Summary: The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently issued a revised version of the "Regulations on the Work of CCP Party Schools (Administrative Colleges)," emphasizing the importance of these institutions in training cadres with Xi Jinping Thought and ensuring the Party's ideological purity. The regulations aim to strengthen the Party's leadership over these schools and improve their training systems and operational mechanisms. They stress the need to adhere to the fundamental principle that Party schools must be loyal to the Party and serve the overall interests of the Party and the state. The document also encourages international exchanges and cooperation. Local Party committees are tasked with implementing the regulations and ensuring that the central government's decisions on Party school work are carried out effectively.
Summary: The article highlights Qingdao's efforts to further opening up, emphasizing its strategic importance following Xi Jinping's call to enhance high-level opening-up during his Shandong inspection in May 2024. Qingdao is expanding international logistics channels and streamlining customs procedures, such as the "white list" for food and medicine imports, to facilitate trade. The China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) local economic and trade cooperation demonstration zone in Qingdao is also expanding its capabilities, with officials like Zhang Xinzhu noting efforts to strengthen supply chains with SCO countries. Qingdao's commitment to higher-level opening up was reiterated by Qingdao Party Secretary Zeng Zanrong. Multiple foreign companies, including AstraZeneca and Amman Aluminum, have increased investment in Qingdao, demonstrating their confidence in China's economy.
Summary: According to the article, China's economy demonstrates resilience, with exports showing strength and key economic indicators performing well. The country's socialist system, large market, comprehensive industrial structure, and abundant talent are identified as key advantages. The article highlights the rise of domestic demand and innovation as new drivers of economic growth. Despite challenges, the article asserts that the long-term positive trend of the Chinese economy remains unchanged. Apple CEO Tim Cook is quoted as expressing optimism about China's talent pool and market potential.
Summary: The CCP Central Committee has issued a newly revised regulation on Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) to guide their work in the new era. The revised regulation emphasizes strengthening the Party's leadership over Party Schools and using Xi Jinping Thought to solidify the CCP's ideological foundation. The article highlights the importance of Party Schools in training cadres and promoting the CCP's theoretical innovation, focusing on studying and interpreting Xi Jinping Thought. It also calls for Party Schools to conduct policy research on key issues related to China's modernization. The directive stresses the need for Party committees to implement the regulations and for Party Schools to focus on their core responsibilities.
Summary: China's first five national parks – Giant Panda, Northeast Tiger and Leopard, Hainan Tropical Rainforest, Wuyi Mountain, and Sanjiangyuan – have completed property rights registration, according to the Ministry of Natural Resources. This registration defines the boundaries of the parks, clarifies ownership of natural resources, and delineates the responsibilities of different levels of government in managing the parks. The action provides a property rights basis for national park management. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's National Energy Administration reported that energy investment in key projects exceeded 1.5 trillion yuan in the first half of the year, a 21.6% year-on-year increase. Investment in new energy generation and electricity supply security saw rapid growth, particularly in wind, solar, and coal power sectors. New energy business investments, such as hydrogen and charging infrastructure also accelerated, with private sector involvement in the energy sector experiencing a significant boost. All regions of China saw energy investment increase by at least 20%. The article did not mention the United States.
Summary: The article focuses on expert commentary regarding the first volume of "Xi Jinping's Economic Anthology," framing Xi Jinping's economic thought as a scientific theory rooted in China, with a global perspective, and oriented towards the future. It also includes a special report on the 12th World Games in 2025. Additionally, the article features a piece on the popularity of certain wet markets among young people.
Summary: A leading figure from the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) addressed questions regarding the newly revised "Regulations on the Work of Party Schools (Administrative Academies) of the Communist Party of China," emphasizing the regulations' role in standardizing Party school operations. The revised regulations emphasize the importance of Xi Jinping Thought, strengthening the Party's talent cultivation, and improving theoretical and practical training for cadres. They also highlight the need for enhanced research and decision-making consultation capabilities within Party schools, as well as the importance of adhering to the latest achievements in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and era. Finally, the regulations promote a more systematic approach to Party school management and resource allocation.
Summary: China's non-ferrous metals industry experienced robust growth in the first half of the year, with a 7.6% increase in value-added output and a 2.9% rise in the production of ten common non-ferrous metals. Driven by policies supporting new infrastructure and major projects, revenues for enterprises reached 4.79 trillion yuan, with profits increasing by 15%. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, in conjunction with the National Development and Reform Commission, has been promoting high-quality development through initiatives focused on copper, aluminum, and gold. These initiatives have led to breakthroughs in high-end materials like ultra-thin titanium, enhanced green and low-carbon production processes, and accelerated digital transformation within the industry.
Summary: According to the Financial Regulatory Administration, China saw rapid growth in inclusive agricultural loans and loans for key grain sectors in the first half of the year, with interest rates continuing to decline. As of June, inclusive agricultural loans reached 13.94 trillion yuan, up 8.34% from the beginning of the year, while loans for key grain areas reached 5.1 trillion yuan, a 13.5% increase. The average interest rate for newly issued inclusive agricultural loans fell by 0.61 percentage points year-on-year. A representative from the Financial Regulatory Administration stated they will continue to deepen financial reforms in agriculture. The representative said the financial sector will continue to increase supply to focus on key agricultural areas such as grain production, county-level industries, and rural construction.
Summary: The State Council has appointed Jin Minqing as the Director of the Institute of Contemporary China. Yang Youbin was removed from his position as Vice Minister of Veterans Affairs, and Li Junjie was removed from his position as Deputy Director of the National Immigration Administration. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Shanghai University's Fine Arts College has partnered with Qizao Village in Shanghai's Pudong New Area to revitalize the rural community through art and cultural initiatives. The collaboration involves transforming idle spaces into cultural venues, such as the Qizao Art Museum, and organizing art-related events. Village Party Secretary Zhu Qinghua emphasized the need for sustainable development through collaboration with social organizations like Shanghai University. The project aims to create an "art village near Disneyland," attracting tourists and boosting the local economy. The success of the program has garnered attention from other regions interested in replicating the model.
Summary: Beijing's Yizhuang district has opened the world's first body-integrated intelligent robot 4S store, Robot Mall. The store hosts over 100 robot products from 50+ companies, offering services across the robot product lifecycle from R&D to market application. Custom development, financial services, and robot leasing are also available at the store.
Summary: Chinese bearing industry saw significant growth in the first half of the year, with industrial output value increasing by 11.04% year-on-year. Key product achievements include the development of a 17-megawatt wind power main shaft bearing and a gearless cylindrical roller turntable bearing for a radio telescope project. Wafangdian Bearing Group successfully developed a large slewing bearing for a 4000-ton all-terrain crane. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A joint notice issued by fifteen departments, including the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region's Department of Civil Affairs, calls for strengthening rural elderly care services. The notice emphasizes the need for better planning at the county, township, and village levels to improve the provision of inclusive elderly care. By the end of 2025, each county should have at least one care facility for the disabled, and township elderly care service centers should cover 60% of the region. The notice also supports including eligible rural elderly care projects in central and autonomous region welfare lottery funds. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
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Summary: Lebanese banker Adnan Kassar expressed deep admiration for Xi Jinping, recalling his award for contributions to China-Arab friendship presented by Xi in 2016. Kassar emphasized Xi's focus on people-to-people exchanges and the importance he places on Arab-China relations. Kassar highlighted China's role in Lebanon's infrastructure development through the Belt and Road Initiative. He also praised China's poverty alleviation efforts and its commitment to narrowing the urban-rural gap. Kassar lauded Xi's Global Civilization Initiative and advocated for increased Lebanese youth engagement with Chinese culture.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of international cooperation, drawing lessons from the alliance between China and the U.S. during World War II. It highlights China's contribution to defeating Japanese aggression in the East and underscores the necessity of collaboration between the U.S. and China to address contemporary global challenges rather than engaging in zero-sum competition. It says that China's development path, rooted in its own history and values, offers solutions for building a better world and promotes mutual benefit and win-win cooperation in international relations. The article asserts that China's economic and social development demonstrates a country can thrive without resorting to zero-sum tactics. The piece advocates for focusing on shared prosperity and lasting peace in the 21st century, and is authored by the executive chairman of the U.S.-China Cooperation Foundation.
Summary: Singaporean scholar Kishore Mahbubani, formerly Singapore's Permanent Representative to the UN, stated that China plays an important role in global green transition, free trade development, and regional multilateral cooperation, viewing it as a responsible major power providing public goods. He highlighted China's economic achievements since joining the WTO, including its leading position in electric vehicle production and contribution to lowering renewable energy costs, particularly solar panels, aiding global climate efforts. Mahbubani noted China's commitment to RCEP and expanding free trade agreements, positively impacting regional economies. He also emphasized the Belt and Road Initiative's role in helping developing nations modernize. Mahbubani called for increased dialogue and collaboration through multilateral platforms, including China-ASEAN cooperation.
Summary: 38 Algerian railway managers recently completed a month-long training program in Algiers, jointly organized by China Railway Construction Algeria Company and Beijing Jiaotong University, focused on railway construction theory and project management. The training aims to transfer Chinese expertise in railway technology and management to Algerian projects, particularly the Western Railway Mining Line. Beijing Jiaotong University designed the program to suit local conditions, incorporating interactive discussions and case studies. China Railway Construction has been building railway in Algeria, and also cultivating local technical expertise, with plans for further in-country and China-based training programs in various engineering disciplines.
Summary: The China Construction Road & Bridge Group has completed the main construction of the Serang-Panimbang toll road project in Banten Province, Indonesia. This 83.6 km highway is a vital link connecting the provincial capital of Serang to the Tanjung Lesung Special Economic Zone. The project is intended to improve economic connectivity within the region.
Summary: Mongolian Academy of Sciences' Bazar Dorji stated that China has achieved remarkable results in its green and low-carbon transformation since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. He highlighted China's success in desertification control and suggested that Mongolia could learn from China's experience, proposing enhanced green cooperation to strengthen bilateral ties. Dorji also noted China's significant contribution to global economic growth and praised its steady economic performance. He emphasized that China's development adheres to true multilateralism and contributes to regional and global stability.
Summary: A photo exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War opened in Auckland, New Zealand. Co-hosted by the New Zealand China Friendship Society and the New Zealand Rewi Alley Memorial Committee, the exhibition showcases the support of New Zealanders like Rewi Alley for China's war effort through 80 historical photos and artworks. The exhibition aims to demonstrate the deep friendship between the Chinese and New Zealand people, who fought side-by-side in the World Anti-Fascist War. Speakers at the opening ceremony emphasized the shared responsibility to remember history and cherish peace, expressing hope for future friendship and cooperation between China and New Zealand. The exhibition did not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A New York event commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory against fascism and the founding of the UN, organized by the United Federation of Asian American Associations, drew over 160 participants. The event featured historical exhibits and speeches emphasizing the importance of remembering history and cherishing peace. Chinese Consul General in New York Chen Li praised the significant contributions of Chinese Americans to China's resistance against Japan and the broader Allied effort during World War II. Chen called for carrying forward the spirit of the martyrs and cherishing peace. The United States was mentioned as the location where Chinese Americans formed anti-Japanese organizations.
Summary: The CCP Central Committee recently issued a revised "Regulations on the Work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) of the Communist Party of China," emphasizing the role of these institutions in training cadres with Xi Jinping Thought. The notice calls for strengthening the Party's leadership over these schools and ensuring that decisions regarding their work are implemented. The regulations cover the establishment, training programs, teaching, research, and faculty development within the Party school system. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article. The regulations were approved on July 10, 2025, and issued on August 3, 2025.
Summary: This article discusses China's "East Data, West Computing" initiative (东数西算) and its role in building a unified national market by connecting computing power resources. It highlights the benefits of interconnectivity, such as improved efficiency, reduced costs, and new opportunities for regional development. The article emphasizes the need to break down barriers between regions and industries to create a national network of computing power. It also acknowledges challenges related to data security and privacy in the context of cross-regional data transfer and sharing. The piece concludes by stating that China's economy will benefit from this initiative.
Summary: This article discusses recent archaeological discoveries in China, particularly focusing on those in border regions, as highlighted by the "Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries of 2024." These discoveries, such as the Helin Grotto kiln site in Ningxia and the Kashi Mor Temple site in Xinjiang, demonstrate the integration of diverse ethnic groups and cultures throughout Chinese history. The finds at the Yunning Hebosuo site showcase the administration and information systems of the Han dynasty. The article emphasizes the role of archaeology in solidifying the sense of a shared Chinese identity and promoting national unity. It also highlights the interconnectedness of different regions and cultures within China, referencing the exchange of agricultural practices like millet and wheat in Xinjiang 5000 years ago.
Summary: This article summarizes the trend of Chinese university graduation speeches focusing on encouragement and guidance for graduates entering society. University leaders, such as the president of Fudan University, encourage graduates to maintain curiosity and passion, while others emphasize independent thinking and contribution to China's modernization. The speeches address anxieties about career paths and societal pressures, urging students to embrace uncertainty and prioritize personal well-being. The trend reflects a shift towards more empathetic and practical advice, resonating with the younger generation's concerns. The article does not discuss the United States.
Summary: In the first half of 2025, China's theater performances, including professional and smaller venues, reached 160,500 shows, generating 5.402 billion yuan in ticket sales and attracting 20.55 million viewers, according to the China Association of Performing Arts. The trend indicates a growing demand for quality in theater performances, with positive word-of-mouth being a critical factor for audience engagement. The provided article does not mention the United States, nor U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of individual Communist Party members upholding their roles and responsibilities amid recent challenges like severe weather, highlighting the dedication of cadres in safeguarding public safety. It argues that individual contributions to society are crucial for the Party's strength and continued progress. The piece stresses the need for party members to cultivate strong moral character by adhering to minor details, maintain diligence in their duties, and consistently enhance their capabilities through ongoing learning. By doing so, individual party members can contribute to the collective effort and ensure the Party's continued success. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Zhengzhou, Henan province, is rapidly becoming a major hub for micro-drama production, nicknamed "Vertical Hengdian," with over 800 companies producing approximately 40% of the nation's output due to its central location and convenient transportation. This rapid growth is attributed to a unique production model that emphasizes speed and cost-effectiveness, converting existing business spaces into filming locations, and the local government's support policies aimed at promoting industry upgrades and cultural tourism integration. However, Zhengzhou faces challenges like homogenization and lack of originality in scripts, prompting efforts to transition from a "short drama factory" to a "short drama capital" by focusing on local cultural themes in productions. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: This article profiles Zhong Jianrong, the head of the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology, and his work on the Zhouyuan archaeological site, believed to be the capital where the Zhou people rose to power. Zhong discusses the multi-generational effort to locate the city, culminating in the recent discovery of a "palace city-small city-large city" triple-walled structure, which was named one of the "Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries in China." He highlights the importance of evidence-based research and systematic analysis of the site's layout and function. The article also touches on the discovery of artifacts with "Meiyang" inscriptions, potentially linking the site to the ancient settlement of the Zhou people. Finally, Zhong expresses pride in the younger generation of archaeologists continuing this work.
Summary: Yao Hualiang, an 86-year-old villager, has dedicated decades to collecting and displaying historical materials related to the Chinese revolution and anti-Japanese war in a self-funded exhibition. His efforts, now housed in the Donglinxi Red Culture Exhibition Hall, supported by the local town, have attracted over 150,000 visitors. Yao continues to educate local students on revolutionary history and is training a successor to continue his work in patriotic education. The exhibition includes items from old newspapers, books, and other sources related to the Anti-Japanese War.
Summary: Following severe flooding in Yuzhong County, Lanzhou, Gansu Province, caused by heavy rainfall since August 7th, local Communist Party members from the State Grid Gansu Electric Power Company and the Lanzhou Highway Emergency Support and Road Network Monitoring Center have been working to restore power and clear roads. Gu Dejun, leader of the Yuzhong County power supply company's commando team, led efforts to repair damaged power lines, prioritizing restoring electricity for a villager requiring oxygen. Zhang Kaifa, a member of the Lanzhou Highway Emergency Support, operated an excavator to clear debris and rescue a trapped forest ranger. 51 members of the Lanzhou Highway Emergency Support and Road Network Monitoring Center participated in the rescue, 32 of whom were CCP members.
Summary: An enterprise provided free beef noodle meals to displaced residents at the largest resettlement site in Yuzhong County, Gansu Province, which houses over 180 people. According to a report, daily necessities, food, and drinking water are sufficiently supplied at the resettlement site. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts continued heavy rainfall from Sichuan and Chongqing to Jiangsu and Anhui, as well as strong convective weather in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and Inner Mongolia. The Ministry of Water Resources, the Ministry of Natural Resources, and the China Meteorological Administration jointly issued orange alerts for potential flash floods and geological disasters in areas including southwestern Hubei, northwestern Hunan, and eastern Chongqing. As of August 11th, national comprehensive fire and rescue teams have deployed to Yuzhong County, Lanzhou City, Gansu Province, after heavy rainfall triggered a flash flood on August 7th, rescuing eight people and evacuating 479. The article does not contain any discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: A tourist from Shandong revisited Zhoushan after five years and experienced new developments in the island's tourism industry. These included helicopter tours to islands like Dongji Island, new attractions linked to film locations, and enhanced online services for booking and information via mobile apps. The "You Shengsi" WeChat mini-program provides a one-stop platform for tourists to access services and plan itineraries. Zhoushan is promoting itself as a world-class tourist destination by enhancing its cultural and tourism industries, aiming for "one island, one product" tourism experiences. The goal is to welcome 100 million tourists annually to the ten major island parks by 2026.
Summary: The article profiles General Yi Anhua, a KMT officer who died during the defense of Nanjing against the Japanese in 1937. Prior to the battle, Yi sent a farewell letter to his wife and children expressing his determination to fight to the death. His youngest son, Yi Haoxiong, now 88, was interviewed and discussed his father's legacy and the family's efforts to commemorate him. Yi Haoxiong attended the 70th anniversary parade commemorating the victory of the War of Resistance against Japan in 2015, accompanied by his eldest son Yi Nan. The article emphasizes the importance of remembering and honoring war heroes.
Summary: According to the article, China's economy demonstrates resilience with "steady progress" this year, as highlighted by the Politburo meeting, despite facing risks and challenges. The report emphasizes the country's strong foreign trade performance, driven by enterprise innovation and diversified markets, while also citing robust domestic consumption and investment. It underscored China's institutional advantages, a large market, a complete industrial system, and abundant human resources, particularly in the context of robotics. The article also points to the long-term positive trend supported by domestic demand and innovation and mentions Apple CEO Tim Cook's positive view of the Chinese market. It discusses the shift towards innovation-driven growth, with increasing R&D investment and a growing number of high-tech enterprises.
Summary: The "Cangyuan" shield tunneling machine, built by China Communications Construction Tunnel Bureau, has begun excavation for the HaiTai Yangtze River Tunnel A4 project. This project, spanning the Yangtze River estuary between Nantong Haimen and Suzhou Taicang in Jiangsu province, involves a 39.07 km tunnel. The domestically developed "Cangyuan" machine is 176 meters long, weighs over 5650 tons, and has a 16.66-meter excavation diameter. The machine integrates "digital brain" smart controls, "smart blade" technology for efficient excavation, and a "smart heart" active protection system to address the project's challenges of length, diameter, water pressure, and depth.
Summary: Yunnan Province has issued new management measures for its provincial-level natural parks, aiming to standardize their protection, management, and utilization. The measures cover establishment, planning, protection, management, and development across six categories of parks including scenic areas, forests, geology, wetlands, deserts, and grasslands. They emphasize strict protection of natural resources, relics, and landscapes, while prohibiting unauthorized alterations to the natural state of the parks. The regulations also mandate enhanced monitoring capabilities for dynamic and intelligent management. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Shanghai-based company Keenon Robotics adapted its service robots for the Japanese market due to cultural and spatial differences, including making them smaller and more aesthetically pleasing. The robots are used to address labor shortages in restaurants and hotels. Keenon Robotics has established extensive support infrastructure in Japan to ensure rapid response times for technical issues. Chinese-made logistics robots are also gaining popularity in Japan, with companies like Muhing Robotics seeing increased orders and recognition. These developments highlight China's shift towards high-quality manufacturing and localized strategies for overseas markets.
Summary: A Chinese-made food delivery robot's success in overseas markets hinges on its adaptability through customized, non-standard parts that address local needs. The robot's features include tailored tires and localized language options, reflecting a consumer-centric approach. This iterative process highlights China's manufacturing innovation and its capability to provide customized solutions. China's robust manufacturing base allows for both standardized production and the flexibility needed for non-standard services, positioning Chinese brands for global success by catering to diverse market demands.
Summary: China's Ministry of Finance and the State Taxation Administration have released a draft implementation regulation for the new Value Added Tax (VAT) law for public comment, aiming to ensure its smooth implementation starting January 1, 2026. The draft regulation details provisions of the VAT law, enhancing the certainty and operability of the tax system. Experts note that the regulation refines tax incentives for supporting agriculture, education, healthcare, and elderly care, reflecting a commitment to high-quality development. The regulation also addresses the complexities of defining "domestic consumption" for services and intangible assets, drawing from international practices while aligning with China's specific conditions.
Summary: The 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (CIFTIS) will be held in Beijing from September 10-14, focusing on "Digital Intelligence Leading, Service Trade Renewal." Nearly 70 countries and international organizations intend to set up exhibitions at the fair, with Australia as the guest of honor country. The fair has become the largest comprehensive service trade exhibition globally, attracting participants from 198 countries.
Summary: According to data released by the China National Light Industry Council, light industry enterprises above a designated size saw revenue increase by 4.3% and profits by 0.7% in the first half of the year. CNLIC President Zhang Chonghe attributed this resilience and steady progress to the expansion of the "trade-in" policy for consumer goods. Production remained stable overall, with certain sectors like electric bicycles and batteries experiencing double-digit growth, and domestic consumption drove a rise of 11.6% in retail sales of 11 categories of light industrial goods. Retail sales of household appliances and furniture saw especially large increases due to the trade-in program.
Summary: The article discusses the transformation of Lenghu Town in Qinghai Province, a former oil town located on the edge of the Qaidam Basin. Due to its unique geographical conditions, Lenghu has become an ideal location for stargazing. In recent years, the town has been developing science fiction-themed cultural tourism as a path for economic transition. This initiative offers a new model for the redevelopment of industrial towns in northwestern China.
Summary: China's tax authorities report that resource recycling companies issued "reverse invoices" to 1.67 million individuals, totaling 515.2 billion yuan, by the end of June. Implemented on April 29, 2024, the "reverse invoicing" policy aims to facilitate invoice acquisition for resource recycling companies purchasing scrapped products from individuals in support of the new round of equipment upgrades and trade-ins. The policy has reportedly boosted the recycling, dismantling, and reuse industrial chain. In the first four months of this year, scrap car recycling increased by 65% and the dismantling of discarded appliances increased by 25%. The recycling of waste electrical and electronic products increased by 70%.
Summary: China has unveiled its first vertical large language model (LLM) for tunnel and underground space engineering, named "Pioneer Tunnel LLM v1.0," developed by China Railway Tunnel Group. The model leverages a large dataset from 773 engineering lines and 120 billion pieces of construction data. It will assist decision-making in tunnel design, construction, equipment, and maintenance. The model has already been tested in projects like the plateau railway tunnel and the Shenzhen-Jiangmen Railway Pearl River Estuary Tunnel.
Summary: The village of Shui Jiao in Hainan province's Tianya district has seen significant economic development through a "courtyard economy," where residents transform their properties into businesses like cafes, guesthouses, and workshops. Villagers have invested over 58 million yuan to capitalize on tourism, integrating agriculture and tourism. This initiative has revitalized idle land and improved the village's environment, leading to increased income and employment, particularly for returning college students. The success stems from prioritizing cleanliness and environmental improvements alongside business development.
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Summary: This article discusses Xi Jinping's economic thought as a continuation and development of Marxist political economy, tailored to China's unique development stage and socialist system, emphasizing the concept of "new productive forces" and its implications for development. It argues that Xi's economic thought breaks from Western economic models by prioritizing a people-centered approach, promoting common prosperity, and integrating effective markets with an active government. The article highlights the achievements made under the guidance of Xi Jinping's economic thought, including China's economic growth, technological advancements, and poverty alleviation. It concludes by stating that Xi's economic thought provides a guiding framework for advancing Chinese-style modernization and contributing to global economic development.
Summary: The Jinyu community in Ningde, Fujian, has reduced the burden on its local officials by implementing measures such as reducing unnecessary paperwork and inspections. A new system restricts the assignment of tasks to communities without approval from a city-level coordination mechanism. To further assist communities, Ningde has dispatched experienced cadres, like Wu Xiuyun, to serve as Party-building instructors. Wu coordinated efforts to resolve traffic and vendor congestion near a local school by working with multiple local entities. To further bolster community involvement, job opportunities were created for housewives and senior residents, increasing community engagement.
Summary: The article discusses the problem of overburdened local governance ("small horses pulling big carts") in China, where excessive tasks and pressures are placed on the grassroots level. It argues for reducing the burdens on local officials by clarifying their responsibilities and transferring resources and authority to the grassroots, including greater power to mobilize resources and evaluate performance. However, the piece also emphasizes that reducing burdens does not equate to shirking responsibility, and grassroots cadres must remain committed to their duties to foster public trust and participation. The article does not discuss the United States or US-China relations.
Summary: A court in Pingdingshan, Henan province, sentenced a man named Gao to six years and six months in prison for involuntary manslaughter after his unleashed wolfhound escaped its poorly constructed cage and fatally attacked a passerby, Ma. Gao argued the death was accidental and that he had already compensated the victim's family. The court found Gao negligent in failing to adequately secure his dangerous dogs despite previous incidents where they had attacked people.
Summary: The China Insurance Industry Association issued an implementation plan to strengthen social credit system construction within the insurance sector. The plan focuses on establishing credit commitment, evaluation, and repair systems for the industry to regulate credit practices. It emphasizes strengthening commercial integrity among insurance institutions, sales channels, and related organizations. The plan also aims to build credit information sharing and connection mechanisms, promoting the construction of credit information publicity platforms for member units.
Summary: A recent central urban work conference emphasized building people-centered cities characterized by innovation, livability, and resilience. Sichuan Tianfu New Area, promoting itself as the birthplace of the "park city" concept, aims to translate this vision into reality. The area is using the upcoming 2025 World University Games in Chengdu to showcase its ecological environment and vibrant urban life. Tianfu New Area emphasizes integrating ecological value into urban planning, creating green spaces, innovative consumption scenarios, and promoting fitness as a daily activity.
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Summary: A new stage play in Pingchang County, Sichuan Province, titled "Family Letters," highlights the life and ideals of revolutionary martyr Liu Bojian, particularly focusing on his letters written while imprisoned. The play and related activities at the Liu Bojian Memorial Hall are designed to promote revolutionary spirit and integrity, especially among youth and party members. These efforts aim to connect historical narratives with contemporary values, fostering a sense of responsibility and dedication to China's development. Officials frame this as a way to ensure that the "red gene" is passed down through generations. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A play depicting the life of revolutionary martyr Liu Bojian premiered in his hometown ninety years after his death, aiming to promote integrity and patriotism. The play, titled "Family Letters," was created through careful historical research and aims to connect with modern audiences through innovative storytelling. The article argues that promoting integrity requires adapting to contemporary mediums like short videos and immersive experiences. It argues that such efforts will help to cultivate a culture of integrity among the populace. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 32nd Block in Suzhou, Jiangsu Province, has undergone renovation and preservation efforts, focusing on historical and cultural heritage. The renovation project improved living conditions for residents, offering relocation options or government-funded improvements for those who stayed. The project adhered to the principle of "repairing the old as old" to preserve the original architectural style, with community input incorporated into the design. Suzhou has implemented city-wide regulations and organizations dedicated to the protection of historical sites. The area contains provincial and municipal cultural relic protection units, municipal controlled protection buildings, and numerous traditional residential courtyards.
Summary: Mulei Kazakh Autonomous County in Xinjiang is leveraging the Banshan Highway to connect attractions like terraced fields and the Shuimo River resort. The county is improving tourist infrastructure, including signage, stations, and viewing platforms, while emphasizing ecological protection. They are also encouraging B&B operators to participate in ecological supervision to improve the quality of tourism. Recent pictures showed tourists enjoying the scenery at the Maquanwan scenic area.
Summary: China's Ministry of Finance and Ministry of Education have jointly revised and reissued the "Measures for the Management of Funds Supporting the Development of Preschool Education" to standardize and strengthen the management of funding and improve the efficiency of its use. The central government's transfer payments will be used to support the expansion, improvement, and quality enhancement of preschool education, along with the implementation of policies to waive childcare fees. The funds will be allocated using a factor-based approach, with adjustments made based on decisions from the central government and new developments in preschool education reform.
Summary: A "1+5" agricultural science and technology innovation alliance was established in Anhui Province to promote agricultural advancements. The alliance, led by Anhui's Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, includes Anhui Agricultural University and five national agricultural research institutions: the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, China Agricultural University, Northwest A&F University, Nanjing Agricultural University, and Huazhong Agricultural University. The alliance aims to create a high-level agricultural science and technology innovation hub focused on modern agriculture and food security. Project cooperation and technology research will be focused on key areas within agriculture. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: A team led by Professor Yang Peng at Shaanxi Normal University has developed an edible coating that extends the shelf life of fruits by two to five times. The coating, made from protein amyloid-like fibrils (ALP) combined with amino acids, polysaccharides, and cellulose, creates a protective film that inhibits metabolism and locks in moisture. Testing on 17 types of fruits showed the coating preserves nutrition, flavor, and texture, while also being biodegradable and safe for consumption. This innovation offers an alternative to cold chain preservation, potentially reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions. The team is working to optimize the coating for market readiness, following their success in using similar technology to enhance pesticide adhesion.
Summary: A new high-yield and disease-resistant peanut variety, "Guihua 39," achieved a record yield of 612.67 kg per mu in Guangxi, setting a new high for peanut production in South China. Experts from the Guangxi Academy of Agricultural Sciences and the agricultural technology promotion station attributed the success to integrating high-quality varieties with advanced techniques, such as intelligent soil testing and precise fertilization. The new variety's development may contribute to greater food security. There is no mention of the U.S. or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The Chengdu World Games, following the Universiade, marks another major international sporting event in western China, showcasing the city's charm and innovation. The Games feature diverse non-Olympic sports and promote cultural exchange, with athletes and visitors exploring Chengdu's historical sites and culture. Chengdu leverages the event to promote sports within communities and schools, creating a city-wide "World Games atmosphere." Innovations such as robots and sustainable practices are highlighted. The event aims to demonstrate China's cultural confidence on the world stage.
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Summary: The article details the specifics of Boules sports, which will be featured at the Chengdu World Games. The competition includes both large metal boules and small metal boules, each with distinct rules and weight requirements that demand strategic precision. Large metal boules involves continuous throwing within a timed period to hit target balls, while the small metal boules features accuracy throwing at varied obstacles, and mixed doubles play similar to curling. The sport requires precise execution of tactics. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chinese Karate athlete Gong Li won a gold medal at the World Games in Chengdu, defeating Japan's Sarara Shimada in the women's 61kg kumite final. This victory marks China's first-ever gold medal in karate at the World Games and represents a significant achievement for Gong Li after recovering from severe injuries sustained at the Hangzhou Asian Championships. After the games, she will continue to prepare for the National Games, the World Championships and the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games next year. The article contains no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: China has completed natural resource ownership registration for its first five national parks, including Sanjiangyuan, providing them with legally binding "household registration." This registration clarifies ownership of natural resources, addressing issues stemming from unclear property rights that hindered effective environmental protection. The initiative aims to quantify ecosystem services and convert ecological resources into economic value, as seen in Hainan's efforts to establish an "ecological ledger." Cross-provincial coordination mechanisms have been established in areas like Wuyishan National Park, and technology such as real-scene 3D and satellite imagery has aided registration in other parks. By clarifying property rights, the government intends to promote ecological restoration and sustainable development, paving the way for better management and conservation of these vital areas.
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Summary: Wu Lei, deputy director of the Taihe County People's Hospital Medical Consortium Office, and Liu Jing, head nurse of the emergency department, have been running a "first aid stall" for over eight years, teaching CPR and other life-saving skills to the public. Inspired by a drowning death where bystanders lacked proper CPR knowledge, the couple initially faced skepticism but persisted, eventually training over 100,000 people. They also established the "Taihe County Platinum 10-Minute Self-Rescue and Mutual Rescue Association" and the "Taihe County Public First Aid Training Center" to expand their reach. Their efforts have contributed to the "1367" emergency response model in Taihe County, significantly reducing rural emergency response times and earning national recognition.
Summary: China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) and the National Healthcare Security Administration (NHSA) jointly announced a new national standard, "Technical Specifications for Public Service of Healthcare Security Information Platform" (GB/T 45938—2025), set to take effect on January 1, 2026. This marks the first national standard in the healthcare security field and covers aspects like access methods, functional requirements, performance, and security for services such as medical insurance codes, mobile payments, e-prescriptions, and information queries. The standard aims to promote efficient and convenient healthcare security services. As of July of this year, over 930,000 designated medical institutions have adopted the medical insurance code, and over 350,000 institutions have adopted electronic prescriptions.
Summary: The Chongqing Municipal Trade Union Council is implementing initiatives focused on new employment groups, such as delivery drivers, ride-hailing drivers, and couriers, to protect their rights and improve their sense of well-being. These initiatives include building "trade union stations" (工会驿站) that provide rest and basic amenities, customized health check-up programs, legal aid, and job training. The council has also established new trade union organizations and provided financial assistance to workers facing medical emergencies. Moving forward, the council aims to establish cross-regional information sharing mechanisms to provide more tailored services to new employment groups.
Summary: Three young adults with cerebral palsy in Shangrao, Jiangxi province, are working together to run a garlic stand. They met through a local disabled persons' federation event and decided to start a business together. Local government has provided them with a fixed stall in the market and regular supplies. They are determined to work hard for genuine respect.
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Summary: The article discusses the escalating global plastic pollution crisis, highlighting UN data estimating over 500 million tons of plastic consumption in 2024, with the majority ending up as waste. It covers the ongoing UN negotiations in Geneva aimed at creating a legally binding international agreement to combat the issue, emphasizing the severe risks to the environment, ecosystems, and human health. Various countries and regions, including the EU, Germany, Switzerland, Ethiopia, Pacific Island nations, and China, are implementing measures to reduce plastic use and promote recycling. Experts emphasize the need for a shift towards a circular economy and the development of sustainable alternatives to address the crisis effectively. The article does not mention the United States or US-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on global efforts to protect elephants, particularly in Africa, in observance of the 14th "World Elephant Day" which is themed "Living with Elephants: Harmony, Habitat and Hope." Gabon is highlighted for its efforts to protect forest elephants, including establishing a wildlife DNA lab and increasing protected areas, while other countries like Congo are implementing anti-poaching measures. In eastern and southern Africa, countries are creating elephant corridors and trans-frontier conservation areas for savanna elephants, leading to population increases in some regions. The article notes that while poaching and related crimes are decreasing, challenges like habitat destruction and climate change persist.
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Summary: Unprecedented heatwaves struck Nordic countries like Norway, Sweden, and Finland in July, breaking historical temperature records. These countries experienced prolonged periods of temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, leading to forest fires, strained healthcare systems, and disrupted transportation. Experts attribute the heatwave to climate change, exacerbated by warming Arctic waters and persistent high-pressure systems. Governments are implementing measures like opening public cooling centers and reinforcing fire prevention. The article underscores the need for international cooperation to address the global climate crisis.
Summary: Chongqing's Zhongxian County has seen a surge in bamboo product exports, particularly bamboo fiber tableware, to Malaysia this year. These products, including plates, cutlery, and cups, have successfully entered 23 Malaysian supermarket chains and captured 15% of the local biodegradable tableware market. Zhongxian County is fostering high-quality development in the "bamboo-for-plastic" industry through resource cultivation and processing. The county now processes 300 million sets of bamboo fiber products annually, with over 60% exported. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article discusses the trend of upgrading and renovating wet markets in China to meet the evolving needs of consumers, particularly attracting younger generations. Examples include Shanghai's Shufang Market, Beijing's Chongwenmen Market, and Hangzhou's Gudang Market, which have introduced modern amenities, diverse offerings like coffee shops, and digital technologies. These revitalized markets focus on integrating traditional elements with contemporary design and services, and they try to serve a wider customer base. They all attempt to balance affordable options with higher-end choices. The digital upgrades also allow for the collection of sale data which can be used to help vendors adjust to consumer tastes.
Summary: This article discusses the need to improve the rest facilities for sanitation workers in Chinese cities. It highlights the often inadequate and uncomfortable conditions of current rest areas, such as being located in cramped and unsanitary spaces. The article calls for stronger regulations and enforcement to ensure proper rest areas are included in the planning and construction of public buildings and commercial facilities. It also showcases examples of creative space utilization and shared resources to provide better休息 spaces. Ultimately, the article emphasizes the importance of public respect and recognition for sanitation workers and their contributions to urban cleanliness.
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Summary: The article reports on the revitalization of Khorgas, a city in Xinjiang bordering Kazakhstan, as a key hub in the Belt and Road Initiative. The Sino-Kazakhstan Khorgas International Border Cooperation Center facilitates cross-border trade and cultural exchange, allowing visa-free entry for citizens of many countries. The center houses numerous shops selling goods from various countries and promotes vocational training programs focused on Chinese language and cross-border e-commerce. The city has established media centers and hospitals to promote collaboration with Central Asian countries.
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Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), August 11th - Recently, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) issued the revised "Regulations on the Work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) of the Communist Party of China" (中国共产党党校（行政学院）工作条例) (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") and issued a notice requiring all regions and departments to conscientiously abide by and implement them.
The notice pointed out that the "Regulations" take Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee, further improve the training system and working mechanism of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and give play to the role of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) as the main channel for educating and training cadres and Party members and as an important front for the Party's ideological and theoretical construction. It is of great significance for unremittingly using Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to strengthen the soul, arming the entire Party with the Party's innovative theories, and cultivating a team of governing backbones capable of shouldering the important task of national rejuvenation.
The notice requires that Party committees at all levels should earnestly implement the main responsibility of running Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), managing Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and building Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and do a good job in studying, publicizing, implementing, and supervising the "Regulations" to ensure that the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments on the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are implemented. Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels should earnestly implement the "Regulations," adhere to the fundamental principle of the Party's control over Party Schools, consciously serve the overall work of the Party and the country, better cultivate talents for the Party, offer suggestions for the Party, and promote the high-quality development of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in the new era. Important situations and suggestions from all regions and departments in the implementation of the "Regulations" should be reported to the Party Central Committee in a timely manner.
The full text of the "Regulations" is as follows.
Regulations on the Work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党党校（行政学院）工作条例)
(Reviewed and approved by the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) on September 24, 2019, and issued by the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) on October 25, 2019
Revised by the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局常委会) on July 10, 2025, and issued by the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) on August 3, 2025)
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1: These Regulations are formulated in accordance with the "Constitution of the Communist Party of China" (中国共产党章程) in order to adhere to and strengthen the Party's overall leadership over the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and to improve the scientific, institutionalized, and standardized level of the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in the new era.
Article 2: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are schools led by the Party to train leading cadres of the Party, are important departments of Party committees, are the main channel for educating and training cadres and Party members, are an important front for the Party's ideological and theoretical construction, and are philosophical and social science research institutions and important think tanks of the Party and the country.
Article 3: The work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) must hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, adhere to Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought (毛泽东思想), Deng Xiaoping Theory (邓小平理论), the Important Thought of "Three Represents" (三个代表重要思想), and the Scientific Outlook on Development (科学发展观), fully implement Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes," strengthen the "Four Consciousnesses," strengthen the "Four Confidences," and achieve the "Two Safeguards," implement the general requirements for Party building in the new era, consciously serve the overall work of the Party and the country, cultivate talents for the Party, offer suggestions for the Party, cultivate a team of governing backbones capable of shouldering the important task of national rejuvenation, serve as a vital force in the Party's ideological and theoretical construction, and provide strong support for upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
Article 4: The work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall follow the following principles:
(1) Adhere to the Party's control over Party Schools, integrate the clear-cut emphasis on politics into the entire process and all aspects of the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and firmly grasp the correct direction of running schools;
(2) Adhere to seeking truth from facts, pay attention to linking theory with practice, strengthen problem orientation, and achieve the integration of learning, thinking, and application, and the unity of knowledge, belief, and action;
(3) Adhere to quality as the foundation of the school, actively explore and follow the laws of education in Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and the laws of cadre growth, and improve the level of teaching, scientific research, decision-making consultation, talent cultivation and introduction, management, and service;
(4) Adhere to upholding integrity and innovation, inherit and carry forward the glorious tradition of running and managing schools, and constantly improve the system and mechanism to enhance the vitality of running schools;
(5) Adhere to strict school management, vigorously promote the atmosphere of learning, simplicity, and clarity;
(6) Adhere to the concept of system, pay attention to overall planning, integrate resources, and constantly enhance the integrity and coordination of work.
Article 5: The basic tasks of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are:
(1) Training Party and government leading cadres, civil servants (including personnel managed by reference to the Civil Servant Law), leaders of state-owned enterprises, leaders of public institutions, young cadres, key theoretical propagandists, high-level talents, grassroots cadres, and Party members, and carrying out teacher training for Party Schools (Administrative Colleges);
(2) Strengthening the research of basic Marxist theories, focusing on the research, publicity, and interpretation of Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era;
(3) Undertaking special seminars organized by Party committees and governments and relevant departments;
(4) Carrying out research on major theoretical and practical issues, providing decision-making consultation services for Party committees and governments, and contributing to the construction of an independent knowledge system of Chinese philosophy and social sciences;
(5) Taking the cultivation of Marxist theoretical talents as the main goal, carrying out degree graduate education within the disciplines and professional degree categories approved by the state;
(6) Carrying out cooperation and exchanges with relevant institutions and organizations at home and abroad;
(7) Participating in the formulation of Party committees' policies on the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and cadre training plans;
(8) Completing other tasks assigned by Party committees and governments.
Article 6: The educational and training goals of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) for students are:
(1) Adhere to loyalty to the Party, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes," resolutely achieve the "Two Safeguards," forge a strong Party spirit, and consciously maintain a high degree of consistency with the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core in thought, politics, and action;
(2) Improve the level and ability to apply Marxist theory, learn, understand, and implement Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, establish a correct worldview, outlook on life, and values, **不忘初心、牢记使命** (bù wàng chū xīn, láo jì mìng shǐ - "never forget the original intention, always keep the mission in mind," to remain true to one's original aspiration and founding mission), and be firm believers and loyal practitioners of the great ideal of communism and the common ideal of socialism with Chinese characteristics;
(3) Adhere to the people-centered approach, enhance the awareness of building the Party for the public and governing for the people, practice the fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly, and establish a correct view of power, performance, and career;
(4) Dare to take responsibility and act, be brave in pioneering and innovating, carry forward the spirit of struggle, enhance the ability to struggle, and be good at analyzing and solving major problems in reform, development, and stability;
(5) Comprehensively improve the ability to perform duties, and enhance the ability to adapt to the development requirements of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and promote the construction of Chinese-style modernization;
(6) Strictly abide by the Party Constitution, Party regulations, Party discipline, and the Constitution and laws and regulations, know awe, maintain vigilance, adhere to the bottom line, resolutely oppose formalism, bureaucracy, hedonism, and extravagance, oppose privilege thinking and privilege phenomena, oppose any abuse of power and seeking personal gain, and always maintain the political character of integrity and honesty.
Chapter II Establishment and System
Article 7: The Central Committee of the Party and local Party committees at all levels shall respectively establish the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）), the Party School (Administrative College) of the Provincial (Autonomous Region, Municipality) Party Committee (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院）), the Party School (Administrative College) of the Municipal (Prefecture, Autonomous Prefecture, League) Party Committee (市（地、州、盟）委党校（行政学院）), and the Party School (Administrative School) of the County (City, District, Banner) Party Committee (县（市、区、旗）委党校（行政学校）). The Party Committee of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团党委) and the Party Committees of each division (city) shall establish Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Party (Working) Committees of townships (streets) with conditions may establish Party Schools.
The Party Committee of ordinary higher education institutions run by the state shall establish Party Schools.
Article 8: Adhere to running Party Schools by the entire Party. Party committees at all levels are the main bodies for running Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), managing Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and building Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). The Party committee secretary is the first person responsible, and the Party committee comrade who concurrently serves as the principal (president) of the Party School (Administrative College) is the main person responsible. Party committees should strengthen their leadership over the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges):
(1) Incorporate the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) into the overall work deployment of the Party committee, and study the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in a timely manner according to work needs;
(2) Formulate plans and policies for leaders at all levels of the Party to participate in training at Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), combine cadre training with cadre use, and use cadre education and training as part of cadre assessment and as an important basis for appointment and promotion;
(3) Select and strengthen the leading bodies of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and replenish the bodies with outstanding cadres;
(4) Establish and improve the system of Party and government leading cadres giving lectures, making reports, and holding discussions with students at Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). The total class hours of leading cadres' lectures each semester shall not be less than 20% of the total class hours of the main classes of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels;
(5) Strengthen talent cultivation, funding guarantees, and infrastructure construction of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and support Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in implementing comprehensive teaching, scientific research, decision-making consultation, management, and service innovation;
(6) Hold Party School (Administrative College) work conferences regularly to summarize experiences and deploy work;
(7) Incorporate the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) into the annual target assessment of the Party committee's Party building work and include it in the report on the implementation of the responsibility system for Party building work.
Article 9: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) implement the leadership system of the School (College) Affairs Committee (hereinafter referred to as the School (College) Affairs Committee). The School (College) Affairs Committee comprehensively leads the work of the School (College), and the members are appointed by the Party committee (government) at the same level. The work of the School (College) Affairs Committee is presided over by the principal (president) or the vice-principal (vice-president) in charge of daily work.
Article 10: The principal (president) of the Party School (Administrative College) is generally concurrently held by the Party committee secretary, deputy secretary, or minister of the organization department at the same level. The vice-principal (vice-president) in charge of daily work is selected and assigned in accordance with the leading cadres at the level of the Party committee department at the same level and is generally nominated as a candidate for membership of the Party committee at the same level. The vice-principal (vice-president) in charge of teaching and scientific research should generally have teaching and scientific research experience.
Article 11: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a higher level should strengthen business guidance to Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a lower level:
(1) Conduct research on the implementation of the Party Central Committee's guiding principles and policies on running and managing Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and major decisions and deployments by Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a lower level, and put forward guiding opinions;
(2) Conduct research on the teaching, scientific research, and teacher training of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a lower level, and put forward improvement opinions and suggestions;
(3) Formulate a scientific evaluation index system and methods for the quality of running schools, and guide Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a lower level to carry out evaluation work;
(4) Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at the municipal (prefecture) level and above shall take the lead in formulating business work plans for Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) within their administrative regions;
(5) The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) and the Party School (Administrative College) of the Provincial (Autonomous Region, Municipality) Party Committee (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院）) shall provide guidance and coordination on the curriculum setting and development, textbook compilation, discipline construction, and scientific research management of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a lower level.
Article 12: County-level Party Schools (Administrative Schools) should become the main channel and main position for training grassroots Party cadres and ordinary Party members. The Party committees of provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the Central Government) should coordinate and promote the classified construction of county-level Party Schools (Administrative Schools) and deepen the reform of the school-running system and the innovation of the school-running model.
Integrate county education and training resources, make good use of Party School (Administrative College) resources in a coordinated manner, and improve the level of county-level Party School (Administrative School) operation. County-level Party Schools (Administrative Schools) with weak foundations and poor school-running conditions can carry out school-running activities through multiple measures, such as adding the nameplate of a branch school of a municipal (prefecture) Party School (Administrative College).
Article 13: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should strengthen business guidance and work coordination for the branch schools they have established to help improve the quality of school operation.
Article 14: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in teaching, scientific research, decision-making consultation, management, and services, establish a resource co-construction and sharing mechanism, and give full play to their overall advantages.
Chapter III Classes and Length of Schooling
Article 15: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should carry out basic training and other important training well in accordance with the requirements of normalized training, especially basic training. The following requirements should be implemented for carrying out basic training:
(1) Scientifically formulate training programs, and clarify the key elements such as the training targets, content, methods, length of schooling, and cycle;
(2) Adhere to training all those who should be trained, try to expand the coverage, and strive to achieve full coverage, avoiding repeated training, multi-headed transfer training, and years of no training;
(3) Make full use of modern information technology, use online and offline methods, and combine live broadcast and recorded broadcast to promote the extension of high-quality training resources to the grassroots level;
(4) Adhere to centralized learning, and Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) with conditions should achieve centralized on-campus training and strictly standardize management;
(5) Improve the basic training mechanism and continuously improve the quality of education and training in Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels.
Article 16: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) set up training courses and length of schooling according to the targets of normalized training, especially basic training, mainly offering advanced study classes, training classes, special seminar classes, theoretical study classes, and teacher training classes.
Article 17: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels hold advanced study classes according to the cadre training plan.
The advanced study classes of the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) mainly train cadres under the management of the Central Committee, cadres at the department and bureau level, and Party committee secretaries of counties (cities, districts, and banners). Mainly offer advanced study classes for cadres under the management of the Central Committee and advanced study classes for cadres at the department and bureau level, with a length of schooling generally not less than 2 months; advanced study classes for leading cadres at the municipal (prefecture) level, advanced study classes for cadres at the department and bureau level who are newly appointed, and advanced study classes for county Party committee secretaries, with a length of schooling generally not less than 3 weeks.
The advanced study classes of the Party School (Administrative College) of the Provincial (Autonomous Region, Municipality) Party Committee (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院）) mainly train cadres at the department and bureau level, cadres at the county and department level, and Party (Working) committee secretaries of townships (streets). Mainly offer advanced study classes for cadres at the department and bureau level and advanced study classes for cadres at the county and department level, with a length of schooling generally not less than 1 month; advanced study classes for deputy cadres at the department and bureau level who are newly appointed, advanced study classes for cadres at the county and department level who are newly appointed, and advanced study classes for Party (Working) committee secretaries of townships (streets), with a length of schooling generally not less than 3 weeks.
The advanced study classes of the Party School (Administrative College) of the Municipal (Prefecture, Autonomous Prefecture, League) Party Committee (市（地、州、盟）委党校（行政学院）) mainly train cadres at the county and department level, cadres at the township and section level, and township heads (street office directors). Mainly offer advanced study classes for cadres at the county and department level and advanced study classes for cadres at the township and section level, with a length of schooling generally not less than 1 month; advanced study classes for deputy cadres at the county and department level who are newly appointed, advanced study classes for cadres at the township and section level who are newly appointed, and advanced study classes for township heads (street office directors), with a length of schooling generally not less than 2 weeks.
The advanced study classes of the Party School (Administrative School) of the County (City, District, Banner) Party Committee (县（市、区、旗）委党校（行政学校）) mainly train cadres at the township and section level, heads of grassroots Party organizations, and Party members. Mainly offer advanced study classes for cadres at the township and section level, with a length of schooling generally not less than 3 weeks; advanced study classes for deputy cadres at the township and section level who are newly appointed, with a length of schooling generally not less than 2 weeks; advanced study classes for secretaries of grassroots Party organizations, with a length of schooling generally 5 days. Advanced study classes for members of grassroots Party organization teams can also be held if conditions permit. The classes and length of schooling for training Party members shall be set by local authorities according to actual conditions.
Article 18: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels offer training classes for young and middle-aged cadres according to the cadre training plan.
The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) mainly trains young and middle-aged cadres at the department and bureau level and some at the county and department level. The length of schooling is generally not less than 4 months.
The Party School (Administrative College) of the Provincial (Autonomous Region, Municipality) Party Committee (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院）) mainly trains young and middle-aged cadres at the department and bureau level, the county and department level, and some at the township and section level. The length of schooling is generally not less than 3 months.
The municipal (prefecture, autonomous prefecture, league) Party committees' Party schools (administrative colleges) mainly train middle-aged and young cadres at the township and section levels. The duration of schooling is generally not less than 2 months.
The county (city, district, banner) Party committees' Party schools (administrative schools) mainly train middle-aged and young cadres at the grassroots level. The duration of schooling is generally not less than 1 month.
Article 19: Various special seminars shall be held at Party schools (administrative colleges) focusing on studying and implementing the spirit of the National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the spirit of the plenary sessions of the Central Committee, and the relevant decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, according to the work needs of the Party committees and governments. The duration of schooling is generally 3-5 days.
Article 20: The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) may offer corresponding ethnic cadre classes.
Article 21: The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) and the Party schools (administrative colleges) of provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government) (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院）) may hold theoretical study classes mainly for cadres at the department and bureau levels and the county and division levels who are engaged in theoretical research, publicity, and education, as well as key teachers and researchers in philosophy and social sciences, and teacher training classes for teaching, research, and management backbones of Party schools (administrative colleges).
Article 22: Party schools (administrative colleges) at all levels shall conduct relevant training according to the training plans and annual training plans of the civil service authorities, comprehensive management departments of personnel of public institutions, etc.
Article 23: Party schools (administrative colleges) may jointly hold video training classes with relevant units to rationally allocate and effectively utilize the training resources of national Party schools (administrative colleges).
Article 24: The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) and the Party schools (administrative colleges) of provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government) (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院）) that meet the conditions shall obtain the qualifications to grant master's and doctoral degrees in accordance with the law, and with the consent of the education administrative department of the State Council, may enroll graduate students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees, which shall be included in the management of the national education system.
Chapter IV: Teaching Work
Article 25: Teaching is the central task of Party schools (administrative colleges). The teaching layout of Party schools (administrative colleges) should adhere to taking the study of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) as the central content and primary task, focusing on improving the political awareness, political ability, and governance skills of leading cadres of the Party, consolidating the theoretical foundation of students with mastering the latest achievements of the Party's theoretical innovation as the focus, strengthening the Party spirit cultivation of students with firm ideals and beliefs, enhancing the sense of purpose, and improving work style as the focus, and increasing the ability of students to perform their duties with comprehensively improving the ability to build a socialist modernization as the focus. According to the requirements of the situation and tasks, the teaching content should be continuously enriched and innovated, and the teaching layout of Party schools (administrative colleges) should be optimized. Local Party schools (administrative colleges) may offer teaching courses that reflect local characteristics.
Article 26: The teaching of Party schools (administrative colleges) should highlight the dominant and main course status of the Party's theoretical education and Party spirit education, and strengthen the training of ability to perform duties.
The Party's theoretical education should strengthen the education and training of Marxism theory, focusing on unifying thoughts, unifying will, and unifying actions with the latest achievements of the sinicization and modernization of Marxism, and unswervingly using Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) to build the soul.
Party spirit education should deeply carry out education on ideals and beliefs, the Party's purpose, Party history, the history of New China, the history of reform and opening up, the history of socialist development, revolutionary traditions, forging a strong sense of community of the Chinese nation and promoting the construction of the Chinese national community, the traditional virtues of the Chinese nation, the correct view of political achievements, and Party conduct and integrity, and take the study and education of the Party Constitution, Party regulations, and Party discipline as an important content of Party spirit education, and use typical cases to carry out warning education.
The training of ability to perform duties should be carried out around the major decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the major strategic needs of the country, focusing on improving the ability to promote high-quality development, the ability to serve the masses, and the ability to prevent and resolve risks.
In the overall teaching arrangements of Party schools (administrative colleges) at the municipal (prefecture) level and above, the proportion of Party theory education and Party spirit education courses shall not be less than 70% of the total class hours per semester. The main classes of Party schools (administrative colleges) at all levels should set up Party spirit education courses, and the proportion of Party spirit education courses should not be less than 20% of the total class hours per semester. Classes of more than 1 month should arrange students to conduct Party spirit analysis. In the Party spirit education training classes held by Party schools (administrative colleges) at all levels, the proportion of classroom teaching shall not be less than 50% of the total class hours.
Article 27: Party schools (administrative colleges) should continuously improve the quality of teaching, enhance the political level, policy level, academic level, and professional level of teaching, and enhance pertinence and effectiveness.
Article 28: Party schools (administrative colleges) should strive to innovate teaching methods, vigorously promote research-based teaching, comprehensively use interactive teaching methods such as lecturing and discussion, case studies, simulations, experiential learning, and interviews, increase the intensity of case teaching, and promote the construction of case libraries. Strengthen the construction of online training platforms, and make good use of online live classrooms, online classrooms, and other teaching models. Party schools (administrative colleges) at the provincial level and above should develop a batch of high-quality online courses in a targeted manner to promote the direct access of high-quality resources to the grassroots level.
Article 29: Party schools (administrative colleges) should strengthen the organization and management of teaching, establish and improve rules and regulations, form a teaching implementation and operation mechanism with clear responsibilities and division of labor and cooperation, and establish and improve a learning assessment system and a teaching effect evaluation system.
Article 30: Discipline construction is the basic construction for Party schools (administrative colleges) to improve the quality of teaching and research and enhance the level of teachers. Party schools (administrative colleges) should focus on building the Marxist theory discipline with Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) as the main content, strengthen the discipline of Party history and Party building of the CPC and related disciplines of Party spirit education, actively support disciplines that are urgently needed for teaching and are relatively weak, and gradually form a discipline system that highlights the characteristics of Party schools (administrative colleges) and meets the needs of training Party members and cadres.
Article 31: The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) and the Party schools (administrative colleges) of provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government) (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院）) should formulate discipline construction plans. Strengthen the cooperation in discipline construction of Party schools (administrative colleges) at all levels, optimize resource allocation, and promote discipline construction.
Article 32: Textbook construction is the basic project of teaching. Party schools (administrative colleges) should organize the compilation of teaching outlines and series of textbooks that fully reflect the latest achievements of the sinicization and modernization of Marxism and have the characteristics of Party schools (administrative colleges) according to teaching needs, and establish a textbook system of Party schools (administrative colleges) that is adapted to the goals of education and training and the teaching layout.
Chapter V: Scientific Research and Decision-making Consultation
Article 33: Scientific research is the basic work of Party schools (administrative colleges). The scientific research work of Party schools (administrative colleges) should pay close attention to the development and changes of the domestic and international situation, strengthen theoretical research and policy research, focus on strengthening the systematization and academic interpretation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想), strengthen the research on major practical issues, serve to improve the quality of teaching, serve to promote the Party's theoretical innovation, and serve the decision-making of Party committees and governments.
Article 34: The Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Center (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究中心) and the Research Center for the Theory of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics (中国特色社会主义理论体系研究中心) of the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）), and the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Base (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想研究中心) and the Research Center for the Theory of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics (中国特色社会主义理论体系研究中心) of local Party schools (administrative colleges) established with approval, should take the lead in promoting the study, research, publicity, and interpretation of contemporary Chinese Marxism and 21st century Marxism.
Article 35: The decision-making consultation work of Party schools (administrative colleges) should focus on the central work of the Party and the country, the major decisions and deployments of Party committees and governments, and the hot and difficult issues of society to conduct investigations and research, timely reflect important ideological and theoretical trends, put forward valuable policy recommendations, promote the mutual promotion and coordinated development of teaching, scientific research, and decision-making consultation, and give full play to the role of think tanks.
Article 36: The scientific research and decision-making consultation work of Party schools (administrative colleges) should fully implement the Party's basic theory, basic line, and basic strategy, adhere to the organic unity of firm political stance and scientific exploration and innovation, strictly enforce political discipline and political rules, abide by academic ethics, and strengthen the construction of scientific research integrity. Party schools (administrative colleges) should formulate academic norms that reflect the characteristics of Party schools (administrative colleges).
