Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of Xi Jinping's "Two Mountains" theory ("lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets") as the core of his ecological civilization thought. It highlights China's achievements in environmental improvement, including improvements in air quality, afforestation efforts, and the development of renewable energy. The article credits Xi Jinping's leadership and his emphasis on systematic environmental governance for these positive changes, emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to ecological protection. It also mentions that China has made a commitment to peak carbon emissions before 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality before 2060. The article does not discuss United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's domestically developed Xin Zhou 60 civil search and rescue aircraft completed its maiden flight in Xi'an, Shaanxi province. Xi'an is developing a national-level aviation industrial cluster, hosting a quarter of the country's aviation research capabilities. In May 2023, Xi Jinping stressed the importance of focusing on the real economy, which Xi'an is implementing by developing its aviation industry. The city has established a complete aviation industry chain, including R&D, parts production, and aircraft manufacturing. Xi'an aims to become a "world-class aviation city," focusing on large-scale aircraft and the low-altitude economy.
Summary: Recent efforts to combat formalism and reduce burdens on local levels are being implemented across various sectors in China. These include measures such as streamlining work communication, clarifying task lists for community organizations, and minimizing unnecessary documentation and meetings. Governmental bodies like the Supreme People's Court and the Ministry of Transport are improving service hotlines and streamlining administrative processes. Universities like Tsinghua are simplifying administrative tasks for faculty and students. Localities are also addressing specific issues like food safety in schools and improving infrastructure such as street lighting.
Summary: The article emphasizes China's commitment to "seeking progress while maintaining stability" in its economic development. It highlights the importance of technological innovation in fostering new productive forces and boosting domestic consumption. The piece states that economic powerhouse provinces are playing a crucial role in driving growth, and that reforms are being implemented to stimulate market vitality and optimize the business environment. Macroeconomic policies will maintain continuity and stability to ensure employment, business, and market stability, while strengthening the domestic and international dual circulation. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chinese customs statistics indicate a surge in foreign trade, with July's total import and export value reaching 3.91 trillion yuan, a 6.7% year-on-year increase and a new high for the year. For the first seven months of the year, total trade reached 25.7 trillion yuan, a 3.5% increase, driven primarily by general trade and processing trade. ASEAN remains China's largest trading partner, followed by the EU, with trade with Belt and Road countries also showing growth. Private enterprises are increasingly significant contributors to China's foreign trade volume.
Summary: The Chinese Academy of Sciences' genetics and developmental biology institute has developed an AI-powered breeding robot designed to automate cross-pollination. This "crop-robot collaborative design" aims to overcome bottlenecks in hybrid breeding and seed production. The system purports to lower breeding costs, shorten cycles, and improve overall efficiency. It is reported that the robot can autonomously navigate and perform cross-pollination in greenhouses. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article discusses leveraging China's economic resilience while balancing development and security, according to experts studying the first volume of "Xi Jinping's Economic Anthology." It highlights the importance of coordinating these priorities.
Summary: China's Ministry of Finance, along with other departments, released implementation plans for fiscal subsidies on personal consumer loans and service sector business loans. Vice Minister of Finance Liao Min stated these are the first central-level subsidies of this kind, with a 1% subsidy for consumer loans used for purchases and a similar subsidy for service sector loans in specific industries. Yu Hong, Director of the Financial Department of the Ministry of Finance, clarified the conditions for receiving the subsidies, emphasizing the need for genuine consumption and operational activities. Officials from the People's Bank of China, the National Financial Regulatory Administration, and the Ministry of Commerce also commented on the policy's implementation and oversight. The officials stated that after the expiry of the two policies, effect assessments would be carried out to study whether the policy term should be extended, support scope be widened, or the scope of loan handling institutions be adjusted as appropriate.
Summary: China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) has allocated 188 billion yuan in investment subsidies from the 2025 ultra-long-term special treasury bonds to support equipment upgrades in key sectors. The funds will support approximately 8,400 projects across various industries, including manufacturing, energy, transportation, and environmental infrastructure, stimulating over 1 trillion yuan in total investment. The NDRC will continue to coordinate efforts to ensure effective project implementation and rigorous management of funds. The NDRC aims to translate these investments into tangible results and maximize the impact of policies related to "new infrastructure" and "new urbanization."
Summary: Four fully electric harbor tugboats, forming the largest such fleet in northern China, have departed from the Tianjin shipyard to operate in Tianjin port. These 5400-horsepower tugboats will assist ships entering and leaving the port, offering zero emissions and lower noise compared to traditional fuel-powered tugs. The electric tugboats' advanced motors and intelligent control systems are expected to improve efficiency and significantly reduce operating and maintenance costs. The United States is not mentioned in the article.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of ecological civilization in China, highlighting Xi Jinping's "Two Mountains" theory that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." It reports on China's achievements in environmental protection, including improvements in air quality, increased green coverage, and the development of renewable energy. The piece also underscores the systemic approach to ecological governance, promoting the integration of ecological considerations into all aspects of development, as well as using the strictest possible legal strictures and oversight to protect the environment. It concludes by calling for green production and lifestyle changes to make China more environmentally sustainable.
Summary: The article emphasizes China's commitment to ecological civilization through the "Two Mountains" (绿水青山就是金山银山) theory, which posits that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." The article highlights China's achievements in ecological restoration and contributions to global sustainable development, including advancements in renewable energy and participation in international environmental agreements. It notes that the "Two Mountains" concept has gained international recognition and offers a new model for balancing economic growth with environmental protection. China is actively promoting green cooperation with developing countries and advocating for multilateralism in global environmental governance. The article also mentions the US and its experts who feel that China is guiding the world towards a more sustainable future.
Summary: Kenties Hawa Ligami, Assistant Director at Kenya's Ministry of Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programmes, lauded China's "Two Mountains" (绿水青山就是金山银山) theory as a model for global sustainable development. Ligami, who participated in a training program organized by the Chinese Ministry of Commerce and visited Dongying city in Shandong Province, highlighted the successful implementation of the "Two Mountains" concept in rural revitalization and renewable energy development. She noted China's leadership in renewable energy and its contribution to global green initiatives and suggested Kenya could learn from China's green transition, particularly in renewable energy and investment in green startups. Finally, she emphasized the deepening Kenya-China cooperation, especially under the Green Belt and Road Initiative, for green finance and technology opportunities.
Summary: As the SCO chair in 2024 after the Astana Summit, China prioritizes the SCO in its diplomacy and will host the SCO summit in Tianjin. The author, China's ambassador to Iran, states that China aims to promote SCO's high-quality development by adhering to the "Shanghai Spirit." Iran, having joined the SCO in 2023, actively participates in various SCO activities and values its cooperation with China within the SCO framework. Both China and Iran share common ground in opposing hegemony and power politics and seek to enhance coordination through the SCO platform. The author concludes by emphasizing China's commitment to working with Iran and other SCO members to advance the SCO's future and contribute to a shared human destiny.
Summary: Foreign Ministry Spokesperson announced that Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host the 10th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Anning, Yunnan, from August 14-15. An informal meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand will also be held during the event. The announcement provided no indication of any U.S. involvement or mentions of U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Egyptian China expert Hussein Ismail stated in an interview that the Chinese Communist Party played a pivotal role in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, which contributed significantly to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. He emphasized the historical importance of the Cairo Declaration, involving the United States and others, in establishing the post-war international order and affirming the return of territories seized by Japan to China, thus affirming the one-China principle. Ismail highlighted China's commitment to world peace, citing its role in resolving the Ukraine crisis, mediating between Saudi Arabia and Iran, and promoting a "two-state solution" for Palestine. He praised China's Belt and Road Initiative and global initiatives for promoting peace and development. He said that these initiatives by China aim to build a world of peace and common development and prosperity.
Summary: Foreign Minister Wang Yi will host the 10th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation (LMC) Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Yunnan from August 14-15. According to a Foreign Ministry spokesperson, China hopes the meeting with Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam will consolidate cooperation and plan for the future development of the LMC mechanism, building a stronger economic development belt and closer community with a shared future. The spokesperson also noted that a China-Laos-Myanmar-Thailand foreign ministers' informal meeting will occur concurrently at the suggestion of Thailand to discuss regional issues and joint efforts to combat cross-border crime. The spokesperson indicated that given the "complex and volatile international situation," there is a need to strengthen unity and cooperation to promote common development, but did not mention the United States or U.S. China relations.
Summary: The article recounts the transformation of Yu Village in Zhejiang province from a mining-dependent economy to one centered on ecological tourism, highlighting the implementation of the "Two Mountains Theory" (绿水青山就是金山银山). It details how the village, once plagued by environmental degradation, closed its mines and cement factories following guidance from Xi Jinping, who at the time was serving as the Secretary of Zhejiang Province. Villagers like Pan Wenge and Pan Chunlin embraced new opportunities in agritourism and other ventures, leading to a significant increase in per capita income. Xi Jinping revisited Yu Village in 2020, affirming the success of its green development path. The village is now expanding its model to surrounding areas, attracting new businesses and talent.
Summary: Chinese cities are experiencing a "sweet annoyance" as increased urban greenery leads to issues like noise and inconveniences for residents. Local governments, such as the Caojiadu Street in Shanghai's Jing'an District, are proactively addressing these problems through scientific assessment, professional support, and collaborative consultation, even creating tree-trimming guidelines. The article emphasizes turning waste into resources using technology, like in Zhangjiagang's waste-to-energy plant, and creatively repurposing unused urban spaces, exemplified by Guangzhou's bridge-underside park. The article also suggests that turning liabilities into opportunities is necessary to achieve carbon neutrality and ecological transformation.
