Summary: The article discusses Jiangxi Province's efforts to build advanced manufacturing clusters, focusing on innovation, digitalization, and clustering to enhance industrial development. It highlights the province's success in establishing three national-level advanced manufacturing clusters, including copper-based materials and aviation, and their significant revenue growth. The province is promoting the integration of innovation and industrial chains by connecting enterprises with national-level research platforms and promoting the application of digital technology in production. Jiangxi aims to build internationally competitive advanced manufacturing clusters, as emphasized by Jiangxi Party Secretary Yin Hong, in line with Xi Jinping's instructions to break through key technologies and develop high-tech industries.
Summary: The article reports on local officials in Xixia County, Henan Province implementing measures to reduce meetings and bureaucratic paperwork in order to allow cadres more time to address local needs. Township Party Secretary Jiang Wang was observed directly overseeing the construction of irrigation and drainage systems in Huangshi Village, securing funding and addressing construction issues. County-level officials like Cao Chuang noted that fewer mandatory accompaniment duties for inspections and research visits now existed. Jiang Wang noted that these changes have allowed him to spend more time in villages, working on practical issues, and interacting with residents.
Summary: Recent surveys by Ipsos and Morning Consult indicate a rising global favorability towards China, attributed to its stability, development, and proactive international role. Foreign media suggests China's image is shifting from "mysterious" to "charming," fueled by increased tourism, popular entertainment, and foreign investment. This rise is credited to China's consistent high-quality development and opening-up policies, contrasting with protectionist trends. China champions multilateralism and global initiatives, offering stability and partnership in a world facing unilateralism, while some Western countries are "building walls". The article posits that China's innovation, cultural appeal, and commitment to shared development contribute to its growing global appeal.
Summary: The "Ningxia-Hunan" (宁电入湘) ultra-high voltage direct current power transmission project, originating in Ningxia and terminating in Hunan, has successfully completed a 168-hour trial run and can now transmit 4 million kilowatts. The project, spanning approximately 1,616 kilometers and costing 28.1 billion yuan, aims to transmit over 50% renewable energy. Completion is expected by mid-September, with a final capacity of 8 million kilowatts, promoting green energy development in Ningxia and surrounding areas. The article does not reference any official or the United States.
Summary: The article discusses the problem of "involutionary" competition (恶性竞争) in several Chinese industries, like solar panels and EVs, characterized by price wars and homogeneity, which undermines overall competitiveness and innovation. It argues that this "involution" stems from factors like supply-demand mismatches, local protectionism, and misguided local government policies. The piece stresses the need to deepen market-oriented reforms to eliminate local protectionism and "involutionary" competition. It highlights efforts to build a unified national market and strengthen fair competition reviews, which is seen as crucial for achieving high-quality development and overcoming these challenges.
Summary: As of May, China's domestic valid invention patents reached 4.97 million, according to the National Intellectual Property Administration. China is improving patent examination quality and efficiency, optimizing its on-demand examination mechanism, and prioritizing high-value patents that enhance industrial competitiveness and security. From January to May, the Administration conducted priority, fast, delayed, and concentrated examination of patents, authorizing those that promote industrial upgrading. 77 national-level intellectual property protection centers provide "one-stop" services and are now offering targeted support to key entities.
Summary: China's National Bureau of Statistics reports that from January to May, the profits of equipment manufacturing increased by 7.2% year-on-year, contributing significantly to the overall profit growth of industries above designated size. Seven out of eight sub-sectors within equipment manufacturing saw profit increases, with electronics, electrical machinery, and general equipment experiencing double-digit growth. The total profits of industrial enterprises above designated size reached 2.72 trillion yuan during this period. Gross profits of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 1.1% year-on-year. Operating income of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 2.7% year-on-year.
Summary: China's Ministry of Transportation reports growth in both domestic passenger and international cargo shipping volume for January-May 2024, with passenger trips up 7.37% to 113 million and international cargo volume increasing by 1.66% to 1.987 billion tons. This growth is attributed to a positive economic trend. The Ningbo-Zhoushan port, the world's largest, reached 20 million TEU in container throughput earlier than last year, reinforcing its position as an international shipping hub. The report highlights the importance of shipping for domestic economic development and global trade, with maritime shipping carrying 95% of global cargo. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's State Taxation Administration has issued two announcements clarifying implementation details for regulations on tax information reporting by internet platform enterprises. The first announcement clarifies who reports, what to report (including information on platform operators and employees' income), how to report, and consequences for non-compliance. The second announcement focuses on scenarios where platform workers receive labor compensation, aiming to reduce burdens by optimizing individual income tax withholding and streamlining value-added tax declaration. The announcements are intended to promote the healthy development of the platform economy.
Summary: The newly opened Chongqing-Qianjiang section of the Yuzhangsha (Chongqing-Xiamen) High-Speed Railway (HSR) is a key segment of the "eight vertical and eight horizontal" HSR network, connecting the Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle with the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan city cluster. Once the Changsha-Ganzhou section is completed, travel time from Chongqing to Xiamen could be reduced to approximately 10 hours. The construction of the Chongqing-Qianjiang section involved overcoming significant engineering challenges in mountainous terrain, utilizing advanced technologies for tunneling, bridge construction, and track laying. The project also emphasizes ecological preservation, employing green building standards and minimizing environmental impact.
Summary: The world's first ammonia-fueled internal combustion engine powered demonstration ship, "Anhui," successfully completed its maiden voyage in Hefei, Anhui, marking a breakthrough in the industrial application of ammonia fuel in the maritime sector. The ship, jointly developed by the Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center Energy Research Institute and Shenzhen Haixu New Energy Co., Ltd., is equipped with a 200kW high-speed gas internal combustion generator set, two 100kW propulsion motors, and a twin-propeller propulsion system, with a full load capacity of 50 tons and a rated speed of 10 knots. The article mentions no U.S. involvement.
Summary: The article discusses the problem of "involutionary" competition (恶性竞争) in several Chinese industries, including solar panel, auto, and energy storage. It argues that such competition, characterized by excessive price wars and homogenization, undermines innovation, weakens industry competitiveness, and distorts market mechanisms. The article calls for deepening market-oriented reforms to eliminate local protectionism and market segmentation, while advocating for a better balance between government regulation and market forces to foster a fairer and more dynamic market environment. It also highlights efforts to expand domestic demand and strengthen regulatory enforcement against unfair competition, in order to promote high-quality development. The article does not mention U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The People's Bank of China's Monetary Policy Committee met and suggested increasing the intensity, foresight, focus, and effectiveness of monetary policy, adapting the strength and pace of implementation to domestic and international economic conditions. The committee emphasized directing large banks to serve the real economy, supporting smaller banks and recapitalization, and stabilizing financial markets. Structural monetary policy tools should focus on technological innovation, consumption, and key projects. It will use securities, funds, and insurance company swap facilities and stock repurchase and holdings relending to explore a standardized institutional arrangement to maintain capital market stability.
Summary: The 9th China-South Asia Expo in Yunnan focused on regional cooperation through trade, industry, and cultural exchange. Sri Lanka's Deputy Minister Arron Hemantha Gunasekera highlighted China's important role in regional cooperation and expressed hope for deepened cooperation in green energy and sustainable agriculture. The expo featured 2,500+ enterprises from 73 countries, with a focus on industries like manufacturing and green energy, resulting in over 8 billion RMB in trade deals and 22 billion RMB in green energy investments. International participants expressed optimism about the expo's role in understanding the Chinese market and fostering collaborations. The event also included cultural exhibitions and fashion shows showcasing various countries, including Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam.
Summary: As China assumes the rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO), the author, China's ambassador to Turkey, highlights China's commitment to promoting SCO development and working with member states to address global challenges. The ambassador emphasizes China and Turkey's shared interests in strategic autonomy, development, and addressing global challenges, particularly within the SCO framework. China and Turkey will enhance coordination in multilateral settings, including the SCO, to promote multilateralism and oppose unilateralism. The ambassador references President Xi Jinping's proposal of building "five common homes" at the SCO summit in Astana.
Summary: A Ministry of Commerce spokesperson stated that China welcomes equitable negotiations to resolve trade disputes with the U.S., while urging all parties to uphold fairness, justice, and the multilateral trading system. The statement firmly opposed any trade deal that benefits from sacrificing China's interests in exchange for tariff relief. China would not accept such an outcome and would retaliate to protect its rights. The spokesperson criticized the U.S.'s imposition of "reciprocal tariffs" as unilateral bullying that harms the multilateral system and international trade order.
Summary: Tajikistan National University's Habib Mirzoev stated that the second China-Central Asia Summit in Astana was a milestone for regional relations. He highlighted the increasing importance of cultural exchanges, citing the "Belt and Road" initiative, growing Chinese language programs, and tourism initiatives, including the recent China-Central Asia international tourism train. Mirzoev praised the Luban Workshop initiative as a model for vocational education cooperation, specifically noting its positive impact on Tajikistan's technical skills and talent development. He also mentioned China's Global Security Initiative, emphasizing its focus on dialogue and consultation. Furthermore, he expressed the desire for greater cooperation in trade, infrastructure, agriculture, and people-to-people exchanges.
Summary: A Chinese-aided meteorological satellite data receiving and processing system in Uruguay is enabling real-time monitoring and processing of weather data. The system, which provides 17 types of meteorological data products, has been praised by Uruguayan Professor Natalie Aubet for its vital role in Earth science research. Chinese personnel have provided training and support to ensure Uruguay can independently operate and maintain the system. The project exemplifies China's commitment to addressing climate change and promoting global cooperation, with Uruguayan media highlighting China's role in fostering a fair and mutually beneficial global climate governance system. The Uruguayan professor said that the Chinese team was always available and provided efficient solutions.
Summary: A "BRICS-themed" event in the "Civilization Dialogue" series was held at the State University of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, bringing together over 300 experts, athletes, and youth representatives from BRICS nations. The event, themed "Strengthening BRICS cultural exchange ties to empower the bright future of the Global South," was co-hosted by China's State Council Information Office and the Rio de Janeiro State Council. The event focused on cultural exchanges and future collaboration between BRICS countries.
Summary: The "Civilization Encounter: Jiangsu Week of the Grand Canal Culture of China" event was held in Brussels, Belgium, co-organized by the Chinese Mission to the EU, Jiangsu Provincial People's Government Information Office, and Jiangsu Provincial Association for Foreign Cultural Exchange. Ambassador Cai Run stated that the event, marking the 50th anniversary of China-EU diplomatic relations, uses the canal as a link to build a friendly platform for mutual learning between civilizations and win-win cooperation. Former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme expressed hope that the cultural week would further expand the breadth and depth of cooperation between Belgium and China. The event featured cultural performances, including a flash mob at the Mont des Arts square and a non-heritage exhibition showcasing Jiangsu's intangible cultural heritage.
Summary: The "Panda Cup" Japanese Youth Essay Contest on China was held in Beijing, with approximately 70 attendees, including winners from 2022 and 2024. Du Zhanyuan, Director of the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration, stated that deepened Sino-Japanese youth exchange should commemorate history as it is the 80th anniversary of the victory against fascism. He encouraged participants to safeguard peace, continue friendship, and jointly create the future. The United States was not mentioned in the original article.
Summary: A detachment from the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Support Base in Djibouti participated in Madagascar's 65th Independence and Army Day parade on June 26th, marking the PLA's first involvement in a Madagascan military parade. The invitation to participate was extended by Madagascar's Ministry of Armed Forces. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article commemorates Zhao Dengyu, a general who died fighting the Japanese during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Zhao led troops in a significant victory against the Japanese in 1933, boosting morale and inspiring the famous "March of the Big Swords" patriotic song. He later died in battle in 1937 defending Beiping from the Japanese invasion. He was posthumously honored as a national hero, with his tomb and legacy serving as a site for patriotic education. The article highlights his sacrifice and the continued efforts to promote his spirit of patriotism.
Summary: Following severe flooding in Rongjiang County, Guizhou Province, villagers in areas like Wangling mobilized to support rescue efforts. Utilizing loudspeakers and WeChat groups, residents brought food and supplies to designated points to cook meals for the rescue workers. Due to a shortage of kitchen knives, villagers were encouraged to bring their own to aid in food preparation. This collective effort ensured that rescue teams had access to hot meals during their operations. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Ministry of Water Resources convened a flood prevention consultation on June 28th to analyze rainfall and flood conditions, and to deploy preventative measures for a new round of heavy rainfall. From June 29th to July 1st, widespread heavy rainfall is expected across multiple regions, potentially leading to significant river level increases and potential floods in major river systems like the Yangtze, Yellow, Huai, Hai, Pearl, and Songhua. The Ministry has issued notices to relevant provincial water authorities and river basin management agencies, urging them to closely monitor the situation, strengthen water project management, and implement flood defense measures, especially for smaller rivers and reservoirs. The notification did not refer to the United States, or discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on Zhou Yanguang, a farmer in Shandong province, who praises his new "谷神" (Gushen) combine harvester for its efficiency and low grain loss. Zhou initially hesitated to purchase the new machine, but was convinced after seeing its capabilities and the potential for increased yield. He also participated in a local agricultural machinery training program to optimize the machine's use. According to Wang Jingguo, head of the agricultural machinery promotion office in Dongying district, 178 agricultural machinery personnel in the district purchased 214 intelligent agricultural machinery through the training program.
Summary: The China National Committee for Caring for the Next Generation (CNCCNG) has launched the 2025 "Youth Party History Study Month" in Chengdu, Sichuan, commemorating the 90th anniversary of the Long March entering Sichuan and the 80th anniversary of the victory against Japanese aggression. The CNCCNG urged local committees to leverage veteran cadres ("五老") to innovate Party history education for youth, focusing on accessibility and storytelling. They also emphasized utilizing revolutionary museums, memorials, and national education bases to provide immersive historical experiences. Since 2022, CNCCNG has designated July for nationwide youth-focused Party history education. The initiative aims to educate youth using the "spiritual lineage" of Chinese communists to strengthen their faith and ideals.
Summary: The Ministry of Finance, the Ministry of Public Security, and the State Administration for Market Regulation will jointly launch a special campaign targeting four types of illegal and irregular behavior in government procurement in 2025, lasting from June 2025 to the end of January 2026. The campaign will focus on discriminatory clauses set by procurers, illegal fee collection by agencies, provision of false materials by suppliers, and bid-rigging. Specific targets include procurers favoring local firms through discriminatory conditions based on registration location, ownership, or investor nationality. The campaign also addresses illegal fee collection, delayed deposit refunds by procurement agencies, and suppliers providing false documentation to win bids.
Summary: He Zhuguo, a prominent patriotic Hong Kong businessman and former chairman of the Sing Tao News Corporation and Hong Kong Tobacco Company, died in Hong Kong on June 11, 2025, at the age of 77. Central leaders expressed their condolences to his family. He Zhuguo held various positions, including serving on the CPPCC National Committee and election committees in Hong Kong. He was a supporter of "One Country, Two Systems" and contributed to Hong Kong's stability and prosperity. He also supported China's reform and opening up, and actively participated in the economic construction and public welfare undertakings of the mainland. He Zhuguo previously worked in the U.S. for Salomon Brothers, Philip Morris, and Brown & Williamson.
Summary: Chen Dongzheng, former chairman and Party Secretary of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange, passed away in Beijing on June 9, 2024, at the age of 73. Central leaders expressed condolences to his family. Chen's career included positions in the People's Liberation Army, the State Administration for Industry and Commerce, and the General Office of the State Council before joining the China Securities Regulatory Commission and subsequently leading the Shenzhen Stock Exchange from 2001 to 2014. He was a member of the 11th and 12th National Committees of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference.
Summary: Xu Tongmo, former president of Xi'an Jiaotong University, passed away on May 31, 2025, at the age of 86. Xu held various positions at Xi'an Jiaotong University, including professor, department chair, vice president, and ultimately president from 1998 to 2003. Central leaders expressed condolences to Xu's family. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Guangdong and Shenzhen TV launched their 4K ultra-high-definition channels simultaneously on June 28th. Guangdong TV's channel will feature new and upgraded programs, while Shenzhen TV upgraded its news production system and will launch new programs showcasing Shenzhen's innovation. The launches are part of the State Administration of Radio and Television's (广电总局) "Ultra-High-Definition Development Year" initiative for 2025. The two channels are now available to nearly 300 million households across 31 provinces and municipalities via cable, IPTV, and online platforms. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: This article discusses the importance of ideological and political education ("思政课") in Chinese schools, highlighting efforts to instill socialist values and patriotism in students. It showcases three schools: a village school with revolutionary history integrating "red" elements into various subjects, a middle school connecting lessons to current events like U.S.-China trade relations and historical sites, and a university using its own history of resistance against Japan to teach national pride. The goal is to make these lessons engaging and relevant to students' lives, ensuring they become reliable successors to the socialist cause. The article emphasizes the need for teachers to constantly update their teaching methods and content to keep students interested and informed. Ultimately, the aim is to cultivate well-rounded individuals dedicated to national rejuvenation.
Summary: This article discusses the issue of insufficient outdoor activities for students in China, leading to health problems like obesity and poor eyesight. It criticizes the short-sighted educational practices that prioritize academic performance over physical activity, suggesting schools and parents should value well-rounded development, encourage exercise, and give kids more freedom to play and explore. The article advocates for increasing time and space for physical activity in schools and highlights the importance of fostering a love of sports and self-management skills in children. It emphasizes that cultivating healthy and well-rounded children is crucial for the future of the nation. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: Wuchang district in Wuhan is implementing "one subtraction and one addition" policies, decreasing academic workload and increasing physical activity for students. Schools are reducing homework and bookbag weight through initiatives like homework transparency and school storage, while ensuring at least two hours of daily physical activity. Schools are creating more spaces for students to exercise by using previously unused parts of their campuses. Wuchang Education Bureau Director Li Feng acknowledged challenges such as insufficient sports teachers, but aims to encourage students to move more. Parents have expressed support for the reforms, emphasizing children's happiness and well-being.
Summary: The article details Zhejiang province's efforts to implement a "smart governance" model for school cafeterias, focusing on food safety and waste reduction. This system utilizes technology, including smart scales, AI-powered facial recognition systems for meal ordering, and comprehensive video monitoring, to oversee all stages from procurement to serving. A centralized "Qing Shan e-jia" platform monitors and analyzes data to trigger warnings based on 18 indicators. The province-wide initiative aims for comprehensive oversight of school dining operations through data standardization and efficient problem resolution. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article discusses the increasing integration of the Greater Bay Area (GBA) through cross-border payment systems, facilitating seamless consumption for residents of Macau, Hong Kong, and mainland China. Residents can now use mobile payment apps like AlipayHK and MPay across the region for transportation, dining, and shopping, eliminating the need for currency exchange. This "one-hour living circle" is boosted by infrastructure and policy improvements, leading to a surge in cross-border travel and spending. The article also mentions efforts to expand the use of e-wallets to services like healthcare, and the rise of "cross-border small stores" that benefit from the payment integrations.
Summary: The article celebrates the 5th anniversary of the Hong Kong National Security Law (NSL), arguing it has brought stability and prosperity to Hong Kong after the 2019 protests. It claims the NSL has created a secure environment conducive to investment, citing an increase in companies based in Hong Kong. The piece asserts the law safeguards national sovereignty and the "One Country, Two Systems" framework, while also attracting international investors. It emphasizes Hong Kong's economic rankings and future potential, stating the NSL allows Hong Kong to focus on development. It further states that Hong Kong should take advantage of its unique position to actively connect with national strategies and better integrate into the country's development.
Summary: The Beijing Taiwan Compatriot's Association's "Taiwan Compatriot's Home Volunteer Service Team" is expanding avenues for Taiwan compatriots to integrate into Beijing through volunteer work, as stated by Yuan Haipeng, Secretary of the Party Group of the Beijing Taiwan Compatriot's Association. Team members, including Chen Wencheng, a Peking University teacher, participate in events like the Beijing-Taiwan University Dragon Boat Culture Festival, fostering connections between youth from both sides of the Strait. The volunteer team also provides services at the Taiwan Hall, where Taiwan compatriots share their stories and heritage with visitors. The team engages in various activities such as providing services in sports events and planting trees, promoting cross-strait understanding and cooperation. Su Wei, member of the Party Group of the Beijing Taiwan Compatriot's Association, stated the organization is committed to creating more opportunities for Taiwan compatriots to participate in volunteer service.
Summary: The "Colorful Chinese Arts" carnival, part of the "Chinese Culture Festival 2025," was held in Hong Kong to promote Chinese culture through stage performances, intangible cultural heritage displays, booths, and exhibitions. The event, held at the Sha Tin Town Hall and New Town Plaza, aimed to allow the public to experience the beauty of Chinese culture. A photograph accompanying the article shows children experiencing string puppet performances. The article does not mention the US or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The city of Langzhong in Sichuan Province, a national historical and cultural city since 1986, is preserving its ancient heritage by focusing on dynamic preservation rather than static conservation. The city is prioritizing the continuity of daily life for its 40,000 residents through initiatives like maintaining local markets, schools, and small businesses within the ancient city. Langzhong also focuses on integrating cultural elements like traditional performances, crafts, and cuisine into the city's tourism offerings, aiming to give the city a soul through culture. The city has implemented regulations to protect the city's layout, architecture, and historical character, ensuring that preservation efforts focus on maintaining its "living heritage." The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A recent report highlights the growth of intangible cultural heritage (ICH) workshops in China, with over 11,000 established by the end of 2024, employing over 270,000 individuals from formerly impoverished backgrounds. These workshops, exemplified by the revitalization of traditional crafts in villages like Henan's Huozhuang, boost rural economies and attract young people back to their hometowns, integrating traditional skills with modern techniques. The fusion of culture and economy enhances the visibility and relevance of ICH, fostering a sense of cultural identity and pride among villagers. This "fingertip economy" promotes cultural confidence through activities such as tourism and creative product development. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Yu Jiabing, an 81-year-old inheritor of the national intangible cultural heritage of Laohekou Sixian, is dedicated to preserving and promoting this traditional musical form. Originating from Henan, Laohekou Sixian is characterized by its elegant and melodious style. To overcome challenges in passing down the music due to its traditional notation, Yu Jiabing transcribed over 100 pieces into modern notation. She also innovated by modifying the instrument to better suit modern audiences. Yu Jiabing teaches Laohekou Sixian at the local senior's university and a local elementary school.
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Summary: An art exhibition at the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts showcased "Heroes," a National Art Fund-supported project, depicting 29 recipients of the "July 1st Medal." The project aimed to artistically honor these exemplary Communist Party members through traditional Chinese painting techniques, combining detailed portraits with a broader narrative. The artists sought to capture the individual spirit and collective glory of the honorees, avoiding empty or formulaic portrayals by studying biographies and images. The artwork intends to promote correct views of history, ethnicity, the nation, and culture.
Summary: Artists from the Guangdong Province are revisiting Maoming's lychee orchards, including the ancient Gongyuan, to draw inspiration and capture the region's cultural and industrial development, including modern cultivation techniques and preservation efforts. The artists are studying the region's history and current development, including the "Baiqianwan Project" to create art reflecting contemporary China. They also visited the Bohai Forest Belt, drawing inspiration from Guan Shanyue's "Green Great Wall," and reflecting on the importance of connecting with real life in an era of AI-generated art. The endeavor is part of a broader project from the China Artists Association.
Summary: A recent exhibition in China, "Building Dreams with Beauty – 2024 New Era Youth Art Talent Training Program: 100 Achievements Exhibition of Children's Picture Book Creation," showcased 100 original Chinese picture books aimed at instilling aesthetic values and cultural understanding in children. The exhibition highlighted the challenges of translating text to visual art, regenerating cultural genes visually, and making cultural roots sprout contemporary leaves. It emphasized the importance of creators connecting with children's perspectives and incorporating artistic expression and innovative techniques in their work. The goal is for the books to act as a medium for aesthetic education, conveying abstract concepts through colors, lines, and innovative materials. The exhibition was divided into three sections: children's thoughts, children's fun, and children's hearts.
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Summary: To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles, an art exhibition is being held at the Lao She Theater. The exhibition, titled "Ode to the People," showcases 51 classic and contemporary artworks, highlighting the development and innovation of Beijing's fine arts over the past 75 years. The exhibition features works from renowned artists and explores the theme of inheriting and innovating Chinese culture, reflecting the spirit of the times. The exhibition aims to present the beauty of traditional architecture and tell the story of China to the world.
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By: 本报记者 朱 磊 周 欢
Under a 10-meter-high dome, the L15 "Falcon" trainer aircraft spreads its wings, arranged in formation. Stepping into the aircraft final assembly workshop of Jiangxi Hongdu Aviation Industry Group (江西洪都航空工业集团) in Nanchang (南昌), the intelligent production line operates with the precision of a mechanical clock.
"Here, the first aircraft manufactured in New China completed its test flight. Today, the company's full range of trainer aircraft product lines has cumulatively delivered over 5,000 aircraft worldwide, and the L15 'Falcon' has become a globally leading trainer aircraft," introduced Zhou Wei (周维), the company's Deputy General Manager.
In October 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out during his inspection in Jiangxi (江西): "Deploy the innovation chain in a targeted manner, actively connect with national strategic science and technology resources, break through a number of key core technologies, create a number of high-tech industries, and form industrial clusters with national influence."
To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech, Jiangxi is accelerating the construction of a modern industrial system with advanced manufacturing as its backbone, proposing to create six advanced manufacturing industrial clusters, including electronic information, copper-based new materials, and aviation. In December 2024, the Yingrao Fuchang Copper-Based New Materials Cluster (鹰饶抚昌铜基新材料集群) and the Yangtze River Delta (including Jiangxi) Large Aircraft Cluster (长三角（含江西）大飞机集群) were selected into the list of national advanced manufacturing clusters, adding to the Ganzhou Rare Earth New Materials and Application Cluster (赣州市稀土新材料及应用集群) previously selected, bringing the number of Jiangxi's national advanced manufacturing clusters to three. In the first quarter of this year, the three clusters achieved a revenue of 171.268 billion yuan above designated size, a year-on-year increase of 10.17%.
——Integration of innovation chain and industrial chain to enhance industrial development momentum.
"One gram of catalyst has a surface area as large as one standard basketball court!" In the product display area of Jiangxi Zhongke Hongqian New Materials Co., Ltd. (江西中科鸿虔新材料有限公司) in Ganzhou (赣州), Chairman Zhou Bin (周彬) pointed to the white powder in the glass jar and said.
"The large surface area means more active sites and higher catalytic efficiency. After full production, it can produce 3,000 tons of catalyst annually, with an annual output value of over 1 billion yuan." Zhou Bin introduced that the company actively connects with the Ganjiang Innovation Research Institute of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院赣江创新研究院) to promote the industrialization of related scientific and technological achievements. At the end of 2024, it produced the China VI standard diesel vehicle exhaust purification catalyst, breaking the foreign technology monopoly.
Promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation. Currently, Jiangxi's six advanced manufacturing clusters are all connected to national-level scientific research platforms and other scientific and technological resources, among which 524 enterprises have national or provincial-level enterprise technology centers, and 12 have national or provincial-level manufacturing innovation centers.
——Digitalization and intelligent empowerment to promote industrial quality improvement and efficiency enhancement.