Article 37: Party schools (administrative colleges) should strengthen organized scientific research, innovate management and service work, establish and improve a management system and incentive mechanism that conforms to the characteristics of Party schools (administrative colleges), encourage teachers, staff, and students to participate in decision-making consultation work, coordinate and optimize the assessment and evaluation of scientific research and decision-making consultation results, and promote the transformation and application of decision-making consultation results.
Article 38: The scientific research and decision-making consultation work of Party schools (administrative colleges) should be oriented to society, and strengthen cooperation and exchanges with Party committees and government departments, universities, and scientific research institutions.
Article 39: Party schools (administrative colleges) at all levels should formulate plans for scientific research and decision-making consultation work, and carefully organize their implementation.
Article 40: Party schools (administrative colleges) are an important frontier position of the Party's ideological work. They should adhere to the correct political direction, public opinion orientation, and value orientation, innovate the ways and methods of ideological and cultural publicity, make good use of books, newspapers, new media, and other communication media, actively speak out, speak out correctly, effectively play the role of ideological guidance, and be good active propagandists of the Party's innovative theories, firm maintainers of the guiding position of Marxism in the ideological field, and reliable vanguards in guiding social thoughts with the Party's ideology.
Chapter VI: Open School Management
Article 41: Open school management is an important way to improve the level of school management of Party schools (administrative colleges). Party schools (administrative colleges) should obey and serve the overall situation of the Party and the country's foreign affairs work, enhance national security awareness, follow the principles of taking me as the main, using it for me, and learning from each other, coordinate all aspects of resources, develop open school management, and actively play a role in international communication work.
Article 42: Party schools (administrative colleges) carry out academic exchanges and cooperation with academic research institutions, think tanks, political parties, etc. in foreign countries (regions) in various ways, strengthen exchanges and cooperation with developing countries, and build a platform for exchanges of experience in governance, dissemination of academic theories, exchanges and mutual learning of civilizations, and international cooperation with the characteristics of Party schools (administrative colleges).
Article 43: Party schools (administrative colleges) strengthen foreign cooperation and exchanges by selecting teaching, research, and management personnel to study, lecture, and carry out academic exchanges and cooperation in foreign countries (regions), inviting scholars and well-known people from foreign countries (regions) to visit, lecture, and carry out academic exchanges and cooperation in Party schools (administrative colleges), and holding or participating in international conferences, forums, etc.
Article 44: Carry out international and Hong Kong and Macao training work, innovate training mechanisms and methods, improve the training curriculum system, compile training materials, and improve training effectiveness.
Article 45: Actively participate in the construction of a foreign discourse system, pay attention to telling Chinese stories and stories of the Communist Party of China well with Chinese discourse and Chinese narrative system, and promote Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想). Organize and carry out international communication knowledge training to improve the level of theoretical research on international communication.
Chapter VII: Student Management
Article 46: Student management is an important link in achieving the training goals of Party schools (administrative colleges). Party schools (administrative colleges) should strengthen leadership, strengthen training, strictly manage, pay attention to effectiveness, adhere to strict requirements, improve management systems, improve management methods, and improve management effectiveness.
Article 47: Student management includes Party spirit education, learning management, organizational management, and life management. Party spirit education should run through the entire process of student management. Learning management should strengthen guidance, promotion, and supervision, and guide students to complete learning tasks. Organizational management should strictly enforce intra-Party political life during training, improve and strictly enforce systems such as student status and attendance, and pay attention to the role of temporary Party branches and class committees of students. Life management should strictly implement school rules and regulations, and carry out healthy cultural and sports activities.
Article 48: Each class of Party schools (administrative colleges) shall have full-time organizers or class teachers who are responsible for the daily management of students. Organizers or class teachers shall be held by cadres of the corresponding level.
Article 49: Each class of Party schools (administrative colleges) should generally establish a temporary Party branch for students. Under the leadership of the school (college) committee and the guidance of the student management department, organize students to carry out political study, and educate, manage, supervise, and serve students.
Article 50: Party schools (administrative colleges) should strengthen coordination and cooperation with the Party committees' organization departments and the students' sending units to form a system and mechanism for strict management and effective supervision.
Article 51: Party schools (administrative colleges) should strengthen the assessment of students' training, comprehensively assess and evaluate students' learning attitude and performance, the degree of mastery of theory and knowledge, Party spirit cultivation, style formation, and compliance with rules and discipline, as well as the ability to solve practical problems. The assessment results shall be fed back to the organization and personnel departments in accordance with the cadre management authority.
Students who violate relevant regulations and disciplines during their time at the school shall be given treatment such as interviews and reminders, criticism through circulars, and orders to withdraw from school by the Party school (administrative college), depending on the severity of the circumstances, in consultation with the organization and personnel departments; if the circumstances are serious, the relevant departments shall give organizational treatment, Party disciplinary or administrative sanctions.
Article 52: Party schools (administrative colleges) should strictly implement the student leave system. During the training period, students generally do not undertake the daily work of their units, or tasks such as going abroad (regions) for inspection. If it is necessary to ask for leave due to special circumstances, the procedures must be strictly followed, and the cumulative leave time shall not exceed 1/7 of the total class hours in principle, and those who exceed it shall be withdrawn from school.
Article 53: The academic certificate of a Party school (administrative college) is the certificate of a student's academic performance at the school. Students who complete the learning tasks according to the requirements of the teaching plan and pass the assessment shall obtain an academic certificate. Those who fail to participate in the training of the Party school (administrative college) as required or fail to meet the training requirements due to reasons shall make up the training in a timely manner. Those who pass the supplementary training shall obtain an academic certificate.
Chapter VIII: Team Building
Article 54: Team building is the key to the development of the cause of Party schools (administrative colleges). Party schools (administrative colleges) should adapt to the requirements of cadre education and training in the new era, and according to the needs of teaching, scientific research, management, and service work, comprehensively strengthen the construction of the team of teachers, management, and service personnel, and cultivate a high-quality talent team with strong politics, firm beliefs, excellent business, and upright style.
Article 55: Party schools (administrative colleges) should adhere to the strategy of strengthening the school with talents, deeply implement the "Famous Teacher Project," and focus on strengthening the construction of the teaching staff. Teachers of Party schools (administrative colleges) should:
(1) Have lofty ideals of communism and firm beliefs in socialism with Chinese characteristics, be loyal to Marxism, love the cause of Party schools (administrative colleges), strictly abide by political discipline and political rules, enhance Party spirit cultivation, and consciously maintain a high degree of consistency with the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core in ideology, politics, and action;
(2) Have a solid foundation in Marxist theory, be familiar with the Party's line, principles, and policies, have a deep foundation of professional knowledge, pay attention to investigation and research, be brave in theoretical innovation, adhere to the integration of teaching and research with practice, and have strong teaching, scientific research, and decision-making consultation capabilities;
(3) Have a rigorous academic style, noble character, be a model of learning, a model of behavior, and abide by rules and discipline.
Article 56. In accordance with the principle of focusing on full-time staff and combining full-time with part-time staff, the construction of the faculty of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall be strengthened. The proportion of full-time teachers shall generally not be less than 40% of the total number of staff in the school (college). We will strengthen Marxist theoretical education, Party spirit education, and business training for teachers, improve the mechanisms for teachers' knowledge renewal and practical training, and focus on doing a good job in the whole-chain cultivation of young teachers; create a good environment for actively exploring and boldly innovating in teaching methods and theoretical research; actively introduce high-level experts and scholars with good political qualities; and select and appoint leading cadres, experts and scholars, advanced models, and outstanding grass-roots cadres with strong ideological and political qualities, rich practical experience, high theoretical levels, and good classroom teaching skills to serve as part-time teachers in accordance with regulations, and establish and improve a sound management system for part-time teachers.
Article 57. A teacher management system that is different from both civil servants and ordinary public institutions and conforms to the development characteristics of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall be established. We will highlight the assessment of political qualities and integrate political requirements throughout the management of teachers in Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Establish and improve the access mechanism for teacher recruitment, teacher lecturing, etc., establish and improve a teacher assessment and evaluation system, a professional title evaluation and post employment system, and a teacher exit mechanism that are in line with the characteristics of cadre education and training and have the characteristics of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), orderly promote competitive employment of teachers, and form an effective incentive mechanism. Teachers of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall be included in the scope of relevant talent policy support that meets the regulations and shall enjoy various treatments related to national education teachers of the same level as stipulated by the state. Implement the performance-based salary system for public institutions, and establish and improve a performance-based salary distribution incentive mechanism for staff of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) that is adapted to the job responsibilities and goals of teaching, research, and other positions.
Article 58. Party committees at all levels shall support and assist Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in doing a good job in the selection and transfer of outstanding teachers and management personnel, and establish a system for internal and external exchanges of teachers and management personnel in Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Organization and personnel departments at all levels shall provide conditions for Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) to transport and introduce talents.
Chapter IX. Construction of School Spirit, Teaching Style, and Learning Style
Article 59. A good school spirit, teaching style, and learning style are the basic guarantees for the healthy development of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall adhere to strict governance of the school, strict teaching, and strict learning, implement the requirements of strict school management throughout the entire process and all aspects of the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), continuously improve various management systems, strengthen school rules and discipline, strictly implement the principles and requirements of the Party Central Committee (党中央) on running and managing Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), strictly implement the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定) and its implementation rules, and strictly implement the responsibility system for ideological work.
Article 60. Teachers of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) undertake the important responsibility of educating and training leading cadres and Party members, and shall adhere to the principle that educators must first be educated, strictly demand themselves, resolutely safeguard the core position of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) in the Party Central Committee (党中央) and the Party as a whole, resolutely safeguard the authority and centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee (党中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core, promote the spirit of educators, consciously devote themselves to academic research, sincerely seek knowledge, and carefully cultivate people, and use practical actions to influence and drive students. Those with poor teacher ethics or who are not suitable for working in Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall have their jobs adjusted or be transferred away from Party Schools (Administrative Colleges).
Article 61. Promote the Marxist style of learning that combines theory with practice, and advocate an atmosphere of respecting learning and studying diligently. Focusing on major theoretical and practical issues in the development of the Party and the country, encourage teachers and students to exchange ideas with each other and among students, so as to achieve mutual improvement in teaching and mutual growth in learning.
Chapter X. Party Building in Government Agencies
Article 62. Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall establish grass-roots Party organizations in government agencies. Under the leadership of the Party's Working Committee of Government Agencies at the higher level and the school (college) committee, the grass-roots Party organizations in government agencies shall take the Party's political construction as the guide, comprehensively improve the quality of Party building in government agencies, promote the deep integration of Party building work with teaching, research, and other business work, and provide a strong guarantee for the development of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges).
Article 63. The secretaries of the Party's grass-roots committees and general branches that do not have Party's grass-roots committees of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall be held by the responsible person of the Party member of the unit. The Party's grass-roots committees of government agencies with a large number of Party members and affiliated units shall have full-time deputy secretaries. The secretary of the Party branch shall, in principle, be held by the main responsible person of the Party member of the unit.
Article 64. The school (college) committee shall earnestly fulfill its main responsibility for comprehensively and strictly administering the Party, the main responsible person is the first responsible person for Party building work in government agencies, the secretaries of Party organizations at all levels are directly responsible for Party building work in government agencies, and other members of the leadership team shall implement the "**一岗双责**" (yī gǎng shuāng zé - "one position, two responsibilities," refers to the responsibility of Party members to be responsible for both their professional work and Party building) and do a good job in Party building work within the scope of their responsibilities.
Chapter XI. Guarantee of School Management
Article 65. Administrative management and logistical support are important guarantees for the operation of various tasks of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall deepen reform and innovation in accordance with the requirements of scientific management and standardized services, adhere to running schools diligently and thriftily, and **力戒铺张浪费** (lì jiè pū zhāng làng fèi - "resolutely avoid extravagance and waste," to strongly oppose and prevent wasteful spending), improve management level, service quality, and guarantee capabilities.
Article 66. The necessary expenses required for the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall be included in the annual budget of governments at all levels. We will do a good job in guaranteeing funding for the education and training of grass-roots cadres, and local Party committees with the conditions can use the retained Party membership dues to appropriately supplement the training of grass-roots Party members conducted by Party Schools (Administrative Colleges).
Article 67. Party committees and governments at all levels shall attach importance to the construction of necessary infrastructure for cadre education and training, such as classrooms, libraries (rooms), dormitories, canteens, and information technology facilities of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and improve school management conditions in accordance with the principles of practicality, safety, effectiveness, and economy.
Article 68. Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall do a good job in network security and informatization, and improve the digital level of teaching, research, management, and services.
Article 69. Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall strengthen the construction of libraries (rooms), do a good job in the collection, sorting, protection, and development of paper documents and digital resources, and actively promote the construction of digital resources.
Article 70. Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall strengthen the construction of school (college) culture, make good use of red resources, and carry out diverse cultural activities with the characteristics of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and highlighting the theme of Party spirit education.
Chapter XII. Implementation and Supervision
Article 71. Party committees and governments at all levels, as well as relevant departments, Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels, units where students are located, and the students themselves, shall strictly implement and abide by these Regulations, and consciously accept internal Party supervision, social supervision, and public supervision.
Article 72. Party committees at all levels shall supervise and inspect the implementation of these Regulations. Those who violate these Regulations shall be held accountable in accordance with regulations, disciplines, and laws.
Chapter XIII. Supplementary Provisions
Article 73. Branch schools established by the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) and local Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall be implemented in accordance with these Regulations. Party schools established by Party organizations of Party and government departments, state-owned enterprises, ordinary institutions of higher learning, and scientific research institutes shall be implemented with reference to these Regulations. Other training institutions with the nature of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) may be implemented with reference to these Regulations.
Article 74. The Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) shall be responsible for the interpretation of these Regulations.
Article 75. These Regulations shall come into force as of the date of promulgation.
(See page 2 for the interview with the person in charge of the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) answering questions from reporters)
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British pharmaceutical company AstraZeneca has increased its investment in Qingdao (青岛), Shandong (山东) province for three consecutive years, with a new production base expected to be operational by the end of 2028; German aluminum group Ammann, which has been deeply rooted in Qingdao (青岛) for 27 years, has increased its investment for the fourth time, building a new calcined alumina plant... Multinational corporations are using their actions to prove that the world is optimistic about China and Qingdao (青岛).
In May 2024, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during his inspection in Shandong (山东): "Build a new high ground for high-level opening up to the outside world" and "Strive to be the first in further comprehensively deepening reform and promoting high-level opening up to the outside world."
In-depth implementation of the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, Qingdao (青岛) focuses on implementing a wider range, broader field, and deeper level of opening up, taking the initiative in opening up to the outside world to win the initiative in economic development, and striving to open up a new world for reform and development.
Unblocking major logistics channels and expanding the international circle of friends—
The China-Europe train departing from Qingdao (青岛) arrives in the heart of Europe in just 17 days; trucks can reach Moscow (莫斯科), Russia (俄罗斯) via the international road transport system in just 7 days... High-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" has brought more opportunities to Qingdao (青岛).
"Since the beginning of this year, we have seized the opportunity to build the China-Europe train (Jinan-Qingdao) national assembly center, innovatively launched an integrated 'warehouse, transportation, and trade' operation model, and promoted the formation of a virtuous cycle of promoting trade with logistics and driving industry with trade," said Man Kun (满坤), Assistant General Manager of Shandong Hi-Speed Qilu Eurasian Train Operation Co., Ltd. (山东高速齐鲁号欧亚班列运营有限公司).
In Qingdao (青岛), the door to opening up is opening wider and wider. Qingdao Port (青岛港) connects more than 700 ports in more than 180 countries and regions; Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (青岛胶东国际机场) passenger routes can reach 128 domestic and foreign cities; the China-Europe train operates 32 regular routes, connecting 54 cities in 23 countries; 223 regular routes and 42 maritime routes to Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上合组织) countries have been opened...
Continuously widening international logistics channels, actively serving and integrating into the new development pattern, Qingdao (青岛) has greater development potential, stronger momentum, and more vitality.
Expanding institutional opening up and cultivating the experimental field of opening up—
"The cassia seeds from Nigeria (尼日利亚) have entered the 'whitelist'." said Song Chengyu (宋成雨), head of Shandong Yuguang International Trade Co., Ltd. (山东裕广国际贸易有限公司).
What is the "whitelist"? The Qingdao Free Trade Zone (青岛自贸片区) promotes the "whitelist" system reform for commodities that are both medicine and food. Cassia seeds and other commodities that are both medicine and food could only be declared as medicines before, which was a complicated procedure; after entering the "whitelist", they can be declared according to their actual use. "Now we are more flexible and confident in connecting with the international market," said Song Chengyu (宋成雨).
Through this reform, the institutional transaction costs of related enterprises have been reduced by 50%. At present, more than 60 upstream and downstream enterprises of commodities that are both medicine and food have settled in the Qingdao Free Trade Zone (青岛自贸片区), forming a multi-industrial chain covering the import of commodities that are both medicine and food, food processing, and cross-border trade.
Focusing on the needs of enterprises, the customs clearance reform of commodities that are both medicine and food has been upgraded again this year. For trade enterprises, the restrictions such as "annual import trade volume of 10 million yuan" have been completely cancelled, and enterprises are allowed to be associated with multiple food production and operation units, so that more small and micro enterprises can directly benefit.
Implementing the "departure confirmation from the port" model for import transit, comprehensively building a new type of offshore international trade service model, and promoting a "self-portrait" access and operation new mechanism... Since its establishment, the Qingdao Free Trade Zone (青岛自贸片区) has accumulated 332 innovative achievements, of which 97 institutional innovation achievements have been promoted to Shandong Province (山东省) and the whole country.
Major platforms expand capacity and improve quality, and build a China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone—
Qingdao Jiaozhou (青岛胶州), the SCO (上合组织) Industrial Internet Characteristic Pilot Zone, Haier (海尔) COSMOPlat Industrial Internet Ecological Park Refrigerator Factory, the same production line can assemble nearly 20 different models of refrigerators.
"The park is based on the smart home appliance industry and provides industrial supporting and industrial Internet services to Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上合组织) countries and countries jointly building the 'Belt and Road'," said Zhou Yunjie (周云杰), Chairman of the Board of Directors and CEO of Haier Group (海尔集团). In the first seven months of this year, the overall order volume of the factory increased significantly.
The upgrading of the park is a microcosm of the expansion and quality improvement of the SCO Demonstration Zone (上合示范区).
"Continuously improve the policy system, promote information sharing, logistics interconnection, and project docking, and further enhance the resilience and security level of the industrial chain and supply chain of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上合组织) countries," said Zhang Xinzhu (张新竹), member of the Standing Committee of the Qingdao Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Party Working Committee of the SCO Demonstration Zone (上合示范区). In April this year, Shandong (山东) proposed 23 support measures from four aspects: promoting comprehensive reform, major platform construction, economic and trade industrial cooperation, and optimizing the development environment, to accelerate the expansion and quality improvement of the SCO Demonstration Zone (上合示范区).
"Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) earnest entrustment, we will continue to promote a higher level of opening up to the outside world, cultivate new advantages for high-quality development, and inject new impetus into deepening regional cooperation," said Zeng Zanrong (曾赞荣), member of the Standing Committee of the Shandong Provincial Party Committee and Secretary of the Qingdao Municipal Party Committee.
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How to view and how to do are two fundamental issues in economic work. The situation determines the task, and the perspective determines the approach.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "It is necessary to correctly grasp the situation, enhance awareness of potential dangers, adhere to bottom-line thinking, make good use of development opportunities, potential, and advantages, and consolidate and expand the momentum of economic recovery and improvement."
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting held on July 30 pointed out that since the beginning of this year, "China's economy has been operating steadily and making progress, and new achievements have been made in high-quality development," while emphasizing that "China's economic operation still faces many risks and challenges."
Good momentum and many challenges – this is the current Chinese economy.
Correctly grasping the situation, adhering to seeking progress while maintaining stability, firmly grasping the primary task of high-quality development, and doing economic work in accordance with the new development concept are epistemology, methodology, and a guide to action.
Looking at the trend—
Steady progress and steady improvement
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting pointed out: "Major economic indicators performed well" and "China's economy demonstrated strong vitality and resilience."
Observing the trend of the Chinese economy, ports are an important window.
Blue waves rippling, sea and sky in one color. At present, the 42 container berths of Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) in Zhejiang (浙江) are full of giant freighters, and more than 300 shipping routes are woven into a dense network, connecting more than 600 ports in more than 200 countries and regions.
"The volume of shipments has rebounded rapidly, and new routes are being added one after another," said the relevant person in charge of Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (宁波舟山港集团). In the first half of this year, the container throughput of Ningbo Zhoushan Port exceeded 20 million TEUs, reaching this figure 15 days earlier than last year.
Foreign trade is warming up, and freight forwarding companies feel it deeply.
"The demand in the European and American markets is gradually picking up, and the freight rates on the US East and West Coast routes are gradually decreasing, which helps foreign trade to move forward against pressure," said the person in charge of Ningbo Port Southeast Logistics Group (宁波港东南物流集团).
"The incremental contribution of emerging markets is obvious, especially the shipments in Southeast Asia and South America have increased significantly," said Kong Zehao (孔泽昊), deputy general manager of Ningbo Shimaotong International Trade Co., Ltd. (宁波世贸通国际贸易有限公司), who realized the charm of diversified markets.
The warming of foreign trade stems from the innovation and change of enterprises.
Lin Yin (林胤), general manager of Ningbo Fulong Synchronous Belt Co., Ltd. (宁波伏龙同步带有限公司), said that after the new products were unveiled at the Hannover Messe in Germany, international orders came one after another, and hundreds of orders are being rushed for delivery.
"The proportion of the North American market has decreased, and emerging markets have quickly filled the gap, and the overall revenue has increased rather than decreased," said Wu Haiying (吴海鹰), general manager of Ningbo Zhongrui Import and Export Co., Ltd. (宁波中瑞进出口有限公司), whose production line is running at full capacity.
Looking at the whole country from Ningbo Zhoushan Port, in the first half of the year, China's foreign trade showed strong resilience in the wind and waves, and the scale of import and export stabilized at the level of 20 trillion yuan, with exports increasing by 7.2% year-on-year.
Product quality is hard-core. Exports of high-end equipment increased by more than 20%, exports of "new three" products increased by 12.7%, and exports of industrial robots increased by 61.5%... In the first half of the year, the export value of mechanical and electrical products accounted for 60% of the total export value.
The market is diversified and stable. In the first half of the year, China's imports and exports to more than 190 countries and regions achieved growth, and the number of partners with a trade scale of more than 50 billion yuan reached 61, an increase of 5 compared with the same period last year.
"The improvement of product competitiveness is the key factor for the upward trend of China's exports," said Liu Yuanchun (刘元春), president of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (上海财经大学). Facing the challenges of changes in external demand, the current hedging effect of policies, the elasticity, resilience and advantages of exports can support the basic plate of China's economy.
Consumption, investment, and exports are the "three carriages" driving economic growth. The Chinese economy is operating in a good trend, with resilience in exports, prosperity in consumption, and stability in investment.
Consumption is warming up and improving. In the first half of the year, China's total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5% year-on-year, retail sales of services increased by 5.3% year-on-year, and the contribution rate of final consumption to economic growth reached 52%.
"Driven by a series of policies to expand domestic demand and promote consumption, the consumer market is becoming more active and the trend is improving, which means that consumption development in the second half of the year is supported," said Yang Daoling (杨道玲), a researcher at the State Information Center (国家信息中心).
Investment is expanding steadily. In the first half of the year, national fixed asset investment increased by 2.8% year-on-year; excluding the impact of price factors, it increased by 5.3% year-on-year. Among them, manufacturing investment increased by 7.5% year-on-year, driving the growth of total investment by 1.8 percentage points.
"From the perspective of the whole year, there is a foundation and a grasp for stabilizing investment. As the real estate market continues to move towards the direction of stopping the decline and stabilizing, and the new quality productivity is booming, the mutual promotion of investment and consumption will be enhanced, which will release broad investment space," said Du Yue (杜月), a researcher at the Academy of Macroeconomic Research of China (中国宏观经济研究院).
"The economic operation achievements since the beginning of this year have not been easy to come by. The 5.3% growth has laid a relatively good foundation for achieving the annual economic and social development goals and tasks, and has also enhanced our confidence," said Zhou Chen (周陈), director of the National Economic Comprehensive Department of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委).
Looking at the advantages—
The advantages of the system, market, industrial system, and talent resources are more prominent
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting pointed out: "The advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, the advantages of the super-large-scale market, the advantages of the complete industrial system, and the advantages of abundant talent resources are more prominent."
Understanding the advantages of the Chinese economy, the accelerated evolution of humanoid robots provides a perspective.
On July 26, the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference (世界人工智能大会) arrived as scheduled. Walking through the scene is like stepping into a "robot planet":
Some are flexible in running and jumping, good at fighting and street dancing; some have dexterous fingers, can write calligraphy and mix drinks; some have interactive agility, love to chat and can think... In the 70,000-square-meter exhibition area, more than 60 smart robots show their magic.
Being in it, I can't help but sigh: robots, progress fast!
From appearing on the Spring Festival Gala to twist the Yangko, to "human-machine co-running" half marathon, and then to industrial robots with autonomous decision-making capabilities, robots are accelerating towards practical applications in China.
Why is the evolution accelerating?
Broad demand and strong supply go hand in hand.
Evolving 3 generations in 13 months. From robots sharing brains, realizing group intelligence, and cooperating in division of labor, to robots autonomously changing batteries and realizing uninterrupted power supply, the iteration speed of UBTECH (优必选) is amazing.
"All upgrades stem from the needs of the factory," said Jiao Jichao (焦继超), vice president of UBTECH Technology (优必选科技). The company's robots have entered the practical training of companies such as Geely Automobile (吉利汽车), BYD (比亚迪), Foxconn (富士康), and SF Express (顺丰).
Market demand is the most effective incentive for corporate R&D investment. As the world's second largest economy, large-scale and diversified market demand provides an ideal testing ground for various innovation activities. Data shows that China's industrial robots have been applied to 71 major industries and 236 medium industries in the national economy, and the density of manufacturing robots has jumped to third in the world.
Deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation.
Suppose you are a humanoid robot entrepreneur, how can a good idea be turned into a good product?
By applying the precision reducer developed by Shuanghuan Transmission (双环传动), the robot can have flexible joints; by assembling the visual sensor manufactured by Orbbec (奥比中光), the robot can realize 3D visual recognition; and then install the high-energy density battery of CATL (宁德时代), the robot's battery life can be greatly improved... A complete industrial system allows innovation to land quickly.
Effective market and promising government work together.
Researching and drafting the "Opinions on Deeply Implementing the 'Artificial Intelligence+' Action", planning to set up relevant industrial funds, and establishing a humanoid robot data training center... The development policies of the robot industry are continuously improving and landing successively. Under the guidance of policies, various venture capital institutions and equity investment funds are accelerating their layout.
There is also the wisdom contributed by abundant talent resources.
The number of artificial intelligence researchers has reached 52,000, making it the second largest artificial intelligence talent gathering place in the world. Abundant talent resources strongly support technological innovation. In 2024, China's robot patent applications accounted for 2/3 of the total global robot patent applications, making it the largest owner of artificial intelligence patents in the world.
The advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, the advantages of the super-large-scale market, the advantages of the complete industrial system, and the advantages of abundant talent resources are superimposed on each other and form a synergy, helping China's robot industry to enter the first echelon in the world.
Such synergy is of landmark significance.
Today's China, the first resource of talent, has undergone qualitative leaps.
In the past, our talent advantage was mainly reflected in a large number of high-quality workers and entrepreneurs. More than 200 million skilled workers and more than 60 million highly skilled talents have powerfully promoted industrial transformation and upgrading.
At present, the talent advantage is not only reflected in high-quality workers and entrepreneurs. From engineers with innovative capabilities to fruitful scientific researchers, China's scientific and technological innovation talent advantage is gradually becoming prominent.
The full-time equivalent of R&D personnel ranks first in the world, the number of highly cited scientists ranks second in the world, the proportion of global high-level scientific and technological talents reaches 28%, ranking first in the world, and the number of graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors exceeds 5 million every year...
As scientific and technological innovation talents fully integrate into the innovation ecosystem, the "engineer dividend" is accelerating its release, and the Chinese economy is accelerating the transformation of potential advantages into real productivity, injecting strong momentum into high-quality development.
Apple CEO Tim Cook (蒂姆·库克) exclaimed: China's talent pool is amazing, "optimistic about the Chinese market, here, everything is possible."
The production and sales of new energy vehicles have ranked first in the world for 10 consecutive years, with year-on-year growth of more than 40% in the first half of the year; high-speed rail has set an international benchmark, and the CR450 EMU prototype has successfully reached its speed; commercial aerospace is accelerating its development, and the market size is expected to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan this year...
Giving full play to unique advantages, seeking innovation, grasping upgrading, and promoting transformation, China's economic development momentum is stronger, and development advantages are more consolidated.
Looking at the trend—
The supporting conditions and basic trend of long-term improvement have not changed
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting pointed out: "China's economic foundation is stable, there are many advantages, the resilience is strong, and the potential is large, and the supporting conditions and basic trend of long-term improvement have not changed."
Judging the trend of the Chinese economy, the city street scenes around the people are the most intuitive.
The bright moon is coming, the Qinhuai River (秦淮河) for ten miles, the lights are reflected in the water, and the tourists are like weaving. Taking a boat tour, the holographic image and the light and shadow theater composed of intangible cultural heritage lanterns allow people to travel through thousands of years at a glance. "New quality productivity + culture" makes the old scenic spot glow with new vitality.
On the banks of the Qinhuai River in Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏), old houses along the river have been transformed into cultural theme homestays, with blue brick tiles and cloisters, and it is "difficult to find a room" during holidays. "Urban renewal + culture" gives the old block a new look.
In the surrounding blocks, research activities such as rubbing famous monuments and repairing ancient books, and new consumption such as immersive experience parks have set off a boom. "New consumption scenarios + culture" allows Guochao to generate new growth points. Data shows that the Confucius Temple Pedestrian Street (夫子庙步行街) in Nanjing received a total of 28.91 million tourists in the first half of the year, an increase of 12.15% year-on-year.
A trip to Qinhuai witnessed the vitality of China's consumer market, the potential of service consumption, the mutual promotion of investment and consumption, and the empowering effect of "humanities + economy."
"A new pattern of China's economy relying on domestic demand and innovation-driven is taking shape," said Sheng Laiyun (盛来运), deputy director of the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局). In the past 4 years, the average contribution rate of domestic demand to China's economic growth has reached 86.4%; the contribution rate of technological progress has exceeded 60%.
Domestic demand will also be more powerful.
Policy "relay" releases dividends. The list of 800 billion yuan "two-heavy" construction projects has been fully issued, promoting the orderly implementation of a large number of "hard investment" projects; the third batch of 69 billion yuan of funds for trade-in of consumer goods has been fully issued, and the remaining funds will be issued in October.
Guarantee people's livelihood and enhance potential. Introducing childcare subsidy programs, continuing to adjust the basic pensions of retirees, optimizing the supply of "one old and one young" services, promoting ice and snow consumption, developing inbound consumption... With the implementation of special actions to boost consumption, policies are working from both the supply and demand sides to enable the people to consume, dare to consume, and be willing to consume.
Combining short-term policies with long-term systems, and coordinating macroeconomic policies with reform measures, accelerating the cultivation of a complete domestic demand system, the stable anchor of the Chinese economy will be more solid.
Innovation-driven will also be stronger.
In 2024, China's total social R&D expenditure increased to 3.6 trillion yuan, ranking second in the world; as of June this year, the effective number of domestic invention patents reached 5.01 million, ranking first in the world, and the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people reached 15.3, hitting a new high... Increased investment and abundant results, new quality productivity is on the rise.
There are more than 460,000 high-tech enterprises, more than 600,000 science and technology and innovation-based SMEs, and the added value of the core industries of the digital economy accounts for about 10% of the gross domestic product. The scale of the core artificial intelligence industry has exceeded 700 billion yuan... China is striding from a global manufacturing center to a global innovation center.
Standing at the moment of the closing year of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the planning and layout of the "15th Five-Year Plan", we are more determined: China's economic foundation is stable, there are many advantages, the resilience is strong, and the potential is large, and the positive factors supporting high-quality development are constantly accumulating.
The trend is stable, there are many advantages, and the trend is good. The Chinese economy has a promising future.
(Reporter Yao Xueqing (姚雪青) participated in the writing of this report)
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Recently, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) issued the newly revised "Regulations on the Work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) of the Communist Party of China" (《中国共产党党校（行政学院）工作条例》), providing basic guidelines for doing a good job in party school work in the new era. The revision and implementation of the "Regulations" is of great significance for strengthening the Party's comprehensive leadership over party school work, unremittingly using Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) to build the soul, cultivating a team of governing backbones capable of shouldering the great task of national rejuvenation, and promoting the Party's ideological and theoretical construction.
Attaching importance to the role of party schools is our Party's fine tradition and political advantage. In the various historical periods of revolution, construction, and reform, party schools (administrative colleges) at all levels consciously obeyed and served the central work of the Party, always adhered to the original aspiration of party schools to "cultivate talents for the Party and offer suggestions for the Party," and powerfully supported our Party in continuously achieving new victories. The new era sees the Party and the country carrying on the past and forging ahead into the future, putting forward new and higher requirements for party school work. Comprehensively implementing General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on party school work, closely focusing on adhering to the fundamental principle of the Party's control of party schools and adhering to and practicing the original aspiration of party schools, and providing institutional guarantees for high-quality talent cultivation for the Party and high-level suggestions for the Party, will surely better demonstrate the unique value of party schools (administrative colleges) on the new journey.
The key to governing lies in obtaining talents. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Party, focusing on comprehensively improving the ability of cadres to build modernization, made important reform arrangements for improving the normalized training mechanism, especially basic training. As the main channel for educating and training cadres and Party members, party schools (administrative colleges) at all levels shoulder the responsibility and mission of helping cadres and Party members strengthen their bones and foundations. We must take basic training as the starting point, adhere to training all who should be trained, strictly organize training, continuously expand the scope of beneficiaries, and ensure basic full coverage of training objects. We must adhere to taking Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) as the main theme and main line of teaching, construct a systematic and in-depth curriculum system of the Party's innovative theories, a scientific and complete curriculum system of Party spirit education, and a pragmatic and useful curriculum system of job performance capabilities, educate and guide the vast number of students to deeply understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishes" ("两个确立"), resolutely achieve the "Two Safeguards" ("两个维护"), and consciously become firm believers and loyal practitioners of the Party's innovative theories in the new era.
Practice has no end, and theoretical innovation has no end. Party schools (administrative colleges) undertake the important responsibility of offering suggestions for the Party. They must synchronize with the Party's theoretical innovation process, take the research, publicity, and interpretation of the Party's innovative theories in the new era as the focus of scientific research, strengthen organized scientific research, and work hard on systematization and rationalization. They should focus on researching and interpreting the iconic concepts, original contributions, and fundamental achievements of the Party's innovative theories in the new era, and contribute wisdom and strength to building an independent knowledge system of Chinese philosophy and social sciences; synchronize with the great practice of Chinese-style modernization, focus on the central work of the Party and the country, the major decision-making arrangements of the Party committees and governments, and social hot and difficult issues to conduct investigations and research, timely reflect important ideological and theoretical trends, and put forward valuable policy recommendations. We must promote the integrated development of theoretical research and policy research, promote the mutual promotion and coordinated development of teaching, scientific research, and decision-making consultation, and give full play to the role of the new force in the Party's ideological and theoretical construction.
The value of a system lies in its execution, and its importance lies in its implementation. Party committees at all levels must earnestly fulfill their primary responsibility for running, managing, and building party schools (administrative colleges) well, take effective measures, strengthen organizational guarantees, and grasp the study, publicity, and implementation of the "Regulations." Party schools (administrative colleges) at all levels must improve their political stance, adhere to the concept of systems, focus on their primary responsibilities and main business, optimize and integrate resources, and continuously promote the party school cause in the new era to a new level.
Return to TopBeijing, August 11th (Reporter Chang Qin (常钦)) The reporter learned from the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) on August 11th that China's first batch of five national parks have all completed the confirmation and registration of rights. The Giant Panda National Park, the Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park, the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park, the Wuyishan National Park, and the Sanjiangyuan National Park all have "household registration books."
Through the confirmation and registration of rights, the "four boundaries" of national parks are precisely implemented in the national land space, the ownership of various types of natural resource assets is clarified, the scope of power of governments at different levels is defined, the owners, supervisors and their responsibilities are clarified, and property rights support is provided for the management of national parks. (Related reports on page 13)
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on August 11th (Reporter Ding Yiting (丁怡婷)) The reporter learned from the National Energy Administration (国家能源局): In the first half of this year, the completed investment in national key energy projects under construction and planned to commence within the year exceeded 1.5 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 21.6%. The year-on-year growth rate of completed investment in the eastern, central, and western regions all exceeded 20%, and new energy investment continued to gather "towards green and new."
Investment in new energy power generation maintained rapid growth. In the first half of the year, Guangxi (广西) and Xinjiang (新疆) saw a doubling of completed investment in onshore wind power compared to the same period last year. Completed investment in centralized photovoltaic power generation increased by 24.5% year-on-year, and completed investment in distributed photovoltaic power generation increased by over 70% year-on-year. Completed investment in solar thermal power generation nearly doubled compared to the same period last year.
Investment in ensuring electricity supply continued to expand. In the first half of the year, investment in areas such as coal-fired power and nuclear power maintained rapid growth. A number of key supportive coal-fired power projects for ensuring electricity supply in East China (华东), Central China (华中), and western Inner Mongolia (内蒙古西部) were completed and put into operation. Investment in areas such as power grids and pumped hydro storage maintained steady growth.
Investment in new energy formats accelerated its release. In the first half of the year, investment in key hydrogen energy projects doubled, and multiple green hydrogen projects under construction in Jilin (吉林) accelerated their progress. Completed investment in charging and battery swapping infrastructure increased by nearly 70% year-on-year. Completed investment in new types of energy storage and integrated source-grid-load storage projects both increased by over 30% year-on-year.
Investment by private enterprises in the energy sector grew rapidly, with completed investment in the first half of the year increasing by 27.8% year-on-year. Investment by private enterprises in areas such as distributed photovoltaic power generation and onshore wind power accelerated its release, with completed investment increasing by over 40% year-on-year. Completed investment in areas such as charging and battery swapping infrastructure and centralized photovoltaic power generation increased by approximately 15% year-on-year.
Return to TopTheory and Study: Experts Discuss Volume I of "Xi Jinping's Economic Thought"
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Return to TopThe Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) recently issued the newly revised "Regulations on the Work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) of the Communist Party of China" (中国共产党党校（行政学院）工作条例) (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations"). On the occasion of the public release of the "Regulations," the person in charge of the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中央党校) (National Academy of Governance (国家行政学院)) answered questions from reporters on the revision and implementation of the "Regulations."
Q: Please introduce the background and significance of the revision of the "Regulations."
A: The work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) is an important part of the cause of the Party and the country. As the basic regulations for the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), the "Regulations" have played an important role in improving the scientific, institutionalized, and standardized level of the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to the development of the Party School cause and has made a series of important expositions on the work of Party Schools, especially his important speech at the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the opening ceremony of the 2023 spring semester, which pointed out the direction for doing a good job in the work of Party Schools in the new era. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China made important reform arrangements for improving the normalized training, especially the basic training mechanism, which put forward new missions and tasks for the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). To adapt to the needs of the new situation and new tasks, the Party Central Committee decided to revise the "Regulations."
The revised "Regulations" comprehensively implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee, conscientiously implement General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on the work of Party Schools, especially the spirit of his important speech at the celebration of the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the opening ceremony of the 2023 spring semester, and fully absorb the fresh experience in the practice of the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in recent years, and further standardize all aspects of running and managing Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), which is the basic guideline for doing a good job in the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in the new era. The revision and implementation of the "Regulations" are of great significance for unremittingly using Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to build the soul, using the Party's innovative theories to arm the entire Party, cultivating and building a team of governing cadres who can shoulder the important task of national rejuvenation, and promoting the Party's ideological and theoretical construction.
Q: What are the main revisions to the "Regulations"?
A: The newly revised "Regulations" maintain the original framework basically unchanged, with enriched and improved content, adding 5 articles and modifying 66 articles, for a total of 13 chapters and 75 articles. The main revisions are made in the following aspects: First, improving the functional positioning, overall requirements, and objectives and principles of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). It clarifies that Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are the main channels for educating and training cadres and Party members, and incorporates "profoundly understanding the decisive significance of the 'Two Establishments'" and "cultivating talents for the Party and contributing ideas for the Party" into the overall requirements. At the same time, in light of changes in the situation and tasks, some modifications have been made to the working principles of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Second, improving the establishment and system of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). It clarifies that the Party committees of ordinary universities run by the state should establish Party Schools, and adds provisions on adhering to the principle of the entire Party running Party Schools, the Party committee responsible comrades who concurrently serve as principals (presidents) of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) being the main responsible persons, and strengthening exchanges and cooperation between Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels, and puts forward targeted measures for strengthening the construction of county-level Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Third, adding relevant content on carrying out normalized training, especially basic training. It clarifies the specific requirements for carrying out basic training, and further stipulates the main training objects, main classes, and academic systems of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels. Fourth, optimizing the teaching layout and standardizing the teaching content. The content of expanding students' world vision has been revised to "focusing on comprehensively improving the ability to build socialist modernization to increase students' ability to perform their duties," and the key content of the Party's theoretical education, Party spirit education, and ability training has been enriched and improved. Fifth, strengthening scientific research and decision-making consultation. It requires strengthening theoretical research, policy research, strengthening the construction of scientific research integrity, strengthening organized scientific research, and doing a good job in ideological work. Sixth, highlighting the importance of building a team of teachers. It emphasizes that the proportion of full-time teachers should generally not be less than 40% of the total number of employees in the school (college), and makes provisions on strengthening the assessment of teachers' political qualities, establishing and improving the access mechanisms for teacher recruitment and teacher lectures, and implementing the performance-based salary system for public institutions.
Q: The "Decision" of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China proposed "improving the normalized training, especially the basic training mechanism." What provisions does the "Regulations" make for strengthening the cultivation of talents for the Party and carrying out basic training?
A: General Secretary Xi Jinping clearly put forward the original aspiration of Party Schools to "cultivate talents for the Party and contribute ideas for the Party," and emphasized that cultivating talents for the Party is the unique value of Party Schools. At present, China is in a critical period of comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, and it is urgently needed for the vast number of Party members and cadres to improve their abilities and enhance their skills. Focusing on the overall situation and strategy, the "Regulations" make a series of provisions for strengthening the cultivation of talents for the Party and carrying out basic training. In terms of work requirements, it stipulates that carrying out basic training should clarify the key elements such as the training objects, content, methods, academic system, and cycle, adhere to the principle of training all those who should be trained, make full use of online and offline methods, and combine live broadcasts and recorded broadcasts, adhere to centralized learning, and Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) with conditions should achieve centralized residential training; in terms of class settings, it requires Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels to open corresponding classes in accordance with regulations, and further stipulates the main training objects and academic systems of various types of classes, and also clarifies that Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) can jointly hold video training classes with relevant units; in terms of training content, it highlights the dominant and main course status of the Party's theoretical education and Party spirit education, strengthens ability training, and emphasizes focusing on unifying thoughts, unifying wills, and unifying actions with the latest achievements in adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times, and unremittingly using Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to build the soul. Focusing on deploying basic training as a key move to achieve full training, full coverage, and full-cycle implementation is a highlight of this revision of the "Regulations." Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should give full play to the leading and driving role of basic training, strengthen coordination and cooperation with Party committee organization departments and other units, and organize and step-by-step grasp the education and training of cadres and Party members, and promote the great development and great progress of the cause with great theoretical learning and great ideological arming.
Q: What new requirements does the "Regulations" have in terms of contributing ideas for the Party?
A: As an important front army on the Party's ideological and theoretical front, Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) undertake the important responsibility of contributing ideas for the Party. Focusing on contributing ideas for the Party and striving to be a vital force in the Party's ideological and theoretical construction, the "Regulations" put forward new requirements for Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) to strengthen scientific research and decision-making consultation. First, further clarifying the positioning and key tasks of scientific research, emphasizing that scientific research is the basic work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and the main tasks are to carry out theoretical research and policy research, and the focus is on strengthening the systematic and academic research and interpretation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and strengthening the research on major practical issues. Second, requiring strengthening the construction of scientific research integrity and formulating academic norms that reflect the characteristics of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Third, in terms of scientific research management, it stipulates that organized scientific research should be strengthened, management and service work should be innovated, and the assessment and evaluation of scientific research and decision-making consultation results should be coordinated and optimized. Fourth, it clarifies that Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are an important frontier position in the Party's ideological work, and puts forward specific requirements for doing a good job in ideological work from the aspects of adhering to the correct political direction, public opinion orientation, and value orientation, innovating the ways and methods of ideological and cultural publicity, and actively speaking out and speaking out correctly.
Q: The "Regulations" add the working principle of "adhering to the concept of system." What are the main considerations?
A: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are a system. To enhance the overall function, we must adhere to the concept of system, strengthen overall coordination, and integrate resources and forces. The revised "Regulations" add the working principle of "adhering to the concept of system" in the general principles, and add more detailed provisions in other chapters. For example, Article 14 requires Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels to strengthen exchanges and cooperation in teaching, scientific research, decision-making consultation, management, and services, and Article 23 requires the rational allocation and effective utilization of the training resources of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) across the country. The main purpose of making these revisions is to promote Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels to use the concept of system, further strengthen the business guidance of higher-level Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) to lower-level Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) from the vertical direction, promote Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels to enhance exchanges and cooperation and share high-quality resources; further strengthen communication and cooperation between Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and Party and government departments, state-owned enterprises, universities, and other units from the horizontal direction, and establish and improve a cross-level, cross-departmental, and cross-field collaboration mechanism, so as to form a new pattern of training that is vertical to the end, horizontal to the edge, linked up and down, jointly built and shared, multi-element integration, multi-link connection, and multi-subject collaboration.
Q: Please talk about how to grasp the implementation of the "Regulations."
A: After the regulations are issued, the key lies in implementation. In the notice on issuing the "Regulations," the Party Central Committee put forward clear requirements for the study, publicity, and implementation of the "Regulations," and the National Party School (Administrative College) Work Conference to be held in the near future will also make arrangements for the study and implementation work. Party committees (Party groups) and Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels must grasp the implementation with a high sense of responsibility and transform the institutional advantages into the effectiveness of running schools and managing schools. It is necessary to organize and carry out study and training and publicity and interpretation, incorporate the "Regulations" into the study content of the theoretical learning center group of Party committees (Party groups) at all levels and the training content of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels, and widely publicize and interpret them through various media. All regions and relevant departments should combine with their actual conditions to further refine specific implementation measures and integrate them with relevant important Party regulations for integrated implementation. The Party School of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中央党校) (National Academy of Governance (国家行政学院)) will hold special training courses and, together with relevant departments, strengthen supervision and guidance to ensure that the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments on the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are implemented.
Return to TopBeijing, August 11th (Reported by Liu Wenxin (刘温馨)) - The reporter learned from the China Nonferrous Metals Industry Association (中国有色金属工业协会) that in the first half of this year, the added value of nonferrous metal industry above designated size increased by 7.6% year-on-year, which is 1.2 percentage points higher than the growth rate of the national industrial added value above designated size. The output of ten commonly used nonferrous metals was 40.319 million tons, a year-on-year increase of 2.9%, showing strong resilience on the basis of a good start in the first quarter. Driven by the increased expansion of policies such as "two new" and "two heavy," in the first half of the year, nonferrous metal industrial enterprises above designated size achieved operating income of 4,793.25 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 14.9%; realized a total profit of 217.85 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.0%.
In recent years, in order to promote the high-quality development of the nonferrous metal industry, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) has jointly issued implementation plans for the high-quality development of the copper, aluminum, and gold industries with the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) and other departments, and has continued to promote the high-end, intelligent, and green development of the industry. High-end materials have continued to make breakthroughs. High-end materials such as ultra-thin titanium materials have made breakthroughs and achieved industrial application, and the guarantee capabilities for key industrial chains such as new energy and integrated circuits have been significantly enhanced. The level of green and low-carbon development has been greatly improved. The proportion of internationally advanced aluminum electrolytic cell capacity of 500 kA and above exceeds 40%, the comprehensive AC power consumption of electrolytic aluminum is 700 kWh lower than the world average, and more than 95% of copper, lead, and zinc smelting capacity adopts green and low-carbon production processes. The process of digital transformation has accelerated. The numerical control rate of key processes and the digitalization rate of production equipment in the nonferrous metal industry have increased by 20% and 10% respectively compared with the end of 2020, and a total of 9 excellent-level smart manufacturing demonstration factories have been cultivated.
Return to TopBeijing, August 11 (Reporter Zhao Zhanhui (赵展慧)) It was learned from the National Financial Regulatory Administration that in the first half of this year, the issuance of inclusive agricultural loans and loans in key grain areas nationwide maintained rapid growth, while interest rates continued to decline.
As of the end of June, the outstanding balance of inclusive agricultural loans nationwide was 13.94 trillion yuan, an increase of 8.34% compared with the beginning of the year; the outstanding balance of loans in key grain areas nationwide was 5.1 trillion yuan, an increase of 13.5% compared with the beginning of the year. From January to June this year, the average interest rate of newly issued inclusive agricultural loans nationwide decreased by 0.61 percentage points year-on-year, continuing to maintain a downward trend.
Relevant officials from the National Financial Regulatory Administration stated that they will continue to deepen the reform of the "San Nong" (三农) financial system and mechanism, focus on key "San Nong" areas such as grain production, county-level industries that enrich the people, and rural construction to continuously enhance financial supply, and continuously improve the quality and efficiency of financial services for "San Nong".
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 11th (Reporter). The State Council has appointed and removed national personnel.
Jin Minqing (金民卿) has been appointed as the Director of the Institute of Contemporary China.
Yang Youbin (杨友斌) is removed from the position of Vice Minister of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (退役军人事务部); Li Junjie (李俊杰) is removed from the position of Deputy Director of the National Immigration Administration (国家移民管理局) (also known as the Exit and Entry Administration of the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国出入境管理局)).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 田 泓 尚嵘峥
One after another, Dehua white porcelain pieces with pure white and crystal-clear glaze are quietly displayed, and photographic works capturing the beauty of the countryside are frozen in time... In Qizao Village (七灶村), Chuansha New Town (川沙新镇), Pudong New Area (浦东新区), Shanghai (上海), the Qizao Art Museum (七灶美术馆) has become lively—more than 40 teachers and students from Yuanxi Primary School (园西小学), led by Fan Zhouchao (范周超), the person in charge of the art museum, shuttle between history and modern art, experiencing the dialogue between traditional culture and documentary images.
On the outer wall of the cafe next to the art museum, a warm mural reads, "One symbol changes a village." Fan Zhouchao (范周超) explained that behind this sentence is the story of a university participating in the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
Since 2022, Qizao Village (七灶村) has been actively building a municipal-level demonstration village for rural revitalization. "Relying solely on government 'blood transfusion' will not work for the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside. 'Blood creation' is necessary for sustainability, so we hope to cooperate with social organizations," said Zhu Qinghua (朱庆华), secretary of the Party General Branch of Qizao Village (七灶村党总支书记). At that time, the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts (上海美术学院) of Shanghai University (上海大学) hoped to use its professional advantages to participate in the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside and serve society.
The two hit it off: the village provided venues and mobilized villagers, while the university planned and designed, and explored creativity.
Where to start? "Qizao Village (七灶村) has a long history, with prominent salt stove culture and canal transportation culture. Our school is good at architecture, landscape, public art, visual communication and other aspects of design," said Liu Yong (刘勇), director of the Department of Architecture of the Shanghai Academy of Fine Arts (上海美术学院) of Shanghai University (上海大学). Complementing each other's advantages, culture and art became the breakthrough and focus.
Agricultural tools are transformed into art installations, rivers are connected into landscape corridors, and rice fields are transformed into open-air canvases... Teachers and students of Shanghai University (上海大学) established a local reshaping studio and stationed themselves in the village for operation. After the implementation of micro-renewal practices in public spaces, they set their sights on a larger goal: to transform the idle village activity room into an art museum at the doorstep.
"This can not only enrich the cultural life of the villagers, but also revitalize idle resources, killing two birds with one stone," Zhu Qinghua (朱庆华) said in support of this. The first floor is used as an exhibition hall and meeting place, and the second floor is reserved for study and leisure, benefiting villagers, students, artists, and entrepreneurs.
After 5 months of construction, the Qizao Art Museum (七灶美术馆) opened in December 2023. "Last year, we organized fifty or sixty activities and 6 exhibitions, including study tours, art education, print exhibitions, and sculpture exhibitions," said Fan Zhouchao (范周超). The Cultural Service Center of Chuansha New Town (川沙新镇文化服务中心) recently established a branch in the art museum, bringing more diverse cultural activities to the villagers.
Shen Jian (沈健), a 73-year-old villager, usually likes to dance square dance with her retired sisters. Not long ago, she heard that the art museum organized villagers to train for the town's square dance competition, and she immediately signed up and called more than a dozen dance friends.
"With teachers teaching for free, everyone is enthusiastic about learning, and we even won second place in the competition," said Shen Jian (沈健). In addition to dancing, she also learned to paint at the art museum. "On the old street in front of the art museum, there are also markets during the New Year and festivals. I make tangyuan and guess riddles. I feel that the village is more popular."
The market in Shen Jian's (沈健) mouth is called Qizao Tiangong Market (七灶天工市集), which is one of the recent achievements of the cooperation between Chuansha New Town (川沙新镇) and Shanghai University (上海大学). "Currently, we are building an 'art village at the entrance of Disney'," said Zhu Qinghua (朱庆华). This idea came from a seminar.
In November last year, experts, scholars and relevant staff members brainstormed at a seminar at the Qizao Art Museum (七灶美术馆). "It takes about ten minutes to drive from Qizao Village (七灶村) to Shanghai International Tourism Resort (上海国际旅游度假区), where Shanghai Disneyland (上海迪士尼乐园) is located. There are also art museums and art installations, so why not create an 'art village at the entrance of Disney'?" The speech of one participant was widely recognized.
Once the idea was put forward, Shanghai University (上海大学) and Chuansha New Town (川沙新镇) began to enrich the co-construction plan, and appointed Liu Yong (刘勇) and Yao Zhengting (姚正厅), deputy dean of the Planning and Architectural Design Institute of Shanghai University (上海大学规划建筑设计研究院副院长), as "Rural Revitalization Planners" of Chuansha New Town (川沙新镇“乡村振兴规划师”). The two parties signed a co-construction agreement in March this year to launch the Qizao Village (七灶村) Art Revitalization Project, including nearly 10 business formats such as art masters entering the village, intangible cultural heritage and village autonomous markets, and public art activities.
In the past year, Qizao Village (七灶村) has generated nearly 1.5 million yuan in revenue from cultural tourism, study tours, catering and other business formats, attracting approximately 15,000 tourists. "Governments in Fujian (福建) and other places have invited us, hoping to learn from and promote our model of universities serving the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside," said Liu Yong (刘勇).
Return to TopOn August 8th, the world's first humanoid intelligent robot 4S store, Robot Mall, officially opened in Yizhuang (亦庄), Beijing (北京). More than 100 robot products from over 50 robot companies from all over the country have already moved in. The 4S store can meet the full-cycle service needs of robot products from R&D and testing to market application, while also providing customized development, financial services, and robot leasing services.
People's Daily reporter Chen Bin (陈斌) photographed and reported.
Return to TopBeijing, August 11th (Reporter Li Xinping (李心萍)) - The reporter learned from the China Bearing Industry Association (中国轴承工业协会) that, according to statistics from 159 enterprise groups and major enterprises in the national bearing industry, in the first half of this year, the bearing industry cumulatively completed a total industrial output value (current price) of 53.802 billion yuan, an increase of 11.04% year-on-year; industrial sales output value was 53.449 billion yuan, an increase of 11.25% year-on-year; and industrial added value was 16.094 billion yuan, an increase of 9.37% year-on-year.
In the first half of the year, the bearing industry achieved remarkable results in key products. Luoyang Bearing Research Institute (洛阳轴研科技) developed a 17-megawatt wind power main shaft bearing with a maximum outer diameter of 3425 mm, helping the successful roll-off of the world's largest single-unit power and largest impeller diameter 17-megawatt direct-drive floating offshore wind turbine unit. Luoyang Bearing Group (洛轴集团) developed the first domestic set of gearless cylindrical roller slewing bearings, which are key components of the world's largest and most accurate 100-meter-class omnidirectional movable radio telescope - the Xinjiang Qitai Radio Telescope (新疆奇台射电望远镜) project. Wafangdian Bearing Group (瓦轴集团) successfully developed the world's first key component applied to a 4000-ton all-terrain crane - an ultra-large tonnage slewing bearing, marking a major breakthrough in China's core basic component field for ultra-large construction machinery.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Nanning (南宁) on August 11th (Reporter Pang Ge Ping (庞革平)). Recently, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region (广西壮族自治区) Department of Civil Affairs and 14 other departments jointly issued the "Notice on Further Strengthening Rural Elderly Care Services," requiring the strengthening of reform and development planning guidance, improving the three-level county-township-village elderly care service network, expanding inclusive elderly care service supply, and optimizing the elderly care service supply pattern based on home care, relying on communities (villages), supported by professional institutions, and combining medical care and elderly care.
The notice requires that all regions in Guangxi (广西) strengthen the guidance of reform and development planning, incorporate rural elderly care services into relevant plans and key points of comprehensive deepening reforms at all levels, and form a joint force for coordinated management. It is necessary to optimize the allocation of elderly care service resources, support eligible rural elderly care service facility projects to be included in the support scope of the central and autonomous region welfare lottery public welfare funds, etc. By the end of 2025, each county (city, district) should have at least one county-level special hardship support service institution mainly for the care of disabled individuals, the service coverage rate of township regional elderly care service centers should reach 60%, and the elderly care service facilities in villages (communities) should be further improved.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 黄培昭
"President Xi Jinping (习近平) is a visionary and responsible leader of a major country who always conveys sincerity and steadfastness in his conversations." Adnan Kassar (阿德南·卡萨), Chairman of Fransabank in Lebanon, expressed his heartfelt admiration when talking about his experiences with President Xi Jinping (习近平).
In the Hamra district of downtown Beirut (贝鲁特), the capital of Lebanon, at the headquarters of Fransabank, a cloisonné vase with a sea-like glaze and exquisite beauty sits on Kassar's (卡萨) desk. On the bookshelf, the Arabic version of "Xi Jinping: The Governance of China (习近平谈治国理政)" has slightly curled corners from being frequently read. On the wall, a calligraphy work in Arabic script reading "A Community of Common Destiny for Mankind (人类命运共同体)" is powerful and vigorous, next to a photograph of President Xi Jinping's (习近平) speech at the League of Arab States headquarters in 2016.
Kassar (卡萨) walked to the bookshelf, gently opened the glass door, and carefully took out an award certificate, which read "China-Arab Friendship Outstanding Contribution Award (中国阿拉伯友好杰出贡献奖)," with Kassar's (卡萨) name printed at the top.
During his visit to Egypt in January 2016, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with 10 Arab friends, presented them with the "China-Arab Friendship Outstanding Contribution Award (中国阿拉伯友好杰出贡献奖)," and shook hands and took photos with them one by one. Kassar (卡萨) was one of the recipients. He said that receiving this honor was an "unforgettable highlight moment in his life."