Summary: Typhoon "Yangliu" (international name Bailu) made landfall in Taiwan and is expected to make a second landfall in the coastal areas of Fujian and Guangdong provinces, bringing heavy rainfall to southern China. In response, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters raised the emergency response level for Guangdong and Fujian to Level III. Various government bodies, including the Ministry of Water Resources and the China Meteorological Administration, issued warnings for floods, landslides, and heavy rainfall. Working groups were dispatched to Fujian, Guangdong, and Guangxi to assist in disaster prevention efforts.
Summary: Fujian Province raised its typhoon emergency response to Level II on August 13th in preparation for Typhoon "Yangliu" (international name: Bailu), as reported by the province's flood control and drought relief headquarters. The article includes a photo showing fishing boats taking shelter from the typhoon at the Xiamen Gaoqi Mintai Central Fishing Port in Fujian. The article does not mention any officials or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region plans to build high-standard, zero-carbon industrial parks through pilot programs and innovation. A joint plan by the region's Development and Reform Commission, Department of Industry and Information Technology, and Energy Bureau outlines a three-stage process, aiming for a list of zero-carbon parks by 2025 and deeper exploration by 2030. The plan includes building zero-carbon grids, increasing green electricity consumption, promoting energy-saving renovations, and fostering green industries. These zero-carbon industrial parks will set up green and intelligent energy-carbon management platforms and participate in the formulation of zero-carbon standards to enhance international influence.
Summary: The Ministry of Finance, in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, has allocated 1.146 billion yuan in disaster prevention and relief funds to 13 major grain-producing provinces. The funds will support the "one spray, multiple boosts" initiative for autumn grain crops, focusing on corn, soybeans, and medium-season rice. Subsidies will be provided for plant growth regulators, foliar fertilizers, and pesticides to stabilize autumn grain production and ensure a bountiful harvest. The initiative aims to mitigate potential disasters and promote stable grain production.
Summary: The article discusses efforts to combat formalism and reduce burdens on基层 (grassroots) cadres across various regions and government organs in China. Measures include streamlining work processes, reducing paperwork and meetings, and improving services to better address the needs of the public. Examples include Tianjin's 河东区 defining clearer boundaries for community work, the Supreme People's Court improving its hotline service, and various localities optimizing business environment policies. The National Security Department has established a grassroots burden reduction research mechanism and 10 observation points.
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Summary: An article discusses efforts to alleviate burdens on local officials, quoting Xi Jinping's call to reduce formalism and support grassroots cadres. The piece highlights the creation of standardized task lists for townships and districts nationwide, aiming to clarify responsibilities and prevent overburdening local authorities. These "three lists" define basic duties, collaborative tasks, and tasks reclaimed by higher-level departments. The article also advocates for resource pooling, technological upgrades, and community engagement to improve efficiency and coordination at the local level. It emphasizes the importance of understanding local conditions through thorough investigation to tailor effective solutions.
Summary: The article discusses the enduring vitality of Chinese characters in the digital age, acknowledging concerns about declining handwriting skills while highlighting innovative uses of calligraphy and character design in contemporary culture. It argues that the essence of Chinese characters lies not in rigidly preserving specific writing forms, but in their ability to adapt and inspire cultural expression across generations. The piece emphasizes that technology has both altered and enriched the experience of Chinese characters, fostering new avenues for appreciation and creative development. The author concludes by noting that the Chinese characters have become an inseparable spiritual gene in the Chinese bloodline, and its vitality will continue to grow. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This article celebrates the 10th anniversary of China's national park system reform, highlighting the recovery of flagship species populations in the first five national parks, such as the Tibetan antelope and the giant panda. The Sanjiangyuan National Park has seen significant increases in wildlife populations like the Tibetan antelope and Tibetan gazelle. The Giant Panda National Park has connected habitats for 13 local panda populations through the construction of six ecological corridors, improving ecosystem diversity and stability.
Summary: A Shenzhen district halted the practice of children delivering food within office buildings for small fees due to safety and legal concerns surrounding potential labor relationships and risks to minors. This reflects a tension between providing enriching experiences for children and ensuring their safety, prompting local authorities to offer alternative activities like free classes and extended library hours. Other cities like Shanghai and Changsha are exploring structured programs like professional experience camps and supermarket work to balance developmental needs with safety. The situation highlights the need for child-centered urban governance and infrastructure development.
Summary: This article from *Xinhua Daily* emphasizes the importance of "safety redundancy" in preparing for increasingly frequent extreme weather events. It argues that while costly and often unappreciated, building in backup systems and preventative measures is crucial for mitigating risks and protecting citizens. The article attributes the neglect of safety redundancy to the misalignment of costs and benefits, as well as complacency and a lack of rigorous implementation of safety protocols. The piece advocates for proactive planning, attention to detail, and public awareness to enhance urban resilience in the face of extreme weather.
Summary: This article features three personal essays from individuals working in Western China, focusing on their motivations and experiences in dedicating themselves to local development. Mu Redili Maimaitiming, a teacher in Xinjiang, emphasizes his commitment to education and inspiring students, drawing parallels to the resilient Populus euphratica trees. Hu Xiqing, a cadre in Sichuan, discusses finding purpose and fulfillment in serving the community despite challenging conditions. Ma Hongxu, a cadre in Shaanxi, highlights the importance of addressing the needs of the people and finding satisfaction in improving their quality of life by solving issues in old residential communities. The essays advocate for dedication to the region and finding personal growth through service. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
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Summary: The article discusses ongoing archaeological work at the Liulihe site in Beijing, confirming it as the capital of the Yan state during the Western Zhou Dynasty and pushing Beijing's city history back over 3000 years. Recent excavations have revealed an outer city wall and moat, expanding the site's known area and suggesting a more complex urban structure than previously understood. Multi-disciplinary approaches, including C14 dating and archaeobotanical studies, are being used to reconstruct the environment and lifestyle of the early Yan people. The site is also being used for public outreach and international collaboration, with foreign students participating in archaeological fieldwork. The article did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Wang Ying, a researcher from Hebei, has spent seven years and traveled over 80,000 kilometers to collect historical materials and interview veterans of a CCP-led anti-Japanese unit in central Hebei during the Second Sino-Japanese War. Inspired by the story of local hero Ma Benzai, Wang has collected stories of bravery, helped relatives find the remains of lost martyrs, and donated artifacts to museums despite a recent cancer diagnosis. She has interviewed 34 veterans and over 120 people, and has been called "the good daughter of the unit" by surviving veterans. Her work aims to preserve the memory of these heroes for future generations.
Summary: The Drip Rock Reservoir in Anyue County, Sichuan Province, has seen environmental improvements due to water environment management efforts. Previously plagued by pollution from sewage and agricultural practices, Anyue County has implemented a "Party Building + River Basin Governance" model, focusing on water environment treatment and river and lake chief system. The county has invested over 50 million yuan in rural sewage treatment projects, covering 156 administrative villages. According to Yang Qin, Director of the Anyue County Ecology and Environment Bureau, the county will continue comprehensive water environment management efforts.
Summary: A fifth-grade student, Hu Zihan, trained by the Liaoning Red Cross Society as a youth emergency responder, successfully used the Heimlich maneuver to dislodge a pearl from a woman choking in a restaurant. Hu, having just started learning emergency first aid in June, was able to recall what she had learned in time to save the woman. After performing the maneuver several times, Hu was successful in removing the object blocking the woman's airway. She expressed her desire to become a Red Cross youth instructor, helping more people learn how to save lives.
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Summary: The article reports on the advancements in agricultural technology and innovation in Heilongjiang Province, highlighting the role of women in driving agricultural progress. It details efforts in seed innovation, intelligent agriculture, and the integration of agriculture with tourism through e-commerce and "cloud adoption" of farmland. Scientists like Liu Fengyan have cultivated new rice varieties, increasing yields and farmer income. Furthermore, the piece describes how women are utilizing e-commerce to promote agricultural products and develop rural tourism, enhancing the overall vitality of the region.
Summary: The article recounts the life and heroic actions of Wu Kun, a communist soldier also known as "Wu the Tiger," who fought against the Japanese during the Second Sino-Japanese War. It details his early involvement with the Red Army, his leadership role in the New Fourth Army, and his eventual sacrifice in 1939. Wu Kun's bravery and strategic thinking in battles such as the night raid on Hongqiao Airport are highlighted. His story is now being promoted in his hometown of Wanzhou through educational programs to inspire the younger generation. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The newly renovated Luyang Grain Depot in Kunshan's Zhou City, Jiangsu Province, has opened to the public as a new cultural and tourism landmark. Kunshan revitalized the industrial heritage site, including the Luyang Grain Depot, through minor renovations. The updated depot features a "Granary Bookstore" that preserves the building's original high ceilings and brick walls, blending historical charm with a reading experience. This revitalization reflects a trend of repurposing older granaries that are becoming obsolete due to economic development. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of "seeking progress while maintaining stability" (稳中求进) for China's economic development in the latter half of the year, highlighting the need for a proactive approach to consolidate the positive momentum of economic recovery. It calls for accelerating the development of new productive forces (新质生产力) through technological innovation and industrial upgrades, boosting domestic demand, and leveraging the role of major economic provinces. The article also advocates for deepening reforms to stimulate internal dynamism and optimize the business environment, while ensuring policy continuity, stability, flexibility, and predictability to foster a positive economic outlook. The piece references foreign capital being attracted to Chinese tech and consumer sectors, but makes no mention of US-China relations.