Looking up, the 8-story-high vertical copper wire flattening equipment operates orderly under the automated control system; looking down, on the conveyor belt in the smart storage area, flat copper wires are achieving millisecond-level storage positioning through laser navigation.
In the production workshop of Jiangxi Copper Huadong Electric Engineering New Materials Technology Co., Ltd. (江西江铜华东电工新材料科技有限公司) in Yingtan (鹰潭), there is a strong sense of technology. "In 2024, the company underwent a comprehensive digital transformation, with all equipment connected to the smart factory system, increasing production efficiency by 10% and reducing energy consumption by 10%," said Tang Xiaoshui (汤晓水), Deputy General Manager of the company.
Deepen the digital application of each link to promote the transformation from "manufacturing" to "intelligent manufacturing." "Since 2024, more than 18,000 enterprises in Jiangxi Province have carried out transformation diagnoses, more than 11,000 enterprises have implemented digital transformation, and 36 national 5G factories have been built. Among the six advanced manufacturing clusters, there are 172 provincial-level intelligent manufacturing benchmark enterprises," said Ying Jiong (应炯), Director of the Jiangxi Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology (江西省工业和信息化厅).
——Matrix-style and cluster-style development to enhance industrial scale and level.
Taking the Nanchang (南昌), Ji'an (吉安), Jiujiang (九江), and Ganzhou (赣州) "four cities" electronic information industry belt along the Beijing-Kowloon Railway (京九铁路) as the driving axis, and continuously expanding the industrial radiation circle, the scale of Jiangxi's electronic information industry has steadily stood at the trillion-yuan level for three consecutive years; in Shangrao (上饶), Jinko Solar (晶科能源) has driven 12 specialized and new small and medium-sized enterprises to build a complete photovoltaic industry chain of "silicon wafer-battery cell-module-energy storage," striving for the photovoltaic new energy advanced manufacturing cluster to exceed 170 billion yuan in operating income in 2025...
To cultivate and strengthen advanced manufacturing clusters, the key lies in gathering chains into groups and clusters into momentum. At present, Jiangxi has cumulatively cultivated 13 national SME characteristic industrial clusters, 67 provincial SME characteristic industrial clusters, and 126 provincial industrial clusters, with 14 industries achieving annual revenue of over 100 billion yuan.
"Jiangxi must firmly remember General Secretary Xi Jinping's entrustment, seize opportunities, base itself on industrial foundations and comparative advantages, continuously gather innovative resource elements, and strive to create a number of advanced manufacturing clusters with strong innovation capabilities, significant scale benefits, first-class enterprise agglomeration, perfect ecological systems, and international competitiveness and influence, so as to promote the industry to the middle and high end of the value chain," said Yin Hong (尹弘), Secretary of the Jiangxi Provincial Party Committee (江西省委书记).
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"It needs to be this deep to withstand the heavy rain." Jumping into the drainage ditch, Jiang Wang (姜旺) used his body as a ruler to measure the depth of the ditch.
"Don't worry! This ditch is 1 meter deep and 80 centimeters wide," said Zhang Qingyun (张青云), the Party Branch Secretary of Huangshi Village (黄狮村), who was standing beside him.
Rushing to harvest summer crops, busily sowing summer seeds, and focusing on flood prevention, Jiang Wang (姜旺), the Party Secretary of Wuliqiao Town (五里桥镇) in Xixia County (西峡县), Nanyang City (南阳市), Henan Province (河南省), has been busy in the fields recently. "Now there are fewer meetings, and I have more time to focus on specific tasks."
Since the in-depth implementation of the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation and the launch of educational activities, Xixia County (西峡县) has actively promoted the reduction of meetings and reports, and optimized research, allowing cadres to free up more time and energy to do practical things at the front line.
Taking streamlining meetings as an example, Xixia County (西峡县) implemented "merging multiple meetings," combining meetings of the same type. In the past, the County Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau (县农业农村局), Water Resources Bureau (水利局), Transportation Bureau (交通运输局), and Housing and Urban-Rural Development Bureau (住房和城乡建设局) all had to hold flood prevention meetings. This year, the county combined three meetings: work safety, drought resistance, and flood prevention. Since the beginning of this year, the number of various meetings held in Xixia County (西峡县) has decreased by 35% year-on-year, and the duration of meetings has been reduced by more than 50%.
Where is the extra time from reduced meetings being used? Xixia County (西峡县) requires cadres to—"not just listen to reports in air-conditioned rooms, but must go directly to the grassroots level to solve practical problems."
Arriving at the kiwi orchard in Huangshi Village (黄狮村), Jiang Wang (姜旺) found that there was only one irrigation ditch beside the road.
"This won't do! When the heavy rain comes, it will definitely flood!" Jiang Wang (姜旺) said to Zhang Qingyun (张青云), "We must quickly deepen, widen, and extend it according to the standard of a drainage ditch."
"The village can't come up with so much money at once..." Zhang Qingyun (张青云) said.
"The county has relevant funds, and I will strive for them. You quickly find a construction team and strive to start construction in the next few days," Jiang Wang (姜旺) assigned the task.
Back in the town, Jiang Wang (姜旺) immediately wrote a project proposal to Cao Chuang (曹闯), a member of the County Party Committee Standing Committee and Deputy County Mayor. The next day, the report was approved. "Now the efficiency of report approval is also higher than before," Jiang Wang (姜旺) said.
"In the past, there were many inspections and investigations from higher authorities, and there were many accompanying tasks," Cao Chuang (曹闯) said, "But now there are 'hard and fast rules.' For example, when municipal leaders come to investigate, the county arranges one responsible comrade in charge to accompany them, and the main responsible comrades of the county and township party and government are not allowed to greet or accompany them..."
The Huangshi Village (黄狮村) drainage ditch project was approved, and the funds were quickly secured. Three days later, the excavator entered the village. Construction, coordination, supervision, acceptance... Jiang Wang (姜旺) and Zhou Dalin (周大林), a town cadre, often came to the village to monitor the quality and check the progress.
"This is not right here." At the outlet of a culvert, Jiang Wang (姜旺) found that the construction team had changed the flared outlet on the design drawing into a straight cylinder and immediately asked the construction party to rectify it.
Just after finishing the inspection here, another villager came to him: "The construction of the ditch has cut off the road. How can our cars pass?" Jiang Wang (姜旺) ran over to take a look and found that the situation was true. After coordination, it was decided to build a small cement slab bridge in the middle of the ditch.
With the problem solved, while sitting on the ridge to rest, the reporter asked Jiang Wang (姜旺) what changes had taken place since the launch of the study and education campaign. Jiang Wang (姜旺) said there were "two changes"—
The attire has changed. In the past, because there were many meetings, he needed to wear shirts and leather shoes; now, he wears quick-drying T-shirts and sports shoes, and sometimes even a straw hat.
The working method has changed. In the past, he spent more time attending meetings and preparing materials; now, he spends more time running around in the villages, doing more practical things, and seeing more villagers. "The most gratifying thing is to hear the villagers say, this is what a party member and cadre should look like!"
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘玲玲
Recently, surveys by several international polling organizations, including Ipsos and Morning Consult, have shown a continuous rise in China's favorability around the world. Why do people in more and more countries find China so "cool"?
——People's Daily Online Netizen
These survey results are highly consistent with the intuitive feelings of the international community.
For some time, the enthusiasm of foreign tourists traveling to China has been constantly rising, Chinese TV dramas have become increasingly popular, and foreign institutions have been showing increasing favor towards Chinese assets. Some foreign media have pointed out that China's international image is undergoing a transformation from "mysterious" to "charming," and China is becoming increasingly "cool."
"Before coming, China was a mystery; after coming, I became a China fan" – the number of countries eligible for unilateral visa-free entry to China has been expanded to 47, and the number of countries eligible for the 240-hour transit visa-free policy has been expanded to 55... These trips to China, which can be taken on a whim, have turned countless foreign tourists into active disseminators of Chinese culture. Authentic and intimate cultural contact breaks through the "cognitive cocoon," achieving resonance and empathy.
From "mysterious Orient" to "cool China," the steady rise in China's global favorability is due both to the stability and constructive role China has played in a turbulent world and to the charm brought about by China's own development and progress.
The rise in favorability lies in "stability" and "progress."
Faced with the uncertainty brought about by the rise of protectionism, China has consistently "done the right thing," unswervingly promoted high-quality development, and unswervingly expanded high-level opening up to the outside world.
In the first quarter of this year, China's gross domestic product increased by 5.4% year-on-year; in the first five months, China's import and export of goods increased by 2.5% year-on-year. China's economy has overcome difficulties and continued to be an important engine of the world economy. The world has felt the consistent "China rhythm": not changing course due to external noise, not disrupting the pace due to short-term fluctuations, and full of strategic focus and calm confidence.
To date, China has signed 23 free trade agreements with 30 countries and regions, implemented a 100% tariff-free policy on products from 53 African countries that have diplomatic relations with China, and the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) circle of friends has continued to expand with high-quality joint construction... The world has seen the ever-expanding "China opportunity": China not only has an inclusive mind but also open measures, and Chinese-style modernization continues to empower global development.
The rise in favorability lies in "responsibility" and "commitment."
Faced with the turmoil and anxiety caused by the rise of unilateralism, China adheres to the right path of peaceful development and win-win cooperation.
Comparing the two recent summits: while the G7 summit is still hyping up "small yards and high walls" and provoking conflict and confrontation, the second China-Central Asia Summit held in Astana (阿斯塔纳), Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) has reached more than 100 cooperation consensuses. China and Central Asian countries are working together to promote high-quality regional development, move towards common modernization, and firmly defend multilateralism and safeguard international fairness and justice.
Faced with the unilateral bullying of individual countries, China firmly practices the three major global initiatives and promotes the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. "China is a rational, strong, and reliable partner. China brings not only stability but also hope for a lasting future," Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (安瓦尔·易卜拉欣) sincerely praised.
The rise in favorability lies in "newness" and "striving."
"This is a vibrant and innovative society," a reporter from the British Daily Telegraph (《每日电讯报》) exclaimed after traveling in China for a month. China adheres to innovation-driven development, accelerates the cultivation of new quality productive forces, and has impressed the world in the field of scientific and technological innovation.
China, committed to innovation, is "full of a sense of the future" and demonstrates strong resilience, allowing the world to feel the spirit of striving to win, appreciate the courage to face challenges and break the situation to seek innovation, and experience the determination to remain calm and continue to cultivate. This spiritual background has won more and more respect and recognition. China adheres to open cooperation, promotes common development with the sharing of innovative achievements, and dreams of the stars and the sea with all countries. Such a China naturally attracts people to walk with it.
The rise in favorability lies in "profoundness" and "affability."
Whether it is the trendy toy "labubu" that has recently broken the circle, or Nezha (哪吒) and Monkey King (悟空), which have long been popular around the world, these images are integrated with modern creativity and technological expression, setting off a "Oriental trend" on the global cultural map and writing a wonderful story of cross-cultural exchange.
执大象，天下往 (zhí dà xiàng, tiān xià wǎng - "Grasp the great image, and the world will come," Holding the great image means holding the Tao, and the world will come to you).
The improvement of China's global favorability demonstrates the benign interaction between China and the world, the global resonance of Chinese ideas, the wonderful charm of Chinese civilization, and the increasingly broad road of Chinese-style modernization.
In the final analysis, the "zero-sum game" mentality has become a constraint on global development, while the concept and practice of building a community with a shared future for mankind has opened up a new path for the world, injected impetus for sustainable development, and exudes the charm of profound thought and vivid practice.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Yinchuan (银川) report on June 29th (Reporters Xu Yuanfeng (徐元锋) and Zhang Wen (张文)) At 1:15 AM on the 29th, the "Ningxia Electricity to Hunan" (宁电入湘) project, an ultra-high voltage DC project for sending power from the "sandy, Gobi, and desert" (沙戈荒) large base, successfully completed its 168-hour trial operation and is now officially capable of transmitting 4 million kilowatts of electricity.
The "Ningxia Electricity to Hunan" (宁电入湘) project starts at the Zhongning Converter Station (中宁换流站) in Zhongwei (中卫) City, Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region (宁夏回族自治区), passes through Gansu (甘肃), Shaanxi (陕西), Chongqing (重庆), and Hubei (湖北), and ends at the Hengyang Converter Station (衡阳换流站) in Hengyang (衡阳) City, Hunan Province (湖南省). The total length of the line is approximately 1,616 kilometers, with a total investment of 28.1 billion yuan. The proportion of new energy transmitted by the project exceeds 50%.
It is expected that the "Ningxia Electricity to Hunan" (宁电入湘) project will be fully completed and put into operation by mid-September, at which time it will have a transmission capacity of 8 million kilowatts, driving the development of the entire clean energy industry chain, including new energy equipment manufacturing, installation, and operation and maintenance in Ningxia (宁夏) and the surrounding "sandy, Gobi, and desert" (沙戈荒) areas, and promoting the transformation of the energy system towards green and low-carbon.
Return to TopBy: 金社平
Photovoltaic modules are as low as 0.6 RMB per watt, over a hundred car models have joined the price reduction trend, and the winning bid prices for energy storage systems are repeatedly hitting new lows... For some time, disorderly price wars and homogeneous competition have become prominent manifestations of "involutionary" competition in some industries. Under "involution," competition loses its restraint, market mechanisms are distorted, and high-quality development is adversely affected.
"We must deepen the market-oriented allocation reform of factors of production, and proactively eliminate local protectionism, market segmentation, and 'involutionary' competition."
Based on an accurate understanding of stage-specific problems and a deep grasp of market laws, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has deployed a comprehensive rectification of "involutionary" competition. This is a crucial measure to resolve the current contradictions in economic development, an important guarantee for deepening economic system reform, and an effective path to promote enterprise innovation and development, climb to the mid-to-high end of the value chain, and continuously enhance development resilience.
(I)
Eliminating "involutionary" competition is an inevitable requirement for acting in accordance with economic laws.
Competition is a basic characteristic of a market economy and the soul of a market economy. However, there is a distinction between healthy competition and unfair competition. "Involutionary" vicious competition violates economic laws, and its drawbacks are obvious.
First, it weakens the overall competitiveness of the industry.
In recent years, China's new energy vehicle industry has developed rapidly, with production and sales ranking first in the world for 10 consecutive years, making a positive contribution to global carbon neutrality.
There are hidden worries behind the achievements. In 2024, the profit margin of car companies fell to 4.3%. Among new energy brands, only BYD (比亚迪), Seres (赛力斯), Li Auto (理想), and Leapmotor (零跑) were profitable, and the R&D expenses of many car companies declined.
Facts have proven that if companies focus too much on playing the "price card," although they can attract some price-sensitive customers and increase sales in the short term, it will squeeze profit margins, thereby restricting technology accumulation, innovation and R&D, and after-sales investment, which in turn affects the competitiveness of the entire industry.
Second, it damages the industrial development ecosystem.
In order to reduce prices and costs, some companies choose to use their dominant position to "force down prices" from upstream and downstream, extend payment terms, and transfer pressure. Data shows that in 2024, the profit margin of China's parts and accessories industry decreased by 0.3 percentage points year-on-year, and liabilities increased by 10.6% year-on-year.
In order to reduce prices and costs, some companies also cut corners, reduce quality and configuration, follow trends and imitate, plagiarize patents, and maliciously smear and make false propaganda. Inferior products drive out superior ones, and the industrial ecosystem urgently needs to be optimized.
Third, it hinders the domestic grand cycle.
From the perspective of supply, high-quality development is manifested in strong innovation, demand capture, brand influence, and core competitiveness, as well as high product and service quality.
From the perspective of distribution, high-quality development should achieve "returns on investment, profits for enterprises, income for employees, and tax revenue for the government."
"Involutionary" competition has a clear characteristic of internal friction. Too many resources and factors of production are invested in inefficient competition, which inhibits the release of innovation vitality, hinders the formation of a high-level dynamic balance between supply and demand, and directly affects employee wage levels, government tax revenue, and future investment confidence, thereby affecting the overall economic development.
In recent years, China's "new three" products, represented by new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products, have flourished. High-quality green production capacity has reduced the cost of global green transformation and contributed to building a diversified global energy supply pattern. However, it should also be noted that high-input and low-output "involutionary" competition is not beneficial to the healthy development of the industry, nor is it the original meaning of high-quality development.
(II)
Eliminating "involutionary" competition is an inevitable requirement for building a high-level socialist market economic system.
Where does "involution" come from?
Analyzing the current situation of the photovoltaic industry can give us a glimpse.
On the one hand, the annual production capacity of each link in the industry exceeds 1,100 gigawatts, resulting in a stage of oversupply. Companies are crying out that product prices are like "sitting on a slide," with prices of polysilicon, silicon wafers, battery cells, and modules all falling sharply.
On the other hand, some local governments are still keen on attracting investment and launching projects, providing land, policies, and funds. According to incomplete statistics, the investment amount in 2024 alone exceeded 800 billion RMB.
Behind "involution" is the impact of stage-specific supply and demand mismatch. The increase in external environmental uncertainty and the insufficient domestic effective demand have highlighted the contradiction between supply exceeding demand, which has intensified industry competition and, to a certain extent, fueled "involution."
There is the impact of the high-standard market system still needing to be improved. Local protectionism still exists to a certain extent, causing market segmentation; the exit mechanism for business entities is not sound, which intensifies competition distortion; the supervision of product quality is not in place, leaving room for low-quality and low-price competition.
There is the impact of the misplaced performance evaluation of some local governments. Some local governments blindly follow trends, spread out, and launch projects, leading to redundant construction and increased production capacity; some local governments engage in "subsidy competitions" and create "policy depressions," which restricts the effective role of the market and leads to resource misallocation; other local governments unduly interfere with struggling enterprises, causing inefficient and backward production capacity to be difficult to exit, which intensifies vicious competition.
The key to eliminating "involutionary" competition lies in coordinating the relationship between an active government and an effective market.
The "Decision" of the 20th Third Plenary Session of the CPC (中国共产党) places the construction of a high-level socialist market economic system in a prominent position, emphasizing "giving full play to the decisive role of the market in resource allocation and giving better play to the role of the government."
At the beginning of this year, the "National Unified Market Construction Guidelines (Trial Implementation)" was officially released, clearly proposing to "prevent the introduction or implementation of policies and measures that hinder fair competition."
According to this guideline, Guangdong (广东) is accelerating the construction of a pilot zone for fair competition in the unified market of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区), and Zhejiang (浙江) is continuing to deepen the pilot reform of provincial fair competition... As the construction of a unified market moves in depth, regional "small cycles" are gradually broken, market barriers are gradually removed, and trade between regions becomes smoother, laying a solid foundation for releasing domestic demand potential and eliminating "involution."
On April 20, the "Implementation Measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations" was officially implemented. These measures make arrangements to curb vicious competition in investment promotion in some regions, requiring that legal compliance and equal treatment be adhered to when granting preferential policies.
From issuing the "Opinions on Improving the Market Access System" to deeply eliminate market access barriers, to strengthening the rigid constraints of fair competition review of laws, regulations, policies, and measures, to improving the benchmark system for administrative penalty discretion... The continuous improvement of basic systems helps to form a fairer and more dynamic market environment.
Aiming at the "problem list," reform is being strengthened. The more standardized government behavior is, the more effective the role of the market is. To comprehensively rectify "involutionary" competition, we must create a fairer and more dynamic market environment and achieve the optimal efficiency and maximization of resource allocation.
(III)
Eliminating "involutionary" competition is an inevitable requirement for strengthening the domestic grand cycle and building a national unified market.
The "Regulations on Guaranteeing Payment of Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Funds" officially came into effect on June 1. 17 car companies announced that they would unify the payment terms for suppliers to within 60 days; under the initiative of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (中国汽车工业协会), many car companies stated that they would jointly safeguard a healthy and orderly industrial ecosystem...
At present, relevant industries are actively taking action to say no to "involutionary" competition. Relevant departments have a clear attitude, increasing the rectification of "involutionary" competition and promoting high-quality development.
Continue to expand demand and make the pie bigger.
"'3C products subsidized by 15%', 'Home appliance, home decoration, kitchen and bathroom subsidized by 20%'..." Walking into shopping malls across the country, various trade-in logos are eye-catching. Data from the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) shows that as of May 31, the five major categories of consumer goods trade-in in 2025 have driven sales of 1.1 trillion RMB.
Taking the "two new" policies as a starting point, China is expanding domestic demand in all directions. A super-large domestic market with a population of more than 1.4 billion is gradually releasing its potential.
Strengthen law-based rectification and crack down hard.
Strengthen product consistency spot checks and carry out anti-unfair competition law enforcement; severely rectify market chaos such as inferior quality and low prices, and resolutely crack down on infringement, counterfeiting, and the sale of fake and shoddy goods...
A market economy is a rule-of-law economy. Strengthening governance and implementing precise policies in accordance with laws and regulations for unfair competition will effectively correct market failures. With a better business environment, smoother operating mechanisms, and free flow of factors of production, it will be conducive to enterprises' survival of the fittest and getting out of the "involution" trap.
Strengthen standard leadership and help upgrade.
Opening the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), in May alone, there were 4 mandatory national standards, 7 recommended national standards, and 79 industry standards soliciting opinions; logging into the National Standard Information Public Service Platform, you can see that a total of 421 industry standards were released by 9 industries in May.
Transformation and upgrading are effective means to solve involution. Taking standards as the lead is conducive to promoting the industry to abandon simple price competition, pursue value competition with more "technical content," thereby resolving the low-efficiency problems brought about by "involutionary" competition and achieving "quantity increase and quality improvement."
Government departments are taking multiple measures, and all relevant parties are promoting collaboratively.
Industry associations are taking active actions. As an economic promotion organization, industry associations are a key third party for communicating with the government, the market, enterprises, and society. The China Photovoltaic Industry Association (中国光伏行业协会) guides enterprises to sign voluntary production control self-discipline conventions, the China Wind Energy Committee (中国风能专委会) organizes the formulation of identification standards and penalties for low-price vicious competition, and the China Cement Association (中国水泥协会) explores the construction of a price coordination mechanism... More and more industry associations are standing up to play the role of industry self-discipline mechanisms, regulate corporate behavior, maintain market order, and promote the healthy and sustainable development of the industry.
The majority of enterprises are self-disciplined and responsible. Central enterprises take the lead in modifying the bidding rules for the energy storage industry, reducing the weight of price and increasing the weight of technical evaluation; facing the imbalance between market supply and demand, the top ten photovoltaic glass manufacturers in China decided to collectively reduce production by 30%; as a leading enterprise in the chain, CATL (宁德时代) promotes technological innovation and value enhancement of upstream and downstream enterprises and the entire industrial chain through open innovation... To eliminate "involutionary" competition, enterprises can also become breakers.
With government guidance, industry self-discipline, and enterprise action, comprehensive rectification of "involutionary" competition can be steadily advanced and achieve results.
The Chinese economy is a vast ocean, and every enterprise is a surfer fighting the waves. Using systems to guide healthy competition, using innovation to open up incremental space, and forming a value consensus of "high quality and high price" in the whole society, the Chinese economic giant ship will sail to the stars and seas of high-quality development.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 28th (Reporter Gu Yekai (谷业凯)) that the reporter learned from the National Intellectual Property Administration (国家知识产权局): As of May of this year, the number of valid domestic invention patents in China reached 4.97 million. At the same time, China is continuously improving the quality and efficiency of patent examination and optimizing the on-demand examination mechanism. From January to May, the National Intellectual Property Administration (国家知识产权局) has conducted priority examination of 84,000 invention, utility model, and design patents, rapid examination of 116,000 patents, deferred examination of more than 9,300 patents, and centralized examination of 13 batches, authorizing a number of high-value patents that can effectively enhance the core competitiveness of industries, safeguard national industrial security, and promote industrial transformation and upgrading.
Currently, China has established 77 national-level intellectual property protection centers, providing "one-stop" intellectual property protection services for various entities. From January to May, the number of invention, utility model, and design patent applications entering examination through the protection center's preliminary examination channel reached 109,000, an increase of 37.5% year-on-year, effectively meeting the needs of innovation entities for rapid and coordinated protection. Recently, the National Intellectual Property Administration (国家知识产权局) has also promoted the establishment of a precise service filing entity list by national-level intellectual property protection centers, further strengthening proactive connection with key entities and providing precise services such as cross-regional patent pre-examination.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 28th (Reporter Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强)) -- The reporter learned from the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局) that from January to May, the profits of the equipment manufacturing industry increased by 7.2% year-on-year, driving the profit growth of all industrial enterprises above designated size by 2.4 percentage points, demonstrating a prominent supporting role for the profits of industrial enterprises above designated size. From an industry perspective, among the eight industries in equipment manufacturing, seven industries achieved profit growth. Among them, the profit growth of the electronics, electrical machinery, and general equipment industries exceeded double digits, with growth rates reaching 11.9%, 11.6%, and 10.6% respectively.
From the perspective of all industries, from January to May, industrial enterprises above designated size achieved a total profit of 2720.43 billion yuan, an increase of 603.41 billion yuan compared to January-April. At the same time, the gross profit and revenue of industrial enterprises maintained growth. From January to May, the gross profit of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 1.1% year-on-year, driving the profit growth of all industrial enterprises above designated size by 3.0 percentage points. In terms of operating income, from January to May, the operating income of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 2.7% year-on-year. The operating income of industrial enterprises continued to maintain a growth trend, creating favorable conditions for the next stage of profit recovery for enterprises.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 28th (Reporter Han Xin (韩鑫)) - This reporter learned recently from the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) that from January to May this year, domestic passenger ships transported 113 million passengers, a year-on-year increase of 7.37%; international navigation vessels entering and leaving ports totaled 179,800 vessel-times, a year-on-year increase of 2.45%; and international navigation vessels carried 1.987 billion tons of cargo, a year-on-year increase of 1.66%. The dual growth in passenger and freight transport reflects the positive trend in economic operations.
As an important support for accelerating the construction of a new development pattern, shipping plays an indispensable role. Among them, inland waterway transportation has comparative advantages of large transportation capacity, low cost, green and low-carbon, and is an important part of the comprehensive transportation system. Maritime transport undertakes 95% of the global trade volume, which is related to national security and economic livelihood. As of 18:00 on June 23, the world's largest port, Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港), has exceeded 20 million TEUs in container throughput this year, reaching this goal 15 days earlier than last year, setting a new record for the same period in history. The total number of 308 container routes has further consolidated its position as an international freight hub.
Return to TopThe "Announcement on Relevant Matters Concerning the Reporting of Tax-Related Information by Internet Platform Enterprises" elaborates and clarifies the four aspects of the regulations: "who reports, what to report, how to report, and what if they don't report."
The "Announcement on Several Matters Concerning Internet Platform Enterprises Handling Withholding and Tax Declaration and Agency Declaration for Practitioners Within the Platform" mainly focuses on scenarios where practitioners obtain remuneration for labor or service income from Internet platform enterprises, and further emphasizes the connection with the regulations from the perspective of "two reductions of burden."
According to Xinhua News Agency, a reporter learned from the State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局) that in order to implement the "Regulations on Reporting of Tax-Related Information by Internet Platform Enterprises" issued by the State Council, the State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局) recently issued the "Announcement on Relevant Matters Concerning the Reporting of Tax-Related Information by Internet Platform Enterprises" and the "Announcement on Several Matters Concerning Internet Platform Enterprises Handling Withholding and Tax Declaration and Agency Declaration for Practitioners Within the Platform," clarifying the specific operational matters of the regulations.
