followed his troops to Guizhou (贵州), where he settled down. During an interview at his home in Guiyang (贵阳), the 102-year-old Li Shijie (李世杰) vividly recalled the years of the war: "To participate in the War of Resistance, you must dare to fight, dare to charge, and dare to sacrifice!"
What to do with backward equipment?
"Foreign guns and cannons are in the hands of the Japanese devils; winning the battle means they are ours."
Li Shijie (李世杰) often experienced counter-"mopping-up" operations and guerrilla warfare as a young man, and his memories are still vivid.
"The conditions were poor in those days, life was hard, and it was good to have enough to eat, with little opportunity to study. Fortunately, my brother was an underground party member and often taught me." Under his influence, Li Shijie (李世杰) improved his ideological understanding and actively participated in the War of Resistance.
Three li (里) (Chinese unit of distance, approximately 500 meters) to a pillbox, five li (里) to a stronghold. At that time, Li Shijie's (李世杰) hometown was occupied by the Japanese army, and the enemy frequently entered the village to "mop up," implementing the "three alls" policy of burn all, kill all, and loot all. "The Japanese devils did not spare every corner, as hateful as locusts." Li Shijie (李世杰) recalled that when the Japanese army left the village, they sent soldiers to drive the cattle, with the stolen grain loaded on the backs of the cattle.
The enemy lived in the city, traveled by car, and had machine guns and cannons. Li Shijie (李世杰) and the militiamen lacked guns and ammunition, some even using broadswords, relying on foot mobility and cooperation. Each time during counter-"mopping-up" operations, the militiamen dispersed and engaged in guerrilla warfare everywhere. The first time he went to the battlefield, Li Shijie (李世杰) did not panic or flinch, nor did he take a step back. "No equipment? Foreign guns and cannons are in the hands of the Japanese devils; winning the battle means they are ours."
From broadswords and rifles to pistols and machine guns, relying on battlefield seizures, the guerrilla force grew stronger and stronger, from the initial dozen or so people to more than 180 people. "Our team is getting stronger and stronger, and the strength of the Japanese devils is getting weaker and weaker." With a captured machine gun, Li Shijie (李世杰) commanded the militia to destroy the enemy's pillboxes and blockhouses, and harass the strongholds around the county seat.
Having experienced many battles, large and small, Li Shijie (李世杰) was covered in wounds. The most serious time was when he was shot in the calf by an enemy machine gun. Although it did not injure the bone, due to limited medical conditions and his eagerness to return to the team, he did not recover well and was left with a disability. Li Shijie (李世杰) still has a circle of black scars on his leg, which aches faintly on cloudy and rainy days.
"Battles are indispensable with gunfire and bullets, hearing the sound of bullets passing by your ears, seeing your comrades fall, it's hard to feel good." Li Shijie (李世杰) paused, tears streaming down his cheeks, "But when the country is in danger, Communists must stand up! I am especially proud to be able to charge ahead for the people!"
Why was he able to persist in fighting during the difficult years?
"The support of the people is the source of our strength."
After Li Shijie (李世杰) joined the revolution, he thought about becoming a Communist Party member like his brother. In addition to leading the team to fight guerrillas and scout for intelligence, he also took the initiative to study the Party's policies and do a good job in propaganda and mobilization.
"Every time before the Japanese devils 'mop up,' we seize the time difference and quickly organize the people to evacuate. After confirming everyone's safety, we look for favorable terrain to ambush." Li Shijie (李世杰) knew deeply that "the Communist Party is inseparable from the people, and only with the support of the people can the War of Resistance be won."
Later, Li Shijie (李世杰) led his team to fight in Shandong (山东), Henan (河南), Hebei (河北) and other places. "Our Communist Party talks about the 'Three Main Rules of Discipline and Eight Points for Attention.' The Japanese devils' 'three alls' policy is extremely sinful. We will win, and the Japanese army will be defeated!" Li Shijie (李世杰) still remembers that in that era of material scarcity, the team did not take a single needle or thread from the masses. If they ate the people's food, they had to pay for it on the spot and never delay.
With strict discipline and a solid work style, Li Shijie's (李世杰) team established a deep relationship with the people. "At that time, when they heard we were coming, the people rushed to the entrance of the village, welcoming us with food." Li Shijie (李世杰) said, "We stayed in the homes of the villagers, and the villagers gave us the heated brick bed. The people's army loves the people, and the support of the people is the source of our strength!"
From the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to the War of Liberation, one comrade after another fell along the way, using their flesh and blood to forge the backbone of the nation. Although he did not have much schooling, Li Shijie (李世杰) liked to write poetry, often using it to remember his comrades and remind himself to always maintain his original intention.
After completing the task of suppressing bandits, Li Shijie (李世杰) actively responded to the needs of local construction and took the initiative to stay in Guizhou (贵州), where he served as the Minister of the Propaganda Department of the Huishui (惠水) County Party Committee and the Deputy Secretary of the County Party Committee. In 1958, Li Shijie (李世杰) was transferred to be responsible for the construction of the Hongfeng (红枫) Hydropower Station due to its construction. Today, the hydropower station still undertakes functions such as power generation and water supply.
Why do you often tell stories about the War of Resistance?
"Today's good life was bought with the lives of countless people; we cannot forget that period of history."
In May 1985, Li Shijie (李世杰) retired from the Guizhou (贵州) Provincial Institute of Water and Electricity (now Guizhou Vocational College of Water Resources and Hydropower). Unable to stay idle, he went to the University for the Elderly, writing calligraphy and composing poetry, living a fulfilling life. He often chatted with his four children, telling them about the sacrificed comrades and the past experiences of the War of Resistance. "The children grew up listening to the stories, and the spirit of the War of Resistance cannot be lost. Today's good life was bought with the lives of countless people; we cannot forget that period of history." Li Shijie (李世杰) said.
Due to his advanced age, Li Shijie (李世杰) uses a cane, and his home is stocked with many medicines. "The cane was bought outside, and my father wrapped a layer of cloth around it. After a long time, the cloth was worn out, and he repaired it himself and continued to use it." His daughter, Li Ping (李萍), admitted that her father used practical actions to cultivate a thrifty family style and set an example for future generations.
"Because of his health, my father has been taking medicine for a long time, and the family has accumulated a lot of medicine boxes. We originally planned to throw them away as garbage, but my father wouldn't let us." Li Ping (李萍) said that he opened the medicine boxes, scraped off the surface text instructions, cut and trimmed them, stacked them together, and sewed one side with needle and thread, making small notebooks for the children to use for notes. "Taking a gun at fifteen or sixteen, taking a needle at over a hundred years old, the old man is amazing!" Li Ping (李萍) joked.
Today, under the influence of Li Shijie (李世杰), his children are telling the stories of the old man and his comrades in the War of Resistance to more people by organizing materials and shooting videos. "No matter when, the history of the War of Resistance must not be forgotten!" Li Shijie (李世杰) said firmly.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 24th (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)): On the morning of June 24th, the "Emergency Mission·2025" New Quality Rescue Capability Inspection Exercise for Extreme Disaster Accidents was held in Dongning City (东宁市), Heilongjiang Province, the Greater Khingan Mountains (大兴安岭地区), Puyang City (濮阳市), Henan Province, and Shenzhen City (深圳市), Guangdong Province. This exercise included 4 topics and 23 subjects, involving more than 2,000 emergency personnel, 9 helicopters, 10 fixed-wing aircraft, as well as some ships, command vehicles, and rescue equipment.
According to relevant officials from the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部), this exercise focuses on studying and solving the difficulties of emergency rescue in extreme disaster accidents. It revolves around emergency rescue for road, network, and power outages; the extinguishing of major and severe forest fires in primitive forest areas; emergency rescue for large tank fire and explosion accidents; and fire extinguishing in urban high-rise buildings. The 4 topics simulate extreme disaster accident scenarios, highlighting extremity, professionalism, and combat readiness, focusing on promoting the transformation of new quality rescue capabilities into new quality combat effectiveness, and improving emergency rescue capabilities in extreme accident disaster scenarios.
Among them, the emergency rescue operation for road, network, and power outages simulates scenarios where some areas are hit by heavy rainfall, causing floods and landslides, resulting in road damage, communication interruptions, local power outages, and the loss of contact with some personnel. The focus is on practicing 7 subjects, including early warning reconnaissance, emergency command communication network construction, opening of aerial rescue channels, construction of waterway rescue channels, emergency repair and restoration of public network communication, emergency power supply and repair, and emergency repair of damaged channels.
"The participating forces closely coordinated and jointly rescued, fully demonstrating the new achievements in the reform and development of emergency management in the new era and the new results in the construction of the emergency rescue force system." Relevant officials from the Ministry of Emergency Management (应急管理部) stated that they hope that all regions, relevant departments, and emergency rescue forces from all aspects will further deepen the transformation of exercise results, strengthen risk awareness and **底线思维** (dǐ xiàn sī wéi - "bottom-line thinking," a way of thinking that focuses on the worst-case scenario and ensures that the minimum acceptable outcome is achieved), always be prepared for emergencies, vigorously improve new quality rescue capabilities and grassroots emergency management capabilities, and effectively prevent and respond to various sudden disasters and accidents.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) June 24th (Reporter Ni Yi (倪弋)) -- Recently, the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高人民检察院), after research and approval from the Central Institutional Organization Committee Office (中央机构编制委员会办公室), added the title "Procuratorial Investigation Department" to the Criminal Execution Procuratorial Department of the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高检刑事执行检察厅), and the Procuratorial Investigation Department of the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高检检察侦查厅) was officially established.
The Procuratorial Investigation Department of the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高检检察侦查厅) is responsible for handling crimes of illegal detention, extracting confessions by torture, and illegal searches committed by judicial personnel using their powers, which infringe upon citizens' rights and damage judicial fairness, that can be investigated by the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高检) according to the law, as well as the investigation of major criminal cases committed by state organ personnel using their powers under the jurisdiction of public security organs that need to be directly accepted by the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高检), and guiding local procuratorates at all levels to carry out relevant work.
The official establishment of the Procuratorial Investigation Department of the Supreme People's Procuratorate (最高检检察侦查厅) marks a new stage in the specialized development of procuratorial investigation. It is conducive to the procuratorial organs better coordinating and strengthening the construction of procuratorial investigation mechanisms, institutions, and specialization, and better helping to severely punish judicial corruption and maintain judicial fairness. As of now, 28 provincial procuratorates and some prefecture-level procuratorates have established specialized procuratorial investigation institutions.
Return to TopFrom June 13th to June 22nd, the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival was successfully held. As the official partner and designated dairy product of this year's film festival, Bright Dairy (光明乳业) deeply participated in and supported this grand cinematic event with its star product, the Bright Ubest series, creating a benchmark case of dairy brand and film culture IP linkage through product innovation, scene interaction, and cultural resonance.
Deep Participation in the Grand Event: "Protection Zone" Attracts Attention
Before the Golden Goblet Awards ceremony, Bright Ubest created a "Protection Zone" at the red carpet venue with the theme of "More Active Nutrition Protection," attracting many guests and audiences to stop and take photos. Related topics quickly dominated social media, attracting widespread attention.
At the red carpet event, Bright Ubest brand ambassador Leo Wu (吴磊) made a surprise appearance. Through this event, Bright Ubest is committed to creating a dual highlight of "fresh nutrition + celebrity momentum."
From Product to Scene: Multi-dimensional Enrichment of the Film Festival Audience Experience
During the screening period of this year's Shanghai International Film Festival, Bright Ubest adhered to the concept of "empowering the film festival with stronger protection and connecting the city's light and shadow with ticket stubs," preparing multiple surprises for movie fans. In the "Scan Code to Win Points" interactive activity, consumers who purchase products with exclusive logos can scan the code to participate in the lottery, with the opportunity to win film festival tickets. The specially launched Shanghai International Film Festival customized product packaging takes film as its design inspiration, cleverly connecting city landmarks, cinemas, and other scenes, and displaying the vitality of the spokesperson, highlighting the festival atmosphere. The new Bright Ubest 5.0 Ultra-Fresh Milk product continues its consistent high quality, containing 300mg/L of immunoglobulin and 5.0g/100ml of fresh milk protein, adhering to the concept of "every frame is life, every drop is protection," adding color to the audience's pleasant viewing time.
At the same time, Bright Ubest joined hands with Shanghai Grand Cinema (上海大光明影院) to create a "City of Film" themed cinema, using the innovative form of "Ticket Stub Energy Station" to set up diverse interactive links such as check-ins, stamp collections, and photo opportunities, creating a sense of viewing ceremony for audiences throughout the city. Audiences can redeem limited edition transparent cards and exquisite peripherals with their ticket stubs. In addition, Bright Ubest also arranged surprise interactive scenes in cinemas such as Shanghai Film City SHO (上海影城SHO), Hongqiao Art Center (虹桥艺术中心), Jiushi Shanghai Mall Theatre (久事上海商城剧院), Shanghai Art Theatre (上海艺海剧院), and Peace Cinema (和平影都), inviting citizens to immerse themselves in exploring the charm of light and shadow, and building a city cultural interaction network with film as the link.
Brand Value Enhancement: Creating a New Paradigm for Linking Film and Television Culture IP
Since announcing a strategic partnership with the Shanghai International Film and Television Festival on May 22 this year, Bright Dairy has used "freshness" as a link to provide high-quality dairy products for the film and television festival, and incorporated film-related elements into the products, allowing audiences to better appreciate film art and leave unforgettable memories.
During this year's film festival, Bright Ubest focused on creating "stronger protection," activating consumer scenarios through product innovation, and empowering brand value with film and television culture IP, not only bringing audiences a dual experience of "nutrition + art," but also creating a new paradigm for the deep linkage between dairy brands and film and television culture IP. In the future, Bright Dairy will continue to explore the innovative model of "dairy products +," using innovative power to help the high-quality development of the cultural industry.
Data source: Bright Dairy (光明乳业)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 秦瑞杰
City Affairs
A cluster of orange-red kiln fire leaps in the iron stove, Yao Sijie (姚思杰), head of the Pinwei Cultural and Creative Park in Shapotou District (沙坡头区), Zhongwei City (中卫市), Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (宁夏回族自治区), squats halfway at the kiln opening, holding his breath. "It's done!" he whispers. A golden thread crack on the teacup stretches across the glaze, winding like the ancient Yellow River channel.
Like a belt, the Yellow River folds a golden "U" shaped arc in the arms of the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠), embracing Shapotou District (沙坡头区). This is a young city. The original Zhongwei County (中卫县) was abolished and Zhongwei City (中卫市) was established in 2004. In August 2016, Shapotou District (沙坡头区) officially operated independently as a municipal district.
The young city faces thousands of years of Yellow River civilization. How should it look back on its cultural memory?
Finding New Growth Points for Ancient Yellow River Porcelain
Xiaheyuan (下河沿) in Changle Town (常乐镇), Shapotou District (沙坡头区), is also known as Laoyaogou (老窑沟). Five years ago, Yao Sijie (姚思杰) came to this ancient kiln site on the banks of the Yellow River to find broken porcelain pieces.
"The sediment carried by the Yellow River is rich in kaolin and quartz, which accumulates over the years to form a unique 'clay layer'. Coupled with desert glaze and coal resources, the porcelain kilns built along the river once sold porcelain to various places by waterway." After reading the county chronicles, Yao Sijie (姚思杰) gradually understood Shapotou's (沙坡头) past as an important porcelain-making town since ancient times.
"Every piece of ancient porcelain carries the memory of Yellow River culture." Yao Sijie (姚思杰) pointed to a ruin, "There used to be ceramic workshops everywhere here, the earliest of which can be traced back to the Han Dynasty kiln site. However, the ancient porcelain firing techniques have gradually become blurred with time. If our generation does not take the initiative to protect them, they may be lost."
Determined to inherit the ancient Yellow River porcelain, Yao Sijie (姚思杰), together with Li Chengren (李成仁), an old porcelain maker he had found after many twists and turns, formed a production team to replicate 18 ancient processes such as kneading mud, pulling blanks, and repairing blanks. "The Yellow River mud has to be washed seven times to remove the gravel inside." Yao Sijie (姚思杰) said that after years of field investigation, the team finally identified the purplish-red clay in an ancient riverbed section of Changle Town (常乐镇) from more than 20 sampling points on the Yellow River beach as the best raw material for the green body of ancient Yellow River porcelain.
The mud blank grows in the hands of craftsmen and becomes various shapes such as teacups and pots; in the leaping kiln fire, the Yellow River mud bursts out a "kiln transformation" spectacle at a high temperature of 1280 degrees Celsius... Today, in the Pinwei Cultural and Creative Park, the annual output of 12 types of ancient Yellow River porcelain exceeds 10,000 pieces, 30% of which are sold overseas through cross-border e-commerce, allowing the ancient kiln fire to continue to live.
Making Intangible Cultural Heritage "Live" in a Way That Young People Like
"What we want to do is not only to restore the skills, but also to let ancient porcelain enter modern life." On the workstation of young designer Sun Chen (孙晨), there is a satellite map of the Yellow River channel. The winding shape of the Yellow River is combined with the chiseling process and transformed into a relief pattern on tea sets. The "Nine-Bend Pattern" series of ancient porcelain tea sets designed by him has a single-product annual sales of more than 100,000 yuan and won an award in the China Tourism Commodity Competition.
Young people like Sun Chen (孙晨) are becoming the main force of intangible cultural heritage innovation. In the Pinwei Cultural and Creative Park, digital live broadcast rooms are opened every day, with more than 10,000 viewers per session; research and study courses have attracted more than 5,000 students to experience making Yellow River clay pottery by hand. "Every autumn, we hold the 'Yellow River Handmade Festival', gathering representative inheritors of intangible cultural heritage in the Yellow River Basin to perform their skills." Yao Sijie (姚思杰) said.
More new technologies are being applied to the inheritance of intangible cultural heritage. A 3D scanner is aimed at a Western Xia (西夏) porcelain piece, and digital modeling restores the curvature of the vessel; a laser engraving machine carves the patterns of the Damaidi Rock Paintings (大麦地岩画) on the mud blank; using augmented reality technology, tourists can see the Yellow River waves surging out of the glaze when they point their mobile phones at the porcelain plate. In the "Youth Innovation Workshop" of Pinwei Cultural and Creative Park, young forces are reshaping the ecology of cultural communication.
"Old crafts need new expressions to make intangible cultural heritage 'live' in a way that young people like." Anchor Wang Wei (王薇) shuttles between the kilns holding her mobile phone, showing the audience the whole process of Yellow River mud from washing to becoming porcelain. Comments such as "I love old crafts the most" keep appearing in the barrage. Yao Sijie (姚思杰) introduced, "Next, the team also wants to develop a series of blind boxes, such as sealing Yellow River mud and sand in miniature pottery jars and burying porcelain pieces. Consumers can experience the fun of digging up cultural relics by themselves."
Creating a Cultural Experience Beyond Scenery
In the intangible cultural heritage workshop of the Shapotou Tourist Scenic Area (沙坡头旅游景区), tourist Li Tianxue (李天雪) is kneading a ball of Yellow River mud into a bowl blank. "After bisque firing, it can retain the original brown-red color of the mud, which is a unique Yellow River souvenir."
Such a scene is an epitome of the integration of culture and tourism in Shapotou District (沙坡头区) - ancient Yellow River porcelain is no longer just an object, but also a cultural link connecting the cultural tourism IPs of "Desert, Long River, and Starry Sky".
"For a long time, the theme of tourism in Ningxia (宁夏) has been 'barren', as if the rugged scenery is the only selling point." Zhu Wenjun (朱文军), deputy general manager of China Travel (Ningxia) Shapotou Tourist Scenic Area Co., Ltd. (中旅（宁夏）沙坡头旅游景区有限公司), believes, "Now, the selling point should be called 'sense of barrenness'. Creating more unique services and cultural experiences in addition to the scenery is the most important tourism value-added element."
Northwest and the Yellow River, how can these elements meet tourists' expectations and resonate with them? With this in mind, in recent years, Shapotou District (沙坡头区) has further explored the Yellow River culture, focusing on the "Yellow River Hostel Cluster" and transforming the ancient village of Dawan Village (大湾村) into a high-end homestay cluster.
In the Yellow River Hostel Cluster, rammed earth walls, old wooden doors and the aroma of coffee are intertwined. Tourists push open the wooden windows, and sheepskin rafts carry experiencers across the "U" shaped Yellow River Bay. "Experiencing sheepskin raft rafting and desert stargazing in the hostel cluster, and personally firing and taking away a piece of ancient Yellow River porcelain tea set has become a normal state of cultural tourism." Ji Xiaoxiang (吉晓祥), founder of the homestay Dalezhiye (大乐之野), said that the second phase of the Yellow River Hostel Cluster project was launched in 2024, and the newly added "Intangible Cultural Heritage Workshop" allows tourists to participate in ancient porcelain blank pulling and Damaidi Rock Painting (大麦地岩画) rubbing by hand. "In the past, villagers sold sand dates, but now they teach tourists to make cultural and creative products, and their income has tripled."
In recent years, Zhongwei City (中卫市) has innovatively implemented the project of inheriting the Yellow River cultural gene and continuing the Chinese historical context with the theme of "guarding the root of the Yellow River", and has coordinated and promoted the protection, inheritance and revitalization of the Yellow River cultural heritage. In 2024, Shapotou District (沙坡头区) received more than 14 million tourists throughout the year, with tourist spending reaching 9 billion yuan, of which cultural and creative products accounted for a significant proportion.