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Summary: This article highlights young Chinese individuals contributing to ecological and economic development in various regions. In Hubei, Bi Shiming develops green chemical products. In Ningxia, Li Huiyuan works as a sommelier in a town revitalized through vineyard cultivation. Liu Tongtao runs a successful agritourism business in a former logging area of Heilongjiang. Zhu Xuening gives tours explaining how a mining region has been revitalized in Jiangsu. Fang Zhou is implementing "research-based" tea cultivation in Fujian.
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Summary: This article emphasizes the importance of China's "new development pattern" (新发展格局) of "dual circulation" (双循环), with a focus on domestic economic strength as a strategic imperative for navigating global uncertainties and achieving high-quality development and security. It highlights Xi Jinping's emphasis on China's economic resilience and the need to leverage this strength to ensure both development and security. The article argues that a robust domestic cycle is essential for attracting international engagement, promoting technological self-reliance, and mitigating external risks. It also discusses strategies for strengthening both the supply and demand sides of the economy, including promoting innovation and expanding domestic consumption. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations directly.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of establishing a long-term mechanism for improving work style ("作风建设") within the Chinese Communist Party, as highlighted by Xi Jinping. It calls for strengthening political consciousness through continuous learning, clarifying responsibilities for different entities within the Party, and addressing both misconduct and corruption ("不正之风和腐败问题") simultaneously to prevent their escalation. Furthermore, the article stresses the need for improved regulations and strict enforcement to achieve both short-term and long-term governance goals. The authors are affiliated with Beijing University of Chemical Technology and the China Discipline Inspection and Supervision Institute. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The article discusses the rising popularity of "suan ye" (pickled fruits and vegetables) in Guangxi, particularly in Beihai, driven by social media and tourism. Suan ye is characterized by its sour, fresh, and crunchy taste, achieved through unique pickling methods and flavor combinations. Once a local snack associated with nostalgia, it now attracts tourists from all over, supporting local businesses and evolving with new regional variations. Guangxi is actively promoting suan ye as a regional brand with standardized production and food safety measures.
Summary: Concerts are increasingly driving tourism and local consumption in China, with over 64% of attendees traveling from other cities in 2024. These concertgoers are spending money at local attractions, museums and restaurants, leading to increased revenue for host cities. One estimate suggests that every 1 RMB spent on a concert ticket generates 4.8 RMB in related spending. Cities like Changsha and Hangzhou are leveraging this trend by integrating concerts with local culture and tourism, creating unique experiences for visitors. This synergy between music and tourism is fostering a positive cycle of cultural and economic growth.
Summary: Chengdu has established "farmers' market bookstores" (菜市书屋) in 329 markets since September 2023 to provide reading spaces, particularly for children of market vendors. These bookstores, like the one in Fangcao Street's Beilei Community, aim to blend community life with reading, drawing over 1.5 million visitors last year. Beyond reading, the bookstores offer services such as convenience services, civilization practice, and science popularization. One bookstore manager, Feng Xin-Yu, noted that they have held over 100 events, attracting over 2,000 participants. These bookstores aim to revitalize communities and provide a welcoming space for residents.
Summary: This article profiles Zang Chunhua, a 39-year-old ancient book restorer at the Anhui Provincial Library, which was recently designated a "National Ancient Book Restoration Center." Zang describes the meticulous and time-consuming work involved in restoring ancient texts, emphasizing the need for patience, attention to detail, and a sense of responsibility. He also mentioned that his colleague, Geng Ning, finds joy in the work, learning about ancient life from the texts. Zang hopes more people will join their work, ensuring these books transition from the past into the future. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Here's a summary of the provided articles: Beijing has launched a "Beijing Domestic Service" skills brand, with 47 training and evaluation institutions involved and 219 domestic workers receiving certifications. A Huangmei opera about revolutionary martyrs Chen Yannian and Chen Qiaonian premiered in Shanghai. Shenzhen's Qianhai district has seen the establishment of 48 ship leasing projects since 2022, totaling 16.8 billion yuan in assets. A "War of Resistance Against Japan Bookstore" opened in Hebei province, and a national Hakka folk song competition kicked off in Jiangxi. Yantai, Shandong has established a "ticket stub economy" alliance among local businesses.
Summary: A "poetry and music dialogue" event, titled "Literary Endowment and Musical Enrichment," was held at the Longshan Academy in Meicheng Ancient Town, Jian'de, Hangzhou. The event featured a concert of classical Chinese poetry set to music, divided into three chapters and incorporating traditional instruments. The performance aimed to allow audience members to experience the charm of ancient Chinese poetry and culture. Attendees expressed hopes that such events would instill an appreciation for traditional culture in future generations. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: In Liaoning's Liaoyang, the Anping Township of Gongchangling District has officially named over 100 rural roads to improve convenience for residents and boost economic development. The newly named roads, like "Gusao Road" (named after a local legend of two women), integrate local culture with rural construction. Gongchangling District has already named the first batch of 18 rural roads. As part of a pilot program, the district installed smart information systems and QR codes in two villages.
Summary: A residential community in Tianjin's Hedong district has implemented a "rainbow convenience strip" system to aid residents in navigating frequently requested services. These color-coded guides detail application processes for items such as elderly meal subsidies and disability allowances, addressing residents' difficulties in remembering necessary procedures and materials. The service, implemented after the community service center relocated, aims to streamline the process and reduce repetitive inquiries by providing accessible, written instructions. Wang Ran, the Party Secretary and Director of the Residents' Committee of Xiangyanglou Community, notes the improvement over previous verbal or handwritten instructions. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
Summary: The village of Liuying in Baoji, Shaanxi province, is experiencing an economic revitalization through the production of Fengxiang clay sculptures, a national-level intangible cultural heritage item. Hu Jinwei, a post-90s inheritor of this heritage, returned to his village after graduating from university to use his design knowledge to promote the integration of clay sculptures with modern life. By establishing a "company + cooperative + farmer" model, Hu organized the local artisans, resulting in an annual output value exceeding 40 million yuan, and exporting the products to over 30 countries and regions. The village is now focusing on developing a non-heritage folk custom village to broaden its development path. Liao Weijun, the party secretary of Liuying Village, reports that this will promote the village's economy through "non-heritage + cultural tourism".
Summary: A self-driving delivery vehicle is now operating regularly between Dingri County and Zhaguo Township in Tibet, marking the first such route in the region. According to a local delivery service head, the use of this vehicle has decreased costs and increased stability amidst the harsh climate of the Tibetan Plateau. The introduction of these vehicles is aimed at establishing a smart delivery network covering remote townships in Dingri County, addressing challenges of high labor and fuel costs in the sparsely populated area. The vehicle's stability surpassed expectations.
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Summary: Xinhua News Agency interviewed officials including Ma Weichen from the National Development and Reform Commission and Gu Wu from the Ministry of Natural Resources to discuss high-quality marine economic development. They emphasized innovation, industrial upgrades, and international cooperation in marine development, and also mentioned the need to overcome shortcomings in marine technology. China is actively involved in international ocean governance, supporting ecological protection and providing public services through initiatives like the "Marine Decade" program. Gu Wu noted collaborations with countries including the US, UK, and Australia during China's Antarctic expeditions.
Summary: According to a People's Bank of China report, RMB loans increased by 12.87 trillion yuan in the first seven months of the year, indicating strong financial support for the real economy. Loan structures continue to optimize, with inclusive small and micro loans and medium- and long-term manufacturing loans growing faster than other loans. Loan interest rates remained low, with new corporate loan rates around 3.2% and new personal housing loan rates around 3.1%. Social financing scale and broad money supply (M2) growth remained at high levels, reflecting a moderately loose monetary policy to provide a suitable monetary and financial environment for the real economy. The report did not mention the United States.
Summary: A China Daily report states that the X9043 China-Europe freight train, carrying 55 containers of photovoltaic modules, departed from Xi'an International Port Station, marking a milestone of 30,000 trips for the Xi'an route, exceeding one-fourth of the total China-Europe train trips nationwide. Xi'an leads the nation in key indicators such as the number of trips, freight volume, and full container load rate. Xi'an also leads in scheduled train services and cross-Caspian Sea train trips, shortening transport times to Europe.
Summary: China's State Administration for Market Regulation announced that the country has approved a cumulative total of 19,007 national standard materials, with 549 newly approved between January and July, a 56% year-on-year increase. These standard materials, essential for chemical and biological testing, are experiencing growth in both traditional sectors like environmental monitoring (up 64%) and emerging fields like advanced biomedicine and semiconductor manufacturing. The development of these materials aims to address critical measurement and technological challenges in these industries. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A student in Hangzhou has purchased smart glasses utilizing AI and AR technologies, developed by Lingban Technology. These glasses offer features such as voice interaction, screen prompts, and real-time translation. Lingban Technology's vice president, Jiang Tao, explained that the glasses project a virtual interface using diffractive waveguide technology, enabling functions like translation and navigation. The glasses have been promoted by local subsidies aimed at spurring consumer spending. Hangzhou is accelerating the cultivation of new types of consumption, promoting the iterative upgrading of new formats, new models, new scenarios and new services.