The "Announcement on Relevant Matters Concerning the Reporting of Tax-Related Information by Internet Platform Enterprises" mainly elaborates and clarifies the four aspects of the regulations from a practical perspective: "who reports, what to report, how to report, and what if they don't report." Regarding "who reports," it lists eight common types of Internet platforms, such as online commodity sales platforms, online live streaming platforms, and online freight platforms, clarifying the main bodies for reporting tax-related information. Regarding "what to report," it clarifies the specific categories, content, and scope of Internet platform enterprises reporting their own basic information, as well as the identity information and income information of operators and practitioners within the platform. Regarding "how to report," from the perspective of reducing the reporting burden of Internet platform enterprises, it specifies the time nodes and reporting channels for Internet platform enterprises to report basic information, identity information, and income information, and makes arrangements for the first reporting of tax-related information; at the same time, it clarifies the regulations for delaying, correcting, and terminating the reporting of tax-related information. Regarding "what if they don't report," it clarifies that the situation of failing to report or provide tax-related information as required will be included in the scope of tax payment credit evaluation management and publicized to the public. In addition, it strictly regulates the procedures for tax authorities to require Internet platform enterprises and related parties to provide tax-related information to avoid frequent disturbances.
The "Announcement on Several Matters Concerning Internet Platform Enterprises Handling Withholding and Tax Declaration and Agency Declaration for Practitioners Within the Platform" mainly focuses on scenarios where practitioners obtain remuneration for labor or service income from Internet platform enterprises, and further emphasizes the connection with the regulations from the perspective of "two reductions of burden." On the one hand, it optimizes the method of pre-withholding and payment of individual income tax on income from labor remuneration, allowing the pre-withholding and payment of tax according to the cumulative pre-withholding method, which can not only deduct the monthly deduction of 5,000 yuan, but also calculate the tax according to the 3%-45% seven-level progressive pre-withholding rate on this basis, which is conducive to reducing the burden of pre-paying taxes for practitioners within the platform. On the other hand, it refines the relevant regulations on the declaration of value-added tax and surtaxes, clarifies the relevant requirements for pre-tax deduction of enterprise income tax, which is conducive to reducing the tax burden of practitioners within the platform, and at the same time avoids the repeated reporting of relevant tax-related information by Internet platform enterprises.
The person in charge of the Tax Collection and Administration and Science and Technology Development Department of the State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局征管和科技发展司) stated that in order to ensure that the regulations are implemented and effective as soon as possible, the two supporting announcements specify the specific requirements for the implementation of the regulations, which not only facilitates the implementation by Internet platform enterprises, but also effectively improves the effectiveness of tax services and management, further creates a fair and unified tax environment, and promotes the standardized, healthy, and sustainable development of the platform economy.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李心萍
In the morning, eat Chongqing noodles at Jiefangbei (解放碑) in Chongqing (重庆), and at noon you can slurp noodles at Pozi Street (坡子街) in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南)!
On June 27, the newly built Chongqing (重庆) to Xiamen (厦门) High-Speed Railway (Yu-Xia High-Speed Railway) Chongqing East (重庆东) to Qianjiang (黔江) section opened for operation. From the mountain city of Chongqing (重庆) to the star city of Changsha (长沙), the high-speed rail takes only 3 hours and 53 minutes.
What kind of high-speed rail is this? From the perspective of the national high-speed rail network, what is its significance? From the perspective of construction technology and equipment, what breakthroughs have been made? The reporter conducted an interview.
Breaking Through Key Nodes
The Yu-Xia Corridor, one of the "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" corridors, is only missing the last piece of the puzzle.
The Chongqing East (重庆东) to Qianjiang (黔江) section has a main line length of 242 kilometers.
From the perspective of the national road network, this high-speed rail is the western starting point of the Yu-Xia Corridor of the "Eight Vertical and Eight Horizontal" high-speed rail network.
With a total length of approximately 1,600 kilometers, starting from the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle (成渝经济圈) in the west, passing through the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan urban agglomeration (长株潭城市群) in the middle, and reaching the Haixi Economic Zone (海西经济区) in the east, the Yu-Xia Corridor is another high-speed rail artery connecting the east and west of China.
With the opening of the Chongqing East (重庆东) to Qianjiang (黔江) section, coupled with the already opened Qianjiang (黔江) to Zhangjiajie (张家界) to Changde (常德) high-speed rail, Changde (常德) to Yiyang (益阳) to Changsha (长沙) high-speed rail, Ganzhou (赣州) to Ruijin (瑞金) to Longyan (龙岩) high-speed rail, Longyan (龙岩) to Zhangzhou (漳州) high-speed rail, and Zhangzhou (漳州) to Xiamen (厦门) section of the Fu-Xia High-Speed Railway, the Yu-Xia Corridor is only missing the last piece of the puzzle - the Changsha (长沙) to Ganzhou (赣州) high-speed rail.
On May 28, the construction drawing design of the Changsha (长沙) to Ganzhou (赣州) high-speed rail project was officially approved, and construction is expected to start within the year. After opening, taking the high-speed rail from Chongqing (重庆) to Xiamen (厦门) could be shortened to 10 hours at the fastest.
"We have been looking forward to this high-speed rail for a long time." Peng Xiang (彭祥), a train conductor from Chongqing (重庆) working in Xiamen (厦门), said, "Many people from the Sichuan (川) and Chongqing (渝) areas work in Fujian (福建). Now, going home takes a whole day, leaving in the early morning and arriving in the middle of the night. When the Yu-Xia High-Speed Rail opens, you can leave in the morning and be back home in the evening."
From the perspective of the regional road network, the Yu-Xia High-Speed Rail adds a new fast passenger transport channel between the Chengdu-Chongqing Economic Circle (成渝经济圈) and the Changsha-Zhuzhou-Xiangtan urban agglomeration (长株潭城市群).
Previously, to get from Chongqing (重庆) to Changsha (长沙), you had to first take the Yu-Gui High-Speed Rail to Guiyang (贵阳), and then take the Hu-Kun High-Speed Rail via Huaihua (怀化) to Changsha (长沙), making a big detour. Now, you can "directly" reach Changsha (长沙) along the Yu-Xia Corridor in as little as 3 hours and 53 minutes, shortening the journey by 78 minutes.
Not only Chongqing (重庆), but the fastest travel time from Chengdu (成都) to Changsha (长沙) has also been shortened by 50 minutes. The spatial and temporal distance between cities in the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River (长江) has been greatly reduced by high-speed rail.
From the perspective of the urban road network, the southeastern Chongqing (渝东南) area has ended its history of having no high-speed rail.
The Chongqing East (重庆东) to Qianjiang (黔江) section of the high-speed rail passes through Nanan (南岸), Banan (巴南), Nanchuan (南川), Wulong (武隆), Pengshui (彭水), and Qianjiang (黔江) districts and counties in Chongqing (重庆). Among them, Wulong (武隆), Pengshui (彭水), and Qianjiang (黔江) belong to the Wuling Mountain (武陵山) area. For a long time, due to the complex terrain and geological conditions, travel has been a problem for the local people. Although they belong to the same city, it takes nearly 3 hours to travel from Qianjiang (黔江) to the main urban area of Chongqing (重庆) by train at the fastest.
After the opening of the high-speed rail, the southeastern Chongqing (渝东南) area, which previously had relatively low passenger flow, will usher in an opportunity for transformation. Scenic spots along the route, such as Jinfo Mountain (金佛山), Wulong Karst (武隆喀斯特), Ayi River (阿依河), and Wujiang Gallery (乌江画廊), will be connected to the main urban area of Chongqing (重庆), forming a "1-hour tourism circle."
Updating Hardcore Technology
New equipment and new technologies overcome the construction difficulties of high-speed rail in mountainous areas.
Located in mountainous areas, traversing the towering Wuling Mountains (武陵山脉) and spanning the gentle Wujiang Gallery (乌江画廊), the construction difficulty of the Chongqing East (重庆东) to Qianjiang (黔江) section is not low.
Looking at the route, the 200-plus kilometers of high-speed rail must cross the Wujiang River (乌江) three times and the Yujiang River (郁江) once, adjacent to 2 nature reserves and 2 water source protection areas.
Looking at the design, there are 50 tunnels along the line, including 7 tunnels over 10 kilometers long, with a total tunnel length of over 195 kilometers, accounting for approximately 80% of the total length of the line.
How to solve a series of construction problems such as high mountains, steep slopes, and long tunnels?
For tunneling, advanced geological intelligent detection systems are used to help.
"Construction here is like opening a 'blind box,' and you may dig into underground rivers or karst caves at any time," said Guo Ning (郭宁), chief engineer of the China Railway Twelfth Bureau project. Tunneling is like traveling through cheese full of holes.
In order to improve the certainty of construction, Guo Ning's (郭宁) team applied an advanced geological intelligent detection system. Through new technologies such as three-dimensional laser scanning and visual advanced geophysical exploration, they can more accurately understand the geological conditions 30 to 35 meters ahead of the tunnel.
When tunneling through the Pingba Tunnel (坪上隧道), the advanced geological intelligent detection system showed that there was a karst cave ahead, filled with underground river water. With the forecast, the project team pre-drilled 29 holes to drain the water. "We drained 40,000 cubic meters of water, which took a full 14 days," Guo Ning (郭宁) said. If the water in the karst cave was not drained and blasted directly, the water would gush out instantly, and the consequences would be unimaginable.
For bridge erection, new bridge erecting machines have doubled the speed of bridge erection.
There are 80 new bridges on the Chongqing East (重庆东) to Qianjiang (黔江) section, and the task of erecting beams is very heavy. Some sections have a slope of up to 30‰, and some sections have a turning radius of only 800 meters. "Large slopes and small turning radii mean that many sections require the use of special-shaped box girders. In addition, the high-speed rail is sometimes single-track and sometimes double-track, so the specifications of the box girders used are different, which puts extremely high demands on the bridge erecting machine," said Wu Zhangjun (吴章军), deputy manager of the track laying branch of the China Railway Eighth Bureau Yu-Xia High-Speed Railway Chongqing East (重庆东) to Qianjiang (黔江) section.
Wu Zhangjun's (吴章军) team used the JQSD1000 bridge erecting machine, which can turn, climb slopes, and turn around, increasing construction efficiency by 20% to 30% compared to traditional bridge erecting machines.
This new type of multi-functional bridge erecting machine developed by China Railway Science & Industry Group (中铁科工) is 13.5 meters high when "standing up" and only 9.5 meters high when "squatting down." "The compact size allows the bridge erecting machine to flexibly pass through tunnels and adapt to the construction conditions of high-speed rail in mountainous areas," said Xu Chao (徐超), dean of the Bridge and Tunnel Research Institute of China Railway Science & Industry Group (中铁科工) Machinery Research Institute.
For track laying, the new track laying machine has broken records.
In the traditional mode, steel rails are laid on a single track. After laying one track, the track laying machine returns to the station to switch cars and lay the second track.
The domestically created BLCP500 type double-line long rail laying unit has changed this situation. "The new unit is equipped with a new automatic guiding device, which can automatically guide the long steel rails to the adjacent track to be laid, realizing single-line transportation and double-line track laying, which greatly improves the operation efficiency," said Cao Xin (曹鑫), chief engineer of the China Railway Eleventh Bureau Yu-Xia High-Speed Railway Chongqing East (重庆东) to Qianjiang (黔江) section. The new equipment has created a domestic high-speed rail track laying record of laying 17.5 kilometers of steel rails in 18 hours.
Creating an Ecological Route
From construction to operation, the green background is distinct.
With the opening of the Chongqing East (重庆东) to Qianjiang (黔江) section of the Yu-Xia High-Speed Rail, Chongqing East Station (重庆东站), the largest high-speed rail hub in western China, has also been put into operation. From the design concept of one station, one can get a glimpse of the "greenery" of the front line.
Walking into the waiting hall of Chongqing East Station (重庆东站), 5 "camellias" that are 4 meters high catch the eye. "These 'camellias' are actually central air conditioners," said Li Shuang (李双), the person in charge of the China Railway Construction project. The petal-shaped air outlets circulate air 360 degrees, forming a uniform "air lake" within a 20-meter range. Compared with traditional air conditioning units, this design not only improves comfort but also reduces temperature loss by more than 20%. This air conditioning system is connected to a smart energy management and control platform, which can monitor the room temperature in real-time and dynamically adjust the air supply intensity, saving 380,000 kilowatt-hours of electricity per year, which is equivalent to reducing carbon dioxide emissions by approximately 300 tons.
Designed and built in accordance with the three-star standard for green buildings, with 9 shuttle-shaped lighting roofs to reduce electricity consumption, and power-generating glass materials used for the small rain sheds on the drop-off platform... the green concept is integrated into all aspects of Chongqing East Station (重庆东站).
"Chongqing East Station (重庆东站) is the first energy-saving, low-carbon, and green railway comprehensive hub in Chongqing (重庆). In theory, it can reduce carbon dioxide emissions by nearly 20,000 tons per year," said Li Bin (李斌), director of the Chongqing (重庆) project department of the Passenger Station Construction Command of the China Railway Chengdu Bureau (国铁成都局).
Looking at the entire line, ecological red lines are cleverly avoided, cultural relics and ancient sites are not disturbed, and soil and water loss is monitored in real-time... From construction to operation, the green background of the Chongqing East (重庆东) to Qianjiang (黔江) section of the Yu-Xia High-Speed Rail is distinct.
(Wu Yu (吴宇) participated in the writing)
Return to TopThe Global First Pure Ammonia-Fueled Internal Combustion Engine Powered Demonstration Ship "Anhui (氨晖) " successfully completed its maiden voyage in Chaohu (巢湖) waters, Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽) on June 28th, according to a report by this newspaper (Reporter Li Junjie (李俊杰)). This marks a significant breakthrough in the industrial application of ammonia fuel in the shipping field. The ship is equipped with a 200-kilowatt high-speed gas internal combustion generator set, two 100-kilowatt propulsion motors, and a twin-propeller propulsion system, with a full load of 50 tons and a rated speed of 10 knots.
The "Anhui (氨晖)" was jointly developed by the Energy Research Institute of the Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center (合肥综合性国家科学中心能源研究院) and its subsidiary, Shenzhen Haixu New Energy Co., Ltd. (深圳海旭新能源有限公司).
Return to TopBy: 金社平
Photovoltaic modules as low as 0.6 RMB per watt, over a hundred car models joining the price reduction trend, energy storage system bidding prices repeatedly hitting new lows... For some time now, disorderly price wars and homogenized competition have become prominent manifestations of "involutionary" competition in some industries. Under "involution," competition loses its restraint, market mechanisms are distorted, and high-quality development is adversely affected.
"We must deepen the market-oriented allocation reform of factors of production, and proactively eliminate local protectionism, market segmentation, and 'involutionary' competition."
Based on an accurate understanding of the phased problems and a profound grasp of market laws, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has deployed a comprehensive rectification of "involutionary" competition. This is a crucial measure to resolve the current contradictions in economic development, an important guarantee for deepening economic system reform, and an effective path to promote enterprises to achieve innovative development, climb to the high end of the value chain, and continuously enhance development resilience.
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Eliminating "involutionary" competition is an inevitable requirement for acting in accordance with economic laws.
Competition is a basic feature of a market economy and the soul of a market economy. However, there is a distinction between healthy competition and unfair competition. "Involutionary" vicious competition violates economic laws, and its drawbacks are obvious.
First, it will weaken the overall competitiveness of the industry.
In recent years, China's new energy vehicle industry has developed rapidly, with production and sales ranking first in the world for 10 consecutive years, making a positive contribution to global carbon neutrality.
Behind the achievements are hidden worries. In 2024, the profit margin of car companies fell to 4.3%. Among new energy brands, only BYD (比亚迪), Seres (赛力斯), Li Auto (理想), and Leapmotor (零跑) were profitable, and the R&D expenses of many car companies declined.
Facts have proven that if companies focus too much on playing the "price card," although they can attract some price-sensitive customers and increase sales in the short term, it will squeeze profit margins, thereby restricting technological accumulation, innovation and R&D, and after-sales investment, which in turn affects the competitiveness of the entire industry.
Second, it will damage the industrial development ecosystem.
In order to reduce prices and costs, some companies choose to use their advantageous position to "force down prices" from upstream and downstream, extend payment terms, and transfer pressure. Data shows that in 2024, the profit margin of China's parts and accessories industry decreased by 0.3 percentage points year-on-year, and liabilities increased by 10.6% year-on-year.
In order to reduce prices and costs, some companies also cut corners, reduce quality and configurations, follow trends and imitate, plagiarize patents, and maliciously smear and engage in false advertising. Inferior products drive out superior ones, and the industrial ecosystem urgently needs to be optimized.
Third, it will hinder the domestic circulation.
From the supply side, high-quality development is manifested in strong innovation, demand capture, brand influence, and core competitiveness, as well as high product and service quality.
From the distribution side, high-quality development should achieve "returns on investment, profits for enterprises, income for employees, and tax revenue for the government."
"Involutionary" competition has a distinct characteristic of internal friction. Too many resources and factors of production are invested in inefficient competition, which inhibits the release of innovation vitality, hinders the formation of a high-level dynamic balance between supply and demand, and directly affects employee wage levels, government tax revenue, and future investment confidence, thereby affecting the overall economic development.
In recent years, China's "new three," represented by new energy vehicles, lithium batteries, and photovoltaic products, have flourished. High-quality green production capacity has reduced the cost of global green transformation and contributed to building a diversified global energy supply pattern. However, it should also be noted that high-input, low-output "involutionary" competition is not conducive to the healthy development of the industry, nor is it the original meaning of high-quality development.
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Eliminating "involutionary" competition is an inevitable requirement for building a high-level socialist market economic system.
Where does "involution" come from?
Analyzing the current situation of the photovoltaic industry can provide a glimpse.
On one side, the annual production capacity of each link in the industry exceeds 1100 gigawatts, resulting in a phased oversupply. Companies are crying out that product prices are like "sitting on a slide," with prices of polysilicon, silicon wafers, battery cells, and modules all falling sharply.
On the other side, some local governments are still keen on attracting investment and launching projects, providing land, policies, and funds. According to incomplete statistics, the investment amount in 2024 alone exceeded 800 billion yuan.
Behind "involution" is the impact of phased supply-demand mismatch. The uncertainty of the external environment has increased, domestic effective demand is insufficient, and the contradiction between supply and demand is prominent, which has intensified industry competition and, to a certain extent, fueled "involution."
There is the impact of the high-standard market system still needing to be improved. Local protectionism still exists to a certain extent, causing market segmentation; the exit mechanism for business entities is unsound, which intensifies competition distortion; product quality supervision is not in place, leaving room for low-quality and low-price competition.
There is the impact of the misalignment of some local officials' performance evaluation. Some local governments blindly pursue trends, spread out too much, and launch projects, leading to redundant construction and increased production capacity; some local governments engage in "subsidy races" and create "policy depressions," which restricts the effective role of the market and leads to resource misallocation; other local governments unduly interfere with struggling enterprises, causing inefficient and backward production capacity to be difficult to exit, which intensifies vicious competition.
The key to eliminating "involutionary" competition lies in coordinating the relationship between an active government and an effective market.
The "Decision" of the 20th Third Plenary Session of the CPC (中国共产党) puts the construction of a high-level socialist market economic system in a prominent position, emphasizing "giving full play to the decisive role of the market in resource allocation and giving better play to the role of the government."
At the beginning of this year, the "National Unified Market Construction Guidelines (Trial Implementation)" was officially released, clearly proposing to "prevent the introduction or implementation of policies and measures that hinder fair competition."
According to this guideline, Guangdong (广东) is accelerating the construction of a unified and fair competition pilot zone in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区), and Zhejiang (浙江) is continuing to deepen the pilot reform of provincial fair competition... As the construction of a unified market advances in depth, regional "small cycles" are gradually broken, market barriers are gradually removed, and trade between regions is smoother, laying a solid foundation for releasing domestic demand potential and eliminating "involution."
On April 20, the "Implementation Measures for the Fair Competition Review Regulations" was officially implemented. This measure makes arrangements around curbing vicious competition in investment promotion in some regions, requiring that legal compliance and equal treatment should be adhered to when granting preferential policies.
From issuing the "Opinions on Improving the Market Access System" to deeply eliminate market access barriers, to strengthening the rigid constraints of fair competition review of laws, regulations, policies and measures, and then to improving the administrative penalty discretion benchmark system... The continuous improvement of basic systems helps to form a fairer and more dynamic market environment.
Aiming at the "problem list," reform is underway. The more standardized the government's behavior, the more effective the market's role. To comprehensively rectify "involutionary" competition, it is necessary to create a fairer and more dynamic market environment to achieve the optimal allocation of resources and the maximization of benefits.
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Eliminating "involutionary" competition is an inevitable requirement for strengthening the domestic circulation and building a unified national market.
The "Regulations on Guaranteeing Payment of Small and Medium-sized Enterprises" officially came into effect on June 1. 17 car companies announced that they would unify the payment terms for suppliers to within 60 days. Under the initiative of the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (中国汽车工业协会), many car companies stated that they would jointly safeguard a healthy and orderly industrial ecosystem...
At present, relevant industries are actively taking action to say no to "involutionary" competition. Relevant departments have a clear attitude, increasing the rectification of "involutionary" competition and promoting high-quality development.
Continuously expand demand and make the pie bigger.
"'3C product subsidies of 15%', 'Home appliance, home decoration, kitchen and bathroom subsidies of 20%'..." Walking into shopping malls and supermarkets across the country, various trade-in signs are eye-catching. Data from the Ministry of Commerce shows that as of May 31, the five major categories of consumer goods trade-in in 2025 have driven sales of 1.1 trillion yuan.
Taking the "two new" policies as a starting point, China is expanding domestic demand in all directions. A super-large domestic market with a population of more than 1.4 billion is gradually releasing its potential.
Strengthen law-based rectification and crack down hard.
Strengthen product consistency spot checks and carry out anti-unfair competition law enforcement; severely rectify market chaos such as inferior quality and low prices, and resolutely crack down on infringement, counterfeiting, and the production and sale of fake and shoddy goods...
A market economy is a rule-of-law economy. Strengthening governance and implementing precise policies in accordance with laws and regulations for unfair competition will effectively correct market failures. With a better business environment, smoother operation mechanisms, and free flow of factors of production, it is conducive to enterprises' survival of the fittest and getting out of the "involution" trap.
Strengthen standard leadership and help upgrade.
Opening the website of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部), in May alone, there were 4 mandatory national standards, 7 recommended national standards, and 79 industry standards soliciting opinions; logging in to the National Standard Information Public Service Platform, it can be seen that a total of 421 industry standards were released by 9 industries in May.
Transformation and upgrading are effective means to solve involution. Taking standards as the lead is conducive to promoting the industry to abandon simple price competition, pursue value competition with more "technical content," thereby resolving the inefficiency problems brought about by "involutionary" competition and achieving "quantity increase and quality improvement."
Government departments take multiple measures, and all relevant parties promote collaboratively.
Industry associations take active actions. As an economic promotion organization, industry associations are a key third party for communicating with the government, the market, enterprises, and society. The China Photovoltaic Industry Association (中国光伏行业协会) guides enterprises to sign voluntary production control self-discipline covenants, the China Wind Energy Committee (中国风能专委会) organizes the formulation of identification standards and penalties for low-price vicious competition, and the China Cement Association (中国水泥协会) explores the construction of a price coordination mechanism... More and more industry associations are standing up to play the role of industry self-discipline mechanisms, regulate corporate behavior, maintain market order, and promote the healthy and sustainable development of the industry.
The vast majority of enterprises have self-discipline and responsibility. Central enterprises take the lead in revising bidding rules in the energy storage industry, reducing price weight and increasing technical evaluation weight; facing market supply and demand imbalances, the top ten photovoltaic glass manufacturers in China decided to collectively reduce production by 30%; as a chain owner enterprise, CATL (宁德时代) promotes technological innovation and value enhancement of upstream and downstream enterprises and the entire industrial chain through open innovation... To eliminate "involutionary" competition, enterprises can also become breakers.
With government guidance, industry self-discipline, and enterprise action, the comprehensive rectification of "involutionary" competition can be steadily advanced and achieve results.
The Chinese economy is a vast ocean, and every enterprise is a trendsetter fighting the waves. Using systems to guide healthy competition, using innovation to open up incremental space, and forming a value consensus of "high quality and good price" in the whole society, the Chinese economic giant ship will sail to the stars and seas of high-quality development.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 28th (Reporter Wu Qiuyu (吴秋余)) - The second quarterly meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee of the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) in 2025 was held recently. The meeting studied the main ideas of monetary policy in the next stage, and suggested increasing the intensity of monetary policy regulation, improving the forward-looking, targeted and effective nature of monetary policy regulation, and flexibly grasping the intensity and rhythm of policy implementation according to the domestic and international economic and financial situation and the operation of the financial market.
The meeting studied the relevant work of deepening the structural reform of the financial supply side, and proposed to guide large banks to play the role of the main force in financial services for the real economy, promote small and medium-sized banks to focus on their primary responsibilities and businesses, support banks to replenish capital, and jointly maintain the stable development of the financial market. Effectively implement various structural monetary policy instruments, earnestly do a good job in the "five major articles" of finance, increase support for scientific and technological innovation, boost consumption, and do a good job in financing support for key areas such as "two trọng" and "two new". Make good use of securities, fund, and insurance company swap facilities and stock repurchase and increase re-lending, explore normalized institutional arrangements, and maintain the stability of the capital market. Continue to do a good job in financial services to support the development and growth of the private economy, give full play to the role of the coordination mechanism for supporting the financing of small and micro enterprises, and further unblock the blockages and bottlenecks in the financing of small and medium-sized micro enterprises. Focus on promoting the implementation of financial policies and measures that have been introduced, increase the revitalization of existing commercial housing and existing land, continue to consolidate the stable situation of the real estate market, improve the basic system of real estate finance, and help build a new model for real estate development.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 叶传增 邹 蕴
The 9th China-South Asia Expo (hereinafter referred to as "CSA Expo") was held in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南) Province recently. This year's CSA Expo continues the theme of "Unity and Cooperation, Jointly Seeking Development," deeply building five major platforms for open cooperation, economic and trade exchanges, industrial collaboration, cultural exchanges, and consumption promotion, helping regional cooperation move towards a deeper level.
"China Plays an Important Role in Regional Cooperation"
This year, Sri Lankan tea merchant Anura (阿努拉) came to the CSA Expo again. When he saw the reporter, he said in fluent Chinese: "I am already a regular at the CSA Expo."
In 2013, in order to open up tea sales channels, Anura signed up for the first CSA Expo with a try-it-out mentality. Unexpectedly, the black tea products he brought were favored by distributors in Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), and other places, and quickly gained a firm foothold in the Chinese market. Since then, Anura has signed up to participate in each CSA Expo early.
Over the years, Anura's business has become more and more prosperous, and he has witnessed the continuous expansion of the CSA Expo. From the first to the ninth, the number of CSA Expo pavilions has increased from 6 to 16, and the exhibition area has expanded from 50,000 square meters to 160,000 square meters, becoming an important platform for China and regional countries to deepen cooperation.