Yellow River culture is creating more possibilities. "Every ton of ancient Yellow River porcelain fired can consume 3 tons of silted mud and sand, and the 'Yellow River disaster' that once plagued the river can also be turned into works of art." During this period, Yao Sijie (姚思杰) tried to sinter the sand of the Tengger (腾格里) onto the ancient porcelain. Although it feels rough, it has a different charm. "The collision of tradition and modernity, the win-win of ecology and culture, and modern life can also show more of the cultural genes of the mother river."
City Landmark
The First Bell and Drum Tower North of the Border
Traveling to Shapotou District (沙坡头区), Zhongwei City (中卫市), where the Yellow River and the desert embrace each other, a majestic and simple pavilion stands in the city. This is the Zhongwei Drum Tower (中卫鼓楼), known as the "First Bell and Drum Tower North of the Border".
Shapotou District (沙坡头区) was formerly known as Zhongwei County (中卫县), which was an important throat of the Silk Road in ancient times and has always been known as the "Desert Water City". The Drum Tower was built in 1631. Its shape follows the traditional Chinese pavilion architecture. The base is square and thick, and the tower has three layers of flying eaves. The bells hanging from the corners of the eaves ring lightly in the wind, as if echoing the millennium camel bells.
The sound of drums shakes the desert, and the shadow of the tower reflects the long river. The construction of the Drum Tower carries the ambition of defending the border and the prosperity of commercial traffic. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, this place was a military fortress and commercial hub in the northwest. The tower was equipped with a watch drum and a copper pot drip to maintain the city's defense order day and night; the streets below the tower were bustling with camel teams carrying silk, porcelain and spices.
In September 2005, the Drum Tower was listed as a cultural relic protection unit in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (宁夏回族自治区). Today's Drum Tower has been transformed into a city living room. The tower displays Silk Road cultural relics and old city images, telling the ecological wisdom of "desert and Yellow River coexisting"; at night, it is brightly lit, and intangible cultural heritage shadow puppetry, wolfberry culture festivals, etc. attract visitors from all directions.
A drum tower, half a city history. It is not only the geographical coordinates of Shapotou District (沙坡头区), but also condenses the common memory of the children of the Yellow River. Between the morning bell and the evening drum, the camel bells of the Silk Road are transformed into the footsteps of the times, playing a civilizational song that spans ancient and modern times.
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I am a painter, and my home is in Niutan Village (牛滩村), Shapotou District (沙坡头区), on the bank of the Yellow River (黄河) in Ningxia (宁夏). I have been engaged in ancient building painting for a lifetime. The older generation left behind many temples, drum towers, and monasteries. No matter how strong the northwest wind is, it cannot blow away our roots.
There are many painters around Niutan Village (牛滩村) who specialize in painting beams and pillars for temples. When I was a child, I always followed the craftsmen, watching them dip their brushes in paint and depict flowers, birds, and cloud patterns on the wood. Once the old wood was colored, it immediately came to life. The craftsmen often said, "Old houses are like people. If their clothes are torn, they have to be mended. Only when they are mended can they continue to 'live'." In 1983, I returned from the Academy of Fine Arts after studying painting and arrived just in time for the renovation of Gaomiao Bao'an Temple (高庙保安寺), so I was introduced to work there. At that time, the painted brackets on the top of the pavilion had long faded, and only the corners of the painted beams and rafters remained. The wood was also rotten. The old people in the county were so anxious that they stamped their feet. Without saying a word, I carried my toolbox to the construction site. It was the first time I had climbed such high scaffolding, and I was a little scared, but when I touched the old paintings on the beams, my heart calmed down. I used mineral sand to mix vermilion and malachite green, and I filled in the colors stroke by stroke. In the summer, the sun was scorching, and the sweat dripped into the paint palette, mixing into a muddy paste. When I finished painting and looked up, the dragons and phoenixes on the beams "flew" again.
Repairing ancient buildings is difficult because it requires maintaining the "original appearance." When repairing the drum tower, half of the "immortal riding a phoenix" squatting on the eaves was missing. There were no pictures in the county annals, and the old masters couldn't remember it clearly. To restore the original shape, I visited old craftsmen and even went to Yinchuan (银川), Ningxia (宁夏) and Pingyao (平遥), Shanxi (山西) to learn from their experience. I studied ancient buildings, took photos, and measured dimensions. Back home, I followed the traces of the old brick carvings and first kneaded the shape with yellow mud, modifying it three times before finalizing it. On the day of completion, an old man with white hair said, "It's exactly the same as when I was a child." At that moment, I felt a heavy responsibility on my shoulders.
In recent years, tourism in Shapotou (沙坡头) has become popular, and Gaomiao (高庙) and Xiangyan Temple (香岩寺) have become scenic spots. I carved wooden pieces with the cloud patterns and lotus flowers on the beams and made them into keychains. Some tourists said, "This is Shapotou (沙坡头) that you can take away." Now, I have more than 30 apprentices. Young people often ask, "How many years can these old houses last after they are repaired?" I take them to see the bricks and beams of the drum tower. Ancient buildings will age, but the craftsmanship will not. As long as someone is willing to take over this paintbrush, they can live forever.
(The author is a national-level inheritor of representative intangible cultural heritage project of architectural painting, compiled by Qin Ruijie (秦瑞杰), a reporter from this newspaper)
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In the past two years, I have sung the songs "It's Better to Meet" and "All Set" on the China Central Television (中央广播电视总台) Spring Festival Gala (春晚), and many viewers have given feedback that they like the ethnic music elements in the songs. What is national is global, and what is traditional is also fashionable. Striving to make music with "roots" and letting traditional music grow the wings of the times is also the dream of many musicians.
I was born into a Yi (彝族) family in Ganluo County (甘洛县), Liangshan (凉山), Sichuan (四川). When I was a child, my father would play the Yueqin (月琴) and blow the mouth harp in the yard when he was free. Even one or two simple tunes were very infectious. During festivals, weddings, and funerals, various musical melodies would also ring out in the village, and everyone would sing and dance to express their inner emotions. My father said that the melody of any musical instrument has a story and emotions. This also attracted me to understand these melodies and try to explore the stories behind them.
After embarking on the path of music, I like to collect folk songs, collect a lot of materials, discover excellent works, and strive to integrate ethnic music elements with modern pop styles. I believe that the inheritance of ethnic musical instruments and music cannot only rely on museum-style protection, but must let them live in the present, resonate with young people, and organically integrate with the Internet. On the one hand, let ethnic characteristic elements collide and share with more people, and on the other hand, absorb folk nourishment and expand their own musical forms.
Music is the expression of the soul and the lyricism of life. Throughout history, both in China and abroad, people have always used "singing" and "dancing" to express their emotions. Life is an inexhaustible source of creation, and music must maintain a close connection with life. Only by delving into the fiery life, collecting the nectar of the vast world, thinking, experiencing, and refining, can inspiration gush out. I still remember when I was creating "I Miss You," the lyrics and music flowed out naturally, and it was written in less than 10 minutes; when I was creating "Aguo Jiqu (阿果吉曲)," which commemorates my daughter, it was also completed in one go in just over ten minutes. I intentionally slowed down the creation, scrutinizing each word of the lyrics and revising each note of the melody, 慢工出细活 (màn gōng chū xì huó - "slow work yields fine products," good work takes time and effort), wanting to do it a little better, a little better. I wrote "Moon Mama," which is dedicated to my mother, "The Song Requestor (点歌的人)," which incorporates the poignant feelings of a rental house, and songs with themes such as tribute to struggle and gratitude to loved ones. Gratifyingly, the authentic and simple works have won the resonance of the audience, and have also strengthened my creative principle of delving into life and striving for excellence.
The era is rising with thousands of weather phenomena. People's careers and lives, good times and adversities, dreams and expectations are intertwined. We must use our pens and notes to depict the beauty of life and the warmth of companionship. At the same time, the accelerated pace of the information age and the rapid development of artificial intelligence have also brought challenges to music creation. AI music creation often makes us feel a sense of crisis. What should we do? The only way is to calm down, deliberate, and come up with more excellent and sincere works. 急功近利 (jí gōng jìn lì - "eager for quick success and instant benefit," seeking instant success) and shoddy work are undesirable. "Piecemealing together another song" will only lead to a dead end. Good works should be irreplaceable and flowing with human warmth and emotion.
When I was a child, I had to walk more than 20 kilometers of mountain roads to go to school; when I was a truck driver, I also went through countless bumps... Now, I always maintain this mentality of walking—walking slowly and steadily, and eventually seeing the glow together with the audience.
(The author is the Vice Chairman of the Chengdu Federation of Literary and Art Circles (成都市文联) in Sichuan Province and a musician.)
Return to TopThis newspaper Yan'an (延安) June 24th (Reporter Wang Jin (王瑨)) Recently, the "Starting from Yan'an (延安) - Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War Drama Gala" was held at the Yan'an (延安) Grand Theater in Yan'an (延安) City, Shaanxi (陕西) Province. The gala was co-sponsored by the China Federation of Literary and Art Circles (中国文联), the China Theatre Association (中国剧协), the Propaganda Department of the Shaanxi Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共陕西省委宣传部), the Yan'an Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共延安市委), and the Yan'an (延安) Municipal People's Government (延安市人民政府), and co-organized by the Shaanxi Provincial Theatre Association (陕西省剧协), the Shaanxi Provincial Academy of Chinese Opera (陕西省戏曲研究院), and the Yan'an (延安) Municipal Federation of Literary and Art Circles (延安市文联).
Winners of the Chinese Drama Plum Blossom Award and outstanding young actors performed on stage at the gala, paying tribute to the heroic deeds in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression with theatrical art, and performing red classics with anti-Japanese themes. The performance opened with the banhu music of "Mountains and Rivers Remember," and newly compiled plays, red classics, and traditional plays were performed in turn. Meihu Opera "Twelve Sickles," Ping Opera "My Hulan River," Peking Opera "Yang Jingyu (杨靖宇)," Henan Opera "The Red Lantern," Opera "Yimeng Mountain," Kunqu Opera "Mei Lanfang (梅兰芳) in Those Years," Su Opera "The Soul of the National Ding," Peking Opera "Shajiabang (沙家浜)," Qinqiang Opera "The Yang Family Women Generals," Ballet "Eight Women Throw Themselves into the River" and other programs were performed in sequence. The gala concluded with the passionate singing of "Yellow River Cantata." The performance was also broadcast live simultaneously through online platforms.
Return to TopAccording to the Science and Technology Department of Qinghai Province (青海省科技厅), the Zijin Mountain Observatory (紫金山天文台) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) launched the construction of a 4.2-meter ground-based dedicated astrometric telescope and a 2.5-meter multi-terminal general-purpose telescope project at the Qinghai Lenghu (青海冷湖) Astronomical Observation and Research Base on the 21st. After the completion of these two telescopes, they will form an internationally advanced ground-based optical precision observation system, which means a major leap in China's precision astrometric observation capabilities.
The 4.2-meter ground-based dedicated astrometric telescope is scheduled to be completed in 2027 and will become China's largest astrometric telescope and China's first 4-meter single-mirror general-purpose precision astronomical telescope. This telescope has four major characteristics: large-aperture single mirror, extremely low distortion imaging, extremely high-precision positioning, and extremely deep detection limit. Its main scientific goal is to carry out high-precision position, motion, and characteristic measurements of faint celestial bodies in the solar system, support the independent construction and long-term maintenance of China's solar system ephemeris, and serve the ground-based observation needs of China's space missions and deep space exploration.
The 2.5-meter multi-terminal general-purpose telescope is a medium-aperture precision measurement telescope with the characteristics of multi-terminal, multi-function, and multi-application. It can meet different types of observation needs. Its main scientific goal is to carry out multi-band and multi-type precision measurements of natural and artificial celestial bodies in the solar system, and collaboratively carry out the independent construction and long-term maintenance of China's solar system ephemeris. By the time it is completed in 2026, this telescope will be China's largest coaxial transmitting and receiving laser ranging telescope.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 何思琦
Less than 100 meters from the West Gate of the Temple of Heaven Park (天坛公园) in Beijing (北京), a small square is bustling with noise. Music fans who have come to admire the music have brought their own small chairs and formed a circle. Tripods are set up, cameras and mobile phones are placed on them... more than a dozen lenses in the front row are ready.
"Hey! Today is really different." A music fan shouted, and everyone's eyes focused on the square. Under the ancient trees, more than 20 musicians from the Beijing Temple of Heaven Qin Zhi Sheng Folk Music Group (北京天坛琴之声民乐团), dressed in performance costumes and holding various folk musical instruments, were making final preparations before the performance.
In order to grab a front-row seat, 65-year-old music fan Wang Xia (王霞) arrived early. "I am a loyal fan and have been listening to their performances for almost 10 years." Wang Xia's eyes were full of anticipation.
The performance opened with the melody of "The Guerrilla Song." Dulcimer, erhu, pipa, flute, suona, daruan, zhongruan, sheng, sanxian... the folk music group has a complete configuration of instruments, supplemented by cello and electric bass. The "golden melody" accompanied by the sound of drums is pleasing to the ear, taking the audience back to the magnificent years of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Instrumental ensemble "The Big Sword March," "Sing My Beloved Earth Pipa," "Nanniwan"... the atmosphere at the scene became more and more enthusiastic.
Without a conductor, the performance was surprisingly neat. "We understand each other with a nod of the head as to which part should be played softly, repeated, or not repeated," said He Tieqing (贺铁庆), head of the folk music group. Holding an erhu in his hand, with 3 more placed beside his feet, He Tieqing was particularly eye-catching during the performance. "They are Jinghu, Alto Banhu, and Soprano Banhu respectively. I will switch back and forth according to the music." Speaking of the erhu, He Tieqing couldn't stop talking.
"In the beginning, we made friends with music in the Temple of Heaven Park (天坛公园), with only erhu, dulcimer, and flute. Later, more and more enthusiasts joined, and our performance level also continued to improve," He Tieqing recalled.
In 2009, the Beijing Temple of Heaven Qin Zhi Sheng Folk Music Group (北京天坛琴之声民乐团) was established. This folk music group, spontaneously formed by music lovers, has an average age of over 60 and performs public welfare performances in the Temple of Heaven Park (天坛公园) every Saturday afternoon. This performance has lasted for 16 years. Today, the group has also attracted retired suona masters and professionally trained musicians from professional troupes.
What does a folk music group rely on to persist until now and become more and more successful?
"We have folk music in our hearts, and we have the audience in our hearts," said Guo Hongde (郭洪德), a 78-year-old flute player.
"The charm of folk music lies in ensemble. In the blink of an eye, I have been in the group for 15 years," said Wang Jingsheng (王京生), a 71-year-old dulcimer player.
"First is love, second is responsibility, we can't let down the expectations of the music fans," said Cao Jie (曹杰), a pipa player.
The performance lasted for more than 3 hours, and more than 30 classic songs were played in succession. Many viewers stopped and listened because of the music: some children sat cross-legged, listening attentively; some silver-haired elderly people in wheelchairs tapped their feet and hummed softly; some foreign friends recorded this special concert with their cameras... "Music knows no age or region. We hope to send beautiful music to more audiences," said He Tieqing.
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"Serving the people knows no borders. As a Chinese doctor who has come out, I am very proud of my motherland and my profession, letting my Tanzanian counterparts feel the strength of China and Chinese doctors." This was the last post on WeChat Moments published by Zhang Junqiao (张军桥), the captain of the Chinese medical team to Tanzania, before his death.
On the afternoon of June 15, local time, a local citizen drowned off the coast of Dar es Salaam (达累斯萨拉姆), a port city in Tanzania. Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) disregarded his own safety and tried his best to rescue the person. Unfortunately, after the drowning person was rescued ashore, Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) drowned due to exhaustion. Despite rescue efforts, he unfortunately passed away at the young age of 38. It is reported that Zhang Junqiao's (张军桥) remains have been cremated in Africa, and on the evening of June 24, his ashes returned to his motherland.
On June 24, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Guo Jia Kun (郭嘉昆) stated at a regular press conference that Comrade Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) heroically sacrificed himself to save local people, practicing the spirit of China-Africa friendly cooperation with his life, and promoting the spirit of the Chinese medical team of not fearing hardship, being willing to dedicate, healing the wounded and rescuing the dying, and having boundless love.
"A dedicated and respected anesthesiologist"
In early 2024, Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) led the 27th Chinese medical team to Tanzania to arrive in Dar es Salaam (达累斯萨拉姆), stationed at Muhimbili National Hospital (穆欣比利国立医院), to carry out anesthesia medical and teaching training work.
Zhang Junqiao's (张军桥) sudden death caused great grief to the hospital's medical staff, and the local people were also deeply touched.
On the morning of June 20, local time, Muhimbili National Hospital (穆欣比利国立医院) held a memorial service for Dr. Zhang Junqiao (张军桥), and more than 300 hospital staff, local people, and Chinese in Tanzania came to pay their respects.
Muhimbili National Hospital (穆欣比利国立医院) is a national hospital in Tanzania with multiple surgical centers, but it has long faced a shortage of anesthesia personnel. Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) started with teaching, organizing many specialized anesthesia technology training sessions for local medical staff and medical students. In their hearts, Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) was not only professionally skilled, but also kind, selfless, and sincere.
"Besides a hero, I don't know what other word I can use to describe him. We will always remember Dr. Zhang (张医生)," said Daniel Munubi, director of the anesthesia department of the hospital. "In the field of anesthesia, he imparted his medical expertise to us without reservation. We hoped to have more time with Dr. Zhang (张医生), but things didn't go as planned."
Hezekiah Boniface Tabu is an anesthesiology student at Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences. After Zhang Junqiao's (张军桥) accident, Tabu posted many photos of him on social media. "This is a way to commemorate him and also to let people know that he was a good person," Tabu said. "Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) was my teacher, colleague, and also my close friend. We used to go to orphanages together. He was charitable and often provided free medicine, food, and clothing to those in need. Once, he had just returned to Dar es Salaam (达累斯萨拉姆) from Arusha (阿鲁沙) after a free clinic, and we encountered a complex case that needed help. He came as soon as we called him. He was someone who gave more than he received."
The Tanzanian Ministry of Health posted a message of condolence on social media: "Dr. Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) was a dedicated and respected anesthesiologist. His death is not only a great loss to the medical community, but also a loss to the countless lives he touched with compassion, professionalism, and unwavering dedication to patients."
A local citizen posted on social media: "In Tanzania, he not only provided treatment to patients, but also trained local medical personnel, bringing modern medical technology from China to Africa. His life ended suddenly, but his compassionate feelings will always exist." This post received tens of thousands of likes and reposts, arousing strong resonance.
"Recruit more apprentices and impart more knowledge, leaving behind a medical team that cannot be taken away"
"Although this is already one of the best hospitals in the area, the medical conditions are still not comparable to those in China. Faced with the help requests from local patients, he almost always responded to every request," said Guo Qing (郭庆), a team member also stationed at Muhimbili National Hospital (穆欣比利国立医院). Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) was very dedicated and did a lot of pioneering work in the hospital. He also organized many clinical skills training sessions, hoping to "build a clinical skills simulation center for the anesthesia department" and "recruit more apprentices and impart more knowledge, leaving behind a medical team that cannot be taken away."
"Dr. Zhang's (张医生) actions are more powerful than any words. His sacrifice is full of humanitarian aura and will never be forgotten," said Erick William Mwakatonjila, an anesthesia nurse at Muhimbili National Hospital (穆欣比利国立医院), who is currently in Shanxi (山西) for training, choking up several times during the interview. "I have learned a lot here about nursing informatization, elderly patient care, trauma response, stroke rehabilitation, and the digital transformation of medical institutions, which is very helpful for my career development. I was able to come to China because of Dr. Zhang (张医生). He hoped that I could learn more knowledge and bring it back to my own country. For me, Dr. Zhang (张医生) is not only a colleague, but also the best friend and role model."
As the captain of the medical team, Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) often organized community free clinic activities.
During a free clinic, the medical team discovered that Louis, an 8-year-old local child with congenital umbilical hernia, was in serious condition, which greatly affected his quality of life. Louis was subsequently sent to Muhimbili National Hospital (穆欣比利国立医院) for treatment, but his family could not afford the high medical expenses. Under the coordination of Zhang Junqiao (张军桥), the medical team decided to donate to the child and bear all medical expenses. After learning about the child's condition, China Railway Construction Engineering Group (中铁建工集团) also sent condolences. After the operation, at the request of Louis's mother, Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) gave the child a Chinese name: Qilu (齐鲁).
"His eyes were full of light when he could help others," said Jiang Yuntao (姜云涛), chairman of China Railway Construction Engineering Group (中铁建工集团) East Africa Company. "He is naturally optimistic and loves life. He always responds to the consultations and needs of our company's employees and always arrives at the scene as soon as possible to help solve problems. During his rare holidays and outings, he still carries his laptop with him to cope with the occasional needs of his compatriots."
"He not only taught us clinical knowledge, but also the responsibility and commitment of a doctor"
Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) came from the Department of Anesthesiology of the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University (山东第二医科大学附属医院). His chat record with Sun Yingui (孙银贵), the head of the Department of Anesthesiology, stopped on June 3. On WeChat, Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) was introducing the medical resources urgently needed in Tanzania to Sun Yingui (孙银贵). Having known each other for more than 20 years, Sun Yingui (孙银贵) is familiar with Zhang Junqiao's (张军桥) temperament. The two discussed starting an online training course on central venous puncture technology first, and then finding ways to carry out offline practical training.
"I bought some medical models for airway management and central venous puncture some time ago, and they will arrive in Tanzania next month." On WeChat, Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) was still planning the next step of his work. "Junqiao (军桥) was enthusiastic when he was in school and often participated in public welfare activities organized by the school, always rushing to the front," Sun Yingui (孙银贵) recalled. After work, even though the department's tasks were already very heavy, he was always the first to sign up for any rural free clinic activities.