Summary: The article states that China's AI glasses industry is rapidly developing with expanding applications in areas like healthcare, manufacturing, education, and tourism, driven by the national digital economy push. Domestic tech companies are gaining consumer recognition with cost-effective products through hardware-AI tech provider collaboration. However, challenges remain in user experience (battery life, comfort, privacy), cost control for enterprise solutions, and establishing industry standards. The piece anticipates AI glasses will transition from specialized devices to mainstream consumer products.
Summary: The China Three Gorges Corporation announced that the Xiangjiaba ship lift has surpassed 10 million tons of cargo throughput, with over 23,000 ship runs and 23,000 ships passing through since its commissioning in May 2018. The Xiangjiaba ship lift, a crucial component of the Xiangjiaba Hydropower Station project, connects the 150km waterway of the Xiangjiaba reservoir with the downstream Yangtze River waterway. This connection has significantly improved navigation conditions and accelerated the release of shipping potential on the Jinsha River. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: In commemoration of the 8th Chinese Doctor's Day on August 19, 2025, JD Health, in collaboration with Healthy China, People's Health, and Sina Weibo, launched the second "Thank You, My Treasure Doctor" story collection campaign. The initiative aims to collect and share heartwarming stories between patients and doctors to express respect for medical workers. Participants can search for "Thank You My Treasure Doctor" on Sina Weibo or "Treasure Doctor" on the JD app to participate. No mention is made of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: A recent exhibition at the China (Hainan) Museum of the South China Sea showcases artifacts recovered from two Ming Dynasty shipwrecks discovered at a depth of 1500 meters in the South China Sea, marking a historic breakthrough in China's deep-sea underwater archaeology. The archaeological project, which began in 2022, relied on the domestically developed "Deep Sea Warrior" submersible to excavate over 900 artifacts from the shipwrecks, one laden with porcelain and the other with ebony, evidencing the two-way trade of the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The recovered artifacts are undergoing conservation treatment, with the museum employing a dynamic "archaeology, conservation, and exhibition" model to quickly share discoveries with the public. The exhibition highlights both the beauty of the artifacts and the advanced technologies used to protect them, underscoring the cultural exchange facilitated by the ancient Maritime Silk Road. The ongoing underwater archaeological work will continue to update the exhibition with new discoveries.
Summary: China's underwater archaeology has progressed significantly, now capable of operating at depths of 1500 meters, exemplified by the "Shenhai Yongshi" submersible retrieving centuries-old artifacts. Advanced technologies, including precision data collection and molecular-level biological research, are enabling the exploration and preservation of submerged cultural relics like the "Nanhai No. 1" shipwreck. These technological advancements are expanding the depth and precision of archaeological research, offering new insights into Chinese history and civilization. The article advocates for further collaboration between technological innovation and archaeological research. There is no explicit mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: During the summer break, Changsha is opening 341 public schools' sports facilities to the public for free. This initiative includes free access to basketball courts, tracks, and soccer fields for students and registered parents. Additionally, 27 swimming venues and 66 training programs are available to middle and primary school students at no cost for 40 days. According to Li Dong from the Changsha Sports Bureau, safety measures are in place at swimming venues, including safety personnel and emergency plans. Changsha has been offering these free sports programs for 17 years, allocating nearly 4 million yuan annually and benefiting approximately 200,000 students.
Summary: The Chinese Writers Association (CWA) launched the "Moving Landscapes 2025" exhibition at the Shanghai Book Fair, showcasing works from its "New Era Literature Climbing Plan." This initiative, started in 2022, supports literary creation and dissemination, having already backed 89 works. The event featured author meet-and-greets and honored editors involved in the selected publications. Through initiatives like the "Sailing Plan," the CWA aims to promote Chinese stories at international book fairs, while the "Migration Plan" seeks to adapt literary works for film.
Summary: China's Ministry of Finance announced increased financial support for special education, allocating 4.25 billion yuan in 2025, a 16.8% increase from the previous year. The funding will raise the per-student public expense subsidy for special education schools and disabled students in mainstream education to 7,000 yuan per year. Five hundred million yuan will be allocated to improve special education school facilities. The Ministry of Finance is requiring local governments to ensure timely and full allocation of these funds. These measures are intended to improve educational opportunities for disabled children.
Summary: The second International AI Olympiad, supported by UNESCO, was held in Beijing, drawing over 300 high school students from more than 60 countries. The competition, the first global high-level academic event focused on AI application and innovation for middle school students, featured team challenges centered on future factories and individual challenges involving machine learning, with access to large language models. The event also included AI+education exchanges and cultural experiences aimed at fostering innovation and understanding among participating youth. It did not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chinese researchers at Tianjin University have developed a new lithium metal battery technology, achieving energy densities exceeding 600 Wh/kg for pouch cells and 480 Wh/kg for module batteries. This breakthrough, detailed in a *Nature* publication, utilizes a novel "delocalization" design for the electrolyte, significantly improving both energy output and cycle life compared to existing lithium-ion batteries. The team claims to have mastered the entire core technology chain for high-energy lithium batteries with complete independent control over all raw materials and critical technologies, and has achieved high-consistency mass production capabilities. The new batteries have been successfully applied to three models of miniature all-electric unmanned aerial vehicles in China, increasing the battery life by 2.8 times. The team is actively promoting the transfer of relevant technologies and application verification.
Summary: The Ministry of Education has launched a WeChat mini-program called "Employment Services for College Graduates After Leaving School" to provide continuous employment services to recent graduates. The mini-program aggregates job postings from the National College Student Employment Service Platform and uses graduates' backgrounds and job preferences to recommend tailored opportunities. Graduates can access the program via WeChat by searching for its name. The Ministry plans to continuously optimize the program's features and integrate more employment resources to support graduate employment.
Summary: The Beijing Planetarium's 2025 Astronomy Enthusiasts Starry Sky Conference was held in Zhongwei, Ningxia, drawing over 370 experts, photographers, and enthusiasts. The conference, now in its 20th year, aims to provide a platform for exchange and promote astronomical science in China. Zhongwei's Shapotou, located on the "golden stargazing belt," is considered one of the best locations in the Northern Hemisphere for observing meteor showers. Participants were instructed in the observation of meteor showers and summer night skies, and were taken to the "Stargazing Valley" in the Gobi desert to view the stars. Ningxia hopes to leverage its unique "starry sky" environment to integrate with cultural resources, with the goal of promoting a high-quality cultural and tourism industry.
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Summary: The article discusses how Chinese university students are spending their summer vacations. Some are taking on childcare responsibilities for family members, gaining a sense of responsibility and understanding their parents' efforts, while others are working in tourist areas, improving their communication skills and enjoying the scenery. Still others are volunteering in after-school care programs in rural areas, tutoring children and leading activities to give them a fulfilling and safe summer. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) has released a draft regulation to strengthen oversight of online food safety. The draft, titled "Supervision and Administration Regulations on Implementing the Main Responsibility for Food Safety of Third-Party Platforms for Online Food Transactions and Food Sales Enterprises Entering the Network (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)," aims to clarify the responsibilities of online platforms and food vendors to prevent food safety risks. The regulation, comprised of 23 articles, covers personnel allocation, management mechanism operation, supervision, and legal responsibilities. Public comment is being solicited from August 12 to September 11.
Summary: The article reports on Yu Zhuangqiang, a vendor and former firefighter in Rongcheng, Weihai, Shandong province, who rescued a father and son caught in a rip current. Yu, equipped with a life jacket and fins, swam out to the struggling pair and brought them back to shore. Local authorities awarded him a certificate of honor for his bravery. Yu downplayed the incident, stating he acted instinctively to help.
Summary: A residential community in Sanya is holding frequent meetings between residents and property management to solve problems, such as parking difficulties and blocked fire exits. Hainan province is implementing policies to increase construction of "affordable housing" (安居房) to help young people working in Hainan realize their "dream of settling down". Poly Developments is building 7 affordable housing projects in Sanya and Qionghai, providing over 11,000 units. Sanya plans to release 1,453 affordable housing units in 2025, with the entire province aiming to complete 14,000 units.
Summary: According to Shenzhen People's Hospital dermatologist Zhang Jianglin, summer and early autumn's strong UV radiation can cause photosensitivity dermatitis and sunburn, increasing melanin production. He advises against using non-breathable clothing for sun protection, as it can trap sweat and cause skin irritation, leading to conditions like prickly heat and eczema. Guangdong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital dermatologist Li Zhenzhen recommends cooling and washing for prickly heat, and topical corticosteroids for sunburns. Li also recommends washing insect bites and topical creams for insect bites, adding that fungal infections are also common and should be treated with anti-fungal cream for 4 weeks.
Summary: This article describes an agricultural industrial park in Qitai County, Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture, Xinjiang, where workers are producing hand-pulled noodles. Through deep processing, the village of Yaozhanzi transforms wheat into over 40 types of agricultural products. The park aims to create a complete "field to table" industrial chain, increasing the added value of local agricultural specialties. The article focuses on the economic development and agricultural industry in the Xinjiang region. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Luo Hui, a 36-year-old amateur athlete, expressed excitement about representing China in cable wakeboarding at the Chengdu Universiade. Despite a setback in the repechage round, Luo was impressed and learned from the other international athletes who participated. He appreciates the creative aspect of the sport, drawing parallels to his experience as a skier. Luo emphasized the dedication required to master cable wakeboarding, noting the Chinese team secured one gold and one silver medal at the Universiade. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Chengdu World University Games features significant panda theming, with athletes expressing delight in panda-themed medals, mascots, and emblems. Athletes from various countries, including Germany and Portugal, highlighted their enthusiasm for the panda elements and Chinese culture, with some exchanging panda-themed pins. The organizing committee arranged visits to the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding. International visitors also enjoyed exploring Chengdu's cultural sites and attractions beyond the games.