"The moment I received the award certificate from President Xi Jinping's (习近平) hands, I was so excited that I could hardly speak," Kassar (卡萨) said, adding that it was not only an affirmation of his personal efforts but also a high recognition of Arab-China cooperation. "This makes me feel a great sense of responsibility, inspiring me to continue to contribute to promoting Arab-China economic and trade cooperation, deepening friendship between the two sides, and living up to this honor."
The next day, President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in his speech at the League of Arab States headquarters: "People-to-people exchanges should be carried out with sustained effort and lasting dedication. Yesterday, I met with 10 Arab old friends who won the 'China-Arab Friendship Outstanding Contribution Award (中阿友好杰出贡献奖)'. It is precisely because of the hard work of generations of friendly people that the tree of China-Arab friendship can flourish and remain evergreen." Kassar (卡萨) said, "President Xi Jinping's (习近平) mention of us in such an important speech once again shows his high regard for the friendly relations between Arab and China."
Kassar's (卡萨) connection with China began more than 70 years ago. In the 1950s, the young Kassar (卡萨) and his brother Adail Kassar (阿戴尔·卡萨) followed their father to Karachi (卡拉奇), Pakistan. In 1954, they met a Chinese delegation that came to Karachi (卡拉奇) to purchase cotton. In 1955, the two brothers promoted the first visit of a Chinese trade delegation to Lebanon and facilitated the signing of the first trade agreement between China and Lebanon.
In 1972, Kassar (卡萨) became the Chairman of the Lebanese Federation of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, leading the first Lebanese entrepreneur delegation to visit China, further promoting economic and trade exchanges between the two countries. He also served as the Chairman of the General Union of Arab Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture, and the Minister of Economy and Trade of Lebanon. "No matter where I am, I am always willing to spare no effort to promote Arab-China friendship," Kassar (卡萨) said.
Over the years, Kassar (卡萨) has been actively involved in promoting cultural exchanges between China and Lebanon. Thanks to his efforts, many universities in Lebanon have opened Chinese courses, allowing more and more Lebanese youth to have more opportunities to understand Chinese culture. Kassar (卡萨) said, "President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed that 'civilizations are enriched by exchanges and enriched by mutual learning,' which I always keep in mind. President Xi Jinping (习近平) has pointed out the direction for the development of human civilization with a global vision, and I am also doing my best to promote Lebanese-Chinese civilization exchanges."
On the other wall of Kassar's (卡萨) office, photos record precious moments of his cooperation with the Chinese Embassy in Lebanon in planning cultural activities and accompanying Lebanese youth to China for exchanges.
President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the Global Civilization Initiative, emphasizing the need to jointly advocate respect for the diversity of world civilizations, jointly advocate the promotion of the common values of all mankind, jointly advocate the importance of the inheritance and innovation of civilizations, and jointly advocate strengthening international people-to-people exchanges and cooperation. In Kassar's (卡萨) view, this is not only a concept but also a responsibility, "At a time when the future and destiny of all countries are closely linked, the Global Civilization Initiative answers the question of the times for the development of human civilization and contributes Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to promoting exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations and promoting the progress of human civilization."
Kassar (卡萨) has visited China many times, his footprints all over the country, witnessing China's extraordinary development achievements. In particular, China's victory in the largest poverty alleviation battle in human history and the comprehensive construction of a moderately prosperous society have left a deep impression on Kassar (卡萨). "I saw in Gansu (甘肃) that the once-poor rural areas have been greatly improved, the villagers are living a prosperous life, and the days are getting better and better. This is a true portrayal of the Chinese Communist Party leading the Chinese people to work hard and change their destiny," Kassar (卡萨) said. "After achieving a complete victory in the battle against poverty, China is focusing on promoting the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside, the appearance of rural areas continues to improve, and the gap between urban and rural areas is constantly narrowing. China is constantly moving towards the goal of common prosperity."
In recent years, the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road (一带一路)" between China and Lebanon has continued to deepen, with fruitful results. Kassar (卡萨) especially appreciates the active participation of Chinese companies in Lebanon's infrastructure construction: "Chinese companies have advanced technology and high efficiency, helping us repair ports and build roads, bringing tangible benefits to the Lebanese people."
Looking to the future, Kassar (卡萨) hopes that more Lebanese youth will learn Chinese and become a new force in deepening Lebanese-Chinese cooperation. "There is a good old Chinese saying: 相知无远近，万里尚为邻 (xiāng zhī wú yuǎn jìn, wàn lǐ shàng wèi lín - "knowing each other makes distance disappear, ten thousand miles is still like next door," true friendship transcends geographical distance). As long as we uphold the spirit of inclusiveness, openness, cooperation and win-win results, the road of Lebanese-Chinese cooperation will surely become wider and wider," Kassar (卡萨) said.
Return to TopBy: 约翰·米勒—怀特
The history of World War II profoundly demonstrates that when the people of all countries unite with tremendous strength to defend peace and justice, they can overcome the severe threats facing humanity.
The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was an important component of the World Anti-Fascist War. After 14 years of unyielding and bloody battles, the Chinese people defeated the extremely vicious Japanese militarist aggressors on the main eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War, and achieved the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. This great victory was a victory for the Chinese people and a victory for the people of the world. China's resistance to Japan made a significant contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) united the broad masses of the Chinese people, organized and led armed resistance, established extensive ties with the people, and won the trust and support of the people. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) demonstrated outstanding leadership and foresight.
The cooperation between the United States and China during World War II shows that the two countries can achieve great things by setting aside their differences for a common cause. From the American "Flying Tigers" pilots who fought alongside the Chinese army to the broader US-China collaboration during World War II, that history of win-win cooperation has profound implications today. As two major countries with global influence, the US and China face complex global challenges together, which urgently requires the two countries to strengthen cooperation and work together to achieve common prosperity, rather than fall into a lose-lose confrontation.
The pursuit of peace and justice is the choice that is beneficial to human development. The history of World War II profoundly demonstrates that when the people of all countries unite with tremendous strength to defend peace and justice, they can overcome the severe threats facing humanity. In the current complex and volatile international situation, the importance of these lessons is becoming increasingly prominent. Global challenges such as imbalanced economic development, exacerbated climate change, and the urgent need to strengthen the governance of artificial intelligence all call for close international cooperation.
For many years, I have been following China's development. China's development adheres to a people-centered approach and has achieved remarkable achievements that have attracted worldwide attention. Hundreds of millions of people have been lifted out of poverty, many world-class infrastructures have been built, and the speed and scale of economic and technological development can be described as unprecedented in human history. Adhering to the path of peaceful development is a distinct feature of Chinese-style modernization. China actively promotes the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and advocates the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. These concepts and practices have made important contributions to maintaining world stability and promoting common progress. China advocates and practices the concept of mutually beneficial and win-win cooperation, and advocates promoting the construction of a new type of international relations featuring mutual respect, fairness, justice, and win-win cooperation, and opposes zero-sum games and winner-takes-all. In the 21st century, the outdated thinking of zero-sum games will only lead to mutual loss.
China has demonstrated with practical actions that a country can fully achieve economic and social development without resorting to zero-sum games or winner-takes-all. In today's world, the goal of development must focus on creating common prosperity and lasting peace. China's development concepts and practices, rooted in its own history, culture, and values, contribute wisdom and solutions for working together to build a better world.
(The author is the Executive Chairman of the US-China Cooperation Foundation)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 陈熙芮
"China's role in global affairs is becoming increasingly prominent. As a responsible major country, China is working hard to provide the world with more high-quality international public goods." Kishore Mahbubani, Distinguished Fellow at the National University of Singapore's Asia Research Institute and former Singaporean Permanent Representative to the United Nations, said in an exclusive interview with this reporter that China has played an important role in accelerating the global green transition, promoting free trade development, and promoting regional multilateral cooperation.
Since the 1980s, Kishore Mahbubani has visited China many times, and the tremendous achievements of China's development have left a deep impression on him. In 2024, China's total economic output exceeded 130 trillion yuan, and the economic growth rate remained at 5%, with high-quality development steadily advancing. "Many countries are actively promoting economic growth and improving people's livelihoods, and China is an important representative of them. Especially since joining the World Trade Organization, China's economy has developed steadily," said Kishore Mahbubani. "Many countries admire China's economic development achievements and hope to improve people's well-being like China."
In the first half of this year, China's production and sales of new energy vehicles increased by 41.4% and 40.3% year-on-year, respectively, and exports surged by 75.2% year-on-year. The production and sales volume of new energy vehicles ranked first in the world. "Taking electric vehicles as an example, if someone had predicted 10 years ago that electric vehicles made in China would lead the world, no one would have believed it, but now that is the reality," said Kishore Mahbubani, which demonstrates the strong resilience and vigorous vitality of the Chinese economy.
Recently, the bright performance of China's economic semi-annual report has triggered positive responses. International organizations and institutions such as the International Monetary Fund and Morgan Stanley have generally raised their expectations for China's economic growth, and many multinational companies continue to increase their holdings of Chinese assets. "I am very optimistic about China's economic prospects. From electric vehicles and power battery technology to solar panels, wind turbines, and intelligent robots, China is one of the countries in the world that invests the most in future industries. In the long run, the trend of China's economic improvement has not changed," said Kishore Mahbubani.
Kishore Mahbubani believes that China provides important opportunities for promoting global sustainable development and promoting the green transformation of the world economy. "China is actively responding to climate change, promoting the implementation of the Paris Agreement, and striving to reduce the price of renewable energy products such as solar panels. This is a gift from China to the world, and it also helps the international community effectively respond to climate change," said Kishore Mahbubani.
At present, China is actively deepening multilateral, bilateral, and regional economic cooperation, and continuously expanding a high-standard free trade zone network facing the world. At present, China has signed 23 free trade agreements with 30 countries and regions, and granted 100% tariff-free treatment to products from the least developed countries that have diplomatic relations with China. The free trade zone network is constantly expanding and deepening. Kishore Mahbubani said: "China's accession to and active implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) (《区域全面经济伙伴关系协定》), deepening trade relations with regional countries, including ASEAN countries, and continuously expanding high-level opening up and reducing tariffs are undoubtedly of great significance to the regional and even global economy."
"The 'Belt and Road' Initiative (一带一路) helps the Global South achieve modernization," said Kishore Mahbubani. "Cooperation among countries in the Global South aims to help each other achieve development and prosperity. The 'Belt and Road' Initiative (一带一路) proposed by China can help improve the infrastructure level of co-construction countries and bring tangible development opportunities to these countries. China is setting an example for global cooperation."
"The current international community is like a global village, facing many common challenges. No country can solve these problems by fighting alone. All countries must enhance understanding and trust and strengthen unity and cooperation," said Kishore Mahbubani. "Asian countries, represented by China and ASEAN countries, can strengthen dialogue and exchanges through multilateral platforms such as the United Nations framework, the China-ASEAN cooperation mechanism, and the G20 mechanism, actively promote regional multilateral cooperation, and jointly promote Asian development."
(Reporters Yu Jinghao (于景浩) and Liu Ge (刘歌) of this newspaper participated in the writing)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郝瑞敏
"This is face-to-face training, a heart-to-heart dialogue," "Looking forward to applying the Chinese experience learned in the classroom to the project"... Recently, in the classroom of the Higher National School of Public Works (École Nationale Supérieure des Travaux Publics) in Algiers (阿尔及尔), Algeria (阿尔及利亚), local students talked freely about their learning experiences. Over nearly a month, 38 management personnel from the Algerian Railway Authority (阿尔及利亚铁路局) received technical training here jointly organized by China Railway Construction Corporation (中国铁建) Algeria (阿尔及利亚) Company and Beijing Jiaotong University (北京交通大学), systematically studying railway construction theory, project management and other courses.
Bekheili Youcef, technical manager of the Algerian Western Railway Mining Line Project, came specifically from Tindouf Province (廷杜夫省), nearly 2,000 kilometers from Algiers (阿尔及尔), to participate in this training. He said, "This training is very meaningful. Through this training, I have a deeper understanding of Chinese railway technology and new insights into project management and operation."
Frihi Mohamed, Director of Human Resources of the Algerian National Railway Authority (阿尔及利亚国家铁路局), who had participated in training in China, said: "The relevant training reflects the joint innovation and pursuit of excellence between Algeria and China in the railway field." Akash Moukrane, a trainee, said that as a technical manager, what attracted him most about this training was the face-to-face exchange with Chinese engineering companies and experts in related fields, "I hope to bring advanced Chinese technology and management methods to Algeria's railway projects."
In recent years, Algeria (阿尔及利亚) has continued to accelerate the pace of railway construction, especially investing a lot of resources in resource transportation, regional interconnection and other fields. "We not only exchange Chinese experience with the Algerian side, but also design railway talent training programs suitable for the local area based on the actual situation of the Algerian side." Li Shaobin, Deputy Dean of the School of Continuing Education of Beijing Jiaotong University (北京交通大学), introduced that Chinese lecturers interspersed interactive discussions and case sharing in the training, explaining both high-speed rail theory and sharing relevant information on Sino-Algerian cooperation projects.
Dong Lin, General Manager of China Railway Construction Corporation (中国铁建) Algeria (阿尔及利亚) Company, said that China Railway Construction (中国铁建) has accumulated construction experience in overcoming desert high temperatures, sandstorms, etc. in the process of undertaking the Algerian Western Railway Mining Line Project, and has cultivated a large number of engineering and technical talents for the local area. 68 Algerian employees have grown into the backbone of the project. China Railway Construction (中国铁建) also jointly builds a railway talent training mechanism with Algerian universities and research institutions, and this training is an important part of it. It is understood that China Railway Construction (中国铁建) and Beijing Jiaotong University (北京交通大学) plan to cooperate in organizing 9 training sessions in Algeria (阿尔及利亚) and 3 training sessions in China, covering 9 majors including civil engineering, electrical engineering, signal engineering, and mechanical engineering. The trainees come from 22 projects of the Algerian National Railway Authority (阿尔及利亚国家铁路局) across the country, and the total number of trainees will exceed 300. In December 2024, 15 senior managers of the Algerian National Railway Authority (阿尔及利亚国家铁路局) went to Beijing Jiaotong University (北京交通大学) for training. This was the first time that personnel from the Algerian National Railway Authority (阿尔及利亚国家铁路局) had been trained in China.
Bouffia Adafil, Dean of the Higher National School of Public Works (École Nationale Supérieure des Travaux Publics) in Algiers (阿尔及尔), believes that such training cooperation fully reflects the willingness of Algeria (阿尔及利亚) and China to jointly build a bridge to share knowledge and experience and build key infrastructure projects well.
After a training class, a student, Soumaya, wrote in her notebook: "The cooperation between Algeria and China is not only in engineering, but also in the integration of ideas." She told reporters that she wanted to learn from Chinese experience through training and contribute to promoting the development of Algeria's railway industry.
Return to TopThe main construction of the Serang-Panimbang Toll Road project in Banten Province, Indonesia, undertaken by China Construction Road & Bridge Group, was successfully completed recently. The project is 83.6 kilometers long and is an important channel connecting Serang City (西冷市), the capital of Banten Province (万丹省), and the Tanjung Lesung (丹绒勒松) Special Economic Zone. The picture shows an aerial view of the Serang-Panimbang (西冷—巴宁邦) Toll Road project.
Photo by Zhang Enxin (张恩信).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 霍 文
"China insists on promoting green economic development by protecting the ecological environment." Bazar Dorji (巴扎尔道尔吉), Director of the China Division of the Institute of International Relations of the Mongolian Academy of Sciences, said in an interview with this reporter that since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), China has accelerated the green and low-carbon transformation of its development mode with remarkable results.
Bazar Dorji (巴扎尔道尔吉) was invited to visit Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), Hebei (河北), Zhejiang (浙江) and other places in China to investigate the desert management in northern China and the green development achievements in southern cities. During a visit to Yucun Village (余村) in Anji (安吉), Zhejiang (浙江), he was deeply impressed by the local efforts to promote the industrialization of green technologies and the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas through green development. "Chinese friends told the story of 'making way for trees.' In order to protect the trees, the road would rather be turned to be built, which touched me deeply." Bazar Dorji (巴扎尔道尔吉) said that this is a concrete manifestation of respecting nature and protecting nature.
Bazar Dorji (巴扎尔道尔吉) said that China has made remarkable achievements in desertification control, and Mongolia (蒙古国) and other countries can learn from relevant experience. "Green environmental cooperation between Mongolia and China can become a priority area for both sides to strengthen cooperation, which will further consolidate the foundation of the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries," said Bazar Dorji (巴扎尔道尔吉).
Bazar Dorji (巴扎尔道尔吉) has long been concerned about China's development. "For many years, China's contribution to world economic growth has remained at around 30%. China's economy is operating smoothly and has continued its upward trend." Bazar Dorji (巴扎尔道尔吉) said that the Chinese government has scientifically formulated economic growth targets and actively introduced corresponding policies and measures.
"China's achievements in reform and opening up over the past 40 years are obvious to all, and the accumulated development experience is worth learning from," said Bazar Dorji (巴扎尔道尔吉). The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has led the Chinese people to continuously explore and embark on a path of socialism with Chinese characteristics that suits its own national conditions. "On this road, China has continuously made new achievements, which reflects the advantages of China's political system."
"Every time I visit China, I can feel the vitality of China's high-quality development." Bazar Dorji (巴扎尔道尔吉) believes that the prosperous scene in various parts of China is due to China's adherence to the formulation of medium and long-term development plans, uniting the strength of the whole country, and achieving one development goal after another through the joint efforts of the people. After the Chinese people achieved the first centenary goal as scheduled, they successfully embarked on a new journey toward the second centenary goal.
"Today's world faces many challenges and is entering a new period of turbulence and change. China practices true multilateralism, safeguards the international system with the United Nations (联合国) as its core, and has made important contributions to maintaining regional and global security and stability." Bazar Dorji (巴扎尔道尔吉) said that China firmly adheres to an independent foreign policy of peace, insists on political solutions to hotspot issues, opposes all acts of power and bullying, and vigorously safeguards national sovereignty, security, development interests, and the common interests of developing countries. China's development cannot be separated from the world, and the world's development cannot be separated from China. "We look forward to China injecting more stability and positive energy into world peace and progress with its own greater development and prosperity."
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Auckland, New Zealand, August 10th (Reporters Long Lei (龙雷) and Chen Zheng'an (陈正安)) The "Rewi Alley and Other New Zealand Friends and the Chinese War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression Photo Exhibition," aimed at commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, opened on the 10th in Auckland (奥克兰), New Zealand's (新西兰) largest city.
The photo exhibition is co-sponsored by the New Zealand China Friendship Society (新西兰中国友好协会) and the New Zealand Rewi Alley Memorial Committee (新西兰路易·艾黎友好纪念委员会). The two-day exhibition vividly reproduces the touching deeds of New Zealand friends such as Rewi Alley (路易·艾黎) in supporting China's (中国) War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression through 80 precious historical photos, pictures, and art works, showcasing the profound friendship between the people of China and New Zealand in fighting side by side and **守望相助** (shǒu wàng xiāng zhù - "keep watch and help each other," to stand together in adversity) in the World Anti-Fascist War.
Several guests who attended the opening ceremony of the photo exhibition said in their speeches that remembering history and cherishing peace are the common responsibilities of the people. This photo exhibition is not only a review of history, but also a beautiful expectation for the future friendship and cooperation between the people of China and New Zealand.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, New York, August 9th (Reporters Shi Chun (施春) and Xie E (谢锷)) The United Asian Community Empowerment (美国亚裔社团联合总会) held the "Remember History, Jointly Protect Peace" event at the United Nations headquarters in New York on the 8th to commemorate the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. More than 160 local overseas Chinese, experts, and scholars attended.
The event reviewed the great victory of the Anti-Fascist War, paid tribute to the pioneers who fought for peace, and warned people to remember history and cherish peace through holding a World War II historical photo exhibition, playing documentaries, expert speeches, and reciting peace declarations.
Consul General Chen Li (陈立) of the Chinese Consulate General in New York said in his speech that Chinese people in various parts of the United States spontaneously established many anti-Japanese national salvation organizations during the Anti-Japanese War, and some even returned to China to serve. Chen Li praised American Chinese for making significant contributions to China's Anti-Japanese War and the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and called for inheriting and promoting the spirit of the martyrs and cherishing peace.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), August 11th. Recently, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) issued the revised "Regulations on the Work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) of the Communist Party of China" (中国共产党党校（行政学院）工作条例) (hereinafter referred to as the "Regulations") and issued a notice requiring all regions and departments to conscientiously abide by and implement them.
The notice pointed out that the "Regulations" take Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, thoroughly implement the spirit of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China and the Second and Third Plenary Sessions of the 20th Central Committee, further improve the training system and working mechanism of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and give play to the role of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) as the main channel for educating and training cadres and Party members and as an important front for the Party's ideological and theoretical construction. It is of great significance for unremittingly using Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era to strengthen the soul, arming the entire Party with the Party's innovative theories, and cultivating a team of governing backbones capable of shouldering the important task of national rejuvenation.
The notice requires that Party committees at all levels should earnestly implement the main responsibility of running Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), managing Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and building Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and do a good job in studying, publicizing, implementing, and supervising the "Regulations" to ensure that the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments on the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are implemented. Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels should earnestly implement the "Regulations," adhere to the fundamental principle of the Party's control over Party Schools, consciously serve the overall work of the Party and the country, better cultivate talents for the Party and offer suggestions for the Party, and promote the high-quality development of the cause of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in the new era. Important situations and suggestions from all regions and departments in the implementation of the "Regulations" should be reported to the Party Central Committee in a timely manner.
The full text of the "Regulations" is as follows.
Regulations on the Work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党党校（行政学院）工作条例)
(Reviewed and approved by the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) on September 24, 2019; issued by the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) on October 25, 2019
Revised by the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局常委会) on July 10, 2025; issued by the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) on August 3, 2025)
Chapter I General Provisions
Article 1: These Regulations are formulated in accordance with the Constitution of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党章程) in order to adhere to and strengthen the Party's overall leadership over the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and to improve the scientific, institutionalized, and standardized level of the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in the new era.
Article 2: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are schools led by the Party to train leading cadres of the Party, are important departments of Party committees, are the main channel for educating and training cadres and Party members, are an important front for the Party's ideological and theoretical construction, and are philosophical and social science research institutions and important think tanks of the Party and the country.
Article 3: The work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) must hold high the great banner of socialism with Chinese characteristics, adhere to Marxism-Leninism, Mao Zedong Thought, Deng Xiaoping Theory, the Important Thought of "Three Represents," and the Scientific Outlook on Development, fully implement Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "Two Establishments," strengthen the "Four Consciousnesses," strengthen the "Four Confidences," and achieve the "Two Safeguards," implement the general requirements for Party building in the new era, consciously serve the overall work of the Party and the country, cultivate talents for the Party and offer suggestions for the Party, cultivate a team of governing backbones capable of shouldering the important task of national rejuvenation, serve as a vital force in the Party's ideological and theoretical construction, and provide strong support for upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization.
Article 4: The work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) follows the following principles:
(1) Adhering to the Party's control over Party Schools, integrating the clear-cut emphasis on politics into the entire process and all aspects of the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and firmly grasping the correct direction of running schools;
(2) Adhering to seeking truth from facts, paying attention to linking theory with practice, strengthening problem orientation, and achieving the integration of learning, thinking, and application, and the unity of knowledge, belief, and action;
(3) Adhering to quality as the foundation of the school, actively exploring and following the laws of education in Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and the laws of cadre growth, and improving the level of teaching, scientific research, decision-making consultation, talent cultivation and introduction, management, and service;
(4) Adhering to upholding integrity and innovation, inheriting and carrying forward the glorious tradition of running and administering schools, and continuously improving the system and mechanism to enhance the vitality of running schools;
(5) Adhering to strict school management, vigorously promoting the atmosphere of learning, the atmosphere of simplicity, and the atmosphere of clarity;
(6) Adhering to the concept of system, paying attention to overall planning, integrating resources, and continuously enhancing the integrity and coordination of work.
Article 5: The basic tasks of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are:
(1) Training Party and government leading cadres, civil servants (including personnel managed by reference to the Civil Servant Law), leaders of state-owned enterprises, leaders of public institutions, young cadres, key theoretical propagandists, high-level talents, grassroots cadres, and Party members, and carrying out training for teachers of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges);
(2) Strengthening the research of basic Marxist theories, focusing on the research, publicity, and interpretation of Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era;
(3) Undertaking special seminars held by Party committees and governments and relevant departments;
(4) Carrying out research on major theoretical and practical issues, providing decision-making consultation services for Party committees and governments, and contributing to the construction of an independent knowledge system of Chinese philosophy and social sciences;
(5) Taking the cultivation of Marxist theoretical talents as the main goal, carrying out degree graduate education within the disciplines and professional degree categories approved by the state;
(6) Carrying out cooperation and exchanges with relevant institutions and organizations at home and abroad;
(7) Participating in the formulation of Party committees' policies on the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and cadre training plans;
(8) Completing other tasks assigned by Party committees and governments.
Article 6: The educational and training goals of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) for students are:
(1) Adhering to loyalty to the Party, profoundly understanding the decisive significance of the "Two Establishments," resolutely achieving the "Two Safeguards," forging a strong Party spirit, and consciously maintaining a high degree of consistency with the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core in thought, politics, and action;
(2) Improving the theoretical level and application ability of Marxism, learning, understanding, and implementing Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, establishing a correct worldview, outlook on life, and values, **不忘初心、牢记使命** (bù wàng chū xīn, láo jì mìng shǐ - "not forget original intention, remember mission," to remain true to one's original aspiration and keep the mission firmly in mind), and becoming firm believers and faithful practitioners of the great ideal of communism and the common ideal of socialism with Chinese characteristics;
(3) Adhering to the people-centered approach, enhancing the awareness of building the Party for the public and governing for the people, practicing the fundamental purpose of serving the people wholeheartedly, and establishing a correct view of power, view of performance, and view of career;
(4) Daring to take responsibility and act, being courageous in pioneering and innovating, carrying forward the spirit of struggle, enhancing the ability to struggle, and being good at analyzing and solving major problems in reform, development, and stability;
(5) Comprehensively improving the ability to perform duties, enhancing the ability to adapt to the development requirements of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era and promoting the construction of Chinese-style modernization;
(6) Strictly abiding by the Party Constitution, Party regulations, Party discipline, and the Constitution and laws and regulations, knowing reverence, maintaining vigilance, adhering to the bottom line, resolutely opposing formalism, bureaucracy, hedonism, and extravagance, opposing privilege thinking and privilege phenomena, opposing any abuse of power and seeking personal gain, and maintaining the political character of integrity and incorruptibility forever.
Chapter II Establishment and System
Article 7: The Central Committee of the Party and the local committees at all levels shall establish the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院)), the Party School (Administrative College) of the Provincial (Autonomous Region, Municipality) Party Committee (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院)), the Party School (Administrative College) of the Municipal (Prefecture, Autonomous Prefecture, League) Party Committee (市（地、州、盟）委党校（行政学院)), and the Party School (Administrative School) of the County (City, District, Banner) Party Committee (县（市、区、旗）委党校（行政学校)). The Party Committee of the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团党委) and the Party Committees of each division (city) shall establish Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Party (Working) Committees of townships (streets) with the necessary conditions may establish Party Schools.
The Party Committees of ordinary institutions of higher learning run by the state should establish Party Schools.
Article 8: Adhere to the principle of the entire Party running Party Schools. Party committees at all levels are the main bodies for running Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), managing Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and building Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). The Party committee secretary is the first person responsible, and the Party committee comrade who concurrently serves as the principal (president) of the Party School (Administrative College) is the main person responsible. The Party committee should strengthen its leadership over the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges):
(1) Incorporate the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) into the overall work deployment of the Party committee, and study the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in a timely manner according to work needs;
(2) Formulate plans and policies for leading cadres at all levels of the Party to participate in training at Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), combine cadre training with cadre use, and take cadres' acceptance of education and training as an important basis for cadre assessment and appointment and promotion;
(3) Select and strengthen the leadership team of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and replenish the team with outstanding cadres;
(4) Establish and improve the system for Party and government leading cadres to give lectures, make reports, and hold discussions with students at Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). The total number of class hours given by leading cadres each semester should account for no less than 20% of the total class hours of the main classes of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels;
(5) Strengthen talent cultivation, funding guarantees, and infrastructure construction of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and support Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) in implementing comprehensive teaching, scientific research, decision-making consultation, management, and service innovation;
(6) Hold Party School (Administrative College) work conferences regularly to summarize experience and deploy work;
(7) Incorporate the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) into the annual target assessment of the Party committee's Party building work and include it in the report on the implementation of the responsibility system for Party building work.
Article 9: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) implement the leadership system of the School (College) Affairs Committee (校（院）委会) (hereinafter referred to as the School (College) Affairs Committee). The School (College) Affairs Committee comprehensively leads the work of the School (College), and the members are appointed by the Party Committee (Government) at the same level. The work of the School (College) Affairs Committee is presided over by the Principal (President) or the Vice Principal (Vice President) in charge of daily work.
Article 10: The Principal (President) of the Party School (Administrative College) is generally concurrently held by the Secretary or Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee at the same level or the Minister of the Organization Department. The Vice Principal (Vice President) in charge of daily work is selected and appointed in accordance with the leading cadres at the level of the head of the Party Committee department at the same level and is generally nominated as a candidate for membership of the Party Committee at the same level. The Vice Principal (Vice President) in charge of teaching and scientific research should generally have teaching and scientific research experience.
Article 11: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a higher level should strengthen business guidance to Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a lower level:
(1) Conduct research on the implementation of the Party Central Committee's guiding principles and policies on running and administering Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and major decisions and deployments by Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a lower level, and put forward guiding opinions;
(2) Conduct research on the teaching, scientific research, and teacher training of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a lower level, and put forward suggestions for improvement;
(3) Formulate a scientific evaluation index system and methods for the quality of running schools, and guide Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a lower level to carry out evaluation work;
(4) Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at the municipal (prefecture) level and above should take the lead in formulating business work plans for Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) within their administrative regions;
(5) The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院)) and the Party School (Administrative College) of the Provincial (Autonomous Region, Municipality) Party Committee (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院)) should guide and coordinate the curriculum setting and development, textbook compilation, discipline construction, and scientific research management of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at a lower level.
Article 12: County-level Party Schools (Administrative Schools) should become the main channel and main front for training grassroots cadres and ordinary Party members. The Party Committee of the Province (Autonomous Region, Municipality) should coordinate and promote the classified construction of county-level Party Schools (Administrative Schools) and deepen the reform of the school-running system and the innovation of the school-running model.
Integrate county education and training resources, make overall use of Party School (Administrative College) resources, and improve the level of school running in county-level Party Schools (Administrative Schools). County-level Party Schools (Administrative Schools) with weak foundations and poor school-running conditions can carry out school-running through multiple measures such as adding the nameplate of a branch school of the Municipal (Prefecture) Party School (Administrative College).
Article 13: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should strengthen business guidance and work coordination for the branch schools they have established to help improve the quality of school running.
Article 14: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in teaching, scientific research, decision-making consultation, management, and service, establish a resource co-construction and sharing mechanism, and give play to their overall advantages.
Chapter III Classes and Academic System
Article 15: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should carry out basic training and other important training well in accordance with the requirements of normalized training, especially basic training. The following requirements should be implemented for carrying out basic training:
(1) Scientifically formulate training programs, clarify the key elements such as the training objects, content, methods, academic system, and cycle;
(2) Adhere to training all who should be trained, try to expand the coverage, and strive to achieve full coverage, avoiding repeated training, multi-headed transfer training, and years of no training;
(3) Make full use of modern information technology, use online and offline, combined with live and recorded broadcasts, and other methods to promote the extension of high-quality training resources to the grassroots;
(4) Adhere to centralized learning, and Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) with the necessary conditions should achieve centralized residential training and strictly standardize management;
(5) Improve the basic training mechanism and continuously improve the quality of education and training in Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels.
Article 16: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) set up training classes and academic systems according to the objects of normalized training, especially basic training, mainly offering refresher courses, training courses, special seminar courses, theoretical research courses, and teacher training courses.
Article 17: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels hold refresher courses according to the cadre training plan.
The refresher courses of the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院)) mainly train cadres under the management of the Central Committee, cadres at the department and bureau level, and Party Committee secretaries of counties (cities, districts, banners). The main courses offered are refresher courses for cadres under the management of the Central Committee and refresher courses for cadres at the department and bureau level, with an academic system of generally no less than 2 months; refresher courses for main leading cadres of municipalities (prefectures) and refresher courses for cadres at the department and bureau level who are newly appointed, and refresher courses for county Party Committee secretaries, with an academic system of generally no less than 3 weeks.
The refresher courses of the Party School (Administrative College) of the Provincial (Autonomous Region, Municipality) Party Committee (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院)) mainly train cadres at the department and bureau level, cadres at the county and division level, and Party (Working) Committee secretaries of townships (streets). The main courses offered are refresher courses for cadres at the department and bureau level and refresher courses for cadres at the county and division level, with an academic system of generally no less than 1 month; refresher courses for deputy cadres at the department and bureau level who are newly appointed, refresher courses for cadres at the county and division level who are newly appointed, and refresher courses for Party (Working) Committee secretaries of townships (streets), with an academic system of generally no less than 3 weeks.
The refresher courses of the Party School (Administrative College) of the Municipal (Prefecture, Autonomous Prefecture, League) Party Committee (市（地、州、盟）委党校（行政学院)) mainly train cadres at the county and division level, cadres at the township and section level, and township heads (street office directors). The main courses offered are refresher courses for cadres at the county and division level and refresher courses for cadres at the township and section level, with an academic system of generally no less than 1 month; refresher courses for deputy cadres at the county and division level who are newly appointed, refresher courses for cadres at the township and section level who are newly appointed, and refresher courses for township heads (street office directors), with an academic system of generally no less than 2 weeks.
The refresher courses of the Party School (Administrative School) of the County (City, District, Banner) Party Committee (县（市、区、旗）委党校（行政学校)) mainly train cadres at the township and section level, heads of grassroots Party organizations, and Party members. The main courses offered are refresher courses for cadres at the township and section level, with an academic system of generally no less than 3 weeks; refresher courses for deputy cadres at the township and section level who are newly appointed, with an academic system of generally no less than 2 weeks; refresher courses for secretaries of grassroots Party organizations, with an academic system of generally 5 days. Refresher courses for members of grassroots Party organization teams can also be held if conditions permit. The classes and academic system for training Party members are set by each region according to the actual situation.
Article 18: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels offer training courses for young and middle-aged cadres according to the cadre training plan.
The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院)) mainly trains young and middle-aged cadres at the department and bureau level and some at the county and division level. The academic system is generally no less than 4 months.
The Party School (Administrative College) of the Provincial (Autonomous Region, Municipality) Party Committee (省（自治区、直辖市）委党校（行政学院)) mainly trains young and middle-aged cadres at the department and bureau level, the county and division level, and some at the township and section level. The academic system is generally no less than 3 months.
The municipal (prefecture, autonomous prefecture, league) Party committees' Party schools (schools of administration) mainly train middle-aged and young cadres at the township and section levels. The duration of schooling is generally not less than 2 months.
The county (city, district, banner) Party committees' Party schools (schools of administration) mainly train middle-aged and young cadres at the grassroots level. The duration of schooling is generally not less than 1 month.
Article 19: Various special seminars shall be held in Party schools (schools of administration) focusing on studying and implementing the spirit of the National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the spirit of the plenary sessions of the Central Committee, and the relevant decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, according to the work needs of the Party committees and governments. The duration of schooling is generally 3-5 days.
Article 20: The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) may offer corresponding ethnic cadre classes.
Article 21: The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) and the Party schools (schools of administration) of provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government) may hold theoretical training courses mainly for cadres at the department and bureau levels and county and division levels engaged in theoretical research, publicity, and education, as well as key teachers and researchers in philosophy and social sciences, and teacher training courses for teaching, research, and management backbones of Party schools (schools of administration).
Article 22: Party schools (schools of administration) at all levels shall conduct relevant training in accordance with the training plans and annual training programs of the civil service authorities, comprehensive personnel management departments of public institutions, etc.
Article 23: Party schools (schools of administration) may jointly hold video training courses with relevant units to rationally allocate and effectively utilize the training resources of Party schools (schools of administration) nationwide.
Article 24: The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) and the Party schools (schools of administration) of provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government) that meet the conditions shall obtain the qualifications to grant master's and doctoral degrees in accordance with the law, and with the consent of the education administrative department of the State Council, may enroll graduate students pursuing master's and doctoral degrees and incorporate them into the national education system for management.
Chapter IV: Teaching Work
Article 25: Teaching is the central task of Party schools (schools of administration). The teaching layout of Party schools (schools of administration) should adhere to taking the study of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) as the central content and primary task, focusing on improving the political awareness, political ability, and governance skills of leading cadres of the Party, consolidating the theoretical foundation of students with mastering the latest achievements of the Party's theoretical innovation as the focus, strengthening the Party spirit cultivation of students with firm ideals and beliefs, enhancing the sense of purpose, and improving work style as the focus, and increasing the ability of students to perform their duties with comprehensively improving the ability to build socialist modernization as the focus. According to the requirements of the situation and tasks, the teaching content should be continuously enriched and innovated, and the teaching layout of Party schools (schools of administration) should be optimized. Local Party schools (schools of administration) may offer teaching courses that reflect local characteristics.
Article 26: The teaching of Party schools (schools of administration) should highlight the dominant and primary status of the Party's theoretical education and Party spirit education, and strengthen the training of ability to perform duties.
The Party's theoretical education should strengthen the education and training of Marxism theory, focusing on unifying thoughts, unifying will, and unifying actions with the latest achievements of adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times, and unswervingly using Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) to strengthen the soul.
Party spirit education should deeply carry out education on ideals and beliefs, the Party's purpose, Party history, the history of New China, the history of reform and opening up, the history of socialist development, revolutionary traditions, forging a strong sense of community of the Chinese nation and promoting the construction of the Chinese national community, traditional Chinese virtues, correct views on performance, and Party conduct and integrity, take the study and education of the Party Constitution, Party regulations, and Party discipline as an important content of Party spirit education, and use typical cases to carry out warning education.
The training of ability to perform duties should be carried out around the major decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee and the major strategic needs of the country, focusing on improving the ability to promote high-quality development, the ability to serve the people, and the ability to prevent and resolve risks.
In the overall teaching arrangements of Party schools (schools of administration) at the municipal (prefecture) level and above, the proportion of courses on the Party's theoretical education and Party spirit education shall not be less than 70% of the total class hours per semester. The main training courses of Party schools (schools of administration) at all levels should set up Party spirit education courses, and the proportion of Party spirit education courses should not be less than 20% of the total class hours per semester. Classes lasting more than 1 month should arrange students to conduct Party spirit analysis. In the Party spirit education training courses held by Party schools (schools of administration) at all levels, the proportion of classroom teaching shall not be less than 50% of the total class hours.
Article 27: Party schools (schools of administration) should continuously improve the quality of teaching, enhance the political level, policy level, academic level, and professional level of teaching, and enhance pertinence and effectiveness.
Article 28: Party schools (schools of administration) should strive to innovate teaching methods, vigorously promote research-based teaching, comprehensively use interactive teaching methods such as lecturing and discussion, case studies, simulation, experience, and interviews, increase the intensity of case teaching, and promote the construction of case libraries. Strengthen the construction of online training platforms, and make good use of online live classrooms, online classrooms, and other teaching models. Party schools (schools of administration) at the provincial level and above should develop a batch of high-quality online courses in a targeted manner to promote the direct access of high-quality resources to the grassroots level.
Article 29: Party schools (schools of administration) should strengthen the organization and management of teaching, establish and improve rules and regulations, form a teaching implementation and operation mechanism with clear responsibilities and division of labor and cooperation, and establish and improve a learning assessment system and a teaching effect evaluation system.
Article 30: Discipline construction is the basic construction for Party schools (schools of administration) to improve the quality of teaching and research and enhance the level of teachers. Party schools (schools of administration) should focus on building the Marxist theory discipline with Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) as the main content, strengthen the discipline of Party history and Party building of the Communist Party of China and related disciplines of Party spirit education, actively support disciplines that are urgently needed for teaching and relatively weak, and gradually form a discipline system that highlights the characteristics of Party schools (schools of administration) and meets the needs of training Party members and cadres.
Article 31: The Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance) and the Party schools (schools of administration) of provinces (autonomous regions, municipalities directly under the Central Government) should formulate discipline construction plans. Strengthen the cooperation in discipline construction among Party schools (schools of administration) at all levels, optimize resource allocation, and promote discipline construction.
Article 32: Textbook construction is the basic project of teaching. Party schools (schools of administration) should organize the compilation of teaching outlines and series of textbooks that fully reflect the latest achievements of adapting Marxism to the Chinese context and the needs of the times and have the characteristics of Party schools (schools of administration) according to teaching needs, and establish a textbook system of Party schools (schools of administration) that is adapted to the goals of education and training and the teaching layout.
Chapter V: Scientific Research and Decision-making Consultation
Article 33: Scientific research is the basic work of Party schools (schools of administration). The scientific research work of Party schools (schools of administration) should pay close attention to the development and changes of the domestic and international situation, strengthen theoretical research and policy research, focus on strengthening the systematic and academic research and interpretation of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想), strengthen the research on major practical issues, serve to improve the quality of teaching, serve to promote the Party's theoretical innovation, and serve the decision-making of Party committees and governments.
Article 34: The Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Center and the Research Center for the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics of the Party School of the Central Committee of the CPC (National Academy of Governance), and the Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era Research Base and the Research Center for the Theoretical System of Socialism with Chinese Characteristics of local Party schools (schools of administration) established with approval, should take the lead in promoting the study, research, publicity, and interpretation of contemporary Chinese Marxism and 21st century Marxism.
Article 35: The decision-making consultation work of Party schools (schools of administration) should focus on the central work of the Party and the country, the major decisions and deployments of Party committees and governments, and the hot and difficult issues in society to conduct investigations and research, promptly reflect important ideological and theoretical trends, put forward valuable policy recommendations, promote the mutual promotion and coordinated development of teaching, scientific research, and decision-making consultation, and play a good role as a think tank.
Article 36: The scientific research and decision-making consultation work of Party schools (schools of administration) should fully implement the Party's basic theory, basic line, and basic strategy, adhere to the organic unity of firm political stance and scientific exploration and innovation, strictly enforce political discipline and political rules, abide by academic ethics, and strengthen the construction of scientific research integrity. Party schools (schools of administration) should formulate academic norms that reflect the characteristics of Party schools (schools of administration).
Article 37: Party schools (schools of administration) should strengthen organized scientific research, innovate management and service work, establish and improve a management system and incentive mechanism that conforms to the characteristics of Party schools (schools of administration), encourage teachers and students to participate in decision-making consultation work, coordinate and optimize the assessment and evaluation of scientific research and decision-making consultation results, and promote the transformation and application of decision-making consultation results.
Article 38: The scientific research and decision-making consultation work of Party schools (schools of administration) should be oriented to the society and strengthen cooperation and exchanges with Party committees and government departments, universities, and scientific research institutions.
Article 39: Party schools (schools of administration) at all levels should formulate plans for scientific research and decision-making consultation work and carefully organize their implementation.
Article 40: Party schools (schools of administration) are an important frontier position of the Party's ideological work. They should adhere to the correct political direction, public opinion guidance, and value orientation, innovate the ways and methods of ideological and cultural publicity, make good use of books, newspapers, new media, and other communication media, actively speak out, speak out correctly, effectively play the role of ideological guidance, and be good active propagandists of the Party's innovative theories, firm maintainers of the guiding position of Marxism in the ideological field, and reliable vanguards in guiding social thoughts with the Party's ideology.
Chapter VI: Open Schooling
Article 41: Open schooling is an important way to improve the level of running Party schools (schools of administration). Party schools (schools of administration) should obey and serve the overall situation of the Party and the country's foreign affairs work, enhance national security awareness, follow the principles of taking me as the mainstay, using it for me, and learning from each other, coordinate all aspects of resources, develop open schooling to the outside world, and actively play a role in international communication work.
Article 42: Party schools (schools of administration) conduct academic exchanges and cooperation with academic research institutions, think tanks, political parties, etc. in foreign countries (regions) in various ways, strengthen exchanges and cooperation with developing countries, and build a platform for exchanging governance experience, disseminating academic theories, exchanging civilization and mutual learning, and international cooperation with the characteristics of Party schools (schools of administration).
Article 43: Party schools (schools of administration) strengthen foreign cooperation and exchanges by selecting teaching, research, and management personnel to study, lecture, and conduct academic exchanges and cooperation in foreign countries (regions), inviting scholars and well-known people from foreign countries (regions) to visit, lecture, and conduct academic exchanges and cooperation in Party schools (schools of administration), and holding or participating in international conferences, forums, etc.
Article 44: Carry out international and Hong Kong and Macao training work, innovate training mechanisms and methods, improve the training curriculum system, compile training materials, and improve the effectiveness of training.
Article 45: Actively participate in the construction of a foreign discourse system, pay attention to telling Chinese stories and stories of the Communist Party of China well with Chinese discourse and Chinese narrative system, and promote Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想). Organize and carry out international communication knowledge training to improve the level of theoretical research on international communication.
Chapter VII: Student Management
Article 46: Student management is an important link in achieving the training goals of Party schools (schools of administration). Party schools (schools of administration) should strengthen leadership, strengthen training, strictly manage, pay attention to effectiveness, adhere to strict requirements, improve management systems, improve management methods, and improve management effectiveness.
Article 47: Student management includes Party spirit education, learning management, organizational management, and life management. Party spirit education should run through the entire process of student management. Learning management should strengthen guidance, promotion, and supervision to guide students to complete their learning tasks. Organizational management should strictly enforce intra-Party political life during training, improve and strictly enforce systems such as student status and attendance, and pay attention to the role of temporary Party branches and class committees of students. Life management should strictly implement school rules and regulations and carry out healthy cultural and sports activities.
Article 48: Each class of Party schools (schools of administration) shall have full-time organizers or class teachers responsible for the daily management of students. Organizers or class teachers shall be held by cadres of the corresponding level.
Article 49: Each class of Party schools (schools of administration) should generally establish a temporary Party branch for students. Under the leadership of the school (college) committee and the guidance of the student management department, organize students to carry out political study, and educate, manage, supervise, and serve students.
Article 50: Party schools (schools of administration) should strengthen coordination and cooperation with the Party committees' organization departments and the units sending students to form a system and mechanism for strict management and effective supervision.
Article 51: Party schools (schools of administration) should strengthen the assessment of students' training, comprehensively assess and evaluate students' learning attitude and performance, the degree of mastery of theory and knowledge, Party spirit cultivation, style formation, and compliance with rules and discipline, as well as the ability to solve practical problems. The assessment results shall be fed back to the organization and personnel departments in accordance with the cadre management authority.
If students violate relevant regulations and disciplines during their time at the school, the Party school (school of administration) shall, depending on the severity of the circumstances, consult with the organization and personnel department and give treatment such as interviews and reminders, public criticism, and ordering withdrawal from school; if the circumstances are serious, the relevant departments shall give organizational treatment, Party disciplinary or administrative sanctions.
Article 52: Party schools (schools of administration) should strictly implement the student leave system. During the training period, students generally do not undertake the daily work of their units or overseas (regional) inspections and other tasks. If it is necessary to ask for leave due to special circumstances, the procedures must be strictly followed, and the cumulative leave time should generally not exceed 1/7 of the total class hours, and those who exceed it should be dropped out of school.
Article 53: The academic certificate of a Party school (school of administration) is the certificate of a student's academic performance at the school. Students who complete their learning tasks in accordance with the requirements of the teaching plan and pass the assessment shall obtain an academic certificate. If they fail to participate in the training of the Party school (school of administration) as required or fail to meet the training requirements due to some reason, they shall make up the training in a timely manner. Those who pass the make-up training shall obtain an academic certificate.
Chapter VIII: Team Building
Article 54: Team building is the key to the development of Party schools (schools of administration). Party schools (schools of administration) should adapt to the requirements of cadre education and training in the new era, and in accordance with the needs of teaching, scientific research, management, and service work, comprehensively strengthen the construction of teachers, management, and service personnel teams, and cultivate a high-quality talent team with strong politics, firm beliefs, excellent business, and correct style.
Article 55: Party schools (schools of administration) should adhere to the strategy of strengthening the school with talents, deeply implement the "Master Teacher Project," and focus on strengthening the construction of the teaching staff. Teachers of Party schools (schools of administration) should:
(1) Have lofty ideals of communism and firm beliefs in socialism with Chinese characteristics, be loyal to Marxism, love the cause of Party schools (schools of administration), strictly abide by political discipline and political rules, enhance Party spirit cultivation, and consciously maintain a high degree of consistency with the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core in ideology, politics, and action;
(2) Have a solid foundation in Marxist theory, be familiar with the Party's line, principles, and policies, have a deep foundation of professional knowledge, pay attention to investigation and research, be brave in theoretical innovation, adhere to the integration of teaching and research with practice, and have strong teaching, scientific research, and decision-making consultation capabilities;
(3) Have rigorous academic style, noble character, be a model for learning and a model for behavior, abide by rules and discipline.
Article 56: In accordance with the principle of prioritizing full-time staff and combining full-time with part-time staff, strengthen the construction of the faculty of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). The proportion of full-time teachers should generally not be less than 40% of the total number of staff in the school (college). Strengthen the Marxist theoretical education, Party spirit education, and professional training of teachers; improve the mechanisms for teachers' knowledge renewal and practical training, focusing on doing a good job in the whole-chain cultivation of young teachers; create a good environment for actively exploring and boldly innovating in teaching methods and theoretical research; proactively introduce high-level experts and scholars with good political qualities; and select and appoint leading cadres, experts, scholars, advanced model figures, and outstanding grassroots cadres with strong ideological and political qualities, rich practical experience, high theoretical levels, and good classroom teaching skills to serve as part-time teachers in accordance with regulations, and establish and improve a management system for part-time teachers.
Article 57: Construct a teacher management system that is both different from civil servants and different from ordinary public institutions, and that conforms to the development characteristics of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Emphasize the investigation and assessment of political qualities, and run political requirements through the entire process of teacher management in Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Establish and improve the access mechanisms for teacher recruitment and teacher lecturing, etc., and establish and improve a teacher assessment and evaluation system, a professional title evaluation and post employment system, and a teacher exit mechanism that are in line with the characteristics of cadre education and training and have the characteristics of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges); orderly promote competitive employment for teachers, and form an effective incentive mechanism. Teachers of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are included in the scope of relevant talent policy support that meets the regulations, and enjoy various treatments related to teachers of national education at the same level as stipulated by the state. Implement the performance-based salary system for public institutions, and establish and improve a performance-based salary distribution incentive mechanism for staff of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) that is adapted to the job responsibilities and goals of teaching, research, and other positions.
Article 58: Party committees at all levels should support and help Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) to do a good job in the selection and transfer of outstanding teachers and management personnel, and establish a system of internal and external exchanges for teachers and management personnel of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Organization and personnel departments at all levels should provide conditions for Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) to transport and introduce talents.
Chapter IX: Construction of School Spirit, Teaching Style, and Learning Style
Article 59: A good school spirit, teaching style, and learning style are the basic guarantees for the healthy development of the cause of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should adhere to strict governance of the school, strict teaching, and strict learning, implement the requirements of strict school management into all aspects of the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), continuously improve various management systems, strengthen school rules and discipline, strictly implement the principles and requirements of the Party Central Committee (党中央) on running and managing Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), strictly implement the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation (中央八项规定) and its implementation rules, and strictly implement the responsibility system for ideological work.
Article 60: Teachers of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) undertake the important responsibility of educating and training leading cadres and Party members, and should adhere to the principle that educators must first be educated, strictly demand themselves, resolutely safeguard the core position of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) in the Party Central Committee (党中央) and the Party as a whole, resolutely safeguard the authority and centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee (党中央) with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core, promote the spirit of educators, consciously devote themselves to academic research, sincerely seek knowledge, and carefully educate people, and use practical actions to influence and drive students. Those with poor teacher ethics or who are not suitable for working in Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should have their job positions adjusted or be transferred away from Party Schools (Administrative Colleges).
Article 61: Promote the Marxist learning style of integrating theory with practice, and advocate a spirit of respecting learning and studying diligently. Focus on the major theoretical and practical issues of the development of the Party and the country, and encourage teachers and students to exchange ideas with each other, and students to learn from each other, to achieve mutual improvement in teaching and learning.
Chapter X: Party Building in Government Departments
Article 62: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) establish grassroots Party organizations in government departments. Under the leadership of the Party's Working Committee of government departments at the higher level and the school (college) committee, the grassroots Party organizations in government departments take the Party's political construction as the guide, comprehensively improve the quality of Party building in government departments, promote the deep integration of Party building work with teaching, research, and other business work, and provide a strong guarantee for the development of the cause of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges).
Article 63: The secretaries of the Party's grassroots committees and general branch committees that do not have Party's grassroots committees in Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should be held by the responsible person of the unit who is a Party member. The grassroots Party committees of government departments with a large number of Party members and affiliated units should have a full-time deputy secretary. The secretary of the Party branch should in principle be held by the main responsible person of the unit who is a Party member.
Article 64: The school (college) committee should earnestly fulfill its main responsibility for comprehensively and strictly governing the Party, the main responsible person is the first responsible person for Party building work in government departments, the secretaries of Party organizations at all levels are directly responsible for Party building work in government departments, and other members of the leadership team should implement the "**一岗双责**" (yī gǎng shuāng zé - "one position, two responsibilities," a system where officials are responsible for both their professional duties and Party building responsibilities) and do a good job in Party building work within their scope of responsibilities.
Chapter XI: Guarantee of School Management
Article 65: Administrative management and logistical support are important guarantees for the operation of various tasks of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges). Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should deepen reform and innovation in accordance with the requirements of scientific management and standardized services, adhere to running schools diligently and thriftily, and resolutely guard against extravagance and waste, and improve management level, service quality, and guarantee capabilities.
Article 66: The necessary expenses required for the work of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) are included in the annual budgets of governments at all levels. Do a good job in guaranteeing the funding for education and training of grassroots cadres, and Party committees in places with the conditions can use the retained Party membership dues to appropriately supplement the training of grassroots Party members conducted by Party Schools (Administrative Colleges).
Article 67: Party committees and governments at all levels should attach importance to the construction of necessary infrastructure for cadre education and training such as classrooms, libraries (rooms), dormitories, canteens, and information facilities of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges), and improve school conditions in accordance with the principles of practicality, safety, effectiveness, and economy.
Article 68: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should do a good job in network security and informatization work, and improve the digital level of teaching, research, management, and services.
Article 69: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should strengthen the construction of libraries (rooms), do a good job in the collection, sorting, protection, and development of paper documents and digital resources, and actively promote the construction of digital resources.
Article 70: Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) should strengthen the construction of school (college) culture, make good use of red resources, and carry out diverse cultural activities with the characteristics of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) and highlighting the theme of Party spirit education.
Chapter XII: Implementation and Supervision
Article 71: Party committees and governments at all levels, as well as relevant departments, Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) at all levels, the units where students are located, and the students themselves, should strictly implement and abide by these Regulations, and consciously accept internal Party supervision, social supervision, and mass supervision.
Article 72: Party committees at all levels should supervise and inspect the implementation of these Regulations. For those who violate these Regulations, the responsibilities of relevant units and personnel shall be investigated in accordance with regulations, disciplines, and laws.
Chapter XIII: Supplementary Provisions
Article 73: Branch schools established by the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) and local Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) shall be implemented in accordance with these Regulations. Party schools established by Party organizations of Party and government departments, state-owned enterprises, ordinary institutions of higher learning, and scientific research institutes shall be implemented with reference to these Regulations. Other training institutions with the nature of Party Schools (Administrative Colleges) may be implemented with reference to these Regulations.
Article 74: The Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) is responsible for the interpretation of these Regulations.
Article 75: These Regulations shall be implemented from the date of promulgation.
(See page 2 for the interview with the person in charge of the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）) answering reporters' questions)
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Data elements have the characteristics of fluidity, high reusability, intangibility, and non-exclusivity, giving them a natural advantage in helping to build a unified national market.
Connecting the market, nurturing opportunities, and accumulating new momentum. Using computing power as a fulcrum to leverage the economic cycle and promote the construction of a unified large market to go deeper and more solid.
What application space can be opened up by sending data to the west and computing power to the east?
In an enterprise park in Xiamen (厦门), Fujian (福建), unmanned security vehicles patrol everywhere, capable of AI recognition and risk warning. The audio, video, LiDAR, and millimeter-wave radar data collected by the vehicles in real-time are transmitted to the Zhongwei (中卫) cloud data center in Ningxia (宁夏) through the 5G network. Completing AI recognition and risk warning takes only 100 milliseconds. Computing power interconnection connects new possibilities for industries and regional collaboration.
With the vigorous development of the digital economy, the value of data as a factor of production is becoming increasingly prominent, and computing power has become a new key productive force after heat and electricity. From transportation and meteorological services to data training, film and television rendering, and online games, both urban governance and enterprise operations require computing power support.
China is a major country in computing power resources, but these resources are distributed in a decentralized manner, with both computing power idle and computing power shortages coexisting. For example, in the same G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), Songjiang (松江) in Shanghai (上海) has a shortage of computing power, and enterprises and scientific research projects are experiencing large-scale queuing, while the utilization rate of computing power in Hefei (合肥), Anhui (安徽) is about 65%. Solving the problem of supply and demand mismatch depends on the construction of a unified data market and computing power market. And this is an important part of building a unified national market.
Computing power interconnection requires both vigorously dismantling "fences" and focusing on cultivating "soil."
Data elements have the characteristics of fluidity, high reusability, intangibility, and non-exclusivity, giving them a natural advantage in helping to build a unified national market. Computing power interconnection means breaking down regional divisions and industry divisions, allowing computing power of different architectures, different entities, and different regions to move from "local computer rooms" to "national networking." Government departments and various entities such as telecommunications operators and internet companies closely coordinate, exerting efforts in multiple dimensions such as building mechanisms, building platforms, setting standards, and creating ecosystems, to truly connect computing power into a network.
Computing power interconnection is a high-quality development issue for the industry and a regional coordinated development proposition.
In 2022, China launched the "Eastern Data and Western Computing" project, guiding the demand for computing power in the east to the west in an orderly manner. This is a top-level design for cross-regional allocation of computing power resources and opening up the main artery of the digital economy. As one of the national hub nodes for the national integrated computing power network, Ningxia (宁夏) leverages its advantages such as a suitable climate and abundant renewable energy to rationally allocate computing power resources, coordinate computing and electricity, and form digital industry clusters. Currently, Ningxia (宁夏) provides cloud computing services to more than 4,000 enterprise users, and more than 20 large models have been trained in Ningxia (宁夏).
In recent years, riding the "Eastern Data and Western Computing" trend, data expressways have been opened up, and data centers have "grown" in the western region, continuously transforming data and computing power advantages into economic growth momentum. Practice shows that building a unified national market provides valuable opportunities for various regions to seize the digital economy and reshape development advantages. Looking at the overall situation from a local perspective, focusing on the needs of the country and thinking about one's own capabilities, and deploying industries according to local conditions can achieve greater development and greater achievements in seizing opportunities, differentiating positions, and filling gaps.
Computing power interconnection, universal benefit is the goal and also the advantage.