In June 2020, Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) "bragged" to the outside world that he was determined to popularize cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) and planned to organize two CPR public welfare training sessions every week, more than 100 times a year. He took the human simulation equipment he bought at his own expense to Weifang People's Square (潍坊人民广场) in Shandong (山东) to teach CPR to citizens in the form of a "stall." Soon, Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) became known as the "stall doctor." "My goal is very simple. Out of every 100 people who pass by, one person can stop and watch. Every person who watches learns a little first aid knowledge, and the popularization rate of emergency resuscitation will increase a little," Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) once said.
Zhang Junqiao's (张军桥) actions infected more and more medical workers. With the support of the school and the hospital, Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) launched a public welfare activity called "Heartbeat Action" and formed a volunteer service team, mainly to popularize pre-hospital emergency resuscitation knowledge. Under his advocacy, the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University (山东第二医科大学附属医院) also established a "Heartbeat Action" experience center and a CPR demonstration area, and prepared to establish an emergency training studio, successively holding public welfare popular science activities such as "Emergency Resuscitation Enters the Campus." By the end of 2023, "Heartbeat Action" had carried out more than 400 public welfare activities.
When Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) came to Tanzania, he also brought the "Heartbeat Action" public welfare service. Jiang Yuntao (姜云涛) said: "Dr. Zhang (张医生) and his teammates have been to our projects in three places three times to conduct emergency knowledge lectures and free clinics for company employees. He has given lectures on CPR hundreds of times, but every time I listen to him, I can feel that passion."
"He treats public welfare training as his own business and does his best. After saving patients during the day, he still thinks about teaching more people to save lives at night, without any effort," said Yin Jinjiao (殷金娇), the nursing director of the Department of General Medicine of the Affiliated Hospital of Shandong Second Medical University (山东第二医科大学附属医院).
Zhang Junqiao's (张军桥) students and some colleagues affectionately call him "Brother Qiao (桥哥)." "Every holiday, Brother Qiao (桥哥) will take us to the countryside and into the community. As a teaching teacher, he not only teaches us clinical knowledge, but also the responsibility and commitment of a doctor," said Shi Jianming (史建明), a student at Shandong Second Medical University (山东第二医科大学).
The "Heartbeat Action" volunteer service team decided to inherit Brother Qiao's (桥哥) spirit. Yao Fuwang (姚福旺), a colleague in the Department of Anesthesiology, became the successor: "Brother Qiao (桥哥) is gone, but 'Heartbeat' cannot stop."
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Chinese doctor Zhang Junqiao (张军桥), only 38 years old, heroically sacrificed himself to save local people who had fallen into the sea in Dar es Salaam (达累斯萨拉姆市), Tanzania, using his life to interpret the noble character of a doctor's benevolence.
He was highly skilled in his profession, teaching apprentices and organizing training in local hospitals, striving to cultivate a "medical team that cannot be taken away"; he was dedicated to selfless contribution, from teaching first aid on street stalls to cross-border medical assistance, always practicing the belief of "boundless love"; he was selfless and fearless, sacrificing himself to save others in a foreign country, demonstrating the doctor's responsibility of "life first," and using his actions to continue writing the most moving chapter of friendship between the Chinese and Tanzanian people.
Dr. Zhang Junqiao (张军桥) composed a song of life spanning national borders with his short but brilliant life. He represents not only himself, but also a team that transcends time and space and conveys friendship.
Since 1963, China's medical aid to Africa has gone through 62 years, and medical team members have benefited the local people with benevolence and skillful techniques. Completing Guinea's first AI-assisted total hip replacement, delivering more than 2 million newborns in Algeria (阿尔及利亚), and training a group of local traditional Chinese medicine acupuncturists for Zimbabwe (津巴布韦)... Generation after generation of Chinese medical workers have traveled to foreign countries and continued to contribute, using superb medical skills to heal patients, and using love to warm people's hearts, becoming a spiritual link between China and the people of various countries.
Let us pay tribute to these white angels who heal the wounded and rescue the dying, these friendly envoys who convey friendship.
Return to TopBy: 曹怡晴
For children in their critical period of development, whose ability to distinguish and judge is still weak, managing campus toys by "dredging" is more effective than "blocking."
Recently, making "pen guns" with neutral pens has gradually become popular among primary and secondary school students, and such "teaching videos" can often be seen on social platforms. From playing with "pen knives" and raising "stinky water" to making "pen guns" and shooting "syringes"... Every once in a while, different campus toys become the favorites of "little brothers" and "little sisters." However, some campus toys often cause accidents due to improper play, and the hidden safety hazards make many teachers and parents worried.
Self-made toys are easy to obtain materials and make, and coupled with the "teaching videos" disguised as "creative production" and "stationery transformation" to guide the trend, to a certain extent, it stimulates children's curiosity. When these toys become social tools, safety warnings often lose their deterrent effect—some parents and teachers said that even if they repeatedly inform them of the danger and explicitly prohibit it, some children still continue to make them secretly.
Faced with the endless stream of campus toys, it should be managed, but it cannot be banned altogether. For children in their critical period of development, whose ability to distinguish and judge is still weak, managing campus toys by "dredging" is more effective than "blocking."
Use appropriate methods to prompt safety rules and clarify the boundary between creativity and danger. Minors lack sufficient rational understanding of new things and may not know that seemingly harmless toys can cause personal injury and property damage due to improper operation. Parents and teachers need to do a good job in safety education and "make an agreement" with the children without being disappointing: for example, do not point the muzzle at yourself and others when waving a toy gun; wash your hands thoroughly after kneading plasticine to avoid accidental ingestion of borax... After clarifying the boundaries of what can and cannot be done, dangerous toys and games will naturally lose their market.
On this basis, you may wish to try edutainment, use subject knowledge to guide, and turn children's desire to explore into a desire for knowledge. Children who are interested in "pen guns" may have some exploration of mechanical principles. If more specific practices on debugging spring elasticity and optimizing the launch angle are designed in the classroom as an opportunity, children will have a stronger self-driving force to learn knowledge. Children who are keen on raising "stinky water" may be very interested in chemical and biological experiments. If more relevant content is popularized inside and outside the classroom, it may be possible to realize the transformation from dangerous games to teaching resources.
Healthy and beneficial toys help children's intellectual development and physical and mental growth. In extracurricular activities, put a safety lock on toys, give children a safety lesson, and let them gain more positive and upward power while harvesting happiness.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 齐志明
Cherishing food and opposing waste are important benchmarks reflecting the level of civilization in modern society. However, some online platforms are filled with extreme mukbang content, using food intake that challenges human physiological limits and bizarre or rare ingredients (such as super spicy foods) as gimmicks to attract attention. This type of "mukbang show" runs counter to the modern concepts of health, frugality, and civilization. It is not only a blatant trampling of the Chinese nation's traditional virtues of diligence and thrift, but also violates the relevant provisions of the Anti-Food Waste Law and must be given high attention and resolutely resisted. On June 24, the China Consumers Association (中国消费者协会) issued a proposal calling on the whole society to oppose food waste and resist extreme mukbang.
Consumers should recognize the essence of the harm and rationally resist bad content. The China Consumers Association (中国消费者协会) calls on consumers to keep their eyes open and remain rational. Do not follow, like, or forward extreme mukbang content that promotes waste and endangers health, and actively block relevant accounts and channels. At the same time, choose to follow high-quality content that advocates scientific diets, cherishes food, and spreads healthy lifestyles. Establish a firm belief that "waste is shameful, and thrift is honorable," and transform resisting waste into a conscious action in daily consumption.
Content creators should adhere to the bottom line and spread a healthy food culture. Relevant creators should shift their creative focus to exploring the true cultural connotation of food and advocate the concept of "eating scientifically, eating healthily, and eating civilly." Actively use their influence to actively promote the concept of conservation, share successful cases of the "Clean Plate Campaign," and become active practitioners of advocating a healthy food culture and opposing food waste.
Platform operators should strengthen their responsibilities and create a healthy online environment. Online platform operators should strengthen review and control, establish and improve content review mechanisms and optimize recommendation mechanisms, and strictly identify, restrict the spread of, and promptly remove extreme mukbang videos that promote overeating and extravagance. At the same time, they should strengthen positive guidance, actively recommend public welfare content on saving food and healthy eating, and display healthy and positive food content related to the rational use of ingredients, cooking skills, and balanced nutrition, contributing to creating a healthy and positive online food culture environment.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘军国
In the evening, Miaohou Village (庙后村), Zhanmao Subdistrict (展茅街道), Putuo District (普陀区), Zhoushan City (舟山市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省) is bathed in the sunset. "Aunt Sun (孙阿姨), today's wages have been transferred to you!" The voice comes from a young man wearing black-rimmed glasses. His name is Xu Menglei (徐蒙磊), and he is the manager of a family courtyard hot pot restaurant in Miaohou Village (庙后村).
"You child, you're in a hurry to settle accounts before the work is even finished. My old man said he'll go to the field tomorrow morning to pick some fresh vegetables and bring them to you," Aunt Sun (孙阿姨) squinted at the notification on her phone and waved her hand with a smile.
In Miaohou Village (庙后村), the large red lanterns inside the courtyard hot pot restaurant are particularly eye-catching. This hot pot restaurant has become an important channel for increasing the income of villagers—during the peak season, five or six villagers are hired to help every day, and fresh vegetables grown by the villagers themselves are regularly purchased.
Aunt Sun (孙阿姨), a villager, still remembers one day in 2023 when she and her husband were busy in the vegetable field, looking at the vegetables ready to be harvested in the garden, and thinking: Should we pick the extra vegetables and sell them in town tomorrow? How much can we sell them for? Suddenly, a voice came from the ridge: "Auntie, did you grow all these vegetables yourself?" The speaker was Xu Menglei (徐蒙磊).
At that time, Xu Menglei's (徐蒙磊) e-commerce company was facing a development bottleneck, and transformation was imminent. Just as he was frowning over the financial statements, a call from the Putuo District (普陀区) Human Resources and Social Security Bureau (人力资源和社会保障局) brought a turning point.
"Xiao Xu (小徐), the district is building a 'no-walled entrepreneurial park' in Miaohou Village (庙后村). Would you like to come and take a look?" The voice on the other end of the phone was kind and warm. In the early stages of his business, Xu Menglei (徐蒙磊) developed thanks to the rent-free entry, entrepreneurial loans, and social security subsidies provided by the government. Upon receiving the call, he immediately drove to Miaohou Village (庙后村) to investigate.
When he first arrived in Miaohou Village (庙后村), the scene was not optimistic: the village houses were old, the roads were narrow, and there wasn't even a convenience store. However, the government's plan gave him hope—it would become a rural tourism integration and innovation base.
"Using entrepreneurship to drive employment and promote rural development is too meaningful." That night, Xu Menglei's (徐蒙磊) notebook was filled with ideas: urban customers drive 30 minutes to check in at the courtyard, and customers' dining consumption drives income for farmers. He suddenly smiled: "Actually, the entrepreneurial idea hasn't changed, it's just that the traffic needs to change from 'passing traffic' to 'retained traffic'."
A week later, he decided: to open a family courtyard hot pot restaurant in Miaohou Village (庙后村) to attract urban consumers. In the early stages, there were few customers. He used his e-commerce marketing experience, and the government also helped with publicity and promotion. Soon, tourists came on weekends. As the infrastructure continued to improve, Miaohou Village (庙后村) was renewed, and more and more businesses appeared. Xu Menglei (徐蒙磊) also took the initiative to help other entrepreneurs with ideas: "One plus one is greater than two. If the whole village is good, everyone will benefit."
"When I saw Xiao Xu (小徐) again, he asked me to send the extra vegetables to the store and said he could come and help," Aunt Sun (孙阿姨) swiped through the transfer records on her phone, her eyes and eyebrows full of smiles.
The hot pot restaurant solves the employment problem of nearly 20 people, increasing the income of each person by 2,000 yuan per month. The village has also changed a lot. Now, you can see characteristic shops everywhere. Parking lots have been newly built next to the widened village roads. Every weekend, you can always see groups of guests coming to visit and check in.
Now, Xu Menglei (徐蒙磊) is also trying drone sales, planning to use new technologies to help rural development: providing agricultural services for farmers and delivering takeaways. He is also planning drone training and study tour projects, hoping that technology can empower and drive more villagers to become rich.
"Starting a business is not easy, but with the government's care, we can always go more steadily," said Xu Menglei (徐蒙磊).
Since 2022, Putuo District (普陀区) has relied on the radiation-driven effect of the National Entrepreneurship Incubation Demonstration Base—Putuowan (普陀湾) Crowdsourcing Wharf (众创码头), extending and tilting the positions, resources, policies, talents, and services of innovation and entrepreneurship from urban areas to small island villages. Following the idea of "no walls in the park, no boundaries for projects, no differences in policies, and no blind spots in services," Putuo District (普陀区) has innovatively created a "no-walled entrepreneurial park" and is making every effort to promote the construction of a rural common prosperity consortium and an industrial upgrading synergy.
As of now, Putuo District (普陀区) has built 7 rural innovation bases, gathered more than 230 new business formats, received more than 5 million tourists, and achieved tourism revenue of about 1.4 billion yuan. The district has cultivated more than 1,100 "rural innovators" and has cumulatively driven more than 2,200 rural laborers to find employment at their doorsteps, attracting more than 1,350 college graduates and other young people to find employment and start businesses.
Return to TopDalian, June 24th (Reported by Liu Hongchao (刘洪超)) The reporter learned on the 24th from the Dalian Municipal Market Supervision Bureau (大连市市场监管局) of Liaoning Province (辽宁省): Starting today, Dalian (大连) will launch the "You Shoot, I Investigate" campaign throughout the city, encouraging citizens to use mobile phones and other means to photograph and collect evidence of false advertising and illegal activities in the elderly care service sector, and provide it to the market supervision department, thereby assisting relevant departments in investigating and dealing with relevant illegal activities in a timely and efficient manner.
The content of the shooting includes: false advertising activities such as promoting ordinary food in the name of drugs and health products; exaggerating the efficacy of ordinary commodities or services, and the curative effect of drugs, in the name of sham expert free clinics and health consultations, with the help of various conferences, forums, health and wellness tourism, universities for the elderly, elderly care service institutions and other scenarios and forms; promoting and selling fake high-tech products, health care and physiotherapy products, health products, elderly care services to the elderly, or implementing price fraud; publishing illegal advertisements for drugs and health food aimed at the elderly; disguisedly publishing advertisements for drugs and health food in the form of introducing health and wellness knowledge, and health food claiming to have disease treatment effects; and so on.
Return to TopEditor's Note: June 25th of this year marks the 35th National Land Day, with the theme "Conserving and Intensifying Land Use, Strictly Adhering to the Red Line of Cultivated Land." Land is related to food security, ecological balance, and sustainable development.
In recent years, from strict cultivated land protection systems to innovative measures for conserving and intensifying land use, various regions have actively explored effective paths to protect land. This edition launches a special report, examining how to protect and utilize our land resources from the vivid practices of different land types, writing a new chapter of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature.
The Governance and Restoration of an Eroded Black Soil Gully
People's Daily Reporter Guo Xiaolong (郭晓龙)
In June, the black soil is drizzled with rain. In Jiefang Village (解放村), Hengtoushan Town (横头山镇), Huachuan County (桦川县), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省), Zhang You (张有), a 63-year-old villager, wearing a raincoat, squats on the ridge of the field, looking at the newly grown turf at the bottom of the gully, which remains firm under the rain.
"In previous years, after this rain, a large piece of land would have been 'gnawed' away!" Zhang You pointed to the deep gully beside the field, saying that the gully, now more than 6 meters wide, has been firmly bound by dense grass nets and gabions, and the tender leaves of the shrub willows on the gully slope are glistening in the rain. "Now that the land is stable, my heart is at ease."
Just a few years ago, this deep gully troubled Zhang You's family. Every rainy season, the land was eroded, and more than 5 mu of their 20-plus mu of good black soil was "gnawed" away.
"I watched it 'swallow' the land!" Zhang You recalled that in the summer of 2018, after a rainstorm, the gully bank collapsed, and 3 mu of corn slid into the deep gully along with the soil and seedlings.
Since 2019, Huachuan County (桦川县) has successively invested 136 million yuan to manage 370 erosion gullies, and the deep gully at the head of Zhang You's field has also been included in the list.
Gabions firmly lock the gully head, cutting off the source of erosion; at the bottom of the gully, willow-woven protective nets slow down the speed of the torrent, turning it into a trickling waterfall; the gully walls after slope cutting and shaping are planted with clustered shrub willows, and the root system tightly grasps the soil like a giant net; some gully bottoms are also paved with wire mesh cages, and the sown grass seeds grow into continuous green carpets...
In 2022, the restored land regained its vitality. The most direct feedback was the "recovery" of cultivated land. After comprehensive management, the deep gully "spit" out nearly 5 mu of flat black soil. The corn planting area of Zhang You's family expanded, and large machinery could finally travel smoothly in the flat fields. "With the soil and water conserved, we can put our efforts to good use!" He calculated the harvest, the yield returned, and the cost was reduced due to mechanized and efficient operations. All in all, the income increased steadily by 6,000 yuan a year.
Recent continuous rains have tested the effectiveness of the governance. When rainstorms come again, the gabions at the gully head stand still, the drop structures steadily divert the flow, and the newly planted turf firmly grasps the soil. "I don't have to run to the fields in the middle of the night in the rain, fearing that the land will collapse again!" Zhang You grinned.
There are also unexpected gains. From the ditches beside the managed gullies, on March 26 this year, the first transaction of soil and water conservation ecological products in the black soil area in the country was signed. Huachuan County (桦川县) transferred the "green assets" transformed from the governance results—erosion gully governance ecological products mainly based on woody forest product management rights and carbon sink products—through the Heilongjiang Provincial Public Resources Trading Platform for 1.88 million yuan.
Huachuan County Haoyu Willow Weaving Products Co., Ltd. (桦川县浩宇柳编制品有限公司), which won the management rights, built a "willow weaving workshop" next to the governance area, set up positions such as seedling planting and management, and gave priority to absorbing surrounding villagers to participate, which has helped more than 40 households, including Zhang You (张有), increase their income by 126,000 yuan. When the shrub willows enter the peak production period, positions such as willow harvesting, willow weaving product processing, and transportation will also be set up, which can drive more than 300 surrounding households to find employment and increase their income.
Standing on the ridge of the field and looking into the distance, the former gully land has been smoothed by the continuous green. Huachuan County (桦川县) also innovated the "enterprise-led + villager participation" management model to solve the problem of "easy governance, difficult management." Haoyu Company (浩宇公司) formed a professional management team, and surrounding villagers shared dividends through planting shrub willows and participating in gully maintenance. Today, the county's soil and water conservation rate reaches 91.95%.
After the rain cleared and the clouds dispersed, Zhang You (张有) stepped on the thick black soil under his feet, with a smile on his face: "If the soil is well nourished, crops can grow, and good days can last longer!"
Scientific Reclamation of a Wasteland
People's Daily Reporter Zhou Huan (周欢)
Summer is getting stronger. On June 21, the first corn picking season event held in the 1,100-plus mu corn base on the bank of the Gan River (赣江) in Yanghu Township (洋湖乡), Zhangshu City (樟树市), Jiangxi Province (江西省), attracted thousands of citizens and tourists.
"Lao Fu (老付), didn't expect it? The single-season yield per mu is 2,500 jin, and the total yield is more than 2.7 million jin." Wu Zhanfeng (吴展锋), the contractor of the corn base and chairman of Jiangxi Baofeng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. (江西宝锋农业科技有限公司), walked in the cornfield with a proud face.
Lao Fu (老付) is called Fu Guohui (付国辉), a villager from Dongge Village (东阁村) nearby. In the past, he had more than 20 mu of land in this wasteland on the bank of the river. The plot was not small, but it did not save Lao Fu (老付) worry—every year in the rainy season, the crops planted in the spring would be soaked by the river water that flooded the shore for a month or two, "**十年九不收**" (shí nián jiǔ bù shōu - "nine out of ten years no harvest," meaning very poor harvest most of the time)!" Fu Guohui (付国辉) said.
"It's not much better at other times." Lao Fu (老付) said that the land was not flat, and the height difference was more than 3 meters, which easily caused water accumulation. "One year, I thought that planting winter rapeseed could avoid the rainy season, but it rained heavily for several days in a row, and there was waterlogging." Recalling it, Lao Fu (老付) smiled bitterly.
Over time, the villagers no longer had much hope for this wasteland. The natural conditions were there, and the township was both anxious and helpless.
At the end of 2019, the Gan River Xingan Navigation and Hydropower Hub Project (赣江新干航电枢纽工程) was basically completed, and the regulation and storage effect was greatly enhanced. The wasteland located downstream of the hub project was almost no longer flooded in the rainy season. At the beginning of 2022, this land was rented to an artificial turf planting company, "600 yuan per mu per year, the income is guaranteed!" Lao Fu (老付) said.
However, the turf was harvested 2-3 times a year, and each time, the soil with a thickness of about 1 cm was dug away along with the grass. In August 2023, the township called a halt to the turf project.
At the beginning of 2024, the township launched the wasteland rectification work, invited agricultural technology experts to make an assessment, and carried out scientific reclamation—leveling the land, increasing the planting area by more than 300 mu; deep plowing 30 cm downward, clearing the turf roots, and applying organic fertilizer; digging trenches to solve the drainage problem... After 3 months, the soil organic matter increased from 1.2% to 2.1%.