This year's CSA Expo has the participation of 73 countries, regions, and international organizations, with more than 2,500 companies exhibiting, covering all countries in South Asia and Southeast Asia, including more than 120 well-known companies and industry leaders such as the world's top 500 and China's top 500, an increase of 36% compared to the previous session. As the theme country of this year's CSA Expo, Sri Lanka not only has 91 standard booths, but also created a 360-square-meter immersive exhibition area.
A. H. M. Hemantha Warnakulasuriya (阿隆·赫马钱德拉), Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, said in an interview with this reporter that the CSA Expo provides opportunities for companies from various countries, especially small and medium-sized enterprises, to promote and display their products, and promotes exchanges and cooperation among countries in the region. "China plays an important role in regional cooperation, and in the future, we hope to deepen cooperation with China in areas such as green energy transition and sustainable agricultural development."
This year's CSA Expo gives full play to the investment promotion role of the Yunnan (云南) Provincial Overseas Business Representative Offices, and widely invites domestic and foreign enterprises and associations to participate in the exhibition. At the invitation of the Yunnan (云南) Provincial Business Representative Office in Malaysia, 31 Malaysian companies and 2 business associations went to the "CSA Expo Appointment" this year. Liang Zhihua (梁志华), Secretary-General of the Malaysian "Belt and Road" Committee, said: "We will strengthen cooperation with Chinese companies in advanced manufacturing, biomedicine, medical and health care, and other fields to help Malaysia's industrial chain transform and upgrade."
"In-depth Understanding of the Chinese Market and Finding Cooperation Opportunities"
This year's CSA Expo has specially set up 11 professional pavilions, such as the Manufacturing Pavilion, the Green Energy Pavilion, and the Coffee Industry Pavilion, focusing on displaying advanced manufacturing, clean energy, medical and health care, modern agriculture, and other industries with great cooperation potential between China and South Asian and Southeast Asian countries.
The coffee at the CSA Expo is not only fragrant, but also full of business opportunities. From coffee plantations in the mountains to automatic coffee machines in office buildings, Vietnamese coffee merchant Nguyen Minh Dat (阮明达) saw the entire coffee industry chain development path from "seed to cup" in the CSA Expo Coffee Industry Pavilion, and hopes to carry out further cooperation with exhibitors.
Yunnan Yuntianhua (云南云天化) Florist Shop Technology Co., Ltd. and Weise Flowers (唯色鲜花), a Middle Eastern flower supplier participating in the CSA Expo for the first time, signed a cooperation agreement of 150 million yuan (RMB, the same below). "Yunnan's fresh flower varieties are diverse and the quality is steadily improving. After the signing, we will rely on the full industrial chain supply capacity of Yunnan's fresh flower base to help Yunnan's cut flowers connect with international standards and accelerate Chinese fresh flowers to the world," said Xu Nan (徐楠), head of Weise Flowers (唯色鲜花).
It is understood that this year's CSA Expo actually signed 153 trade contract projects, with a contract amount of 8.479 billion yuan; 21 green energy projects were signed, with an investment amount of more than 22 billion yuan. During the conference, the 4th RCEP (Yunnan) International Trade and Investment Cooperation Forum and the "Invest in Yunnan" Investment Conference were successfully held, with a total of more than 30 investment projects signed, with an amount of more than 13 billion yuan.
"The CSA Expo is not only a window to display products, but also to deeply understand the Chinese market and find cooperation opportunities, which will promote China and South Asian and Southeast Asian countries to strengthen cooperation," said Wang Jingyu (王璟瑜), National Project Coordinator of the United Nations International Trade Center.
The Nepal China Chamber of Commerce and Industry sent a letter of thanks to the CSA Expo Executive Committee, giving a high evaluation of this year's exhibition experience, and said that it felt a significant increase in the degree of exhibition facilitation. Nandwani (南德瓦妮), Regional Head of the Federation of Indian Export Organizations, went to the CSA Expo Executive Committee to express her gratitude to the staff. She said: "At the CSA Expo, we saw the market potential of Indian goods in China. We hope that more Indian companies will come to China to participate in the exhibition and look forward to the holding of next year's CSA Expo."
"The recognition and support of friends from all countries give us the confidence to make the CSA Expo better and better," said Cun Min (寸敏), Deputy Director of the Yunnan (云南) Provincial Department of Commerce.
"A Cultural Feast of Shared Beauty"
Featured clothing, jewelry, black tea and coffee... Strolling through the exhibition hall, the featured products of different countries are dazzling. Nilang (尼朗), a Nepalese foreign teacher at Yunnan Minzu University (云南民族大学), couldn't help but sigh: "Exhibitors and visitors from various countries gather together for close exchanges. The CSA Expo is not only an economic and trade event, but also a cultural feast of shared beauty."
The "Travel to Yunnan (云南)" pavilion, which was established for the first time at this year's CSA Expo, has featured ethnic and folk performances almost every day; in the Coffee Industry Pavilion, companies from Pu'er (普洱), Baoshan (保山), Dehong (德宏), Lincang (临沧) and other Yunnan (云南) coffee producing areas made a concentrated appearance, attracting exhibitors and visitors from home and abroad to stop; in the Medical Sports and Health Pavilion, the health check-up activities organized by the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province (云南省第一人民医院) attracted many visitors to participate on the spot.
During the exhibition, the "Silk Road Yunnan (云裳) · CSA Expo Fashion Week," which took Yunnan Chuxiong Yi (楚雄彝) embroidery as a link and integrated the beauty of clothing from various countries, made a stunning appearance. Featured clothing and accessories from Cambodia, Laos, Sri Lanka, Vietnam and other countries, as well as Yunnan (云南), Hainan (海南), Guizhou (贵州) and other provinces in China, were displayed in turn, staging a cross-border fashion event combining tradition and modernity, intangible cultural heritage and fashion.
The "Yunnan (云南) Provincial International Friendship City Cooperation Week" is based on the 116 pairs of friendship city relationships established between Yunnan (云南) Province and 37 countries, deepening the integrated linkage of "Friendship City + Exhibition" and "Friendship City + Economy," and inviting representatives of friendship cities, organizations and enterprises to Yunnan (云南) to share friendship and promote cooperation. Pop Viyu (波波维尤), Vice Chairman of the Timis County Council of Romania, said that he has reached cooperation intentions with Yunnan (云南) to organize Romanian enterprises and artists to participate in the CSA Expo next year and promote the establishment of friendly inter-school relations between the Western University of Timisoara and Yunnan (云南) universities.
"The innovative achievements displayed at the CSA Expo are impressive, and these are the areas where Yangon (仰光) is actively seeking cooperation, investment and knowledge exchange," said Bo Tai (薄泰), Mayor of Yangon (仰光), Myanmar, adding that he will strengthen communication with Kunming (昆明) and other friendship cities to deeply explore the huge cooperation potential in urban development, renewable energy, digital transformation and sustainable tourism.
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In July 2024, at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation ("SCO" hereafter) + Astana Summit, President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed building "five common homelands" featuring unity and mutual trust, peace and tranquility, prosperity and development, good-neighborliness and friendship, and fairness and justice. After the SCO Astana Summit, China once again assumed the rotating presidency, and the SCO entered "China Time." As the world enters a new period of turbulence and change, and in a new situation where unity and cooperation are needed more than ever, all parties have high expectations for China to lead the SCO in jointly addressing global challenges and writing a new chapter of win-win cooperation.
After 24 years of development, the SCO has always adhered to the "Shanghai Spirit," firmly grasped the trend of the times, embarked on a fruitful path of peaceful development, and set an example for building a new type of international relations. The SCO has expanded from the initial 6 founding member states to an "SCO family" covering 26 countries, building the world's widest-ranging and most populous regional cooperation organization, becoming a security barrier, cooperation bridge, friendly bond, and constructive force in the region, and its influence, vitality, and appeal have been continuously enhanced.
As a founding member state of the SCO, China has always regarded promoting the organization's development as a diplomatic priority. China will take the opportunity of assuming the rotating presidency to work with SCO countries to keep in mind the original aspiration and mission, adhere to unity and cooperation, implement the three major global initiatives, and carry out more than 100 activities in the political, security, economic, and cultural fields to provide more assistance to the security, stability, and development of regional countries.
Turkey is one of the 14 dialogue partners of the SCO and an active participant and contributor to the organization. Over the years, China and Turkey have maintained close communication and cooperation within the SCO framework. President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Turkish President Erdoğan (埃尔多安) during the SCO Samarkand Summit and the Astana Summit, respectively, to exchange in-depth views on bilateral relations and international and regional issues and reached important consensus. Since the beginning of this year, Turkey has actively participated in activities hosted by China, such as the SCO Political Parties Forum, the Meeting of the Presidents of the Supreme Courts of the SCO Member States, and the Health Ministers' Meeting. China welcomes Turkey to play a more important role within the SCO framework and jointly practice the "Shanghai Spirit."
Adhering to strategic autonomy is a common belief of China and Turkey. Independence and self-reliance are the civilizational genes of countries in the region, and good faith and harmony are the firm choices of SCO partners. China and Turkey support each other on issues involving each other's core interests and major concerns. The two sides will uphold the "Shanghai Spirit," consolidate unity and cooperation, enhance mutual trust, continue to firmly support each other's independent choice of development path, support each other in safeguarding core interests, and promote the building of a united, mutually trusting, peaceful, and tranquil SCO homeland.
Achieving development and revitalization is the common pursuit of China and Turkey. 2025 is the "SCO Year of Sustainable Development." This theme focuses on innovating development momentum, carrying out a series of cooperation and actions in the eight key areas of the Global Development Initiative, which is highly consistent with the "Turkey Century" vision. China and Turkey will seize opportunities, accelerate the alignment of development strategies, promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" cooperation around the eight key areas, achieve a higher level of mutual benefit and win-win results, and promote the building of a prosperous and developing, good-neighborly and friendly SCO homeland.
Working together to address global challenges is the common choice of China and Turkey. China and Turkey are both major developing countries and members of the Global South, and have broad consensus on safeguarding the norms of international relations and defending fairness and justice. The two sides will continue to strengthen coordination and cooperation within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the SCO, practice genuine multilateralism, oppose unilateral bullying, jointly advocate an equal and orderly world multipolarization and inclusive economic globalization, and promote the building of a fair and just SCO homeland.
Looking to the future, China is willing to work with Turkey to hold high the banner of the "Shanghai Spirit," jointly build a closer SCO community with a shared future, jointly build a better SCO homeland, and contribute more to the lasting peace and common prosperity of the world.
(The author is the Chinese Ambassador to Turkey)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 28th. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) stated on the 28th, in response to a reporter's question regarding the tariff negotiations between the United States and relevant countries, that China is pleased to see all parties resolve their economic and trade differences with the United States through equal consultation. At the same time, it calls on all parties to always stand on the side of fairness and justice, stand on the side of historical correctness, and resolutely defend international economic and trade rules and the multilateral trading system. China firmly opposes any party reaching a deal at the expense of China's interests in exchange for so-called tariff reductions. If this happens, China will never accept it and will resolutely take countermeasures to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.
A reporter asked: Recently, U.S. officials have stated that they are stepping up negotiations with relevant economies and hope to reach trade agreements with some countries before the end of the 90-day suspension period for "reciprocal tariffs" on July 9th. For countries that do not reach an agreement, the United States may unilaterally set tariff rates. What is the Ministry of Commerce's comment on this? The spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) made the above response.
The spokesperson said that since April of this year, the United States has imposed so-called "reciprocal tariffs" on global trading partners. This is a typical unilateral hegemonic practice that seriously impacts the multilateral trading system and seriously disrupts the normal international trade order. China has always firmly opposed this. Practice has proven that only by firmly defending our principled stance can we truly safeguard our own legitimate rights and interests. 实践证明 (shí jiàn zhèng míng - "practice proves," experience is the best teacher).
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"China-Central Asia cooperation is ushering in new opportunities." Habib Mirzoev (哈比布·米尔佐耶夫), Deputy Head of the Department of International Relations at Tajik National University, said in a recent interview with this reporter that the second China-Central Asia Summit was successfully held in Astana (阿斯塔纳), the capital of Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), becoming a new milestone in promoting the further development of relations between Central Asian countries and China.
"People-to-people exchanges are playing an increasingly important role in the development of relations between Central Asian countries and China." Mirzoev said that the bustling ancient Silk Road witnessed the history of friendly exchanges between Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) and China. In recent years, the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has been deepened, the "China fever" has continued to rise in Central Asian countries, more and more schools in Central Asian countries have opened Chinese courses, and visa facilitation measures for tourism between Central Asian countries and China have been introduced one after another, making people-to-people exchanges between Central Asian countries, including Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦), and China closer. He noted that the first China-Central Asia International Cultural Tourism Train (Xi'an (西安) - Almaty (阿拉木图) section) recently set off, and the Xi'an (西安) - Almaty (阿拉木图) Cultural Tourism Exchange Week was held immediately afterwards. "Through literary and artistic performances, art exhibitions and other forms, the civilization dialogue between Central Asian countries and China is being transformed into more tangible and vivid practices."
In Mirzoev's view, the Luban Workshop, as a technical station for promoting common development, has pioneered a model of vocational education cooperation between Central Asian countries and China. "In particular, as the first Luban Workshop in Central Asia, the successful practice of the Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) Luban Workshop has effectively improved Tajikistan's (塔吉克斯坦) technical level in the fields of engineering surveying, building construction, and energy technology, and cultivated a large number of talents needed for development." Mirzoev said that in the two years since the Luban Workshop has been in operation, more than 1,500 students have gained learning and practical training opportunities, and have bright career prospects after graduation. They have not only learned technical skills, but also gained a better understanding of China's craftsmanship spirit, "The Luban Workshop has built an important bridge for enhancing mutual understanding and cultural exchange between the people of Tajikistan (塔吉克斯坦) and China."
"The Global Security Initiative aims to establish a more inclusive security architecture that closely integrates economic development, social stability and enhanced trust between countries." Mirzoev believes that the Global Security Initiative proposed by China is conducive to addressing complex international security challenges. China adheres to the principle of indivisible security, emphasizes the importance of dialogue and consultation, actively bridges differences through diplomatic dialogue, and is committed to achieving lasting peace. China's wisdom of dialogue rather than confrontation and consultation rather than conflict is conducive to achieving more effective global governance.
"As an important member of the Global South, China attaches particular importance to cooperation with emerging market countries and developing countries." Mirzoev said that China actively carries out technical sharing and infrastructure construction cooperation with countries in the Global South, helping the region improve people's livelihoods and achieve long-term stable development.
"The second China-Central Asia Summit carries an important mission to deepen regional cooperation." Mirzoev believes that Central Asian countries and China are working together, and the "four-point proposal" put forward by China at the first summit is being transformed into concrete actions to build a stable, prosperous, harmonious and interconnected Central Asia. Mirzoev said: "We look forward to Central Asian countries and China further expanding economic and trade exchanges, strengthening infrastructure construction in transportation, energy and other fields, deepening cooperation in the agricultural field, promoting exchanges in tourism, education and other cultural fields, and building a closer China-Central Asia community with a shared future."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 时元皓
In the eastern suburbs of Montevideo (蒙得维的亚), the capital of Uruguay (乌拉圭), under a clear blue sky, a large satellite antenna is slowly rotating – this is an important part of the multi-satellite integrated meteorological satellite data mobile receiving and processing application system provided by China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) to Uruguay (乌拉圭).
Natalie Aubet (娜塔莉·奥贝特) is a professor at the Technological University of Uruguay (乌拉圭科技大学) engaged in Earth science research and the head of the system's operation and coordination group. She has repeatedly expressed her gratitude for China's assistance in interviews: "Without technology from China (中国), we would not be able to achieve real-time monitoring and processing of meteorological data."
Aubet (奥贝特) told reporters: "The system provides 17 types of meteorological data products, such as atmospheric temperature and vegetation index, which can be applied to the monitoring of the atmosphere, land, and ocean, as well as other scientific research needs." Han Xu (韩旭) from Aerospace Hengxing Technology Co., Ltd. (航天恒星科技有限公司), affiliated with the China Academy of Space Technology (中国空间技术研究院), has been involved in the project for a long time. He told reporters that the system can receive signals from mainstream meteorological satellites in real time, achieving "multi-satellite compatibility," while automatically completing demodulation, recording, product generation, and other processes, converting satellite signals into usable scientific data.
Since the completion of the delivery of materials, the Chinese side has sent multiple batches of personnel to guide the installation of system equipment, firmware upgrades, etc., and has conducted training for Uruguayan (乌) technical personnel through various methods such as offline and online. Han Xu (韩旭) said: "We hope to assist the Uruguayan (乌) side in cultivating professionals in related fields and help them improve their ability to use aerospace technology to respond to climate change. At present, the Uruguayan (乌) side already has the ability to independently operate and maintain the system." Aubet (奥贝特) believes that this is a sustainable cooperation model, which is crucial for the development and capacity building of related fields in Uruguay (乌拉圭), "The Chinese side not only 授人以鱼 (shòu rén yǐ yú - "give a man a fish," provide temporary help), but also 授人以渔 (shòu rén yǐ yú - "teach a man to fish," teach someone how to do something so they can sustain themselves)."
"In order to better communicate with the Chinese technical team, we all use WeChat (微信)," Aubet (奥贝特) said. Sometimes, when encountering emergencies, when they called them for consultation, it was early morning in China (中国), but they still received patient help from the Chinese personnel. "When we need it, our Chinese (中国) friends are always there and provide efficient solutions," Aubet (奥贝特) said.
"In the global context where climate change has become a common challenge for all mankind, Uruguayan-Chinese (乌中) cooperation can be called a model of responsibility." Uruguayan (乌拉圭) media said that China (中国) has been actively promoting the establishment of a fair, reasonable, and win-win global climate governance system, and this project reflects China's (中国) commitment to addressing climate change, and more countries will benefit from such cooperation in the future.
Return to TopThis newspaper reports from Rio de Janeiro on June 28th (Reporter Song Yiran (宋亦然)) The BRICS-themed event of the "Dialogue Among Civilizations" series was held on the 27th at the Rio de Janeiro State University in Brazil. Over 300 people attended, including experts and scholars, well-known athletes, and youth representatives from BRICS countries such as China, Brazil, Russia, India, and South Africa.
The event, themed "Strengthening BRICS People-to-People Exchanges and Empowering a Bright Future for the Global South," was co-hosted by the State Council Information Office of China (中国国务院新闻办公室) and the Rio de Janeiro State Legislative Assembly (巴西里约热内卢州议会).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 牛瑞飞
The "Civilization Encounter: Jiangsu Week of Chinese Grand Canal Culture" event, co-hosted by the Mission of the People's Republic of China to the European Union, the Information Office of the People's Government of Jiangsu Province (江苏省人民政府新闻办公室), and the Jiangsu Provincial Association for Foreign Cultural Exchange (江苏省对外文化交流协会), was recently held in Brussels (布鲁塞尔), the capital of Belgium (比利时). As one of the key projects of the series of cultural exchange activities celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the EU, this cultural feast spanning time and space takes the canal as a link to tell a thousand-year-old story and play a new chapter of Sino-European friendship.
The event was mainly held on the Place de la Poste (邮政广场) by the Brussels canal. The Grand Canal of China (中国大运河) has a thousand-year-old cultural heritage, and the Brussels canal in Belgium has a long historical context. The two converge here, building a bridge of cross-cultural understanding and exchange. "The canal is an important symbol of ancient civilizations in the East and the West." Cai Run (蔡润), head of the Mission of China to the EU, said that the event takes the canal as a link to build a friendly platform for mutual learning and win-win cooperation among civilizations. Former Belgian Prime Minister Yves Leterme (伊夫·莱特姆) said: "Belgium and China have a long history of friendly exchanges. I look forward to further expanding the breadth and depth of cooperation between the two sides through this cultural week and jointly moving towards a sustainable future."
Mont des Arts (艺术山广场), one of the landmarks of Brussels, a team composed of the Wuxi National Orchestra (无锡民族乐团), the Wuxi Symphony Orchestra (无锡交响乐团), and Xiju (锡剧) opera actors organized a unique cultural flash mob, attracting many viewers.
As the melodious flute and lively violin sounds rang out, the melody of the Chinese folk song "Jasmine Flower" (茉莉花) echoed in the Mont des Arts. Anna, a student at the Belgian Academy of Arts, hummed softly and exclaimed, "This melody is like the water flowing in the canal, gentle and powerful." Li Mengheng (李梦恒), a young Xiju opera actress, wearing a cyan opera costume, waved her water sleeves and sang "Liang Zhu: The Reunion at the Red Chamber" (梁祝·楼台会) with deep affection. The melodious singing was full of charm, and the audience couldn't help but exclaim: "It's as sweet as a dream and as beautiful as a painting!" The "Blue Danube" (蓝色多瑙河), co-performed by Chinese and European artists, incorporated the charm of Chinese national musical instruments into the familiar melody of the local people.
During the event, Jiangsu (江苏) intangible cultural heritages such as Huishan clay figurines (惠山泥人), Yixing purple clay pottery (宜兴紫砂), Suzhou embroidery (苏州刺绣), and Yangzhou woodblock printing (扬州雕版印刷) were displayed at the intangible cultural heritage exhibition. Zhou Lu (周璐), an inheritor of Huishan clay figurine intangible cultural heritage, guided local audiences on the spot to create clay figurines in the image of "Smurfs". One audience member showed his work to the reporter and said with a smile: "It's so interesting! I want to give it to my children at home."
Elizabeth (伊丽莎白), a university student from France (法国), told reporters that she had visited Shanghai (上海) and felt China's modernization and development. This event allowed her to further appreciate the depth and inheritance of Chinese culture. "The profound Chinese cultural heritage is fascinating." She said that this summer vacation, she plans to travel to China with her family to explore cultural monuments and experience the "beauty of China".
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 28th (Reporter He Siqi (何思琦)) Recently, the "Panda Cup" Japanese Youth's Perception of China Essay Contest Award Ceremony was held in Beijing (北京). Approximately 70 people attended the award ceremony, including the winning Japanese youths from the "Panda Cup" in 2022 and 2024, representatives of the competition's judges, and representatives of the organizers.
Du Zhanyuan (杜占元), Director of the China Foreign Languages Publishing Administration (中国外文局), pointed out that this year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. To deepen exchanges between Chinese and Japanese youth, we must remember history and be guardians of peace; interact with each other sincerely and be successors of friendship; and work together to be creators of the future.
Return to TopDubai, June 28th (Reported by Zhang Zhiwen (张志文)) Antananarivo News: At the invitation of the Ministry of Armed Forces of Madagascar, the Chinese People's Liberation Army Support Base in Djibouti detachment participated in the parade celebrating the 65th anniversary of Madagascar's independence and the establishment of its armed forces on June 26th. This marks the first time the Chinese People's Liberation Army has participated in a military parade in Madagascar.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 侠 克
Not far from the east side of Wanping City (宛平城) in Fengtai District (丰台区), Beijing (北京市), lies a martyr's tomb, where Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹), the first division commander to sacrifice his life for the country in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, is buried. More than 80 years ago, he bravely fought against the invading Japanese army and died heroically.
Born in 1898, Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹) joined Feng Yuxiang's (冯玉祥) army in 1914 and fought in various provinces.
On the night of March 11, 1933, Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹), leading his soldiers despite his injuries, crossed mountains and ridges, and launched a surprise attack on the Japanese army under the cover of fire. The soldiers drew their red-tasseled broadswords and bravely fought the enemy, destroying 18 enemy cannons, achieving the first major victory since the September 18th Incident (九一八事变), and dealing a blow to the arrogance of the Japanese army. From then on, the "Broadsword Team" became famous throughout the country.
Mai Xin (麦新), a musician far away in Shanghai (上海), was deeply inspired. In 1937, he composed the famous anti-Japanese song "The Broadsword March" based on the deeds of the Broadsword Team. "Swords, slash at the heads of the devils" was sung all over the country, becoming a bugle call to inspire national spirit and strive for national liberation.
After the July 7th Incident (七七事变), the Japanese army launched a large-scale invasion of Beiping (北平), Tianjin (天津), and neighboring strategic locations. Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹) led his troops to resist stubbornly, defending Nanyuan (南苑) outside Beiping (北平) city. Under the heavy bombardment of Japanese artillery fire and aircraft, Zhao Dengyu's (赵登禹) troops suffered heavy losses, but they still vowed to defend their positions to the death.
On July 28, 1937, after the fall of the Nanyuan (南苑) position, Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹), the commander of the 132nd Division of the National Revolutionary Army's 29th Army (国民革命军第29军132师), was ordered to lead his troops to retreat, but was ambushed by the Japanese army on the way and died heroically at the age of 39.
Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹) and Tong Linge (佟麟阁), the deputy commander of the 29th Army (第29军) who also died in the battle of Nanyuan (南苑), were the first two senior generals of the Chinese army to die on the battlefield after the outbreak of the full-scale War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Their heroic sacrifice caused a huge shock throughout the country, and memorial activities for the two anti-Japanese heroes were held in various places.
After the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹) was posthumously recognized as a general of the army, and his remains were reburied on the banks of the Lugou Bridge (卢沟桥). Later, Beiping (北平) City renamed Beigouyan (北沟沿) to Zhao Dengyu Road (赵登禹路), and Tong County (通县) (now Beijing Tongzhou (北京通州)) renamed East Avenue (东大街) on the west bank of the ancient Grand Canal to Zhao Dengyu Avenue (赵登禹大街) to honor his loyalty.
In June 1952, Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) personally issued martyr certificates for Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹) and two other anti-Japanese martyrs. In July 1980, the Beijing Municipal People's Government (北京市人民政府) renovated General Zhao Dengyu's (赵登禹) tomb and re-erected a tombstone, with the inscription "Tomb of Anti-Japanese Martyr General Zhao Dengyu (抗日烈士赵登禹将军之墓)" on the front. His tomb was announced as a cultural relic protection unit at the Fengtai District (丰台区) level, the first batch of immovable revolutionary cultural relics in Beijing (北京市), and the second batch of 100 national-level anti-Japanese war memorial facilities and sites.
In the Dahongmen (大红门) area of today's Fengtai District (丰台区), where Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹) sacrificed, in order to remember history and cherish heroes, Dahongmen Middle School (大红门中学) was renamed "Beijing Zhao Dengyu Middle School (北京市赵登禹中学)" in 1997, and renamed "Beijing Zhao Dengyu School (北京市赵登禹学校)" in 2003.
In order to better promote General Zhao Dengyu's (赵登禹) patriotic spirit, the school established the General Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹) Memorial Hall of Deeds, deeply cherishing General Zhao Dengyu's (赵登禹) heroic deeds and remembering his outstanding achievements through rich historical materials and exhibits, building a platform for patriotic education for young students.
"The first lesson of the school year and the first lesson of teacher training at Zhao Dengyu School (赵登禹学校) are lectures on the spirit and deeds of General Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹), in order to closely integrate the spirit and deeds of General Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹) with the students' character education, so that the spirit of General Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹) will continue to be promoted," said the person in charge of the school.
Every year during the Qingming Festival, people from all directions gather in front of General Zhao Dengyu's (赵登禹) tomb to cherish his memory. The green hills are silent, but they witness the heroic chapter of "righteousness of heaven and earth casts heroic souls," and the name of General Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹) is like a banner, flying high in the historical sky.