In Guiyang (贵阳), Guizhou (贵州), Zhong'an Technology Group Co., Ltd. has joined hands with communications companies to create a "5G+AI digital twin factory," which has reduced operating costs and improved the efficiency of production and sales docking. In Qingyang (庆阳), Gansu (甘肃), the intelligent greenhouse Internet of Things application demonstration point has achieved precise monitoring and control of the crop growth environment. Thanks to computing power interconnection and the continuous reduction of computing power costs, more companies and villages can afford and use new technologies, allowing new stories of digital empowerment and development to continue to emerge.
Building a large market, connecting it into a network is only the first step. To fully leverage the amplification, superposition, and multiplication effects of digital technology, it is also necessary to focus on shortcomings and solve problems. For example, the core of computing power interconnection is data flow. In the process of cross-regional and cross-enterprise transmission and sharing, how to ensure data security and user privacy? From a long-term perspective, building a unified national market cannot be achieved overnight. Strengthening problem awareness and guidance, and solving whatever problems arise, can make the quality of the large market increasingly sufficient.
Connecting the market, nurturing opportunities, and accumulating new momentum. Using computing power as a fulcrum to leverage the economic cycle and promote the construction of a unified large market to go deeper and more solid, the Chinese economic ship will surely ride the wind and waves and move steadily and far.
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Return to TopBy: 杨雪梅
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The Chinese civilization is broad and profound, and it is worthwhile for us to go to the field to trace its origins." Among the top ten archaeological new discoveries in China in 2024, the Mengxi River Site Complex (濛溪河遗址群) in Ziyang (资阳), Sichuan (四川), the Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址) in Baoji (宝鸡), Shaanxi (陕西), and the Heposuo Site (河泊所遗址) in Jinning (晋宁), Yunnan (云南), cover the origin, formation, and early development of Chinese civilization, the archaeology of the Xia (夏), Shang (商), and Zhou (周) dynasties, and the formation and development of a unified multi-ethnic state, further substantiating the prominent characteristics of Chinese civilization. Starting today, this edition will launch a series of commentaries to explore archaeological sites and analyze archaeological achievements, so as to more intuitively and three-dimensionally appreciate "Why Civilization" and "Why China."
——Editor
One of the important characteristics of archaeology is that new discoveries continue to provide impetus for academic development. Among the top ten archaeological new discoveries in China in 2024, the Heposuo Site (河泊所遗址) in Jinning (晋宁), Yunnan (云南), is a good example.
In 1956, the Yunnan Provincial Archaeological Team discovered a gold seal inscribed with "Seal of the King of Dian (滇王之印)" in the Shizhaishan Ancient Tomb Complex (石寨山古墓群) in Jinning (晋宁). The seal, only 2.4 centimeters square, unveiled the mystery of the ancient Dian Kingdom (古滇国) to the world for the first time. Since 109 BC, the Han Dynasty (汉朝) established "Yizhou Commandery (益州郡)" here. Although Shizhaishan (石寨山) has unearthed a large number of exquisite cultural relics, it lacks village sites, and the ancient Dian Kingdom (古滇国) remains a mystery.
Cultural relics excavation, archaeological "puzzle solving." Since 2021, building foundations, roads, wells, rivers, and other remains have been uncovered at the Shangsuan No. 1 Primary School (上蒜第一小学) and its vicinity, about 1 kilometer southeast of Heposuo Village (河泊所村), and pottery, bronzes, ironware, jade, lacquerware, and other relics have been unearthed, and tens of thousands of bamboo slips and more than a thousand clay seals have been discovered. Looking at the characters on the bamboo slips, "Dianchi (滇池) is patrolled by pavilions" indicates that a security and information system of pavilions and posts was built here, and the text format is the same as the Eastern Han Dynasty (东汉) household registration slips seen in Sichuan (四川), Hunan (湖南), and other places. The text of more bamboo slip fragments also matches what is recorded in the classics.
Inspired by the Jinning Heposuo Site (晋宁河泊所遗址), the focus of archaeology in the southwest has shifted. Han Dynasty (汉代) city sites or official building sites have been successively discovered, many of which are related to the county and county administrations at that time. The Zhugeying City Site (诸葛营城址) in Zhaotong (昭通), Yunnan (云南), was the seat of the Zhuti County (朱提县) in the Han Dynasty (汉代), and the Gaojian Ancient City Site (高枧古城遗址) in Xichang (西昌), Sichuan (四川), was the seat of the Yuexi Commandery (越巂郡) (Qiongdu County (邛都县)) in the Han Dynasty (汉代). These discoveries indicate that archaeology in the southwest is of great value for studying the frontier governance and nationalization process during the Qin (秦) and Han (汉) dynasties.
Frontier archaeology is a frequent and eye-catching guest among the top ten archaeological new discoveries in China. Many archaeological discoveries in Xinjiang (新疆) are impressive. The Kashgar Moresi Temple Site (喀什莫尔寺遗址) in 2024 reveals the spread of Buddhism in ancient Xinjiang (新疆), and also substantiates the historical fact that Xinjiang (新疆) is a place where multiple ethnic groups live together, multiple cultures converge, and multiple religions coexist. The Tongtiandong Site (通天洞遗址) in 2017 filled the gap in prehistoric Paleolithic archaeology in Xinjiang (新疆), and also discovered carbonized millet and artificially cultivated carbonized wheat dating back more than 5,000 years. "The eastern millet and the western wheat met here more than 5,000 years ago." The characteristics of a pluralistic and integrated, inclusive civilization have become vivid, three-dimensional, knowable, and perceptible in one archaeological discovery after another.
Even if they are not selected into the list of the top ten archaeological new discoveries in China, many sites are indispensable in verifying the historical orientation of exchanges, interactions, and integration among the Chinese nation. Located deep in the Helan Mountains (贺兰山), the Suyukou Kiln Site (苏峪口窑址) in Ningxia (宁夏) is not very large, but it has a complete chain of porcelain firing. Through the restored high-footed bowls and melon-ribbed jars, it can be seen that their glaze and shape are similar to those of the Hutian Kiln (湖田窑) in Jingdezhen (景德镇) in the late Northern Song Dynasty (北宋) and early Southern Song Dynasty (南宋), while the aesthetic taste is close to that of the Southern Song Dynasty (南宋) official kiln, which is hard not to trigger people's thinking about the multi-ethnic integration and the integration of the northern and southern porcelain industries during the Two Song Dynasties.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "A history of China is a history of the integration and convergence of all ethnic groups into a unified Chinese nation, and it is a history of all ethnic groups jointly creating, developing, and consolidating the great motherland." The charm of frontier archaeology lies in the endless stream of new discoveries and the rapid development of research results, constantly refreshing people's understanding; its mission also lies in providing more direct and powerful material and theoretical support for forging a strong sense of community for the Chinese nation and promoting ethnic unity and integration with the latest achievements.
Thinking back to 30 years ago in 1995, the Niya Site (尼雅遗址) became one of the top ten archaeological new discoveries of the year. A double burial tomb from the late Eastern Han Dynasty (东汉) to the Wei (魏) and Jin (晋) dynasties unearthed a large number of precious cultural relics, including the brocade arm guard with the inscription "Five Stars Emerge in the East, Benefiting China (五星出东方利中国)." Today, "Why China? Because of the frontier" has gradually become a consensus in the archaeological community. We look forward to frontier archaeology constantly "updating" and continuing to bring more vivid examples of the long history and pluralistic integration of Chinese civilization.
(The author is a reporter from the Literature and Art Department of this newspaper)
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[Event] This graduation season, many graduation ceremony speeches from universities have become popular on social media. For example, Jin Li (金力), President of Fudan University (复旦大学), hopes that students will "maintain interest, maintain curiosity, maintain enthusiasm, and make ordinary days shine continuously"; another example is Peng Shuangjie (彭双阶), President of Central China Normal University (华中师范大学), said, "AI can write everything, but it can't write the script of your life"; another example is Zhang Jiuzhen (张久珍), Director of the Department of Information Management at Peking University (北京大学), encouraged graduates to "first complete the puzzle of your own life, and then connect this puzzle to the torrent of Chinese-style modernization construction." Every sincere word not only gives students the care of their alma mater, but also provides important guidance for them to take a good path in the future.
[Commentary]
Every graduation season, wonderful graduation speeches will attract attention and discussion from all parties. Some people are fascinated by the golden sentences in them, some people are enlightened by the ideas conveyed in them, and some people's eyes are wet with the simple care in them. People pay attention to graduation speeches not only because of the frequent golden sentences, but also because they condense a strong sense of national sentiment, rigorous academic spirit, warm humanistic care, and valuable life insights. The rich meaning allows people, no matter their age or where they are, to draw valuable nourishment from them.
From campus to society, the change of identity inevitably brings about fluctuations in the mentality of graduates. The questions of what kind of talent to become, what kind of business to start, and what kind of life path to take may still linger in their minds. This "last lesson" on campus in the form of a graduation speech is of great significance for them to smoothly enter the workplace and even take a good path in their future lives.
Regarding the confusion about where to go when first entering society, the President of Zhejiang University (浙江大学) said: "In the face of a complex era of diverse and rampant information, empirical evidence and rationality are more important than gold; in the face of impetuous and extreme unhealthy trends, maintaining an independent personality can protect the stability and peace of mind; in the face of a utilitarian culture that puts profit first, selfless choices are a good medicine for healing oneself." The rapid changes in the world make people anxious, and the President of Nanhua University (南华大学) tells students not to be afraid: "It is precisely because the world is changing that it breeds infinite possibilities. Behind every crisis, there is often the hope and opportunity for new life." The deafening words, like the whistle of departure, encourage students to firmly take the right path and aspire to be people who contribute to the country and society.
It is not difficult to find that the "direction" of graduation ceremony speeches has been quietly changing in recent years. "Remember to eat on time," "Reject ineffective internal friction"... In graduation speeches, there are not only earnest teachings, but also tender warmth. No longer defining a single standard for "success," but paying more attention to seeing the real needs of contemporary young people, these seemingly commonplace "nagging" exhortations can better arouse the emotional resonance of students, so that when facing the unknown storms of the future, there will always be a touch of gentleness to protect the clarity of their hearts.
Life is like a river. Rivers from all directions sometimes converge together, winding and undulating together, surging together, and sometimes going their separate ways, either irrigating a fertile field or rushing out of a canyon, together shaping a more wonderful world. Stepping out of the school gate, how to find one's own direction in the vast world, the "last lesson" on campus conveys such a concept to graduates with its own richness: the greatest pleasure in the wilderness of life is not to follow the established answers, but to explore the unknown possibilities. Don't easily set limits for yourself, and don't be in a hurry to prove anything. It is better to use courage as oars and enthusiasm as sails, and to engrave a unique track in the ocean of time with unremitting efforts.
Return to TopAccording to the ticket information collection platform of the China Association of Performing Arts (中国演出行业协会), in the first half of 2025, there were 160,500 performances in professional theaters, small theaters, and new theater spaces, with a box office revenue of 5.402 billion yuan and 20.5501 million audience members. Looking at the first half of 2025, theater performance consumption is increasingly showing quality characteristics, and word-of-mouth has become the key to attracting audiences.
This is precisely:
Bright lights overflow, and the sounds of silk and bamboo rise,
Every seat is filled, and laughter flows freely.
New branches of the art garden receive rain and dew,
The charm of the opera lingers, and the night is not yet over.
Chang Jinwen (常晋文)
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First time, a quick repair "vanguard team" was formed to restore power overnight; inspecting dikes against wind and rain, not letting go of any tiny risk point; 24-hour duty, investigating dangerous situations from house to house... Faced with the severe test brought by recent continuous heavy rainfall and typhoons in many places, the vast number of party members and cadres stepped forward and went towards danger, building a dike to protect the safety of people's lives and property. The true color of Communist Party members becomes more distinct in the wind and rain.
According to statistics, as of December 31, 2024, the total number of Communist Party of China (中国共产党) members exceeded 100 million. Thousands upon thousands of individuals converge into the greater self, working together and forging ahead courageously in creating benefits for the people. This is the deep-seated secret and inexhaustible source of strength for the century-old party to be in its prime. Facing a century of changes and embarking on the journey of rejuvenation, how to achieve the "national interest" (国之大者) with the individual self is a question that every party member should answer well.
Start with small things and strengthen Party spirit cultivation. In the years of revolutionary war, "following the Party" was not only a choice of ideals and beliefs, but also a test of bloodshed and sacrifice. Entering the new era, the risk of bloodshed and sacrifice is smaller, but the test is always there. Starting with small things such as a cigarette, a bottle of wine, a card, and a meal, deeply excavating the "small lesions" behind the "four winds" problem, extinguishing the "small sparks" of unhealthy tendencies, and blocking the "small trickles" of work style problems, can we safeguard our original aspirations and maintain the true color of a Party member forever.
Start with small things and adhere to pragmatic work. The position is ordinary, but the performance can be extraordinary. Zhang Guimei (张桂梅) used her weak body to burn herself and light up the life dreams of girls in the mountains; Ai Aiguo (艾爱国) adhered to the belief of "**做事情要做到极致、做工人要做到最好**" (zuò shì qíng yào zuò dào jí zhì, zuò gōng rén yào zuò dào zuì hǎo - "do things to the extreme, be the best worker," strive for excellence in work) and overcame hundreds of welding technical difficulties. Being conscientious and responsible for work, being enthusiastic about the masses, and giving off one point of heat and light, the efforts of thousands of Party members and cadres can be gathered into a strong joint force, connecting dots of starlight into a brilliant galaxy.
Start learning every day and constantly improve skills. The Chinese Communists have relied on learning to get to where they are today, and they will inevitably rely on learning to move towards the future. The Party's innovative theories are not only the "nutrition" for transforming the subjective world, but also the "key" for transforming the objective world. We must adhere to using the Party's innovative theories to arm our minds, guide practice, and promote work. At the same time, in today's era of information explosion, the speed of knowledge updating is constantly accelerating. Only by eliminating the "**本领恐慌**" (běn lǐng kǒng huāng - "skill panic," feeling anxious about one's lack of skills) can Party members and cadres ensure that their ability and level always keep up with the requirements of the times and truly play a leading role.
A contingent of Party members and cadres with excellent work style is inseparable from the striving for progress of every Communist Party member. Firm ideals and beliefs, courage to be pragmatic and responsible, and continuous self-improvement will surely burst out with a strong force of unity and invincibility.
Return to TopBy: 盛玉雷
The evolution of inheritance and development, the collision of tradition and modernity, and the integration of culture and economy can be described as an inexhaustible film and television treasure.
In the field of film and television production, Hengdian (横店) in Zhejiang (浙江) is well-known. Unexpectedly, riding the wave of micro-dramas, Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan (河南) has developed into an important national micro-drama production base, referred to by many as "Verticaldian (竖店)."
What are micro-dramas? In terms of form, they are mostly vertical screens, which fit mobile phone screens and are convenient to watch anytime, anywhere; in terms of content, the plot is condensed but full of ups and downs, focusing on being suspenseful. How popular are micro-dramas? Data shows that as of the end of 2024, the number of micro-drama users in China reached 662 million, exceeding the 592 million food delivery users and 539 million ride-hailing users. What about "Verticaldian"? There are over 800 micro-drama production companies, with a workforce of 30,000, and over 100 short dramas start filming every day, with a production capacity accounting for nearly 40% of the country's total... The weight of Zhengzhou's micro-drama industry is evident.
Not a famous film city, nor with a tradition of playwriting, how did Zhengzhou become a "film and television powerhouse"?
Located in the heart of the Central Plains (中原腹地), being accessible in all directions is fundamental. Taking high-speed rail as an example, with Zhengzhou as the center, Henan has formed a "12345" high-speed rail travel circle, covering municipalities under the jurisdiction of the province within 1 hour, connecting surrounding provincial capitals and the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region within 2 hours, reaching the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) within 3 hours, the Chengdu-Chongqing (成渝) area within 4 hours, and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) and other major national economic zones within 5 hours, allowing various factor resources to flow smoothly. When the travel circle expands the circle of friends, and the circle of friends creates a circle of life, the possibility of an increasingly prosperous industrial circle arises.
There are many places with convenient transportation, so why did Zhengzhou stage "a good show"? History is the root, and culture is the soul. From ancient settlements to capital city ruins, from distinctive blocks to celebrity residences... A profound history endows the city with cultural heritage and also becomes a filming resource for film and television creation. The evolution of inheritance and development, the collision of tradition and modernity, and the integration of culture and economy can be described as an inexhaustible film and television treasure.
The development of the industry also benefits from a unique production model. Film and television shooting industrial clusters include Hengdian (横店) in Zhejiang (浙江) and Zhuozhou (涿州) in Hebei (河北). Having lost the first-mover advantage, how to achieve a turnaround? Hengdian produces 1 long drama in 3 months, while Zhengzhou can deliver 10 short dramas in 7 days. Some practitioners even frankly say: "A traditional film and television drama takes three years, while the Zhengzhou team has iterated 300 popular routines." Without engaging in homogeneous competition, Zhengzhou has a clear industrial development strategy. Optimizing idle resources, shops selling building materials and showrooms displaying tiles are transformed into "CEO offices" and "intensive care units"; improving operational efficiency, "writing scripts in the morning, filming in the afternoon, editing in the evening, and launching the next day," significantly reducing production costs. Having advantages that others do not is the confidence that allows "Verticaldian" to rival Hengdian.
In addition, the "visible hand" is also **四两拨千斤** (sì liǎng bō qiān jīn - "four ounces move a thousand pounds," to use minimal force to achieve maximum effect; leverage). Last year, the "Opinions on Zhengzhou's Policies to Accelerate the High-Quality Development of the Online Micro-Drama Industry" was released; this year, the Henan Provincial Government Work Report clearly proposed "supporting Zhengzhou in building a 'Micro-Drama Creation Capital'." Continuously amplifying and making good use of industry dividends to promote industrial upgrading, create employment opportunities, and promote cultural and tourism integration, "Verticaldian" is serious.
However, micro-dramas, while "large in quantity and satisfying," are also suffering from controversies over homogenization and absurdity, and Zhengzhou is also facing hidden worries beneath the spotlight. For example, the industry is still in a state of wild growth, with companies fighting on their own; the industrial chain is concentrated in the production and manufacturing links, and the advantages in high-value areas such as original scripts are not obvious, and so on. How to avoid the "旺火" (wàng huǒ - "旺火," a vigorous fire) becoming a "虚火" (xū huǒ - "虚火," a false fire, superficial prosperity)? Zhengzhou is also exploring ways to break the situation. In this year's "Millennial Cultural Context, Drama Speaks Zhengzhou" online micro-drama script solicitation event, the local government created the city's characteristics of "Shaolin Kung Fu (少林功夫), Yellow River (天下黄河), Yellow Emperor's Hometown (黄帝故里), Strolling Shangdu (漫步商都), and Fantasy Music City (幻乐之城)" in order to upgrade from a "short drama factory" to a "short drama capital."
It is worth jumping out of "Verticaldian" to look at "Verticaldian." The opportunities for industry have always been there, depending on whether there is a vision to assess the situation and the ability to guide it accordingly. We look forward to this script of the rise of "Verticaldian" being wonderful but not absurd, with a "good start" and even more a "complete success" (**满堂彩** (mǎn táng cǎi - "hall full of applause," a complete success)).
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Return to TopBy: 《国家人文历史》记者 胡心雅
A Brief Biography
Zhong Jianrong (种建荣), born in 1972, is from Weinan (渭南), Shaanxi (陕西). He is the Party Secretary and Director of the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology (Shaanxi Archaeological Museum) (陕西省考古研究院（陕西考古博物馆）), and the President of the Shaanxi Archaeological Society (陕西省考古学会). He has presided over or participated in more than 30 archaeological projects, including the Zhouyuan (周原), Zhougong Temple (周公庙), Qingjian Xinzhuang (清涧辛庄), and Chengcheng Liujiawan (澄城刘家洼) sites, among others. Five of these projects were selected as "National Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries," and he has presided over the completion of five national and provincial-level scientific research projects.
At the intersection of Fufeng (扶风) and Qishan (岐山) counties in Baoji City (宝鸡市), Shaanxi Province (陕西省), lies an archaeological site known as Zhouyuan (周原). Covering an area of 30 square kilometers, it is the largest and most abundant pre-Zhou and Western Zhou period site discovered to date, and also the place where Zhong Jianrong (种建荣), the leader of the Zhouyuan archaeological team, has devoted half of his life's work.
For Zhong Jianrong (种建荣), the "Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址)" is like an old friend he has known for many years.
Finding the City
"No matter what difficulties we encounter, finding the city is our constant mission"
The term "Zhouyuan (周原)" has appeared many times in ancient documents as the capital city where the Zhou people rose to power. According to historical records, more than 3,000 years ago, the Ji (姬) clan, residing in Bin (豳) (around the southwest of present-day Binzhou (彬州市) and Xunyi (旬邑) counties, Shaanxi Province (陕西省)), migrated as a group to "Qixia (岐下)" under the leadership of their chieftain, Gugong Danfu (古公亶父). They called this fertile land "Zhouyuan (周原)." The Zhou people accumulated strength here and eventually overthrew the Shang Dynasty (商朝).
Zhong Jianrong (种建荣) explained that the Zhou Dynasty (周代) and the Shang Dynasty (商代) had vastly different paths of civilization. The Shang Dynasty (商代) conquered all directions by force, while the Zhou Dynasty (周代) adhered to the concept of "harmony without uniformity, seeking common ground while reserving differences." "The identification of culture, ethnicity, and system was established at this time," said Zhong Jianrong (种建荣).
Finding the legendary "holy land of the Zhou people" has become the common mission of generations of Zhouyuan archaeologists. In the 1940s, archaeologist Shi Zhangru (石璋如) conducted field investigations based on the approximate location recorded in documents, thus unveiling the prelude to Zhouyuan archaeology. In 2003, the Zhouyuan Lijia Western Zhou Bronze Casting Workshop Site (周原李家西周铸铜作坊遗址) unearthed thousands of Western Zhou pottery molds, making the Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址) one of the "National Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries" for the first time. In 2015, the archaeological team integrated years of achievements, including important discoveries such as the Fengchu architectural complex (凤雏建筑群), and the systematically revealed Zhouyuan water network system, allowing the Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址) to be selected again as one of the "National Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries." However, a key question has always lingered in the minds of Zhouyuan archaeologists. "A capital city must have a city wall," said Zhong Jianrong (种建荣). "No matter what difficulties we encounter, finding the city is our constant mission."
In 2020, while analyzing aerial images of the Wangjiagou Reservoir (王家沟水库) area, the archaeological team discovered an important clue: the terrain of Zhouyuan (周原) is high in the north and low in the south, and most of the water systems run north-south, but a tributary of Wangjiagou (王家沟) showed an unusual east-west right-angle turn. They compared the drawings with the actual field survey and found a parallel canal to the north, forming a square area with the right-angle part. An idea immediately flashed through Zhong Jianrong's (种建荣) mind – could this be the moat surrounding the city?
"If this is a moat, there must be a wall inside!" Zhong Jianrong (种建荣) led his team to continue searching and finally discovered a "small city." The archaeological team followed the direction of the "small city" wall and explored outward, finding that both the west and north walls showed signs of extending outward. After exploration, a larger outer city gradually emerged, which was later confirmed as the "big city."
During the detailed drilling inside the "small city," the archaeological team discovered an east-west wall and two north-south walls, enclosing a square in the northern part of the "small city." They called this newly discovered "small small city" the "palace city." So far, the triple city wall structure of "palace city-small city-big city" of the Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址) was completely presented. With this discovery, the "Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址)" was once again selected as one of the "National Top Ten Archaeological Discoveries" at the beginning of this year. "This fulfilled the dream of generations of Zhouyuan archaeologists!" said Zhong Jianrong (种建荣).
Breaking the Impasse
"Archaeology mainly talks about the chain of evidence. When many clues point to the same place, a consensus can be reached."
When mentioning his connection with Zhouyuan (周原), Zhong Jianrong (种建荣) said: "When I was a child, I wanted to be a policeman. During college, I was mistakenly assigned to the history department, and I was not very happy at that time." In September 1996, after graduating, Zhong Jianrong (种建荣) entered the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology (陕西省考古研究所) and worked in the office doing clerical work. Once, when he went to the archaeological site, he found that archaeology was a bit like solving a case – finding answers and deducing the true face of history based on the scattered information excavated and comparing it with documents. He immediately became interested and soon took the initiative to join the archaeological team.
In 2002, Zhong Jianrong (种建荣) joined the Zhouyuan archaeological team. He recalled that at the turn of the century, although Zhouyuan archaeology had accumulated certain achievements, it lacked decisive evidence to confirm that this was the "Zhouyuan (周原)" where Gugong Danfu (古公亶父) moved, as recorded in the literature. An archaeologist admitted: "Many scholars believe that this is not the capital city recorded in the literature, but a fief of a noble family with a different surname." Doubts also arose within the archaeological team – after decades of excavation, is this really the real Zhouyuan (周原)?
Faced with the dilemma of the Zhouyuan's (周原) nature being difficult to determine, the archaeological team decided to find answers in the field. From a research perspective, attention should be paid to the contemporaneous sites nearby. After comprehensive judgment, the archaeological team felt that Zhougong Temple (周公庙) met the conditions. Since 2004, the Zhouyuan archaeological team has focused on the archaeological excavation of the Zhougong Temple Site (周公庙遗址). Archaeological evidence confirmed that the Zhougong Temple Site (周公庙遗址) was the fief of the Zhougong family, but its scale was far smaller than that of Zhouyuan (周原). Zhougong (周公) was the younger brother of King Wu of Zhou (周武王), and the scale of his family's fief should be very large, or second only to the "capital city." If the scale of Zhougong Temple (周公庙) is far smaller than that of Zhouyuan (周原), then Zhouyuan (周原) is very likely to be the "capital city." This discovery reaffirmed the archaeological team's confidence in Zhouyuan (周原), and after many years of interruption, they turned their attention to Zhouyuan (周原) again.
After "returning to Zhouyuan (周原)," Zhouyuan's (周原) archaeological work ushered in a new situation. The team regarded the site as an organic whole, systematically studied the settlement structure and functional zoning, and also combined the results of handicraft archaeology and laboratory archaeology to establish a geographic information system.
Years of accumulation finally ushered in a major breakthrough in 2020. Since that year, a batch of tombs from the Warring States period to the Han Dynasty have been successively discovered in the southern area of Zhouyuan (周原), and many pottery pieces engraved with the words "Meiyang (美阳)" and "Meiting (美亭)" have been unearthed. The Book of Han·Geography (《汉书·地理志》) records: "Meiyang (美阳), Qishan (岐山) in the northwest of Yugong (《禹贡》). Zhongshui Township (中水乡), the place where King Tai of Zhou (周太王) lived." That is to say, the place where Gugong Danfu (古公亶父) moved in those years may have been in Meiyang County (美阳县) of the Han Dynasty (汉代). Because pottery things would not be transported over too long distances at that time. The word "Meiyang (美阳)" on the pottery unearthed this time may become a strong proof that "Zhouyuan (周原) is Meiyang (美阳) in the Han Dynasty (汉代)."
More direct evidence appeared in the excavation of the Wangjiazui (王家嘴) area. From 2020 to 2022, the archaeological team excavated a rammed earth building site with a construction area of 2,500 square meters here, which is the largest palace building remains of the pre-Zhou period seen so far. This high-level building built by the Zhou people provided key evidence that the "Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址)" was the place where Gugong Danfu (古公亶父) moved to Qi (岐). Zhong Jianrong (种建荣) said: "Archaeology mainly talks about the chain of evidence. When many clues point to the same place, a consensus can be reached."
Continuing the Legacy
"Measuring inch by inch, discovering inch by inch, this is our common persistence"
"If we start from Mr. Shi Zhangru (石璋如), it should be the fourth or fourth and a half generation of Zhouyuan archaeologists by my time," said Zhong Jianrong (种建荣). Today, a new archaeological team jointly formed by the Shaanxi Provincial Institute of Archaeology (陕西省考古研究院), the School of Archaeology and Museology of Peking University (北京大学考古文博学院), and the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院考古研究所) is taking over the excavation. "We live together, excavate together, and share the results," said young archaeologist Yan Yongqiang (闫永强).
At present, most of the team members are in their twenties and thirties. In addition to formal team members, the team also attracts many graduate students to intern.
Don't look at these young people who love to make noise and laugh, they are all very serious when they work. Wang Yulin (王昱霖), a post-95s girl who just graduated, just excavated a tomb and is recording the shape of human bones; Zhou Hui (周辉), who is focusing on identifying plant remains in the laboratory, is also a girl who came here after graduating with a master's degree last year. When asked whether there is a division of labor between indoor and outdoor work for boys and girls, they replied: "Although there are different divisions of labor, we all have to participate in field excavation." Zhou Hui (周辉) said: "Although the outdoor working environment is hard, the shock of discovering historical remains is difficult to describe in any language." Yan Yongqiang (闫永强), who joined the company last year, just got married during the "May Day" holiday this year, and soon returned to the archaeological base after his marriage. He said: "My wife supports my work and understands me."
Faced with these young team members, Zhong Jianrong (种建荣) is very pleased. He said that if there is anything else he needs to tell them, it is: "Measuring inch by inch, discovering inch by inch, this is our common persistence."
Under the scorching sun, after completing the interview, the archaeologists picked up their hand shovels, put on straw hats, and went to their respective exploration squares.
Further Reading
How is the Field Archaeological Work of the Zhouyuan Site Carried Out?
The Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址) is located in the western part of the Guanzhong Plain (关中平原), at the junction of the northern parts of Qishan (岐山) and Fufeng (扶风) counties in Baoji City (宝鸡市), Shaanxi (陕西) today. It is the most abundant pre-Zhou cultural site and the largest Western Zhou site known so far. Here, the people at that time developed and grew from the "small state of Zhou (小邦周)" in the western frontier and eventually established the Western Zhou Dynasty (西周王朝).
The archaeological work of Zhouyuan (周原) began with Mr. Shi Zhangru's (石璋如) investigation in the 1940s and has a history of more than 80 years. From the 1950s to the early 1980s, the field archaeological work of the Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址) was mainly to initially understand the scope and connotation of the site, and clarified the important value of the Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址); from 1999 to 2005, the archaeological work basically established a more detailed archaeological cultural sequence of the Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址) during the Shang and Zhou Dynasties; since 2012, the archaeological work has been carried out under the guidance of the "settlement archaeology" concept; since 2020, the Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址) has discovered a group of large rammed earth buildings of the pre-Zhou culture in Wangjiazui (王家嘴), filling the gap of high-level remains of the pre-Zhou period in the Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址) in the past, and discovered a triple city wall with a square layout and rigorous planning.
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"The content displayed on this wall in front of us is related to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression..." At 10 a.m., in the Red Culture Exhibition Hall of Donglinxi Town (东临溪镇), Xiuning County (休宁县), Huangshan (黄山), Anhui (安徽), an old man with white hair explained to the people who came to visit and study.
The entire visit lasted nearly two hours. The old man stood upright, his thoughts were clear, and he narrated more than 10,000 words of commentary in a detailed and unhurried manner. If it weren't for the introduction of his companions, it would be hard to believe that this old man is already 86 years old this year.
The old man's name is Yao Hualiang (姚华亮), a villager in Chakou Village (汊口村), Donglinxi Town (东临溪镇). Walking into his home, you can see many exhibits related to revolutionary martyrs and red history displayed on the walls and tables. Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) said that he began collecting various historical materials in the late 1960s. In 2012, he prepared an exhibition hall in his own two-story residential building. "Except for a 16-square-meter small room for me and my wife to live in, all the remaining space is used for the exhibition."
In December 2013, the exhibition hall officially opened to the public. Walking into the Anti-Japanese War themed exhibition hall, Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) led the reporter to a photo. In the photo, two young Eighth Route Army (八路军) soldiers stood upright. "These two young soldiers bravely moved forward in the face of enemy artillery fire. Every time children come to visit, I repeatedly tell them about it," Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) said.
Not only photos from the Anti-Japanese War period, but also newspaper layouts, route maps, team introductions, etc. related to the Anti-Japanese War are posted all over the walls of the exhibition hall. "Most of these materials were cut from old newspapers, and some were found in old books," Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) said. "When I have time, I like to look for old books everywhere."
Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) often rides a tricycle to various villages and communities around to collect materials, and has even been to Jinggangshan (井冈山), Jiangxi (江西), Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西) and other more distant places.
On the table in the room, a hand-made booklet with a brand-new cover caught the reporter's attention. "This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. I cut out relevant reports from various newspapers and magazines, bound them into a book, for everyone to read during the visit," Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) said.
With the continuous accumulation of materials, the two-story building at home could no longer meet the needs of the exhibition. In 2021, with the support of the town, the local government used the old village committee office of Chakou Village (汊口村) as a new site to build the Donglinxi Town Red Culture Exhibition Hall (东临溪镇红色文化展示馆) and Yao Hualiang Red Studio (姚华亮红色工作室). As of now, the exhibition hall has received more than 150,000 visitors and has become a place for local patriotic education.
Although he is over 80 years old, Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) is still full of energy every day and puts a lot of energy into red education for young people.
On the day of the interview, just after finishing the morning's explanation work, Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) hurriedly ate a bite of lunch and rushed to Linxi Middle School (临溪中学) in the town. "At 2 pm, I have to give a moral education class to the seventh-grade students." On the way, Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) took out the prepared manuscript from his pocket and checked it repeatedly. Four sheets of paper were filled with words, and the handwriting was clear.
Considering that he is already very old, Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) wants to ask Liu Yuqi (刘雨棋), the former secretary of the Chakou Village (汊口村) Party branch, to continue running the exhibition hall. "From the wording to the actions, Yao (姚) is patiently guiding me. He wholeheartedly wants to pass this on, and I will definitely live up to his expectations," Liu Yuqi (刘雨棋) said.
"The inheritance of the red spirit is a cause passed down from generation to generation! I feel very honored to contribute to the inheritance of the red spirit," Yao Hualiang (姚华亮) said.
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Since August 7th, Yuzhong County (榆中县), Lanzhou (兰州), Gansu (甘肃) Province, and other places have suffered continuous heavy rainfall, triggering mountain torrent disasters.
"We must race against time to restore power supply." At just after 5 a.m. on the 8th, before the rain stopped, Gu Dejun (顾得军), the captain of the Communist Party member commando team of the Yuzhong County (榆中县) Power Supply Company of the State Grid Gansu (甘肃) Province Electric Power Company, led 20 team members to head to the disaster area separately.
The road was flooded and covered with thick silt, making it difficult for vehicles to pass. "Get out of the car and proceed on foot!" After research and judgment, Gu Dejun (顾得军) and his colleagues slung tool bags over their shoulders and switched to walking. Upon reaching Nanbeiguan Village (南北关村), Xiaokangying Township (小康营乡), they found that two transmission lines were interrupted, affecting the electricity supply of more than 2,000 households. Just as the commando team was discussing a repair plan, a villager ran over, panting: "My 70-year-old father needs oxygen, but the oxygen concentrator is not working due to the power outage."
"Quick, get the mobile battery!" Carrying the equipment, Gu Dejun (顾得军) went straight to the villager's home, and after debugging it properly, he immediately returned to the repair site.
After the rain, the utility poles were slippery and wet, and the risk of leakage and pole collapse increased sharply, making the repair more difficult. Gu Dejun (顾得军) encouraged his colleagues: "As Communist Party members, we must dare to 敢啃硬骨头 (gǎn kěn yìng gǔ tou - "dare to gnaw hard bones," to tackle tough challenges)." The commando team worked continuously for 12 hours and repaired the line before dinner time.
In recent days, Zhang Kaifa (张开发), a 32-year-old Party member and employee of the Lanzhou (兰州) Highway Emergency Support and Road Network Monitoring Center, has been busy on the front line of rescue. In the early morning of the 8th, Zhang Kaifa (张开发) received a notice to participate in the rescue and quickly drove an excavator into the water-damaged section of Provincial Highway 104 (省道104线) in the Xinglong Mountain (兴隆山) area.
"All I could see were falling rocks, and I couldn't tell where the ditch was or where the road was." Zhang Kaifa (张开发) said that he and his colleagues were divided into two groups, using the bucket to clear the rolling stones and open up a rescue channel. Because there were too many falling rocks, the rescue channel only advanced more than two kilometers in four hours. At noon, Zhang Kaifa (张开发) finished two steamed buns with pickled vegetables, rested for less than 20 minutes, and then投入to the intense rescue work again.
During the process of repairing the rescue channel, Zhang Kaifa (张开发) also participated in the rescue operation of Du Caigui (杜彩贵), a forest ranger in Xinglong Mountain (兴隆山). On the night of the mountain torrent, Du Caigui (杜彩贵) hid on the second floor of the forest ranger station to avoid being washed away by the flood. Due to the interruption of the signal, it was not until the afternoon of the next day that he was able to contact the outside world with the portable satellite base station brought by the rescuers. Zhang Kaifa (张开发) heard the call for help, operated the excavator joystick, raised the bucket and probed into the flood, and together with his colleagues, successfully transferred the person from the other side with the bucket.
According to reports, 51 people from the Lanzhou (兰州) Highway Emergency Support and Road Network Monitoring Center participated in the flood control and rescue, including 32 Party members.
On the afternoon of the 10th, all damaged roads in Yuzhong County (榆中县) were cleared, but it is still necessary to continue to reinforce the roadbed and widen the road surface. Zhang Kaifa (张开发) took the initiative to apply to stay: "Not too many people are needed to keep the road open, let the colleagues rest first, I am a Party member, I have to stick to my post."
Return to TopAugust 11, Yuzhong County (榆中县) No. 3 Middle School Resettlement Site in Gansu Province (甘肃省), a company provides free beef noodle meals for the resettled people. This is the largest resettlement site in Yuzhong County (榆中县), with a total of more than 180 resettled people. At present, the daily necessities, food, drinking water and other materials at the resettlement site are guaranteed.
People's Daily reporter Zhang Wujun (张武军) photographed.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing (北京) on August 11th (reporter Li Hongmei (李红梅), Qi Yukun (亓玉昆), Deng Jianyang (邓剑洋)) that in the coming days, the rain belt will remain in the Sichuan (川) and Chongqing (渝) to Jiangsu (苏) and Anhui (皖) areas. At the same time, the Beijing (京), Tianjin (津), Hebei (冀), and Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) regions will experience severe convective weather. The Central Meteorological Observatory (中央气象台) predicts that from the night of the 11th to the 12th, there will be moderate to heavy rain in Jianghan (江汉), Jianghuai (江淮), Chongqing (重庆), Guizhou (贵州), Hunan (湖南), and other places. Some areas of Chongqing (重庆), northern and central Guizhou (贵州), northern Yunnan (云南), Hubei (湖北), northern Hunan (湖南), Anhui (安徽), and Jiangsu (江苏) will experience heavy rain or torrential rain. It is expected that from the night of the 11th to the 13th, the Beijing (京), Tianjin (津), Hebei (冀), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), and Northeast China regions will experience severe convective weather, with some areas experiencing thunderstorms, strong winds, or hail, accompanied by short-term heavy precipitation.
At 18:00 on August 11th, the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) jointly issued orange meteorological warnings for mountain torrent disasters and geological disaster meteorological risk warnings with the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局). It is expected that from 20:00 on August 11th to 20:00 on August 12th, there is a high possibility of mountain torrent disasters in some areas of southwestern Hubei (湖北), northwestern Hunan (湖南), eastern Chongqing (重庆), and northwestern Yunnan (云南). Among them, there is a high possibility of mountain torrent disasters in local areas of southwestern Hubei (湖北), northwestern Hunan (湖南), and eastern Chongqing (重庆).
The reporter learned from the National Fire and Rescue Administration (国家消防救援局) on the 11th that on August 7th, a mountain torrent disaster was triggered by heavy rainfall in Mapo Township (马坡乡), Yuzhong County (榆中县), Lanzhou City (兰州市), Gansu Province (甘肃省). The national comprehensive fire and rescue team dispatched 856 personnel, 142 vehicles, 16 boats, and 11 dogs (526 personnel, 95 vehicles, 16 boats, and 8 dogs from the Gansu Fire and Rescue Corps (甘肃消防救援总队); 180 personnel and 13 vehicles from the Gansu Forest Fire Brigade (甘肃森林消防总队); and 150 personnel, 34 vehicles, and 3 dogs from the Northwest Regional Emergency Rescue Center (西北区域应急救援中心)) to the scene for rescue. As of 19:00 on the 11th, fire and rescue forces had rescued 8 people and evacuated 479 trapped people.
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Zhejiang Zhoushan Islands coast, the sun shines on the blue waves, sparkling. Zhang Qi (张琪), a tourist from Shandong, looked at the old photos on her phone, recalling her trip to Zhoushan five years ago.
This revisit gave Zhang Qi (张琪) a brand-new experience: overlooking the scattered islands through the helicopter window; checking in at new trails and new attractions, feeling fresh and romantic; booking services, planning itineraries, and obtaining information in mobile applications, enjoying convenience and efficiency. Behind all these changes is the vivid practice of "Thousand Island City" Zhejiang Zhoushan (浙江舟山) in promoting the quality and efficiency of the cultural tourism industry and building a world-class tourist destination.
Taking a Helicopter to Experience a New Perspective
After arriving at Zhoushan Putuoshan International Airport (舟山普陀山国际机场) from Shandong, Zhang Qi (张琪) experienced the "Island Express" service.
On the apron, an "Island Express" helicopter was waiting for passengers to board. Through the "Island Aviation Travel" WeChat mini-program, Zhang Qi (张琪) booked in advance this flight to Dongji Island (东极岛) in Dongji Town (东极镇), Putuo District (普陀区).
Dongji Island (东极岛) is an archipelago under the jurisdiction of Dongji Town (东极镇), consisting of 28 islands and more than 100 reefs, including Miaozi Lake Island (庙子湖岛), Dongfushan Island (东福山岛), Qingbang Island (青浜岛), and Huangxing Island (黄兴岛).
Including Zhang Qi (张琪), 12 passengers boarded the helicopter, fastened their seat belts, and put on noise-canceling earmuffs. At 13:30, the helicopter took off and arrived at Miaozi Lake Island (庙子湖岛) of Dongji Island (东极岛) in less than half an hour, saving a lot of time compared to the nearly 2 hours required by ferry.
"When the helicopter is flying at low altitude, you can see the water mist and rainbows caused by the waves hitting the rocks." Zhang Qi (张琪) took pictures of various scenery outside the porthole and posted them to her WeChat Moments, gaining many likes.
The operator of the "Island Express" is Zhoushan Haifeng General Aviation Service Co., Ltd. (舟山市海丰通用航空服务有限公司). Zou Pengfei (邹鹏飞), the company's marketing manager, introduced that the "Island Express" helicopter flight project has been operating regularly since 2023, and currently has 3 routes, of which the ticket price for the route to Dongji Island (东极岛) is about 600 yuan. During this year's "May Day" holiday, there were 4 flights a day to and from each route, and almost every flight was full.
Hu Jian (胡健), Deputy Director of the Zhoushan Municipal Transportation Bureau (舟山市交通运输局), introduced that Zhoushan (舟山) has many islands and rich tourism resources, but the inter-island transportation pressure is relatively high. "Helicopter travel enriches the transportation methods between the islands, which can not only save time but also see the scenery from a new perspective," said Hu Jian (胡健).
In addition, during this year's "May Day" holiday, Zhoushan (舟山) also piloted the "Island Round Flight" business in Shengsi County (嵊泗县). Since the product was launched, it has received more than 500 tourists.
At present, the Yongzhou Railway (甬舟铁路) is under construction in full swing. Hearing that she will be able to take the high-speed rail to Zhoushan (舟山) in the future, Zhang Qi (张琪) is very excited: "In the morning, I can eat a bowl of Pian'er Chuan (片儿川) in Hangzhou (杭州), and at noon, I can walk on Putuoshan Island (普陀山岛). Lake view and sea view can be switched quickly!"
Film and Television Promote Tourism, and the Business Format is Richer
After Zhang Qi (张琪) arrived at the helicopter apron on Miaozi Lake Island (庙子湖岛), she took a sightseeing bus to the homestay. After settling her luggage, she couldn't wait to start shopping on the island.
Along the Miaozi Lake (庙子湖) Island Ring Green Trail, she visited the filming location of the movie "The Continent". Next to the white building that appeared in the film, many young people were taking pictures with their mobile phones. In the distance, the Caibogong (财伯公) statue and the white lighthouse stand tall, reflecting the scenery with the sea. "It's exactly the same as what I saw in the movie!" said Zhang Qi (张琪).
Because she watched the documentary "The Sinking of the Lisbon Maru" released last year, Zhang Qi (张琪) also made a special trip to the "Lisbon Maru" rescue event memorial hall on the second floor of the Dongji History and Culture Museum (东极历史文化博物馆) to relive history here. Pieces of real objects and old photos made her feel the weight of history again.
In the evening, Zhang Qi (张琪), who returned to the homestay, chatted with the operator Chen Da (陈达). Chen Da (陈达) is from Xiazhi Town (虾峙镇), Putuo District (普陀区). Many years ago, he saw many college students come to Dongji Island (东极岛) to "check in" because of the movie, so he smelled business opportunities and started a homestay. Relying on the popularity brought by film and television works, his homestay's turnover last year reached more than 4 million yuan.
Hong Xiaoqing (洪晓庆), a member of the Dongji Town (东极镇) Party Committee, introduced: "In recent years, we have created distinctive tourist routes and built the Miaozi Lake (庙子湖) Internet celebrity lighthouse, the Dongfushan (东福山) Fuzi Stone Platform, and the Qingbang ('里斯本丸') Lisbon Maru rescue event memorial facilities. At present, the island slow-life cultural and creative street has gathered more than 30 various business format stores, driving employment for more than 200 people."
The next day, Zhang Qi (张琪) took a ferry to the second stop of the trip - Baisha Island (白沙岛). The island's landscape is different from many years ago: the island ring trail has been renovated, and new viewing platforms and sunset lighthouses have been built. At the "Mountain and Set" coffee shop, operator Zheng Jiayu (郑佳瑜) invited Zhang Qi (张琪) to taste the "Sunset Baisha" sparkling water. Drinking beverages and watching the sunset by the window, Zhang Qi (张琪) couldn't help but admire: "Fresh and romantic. It's worth coming again."
Shen Dan (沈丹), Deputy Director of the Baisha Island (白沙岛) Management Committee, introduced that Baisha Island (白沙岛) has been focusing on creating a "romantic island" in recent years, and the island's business format is becoming increasingly rich. "Next, we also plan to invest in the construction of the Sea Ranch Pastoral Complex project and the island ring landscape check-in points, etc., to integrate more romantic elements and enrich the tourist experience," said Shen Dan (沈丹).
The martial arts culture tour of Taohua Island (桃花岛), the in-depth experience tour of "Mussel Township" on Gouqi Island (枸杞岛), and the red research tour of Ant Island (蚂蚁岛)... Various ways of playing are making Zhoushan (舟山) form a pattern of "one island, one product". In the first seven months of this year, Zhoushan (舟山) received a total of about 14 million tourists, an increase of 13.9% year-on-year.
Create a Mini-Program to Connect Supply and Demand
The last stop, Zhang Qi (张琪), came to Shengsi County (嵊泗县). She remembered that when she came last time, she had booked ferry tickets, homestays, etc. through different platforms. Once the plan changed, refunding tickets became a "big problem".
This time, she came prepared and felt at ease: because she only needs to open the "You Shengsi (游嵊泗)" WeChat mini-program to solve the "eating, living, traveling, and shopping" needs in one stop, and can also use artificial intelligence to plan travel itineraries.
As soon as she got off the boat, Zhang Qi (张琪) came to a seafood restaurant based on the mini-program's recommendation. She ordered a seafood set meal exclusively for new customers and tasted dishes such as snow vegetable small yellow croaker and squid fried with onions. "The prices are clearly marked to ensure freshness. If there is anything you are not satisfied with, you can reflect it on the mini-program," said operator Chen Fen (陈芬).
After the meal, still under the recommendation of the mini-program, Zhang Qi (张琪) selected a homestay with a high praise rate. Operator Wu Yanhua (吴燕华) warmly greeted Zhang Qi (张琪). Hearing that she booked the room through the mini-program, she smiled and said, "Our family settled on the platform in April last year and was one of the first. With the help of the mini-program to promote, the business is more guaranteed."
Wu Yanhua (吴燕华) introduced that although her homestay was listed on major platforms in the past, the channels were scattered, and it was slow to deal with problems, and the reward and punishment, promotion, and other mechanisms were more complicated. Now with the official mini-program, tourists are more at ease, and merchants also benefit. "As long as we do a good job in service and there are no complaints, we can be displayed preferentially on the mini-program, bringing more customers," said Wu Yanhua (吴燕华).
Early the next morning, Zhang Qi (张琪) took the booked boat to Huanao Island (花鸟岛) to play according to the itinerary planned by artificial intelligence on the mini-program. After playing for a day, Zhang Qi (张琪) personally experienced the convenience: "It can reasonably plan the route according to the popularity of attractions, the distance of transportation, etc., which saves more effort than making your own strategy."
Wu Xiaomin (吴小敏), head of Zhoushan Zhiyou Qiandao Technology Co., Ltd. (舟山智游千岛科技有限公司), introduced that in early August last year, under the guidance of the Shengsi County (嵊泗县) Culture, Radio, Television, Tourism and Sports Bureau, the "You Shengsi (游嵊泗)" mini-program developed by the company was officially launched. In addition to providing one-stop tourism services and intelligent itinerary planning, there is also online customer service to realize the visual tracking of the processing progress. At present, the platform has more than 200 merchants, and has accepted more than 18,500 online consultations and complaints from tourists, with a disposal rate of 100%.
Zhejiang (浙江) has more than 4,300 islands. The three-year action plan for the construction of Zhejiang Provincial Island Park 2.0 proposes that by 2026, the ten major island parks will receive 100 million tourists annually and have at least 25 provincial-level or above tourist resorts and scenic spots that meet the national 4A-level or above scenic spot standards. It is foreseeable that Zhejiang's (浙江) island tourism industry will usher in new development opportunities, and there will be more and more "repeat customers" like Zhang Qi (张琪).
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 袁慧晶
"I vow not to return alive until the Japanese pirates are exterminated. If the country is not preserved, what is the use of a home? My wife survives." In the exhibition hall of the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders, there is a portrait of a heroic general who died for the country, Yi Anhua (易安华), the brigade commander of the 259th Brigade of the 87th Division of the National Revolutionary Army's 9th Army Group. Before the start of the last battle of his life—the Battle of Nanjing—he left this "Letter to My Wife and Children."
Yi Anhua (易安华) was from Yichun (宜春), Jiangxi (江西). In 1925, Yi Anhua (易安华) entered the Whampoa Military Academy (黄埔军校). He graduated the following year and participated in the Northern Expedition. In 1932, the 87th Division of the National Revolutionary Army was ordered to go to Shanghai (上海) to fight. Yi Anhua (易安华) led his troops to block the Japanese army on the Zhabei (闸北) front. In 1937, Yi Anhua (易安华) took the initiative to request to go to the front line to kill the enemy and participated in the Battle of Songhu, killing and wounding a large number of Japanese troops. He was then promoted to brigade commander of the 259th Brigade of the 87th Division.
In November 1937, Shanghai (上海) fell, and some of the Chinese garrison retreated to Nanjing (南京). In December of the same year, the Battle of Nanjing (南京保卫战) began. Yi Anhua (易安华) led his troops to participate in the Battle of Nanjing (南京保卫战), deploying defenses along the Guanghua Gate (光华门) and Tongji Gate (通济门) line. Prior to this, Yi Anhua's (易安华) wife and young children had been sent back to their hometown in Yichun (宜春). He had sent his adjutant to deliver a letter to his wife, writing the "Letter to My Wife and Children" in a farewell tone, not expecting it to be his last.
After fighting fiercely with the Japanese army for three days and nights, Yi Anhua (易安华) was seriously injured, but he still endured the pain to command the battle. When the soldiers saw that Yi Anhua's (易安华) injuries were serious, they repeatedly wanted to carry him off the battlefield, but he said: "I am a dignified Chinese soldier, and I have already made up my mind to coexist with the city, live and die with the soldiers, and never bear to steal life and betray the country and the people!" In the end, Yi Anhua (易安华) heroically sacrificed on the position outside Guanghua Gate (光华门), at the young age of 37.
Martyr Yi Anhua (易安华) left behind three sons and one daughter. Today, only his youngest son, Yi Haoxiong (易豪雄), is still alive. In a staff dormitory in the Xihu District (西湖区) of Nanchang (南昌), Jiangxi (江西), 88-year-old Yi Haoxiong (易豪雄) pointed to a portrait in the living room and said: "This is the father I have never met or called in my life, and he is also my pride."
When his father sacrificed, Yi Haoxiong (易豪雄) was still in his infancy. Everything about his father was told to him by his mother and eldest sister. "During the war, information was not smooth, and there was no news about when my father specifically sacrificed. In early 1938, my mother took my eldest sister and me to Hunan (湘), Hubei (鄂), and other places to inquire about my father's whereabouts, but to no avail. After returning to our hometown, the villagers heard the bad news and prepared a memorial service. Because my father did not have a photo of him wearing a general's uniform, this portrait was fired in Jingdezhen (景德镇)." Yi Haoxiong (易豪雄) said that he has donated the original porcelain painting to the Memorial Hall of the Victims of the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆), and the one in the living room is a reproduction he took, wanting to keep a memento.
After the founding of the People's Republic of China, Yi Anhua (易安华) was posthumously recognized as a revolutionary martyr. On September 1, 2014, he was included in the first batch of famous anti-Japanese martyrs and heroic groups announced by the Ministry of Civil Affairs (民政部). On September 3, 2015, Yi Haoxiong (易豪雄), as a descendant of a martyr, was invited to participate in the military parade commemorating the 70th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.
"If my father were still alive, he would be very excited to see the motherland strong." Yi Haoxiong (易豪雄) said with emotion, how fortunate he was to witness all this for his father. Yi Nan (易难), the eldest son who accompanied Yi Haoxiong (易豪雄) to Beijing (北京), still remembers that his father was clapping and had tears in his eyes while sitting on the float that day.
"List the names of brave men, do not consider private matters. Sacrifice one's life to the national crisis, 视死忽如归 (shì sǐ hū rú guī - "regard death as returning home," to face death fearlessly)." This poem is both the coordinates of Yi Anhua's (易安华) pursuit in life and a true portrayal of his magnificent life. Today, next to Yi Anhua's (易安华) tomb in Huacheng Rock Forest Park (化成岩森林公园) in Yichun (宜春), flowers are often placed, and people spontaneously come to pay their respects from time to time. Respecting and defending heroes has gradually become a social consensus, and the spirit of heroes is being integrated into the national bloodline and radiating new glory.
(Xinhua News Agency, Nanchang (南昌), August 5)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李心萍 韩 鑫
"How to view" and "how to do" are two fundamental issues in economic work. The situation determines the task, and the perspective determines the approach.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "It is necessary to correctly grasp the situation, enhance awareness of potential dangers, adhere to bottom-line thinking, make good use of development opportunities, potential, and advantages, and consolidate and expand the momentum of economic recovery and improvement."
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting held on July 30 pointed out that since the beginning of this year, "China's economy has been operating steadily and making progress, and new achievements have been made in high-quality development," while emphasizing that "China's economic operation still faces many risks and challenges."
Good momentum and many challenges – this is the current Chinese economy.
Correctly grasping the situation, adhering to seeking progress while maintaining stability, firmly grasping the primary task of high-quality development, and doing economic work in accordance with the new development concept are epistemology, methodology, and a guide to action.
Looking at the situation –
Steady progress and steady improvement
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting pointed out: "Major economic indicators performed well" and "China's economy demonstrated strong vitality and resilience."
Observing China's economic situation, ports are an important window.
Blue waves and a seamless horizon. Currently, 42 container berths at Ningbo Zhoushan Port (宁波舟山港) in Zhejiang (浙江) are filled with giant cargo ships, and more than 300 shipping routes are densely woven into a network, connecting more than 600 ports in more than 200 countries and regions.
"Shipments are rebounding rapidly, and new routes are being added one after another," said the relevant person in charge of Ningbo Zhoushan Port Group (宁波舟山港集团). In the first half of this year, the container throughput of Ningbo Zhoushan Port exceeded 20 million TEUs, reaching this figure 15 days earlier than last year.
Foreign trade is warming up, and freight forwarding companies feel it deeply.
"Demand in the European and American markets is gradually picking up, and the freight rates on the US East and West Coast routes are gradually decreasing, which helps foreign trade move forward against pressure," said the person in charge of Ningbo Port Southeast Logistics Group (宁波港东南物流集团).
"The incremental contribution of emerging markets is obvious, especially the shipments in Southeast Asia and South America have increased significantly," said Kong Zehao (孔泽昊), deputy general manager of Ningbo Shimaotong International Trade Co., Ltd. (宁波世贸通国际贸易有限公司), who experienced the charm of diversified markets.
The warming of foreign trade stems from companies seeking innovation and change.
Lin Yin (林胤), general manager of Ningbo Fulong Synchronous Belt Co., Ltd. (宁波伏龙同步带有限公司), said that after the new products were unveiled at the Hannover Messe in Germany, international orders poured in, and hundreds of orders are being expedited for shipment.
"The proportion of the North American market has decreased, and emerging markets have quickly filled the gap, and the overall revenue has increased rather than decreased," said Wu Haiying (吴海鹰), general manager of Ningbo Zhongrui Import and Export Co., Ltd. (宁波中瑞进出口有限公司), whose production lines are running at full capacity.
Looking at the whole country from Ningbo Zhoushan Port, in the first half of the year, China's foreign trade showed strong resilience in the face of wind and waves, and the scale of imports and exports stabilized at the 20 trillion yuan level, with exports increasing by 7.2% year-on-year.
Product quality is hard-core. Exports of high-end equipment increased by more than 20%, "new three" products increased by 12.7%, and exports of industrial robots increased by 61.5%... In the first half of the year, the export value of mechanical and electrical products accounted for 60% of the total export value.
The market is diversified and stable. In the first half of the year, China's imports and exports to more than 190 countries and regions achieved growth, and the number of partners with a trade scale of more than 50 billion yuan reached 61, an increase of 5 compared with the same period last year.
"The improvement of product competitiveness is the key factor for the contrarian rise of China's exports," said Liu Yuanchun (刘元春), president of Shanghai University of Finance and Economics (上海财经大学). Facing the challenges of changes in external demand, the current hedging effect of policies, the elasticity, resilience and advantages of exports can support the basic plate of China's economy.
Consumption, investment, and exports are the "three carriages" that drive economic growth. The good operating trend of China's economy lies in the resilience of exports, the prosperity of consumption, and the stability of investment.
Consumption is warming up and improving. In the first half of the year, China's total retail sales of consumer goods increased by 5% year-on-year, retail sales of services increased by 5.3% year-on-year, and the contribution rate of final consumption to economic growth reached 52%.
"Driven by a series of policies to expand domestic demand and promote consumption, the consumer market is becoming more active and the trend is improving, which means that consumption development in the second half of the year is supported," said Yang Daoling (杨道玲), a researcher at the State Information Center (国家信息中心).
Investment is expanding steadily. In the first half of the year, national fixed asset investment increased by 2.8% year-on-year; excluding the impact of price factors, it increased by 5.3% year-on-year. Among them, manufacturing investment increased by 7.5% year-on-year, driving the growth of total investment by 1.8 percentage points.