In May 2024, the township also invited a professional testing agency to test the soil sand, salinization, and organic matter of this land, and found that the soil was loose, the soil layer was thick, and the nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus were sufficient. It also tested the local temperature, air humidity, and sunshine duration, and suggested considering planting crops such as corn and sweet potatoes.
Subsequently, township cadres went to other places to study and research, combined with local market conditions and other conditions, compared the advantages and disadvantages of planting several crops, and decided to choose fresh corn. In September 2024, the township transferred the wasteland to Jiangxi Baofeng Agricultural Technology Co., Ltd. (江西宝锋农业科技有限公司) at a price of 400 yuan per mu.
"Wasteland reclamation is not easy, and it must be planted scientifically." Wu Zhanfeng (吴展锋) introduced that the company invested 2.1 million yuan to build a water and fertilizer integrated drip irrigation facility; to ensure the quality of fresh corn, other varieties of corn cannot be planted within 400 meters...
After the corn was planted in March this year, Lao Fu (老付) ran to the base every two or three days, quietly observing the growth. "It really worked!" Seeing the corn cobs on each corn stalk growing fuller and fuller, Lao Fu (老付) exclaimed.
While being surprised by the "gold" generated by the wasteland, the villagers also had real benefits. "The land transfer fee is 400 yuan per mu per year, the cultivated land subsidy is 112 yuan, and I can usually work at the base and earn 100 yuan a day, which is very cost-effective!" Lao Fu (老付) said happily.
An Improvement Experiment on Saline-Alkali Land
People's Daily Reporter Li Rui (李蕊)
At the mouth of the Yellow River (黄河) in the early morning, the salty and humid sea breeze swept across the fields. In Kenli District (垦利区), Dongying City (东营市), Shandong Province (山东省), in the wheat stubble fields of Yulin Village (于林村), corn planters plowed out rows of ridges. Guo Xiaoming (郭孝名), the village party branch secretary, stood on the ridge of the field, and a smile crept up to the corners of his eyes.
In Guo Xiaoming's (郭孝名) memory, this land used to be an eye-piercing white. The Yellow River (黄河) silted up at the estuary, forming a large area of saline-alkali land. He remembered his grandfather sighing: "It's harder to grow a tree alive than to raise a child!" Later, Guo Xiaoming (郭孝名) learned that more than 80% of the 3,000-plus mu of land in Yulin Village (于林村) was saline-alkali land.
"Xiaoming (孝名), you have to think of a way." Villager Guo Fengshun (郭凤顺) patted him on the shoulder and said. At that moment, Guo Xiaoming (郭孝名) felt a heavy burden on his shoulders: "The 'heart disease' of saline-alkali land must be cured!"
Guo Xiaoming (郭孝名) and the village committee went out to "learn from experience," running all over the saline-alkali land improvement demonstration areas in the province, consulting experts, and learning technology. Aiming at the problems of "salt, hardpan, and barrenness" in the Yellow River (黄河) estuary area, they explored comprehensive improvement plans such as matching good varieties and good methods of salt-tolerant crops, and improving soil and fertilizing to enhance quality and efficiency.
In the first year of small-scale trials, everyone's hearts were hanging. When the emerald green wheat seedlings in the improved plots emerged from the hardened soil layer, the whole village boiled. The villagers who were watching asked to join in: "Improve my alkaline field this year too!" "Count me in, I'll contribute labor, I'll be there whenever you call!"...
The collective strength gathered, and the improvement work was in full swing. After 3 years of continuous investment, the former saline-alkali land began to reward the cultivators, the grain yield climbed, and the villagers' pockets gradually bulged.
After tasting the sweetness, Yulin Village (于林村) continued to explore, innovating the "collective + villager" joint investment model, sharing risks and benefits, mobilizing the enthusiasm of villagers, and solving the funding problem for subsequent improvement work. After 3 years, the invested villagers not only recovered their costs but also received dividends.
Today, walking in the fields of Yulin Village (于林村), the sign of the "Yellow River Estuary Town Saline-Alkali Land Comprehensive Utilization Pilot Project" (黄河口镇盐碱地综合利用试点项目) is particularly eye-catching. Guo Xiaoming (郭孝名) took reporters into the farmland monitoring station, pointing to various monitoring equipment, he knew them like the back of his hand: "How much salt is in the soil, whether the soil moisture is sufficient, the data can be uploaded to the 'cloud' in the background in real time."
He took out his mobile phone, and the screen clearly showed the real-time data of salt content, humidity, temperature, and other data of different plots. "This is called 'digital intelligence integration.' In the past, farming relied on the weather and groping based on experience. Now, these data are telling us when to water, how much fertilizer to apply, and how to prevent pests. It's very accurate!" Guo Xiaoming (郭孝名) said.
Grasping the "chip" of seeds is one of the key factors for the continuous high yield of saline-alkali land. Relying on the "Yellow River Estuary Town Soybean Seed Production Capacity Improvement Project" (黄河口镇大豆制种能力提升项目), Kenli District (垦利区) continues to screen and cultivate good varieties adapted to the local saline-alkali environment. In the thousand-mu demonstration field at the head of the village, the salt-alkali-tolerant wheat new variety "Jimai 60" (济麦60) that was trial-planted in the early stage has just been harvested. Guo Xiaoming (郭孝名) grabbed a handful of golden wheat grains and said: "Look, the grains are full. On this land with an average salinity of 3.3‰, the yield per mu has exceeded 1,000 jin, which I didn't dare to think about in the past."
The breeze is gentle, blowing across the fields. "Look now, saline-alkali land can also grow 'golden nuggets'." Guo Xiaoming (郭孝名) said.
(Dong Wenqiang (董文强) participated in the writing)
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) June 24th dispatch (Reporter Chang Qin (常钦)) The General Office of the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) recently issued the "New Round of Strategic Action for Breakthroughs in Mineral Exploration Advanced Applicable Exploration Technology Promotion List (First Batch)," determining the first batch of promotion lists and their application scenarios. The aim is to give full play to the supporting and leading role of scientific and technological innovation in mineral resource exploration and to promote the widespread application of green and advanced exploration technologies in the new round of strategic action for breakthroughs in mineral exploration.
The promotion list lists the technical content, technical characteristics, and application cases of 66 new technologies and new methods, such as the airborne time-domain electromagnetic sounding system, wide-area electromagnetic detection technology, and ground multi-functional electromagnetic detection technology. The promotion of each technology is accompanied by free technical training and business guidance. Application units can contact the relevant technical training liaisons, actively participate in training, and improve the effectiveness of technology application.
The Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) has made it clear that it encourages all units to select and use new technologies and new methods in the process of mineral exploration in combination with application scenarios to improve the efficiency of exploration work, reduce environmental disturbance, and achieve green exploration to a greater extent. It encourages provincial-level natural resource authorities and local geological exploration units, the China Geological Survey (中国地质调查局), relevant units of the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部), central geological exploration units, and mineral-related enterprises to select new technologies and new methods from the promotion list and carry out application demonstrations in suitable areas.
In addition, in order to further track and evaluate the application effect of various technologies, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) has established a long-term evaluation mechanism, encouraging all units to promptly provide feedback on application status and suggestions to the evaluation liaison officers. The promotion list will be continuously optimized in the future based on the implementation evaluation.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) June 24th dispatch (Reporter Lin Lili (林丽鹂)) The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) (市场监管总局) (the National Standardization Administration (国家标准委)) recently released the new version of GB 12021.2—2025 "Minimum Allowable Values of Energy Efficiency and Energy Efficiency Grades for Household Refrigerators" national standard, which will be officially implemented on June 1, 2026.
Since its initial formulation in 1989, this standard has been revised for the fifth time. The revised national energy efficiency standard for refrigerators further expands the scope of application, covering motor-driven compression household refrigerators and thermoelectric refrigerators with a volume less than or equal to 60 liters; it raises the index requirements for each energy efficiency level of refrigerators and the threshold for the minimum allowable value of energy consumption, significantly reducing the energy consumption of refrigerators; it adds requirements for volume utilization, standardizing the effective volume of refrigerator products, and promoting enterprises to adopt high-performance, small-volume insulation materials; and it increases requirements for smart grid signal response capabilities, promoting the intelligent and green development of refrigerators.
Taking a 500-liter side-by-side two-door refrigerator as an example, the current standard requires a comprehensive energy consumption of 0.92 kWh/day for energy efficiency level 1, while the new standard will reduce this to 0.55 kWh/day, a 40% reduction in energy consumption. According to calculations, the effective implementation of the standard will bring China (中国) annual energy savings of approximately 13 billion kWh.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 24th (Reporter Huang Chao (黄超)) The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau grassland vegetation community map drawn by the team from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院大学) was released recently. This is currently the highest-precision Qinghai-Tibet Plateau grassland vegetation map in China (中国), finely depicting the spatial distribution pattern of 65 plant communities or community groups, among which alpine Kobresia meadow, Stipa purpurea steppe, dwarf Kobresia meadow, Leymus nutans meadow, and Kobresia capillifolia meadow are the five most widely distributed communities.
The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) is an important ecological security barrier in China (中国), and is the roof of the world and the water tower of Asia (亚洲水塔). The Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) ecosystem is dominated by grasslands and belongs to a globally climate change-sensitive and ecologically fragile area. In the past 40 years, significant changes have taken place in the grassland vegetation of the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原), and the original grassland vegetation map can no longer accurately reflect the current plant community structure and function. In order to draw the grassland vegetation map, the team from the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院大学) deeply applied artificial intelligence technology, effectively excavated and integrated multi-dimensional information from tens of thousands of field survey sample points and hundreds of remote sensing image layers, and overcame the difficulties of accurate identification and classification in complex plateau environments. This time, it not only accurately depicts the spatial distribution of plant communities, but also clarifies the impact of plant carbon input quantity and quality on soil carbon pool stability, which is of great significance for better carrying out relevant research on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原) ecosystem.
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) June 24th (Reporter Li Hongmei (李红梅)) Starting from June 24th, a new round of heavy rainfall process in the south has begun. Meteorological monitoring shows that on the 24th, heavy rain or torrential rain occurred in Sichuan (四川), Guizhou (贵州), Hunan (湖南) and other places. The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that from the night of the 24th to the 27th, strong precipitation processes will occur in the eastern part of the Southwest China, the northwestern part of Jiangnan (江南), Jianghan (江汉), and Huanghuai (黄淮) areas. Heavy rain to torrential rain is expected in some areas of eastern and southern Sichuan (四川), Chongqing (重庆), central and northern Guizhou (贵州), northern Hunan (湖南), Hubei (湖北), southern Henan (河南), and southern Shandong (山东), with localized heavy torrential rain, accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation, thunderstorms, strong winds and other severe convective weather. At 18:00 on the 24th, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) issued a yellow rainstorm warning. The Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) jointly issued a yellow meteorological warning for mountain torrent disasters and a meteorological risk warning for geological disasters with the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局).
It is expected that from 20:00 on the 24th to 20:00 on the 25th, heavy rain to torrential rain will occur in parts of western Yunnan (云南), northeastern and southern Sichuan (四川), Chongqing (重庆), central and northern Guizhou (贵州), northern Hunan (湖南), and central and western Hubei (湖北). Among them, localized heavy torrential rain is expected in eastern Chongqing (重庆), northwestern Hunan (湖南), and central and northern Guizhou (贵州). The above-mentioned areas will be accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation, and localized thunderstorms, strong winds and other severe convective weather.
The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that during the day on the 25th, Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), Hebei (河北), central and northern Shandong (山东), central and eastern Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), southern Heilongjiang (黑龙江), central and western Jilin (吉林), central and western Liaoning (辽宁), the Junggar Basin and southern Xinjiang Basin (新疆准噶尔盆地和南疆盆地), as well as southern Jiangxi (江西), Fujian (福建), Guangdong (广东), eastern Guangxi (广西) and other places will experience high temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius. Among them, the highest temperatures in some areas of central and southern Hebei (河北), southern Beijing (北京), western Tianjin (天津), central and northern Shandong (山东), eastern Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), and the southern Xinjiang Basin (新疆南疆盆地) will reach 37-39 degrees Celsius, and localized areas in central and southern Hebei (河北) and Turpan (吐鲁番) in Xinjiang (新疆) may reach above 40 degrees Celsius. At 18:00 on the 24th, the Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) continued to issue a yellow high temperature warning.
Return to TopJune 25th is the 2025 National Low Carbon Day. Recently, various regions have held diverse promotional activities to popularize energy conservation and carbon reduction knowledge, guiding the public to develop green and low-carbon lifestyles.
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In recent times, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and other federal agencies have launched law enforcement actions targeting illegal immigrants in various parts of Los Angeles County (洛杉矶县), California, leading to continuous clashes with local residents. The U.S. government broke a 60-year political precedent by urgently deploying the National Guard to the city without a request from the Governor of California. This move has been strongly opposed by the Democratic-led local government of Los Angeles and the California state government. According to the latest report from the U.S. "New York Post," the protests have caused at least $32 million in losses to the city of Los Angeles. U.S. public opinion points out that the turmoil caused by immigration issues once again highlights the deep-seated contradictions between the two U.S. parties and the conflict between federal and state powers.
"Protests turning into violent incidents is a disturbing trend."
"We rallied with peaceful signs, but what we got in return was the National Guard with live ammunition." Eileen Rivera, an immigrant from Mexico, stood outside the Los Angeles Federal Detention Center expressing strong protests. Since June 6, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and other federal agencies have launched large-scale searches in Los Angeles County, with law enforcement officers breaking into community apartments, garment factories, and farmers' markets inhabited by Latinos, resulting in continuous physical clashes with residents who rushed to the scene upon hearing the news. On-site videos show law enforcement vehicles surrounded by angry crowds, women and children crying in the pushing and shoving, while federal agents used pepper spray to disperse the gathered crowds.
The escalation of this street conflict occurred on June 7. The U.S. government bypassed California Governor Newsom and directly announced the deployment of 4,000 National Guard soldiers and 700 Marines to the Los Angeles city center. This decision broke the political precedent of "federal non-interference in state public security" since 1965, triggering strong opposition from California. Los Angeles Mayor Bass announced a curfew in some areas of the city center that evening, but the entire city was still in chaos. Media footage showed federal law enforcement officers firing tear gas and rubber bullets at protesters gathered in front of City Hall; protesters attacked police cars with homemade Molotov cocktails, and several patrol cars of federal law enforcement agencies were burned to the ground. Data from the Los Angeles Police Department shows that a total of 575 people have been arrested in the protests over the past two weeks, including 62 minors.
The protests in Los Angeles have triggered a chain reaction across the United States, with protests held in multiple cities such as New York, Washington, Chicago, and Seattle to support Los Angeles. After more than 10 days of turmoil, the tide of protests is gradually receding, but the graffiti left on the streets and the damaged public facilities still remind people of the pain caused by this conflict. David French, a columnist for the "New York Times," commented that "a protest against Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrests turning into a violent incident is a disturbing trend" and "we are getting new evidence every day, proving a deeply disturbing trend: the United States is no longer a stable country, and is becoming increasingly unstable."
"The illegal immigration issue is a mirror, reflecting the multi-faceted contradictions of American society."
An article in the British magazine "The Economist" believes that the deep-seated reason for this conflict lies in the differences between the two U.S. parties on immigration enforcement issues. The U.S. Republican Party has made "forceful repatriation of illegal immigrants" a core policy platform in the 2024 presidential campaign. In March of this year, White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller issued a rigid target of "arresting 3,000 people per day" to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, forcing immigration enforcement agencies to shift their focus from border areas to inland cities. Among them, Los Angeles is the city with the highest concentration of illegal immigrants in the United States, with approximately one million illegal immigrants. The local community generally believes that the federal law enforcement action is nominally aimed at cracking down on "violent criminals," but in reality, it targets ordinary undocumented immigrants employed in industries such as catering, construction, and retail. A sample survey by the U.S. Migration Policy Institute shows that among the illegal immigrants arrested in Los Angeles this time, 72% only have minor criminal records such as traffic violations, and the proportion actually involved in violent crimes is less than 8%.
According to data from the American Immigration Council, immigrants make up 1/3 of California's workers, and 40% of entrepreneurs were born outside the United States. The city of Los Angeles is a famous "sanctuary city," and is sharply opposed to the White House on issues such as illegal immigration. CNN commented that the U.S. White House accused those participating in the protests in Los Angeles of being "insurgents" and "threatening national security," criticized the California government for being "incompetent," and directly mobilized the state's National Guard to deal with domestic unrest without obtaining the governor's request. The California and Los Angeles local governments strongly opposed this move by the federal government, criticizing the White House for "abusing its power" and "attempting to create chaos and crisis locally to achieve its own political goals." Recently, California filed a lawsuit in federal court, and a federal district judge ruled that the White House's mobilization of the California National Guard to enter Los Angeles was illegal, but the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals immediately temporarily suspended the district judge's ruling, supporting the White House's retention of control over the National Guard stationed in Los Angeles.
A joint poll by the "Washington Post" and George Mason University shows that 39% of respondents nationwide support the Los Angeles protests, while 40% oppose them. Party opposition is particularly evident: 70% of Democrats agree that "protest is a legitimate exercise of civil rights," while 86% of Republicans support "the federal government's tough law enforcement." This opposition extends to the policy advocacy level: Democratic congressmen have introduced the "Dream Act" in the House of Representatives, attempting to provide a path to citizenship for 11 million illegal immigrants; while the Republican-controlled Senate is promoting the "Border Security and Immigration Reform Act," which requires building 700 miles of barriers on the U.S.-Mexico border before discussing identity issues.
Tracking research by the Brookings Institution shows that in the past 10 years, the voting consistency between the two parties on immigration issues has decreased by 28 percentage points, a new low since the 1970s. U.S. scholar Alan Krueger pointed out that the illegal immigration issue is a concentrated reflection of the economic, political, and cultural contradictions in American society, "the illegal immigration issue is a mirror, reflecting the multi-faceted contradictions of American society."
"The immigration issue is difficult to solve in the long term, which will exacerbate the socio-economic problems in the United States."
The United States is a country of immigrants. Since the colonial era, immigrants from all over the world have continuously flocked to the United States. The U.S. "Los Angeles Times" commented that U.S. immigration policy is outdated, fragmented, and highly politicized. Due to party opposition and political polarization, comprehensive immigration reform cannot be introduced at the federal level, and the immigration issue is difficult to solve in the long term.
Based on census data, the U.S. Migration Policy Institute estimates that among the 47.8 million immigrants in the United States in 2023, 13.2 million are illegal immigrants, accounting for nearly 30%. A Goldman Sachs industry analysis report points out that illegal immigrants account for 15% to 20% of employment in orchards in California's Central Valley, meat processing plants in southern states, and construction sites in the Northeast, and even as high as 40% in some seasonal positions. This contradiction between economic dependence on immigrants and political exclusion makes U.S. immigration policy a dilemma. In general, Latinos and other ethnic minorities are traditionally supporters of the Democratic Party, so the Democratic Party's immigration policy proposals are relatively loose, emphasizing more on protecting immigrant rights and helping immigrants integrate. The Republican Party is more inclined to strongly crack down on and repatriate illegal immigrants.
Political polarization has led to "legislative failure" in Congress on immigration issues. Research by the Brookings Institution shows that in the past 30 years, the U.S. Congress has only passed 4 immigration-related bills, all of which are technical amendments and do not touch on core issues such as the legalization of illegal immigrants' status and the adjustment of family immigration quotas. The two parties have ideologized the immigration issue—the Democratic Party uses "sanctuary cities" as a political symbol to win minority votes, while the Republican Party uses the "border crisis" to consolidate its conservative base. In 2023, the two parties reached a preliminary consensus in the House of Representatives on the "Agricultural Workers Modernization Act," but it broke down in the Senate due to the "whether to attach a border wall budget" clause. As scholar Alan Krueger said: "When immigration policy becomes an election weapon, the sincerity of solving the problem will give way to political grandstanding."
Law enforcement actions against illegal immigrants have a "chilling effect." A U.S. public opinion survey shows that after the Los Angeles incident, 32% of Latino parents gave up applying for free lunch programs for their children, and 35% said they "would not call the police even if they were victims of crime." Diana Roy, senior editor of the Council on Foreign Relations, pointed out that when the two parties place political correctness above governance effectiveness, the immigration issue is alienated from a social issue into a weapon of "culture war." Tara Watson, director of the Center on Economic Security and Opportunity at the Brookings Institution, said: "Due to the opposing positions of the two parties, the immigration issue is difficult to solve in the long term, which will exacerbate the socio-economic problems in the United States."
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Every cup of coffee is a landscape painting of terroir, with the mellowness of Brazil, the brightness of Jamaica, and the freshness of Ethiopia marking the geographical taste buds on the tip of the tongue. Now, this flavor map is adding a touch of oriental charm from Yunnan (云南), China.
A few days ago, the "Cup of Excellence" pilot competition, a heavyweight green coffee bean event, concluded in Baoshan City (保山市), Yunnan Province (云南省). After rigorous blind testing by international judges, 19 of the 144 participating coffee beans stood out with high scores of 87 or more. Among them, the champion bean from Lincang (临沧), Yunnan, was sold for 13,000 yuan per kilogram, breaking the record for domestic green coffee bean auctions. This is the first time that the "Cup of Excellence" related events have entered Yunnan (云南), China, marking the first time that Yunnan (云南) coffee origin has been included in the international coffee industry's authoritative evaluation system. Moving from "raw material output" to "standard output," Yunnan (云南) as a coffee origin is gaining more attention in the international market.