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), June 23)
Return to TopIn Wangling Village (王岭村), Zhongcheng Town (忠诚镇), Rongjiang County (榕江县), Guizhou Province (贵州省), a call came from the small loudspeaker: "Bring your kitchen knives and come to the village committee to help with work!"
Recently, Rongjiang County (榕江县) suffered a massive flood. Many low-lying areas within the county were flooded, and infrastructure in some towns was severely damaged, leaving people trapped. Rescue workers fought day and night on the front lines of flood control and disaster relief, doing their best to protect the safety of people's lives and property.
Yuezhai (月寨), Wangling (王岭), and other villages suffered relatively minor damage. To ensure that rescue workers could eat hot meals, the villagers organized themselves through "small loudspeakers," WeChat groups, and other means, bringing their own grain, vegetables, and cured meat to the logistics and food support points to cook for the rescue workers. "Because the village canteen didn't have enough kitchen knives, we called on the villagers to bring their own, which they are also more accustomed to using," said a village official.
The villagers washed, chopped, stir-fried, and packed food, creating a lively scene. Everyone worked together to ensure that disaster relief workers could eat hot meals in a timely manner.
In the wind and rain, rescue workers extended their arms to protect the villagers; in front of the stove, the villagers handed out hot meals to warm the rescue workers. Specks of light converge into a galaxy. This is the most beautiful appearance of ordinary people!
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 28th (Reporter Wang Hao (王浩)): The Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) organized a flood prevention consultation on the 28th to analyze and assess the situation of rainfall, water levels, and flood conditions, and to make targeted deployments for defense work in response to the new round of heavy rainfall.
According to forecasts, from June 29th to July 1st, there will be a heavy rainfall process in the eastern and southern parts of Southwest China, the western and southern parts of South China, the eastern part of Northwest China, most of North China, the central and northern parts of the Huanghuai area, and the eastern and southern parts of Northeast China. Some areas in northwestern Chongqing (重庆), southern Shaanxi (陕西), southeastern Gansu (甘肃), northern Anhui (安徽), and eastern Liaoning (辽宁) will experience heavy rain, and eastern Sichuan (四川) will experience heavy rain to torrential rain.
This round of heavy rainfall is intense and widespread, with a high degree of overlap in rainfall areas in some regions. Affected by this, the main stream of the upper reaches of the Yangtze River (长江) and its tributaries Minjiang River (岷江), Tuojiang River (沱江), and Jialing River (嘉陵江), the Hanjiang River (汉江), a tributary in the middle reaches, the Dawen River (大汶河) in the lower reaches of the Yellow River (黄河), the main stream of the upper reaches of the Huai River (淮河) and the Yishu Si River (沂沭泗水系) system, the Hutuo River (滹沱河), a tributary of the Ziya River (子牙河) in the Hai River Basin (海河流域), the Hongshui River (红水河) in the upper reaches of the Xijiang River (西江) in the Pearl River Basin (珠江流域) and the Yujiang River (郁江), a tributary in the middle reaches, and the Lalin River (拉林河), Ashi River (阿什河), and Mayi River (蚂蚁河) tributaries on the south bank of the Songhua River (松花江) in the Songhua River Basin (松花江流域) will experience significant rises in water levels. Among them, the Fujiang River (涪江), a tributary of the Jialing River (嘉陵江), may experience floods exceeding warning levels, and some small and medium-sized rivers in the heavy rainfall area may experience major floods.
On the 28th, the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) issued a notice to the water resources departments of relevant provinces and river basin management agencies covered by the heavy rainfall, guiding and urging them to implement various defense measures in detail. These include closely monitoring weather changes and the development of rainfall, water levels, and flood conditions, strengthening unified joint scheduling of water projects in river basins, doing a good job in preventing floods in small and medium-sized rivers and mountain torrent disasters, strengthening the safe passage of reservoirs through the flood season, grasping the patrol and defense of dikes, and implementing safety measures for projects under construction to safely pass through the flood season.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 蕊
Zhou Yanguang (周艳光) is a farmer in Shikou Town (史口镇), Dongying City (东营市), Shandong Province (山东省), with nearly 20 years of driving experience and has changed harvesters four times. This year's new one, he calls "Grain God (谷神)".
Why?
A while ago, during the summer harvest, Zhou Yanguang (周艳光) drove the harvester, crushing the waist-high wheat stalks of Hongyue Family Farm (红玥家庭农场) in Dongying District (东营区). As soon as the grain truck stopped, the harvester's grain conveying pipe rose, rotated, and aimed at the truck compartment like a mechanical arm, "哗啦啦" pouring out golden wheat grains, piling up into small hills in the compartment. Zhou Yanguang (周艳光) gently called "Little Wo (小沃)", and the grain conveying pipe obeyed and retracted. Looking at his watch, the harvester "spit" out a full truckload of wheat in less than 1 minute.
Zhou Yanguang (周艳光) jumped out of the car, lightly flicked the crushed straw pieces that had just been "chewed up" and returned to the field by the harvester, carefully inspected an area of about 1 square meter, and after looking for a long time, found a grain of wheat and showed it to Sheng Leilei (生雷雷), the person in charge of the farm: "I only found one grain in such a large area, 'Grain God (谷神)' lives up to its name!"
"The harvester is 'Grain God (谷神)', you are our 'male god' here!" Ultra-low loss made Sheng Leilei (生雷雷), who planted more than 1,600 mu of wheat, give a thumbs up.
Three months ago, after hearing that the domestic agricultural machinery "Lovol Arbos (雷沃谷神)" could reduce losses and increase efficiency, Zhou Yanguang (周艳光)'s heart itched, and he prepared to buy one. But at the Dongying District (东营区) agricultural machinery operator training class, when he talked about this idea with everyone, someone shook his head and said: "Didn't you just buy your last one in 2019? The work is still okay, is it worth it to砸进去一笔钱 (zá jìn qù yī bǐ qián - "smash into a sum of money," invest a large sum of money) again?"
"Changing a piece of equipment can harvest more than 100 mu of land every day, do you think it's worth it?" Zhou Yanguang (周艳光) took out his mobile phone and opened a video, "See? This toothed roller and separating concave plate design allows the wheat ears to feed in very smoothly, and the threshing and grain separation have almost zero loss!"
"Old machines often have losses between 2% and 3% when harvesting wheat. This new gadget is steadily below 1%." Zhou Yanguang (周艳光) counted on his fingers, "Let's be conservative, one mu of land yields nearly 600 kilograms of wheat, and this machine can harvest an average of about 8 kilograms more. One machine, calculated on the basis of harvesting 4,000 mu of wheat a year, hey, that's more than 30,000 kilograms!"
"不算不知道，一算吓一跳 (bù suàn bù zhī dào, yī suàn xià yī tiào - "if you don't calculate, you don't know; a calculation is a shock," you don't realize the impact until you calculate it)." Saving grain and being efficient made the eyes of the surrounding agricultural machinery operators light up.
Before the wheat harvest this year, Zhou Yanguang (周艳光) drove the "Lovol Arbos (雷沃谷神)", which enjoyed a national subsidy of more than 30,000 yuan, back home.
The first time he sat in the cab of the intelligent agricultural machinery, he received a call from Wang Jingguo (王景国), the head of the Agricultural Machinery Extension Office of the District Agriculture and Rural Affairs Bureau (区农业农村局): "Reducing losses is increasing production, reducing losses is increasing income, you still need to sign up for the wheat harvest loss reduction theme training at the end of May."
"This machine has a 'brain', can listen, see, and talk, and with the Beidou (北斗) assisted driving, we can work while sitting, is it necessary to participate in training?" Thinking of his thoughts at the time, Zhou Yanguang (周艳光) was a little embarrassed, "At that time, I felt that I could go to work and let go and do a big job without training!"
"不听不知道，一听有门道 (bù tīng bù zhī dào, yī tīng yǒu mén dào - "if you don't listen, you don't know; once you listen, you find the key," you don't know until you listen, and then you realize there's a trick to it)." Less than 20 minutes after the training started, Zhou Yanguang (周艳光) had filled a page of paper, "For example, the conditions on the edge of the wheat field are diverse. Although intelligent machinery has achieved ultra-small turning radius, how to quickly raise the cutting platform to reverse, how to avoid crushing unharvested crops, and which method can ensure a quick return to straight driving... Mastering these details can grasp the 'pulse' of wheat field loss reduction."
"In Dongying District (东营区), these iron guys with 'smart eyes' and 'smart brains' are挑着大梁呢 (tiāo zhe dà liáng ne - "carrying the main beam," playing a major role)." Wang Jingguo (王景国) introduced that the cost reduction and efficiency increase of intelligent agricultural machinery are becoming more and more prominent. Before the "Sanxia (三夏)" (summer harvest, summer planting, and summer management) this year, the district held more than 50 training courses for agricultural machinery operators, guiding 178 agricultural machinery operators to purchase 214 sets of intelligent agricultural machinery.
Zhou Yanguang (周艳光), who went back to work after training, is even more stylish at work. Look at him, the "agricultural machinery male god" in the mouths of local farmers, "噔噔噔" jumped into the car, and did not forget to turn his head and give an "OK" gesture. "The machine is smart, and people also understand the tricks, so that they can truly ‘吃干榨净’ (chī gān zhà jìng - "eat dry and squeeze clean," to exploit something to the fullest) without wasting." Zhou Yanguang (周艳光) said.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 28th (Reporter Li Changyu (李昌禹)) - A reporter learned from the China National Committee for the Wellbeing of the Next Generation (中国关心下一代工作委员会) that the 2025 National Working Committee for the Wellbeing of the Next Generation "Youth Party History Study Month" event was recently launched at the Twelve Bridge Martyrs Cemetery Square in Qingyang District (青羊区), Chengdu City (成都市), Sichuan Province (四川省).
This year marks the 90th anniversary of the Chinese Workers' and Peasants' Red Army's Long March entering Sichuan (四川), and the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The China National Committee for the Wellbeing of the Next Generation requires working committees at all levels to give full play to the advantages of the vast number of "Five Olds" (离休老干部、老战士、老专家、老教师、老模范), constantly innovate the methods and approaches of Party history education, cater to the needs of young people, vividly explain the history of the Party, and tell the stories of the Party; at the same time, make full use of revolutionary museums, memorial halls, Party history halls, and martyrs' cemeteries, and give full play to the role of the national bases for Party history and national history education for the wellbeing of the next generation, so that young people can experience history up close.
It is reported that since 2022, the China National Committee for the Wellbeing of the Next Generation has designated July of each year as the National Working Committee for the Wellbeing of the Next Generation "Youth Party History Study Month" to focus on carrying out Party history education activities for young people. Working committees at all levels will make full use of red resources, widely carry out theme lectures, educational practices, cultural education and other activities, use the spiritual genealogy of Chinese Communists to educate young people, and guide them to draw strength of faith from it and consolidate the foundation of their ideals and beliefs.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on June 28th (Reported by Qu Zhehan (曲哲涵)) Recently, the reporter learned from the Ministry of Finance (财政部) that the Ministry of Finance (财政部), the Ministry of Public Security (公安部), and the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) will jointly carry out a special rectification campaign in 2025 targeting four types of illegal and irregular behaviors in the field of government procurement. The special rectification work will begin in June 2025 and end at the end of January 2026.
The notice jointly issued by the three departments clarified that the special rectification will focus on four types of illegal and irregular behaviors that are prominently reflected in the current field of government procurement: discriminatory clauses set by purchasers, arbitrary charges by agency, provision of false materials by suppliers, and bid rigging and collusion by suppliers.
The key contents of the rectification are: purchasers favoring local enterprises, targeting specific suppliers or specific products, and implementing differential and discriminatory treatment of suppliers with unreasonable conditions such as the supplier's place of registration, form of ownership, organizational form, equity structure, investor nationality, years of operation, business scale, and financial indicators; agencies charging fees in violation of regulations and returning security deposits overdue; suppliers providing false test reports, certification certificates, contract performance, SME declaration letters and other materials to seek to win bids; suppliers' bid documents being mixed together, abnormally consistent, bid security deposits being transferred from the same account, entrusting the same unit or individual to prepare bid documents and handle bidding matters, and other malicious collusion behaviors.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, June 28th. Mr. Ho Tsu-Kwok (何柱国), a well-known patriotic industrial and commercial figure in Hong Kong and Macao, a close friend of the Communist Party of China, a member of the 9th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), a standing committee member of the 10th, 11th, 12th, and 13th National Committees of the CPPCC, former chairman of the board of directors of Hong Kong Tobacco Co. Ltd. (香港烟草有限公司), and former chairman of the board of directors of Sing Tao News Corporation (星岛新闻集团), passed away in Hong Kong on June 11, 2025, due to illness, at the age of 77.
After the passing of Mr. Ho Tsu-Kwok (何柱国), relevant central leaders expressed their condolences in various ways and extended their sympathies to his family.
Ho Tsu-Kwok (何柱国) was born in Shanghai (上海), Jiangsu Province (江苏) Wuxi (无锡), in June 1949. From 1972 to 1994, he worked at Salomon Brothers, Philipp Brothers, and Brown & Williamson in the United States. From 1994 to 2001, he served as a director and general manager of Hong Kong Tobacco Co. Ltd. (香港烟草有限公司) and chairman of the board of directors of Pan-China Investment Group (泛华投资集团). After 2001, he served as chairman of the board of directors of Sing Tao News Corporation Limited (香港星岛新闻集团有限公司) and chairman of the board of directors of Hong Kong Tobacco Co. Ltd. (香港烟草有限公司). He also served as a member of the Selection Committee for the First Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区第一届政府推选委员会), a member of the Second Election Committee (第二届选举委员会), and a member of the Third and Fourth Chief Executive Election Committees (第三届、四届行政长官选举委员会). He was awarded the Grand Bauhinia Medal by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government (香港特区政府).
Mr. Ho Tsu-Kwok (何柱国) loved the country and Hong Kong, firmly supported the "One Country, Two Systems" (一国两制) policy and the Basic Law, supported the SAR government in administering according to law, and played an important role in Hong Kong's smooth transition, successful return, prosperity, and stability. He supported the national reform and opening-up policy and actively participated in mainland economic construction and public welfare undertakings.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, June 27th. Comrade Chen Dongzheng (陈东征), former Chairman of the Board and Party Secretary of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (深圳证券交易所), passed away due to illness in Beijing (北京) on June 9, 2025, at the age of 73.
After the passing of Comrade Chen Dongzheng (陈东征), relevant central leading comrades expressed their condolences in various ways and extended their sympathies to his family.
Chen Dongzheng (陈东征) was born in Jian'ou (建瓯), Fujian (福建) Province in July 1951. He started working in January 1968 and joined the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in July 1969. From 1968 to 1977, he served successively as a soldier and platoon leader in the People's Liberation Army (解放军) Unit 52938. From 1983 to 1987, he served as a cadre in the Enterprise Registration Department of the State Administration for Industry and Commerce (国家工商行政管理局). From 1987 to 1997, he served successively as Second Secretary of the Secretariat Bureau of the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅), Group Leader of Group One of the Secretariat Three Bureau, and Deputy Director-General of the Secretariat Two Bureau. From 1997 to 2001, he served successively as Vice Chairman, Party Member, and Party Committee Member of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (中国证券监督管理委员会). From 2001 to 2014, he served as Chairman of the Board and Party Secretary of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange (深圳证券交易所).
Chen Dongzheng (陈东征) was a member of the 11th and 12th National Committees of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (政协全国委员会).
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Xi'an (西安), June 28th. Comrade Xu Tongmo (徐通模), former President of Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学), passed away due to illness in Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西) on May 31, 2025, at the age of 86.
After the passing of Comrade Xu Tongmo (徐通模), relevant central leaders expressed their condolences in various ways and extended their sympathies to his family.
Xu Tongmo (徐通模) was born in November 1939 in Rugao (如皋), Jiangsu (江苏). He started working in September 1961 and joined the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in December 1959. From September 1961 to December 1983, he served successively as a political instructor in the Department of Power Engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学), and as a teaching assistant, lecturer, associate professor, professor, and doctoral supervisor in the Boiler Teaching and Research Section. From December 1983 to July 1988, he served as the Director of the Department of Energy and Power Engineering at Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学). From July 1988 to November 1995, he served as the Vice President of Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学). From November 1995 to January 1998, he served as a member of the Party Committee of Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学). From January 1998 to August 2003, he served as the President of Xi'an Jiaotong University (西安交通大学). He also served as the Chairman of the Steering Committee for Energy and Power Disciplines in Higher Education of the Ministry of Education (教育部高等学校能源动力学科教学指导委员会), a member of the Teaching Steering Subcommittee for Thermal Energy and Power Engineering, a director, executive director, and vice chairman of the Chinese Society of Power Engineering (中国动力工程学会), and the chairman of the Shaanxi Mechanical Engineering Society (陕西机械工程学会), among other positions.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on June 28th (Reporter Liu Yang (刘阳)) On June 28th, Guangdong Satellite TV (广东卫视) and Shenzhen Satellite TV (深圳卫视) 4K ultra-high-definition channels were launched simultaneously.
The Guangdong Satellite TV (广东卫视) 4K ultra-high-definition channel innovatively constructs a "10+6+N" ultra-high-definition program system, covering 10 new programs such as "Beautiful Southern Guangdong (大美南粤)," 6 brand columns with 4K upgraded and revised versions such as "Guangdong News Broadcast (广东新闻联播)" and "Global Zero Distance (全球零距离)," and multiple seasonal and special programs.
The Shenzhen Satellite TV (深圳卫视) 4K ultra-high-definition channel comprehensively upgrades the news information ultra-high-definition production and broadcasting system, realizing the comprehensive ultra-high-definition of news information programs such as "Shenzhen News (深视新闻)" and "Live Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan (直播港澳台)," and newly creates programs such as "Shenzhen, Here I Come (深圳，我来啦)" and "Great Beauty of Shenzhen (大美深圳)," showcasing the innovation vitality of the special zone.
The State Administration of Radio and Television (广电总局) has determined 2025 as the "Ultra-High-Definition Development Year." The launch of the two ultra-high-definition channels of Guangdong Satellite TV (广东卫视) and Shenzhen Satellite TV (深圳卫视) is an important achievement in implementing the State Administration of Radio and Television's (广电总局) work deployment for the "Ultra-High-Definition Development Year" and the China (Guangdong) Ultra-High-Definition TV Pioneer Action Plan. The above two channels have covered nearly 300 million household TV users of cable TV and IPTV in 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, and are simultaneously launched on Lizhi.com (荔枝网), First Scene APP (第一现场APP), and China Audiovisual APP (中国视听APP).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 黄 超 吴 月
Our Party has always attached great importance to the construction of ideological and political courses, influencing the ideals, beliefs, and life choices of generations of young people.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Establishing ideals from an early age and firming up beliefs and confidence will ensure that the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics has reliable successors. The Chinese-style modernization and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation depend on our next generation to realize."
When the classrooms are filled with students born in the 2000s and 2010s, the construction of ideological and political courses faces new situations and tasks. In recent years, the majority of schools have implemented the fundamental task of fostering virtue through education, enriched teaching content, told the stories of the new era well, and continuously created new prospects for ideological and political education.
As the "July 1st" holiday approaches, reporters visited a village primary school of the same age as the Communist Party of China, a middle school named after rejuvenation, and a university that preserves relics of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, respectively. They audited three classes, from curriculum-based ideological and political education to ideological and political courses, and then to the large social classroom, feeling the new vitality of the construction of ideological and political courses.
Dialogue with Revolutionary Predecessors in Music Class
Integrating Moral Education into the Entire Process of Intellectual, Physical, Aesthetic, and Labor Education
In Xiaoshan District (萧山区), Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, entering the Yaqian Rural Primary School (衙前农村小学校) in Yaqian Town (衙前镇), a two-story ancient building comes into view.
On September 26, 1921, more than two months after the birth of the Communist Party of China, the school officially opened and published a school declaration in "New Youth" ("新青年"). This old school site witnessed the first organized and programmatic peasant movement led by the Party—the Yaqian Peasant Movement (衙前农民运动), which has now become a local Party history learning and education base.
On campus, many students like to take classes in the restored classroom of the old school site.
In the classroom, the blackboard is shiny with tung oil, and wooden desks are arranged in three rows. There are several exhibition boards on the walls on both sides of the classroom, telling the glorious deeds of the main members of the Yaqian Peasant Movement. Sitting here and listening to the class gives a sense of traveling through time and space to have a dialogue with revolutionary predecessors.
"Hello, students, I am your old friend Li Chenghu (李成虎). Today, let's learn 'The Labor Song' together"… Entering the restored classroom, a third-grade music class is in progress. Teacher Huang Yuke (黄雨珂) played a synthesized AI recording, and the students pricked up their ears.
Li Chenghu (李成虎) was one of the leaders of the Yaqian Peasant Movement and was martyred in 1922 under the suppression of the reactionaries. Every Qingming Festival (清明节), teachers and students of the school go to his tomb to sweep and pay tribute to the martyrs.
In the anthropomorphic and situational teaching, Huang Yuke (黄雨珂) gradually guides the students to learn the spirit of labor conveyed by the song. As they sang, some students couldn't help but wave their little hands and strike a labor posture.
The century-old agricultural primary school, of the same age as the Party, sows two sparks: knowledge and revolution.
Today's children have not experienced the harsh material conditions of their predecessors. How can we get close to their understanding and transform the precipitated red resources into vivid ideological and political resources?
"Integrating moral education into the entire process of intellectual, physical, aesthetic, and labor education," Yaqian Rural Primary School (衙前农村小学校) has innovatively carried out curriculum-based ideological and political education in recent years, nurturing children's hearts silently.
In science class, the school is equipped with new drones. The teacher not only talks about innovative technologies but also discusses innovative culture, from the wisdom of ancient agricultural tools to the new farmers who use drones and other new agricultural tools to show their talents;
"Red tracks" are marked out on the playground. During physical education classes and 15-minute breaks, the difficulties overcome by the Red Army during the Long March, such as climbing snow-capped mountains and crossing grasslands, are integrated into physical training and collective activities...
The fundamental task of education is to foster virtue. Whether it is moral, intellectual, physical, aesthetic, or labor education, teachers should teach around this goal, and students should learn around this goal.
"'One Red Point per Class' is the concept of our teaching reform," said Principal Lu Kai (卢凯). The school actively explores the simultaneous development of ideological and political courses and curriculum-based ideological and political education, encourages teachers of all subjects to explore the ideological and political elements in the curriculum, and strives to make every course a position for fostering virtue.
A hundred years ago, the Yaqian Rural Primary School (衙前农村小学校) declaration published in "New Youth" ("新青年") had this passage: "Elementary school students, you are the most beautiful flowers in the thorns, and the rising sun is smiling at you..." Today, our next generation is blooming brilliantly in the garden of the motherland.
Ideological and Political Courses from the Classroom to the Memorial Hall
Teaching Content Should Keep Up with the Times, Constantly Preparing Lessons and Teaching Anew
In Hongqiao District (红桥区), Tianjin (天津), Fuxing Middle School (复兴中学) is located next to Fuxing Road (复兴路). Going west along this road via Hongqi Road (红旗路), you will reach the Pingjin Campaign Memorial Hall (平津战役纪念馆), which is "just a wall away." The two roads have profound meanings, one connecting the vibrant campus and the other connecting the red venue, echoing the fundamental task of fostering virtue through education.
"High school students have enhanced self-awareness and desire to be recognized in ideological and political course learning, but their ideological concepts are in the formative stage and are easily influenced." Teacher Liu Yifan (柳宜凡) of Fuxing Middle School (复兴中学) has been teaching on the front line for a long time. In her class, you can always hear current events combined with textbooks, which is very attractive to students.
Some time ago, news about Sino-US economic and trade relations frequently topped the hot search list. Liu Yifan (柳宜凡) found that students who are interested in international relations and economic topics often spontaneously discuss related topics, and the information sources are either from official press conferences or from social platforms and knowledge-based "internet celebrities."
How to follow the laws of growth and help students view these phenomena objectively?
"The second-year course involves contemporary international politics and economics, the trend of multi-polarization, etc. Why not combine it?" So, Liu Yifan (柳宜凡) carefully prepared an ideological and political course on the theme of "Great Power Game in Economic Globalization," taking the form of teacher lectures + student discussions.
In the classroom, teachers and students had heated discussions around three topics: changes in the international economic situation, China's response measures and wisdom, and the responsibilities of young people. The students were divided into groups of four, and Liu Yifan (柳宜凡) interspersed short videos of interpretations by relevant departments and authoritative experts, summarized students' views, and combined textbook content to consolidate knowledge points.
Student Cheng Zhongyuan (程中原) consulted a lot of materials during the preview and presented a series of data charts on the spot. "Although facing external shocks, it has also prompted some industries and enterprises to seek development in challenges, improve the independent control level of the industrial chain and products, and open up new markets." The rational and well-founded analysis resonated with everyone.
Ideological and political courses are courses for teenagers, and we must be good at giving play to the characteristics of students' active thinking and courage to explore. To this end, the school connected this ideological and political course with the League Day activity on the same day, exploring to go deeper after class and organizing students to conduct research at the Pingjin Campaign Memorial Hall (平津战役纪念馆).
In front of the support-the-front restoration landscape, feel the great power of the military and civilians united; under the wall of martyrs' names, listen to the deeds of young soldiers of the same age as themselves... The visiting student team stopped from time to time and exchanged ideas in a low voice.
"From winning the people's war to dealing with the US trade policy toward China, from standing up, getting rich to becoming strong, what do we rely on to overcome difficulties?" At this time, a teacher asked.
"Working together with one heart" "United struggle"... Several students blurted out.
The teaching content of ideological and political courses must keep up with the times, and only by constantly preparing lessons and teaching anew can better teaching results be achieved.
Not long ago, the second grade of Fuxing Middle School (复兴中学) came to an off-campus base to carry out a week-long study-agriculture activity, which has been a brand for many years. During the break from work, Cheng Zhongyuan (程中原), as the monitor of the class, led everyone to sing the school song, "Restore the great cause of China, revitalize our five thousand years of civilization"... The students' singing was particularly loud.
In recent years, Fuxing Middle School (复兴中学) has opened a course on "Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Student Reader," using the remarkable achievements made in the new era as content support to explain the Party's innovative theories in a deep, thorough, and lively manner; extending the practice of ideological and political courses to after-school services, carrying out experiential activities in red venues, and expanding textbook knowledge in combination with current affairs, promoting the connotative development of ideological and political course construction.
Touching the History of the War of Resistance While Walking
Let Students Love to Listen and Learn, Understand and Learn, and Firmly Establish Ideals and Beliefs
In the drizzle, next to the Hunan University (湖南大学) school sign, a group of young people surrounded two mottled stone pillars, looking up.
"I believe everyone has seen these two stone pillars—the water card used in our dormitory is printed with this pattern. Do you know the origin?" Liu Bangzhi (刘邦志), head of the Hunan University (湖南大学) Doctoral Theory Propaganda Group, stood at the front, and the audience was freshmen from the School of Architecture and Planning.
"On April 10, 1938, the planes of the invading Japanese army sneaked into the sky above Yuelu Mountain (岳麓山) to carry out bombing. The old library became a ruin, leaving only a few stone pillars." Liu Bangzhi (刘邦志) said in a low voice, "Later, two of the stone pillars were moved next to the school sign to remind us to remember history and not forget national humiliation."
"Were classes still being held at that time?" Student Zhang Zhihui (张智慧) asked.