"From the perspective of the whole year, there is a basis and a grip for stabilizing investment. As the real estate market continues to move towards the direction of stopping the decline and stabilizing, and new quality productivity is booming, the mutual promotion of investment and consumption will be enhanced, which will release broad investment space," said Du Yue (杜月), a researcher at the China Academy of Macroeconomic Research (中国宏观经济研究院).
"The economic operation achievements since the beginning of this year have not been easy to come by. The 5.3% growth has laid a good foundation for achieving the annual economic and social development goals and tasks, and has also enhanced our confidence," said Zhou Chen (周陈), director of the National Economic Comprehensive Department of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委).
Looking at the advantages –
The advantages of the system, market, industrial system, and talent resources are more prominent
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting pointed out: "The advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, the advantages of the super-large-scale market, the advantages of the complete industrial system, and the advantages of abundant talent resources are more prominent."
To understand the advantages of the Chinese economy, the accelerated evolution of humanoid robots provides a perspective.
On July 26, the 2025 World Artificial Intelligence Conference arrived as scheduled. Walking through the site is like stepping into a "robot planet":
Some are flexible in running and jumping, good at fighting and street dancing; some have dexterous fingers, can write calligraphy and mix drinks; some are interactive and agile, love to chat and can think... In the 70,000-square-meter exhibition area, more than 60 smart robots show their magic.
Being in it, I can't help but sigh: Robots are progressing fast!
From appearing on the Spring Festival Gala to perform Yangko dance, to "human-machine running" half marathon, to industrial robots with autonomous decision-making capabilities, robots are accelerating towards practical applications in China.
Why is the evolution accelerating?
Broad demand and strong supply go hand in hand.
Evolving 3 generations in 13 months. From robots sharing brains, realizing group intelligence, and collaborating, to robots autonomously changing batteries and realizing uninterrupted power supply, the iteration speed of UBTECH (优必选) is amazing.
"All upgrades stem from the needs of the factory," said Jiao Jichao (焦继超), vice president of UBTECH, introducing that the company's robots have entered Geely Automobile (吉利汽车), BYD (比亚迪), Foxconn (富士康), SF Express (顺丰) and other enterprises for practical training.
Market demand is the most effective incentive for corporate R&D investment. As the world's second largest economy, large-scale and diversified market demand provides an ideal testing ground for various innovation activities. Data shows that China's industrial robots have been applied to 71 major industries and 236 medium-sized industries in the national economy, and the density of manufacturing robots has jumped to third in the world.
Deep integration of technological innovation and industrial innovation.
Suppose you are a humanoid robot entrepreneur, how can a good idea be turned into a good product?
By applying the precision reducer developed by Shuanghuan Transmission (双环传动), the robot can have flexible joints; by installing the visual sensor manufactured by Orbbec (奥比中光), the robot can realize 3D visual recognition; and then installing the high-energy density battery of CATL (宁德时代), the robot's battery life can be greatly improved... A complete industrial system allows innovation to land quickly.
Effective market and promising government work together.
Researching and drafting the "Opinions on Deeply Implementing the 'Artificial Intelligence+' Action", planning to establish related industrial funds, and establishing a humanoid robot data training center... The development policies of the robot industry continue to improve and land successively. Under the guidance of policies, various venture capital institutions and equity investment funds are accelerating their layout.
There is also the wisdom contributed by abundant talent resources.
The number of artificial intelligence researchers reached 52,000, making it the second largest artificial intelligence talent gathering place in the world. Abundant talent resources strongly support technological innovation. In 2024, China's robot patent applications accounted for 2/3 of the total global robot patent applications, making it the largest owner of artificial intelligence patents in the world.
The advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, the advantages of the super-large-scale market, the advantages of the complete industrial system, and the advantages of abundant talent resources are superimposed on each other and form a synergy, helping China's robot industry to enter the world's first echelon.
Such synergy is of landmark significance.
Today's China, talent, the primary resource, has undergone qualitative leaps.
In the past, our talent advantage was mainly reflected in a large number of high-quality workers and entrepreneurs. More than 200 million skilled workers and more than 60 million highly skilled talents have powerfully promoted industrial transformation and upgrading.
At present, the talent advantage is not only reflected in high-quality workers and entrepreneurs. From engineers with innovative capabilities to fruitful scientific researchers, China's scientific and technological innovation talent advantage is gradually becoming prominent.
The full-time equivalent of R&D personnel ranks first in the world, the number of highly cited scientists ranks second in the world, the proportion of high-level scientific and technological talents in the world reaches 28%, ranking first in the world, and the number of graduates in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) majors exceeds 5 million every year...
As scientific and technological innovation talents fully integrate into the innovation ecosystem, the "engineer dividend" is accelerating its release, and the Chinese economy is accelerating the transformation of potential advantages into real productivity, injecting strong momentum into high-quality development.
Apple CEO Tim Cook (蒂姆·库克) exclaimed: China's talent pool is amazing, "optimistic about the Chinese market, here, everything is possible."
The production and sales of new energy vehicles have ranked first in the world for 10 consecutive years, with year-on-year growth of more than 40% in the first half of the year; high-speed rail has set an international benchmark, and the CR450 EMU prototype has successfully reached its speed; commercial aerospace is accelerating its development, and the market scale is expected to exceed 2.5 trillion yuan this year...
Giving full play to unique advantages, seeking innovation, grasping upgrades, and promoting transformation, China's economic development momentum is stronger, and development advantages are more consolidated.
Looking at the trend –
The supporting conditions and basic trend of long-term improvement have not changed
The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting pointed out: "China's economic foundation is stable, its advantages are many, its resilience is strong, and its potential is great. The supporting conditions and basic trend of long-term improvement have not changed."
To study and judge the trend of the Chinese economy, the urban street scenes around the people are the most intuitive.
The bright moon is coming, the Qinhuai River (秦淮河) for ten miles, the lights are reflected in the water, and the tourists are like weaving. Taking a boat tour, the holographic image and the light and shadow theater composed of intangible cultural heritage lanterns allow people to travel through thousands of years at a glance. "New quality productivity + culture" makes the old scenic spot glow with new vitality.
On the banks of the Qinhuai River in Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏), old houses along the river have been transformed into cultural theme homestays, with blue brick and small tiles, and corridors and verandas. It is "difficult to find a room" during holidays. "Urban renewal + culture" gives the old block a new look.
In the surrounding blocks, research activities such as rubbing famous steles and repairing ancient books, and new consumption such as immersive experience parks are setting off a boom. "New consumption scene + culture" allows Guochao to spawn new growth points. Data shows that the Confucius Temple Pedestrian Street (夫子庙步行街) in Nanjing received a total of 28.91 million tourists in the first half of the year, an increase of 12.15% year-on-year.
A trip to Qinhuai witnessed the vitality of China's consumer market, the potential of service consumption, the mutual promotion of investment and consumption, and the empowering effect of "humanities + economy."
"A new pattern of China's economy relying on domestic demand and innovation-driven is taking shape," said Sheng Laiyun (盛来运), deputy director of the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局). In the past 4 years, the average contribution rate of domestic demand to China's economic growth has reached 86.4%; the contribution rate of scientific and technological progress has exceeded 60%.
Domestic demand will also be more powerful.
Policy "relay" to release dividends. The list of 800 billion yuan of "two major" construction projects has been fully issued, promoting the orderly implementation of a large number of "hard investment" projects; the third batch of 69 billion yuan of funds for the replacement of old consumer goods has been fully issued, and the remaining funds will be issued in October.
Guarantee people's livelihood and enhance potential. The introduction of childcare subsidy programs, the continued adjustment of basic pensions for retirees, the optimization of service supply for the "one old and one small", the promotion of ice and snow consumption, and the development of inbound consumption... With the implementation of special actions to boost consumption, policies are being implemented from both the supply and demand sides to enable the people to consume, dare to consume, and be willing to consume.
Combining short-term policies with long-term systems, and coordinating macro policies with reform measures, accelerating the cultivation of a complete domestic demand system, the stable anchor of the Chinese economy will be more solid.
Innovation-driven will also be stronger.
In 2024, China's total R&D expenditure will increase to 3.6 trillion yuan, ranking second in the world; as of June this year, the effective number of domestic invention patents reached 5.01 million, ranking first in the world, and the number of high-value invention patents per 10,000 people reached 15.3, a new high... Increased investment and abundant results, new quality productivity is on the rise.
There are more than 460,000 high-tech enterprises, more than 600,000 science and technology and innovation-based SMEs, and the added value of the core industries of the digital economy accounts for about 10% of the gross domestic product. The scale of the core artificial intelligence industry has exceeded 700 billion yuan... China is striding from a global manufacturing center to a global innovation center.
Standing at the moment of the closing year of the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the planning and layout of the "15th Five-Year Plan", we are more determined: China's economic foundation is stable, its advantages are many, its resilience is strong, and its potential is great. The positive factors supporting high-quality development are constantly accumulating.
The situation is stable, the advantages are many, and the trend is good. The Chinese economy has a promising future.
(Yao Xueqing (姚雪青) of this newspaper participated in the writing)
Return to TopBeijing, August 11th (Reporter Han Xin (韩鑫)) On August 11th, the "Cangyuan (沧渊) No." shield tunneling machine of the A4 section project of the Haitai Yangtze River Tunnel (海太长江隧道) undertaken by China Communications Construction Tunnel Bureau (中交隧道局) started its journey on the left line, marking the project's entry into the tunneling construction phase.
The Haitai Yangtze River Tunnel (海太长江隧道) project spans the Yangtze River estuary, starting from Haimen District (海门区), Nantong (南通), Jiangsu (江苏) in the north and reaching Taicang City (太仓市), Suzhou (苏州), Jiangsu (江苏) in the south, with a total length of 39.07 kilometers. The "Cangyuan (沧渊) No." shield tunneling machine has a total length of 176 meters, a total weight of over 5,650 tons, and an excavation diameter of 16.66 meters. It is a slurry balance shield tunneling machine independently developed in China.
In response to the engineering characteristics of ultra-long distance, ultra-large diameter, ultra-high water pressure, and ultra-large burial depth, the "Cangyuan (沧渊) No." shield tunneling machine innovatively integrates three core technologies: realizing intelligent control through a "digital brain," breaking through the bottleneck of efficient tunneling with "intelligent blade and iron teeth" technology, and carrying the world's first "smart heart" active protection system. The collaborative application of multiple technologies provides dynamic safety guarantees for complex working conditions characterized by "long, large, high, and deep."
Return to TopThis newspaper Kunming (昆明) August 11th (Reporter Zhang Chi (张驰)) -- The Yunnan Provincial Forestry and Grassland Bureau (云南省林业和草原局) recently issued the "Yunnan Province Provincial Natural Park Management Measures" (云南省省级自然公园管理办法) to further standardize the protection, management, and utilization of Yunnan Province (云南省) provincial natural parks, and promote high-level protection and high-quality development of provincial natural parks.
The measures include 6 chapters and 39 articles, including the establishment and planning, protection and management, and utilization and development of provincial natural parks, clarifying that provincial natural parks include provincial scenic spots, provincial forest parks, provincial geological parks, provincial wetland parks, provincial desert (rock desert) parks, and provincial grassland parks.
The measures require strict protection of precious natural resources such as forests, grasslands, wetlands, water areas, and organisms, as well as natural relics, natural landscapes, and cultural relics and historic sites within provincial natural parks; carrying out relevant activities and facility construction within provincial natural parks shall not arbitrarily change their natural state and historical features; strengthening the "sky-earth integration" monitoring capabilities to achieve dynamic monitoring and intelligent management.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 季觉苏 刘军国
At noon, a yakiniku restaurant in Hachinohe (八戸市), Japan, is bustling with customers, and the grills are sizzling. A food delivery robot steadily navigates through the narrow aisles between tables, delivering freshly cooked meals to diners. "The robot delivers food steadily, cleanly, and safely," the yakiniku restaurant manager praised.
This food delivery robot comes from Keenon Robotics (擎朗智能科技有限公司) in Shanghai (上海), China. Now, it has become an indispensable member of the yakiniku restaurant. Due to high labor costs and severe aging, more and more hotels, restaurants, and other places in Japan have begun to introduce service robots to fill the gap in human resources.
Five years ago, Keenon Robotics (擎朗智能) began to enter overseas markets, thinking it could make a big splash with its advanced technology reserves. But unexpectedly, the Japanese partner repeatedly reported: "It's a bit difficult to sell."
What was the problem? The company team ran all over the streets of Tokyo (东京) to find out. In the survey, they found that the local service rhythm was slower, and the appearance of the robot was required to be friendly, which reflected different cultural aesthetic differences.
The most direct problem was the size. The large-volume robots popular in China simply "couldn't move" in Japan, and couldn't turn corners in the aisles.
"Several of our robots that sell very well in China are almost impossible to place here," said Li Tong (李通), founder of Keenon Robotics (擎朗智能). The team needed to start from scratch and design a robot that was "more suitable for Japan": small in size, flexible in movement, with the voice system changed to Japanese, and the animated expressions on the screen could also be changed.
The new robot was born - it can pass through the narrowest 49 cm channel, the body is equipped with double or triple trays, and multiple cameras and sensors are installed to facilitate sensing sudden situations in the flow of people.
"Many adjustments sound small, but they are actually very difficult," said Li Tong (李通). For example, the robot's tires, customers reported that there would be black marks on the floor after braking. In order to solve this problem, the company team plunged into the supply chain in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角地区) to find manufacturers to re-customize the tires... Such non-standard parts iteration process occurs almost every month.
Keenon Robotics (擎朗智能) currently has established more than 200 technical support points in Japan to ensure that routine faults can be responded to within 2 hours and repaired within 24 hours.
Once, an employee of a chain restaurant found that the robot's sensor had failed. Less than 2 hours after reporting the repair, the company's technical service personnel arrived at the scene with a spare robot. Before the new robot goes online, it only takes a few minutes of cloud synchronization to take over all the "memories" left by its predecessor, without the need for re-"training." The engineer took the faulty robot back to the technical center for repair, and the whole process was clean and efficient.
"In Japan, hiring a waiter may be very expensive; 'hiring' a robot only costs 1/3 of the labor cost," said Li Tong (李通), "and the robot works all year round with stable efficiency."
The scale of robot exports continues to expand. Many large chain restaurant groups in Japan use Keenon Robotics (擎朗智能)'s products. In libraries, hotels and other places, you can also see Keenon Robotics (擎朗智能)'s robots.
In order to keep up with the rhythm of customers, the company has also set up a localized server in Japan, equipped with commonly used spare parts in bonded warehouses and maintenance points, and the software will also optimize the algorithm for Japanese management characteristics. "Product going overseas must be implemented in every production line and every user feedback," said Li Tong (李通).
In addition to service robots, logistics robots produced in China are also very popular in Japan. Yosuke Tsuyuguchi (露口洋介), a professor at Teikyo University (帝京大学) in Japan, believes that the development and growth of the robot industry, from competing in scale to competing in technology, comparing quality, and building brands, is a vivid footnote to the magnificent transformation of China's manufacturing industry.
This year, at the 6th Kansai Logistics Exhibition in Japan, Mushiny Robotics (Zhejiang) Co., Ltd. (牧星机器人（浙江）有限公司) from Huzhou (湖州), Zhejiang (浙江) received attention. Its sorting system and GTP (goods-to-person) solutions were presented by Toshiba (东芝), Mitsubishi (三菱) and other companies at the exhibition. Previously, the company's developed logistics robots and software systems have been adopted by many pharmaceutical industry warehouses in the Kanto (关东) region of Japan, meeting the growing logistics needs of the local pharmaceutical field. In addition, the new material box handling and picking robot designed by the company for a well-known Japanese car company stood out in the fierce competition and won customer recognition.
Mushiny Robotics (牧星机器人) is a company focusing on the research and development and production of logistics robots and equipment, and more than 70% of its products are exported to developed countries. "Currently, orders have been scheduled until September, and sales in the first half of the year hit a new high, with a year-on-year increase of nearly 30%," said He Zijie (何梓杰), director of the hardware technology center of Mushiny (牧星). "In overseas logistics automation projects, our products are becoming more and more common."
At present, the company's robot production line is running at high speed, and various models of logistics robots are stably produced every day. "Our robots have a very large 'strength' span, ranging from 50 kg to 1.5 tons, and can handle everything from moving parts in the workshop to lifting goods in e-commerce warehouses," said He Zijie (何梓杰). With cutting-edge innovative technology and in-depth localization strategies, the company has taken root in the Japanese market. In the future, the company will continue to research and develop and achieve win-win results according to the needs of the local logistics industry.
Return to TopBy: 林子夜
Petite figure, customized "non-marking" tires, voice system switching to the local language... From "acclimatization" to gradual integration, the popularity of a food delivery robot in overseas markets is shadowed by the iteration of non-standard parts everywhere.
A small part reflects a service concept that puts consumers first. There is no standard answer in the market. When Chinese products go overseas, they face different scenarios and cultures. Listening to the needs of local consumers, re-optimizing the design, and launching a new product demonstrates the innovation and strength of Chinese manufacturing.
Using standards to solidify the foundation and non-standards to break the situation, this is the iterative upgrade path of a product, and also the secret of Chinese manufacturing attracting fans overseas. With the world's most complete industrial system, and the overall scale of manufacturing remaining the world's largest for 15 consecutive years, we do not lack the confidence for standardized and large-scale production; innovating designs according to user needs and optimizing algorithms for local characteristics, we are even more confident in providing non-standard services.
Facing different markets and providing different choices, I believe that Chinese brands that are not obsessed with "standard" answers will bring more and more surprises to the world.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 申 铖
The reporter learned from the Ministry of Finance (财政部) on the 11th that in order to ensure the smooth implementation of the "Value Added Tax Law of the People's Republic of China," the Ministry of Finance (财政部) and the State Taxation Administration (税务总局) have jointly drafted the "Implementation Regulations of the Value Added Tax Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft for Comment)," which is now open to the public for comments.
Value-added tax is China's largest tax. The 13th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大常委会) held at the end of last year voted to adopt the Value Added Tax Law, which will come into effect on January 1, 2026.
"The Implementation Regulations of the Value Added Tax Law are the basic supporting administrative regulations for the Value Added Tax Law. Together with the Value Added Tax Law and normative policy documents on value-added tax, they constitute China's legal and regulatory system for value-added tax and are an important guarantee for the implementation of the Value Added Tax Law," said Liang Ji (梁季), director of the Public Revenue Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Fiscal Sciences (中国财政科学研究院).
The "Implementation Regulations of the Value Added Tax Law of the People's Republic of China (Draft for Comment)" includes six chapters and fifty-seven articles, including general provisions, tax rates, taxable amounts, tax incentives, tax collection and administration, and supplementary provisions. It mainly further refines and clarifies the relevant provisions of the Value Added Tax Law, makes specific provisions on matters authorized by the State Council (国务院), further enhances the certainty and operability of the tax system, and forms a complete and coherent value-added tax system.
Yang Xiaoqiang (杨小强), a professor at the Law School of Sun Yat-sen University (中山大学), said that taking the Value Added Tax Law as the outline, the Implementation Regulations of the Value Added Tax Law as important supporting regulations, supplemented by specific measures and operating methods for the implementation of the Value Added Tax Law, is a legislative model for value-added tax (called goods and services tax in some countries) adopted by many countries internationally. For example, the value-added tax legislation in the United Kingdom, Australia, and Switzerland all have a Value Added Tax Law and Implementation Regulations of the Value Added Tax Law.
In Yang Xiaoqiang's (杨小强) view, the draft for comment adheres to the principle of statutory taxation and embodies the concept of high-quality development. "For example, the standards for tax incentives in Chapter 4 of the Value Added Tax Law supporting agriculture, education, medical care, and elderly care have been refined, and it is stipulated that the scope, standards, conditions, and tax collection and management measures of tax incentive policies should be disclosed to the public in a timely manner in accordance with the law, which is conducive to supporting high-quality economic and social development and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of taxpayers."
Liang Ji (梁季) said that the draft for comment explains and refines the relevant clauses of the Value Added Tax Law, enhancing the certainty and operability of the tax system. For example, the rules for deducting input tax amounts corresponding to non-taxable transactions and input tax amounts for long-term assets such as real estate have been optimized, which not only conforms to the basic principle of consistent value-added tax collection and deduction but also conforms to international practice; the relevant collection and management regulations have been refined and clarified to adapt to the new changes in economic and social development.
"The Implementation Regulations of the Value Added Tax Law have refined and explained the term 'services and intangible assets consumed within the territory' as mentioned in Item 4 of Article 4 of the Value Added Tax Law," said Yang Xiaoqiang (杨小强). "'Services and intangible assets consumed within the territory' has always been a legislative problem for international value-added tax, but there is currently a lack of international value-added tax treaties to effectively coordinate it. The draft for comment has studied the rules for determining the place of consumption of cross-border sales of services and intangible assets in different countries, with absorption, innovation, and coordination, which is not only in line with international standards but also in line with China's actual situation."
(According to Xinhua News Agency (新华社), Beijing (北京), August 11)
Return to TopBeijing, August 11th (Reporter Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)) The reporter learned from the one-month countdown promotional event for the 2025 China International Fair for Trade in Services (中国国际服务贸易交易会) that the 2025 CIFITS will be held from September 10th to 14th at the Shougang Park (首钢园区) in Beijing (北京). Adhering to the concept of "Global Services, Mutual Benefit and Sharing," and focusing on the annual theme of "Digital Intelligence Leadership, Service Trade Innovation," the event will continue to hold the Global Trade in Services Summit, exhibitions, forums and conferences, negotiation and promotion activities, achievement releases, and supporting activities.
The exhibition invitation work for the theme exhibition and special exhibitions of this CIFITS has been basically completed, with nearly 70 countries and international organizations intending to set up exhibitions and hold conferences. 31 provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, 5 cities specifically designated in the state plan, the Xinjiang Production and Construction Corps (新疆生产建设兵团), and the Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan regions will continue to set up exhibitions. Australia, the guest of honor country, and Anhui (安徽), the guest of honor province, will both organize the largest exhibition groups since participating in the CIFITS. At the same time, more than 800 companies intend to participate in the offline exhibitions of the 9 major special topics, including more than 330 Fortune Global 500 companies and leading enterprises in the industry.
Since 2012, the CIFITS has been successfully held for 11 sessions, becoming the world's largest comprehensive exhibition in the field of service trade, attracting more than 1.1 million exhibitors and merchants from 198 countries and regions, and more than 900 overseas business associations and institutions to participate in exhibitions, conferences, and business cooperation.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on August 11th (Reporter Han Xin (韩鑫)): The China National Light Industry Council (中国轻工业联合会) recently released data showing that in the first half of the year, light industry enterprises above designated size achieved operating income of 11.3 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.3%; realized profits of 649.65 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 0.7%.
"Since the beginning of this year, the consumer goods trade-in policy has been strengthened and expanded, and the policy effect has continued to appear. The light industry continues to maintain its resilience, and the economic operation continues the trend of **稳中有进** (wěn zhōng yǒu jìn - "stability with progress," steady progress)." Zhang Chonghe (张崇和), President of the China National Light Industry Council (中国轻工业联合会), said.
Production remained generally stable. In the first half of the year, the added value of light industry above designated size increased by 7% year-on-year, continuing the upward trend since the fourth quarter of last year. Thanks to the consumer goods trade-in policy, the production of some light industry sectors achieved rapid growth. The added value of electric-assisted vehicle and battery manufacturing continued to maintain double-digit growth, and the added value of household appliance manufacturing increased by 7.1% year-on-year.
The market scale expanded steadily. In the first half of the year, domestic consumption demand continued to be released, market vitality gradually increased, and the retail sales of 11 categories of light industrial goods reached 4319.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.6%. The contribution rate of light industrial commodity retail to the total retail sales of social consumer goods was 38.6%, driving the total retail sales of social consumer goods to increase by 1.93 percentage points.
With the strengthening and expansion of the consumer goods trade-in policy, the consumption potential of related commodities continues to be released, and the policy effect continues to appear. In the first half of the year, retail sales of household appliances and audio-visual equipment increased by 30.7%, maintaining double-digit growth since September of last year. Retail sales of furniture increased by 22.9% year-on-year, nearly 20 percentage points higher than the full year of last year.
Return to TopLenghu Town (冷湖镇), Mangya City (茫崖市), Haixi Mongolian and Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture (海西蒙古族藏族自治州), Qinghai Province (青海省), is located on the northwestern edge of the Qaidam Basin (柴达木盆地) on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau (青藏高原), and is a petroleum industrial relic town. With eight hundred *li* of vast Gobi desert and unique geographical conditions, Lenghu Town (冷湖镇) has become an ideal stargazing location. In recent years, the local area has developed science fiction-themed cultural tourism, exploring an imaginative path for the transformation of this northwestern industrial town.
Return to TopAccording to the latest statistics from the State Taxation Administration (国家税务总局): As of the end of June this year, 13,300 resource recycling companies nationwide had issued "reverse invoices" to 1.67 million natural persons, with an invoice amount of 515.2 billion yuan and an invoice volume of 5.11 million.
Since April 29, 2024, in order to cooperate with promoting a new round of large-scale equipment renewal and trade-in actions for consumer goods, and to further enhance the convenience for resource recycling companies to obtain invoices when purchasing scrapped products from natural persons, the tax authorities have clarified the implementation of the "reverse invoicing" policy in the resource recycling industry. Over the past year, the "reverse invoicing" policy has played a positive role in helping the "two new" policies to be implemented, standardizing industry order, and promoting the development of a circular economy.
Under the guidance of policies and the promotion of the market, the waste recycling, dismantling, and reuse industrial chain is also "turning" better. Data shows that in the first four months of this year alone, the domestic recycling volume of scrapped cars reached 2.767 million, an increase of 65% year-on-year; more than 7 million scrapped home appliances were dismantled in a standardized manner, an increase of 25% year-on-year; and the recycling volume of discarded electrical and electronic products led the industry with a year-on-year growth rate of 70%.
Return to TopBeijing, August 11 (Reporter Li Xinping (李心萍)) The reporter learned from China Railway Tunnel Group (中铁隧道局) that recently, China's first vertical large model in the field of tunnels and underground space, "Pioneer · Tunnel Large Model v1.0," was officially unveiled. Relying on the 773 engineering lines and 120 billion pieces of engineering construction data of the shield/TBM (full-section hard rock tunnel boring machine) engineering big data center, the model has constructed a vertical field large model technology system driven by a general large model scheduling small model.
In the future, the model can realize auxiliary decision-making for multiple typical application scenarios such as tunnel design, construction, equipment, and operation and maintenance, forming generative solutions. As of now, the model has been verified in projects such as the plateau railway tunnel, the Chongtai Yangtze River Tunnel (崇太长江隧道), and the Shenzhen-Jiangmen Railway Pearl River Estuary Tunnel (深江铁路珠江口隧道).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 周亚军
Green lawns, pebble paths, bougainvillea... Stepping into the Man Shi Jian (漫时间) Coffee Courtyard in Shuijiao Village (水蛟村), Tianya District (天涯区), Sanya City (三亚市), Hainan Province (海南省), one finds flowing water and a picturesque pastoral scene.
If Pu Wenxing (浦文星), the owner of the courtyard, hadn't revealed the truth, no one would have imagined that this place used to have grass taller than people. "In the past, there were only a few mango trees in the yard, with little income." Buying turf, importing wood, and searching for stones, Pu Wenxing made the tables and chairs himself. With his understanding of leisure courtyards, he invested little by little, constantly adjusting his ideas based on tourists' suggestions, and the courtyard gradually took shape. "Combining poetic living with increased income and wealth is my yearning for a better life," said Pu Wenxing.
Pu Wenxing's entrepreneurial experience is a microcosm of the development of Shuijiao Village in the past two years.
Here, the courtyard economy has become a popular term. Villagers have been paying out of their own pockets to transform their courtyards, with a variety of business formats such as homestays, catering, tropical fish farming, study tours, and rosewood and agarwood processing, driving fixed asset investment of over 58 million yuan. Dong Guoxiao (董国效), Secretary of the Shuijiao Village Party Committee, introduced that 33 courtyards opened last year, with revenue exceeding 11 million yuan. According to the Shuijiao Village Courtyard Economy Association, the courtyard economy has driven the creation of 186 jobs, with more than 60% of those involved in construction being college students returning to their hometowns. Various courtyards have driven the development of catering streets and specialty streets, and are linked to the natural resources and tourist attractions of surrounding villages, making the development path of integrated agricultural tourism in the primary, secondary, and tertiary industries increasingly clear.
Shuijiao Village has not only revitalized the industrial economy but also revitalized the ecological account.
"First, we clean up and green the environment, and then we open our doors for business. First, we have a good environment, and then guests come to visit." Luo Zhike (罗智科), the owner of the Ban Ri Xian Tan (半日闲谈) Courtyard, said that the courtyard was used to collect waste products a few years ago, and just cleaning up the broken glass took three or four truckloads. They brought in clean soil to level the ground, planted grass and trees, and posted a beautiful picture of the courtyard on WeChat Moments, attracting many people to come for barbecues, singing, and team building. The roasted suckling pig he learned to make is now the courtyard's signature dish.
Luo Hailun (罗海伦), 30, is the owner of the Xiang Li Shu Wu (巷里书屋) Courtyard. His family's kitchen used to face the street, and the water used for washing vegetables and pots often flowed into the alley, which villagers avoided. Now, Luo Hailun has torn down the walls and transformed the front yard into an open space, placing a few small tables and short stools for villagers to rest their feet. The pigeon coop in the yard has been converted into a leisure booth, with books and magazines placed inside. "Who doesn't love a good environment? I clean it several times a day!" said Luo Hailun.
"We have blazed a new path for development, and the lives of the people are also improving 芝麻开花节节高 (zhī ma kāi huā jié jié gāo - "sesame flowers bloom higher joint by joint," steadily improving; getting better and better)." Dong Guoxiao introduced that in the past two years, Shuijiao Village has developed the courtyard economy, revitalizing 164 mu of idle land, clearing more than 80 tons of garbage, and eliminating hundreds of unsanitary corners. The streets and alleys are clean, the houses are tidy, and the village has taken on a new look.
Return to TopBy: 林毅夫
Since the new era, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has vigorously promoted theoretical exploration and innovation with great political courage, and deepened its understanding of the laws governing the Communist Party's governance, socialist construction, and human social development from a new perspective, forming Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era. Economic work is the central task of the Party and the state, and doing a good job in economic work is a major task for the Chinese Communist Party (中国共产党) in governing the country. Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought is an important component of Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, and is a concentrated embodiment of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core continuously promoting theoretical innovation, practical innovation, and institutional innovation in the economic field. Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought inherits and develops Marxist political economy in its connotation, and draws on and transcends Western economics in its extension. It is a scientific theory based on national conditions, looking at the world, and leading the future, providing a scientific guide for us to accurately grasp the laws of economic and social development and promote socialist economic construction. As an authoritative teaching material for the whole party and the people of all ethnic groups to deeply study and implement Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, especially Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought, the first volume of "Selected Works on Xi Jinping (习近平) Economics" includes the most important and basic works of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) on economic construction from November 2012 to December 2024, pointing out the correct direction and providing fundamental guidelines for doing a good job in economic work in the new era.
Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought Inherits and Develops Marxist Political Economy
Marxism is the fundamental guiding ideology for the Chinese Communist Party (中国共产党) to establish the party, the country, and to revitalize the party and the country. Promoting the Sinicization and modernization of Marxism is a process of pursuing truth, revealing truth, and earnestly practicing truth. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Continuously Opening Up a New Realm of Contemporary Chinese Marxist Political Economy": "Marx and Engels, based on the world view and methodology of dialectical materialism and historical materialism, critically inherited the ideological achievements of economics in history, especially British classical political economy, and through in-depth research on human economic activities, created Marxist political economy, revealing the laws of economic movement in human society, especially capitalist society." Marxist political economy is an important component of Marxism. Engels pointed out that the "entire theory" of proletarian parties "comes from the study of political economy." Lenin regarded political economy as the "most profound, most comprehensive, and most detailed proof and application" of Marxist theory. The Chinese Communist Party (中国共产党) has always attached importance to the study, research, and application of Marxist political economy. Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) studied "Das Kapital" four times intensively and presided over special discussions on the Soviet "Textbook of Political Economy" many times. Comrade Deng Xiaoping (邓小平) commented on the "Decision of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Economic System Reform" and said: "It has written a first draft of political economy, which is a political economy that combines the basic principles of Marxism with the practice of socialism in China."
Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought, under the new conditions of the times, adheres to the basic principles and methods of Marxist political economy, and based on the great practice since the reform and opening up, especially in the new era, originally developed Marxist political economy, profoundly answering many major theoretical and practical questions that Marxist classical writers did not talk about and our predecessors never encountered.
Among them, an important aspect is the development of Marxist theory of productive forces. Productive forces are the fundamental driving force of human social development and the ultimate cause of all social changes and political reforms. The research object of traditional political economy is mainly the relations of production. Although it inevitably has to connect with productive forces and the superstructure when studying the relations of production, it has not established a complete theoretical system on productive forces in the economic sense. It should be seen that if the research object of political economy is limited to the relations of production without entering the field of productive forces, it will make the scope and field of political economy research narrower and narrower, and its ability to explain and guide the Chinese economy will become smaller and smaller. An important content of developing Marxist political economy is to build a new theory of productive forces in combination with the new requirements of the times.
As early as 1997, when Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) was working in Fujian (福建), he pointed out in "On the Contemporary Significance of the Preface to 'A Contribution to the Critique of Political Economy'": "The basic principles of historical materialism expounded in the article always shine with the light of truth. For nearly a century and a half, it has been an important ideological weapon for the proletariat and its political parties to understand, transform the world, and carry out socialist revolution and construction. Of course, due to the limitations of historical conditions, Marx could not elaborate on the basic principles of social development, especially socialist revolution and construction, in a perfect way. The socialist reform we are currently carrying out is supplementing and improving this." "When Marx studied the basic laws of social development, although he always believed that productive forces are the ultimate determining force of social development, he focused on the relations of production when examining the contradiction between productive forces and relations of production."
In this article, he further pointed out that the great practice of socialist reform and construction in our country "has made a certain degree of breakthrough and innovation in the theoretical system of Marxism, especially in some basic principles revealed in the 'Preface'." Among them, the new breakthroughs in the understanding of the principle that the relations of production must adapt to the development of productive forces are mainly reflected in three aspects: First, there is a new understanding of the status and role of productive forces in the contradiction between productive forces and relations of production; second, there is a new breakthrough in the understanding of the internal composition and development focus of productive forces; and third, there is a new breakthrough in the understanding of the internal structure and changes of socialist relations of production.
Many articles in the first volume of "Selected Works on Xi Jinping (习近平) Economics" summarize the development of Marxist political economy in combination with the innovative practice of the new era, especially making profound discussions on building a new theory of productive forces. For example, "Regulating and Guiding the Healthy Development of Capital in Our Country According to Law and Giving Play to the Positive Role of Capital as an Important Factor of Production" pointed out: "Deepen the theoretical research on capital under the conditions of the socialist market economy, guide practice with scientific theory, promote the benign development and common development of various types of capital, and give play to its role in developing productive forces, creating social wealth, and increasing people's well-being"; "What is New Quality Productive Forces and How to Develop New Quality Productive Forces" summarized the new quality productive forces development practice in the new era and the new type of relations of production adapted to it, emphasizing that new quality productive forces are "innovation playing a leading role"; "Chinese-style Modernization Must Rely on Scientific and Technological Modernization for Support" pointed out: "Solidly promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation to help develop new quality productive forces"; "Ensure that Our Country's Economic Ship Rides the Wind and Waves and Moves Steadily and Far" pointed out: "We must coordinate the relationship between cultivating new driving forces and updating old driving forces and develop new quality productive forces in accordance with local conditions"; and so on.
New quality productive forces are not a mechanical and static concept, nor are they several specific industries and specific types of technology. General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on new quality productive forces reveals how advanced productive forces are constantly emerging. Specifically, industry is the carrier for cultivating and developing new quality productive forces, with factors of production such as capital, labor, land, and data as the smallest constituent elements. Under the condition of given scientific knowledge available to human society, the endowment and structure of factors of production such as capital, labor, land, and data in an economy endogenously determine the industries in which the economy has a comparative advantage and determine the production structure composed of the technologies used by these industries. The accumulation of factors of production and the formation of comparative advantages provide conditions for carrying out innovation activities, promote industrial transformation and upgrading and the development of productive forces, and then promote the reform of the relations of production, the improvement of the superstructure, and the progress of the entire society. At the same time, it needs to be seen that with the progress of social development, the scientific knowledge available to an economy is variable. When the productive forces contained in the given available scientific knowledge are fully utilized by the production structure, it is also necessary to invest factors of production such as capital, labor, land, and data to conduct research and exploration of scientific knowledge. This will expand the scope of scientific knowledge and deepen the understanding of science and technology. This process further provides new possible boundaries for production structure upgrading and new quality productive forces development.
In short, General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on new quality productive forces breaks through and innovates the theoretical limitations of traditional political economy, which only discusses adjusting the relations of production to release productive forces under the condition of a given boundary of productive forces without discussing how to promote the expansion of the boundary of productive forces. In terms of academic theory, it has formed a theoretical system that can explain how the industrial and technological structure, infrastructure structure, and institutional structure determine the development of productive forces in an economy, enriching and developing Marxist theory of productive forces, and is a major theoretical innovation achievement of the Sinicization and modernization of Marxist political economy.
Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought is Closely Linked to Our Country's Development Stage, Highlighting the Chinese Characteristics of the Economic System
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Adhere to, Constantly Enrich and Develop Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialist Economy with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era for a Long Time" that this thought is "the theoretical crystallization of promoting our country's economic development practice, the rational summary of the political economy of socialism with Chinese characteristics using the basic principles of Marxism, and the extremely valuable spiritual wealth of the Party and the country." Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought is deeply rooted in the fertile soil of our country's national conditions, closely linked to our country's development stage, not only responds to the realistic problems of our country's development, but also contributes a new plan for mankind to achieve modernization, highlighting the Chinese characteristics of economics, and must be adhered to and constantly enriched and developed for a long time.
Closely linked to our country's development stage. Developing socialism is a long historical process, and it is a process that needs to be divided into different historical stages. The great practice of our country's reform and opening up since is based on a deep understanding of the stage of socialist development. The theoretical framework of Western economics was formed in a relatively mature capitalist market economy, which is difficult to explain the practice of the socialist development stage, let alone provide guidance for our country's reform and development.
For example, the modernization process of Western developed countries is linearly advanced, and the transformation from agricultural society to industrial society and from industrial civilization to digital civilization is carried out in sequence. The "industrialization theory" and "urbanization model" in Western economics are based on the experience summary of a single stage. Our country's socialist modernization process presents the characteristics of "space-time compression": in just a few decades, it is necessary to complete the industrialization and urbanization process of developed countries for hundreds of years, and to simultaneously promote digital and green transformation; it is necessary to solve the urban-rural dual structure problem in the transition from agricultural society to industrial society, and to cope with the environmental constraints in the transition from industrial civilization to ecological civilization; it is necessary to make up for the "shortcomings" of traditional industries and to seize the "first opportunities" for the development of emerging industries. This special stage of multiple transitions superimposed makes the development tasks facing China far more complex than the single stage of the West. Western economics cannot cope with the realistic challenges of China's "multi-stage tasks advancing simultaneously."
Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought emphasizes solidly promoting new industrialization, informatization, urbanization, and agricultural modernization, and running the requirements of high-quality development through the entire process of new industrialization, paying attention to accelerating the comprehensive green transformation of economic development while promoting new industrialization, breaking the linear dogma of "pollution first, treatment later" and "industrialization first, informatization later" in the West, and taking a leapfrog development path.
For example, many theories of Western economics are based on the development experience of small and medium-sized countries, often ignoring the profound impact of national scale on economic development. Our country, as a super-large country with a population of more than 1.4 billion, has a total population exceeding the total population of existing developed countries. Any per capita indicator to be achieved, multiplied by more than 1.4 billion, will become a huge challenge. For example, with the rigid growth of our country's food demand, the pressure to firmly hold the Chinese rice bowl is still relatively large; with changes in the population structure, greater efforts must be made to create new jobs; and so on. This super-large problem cannot be found in the Western economics theory library.
Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought is based on giving play to our country's scale advantages and puts forward a series of original ideas: building a new development pattern based on the super-large domestic market, releasing domestic demand potential by establishing an effective system for expanding domestic demand, accelerating the cultivation of a complete domestic demand system, strengthening demand-side management, expanding residents' consumption, and improving consumption levels, so that building a super-large domestic market becomes a sustainable historical process; giving play to the advantages of concentrating efforts to do big things and achieving breakthroughs in major projects and core technology research; giving play to the comparative advantages of various regions, promoting the rational flow and efficient aggregation of various factors, enhancing the driving force for innovative development, accelerating the construction of a high-quality development power system, and forming a regional economic layout with complementary advantages and high-quality development; and so on. These practices have broken through the governance dogma of "small government, big market" in the West and demonstrated the wisdom of governing a large country. Western economics cannot understand this "large country development logic" and cannot provide a solution to cope with super-large problems.
For example, when explaining institutional changes, Western economics either advocates spontaneous market order or promotes "shock therapy" radical reforms. These cannot scientifically explain our country's historic transformation from a highly centralized planned economic system to a vibrant socialist market economic system. In practice, some countries have copied Western "shock therapy" and fallen into difficulties, and the lessons are very profound.
Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought emphasizes that we must combine top-level design with **摸着石头过河** (mō zhe shí tou guò hé - "feeling the stones to cross the river," a metaphor for cautiously experimenting and learning from experience), we must promote reform on the track of the rule of law, and we must correctly handle the relationship between reform, development, and stability, guiding our country to successfully continue writing a new chapter in the "two miracles" of rapid economic development and long-term social stability, avoiding the social risks that may arise in the process of improving the system and mechanism.
Highlighting the Chinese characteristics of the economic system. The economic system is the institutional reflection of economic relations, and the basic socialist economic system is the institutional embodiment of our country's relations of production. The development miracle created by our country's reform and opening up, especially since the new era, stems from the self-improvement and development of the socialist economic system. The password of this miracle lies in the deep understanding, adherence, and development of the Chinese characteristics of the economic system. Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought, on the basis of upholding fundamental principles and breaking new ground, adheres to and improves the basic socialist economic system, highlighting the Chinese characteristics of the economic system.
The Chinese characteristics of the economic system are reflected in the ownership structure as public ownership being the mainstay and the common development of multiple forms of ownership. Xi Jinping (习近平) Economic Thought emphasizes that our country is so large, has so many people, and is in and will be in the primary stage of socialism for a long time. To improve economic and social development, all parties must work together with one heart and one mind, and more people add fuel to the fire; the public sector and the non-public sector are both important components of the socialist market economy and are important foundations for our country's economic and social development; we must unswervingly consolidate and develop the public sector and unswervingly encourage, support, and guide the development of the non-public sector; and so on.
In practice, China has promoted the formation of a pattern in which the state-owned economy and the private economy complement each other and develop together. State-owned enterprises play a "ballast stone" role in important industries and key areas related to national security and the lifeline of the national economy, and assume the main responsibility in major strategic implementations and public service provision. Private enterprises have demonstrated strong vitality in innovation, job creation, and market activation, and have become an important force in promoting economic growth. From deepening the reform of state-owned enterprises to enhance the control of state-owned capital to reducing taxes and fees to support the development of the private economy, from mixed ownership reform to promote cross-shareholding of capital of different ownership systems to the promulgation and implementation of the Private Economy Promotion Law, these creative practices promote the complementary advantages and common development of various ownership economies, breaking the dogma in Western economics that "public ownership is opposed to the market economy," and also breaking the misconception in Western economics that regards public ownership as "inefficient" or even excludes it from the theoretical framework of the market economy. The advantages of this diversified ownership structure are particularly significant in responding to major risks and challenges. State-owned enterprises are at the forefront in epidemic prevention and control and disaster relief, and private enterprises are actively involved in stabilizing the industrial chain and ensuring people's livelihood supplies, forming a strong joint force to overcome difficulties together. This is an institutional effectiveness that is difficult to achieve with a Western private ownership-dominated economic system.
The Chinese characteristics of the economic system are reflected in the allocation of resources as promoting a better combination of an effective market and a capable government. Xi Jinping's Economic Thought emphasizes enabling the market to play a decisive role in resource allocation and better leveraging the role of the government, forming a unique resource allocation mechanism that combines an effective market and a capable government, which avoids the drawbacks of market failure and overcomes the inefficiency of government intervention. This institutional innovation has demonstrated strong vitality in practice. At the micro level, through deepening price reforms and promoting market-oriented allocation of factors of production, market signals guide resources to flow to efficient areas, stimulating the vitality of various business entities. At the meso level, through the precise guidance of industrial policies and regional policies, industrial upgrading and coordinated regional development are promoted. At the macro level, counter-cyclical and cross-cyclical adjustments through fiscal and monetary policies prevent systemic risks and maintain stable economic operation.
From leveraging the strategic guidance role of national development plans to strengthening anti-monopoly and anti-unfair competition and maintaining market order, from establishing the Science and Technology Innovation Board to support technological innovation to implementing the rural revitalization strategy to address development shortcomings, these pioneering practices break the long-standing binary opposition between "market fundamentalism" and "government intervention theory" and the "either-or" thinking of "market and government" in Western economics, and solve the compatibility problem of market efficiency and government role that Western economics has failed to solve. Especially in winning the battle against poverty, we coordinated the roles of the government and the market, both strengthening the pertinence of poverty alleviation through the government-led targeted poverty alleviation strategy and stimulating the endogenous power of poverty-stricken areas through market mechanisms, enhancing the overall effectiveness of poverty alleviation, ensuring the quality of poverty alleviation, and ultimately achieving the miracle of lifting all the impoverished population out of poverty. This is a development achievement that cannot be achieved by a single resource allocation method in the West.
The Chinese characteristics of the economic system are reflected in the value orientation of development goals as adhering to a people-centered approach. Xi Jinping's Economic Thought adheres to the people-centered development philosophy, takes the people's supreme position as the fundamental standpoint, takes promoting the common prosperity of all the people as the focus of seeking happiness for the people, and emphasizes strengthening basic, inclusive, and bottom-line people's livelihood construction, reflecting the inherent requirements of the socialist economic system. Western economics, born in the soil of capitalist private ownership, whether it is the "rational man" assumption of neoclassical economics or the "clear property rights" theory of neoliberalism, serves to maintain the institutional logic of absolute dominance of private ownership. Its concepts permeate the law of the jungle of "**弱肉强食**" (ruò ròu qiáng shí - "the weak are prey to the strong," survival of the fittest), making it difficult to solve the problem of fairness in development, leading many Western countries into the predicament of "polarization between the rich and the poor." Looking back at China's economic development practice, from allowing some people to get rich first and at the same time emphasizing the practice path of the rich leading the poor and helping the poor, to building a basic institutional system for coordinating the primary distribution, redistribution, and tertiary distribution, from promoting the equalization of basic public services to improving the mechanism for integrated urban-rural development, China has always regarded correctly handling the relationship between fairness and efficiency as an important direction for institutional improvement. While promoting high-quality economic development, it has built the world's largest education system, social security system, and healthcare system, breaking the assertion of Western economics that "efficiency and fairness cannot be achieved simultaneously," making the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security more substantial, more secure, and more sustainable. The continuous achievement of new results in common prosperity has become a concentrated embodiment of the value advantages of China's economic system.
The historic leap of the Chinese economy from a stage of high-speed growth to a stage of high-quality development fully proves that the Chinese characteristics of the economic system determine the uniqueness of theoretical guidance. Building an independent knowledge system of Chinese economics is not to negate the rational components of Western economics, but to break the shackles of dogma and summarize laws and innovate theories from the actual situation of China's economic system.
Xi Jinping's Economic Thought is rooted in China's institutional soil and responds to humanity's exploration of better development systems, contributing Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to world economic development.
Xi Jinping's Economic Thought Leads the Great Practice of Comprehensively Promoting Chinese-style Modernization with High-Quality Development
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) , under the guidance of Xi Jinping's Economic Thought, China's economic strength has achieved a historic leap. The domestic gross domestic product (GDP) has reached new levels, exceeding 130 trillion yuan in 2024, ranking second in the world. The per capita GDP has risen from $6,300 in 2012 to over $13,000 in 2024, approaching the threshold of high-income countries, laying a solid foundation for advancing and expanding Chinese-style modernization.
In this process, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) adhered to a problem-oriented approach, focusing on the deep-seated contradictions and problems in China's economic development, and formed a methodology system that keeps pace with the times. For example, in "Comprehensively Promoting the Construction of a Strong Country and the Great Rejuvenation of the Chinese Nation with Chinese-style Modernization," it is pointed out that "we must adhere to placing the development of the country and the nation on the basis of our own strength." In "On Building a New Development Pattern," it is pointed out that "we must focus on building an independent and controllable, safe and efficient industrial chain and supply chain." In "Accelerating the Construction of a New Development Pattern and Focusing on Promoting High-Quality Development," it is emphasized that "we must organically combine the implementation of the strategy of expanding domestic demand with deepening supply-side structural reform, enhance the endogenous power and reliability of the domestic cycle, and improve the quality and level of the international cycle," etc., providing scientific guidance for us to promote sustained and healthy economic development in a complex and volatile domestic and international situation.
Xi Jinping's Economic Thought has pointed out a clear path and method for promoting high-quality development. As the primary task of building a socialist modern country in an all-round way, high-quality development is the development that embodies the new development concept, is the inevitable requirement for solving the main social contradictions in our country, and is also the key to our country winning strategic initiative in fierce international competition. Xi Jinping's Economic Thought takes the new development concept as the main content, and has pointed out a clear path and method for promoting high-quality development.
In terms of innovative development, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought puts innovation in a prominent position in the overall national development, emphasizing that innovation is the primary driving force for leading development, and that achieving high-quality development depends on technological innovation to cultivate new momentum. China has continued to increase investment in scientific and technological research and development. In 2024, the intensity of R&D investment reached 2.68%, and the ability of scientific and technological innovation has continued to improve. Major scientific and technological innovation achievements have emerged one after another. "Chang'e" lunar exploration, "Tianwen-1" Mars exploration, and the "Fendouzhe" deep-sea manned submersible have achieved breakthrough results. Technologies such as 5G communications, high-speed rail, and ultra-high voltage power transmission have reached the world's leading level. The status of enterprises as the main body of innovation has been continuously strengthened, the number of high-tech enterprises has grown rapidly, and innovative enterprise clusters have accelerated their formation.
In terms of coordinated development, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought focuses on promoting coordinated urban-rural and regional development, and promoting coordinated economic and social development. China has vigorously implemented the rural revitalization strategy, and agricultural and rural modernization has made important progress. The level of rural infrastructure and public services has been continuously improved, the rural living environment has been significantly improved, and the income gap between urban and rural residents has continued to narrow. The strategy of coordinated regional development has been further promoted, regional cooperation and coordinated development have been strengthened, and the complementary advantages and common development of the eastern, central, western, and northeastern regions have been promoted, and the coordination and balance of regional development have been continuously enhanced.
In terms of green development, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought emphasizes that protecting the ecological environment is protecting productivity, and improving the ecological environment is developing productivity, requiring coordinated promotion of carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion, and growth. China is unswervingly following the path of ecological priority and green development, and accelerating the construction of ecological civilization. It continues to optimize the energy structure, the proportion of clean energy consumption continues to increase, and the proportion of coal consumption continues to decline. It continues to improve the quality of the ecological environment, the proportion of days with excellent air quality has steadily increased, the overall quality of surface water is good, and the forest coverage rate continues to increase. It promotes the vigorous development of green industries, and energy conservation, environmental protection, new energy, and ecological restoration have become new highlights of economic growth.
In terms of open development, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought emphasizes that China's door to opening up will not be closed, but will only open wider, advocating promoting the construction of an open world economic system and promoting the reform and improvement of the global economic governance system. China actively expands foreign economic and trade cooperation, trade exchanges with countries around the world are closer, the trade structure is continuously optimized, the diversified pattern of trade partners is further consolidated, and a new pattern of comprehensive opening up is formed. It continues to create a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, rule-of-law-based, and internationalized, attracting an increasing scale of foreign investment, and the quality and level of foreign investment utilization have been significantly improved. It actively participates in global economic governance, promotes the reform and improvement of the multilateral trading system, and firmly safeguards free trade.
In terms of shared development, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought adheres to the people-centered development philosophy, and takes meeting the people's new expectations for a better life as the starting point and end result of development. While promoting high-quality economic development, China continues to increase investment in people's livelihood, the level of social security such as education, medical care, and elderly care has been continuously improved, the scale of employment has continued to expand, the quality of employment has steadily improved, and the battle against poverty has achieved a comprehensive victory, historically solving the problem of absolute poverty, and the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security has been continuously enhanced.
Xi Jinping's Economic Thought provides a fundamental guideline for advancing and expanding Chinese-style modernization. Chinese-style modernization has both the common characteristics of modernization in various countries and the Chinese characteristics based on its own national conditions. Chinese-style modernization is the modernization of a huge population, the modernization of common prosperity for all the people, the modernization of coordinated material and spiritual civilization, the modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, and the modernization of peaceful development. It is a broad road for promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. As a sharp ideological weapon for promoting high-quality economic development in our country, scientifically responding to major risks and challenges, and comprehensively building a socialist modern country, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought provides a fundamental guideline for advancing and expanding Chinese-style modernization.
In terms of the modernization of a huge population, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought emphasizes that China's existing population and labor force size are large enough, the comprehensive demographic dividend still has obvious advantages, and high-quality population development should be used to create high-quality human resources, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, and focus on promoting high-quality development. China closely combines "investing in things" with "investing in people," and establishes and improves a population service system covering the entire population and the entire life cycle. It continues to increase investment in education, develop modern vocational education, promote the connotative development of higher education, and cultivate a large number of high-quality talents, providing strong talent support for economic and social development. At the same time, it actively responds to population aging, improves the elderly care service system, develops the silver economy, and promotes the long-term balanced development of the population.
In terms of the modernization of common prosperity for all the people, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought puts promoting common prosperity for all the people in a more prominent position, emphasizing promoting common prosperity in high-quality development. China continues to improve the income distribution system, build a basic institutional arrangement for coordinating the primary distribution, redistribution, and tertiary distribution, increase the intensity of regulation through taxation, social security, and transfer payments and improve accuracy, expand the size of the middle-income group, and promote a more fair and reasonable income distribution. At the same time, it strengthens the construction of the social security system, promotes the equalization of basic public services, and allows the fruits of development to benefit all the people more and more fairly.
In terms of the modernization of coordinated material and spiritual civilization, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought emphasizes that Chinese-style modernization should not only have extremely rich material wealth, but also extremely rich spiritual wealth and self-confidence and self-reliance in ideology and culture. It is necessary to promote the mutual coordination and mutual promotion of material civilization and spiritual civilization, and adhere to grasping both hands and both hands must be hard. While promoting economic development, China vigorously strengthens the construction of socialist spiritual civilization, cultivates and practices the core socialist values, inherits and promotes the excellent traditional Chinese culture, develops advanced socialist culture, improves the level of civilization of the entire society, and enriches the people's spiritual and cultural life.
In terms of the modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought emphasizes that ecological environment security is an important part of national security and an important guarantee for the sustained and healthy development of the economy and society, providing ideological guidance and practical paths for building a beautiful China. China adheres to the policy of prioritizing conservation, protection, and natural restoration, strengthens ecological environment protection and restoration, unswervingly follows the path of civilized development of production development, affluent life, and good ecology, and builds a beautiful homeland where mountains can be seen, water can be seen, and nostalgia can be remembered.
In terms of the modernization of peaceful development, Xi Jinping's Economic Thought advocates building a community with a shared future for mankind and promoting the construction of a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness and inclusiveness, and cleanliness and beauty. China adheres to an independent foreign policy of peace, actively participates in the reform and construction of the global governance system, promotes multilateral cooperation, and makes important contributions to world peace and development. In international economic cooperation, it adheres to the principles of consultation, joint construction, and sharing, promotes the high-quality development of the "**一带一路**" (yī dài yī lù - "One Belt One Road," the Belt and Road Initiative), and achieves mutual benefit, win-win results, and common development with the countries participating in the joint construction.
Xi Jinping's Economic Thought, as the latest achievement of the Sinicization and modernization of Marxist political economy, is a scientific summary and theoretical sublimation of the practical experience of economic development in our country in the new era. At present, China's economic operation still faces many risks and challenges. We must thoroughly study and implement Xi Jinping's Economic Thought, make good use of development opportunities, potential, and advantages, consolidate and expand the momentum of economic recovery, and continuously promote new achievements in high-quality development, solidly promote and expand Chinese-style modernization, and strive unremittingly to realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
(This article is the result of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协) Office's "Theoretical Research on Xi Jinping's Economic Thought" project)
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Near noon, the public welfare summer care class in Jinrong Community, Jinhu She Ethnic Township (金涵畲族乡), Jiaocheng District (蕉城区), Ningde City (宁德市), Fujian Province (福建省), ended. "Hello, Auntie!" The children walked out of the classroom one after another, greeting Lan Shuqin (兰淑琴), the Party Branch Secretary of Jinrong Community (金榕社区), enthusiastically.
"This year, the community connected with the Jiaocheng District Federation of Trade Unions (蕉城区总工会) to start a public welfare summer care class." Lan Shuqin (兰淑琴) said with emotion that now there is less administrative work and more time to serve the people, and the community has also gained capable helpers. Summer care classes, harmonica training classes, community workshops, holiday legal education classes... Lan Shuqin (兰淑琴) introduced that with the assistance of Wu Xiuyun (吴秀云), a neighborhood Party building instructor, the community has organized many activities benefiting the people.
"If this had been a few years ago, we really wouldn't have had the energy to do it." Lan Shuqin (兰淑琴) introduced that Jinrong Community (金榕社区) was established in 2021, with more than 20,000 residents in seven commercial housing estates; the nine-year consistent system school with the largest number of students in Ningde City (宁德市) is also in this community, with more than 6,500 students, but there are only 9 members of the community committee. "In the past, complaints about traffic congestion and mobile vendors at the school gate alone accounted for 1/3 of the 12345 hotline complaints in the entire township," Lan Shuqin (兰淑琴) said.
Visible problems need to be solved, and invisible troubles are also numerous. In the past few years, different departments and institutions have set up studios and demonstration points in the community. Once a sign is hung, the work needs to be inspected. On the wall outside the office of Jinrong Community (金榕社区), there are still some nail heads left. "Originally, the signs here could be flexibly disassembled. When a department came to inspect, the corresponding sign would be hung up," Lan Shuqin (兰淑琴) said, adding that setting up signs and points almost always required dedicated office space and materials.
"A small horse can't pull a big cart," and the community's work cannot be completed. "Everyone says the cart is big, but first you have to figure out what's inside." Zhong Huajie (钟华杰), a cadre from the Organization Department of the Jiaocheng District Committee (蕉城区委组织部), found in his research that "people's livelihood needs cannot be reduced, but unnecessary administrative work must be cut; the services of various departments and institutions to the community cannot be stopped, but inspections must be reduced."