Summary: The article describes the archery events featured in the Chengdu World University Games, which include target archery and field archery. Target archery, using compound bows at 50 meters, emphasizes precision. Field archery, derived from hunting, tests skills in natural environments using recurve and barebow styles. Recurve bows are equipped with sights, while barebows lack accessories, increasing the difficulty. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on a Chinese team participating in the World Games canoe polo men's competition. The provided image shows a player on the Chinese team during the event. The brief caption does not provide details regarding specific statements, outcomes, or any mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations. It merely identifies the team and the sport.
Summary: The "Nine-Nine Cup" Hainan (Wenchang) Township Volleyball League concluded with the Haikou Longqiao Animation Team winning against the Chengmai Jinjiang Coffee Team. The rural volleyball tournament, now in its third year, has attracted over 1.2 million on-site spectators since 2023 and generated 500 million yuan in tourism revenue through integrating sports with local culture, cuisine, and agricultural products. The event has also promoted local businesses and cultural traditions such as "old dad tea" culture. Chen Ligou, director of the Wenchang Sports Affairs Service Center, stated that Wenchang needs to strengthen talent cultivation and improve facilities in order to brighten the brand of "China Volleyball Township". There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in the article.
Summary: The Chinese men's national basketball team advanced to the quarterfinals of the 2025 FIBA Asia Cup after winning all three of their group stage matches. Coach Guo Shiqiang noted the team's progress, particularly in offensive balance and the ability to solve problems during games. The team's three-point shooting percentage ranked first among the 16 participating teams. China will face South Korea in the quarterfinals, aiming to reach the semi-finals for the first time in ten years. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The 2025 ITF Men's World Tennis Tour (Yinchuan Station) is being held in Ningxia from August 10-17, bringing together over 90 professional tennis players from 22 countries and regions. Authorized by the ITF and co-organized by the Chinese Tennis Association and the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Sports Bureau, the tournament features singles and doubles competitions with a prize pool of $30,000, making it the highest-level ITF men's professional tennis tour event. This marks the sixth year that Ningxia has hosted the event, filling a gap in high-level professional tennis tournaments in Northwest China. The event and other amateur and youth events have greatly promoted the development of tennis in Ningxia.
Summary: The 2025 FIA Eco Rally Cup (China Station) and the Greater Huangshan International Ecological Automobile Rally will be held in Anhui from September 23rd to 28th. This is the first time the Greater Huangshan rally has been included in the FIA's official competition, making it the only stop outside of Europe in the 14-station global Eco Rally Cup. The race will start in Hefei and end in Xuancheng, covering approximately 800 kilometers. A "Follow the Race, Tour Anhui" themed event series will be held to promote cultural, sports, and tourism integration. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: A recent World Bank report forecasts increased economic growth for Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries, rising from 1.8% in 2024 to 4.5% in 2026, driven by recovering oil markets and economic diversification. The report highlights strong performances from the UAE and Saudi Arabia, emphasizing the UAE's focus on emerging economic sectors and Saudi Arabia's progress in non-oil revenue. China and the GCC continue to deepen cooperation, with their trade volume reaching $288.09 billion in 2024, and China is the GCC's largest trading partner. China has also implemented a visa-free policy for all GCC member states.
Summary: In Japan, some researchers, former soldiers, and ordinary citizens are working to expose the truth about Japan's wartime atrocities in China, including Unit 731's activities and the Nanjing Massacre, often through personal accounts, historical research, and artistic expression like the Zijingcao choir. Despite facing government obfuscation and whitewashing of history in textbooks, these individuals and groups continue to seek acknowledgement and sincere remorse from Japan for its wartime aggression, emphasizing the importance of historical reflection for peaceful relations with neighboring countries. They believe that only by confronting the past can Japan build a better future. There is no reporting or discussion in the article on the United States, or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The National Science and Technology Fair, hosted by Thailand's Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation, is being held in Bangkok until August 17th. The fair includes sections on scientific inspiration and exploration. This year's China exhibition area, organized by the Chinese Academy of Environmental Sciences, focuses on showcasing China's latest scientific and technological achievements in environmental protection, attracting numerous visitors. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Guangxi Province is building a "data circulation facilitation zone" targeting ASEAN countries by enhancing land and sea cable infrastructure and optimizing data transfer speeds. With existing cross-border land cables to ASEAN nations already in place, Guangxi is expanding this infrastructure and building an international data corridor leveraging the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor. The forthcoming Nanning international communications gateway is expected to significantly reduce data transmission latency to ASEAN countries, such as a five-fold speed increase between Nanning and Hanoi. Guangxi is also collaborating with ASEAN countries to establish cross-border data flow pilot zones to facilitate cross-border industries.
Summary: The European Space Agency's MetOp-SG-A1, a second-generation meteorological satellite, was successfully launched from French Guiana. The satellite, equipped with advanced instruments for atmospheric and weather observation, is part of a mission to provide global data for weather forecasting and climate analysis over the next two decades. The mission aims to enhance accuracy and resolution compared to the first-generation MetOp satellites, adding new measurement capabilities. EUMETSAT's Director-General Phil Evans highlighted the satellite's role in helping member states to save lives, protect property, and enhance resilience to the climate crisis. The satellite was designed and manufactured by the ESA, while EUMETSAT is responsible for launch services, ground systems and data distribution.
Summary: South Korea is experiencing rising agricultural prices due to extreme weather events in July, including heat waves and heavy rain, impacting crop yields and livestock. The price of popular foods like *samgyetang* (ginseng chicken soup), chicken, watermelon, tomatoes, and cabbage have all increased. The government is responding with measures such as releasing government reserves of cabbage, subsidizing the prices of affected fruits and vegetables, accelerating chicken imports, and offering discounts on seafood. The Korea Rural Economic Institute predicts that agricultural prices are expected to continue to rise in August due to the reduced supply. A Seoul University economics professor argued that the government needs to tackle the rise through logistical and supply-chain based reforms.
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Summary: Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui provinces jointly held a press conference announcing the "Decision on Promoting Synergistic Development of Scientific and Technological Innovation in the Yangtze River Delta," which will take effect on September 1st. Cui Kai, Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress Standing Committee's Legal Work Committee, stated that the legislation aims to address bottlenecks in collaborative sci-tech innovation and accelerate the construction of the Yangtze River Delta as a source of scientific and technological innovation. The "Decision" outlines plans for joint construction of major sci-tech infrastructure and establishing a joint basic research fund to support cross-regional and interdisciplinary collaboration. According to Tan Haibin, Deputy Director of the Anhui Provincial Department of Science and Technology, the plan will strengthen the layout of national strategic scientific and technological forces. The "Decision" also encourages market-based mechanisms for cross-regional construction of tech incubators and R&D platforms.
Summary: Four National People's Congress (NPC) deputies discussed cultivating urban civilization and building civilized cities. Wu Chen emphasized the importance of preserving historical context in urban development. Huang Lin argued for strengthening a city's cultural soft power by integrating local culture and revitalizing historical resources. Wen Jinrong focused on meeting the needs of the people and incorporating traditional culture into social governance. Liu Aiying advocated for enhancing civic virtue through volunteerism and community participation, and noted that the key to building a civilized city lies in the civility of its people.
Summary: The Yunnan Provincial People's Congress Standing Committee held a special inquiry focused on the economic development of industrial parks, identifying weaknesses in their overall strength, innovation capabilities, and industrial structure. 人大 representatives questioned government officials on issues such as lagging progress in the "Three-Year Action Plan for Revitalizing Development Zones," declining industrial output value, and the effective use of special local government bonds. Government officials responded with plans to extend resource-based industrial chains, improve management models, and provide better services to industrial projects. The inquiry aimed to identify problems and find solutions to promote high-quality development in Yunnan's industrial parks. The Yunnan Provincial Government will formulate an action plan to strengthen the park economy.
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Summary: Huzhou, Zhejiang, the birthplace of the "Two Mountains" theory, has been exploring new policing models to protect green development since 2020, establishing an "ecological police" mechanism. According to Huzhou Public Security Bureau Deputy Party Secretary Ma Xiao, this mechanism facilitates coordinated governance across departments, shifting from reactive to proactive ecological governance, and from single enforcement to multi-party collaboration. The city has established ecological co-governance centers and police-community joint work stations to improve inter-departmental collaboration, and has also promoted cross-regional cooperation with neighboring Jiangsu Province. This initiative, involving "ecological police chiefs," "ecological volunteer police," and "ecological police alliances," aims to mobilize society to participate in ecological protection. The efforts are part of a broader strategy to modernize ecological environment governance, according to Huzhou Deputy Mayor and Public Security Bureau Director Zhang Hongliang.