The "Cup of Excellence" was born in Brazil in 1999, restructuring the industry logic of coffee with a "competition + auction" model. By disclosing coffee varieties, processing methods, transaction prices, and producer information, traceability has become the industry standard for specialty coffee. During the competition, each carefully selected green bean is roasted, ground, weighed, and brewed on-site. A dozen professional baristas repeatedly cup and score from different dimensions such as cleanliness, sweetness, acidity, body, and flavor to determine the best. Winning coffees with scores of 87 or higher are recognized as the highest level in the international coffee industry. When Brazilian coffee farmer Oliveira saw his coffee scored as high as 90 points, he could not hide his excitement.
Over the past 20 years, the "Cup of Excellence" has been held in more than a dozen countries and regions. Emerging coffee-producing areas such as Honduras and Costa Rica have gained attention, expanding the global coffee production area value map and promoting the improvement of coffee quality and income in the production areas. High-quality coffee is not only a gift from nature but also the result of coffee farmers' meticulous input and strict quality control throughout the entire process. Favorable geographical location and growing conditions often mean altitudes of thousands of meters, rugged mountains, distinct dry and wet seasons, and significant temperature differences, which also bring greater planting difficulties and higher management costs. As a "golden zone" for global coffee cultivation, Yunnan (云南) has more than 100 years of coffee cultivation history, and its coffee production accounts for 98% of the country. With the improvement of quality and efficiency in variety selection and breeding, standardized cultivation techniques, and coffee processing techniques, the specialty rate of Yunnan (云南) small-grain coffee has increased significantly, from 40% in 2022 to 70% in 2024, and the rate of intensive processing has increased from 60% to 85%. Today, Yunnan (云南) coffee beans have become synonymous with specialty coffee.
As a global commodity, coffee's spread has witnessed the integration of human civilization. In China, the public's acceptance of coffee is increasing – Shanghai (上海) has surpassed New York and London to become the city with the most coffee shops in the world. Coffee is not only a social medium for young people but also a daily scene in community life. This process of cultural adaptation and recreation also demonstrates the inclusive wisdom of the Chinese civilization's "**和而不同**" (hé ér bù tóng - "harmony but not uniformity," seeking harmony without being identical). Yunnan (云南) coffee's entry onto the international stage is another expression of allowing the world to feel China's diversity and openness through taste buds. In the future, by gradually improving from planting optimization to market cultivation, from brand building to business format updates, and establishing a positive cycle of "quality improvement - income growth," Yunnan (云南) coffee will continue to tell the world the wonderful story of Chinese coffee.
Whether fresh, intense, or mellow... sipping a cup of Yunnan (云南) coffee not only contains the plateau sunshine and red soil nutrients but also a Chinese charm of appreciating diversity, learning innovation, and contributing unique characteristics. On the global coffee value map, coffee originating from Yunnan (云南) will leave a unique mellow aroma with distinct terroir imprints.
Return to TopThe Detian (Banyue) Waterfall on the China-Vietnam border is located on the upper reaches of the Guichun River, a boundary river between China and Vietnam. The Detian Waterfall is located on the Daxin County (大新县) side of Chongzuo City (崇左市), Guangxi (广西), China. Recently, affected by continuous rainfall, the Detian Waterfall presented a spectacular "Golden Waterfall" spectacle, attracting a large number of tourists.
Zhu Jiaqi (祝佳祺), Yuan Jinfeng (袁金锋) Photography Report
Return to TopBerlin, June 24 (Reported by Liu Zhonghua (刘仲华)) Vienna News: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) held an emergency meeting on the 23rd regarding the Iranian situation to discuss the United States' strike on Iranian nuclear facilities. China's Permanent Representative to the IAEA, Ambassador Li Song (李松), delivered a speech outlining China's position.
Li Song (李松) pointed out that history will remember June 21st. The United States, as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, a depositary state of the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons, and a nuclear-weapon state, carried out a military strike on the nuclear facilities of Iran, a non-nuclear-weapon state party to the treaty, which accepts safeguards supervision by the IAEA. This is of a heinous and unprecedented nature, and China strongly condemns it. The US action seriously violates the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations and international law, exacerbates tensions in the Middle East, and has serious negative impacts. China expresses serious concern and firmly opposes acts that infringe upon Iran's sovereignty and security and armed attacks on nuclear facilities that accept safeguards supervision by the IAEA.
Li Song (李松) emphasized that under the current situation, all parties should continue to adhere to the general direction of a political solution to the Iranian nuclear issue. The Trump administration unilaterally withdrew from the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) on the Iranian nuclear issue during its first term, and now it has flagrantly used force against Iran. This is another serious development that undermines the political and diplomatic process of the Iranian nuclear issue, and the United States must bear historical responsibility. Negotiation and cooperation are the fundamental way to solve the Iranian nuclear issue, and communication and dialogue are the right path to achieve lasting peace. The international community, especially the United States, must make efforts to promote de-escalation and promote dialogue and negotiation. China calls on the parties to the conflict, especially Israel, to cease fire as soon as possible, ensure the safety of civilians, and prevent the situation from escalating repeatedly.
At the meeting, many countries expressed serious concern about the current situation, pointing out that attacking peaceful nuclear facilities violates the Charter of the United Nations and international law, as well as the IAEA Statute and relevant resolutions of the General Conference of the Agency.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Kuala Lumpur, June 24 (Reporters Wang Jiawei (王嘉伟) and Mao Pengfei (毛鹏飞)) -- Malaysian Minister of Home Affairs Saifuddin (赛义夫丁) stated on the 24th that ASEAN urgently needs to strengthen cooperation and take effective actions to deal with the increasing cybercrimes, which involve financial fraud, ransomware attacks, etc.
According to the Malaysian National News Agency, Saifuddin (赛义夫丁) said at the opening ceremony of the 25th ASEAN Senior Officials Meeting on Combating Transnational Crime that with the rapid development of digital technology, these criminal acts have become a severe challenge that needs to be addressed urgently. ASEAN needs to adopt new technological means, including the responsible use of artificial intelligence, to enhance the relevant parties' ability to identify, prevent, and enforce laws against criminal behavior. However, he also pointed out that relying solely on technology is not enough, and it also depends on mutual trust, information sharing, and capacity building among all relevant parties to form a joint force to deal with these challenges.
At the meeting, Saifuddin (赛义夫丁) also reported on the important progress made by ASEAN in combating transnational crime, including: holding a working group meeting to address human trafficking; agreeing to strengthen information sharing, legal mechanism updates, and border control cooperation; and proposing the establishment of a financial crime task force; and so on.
Saifuddin (赛义夫丁) said that as the rotating chair of ASEAN in 2025, Malaysia (马来西亚) will continue to work closely with ASEAN member states to jointly combat transnational crime and strive to achieve the common goal of regional peace, stability and prosperity.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 任皓宇
Walking into the 18th China Export Brands Fair in the United Arab Emirates, several "Minion" intelligent sorting robots were crisscrossing and moving flexibly, accurately placing the items handed over by the exhibitors to the designated locations. Recently, at the China Export Brands Fair held in Dubai, Chinese companies brought new products and technologies such as intelligent robots and artificial intelligence glasses, attracting widespread attention.
"Currently, our 'Minion' intelligent sorting robots have been put into use in many local warehousing and logistics companies in the UAE," said Shen Shaomin, Overseas Sales Director of Zhejiang Libiao Robotics Co., Ltd. This robot can automatically identify addresses, automatically plan routes, and then put the packages into the corresponding receiving area. The intelligent sorting system built in this way can effectively improve the work efficiency of the warehousing and logistics industry. Fadi, the head of a local intelligent robot company in Dubai, said: "The UAE is vigorously promoting digital transformation. We hope to further strengthen cooperation with Chinese companies, apply advanced technologies to actual production and life, and jointly pursue a better future."
In front of the artificial intelligence product exhibition area of Chinese companies, the exhibitors waiting for the experience lined up in a long queue. "I'll buy two pairs of artificial intelligence glasses to try first, and then place more orders after the experience." As soon as the reporter squeezed into the booth of Liweike Technology Company, he heard the local buyer Yousef Hajjaj say this. According to reports, this artificial intelligence glasses can support real-time translation of more than 120 languages, and has been optimized and trained for foreign trade scene corpus, coupled with real-time speech-to-text and other functions, which can effectively serve international exhibition exchanges. "Language barriers are the primary problem that Chinese companies need to solve when participating in overseas exhibitions and cross-border business negotiations. We hope to better help companies go overseas through product technology innovation," said Ru Yi, founder of Liweike Technology Company.
At the virtual reality (VR) equipment booth of Guangdong Chaoyuanli Culture Technology Co., Ltd., many exhibitors were still unsatisfied after experiencing it once. After the visitors put on the VR equipment, the pyramid slowly appeared, and the experiencer seemed to travel through time and space to start an ancient Egyptian exploration journey. "In addition to the pyramid theme, we also have products that showcase Chinese scenery and Chinese culture, so that everyone can immerse themselves in the charm of traditional Chinese culture." Zhuang Zhiyong, the founder and general manager of the company, said that he hopes to reshape the traditional cultural experience through technological means, tell Chinese cultural stories with technology, and also tell the world's cultural stories.
The China Export Brands Fair in the United Arab Emirates is held twice a year and has become one of the important platforms for the Middle East region to carry out trade docking with Chinese export-oriented enterprises. This exhibition has nearly 700 companies from China and the United Arab Emirates participating, covering textiles, building materials and decoration, home appliances, home furnishings, sports goods and other fields. In addition to innovative product displays, the exhibition organizer has further upgraded the "intelligent" service for exhibitors. Artificial intelligence technologies such as "AI Hui Sou" are widely used at the exhibition site, providing exhibitors with one-stop intelligent solutions such as accurate buyer inquiry, small language translation, and intelligent meeting minutes, which improves the efficiency of participation and customer acquisition.
"I often participate in exhibitions related to Chinese goods. Every time I participate in the exhibition, I will have many new discoveries and develop new partners," said Yousef Hajjaj. "Chinese products are of good quality and pay attention to innovative applications. Many intelligent designs can effectively improve the comfort of life. Now there are many Chinese products in my home, and I look forward to introducing more good Chinese products."
(Reported from Dubai)
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, London, June 24 (Reporter Zhao Xiaona (赵小娜)) The British government announced on the 23rd a ten-year industrial development strategy, planning to support the development of key industries such as advanced manufacturing and clean energy by reducing energy costs and optimizing energy infrastructure, so as to promote long-term economic growth.
According to relevant documents released by the British government, the UK will take a series of energy cost reform measures: implement the "Industrial Competitiveness Plan" from 2027 to reduce electricity costs for approximately 7,000 energy-intensive enterprises, with a maximum reduction of 25%; significantly increase the proportion of grid connection fee reductions for electricity-intensive enterprises such as steel, ceramics, glass, and aluminum; and establish a "Grid Connection Acceleration Service" before the end of 2025 to coordinate various parties to ensure the rapid grid connection of key projects.
It is reported that the funds required for this strategy will be raised through energy system structural adjustments and carbon pricing mechanisms. In addition to energy policies, the strategy also involves supporting measures such as skills training, financing facilitation, and approval reform, including expanding the British Business Bank's (英国商业银行) investment and financing support for small and medium-sized enterprises and strengthening vocational and technical training to ensure talent supply.
Return to TopIn recent days, the 4th "Silk Road Friendship Envoy" Awards Ceremony, jointly hosted by the China International Culture Exchange Center (中国国际文化交流中心) and other organizations, was held in Kuqa City (库车市), Aksu Prefecture (阿克苏地区), Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区). Eleven "Silk Road Friendship Envoys" and friends who care about the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" gathered together to share touching stories in various fields such as project construction and cultural exchange.
*Global People* (《环球人物》) magazine, as the media support unit for this grand ceremony, helped to tell China's story well and inherit the Silk Road spirit.
Drawing Wisdom from the Idea of "Harmony in Diversity"
André Chédeville (安德烈·切韦廖夫), Winner of the Chinese Government Friendship Award, UNESCO Expert (France)
Sixty-six years ago, my grandfather, Vladimir Chédeville (弗拉基米尔·切韦廖夫), as a Soviet expert aiding China, had the honor of receiving the Sino-Soviet Friendship Medal from Premier Zhou Enlai (周恩来). In September 2024, on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, I was fortunate to receive the Chinese Government Friendship Award Medal.
Over the decades, China has become a major country with global influence, making outstanding contributions to world peace and development. China's economic growth, technological progress, and cultural influence have left an indelible mark on the world. I am full of respect for the Chinese people's perseverance, wisdom, and efforts for national development.
The international community can draw wisdom from China's idea of "harmony in diversity" (和而不同). The series of initiatives and propositions put forward by President Xi Jinping (习近平) to improve global governance have not only enhanced China's position on the international stage but also paved the way for promoting cooperation and understanding between countries. I believe that jointly promoting the high-quality construction of the "Belt and Road" will surely create a brighter future for the world.
Xinjiang's Tomorrow Will Be Even Better
Koyu Kojima (小岛康誉), Cultural Advisor to the People's Government of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) (Japan)
The highway network covers all parts of the region, high-speed rail construction is changing with each passing day, and the appearance of cities has been completely renewed... As an old friend of the people of all ethnic groups in Xinjiang, I am sincerely happy for the changes in Xinjiang in the new era. The Chinese government's investment and care for Xinjiang demonstrate the great superiority of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics.
For 40 years, I have had the honor of personally experiencing the Chinese government's high regard for cultural heritage protection through participating in cultural exchange projects in Xinjiang. The archaeological discoveries of Niya (尼雅) and Dandān-Uiliq (丹丹乌里克) are due to the outstanding contributions of Chinese archaeologists and are inseparable from the strong support of the Chinese government. The protection and research of precious cultural relics fully demonstrate China's leading level in the field of cultural heritage protection.
Today, I am vigorously introducing Xinjiang in Japan and telling the true stories of Xinjiang. As an important hub of the ancient Silk Road, Xinjiang is an important bridge connecting the Eurasian continent, and the "Belt and Road" initiative has brought unprecedented development opportunities to Xinjiang. I believe that Xinjiang's tomorrow will be even better.
Singing the Melody of Peace and Development in the New Era
Chea Monyrith (谢莫尼勒), President of the Cambodian Institute for Cooperation and Development (柬埔寨)
This year marks the 67th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and China. Looking back on history, we deeply feel the profound friendship between the two countries.
In 2013, I was invited to participate in the "Belt and Road" International Financial Cooperation Forum hosted by the Bank of China (中国银行). That was my first encounter with the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative. Since then, in order to more deeply understand and introduce this great initiative, I began to work harder to learn Chinese and deeply study the rich connotation of high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road."
In recent years, under the guidance of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, Cambodian-Chinese cooperation has yielded fruitful results. The Sihanoukville Special Economic Zone (西哈努克港经济特区) in Cambodia has attracted 200 Chinese-funded enterprises to settle in, the China-Cambodia Friendship Poverty Alleviation Demonstration Village project has promoted non-governmental cooperation between Cambodia and China, and the Chinese government scholarship provides annual funding for a large number of Cambodian youths to study in China...
We are willing to work with friends from all countries to promote the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," inherit the Silk Road spirit, deepen mutual learning among civilizations, join hands to build a community with a shared future for mankind, and sing the main theme of peace and development in the new era.
A Road to Cooperation and Prosperity Ruled by Law
Xavier Ricard Lanata (睿思来), Chief Expert of the Institute of International Rule of Law Studies, Wuhan University (武汉大学) (Spain)
My wife, Hao Yazi (郝雅烨子), was born in Xinjiang, so I have visited this magnificent land in the core area of the Silk Road Economic Belt many times. Our daughter, Cristina, is also determined to become a bridge of communication between the East and the West.
Working in China has given me unparalleled support and a sense of happiness. China opposes zero-sum games and insists on win-win cooperation. The establishment of the International Mediation Institute is a vivid reflection of this "Chinese wisdom." Chinese international law scholars are also building a road to cooperation and prosperity ruled by law for the world.
In my opinion, international law is a common language for promoting harmonious coexistence among different nations and a gentle force for promoting the civilization and progress of the international community. In promoting the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," China will also make greater contributions to the development of the international legal system and further help build a community with a shared future for mankind.
Truly Feel China's Responsibility and Commitment
Fong Hao Ming (方浩明), Reporter of Dubai China-Arab TV (迪拜中阿卫视) (Iraq)
Over the past 10 years, I have witnessed "Made in China" becoming a necessity for families around the world, and I have also seen the world's deepening understanding of China. As a reporter, I hope to use my camera to show the world the efforts China has made for world peace and development.
The videos I participated in producing about China have exceeded 100 million views in half a year, and the videos introducing Arab countries have reached as high as 1 billion views. I am very honored to be able to participate in reporting on various large-scale events held in China in recent years, enhancing mutual understanding between Arab countries and China.
China has never been a country that only focuses on its own interests, but is concerned about the world. Some time ago, I returned to Iraq after 20 years and saw the tremendous changes that Chinese companies have brought to Iraq. The new bridges built by Chinese companies have made transportation more convenient, and the schools aided by China have brought smiles to children's faces. I truly feel the well-being that the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has brought to the world and China's responsibility and commitment.
Striving to Spread the Voice of Trust and Cooperation
Taghiyev Asad (塔基耶夫·阿萨夫), Representative of China-Azerbaijan Economic, Trade and Cultural Exchange (阿塞拜疆)
Azerbaijan is located at the crossroads of the Eurasian continent. Silk, porcelain, and tea from the East are transported to the Persian Gulf and the Mediterranean region through Azerbaijan's ports and post roads. For me, the Silk Road is not only a road connecting the world, but also a road that changes destiny.
In 2000, I came to China for the first time as a student. In the 25 years since then, I have integrated my youth and ideals into China's development. After the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative was proposed in 2013, I was determined to become a friendly envoy connecting Azerbaijan and China. Since 2017, I have facilitated more than 10 high-level mutual visits between the governments and enterprises of Azerbaijan and China, assisted in organizing investment promotion exhibitions and cultural exchange activities, and helped Azerbaijan introduce China's resources, technology, and capital.
The Azerbaijan National Pavilion that I am preparing to build will soon be located in Shenyang (沈阳), Liaoning (辽宁), and will showcase Azerbaijan's culture, history, cuisine, and tourism. It will also become an important platform for promoting youth exchanges and people-to-people connectivity between the two countries. I hope to continue to use my actions to tell the story of the Silk Road and strive to spread the voice of trust and cooperation.
Introducing a Real Xinjiang to the World
Jerry Grey (杰瑞·格雷), Political Commentator (Australia)
Xinjiang has beautiful scenery, diverse cultures, and friendly people. Xinjiang cuisine is my favorite.
In 2014, I had the honor of cycling through the entire central part of Xinjiang, from Xingxingxia (星星峡) in Gansu (甘肃) to Hami (哈密) to Ürümqi (乌鲁木齐), then across the Tianshan Mountains (天山), and finally to Khorgas (霍尔果斯) bordering Kazakhstan. In 2019, my wife and I came to Xinjiang again and cycled through the Tarim Basin (塔里木盆地). Along the way, we met many enthusiastic and kind locals who always helped us solve the difficulties we encountered while cycling.
I am very honored to be a "Silk Road Friendship Envoy" in Xinjiang. Xinjiang is frequently smeared by Western media, and someone needs to stand up and say "those reports are wrong." I will also continue to introduce a real Xinjiang to the world.
Strengthening Mexico-China Cooperation in Scientific and Technological Innovation
José Olivas Anguiano (何塞·奥利瓦斯·安吉亚诺), Promoter of Chinese Medical Technology (Mexico)
In recent years, China has become an important partner of Mexico in the economic, scientific, technological, and medical fields. Today, Chinese biomedical products and technologies are becoming increasingly popular in Mexico, which has not only greatly improved the quality of life of local patients but also had a profound impact on Mexico's economic and social development.
China's advanced diagnostic equipment and medical devices have improved the quality of medical services in Mexico, making diagnoses more accurate and treatments more effective. China's affordable biomedical products have improved the lives of millions of Mexicans, especially those vulnerable patients.
As the demand for high-tech medical products from the Mexican people continues to increase, I look forward to continuing to strengthen Mexico-China cooperation in scientific and technological innovation and produce more medical products that benefit the people of both countries.
We know that the road to perfection and excellence is not smooth, but as long as we work together and dedicate ourselves wholeheartedly, we will surely achieve our goals.
Telling the Story of High-Quality Joint Construction of the "Belt and Road"
Liu Zhengxi (刘正曦), Foreign Expert of the Culture Communication Center, China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration (中国外文局) (Egypt)
Egypt and China both have a long and splendid history of civilization, and the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative has created a deeper connection between the two countries. As a witness and participant in this great initiative, I truly feel the friendship and trust established between the people of the two countries in cooperation.
In the Central Business District project of Egypt's New Administrative Capital, China's technology and management experience have allowed skyscrapers to rise from the desert, bringing a large number of employment opportunities to the local area and promoting Egypt's urban development and modernization process.
I am willing to continue to use my language, culture, enthusiasm, and actions to tell the story of the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," so that more people can understand, participate in, and benefit from this road to common prosperity.
The Only Way to a Better Future
Wendy Kasambi Kagendo (温迪·卡萨姆比·卡根多), Train Driver and Locomotive Dispatcher of the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway (蒙内铁路) (Kenya)
For many people like me, the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" represents opportunity, connection, and is the only way to a better future for us.
In 2016, I participated in the Kenya-China special training program, received rigorous training in railway operation and locomotive driving, and in 2019 became one of the first and few female train drivers on the Mombasa-Nairobi Railway (蒙内铁路) in Kenya.
The 6 years I have spent in the driving position have made me feel the tremendous impact of this railway. It has shortened travel times between cities and brought new opportunities to local businesses, farmers, and students. Scholarships and training programs from Chinese companies are inspiring more and more Kenyan youth to pursue their dreams.