To reduce the burden on a regular and long-term basis, it is also necessary to standardize it through the system. Lei Aping (雷阿平), Deputy Minister of the Organization Department of the Ningde Municipal Committee (宁德市委组织部), introduced that the Ningde Municipal Committee (宁德市委) has established a coordination mechanism for Party building-led grassroots governance. In July of this year, the coordination mechanism issued the Implementation Measures for the Access System of Work Items in Villages (Communities) in Ningde City (宁德市村（社区）工作事项准入制度实施办法), further standardizing the work mechanism, signboards, and certification matters of villages (communities). "Items not on the access list shall not be arbitrarily assigned to the community by higher-level departments and must be approved through the municipal-level coordination mechanism," Lei Aping (雷阿平) said.
Relying solely on reducing the burden is not enough; it is also necessary to give the "small horse" a boost. Since last year, Ningde City (宁德市) has selected 33 experienced and capable division and section-level cadres to serve as urban Party building instructors and first secretaries stationed in communities, giving full play to their guiding, helping, and coordinating roles. Wu Xiuyun's (吴秀云) first task in the community was to tackle the "tough nut" of campus peripheral governance.
"In chaotic times, small trucks and tricycles lined up on the roadside, and there were also illegally parked cars, turning a good two-way lane directly into a one-way lane." The traffic jams and gatherings of mobile vendors at the school gate of Jiaocheng District Second Experimental School (蕉城区第二实验学校) in Jinrong Community (金榕社区) had long been reported to relevant departments by Lan Shuqin (兰淑琴), but different departments acted separately and managed their own areas. During school hours, traffic police came to direct traffic, but at other times, there were still illegally parked vehicles causing congestion; in the morning or evening, urban management departments would come to manage mobile vendors, but not every day. The governance problems at the school gate have not been completely resolved.
Wu Xiuyun (吴秀云) coordinated the community, school, urban management, traffic police, bus companies, and others to hold multiple joint meetings to discuss solutions. To solve the congestion problem, the first step was to install guardrails in the middle of the road to guide vehicles to drive in an orderly manner and prevent illegal parking and driving in the wrong direction. "This requires the traffic police department to assess whether it affects traffic safety and leave enough turning space for vehicles, and the bus company must confirm whether it obstructs the passage of buses. This matter is indeed difficult to accomplish with the strength of the community alone," Wu Xiuyun (吴秀云) introduced.
After multi-party coordination, the urban management departments at the district and township levels, as well as public security, schools, community volunteer service teams, and others, jointly established a volunteer escort team to carry out "escort" actions around the campus on a regular basis. "The road traffic order has improved a lot, and there are fewer cars and electric bicycles that do not follow traffic rules," said resident Ms. Wang (王女士).
"Without the participation of the masses, the community's strength will always be a 'small horse'," Zhong Huajie (钟华杰) believes that to govern the community well, the key is to let the masses build and share together.
Wu Xiuyun (吴秀云) said: "We found in our visits that many housewives in the community hope to find some work while taking care of their families to increase their income." Wu Xiuyun (吴秀云) took the lead in establishing the Huanjinxi Area Joint Party Committee (环金溪片区联合党委), linking the Jinrong (金榕) and Jinxi (金溪) communities. Drawing on the experience of Jinxi Community (金溪社区), Jinrong Community (金榕社区) introduced the business of local handicraft enterprises, undertaking orders for manual products such as data cables, toys, and color painting. "With these orders, the monthly income of some elderly people and 'stay-at-home mothers' has increased by more than 2,000 yuan." "We must first serve the masses in order to mobilize the masses," Lan Shuqin (兰淑琴) said. Today, the community volunteer team has more than 400 people, many of whom are "stay-at-home mothers."
"Reducing the burden on the grassroots is not about reducing responsibility, but about reducing unnecessary burdens; empowering the grassroots is not only about increasing strength, but also about finding ways to actively involve the masses," Lei Aping (雷阿平) said. At present, Ningde City (宁德市) has cleaned up more than 17,000 signboards in villages (communities), cleaned up more than 50 work items, and canceled more than 100 certification matters. Next, Ningde City (宁德市) will continue to solve problems such as insufficient workforce in community work and gaps between service resources and the needs of the masses.
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The tasks at the grassroots level are heavy and the pressure is high. If everything is passed down to the grassroots, with pressure and tasks being assigned at each level, it will inevitably lead to a situation where "a small horse cannot pull a large cart," work cannot be completed well, and the effectiveness of handling affairs and governance will be affected.
To solve the problem of "small horses pulling large carts" in grassroots governance, it is necessary to both "lighten the load" and "strengthen the horse." Standardize and clear up responsibilities that do not belong to the grassroots, clarifying "what should be done, what should not be done, and to what extent"; promote the downward flow of resources, services, and management to the grassroots, giving the grassroots the right to blow the whistle and dispatch resources, the right to evaluate performance, and the right to make personnel suggestions, providing the grassroots with supporting social resources and management authority, so that grassroots cadres can see and manage some immediate matters involving the interests of the people.
Reducing burdens is not the same as reducing responsibility. Grassroots cadres should not avoid important responsibilities and take on lighter ones, and they should not relax requirements for matters within their purview. In some communities, there is a virtuous cycle: the more cadres who take responsibility and act, the more enthusiastic people will gather for public welfare. Grassroots cadres can win the trust of the people by exchanging hearts and minds and by daring to act and doing well, so as to mobilize the enthusiasm of the people to participate on a larger scale and better build a grassroots governance community where everyone is responsible, everyone fulfills their responsibilities, and everyone benefits.
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What responsibilities should a dog owner bear if a fiercely aggressive dog, raised by them, jumps out of its cage and bites a passerby to death? Is there any merit to the dog owner's defense that "the person was bitten to death by the dog, it was purely an accident"? The Pingdingshan Intermediate People's Court (平顶山市中级人民法院) in Henan Province concluded a related case.
Gao (高某) raised three large, fiercely aggressive dogs in a sheep farm near the village. Although the dogs had repeatedly knocked down and injured others during the rearing period, Gao (高某) did not take effective preventive measures to avoid similar incidents from happening again. When Ma (马某) passed by the entrance of Gao's (高某) sheep farm, a German Shepherd dog raised by Gao (高某) suddenly jumped out from the bottom of the dog cage, tearing at Ma's (马某) neck and face, causing Ma's (马某) to die on the spot. According to the on-site investigation, the dog cage was placed on earthen ground, with no iron mesh blocking the bottom. The gap between the bottom of the cage and the ground was large, allowing the dog to easily escape. The top of the cage also had no wire mesh, only a simple covering made of construction material boards.
The defendant, Gao (高某), argued that although the victim was bitten to death by his dog, he was not present at the time and it was an accidental event. Furthermore, he had already provided appropriate financial compensation to the victim's family and therefore should not constitute a crime.
The Pingdingshan Intermediate People's Court (平顶山市中级人民法院) held that the three large, fiercely aggressive dogs raised by the defendant, Gao (高某), were highly aggressive. Although the dog in question was in a cage, it had repeatedly knocked down and injured passersby before the incident. Gao (高某) should have foreseen the realistic danger of the large, fiercely aggressive dog, if poorly supervised, biting someone to death. Due to negligence, he caused the death of Ma (马某), which constitutes negligence in the sense of criminal law. There was a causal relationship between Gao's (高某) negligent act and the death of Ma (马某).
Article 233 of the Criminal Law stipulates that whoever causes the death of another person through negligence shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not less than three years but not more than seven years; if the circumstances are minor, he shall be sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of not more than three years. Based on the facts, nature, circumstances, and degree of harm to society of the defendant Gao's (高某) crime, the court ruled in accordance with the law: the defendant Gao (高某) is guilty of causing death by negligence and is sentenced to fixed-term imprisonment of six years and six months.
The judge in charge of the case reminded that if raising a dog causes damage to others, the breeder or manager shall bear civil tort liability. Walking a dog without a leash or allowing a dog to intimidate others may result in administrative penalties such as warnings, fines, or detention. Intentionally or negligently causing casualties may result in criminal liability.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on August 11th (Reporter Qu Xinming (屈信明)). Recently, the Insurance Association of China (中国保险行业协会) issued an implementation plan to promote the construction of the social credit system. The plan proposes to establish an insurance industry credit commitment system, an insurance industry integrity service archive and credit evaluation system, and an insurance industry credit repair system, using sound credit systems to regulate industry credit practices. The plan requires strengthening the business integrity construction of insurance institutions, insurance sales links, and insurance-related institutions; establishing an industry credit information sharing mechanism and credit interconnection mechanism, and promoting the construction and application of member unit credit information publicity platforms or websites; using credit culture to encourage the healthy development of the industry, strengthening the promotion and popularization of the concept of trustworthiness, and carrying out credit brand creation activities.
Return to TopThe people build the people's city, and the people's city is for the people.
From July 14th to 15th, the Central Urban Work Conference (中央城市工作会议) was held in Beijing (北京). The conference clearly proposed to build a modern people's city with innovation, livability, beauty, resilience, civilization, and intelligence as the goal, to promote high-quality urban development as the theme, to adhere to the connotation-oriented urban development as the main line, to promote urban renewal as an important starting point, vigorously promote urban structure optimization, kinetic energy conversion, quality improvement, green transformation, cultural context continuation, and governance efficiency enhancement, firmly hold the bottom line of urban safety, and embark on a new path of urban modernization with Chinese characteristics.
As the first place to propose the concept of "park city," Sichuan Tianfu New Area (四川天府新区) is supporting high-quality life with high-quality development. In the process of integrated development of ecology, humanities, science and technology, and industry, it is committed to turning the "people's city" from concept into reality. Taking the opportunity of the 12th World Games (referred to as "Chengdu Universiade (成都世运会)") in 2025, this national new area is showing a beautiful picture of urban life in the new era with ecological background, consumption enthusiasm, and sports vitality.
Green Outlines
From Urban Green Heart to Living Main Venue
The opening ceremony of the Chengdu Universiade (成都世运会) will be held in the open space in front of the Tianfu International Conference Center (天府国际会议中心). With the lake as the curtain and the green space as the seat, people and nature coexist and appreciate each other, outlining a vivid narrative of "architecture growing in the park and events immersed in nature." This is the stage for sports events, and also a concentrated display of the achievements of park city construction.
Sichuan Tianfu New Area (四川天府新区) runs ecological value through the entire process of urban planning, adheres to ecological priority and green development, and connects urban texture with large-scale blue-green space, forming a livable pattern of "large opening and closing, showing mountains and revealing water, sparse and dense." The 440-kilometer greenway and 77,000-mu blue-green space in the whole area are strung together into chains. Lakesides, forest plates, parks, and flower seas are not only scenic lines, but also become part of citizens' daily life.
In the context of a park city, ecology is not only the "green" in form, but also a carrying platform for functions such as consumption, sports, and culture.
Scene Innovation
Smokefilled Atmosphere in the New Hot Land of Consumption
From traditional business districts to diversified scene transitions, Tianfu New Area (天府新区) is exploring the consumption logic of "city is living place." The "encounter" when walking on the street and the "interaction" in participating in holidays will transform "come to consume" into "in life."
In the Luxelakes (麓湖) CPI project, art, retail, catering, and cultural creation coexist and thrive, and citizens and tourists come and go, becoming a new sample of "non-standard business." The community canteen "Man Ting Food Collection (漫汀食集)" brings together more than 20 brands and is called "the smokefilled atmosphere hidden in the park" by young people. In the "15-minute living circle," diverse scenes such as the Capybara Parent-Child Paradise create an immersive consumption experience for all ages.
Behind the continuous enrichment and refinement of consumption scenarios is the organic renewal of urban planning. Tianfu New Area (天府新区), guided by the "High-Quality Life Action Plan" and other plans, focuses on "living in a good residence, learning in excellent education, having excellent medical treatment for diseases, and having excellent roads for travel," and simultaneously promotes the supply of public services and the layout of commercial facilities, and continuously improves citizens' sense of gain and satisfaction.
Urban Renewal
National Fitness Becomes a Daily Life
The Chengdu Universiade (成都世运会) will set up a number of events in Tianfu New Area (天府新区), including 8 outdoor events such as dragon boat, beach handball, and parkour, all of which are set up relying on open ecological venues such as Xinglong Lake (兴隆湖) and Tianfu Park (天府公园), realizing "competing in the greenway and watching on the lawn."
In addition to the games, sports have long been integrated into residents' daily lives. In Xinglong Lake (兴隆湖), the round-the-lake run, paddle board training, and water carnival are staged in turn; in Luxelakes (麓湖), trendy sports such as dragon boat, equestrian, skateboarding, surfing, and ice hockey are popular among young people; the Tianfu Greenway (天府绿道) loop attracts countless cyclists; community-based spaces such as Chuanxingou Green Space (川心沟绿地), Helin Community Sports Garden (鹤林社区运动花园), and Huilong Riverfront Park (会龙河滨公园) connect the fitness circle at the "doorstep."
Relying on community parks, lakes and greenways, Tianfu New Area (天府新区) has built a multi-level national fitness system, and will also hold national sports events such as the "Tianfu Cup (天府杯)" National Fitness Football League, Xinglong Lake (兴隆湖) International Round-the-Lake Run, and Greenway Cycling Life Season this year. Sports are no longer a competition for professional athletes, but a daily life that everyone can participate in and carry out everywhere.
People-Oriented
Inspire New Momentum for Upward Life
According to statistics, as of the end of 2024, nearly 200,000 young talents with bachelor's degrees or above have settled in Sichuan Tianfu New Area (四川天府新区), and the median age of the registered population is about 34 years old, making it a vibrant and talent-rich new urban area. The scale of basic education has grown from 60,000 people 10 years ago to more than 130,000 people, and high-level medical care, high-quality housing, and convenient transportation continue to improve and expand.
At the Park City Better Life Conference, Tianfu New Area (天府新区) proposed "Ten Tasks for High-Quality Life Action," covering housing, education, culture and sports, etc., and clarified that by 2028, the coverage rate of the "15-minute convenient living circle" in key areas will reach 100%, the 50-meter connection rate of rail transit will reach 99%, and the permanent population will reach 1.2 million.
More importantly, under the consensus of "the city is built for people," Tianfu New Area (天府新区) has established a "Better Life Open Door to Politics" mechanism to promote people's livelihood practical matters from "being heard" to "being done well."
From ecological space to consumption scenarios, from sports boom to people's livelihood temperature, Sichuan Tianfu New Area (四川天府新区) is writing a new chapter in park cities, making the city better and the people happier.
Data source: Sichuan Tianfu New Area (四川天府新区) Rong Media Center
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 宋豪新
"Liu Bojian (刘伯坚) martyr wrote in prison, 'Living is for China, dying is for China,' which is not just a slogan, but a belief carved with life." Stepping out of the broadcasting hall of the Pingchang County (平昌县) Rong Media Center (融媒体中心) in Bazhong City (巴中市), Sichuan Province (四川省), Li Feifei (李菲菲), a senior high school student from Pingchang Middle School (平昌中学), was in tears. She told reporters that just a few minutes ago, she had just watched the one-act play "Family Letters" (家书).
"Dad, how could I not want to stay by your side? But now that the country is in trouble, I am a Communist Party member and cannot retreat!" This one-act play, in the form of a "time-space dialogue," allows the audience to immersively experience Liu Bojian's patriotic heart 90 years ago.
The scene in the play where Liu Bojian talks with his father across time and space particularly moved Li Xueming (李学明), a 72-year-old party member in the audience. "My grandfather was also an old party member. The family letter he left when he joined the army was very similar to what was written in the play—sacrificing the small family is for the sake of thousands of families." Li Xueming, who specially brought his grandson to watch the performance, said with emotion, "Today's children don't have to worry about food and clothing, and they need to know how this good life came about."
In recent years, Pingchang County has deeply explored local red cultural resources and created the one-act play "Family Letters." "Family Letters" is based on three letters Liu Bojian wrote to his family in prison after being arrested. Through the dialogue between the protagonist and his father and wife, it vividly demonstrates Liu Bojian's feelings for his family and country. "This is the power of red culture—it comes from history and always shocks the hearts of people today," said Chen Mei (陈梅), the director of "Family Letters."
In 2024, the Pingchang County Cultural Center (平昌县文化馆) adapted "Family Letters." "We moved the desk to the Liu Bojian Memorial Hall (刘伯坚纪念馆), carefully studied historical materials and objects, and carefully pondered the martyr's state of mind." The "Family Letters" creative team recited Liu Bojian's three family letters word by word, from the powerful oath of "Living is for China, dying is for China," from the dying entrustment of "All children must continue my aspirations, shed blood for the liberation of the Chinese nation, and continue my unfinished glorious cause," and even more from the simple words of "I have no private property for the Chinese revolution," they realized Liu Bojian's journey from seeking knowledge as a young man, devoting himself to the revolution, to generously sacrificing himself.
This adaptation specially added the role of a narrator. The narrator takes the exhibition of the Liu Bojian Memorial Hall as the background, and through targeted explanations, more comprehensively displays the light of Liu Bojian's faith.
"For example, when introducing the prison life scene, the narrator will say, 'Even in difficult situations, he never wavered due to personal interests, and always adhered to the integrity of a Communist Party member.'" In Chen Mei's view, this "time-space dialogue" does not stay in the family dimension, but extends to a deeper interpretation of revolutionary faith, allowing the audience to deeply feel Liu Bojian's loyalty to the revolution and his clean and honest style.
The polished new play reproduces Liu Bojian's life from pursuing the truth to adhering to his faith, making the original aspiration and patriotic righteousness of the Communists clearly perceptible. Once performed, it was widely praised.
After watching the performance, many people go to the Liu Bojian Memorial Hall to take a look. Inside the memorial hall, one can often hear the childish voice of explanation: "In March 1935, Liu Bojian was arrested in Dayu (大庾), Jiangxi (江西). In 17 days, he wrote three family letters. There is not a single word of personal grievances between the lines, but all are concerns for the revolution and entrustments to his family..." In the past five years, more than 150 teenagers have successively served as "little narrators" in the memorial hall, telling revolutionary stories to the audience. Li Chen (李臣), curator of the Liu Bojian Memorial Hall, introduced that since the beginning of this year, the memorial hall has carried out more than 150 themed activities such as "Red Story Meeting" and "Walking the Micang Road (米仓道)," and more than 30,000 party members and cadres have received education here.
This is not only a "classroom for original aspirations" for party members and cadres, but also a "classroom for growth" for young people. The Liu Bojian Memorial Hall has jointly built education bases with more than 40 universities, middle and primary schools in Sichuan, and red story lectures and clean government-themed study tours have become regular activities. Chen Siyuan (陈思源), a student at Pingchang County Experimental Primary School (平昌县实验小学), wrote in his study tour diary: "I want to be like him and be a responsible person."
"From family letters from prison to new era answers, what has changed is the scene, and what remains unchanged is the patriotic heart 赤子之心 (chì zǐ zhī xīn - "red child heart," pure-hearted loyalty) 'for China'." The relevant person in charge of the Pingchang County Discipline Inspection Commission (平昌县纪委) and Supervision Commission (监委) said that whether it is the stage of "Family Letters" or the exhibition hall of the memorial hall, it is to pass on the red gene and clean government culture from generation to generation, so that each generation can be nourished and draw strength from the echoes of history.
Return to TopBy: 管璇悦
Ninety years ago, martyr Liu Bojian (刘伯坚) wrote his last words before his heroic sacrifice, "I lived for China, and I die for China," and "I have not a penny of private property for the Chinese revolution." Ninety years later, in Liu Bojian's (刘伯坚) hometown, the one-act play "Family Letter" was staged, showcasing his life of pursuing truth and adhering to his beliefs.
Decades apart, people "reunited" with Liu Bojian (刘伯坚) in this special way. Why does the performance move people's hearts? The innovation of the form and the dedication of the interpretation are indispensable. By carefully studying historical materials and objects, and carefully pondering the martyr's state of mind, a stage makes the incorruptible style and patriotic feelings feel tangible and approachable, moving from the exhibition hall to a wider space, reaching a wider audience.
Integrity culture has the eternal value of transcending time and space, and is constantly endowed with new contemporary connotations on the new historical journey. Strengthening the construction of integrity culture in the new era also requires keeping pace with the times and innovative expression. Integrating new media presentation forms such as short videos and micro-films, creating immersive Party classes with rich experiences, and creating literary and artistic works with appeal... By drawing nourishment from a profound foundation and embracing the contemporary context with vivid practice, we can bring vigorous vitality to the culture of integrity.
Let everyone "encounter" integrity culture in a variety of ways, and I believe that the seeds of integrity will take root and sprout in the hearts of more people.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王伟健
68-year-old Rong Youzhu (荣幼竹) likes to walk around and see Street 32. This neighborhood, where she lived for decades, has been renovated and transformed, making her feel both familiar and strange: the cherry trees from her childhood memories have been replanted, a themed bookstore has opened at No. 58 Jianjin Bridge Lane (剪金桥巷58号), and hospitable old neighbors invite Rong Youzhu (荣幼竹) to see their renovated houses.
Street 32 is an old neighborhood on the west side of Gusu District (姑苏区), Suzhou (苏州市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省), with a total construction area of 247,700 square meters. It is rich in historical and cultural heritage, with a total of 7 provincial and municipal-level cultural relic protection units and 7 municipal-controlled protected buildings. The neighborhood contains 22 scattered residential buildings and about 300 traditional residential courtyards.
Two years ago, Street 32 was not like this. "In the past, a small courtyard housed seventeen or eighteen families, sharing a toilet and a kitchen. Every time it rained, it rained heavily outside and lightly inside." Rong Youzhu (荣幼竹) remembers vividly that more than a dozen ancient buildings and old houses in the neighborhood also appeared very dilapidated, such as the Cao Cangzhou Ancestral Hall (曹沧洲祠), built in the late Qing Dynasty (清朝) and early Republic of China (民初). More than 100 years of wind and rain have left this old building **疾病缠身** (jí bìng chán shēn - "disease-ridden," plagued by problems).
Renovation was imminent. "Compared with the renovation and utilization of individual buildings, the protection and inheritance of building clusters is more difficult." Shen Jiping (沈佶平), director of the Historical and Cultural City Center of Suzhou Planning and Design Institute (苏州规划设计研究院) and community planner of Street 32, said that the protection and inheritance of Street 32 has gradually expanded from the past protection and utilization of only classical gardens and ancient buildings and old houses to the protection, renovation, rectification, management, and operation of entire areas. Gusu District (姑苏区) of Suzhou (苏州市), following the principles of "ancient city protection, old community renovation, and urban organic renewal," explores new mechanisms for the protection and inheritance of the ancient city with the "embroidered craftsmanship" of micro-renovation.
As one of the first batch of national historical and cultural cities, Suzhou (苏州) has compiled an overall urban plan, promulgated regulations such as the "Suzhou National Historical and Cultural City Protection Regulations" (《苏州国家历史文化名城保护条例》) and the "Suzhou Ancient City Wall Protection Regulations" (《苏州市古城墙保护条例》) and related supporting technical guidelines, completed the preparation of protection plans for 7 historical blocks, and gradually promoted the preparation of protection plans for 26 historical areas, achieving full coverage of control planning and urban design for 54 blocks in the ancient city. Suzhou (苏州) has also specially established the Suzhou National Historical and Cultural City Protection Work Leading Group (苏州国家历史文化名城保护工作领导小组) and inaugurated the Suzhou Famous City Protection Group (苏州名城保护集团).
In the renovation of Street 32, Gusu District (姑苏区) gave the residents the right to choose. Those who were willing to relocate could live in buildings, and those who chose to stay would be provided with funds by the government to improve the public environment. In Street 32, 834 residents moved out. The new houses are not far away, and are spacious and bright commercial houses.
The quality of life of the residents who stayed has also improved. During the renovation, some residents hoped to restore the cherry trees in front of their homes from their childhood. After the renovation, a row of cherry trees was really planted in front of the door. Some residents also suggested building public spaces to facilitate communication and exchange between neighbors. To this end, the street community created a 24-hour shared space of more than 30 square meters.
"Not a single old house can be demolished," is the consensus of all sectors in the protection and utilization of Street 32. Gusu District (姑苏区) strictly follows the principle of "**修旧如旧，最小干预**" (xiū jiù rú jiù, zuì xiǎo gān yù - "repair the old as old, minimal intervention," to restore to the original state with minimal changes) to carry out the renovation of ancient buildings. In the renovation of the Cao Cangzhou Ancestral Hall (曹沧洲祠), after the construction unit unloaded a damaged beam weighing 600 kilograms, it was repaired and replaced according to the standards of "original materials, original shape, and original craftsmanship" to maintain the original architectural style, restore the antique Suzhou (苏式) architectural landscape, and restore the artistic conception of the Suzhou (苏式) ancient house of "wind knocking on the door knocker and listening to the rain in the banana window."
Traditional and modern coexist, protection and revitalization are synchronized, and the new story of Street 32 will continue to be told.
Return to TopMulei Kazakh Autonomous County (木垒哈萨克自治县) in Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区) relies on the Banshan Highway (伴山公路) to connect attractions such as the ten-thousand-mu dry farmland and the Shuimo River (水磨河) resort area. It improves facilities such as signage,驿站, and viewing platforms, while also strengthening ecological environmental protection, advocating that homestay operators participate in ecological supervision, improving tourism quality, and attracting tourists with beautiful scenery.
The picture shows tourists admiring the dense snow-capped spruce trees on the glass viewing platform of the Maquanwan Scenic Area (马圈湾景区) in Mulei Kazakh Autonomous County (木垒哈萨克自治县) recently.
People's Daily reporter He Yong (贺勇) and Li Yanan (李亚楠) photographed and reported.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), August 11th (Reporter Shen Cheng (申铖)) - The reporter learned on the 11th from the Ministry of Finance (财政部) that in order to regulate and strengthen the management of funds supporting the development of preschool education and improve the efficiency of fund use, the Ministry of Finance (财政部) and the Ministry of Education (教育部) have revised and issued the "Administrative Measures for Funds Supporting the Development of Preschool Education."
The funds supporting the development of preschool education referred to in the measures refer to the transfer payment funds from the central government to support the development of preschool education.
The measures clarify that the funds supporting the development of preschool education shall be jointly managed by the Ministry of Finance (财政部) together with the Ministry of Education (教育部). At the current stage, the funds supporting the development of preschool education are mainly used for the following aspects: First, to support the expansion, optimization, and quality improvement of preschool education; second, to implement the policy of exempting childcare and education fees for preschool education.
The funds supporting the development of preschool education are distributed using the factor method. The Ministry of Finance (财政部) and the Ministry of Education (教育部) will, in accordance with the relevant decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee (党中央) and the State Council (国务院) and the new situation in the reform and development of preschool education, adjust and improve relevant distribution factors, weights, calculation formulas, etc. from time to time.
Return to TopAccording to reports, Hefei, August 11th (Reporter Xu Jing (徐靖)) Recently, the "1+5" Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance Symposium was held in Hefei (合肥市), Anhui Province (安徽省). The reporter learned at the meeting that Anhui Province (安徽省) has established the "1+5" Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance with the nation's top agricultural universities and research institutes to carry out project cooperation and scientific and technological research focusing on key tasks in the "agriculture, rural areas, and farmers" field.
The "1" in the "1+5" Agricultural Science and Technology Innovation Alliance refers to an open platform led by the Anhui Provincial Department of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (安徽省农业农村厅), with Anhui Agricultural University (安徽农业大学) as the main undertaking unit, including relevant universities in Anhui (安徽), such as the Anhui Academy of Agricultural Sciences (省农业科学院), Anhui Science and Technology University (安徽科技学院), and agricultural research institutions in various cities. The "5" refers to five agricultural research institutions: the Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (中国农业科学院), China Agricultural University (中国农业大学), Northwest A&F University (西北农林科技大学), Nanjing Agricultural University (南京农业大学), and Huazhong Agricultural University (华中农业大学). The alliance will give full play to the backbone role and unique advantages of the "national team," promote coordinated efforts with Anhui Province's (安徽省) research teams, and focus on building a modern agricultural science and technology innovation highland, an achievement transformation highland, and a talent training highland, to provide high-level scientific and technological and talent support for shouldering the responsibility of ensuring food supply and accelerating the upgrading of the green food industry.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张丹华
In an environment of 23 degrees Celsius and 50% humidity, a fresh strawberry remained plump and bright, with no signs of decay, even after 10 days—this "miracle" comes from a magical "preservation coat" applied to the strawberry by the team of Professor Yang Peng (杨鹏) from the School of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering at Shaanxi Normal University (陕西师范大学).
"This edible fruit preservation coating can not only extend the room temperature shelf life of whole fruits by up to 5 times, but also keep fresh-cut fruits fresh for 10 days under refrigeration," said Yang Peng (杨鹏). This breakthrough was recently published in *Nature Communications*.
What is this edible fruit preservation coating?
"The key to the coating is the material our team has been researching—protein amyloid aggregates." In 2011, Yang Peng (杨鹏) captured inspiration from the survival wisdom of barnacles: the special colloid secreted by these marine organisms can firmly adhere to the surface of marine animals. Inspired by this, he led his team to begin researching "protein amyloid aggregates"—a special form of protein aggregation that is widely present in nature. In general, natural protein amyloid aggregates have extremely strong adhesion.
The team keenly realized that if protein amyloid aggregates could be made into a film covering the surface of the fruit, it could isolate oxygen, inhibit metabolism, lock in moisture, and slow down flavor loss, and the pain points of fruit preservation could be solved.
How to turn protein into a preservation "armor"? The research team cleverly "unlocked" the disulfide bonds of protein molecules, preparing a new type of amyloid-like aggregate (ALP) film material with stronger adhesion and easier degradation. It is soft in texture and can quickly expand into an ultra-thin protective film that closely adheres to the fruit peel, and its viscosity is stronger than that of natural protein amyloid aggregates.
To enhance the preservation effectiveness of the protective film, the team added safe and edible amino acids, natural polysaccharides, and cellulose to form a powerful preservation coating. Natural polysaccharides, as a biological polysaccharide substance, enhance the flexibility and adhesion of the coating; cellulose, while ensuring the strength and flexibility of the coating, can also maintain low air permeability, effectively slowing down the respiration intensity and moisture loss of food; proteins and amino acids can destroy the cell walls of bacteria, thereby playing a bacteriostatic role and enhancing its bactericidal and antioxidant functions.
To verify the effect of the ALP preservation coating, the team conducted comprehensive tests on 17 kinds of climacteric and non-climacteric fruits, including strawberries, loquats, mangoes, bananas, and kiwis. Whether in normal temperature, refrigerated, or high-temperature environments, and whether the fruit was whole or fresh-cut, the ALP preservation coating showed good results, and the fruit preservation period was generally extended by 2 to 5 times. More importantly, test results showed that the nutrition, flavor, and texture of fruits treated with the ALP preservation coating were effectively preserved, and the overall taste and freshness were more lasting.
"The raw materials of the ALP preservation coating are simple and natural, and the preparation process only requires a neutral aqueous solution. We have verified the edible safety of the coating through animal experiments," said Yang Peng (杨鹏). This fruit "preservation coat" can be easily degraded in the human body and in the natural environment, and the products are non-toxic and harmless, do not harm the human body, and do not pollute the environment.
Compared with traditional preservation methods that rely on a large cold chain, the ALP preservation coating has significant advantages: it can not only save a lot of energy, but also reduce carbon emissions. Preliminary calculations show that the cost of using this preservation technology is about 0.65 yuan per kilogram of fruit, and the cost is expected to be further reduced after large-scale production.
This research result is another breakthrough for Yang Peng's (杨鹏) team in promoting the practical application of ALP materials. Previously, they had successfully used this technology to improve the adhesion of pesticides, thereby reducing the amount of pesticides used, and related products were officially launched on the market in 2024. Now, the commercialization process of edible fruit preservation coatings has also been launched, and the team is working hard to optimize the stability and shelf life of the ALP preservation coating solution, and promote this new preservation technology to enter thousands of households as soon as possible.
(Liu Shufang (刘书芳) participated in the writing)
Return to TopNanning, August 11th (People's Daily reporter Zhang Yunhe (张云河)) Recently, the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region Academy of Agricultural Sciences (广西壮族自治区农科院) Institute of Economic Crops, in conjunction with the Autonomous Region Agricultural Technology Extension Station (自治区农业技术推广站) and other units, conducted on-site yield measurement for the National Peanut Industry Technology System project "New Technology Experiment and Demonstration for Peanut Yield Improvement." It was confirmed that the high-yielding and disease-resistant peanut new variety "Guihua 39 (桂花39)" achieved a yield of 612.67 kilograms per mu, setting a new peanut yield record in the South China region of China.
"The peanut yield in South China has long been below 500 kilograms. This breakthrough of 600 kilograms is crucial due to the high integration of improved varieties and technologies," said Tang Ronghua (唐荣华), a scientist in the cultivation position of the National Peanut Industry Technology System. Based on the selection of two high-quality varieties, the use of intelligent soil testing and fertilizer recommendation technology can accurately calculate the fertilizer formula according to the soil's fertilizer supply capacity and the nutritional needs of peanuts, control the amount of chemical fertilizer used, and achieve high peanut yields.
Return to TopCartography: Wang Zhepíng (汪哲平)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郑 轶 李 硕 唐天奕
Overlooking the "Tianfu Eaves" (天府之檐) from the air, this largest single wooden structure building in Asia outlines the shape of "home." Nearly 4,000 athletes from 116 countries and regions gathered in Rongcheng (蓉城), together painting a World Games picture of "Unlimited Sports, Diverse Spectacles."
This is the second time that a large-scale international comprehensive event has been held in western China since the Chengdu Universiade. Since its opening, the Chengdu World Games has incorporated ingenuity inside and outside the arena, bringing surprises to the audience.
The opening ceremony moved out of the stadium and came to the shore of Bibo Lake (碧波湖). The nine temporary venues built relying on the lake park allow watching the competition and enjoying the scenery to complement each other, and the natural scenery, people's lives, and sports atmosphere are also integrated.
Xu Lu (徐露), the torchbearer of the opening ceremony, won the gold medal in the women's wakeboarding freestyle. "I am very happy to realize my dream in my hometown, but what makes me even more gratified is that wakeboarding is seen by more people." The Chinese Sports Dance Team danced enthusiastically at the entrance ceremony of the delegation, showing the confidence and vitality of Chinese youth.
There are all-out competitions and heartwarming exchanges. At the tug-of-war arena, the audience sang a birthday song to celebrate the 48th birthday of Dutch athlete Wagemans. He was deeply moved holding the Chengdu World Games mascots "Shubao" (蜀宝) and "Jinzai" (锦仔). After the first round of the women's squash competition, Chinese player Zhang Yaqi (张雅琪) and German player Beinhard exchanged badges. Although there were winners and losers in the competition, the smiles on their faces were even more gratifying.
The diversified display of non-Olympic events allows more audiences to experience the unique charm of niche sports up close. In the soft hockey, beach handball and other venues, many parents brought their children to watch the games. The highly ornamental offense and defense and shooting inspired the interest of young people.
"I hope that athletes can integrate into the lives of Chengdu people in their spare time, and I also hope that citizens can interact and communicate with athletes and learn about new sports while watching the games." The expectation of José Perurena, President of the International World Games Association, is gradually becoming a reality.
In Chengdu (成都), 130 "World Games Spaces" are spread throughout the streets and alleys, and citizens and tourists actively participate in various activities to learn about World Games knowledge and experience the charm of the World Games. The World Games projects have entered more than 600 communities in the city, and 120 schools have promoted sports such as lacrosse, squash, and frisbee.
Sports delegations from all over the world have visited Chengdu's historical and cultural attractions and the Giant Panda Base, and purchased featured products. Chengdu's international style and local atmosphere make them linger. Slovak journalist Tarabic exclaimed: "It's full of vitality here. I hope my report will let more people know about Chengdu and China."
The "two-way rush" between the World Games and Chengdu is bursting with new sparks.
One "first" after another was born here. The first torch relay in the history of the World Games spread the spirit of sports to the public; the first exclusive event streaming media platform provided viewers with live and on-demand event services...
One technological innovation achievement after another was unveiled here. Humanoid robots served as cheerleaders in the arena, intelligent robot dogs provided tour guide services, "Yaodong Cube" intelligent sports equipment brought a novel experience to athletes, and aerial lighting robots and underwater robots were used in multiple venues.
Waves of "World Games fever" are heating up here. At the World Games Square in the Chengdu World Horticultural Exposition Park, a fun sports experience area was lined up, and participants stamped in here to immerse themselves in the World Games atmosphere. The urban culture exhibition area brings together the intangible cultural heritage treasures and cultural and creative products of multiple cities (prefectures) in Sichuan (四川), and guests from all over the world jointly taste Bashu (巴蜀) culture.
The concept of green and low-carbon event organization runs through the entire process. The World Games medal "Bamboo Light" is made of recycled metal, intelligent recycling bins help green lifestyles, a number of new energy vehicles shuttle between the venues, and the slow-moving greenway network allows participants to experience the comfort of "traveling to the competition in the park."
Ecological wisdom, humanistic temperature, and innovative potential converge in this park city and are displayed on the World Games stage. Through this window, the world once again witnesses China's cultural confidence and the pulse of the times.
"I want to hold you tightly, relying on each other is everything, the world has an eaves, the dream is so sweet, the stars are dotted..." Just as the theme song "Wan Qian" (万千) of the opening ceremony sings, the Chengdu World Games will continue to write a friendly and wonderful chapter.
Return to TopThis newspaper Chengdu (成都) August 11th (Reporter Wang Mingfeng (王明峰)) August 11th, the Chengdu World Games is past the halfway point, and the competition organization work is currently running smoothly.
The Chinese sports delegation has won 14 gold medals, 4 silver medals, and 2 bronze medals, currently ranking first in the gold medal table. It is worth mentioning that Sichuan (四川) athletes Gao Jiushang (高久尚), Xu Lu (徐露), and others won gold medals, ushering in a moment of glory in their hometown.
The World Games freediving competition has ended, and the Chinese team won 4 of the 10 gold medals. Also concluding on the same day was the finswimming competition. The Chinese women's team won the women's 4×50m surface finswimming relay champion with a time of 1 minute 07.99 seconds, and broke the world record. The Chinese team won a total of 2 gold, 1 silver, and 1 bronze in this event. On the closing day alone, four world records were broken in the finswimming pool.
Chen Zhi (陈志), full-time deputy director of the Sports Competition Department (Anti-Doping Department) of the Chengdu World Games Executive Committee, introduced that this World Games has specially added two disabled person events: disabled jiu-jitsu and disabled freediving, providing an international stage for disabled athletes to show their talents. Among them, disabled jiu-jitsu is subdivided into three sub-items: physical disability, visual impairment, and intellectual disability, attracting a total of 36 athletes from around the world to participate. Another event, disabled freediving, includes two sub-items: dynamic with fins and dynamic without fins, with a total of 25 athletes registered to participate.
In addition, this World Games has set up 28 doping control stations in 26 competition venues and the athletes' village, achieving full coverage of the competition area and the athletes' living area, and can carry out urine and blood sample doping tests. All athletes may be subject to unannounced inspections at any time and any place to ensure fairness and justice.
Halfway through the competition, this World Games has received affirmation in terms of event organization. "The work of the organizing committee, the executive committee, volunteers, and partners during this event has made us very satisfied," said José Perurena, President of the International World Games Association.
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In Chengdu (成都), shouting "Xiongqi (雄起)" is standard for creating atmosphere at the World Games. Even foreign spectators who came to watch the games have learned this Sichuan-Chongqing dialect, writing a vivid footnote to the encounter between Chengdu (成都) and the World Games.
Amidst the rising and falling sounds of "Xiongqi (雄起)," vivid scenes emerge: the audience sings "Chengdu (成都)" in unison, congratulating martial arts athlete Lu Zhuoling (卢卓灵) for winning the first gold medal for the Chinese sports delegation; a 72-year-old British tug-of-war veteran and his teammates climb to the highest podium; and on the sidelines of the sports dance venue, elegant referees become the focus of the audience's lenses. The pre-game question of "What kind of event is the World Games?" is transforming into a shared sentiment of "The World Games are fun (好耍)!"
The "fun (好耍)" code is rooted in the unique atmosphere of the event.
Lifesaving events involving dragging dummies through the water, beach handball with its rotating jumps and stylish attacks, and canoe marathons that require both paddling and carrying the canoe... In the "window" of the World Games, each event has its own unique characteristics: some are down-to-earth, some are novel, and some are highly watchable. The diverse range of events not only gives the audience a refreshing experience but also broadens people's fitness choices.
The "fun (好耍)" vitality flows in the warm connections between people.
At the opening ceremony, mascot puppets playfully interacted with athletes, ensuring the smooth progress of the proceedings in a relaxed and humorous manner; before the frisbee competition, Chinese children gave high-fives to foreign athletes to send their blessings; in the bustling business district, the "Chunxi Niangniang (春熙孃孃) Volunteer Service Team," with an average age of over 70, used enthusiastic smiles and thoughtful guidance to present a heartwarming city card to Chinese and foreign tourists. The temperature of interconnected hearts makes the memories inside and outside the venue even longer.
The "fun (好耍)" confidence is rooted in Chengdu's (成都) confident attitude towards embracing the world.
The fusion of competitive passion and everyday life creates a moving movement. Stadiums are "hidden" deep in parks and embedded in lakeside green spaces, with citizens sharing the fruits of hosting the games. This comfort is also transmitted to the world along the veins of the event. When foreign athletes stroll through the streets, see pandas, and eat hot pot on buses, Chengdu's (成都) comfort is tangible and accessible.
More solid support comes from the continuous improvement of the ability to host events. Having hosted international comprehensive events twice in three years, Chengdu (成都) is becoming more meticulous and calm: public transportation supports overseas bank cards for "instant swipe and ride," welcoming guests from all directions with convenient services; providing heatstroke prevention items for outdoor audiences on hot days, enhancing the viewing experience with heartwarming services; optimizing traffic scheduling to ensure citizens' daily travel, allowing the operation of the event to be embedded in the rhythm of people's lives. "Hosting events, managing the city, promoting industry, and benefiting the people," Chengdu's (成都) answer sheet is very impressive.
When comfortable Chengdu (成都) encounters fun (好耍) World Games, this two-way rush is also achieving each other: the event injects vitality into the city, and the city adds brilliance to the event. The highly anticipated international competition is transforming into a beautiful poem in the everyday life.
Return to TopThe sport of boules first entered the World Games in 1985. The Chengdu World Games features two sub-categories: large metal boules and small metal boules. The balls have different weights and rules, which greatly tests athletes' tactical planning and execution abilities.
Large metal boules weigh 900 to 1200 grams. The event includes three sub-categories: men's and women's singles progressive throwing and mixed doubles progressive throwing. During the competition, athletes must run back and forth on a 27.5-meter track within 5 minutes and throw the ball within the designated area. Points are scored by hitting the target ball in the opposite area. The closest distance to the target ball is 13.3 meters, and the farthest is 14.9 meters. The score is based on the number of hits, and the higher score wins.
Small metal boules weigh 650 to 800 grams. The event includes three sub-categories: men's and women's singles precision throwing and mixed doubles. The singles precision throwing is divided into 5 rounds, and the combination of obstacle balls and target balls in the target area is different in each round, and the difficulty is also different. Athletes throw from 4 different distance points. The referee scores based on the hit situation and the contact situation of the obstacle ball. The higher cumulative score wins. The mixed doubles is similar to curling. Athletes need to stand in the throwing circle to throw. After one side throws an effective ball, the other side can either use a rolling approach to make their ball closer to the target ball, or use a throwing approach to hit away the opponent's ball, and ultimately make their ball closer to the target ball. The closer distance scores.
(Reported by Li Shuo (李硕), this newspaper)
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Amid cheers, Chinese karate athlete Gong Li (龚莉) added new glory to her career. On August 9th, at the Chengdu World Games, in the women's karate kumite 61kg final, Gong Li (龚莉) defeated Japanese athlete Sarara Shimada (岛田佐良良) 5-1 to win the gold medal.
Kissing the national flag and shedding tears on the field, Gong Li (龚莉) could not hide her excitement after winning the championship. She was very satisfied with her performance, "I was in a very good state today! Generally, as long as I gain a leading advantage, it is difficult for my opponent to come back." This is not only Gong Li's (龚莉) first World Games gold medal, but also a breakthrough for the Chinese karate team in the history of the World Games, achieving zero gold medals.
Before switching to karate in 2016, Gong Li (龚莉) had practiced taekwondo for 8 years. At the 2021 Tokyo Olympics, karate was included as a new major event for the first time. At that time, 21-year-old Gong Li (龚莉) won a bronze medal. "At that time, I hadn't practiced karate for a long time and was still in the reserve stage, which was a bit of a pity." After 4 years of growth, she has not only accumulated competition experience, but also become more mature in her mentality.
Hangzhou Asian Games champion, Budapest World Championships champion, Hangzhou Asian Championships champion... Gong Li (龚莉) continues to shine on the field. However, an injury in the Hangzhou Asian Championships team competition disrupted her plans.
"Anterior cruciate ligament rupture, meniscus tear, and grade II medial collateral ligament tear. I underwent multiple surgeries, and only started to resume training last December." In Gong Li's (龚莉) view, the serious injury was a great test for her.
With a love for the sport, Gong Li (龚莉) made a "strong comeback" in her first major competition after recovering from her injury. "From the bronze medal at the Tokyo Olympics to the gold medal at the Chengdu World Games, many stories have happened in the past 4 years." Gong Li (龚莉) said, "I yearn for the arena and love the arena. I hope I become more and more mature and stronger."
After the World Games, Gong Li (龚莉) will start new preparations, "This year's National Games (全运会), World Championships, and next year's Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, I will work harder."
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The Chengdu World Games are in full swing. In addition to the competitions, many athletes are leaving the World Games Village to stroll through the streets of Chengdu and experience the city's vibrant atmosphere up close.
The Chengdu Lotus Pond Market (成都荷花池市场) offers a dazzling array of clothing, shoes, hats, and toys. Several South African athletes and coaches, with the help of volunteers, purchased panda dolls, shirts, and other items. "This market is so big, and the things are good and cheap." After a tour, the athletes returned fully loaded.
"Shopping and eating, no need to worry about language barriers, the volunteer service is great!" Two Spanish athletes, with the help of volunteers, bought their favorite glasses and sports shoes. During the World Games, more than 70 bilingual volunteers from universities such as Southwest Jiaotong University (西南交通大学) and Chengdu University of Traditional Chinese Medicine (成都中医药大学) came to the Lotus Pond business district to provide translation services for foreign friends.
Currently, tens of thousands of merchants in Chengdu support foreign card payments, and key cultural tourism business districts, blocks, scenic spots, and hotels have achieved full coverage of foreign card payments.
On the evening of August 9, on Dongsheng Street (东升街) in Chunxi Road (春熙路), portions of hot pot ingredients were brought onto a red bus - the "Hot Pot Bus." As the hot pot was served, the vehicle started, and the athletes on board began a new journey of sight and taste.
With the staff's explanation, the vehicle slowly passed landmarks such as Wangping Street (望平街), 339 TV Tower (339电视塔), and Dongmen Wharf (东门码头). Under the night, the lights were bright, and the crowds were surging. The beautiful night scene was like a flowing scroll. "The night view of Chengdu is so beautiful!" The athletes gave thumbs up while enjoying the hot pot, and some even learned Sichuan dialect on the spot, "好安逸哦!"
"Chengdu, like the hot pot here, has a very rich flavor." After experiencing the unique "Hot Pot Bus," Mateusz, the leader of the Polish canoe team, was 念念不忘 (niàn niàn bù wàng - "constantly bearing in mind," to keep in mind constantly).
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In recent days, with the final piece of data entered into the system on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, the Sanjiangyuan National Park (三江源国家公园) officially completed the registration of natural resource ownership confirmation. So far, all five national parks established in the first batch in China have their own exclusive and legally effective "household registration book."
Why is it necessary to "register" national parks? Hu Shanshun (胡善顺), Director of the Natural Resource Ownership Confirmation and Registration Bureau of the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部), introduced that for a long time, some problems have emerged in China's ecological and environmental protection. One of the key issues is that the "owners" of all natural resources assets owned by the people are "not in place." Unclear property rights lead to unclear rights and responsibilities, and unclear rights and responsibilities make it easy for protection responsibilities to fall through.
In 2019, the "Guiding Opinions on Coordinating and Promoting the Reform of the Natural Resource Asset Property Rights System" and the "Guiding Opinions on Establishing a Natural Protected Area System with National Parks as the Main Body" were successively issued, and "confirmation of rights in accordance with the law" became the cornerstone.
In the hinterland of Wuzhi Mountain (五指山) in Hainan, there is China's best-preserved island-type tropical rainforest, which is also the home of the Hainan gibbon.
In 2022, the ownership confirmation and registration of the Hainan Tropical Rainforest National Park (海南热带雨林国家公园) was completed first in the country, and the 4268.54 square kilometers of assets were clearly recorded. Forests, water flows, wetlands... all the mountains and rivers in the national park have been "registered." Today, based on clear property rights, Hainan is trying to establish an "ecological ledger" to quantify the ecosystem service functions of the national park into "water reservoirs, granaries, money reservoirs, and carbon reservoirs," exploring effective ways to transform green waters and green mountains into Jinshan Yinshan (金山银山).
Wuyi Mountain (武夷山), a range of green mountains stretches across Fujian and Jiangxi. Wuyi Mountain National Park (武夷山国家公园) is a gene bank of primary forests in the Central Subtropical Zone. However, the pattern of "one mountain belonging to two provinces" once brought challenges to unified protection.
Surveying and mapping personnel from Fujian and Jiangxi provinces carefully clarified the boundaries of state-owned and collective land on both sides of the provincial boundary. After registration, the two provinces established an inter-provincial coordination mechanism to cooperate in areas such as ecological red line delineation and cultural heritage protection.
The Giant Panda National Park (大熊猫国家公园), which spans three provinces, has "technological elements" in its ownership confirmation and registration work. In Sichuan and Gansu, staff used real-scene 3D technology for ownership confirmation and registration, generating a visual "three-dimensional household registration book." In Shaanxi, sub-meter-level satellite remote sensing images and oblique photography technology were used to establish "holographic archives" for each mountain peak and bamboo forest.
With clear property rights, responsibilities also fall into place. State-owned forest land is subject to ecological restoration by the national park management agency; collective forest land is developed into under-forest economy through the "village collective + cooperative" model. Villagers protect the home of giant pandas at their doorsteps and also reap tangible benefits.
The Northeast Tiger and Leopard National Park (东北虎豹国家公园) is an important settlement and breeding area for wild Siberian tigers and Amur leopards in China. It is currently the only national park in China whose ownership is directly exercised by the central government, and its ownership confirmation and registration is of more benchmark significance. Through this registration, the historical legacy issues of overlapping land ownership of more than 19,000 hectares within the park were resolved, and the boundaries between state-owned land and collective land were clearly delineated. This not only provides an unobstructed ecological corridor for the migration of tigers and leopards, but also lays a solid foundation for the efficient management of the national park.
In Sanjiangyuan National Park (三江源国家公园), a "youth commando team" with an average age of less than 30 took on the responsibility of measuring the boundaries of the national park. They used drones and GPS locators to accurately verify more than 170,000 map spots, and finally completed the registration work covering an area of 190,700 square kilometers. The registration results show that all natural resources in Sanjiangyuan National Park are state-owned. This clear property rights certificate makes the implementation of the ecological protection compensation mechanism more accurate and effective.
Hu Shanshun (胡善顺) introduced that the "household registration books" of the five national parks clarify the rights and interests of the national owners, so that "who owns and who manages" is no longer ambiguous, and provides legal weapons for the right holders to "claim ownership, exercise rights, and assume responsibilities"; they delineate the boundaries of various resources, providing a property rights basis for exploring the realization of ecological product value, franchise operations, and ecological tourism, so that the value of green waters and green mountains can be seen, measured, and realized; they regard mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grass, sand, and ice as a community of life, conduct unified registration, break departmental divisions and administrative barriers, and provide a basic and reliable property rights foundation for achieving overall protection and systematic restoration.
The work of confirming and registering natural resource ownership is accelerating. As of the end of July this year, a total of 1,057 key areas across the country have completed registration, with a total area of 320,000 square kilometers, covering various natural resources such as national parks, important wetlands, rivers and lakes, key forest areas, and uninhabited islands. Hu Shanshun (胡善顺) introduced that, in the next step, the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) will continue to improve the legalization, standardization, standardization, and informatization level of unified confirmation and registration of natural resources. During the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, it will basically complete the registration of newly established national parks, internationally and nationally important wetlands, important rivers and lakes, and other natural resources, and orderly promote the registration of natural protected areas, national key forest areas, proven mineral resources, sea areas, and uninhabited islands, striving to achieve a registered area of 1 million square kilometers.
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Constructing a three-dimensional ecological planting system, utilizing technology to assist green processing, and integrating culture and tourism to drive transformation and upgrading... In recent years, Pu'er City (普洱市), Yunnan (云南) Province, has promoted the transformation of traditional coffee planting models to green, ecological, and standardized planting models, improving the quality and increasing the output value of Pu'er coffee.
A pleasant aroma fills the air, and the green mountains before you are like ink paintings. At Qiao'an Coffee Manor (桥安咖啡庄园) in Menglian Dai, Lahu and Va Autonomous County (孟连傣族拉祜族佤族自治县), Pu'er City (普洱市), Yunnan (云南) Province, tourists come in an endless stream.
"Our unique natural environmental conditions give Pu'er coffee a unique flavor," said Jin Tao (金涛), head of the manor. "Many people know Pu'er tea, and now coffee makes this Pu'er flavor even more 'rich and fragrant.'"
In recent years, Pu'er City (普洱市) has further amplified its ecological advantages, promoted improved varieties and methods, extended the industrial chain, and created a regional coffee brand. Data shows that the premium rate of Pu'er coffee green beans has reached 46.15%, and the comprehensive output value of the coffee industry has increased more than threefold in three years.
Three-dimensional ecological planting, construction of standardized bases, increased production and improved quality in coffee plantations
The reporter walked into a forest coffee planting base, where dense shade added a touch of coolness. "The sun is too strong, we have to wear hats, and coffee trees also need 'sunscreen'," said Jin Tao (金涛).
"Strong direct sunlight can cause the leaves of Arabica coffee trees to wither," said Chen Zhihua (陈治华), professor at the Tropical Crops College of Yunnan Agricultural University (云南农业大学热带作物学院). In coffee forests, trees taller than coffee trees are called shade trees, which can reduce the damage of direct sunlight and extreme weather to coffee trees.
"Shade trees are like an 'umbrella' for coffee trees, which not only provide shade and rain protection, but also build a protective 'barrier'," said Chen Zhihua (陈治华). For example, longhorn beetles can cause damage to trees, and they like sunlight. "Coffee forests have a certain degree of shade, so there are fewer longhorn beetles."
In 2023, Jin Tao (金涛) planted more than ten mu of Geisha coffee seedlings under the forest, with 205 seedlings per mu. In the past, about 330 coffee seedlings could be planted per mu.
"Although the number of coffee seedlings is smaller with shade trees, the overall income has increased," said Jin Tao (金涛). Only one or two of the Geisha seedlings planted last year had insect infestations, and the overall quality was guaranteed. Today, Jin Tao's (金涛) manor has built a three-dimensional ecological planting system of "shade trees - coffee trees - herbaceous plants."
In the past, Pu'er City's (普洱市) coffee tree varieties were aging, planting was too dense, and management was unscientific, resulting in low overall output value. In 2022, Menglian County (孟连县) promoted the transformation of low- and medium-yield coffee plantations and the construction of standardized bases. Jin Tao (金涛) quickly started to transform his 800 mu coffee plantation.
At first, many coffee farmers did not understand when they heard that the transformation process not only required digging, but even the fertilization method had to be changed: "We have been planting coffee for so many years, can we still plant it wrong?"
"Digging is to improve the soil condition, cutting off the main stem can rejuvenate it, and soil testing and formula fertilization can 'feed' the coffee trees as needed to improve the quality of coffee green beans," said Zhang Xiong (张雄), deputy director of the Pu'er City Tea and Coffee Industry Development Center (普洱市茶叶和咖啡产业发展中心).
Jin Tao (金涛) said that in the second year of the transformation, his coffee forest increased production by 300 kilograms per mu, and the green beans sold for more than one million yuan.
"Pu'er City (普洱市) is promoting the transformation of traditional coffee planting models to green, ecological, and standardized planting models, and Pu'er coffee is striving for 'boutique'," said Zhang Xiong (张雄).
Green technology upgrades, help energy conservation and consumption reduction, and improve the premium rate of coffee green beans
On the dining table of Qiao'an Coffee Manor (桥安咖啡庄园), a common dish is "stir-fried cabbage." The cabbage is planted next to the coffee processing plant, and the water for planting vegetables comes from the tail water used to clean coffee fruits.
A coffee fresh fruit needs to go through preliminary processing procedures such as color selection and classification, peeling and degumming, washing, and drying to obtain coffee green beans. "In the past, the washing method was used, and 5 to 6 tons of water were needed to process 1 ton of fresh fruit, and the water quality of the tail water was acidic," said Jin Tao (金涛). His coffee planting base covers more than 6,000 mu, and the annual harvest of fresh coffee fruit is nearly 6,000 tons, which not only consumes a lot of water, but also the cost of sewage treatment is high.
Green processing is inseparable from technological assistance. In 2022, Jin Tao (金涛) was determined to upgrade and transform the equipment and introduced green technologies such as micro-water degumming. "In the past, we relied on soaking in water for fermentation to peel and degum, but now we rely on machines to control fermentation and automatically degum. Only 50 kilograms of water are needed to clean 1 ton of fresh fruit."
At the same time, Chen Zhihua (陈治华) led the team to continue to carry out technical research, and after balancing the acidity and alkalinity of the tail water, it was used to irrigate vegetable fields and coffee forests.
Since 2022, Pu'er City (普洱市) has implemented a "three-year action plan to improve the premium rate of coffee green beans and the rate of intensive processing," and the updating of green preliminary processing technology and equipment has become a key promotion. Zhang Xiong (张雄) said: "In the past 3 years, we have built and renovated 102 centralized fresh fruit processing plants, covering nearly 500,000 mu of coffee plantations."
With the support of relevant policies, Jin Tao (金涛) purchased equipment such as dryers and hullers and built a standardized production line for preliminary processing. "Coffee beans sell well, and coffee farmers also benefit," said Jin Tao (金涛). In the 2024 production season, the average income of 391 coffee farmers in the coffee base was about 150,000 yuan per household.
According to statistics, the premium rate of Pu'er coffee green beans has increased from about 10% in 2021 to the current 46.15%. At present, the intensive processing capacity of coffee exceeds 30,000 tons, and the comprehensive output value of the Pu'er coffee industry in the 2024 production season reached 8.508 billion yuan.
Extending the industrial chain, carrying out cultural and tourism integration, and creating a regional coffee brand
In a valley near Nandaohe Village (南岛河村) in Simao District (思茅区), Pu'er City (普洱市), the vegetation is lush like a green carpet, and the Xiaoaozi Coffee Manor (小凹子咖啡庄园) is hidden among the phoenix trees.
Grinding, pouring water, steaming... Liao Shihhao (廖世豪), head of Xiaoaozi Coffee Manor (小凹子咖啡庄园), is making hand-brewed coffee. After brewing, take a sip, and the lips and teeth are filled with a fresh breath.
Initially, like most coffee manors in Pu'er City (普洱市), most of the coffee beans produced by Xiaoaozi Coffee Manor (小凹子咖啡庄园) were used for raw material supply. However, the price fluctuations of coffee beans for a period of time made him start to think about transformation. "Our ecological environment here is good, and we have a foundation for developing tourism. Now people's interest in coffee is not limited to tasting, we can try the road of cultural and tourism integration," said Liao Shihhao (廖世豪).