"The school quickly resumed classes, and later moved west to run the school. The students always insisted on studying. Some teachers and students joined the army, and some traveled around to contact and publicize the War of Resistance..." Liu Bangzhi (刘邦志) and members of the propaganda group learned a lot from historical materials.
Ideological and political courses shape the character of young people. We have told touching stories for many years. What are the feelings after listening? How to make students love to listen and learn, understand and learn? Why not let the students tell it themselves, tell it to their classmates.
This year is the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and the propaganda group launched the ideological and political micro-course "Hunan University (湖南大学) in the Flames of the War of Resistance."
The remaining pillars of the old library, the bullet-hole walls of the teaching building, Zhang Zhihui (张智慧) said that this semester's "Outline of Modern and Contemporary Chinese History" course has become more concrete while walking and touching the history of the War of Resistance.
On the new journey, young students will be the main force to take over the historical baton. How can we live up to the heavy trust of the times and live up to our youthful years?
"After understanding this history, everyone may have a firm answer in their hearts." In the lecture, Liu Bangzhi (刘邦志) inspired his younger schoolmates.
And the answer is in the figure of youth: in the depths of the mountains, in the rural schools of Longhui County (隆回县), Hunan (湖南), the students of the Hunan University (湖南大学) Graduate Teaching Group stepped onto the podium and lit up the life dreams of the children in the mountains; at the National Supercomputing Center in Changsha (长沙), the doctoral team is committed to breaking through technical bottlenecks and improving the training and inference efficiency of artificial intelligence models...
This is our next generation, this is a reliable successor.
■Post-editing
Moral Education First
Do you still remember a profound ideological and political course when you were a student?
Some people will never forget those role models, from Wang Erxiao (王二小) to Liu Hulan (刘胡兰), from Qian Xuesen (钱学森) to Yuan Longping (袁隆平). They were shocked by their stories. Many parents also said, "Since the child learned 'I Salute the National Flag' in class, they always want adults to take them to Tiananmen Square (天安门广场) to watch the flag-raising ceremony." How many children's worldviews, outlooks on life, and values are cultivated in such classrooms.
The Party Central Committee has always insisted on placing the construction of ideological and political courses in schools in an important position in education work. The Ren Shanhe Martyrs Cemetery (任山河烈士陵园) in Ningxia (宁夏) welcomes students from Guyuan No. 2 Middle School (固原二中) and Hongwen Middle School (弘文中学) as scheduled; teachers and students of the "Great Power Border" education project of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学) raise the flag with border guards in Tibet (西藏)... Since the new era, the "four confidences" of the vast number of young students have been significantly enhanced, and their spiritual outlook has been vigorous and high-spirited.
To build a strong country in education, science and technology, and talent, and to cultivate socialist builders and successors who develop morally, intellectually, physically, aesthetically, and in terms of labor, we must adhere to moral education first. We look forward to the majority of schools continuously creating a new situation in ideological and political education in the new era, and striving to cultivate more new people of the era who can reassure the Party, love the country and dedicate themselves, and shoulder the important task of national rejuvenation.
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"During the big break, students on the upper floors can only lean on the windowsills to watch the students downstairs playing on the playground." Recently, a parent left a message on People's Daily Online, revealing the difficulty of the primary school their child attends—due to the small campus area, the sports facilities cannot meet the exercise needs of all students. Because of safety concerns, students upstairs are often restricted from going downstairs.
The message reflects a common concern among many parents. In recent years, students' outdoor activities have been insufficient, electronic products are widely popular, there are many "little chubby kids" around, "little bean sprouts" are in poor physical condition, and "little glasses" are becoming more common, which troubles the physical and mental health of many teenagers.
When activity space is squeezed and exercise time is compressed, children lose not only the space to run and jump, but also the necessary nutrients for healthy growth. Children are like saplings, needing soil nutrients, sunshine, and rain for growth, and also needing enough space to stretch their branches and leaves. Only when each sapling grows straight, strong, and well can the foundation of national rejuvenation be solid enough.
Some local authorities and schools have already begun to explore: many primary and secondary schools have implemented "micro-reforms" during breaks, extending the 10-minute break to 15 minutes, guiding students to go out of the classroom and into the sunshine; when campus space is limited, corridors and stairwells are transformed into "mini sports corners," promoting various "micro-exercises"; students strive to become designers of break games, becoming masters of their own safety, and teachers transform from managers and leaders to participants and companions... Adding time, varying space, and changing content, the original intention of education is always clear—to let children have sweat on their bodies and light in their eyes.
Perhaps some people will wonder: playing is a child's nature, why design "sweat on the body and light in the eyes"?
The simple educational goal, which is worth discussing at the moment, reflects that there are still some shortsightedness and deviations in educational concepts. Some people think that a quiet campus is not a big problem, and restricting children to the classroom is safe and secure; some people adhere to the priority of scores, and the occupied 10 minutes can be used to read a few more pages of books and do a few more questions.
Fortunately, there are more voices gathering consensus: "More exercise, fewer 'little chubby kids,' 'little bean sprouts,' and 'little glasses'," "We are always worried about children getting hurt, but we ignore that falling is also a compulsory course for growth," "In seemingly wasted time, children learn to negotiate rules, resolve conflicts, and nurture creativity"...
Playing and learning have never been a zero-sum relationship. Relaxing during breaks allows for concentration in class; playing with dedication allows for learning with dedication. This is not advocating for unrestrained play, but rather helping children develop healthy living habits and improve self-management skills through scientific guidance. From this point of view, only by returning time and choice to children can they learn to persevere in sweat, discover love in exploration, and temper their character in exercise.
How to let children have sweat on their bodies and light in their eyes?
From "adhering to the educational concept of health first" to "allowing the younger generation to strengthen their will and improve their physical and mental health through sports," from "offering all physical education classes" to "ensuring that primary and secondary school students have no less than 2 hours of comprehensive physical activity time per day," from eliminating physical education classes without sweating to eliminating "yin-yang" schedules, parents, schools, and society must form a joint force and resonate at the same frequency, implementing measures into every specific action of "getting children moving."
Don't just press children to bury themselves in hard study. Good teenagers in the new era must be comprehensively developed in terms of morality, intelligence, physical fitness, aesthetics, and labor, paying attention to learning knowledge and increasing knowledge, and also paying attention to exercising the body and tempering the will. At the same time, it is necessary to reduce the over-reliance on standard answers, tolerate trial and error, allow for blank space, and give children more respect and companionship based on respecting education and the laws of growth.
Carefully guard that ray of light. This light is curiosity—observing ants moving, being able to squat for a long time without moving, asking east and west; this light is love—when doing what they like, the focused eyes cannot be hidden; this light is confidence—daring to try, daring to innovate, even in the face of failure, the eyes are not dim; this light is responsibility—as the future new force for promoting the construction of a strong country and the great cause of national rejuvenation, the heart is always surging with the hope of "a strong country has me"!
The light in the eyes of young people is the personal demeanor, but also the background color of the nation's future. What young people look like is what China looks like.
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In the early morning, students of the First Primary School of Shuiguohu (水果湖) in Wuchang District (武昌区), Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北) Province, entered the school gate one after another, their schoolbags light and their steps brisk. "We still have 'No Schoolbag Day' on Wednesdays, and now the schoolbags are much lighter. Today we're having a sports meet again." Student Sun Yixuan's (孙奕煊) face was filled with an expectant smile.
This spring semester, primary and secondary schools in Wuchang District (武昌区) ushered in a new "one subtraction and one addition" initiative: on the one hand, reducing the burden of schoolwork, strictly controlling the total amount of homework and reducing the weight of schoolbags; on the other hand, increasing physical exercise, ensuring that students have no less than 2 hours of comprehensive sports activities every day, enriching the forms of sports activities, and establishing a sports competition and training mechanism.
Can these measures be implemented effectively?
——First, let's look at the exploration of subtraction.
Reducing homework is a prerequisite for reducing the weight of schoolbags. To this end, Wuchang District (武昌区) issued the "Initiative on Reducing Homework and Schoolbag Weight for Primary Schools in Wuchang District (武昌区)" to parents throughout the district: first, support the reduction of homework and pay attention to children's sleep health; second, help reduce the weight of schoolbags and cultivate children's self-care ability; and third, encourage individual development and respect children's interests and strengths. At the same time, schools are guided to pilot the "homework publicity system," with each class publicizing the daily homework subjects, content, and estimated time, and advocating the use of after-school service time to guide students to complete their homework at school.
Many schools guide students to develop scientific storage habits through schoolbag sorting challenges, drawer sorting competitions, and class activities. Some schools have added storage cabinets to classrooms, where students can store books and items that do not need to be taken home every day.
——Let's explore the effectiveness of the addition.
"Exercise, strengthen your body, make progress every day, and strengthen the country with me!" Arriving at the fun sports meet of the First Primary School of Shuiguohu (水果湖), fifth-grade students shouted slogans and entered the arena in formation.
At the opening ceremony, the school basketball team's fancy basketball performance drew bursts of applause. A tall teacher smoothly performed a "slam dunk" performance along 4 basketball hoops. "This is an externally hired coach," said Li Jun (李军), director of teaching affairs. "The school offers 18 kinds of sports clubs such as basketball, football, volleyball, fencing, swimming, and martial arts. Everyone can join at least 1 club and learn their favorite projects."
"Since this semester, we have been promoting physical education as a key subject, strictly implementing one physical education class every day, and adjusting one extended break to a 'double extended break,' 30 minutes in the morning and 40 minutes in the afternoon," introduced Vice Principal Wu Lina (吴丽娜).
Li Feng (李峰), Director of the Wuchang District (武昌区) Education Bureau, frankly stated that implementing 2 hours of exercise per day for students still faces practical difficulties. "For example, some schools do not have enough physical education teachers, but subject teachers and volunteers can be mobilized to support them; some schools have very limited space, but three-dimensional space can be developed and the corners of the playground can be used to create conditions for students to move."
Faced with concerns that increased sports activities may compress study time, what is the attitude of parents?
The sports meet of the First Primary School of Shuiguohu (水果湖) invited parents to participate. On the field of family ladder relay and family boat-crossing, parents and children marched forward in unison, with excited cheers rising one after another. Yang Yun (杨云), a parent who had just participated in a parent-child project, said: "Now the children's schoolbags are lighter and there is less homework. They have more time for independent exploration after returning home. The most important thing is that the children are happy and healthy. I wholeheartedly approve of such reforms!"
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Wearing masks and dust caps, and dressed in work clothes, the reporter arrived at the kitchen of Chongwen Future School (崇文未来学校) in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江).
Just after 7 a.m., scallions, uniformly bid for and delivered by the local Education Bureau, had already arrived. A smart cloud scale was particularly eye-catching: it could not only weigh items but also connect to the provincial platform, with the backend automatically matching the received ingredients with the menu of the day. If the information didn't match, it would issue a warning.
After receiving the goods using the cloud scale, staff immediately took samples and sent them to the intelligent pesticide residue detection platform. The test results and related data were automatically transmitted to the Market Supervision Bureau (市场监管局) and an electronic ledger was generated.
Walking and observing, the kitchen had dedicated pools and cabinets, clear color-coded classifications, and was equipped with prominent oil-water separators, intelligent dishwashers, intelligent disinfection cabinets, and other equipment.
At 10 a.m., a dish of stir-fried lettuce with fungus and shredded pork was ready. Kitchen staff first scooped a spoonful into a bowl, ensuring the weight was no less than 200 grams, and then labeled it with the date and placed it in the sample retention refrigerator—each variety of dish from each meal must be stored for at least 48 hours.
At noon, the reporter arrived at Hangzhou No. 2 High School Qianjiang School (杭州第二中学钱江学校), where students came to the spacious and bright cafeteria for lunch after class.
Zheng Zijian (郑子健), a high school student, walked straight to the intelligent meal ordering cabinet with warming function. "Beep—" Accompanied by a facial recognition sound, the warming cabinet door automatically opened—the Dongpo pork (东坡肉) set meal he had ordered earlier was still steaming, having just been placed there by the cafeteria staff. Although it was peak meal time, Zheng Zijian didn't have to queue, and the entire process from entering to picking up his meal took less than two minutes.
It turned out that through the class electronic bulletin board and dormitory meal ordering machine, students could pre-order various nutritious meals configured by the school, and the ingredients and nutritional structure could also be viewed in the backend.
"Personalized套餐, while fully considering nutrition, gives students a choice, and purchasing ingredients based on orders also avoids waste from the source," said Zhang Xianjun (张先军), Vice Principal and Food Safety Director of Hangzhou No. 2 High School Qianjiang School (杭州第二中学钱江学校).
On the wall next to him, a bright kitchen display screen was very eye-catching. The large and small images showed the working conditions in the kitchen's preparation room, cooking room, cutting and配菜 room, and other spaces. The school installed 36 cameras in the kitchen to achieve all-round, no-dead-angle monitoring from raw material procurement to processing and cooking to serving.
According to reports, Hangzhou (杭州) created the "Qing Shan e Jia (清膳e家)" regulatory platform, setting up 5 warning function modules and 18 warning indicators. Currently, all primary and secondary schools in 13 districts, counties (cities) have achieved full coverage.
Starting this year, Zhejiang's (浙江) primary and secondary school campus "Canteen Smart Governance One Thing" regulatory and supervisory application has been officially launched, activating 14 regulatory models covering bidding, procurement, acceptance, dining, finance, and food safety. Relevant officials from the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Education (浙江省教育厅) stated that they will further improve the effectiveness of data and the accuracy of warnings, promote standardized data collection, intelligent generation of warnings, and efficient handling of problems, and accelerate the construction of an overall smart governance model for campus canteen supervision.
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Riding on the rare coolness after the rain, Liang Shanheng (梁善衡), a Macao resident born in the 1990s, first returned to his ancestral home in Zhuhai (珠海), Guangdong (广东) to visit relatives, enjoyed a delicious seafood meal at an authentic small restaurant at the village entrance, then used his "fingertip" to hail a taxi, passed through the Shenzhen-Zhongshan Bridge (深中通道) to meet friends in Shenzhen (深圳), and only returned home at night.
"Eating, drinking, traveling, and playing in the mainland, I use MPay (澳门钱包) for the entire process, scanning to complete payments, and I can also use the mini-programs inside to hail taxis and order milk tea," Liang Shanheng (梁善衡) exclaimed, "The cross-border consumption experience is too good!"
The first thing after crossing the border used to be "currency exchange," but that has long become a thing of the past in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. "I departed from Guangzhou (广州) and went to Macao (澳门) on a business trip with my Hong Kong (香港) colleagues. Along the way, we each used our mobile phones to pay for taxis, meals, and hotels without any obstacles," said Xu Ling (徐玲), who works for a large enterprise. "The expenses are directly deducted from my mainland bank card account, making reimbursement easy when I return."
The Cross-border Payment Connect service officially launched on June 22, making cross-border payments faster and more convenient; AlipayHK (支付宝香港) and MPay (澳门钱包) have successively connected to the subway and bus systems in the core cities of the Greater Bay Area; the "Consumption Easy" and "Travel Easy" functions of Hong Kong and Macao residents' e-wallets cover approximately 200 cross-border mini-programs for dining, taxi hailing, and renting power banks... The integration of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao cross-border payment system is accelerating, allowing seamless travel and consumption across the three regions, making cross-border "shopping" and "eating and strolling" increasingly "smooth," and continuously boosting consumption in the Greater Bay Area.
Cashless payment is becoming the norm.
On a weekend, Dai Shan Ni (戴珊妮), a Hong Kong resident, woke up after 10 a.m., took a bus to the Hong Kong Port of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥香港口岸), skillfully scanned a code to purchase a ticket at the automatic ticket vending machine, and then scanned the QR code on the ticket to board the bus. More than 40 minutes later, she was already sitting in a restaurant in Zhuhai (珠海) with her friends, ready to feast.
Using a mobile phone to navigate Zhuhai (珠海), eating, taking taxis, shopping, and playing script murder games... made Dai Shan Ni (戴珊妮) exclaim "It's so much fun!" "I can take the subway in Hong Kong (香港) and go directly to Luohu (罗湖), Shenzhen (深圳). It's so convenient to cross the border that I go to Guangdong (广东) almost every month to meet friends, enjoy delicious food, get manicures, and buy some daily necessities," said Dai Shan Ni (戴珊妮). "I didn't bring any cash. I played in the mainland for a day and used AlipayHK (支付宝香港), which is linked to my Hong Kong bank card, to scan and pay for everything."
A seemingly ordinary cross-border consumption is a vivid portrayal of the accelerated formation of the "one-hour living circle" in Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao. As the "hard connectivity" network of transportation infrastructure becomes increasingly dense, and the "soft connectivity" policies such as entry-exit customs clearance models become more convenient, the flow of people between Hong Kong, Macao, and the mainland is like weaving, setting off a cross-border consumption boom and driving the continuous prosperity of logistics and capital flow in the Greater Bay Area.
According to statistics from the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Border Inspection Station of the Zhuhai Border Inspection General Station (珠海边检总站港珠澳大桥边检站), since the beginning of this year, as of April 27, the number of inbound and outbound passengers on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) exceeded 10 million, and the throughput exceeded 10 million 25 days earlier than in 2024, breaking the fastest record since the port opened. Thanks to a series of policy "easterly winds" for the construction of the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone (横琴粤澳深度合作区), the number of inbound and outbound passengers at the Hengqin Port (横琴口岸) also reached "10 million+" for the year on May 7, an increase of 32% year-on-year...
More personnel exchanges bring more "eating, living, traveling, shopping, and entertainment." According to statistics from the Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Commerce (珠海市商务局), from January 1 to May 31, 2025, the average daily number of "Macao vehicles heading north" entering via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) was 2,335, and the average daily number of "Hong Kong vehicles heading north" was 2,855. "Cross-border consumption by Hong Kong and Macao residents has significantly driven the growth of consumption in Zhuhai (珠海). According to the 2024 survey statistics, rich dining and shopping options are popular consumption categories for Hong Kong and Macao residents coming to Zhuhai (珠海), and price discounts and diverse categories are still the main considerations for Hong Kong and Macao residents to consume in Zhuhai (珠海)," said the relevant person in charge of the Zhuhai Municipal Bureau of Commerce (珠海市商务局).
The convenience of cross-border payment allows the Greater Bay Area to continuously improve the quality of the unified large market, and the consumer market continues to be "hot and spicy." "Now, many Hong Kong tourists use mobile payment, and we have also opened cross-border mobile free WiFi to make it faster for them to scan codes for consumption," said Zhuang Meirong (庄美蓉), general manager of the Link CentralWalk project in Shenzhen (深圳).
Unblocking Payment "Soft Connectivity"
Don't be fooled by how "smooth" Liang Shanheng's (梁善衡) "fingertip" consumption is now, he used to encounter inconveniences.
"I knew very early on that relatives and friends in the mainland bought things on Taobao (淘宝), and it felt very novel. When I was finally able to independently own a mainland bank card, I tried to open a Renminbi account in Zhuhai (珠海), but because of my Macao (澳门) identity, I ran to 3 banks in a row and filled out a lot of information before I barely got it done," Liang Shanheng (梁善衡) recalled.
His salary is in Macao Patacas. Before, if he wanted to consume in the mainland, he either had to exchange for Renminbi first, or he had to go around and around to recharge his mainland Renminbi account before he could use the associated Alipay. "Now, I don't need to specifically open a mainland account. In Zhuhai (珠海), Guangzhou (广州), Shenzhen (深圳), and other places, I can generally directly scan MPay (澳门钱包)," she said. The expenses are directly deducted from her Macao account, which is convenient and the consumption flow is clear at a glance.
The "soft connectivity" of payment stems from the deep cultivation of technology and rules by the three regions of Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.
Since April, with the tripartite cooperation between Guangzhou Metro Group (广州地铁集团) and Alipay+ (蚂蚁集团旗下综合钱包方案), a comprehensive wallet solution under Ant Group, and Macau Pass (澳门通), Macao residents can use the Guangzhou Metro ride code on MPay (澳门钱包) to take the subway, buses, trams, and water buses in Guangzhou (广州), and also take the Foshan (佛山) subway.
"In the past year, more than 10 million Hong Kong users have traveled smoothly to the north using AlipayHK (支付宝香港)," said Li Yongshi (李咏诗), general manager of Ant International Business Greater China. In recent years, the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Three Places Three Wallets Interconnection" project has helped users in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area use Alipay (支付宝), AlipayHK (支付宝香港), and MPay (澳门钱包) to achieve "one code" consumption in multiple cities in the Greater Bay Area. Following worry-free cross-border consumption shopping, the convenient interconnection of transportation has further stimulated the travel enthusiasm of residents in the Greater Bay Area.
At the same time, new policies such as "multiple entries with one visa" for Shenzhen (深圳) residents and residence permit holders to travel to Hong Kong (香港), "one trip per week" for Zhuhai (珠海) residents to travel to Macao (澳门), and "multiple entries with one visa" for residents and residence permit holders in the Hengqin Guangdong-Macao In-depth Cooperation Zone (横琴粤澳深度合作区) to travel to Macao (澳门) have been launched successively, and the flow of people between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao is like weaving. Many mainland residents who consume in Hong Kong and Macao have also experienced a payment experience that is almost the same as in the mainland.
Not long ago, Xiao Chun (小春), a Shenzhen (深圳) citizen, went to Hong Kong (香港) to see a performance and stopped by Harbour City (海港城) for shopping. "Just like in the mainland, I can use WeChat Pay (微信支付). When paying, Hong Kong dollars are directly converted into Renminbi. After scanning the code, I received a text message reminder of the bank card deduction, which is very convenient."
With the in-depth implementation and continuous optimization of "Hong Kong vehicles heading north" and "Macao vehicles heading north," Hong Kong and Guangdong are also working together to actively plan "Guangdong vehicles heading south." It is reported that the policy will allow qualified Guangdong private cars to enter Hong Kong (香港) via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (港珠澳大桥) without the need for regular quotas, and short-term business, family visits, or tourism "southbound" will be more convenient with advance reservations.
It is reported that in the future, the three regions will continue to promote the access of e-wallets to more livelihood scenarios such as medical services and government affairs, providing more inclusive and convenient support for residents in the three regions in cross-border tourism, work, family visits, and life.
Richer Consumption Scenarios
Visiting the park, participating in racing competitions, drawing prizes... At PO PARK Oriental Baotai Shopping Plaza (PO PARK东方宝泰购物广场) in the Guangzhou East Railway Station (广州东站) business district, a "Dan You Bump Meeting" co-branded with an internet company is being held, and interesting activities have attracted many consumers, including Hong Kong and Macao tourists who have just arrived by train.
Walking around, you will find that this shopping plaza is integrated with Guangzhou East Railway Station (广州东站) and the subway station in terms of layout. Passengers arriving by train almost enter the store as soon as they leave the train door, and its business district attracts a large number of Hong Kong and Macao tourists.
"In order to make it convenient and quick for passengers from the north and south to experience a rich and colorful consumption, the shopping mall has been sparing no effort in promoting cross-border mobile payment applications in the stores, and promoting them point-to-point through the WeChat official account. Since the Canton Fair (广交会) this spring, PO PARK Oriental Baotai Shopping Plaza (PO PARK东方宝泰购物广场) has also launched a promotional activity in conjunction with Alipay+ (支付宝+) to scan the business district posters to receive "welfare packages," allowing overseas wallet users such as AlipayHK (支付宝香港) and MPay (澳门钱包) to enjoy discounts on mobile payment purchases," said Ye Songxi (叶颂希), president of PO PARK Oriental Baotai Shopping Plaza (PO PARK东方宝泰购物广场).
In the trendy toy chain store "TOP TOY" on the first floor of the shopping mall, there is a dazzling array of national trendy series figures and international brand figures. Many young customers around 20 years old, either alone or in groups of three or five, walk and look in front of the shelves. If they encounter something they like, they simply take it down to play with. The signs at the cashier show that this store supports scanning code payments from more than 10 overseas wallets.
"Nowadays, the 'blind box economy' and 'Guzi economy' have become new consumption hotspots, and mainland stores not only have a wide variety of products, but also have affordable prices," said store manager Li Jiayao (李佳瑶). "Visiting before getting on the train back to Hong Kong (香港) has become the choice of many tourists, and sometimes they buy hundreds of yuan worth of blind boxes at a time."
This shopping mall where you "enter the store as soon as you get off the train" is just a small microcosm of the "big business district" of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. During the "May Day" holiday this year, Hema Fresh (盒马鲜生), MINISO (名创优品), POP MART (泡泡玛特), Shenzhen Tong (深圳通) and other shopping and travel venues in Guangdong (广东) welcomed a large number of cross-border consumption, and lifestyle service consumption such as dental care, medical beauty, and Sinopec refueling ranked high in popularity.
The seamless and convenient payment experience not only solves the problem of payment inconvenience that inbound tourists worry about, but also allows more mainland small shops to easily transform into "cross-border small shops" and "seamlessly" deliver various innovative consumption scenarios to overseas consumers. According to reports, currently, through the "one-end multi-investment" technology of Alipay+ (支付宝+) cross-border services, about 200 mini-programs have "walked" onto multiple overseas payment software, and power banks, massage chairs, claw machines, and luggage storage cabinets are all very popular among consumers.
How to further enhance the experience of cross-border consumers? Ye Songxi (叶颂希) suggested strengthening the linkage between merchants, collaborating with each other to engage in some innovative activities, and jointly creating richer consumption scenarios, replacing inefficient "involution" with mutual benefit and progress.
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This year marks the 5th anniversary of the promulgation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law.
Over the past 5 years, with the protection of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong, a safe and stable place with promising development prospects, is full of charm and prosperity.
If a place wants to attract people to invest and start businesses, social stability and the certainty of the rule of law are key factors. As of the end of 2024, there were 9,960 Hong Kong-based companies whose parent companies were overseas or in the Mainland, an increase of 10% year-on-year, a record high. On May 23 this year, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government announced that it would begin accepting applications for company re-domiciliation with immediate effect. AXA (法国安盛集团), a French insurance group, announced that AXA Insurance (Bermuda) Limited plans to move its place of registration from Bermuda to Hong Kong after regulatory approval... As the certainty of the rule of law and social stability in Hong Kong continue to increase, it continues to be "a paradise for starting a business and a place to realize dreams."
Looking back at the "Extradition Bill Incident" in 2019, "Hong Kong independence" was rampant, "black violence" was rampant, and "mutual destruction" prevailed, resulting in economic depression and social unrest. How could we talk about developing the economy, ensuring people's livelihood, and attracting investment?
On June 30, 2020, the "Law of the People's Republic of China on Safeguarding National Security in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region" (《中华人民共和国香港特别行政区维护国家安全法》) was promulgated and implemented. "One law brings peace to Hong Kong," ending Hong Kong's history of being "undefended" in safeguarding national security and opening a new journey for the practice of "one country, two systems."
The formulation and implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law has become a "watershed" for Hong Kong to move from chaos to governance: Hong Kong society has bid farewell to turmoil and restored stability and tranquility; the administrative-led system of the Special Administrative Region is operating smoothly, and the governance of the Special Administrative Region is showing a new atmosphere; the Special Administrative Region has historically completed the legislation of Article 23 of the Basic Law, and the legal system for safeguarding national security is constantly improving; patriotic and Hong Kong-loving forces are elated, and social integrity is fully demonstrated; Hong Kong's business environment is getting better and better, and investors from all over the world are flocking here... The series of impacts brought about by the Hong Kong National Security Law are comprehensive, transformative, and fundamental.