Summary: The State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) summoned Ele.me, Meituan, and JD.com to ensure compliance with regulations and promote a win-win ecosystem for consumers, merchants, riders, and platforms, aiming to curb disorderly competition characterized by practices like "subsidies for low prices" and algorithm-driven recommendations that have led to merchants suffering losses and riders facing dangerous delivery pressures. The article points to a "time lag" between technological innovation and legal frameworks, calling for improved regulations regarding platform monopolies and unfair competition, as well as algorithm governance and protection of riders' rights. SAMR seeks to implement a system of prior-warning and ex-post remedy to foster a more sustainable and regulated platform economy. The article argues that clear legal boundaries are needed for platforms to focus on innovation rather than cutthroat competition.
Summary: A homebuyer, after being told by a real estate agent that a property was on the 25th floor of a 26-story building, discovered it was actually the top floor. The court found the real estate agency liable for misrepresenting crucial information about the property's floor level, as the agent failed to accurately convey that the unit was the top floor. Citing Article 962 of the Civil Code, the court ordered the agency to refund the brokerage fee of over 90,000 RMB to the buyer due to the agent's inaccurate reporting. The judge emphasized that floor information significantly affects the housing experience and property value, requiring accurate disclosure by real estate agents. The article does not discuss United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article reports on Dadukou District in Chongqing implementing "comprehensive integrated" administrative law enforcement reforms since 2024, integrating enforcement teams and powers at the district and township levels. This reform streamlined processes and empowered local township-level teams to respond more quickly to violations such as illegal waste burning, leading to improved environmental outcomes and reduced disruption to businesses through consolidated inspections. To support the expanded responsibilities, the district established legal review positions in each township and a district-level legal review center. These reforms have made law enforcement more efficient and improved grassroots governance.
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Summary: During the War of Resistance against Japan, Chinese playwrights created works like "Defend Lugou Bridge" with remarkable speed to reflect and inspire national unity, often foregoing copyright for wider distribution. The plays often intertwined with real-world events, such as performances being interrupted by the outbreak of battles. Despite material shortages, innovative solutions like "gas lamp lighting" and "awning stages" were adopted to maintain theatrical production. These dramas served as a crucial part of the national liberation effort, inspiring artists and solidifying the tradition of reflecting reality in Chinese theater. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Shanghai Ballet recently premiered a ballet adaptation of Ru Zhijuan's novel, "Lilies," with Wang Anyi, Ru's daughter, writing the script. Xin Lili, artistic director of the Shanghai Ballet, approached Wang in 2022 with the adaptation idea, and Wang agreed to write the script and participate in the creation process. The ballet focuses on the story of ordinary people during the war, emphasizing the pure and touching emotions between them. Wang expressed hope that the ballet could provide the audience with something that is unchanging in the face of a complex world.
Summary: Hong Kong actress reveals her participation in the variety show "Ride the Wind 2025," emphasizing the platform it provides for women of different ages and backgrounds. She highlighted the journey across various regions of China, from Hainan to Inner Mongolia, and the performances in locations like Yunnan's Stone Forest and Xinjiang's Kunlun Mountains. The actress expressed pride in her team's achievements and the personal growth experienced during the show's filming. She conveys her wishes for China's prosperity and Hong Kong's continued progress. The article does not make mention of the United States.
Summary: The article discusses the vibrant development of children's theater in China, highlighting the 14th China Children's Theater Festival. It emphasizes that good children's theater appeals to all ages, fostering imagination, curiosity, and a sense of wonder. The author argues that children's theater can explore complex themes and encourages adults to embrace a childlike perspective when attending performances with children. By creating theater with appeal to both children and adults, creators can expand the boundaries of the genre.
Summary: The article is a personal reflection by an actress in the Urumqi Qin Opera Troupe who won the 32nd China Theatre Plum Blossom Award. She recounts her childhood passion for Qin Opera, her rigorous training in both Shaanxi and Xinjiang, and the challenges she overcame to achieve success in Urumqi. She emphasizes the importance of connecting with the local Xinjiang audience, including Uyghur residents, and the support she received from mentors in perfecting her craft. The actress sees her award as a continuation of the dreams of generations of Qin Opera performers in Xinjiang.
Summary: This is a personal reflection on the author's childhood memory of watching the animated film "Lotus Lantern" ("Baolian Deng") on a train. The author describes how the film, particularly the theme of perseverance and reunion, resonated with them as a child separated from their parents. The author reflects on how the movie gave them courage. There is no discussion of current Chinese politics, U.S.-China relations, or the statements or actions of any officials.
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By: 本报记者
"Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." This concept of "Two Mountains" ("两山"理念) proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) 20 years ago when he was working in Zhejiang (浙江) has become a consensus and action of the entire party and society, and has become the core concept of Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought.
In March 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) revisited Yucun Village (余村) in Anji County (安吉县), Zhejiang (浙江). After seeing the changes in the village, he said with gratification: "The achievements Yucun (余村) has made now prove that the path of green development is correct, and we must adhere to it once the path is chosen correctly."
The answer sheet is written between lucid waters and lush mountains, and also in the hearts of hundreds of millions of people—
Becoming the country with the fastest improvement in global air quality, the average concentration of PM2.5 in key cities across the country in 2024 decreased by approximately 60% compared to 2013;
Becoming the country with the fastest and largest "greening" in the world, contributing 1/4 of the world's new green area;
The key governance areas have achieved a historic shift from "sand advancing and people retreating" to "green advancing and sand retreating." China (中国) is the first in the world to achieve "zero growth" in land degradation, and the area of desertified land and sandy land has "decreased in both aspects";
Building the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, and building the world's largest and most complete new energy industry chain;
Solemnly promising to the world: Strive to achieve carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060;
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One "most" and "first" after another powerfully confirm that "the determination, intensity, and effectiveness are unprecedented," vividly interpreting "historic, transformative, and overall changes."
The achievements of ecological civilization construction in the new era are world-renowned and have become a significant symbol of the historic achievements and historic changes in the cause of the Party and the country in the new era.
The Pulse of Thought—
"Achieving a major shift from practical exploration to scientific theoretical guidance"
A river reflects the great power of scientific theory in practice.
A river of clear water flows out of Xin'an (新安), winding its way down to Qiantang (钱塘). The Xin'an River (新安江) is the common mother river of the people of Anhui (安徽) and Zhejiang (浙江).
An automatic water quality monitoring station at the junction of the two provinces hides a story of "150,000 yuan leveraging Class I water."
"Benefiting from the Xin'an River (新安江) ecological compensation mechanism, Jingzhou Township (荆州乡), Jixi County (绩溪县), Xuancheng (宣城), Anhui (安徽), and the downstream Shishi Town (岛石镇), Lin'an District (临安区), Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), signed a mutual cooperation agreement. The downstream township pays 150,000 yuan of ecological compensation funds to the upstream every year, and everyone conducts regular joint inspections and joint management," introduced Yang Fang (杨芳), a staff member of the Jixi County Development and Reform Commission (绩溪县发展改革委). Now, the water quality of the Shimentan Reservoir (石门潭水库), which is jointly protected across regions, has jumped from Class II to Class I, and the people upstream and downstream share the ecological dividends.
People are no strangers to the past stories of the Xin'an River (新安江): the accelerated development of industrialization and urbanization, river pollution, which in turn affects downstream water quality. This is also one of the major issues of the times in the process of modernization: how to choose between development and protection?
What's more, major rivers involve comprehensive management across regions, so how to "coordinate"?
"Avoid repeating the mistakes of polluting first and then treating," "Zhejiang (浙江) and Anhui (安徽) provinces should focus on the overall situation, control pollution from the source, and take a win-win road"... Jumping out of the traditional development paradigm, this way of solving the problem opens up ideas: In 2012, the Xin'an River (新安江) launched the first cross-provincial river basin ecological compensation mechanism pilot in the country.
From "pilot" to "model," from financial compensation to industrial cooperation, from coordinated governance to common development, the two provinces have continuously carried out three rounds of pilots. Now, the "Xin'an River Model" (新安江模式) has been upgraded to a new stage of "Xin'an River-Qiandao Lake (千岛湖) Ecological Environment Joint Protection Cooperation Zone Construction" ("新安江—千岛湖生态环境共同保护合作区建设"), and "joint protection of water" is moving towards "common prosperity in one area."
In August 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out at the fifth meeting of the 19th Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission: "We should promote the pilot experience of Xin'an River (新安江) water environment compensation and encourage various compensations such as funds, industries, and talents between upstream and downstream of the basin."
"From three rounds of pilots to the construction of cooperation zones, it is the result of opening up people's ideological and cultural space time and again under the guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought," cadres in Zhejiang (浙江) and Anhui (安徽) have reached a consensus.
Rivers are surging, nurturing the Chinese nation and nurturing Chinese civilization.
Thinking about thousands of years, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) is standing at the height of the sustainable development of the Chinese nation, drawing a blueprint for the country's "river strategy" in the new era.
He has chaired four symposiums on the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, repeatedly emphasizing "jointly grasping major protection and not engaging in large-scale development."
He has chaired three symposiums to study the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin, earnestly instructing "governing the Yellow River, focusing on protection, and focusing on governance."
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), "water" is one of the themes that General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has seen and thought about the most. "We not only grasp the strategy, but also take action, persevere, be consistent, and make persistent efforts."
"The river in front of my house has become clearer and more beautiful!" This is the heartfelt feeling of many people. Compared with 10 years ago, the proportion of sections with excellent surface water quality in my country has increased from 64.1% to 90.4%, exceeding 90% for the first time.
"I have always attached great importance to ecological and environmental work. During my work in Zhengding (正定), Xiamen (厦门), Ningde (宁德), Fujian (福建), Zhejiang (浙江), Shanghai (上海) and other places, I have always regarded this work as a major task," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once recalled.