Since 2018, Xiaoaozi Coffee Manor (小凹子咖啡庄园) has begun to try "coffee + culture and tourism." Tourists can take a "coffee manor tour" here, experiencing coffee knowledge popularization, baking, brewing, leisure and sightseeing. In early 2025, the newly built homestay and coffee experience center of Xiaoaozi Coffee Manor (小凹子咖啡庄园) will be open to tourists. Not long after, during the Spring Festival, the manor received more than 1,000 tourists at most in a day, and the number of tourists received in the first half of the year was nearly 20,000.
Jin Tao (金涛), who is far away in Menglian County (孟连县), has also built a homestay in Qiao'an Coffee Manor (桥安咖啡庄园), and the rooms are often fully booked before and after the coffee production season. At present, Pu'er City (普洱市) has built 20 boutique coffee manors, and the city received more than 1.5 million tourists in 2024, continuing to create a regional coffee brand.
Return to TopOn August 11th, in the Sangou Bay Wetland Park (桑沟湾湿地公园) of Rongcheng City (荣成市), Shandong Province (山东省), flocks of egrets flew over the water.
Li Xinjun (李信君) photo (Xinhua News Agency (新华社) issued)
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"Zhang Ke (张科), come quickly! There's white smoke coming from the pine forest across from the village..." Zhang Ke (张科)'s phone rang just as he had taken a couple of bites of breakfast, and an anxious voice came from the other end of the line.
Zhang Ke (张科) put down his chopsticks, started his motorcycle, and rushed to the scene to investigate carefully, only to find it was a false alarm. "That's the oil pine spreading pollen. When the wind blows, it looks like smoke drifting away." Zhang Ke (张科) patiently explained to the onlookers.
This was a scene that occurred in early May of this year. Zhang Ke (张科), 44 years old this year, is a forest ranger in Helan Town (河栏镇), Liaoyang County (辽阳县), Liaoning Province (辽宁省), responsible for the management and protection of 13,400 mu of forest land. In 2020, he was named "Most Beautiful Forest Ranger" by the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林草局).
"Picking firewood and mushrooms in the mountains are unforgettable childhood memories." Zhang Ke (张科) said that in 2001, the town recruited forest rangers. Zhang Ke (张科), who was working outside at the time, heard the news and signed up without hesitation. Returning to his hometown to protect the forest made it easier to take care of his family, and more importantly, he couldn't bear to part with his love for these majestic green mountains.
Parking his motorcycle by the side of the mountain road, Zhang Ke (张科) said as he climbed the mountain, "Only by protecting this forest and patrolling back and forth can I feel at ease."
Halfway up the mountain, Gu Yupeng (顾玉鹏), a villager from Helan Village (河栏村) in Helan Town (河栏镇), was holding a tape measure and measuring the diameter at breast height of a Korean pine. Fifteen years ago, Gu Yupeng (顾玉鹏) contracted more than 1,000 mu of mountain forest land here and successively planted more than 40,000 Korean pine seedlings.
"Since the Korean pine seedlings were planted, this area has become a key area for Zhang Ke (张科)'s patrol. As long as you hear the 'put-put-put' sound, that's him coming on his motorcycle." Gu Yupeng (顾玉鹏) said, "Whether it's transporting seedlings, planting seedlings, weeding, or watering, as long as he sees it, he's sure to lend a hand."
Through years of patrolling, Zhang Ke (张科) is very familiar with the tree species and age of each plot in the management area. "Every year, when the town prevents and controls pests, Zhang Ke (张科) always takes the lead in braving the scorching sun to remove the netting and spray pesticides." Li Gui (李桂), director of the Helan Town (河栏镇) Forestry Station, said that the forestry station has more than 30 wind-powered fire extinguishers. In the past, the maintenance and repair had to be sent to the city, which was time-consuming and labor-intensive. Zhang Ke (张科) found the instructions, learned on the Internet when he didn't understand something, bought special wrenches and common parts, and gradually mastered the maintenance skills. "He is proficient in forest fire prevention, pest control, and maintenance of fire extinguishing machines. Zhang Ke (张科) is a rare all-rounder." Li Gui (李桂) said.
On the mountain road, newly planted oil pine seedlings are stretching their tender buds. The reporter followed Zhang Ke (张科) to climb to an open space on the top of the mountain, where the distant mountains were like ink paintings, and layers of green waves overlapped. The mountain breeze carried the fragrance of pine resin... "Protect the forest well, and looking at this full of green makes me feel relaxed." Zhang Ke (张科) said.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李俊杰
In Taihe County (太和县), Fuyang City (阜阳市), Anhui Province (安徽省), a special stall is set up in a corner of the park every weekend or holiday. This stall does not sell goods, but only displays cardiopulmonary resuscitation mannequins and first aid kits; it does not generate any transactions, but only teaches first aid skills.
The stallholders are a couple—Wu Lei (吴磊) and Liu Jing (刘静), who are the deputy director of the Taihe County People's Hospital Medical Consortium Office (太和县人民医院医共体办公室) and the head nurse of the emergency department, respectively. The two have persisted in setting up a "first aid stall" for more than 8 years, and have led their partners to carry out public welfare lectures in communities, campuses, and government agencies, helping more than 100,000 people master "life-saving skills."
The original intention stemmed from a regret.
When mentioning the original intention of setting up the "first aid stall," Wu Lei (吴磊) couldn't help but frown, his face full of regret.
"Eight years ago, a man in his 40s accidentally drowned while fishing. Although he was rescued quickly, he missed the golden rescue time because no one at the scene mastered the correct cardiopulmonary resuscitation techniques, and ultimately failed to save his life." Wu Lei (吴磊) said that half an hour later, the 120 emergency team arrived, but nothing could be done, and they could only watch life slip away. "I still clearly remember that feeling of powerlessness."
Working in the emergency department for more than 20 years, Liu Jing (刘静) has also witnessed too many tragedies caused by a lack of first aid knowledge. When Wu Lei (吴磊) returned home and told her about this, Liu Jing (刘静) understood his feelings very well.
"Relying solely on in-hospital treatment is far from enough. We must go out of the hospital and bring first aid knowledge to the people." Liu Jing (刘静) said that she and her husband immediately made a decision: to "move" the first aid classroom from the hospital to the streets and start "setting up a stall" to teach. "It was summer at the time, so we set up a stall in the Shaying River National Wetland Park (沙颍河国家湿地公园), where there was a lot of traffic, on our days off."
"No one paid attention when we first set up the stall." Wu Lei (吴磊) recalled that they stood for more than half an hour without anyone coming over. They wanted to shout, but didn't know how to start. "Later, an old man came over and asked us what we were selling. I said we weren't selling anything, just teaching first aid knowledge, and he asked if we charged a fee."
"When we called on everyone to come and learn, some people directly said that saving people was the doctor's job, and ordinary people didn't need to learn these things at all," Liu Jing (刘静) added.
"It was indeed not easy at the beginning, and we even thought about giving up," Wu Lei (吴磊) said, but his goal was simple: "As long as I speak, someone will listen; as long as someone learns, it is possible to save a life."
Since then, regardless of the cold or heat, they have insisted on setting up a stall every week. Gradually, people began to stop in front of the stall, and some people took the initiative to ask to try. "Now, every time we set up a stall, there is a long line of people who want to practice, ranging from a dozen or twenty to forty or fifty," Wu Lei (吴磊) said. "Seeing everyone so enthusiastic, it doesn't matter if we sacrifice some rest time."
Persistence lies in seeing hope.
It was the weekend again. Near dusk, Wu Lei (吴磊) and Liu Jing (刘静) drove to the Guotai Square (国泰广场) in Taihe County (太和县), spread a floor mat, and took out cardiopulmonary resuscitation mannequins, first aid kits and other tools from the trunk, setting up a "first aid stall" on the spot. This familiar scene was seen by residents who were relaxing and entertaining nearby, and everyone gathered around.
"Who wants to try? We can provide one-on-one guidance," Wu Lei (吴磊) shouted loudly. As soon as he finished speaking, resident Sun Kai (孙凯) raised his hand. Under Wu Lei's (吴磊) hands-on teaching, Sun Kai (孙凯) quickly mastered the operation method of cardiopulmonary resuscitation. "I had learned it by watching videos before, and thought I knew it, but I didn't expect that when I actually practiced it, I still made various mistakes. Dr. Wu's (吴磊) 'first aid stall' is very necessary," Sun Kai (孙凯) said.
Then someone else raised their hand and said they wanted to learn the Heimlich maneuver. Liu Jing (刘静) carried out on-site teaching according to the "scissors, stone, cloth" formula she had summarized. In this way, with professional guidance and patient demonstrations, two hours passed quickly. It wasn't until there were only a few people left in the square that Wu Lei (吴磊) and Liu Jing (刘静) began to pack up and prepare to go home.
For more than 8 years, Wu Lei (吴磊) and Liu Jing (刘静) have sacrificed a lot of weekends, holidays, and weeknight rest time to set up "first aid stalls." From the initial lack of attention to gradually being watched and recognized, the couple has worked hard with professionalism and persistence to enable more people to learn first aid skills.
In 2021, trainee Qian Sheng (钱胜) used the first aid knowledge he had learned to save a drowning child; in 2023, trainee Zhou Fei (周飞) successfully rescued a passerby who had a sudden cardiac arrest; in 2024, trainee Shi Hao (史浩) promptly performed cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a person who had a cardiac arrest in a basketball hall... According to incomplete statistics, trainees who have received "first aid stall" training have successfully rescued more than 20 people who have encountered drowning, sudden myocardial infarction and other situations at critical moments.
"Not long ago, when we were setting up a stall, a resident specifically ran over to tell me that he used the Heimlich maneuver he had learned to save his colleague's child," Wu Lei (吴磊) said. Whenever they hear such sharing, the couple is more convinced that "every time we set up a stall, it is worth it even if only one person learns."
Continuation, from two people to a group of people.
Not only street teaching, but on the day of the interview, the couple was busy giving first aid training to 50 college students. "We posted a training notice on the hospital's official account, and the quota was full in less than a day." Seeing everyone's enthusiasm for learning first aid knowledge was so high, Wu Lei's (吴磊) eyes were full of joy.
With the support of Taihe County People's Hospital (太和县人民医院), Wu Lei (吴磊) and Liu Jing (刘静) initiated the establishment of the "Taihe County Platinum 10-Minute Self-Rescue and Mutual Rescue Association (太和县白金10分钟自救互救协会)" in 2017. The members of the association are mainly emergency medical staff. In recent years, the couple has led members of the association into campuses, communities, government agencies and enterprises to carry out more than 300 emergency science popularization activities.
In 2019, in order to improve the public's first aid capabilities at the grassroots level, with the approval of the Taihe County Health and Health Commission (太和县卫生健康委), Taihe County People's Hospital (太和县人民医院) established the "Taihe County Public First Aid Training Center (太和县公众急救培训中心)," and Wu Lei (吴磊) and Liu Jing (刘静) became the main trainers. Today, the training center has held 20 public first aid capacity improvement training courses, and more than 1,000 people have passed the assessment and obtained relevant certificates.
In 2022, during Wu Lei's (吴磊) tenure in charge of pre-hospital emergency care, he promoted the construction of a "1367" emergency care model with Taihe (太和) characteristics: building 1 efficient emergency information system, establishing a 3-level linkage mechanism at the county, township, and village levels, and standardizing 6 emergency care technologies and treatment processes for 7 key diseases. Relying on the information platform to integrate emergency resources, this model not only significantly improves the emergency response efficiency at the grassroots level, but also successfully creates a "15-minute golden emergency care circle."
The "1367" emergency care model has reduced the average emergency response time in rural areas of Taihe County (太和县) by 47.2% and was selected into the National Health Commission's (国家卫生健康委) "Typical Cases of the Construction of a Close County Medical and Health Community 2024 (紧密型县域医疗卫生共同体建设典型案例2024)."
"Everyone's willingness to learn first aid knowledge is getting stronger and stronger, they are paying more and more attention to first aid skills, and their acceptance ability is also getting stronger and stronger," Wu Lei (吴磊) said that they will stick to the "first aid stall" and continue to set it up.
"The power of two people is limited," Liu Jing (刘静) said that her greatest wish is that more people can participate in the cause of popularizing first aid. "Teaching one more person means one more safety guarantee."
Return to TopBeijing (北京), August 11th (Reported by Lin Lili (林丽鹂) from this newspaper) – Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) (市场监管总局) and the Standardization Administration of China (SAC) (国家标准委) released the recommended national standard "Technical Specifications for Public Service of Medical Security Information Platform" (《医疗保障信息平台 便民服务相关技术规范》) (GB/T 45938—2025), which will be implemented on January 1, 2026. This standard was organized and developed by the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医疗保障局) and is the first national standard in the field of medical security, marking a milestone breakthrough in China's medical insurance standardization construction.
The "Technical Specifications for Public Service of Medical Security Information Platform" was developed based on the engineering practice of the medical security information platform. The core technical requirements have been applied on a large scale nationwide, and its scientific nature, practicality, and universality have been fully verified. It is applicable to designated medical institutions, cooperative financial institutions, third-party payment institutions, government service departments, and other cooperative application institutions. The standard specifies the access methods, access function requirements, performance requirements, and security requirements for public services of the medical security information platform, such as medical insurance code (medical insurance electronic voucher), medical insurance mobile payment, medical insurance electronic prescription, and authorized inquiry of personal medical insurance information.
In recent years, the development of medical insurance informatization has strongly promoted the development of public services on the medical security information platform. In designated medical institutions that have been connected to the public service of the medical security information platform, the public can easily handle registration, medical treatment, examination and testing, printing of report forms, medication, hospitalization, electronic prescription circulation, and medical insurance settlement and other full-scene and full-process medical purchase businesses by verifying their mobile phones or logging into their medical insurance accounts by face recognition. A medical insurance public service system that is online 24/7, with multiple channels, and accessible nationwide has been initially formed, providing convenient medical insurance services for the majority of insured people. As of July this year, more than 930,000 designated medical institutions nationwide have been connected to the medical insurance code (medical insurance electronic voucher), and more than 240 channels have been connected for code display cooperation, with a cumulative settlement of 12 billion transactions; 47,000 institutions have been connected to medical insurance mobile payment; and more than 350,000 institutions have been connected to medical insurance electronic prescriptions, with a cumulative prescription of more than 63 million.
The State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) and the National Healthcare Security Administration (国家医疗保障局) will jointly promote the publicity, implementation, and promotion of the standard, so as to lead the efficient and convenient medical insurance services with standards, and effectively enhance the people's sense of gain, happiness, and security in medical security.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘新吾
In the Wulidian Subdistrict (五里店街道) Federation of Trade Unions station in Jiangbei District (江北区), Chongqing (重庆), there is a wish wall:
"I'm busy every day, can you arrange a health check? I hope everyone is healthy";
"Can there be more stations, more convenient?";
"I don't want to become a 'single dog,' I want to get off the market quickly, can you organize matchmaking events?";
...
Colorful sticky notes record the beautiful expectations of life for workers in new forms of employment.
Now, many of the wishes on this wall have become reality.
In recent years, with the rapid development of the Internet economy, new employment groups represented by food delivery riders, online car-hailing drivers, and couriers have grown. However, many of them work in all weather conditions, have irregular meals, and have variable jobs. How can we improve the protection of the rights and interests of new employment groups?
In order to protect the legitimate rights and interests of new employment groups and effectively enhance their sense of gain, the Chongqing Municipal Federation of Trade Unions focuses on the urgent needs and concerns of new employment groups, deeply implements the three major actions of "Gathering New" (凝新), "Warming New" (暖新), and "Cultivating New" (育新), continuously explores new methods and approaches to serving employees, weaves a tight security network, and allows more workers in new forms of employment to truly feel the warmth of their "family."
Riding through a concentrated catering area, Ele.me (饿了么) female rider Liao Zemeng (廖泽萌) came to the Yuzhong District (渝中区) Times Street (时代天街) Federation of Trade Unions station.
After parking the car, drinking some water, leaning on the sofa, and eating a few bites of hot food, the fatigue of a morning of running around was relieved a lot.
"In the past, I parked my motorcycle on the side of the road and leaned on it to rest, exposed to the sun and rain. Now it's better, I can rest in peace in the Federation of Trade Unions station, and it's convenient to charge and drink water," Liao Zemeng said with emotion while charging her phone.
The Federation of Trade Unions station has a toilet, refrigerator, air conditioner, water dispenser, emergency medicine kit, and other facilities.
The Chongqing Municipal Federation of Trade Unions, combined with the distribution and actual needs of workers in new forms of employment, actively promotes the construction of Federation of Trade Unions warm harbors. At present, Chongqing has built a total of 5,606 Federation of Trade Unions stations and more than 230 "Federation of Trade Unions Service Homes for Drivers," and upgraded 740 24-hour intelligent Federation of Trade Unions stations.
In order to open up the "last mile" of health services, the Chongqing Municipal Federation of Trade Unions has tailored exclusive health check packages for the occupational characteristics of workers in new forms of employment, and continues to carry out mobile health check activities, using mobile health check vehicles as "mobile service points" to deliver health check services directly to workers in new forms of employment, doing "heart-warming things" and being a good "family."
In Chongqing, there are many more such thoughtful things: holding a series of activities of "Legal Protection for Workers in New Forms of Employment," carrying out more than 230 popular legal lectures and 2,330 free legal consultations; providing job transfer training for 3,053 workers in new forms of employment and migrant workers, organizing 206 "online + offline" job fairs, and providing 26,700 jobs; widely absorbing workers into the union, building 857 new employment form trade union organizations, and developing 365,900 members... Behind the measures and practical things is a vivid portrayal of the Chongqing Municipal Federation of Trade Unions optimizing services for new employment groups and wholeheartedly being a caring "family" for employees.
Not long ago, Li Ming (李明) (pseudonym), who is engaged in courier work, received warm condolences from the Jiangbei District (江北区) Federation of Trade Unions again.
In the summer of 2022, Li Ming was diagnosed with uremia. Three dialysis sessions a week and high medical expenses added pressure to the already poor family. "During that time, I lay in bed, looking at the diagnosis report, and felt that the sky was about to fall," Li Ming said, unable to hide his sobs, "Thanks to the Federation of Trade Unions, which has been paying attention to my condition, sending condolences, and encouraging me to live a good life, it is especially warm."
"We promptly issued special funds for assistance and relief according to relevant policies, which alleviated his financial pressure to a certain extent," said Yan Fei (颜飞), director of the Employee Service Center of the Jiangbei District (江北区) Federation of Trade Unions.
As of now, the Chongqing Municipal Federation of Trade Unions' "Service Season for Caring for Workers in New Forms of Employment and Migrant Workers" has raised and invested a total of 7.6753 million yuan in condolences, and comforted 74,100 employees; carried out a pilot project of "Special Accidental Injury Mutual Assistance Guarantee for Workers in New Forms of Employment," attracting 106,200 workers in new forms of employment to join the mutual aid association.
The relevant person in charge of the Chongqing Municipal Federation of Trade Unions stated that the next step will be to explore the establishment of a cross-regional information sharing and collaborative linkage work mechanism to provide better and more personalized warm services for workers in new forms of employment in different regions and industries.
Return to TopAt 4 a.m., in Xinzhou District (信州区), Shangrao City (上饶市), Jiangxi Province (江西省), three post-2000s young people with cerebral palsy encourage each other to get out of bed. They need to finish washing up within half an hour and prepare to set up their stall to sell garlic.
Xiao Long, Xiao Qi, and Xiao Han (小龙、小琪、小寒) (all pseudonyms) are congenital cerebral palsy patients with poor balance and unsteady walking. They met at an event organized by the local Disabled Persons' Federation (残联), and the three hit it off and decided to start a business together.
Through a friend's introduction, they set up a stall in the farmers' market to sell garlic. To help them, the local government prepared a fixed stall for them and regularly provides some necessities.
"We have to work hard to sprout so that we can bloom and gain the true respect of others," Xiao Long (小龙) said.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Hu Chenhuan (胡晨欢) photography report.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 徐 馨
How much plastic would it take to wrap the entire Earth in plastic wrap? According to the latest data from the United Nations, global plastic consumption is estimated to exceed 500 million tons in 2024, of which 399 million tons become waste. If this waste plastic is compressed into a 1 mm thick film, it can wrap the Earth's surface more than twice. If these wastes are transported in ordinary freight cars, the train of cars can circle the Earth's equator 17 times.
A new round of negotiations on global plastic pollution governance is underway in Geneva, Switzerland (日内瓦), aimed at developing a legally binding international agreement to address the increasingly serious plastic pollution crisis. Inger Andersen (安德森), Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme, said that global plastic pollution seriously endangers the natural environment, marine ecosystems and human health, and all parties should take immediate action to jointly address the challenges.
The Plastic Pollution Situation Is Not Optimistic
Currently, nearly half of the plastic produced by humans each year is for single use, and 18% to 20% of the world's plastic waste ends up in the ocean each year. According to UN estimates, if effective intervention measures are not taken, the amount of plastic waste entering the ocean each year could reach 37 million tons by 2040. In the documentary "A Plastic Ocean," which has won awards at several film festivals, filmmakers found more than 270 pieces of plastic debris inside a seabird. UN Secretary-General António Guterres (古特雷斯) warned that if humans use the ocean as a sewer, the total amount of plastic in the ocean is expected to exceed that of fish by 2050.
The United Nations Environment Programme recently warned that if effective action is not taken, global plastic waste will triple by 2060, causing incalculable health and environmental losses. Between 2016 and 2040, the cumulative economic losses caused by plastic pollution could reach $281 trillion, and the total amount of plastic flowing into the environment will increase by 50% by 2040.
From a global perspective, plastic waste has a particularly severe impact on vulnerable coastal areas and small island developing countries. The British newspaper The Guardian quoted a study by a university in northern Chile (智利) showing that an average of about 500 pieces of plastic waste are washed up on the beaches of Easter Island (复活节岛), Chile, every hour. In May of this year, the World Bank specifically released the report "Turning the Tide on Single-Use Plastics in the Pacific" on the issue of single-use plastic pollution in Pacific island countries and coastal areas. The report stated that Pacific island countries produce less than 1.3% of the world's total plastic waste, but they are greatly impacted, and a large amount of plastic waste comes to the coasts of these island countries through ocean currents.
The long-term and potential impact of microplastics on human society is also increasingly worrying. A study by the well-known research center, the Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries in Germany (德国莱布尼茨淡水生态学与内陆渔业研究所), pointed out that most plastics will be broken down into particles smaller than 5 mm, and these microplastics are 4 to 23 times more harmful to land than to the ocean, depending on the environment. A study in the U.S. journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences showed that microplastics can reduce crop yields by 110 million to 360 million tons per year and seafood production by 1.05 million to 24.33 million tons. If microplastics can be reduced by 13%, the impact on plant photosynthesis can be reduced by 30%, and at least 22 million tons of food crop yield reduction can be avoided globally. The medical journal The Lancet recently published an article warning that substances contained in plastic products "at every stage of human life" can cause disease, and the health-related economic losses caused by plastic pollution are estimated to exceed $1.5 trillion per year.
Multiple Parties Actively Take Plastic Reduction Actions
In response to the problem of plastic pollution, many countries around the world have explored governance and increased relevant legislation and enforcement.
EU countries are curbing plastic pollution from many aspects, such as laws and regulations and public education. In June 2019, the EU adopted the "Single-Use Plastics Directive," requiring EU countries to ban the production and sale of plastic tableware, plastic straws, etc. from July 3, 2021. According to data recently released by Eurostat, taking the use of lightweight plastic bags with a thickness of 15 to 49 microns as an example, Sweden (瑞典) used 74.1 per capita in 2019, which dropped to 16.2 in 2023; Germany (德国) used 10.6 per capita in 2019, which dropped to 3.9 in 2023; Austria (奥地利) used 7.8 per capita in 2019, which dropped to 0.2 in 2020.
Germany has banned the free provision of plastic shopping bags thinner than 50 microns since January 1, 2022. In December 2024, Germany approved the "National Circular Economy Strategy," requiring the plastic industry to gradually increase the proportion of recycled materials used. In 2025, Germany will fully implement the "Extended Producer Responsibility for Single-Use Plastic Products" regulations, requiring all producers to register, submit product reports for the previous year, and pay corresponding fees to the "Single-Use Plastic Fund," which will be used for the construction of recycling systems, public education, etc. Since 2016, Switzerland (瑞士) has legislated to require the installation of facilities for removing microplastic pollutants in urban sewage treatment processes and has established a national sewage fund for this purpose. According to the "polluter pays" principle, the fund levies a sewage tax of 9 Swiss francs (approximately US$11.1) per person per year on all residents connected to sewage treatment plants. Currently, 37 sewage treatment plants in Switzerland have microplastic pollutant removal facilities, and it is planned to reach approximately 140 by 2040.
In Africa (非洲), Ethiopia (埃塞俄比亚) passed a bill in June of this year banning the use of single-use plastic bags. According to the bill, individuals who use single-use plastic bags will face a fine of up to 5,000 Ethiopian birr (approximately US$35.7), while manufacturers, importers and distributors may face more severe penalties or have their relevant licenses revoked. According to data from the Ethiopian Environmental Protection Authority, plastic bags account for approximately 46% of the plastic waste generated by the country's people. Gemedo Dalle (格梅多·达莱), Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change of Ethiopia, said: "Plastic pollution is blocking our rivers, poisoning livestock, and polluting farmland. Ethiopia must take immediate action to prevent the situation from becoming uncontrollable."
Pacific island countries have also increased policy formulation efforts and called on the public to actively participate, achieving certain results. For example, Vanuatu (瓦努阿图) implemented a "pay-as-you-throw" system, that is, a garbage metering fee system, which effectively reduced plastic waste; Samoa (萨摩亚) actively promoted biodegradable packaging; and so on.
China (中国) attaches great importance to plastic pollution control and is one of the first countries to take control measures for unnecessary, single-use plastic products. From banning the import of 24 types of solid waste, including highly polluting plastic waste, to issuing the "Opinions on Further Strengthening the Control of Plastic Pollution," to the "14th Five-Year Plan for Plastic Pollution Control Action Plan," China is constantly improving the entire chain governance system for plastic pollution. From the implementation of the "Plastic Restriction Order" in 2008 to the beginning of 2016, the use of plastic shopping bags in major retail locations in China has been reduced by more than 2/3, with a cumulative reduction of approximately 1.4 million tons of plastic shopping bags, equivalent to a reduction of nearly 30 million tons of carbon dioxide emissions.
Jointly Promote the Development of a Circular Economy
Many experts said that recycling alone cannot solve the plastic pollution crisis. From production and consumption to waste recycling and treatment, all parties need to work together in various links such as technological innovation, policy coordination, and financial support to promote the transition to a circular economy.
The "Global Trade Outlook" report recently released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development pointed out that in 2023, the global trade volume of non-plastic substitutes reached US$485 billion, of which the related trade annual growth rate of developing economies reached 5.6%. These alternative materials for plastics are mostly derived from natural resources such as minerals, plants or animals, and can be recycled or converted into compost. International trade mechanisms should help solve the problem of plastic pollution, and all parties should promote the development of sustainable alternatives through reform measures.
Global technology companies are actively exploring non-plastic alternatives. The British start-up company Notpla uses seaweed and plants to make biodegradable and edible packaging materials. As of the beginning of 2025, Notpla's packaging materials have cumulatively replaced more than 21 million pieces of single-use plastic packaging in Europe. A team at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (瑞士洛桑联邦理工学院) has developed a process for manufacturing sustainable polyamide materials using agricultural waste, such as wood chips, fruit pits, and straw, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75% compared with petroleum-based plastics. Currently, this technology has achieved industrialization results. The Leibniz Institute of Freshwater Ecology and Inland Fisheries in Germany (德国莱布尼茨淡水生态学与内陆渔业研究所) and the Swiss Federal Institute for Forest, Snow and Landscape Research (瑞士森林雪景与景观研究所) have made breakthroughs in the research of microbial degradation of plastics, providing basic support for the future development of plastic biodegradation technology under cold-resistant conditions.
In 2024, a research report jointly released by the Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (瑞士联邦材料科学与技术实验室), the Swiss Federal Institute of Aquatic Science and Technology (瑞士联邦水环境研究所) and other research institutions classified 16,325 known chemical substances in plastics according to hazard levels, providing a reference basis for the formulation of global plastic regulatory policies, and also guiding companies to focus on green chemistry and safe and sustainable design systems from the beginning of product design, thereby improving recyclability.
Some experts have also proposed that using digital tools to achieve plastic product traceability can also help strengthen the full life cycle management of plastic products, enhance accountability and the implementation of extended producer responsibility, and help solve the problem of plastic pollution.
(Reported from Berlin (柏林) on August 11 by this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 戴楷然
This year, August 12th is the fourteenth "World Elephant Day." This year's theme is "Partnering with Giants: Harmony, Habitat and Hope," emphasizing the importance of harmonious coexistence between humans and elephants, calling on countries to strengthen elephant protection and habitat restoration, and injecting hope into the global elephant protection cause based on protection and coexistence.
Currently, there are only two genera and three species of elephants in the world: the Asian elephant of the genus *Elephas*, the African savanna elephant and the African forest elephant of the genus *Loxodonta*. In 2021, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) classified the African savanna elephant as an "endangered species" and the African forest elephant as a "critically endangered species." Currently, there are approximately 350,000 African savanna elephants, mainly distributed in the grassland, shrubland, and woodland ecosystems of East and Southern Africa; there are approximately 140,000 African forest elephants, mainly inhabiting the tropical rainforest areas of Central and West Africa. In recent years, African countries have continuously introduced policies and measures to protect elephants, promoting the steady recovery and growth of elephant populations through legislation, public education, and the construction of national parks, achieving positive results in African elephant protection.
Located in Gabon, the Loango National Park (卢安果国家森林公园) is adjacent to the Atlantic Ocean and is densely forested, serving as a habitat for approximately 10,000 African forest elephants (hereinafter referred to as "forest elephants"). Gabon has approximately 95,000 forest elephants, accounting for 60% to 70% of the global forest elephant population. However, due to habitat loss and degradation, poaching, and illegal trade, the number of forest elephants in Gabon once decreased sharply. From 2004 to 2014, approximately 25,000 forest elephants in Minkébé National Park (明凯贝国家公园) in Gabon died due to poaching, and the number of forest elephants in the area decreased by approximately 80%. To combat illegal poaching and ivory smuggling, the Gabonese government established a "Wildlife Crime Court," clarifying that elephant poachers face a maximum of 10 years in prison, and ivory smugglers face a maximum of 20 years in prison. In 2021, the Gabon National Parks Agency (加蓬国家公园管理局) established the first "Wildlife DNA Matching Laboratory" in Central African countries, tracking poaching activities and smuggling routes through DNA analysis of seized ivory. The Gabonese government has also strengthened the construction of the national park system. Currently, the country's 13 national parks constitute a forest elephant reserve covering 22% of the country's land, and this proportion is expected to increase to 30% by 2030. To prevent forest elephants from damaging crops planted by farmers and alleviate human-elephant conflict, the Gabonese government is cooperating with the non-governmental organization "Elephants for Africa" to promote a mobile electric fence project nationwide. In 2023, the project installed 500 fences, effectively preventing elephant herds from destroying crops and benefiting nearly 5,000 farmers in Gabon.
Other countries in Central and West Africa are also committed to strengthening forest elephant protection. Since 2014, the Ministry of Forest Economy of the Republic of the Congo (刚果共和国森林经济部) and the non-profit organization Wildlife Conservation Society (野生生物保护学会) have established the Nouabalé-Ndoki Foundation (诺阿贝尔多基基金会) to protect and manage approximately 4,200 square kilometers of core forest elephant habitat within the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park (诺阿贝尔多基国家公园). Through training rangers and strengthening patrol deployments, Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park achieved its first year without any forest elephants being poached in 2023. Ben Evans, director of the Nouabalé-Ndoki National Park management department, said that the coordinated efforts of the government and the private sector have greatly enhanced the park's patrol capabilities and coordination mechanisms.
The construction of elephant ecological corridors has become a highlight of African savanna elephant (hereinafter referred to as "savanna elephant") protection. In East and Southern Africa, countries protect savanna elephants by establishing elephant ecological corridors and transfer mechanisms, and forming cross-border protected areas, promoting elephant herd recovery and ecological health. An ecological corridor was established between the Maputo Special Reserve (马普托特别保护区) in Mozambique and the Tembe Elephant Park (坦贝大象公园) in South Africa, restoring the migration routes of savanna elephants. Kruger National Park (克鲁格国家公园) in South Africa and Zinave National Park (日纳夫国家公园) in Mozambique have established a transfer mechanism, transferring various wild animals, including savanna elephants, from Kruger National Park to Zinave National Park since 2018, enhancing ecological connectivity while promoting ecological restoration in the latter. Thanks to the implementation of ecological corridor construction and transfer mechanisms, the number of elephants in Kenya has increased from approximately 16,000 at the end of the last century to nearly 37,000 in 2024.
The Kavango-Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (卡万戈—赞比西跨境保护区), the world's largest gathering area for African savanna elephants, was established in 2011, covering five countries: Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Approximately 220,000 savanna elephants inhabit here. In recent years, the protected area has provided a more suitable habitat for savanna elephants through elephant population censuses, strengthened patrol mechanisms, and the promotion of electronic fences.
The United Nations' "Global Wildlife Crime Report 2024" shows that the number of ivory seizures and related criminal cases of elephant poaching are decreasing globally, and African elephant protection has achieved positive results, but it still faces challenges such as habitat destruction and climate change. Elephant poaching still exists in some countries, and there is still much work to be done in the cause of African elephant protection.
(Reported by this newspaper in Johannesburg (约翰内斯堡) on August 11)
Return to TopUnited Nations, Xinhua News Agency, August 10th. Fu Cong (傅聪), China's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, spoke at an emergency public meeting of the Security Council on the Palestinian-Israeli issue on the 10th, emphasizing that attempts by Israel to occupy Gaza must be resolutely opposed.
Fu Cong (傅聪) said that the Gaza conflict has lasted for 22 months, causing more than 61,000 deaths among the people of Gaza and an unprecedented humanitarian disaster. The international community has repeatedly called for a ceasefire in Gaza, but the situation is continuing to develop in an even more dangerous direction. Faced with the current urgent situation, the international community, including the Security Council, must take all necessary actions before a greater disaster occurs.
First, attempts to occupy Gaza must be resolutely opposed. Recently, the Israeli Security Cabinet approved a plan to take over Gaza City (加沙城). China expresses serious concern about this and urges Israel to immediately stop its dangerous actions. Gaza belongs to the Palestinian people and is an inseparable part of Palestinian territory. Any actions that change the population and territorial structure of Gaza must be resolutely resisted.
Second, the myth of the supremacy of force must be abandoned. Military means are not the way out of the problem. An immediate ceasefire is the right way to save lives and release the hostages. The Israeli government should listen to the calls of the international community and its own people, immediately stop actions that escalate tensions, and stop military operations against Gaza. Countries with significant influence on the parties concerned should adopt a fair and responsible attitude and take practical actions to promote a ceasefire.
Third, the humanitarian disaster in Gaza must be alleviated. Weaponizing humanitarian supplies is unacceptable, collectively punishing the people of Gaza is unacceptable, and attacking civilians and humanitarian workers seeking supplies is unacceptable. Israel must fulfill its obligations under international humanitarian law as an occupying power, open all crossing points, lift restrictions on the entry of supplies, ensure that humanitarian supplies enter Gaza on a large scale, quickly and safely, and support the United Nations in providing assistance in a manner consistent with humanitarian principles.
Fourth, the prospects for the "two-state solution" must be revitalized. Implementing the "two-state solution" is the only viable way to resolve the Palestinian issue and achieve peaceful coexistence between Palestine and Israel. The international community should increase its efforts to advance the political process of the "two-state solution" and jointly resist any unilateral actions that undermine the foundation of the "two-state solution".
Fu Cong (傅聪) said that China will continue to work with the international community to promote the cessation of hostilities in Gaza, alleviate the humanitarian disaster, implement the "two-state solution," and ultimately achieve a comprehensive, just, and lasting solution to the Palestinian issue.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 殷 淼
Since July, Nordic countries such as Norway, Sweden, and Finland have experienced unprecedented extreme high temperatures, with daily maximum temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius several times. This heatwave sweeping across the Nordic region has broken multiple historical meteorological records, causing multiple impacts on the local ecological environment, social operations, and economic development.
According to a report by the Norwegian Meteorological Institute, July 2025 was the third hottest month in the country since 1901, with the national average temperature in July being 2.8 degrees Celsius higher than the average for previous years. A Norwegian weather station located within the Arctic Circle recorded 13 consecutive days with maximum temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, setting a new historical record. Several weather stations in northern Norway also reported unusually high temperatures, with extreme high temperatures even exceeding the average summer temperature by 8 to 10 degrees Celsius. Norwegian meteorologists stated, "Such high temperatures are extremely rare in high-latitude regions."
The situation in Finland is equally severe. Data from the Finnish Meteorological Institute shows that the country had 22 days in July with daily maximum temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius, and the duration of the heatwave was 50% longer than the longest record in 1961. The daily maximum temperature in Rovaniemi, a northern Finnish city known as the "hometown of Santa Claus," also reached 31 degrees Celsius at one point. Finnish meteorologist Mika Rantanen commented on social media that this heatwave was "unprecedented."
In Sweden, the Haparanda region in the north experienced 14 consecutive days with maximum temperatures exceeding 25 degrees Celsius, and the high temperatures in the town of Jokkmokk lasted for 15 days, both breaking local century-old meteorological records. The Swedish Meteorological Agency stated that the impact of the heatwave has spread to the entire Nordic region, indicating that climate change is reshaping the climate patterns of the Arctic Circle at an alarming rate.
Meteorological experts believe that the rare heatwave in the circumpolar Arctic region is closely related to global climate change. Heikki Tuomenvirta, an expert at the Finnish Meteorological Institute, said that the Arctic is warming more than twice as fast as the global average, making similar extreme weather events more frequent, persistent, and severe. The Norwegian Meteorological Institute believes that the formation of this heatwave is mainly driven by two key factors: first, the unusually warm seawater along the northern coast of Norway provides a large amount of heat to the atmosphere; and second, a long-standing high-pressure system in the atmosphere inhibits the formation of precipitation and clouds, leading to the continuous accumulation of heat.
Related studies show that the rapid melting of ice and snow in the Arctic region is weakening the Earth's surface's ability to reflect heat, further exacerbating regional and even global warming trends, forming a "vicious cycle" of climate change. Scientists warn that this not only poses a serious threat to the Arctic ecosystem but may also trigger chain reactions such as global sea-level rise and climate system instability.
This heatwave is not only an anomaly in climate data but also has a substantial impact on Nordic countries at multiple levels. In Finland, a hospital emergency room in the north was filled with patients suffering from heatstroke and related heat illnesses. Reindeer in the Lapland region frequently exhibit "heat stress" reactions, and herders report an increased risk of animal deaths, threatening the ecological system with imbalance. In Sweden, 30 forest fires were triggered by high temperatures in Norrbotten County in July, with a cumulative burned forest area of 360 hectares. Train tracks in the Abisko area expanded and deformed under high temperatures, causing two tourist trains to be suspended. Several electronics chain stores in Norway showed record-high sales of fans and air conditioners, and some e-commerce platforms experienced fan shortages. Nordic countries have always attracted summer tourists with their cool climate, and this heatwave has disrupted the plans of many tourists.
Faced with the challenge of high temperatures, the governments of the three Nordic countries have taken various measures to respond. The Finnish government has urgently opened ice hockey arenas, skating rinks, and large shopping malls as public summer shelters, calling on the public to reduce outdoor activities and increase water intake to alleviate the public health burden brought by the heatwave. Norway has begun to strengthen the monitoring and early warning system of meteorological stations, especially in the Arctic Circle region, to increase high-temperature early warning capabilities and ensure that early warning information is released to the public in a timely manner. Sweden is focusing on wildfire prevention and control, increasing the allocation of fire resources, and the transportation department has also required trains in the four northern provinces to reduce their speed to prevent derailment accidents caused by high-temperature deformation of railway tracks.
Meteorologists point out that this extreme heatwave sweeping across the Arctic Circle is not only a "localized crisis" facing Norway, Sweden, and Finland, but also powerful evidence of the increasing impact of global climate change. All parties should strengthen cooperation, take practical actions, and jointly address the climate crisis.
(Reported from Stockholm on August 11 by this newspaper)
Return to TopThis Chongqing (重庆) report on August 11th (Reporter Wang Xinyue (王欣悦)) According to the Publicity Department of the Zhongxian County Committee (忠县县委宣传部) in Chongqing (重庆), this year, Zhongxian (忠县) bamboo products, mainly bamboo fiber environmentally friendly tableware, have been exported to Malaysia in large quantities. The bamboo fiber environmentally friendly tableware exported from Zhongxian (忠县) includes plates, knives, forks, chopsticks, spoons, cups and other products. It has now covered major cities in Malaysia such as Kuala Lumpur (吉隆坡) and Johor Bahru (新山), and has successfully entered 23 local chain supermarkets, accounting for 15% of the local biodegradable tableware market share.
In recent years, Zhongxian (忠县) has started with the cultivation of bamboo forest resources, the intensive processing of bamboo, and product design and manufacturing to promote the high-quality development of the "bamboo instead of plastic" industry. At present, Zhongxian (忠县) and surrounding areas have developed more than 100,000 mu of bamboo base. The county processes 300 million sets of bamboo fiber products annually, and more than 60% of its products are exported overseas, making it one of the important producing areas in the global bamboo fiber environmentally friendly products field.
Return to TopThe Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting held on July 30 proposed to "effectively unleash the potential of domestic demand" and "expand consumer demand while ensuring and improving people's livelihoods." The wet market gathers meals for all seasons and is the closest consumption place to people's daily lives. With the improvement of living standards, people's expectations for wet markets have surpassed simple fruit and vegetable purchases, and they also hope to obtain higher-quality products and more diversified services. In recent years, various places have carried out the renovation and upgrading of wet markets to respond to people's needs and stimulate consumption vitality, and some wet markets have attracted many young consumers. This reporter walked into these popular wet markets across the country to explore the atmosphere of daily life.
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Shanghai Pudong New Area Shufang Market——
Old Tastes, Superimposed with New Functions
By Ji Juesu (季觉苏), reporter of this newspaper
At 9 am, Shen Yang (沈扬), who lives in Sanlin Town (三林镇), Pudong New Area (浦东新区), Shanghai (上海), walked into the Shufang Market (书房市集) near his home, first bought a freshly baked sesame cake, and then ordered a latte at Manner Coffee. This kind of "breakfast route" did not exist in the past. In the past, if you wanted to drink coffee, you either ordered takeout or walked a kilometer. Now, a self-provided cup not only contains convenience, but also contains his goodwill towards this new wet market.
The wet market underfoot was originally the "Aibo Market (爱博市场)", which nearby people both loved and disliked. It had been open for 18 years, with crowded stalls, narrow passages, and sultry heat in the summer. Scanning the code had to rely on "luck" - because there was often no signal. Although essential, it was not comfortable. In the second half of 2024, the wet market started renovation. Because it is next to Dongshufang Road (东书房路), it was relaunched on July 1 this year under the name Shufang Market. Air conditioning, fresh air, wide passages, smart scales, electronic screens... everything has been renewed, and the old market has become a destination for residents to "make a special trip to".
Young mothers pushing strollers have noticed the changes here. In the past, they would hardly patronize the old wet market. Now they drive here, park their cars, and stroll slowly with their children. The ground is clean, the air is fresh, the stalls are neat, and there are coffee tables to rest. Buying vegetables has also become easier.
With a change in temperament, some brands that everyone "never thought of" have also come. The chain coffee brand Manner Coffee is located at the entrance of the market, with exquisite decoration and outdoor seating. In fact, before the renovation, Qian Shenhao (钱申豪), general manager of Shanghai Qiyuan Agricultural Products Market Management Co., Ltd. (上海柒源农产品市场经营管理有限公司), the operator, noticed that several coffee shops one kilometer away were always full during the day, indicating that this area has a stable middle-aged and young consumer base. Now, less than a month after opening, the coffee shop's takeout is stable, and the offline business is not bad, belonging to a point with a "good start."
Even more unexpectedly, even KFC has moved in. There is almost no precedent for traditional fast-food brands entering wet markets. The operator provided flow data and design plans before the brand made up its mind to try.
There is also a community canteen inside the wet market. Half is old taste, and the other half is a new function - cooking on behalf. Picked fish and shrimp are handed over to the back kitchen for processing, and picked up later, already neatly packaged and steaming hot. Some people have guests at home and want to buy grouper or king crab to entertain, but they don't want to bother with cleaning, so they directly hand it over here for processing, which is decent and worry-free. Vegetables can also be stir-fried on behalf, starting from 8 yuan, including washing and picking vegetables. Many office workers buy vegetables on the way home in the evening, have the canteen stir-fry them, and add a few ready-made side dishes, and soon they have a hot meal.
Will vegetable prices rise? This is a topic of concern for many people. To this end, the market has specially designated a 200-square-meter supply area, which directly delivers vegetables from Linyi (临沂), Shandong (山东) every day, with a pound of lettuce costing only 1.2 yuan. Without wholesale or additional links, the old residents exclaimed that it was cheap.
But cheapness is not the only option. There are both "raw vegetables" suitable for cooking veterans and "clean vegetables" that are washed, packaged, convenient, and fast. Some people want affordable prices, and some people want convenience, and they can all pick a bunch of fresh vegetables that suit them.
This "dual-track" structure not only stabilizes prices but also boosts popularity. Since the opening of Shufang Market, the average daily passenger flow has been stable at around 5,000 people, and it has exceeded 10,000 at peak times.
Along with the appearance, the system behind the stalls has also been renewed. Electronic screens in the wet market scroll through "Today's Sales Champion" and "Good Reviews Ranking," and the background records the transaction amount and product distribution of each stallholder. The competition between stalls is no longer about who shouts the loudest, but who provides good service and who sees accurately.
For example, Wu Changwei (吴长伟) of the "Lao Dai Seafood (老代海鲜)" stall has been doing business in the market since 2016. She helps customers pick crabs, cut ties, and conveniently gives customers a larger bag to put on the large and small bags of vegetables, which is much easier to carry. With her human touch service, regular customers will find their way back. "After the renovation, the stalls are larger, the environment is better, and although the rent has increased, the passenger flow has increased, and business is easier to do," said Wu Changwei.
In the past, there were more than 70 stalls in the market, with overlapping categories, and the phenomenon of stallholders "abandoning stalls" often occurred. Now it has been reduced to 52, competition has decreased, and the single household turnover has increased by 20%-30%. The operator also screened and trained merchants in the early stage, and those who remained were mostly stallholders like Wu Changwei who provided meticulous service and had old customers.
The wet market has never disappeared, but has reappeared in a different way. The aroma of coffee, the smell of vegetable leaves, and the taste of cooking, mixed with the human touch, constitute the new market atmosphere of this era.
Chongwenmen (崇文门) Wet Market in Dongcheng District (东城区), Beijing (北京)——
Atmosphere of Daily Life, Fashion Shows New Trends
By Li Junqiang (李君强), reporter of this newspaper
At more than 5 pm, the Chongwenmen Wet Market in Dongcheng District, Beijing, was already lively, and customers were picking goods in front of the stalls. Xiao An (小安) and her friends came out of the office building next door and went straight into this wet market. Going here after work has become their habit. "It's cooler here than the wet markets outside, and the environment is better. We often come here to stroll around and buy some snacks and fruits, which is also a way to relax," Xiao An said with a smile.
Chongwenmen Wet Market was built in 1976 and is known as one of the "Four Major Wet Markets in Beijing." In January of this year, this old wet market was transformed and upgraded, and reopened on the second basement floor of Hopson One (合景·摩方) shopping center. The renovated New Chongwenmen Wet Market has welcomed back old customers and attracted many young people like Xiao An.
Walking into New Chongcai (新崇菜), at a glance, there are a dazzling array of fruits and vegetables, surrounded by various cooked foods, cold dishes, snacks, and general merchandise. The banners hanging in the wet market are also eye-catching, some are written with "Life is good, all depends on eating enough," and some are written with "Vegetables are shallow, refuse involution," which not only has the intimacy of Beijing flavor, but also reflects the emotions of young people today.
Integrating feelings and trends, New Chongcai has made careful designs in the scene. Yuan Ming (袁鸣), the person in charge of the operation of New Chongwenmen Wet Market, introduced that the renovated and upgraded wet market is located in the shopping center. "After the old Chongcai closed, many residents in the surrounding area still had the need to buy vegetables, so we did an upgrade and renovation, using modern design to repackage the traditional time-honored brands, making the wet market both interesting and comfortable, and the goal is to create a '15-minute convenient service circle'. The customer base we envision includes not only middle-aged and elderly people who love to visit traditional wet markets, but also young white-collar workers who work in the surrounding area. The shopping center is next to Chongwenmen subway station, which is convenient for transportation and more conducive to achieving the effect of customer superposition," Yuan Ming said.
In addition to optimizing the environmental layout, New Chongcai is also more attentive to the quality content. The market not only has traditional time-honored brands such as Liubiju (六必居) and Daoxiangcun (稻香村), but also health drink brands that young people like, such as Laiyihu (来一葫). Before opening, the operator of New Chongcai conducted a special survey to understand the tastes and needs of the surrounding residents. "We conducted research in multiple surrounding communities, adopted the residents' suggestions, let the time-honored brands return, and also invited new brands to move in," Yuan Ming said.
As part of the shopping center, New Chongcai has higher requirements for environmental hygiene than traditional wet markets, and some old shops have rejuvenated here.
Ma Jinghuai (马京淮) is the owner of an electric barbecue skewer shop in New Chongcai. His father had been running this business for more than 30 years. Later, Ma Jinghuai took over and inherited it in New Chongcai. "I have been doing it for more than half a year, and many of the customers are middle-aged people who come to recall the taste of their childhood, and more are young people who shop in the building," Ma Jinghuai said when talking about why he chose to open a shop in New Chongcai. "It is clean and tidy here, although the requirements for the shops that move in are higher, customers are willing to come. The meat here is all fresh goods that come in on the same day, and customers order it now, and we grill it now," Ma Jinghuai said with a smile.
New Chongcai carries a lot of the atmosphere of daily life in the surrounding area, making more people willing to return to offline consumption and helping the real economy to develop better. "After the opening of New Chongcai, the passenger flow of the shopping center increased by about 50%, and the sales increased by about 40%," Yuan Ming told reporters. "In fact, 'high-end sense' and 'atmosphere of daily life' do not conflict. As a basic business format, innovation is ultimately to better serve people's livelihood. Next, we will continue to work hard on product quality, merchant empowerment, and community vitality."
The transformation of Chongwenmen Wet Market is not only a story of the return of an old wet market, but also a successful case of the combination of traditional market and modern consumption. Xiao An said: "Fruits, vegetables, cold dishes... there is everything in the wet market. What I buy most often are cold dishes and sesame cakes, which taste like home. I really look forward to visiting more distinctive wet markets in the future."
Gudang (古荡) Wet Market in Xihu District (西湖区), Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) Province——
Digitalization Adds Vitality to Development
By Dou Hanyang (窦瀚洋), reporter of this newspaper
Located in Gudang Wet Market in Xihu District, Hangzhou City, Zhejiang Province, the nostalgic architectural style is eye-catching. Walking into it, colorful floor tiles and geometric lines of stained glass windows complement each other.
"Now it's completely unlike the old wet market, it's simply a life complex." After just finishing shopping, Zhang Qin (张芹) returned fully loaded with various vegetables and cooked food in both hands. As an old resident nearby, she has deep feelings about the changes in Gudang Wet Market: "It has been upgraded and renovated many times in recent years. Now, not only do we old people love to visit, but there are also many young people."
Pushing open the door of Gudang Wet Market, the four-story space is reasonably divided and the moving line is smooth: the self-produced and self-sold area on the first basement floor has all kinds of agricultural products directly sold by farmers; the fruit and vegetable shops and cooked food area on the first floor have the fragrance of melons and fruits and the aroma of cooked food; the meat shops on the second floor have price codes and traceability information that jump in real time on the smart screen; the shared kitchen on the third floor allows customers to choose to stir-fry themselves or have the chef stir-fry on their behalf, which is full of the atmosphere of daily life...
"Appearance is the stepping stone, and the atmosphere of daily life is the core." Yu Hongmei (郁红梅), the person in charge of Gudang Wet Market, said that among the more than 20 shops on the periphery, there are both brand catering shops with the old Hangzhou flavor and flower shops and coffee shops that young people like, making the wet market a place to visit, take pictures, and rest, rather than a simple place to buy.
Looking at the whole country, there are many newly promoted wet markets that have successfully transformed in recent years, and they all have appearance and atmosphere of daily life. In comparison, what is different about Gudang Wet Market? Pointing to the "digital cockpit" large screen at the entrance of the wet market, Yu Hongmei said the difference. On the screen, the current number of operating stalls, today's vegetable prices, total transaction amount, and even stall sales rankings and food testing information are rolling in real time.
Looking around, each stall is equipped with a unified electronic scale, and the commodity price, payment QR code, stall owner information, and food safety information are clear at a glance. The transaction data will be uniformly displayed on the "digital cockpit" large screen.
"We young people don't have much experience in buying vegetables, but visiting this wet market is like visiting a transparent supermarket. Which stall sells well and whether today's vegetable prices are high or not are written clearly, which is simple and reassuring," said Zhou Mengya (周梦雅), a young resident nearby.
Real-time data statistics are convenient for consumers and also for administrators to dynamically supervise. For Yu Hongmei, these data also provide important reference for market managers.
Clicking on the "Zhe Li Ban (浙里办)" APP, she demonstrated and introduced, "For example, this food safety traceability system gives each agricultural and sideline product an 'electronic ID card'. Combined with our 'digital cockpit', from electronic traceability to online payment, from passenger flow monitoring to environmental control, we can achieve real-time control, and this information also directly affects the business operator's integrity rating."
Fashionable, convenient, and intelligent... The old wet market with a 29-year history is attracting more and more young faces, in addition to the regular customers, there are also many young business operators. Wang Jiahui (王嘉辉), born in the 1990s, runs an "Internet wet market". Through the online platform, he cooperates with merchants in Gudang Wet Market to take orders, purchase, and deliver. In his opinion, thanks to Gudang Wet Market's ability to provide consumers with various extended services such as meat cutting, clean vegetables, and vegetable cutting, his business is getting better and better.
At the entrance of Gudang Wet Market, a shop called "Entrance Coffee" is very popular. After returning from studying abroad, the owner Jin Lulu (金璐璐) opened a coffee shop in the wet market. "When I was a child, I followed my grandmother to visit Gudang Wet Market. Now it feels wonderful to come back and open a coffee shop." Small shops full of vigor like this also bring young people closer to the wet market.
"Now about 20% of the stallholders are born in the 1990s," Yu Hongmei introduced. The addition of young people has also added new vitality and new atmosphere to Gudang Wet Market. The wet market often holds various service activities, which not only retains the old neighbors, but also attracts new groups.
Yu Hongmei said that compared with before the renovation, the wet market with a business area of 2,900 square meters now has 158 stalls, and the turnover has increased by 30%-35% compared with the original, and the average daily sales have reached 350,000-400,000 yuan. "The most important thing is that relying on the concept of creating a 'full-age' space, whether it is young people or old people, they can find their own way of life in this miniature community life complex."
Return to TopBy: 杨远帆
The temperature and civilization of a city are not only reflected in tall buildings and bustling scenes, but also in how it treats every builder and service provider who contributes silently.
In the early morning, as the first rays of sunlight shine on the city, cleaners in office buildings, shopping malls, public restrooms, and other places have already begun their busy day. However, the condition of the resting places for those who maintain the city's cleanliness and tidiness is somewhat heartbreaking. Many cleaners' "restrooms" are arranged in the last cubicle of the restroom, tool storage room, or even corners with poor ventilation and lighting. These spaces are often small, enclosed, and even mixed with cleaning tools and drainage facilities, making them far from comfortable.
Behind this, there are practical factors—the scarcity of space resources in the core urban area and the management's cost considerations. But it also reflects the issue of how to balance spatial benefits and the basic rights of workers in urban construction. Cleaning work is an indispensable part of the normal operation of the city, and cleaners are the guardians of the urban environment. Ensuring that they have a relatively independent, clean resting place with basic ventilation and lighting, where they can sit down to drink water, eat a meal, and briefly relieve fatigue, is not only a basic requirement for improving working conditions and maintaining the physical and mental health of workers, but also a reflection of urban civilization and humanistic care.
The key to solving this problem lies in institutional guarantees and strengthened responsibility. The Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房和城乡建设部) and other seven departments issued the "Opinions on Further Guaranteeing the Legitimate Rights and Interests of Environmental Sanitation Workers" (关于进一步保障环卫行业职工合法权益的意见). Shenzhen (深圳) clearly requires the establishment of rest points for sanitation workers in the relevant environmental sanitation facility configuration standards, and puts forward specific requirements for area, facilities, etc. Relevant departments should further improve the institutional design and promote its implementation, so that the reasonable rest space for cleaners becomes a "standard configuration" in the planning and construction specifications of large public buildings and commercial facilities.
That warm harbor needs the wisdom of "micro-renewal" even more. A shopping mall in Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东) used idle space to cleverly transform it into a bright and ventilated "sunshine rest corner"; some public toilets in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川) have rest rooms equipped with bunk beds, benches and other facilities for cleaners to rest; Shanghai (上海) has solved the actual needs of toilet cleaners for work breaks by jointly building and sharing with surrounding love relay stations, community service centers, etc., for some public toilets and mobile cleaning public toilets with limited space. Practice has proved that with careful design and moderate investment, there is no need for major renovations to create a comfortable "resting place." This requires the management to truly put the needs of workers in their hearts and take the initiative.
The deeper change lies in the "small effort" of each of us. Actively putting garbage into bins, cleaning up stains in a timely manner, and consciously flushing toilets in a civilized manner... These subtle daily behaviors can reduce the repetitive labor of cleaners and win them valuable rest time. More importantly, it is necessary to form a consensus and atmosphere in the whole society of "maintaining environmental cleanliness and respecting labor achievements," so that the temperature and civilization of the city are not only reflected in tall buildings and bustling scenes, but also in how it treats every builder and service provider who contributes silently.
When the sweat of cleaners can be exchanged for a clean, bright, and dignified resting place, our city can truly be called "beautiful." Where should their restrooms be? The answer is written in every institutional design that is implemented, in every space transformation full of goodwill, and also in every citizen's conscious effort to maintain the public environment. It is always worth praising to let these "invisible guardians" of the city be seen, respected, and warmed.
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During the hot summer weather, many people enjoy going to swimming pools. Swimming pools have a complex mix of people and varying environmental conditions, presenting several health risks. What health issues should the general public be aware of when swimming, and what preventative measures can be taken? Pan Lijun (潘力军), a researcher at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention (中国疾病预防控制中心), provided answers to these questions.
"Swimming can improve cardiovascular endurance and physical flexibility, and improve body fat percentage, which is why it is becoming increasingly popular," said Pan Lijun (潘力军). If hygiene is not observed while swimming, one may contract pinkeye, otitis media, and gastrointestinal diseases. The following protective measures are recommended:
Before swimming, pay attention to your own health condition. People with a history of hypertension, heart disease, or those with skin diseases, sexually transmitted diseases, acute conjunctivitis, or intestinal infectious diseases should not swim in public swimming pools. Pay attention to the sanitary quality of the swimming venue, such as whether there is a public health information board and whether the pool water is turbid. If there is no public health information board and the pool water is not clean, avoid swimming as much as possible.