Today, Hong Kong has outstanding achievements in many international rankings: In 2024, Hong Kong was once again rated as the "world's freest economy," and Hong Kong's status as an international financial center returned to the top three in the world; in 2025, Hong Kong's global competitiveness returned to the third in the world... These all reflect the international community's confidence in Hong Kong.
The practice of the past 5 years has proved that national security guarantees Hong Kong's security, and national security guarantees the security of every family. The Hong Kong National Security Law is a good law for safeguarding national sovereignty, security, and development interests, a good law for maintaining Hong Kong's long-term prosperity and stability, and a good law for protecting the well-being of Hong Kong citizens and the interests of foreign investors.
Without national security, "one country, two systems" and Hong Kong's prosperity and stability are out of the question. At present, the century-old changes are accelerating, and the internal and external environment of Hong Kong is undergoing profound changes. We should comprehensively, accurately, and unswervingly implement the "one country, two systems" policy, guided by the overall national security concept, to provide strong security guarantees for the better development of Hong Kong. We should run the safeguarding of national security through the whole process of the practice of "one country, two systems," ensure that the governance of the Special Administrative Region is firmly in the hands of patriots, ensure that safeguarding security and promoting development are unwavering, effectively protect the human rights and freedoms of Hong Kong residents, and maintain Hong Kong's unique status and advantages.
Security is the prerequisite for development, and development is the guarantee of security. Backed by the motherland and connected to the world, Hong Kong can better focus on development under the guarantee of high-level security, and the huge creativity and development vitality contained in the society will be fully released. Hong Kong should give full play to its unique advantages of connecting internally and externally, actively connect with national strategies, and better integrate into the overall national development; strive to build a higher-level platform for opening up to the outside world, and vigorously expand its international network; build a high ground for gathering international high-end talents and an international hub for higher education; maintain a free and open business environment, and welcome investors from all over the world with a more open attitude. With the protection of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong will surely achieve high-quality development and high-level opening up, accelerate the vigorous pace of moving from governance to prosperity, and Hong Kong's unique advantages and charm will be even better than in the past.
With the in-depth implementation of the Hong Kong National Security Law, Hong Kong has entered a new stage of development and is at a critical period of creating a new situation and achieving a new leap. It is believed that with the great motherland as a strong backing, the Hong Kong National Security Law as a guarantee, and the united struggle of all Hong Kong residents, Hong Kong will surely have great potential and unlimited scenery in the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation, and constantly create a new situation in the high-quality development of the "one country, two systems" cause.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 烁
On June 2nd, the National Aquatics Center "Water Cube" (水立方) hosted the 2025 Beijing Youth Diving Championship.
"Students, please line up and come this way." Cai Liyan (蔡礼燕), Senior Supervisor of the Human Resources Department of New China Life Insurance Co., Ltd. (新华人寿保险股份有限公司), wearing a vest printed with "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队), guided the young contestants to line up in order and walk onto the stage to make an appearance.
On the tense and busy competition field, the volunteers from the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队) were a beautiful sight. Among them were white-collar workers from the company who came to volunteer during their holidays, and young people who had just graduated from university.
Since its establishment more than a year ago, the Beijing Taiwan Compatriots Association's (北京市台联) "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队) has grown to 255 members, with more than 5,700 hours of volunteer service. "Taiwan compatriots' volunteer service is a new field for the Beijing Taiwan Compatriots Association (北京市台联) to carry out Taiwan-related work, providing a way for the majority of Taiwan compatriots to actively participate in social practice, improve their abilities, deeply integrate into Beijing (北京), and promote integrated development," said Yuan Haipeng (袁海鹏), Secretary of the Party Group of the Beijing Taiwan Compatriots Association (北京市台联).
"'Water Cube' (水立方) was built with donations from Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan compatriots and overseas Chinese. I am here today to do volunteer service, and I am also doing my part." Chen Wencheng (陈文成), one of the captains of the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队) and a physical education teacher at Peking University (北京大学), has been enthusiastic about volunteer service since he was a child. "I grew up on the island and often participated in volunteer activities since I was a child. I came to the mainland to start a family and live in Beijing (北京), and I also want to contribute to this place."
Chen Wencheng (陈文成) still vividly remembers participating in the organization of the first Beijing-Taiwan Cross-Strait University Dragon Boat Culture Festival last year. In July last year, on the Houhu Lake in Yuanmingyuan (圆明园) Jiuzhou, accompanied by the clanging drumbeats, six dragon boats from National Taiwan Normal University (台湾师范大学), Kaohsiung Normal University (高雄师范大学) and four universities in Beijing (北京) were like arrows leaving the string, chasing each other, which was very lively.
"I not only participated in volunteer service, but also rowed dragon boats with compatriots from the island. Everyone tried their best to row across the finish line and became good friends." Cai Yichen (蔡一晨), a nursing graduate from Capital Medical University (首都医科大学), took out her mobile phone and showed reporters the warm exchanges with friends on the island: "Wait for you to come to Kaohsiung (高雄) to find us" "Come soon! I'll take you to play."
"Peers are easier to communicate with and can quickly find common topics. Volunteer service provides a platform for cross-strait youth exchanges. This small group of volunteers has become a lubricant for the integrated development of the two sides of the strait. Everyone makes friends and contributes to society together." Chen Wencheng (陈文成) said that the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队) has attracted many young people from the island to study and work in Beijing (北京).
In Dajiang Hutong (大江胡同) in the Qianmen (前门) area of Beijing (北京), a quaint building stands quietly. This is the Taiwan Hall (台湾会馆). More than 100 years ago, Taiwan (台湾) scholars came to Beijing (北京) to take the imperial examination, and often gathered and settled here. Today, this is the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots" (台胞之家).
On August 2, 2024, a new exhibition of "Chinese Soul, Beijing-Taiwan Affection" (中华魂·京台情) was launched in the Taiwan Hall (台湾会馆). Xu Yanni (徐妍妮), a Taiwan-籍 cadre of the Beijing Taiwan Compatriots Association (北京市台联), and five other Taiwan compatriots became the first batch of docents as volunteers.
"My ancestral home is Yunlin (云林), Taiwan (台湾). My grandfather came to the mainland before the founding of New China. I am responsible for the explanation of the fifth exhibition room 'Deep Beijing-Taiwan Affection, Hearts Connected'. Whenever I tell the audience that 'Taiwan (台湾) and Beijing (北京) have a deep relationship and a long-lasting friendship', my heart is full of pride, because this is something I have personally experienced," said Xu Yanni (徐妍妮).
Let Taiwan compatriots tell Taiwan (台湾) stories. The Beijing Taiwan Compatriots Association (北京市台联) has found the right entry point for its work and transformed service recipients into a working force.
A large part of the audience who come to visit the Taiwan Hall (台湾会馆) are compatriots from the island who come to the mainland for visits. They feel very kind when they learn that the docents are also Taiwan compatriots. "Once, I gave an explanation to a group from the island, and an old gentleman found himself in the exhibition pictures and was very excited," said Xu Yanni (徐妍妮). "I will continue to give full play to the advantages of family affection and hometown affection, and contribute my youth to promoting Beijing-Taiwan exchanges."
In preparing the explanation of "Patriotism and Love for Hometown, Determined to Practice", Wu Yitong (吴怡桐), Deputy Secretary-General of the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队), studied a large amount of historical data. "In different historical stages, there are stories of Taiwan compatriots fighting for the independence and liberation of the Chinese nation and for the prosperity and development of the motherland. Compatriots on both sides of the strait are compatriots who are connected by broken bones, and they are a family whose blood is thicker than water."
"Volunteer service has strong inclusiveness, high participation, and a wide range of fields involved. These characteristics make it possible to transform Taiwan compatriots from service recipients into working subjects. The change of identity and the transformation of roles make Taiwan compatriots' sense of ownership stronger," said Su Wei (苏伟), member of the Party Group and Vice President of the Beijing Taiwan Compatriots Association (北京市台联).
During the Lantern Festival this year, the Beijing Garden Expo Park (北京园博园) was like a dream with the Beijing Colorful New Year Lantern Carnival, and the crowds were weaving. "There are many tourists, please pay attention to safety" "Do you need me to help you take pictures"... Taiwan (台湾) volunteers from the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队) shuttled through the crowd, many of whom were "couples" and "parent-child".
"This is an attempt by the Beijing Taiwan Compatriots Association (北京市台联) to share resources and cooperate with the Fengtai District Committee of the Communist Youth League (团丰台区委). 37 Taiwan (台湾) volunteers went to work at 2 pm and were busy until 10 pm," said Wu Jianrui (伍建瑞), Deputy Secretary-General of the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队) and Head of the Office of the Fengtai District Committee of the Communist Youth League in Beijing (团北京市丰台区委).
The nine young volunteers on the scene were particularly eye-catching. They wore vests of the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队) that were slightly larger in size, and followed the adults to work busily. "I brought my 6-year-old daughter with me. In the 'coin toss' game, the child distributed coins and picked up coins for the tourists, and was very happy," said Cai Liyan (蔡礼燕). Knowing that the young volunteers were Taiwan compatriots, many tourists gave a thumbs up.
The "A Bright Moon Shines over the Land" lantern on the outer wall of the "Taiwan Garden" (台湾园) resonated with everyone. "Appreciating lanterns is a traditional Chinese custom, and 'A Bright Moon Shines over the Land' tells the beautiful yearning of compatriots on both sides of the strait for reunion." The young volunteers took a group photo in front of the "Taiwan Garden" (台湾园).
Tightening the starting line at the starting point of the "Haidian Marathon" (海淀马拉松), independently officiating and assisting in registration in the "Water Cube" (水立方) Curling Invitational Tournament... Over the past year, the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队) has served many large-scale cultural and sports activities in the capital. "I myself am a Taiwan compatriot and have also participated in organizing many activities. In this process, we show ourselves, contribute to society, gain growth and happiness, and also let more people understand the Taiwan compatriot group," said Wu Jianrui (伍建瑞).
In Zhangfang Town (张坊镇), Fangshan District (房山区), Beijing (北京), there grows a lush and verdant "Taiwan Compatriot Forest" (台胞林). For 14 years, every spring, the "One Hundred Families One Hundred Trees - Public Welfare Tree Planting Activity for Taiwan Compatriots, Businessmen and Students in Beijing" (百个家庭百棵树——在京台胞台商台生公益植树活动) has been carried out here, with a cumulative planting of more than 4,000 saplings.
"As a Taiwan compatriot, I have participated in the activity many times, and I also serve everyone as a volunteer. We maintain order on the spot and distribute tools such as iron shovels, buckets, and gloves. Everyone works together and works enthusiastically." Yang Chao (杨超), one of the captains of the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队) and Director of the Youth Committee of the Beijing Taiwan Compatriots Association (北京市台联) Council, said that this "Taiwan Compatriot Forest" (台胞林) is a witness to the joint efforts of compatriots on both sides of the strait to create a better tomorrow.
It is reported that the "Home for Taiwan Compatriots Volunteer Service Team" (台胞之家志愿服务队) will continue to carry out volunteer service work around the Taiwan Hall (台湾会馆) explanation, large-scale activities in the capital, Taiwan-related conferences and activities, and mutual assistance among Taiwan compatriots in Beijing (北京). "The Beijing Taiwan Compatriots Association (北京市台联) will continue to create conditions for Taiwan compatriots to participate in volunteer service, narrow the distance with Taiwan compatriots in volunteer service, form a two-way rush of hearts and minds, and promote integrated development to write a new chapter," said Su Wei (苏伟).
Return to TopRecently, the "Chinese Culture Festival 2025" in Hong Kong (香港) held the "Colorful Chinese Arts" carnival event at the Sha Tin Town Hall (沙田大会堂) and New Town Plaza (新城市广场). The event allowed the public to experience the beauty of Chinese culture through stage performances, "Dynamic Intangible Cultural Heritage" performances and booth activities, and exhibitions. The picture shows children experiencing string puppet performances.
Hou Yu (侯宇) Photo (People's Vision (人民视觉))
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In the northern part of the Sichuan Basin (四川盆地), the ancient city of Langzhong (阆中) has been embraced by the Jialing River (嘉陵江) for over 2,300 years.
"Looking back at the city walls, they resemble a painting" is a line left for Langzhong (阆中) by the poet Lu You (陆游). Surrounded by mountains on all sides and water on three, the mountains, water, and city blend and depend on each other in this world.
In 1986, Langzhong (阆中) was designated as a National Historical and Cultural City. Today, more than 40,000 residents living in the ancient city of Langzhong (阆中古城) continue the city's millennial vitality with their ordinary, everyday lives. People and the city are in harmony, together with the city's 93 grid-patterned streets and alleys and more than 270 residential courtyards, inheriting the "password" of ancient city cultural protection and unfolding a living cultural scroll.
How to preserve the old memories of the ancient city?
Not static preservation, but allowing it to dynamically "grow," safeguarding this living cultural heritage.
According to the "Shuowen Jiezi" (《说文解字》): "Lang (阆) means a high gate, derived from the gate radical, with 'liang' as the phonetic component." Mountains converge on the prefecture, and water flows through its three sides, forming a shape like a high gate. The ancient city of Langzhong (阆中古城), nestled within, has become a "place of scenic mountains and waters, a residence where heaven and man rejoice together."
Historical records indicate that Langzhong (阆中) was once the capital of the Ba State (巴国) in the mid-Warring States period. Later, Ba was destroyed by Qin, and King Huiwen of Qin (秦惠文王) established Langzhong County (阆中县). Since then, the name "Langzhong" (阆中) has been used to this day, becoming the seat of prefectures, states, and circuits throughout history. Zhang Fei (张飞), a general of the Shu Han (蜀) during the Three Kingdoms period, garrisoned Langzhong (阆中) for seven years.
"The name of the city of Langzhong (阆中) is a living embodiment of inheritance. It has never changed, becoming a cultural symbol that reflects the traditional integration of mountains, water, and city," said Ke Min (柯敏), a member of the expert committee of the Langzhong Ancient City Protection Expert Committee (阆中古城保护专家委员会).
Ke Min (柯敏) has been engaged in the protection of the historical and cultural aspects of the ancient city for more than 20 years. In his view, this is an urban model that embodies the wisdom of Chinese city planning, constantly improving according to traditional human settlement concepts.
Standing in front of Jinping Gate (锦屏门) in the city, Ke Min (柯敏) pointed to the streets and alleys in front of him and said, "'Tang and Song Dynasty layout, Ming and Qing Dynasty style' is the characteristic of the ancient city. All the streets are distributed in a grid pattern, with clear east-west and north-south orientations, and all the main streets are 5 to 6 meters wide. This not only reflects the ancients' ingenious application of the favorable terrain of the Langzhong (阆中古城) meander of the Jialing River (嘉陵江), but also an important yardstick for measuring the construction level of an ancient city."
Historical and cultural heritage is a non-renewable and irreplaceable precious resource, and protection should always be the top priority. In the 1990s, with the acceleration of urbanization, the ancient city of Langzhong (阆中古城) faced a series of problems such as renovation, renewal, and demolition, and the area of the ancient city continued to shrink. Residents of the ancient city cried out, "If the ancient city disappears, won't our history and culture be cut off?"
Legislation and regulation are imminent, and a protection practice to safeguard the roots of culture has begun—
In July 2004, the "Sichuan Province Langzhong Ancient City Protection Regulations" (《四川省阆中古城保护条例》) was passed, making rigid provisions from regulations and protection to construction and management, so that the protection of the ancient city has a legal basis. In May 2019, the regulations were revised, adding the concept of protecting the "environmental coordination area." The protection scope of the ancient city of Langzhong (阆中古城) has been expanded from 1.78 square kilometers to 23.17 square kilometers.
"Not only must there be laws to abide by, but there must also be rules to follow, clarifying what to protect specifically and which red lines cannot be touched," said Zhang Yujie (张玉杰), Secretary of the Party Working Committee and Director of the Langzhong Ancient City Scenic Area Management Bureau (阆中古城景区管理局). Langzhong (阆中) has successively compiled plans such as the "Langzhong Historical and Cultural City Protection Plan" (《阆中历史文化名城保护规划》) and issued detailed rules such as the "Langzhong Ancient City Maintenance Specifications" (《阆中古城维修规范》) and the "Langzhong Ancient City Protection List Compilation and Management Measures" (《阆中古城保护名录编制管理办法》), establishing an ancient city protection list database, including everything from immovable cultural relics to historical buildings, from ancient and famous trees to intangible cultural heritage.
"It is forbidden to straighten curved streets and roads," "It is forbidden to raise the space of buildings without authorization," "Respect history, repair accurately, and restore the old as before"... Protecting the ancient city's pattern, street layout, and courtyard pattern has become a principle written on paper and kept in mind.
"The understanding of the systematic protection of the ancient city of Langzhong (阆中古城) has gone through a process, not static preservation, but allowing it to dynamically 'grow,' safeguarding this living cultural heritage," said Liu Fuli (刘富立), former Deputy Director of the Langzhong Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics (阆中市原文物局).
In the ancient city, a banyan tree with a history of more than 500 years stands quietly and lushly next to Langzhong Middle School (阆中中学) on West Street; Zhang Fei Beef (张飞牛肉), White Sugar Steamed Buns (白糖蒸馍), Guokui (锅盔), Youcha (油茶)... one street-side shop after another uses unique craftsmanship and taste memories to inherit a unique food culture; going deep into the streets and alleys, the clothes晾晒 by residents and the carefully managed flower stands exude a strong atmosphere of life, maintaining the ancient city's vibrant vitality.
"Langzhong (阆中) is a 'living' ancient city with a thousand years of history. It is necessary to preserve the old memories and old appearance of the ancient city. Today's ancient city protection has achieved a shift from 'I want protection' to 'I want to protect.' Now everyone is a guardian, and everyone is a city guard," said Zhang Yujie (张玉杰).
Without the marketplace, where would the ancient city be?
"No relocation of schools, no relocation of residents, no relocation of markets and workshops," safeguarding a livable, learnable, and enjoyable life.
Before 7 a.m., Guanxing Street (管星街) in the southeast of the ancient city has already awakened first. Just a few streets away, a turn is all it takes to go from tranquility to crowds—fresh fruits and vegetables are densely spread along the road on both sides of the bluestone road; the narrow alleys are filled with ancient city people buying fresh ingredients for the day, and 10 yuan can buy a large bag of seasonal loquats. This is a farmers' market in the city, and the morning market is particularly lively.
"Ancient city protection should maintain the authenticity of history and the continuity of life," said Liu Fuli (刘富立).
Without the marketplace, where would the ancient city be? Ancient city protection should not only preserve the city, but also preserve the people.
Wang Junmei (王君梅), Chief of the Protection and Management Section of the Langzhong Ancient City Scenic Area Management Bureau (阆中古城景区管理局), counted: "There are a total of 5 kindergartens, primary schools, and middle schools in the ancient city, 3 farmers' markets and 3 farmers' market streets in and around the city, and more than 300 family workshops. We propose 'no relocation of schools, no relocation of residents, no relocation of markets and workshops,' safeguarding a livable, learnable, and enjoyable life, and keeping people with the atmosphere of everyday life."
Solving living needs and improving living conditions is the first step in keeping people.
Gong Liangqing (龚凉清), 54, is a "native" of the ancient city. He recalled: "In the early years, life in the ancient city was not easy. We used dry toilets and honeycomb briquettes. The old houses were low, damp, and infested with mosquitoes and rats."
Under the premise of strictly protecting the texture and appearance, the ancient city of Langzhong (阆中古城) launched a "micro-transformation and refined improvement": systematic renovation of damaged roads, dry toilets, and water, electricity, and gas networks, the introduction of a smart fire protection system, and the construction of 5 parking lots and more than 40 street corner rest areas.
Following Gong Liangqing (龚凉清) into Langzhong Academy (阆中书院) at No. 39 Bixiang Street (笔向街) in the ancient city, many tourists are reading and resting. "This was originally the dormitory of the old silk factory, and it started to be renovated in 2021. The appearance and overall layout of the building are still there, but the interior integrates the convenience of modern life," said Gong Liangqing (龚凉清). Today, Langzhong Academy (阆中书院) has become a historical and cultural display space, regularly holding public reading, calligraphy, painting, flower arrangement and other cultural and artistic exchange activities.
Residents live in the ancient city and weave vitality in the ancient city.
Gou Quanhua (苟全华) is a native of Langzhong (阆中) and now runs a homestay inn featuring tie-dye. "The 20 guest rooms not only retain the soul of the old wooden structure courtyard, but also integrate the charm of traditional culture. Guests can experience tie-dyeing by hand and take away a unique memory of Langzhong (阆中)," said Gou Quanhua (苟全华).
Gou Quanhua (苟全华) has been a tour guide in the ancient city for more than ten years. She has a deep feeling: "If every inn in the ancient city can tell its own cultural characteristics and inn stories well, the charm of Langzhong (阆中) will spread farther and farther."
"One shop, one sign, one feature, one family, one courtyard, one culture." Under strict approval, reasonable planning, and orderly construction, the ancient city guides residents to "practice" at home, transforming their old courtyards into characteristic homestay inns. Today, the model of "front shop and back factory, front shop and back residence" can be seen everywhere in the ancient city, and tens of thousands of ancient city residents have eaten the "tourism meal."
What attracts the ancient city like a magnet is not only the ancient city people who do not leave their homeland, but also the "new Langzhong people" who come from afar.
Zhai Shuling (翟树玲), a girl from Weihai (威海), Shandong (山东), is the person in charge of a book-themed inn. At the beginning of opening the store, she came up with the idea of "exchanging books for accommodation." Now, on the bookshelves in the inn, more than 20,000 books carry many stories.
To her surprise, there is also a section of the ancient city wall hidden in the inn. "It was severely weathered at the beginning, so we asked craftsmen to repair and protect it. Now it is not only a feature of the inn, but also attracts young people to feel the history. We are all inheriting it in our own way," said Zhai Shuling (翟树玲).
How can an ancient city have both form and spirit?
Digging into the inheritance of historical context and endowing it with a spiritual core through culture.
In September 2004, an asteroid with the international permanent number 16757 was named "Luo Xia Hong Asteroid" (落下闳小行星). Luo Xia Hong (落下闳), a Western Han Dynasty astronomer from Langzhong (阆中), Sichuan (四川), participated in the creation of the "Taichu Calendar" (《太初历》), which took the first day of the first lunar month as the beginning of the year, laying the foundation for the Spring Festival for later generations.
Twenty years later, in December 2024, the "Spring Festival" was successfully declared a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, becoming a common cultural heritage of all mankind.
In Zhang's Courtyard (张家院子) on Wumiao Street (武庙街) in the ancient city, the reporter met 77-year-old Zhang Zhonghe (张忠和). "I have lived in Langzhong (阆中) since I was a child. I was born in Sichuan Opera and have been playing the Spring Festival Old Man for 14 years." Every Spring Festival, this "Spring Festival Old Man" will dress up grandly, walk through the streets and alleys, and send New Year blessings to the residents and tourists of the ancient city.
Spring Festival culture, Three Kingdoms culture, imperial examination culture, astronomical culture, Shu Road culture... In Langzhong (阆中), various cultures blend and nourish each other, forming the ancient city's profound spiritual heritage. Today, more traditional cultural new scenes, new formats, and new services are also gathering in the ancient city, radiating new brilliance—
In the Baoning Vinegar Culture Expo Park (保宁醋文化博览园), Yang Yong (杨勇), a representative inheritor of provincial intangible cultural heritage, introduced, "Visitors can personally experience some of the links in the Baoning vinegar brewing process and feel the unique flavor of Baoning vinegar"; in the Silk Carpet Weaving Skills Inheritance and Exhibition Center, the old masters sit on long wooden benches and demonstrate the "hand-knotting" technique to the students.
"Today I am a visitor from Langzhong (阆中), enjoying this charming landscape..." Queue up to board a cruise ship from the Huaguang Tower Wharf (华光楼码头), and you can enjoy a live-action performance on the Jialing River (嘉陵江), "Guests Come to Langzhong" (《客来阆中》). The play takes the poet Du Fu (杜甫) being invited by a friend to visit Langzhong (阆中) as the main line, supplemented by wonderful singing and dancing performances on the river, and the lights on both sides of the Jialing River (嘉陵江), allowing tourists to enjoy a cultural and audio-visual feast.
In a travel photography shop, 2 tourists have already done their makeup and styling and are preparing to go to the ancient city to take pictures. The shop owner introduced, "The 'Hanfu Ji' (汉服纪) event has been held in the ancient city for 3 consecutive years. The ancient buildings and various forms of traditional costumes are very compatible. We realize the 'ancient dream' for tourists, and tourists also add a touch of bright color to the ancient city."
Taking the characteristic culture as the entry point, digging into the historical context inheritance of the ancient city, one Langzhong (阆中) cultural tourism business card after another, with stories, flavors, and creativity. "Tangible protection is to give the ancient city its spirit, and it must be endowed with its spiritual core through culture," said Zhang Yujie (张玉杰).
The courtyard at No. 54 Nanjie (南街) in the ancient city is named "Xingting" (杏庭) by the courtyard owner Ye Qing (冶青) because there is an apricot tree in the courtyard. Theme exhibitions, cultural salons, book clubs, community open days... various folk public welfare cultural activities are held in the courtyard from time to time.
In 2020, Ye Qing (冶青) returned to his ancestral home in Langzhong (阆中) from Beijing (北京) to settle down and renovated his ancestral house. "I hope 'Xingting' (杏庭) will become a public welfare public cultural space jointly built, co-created, and shared by social forces, helping to enhance and spread the cultural image of the ancient city," said Ye Qing (冶青).
In Langzhong (阆中), there are many people who spend their lives guarding and exploring the ancient city. This ancient city has its own unique vitality. It grows calmly in the years, but does not need to "grow taller"; it places a long-lasting homesickness and carries a long-lasting dream.
Ye Qing (冶青) talked about a narrow street called "Shuixiangzi" (水巷子) that his parents often mentioned, and talked about the old story of "walking through the alley can directly reach the river." Opening the map, the reporter searched for this alley, walked through the stone road covered with thin moss, and the mountain and water situation in front of him remained the same.
Langshan (阆山) is high, and Langshui (阆水) is long. An ancient city, flowing with the story of the harmony between people and the city, continuing the veins of tradition and modernity, is endless. Under the ancient tree, there are tea stalls, with old friends and tourists; the Zhongtian Building (中天楼) in the city connects the east, south, west, and north, and the people passing through tell the past, talk about the present, and talk about the future.
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Regarding intangible cultural heritage workshops, there is a set of the latest data: As of the end of 2024, more than 11,000 intangible cultural heritage workshops have been established nationwide, directly employing more than 270,000 people who have been lifted out of poverty, with an average annual income of about 36,000 yuan. What do these numbers mean?