Why build ecological civilization in the new era, what kind of ecological civilization to build, and how to build ecological civilization require scientific answers from new ideas and new theories.
"The greatness of China's (中国) modernization lies in its difficulty, and we cannot take the old road," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) thought deeply.
"Pollute first and then treat" is the "old road" that we must never take.
We have completed the industrialization process that developed countries have taken hundreds of years to complete in just a few decades, and have also accumulated a large number of ecological and environmental problems. In a new historical position, what kind of development do we need, and how should the Chinese-style modernization road be taken?
During his first inspection outside Beijing (北京) after the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward the profound proposition of "sustainable development" in Guangdong (广东), emphasizing: "To achieve sustainable development, we must focus on ecological civilization construction. It is impossible for us to build a modern country by taking the old road of the United States and Europe. Even if there are several more Earths, it will not be enough for the Chinese people to consume."
"We must make choices, what exactly do we want?" The question raised by the General Secretary was deafening.
Facing the questions of China (中国), the world, the people, and the times, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core has raised the construction of ecological civilization to an unprecedented height—
In the "Five-in-One" overall layout, ecological civilization construction is one of them;
In the basic strategy of upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, adhering to the harmonious coexistence of man and nature is one of them;
In the new development concept, green is one of them;
In the three major battles, pollution prevention and control is one of them;
In the goal of building a strong socialist modern country by the middle of this century, a beautiful China (中国) is one of them;
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Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), in our Party's magnificent practice of governing the country, ecological civilization construction has always been in a prominent position in the overall situation of the Party and the country, and has always been the "major issue of the country" in General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) mind.
Ecological civilization construction must be understood from a political perspective. The General Secretary emphasized: "We cannot regard strengthening ecological civilization construction, strengthening ecological environmental protection, and promoting green and low-carbon lifestyles as merely economic issues. There is a lot of politics in this."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has made important instructions and comments on a number of incidents that seriously damage the ecological environment, requiring serious investigation and punishment. In order to protect the ecological environment of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭), the General Secretary has made important instructions and comments six times, "first starting with political discipline and thoroughly investigating and dealing with problems that have been rectified but not treated, that are superficially compliant but actually defiant, and that are prohibited but not stopped."
In May 2018, the National Ecological and Environmental Protection Conference was held, formally proposing Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought and holding high the ideological banner of ecological civilization construction in the new era.
In October 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) summarized the five aspects of Chinese characteristics of Chinese-style modernization in the report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的二十大), one of which is that Chinese-style modernization is the modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
In July 2023, after a lapse of five years, the National Ecological and Environmental Protection Conference was held again. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly elaborated on the major relationships that need to be handled well in promoting ecological civilization construction on the new journey, systematically deployed the strategic tasks and major measures for comprehensively promoting the construction of a beautiful China (中国), and enriched and developed Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought.
"We are constantly deepening our understanding of the laws of ecological civilization construction, forming Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and achieving a major shift from practical exploration to scientific theoretical guidance."
Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought insists on combining the basic principles of Marxism with the specific reality of China (中国) and with China's (中国) excellent traditional culture, and elevates our Party's understanding of the laws of ecological civilization construction to a new height, providing fundamental guidance for ecological civilization construction in the new era.
Profoundly expounding the relationship between man and nature, and proposing the basic strategy of adhering to the harmonious coexistence of man and nature;
Profoundly expounding the relationship between development and protection, and proposing the scientific concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets;
Profoundly expounding the relationship between the environment and people's livelihood, and proposing the major conclusion that a good ecological environment is the most inclusive people's livelihood benefit;
Profoundly expounding the relationship between various elements of the natural ecology, and proposing the systematic idea that mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands are a community of life;
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The banner leads the direction, and the thought gathers strength.
"Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought is both a theoretical guide and a practical requirement for ecological civilization construction. It is the ideological banner of the new era guiding the entire Party and the people of all ethnic groups across the country to build a modernization in which man and nature coexist harmoniously and a beautiful China (中国)," said Hu Jun (胡军), director of the Xi Jinping (习近平) Ecological Civilization Thought Research Center.
The Way of Governance—
"Adhere to the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts"
A grain of sand contains the systematic thinking of ecological governance.
"153 kilometers, fully closed!" Another desert "locking edge" project has been completed. China's (中国) desertification control story has added a new chapter.
On June 30 this year, in Changliushui Village (长流水村), Shapotou District (沙坡头区), Zhongwei City (中卫市), Ningxia (宁夏), the last 50 meters of grass squares were扎进 (zhā jìn - "pushed into," to push into) the wet sand layer, and the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) in Ningxia (宁夏) was inlaid with a "green chain." Overlooking from the air, countless grass squares are like a giant net, binding the rolling sand dunes. Tang Ximing (唐希明), a senior forestry engineer at the Zhongwei City State-owned Forestry General Farm (中卫市国有林业总场) in Ningxia (宁夏), said that grass seeds and shrubs are planted in the grass squares, and after they grow, they can achieve long-term sand fixation.
Opening the layout map of the Ningxia (宁夏) Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) comprehensive locking action in the Yellow River (黄河) "zigzag bend" battle, in addition to controlling the desert through engineering sand fixation and degraded forest restoration, Zhongwei City (中卫市) has also planned demonstration projects such as the "photovoltaic sand control demonstration area," "forestry and fruit income increase model area," and "desert tourism resort area."
From "single governance" to "systematic governance," Zhongwei City (中卫市) has built a new pattern of sand prevention, control, utilization, and sand control, building an ecological defense line to protect the Yellow River (黄河) in the middle and upper reaches.
More than 2,000 kilometers away in the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠), at the "closure" point of the green sand barrier, the roses planted last year are growing vigorously. The "green scarf" that isolates thousands of miles of yellow sand is full of vitality.
Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought contains a wealth of systematic concepts, providing a scientific methodology guide for ecological civilization construction in the new era.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that ecology is a unified natural system, an organic chain that is interdependent and closely linked. "If those who plant trees only care about planting trees, those who control water only care about controlling water, and those who protect fields only care about protecting fields, it is easy to lose sight of the other, and ultimately cause systematic damage to the ecology."
In 2013, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) creatively proposed that "mountains, rivers, forests, fields, and lakes are a community of life"; four years later, he included "grass" in this system; when participating in the deliberation of the Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) delegation at the National People's Congress (全国两会) in 2021, the General Secretary emphasized the addition of one word: "We must coordinate the systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts. We must add the word 'desert' here."
"We must seek new ways of governance from a systematic project and a global perspective." Focusing on the complexity, long-term nature, and arduousness of ecological civilization construction, the General Secretary looks far ahead and opens up his vision.
A change in concept broadens the world.
So it is with desertification control, and so it is with water control, mountain control, and pollution control.
The problem is in the river, but the root is on the shore. The Liuyang River (浏阳河) in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南), the "mother river" of the people of Changsha (长沙), was once black and smelly due to the discharge of aquaculture wastewater and domestic sewage. "We adhere to comprehensive watershed management, focus on aquaculture pollution control, and effectively improve the water quality of the river by controlling pollution at the source, intercepting pollution in towns, and reducing pollution in rural areas," said Zhao Zhoufei (赵舟飞), secretary of the Party Committee of Pujizhen (普迹镇), Liuyang City (浏阳市).
"The upstream focuses on ecological conservation, the midstream focuses on source control and pollution control, and the downstream focuses on infrastructure construction." Peng Wangui (彭万贵), deputy director of the Changsha (长沙) Water Resources Bureau, introduced that the change in governance concepts and methods has restored the Liuyang River (浏阳河) to its clear water, green banks, and beautiful scenery, making it a "happy river and lake" around the people.
"The systematic concept is a fundamental way of thinking and working." In accordance with the integrity, systematicness, and inherent laws of the ecosystem, we adhere to overall protection, systematic restoration, and comprehensive management, and carry out ecological environmental protection in an all-round, all-regional, and all-process manner.
Take strong measures to address outstanding ecological and environmental problems. The blue sky, clear water, and pure land defense battles continue to be carried out, the Yangtze River (长江) protection and restoration battle and the Yellow River (黄河) ecological protection and management battle are being implemented in depth, and the soil pollution source prevention and control action and the agricultural and rural pollution management battle are steadily advancing, and the quality of the ecological environment continues to improve.
Build a large pattern of protection and governance from the top of the mountain to the ocean. Creatively propose the ecological protection red line system, comprehensively promote the construction of a natural protected area system with national parks as the main body, strictly protect the most precious natural assets and the most beautiful land, and build a solid national ecological security barrier.
"Adhere to the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts." From Wuliangsu Lake (乌梁素海) in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) to Maqu Grassland (玛曲草地) in Gansu (甘肃), from the hilly area management in Yudu (于都), Jiangxi (江西), to the farmland ecosystem restoration in Shishou (石首), Hubei (湖北), China (中国) has implemented 52 "mountain and water projects," with a cumulative ecological protection and restoration area of more than 120 million mu, and the stability and sustainability of the ecosystem have been steadily improved.
The Importance of Practice—
"Protect the ecological environment with the strictest system and the strictest rule of law"
A "sky diary" records the sonorous footsteps of system construction.
"The environment has improved, the sky is bluer, the water is greener, and I can shoot more and more themes." Wang Ruchun (王汝春), a citizen of Shijiazhuang (石家庄), Hebei (河北), used more than 4,000 photos to record the same sky and witness the increase in blue sky.