When swimming, wear a swimming cap, goggles, and earplugs. The swimming time should not be too long, otherwise some people with sensitive constitutions may experience adverse reactions such as skin allergies. Do not drink a lot of water immediately after swimming, and pay attention to keeping warm and resting. If you experience symptoms such as fever or diarrhea after swimming, seek medical attention promptly.
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Horgos, located in the Ili River Valley (伊犁河谷), known as the "Jiangnan beyond the Great Wall" (塞外江南), in the Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture (伊犁哈萨克自治州) of Xinjiang (新疆), borders Kazakhstan and has been a trade route between East and West since ancient times. In Mongolian, "Horgos" means "the place where camel caravans pass," that is, the "camel station" where caravans rest.
As early as the Sui and Tang Dynasties more than 1,300 years ago, this was a necessary place for caravans to travel to and from Central Asia and an important post on the new northern route of the ancient Silk Road. After officially becoming a trading port in 1881, it became an important node for the distribution of goods and trade exchanges. Today, driven by the "Belt and Road" initiative, this "millennium post" and "century-old port" is焕发新活力 (huàn fā xīn huó lì - "radiating new vitality," to regain vigor and vitality), becoming a frontier window for China's opening to the west. In 2012, the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center, composed of adjacent areas on both sides of the national border, was officially closed and put into operation. This is China's first cross-border economic cooperation zone established with other countries.
Here, you can "go abroad by walking" and "cross the border in a second." Unique location and preferential policies have promoted Sino-Kazakh trade, cultural exchanges, and people-to-people connectivity.
Cross-border trade promotes cooperation——
"Going abroad is like visiting relatives, it's very convenient"
At about 10:00 a.m., Li Guoliang (李国梁), a 67-year-old resident of Horgos, walked slowly with his wife and granddaughter among the customs clearance crowd, "preparing to go out from here to purchase some daily necessities."
Li Guoliang was going to the China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center. The cooperation center is integrated, with each country retaining an entrance and exit. Citizens of all countries can enter and exit visa-free with valid documents such as passports or entry and exit permits. Li Guoliang, who has lived in Horgos since he was a child, goes to the cooperation center every once in a while, "Going abroad is like visiting relatives, it's very convenient."
After walking for about fifteen minutes into the cooperation center, you will arrive at the China-Kazakhstan connecting channel, from where you can reach Kazakhstan without obstacles. The convenient experience of going abroad is vividly called "crossing the border in a second" by many tourists. As a popular check-in point in the cooperation center, the China-Kazakhstan connecting channel attracts many tourists to take pictures.
Li Fang (李芳) from Urumqi (乌鲁木齐) told reporters that the children like the experience of crossing borders very much. She also took her family to enjoy the fun of "cross-border shopping": "We bought chocolate and honey from Kazakhstan, and the prices are very affordable."
Kazakhstan's honey, Kyrgyzstan's blankets, Uzbekistan's dried fruits... The cooperation center currently has more than 5,000 shops and about 1,200 merchants, selling more than 1,000 kinds of goods from more than 40 countries. It is the largest cross-border tourism consumption shopping area in Northwest China. Chinese-made home appliances, furniture, clothing, etc. are also sold from here to Central Asia, West Asia, Europe and other places. This year, the number of people entering and leaving the cooperation center has exceeded 6 million, an increase of 66% year-on-year.
Customers of Horgos Yiwu International Trade City (霍尔果斯义乌国际商贸城) mainly come from Central Asian countries. Ma Tingting (马婷婷), deputy general manager of the trade city, introduced that many "repeat customers" have become good friends, "When they come to purchase, they often bring specialties from their own countries, such as melons, felt hats and decorations. I also give back some small gifts and invite them to drink tea and chat together. Business is getting bigger and bigger in your coming and going. Compared with the signed orders, these friendships are more precious."
At noon, the Dilnaz Restaurant is filled with the aroma of food. In the kitchen, Toktabayeva (托克塔巴耶娃) puts the golden and crispy baked buns into the lunch box, and Gulishala (古力沙拉) next to her quickly takes over and packs them neatly. "Today, a merchant has ordered a group meal, and the store is too busy, so our sisters are also 'on the field'." Toktabayeva said with a smile. She is from Kazakhstan, and Gulishala is from Horgos. The two jointly run this "cross-border restaurant" and are as close as sisters.
Toktabayeva has been to China many times. In 2019, while traveling in the cooperation center, she found that it was difficult to eat Kazakh food here, so she opened a Kazakh restaurant. During the operation, she met Gulishala, and the two hit it off and partnered in business. They usually call each other sisters and often invite each other to their homes as guests. "Now, the mutual visa exemption between Kazakhstan and China makes it more convenient for people from the two countries to travel to and from each other, and we truly feel like 'going home' when we go to each other's countries," Toktabayeva said.
Vocational education cooperation cultivates talents——
"I hope to make more Chinese friends"
Recently, the "Beauty and Harmony, Harmony and Beauty Ili" 2025 Second China-Horgos-Central Asia Media Salon and the first "Neighbor with You, Horgos Cup" International Short Video Competition Promotion Conference was held in the cooperation center. More than 40 media reporters and think tank experts from China and Central Asia exchanged views and gathered consensus.
Aygul Tulesbekova (阿依古丽·图蕾斯别科娃) is a reporter for the Kazakhstan Truth Newspaper. When she talked about her feelings at the meeting, she said: "The consensus reached at the Second China-Central Asia Summit is being transformed into a driving force for promoting regional common prosperity through trade ties and cultural interaction."
Since 2023, Horgos has unveiled the China-Horgos-Central Asia Media Joint Workstation, the China-Kazakhstan Media Joint Workstation, and the Horgos All-Media Exchange Base in the cooperation center. As a "media home" for media exchanges and cooperation between China and Central Asian countries, the cooperation center has attracted more than 40 Chinese and Central Asian media outlets to settle in. Relying on activities such as agricultural product exhibitions and the Horgos China-Kazakhstan Trade Fair, it regularly carries out international media exchange activities such as Sino-foreign media salons.
Yevgeny Kochetov (叶夫根尼·科切托夫), Deputy Minister of Culture and Information of Kazakhstan, said that through regular exchanges and joint media interviews, cultural exchanges between Central Asian countries and China are constantly reaching new heights, which not only enhances mutual trust, but also opens up broad prospects for cooperation in a wider range.
"Carefully selected," "good quality and low price," "genuine goods at a fair price"... In a classroom of Horgos Yiwu International Trade City, students from Kazakhstan-China International Language College (哈中国际语言学院) sat in a circle, carefully following the Chinese teacher to recite the words on the blackboard. In April of this year, as the first batch of students to come to the Horgos Area of the China (Xinjiang) Free Trade Pilot Zone (中国（新疆）自由贸易试验区霍尔果斯片区), they interned in Yiwu International Trade City and other companies, while receiving training in courses such as "Chinese + Cross-border E-commerce" and "Chinese + International Trade," marking the entry of the "Chinese + Vocational Skills" dual-track training model jointly built by Horgos and Kazakhstan into the practical stage of industry-education integration.
Chepasova Rufina (切帕索娃·鲁菲娜), an 18-year-old girl from Kazakhstan, is learning Chinese while learning cross-border e-commerce live streaming. "The Chinese teacher taught me how to interact with netizens and enhance the user experience." Rufina's mobile phone stores a lot of Chinese anchor live streaming videos, and she repeatedly studies them during breaks. "When I first came to China, I only knew some simple greetings, but now I can confidently promote products." Rufina said, "I hope to make more Chinese friends and introduce more high-quality products from Kazakhstan and China to each other."
On April 22, the International Kazakhstan-China Language College (Kazakhstan) Entrepreneurship Incubation Base was unveiled in the cooperation center, becoming another innovative practice of the "Chinese + Vocational Skills" model in the field of industry-education integration. The base innovatively builds a "school-enterprise linkage, two-way empowerment" cooperation mechanism, focusing on cross-border e-commerce, international trade and other fields, and creates a comprehensive service platform integrating skills training, entrepreneurship incubation, and employment docking.
National Gate Hospital protects health——
"The first time I received Chinese acupuncture, I felt a warm current in my body"
Inside the cooperation center, the free clinic point of Horgos People's Hospital (National Gate Hospital) (霍尔果斯市人民医院（国门医院）) was crowded with people. Liu Fei (刘飞), attending physician of Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (伊犁哈萨克自治州中医医院), and his colleagues were busy receiving patients.
Kazakhstan patient Rehemjiang (热合木江) had been suffering from migraine for a long time. After Liu Fei's pulse diagnosis and explanation, Rehemjiang decided to try acupuncture treatment. When the silver needles entered the acupoints, Rehemjiang was a little nervous at first, but soon relaxed. "The first time I received Chinese acupuncture, I felt a warm current in my body, very comfortable." Rehemjiang gave a thumbs up, "Dr. Liu told me how to treat and how to maintain healthy living habits. In Kazakhstan, people always say that traditional Chinese medicine is effective, and today I really experienced it."
Liu Fei said that more and more Kazakhs are beginning to pay attention to traditional Chinese medicine and use it to improve their health and quality of life. "We hope that traditional Chinese medicine can bring health to more people and build a bridge of friendship," he said.
In recent years, Horgos has been continuously improving its international medical service capabilities, exploring the establishment of connection mechanisms such as international medical commercial insurance and transnational medical insurance, providing efficient and convenient medical services for Chinese and foreign patients, and building an international medical service center radiating to Central Asia. In July 2023, the Municipal People's Hospital was officially approved as "National Gate Hospital" and obtained foreign-related medical qualifications, becoming the only county (city)-level medical institution approved in the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region. From January to June this year, the hospital received a total of 205 foreign patients, conducted 54 free clinics, and provided free medical examinations and diagnostic services to 1,035 people.
Walking into the cooperation center clinic of the Municipal "National Gate Hospital," a strong aroma of medicine wafts in. Here, patients can not only receive professional medical services, but also gain an in-depth understanding of traditional Chinese medicine culture. The clinic opened in February, offering specialized departments such as traditional Chinese medicine diagnosis and treatment, massage, acupuncture and physiotherapy. Loza Aidalova (洛扎·艾伊达洛娃), a reporter for Kazakhstan's Today Silk Road Newspaper, said that the establishment of the "National Gate Hospital" cooperation center clinic provides convenience for Central Asian people to experience traditional Chinese medicine culture and will also better promote cultural exchanges between the two sides.
In Horgos, from the "shopping freedom" of the cooperation center to the friendly interaction of the "media home," from the mutually beneficial and win-win vocational education cooperation to the traditional Chinese medicine clinic of the "National Gate Hospital," the "one-second cross-border" brings not only convenience in life, but also emotional interaction and deepening of friendship.
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Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture (伊犁哈萨克自治州) is located in the northwest of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region (新疆维吾尔自治区). Historically, it was an important hub on the northern route of the ancient Silk Road. Today, it is an important hub for China's opening to the west. It has the Horgos Economic Development Zone (霍尔果斯经济开发区), the country's first cross-border economic cooperation zone - China-Kazakhstan Horgos International Border Cooperation Center (中哈霍尔果斯国际边境合作中心), and three national first-class ports: Horgos (霍尔果斯), Dulata (都拉塔), and Muzarte (木扎尔特).
In recent years, Ili Kazakh Autonomous Prefecture has continued to expand domestic and foreign cooperation, deepen the construction of the National Foreign Cultural Trade Base, upgrade the Horgos Copyright Trading Center, accelerate the construction of projects such as the cross-border e-commerce live broadcast base of the China-Kazakhstan Cooperation Center, the international cooperation and exchange activity service base, the international medical and health center, and the complete vehicle export base of the multimodal transport assembly center in the Comprehensive Bonded Zone, and closely interact with local governments and all sectors of society in neighboring countries.
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During an interview in Khorgas (霍尔果斯), one sentence left a deep impression: "Crossing borders in a second is not just a geographical leap, but also a closeness of hearts." This city, an important node on the ancient Silk Road, is now relying on its unique geographical advantages and continuous innovation in opening-up practices to make the bridge of people-to-people connectivity even stronger.
Khorgas (霍尔果斯) emphasizes both "hard connectivity" and "soft connectivity." In terms of hardware, it enhances logistics efficiency through China-Europe freight trains, cross-border transshipment warehouses, and all-weather customs clearance mechanisms, laying a solid foundation for foreign cooperation. In terms of software, it values people-to-people affinity, using education, healthcare, volunteer services, and other means to establish deep trust for foreign exchanges. The "Chinese + Vocational Skills" training program allows Central Asian youth to learn languages while mastering employment skills, becoming future envoys of friendship.
The efficient and convenient customs clearance windows of the China-Kazakhstan Khorgas International Border Cooperation Center (中哈霍尔果斯国际边境合作中心) allow border residents and tourists to compare "going abroad" to "visiting neighbors"; in the cross-border business district, merchants address their old customers from Central Asia as brothers and sisters, exchanging gifts and sharing food; medical staff at the "National Gate Hospital" (国门医院) use traditional Chinese acupuncture to relieve the pain of patients who have come from afar... When cross-border exchanges extend from "business dealings" to "emotional resonance," Khorgas (霍尔果斯) is no longer just a trading post, but also a home of friendship.
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Stepping into the Yin Xing Service Robot Intelligent Industrial Park (银星服务机器人智能产业园) in Shunde District (顺德区), Foshan City (佛山市), Guangdong Province (广东省), one is greeted by a technologically advanced and beautiful campus-style park. Speaking of the park's construction, there's a little story: the preliminary design and planning of the project took a long time, and the company proposed, "The completion acceptance involves many departments, can it be arranged as soon as possible?"
Understanding the company's needs, Hai Yubao (海玉宝), then Deputy Director of the Shunde District Investment Promotion Bureau (顺德区招商局), coordinated with the fire department for preliminary review at the first time, and contacted the Civil Air Defense Office (人防办) to provide feedback on the joint acceptance application matters... More than a month later, the park was successfully put into production.
The high efficiency of completion and immediate production is a microcosm of the dedication and service to economic development of party members and cadres in Guangdong Province (广东省). The Guangdong Provincial Party Committee (广东省委) issued implementation opinions to encourage the vast number of cadres to take on new responsibilities and make new achievements in the new era of reform and opening up, focusing on improving the assessment system, clearly establishing a guidance that values responsibility, hard work, and practical results, and promoting party organizations at all levels and the vast number of party members and cadres throughout the province to step forward and make achievements. In the first half of this year, Guangdong's (广东) economic aggregate exceeded 6.8 trillion yuan, which is backed by the "daring" spirit, the "innovative" drive, and the "hardworking" style of the vast number of party members and cadres.
Promoting the Transformation and Upgrading of Traditional Industries
"What companies hope for is what we should do"
The real economy is fundamental, and manufacturing is the foundation. Guangdong's (广东) industrial scale accounts for about 1/8 of the country's total, with all 31 major manufacturing categories. To shoulder the heavy responsibility, the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing is key.
Some time ago, cadres from Ronggui Subdistrict (容桂街道) in Shunde District (顺德区) visited a precision plastic manufacturing company in their jurisdiction and saw workers on the quality inspection line manually checking the quality of each product. "The market scale is small, and there are few professional automation equipment manufacturers." Speaking of the difficulties in transformation, the person in charge of the company felt quite helpless.
The company's demand for technological transformation was fully recorded in the subdistrict office's "Industrial Technological Transformation Demand Survey Form." Based on this, Hu Tianqiang (胡添强), Deputy Director of the Economic Development Office of the subdistrict, promptly coordinated and contacted machine vision-related companies to use AI to assist the naked eye in observation and improve product accuracy.
"For companies to transform and upgrade, the government connects resources." Ronggui Subdistrict (容桂街道) has established a "five-chain integration" mechanism of industry, innovation, talent, etc., to promote upgrading through integration, breaking the bottleneck of the transformation and upgrading of traditional manufacturing.
Funding is a hard threshold for transformation and upgrading. Headquartered in Shunde District (顺德区), the Heger Group (悍高集团) is deeply involved in hardware manufacturing. In 2020, the group raised 500 million yuan from society to build a new intelligent production line, but there were many onlookers and few investors.
"What companies hope for is what we should do." During a visit to the company, Hu Yongfeng (胡永峰), the mayor of Xingtan Town (杏坛镇) in Shunde District (顺德区), learned about the Heger Group's (悍高集团) financing difficulties and immediately organized party members and cadres to guide the company in applying for transformation subsidies, digital loans, etc., and sought financial funds from higher levels, injecting more than 80 million yuan of start-up capital into the company, which strongly drove the influx of social capital.
"What needs to be 'updated' more urgently than equipment is the concept." Xie Mingsai (谢明赛), Section Chief of the Organization Department of the Foshan Municipal Party Committee (佛山市委组织部), introduced that the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department (市委组织部), together with the Municipal Federation of Industry and Commerce (市工商联) and the Municipal Party School (市委党校), launched the "New Era Private Entrepreneur Cultivation Project"; organized visits to Fortune 500 companies to learn advanced experience... training more than 40,000 private entrepreneurs in total.
In recent years, various departments in Guangdong (广东) have taken real action and introduced frequent policies: the General Office of the Provincial Government (省政府办公厅) issued the "Ten Articles on Technological Transformation"; the Standing Committee of the Provincial People's Congress (省人大常委会) deliberated and approved the "Regulations on Promoting High-Quality Development of Manufacturing in Guangdong Province (广东省制造业高质量发展促进条例)"; the Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology (省工业和信息化厅) formulated a work plan for industrial equipment renewal and technological transformation to improve quality and efficiency... The transformation and upgrading of manufacturing has also brought obvious results. In the first half of this year, Guangdong's (广东) industrial technological transformation investment increased by 1.8% year-on-year, accounting for more than 30% of industrial investment, and the industrial transformation and upgrading is steadily advancing.
Helping Emerging Industries Grow
"Service means thinking ahead and doing ahead"
In the Zhenjiang Industrial Park (浈江产业园) in Shaoguan (韶关), in the computer room of the China Telecom Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (Shaoguan) Intelligent Computing Center (中国电信粤港澳大湾区（韶关）智能算力中心), two rows of black cabinets flash with red and green lights, and the cooling fans roar. Data is transmitted to cities in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (粤港澳大湾区) in less than 3 milliseconds.
"The foundation of computing power is electricity." Li Jianhong (李剑虹), Deputy Director of the Shaoguan Municipal Development and Reform Bureau (韶关市发展和改革局) and a member of the Municipal Cluster Construction Special Class, said that when the computing center was planned and built, there was only one 220 kV Sakura Substation (樱花变电站). To ensure stable power supply, Shaoguan City (韶关市) coordinated with Guangdong Power Grid Corporation (广东电网公司) to build another 220 kV Zhiliang Substation (智良变电站) in just 10 months, "Two 220 kV substations provide double insurance."
"What if both power supplies are interrupted?"
"The diesel generator will start automatically and can last for another 8 hours."
"What if there is a power outage at night and a shortage of fuel?"
The cadres of the cluster construction special class prepared for a rainy day - at the beginning of the year, they took the initiative to consult with petrochemical companies to secure a special channel for the park, with Lianhuashan (莲花山) and Ping Oil Depots (坪石油库) ensuring supply around the clock. Li Jianhong (李剑虹) said: "Service means thinking ahead and doing ahead."
The concept of proactive service has become the consensus of local cadres. Cadres from the Municipal Development and Reform Bureau (市发改局), the Bureau of Industry and Information Technology (工信局), and the Shaoguan High-tech Zone Management Committee (韶关高新区管委会) are creating a "hard" environment for project land, electricity, and water; cadres from the Municipal Party Committee Organization Department (市委组织部) are promoting the "two-way rush" of industry-talent integration, providing "soft" support for the development of emerging industries.
In the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Data Application Industrial Park (粤港澳大湾区数据应用产业园), emerging companies such as data labeling, network security, and artificial intelligence are gathered. "Compared with the Pearl River Delta region (珠三角地区), emerging industries in northern Guangdong (粤北) started late and are prone to a 'talent shortage'." Ouyang Xiaodong (欧阳晓冬), Chairman of Shaoguan Data Industry Investment Development Co., Ltd. (韶关数据产业投资发展有限公司), admitted frankly.
During a visit to a company, the Talent Office of the Shaoguan Municipal Party Committee (韶关市委人才办) learned that Data Investment Company (数投公司) urgently needed professional talents. Relying on the "Big Data Industry Talent Revitalization Plan," Wen Jie (文杰), then Section Chief of the Talent Work Section of the Shaoguan Municipal Party Committee Organization Department (韶关市委组织部人才工作科), contacted He Zhijian (何智坚), a Shaoguan native talent he met during negotiations with an Internet company in Beijing, and the two hit it off. Now, He Zhijian (何智坚) has served as the Deputy General Manager of Data Investment Company (数投公司) and become the backbone of the company.
"We have clarified the talent needs of companies in visits and investigations, and not only through organizing recruitment fairs and other activities, but also by taking advantage of investment promotion, roadshows, and other opportunities to carefully discover good seedlings, maintain contact, and wait for the opportunity." Wen Jie (文杰) stated the service routine that party members and cadres always keep in mind.
From the mountainous areas of northern Guangdong (粤北) to the Pearl River Delta region (珠三角地区), emerging industries are growing rapidly. Guangzhou International Bio Island (广州国际生物岛), Foshan Sanlongwan Robot Valley (佛山三龙湾机器人谷), Zhuhai Aviation Industrial Park (珠海航空产业园)... wherever projects are located, party members and cadres rush to and work there. Not long ago, the Guangdong Provincial Department of Industry and Information Technology (广东省工业和信息化厅) announced the third batch of characteristic industrial clusters for small and medium-sized enterprises, and emerging industrial clusters accounted for more than half, becoming an important force in promoting high-quality development.
Promoting High-Level Opening Up
"Improve professional skills and do things to the point"
On the coast of the South China Sea (南海) and by Daya Bay (大亚湾). Various pipelines cross mountains and seas, blast furnace devices stand tall, and engineering vehicles enter and exit in an orderly manner... On July 15, at the Huizhou Daya Bay Petrochemical Industrial Park (惠州大亚湾石化产业园区), the ExxonMobil Huizhou Ethylene Project (埃克森美孚惠州乙烯项目) was officially put into production.
Why did the project settle in Huizhou (惠州)? The story dates back to 8 years ago.
In 2017, when the ExxonMobil (埃克森美孚) executive team inspected major petrochemical bases in China, Huizhou Daya Bay (惠州大亚湾) was not their first choice for investment. Only by trying can you know if it will work. Relevant leaders of the Daya Bay Economic and Technological Development Zone Party Working Committee (大亚湾经开区党工委) and cadres from various departments worked day and night to come up with a plan - how to supply land? Which wharf to use for raw materials? How to treat sewage? The 8-minute video of the project settlement solution was clear and concise. After listening, the Mobil executives exclaimed: "You understand our needs!"
In September 2018, the framework agreement was officially signed. The provincial level quickly established a high-level consultation meeting mechanism between the government and enterprises to regularly discuss and solve major policy issues; and at the project front line, the Economic and Technological Development Zone (经开区) established a working group to provide full-cycle, all-round services.
"Improve professional skills and do things to the point." Zhou Liang (周亮), Deputy Director of the Petrochemical Energy Industry Bureau of the Economic and Technological Development Zone (经开区石化能源产业局), is a backbone of the working group and an expert in the petrochemical industry, knowing the production processes and characteristics of chemical products like the back of his hand.
One year, the sharp fluctuations in global crude oil prices caused Mobil (美孚) to worry about the return on investment, and the project progressed slowly for a time. Zhou Liang (周亮) and his colleagues in the working group worked around the clock, conducting in-depth research and analysis, and consulted with the Mobil (美孚) team with solid reports, and finally impressed the company deeply with their professional ability and pragmatic spirit.
"The local government has given the project full-process and high-efficiency support, and provided very professional and efficient services in customs clearance coordination, construction permits, and other aspects." said Li Xingjun (李兴军), Chairman of ExxonMobil (Huizhou) Chemical Co., Ltd. (埃克森美孚（惠州）化工有限公司).
The story of Huizhou (惠州) is a snapshot of Guangdong cadres optimizing the business environment and promoting high-level opening up.
In Guangzhou (广州), municipal and district leaders led teams to negotiate cooperation and promote policies, facilitating the signing of the CapitaLand (新加坡鹏瑞利) project in two months and promoting the settlement of a wholly foreign-owned hospital in Huangpu (黄埔);
In Shenzhen (深圳), cadres from various departments continue to optimize services to enterprises in expanding high-level opening up, and DBS Bank (新加坡星展银行) continues to increase its investment in Shenzhen Rural Commercial Bank (深圳农商银行), adding 1.596 billion yuan of capital;
In Zhanjiang (湛江), party members and cadres conscientiously implement the "Cadre Style Improvement Year" action, optimize approval processes, innovate land supply models, and ensure the landing and production of the BASF Zhanjiang Integrated Base Project (德国巴斯夫湛江一体化基地项目).
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The professional services of party members and cadres have continuously strengthened the "attraction field" of foreign investment. From January to May 2025, Guangdong (广东) newly established 12,000 foreign-funded enterprises, with an actual use of foreign capital of 50.84 billion yuan.
Devoting to the Comprehensive Revitalization of the Countryside
"Work hard and activate the potential plate for development"
After the rain, the mountains are like ink. In Zhuji Village (珠玑村) and Liren Village (里仁村), Zhuji Town (珠玑镇), Nanxiong City (南雄市), Shaoguan City (韶关市), hundreds of acres of fertile land are connected in squares, and small agricultural machinery shuttles busily. Once upon a time, the plots of land here were uneven and fragmented, and agricultural machinery could hardly enter the fields.
How to improve the efficiency of cultivated land? In April last year, Nanxiong City (南雄市) signed an agreement with Tianrun Grain and Oil Company (天润粮油公司), affiliated to the Provincial Supply and Marketing Cooperative (省供销合作社), to promote the construction of high-standard farmland in the entire area. The heavy task of land transfer fell on the shoulders of town and village cadres.
"When talking about policies, everyone applauds; when signing contracts, everyone shrinks back." Liao Chunhua (廖春花), then Secretary of the Zhuji Town Party Committee (珠玑镇党委书记), led village cadres to visit day and night, explaining policies and resolving concerns: if there are seedlings in the fields, they will connect with companies to guarantee the purchase price; if they are worried about the wrong area, they will write a letter of guarantee with the official seals of the town and village... Cadres took the lead in signing, and party members followed closely behind. Concerns gradually dissipated, and villagers successively sat at the signing table.
Before the spring plowing, the transformation of high-standard farmland was completed. In the first half of the year, the collective income of the two villages increased by 150,000 yuan.
Party members and cadres actively devote themselves to the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside. In 2022, Guangdong (广东) implemented the "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, Ten Thousand Villages High-Quality Development Project" (百县千镇万村高质量发展工程), accelerating the transformation of the shortcomings of county, town, and village development into potential plates for high-quality development, and initial results have been seen in three years.
Zinan Village (紫南村), Nanzhuang Town (南庄镇), Chancheng District (禅城区), Foshan City (佛山市), used to rely on renting out land to enter the "100 million yuan village," but now it faces a development bottleneck: "The land is used up, what will we rely on in the future?"
"Only with popularity does land have value." Pan Zhusheng (潘柱升), Secretary of the Village Party Committee (村党委书记), turned his attention to the cultural tourism industry. Zinan Village (紫南村) invested 380 million yuan to optimize infrastructure, vacate inefficient warehouses, and transfer idle residential houses to create projects such as the Ren Shan Three Halls (仁善三馆), the "Zinan Boat Story" waterfront wharf (紫南船说), and the Luoshen Art Village (洛神艺术村), attracting commercial complexes such as catering and hotels, and establishing Zinan Cultural Tourism Company (紫南文旅公司) for management and operation.
The village roads are wider, the rivers are clearer, the homestays are built, and the shops are thriving... The infrastructure is gradually improving, but there are not many tourists. Pan Zhusheng (潘柱升) publicly recruited a rural CEO. Zhu Li (朱莉), who has been working in the tourism industry for many years, took office as the Deputy General Manager of Zinan Cultural Tourism Company (紫南文旅公司) and launched the cultural tourism brand of "Leisurely Zinan" (悠然紫南).
At the "Zinan Boat Story" waterfront wharf (紫南船说), the riverbanks are crowded with people. "We organize grass boat races every month, attracting nearly 10,000 villagers and tourists to participate and watch the races." Zhu Li (朱莉) said that the cultural tourism industry not only brings direct income, but also drives the steady increase in land value, and the village's collective income exceeded 130 million yuan in 2024.
"**脚踏实地干** (jiǎo tà shí dì gàn - "work with feet on the ground," to work diligently and practically), activate the potential plate for development." The relevant person in charge of the Guangdong Provincial "Hundred Counties, Thousand Towns, Ten Thousand Villages" Project Headquarters (广东省“百千万工程”指挥部) said that it will continue to encourage party members and cadres to go down to the front line and work hard, and use the three major drivers of reform, opening up, and innovation to fully activate the system, elements, and forces for high-quality development of Guangdong's (广东) counties, towns, and villages, and accelerate the formation of a new situation of coordinated urban-rural and regional development.
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General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "We must resolutely oppose formalism and bureaucracy, and also solve the problems of pretending to understand and being self-righteous, and prevent the emergence of 'three-pat' cadres who pat their chests, pat their heads, and pat their butts."
Recently, a notice of typical problems in rectifying formalism and reducing burdens at the grassroots level has aroused widespread attention: A former Party Secretary of a key county for national poverty alleviation and development, divorced from the actual situation of the county, launched tourism projects of "water show" and "lantern festival" costing more than 20 million yuan. Subsequently, the projects were successively shut down, causing damage to national interests and strong reactions from the local people.
"Making decisions arbitrarily without sufficient scientific demonstration and in violation of the principle of democratic centralism," "Deciding to start construction in advance and then going through bidding procedures retroactively"... As can be seen from the notice, these problems of undemocratic, unscientific, and irresponsible decision-making are typical manifestations of "three-pat" cadres.
In the typical problems recently reported, "three-pat" cadres are not uncommon: developing cultural and tourism projects divorced from reality and blindly following the trend; spending huge sums of money on "face projects" in government services that deviate from actual needs; expanding the construction area of public toilets and carrying out luxurious renovations without authorization... All of this boils down to the misplaced performance evaluation of Party members and cadres and the lack of a sense of responsibility. In order to establish a personal image, they engage in flashy and wasteful image projects and performance projects, resulting in delaying the development of the cause and damaging the image of the Party and the government.
Establishing and practicing a correct view of performance is the fundamental way to eliminate image projects and performance projects, and it is also the key to preventing the "three-pat" style. Whether it is "showing off" or "doing things," whether it is "creating momentum" or "creating benefits," reflects the performance evaluation of Party members and cadres.
Only by standing firmly on the people's position can we ensure that the direction is not deviated and the goal is not shifted. Not long ago, the "shabby" facade of the government compound in Xiangshan County (象山县), Ningbo City (宁波市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省) aroused onlookers from netizens. Looking at the slightly simple and small gate in the photo, some netizens left a message: How can a county town that is on the list of the top 100 counties and cities in the country not have the money to build a grand gate? The local government's response of "Although the facade is old, it can meet the normal office standards" has attracted countless likes. It can be seen from this that putting resources and energy into promoting development and serving the people, and solving people's worries and benefiting people's livelihoods in a down-to-earth manner, is the most glorious "facade" to be gained.
Only by adhering to seeking truth from facts can we make decisions based on local conditions and scientific decisions. The same is true of developing the cultural and tourism industry. Whether it is a large-scale and rapid development driven by the impulse of performance, or blindly and recklessly doing things, or accurately identifying the positioning and accurately exerting efforts on the basis of full research, the effect is very different: Deeply exploring ethnic customs and traditional crafts, Zhaoxing Dong Village (肇兴侗寨) in Liping County (黎平县), Guizhou Province (贵州省) has rejuvenated traditional culture with the brilliance of the times, and the ancient village has developed into a popular tourist destination; Using culture to shape tourism and creative empowerment, Harbin City (哈尔滨市), Heilongjiang Province (黑龙江省) continues to derive new scenarios for ice and snow tourism consumption, turning "cold resources" into "hot economy"... Looking at the present, solving problems and seeking development, every single thing is inseparable from the word "practical." Only by basing ourselves on reality and working hard can we make practical contributions and achieve practical results.
Only by carrying forward the spirit of nailing nails can we use the achievements of the present to help the cause of the future. Behind image projects and performance projects is the reversal of the importance of "visible achievements" and "potential achievements." They attempt to replace "long-term and practical" with "short, flat, and fast," but ignore the objective law that there will be no qualitative breakthrough in promoting any cause without quantitative accumulation. From tackling the "bottleneck" problem to preventing and resolving major risks, to promoting the construction of urban "inner" projects, these "hard bones" often require large investment, long cycles, and slow results, but they manage the foundation, benefit the long-term, and consolidate the foundation. It is urgently needed for Party members and cadres to be willing to do the groundwork and be willing to grasp unfinished matters, and to carefully plan and work diligently with a historical perspective.
Only by overcoming the performance impulse in our hearts can we calibrate the direction of starting a business. How Party members and cadres perform ultimately depends on the solid development and the genuine faces of the masses.
Return to Top"A few months ago, I asked the village cadre to pay my medical insurance premiums on my behalf. When I went to the hospital to get reimbursed, the hospital said we hadn't paid!" Some time ago, when the first inspection team of the Luliang County (陆良县) Party Committee of Qujing City (曲靖市), Yunnan Province (云南省) was visiting a village in Damogu Town (大莫古镇), the experience of villager Shao (邵) caught the attention of the inspection team.
It turned out that Shao (邵) was old and had difficulty moving around, so he gave the medical insurance premiums to Wu Mouliang (吴某良), the then deputy director of the village committee, and asked him to pay them on his behalf, but it was not done.
Through household visits, the staff found that there were indeed many villagers who entrusted Wu Mouliang (吴某良) to pay the fees on their behalf, so they recorded the payment periods and amounts one by one, and went to relevant departments to retrieve the original records.
Upon comparison, the staff found that the medical insurance of Shao (邵) and other villagers was in a "delinquent" state, and more problems surfaced. The clues were transferred to the County Discipline Inspection Commission (县纪委监委), and a comprehensive verification of various livelihood services handled by Wu Mouliang (吴某良) was launched, and a large number of original vouchers were retrieved: pension insurance and medical insurance payment vouchers, social security card transaction details... In the face of detailed evidence, Wu Mouliang's (吴某良) violations of discipline and law gradually became clear.
Since 2022, he has repeatedly reached out by taking advantage of the trust of the villagers and the convenience of his position: on the pretext of managing the social security cards of people with mental disorders in the village, he intercepted their minimum living allowances and public welfare job subsidies; after collecting the basic pension insurance premiums and medical insurance premiums of 8 people in 6 households, he failed to hand them over as required, and privately retained all of them. After verification, Wu Mouliang (吴某良) embezzled a total of 43,400 yuan.
In the end, Wu Mouliang (吴某良) was ordered to fully compensate for the embezzled funds, all the losses of the masses were compensated, and Wu Mouliang (吴某良) was ordered to resign in accordance with the law.
[Disciplinary Officer's Statement] The grassroots level is the "last mile" for implementing the Party Central Committee's (党中央) policies to benefit the people, the forefront of serving the masses, and the guardian of the interests of the masses. Individual village cadres seek personal gain by providing agency services, infringe upon the interests of the masses, and overdraw the credibility of grassroots organizations. Discipline inspection and supervision organs must sharpen their supervisory "probes," unblock reporting channels, and use big data and other means to accurately "swat flies"; weave a tight institutional cage, standardize the operation of small and micro powers, and let the broad masses of people feel that fairness and justice are around them.
(Lu Rong (卢蓉))
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In the early morning, sunlight shines on the rose bushes in the old vocational school residential area of Haifeng Street, Wudi County (无棣县), Binzhou City (滨州市), Shandong Province (山东省). Several elderly people are sitting around the newly installed fitness equipment, chatting about their daily lives.
"In the past, no one managed the garbage, and the entire building worried about blocked pipes. Now the environment has improved, and the infrastructure has been upgraded, thanks to the 'Red Property Management.' Happiness has taken the initiative to knock on our door!" Standing in the renovated courtyard of the Wudi County Grain Bureau (无棣县粮食局) dormitory complex, resident Zhang Wei's (张伟) words expressed the common sentiment of many residents in old residential areas.
The change stems from Wudi County's adherence to Party building leading grassroots governance and the in-depth implementation of the "Five-Good Community, Happy Home" construction. Around the goals of "Good organization building, good work operation, good service quality, good neighborly and livable environment, and good civilized style," Wudi County issued a work plan for improving the quality of property services, focusing on promoting co-construction and co-governance improvement, regulatory capacity improvement, and service quality improvement, and continuously transforming organizational advantages into governance effectiveness to enhance residents' sense of gain.
In response to the "long-standing and difficult" problems in the property management field, Wudi County gives full play to the coordinating role of Party organizations and innovatively establishes a "monthly visit, on-site problem-solving" mechanism. A joint working group composed of multiple forces, including the Housing and Construction Bureau, the Urban Management Bureau, the Street Party Working Committee, the Community Party Organization, and the Property Enterprise Party Branch, goes down to the 5 communities with the most concentrated public complaints and the most prominent problems every month to conduct on-site work. Party member cadres "sit in" the community, face residents directly, listen to their demands, and study solutions on the spot. Since the beginning of this year, with the strong promotion and coordination of Party organizations, 34 urgent and difficult problems that the masses are concerned about, such as serious blockage of sewage pipes and illegal construction occupying space, have been resolved. In the Agricultural Bank of China (农行) Family Courtyard Community of Wudi County, the problem of septic tank overflow that had plagued residents for many years was quickly finalized at the on-site office meeting, and the residents applauded and praised: "It really is doing good deeds right at our doorstep!"
"In the past, you had to run to several places to get things done. Now, you can take a stroll to 'Wo Di Jia (我棣家),' where you can discuss matters, eat, and have a place for your children to be cared for. It's so convenient!" When talking about the changes in the community, Zhao Dawei (赵大伟), a resident of Difeng Street (棣丰街道), praised it endlessly.
This year, Wudi County has built 5 "Wo Di Jia (我棣家) Citizen Centers" to a high standard. These centers integrate multiple functions such as resident deliberation, mediation of contradictions, shared canteens, daytime care, and cultural activities, and strive to create a "comprehensive service circle" that can be reached within a 15-minute walk, extending the Party's service positions to residents' sides.
Just after 9 a.m., in the "Community Micro-factory" of Xinmin Community (馨民社区), Difeng Street (棣丰街道), the sound of sewing machines was already buzzing, and a dozen women were skillfully cutting fabrics.
In response to the needs of community residents, especially left-behind personnel and groups with employment difficulties, Party organizations at all levels in Wudi County actively innovate ideas and revitalize idle resources. Under the careful guidance of the County Party Committee Organization Department (县委组织部), the active coordination of the Street Party Working Committee (街道党工委), and the close cooperation of the Property Company Party Branch (物业公司党支部), the community's idle public rooms have been built into 12 "Community Micro-factories," and initial processing projects suitable for the community, such as clothing accessories processing and electronic component assembly, have been introduced. At present, it has provided more than 280 flexible employment positions "at the doorstep" for residents. "I can take care of my family and earn some money to supplement the family income. I feel much more at ease!" said Liu Qingxin (刘庆欣), who works at the Haifeng "Community Micro-factory" in Haifeng Street (海丰街道), with a smile.
Return to TopBy: 俞耕耘
Second-hand life lacks foundation, and borrowed stories are mere shells. Superficial words cannot take root or resonate with the heart. Amidst the clamor, solid, substantial, and valuable works are the foundation for young writers.
Youth is the future of literature. Through it, one can see the ongoing evolution and characteristics of literature, as well as anticipate future trends and possibilities in literary development. Throughout history, both in China and abroad, many writers completed their important works in their youth, and even later returned to the writing themes of their youth time and time again. This illustrates the important connection between literary creation and the writer's life stage. Keen senses, abundant physical energy, a broad vision, and unfettered imagination are the unique advantages of youth writing. Skills can gradually mature with time and experience, but the original artistic intuition and expressive passion are precious and fleeting.
Precisely because of this, people place many expectations on youth writing. However, for some time, the similarity in the faces of youth writing, the weakness of narration, and the cliquish and impetuous phenomena have sparked discussion. Online, there have also been accusations of creative fraud, "excessive borrowing," and even plagiarism by young authors. Facing the growth stage and growth patterns of young writers squarely, stimulating their creative vitality and innovative enthusiasm, and guiding them to self-improvement and self-transcendence have become important literary subjects.
Taking the relationship between writing and life as an example, writing about familiar, recognized, and experienced social life is a common choice for many writers. Mao Dun (茅盾) once discussed the female writers who grew up since the New Culture Movement, believing that most of them started writing with autobiographical narratives. In the history of modern Chinese literature, whether it was Ding Ling (丁玲), Xiao Hong (萧红), and Lu Yin (庐隐), or Yu Dafu (郁达夫), Ba Jin (巴金), and Shen Congwen (沈从文), they gradually found themes that resonated with the times and were structurally similar to the nation and the family in their distressed and anxious self-writing. Grand historical perspectives and profound concerns for reality are never achieved overnight; they often depend on the writer's long-term experience and exploration in social life.
Contemporary youth naturally focus on new urban lifestyles, the experiences of their peers, writing about schooling, love, and relationships with their parents in their writing. This is the immediate environment they are in, and it is also the first base for their narratives. A close, downward, and approachable writing perspective can bring new colors and flavors to deeply rooted realism. Even in the strongholds of online literature genres such as science fiction, time travel, or detective suspense, which seem to be far from reality in terms of subject matter, they are actually based on young writers' perceptions of social life. For example, science fiction novels express concerns about the future of human destiny and imagine and deduce common survival dilemmas; time travel novels return to history in a way that explores mysteries and traces, embedding contemporary values and ideas within them; detective novels are also good at revealing life's mysteries from the perspectives of human emotional logic and social psychological analysis.
At the same time, the problem of homogenization of life experiences brought about by the information age cannot be ignored. In the face of largely similar life materials, can young writers be less "taken for granted," less "off the cuff," and more "insightful" and more "penetrating"? Entering from the cut of a limited local life, reaching infinite possibilities through literary writing, or, like Lu Xun (鲁迅), surveying social customs through the ripples of "uneventful events" in his writing, is the charm of literature. This depends on whether the author is mindful of life, whether they have a unique perspective to command reality, so that psychological reality, social reality, and historical reality are closely linked, and whether they have the writing skills and mental capacity to penetrate phenomena and explore essence, achieving resonance between personal emotions and social concerns.
Undeniably, young writers today face many new challenges. Technological progress and social changes have caused potential changes in the way, rhythm, and emotional structure of human perception of the world. Writing is no longer just a comparative consideration between literary works, but also faces horizontal competition with other art forms such as movies, television, short videos, and short dramas. The latter's fast-paced, high-conflict, and high-explosion characteristics have a direct and strong impact on the audience's senses, undoubtedly making it easier to achieve emotional satisfaction.
Faced with tests, young writers are also mobilizing and leveraging their strengths. Compared with their predecessors, young writers have significant advantages in material collection, knowledge reserves, and reading breadth, and also possess a certain degree of technical sensitivity and digital literacy. They draw nourishment from genre literature, tell good stories, and value the pleasurable attributes of texts; they pay more attention to the psychology of reader acceptance, which in turn strengthens the emotional rhythm and emotional density of their works; they also actively embrace film and television adaptations, extending the vitality of literary texts and trying to create brand effects.
In addition to this active embrace and conscious integration, it is also necessary to maximize the irreplaceable nature of literature. Literature is essentially reconstructing a lively and detail-filled world. It is the author's imagination and creation, and it also relies on the reader's immersion and substitution. Compared with other art forms, it can provide more lasting spiritual tremors and more subtle emotional experiences. This means that hearsay, forced patchwork, and writing that is two-layered in content and form will eventually be exposed. Second-hand life has no foundation, and borrowed stories are just empty shells. A true artistic style must be deeply connected to the writer's worldview, outlook on life, and values. Its essence is the unity of action and writing. Superficial words cannot take root or resonate with the heart. Amidst the clamor, solid, substantial, and valuable works are the foundation for young writers.
Sincerity and purity are the characteristics of youth, and also the expectations people have for youth creation. Sincere people have a genuine feeling for reality, a sense of awe for words, and establish sincerity through rhetoric, giving people the power of truth and beauty; pure people have a love for literature, a longing for creation, and can be original and express voices that predecessors have not expressed. The road is long and arduous, but truth and purity are the invincible sharpness of youth writing, and the most attractive light of youth art. It means that young writers should step out of the blind pursuit of publication and awards, and the excessive infatuation with fame and fortune, ask themselves more about the original intention of why they write and for whom they write, cherish the trust from readers that is more precious than gold, and recognize literature and the words they write in a larger coordinate system.
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"Are the tears shed by actors on stage their own, or those of the character?" This question from a teacher at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts stumped Dong Shengli (董胜利), who came from a private opera troupe in Dengfeng (登封), Henan (河南). He pondered it carefully, and suddenly seemed to understand many things about the stage. Dong Shengli performs in rural areas year-round, often performing three shows a day, totaling 677 performances last year alone. After a day's work, he would wash his face, eat, and go to bed, not having time to think about anything else. Studying at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts has truly opened his eyes.
In the first advanced training class jointly organized by the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts and the Henan Li Shujian Opera Art Center (河南李树建戏曲艺术中心), there are 32 grassroots opera performers like Dong Shengli. They have not received formal training, learning and performing with village opera troupes since childhood, imitating opera videos to stage major productions. Some of the actors are visiting Beijing (北京) for the first time, and never imagined they could step into a higher education institution to study. This time, they can stand tall and proudly say, "I am an opera performer."
The four characters "opera performer" (戏曲演员) are heavy, representing not only a profession and a livelihood, but also a career and a pursuit. In ancient times, "actors" (伶人) were long at the bottom of society, not respected. Although the situation of opera performers has improved significantly in modern times, some people still hold prejudices, thinking they are just "singers," especially grassroots opera performers, who are seen as entertaining and creating atmosphere, without receiving the respect they deserve. Yu Opera (豫剧) actor Li Shujian (李树建) has a deep understanding of this. He always remembers the most difficult years of the Yu Opera troupe more than 20 years ago. To raise travel expenses for an exhibition performance, Li Shujian, still hospitalized, dragged his sick body to carry coffins and wail at graves. He sang "Qingfeng Pavilion" (清风亭) while shedding tears, and people only thought he was acting emotionally, but who knew the grievances in his heart.
Physical fatigue and economic hardship are not the most painful; the most painful is the lack of goals and a sense of recognition. In the 1980s, two years of auditing and advanced study at the National Academy of Chinese Theatre Arts brought a qualitative leap to Li Shujian. It was not only in terms of performance skills and artistic vision, but also in the dignity and belief as an actor. Having been rained on, he is more willing to hold an umbrella for young actors. Now, as the Vice Chairman of the China Theatre Association (中国剧协), Li Shujian has always had a dream: to allow more grassroots opera performers from the vast land to study at opera academies.
Looking at the countryside, local operas still have a deep connection with audiences. A major opera performance during holidays can attract tens of thousands of people to watch. Private opera troupes are like capillaries, reaching the "terminal areas" of grassroots cultural life. On occasions such as harvest celebrations, weddings and funerals, and ritual ceremonies, staging an opera performance to create a lively atmosphere is not only cultural recreation, but also emotional communication and spiritual nourishment, subtly playing a role in harmonizing the community and continuing the cultural heritage.
Most of the actors in private opera troupes are locals, familiar with local dialects, customs, and audience preferences. Their repertoire is more flexible, their performances are more accessible, and they are closer to the villagers. However, limited by their cultural level and creative abilities, many performances are not very sophisticated, and the repertoire is mostly "old plays restaged," which fails to attract young audiences. Over time, some rare folk opera genres scattered in various places face the dilemma of having no successors, and it is difficult to form a positive cycle in the rural opera cultural ecology.
The key to the prosperity and development of the opera cause lies in people, and grassroots opera performers from rural areas should receive more attention and care. Several months of intensive training and report-back performances not only improve their artistic level and increase their confidence in performance, but also make them realize that the work they are engaged in is cultural inheritance and serving the people. When a sense of mission and responsibility arises spontaneously in their hearts, they will have a deeper understanding of opera art. The content shared by experts and scholars on troupe management, market operation, and other topics also broadens the actors' horizons. Many people are very interested in the new form of communication of "Internet + Opera" and are preparing to try opera live streaming. When grassroots opera performers return to the rural stage with different perspectives and energy, we have reason to believe that the crops of opera will grow more vigorously, and the opera cause will have greater development.
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The popular TV series "Sword and Rose" has brought the topic of combating human trafficking to the audience. In recent years, with the successive cracking of high-profile cases such as the Yu Huaying case and the Zhang Weiping case, public discussion on this topic has gradually moved beyond specific cases and delved into the social roots of eradicating human trafficking. "Sword and Rose" was born in this context, and compared with previous similar works, it goes a step further in terms of realistic depth.
The TV series draws heavily on real cases, reflecting the complexity of "anti-trafficking" with rich details. In the process of handling cases, the protagonists not only have to conduct interviews and investigations, and track clues, but also face a complex social network and overcome multiple obstacles such as gray transactions and cross-border transnational crime chains. The development of modern detective technology, such as big data analysis and monitoring technology, is also used in case detection. The interweaving of reality and fiction, and the interlacing of old and new technologies, give the audience a deeper understanding of the arduousness of combating the crime of trafficking in women and children: even with today's technological advances, this cause still faces challenges.
As the plot progresses, the work also introduces daily life scenes outside the case, presenting a vibrant folk anti-trafficking and family-seeking force. Aunt Zhang's reunion restaurant, opened by a mother who lost her child, has become a warm node in the anti-trafficking network. In the small restaurant, the walls are covered with missing person notices, and volunteers come and go to gather together, tell each other their stories, encourage each other, share information, and bring an emotional and spiritual haven to people with similar experiences. In reality, there are many such volunteer organizations, legal aid groups, and mutual aid institutions that silently support those families who have been hurt. It is conceivable that the bitterness, helplessness, and torment are only the tip of the iceberg that can be presented on the screen. The TV series allows this special group to be seen, heard, and understood, and allows those helpless emotions to have a place to dock.
As a popular type of TV series, the difficulty of creating crime dramas lies in the need to show the heroic handling of cases and the upholding of justice by positive characters, while avoiding omniscient and omnipotent narratives, and in presenting the detection process from a judicial perspective, while also being able to touch on the complexity of social relationships behind the cases. In "Sword and Rose," these organic social networks spontaneously established by the people have become a supplementary force for anti-trafficking actions, providing clues for detecting crimes, avoiding the single perspective of the judiciary, and demonstrating the common efforts of the state, society, and people in combating crime through mutual support among ordinary people and the collaborative participation of civil forces. This treatment broadens the audience's understanding of the social issue of "anti-trafficking," helps to increase public attention and participation, and triggers deeper thinking.
In recent years, the state has continued to increase its efforts to combat trafficking crimes, and the National Rescue and Family Search Network and the Ministry of Public Security's Emergency Release Platform for Missing Children Information have been established and continuously improved. "Sword and Rose" responds to people's concerns about social security, focuses on the issue of social governance behind trafficking crimes, and then triggers thinking about "what can I do to make the world free of trafficking." This is also the main purpose of the play: in the long-term struggle against trafficking crimes, only through the joint efforts of the whole society can we build an **坚不可摧** (jiān bù kě cuī - "indestructible," firm and unyielding) dam to protect people's peace and happiness.
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Located in the heart of China, the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) act as a winding dividing line, distinctly separating China's geographical, climatic, and resource differences into north and south. Uniting the north and south, benefiting all under heaven, it plays an unparalleled role in the inheritance and development of Chinese civilization. With the increasing awareness of ecological issues, the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) have received more comprehensive protection. Wang Jie's (王洁) full-length reportage, "Crossing the Qinling Mountains" (过秦岭), truthfully records how the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) are continuously becoming greener and how the green mountains are being transformed into gold mountains under ecological protection.
The Qinling Mountains (秦岭) are majestic and sacred. When deciding to write such a reportage, the author made it clear that the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) are a spiritual symbol that must be revered and cherished. However, as she "crossed the Qinling Mountains (秦岭)" time and time again, she increasingly felt the kind and peaceful side of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭). It is both "a place where immortals live" and a "home" that makes you feel warm. Each "crossing of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭)" is like returning home. More importantly, there are so many "family members" in the mountains. The author calls the family members who live and work in the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) "Qinling People" (秦岭人). They are nourished by the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) and protect the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) day after day, making the ecology of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) better and better. Although each of them is ordinary, they are integrated with the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) and together constitute the greatness of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭).
The author visited 56 villages in the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) over nearly 3 years, and the material library recorded interviews with 189 people, which is why she was able to portray a real and moving group portrait of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) people in "Crossing the Qinling Mountains" (过秦岭). She wrote that the forest rangers have been working in the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) for more than 40 years. When asked why they can persist for so many years, they humbly said that they have never thought about concepts such as ideals and values, but "being in the depths of the forest allows you to see scenery that others cannot see, which is a kind of indescribable fate." There is a volunteer river patrol team at the source of the Han River (汉江源), picking up garbage from the river channel day after day for decades. When tourists learned that they were not paid for picking up garbage, they asked in surprise, "Then why do you do it?" They replied very calmly, "For no reason, this is our home!" For example, the young Li Xia (李夏) followed the wild release of crested ibises to the Qinling Mountains (秦岭), worrying about the crested ibises adapting to wild survival. Just as he witnessed a pair of crested ibises falling in love and starting a family, his own love also came to fruition, and he made a decision to spend his life with the girl who often ran in the fields with him...
The author is determined to write about the ordinary, but we can read different things from these ordinary stories, and read how ordinary people are practicing and expressing their patriotic feelings in a simple way. The author couldn't help but sigh: "This is true greatness. It's like you never feel the existence of air, but it is so important." This is also the value of "Crossing the Qinling Mountains" (过秦岭). It proves a truth that is often overlooked by people through every plant, tree, person, and event collected from the Qinling Mountains (秦岭): "The greatest good deeds are hidden in ordinary small things." The author once wanted to write an epic masterpiece about the splendid culture of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭), but when she met and got to know the people of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) time and time again, she was enlightened by this ordinary world and vowed to make her work "born in the soil and grow in the ordinary."
The author's writing is very beautiful and full of emotion, which must also be a generous gift from the Qinling Mountains (秦岭). In her own words, "The warmth of the mountains, the spirituality of plants and trees, and the essence of the sun and moon will nourish the words continuously and flow from the tip of the pen." She wrote not only about the nature and history of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭), but also about the ordinary world and the common people of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭). In the Qinling Mountains (秦岭), humans and giant pandas, golden monkeys, and crested ibises live in harmony, and the fragrant green tea gardens and terraced fields with rice ears complement each other. In the Qinling Mountains (秦岭), ecological protection and people's livelihood development are carried out simultaneously. Protection is not a matter of "sealing" things off, but providing a source of creation for life. We see not only that the scenery of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) is becoming more and more beautiful in the book, but also that people's smiles are becoming more and more brilliant. The author "crosses the Qinling Mountains (秦岭)" with a homecoming mentality, and she also fully writes about the warmth of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭) as a home. When readers read this work, I believe they will also find the feeling of returning home.
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As a sequel, the animated film *The Legend of Hei 2* has completed its breakthrough from "fan-oriented" to "mass-oriented," using a richer audio-visual experience to evoke emotional resonance among audiences. It has achieved a box office of more than 400 million yuan and will be released in various overseas locations... What exactly did the sequel do right?
If the first *The Legend of Hei* film was a heartwarming road movie about a master and apprentice, then the second film is a thrilling adventure blockbuster set in a secluded paradise. A carefully designed opening scene initiates the entire film's game-like visual experience: the audience is also a "player," unknowingly entering a hearty and intense battle. In the film, Xiao Hei (小黑) and his senior apprentice Lu Ye (鹿野) travel through portals to various parts of the world to investigate the truth. This narrative method is often used in games—characters jump between different "teleportation points," and the audience follows them to experience a kind of "map-opening" exploration pleasure. From "road movie" to "adventure blockbuster," *The Legend of Hei* sequel has achieved a genre upgrade.
The sequel's plot is more complex, with a dual-line investigation of the real culprit and a dual-line climax battle. Looking only at the main line, it seems like it should be a refreshing "推理+战斗" (tuīlǐ + zhàndòu - "推理 + 战斗," "推理 + 战斗") film, but the most profound experience the film leaves with the audience is joy and healing. Its uniqueness lies in cleverly integrating healing elements such as "cuteness" into the large narrative framework.
The "cute points" in the film unfold in short stories, making people smile, feel moved, and feel invigorated, while also playing an emotional role in promoting the audience's acceptance of the overall structure of the anime world. With the immersive experience established in the "cute points," the audience can trust the telling of the big story and understand why Xiao Hei (小黑) in the fictional world makes that choice and fights to the end. This treatment enhances the logical groundwork of the characters and plot, allowing the audience to empathize. Small cute points leveraging big stories are also key to the success of *The Legend of Hei* sequel.
*The Legend of Hei 2* cleverly weaves together a tense and exciting visual experience with a warm and healing daily dose of cuteness, using a deep emotional experience to prove that anime sequels can not only continue the excitement but also open up a broader space for imagination.
If we take a longer view, from the birth of the Xiao Hei (小黑) image in 2010, the launch of the series of animations in 2011, to the release of the first feature film in 2019, and then to this year's film sequel, the main creative team has spent 15 years walking a path of exploration in the incubation of domestic anime IPs. In terms of box office data alone, *The Legend of Hei 2* is indeed far from the explosive "Nezha" series, but they are both representatives of sequels surpassing their predecessors, and they are also representative works of original story development and traditional story re-creation, hand-drawn animation and special effects animation, bringing more possibilities to Chinese animated films.
Return to Top"Twelfth Night" is one of Shakespeare's four great comedies. Will bringing a 400-year-old European comedy to the stage create a disconnect for today's Chinese audience? The National Centre for the Performing Arts (国家大剧院) production of the play "Twelfth Night" has surprises and novelty.
Shakespeare's script is inherently meticulous, constructing the story through the dislocation of identities and the coincidence of plots. The comedic elements are advanced layer by layer, rendering a seemingly absurd love story quite reasonable. Through the director's secondary creation, both the classic texture is retained, and the fresh look of localized adaptation is achieved. The play's pace is brisk, and the colloquial dialogue adaptation is very down-to-earth. The stage design, costumes, and props also strive to be close to modern life. Although the first half is somewhat lengthy, it is like a snake in the grass, 草蛇灰线 (cǎo shé huī xiàn - "grass snake ash line," a subtle clue or foreshadowing), foreshadowing the outbreak and upgrade of the second half of the plot. The most surprising thing is the integration of Chinese elements, such as the addition of classic lines from "Thunderstorm" and excerpts from the Peking Opera "The Story of Qin Xianglian (铡美案)." These interesting "tropes" are very close to the plot, not only not "awkward" but also make the audience smile knowingly.
Zhao Xingyi (赵兴毅), Lianyungang City (连云港市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省)
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