During an interview, the author met Huo Junzheng (霍军政), a municipal representative inheritor of the traditional handmade Huo Zhuang Shehuo (霍庄社火) prop-making skills. Before returning to his hometown in 2014, making the crowns and costumes of swords, spears, and halberds, civil officials, and military generals was just a craft Huo Junzheng had been exposed to since childhood. With the continued rise in popularity of traditional culture, he took the lead in establishing an intangible cultural heritage workshop in the village, conducting training and activities, and working with the villagers to revitalize the century-old craft. Now, from traditional opera masks and majestic lion and dragon dances to innovatively developed Hanfu and film props, the village's annual product sales have exceeded 120 million yuan, and the villagers' average annual income has exceeded 30,000 yuan.
Culture empowers the economy. With the advancement of comprehensive rural revitalization, more and more young people who work outside choose to return to their hometowns, regarding their native land as a fertile ground for starting businesses. Villagers have seen the considerable economic value directly created by intangible cultural heritage-related industries and have taken practical actions to follow this path.
In the past, intangible cultural heritage was mostly passed down individually. How much cultural value did intangible cultural heritage have? How much economic benefit could it generate? Farmers couldn't imagine. Even with good products, it was difficult to get rich from them. With the continuous improvement of the level of economic development in the whole society, people expect to have a higher level and more diversified cultural life. Intangible cultural heritage, with its wide variety and unique characteristics, is a high-quality resource for enriching cultural categories and improving the quality of consumption. Intangible cultural heritage workshops gather "single-handedly fighting" individuals, pooling collective wisdom and strength to achieve "group development."
When villagers who have been away for many years discover that after returning to their hometown, they can rely on the traditional culture passed down from their ancestors to have a good income and broad prospects, they are willing to choose this kind of life and achieve the two-way rush and co-frequency resonance of hometown development and personal growth.
The economy injects vitality into cultural inheritance. Sales of nearly 150 million yuan – this is the data from the 2024 Intangible Cultural Heritage Shopping Festival; "Old craftsmanship is the wisdom of life of ancestors," "Traditional festivals hide the password of the big health industry" – this is the true expression of many villagers. The rise of the "fingertip economy" has greatly enhanced the sense of identity and pride of inheritors and villagers in intangible cultural heritage, attracting young people to return to their hometowns, making the protection and inheritance of intangible cultural heritage more possible; developing various cultural and creative products, allowing intangible cultural heritage to integrate into more people's daily lives; developing intangible cultural heritage tourism, study tours, and health and wellness tours, greatly increasing the visibility of intangible cultural heritage in all age groups of the whole society.
Most noteworthy is that young people, while adhering to their roots, are using new understandings and new interpretations to better integrate intangible cultural heritage with modern life. In Huozhuang Village (霍庄村), Xuchang (许昌), Henan (河南) Province, 2/3 of college students return to their hometowns to start businesses after graduation. Some use 3D modeling to optimize props, and some integrate drone technology into Shehuo (社火) performances, making the products richer. In Zhangjiajie City (张家界市), Hunan (湖南) Province, Song Tingting (宋婷婷), an 85's generation Tujia (土家族) brocade embroiderer, not only weaves traditional patterns but also embroiders seasonal landscapes, and her works are permeated with the pursuit of a better life, which is favored by tourists from all over the world.
Intangible cultural heritage is a living culture, closely related to rural economic and social development and the production and life of the masses. The construction of intangible cultural heritage workshops not only nurtures the rural cultural ecology but also drives the masses to find employment nearby, promoting rural civilization. Cultural prosperity and economic and social improvement are advancing side by side.
With cultural prosperity, industrial prosperity, beautiful villages, and rich people, today, in intangible cultural heritage workshops, men and women, old and young, learn skills and make products, young people cleverly cross boundaries and engage in innovation, villagers develop together, and the rural atmosphere is renewed. Villagers rely on the traditional skills passed down from generation to generation to live a good life that is both "rich in mind" and "rich in pocket," and tourists experience the rich traditional cultural charm and feel a strong sense of nostalgia in the countryside. This is a picture of cultural prosperity in which the vitality of intangible cultural heritage continues to increase and cultural confidence is concrete and profound. It is also a rural economic and social picture of the integration and interactive development of intangible cultural heritage protection and economic development.
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The summer solstice, sunlight streams through the window lattices, filling the silk string classroom of the Elderly University in Laohekou City (老河口市), Hubei Province (湖北省). On the podium, Yu Jiabing (余家冰), the representative inheritor of Laohekou silk string, a national intangible cultural heritage, caresses the strings.
With gentle plucking and slow kneading, a piece of "High Mountain Flowing Water" flows out like a clear spring, sometimes rapid, sometimes slow, passing through the hot summer, bringing a touch of coolness.
"Silk strings are like people, each performance can show different emotions, worthy of a lifetime of thought and exploration." Yu Jiabing is 81 years old this year. She began learning Laohekou silk string at the age of 9, and has dedicated her life to this folk music.
In the 1950s, every evening, the melodious sound of silk strings would always come from the alley dozens of meters away from Yu Jiabing's home, and she would lean on the door and listen quietly every day. In her spare time, the young Yu Jiabing picked up the flute and learned the tunes of the silk strings, playing them alone.
"Where did you learn this from?" The old man playing the piano noticed and asked carefully, discovering that this little girl had a talent for music, and decided to take her as a disciple.
Laohekou silk string originated in Henan (河南) and has a history of more than 400 years. After integrating with the local culture, it has formed a unique musical form. "Unlike the powerful tunes of the north, Laohekou silk string is elegant and delicate, gentle and melodious," said Yu Jiabing.
Because of her love for it, even in the cold winter months, when her fingers were frozen red and stiff, Yu Jiabing still insisted on practicing Laohekou silk string every day. "My fingers were pressed on the strings, and it was excruciatingly painful. My grandmother felt sorry for me and shed tears, repeatedly dissuading me, but as long as I heard the sound of the strings, I forgot the pain." Yu Jiabing said with a smile, and in this way, she mastered most of the Laohekou silk string repertoire.
Because the ancient tunes of Laohekou silk string used the gongche notation, the master taught Yu Jiabing orally, which caused certain obstacles to the inheritance and development of Laohekou silk string.
"The music follows the person, and if there are no new disciples to inherit it, this skill may disappear in the long river of history." Worried that Laohekou silk string would have no successors, Yu Jiabing decided to gradually translate the gongche notation into modern numbered notation.
Translating tunes is like translating languages, and to be accurate, you need to carefully ponder. "We have to check the pitch sentence by sentence with the reed organ, and we think about how to notate the music even when we go to bed at night." Yu Jiabing said that it took her more than three months to translate the first tune. Gradually, Yu Jiabing translated the gongche notation of Laohekou silk string into 3 volumes of numbered notation, which included more than 100 tunes.
In addition to the innovative development of the content, Yu Jiabing also made improvements to the guzheng (古筝) used to play Laohekou silk string.
"When I learned it, the guzheng only had 15 strings. Later, I added 3 strings to make it an 18-string zheng, which expanded the range and made the Laohekou silk string more expressive." Yu Jiabing believes that such innovation at that time allowed the ancient art to better adapt to the aesthetic needs of modern audiences, and can also be better inherited.
Having played Laohekou silk string for more than 70 years, Yu Jiabing's love for it is still like that of a teenager. Every Wednesday afternoon, she will appear on time in the classroom of the Elderly University; every Friday afternoon, she will go to the elementary school to give children Laohekou silk string inheritance classes.
"I will not only teach them how to play, but also tell them the stories behind the classic silk string tunes, and inherit the cultural connotation of Laohekou silk string." Yu Jiabing clearly remembers that a child told her that listening to the silk strings was like seeing the landscapes in ancient poems, "This makes me feel very gratified, which shows that traditional culture is taking root in the hearts of young people."
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In the more than a century-long journey of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), countless outstanding Communists have emerged. They have built spiritual monuments with noble sentiments, inspiring generations to 踔厉奋发 (chuō lì fèn fā - "to brace oneself and strive forward," to forge ahead with determination and vigor). It is the responsibility of artists to portray ordinary heroes and create biographies for this vibrant era. Recently, the "Heroes' Spectrum" National Art Fund Fine Arts Creation Funding Project Exhibition held at the Art Museum of the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (天津美术学院) vividly presented the spiritual outlook of outstanding Communists from all walks of life, demonstrated the new explorations of artists in the creation of thematic figure paintings, and aroused widespread attention.
The protagonists of "Heroes' Spectrum" are the 29 recipients of the "July 1st Medal" ("七一勋章"). Four years ago today, the "July 1st Medal" awarding ceremony was solemnly held in the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂). The 29 shining names are deeply engraved in my heart. I began to think about how to use brush and ink as a medium to offer the most affectionate tribute to ordinary heroes and condense this glory into an eternal artistic epic. I took the lead in creating, gathered outstanding teachers from the Chinese painting major of the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (天津美术学院) to form a creative team, and devoted myself to the large-scale theme art creation of "Heroes' Spectrum" with respect for role models.
A figure painting masterpiece with heroic models as the subject is extremely challenging for creators. Based on in-depth research on classic paintings, extensive solicitation of opinions from experts from all parties, and in-depth understanding of the advanced deeds of the 29 "July 1st Medal" ("七一勋章") recipients, we decided to use the traditional technique of meticulous brushwork to shape the characters' images, and combine Chinese painting scrolls with murals to focus on building an epic and magnificent atmosphere. During the creation process, we pursued "profound thought, exquisite art, and excellent production," striving to highlight the characters' spiritual demeanor, so that the narrative expression integrating history and reality complements the picture form, which not only fits the aesthetic of the times, but also promotes the creative transformation and innovative development of Chinese figure painting.
Vividly expressing the individual spiritual outlook of the 29 meritorious party members and the glory and faith behind them has become the focus of creation. The creative team collected a large number of images, biographies and various materials related to the "July 1st Medal" ("七一勋章") recipients, deeply understood each person's image characteristics, professional characteristics, typical deeds, etc., and devoted themselves to conceiving in order to avoid hollow and conceptual expression. On this basis, the creative team decided to break through the individual narrative framework of traditional portrait paintings, so that the characters in the works can not only stand alone, but also unfold in a dynamic sequence to form a long scroll, and promote the spirit of the times with group portraits.
After the creation framework was established, with the continuous enrichment of materials and a deeper understanding of the characters, the creative team began artistic conception, striving to further strengthen the expression of the characters' expressions, emotions and action details on the basis of concentrating on reflecting the solemn sense of meritorious party members, so that each character image is precise in shape and complete in spirit. For example, when shaping the image of Lu Yuanjiu (陆元九), not only should his scientific and rigorous spiritual temperament be highlighted, but also a sense of reality and presence should be created by depicting his expression when thinking; when shaping the image of Zhang Guimei (张桂梅), not only should her strict and kind expression be displayed, but also her selfless dedication to supporting the future of girls in mountainous areas with her hands covered with plasters should be praised... The noble qualities and lofty spirit of each character should be made vivid and full through detailed depiction.
Among the main creators, Xu Zhan (徐展), Wu Xin (武欣), Yang Ke (杨可), Zhang Meizhong (张美中), and Zhou Le (周乐) are all figure painters with rich creative experience. In order to unify the painting style and firmly grasp the focus of character shaping, Xu Zhan (徐展) and I first conceived and coordinated the actions, forms, etc. of each character. For meticulous brushwork, the line drawing draft is equivalent to the skeleton supporting the entire creation. In the shaping of full-length portraits, simple line modeling is more difficult than block modeling that focuses on light and dark and volume, and the proportion of characters' actions and clothing in the overall artistic effect is even greater than the proportion of eyebrow and eye depiction. The main creative members did not have the opportunity to communicate with each "July 1st Medal" ("七一勋章") recipient face-to-face, and could not observe and record the characters' physical characteristics and spiritual temperament through on-site sketching. In the reference photos available, there are not many full-length portraits of the characters. In order to make the works stand up and the characters stand up, Xu Zhan (徐展) relied on his profound skills in figure painting and used the technique of "eyes like tentacles and pen like a knife" to integrate character images and depict shapes from many reference photos, and each character line drawing was revised several times.
Subsequently, the creative team began to outline and layer rendering. In order to give full play to the artistic characteristics of the combination of meticulous brushwork and freehand brushwork, and strengthen the sense of thickness through texture effects, we chose rough bark paper with strong toughness as the medium. On the light ochre background rough bark paper, the painters used lines with ups and downs, thick and thin, sparse and dense, calm and powerful strokes, thin but not transparent, thick but not greasy rendering and covering, appropriate shades of ink, warm and cold colors, carefully depicting the shape and spirit of the characters, and creating a sense of space. In the end, the picture has both the subtle depiction of meticulous brushwork and heavy color, and the looseness and generalization of ink freehand brushwork, fully reflecting the beauty and expressiveness of Chinese painting's use of lines and colors.
In terms of the overall conception of the group portrait, the painting does not make overly complicated plot arrangements, the character images are lined up, the picture composition is stable, and the theme is prominent. The group portrait composed of 29 "July 1st Medal" ("七一勋章") recipients sublimated the theme of the painting with a solemn sense of ceremony and a majestic sense of power, and also sublimated individual life into a spiritual map of the times. In the creation process, every participant was spiritually baptized, their respect for outstanding Communists became deeper, and their sense of mission became stronger. This thematic creation was also a vivid practical teaching, and the young students who participated in it received a dual improvement in professional knowledge and practical ability, opening up new paths for innovative talent training models.
This "Heroes' Spectrum," which is about 25 meters long and 1.8 meters high, has achieved an aesthetic breakthrough in the integration of meticulous brushwork and freehand brushwork and the narrative of the times, and has successfully transformed artistic value into the social positive energy that guides the audience to establish a correct view of history, nation, country, and culture. When the audience stops in front of the painting, what they see is not only a magnificent visual epic constructed by brush and ink, but also a nation's spiritual starry sky: those heroic models who shine in the long river of years are constantly gathering through the gravitational field of artistic creation, turning into a brilliant galaxy that guides the future and illuminates the road to progress.
(The author is the Vice Chairman of the China Artists Association (中国美术家协会) and the former President of the Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts (天津美术学院).)
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Chang'an lychees have been enjoyed throughout history. The love of ancient people for lychees is hidden in poetry. Where did the tribute lychees in Tang poetry come from? One theory is that they came from the Lychee Ancient Tribute Garden in Baiqiao Village, Genzi Town, Gaozhou City, Maoming City, Guangdong Province (广东省茂名市高州市根子镇柏桥村). Two years ago, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came here for inspection and research. In February of this year, the Lychee Ancient Tribute Garden was officially included in the category of cultural landscape heritage protection in the fourth national cultural relics survey. There are many ancient lychee trees over a thousand years old, witnessing the continuous inheritance of Chinese culture.
During the season when lychees are fragrant, the Guangdong Artists Association (广东省美术家协会) and the Guangdong Painting Academy (广东画院), following a field study activity in 21 cities in southern Guangdong, including Maoming, three years ago, recently launched another "Go Deep into Life, Take Root Among the People" field study activity, starting at the Maoming Lychee Ancient Tribute Garden. In this ancient lychee garden, known as the "living lychee museum," gnarled branches and fruit-laden ancient lychee trees create a unique natural landscape. Revisiting the place, art workers walked through it, carefully observed, and talked with fruit farmers, deeply feeling the long history of Lingnan lychee culture and the new changes in Maoming in the past three years. Among them, an 800-year-old tree named "Xu Huai Ruo Gu" (虚怀若谷) was particularly impressive to many art workers. Although the heartwood and part of the bark had disappeared, it still grew tenaciously and could bear abundant fruit every year. They immediately sat down under this ancient tree and painted on the spot.
As the sketching deepened, the perspective of the art workers expanded from the natural form of lychees to the culture and industrial development of lychees. New insights, such as modern cultivation techniques, ancient tree protection measures, and "picked today, delivered tomorrow" cold chain preservation and transportation technology, made them truly feel the key role of lychees in promoting industrial revitalization and helping the "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, Ten Thousand Villages Project." The painters sometimes stopped to concentrate, sometimes climbed high to look far, both recalling the artistic innovations of the Lingnan School of Painting pioneers Ju Lian (居廉) and Ju Chao (居巢) in the Qing Dynasty—creating the "colliding water" and "colliding powder" techniques based on sketching, vividly reproducing the fresh and bright texture of lychees; and with new insights, conceiving how to use the brush to interpret the rich connotation of lychee culture and express the era changes of small lychees driving a large industry of hundreds of billions of yuan.
How can art better resonate with the times? When the art workers came to the second stop—the "China's First Beach" on the South China Sea Peninsula (南海半岛) in Dianbai District (电白区) for field sketching, they had a new understanding of this contemporary issue.
Here is a long coastline, and on the outside of the beach is China's first artificially constructed coastal protection forest belt—the Bohe Forest Belt (博贺林带). In the 1970s, Guan Shanyue (关山月), a famous master of the Lingnan School of Painting, created the Chinese painting "Green Great Wall" based on this. In order to complete this work, Guan Shanyue went deep into the front line of coastal defense to experience life, spent more than 20 days with the local militia team day and night, accumulated a large number of sketches, and integrated Western painting techniques into Chinese painting brush and ink in the creation, and finally completed this classic work with both thematic and artistic qualities. In the picture, the militia patrol team echoes the protection forest, giving the "Great Wall" a new contemporary connotation. Guan Shanyue proved with practice that using sketching as a bridge connecting life experience and artistic innovation can continuously stimulate creative vitality and promote the creation of excellent works that have both personal style and highlight the spirit of the times.
Today, the Bohe Forest Belt, which is more than 80 kilometers long, is more lush, and the unique landscape of "the city in the sea, the sea in the city, and the integration of the sea and the city" is beautiful. The echo of the classics and the scene of reality are intertwined, prompting them to think more deeply about the profound meaning of 笔墨当随时代 (bǐ mò dāng suí shí dài - "brush and ink should follow the times," art should reflect and evolve with the current era). In the current era of mass production of images by artificial intelligence, artistic creation should be deeply rooted in the soil of real life, because the irreplaceable vitality and appeal of art stem from the fresh feelings and profound thoughts gained by creators observing, capturing, and refining on the spot.
At present, the in-depth advancement of Guangdong's "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, Ten Thousand Villages Project" is making the appearance of urban and rural areas new every day, and the land of southern Guangdong is spreading a vivid picture of Chinese-style modernization everywhere. These vigorous new atmospheres provide artists with rich creative materials and inspiration. This event is also an important part of the "New Era in Art—China Artists Association 'Go Deep into Life, Take Root Among the People' Field Study Activity." As Lin Lan (林蓝), vice chairman of the China Artists Association (中国美术家协会) and chairman of the Guangdong Artists Association (广东省美术家协会), said: "Sketching aims to capture the 'life' of life and depict the 'life' of human fireworks." It is believed that the upsurge of field sketching will surely give birth to more excellent works that combine Chinese style and Lingnan style, and draw a new picture of southern Guangdong.
(Author's unit: Guangdong Painting Academy (广东画院))
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What kind of picture books should we create for children today? Recently, the "Building Dreams with Beauty – 2024 New Era Youth Art Talent Cultivation Project: 100 Achievements Exhibition of Children's Picture Book Creation," jointly sponsored by the China Artists Association (中国美术家协会), the China National Children's Center (中国儿童中心), and the China Women and Children's Museum (中国妇女儿童博物馆), has provided its own answer.
In the exhibition hall, I saw a boy lingering in front of "New Voices of the Pear Garden" for a long time. He was carefully reading an original picture book about the inheritance of Peking Opera and the affection between grandfather and grandson. Although the stage is old, the opera will not be old. New voices of the Pear Garden are passed down from generation to generation. Children outside the painting understood the story through lines and colors. This magic of visual translation is precisely the value of original picture books for aesthetic education—transforming abstract values into color language and rhythmic lines that children can instinctively perceive, so that the geometric aesthetics of the Dunhuang (敦煌) cave ceilings, the oriental philosophy of ink wash blank space, etc., are all transformed into the soft crown hairs of dandelions, carrying the seeds of beauty to thousands of children's eyes, completing aesthetic enlightenment in silence.
Creating an excellent original picture book is a difficult journey that requires touching the soul. The first challenge is the dilemma of "image-text translation": transforming the wonderful artistic conception of words into the truth of visual images. Every step requires repeated questioning between the essence of the words and the framework of the picture. If the story and the picture cannot be in harmony like a zither and a lute, the pages will become a broken bridge. Secondly, the visual regeneration of cultural genes is also a dangerous peak, which requires creators to have a deep understanding of tradition and a broad vision. Finally, the most difficult part of original picture book creation lies in allowing cultural roots to produce contemporary branches and leaves: "Dalandai and Amur" elevates the story of online classes in pastoral areas into a poem of life education; "The Thing About Repairing the Moon" transforms the fantastic setting of "moon repairers" into a psychological healing guide; "Gentian" implants a herbal science atlas into folk legends—when the knowledge system and artistic imagination are perfectly married, the original picture book will flourish.
This exhibition is a concentrated presentation of the second phase of achievements of the "100 Children's Picture Book Creation" project, divided into three sections: Children's Thoughts, Children's Fun, and Children's Hearts, exhibiting a total of 100 original Chinese picture books. These works embody the ingenuity and artistic enthusiasm of young creators, and are committed to deeply cultivating two fertile lands: the earth spirit of rooting downwards and the aesthetic revolution of growing upwards. Only by going deep into life and personally feeling the warmth of the earth can we capture the light in children's eyes. "Finding Mr. Bear" uses thermo-sensitive ink to print fireflies, and "Eating Fruit Picture" imprints real fruit shell textures on pine cone patterns. These material innovations make reading a multi-sensory aesthetic journey. When the pages become a touchable earth, aesthetic education has the rhythm of life.
How can creation for children better fit the child's heart? First of all, creators must "squat down," squat to the height of the child's vision, and re-perceive the wonder and purity of this world. The child's heart is originally closer to the spirit of all things than we imagine. This inspiration is precisely the most precious guiding star for creators. Secondly, artistry should be an indispensable standard for picture books. Every stroke of color in excellent works should be full of emotion; every blank space should have breathing. The original picture book itself is a complete art. Techniques and materials also need to be boldly expanded. The clarity of watercolor, the simplicity of printmaking, the whimsy of collage... can all become unique ways of speaking. Sometimes, letting the paint run freely on the canvas may unexpectedly open a secret path to the child's heart.
When leaving the exhibition hall, the spread of "The Tree That Doesn't Grow Up" lingered in my heart: the small tree in the wind and rain never grew taller, but the crown gradually extended into a green umbrella protecting the girl. This is exactly the current situation of Chinese original picture books—although it has not grown into a towering tree, the branches and leaves of hundreds of works have intertwined into shade.
(The author is a professor at the Central Academy of Fine Arts (中央美术学院).)
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The vibrant summer in Beijing sees a surge of energy, with a series of literary and artistic activities celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles (北京市文联) igniting an artistic and cultural fervor. Among these, the "75th Anniversary Art Exhibition of the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles" held at the Lao She Theater (老舍剧场) has garnered significant attention. The exhibition, themed "Singing for the People," brings together 51 classic masterpieces and contemporary works, rooted in "passing down through generations," with "continuous growth" as its original intention, and "building on the past and opening up the future" as its vision, centrally showcasing the development trajectory and innovative explorations of capital art creation over the past 75 years, unfolding a magnificent visual chapter.
The capital's cultural heritage is continuously passed down in each and every artwork. 75 years ago, the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles (北京市文联), at its inception, took "uniting Beijing's literary and art workers, carrying out literary and artistic popularization work under the general policy of building the people's capital, improving on the basis of popularization, and building national, scientific, and popular art" as its founding purpose. Over the past 75 years, Beijing (北京) has seen the emergence of a large number of virtuous and artistic art masters such as Qi Baishi (齐白石), Xu Beihong (徐悲鸿), Li Kuchan (李苦禅), Jiang Zhaohe (蒋兆和), Wu Guanzhong (吴冠中), and Zhou Sicong (周思聪). They have innovated with the old, forged ahead with determination, and forged a valuable artistic spirit, opening a new era of capital literary and artistic creation. Whether it is the wonderful world under Qi Baishi's (齐白石) brush, or the affectionate plants and trees under Li Kuchan's (李苦禅) brush; whether it is the great beauty of heaven and earth under Wu Guanzhong's (吴冠中) brush, or the ink and wash Qingyin under Zhou Sicong's (周思聪) and Lu Chen's (卢沉) brushes, all reveal the artists' sincere observation of people's lives, the motherland's scenery, and the spirit of the times. Upon careful reading, every work carefully written by the authors is moving.
Following in the footsteps of their predecessors, generations of art workers have upheld integrity and innovation, inherited the Chinese cultural context with a perspective rooted in the times, and painted the charm of Beijing (京华风韵). The representative works of the past chairmen of the Beijing Artists Association (北京美协) have become a highlight. Yin Shoushi's (尹瘦石) ink painting "Double Horses" captures the moment when two horses leap up and neigh, with exquisite brushwork, exaggerated momentum, and the spirit of the dragon horse, inspiring people to forge ahead. Wang Mingming's (王明明) Chinese painting "Morning Song" generates a romantic morning song of harmonious coexistence between man and nature through the ingenious management of the birds' movements and positions, and the rhythmic transformation between movement, stillness, emptiness, reality, brightness, darkness, gathering, and scattering. Fan Dian's (范迪安) oil painting "Ancient Capital New Rhyme" (见图) keenly captures the beauty of the coexistence of the old and the new in the city, highlighting the cultural atmosphere and contemporary style of the ancient capital. Diverse explorations are constantly expanding the dimensions of capital art creation.
Since the new era, the Beijing Artists Association (北京美协) has united and led the vast number of capital art workers, always taking the forging of excellent literary and artistic works, the creation of distinctive exhibition brands, and the research of the "creative transformation and innovative development" of art as the foundation for their lives. Taking "The Spine of Beijing (京城之脊)" as an example, this huge meticulous brushwork and heavy color boundary painting, completed by Huang Huasan (黄华三) and Gao Yi (高毅) team over two years, is magnificent, exquisite and elegant. The work is placed flat in the exhibition hall in a form similar to a scroll painting, allowing the audience to have a panoramic view of the important historical buildings on Beijing's central axis. Through the work, we can see the beauty of the painters using boundary rulers to depict the construction of traditional buildings, the beauty of using scattered perspective to manage the composition of positions, and the magnificent beauty of using meticulous brushwork and heavy colors to expand the expressive power of language and materials. Highly creative practices are telling the world a wonderful Chinese story.
This exhibition is just a microcosm of the series of excellent art exhibitions in Beijing (北京). Over the past 75 years, generations of art workers have taken root in Beijing's (北京) cultural fertile soil, singing praises to the people and recording the times with their paintings. Especially since the beginning of the new century, the Beijing Federation of Literary and Art Circles (北京市文联) and the Beijing Artists Association (北京美协) have successively organized capital painters to paint Beijing (北京) and collect wind creation activities for many times, and have successfully held large-scale "Danqing Beijing (丹青北京)" series of themed art exhibitions such as "Beijing Impression (北京意象)" and "The Spine of Beijing (京城之脊)·A Continuous Line (一脉绵延)" for more than 10 consecutive years, becoming a bright cultural project that spreads out the Beijing (北京) era picture scroll. Continuously writing the brilliant chapter of the innovative development of capital art has become the consensus of responsibility for Beijing (北京) art workers. "Singing for the People," we are always on the road.
(The authors are the resident vice chairman and secretary general of the Beijing Artists Association (北京美术家协会) and the director of the Beijing Artists Association (北京美术家协会), respectively)
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