What connects Kenya and China is not only the railway, but also the common yearning for peace, development, and prosperity. Working together, we are not only building roads, but also building bridges—bridges built between countries, people, and cultures.
Effectively Enhancing the Emotional Bonds Between Enterprises and Communities
Tshiongo Mulongo Emmanuel (奇翁戈·穆隆戈·埃马纽埃尔), Representative of Frontier Services Group (FSG) Security Company in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (刚果（金）)
The joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative has brought significant changes to Africa, especially the Democratic Republic of the Congo (刚果（金）), and has made important progress in road construction, entrepreneurship support, and energy development, which has not only promoted local economic growth but also created a large number of employment opportunities and improved people's well-being.
Frontier Services Group (FSG) Security Company in the Democratic Republic of the Congo provides full-stage security services for a number of strategic projects, which not only ensures the investment security of Chinese enterprises, but also establishes a good relationship of trust between enterprises, local governments, and surrounding communities.
We adhere to the principle of localization and integration, give priority to recruiting local employees, actively support enterprises in fulfilling their social responsibilities, and participate in public welfare projects such as school construction and rural road construction, effectively enhancing the emotional bonds between enterprises and communities.
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Return to TopChina is one of the countries with the richest bird resources in the world, and also an important channel for global migratory birds' cross-border migration. Four of the world's nine major migratory bird migration routes pass through China. In recent years, China has increased its efforts to protect migratory bird migration, clarifying 1,140 important habitats for migratory bird migration channels, identifying 58 national important wetlands, and building a protection network for migratory bird migration channels.
What role do birds play in regulating ecological balance? How can we better protect these aerial elves? What new explorations are being made in various places to create suitable habitats for migratory birds? How can we build a stronger protection barrier for birds? Please see the report on this edition.
——Editor
Guangdong Haifeng International Important Wetland (广东海丰国际重要湿地)——
The population of wild birds has been increasing year by year
Our reporter Hong Qiuting (洪秋婷)
Facing the morning sun, Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武), a senior engineer of the Scientific Research and Publicity Section of the Guangdong Haifeng Bird Provincial Nature Reserve Management Office (广东海丰鸟类省级自然保护区管理处), began his day of patrol.
"A monocular telescope, binoculars, and a telephoto camera are all essential for bird watching," said Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武). "When you encounter birds with leg ring marks, you can identify them by corresponding codes."
After taking a patrol car for a while, Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武) switched to a motorcycle when he reached a small road. When he drove to the depths of the wetland, he got off the car and walked. For each daily patrol, Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武) and his colleagues have to spend several hours, and even can't take care of lunch.
Suddenly, Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武) keenly heard a unique bird call. "It's a purple swamphen! You can tell from the sound that it's hiding inside." Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武) pointed to the reeds. He immediately took out his binoculars to observe carefully, and then took out a high-powered camera to photograph and record their images.
"This is my favorite kind of waterbird." Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武) told reporters that the purple swamphen is a resident bird in the wetland, living in the wetland plant water onion and nearby rice fields. Their feathers are blue-purple and have a sparkling green color, which is very beautiful and is known as the "most beautiful waterbird."
Engaged in habitat migratory bird protection work for more than 20 years, Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武) is also concerned about the black-faced spoonbill, a national first-class protected wild animal. This wetland is an important wintering ground for black-faced spoonbills in China. "Their mouths are shaped like pipa (琵琶, a Chinese lute), and they sweep around in the shallow water areas of the wetland when foraging. Their cute appearance is very endearing," said Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武).
Guangdong Haifeng International Important Wetland (广东海丰国际重要湿地) has a complex and diverse coastal wetland ecosystem. The unique natural conditions make it a paradise for birds to inhabit.
Last summer, staff of the Guangdong Haifeng Bird Provincial Nature Reserve Management Office (广东海丰鸟类省级自然保护区管理处) monitored 5 national first-class protected wild animals, the glossy ibis, during routine patrols. This is the first time that this rare bird has been discovered in Haifeng (海丰) and even Shanwei (汕尾) area. "The glossy ibis has high requirements for its habitat environment. The discovery of the glossy ibis in the reserve further confirms the effectiveness of our ecological protection efforts," said Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武).
Guangdong Haifeng International Important Wetland (广东海丰国际重要湿地) is also an important part of the "East Asia-Australasia" migratory bird migration route. From November to March of the following year every year is the season for large-scale migration of migratory birds, and tens of thousands of birds fly here to overwinter. "In February last year, our staff monitored 8 black storks and 209 oriental white storks foraging in the shallow water grass beach of the Gongping Reservoir (公平水库) during routine patrols, breaking the highest number monitored by the reserve," said Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武).
In order to ensure the safety of migratory birds during migration and overwintering, the reserve implements grid management, organizes personnel to strengthen patrols and monitoring, and records the living habits of migratory birds in detail to further understand the migration routes of migratory birds.
"In order to improve monitoring efficiency, 8 high-definition video devices in the reserve continuously capture traces of various wild birds 24 hours a day. This year, we are also exploring the addition of artificial intelligence technology to the monitoring work to create an integrated air-space-ground bird identification system," introduced Zeng Xiangwu (曾向武).
It is understood that the population of wild birds in the Guangdong Haifeng Bird Provincial Nature Reserve (广东海丰鸟类省级自然保护区) has been increasing year by year, from 72 species in 1998 to the current 273 species, including 14 species of national first-class protected birds and 55 species of national second-class protected birds. Among them, the number of black-faced spoonbills reached 451, a record high.
Shandong Dongying Yellow River Estuary Migratory Bird Habitat (山东东营黄河口候鸟栖息地)——
More birds are settling here
Our reporter Li Rui (李蕊)
At the end of April this year, the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve (黄河三角洲国家级自然保护区) in Dongying (东营), Shandong (山东) welcomed the first artificially hatched crested ibis chick born smoothly in 2025. In the breeding room, the light gray fluffy crested ibis baby was well-behaved and cute. After professional inspection, the chick weighed 60.99 grams and its various vital signs were stable. Wang Andong (王安东), head of the scientific research center, said happily: "The hatching time of the first artificially hatched crested ibis chick in the Yellow River Estuary (黄河口) was one month earlier than last year, which is very beneficial to the growth and development of the chick, and also shows from the side that the crested ibis is gradually adapting to the natural environment of the Yellow River Estuary (黄河口)."
The crested ibis is known as the "Oriental Gem." In 1981, Chinese experts discovered only 7 wild crested ibises in the mountain valleys of Yangxian County (洋县), Hanzhong (汉中), Shaanxi (陕西). In December 2022, 20 crested ibises traveled more than 1,300 kilometers from Hanzhong (汉中) to settle in the Yellow River Estuary Migratory Bird Habitat (黄河口候鸟栖息地) located in the reserve.
In the 2024 breeding season, researchers in the reserve adopted a combination of artificial and natural methods to successfully hatch 20 crested ibis chicks. On March 27, 2025, the Yellow River Estuary (黄河口) crested ibis laid the first batch of 3 eggs this year.
The crested ibis "settling" in the Yellow River Estuary Migratory Bird Habitat (黄河口候鸟栖息地) tells a moving story of the two-way rush between man and nature.
The Yellow River Delta (黄河三角洲) is a key hub of the "East Asia-Australasia" and "West Pacific Rim" two major migratory bird migration routes. Many years ago, it was still a different scene here. "When I first entered the station in 1988, it was overgrown with weeds and yellow sand all over the sky. There was a folk song that said, 'People don't stop, birds don't build nests'," recalled Zhang Xitao (张希涛), a senior engineer who has worked in the reserve for 37 years.
The turning point began with systematic ecological restoration. The reserve connected water systems, dredged tidal ditches, and replenished more than 510 million cubic meters of ecological water in the past 3 years. The former "bare ground" gradually sprouted salt-tolerant alkali grass, and then grew reeds and tamarisk, and the wetland regained its vitality. Since 2016, Dongying City (东营市) has jointly explored governance technologies such as "enclosure + mowing" and "mowing + plowing" with scientific research units such as the Yantai Institute of Coastal Zone Research (烟台海岸带研究所) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院), and has successively implemented governance projects, effectively curbing the proliferation of Spartina alterniflora, and the intertidal biological population has been effectively restored.
In the Ecological Monitoring Center, Zhao Yajie (赵亚杰), deputy director of the reserve, lightly clicked the mouse to retrieve the real-time picture: on a 40-meter-high iron frame, a pair of oriental white storks are feeding their chicks. During the breeding season this year, staff released 5,000 kilograms of small fish fry into the wetland in 3 batches. In 2025, oriental white storks successfully bred 233 nests and hatched 536 chicks, a record high.
Zhao Yajie (赵亚杰) introduced that in order to weave a dense protection network, the reserve has built a "sky-ground-sea integrated" monitoring system and built a bird dynamic real-time monitoring system. "We have also equipped some chicks with satellite tracking collars to grasp their trajectories in real time through the Internet. At the same time, we have developed oriental white stork breeding behavior recognition technology."
Birds settle here, which is also inseparable from the careful care of the staff of the reserve. One cold winter, a black-headed gull chick fell out of its nest. Zhao Yajie (赵亚杰) stepped into the waist-deep icy mud pool, and the mud instantly submerged her knees. The biting ice water seeped into her protective clothing, but she always protected the chick in her arms until her teammates worked together to drag her out.
In recent years, the types and numbers of birds in the reserve have increased significantly, from 187 at the beginning of the establishment of the reserve to the current 374, making it an important global breeding ground for oriental white storks, the second largest global breeding ground for black-headed gulls, and the second largest global wintering ground for white cranes.
In the evening breeze, the sounds of birds returning to their nests rise and fall. "In the future, more birds will 'settle' in the Yellow River Estuary Migratory Bird Habitat (黄河口候鸟栖息地)," said Zhao Yajie (赵亚杰).
Liaoning Dandong Yalu River Estuary Migratory Bird Habitat (辽宁丹东鸭绿江口候鸟栖息地)——
Creating a migration station for "old friends"
Our reporter Hu Jingyi (胡婧怡)
In the morning, the tide rises, and groups of waterbirds appear on the nearshore mudflats. "There are relatively few birds in summer. If you come in March to May, you can see the sky full of bird waves, which is very spectacular." Dong Yonggang (董永刚), a patrolman at the Gushan Management Station (孤山管理站) of the Yalu River Estuary Wetland National Nature Reserve Management Center (鸭绿江口湿地国家级自然保护区管理中心) in Dandong (丹东), Liaoning (辽宁), told reporters that since being hired as a patrolman in 2021, he has to complete at least 3 full patrols of the area under his jurisdiction every week.
Passing through Huangtukantun (黄土坎镇), Dong Yonggang (董永刚) stopped the car and walked to the aquaculture pond by the Dayang River (大洋河). Several waterbirds were resting. He accurately called out their names: "This is a Eurasian curlew, and that is a dunlin. They are all common 'old friends' in the reserve."
The Yalu River Estuary Migratory Bird Habitat (鸭绿江口候鸟栖息地) located in the reserve is one of the most important stopover sites for waders in the "East Asia-Australasia" migratory bird migration route. Dong Yonggang (董永刚) told reporters that the area he is responsible for patrolling has relatively dense human activities. During the annual large-scale migration season, he has to increase the frequency of patrols as much as possible to ensure that the activities of migratory birds are not disturbed, so that this place becomes a migration station where humans and birds coexist harmoniously.
After a round of patrols, Dong Yonggang (董永刚) returned to the management station at noon, and happened to meet Sui Yanzuo (隋炎佐), deputy director of the reserve management center, and several researchers, who were holding benthic samples just collected from the field.
The vast intertidal mudflats of the Yalu River Estuary Migratory Bird Habitat (鸭绿江口候鸟栖息地) nurture a large number of benthic organisms, providing rich food resources for migratory birds. The birds monitored here include the spoon-billed sandpiper, of which there are only a few hundred in the world, and the Nordmann's greenshank, of which there are only a little over a thousand.
"During the large-scale migration season of migratory birds, we need to arrive at the point for observation before the tide rises at four or five in the morning. After the tide submerges the mudflats, we go to nearby ponds to find the landing points of migratory birds. We often only get three or four hours of sleep a day," said Sui Yanzuo (隋炎佐). "During an observation cycle in the spring of this year, we recorded 36 species of waterbirds, with a total number of more than 160,000."
In order to strengthen the protection and monitoring of migratory birds, the reserve has also jointly carried out satellite tracking of migratory birds with scientific research institutions and technical teams to provide scientific basis for building a protection network for migratory bird stopover sites, and also to provide data support for the protection of global migratory bird migration areas.
In the publicity and education exhibition hall of the Gushan Management Station (孤山管理站), there is a migration route map of a bar-tailed godwit No. 58: On May 25, 2021, it flew from the Yalu River Estuary Wetland (鸭绿江口湿地) to Alaska. In the autumn of the same year, it flew from Alaska to New Zealand for the winter. On April 10 of the following year, after 9 days of continuous long-distance flight, it returned to the Yalu River Estuary Wetland (鸭绿江口湿地) again.
"Every time the children who come to study see this migration route map, they will exclaim at the magic of nature, and also plant the seeds of loving nature and protecting ecology in their hearts." Sui Yanzuo (隋炎佐) said that with the increasing improvement of ecological and environmental protection laws and regulations, and the continuous development of publicity and education work, people's ecological and environmental awareness is getting stronger and stronger. Nowadays, illegal and irregular acts of destroying the reserve have decreased, and acts of actively loving and protecting birds have increased, and the number of bird watching enthusiasts who come here has increased year by year.
In July last year, at the 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee, the Chinese Yellow (Bohai) Sea Migratory Bird Habitat (Phase II) (中国黄（渤）海候鸟栖息地（第二期）) successfully passed the review, and 5 nominated sites including the Yalu River Estuary (鸭绿江口) in Dandong (丹东), Liaoning (辽宁) and the Yellow River Estuary (黄河口) in Dongying (东营), Shandong (山东) were expanded and included in the World Heritage List.
"In the future, we will explore the development model of 'wetland + culture + tourism' and continue to brighten the ecological name card of the Yalu River Estuary Migratory Bird Habitat (鸭绿江口候鸟栖息地)," said Sui Yanzuo (隋炎佐).
Return to TopBy: 董丝雨
Biodiversity makes the Earth vibrant and is the foundation for human survival and development.
The strictest rule of law must be implemented to crack down on crimes that endanger bird resources, maintain biodiversity, and ensure ecological security.
Recently, this newspaper's report on the illegal hunting and sale of wild birds in some areas of Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西) Province, has aroused public concern. The local government quickly launched a special rectification campaign and made arrangements for establishing a long-term working mechanism. Relevant departments attached great importance to this and carried out in-depth bird protection activities nationwide.
Birds are an important part of the ecosystem and are the wild animals most closely related to humans. Protecting birds is of great significance for maintaining ecological balance and protecting and improving the human living environment. In recent years, China has promulgated and revised a number of laws and regulations, including the Wildlife Protection Law, the Forest Law, and the Biosafety Law, and has adjusted and released the list of national key protected wild animals and "three haves" wild animals, providing reliable protection for wild animals and plants such as birds. The establishment of an inter-ministerial joint meeting system for combating illegal trade in wild animals and plants, and the continuous implementation of the "Qingfeng Action" and "Net Shield Action" for many years, have created a high-pressure deterrent against illegal and criminal activities that damage wild animals and plants resources such as birds.
With the continuous advancement of the rule of law in ecological civilization, the population size and habitat environment of wild animals and plants such as birds have shown a good development trend of continuous optimization. The total number of bird species in China accounts for about 1/6 of the total number of bird species in the world, making it one of the countries with the richest bird resources in the world. As an important channel for global migratory bird transboundary migration, the number of overwintering waterbirds monitored nationwide has reached record highs in the past two years.
The effectiveness of protection is obvious to all, but due to reasons such as ineffective supervision and low cost of violations, the phenomenon of indiscriminate capture, hunting, and consumption of birds still occurs from time to time in a few places, and even a "black and gray industrial chain" for selling birds has been formed. The development of Internet platforms has also made trading methods more diversified and concealed, which to a certain extent has increased the difficulty of combating them, threatening the safety and living space of bird populations.
Therefore, the strictest rule of law must be implemented to crack down on crimes that endanger bird resources, maintain biodiversity, and ensure ecological security.
Currently, China's wildlife protection laws and regulations system is constantly improving. On this year's June 5th Environment Day, the Ministry of Public Security (公安部) announced two typical cases of combating crimes that endanger the safety of migratory bird resources. Among them, the Public Security Bureau of Jingzhou (荆州), Hubei (湖北) Province, based on clues discovered in its work, cut off a criminal chain involving illegal hunting of migratory birds in the "zigzagging bend" of the Yellow River (黄河). In the future, it is also necessary to continuously weave a tighter network of systems, strengthen law enforcement, find and block loopholes in protection and supervision, so that illegal and criminal activities such as hunting and selling wild birds have nowhere to hide.
To respond to and combat illegal trade in birds, it is also necessary to consolidate the responsibilities of all parties and form a joint force for protection. Recently, the Luanjingtan (孪井滩) Public Security Bureau Branch, the Bureau of Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Forestry and Water, and the Bureau of Emergency and Market Supervision of the Alxa League (阿拉善盟) in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) carried out a joint inspection of a special action on wild birds, focusing on conducting a full-chain investigation of key links such as farmers' markets, catering places, and express logistics in the jurisdiction. All relevant departments should strengthen cooperation, jointly manage, and continuously improve the effectiveness of bird protection work. At the same time, incorporating the protection of birds and other wild animals and plants into the local forest chief system assessment content, it is also necessary to give full play to the role of ecological forest rangers, continuously enhance the strength of grassroots protection, and fully protect natural ecological security.
Increasing the protection of birds also requires the public to firmly establish the concept of the rule of law. During important time nodes such as World Wildlife Day and Bird Week, all localities and departments should vigorously carry out popular science publicity on relevant laws and regulations on bird protection, emphasize the legal consequences that should be borne for illegal hunting and sale of wild animals, guide the public to respect nature and revere the law, and avoid touching the red line of the law due to personal desires. Calling on the public to actively fulfill their protection obligations, consciously resist bad habits such as indiscriminate consumption of birds and other wild animals, and create a good atmosphere of loving and protecting birds in the whole society.
Biodiversity makes the Earth vibrant and is the foundation for human survival and development. The rule of law protects birds, allowing them to fly freely in the blue sky, white clouds, green waters, and green mountains. A beautiful China (中国) where humans and nature coexist harmoniously is turning from a blueprint into reality, and the ecological foundation for the sustainable development of the Chinese nation (中华民族) will be even more solid.
Return to TopSince the beginning of this year, efforts to promote trade-ins for consumer goods have been intensified and expanded. Departments such as the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), the Ministry of Finance (财政部), and the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) have issued a series of policy documents to promote the replacement of old cars with "new energy" vehicles, the replacement of old appliances with "smart" appliances, and the "renovation" of home decoration and kitchen/bath facilities. These policies aim to accelerate the construction of an effective mechanism that makes it "easier to get rid of the old and more willing to replace with the new." Various regions have refined implementation plans based on local conditions, continuously expanding the beneficiary scope of the trade-in policy. The enthusiasm for trade-ins remains high, and the policy has achieved significant results. Recently, reporters conducted in-depth visits to provinces such as Hebei (河北), Guizhou (贵州), and Liaoning (辽宁) to explore the experiences and achievements of trade-in programs.
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Hebei (河北) Increases Efforts and Streamlines Processes --
Electric Bicycle Trade-ins Achieve a "Win-Win" Situation
By Ma Chen (马晨), reporter of this newspaper
On June 16, Zhang Manzu (张满祖), a resident of Baoding (保定) City, Hebei Province (河北省), rode his old electric bicycle to a Yadea (雅迪) electric bicycle store near West Street (西大街) in Lianchi District (莲池区). As soon as he entered, the salesperson, Men Shuhui (门淑慧), enthusiastically introduced the products: "We have more than 20 models in our store, with various styles. What are your needs?"
"I usually ride to work and also need to pick up and drop off my child. I want to choose an electric bicycle with high safety and long range," said Zhang Manzu (张满祖). Subsequently, Men Shuhui (门淑慧) recommended a model: "This 'Qingmei' model from the Guan Neng series (冠能系列) is equipped with a graphene battery, which offers higher safety performance. It has front and rear hydraulic shock absorbers and is equipped with high-brightness LED lens headlights. It has a range of about 80 kilometers, which can meet your travel needs, and you can also enjoy a trade-in subsidy."
After selecting the model, Men Shuhui (门淑慧) guided Zhang Manzu (张满祖) to use his mobile phone to obtain the electric bicycle trade-in subsidy coupon, fill in the old vehicle information, and apply for an invoice and license plate. The entire process took about 30 minutes. Ultimately, the electric bicycle, priced at 2,798 yuan, received a total of 800 yuan in trade-in subsidies and old vehicle discounts.
Hebei Province (河北省) insists on taking electric bicycle trade-ins as an important combination of benefiting people's livelihoods and stabilizing growth, and has studied and issued a series of policy documents. Since 2025, 6,032 sales stores have participated in electric bicycle trade-in activities, with a cumulative total of 1.2519 million old vehicles sold and new vehicles purchased, using 605 million yuan in subsidies, driving new vehicle sales of 3.473 billion yuan. During the peak sales period this year, 36,295 new vehicles were sold per day, with a daily sales volume of 98.8961 million yuan.
"We have more than 50 stores in the urban area. Since the implementation of the trade-in policy this year, the West Street (西大街) store alone has sold more than 2,600 electric bicycles, driving new vehicle sales of more than 7.8 million yuan," said Yang Chunsheng (杨春生), the general distributor of Yadea (雅迪) electric bicycles in Baoding (保定). The subsidy policy saves consumers real money, creating a "win-win" situation for businesses and consumers.
In terms of unblocking resource recycling, Hebei (河北) requires each city to announce at least two old vehicle frame recycling companies, one waste lithium-ion battery recycling and utilization company, and one waste lead-acid battery recycling company to standardize the recycling of old electric bicycles.
In Baoding (保定), the "recycling company - dismantling company - regulatory department" work together. Recycling companies sign agreements with dismantling companies, and each recycling order is uploaded to the platform simultaneously, forming a closed loop of "old vehicle recycling - battery separation - resource regeneration." Since 2024, Baoding (保定) has cumulatively disposed of 110,800 sets of waste batteries, with a comprehensive utilization rate of over 98%. In addition, the construction of intelligent dismantling production lines enables 100% classified recycling of waste vehicle frames, batteries, plastic parts, etc., which can reduce solid waste by 23,000 tons per year and save 38,000 tons of primary resources, promoting the green, circular, and low-carbon development of the electric bicycle industry.
In the past, "cumbersome processes" were a bottleneck restricting electric bicycle trade-ins. Hebei Province (河北省) changed its perspective from "government management" to "mass handling," and from a "business process" approach to a "mass itinerary" approach, and explored the launch of "one-stop" convenient car purchases. Through departmental data interconnection and business process reengineering, the six tasks that used to take consumers two or three days to run to four places can now be completed in just "1 vehicle + 1 mobile phone" within 1 hour.
"After the implementation of the electric bicycle trade-in policy, the average daily customer flow in the store on weekends increased from 40 to 120, and more than 70% of customers who come to the store choose to place an order on the spot," said Zhang Li (张丽), the manager of a brand electric bicycle store in Shijiazhuang (石家庄) City.
"The trade-in policy is strong and the process is 'streamlined,' so many consumers plan to replace their old vehicles with new ones, and our store's sales have also been rising all the way. Especially the vehicles in the price range of 2,000 to 3,000 yuan, which not only meet the subsidy standards but also have a high cost performance, are often in short supply," said Zhang Li (张丽).
A relevant person in charge of the Shijiazhuang (石家庄) Municipal Bureau of Commerce introduced that in order to facilitate consumers' participation in electric bicycle trade-in activities, more than 200 electric bicycle stores in the city have opened "one-stop" service channels, allowing consumers to complete the entire process of old vehicle recycling, new vehicle purchase, subsidy application, old vehicle cancellation, and new vehicle registration in the store.
Guizhou (贵州) Strengthens Supervision and Coordinates Efforts --
Home Decoration "Renovation" Lights Up Smart Living
By Huang Xian (黄娴), reporter of this newspaper
"Doors and windows 27,000 yuan, flooring 30,000 yuan, smart toilet 10,000 yuan... The major kitchen and bathroom items have already exceeded the budget by a lot!" Early in the morning, Xie Xincheng (谢忻橙), a resident of Guiyang (贵阳) City, came to the Guiyang (贵阳) Red Star Macalline Yunyan (红星美凯龙云岩) Shopping Mall with the construction budget for her new house, preparing to start a detailed "comparison shopping."
The trade-in activity posters posted everywhere in the mall and the words of the shopping guide gave her a surprise: "You can apply for a 'renovation' subsidy for home decoration and kitchen/bath, which can save you a lot!"
"How do you 'renovate' home decoration and kitchen/bath products?" Xie Xincheng (谢忻橙) asked.
"You only need to log in to the 'Yima Guizhou (一码贵州)' mini-program for real-name authentication to 'unlock' the subsidy qualification!" The shopping guide continued to introduce that since January 20 this year, Guizhou (贵州) has expanded the coverage of consumer goods trade-in subsidies to 18 major categories of home decoration and kitchen/bath products, such as decoration materials, sanitary ware, and smart home products.
"To ensure the openness and transparency of the event, we rely on the 'Yima Guizhou (一码贵州)' smart business big data platform to release furniture subsidy standards, subsidy categories, and collection channels," said Qi Yelingzi (漆野灵紫), a second-level chief staff member of the Guizhou (贵州) Provincial Department of Commerce. As of now, 6,626 merchants have participated in the 2025 Guizhou (贵州) Home Decoration and Kitchen/Bath "Renovation" event, with 218,990 subsidized products (excluding products from the 2024 continuation event).
Home furnishing consumption is an important part of residents' consumption, and the demand and potential for green and intelligent home upgrade consumption among the general public are huge. However, the home decoration and kitchen/bath "renovation" event involves many participating merchants, many subsidized products, and large differences in commodity prices. How to ensure that the "real money" subsidies are transformed into tangible dividends in the hands of consumers and various business entities?
Standing in front of the dazzling array of goods in the mall, Qi Yelingzi (漆野灵紫) explained in detail the three "passwords" for Guizhou (贵州) to ensure the safety of event funds: strengthen strict review in advance, with grassroots commercial departments going deep into the field to sign integrity commitment letters with business entities one by one; strictly check transactions during the event, build an abnormal transaction early warning platform, and resolutely manage false transactions through big data comparison; strengthen strict inspection afterwards, jointly conduct collaborative verification with public security, market supervision, and other departments, formulate and issue a negative behavior list, and urge merchants to conduct subsidies in accordance with laws and regulations.
"'Yima Guizhou (一码贵州)' platform jointly with Guizhou (贵州) UnionPay Business realize synchronous order data with the Ministry of Commerce platform once a day, and timely synchronize the home decoration and kitchen/bath 'renovation' event data of Guizhou (贵州) to the National Business Center through the data interface," said Qi Yelingzi (漆野灵紫).
Near noon, after carefully selecting a set of doors and windows and flooring, Xie Xincheng (谢忻橙), with the assistance of the shopping guide, logged in to the "Yima Guizhou (一码贵州)" mini-program and quickly filled in user information, order information, and transaction information. When clicking to pay through the UnionPay (云闪付) APP, the subsidy amount was instantly reduced - with a few simple steps, she saved 4,000 yuan in "home decoration funds."
"The highest subsidy per order is 2,000 yuan, and each person can enjoy a maximum of 6,000 yuan in subsidies for home furnishing!" Xie Xincheng (谢忻橙) carefully calculated the bill and had new consumption plans: "The money saved just fills the overspending hole, and I can also 'upgrade' some smart home products for my new home!"
"Subsidies are strong, and consumption is heating up!" Sang Jiyong (桑纪永), general manager of Red Star Macalline Yunyan (红星美凯龙云岩) Shopping Mall, said excitedly that since participating in the Guizhou (贵州) Home Decoration and Kitchen/Bath "Renovation" event, the mall has cumulatively used more than 4.41 million yuan in subsidies in the home furnishing field, replaced more than 3,500 orders of new products, and directly driven consumption of more than 13.55 million yuan.
"Real money" subsidies are being transformed into a wave of home decoration and kitchen/bath "renovation." Data show that as of now, Guizhou (贵州) has used more than 68 million yuan in subsidies in the home decoration and kitchen/bath field in 2025, cumulatively encouraging the replacement of 50,500 items, generating 460 million yuan in replacement consumption.
Qi Yelingzi (漆野灵紫) introduced that the Guizhou (贵州) commercial system will continue to adhere to coordinated efforts, gather renovation synergy, focus on policy publicity, actively carry out various promotional activities to benefit the people, strengthen supervision and review throughout the entire process, urge enterprises to carry out activities in accordance with laws and regulations and in good faith, and ensure that policies truly benefit the people and enterprises.
Liaoning (辽宁) Takes Effective Measures and Provides Dedicated Services --
Automobile Replacement with "New Energy" Stimulates Consumption Enthusiasm
By Liu Hongchao (刘洪超), reporter of this newspaper
"I really didn't expect that the trade-in subsidy would save me 25,000 yuan at once, and the application is very convenient!" On June 15, Wu Gang (吴刚) sat in the new car he had just ordered at a 4S store on North Second Road (北二路) in Tiexi (铁西) District, Shenyang (沈阳) City, looking around happily and sharing his car purchase experience.
Wu Gang (吴刚) lives in Santaizi (三台子) Street, Huanggu (皇姑) District. Because his child is about to enter junior high school, he put the car replacement plan on the agenda for convenience of picking up and dropping off. One day in early June, he opened his mobile phone, and an eye-catching title came into view: "National + Shenyang (沈阳) Double Subsidies, Save up to 25,000 yuan on Car Purchases!"
When Wu Gang (吴刚) first saw this news, he was skeptical: "Is there really such a good thing? Isn't it just a gimmick for merchants to attract traffic?" He decided to go to the 4S store to find out. At a 4S store specializing in new energy vehicles, the staff warmly received Wu Gang (吴刚) and introduced the relevant procedures for applying for subsidies, finally dispelling his concerns.
Through the National Automobile Trade-in Platform and the "UnionPay (云闪付)" platform designated by Shenyang (沈阳) City for subsidies, Wu Gang (吴刚) submitted the subsidy application online. "The consumer purchased a new energy vehicle worth 250,000 yuan, with a national subsidy of 20,000 yuan and a Shenyang (沈阳) City subsidy of 5,000 yuan, for a total subsidy of 25,000 yuan," said Wang Yanbo (王延波), director of the Production Materials Circulation Department of the Shenyang (沈阳) Municipal Bureau of Commerce.
To facilitate consumers, a car subsidy consultation service window has been set up on the first floor of the Shenyang (沈阳) Municipal Government Service Hall, where staff provide on-site guidance on filling out applications and other services, and improve the information sharing mechanism of the special team for automobile trade-in review, while strictly supervising the entire process of subsidy application, review, and distribution to prevent fraudulent subsidies, violations of regulations, and other behaviors.
It is understood that after consumers submit their applications, they can pay attention to the progress reminders in the subsidy application mini-program and log in to the official website of the Shenyang (沈阳) Municipal Bureau of Commerce to check the list of qualified personnel for review. After the public announcement, the list will be submitted to the Shenyang (沈阳) Municipal Public Security Bureau, Taxation Bureau, Finance Bureau, and other relevant departments. After verification, the subsidy funds will be allocated within 45 days.
Since the beginning of this year, Liaoning Province (辽宁省) has focused on tapping the potential of automobile consumption, promoting the high-quality development of the automobile market, and taking automobile consumer goods trade-ins as an important starting point, continuously exploring and achieving good results. Data from the Liaoning (辽宁) Provincial Department of Commerce show that from January to April this year, the retail sales of automobile products above the limit in Liaoning Province (辽宁省) reached 39.17 billion yuan, an increase of 5.1% year-on-year, which is 5.6 percentage points higher than the national average. The sales volume of new energy vehicles increased by 39%, becoming a new engine for consumption growth.
Short videos, policy brochures, trade-in bookmarks, AI robot Q&A... On April 26, the "New Start, Smart Future" Liaoning Province (辽宁省) 2025 Automobile Consumption Promotion and New Energy Vehicle Going to Thousands of Counties and Towns Yixian (义县) Station Activity in Jinzhou (锦州) City kicked off at Zhurui (朱瑞) Square. More than 30 automobile brands and more than 100 models were concentrated on display, covering all categories such as new energy, fuel, and hybrid vehicles. Some models were superimposed with provincial special subsidies, local replacement subsidies, and enterprise car purchase gift packages, with comprehensive discounts of up to 30,000 yuan. It is reported that this activity will be linked by the province, city, and county (district) at three levels from May to December 2025.
Liaoning (辽宁) has carried out more than 40 automobile consumption activities and more than 200 new energy vehicle going to the countryside activities, and has focused on carrying out 14 larger-scale automobile special consumption promotion activities in Shenyang (沈阳), Dalian (大连), Anshan (鞍山), Jinzhou (锦州), and other cities, such as the 2025 China (Shenyang) International Automobile Exhibition, the 2025 (30th) Dalian International Automobile Exhibition, the 4th Anshan Automobile Carnival, and the 17th Liaoxi International Automobile Trade Fair. It is expected that more than 100 key automobile consumption promotion activities and nearly 1,000 small and medium-sized activities will be carried out throughout the year.
Return to TopBy: 王 珂
The recently concluded "618" shopping festival served as a window to observe the vitality of China's consumer market. Driven by the consumer goods trade-in policy, sales data in areas such as home appliances, home furnishings, and digital products reached new highs. On JD.com (京东), the transaction volume of over 1,000 home appliance and home furnishing categories increased by 200% year-on-year, the sales of 24 JD MALLs (京东MALL) increased by over 100% year-on-year, and the growth rates of kitchen and bathroom appliances and small appliances reached 150% and 140% respectively. Suning.com (苏宁易购) saw a 105% year-on-year increase in customer traffic in its stores nationwide, a 63% surge in trade-in orders, and sales growth rates of over 100% for consumer upgrade products such as laptops and smartwatches. These impressive figures not only demonstrate the powerful effect of policies on the consumer market but also reflect the strong endogenous driving force of China's consumer market.
Extending the timeline, the dual effect of "strengthening" and "expanding" the consumer goods trade-in policy is particularly significant. Since the beginning of this year, the policy's coverage has expanded from traditional home appliances and automobiles to new categories such as mobile phones, tablets, and dishwashers, and the scale of ultra-long-term special treasury bond funds arranged has increased from 150 billion yuan last year to 300 billion yuan. The continuous release of policy dividends has promoted a good trend of steady development in the consumer market. In May, the year-on-year growth rates of retail sales of home appliances, communication equipment, and furniture by units above the designated size were 53.0%, 33.0%, and 25.6% respectively, and the retail sales of passenger cars increased by 13.3% year-on-year; the total retail sales of consumer goods reached 4.13 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.4%, the highest monthly growth rate since 2024. These data fully prove that the trade-in policy has become a "golden key" for stabilizing the overall consumer market and promoting the continuous recovery and improvement of the economy.
The deeper value of trade-ins lies in its guiding role in optimizing the consumption structure. From the market performance, the policy accelerates the development of consumption towards "new" and "quality." In the first quarter of this year, mid-to-high-end mobile phone models priced between 2,000 and 6,000 yuan accounted for 76% of the new purchase subsidies; during the "618" period, high-end smart products such as fresh air conditioners, embedded home appliances, and 100-inch large-screen TVs became "sales champions," and the growth rate of quality home appliances such as robot vacuum cleaners and integrated microwave ovens and steamers was significant. The automobile market also presents a trend of quality improvement. A survey by CATARC Data (中汽数据) and Dongchedi (懂车帝) shows that more than half of replacement users tend to purchase mid-to-high-end models priced between 200,000 and 500,000 yuan, and the monthly share of the B-class car market has increased from less than 40% in 2024 to more than 42%. The growth in demand transmits to the supply side, powerfully driving related industries to accelerate innovation and upgrading. This shows that trade-ins are not only a consumption model innovation of 吐故纳新 (tǔ gù nà xīn - "expel the old and take in the new," get rid of the old and accept the new), but also a key support for activating domestic demand potential and promoting supply-side structural reform.
The full release of policy effectiveness cannot be separated from the continuous optimization of supporting services. Since the beginning of this year, various regions and departments have focused on the goal of "efficiently handling one matter," iteratively upgraded information systems for automobiles, home appliances, and digital products, improved cross-departmental data empowerment mechanisms, and enhanced the convenience of people's trade-ins. At the same time, the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) launched special activities such as the National "Home Furnishing Renewal Consumption Season," guiding local authorities to organize trade-in thematic activities, strengthen the release of new smart and green products, and supply-demand docking, forming a good situation of "policy + activity" dual-wheel drive and mutual empowerment. The coordinated promotion of service quality improvement and the atmosphere of renewal allows more consumers to enjoy the real benefits of policy preferences.
In the long run, the significance of the trade-in policy is not limited to stimulating short-term consumption. In the context of building a new development pattern, this is not only an important link in smoothing the domestic circulation but also a powerful tool for promoting green and low-carbon development. By eliminating outdated products and promoting energy-saving new products, the trade-in policy is simultaneously achieving the multiple goals of "benefiting people's livelihoods," "promoting consumption," and "stabilizing growth." With the further improvement of the policy system and the continuous enhancement of service experience, trade-ins will release greater effectiveness and inject more vitality into China's high-quality economic development.
Return to TopBy: 任林举
Opening Remarks
Time surges forward, and that magnificent War of Resistance has been forged into the spiritual backbone of the Chinese nation. Sweeping away the dust of history, historical materials and cultural relics, and sites and monuments, remain silent yet powerful. The epic forged with blood and life has never gone far. Starting today, this edition will launch the "Seeking" column, using warm and in-depth documentary writing to salvage the heroic deeds from the depths of time, so that the great spirit of the War of Resistance can be sustained and illuminate the journey of national rejuvenation.
The mountains are deep, the forests are deep, and it seems that the years are also deep. The best time of the year in the human world is over in June, and the mountains that were once full of flowers are now completely covered by layers of trees and shades of green. The car slowly winds along the small road in the dense forest of the Changbai Mountain (长白山) range, much like traveling in a dark tunnel of time. The trees outside the car window and the alternating light and shadows on the mountains keep changing, but they always fail to brush away the uneasy picture that is condensed in my heart.
That was a black and white photo I just saw in the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army Memorial Hall (东北抗日联军纪念馆) in Tonghua (通化), Jilin (吉林). The background of the photo is a row of dilapidated houses. There are several people with different identities in the photo. Judging from their clothing and identities, those standing in the back row are some people in suits and leather shoes or wearing formal Japanese military uniforms, non-commissioned officers or officers, one of whom is also holding a saber. When this photo was first discovered in the archives of the puppet Manchukuo, there was no detailed explanation, but it was piled together with the news and related materials about the arrest of the anti-Japanese martyr Wang Fengge (王凤阁). The people sitting in the front row who are easiest to identify are Wang Fengge and his wife. The other people wearing ordinary cotton clothes and cotton hats should be Chinese anti-Japanese soldiers who were arrested with Wang Fengge and his wife.
The reason why the Japanese invaders wanted to take such a photo was probably to show off. Such a difficult anti-Japanese general, once captured, they must publicize it widely. First, they want to announce to the world that they have "suppressed" an anti-Japanese force, and second, they want to show off that the "results" belong to them. They want to record themselves in history through this photo, with a kind of complacency of a hunter taking a photo with his prey. However, next to General Wang Fengge in the front row, there is a very obvious and very conspicuous gap. Obviously, someone started out sitting there, but was pulled out of the camera's lens before the shutter was finally released.
Later experts conducted careful research and analysis of this photo, and believed that the gap was most likely the position of Wang Fengge's 4-year-old son, Xiaojinzi (小金子). If it is still somewhat dignified for soldiers to display anti-Japanese soldiers who are their enemies as "trophies" or "prey" in front of people, then does not letting go of even an innocent child expose the weakness, cruelty, injustice, and inhumanity of the invaders? If such a photo were circulated internationally, would it be widely condemned? If it were seen by the Chinese people, would it arouse stronger anti-war emotions and hatred among the Chinese people? Perhaps some sensitive Japanese realized this at a critical moment, and hurriedly pulled Xiaojinzi out of the picture with the mentality of "disposing of stolen goods."
This is a historical gap, a war gap, and a gap in humanity and humanism. It is a gap, but also a huge regret. Because of this gap and regret, I feel the tearing and pain it leaves in my heart. I am determined to return to the upstream of time or history to trace the footsteps of those martyrs who shed blood and sacrificed for today's peace, dignity, and prosperity, to remember, to be vigilant, to be in awe, and to strive forward.
When we reached the boundary of Guosong Town (果松镇), Tonghua County (通化县), Tonghua City (通化市), the vegetation on the mountain changed significantly. The original dense broad-leaved trees such as linden, birch, oak, and poplar were reduced, and replaced by patches of red pine and fir trees. Red pine is Guosong. Because red pine can bear pine cones and produce nutritious and delicious edible "fruit" - pine nuts, it is called Guosong by the locals. According to Mr. Yang Junchen (杨君臣), the former deputy chairman of the People's Congress of Guosong Town, this area was formerly called Guosongchuan (果松川) because it was rich in Guosong. Later, there were villages, so it was called Guosong Village. The village developed and grew, and finally evolved into Guosong Town.
Guosong Town is not only rich in pine nuts, but also has abundant mineral deposits, produces high-quality iron ore, and also produces rare medicinal materials, the most famous of which is ginseng. Because there are abundant resources, there is development, there is competition, and there is war. In order to prevent the Japanese invaders from logging, mining, plundering resources, and残害民众 here, Wang Fengge, before his death, used this area as a base to fight from north to south. The general's young son, Xiaojinzi, was born in Dongming Village (东明村), only 3.5 kilometers away from Guosong Town.
The old man who delivered Xiaojinzi in Dongming Village is no longer there, so I can only seek out Mr. Yang Junchen, who once sought out the old man. In 1974, he was transferred from Tonghua City to work in Guosong Town. By chance, he heard the story of Wang Fengge's resistance against Japan from nearby villagers, and was deeply infected by Wang Fengge's national integrity and heroic spirit, and was also deeply saddened by the fate of the hero's family. However, due to various reasons, many people at that time did not know much about Wang Fengge. Therefore, he began to collect and sort out those little-known stories and details in the places where Wang Fengge had fought, hoping to restore a three-dimensional and comprehensive image of the anti-Japanese national hero to the world through his own efforts. Half a century has passed in a blink of an eye, and he has traveled all over the villages and farmhouses within a radius of hundreds of miles, interviewed four or five hundred old people who had experienced the years of the War of Resistance, and recorded dozens of interview diaries. He said that as soon as he closed his eyes, the life trajectory of Wang Fengge and his family immediately appeared before his eyes.
When talking about Wang Fengge's story, Yang Junchen is even more familiar with it. According to him, Wang Fengge's family was well-off when he was young, and he could be called a wealthy family in the area. But in that turbulent era, Wang Fengge chose a military career early on. After the "September 18th" Incident in 1931, he sold his family property and organized anti-Japanese armed forces. In May 1932, he led his troops to join the Liaoning People's Self-Defense Army (辽宁民众自卫军), and successively served as the commander of the 19th Route Army and the commander-in-chief of the 3rd Route Army.
After the disintegration of the Liaoning People's Self-Defense Army, Wang Fengge continued to fight in the original defense zone. As the situation changed, he led his troops to the mountainous area of Daluoquangou (大罗圈沟) at the junction of Linjiang (临江), Tonghua, and Ji'an (辑安) (now Ji'an (集安)), which is now the Guosong Town area, to launch flexible and mobile guerrilla warfare against the Japanese invaders. He not only led his troops to smash the enemy's "encirclement and suppression" many times, but also took the initiative to find opportunities to annihilate small groups of enemies, and organized hundreds of battles of various sizes, directly threatening the rule of the Japanese puppets in this area, making them feel like **如鲠在喉** (rú gěng zài hóu - "like a fish bone in the throat," a metaphor for feeling uneasy because of something).
In March 1937, due to the dispersal of the troops and the betrayal of traitors, more than 2,000 Japanese puppet troops quietly surrounded General Wang Fengge. On the night of the 25th, Wang Fengge led his troops to launch a fierce battle with the Japanese puppet troops. By the afternoon of the 27th, Wang Fengge retreated to Danancha (大南岔), Liudaogou (六道沟), and continued to fight to the death with the enemy using the mountain topography. In the end, he was defeated due to being outnumbered. Wang Fengge's left arm was fractured by a bullet, and his leg was also seriously injured. Most of the soldiers around him were killed, and his wife Zhang (张氏), his 4-year-old son Xiaojinzi, and 8 soldiers around him were captured with him.
In order to recruit this influential "anti-Japanese bandit," the enemy set up a banquet at the famous Dongjiangchun Restaurant (东江春饭店) in Tonghua to "entertain" Wang Fengge. Wang Fengge walked to the main seat with a smile on his face, reached out and overturned the table full of delicacies to the ground. Then he showed a stern look and shouted angrily: "The Japanese invaders are the enemies of the 30 million people in Northeast China, and I will never coexist with you!"
Wang Fengge's wife, Zhang, and young son, Xiaojinzi, were imprisoned at the same time. Xiaojinzi's real name was Wang Jinsheng (王金生), but unfortunately he never had the opportunity to use it. From the day he was born, Xiaojinzi lived a wandering and precarious life with his parents. In order to lure and win over Wang Fengge's family, Yokota (横田), a translator of the Japanese Military Police, felt that Xiaojinzi, who had been in a state of semi-starvation, must be eager for food, so he took a Japanese dried rice ball and sent it to Xiaojinzi: "Child, this is the most delicious onigiri (that is, rice ball) in Japan, your 'mishimishi'."
Unexpectedly, Xiaojinzi pushed it out with his small hand and said, "I don't eat Japanese rice! I don't eat the rice of a subjugated slave!" A 4-year-old child was so aware of national righteousness that he shocked and terrified the Japanese invaders. If such a child were allowed to grow up, there would be one more enemy they could not win over. So, the Japanese recorded the incident of Xiaojinzi "not eating Manchu rice" in the Japanese puppet archives with complicated feelings.
Faced with the enemy's persuasion to surrender and torture, Wang Fengge was unyielding and sternly rebuked them. The Japanese army decided to kill Wang Fengge's family after failing to persuade him to surrender. On April 6, 1937, the Japanese army imposed a city-wide curfew on Tonghua. General Wang Fengge, his wife Zhang, and his young son Xiaojinzi went to the execution ground set up by the Japanese army at Liutiaogoukou (柳条沟口) under Yuhuang Mountain (玉皇山) in Tonghua.
Ma Huifeng (马会凤), who has been engaged in the study of Party history and the history of the War of Resistance for many years, told me that until the end of the last century, there were still some eyewitnesses to Wang Fengge's execution in Tonghua City. Among them, she has repeatedly read and studied the oral history of Zhao Wensheng (赵文生), Chi (迟氏) and others, "The Day General Wang Fengge Died." That day, people saw Wang Fengge giving an impassioned speech to the masses with their own eyes. While saying goodbye to the villagers, he loudly encouraged the people to continue fighting for the survival of the Chinese nation and resolutely drive the Japanese invaders out of China. People also saw with their own eyes that General Wang Fengge refused to kneel down, sat on the edge of a pit dug in advance, and was beheaded by Japanese devils with a saber.
When talking about the scene of Xiaojinzi's execution, Yang Junchen suddenly choked and was unable to continue.
After killing Wang Fengge with a saber, another executioner, Sergeant Yamane (山根曹长), pointed his gun at the general's wife, Zhang, and young son, Xiaojinzi. Xiaojinzi looked at his mother's tearful eyes and comforted her, "Mom, I'm not afraid, hold me tight!" Then, he buried his head in his mother's arms.
The gun rang, Zhang fell into the pool of blood first, and Xiaojinzi cried and crawled towards his mother. After all, he was just a 4-year-old child, how could he not be afraid? It's heartbreaking! Maybe the devil's hand was also shaking! Two shots in a row missed Xiaojinzi, and Xiaojinzi lost his breath after the third shot.
Ma Huifeng stood in front of the gate of a certain military compound under Yuhuang Mountain, with a sad expression. That is the place where Wang Fengge's family was martyred. She pointed to the small stream outside the courtyard wall and said with red eyes, "This is Liutiaogou."
The stream water of Liutiaogou rippled sadly in the sunlight. Although the stream is small, it presents an endless flow, and the clear and bright water flow is like the years that have never been interrupted, flowing to the infinite distance. Not far from the mouth of Liutiaogou, there is Tongjiang Primary School (佟江小学). At this time, it was during the break, and the children rushed out of the classroom with cheers. A courtyard full of children was like a cluster of carefree and fully blooming flowers, free, gorgeous, and fragrant.
Looking at the happy children in the courtyard, I couldn't help but think of Xiaojinzi again. If he had been born a few decades later, he would have had the same lunch as the current children, with white rice, four dishes and one soup, and a bottle of yogurt waiting for him at the entrance of the class to enjoy, and he would have had beautiful clothes to wear. Every day, he would face the encouragement and praise of his parents and teachers, instead of the scolding of the invaders, the cold saber, and the gun that he might not be able to feel the pain but would definitely bleed and lose his life...
Return to TopBy: 李云雷
Is it appropriate to use dialects in literary writing? This is an interesting topic. On the surface, it seems to be a personal choice for writers, but it actually involves a deeper understanding of literature, the times, and language.
Dialects are connected to the local customs and sentiments of a place, are closer to the creator's life experience, are vivid and lively, and are more stylized in artistic expression, and are therefore admired by some creators. However, the use of dialects also limits the scope of dissemination of works. Although *Dream of the Red Chamber* (*红楼梦*) and *Water Margin* (*水浒传*) have some dialects, the main body is classical vernacular Chinese, which is more universal and widely circulated than *The Sing-song Girls of Shanghai* (*海上花列传*), which is mainly written in Wu dialect.
Since modern times, the novels of Lu Xun (鲁迅), Mao Dun (茅盾), and Lao She (老舍) have also had some dialectal elements, but the main body is modern vernacular Chinese. Zhao Shuli's (赵树理) novels have more dialectal slang, but they are easy to read, which is closely related to his popular literary pursuit—"the people like to read it, and it plays a political role." Zhou Libo (周立波) used Northeastern dialect in *The Hurricane* (*暴风骤雨*) and Hunan dialect in *Great Changes in a Mountain Village* (*山乡巨变*) to be close to the local customs and features. Liu Qing (柳青) used written language in the narrative language of *Builders of a New Life* (*创业史*), while the characters' language incorporated Shaanxi dialect, combining the solemnity of an epic and the vividness of life. Whether it was Lu Xun or Zhao Shuli and others, they were actually in the same time and space, facing the same problem, that is, in an era when modern Chinese and Mandarin had not been fully promoted, they faced readers from different dialects, and they needed to overcome or traverse different dialects, so although their literary language absorbed dialectal elements, the main thing was the pursuit of universality and popularity.
Since the new era, writers have had linguistic awareness. In the 1980s, Wang Anyi (王安忆), Yu Hua (余华), and other writers complained in their articles that as southern writers, they had to "translate" dialects into modern Chinese in their writing, which added a layer of difficulty to their conception and creation. But at the same time, this also formed their unique narrative style that tended to be more written. This more pure literary language even makes some writers with dialectal colors feel envious. For example, Wang Shuo (王朔) discussed Sun Ganlu's (孙甘露) language, believing that "his written language is the most refined, it is as if God is holding his hand to write, so that we have respect and awe for the written language again." However, in the tide of linguistic awareness, some writers' explorations have gone to extremes: one is the massive use of dialectal slang, which requires lengthy annotations to be understood, so that the use of dialects does not reach the masses, but hinders communication with the masses; the other is the extremism of written language, full of translationese. Their language has become a kind of information "**空转**" (kōng zhuǎn - "idling," running without achieving a result), although it highlights the writer's personality, it is ultimately "**言之无文，行之不远**" (yán zhī wú wén, xíng zhī bù yuǎn - "if language is without refinement, it will not travel far," writing that lacks literary quality will not be widely disseminated or long-lasting). Some people have taken a different approach. For example, Han Shaogong's (韩少功) *A Dictionary of Maqiao* (*马桥词典*) and *Suggestion* (*暗示*) "use dialect as a method" to reconstruct an artistic world in the discussion of language, dialect, the world, and thinking.
In our era, the focus of the dialect problem has also changed. If the previous focus was whether people from different dialect areas could communicate, for this reason, the Party and the state vigorously promoted modern Chinese and Mandarin; then after decades of promotion and remarkable results, after the problem of communication was solved, the current focus has become whether dialects should be protected. Dialects are associated with a place's unique cultural traditions and customs. If they are allowed to disappear, then each place will lose its uniqueness, and the country will also lose its cultural richness and diversity. In recent years, "New Northeast Writing," "New Southern Writing," "New Beijing Writer Group," and "New Zhejiang Writer Group" have become a grand sight. Dialect writing has become an important factor in this. For example, Shi Yifeng's (石一枫) novels have both Beijing flavor and contain a vivid atmosphere of the times, and Cai Chongda's (蔡崇达) works have both the cultural and linguistic characteristics of southern Fujian and reflections on the fate of small people. For new era writers, how to tell Chinese stories through the particularity of dialects, or conversely, how to preserve the uniqueness of dialects in the depiction of the times, are all worth exploring.
Return to TopBy: 陶 灵
Three years ago, while buying used books online, I met a shop owner who turned out to be from the same city. She invited me to visit her used bookstore. When I arrived, I was shocked. It wasn't a bookstore at all; it was practically a shopping mall. Although located on a back street in the suburban fringe, the 400-500 square meter street-facing storefront was filled with steel bookshelves, and the shelves were filled with a dazzling array of used books. Two workers were busy numbering, entering data into the computer, and putting books on the shelves...
After talking with her, I learned that the female shop owner ran a waste recycling company. Her business was very large, and waste paper recovered from several nearby counties was sent to her. After sorting, packaging, and compressing, they resold and transported it to paper mills all over the country. Needless to say, there were a large number of books in the waste paper, some even unopened, which attracted many used bookstore owners to come and buy them. Although they were still sold by the kilogram, the price was ten times higher than that of waste paper. After selling for a while, the female shop owner got the idea to open an online store to sell used books herself.
I bought a copy of "Yunyang County Shipping Records" (《云阳县航运志》) from her online store. It was only a few dozen pages thick, priced at a few cents, but I paid 80 yuan, several thousand times the price. But I was willing. This book was hard to find on the market, almost a unique copy, and it helped me a lot when I was writing "Chronicles of Sichuan Shipping" (《川江船志》). Talking about this, the female shop owner said she was also happy, because while making money, she found a good home for an old book. That's well said!
Later, I also bought a copy of "Brief Introduction to the Yuna Tangxi River Cable-Stayed Bridge" (《云安汤溪河斜张桥简介》) from her online store. It was a small booklet mimeographed on wax paper, jointly compiled and printed in January 1975 by five units in Sichuan (四川) at that time, totaling 27 pages, in very good condition. The Yuna Tangxi River Cable-Stayed Bridge is the first cable-stayed bridge in China and won the National Science Conference Award in 1978. Yuna Town (云安镇) is where I grew up as a child. When the bridge was built, the neighborhood committees organized the masses to wash pebbles and provide concrete aggregate free of charge. I also participated in this labor with my friends that year. When I saw this booklet online, I placed an order without hesitation, although the price was also slightly expensive. The booklet is very thin and the paper is fragile, so I specially put it in a thick, large-format "Yun'an Town Chronicle" (《云安镇志》) to make it easier to find.
One day, I saw a message on WeChat that a design unit in Chongqing (重庆) that compiled and printed this booklet was going to establish a museum of its history and was collecting collections. The cable-stayed bridge was the institute's scientific research project that year, and I felt that it would be more meaningful for them to keep and display this booklet than for me to keep it in a book. So, after taking photos and scanning it, and leaving an electronic document, I sent the booklet by express delivery and donated it to the design unit. When the museum of history opened, they issued me a beautiful collection certificate.
I learned from the female shop owner and also found a good home for an old book.
I mainly buy used books online, and I also often go to used bookstores to select second-hand books, mostly local historical materials and notebook novels, with a collection of about one or two thousand books. Every time I bring books home, I do it quietly, for fear that my wife will see them, and she will nag again: "There is no more room to pile them up at home." Indeed, it is troublesome to have too many books at home.
My friend Teacher Jiang (蒋老师) began to systematically buy books in his 20s and has been doing so for more than 30 years. His bookshelves, desks, and corners of his home are all filled with books. Once, during a chat, Teacher Jiang told me: "I don't have more space and time to keep these books now, and I plan to donate them all to a university." Sure enough, more than a month later, I saw a report that Teacher Jiang had donated more than 20,000 books, weighing 6 tons. The university decided to establish a library named after Teacher Jiang to allow more people to read these books.
Teacher Jiang found a good home for his personal collection of books.
Return to TopBy: 兰天智
Some time ago, my wife was video chatting with my mother, and my mother casually said, "There's only one of the steamed buns you brought back during the Spring Festival left."
My mother doesn't like to eat store-bought steamed buns. On the one hand, it's to save money, and on the other hand, she's not used to those fancy steamed buns. All her life, my mother has steamed her own buns. But time waits for no one, and in recent years, my mother has gotten older, and kneading dough has become extremely difficult.
On the weekend, my wife bought flour and yeast, mixed the dough, kneaded it, and started busying herself. After the dough was mixed well, it was placed in a basin to ferment. Two hours later, the sleeping dough quietly awakened, like a cloud blown up by the wind, filling all the space in the basin. My wife moved the "cloud" to the panel and kneaded it into two long doughs. One was cut into even dough pieces and formed into full moon-like steamed buns; the other was rolled out, smeared with rapeseed oil, sprinkled with tonka bean powder, turmeric powder and other seasonings, and layered into colorful rolls.
One layer of rolls, one layer of steamed buns, after putting them into the steamer, my wife was not in a hurry to start the fire, waiting for the dough to complete the second fermentation in the pot - she remembered what her mother said: "Good steamed buns need to wait, just like waiting for a child to grow up."
After about 40 minutes, my wife turned on the fire. The high heat brought the pot to a boil, and after half an hour, the steamed buns and rolls were out of the pot. After the steamed buns and rolls cooled naturally, my wife froze them in the refrigerator. The next day, my wife placed an order on her phone. Soon, the courier knocked on our door. When he saw that he was going to deliver steamed buns and rolls, he frowned and said, "It's not worth it. If you go by land, the freight is low, but it will take a week. In this hot weather, the steamed buns are guaranteed to get moldy. If you go by air, it will arrive in three days, but the cost is high. You need to use foam boxes and ice packs, which will cost more than 100 yuan."
The courier repeatedly said, "**不划算，实在不划算**" (bù huásuàn, shízài bù huásuàn - "not cost-effective, really not cost-effective," emphasizing the lack of economic sense in the action).
I thought so too, so I said to my wife, "Why don't we just keep them for ourselves?"
The courier turned and went downstairs. My wife pondered for a moment and said, "No, I still have to send them. Mom doesn't like to eat store-bought steamed buns." With that, she called the courier again.
My wife took out the frozen hard steamed buns and rolls from the refrigerator one by one, carefully wrapped them in ice packs, and neatly stacked them into the foam box. After the courier took away the foam box, my wife breathed a sigh of relief.
On the third night, my mother called my wife for a video chat. My mother said, "I received the steamed buns. Don't send them from so far away next time."
My wife quickly asked, "Did they get moldy?"
"No, the steamed buns are cool, great!" My mother dragged out the end of her sentence.
Return to TopWatercolor Painting "Among the Woods," by Pang Xunqin (庞薰琹), collection of the National Art Museum of China (中国美术馆).
Return to TopBy: 李 汀
In the county town's intersection, there's a Chinese banyan tree with a canopy like a large umbrella. The umbrella stands in the center of the intersection, forming a roundabout, with vehicles naturally diverting around the umbrella to the east, west, north, and south streets.
Beneath the banyan tree, there's a chessboard. People often come to play chess under the tree. Two people play chess, and four or five people give directions. Jumping the horse, moving the chariot, flying the elephant, everyone talking at once, not knowing who to listen to.
Under the banyan tree, some people watch chess games, and others watch the traffic flow. Old Zhang (老张) sits on the polished tree root, squinting his eyes, watching the taillights of passing vehicles. There's also a nest of sparrows in the banyan tree.
Old Zhang (老张) pulled my hand and said: The sparrows are waking up the leaves.
I was startled, and then nodded.
A tree, without exception, will stay in one place for its entire life. The city is renovated, the roads are changed again and again, but this banyan tree has always been here. Old Zhang (老张) said: The tree is like a traffic policeman. Drivers, seeing this banyan tree, naturally slow down.
The street center road was widened, and the banyan tree had to be moved. Hearing that the banyan tree was going to be moved, Old Zhang (老张) and his group were not happy and stayed under the banyan tree every day. The banyan tree is hundreds of years old, older than us, a true "native," how can you say move it and just move it.
The excavator drove to the tree, and Old Zhang (老张) and his group stayed under the tree, not leaving or making a fuss. It was still necessary to have a good talk. Talk to Old Zhang (老张) and them about the city planning map and long-term development. In the end, Old Zhang (老张) and they agreed. They made a request that it must be successfully transplanted. In addition, there must be a transplanting ceremony.
Guaranteeing successful transplantation was handed over to forestry experts. The transplanting ceremony was handed over to Old Zhang (老张) and his group. Old Zhang (老张) and his group saluted the banyan tree, and then told the banyan tree that this place was too narrow, asking it to go to a spacious place and not to feel unfamiliar. Then they trimmed the branches of the big tree and wrapped them with red cloth.
They used their hands to dig open the soil under the roots of the tree, digging and saying: Good buddy, we invite you. With a wave of their hands, they then allowed the excavator to enter the site. When the banyan tree was dug up, Old Zhang (老张) quickly stepped forward to wrap the roots of the tree, and then wrapped the old soil with red cloth. The most touching ceremony was in their hearts. Old Zhang (老张) did all this without saying a word.
The banyan tree moved to the Binjiang Greenway (滨江绿道), and Old Zhang (老张) and his group went to take care of it every day. If they found anything unusual, they would ask forestry experts to deal with it. The forestry expert said with a smile: Trees are not as delicate as people. Old Zhang (老张) also said with a smile: This tree is more precious than people.
Every day when I go to work, I walk under the Binjiang (滨江) banyan tree. Under the careful care of Old Zhang (老张) and others, the banyan tree has sprouted new branches. Old Zhang (老张) and they have begun to sit under the tree to enjoy the cool and set up chess games again.
One day, a few green leaves sprouted outside my office window. I was very surprised and quickly ran to the window to see what was going on. A small banyan tree was growing on my office windowsill. I remember a few years ago, a few birds jumped onto the windowsill and chirped for a long time. Could it be that these birds planted the banyan tree fruit here?
The small banyan tree is more than a meter high, and this guy should have been growing outside my window for two or three years. The roots are exposed, tightly grasping the brick seams, and tightly hugging the shallow dust. The air conditioner drain pipe happens to fall on the windowsill, and the air conditioner drain water becomes its irrigation water. When the leaves fall in winter, they accumulate under the tree to keep it warm.
I quickly pushed open the window and poured a cup of cold water over it. Looking closely again, the roots of the small banyan tree spread throughout all the cracks in the windowsill, trying to absorb the only bit of nutrients. When the water was poured down, bursts of dust rose up, and the sunlight shone over the windowsill, what a good morning this was.
I suddenly understood the feelings between a person and a tree.
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In infancy, I didn't yet understand praise.
When your lips lightly touched
my eyebrows.
In my youth, I didn't yet understand praise.
The bitter medicine in the bowl, after you blew on it,
actually had a hint of sweetness.
In my adolescence, I didn't yet understand praise.
Seeing the trophy I brought back,
your smiling eyes contained
that single tear.
In middle age, you are no longer in this world.
My burning forehead can only
savor the warmth of your hand.
Why,
in the long years spent with you,
did I not understand praise?
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