"I have been shooting continuously for 11 years, and there are more and more blue sky photos every year." Wang Ruchun (王汝春) opened his computer and showed the "2014-2024 Air Quality Change Chart of Shijiazhuang City (2014—2024年石家庄市空气质量变化图)" he made. This chart takes the air quality index of 100 as the horizontal line, and the photos taken on days with excellent air quality are placed above the horizontal line, and the photos taken on days with pollution are placed below the horizontal line.
"It's clear at a glance! In 2014, there were more days of pollution, and most of the photos were below the horizontal line, but in recent years, as the air quality has become better and better, the photos are basically above the horizontal line," Wang Ruchun (王汝春) said.
Now, Wang Ruchun's (王汝春) lens not only captures blue skies and white clouds, but also the clear and mirror-like river surface of the Hutuo River (滹沱河), rare wild animals, and the happy smiling faces of residents in pocket parks.
Reducing coal consumption, adjusting industries, implementing joint prevention and control, and governing according to law... Following the Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution and the Three-Year Action Plan to Win the Blue Sky Defense Battle, the Action Plan for Continuous Improvement of Air Quality is being implemented successively. China has become the first developing country in the world to carry out large-scale PM2.5 governance, overcoming difficulties with unprecedented efforts.
Institutional construction is clearly integrated throughout.
The Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection, personally planned, deployed, and promoted by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), is a key link in China's ecological civilization system. In July 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) chaired the 14th meeting of the Central Leading Group for Comprehensively Deepening Reforms, which reviewed and approved the "Environmental Protection Inspection Plan (Trial Implementation)."
At the end of that year, Hebei Province (河北省), which had attracted much attention due to its air quality, became the first inspection pilot. The inspection team went straight to the problems and the sites, and the feedback report pointed directly to the root causes with **一针见血** (yī zhēn jiàn xiě - "one needle sees blood," to get straight to the point; incisive).
Once, Hebei (河北) accounted for 7 of the 10 most polluted cities in the country. Today, all prefecture-level cities in Hebei Province (河北省) have exited the national "bottom ten."
Governing the country and ordering the people requires rectifying its institutions. Institutions are fundamental, overall, stable, and long-term issues related to the development of the cause of the Party and the country, especially for ecological civilization.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to the construction of the ecological civilization system, emphasizing: "We must take institutional construction as the top priority in promoting ecological civilization construction" and "We must always adhere to the strictest system and the strictest rule of law to protect the ecological environment and maintain normalized external pressure."
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, two important documents, the "Opinions on Accelerating the Promotion of Ecological Civilization Construction" and the "Overall Plan for the Reform of the Ecological Civilization System," have been issued successively, forming the programmatic framework of the ecological civilization system, and accelerating the top-level design and institutional system construction of ecological civilization. Deepening the reform of the ecological civilization system is an important aspect of the overall goal of further comprehensively deepening reforms. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China made major deployments, promoting governance with "systems" and building a solid foundation.
"For those leading cadres who damage the ecological environment, only by truly holding them accountable, daring to hold them accountable, and strictly holding them accountable, and achieving lifelong accountability, will the system not become a 'scarecrow,' a 'paper tiger,' or a 'rubber band'," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) solemnly pointed out.
Firmly grasping the "bull nose" of the responsibility system, the responsibility for ecological civilization construction is fully tightened and implemented.
The Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection is advancing in depth. Over the past 10 years, two rounds of inspections have been carried out in a serious and tough manner to achieve "full coverage." The third round has completed four batches of inspections, investigating and dealing with a number of major typical cases of damage to the ecological environment, and solving a number of prominent environmental problems that the people strongly reflect on, achieving good political, economic, environmental, and social effects.
In April of this year, the "Regulations on Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection Work" were issued and implemented, using the form of Party regulations to provide higher-level and more comprehensive norms for ecological and environmental protection inspection work.
The ecological and environmental protection responsibility system for local Party and government leading cadres is constantly being established and improved.
In July of this year, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council issued the "Regulations on the Ecological and Environmental Protection Responsibility System for Local Party and Government Leading Cadres (Trial Implementation)," clearly proposing to "adhere to and strengthen the Party's overall leadership over ecological civilization construction and improve the implementation of the ecological and environmental protection responsibility system."
Whether ecological and environmental protection can be effectively implemented depends on the leading cadres and fundamentally on institutional guarantees. The evaluation and assessment of ecological civilization construction goals, the assessment of the effectiveness of the pollution prevention and control battle, and the departure audits of leading cadres' natural resource assets are being promoted in depth, and the all-round implementation of ecological and environmental protection responsibilities such as "Party and government with the same responsibility" and "one post with dual responsibilities."
Ecological civilization construction is not only a development issue but also a reform proposition.
On one side is the need for enterprises to build new factories for development, and on the other side is the ecological protection red line. How to solve this problem?
The solution of the Yingtan City (鹰潭市) Ecology and Environment Bureau in Jiangxi (江西) is "ecological and environmental zoning management and control." "We use the results of ecological and environmental zoning management and control, comprehensively considering pollutant emission control, environmental risk prevention and control, etc., to help a new material enterprise settle in the Yingtan City (鹰潭市) Mobile Internet of Things Industrial Park," introduced Wu Fangshi (吴芳实), head of the government service section of the Yingtan City (鹰潭市) Ecology and Environment Bureau. Today, the enterprise has been successfully put into production, driving the local copper industry to upgrade to high-end, intelligent, and green.
Implementing an ecological and environmental management system with regional, differentiated, and precise management and control, improving the ecological and environmental monitoring and evaluation system, improving the institutional mechanisms for precise pollution control, scientific pollution control, and law-based pollution control, and improving the mechanism for realizing the value of ecological products... One reform and innovation measure after another is constantly consolidating the ecological foundation of Chinese-style modernization.
Strengthening the legal guarantee for the construction of a beautiful China and adhering to the promotion of ecological civilization construction on the track of the rule of law.
The Pollution Prevention and Control Compilation, the Ecological Protection Compilation, the Green and Low-Carbon Development Compilation... Not long ago, the draft Ecological and Environmental Code was submitted to the 15th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress for review.
Compiling the Ecological and Environmental Code is a major legal construction deployment made by the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core. This is the second law in China named "Code" after the Civil Code, fully demonstrating our Party's firm determination to promote ecological civilization construction and will provide a more solid legal guarantee for the construction of a beautiful China.
A fundamental solution—
"Accelerate the formation of green production methods and lifestyles"
A city has become a vivid portrayal of ecological priority.
At Site No. 9 of the Millennium Show Forest on the Daqing River (大清河) in Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), Hebei (河北), Dong Zengju (董增巨), an employee of China Xiong'an Group Ecological Construction Investment Co., Ltd., carefully checked the growth of a Pinus tabuliformis tree. "This is the first tree I planted in Xiong'an (雄安). I watched it grow from 3 meters to more than 5 meters. When this Pinus tabuliformis tree was planted, the overall plan of the New Area had not yet been released, and greening had already begun."
Planting greenery first, then building the city. Drawing a grand plan for a thousand years, the Millennium Show Forest is the starting point and a vivid footnote to ecological priority and green development.
From the Baiyangdian (白洋淀), which has regained its glory, to the "power-generating" high-speed rail station, and then to the smart buildings, the concept of ecological priority and green development is engraved in the city's genes. Here, the golden areas of the city should be reserved for parks and green spaces.
Pushing open the back door of the headquarters of China Satellite Network (中国星网) leads to the Central Green Valley Park, which makes many young people from Beijing (北京) truly feel "wonderful" and attracts more innovative talents. As the first central enterprise to move in for office work, China Satellite Network (中国星网) has attracted more than 60 chain enterprises in the aerospace information field to gather, helping Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) to build the first industrial chain.
Not far away, more than 200 specialized, refined, and new "little giant" and unicorn enterprises have settled in the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park. A vibrant "city of the future" is growing rapidly.
The city is in the forest, and people are in the scenery. Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) makes the harmonious coexistence of man and nature more concrete.
The relationship between man and nature is the most basic relationship in human society. Chinese civilization has always advocated the unity of man and nature and following the laws of nature, pursuing the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
"Green development, in its essence, is to solve the problem of the harmonious coexistence of man and nature." Today's China, with bluer skies, clearer waters, and greener lands, allows us to re-examine the relationship between man and nature and further strengthen our strategic choice: "Green development that conforms to nature and protects the ecology heralds the future."
Ecological prosperity leads to civilization prosperity. The historical trend of human civilization development is irreversible, and ecological civilization will inevitably grow stronger with the historical process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
"Without the prosperity and flourishing of Chinese culture, there would be no great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation." The construction of ecological civilization is also the same, requiring ecological culture to inject strong impetus into the construction of ecological civilization.
The construction of ecological civilization is a long-term endeavor. "Adhering to green and low-carbon development as the fundamental solution to ecological and environmental problems" is ultimately a matter of development methods and lifestyles.
During the summer vacation, Yangshuo County (阳朔县) in Guilin (桂林), Guangxi (广西), ushered in the peak tourist season. On the Li River (漓江), electric bamboo rafts are full of tourists. "In the past, these rafts had to burn fuel, which was not only costly but also had noise and exhaust emissions. After switching to electric power, electricity is cheaper and more environmentally friendly," said raft worker Xu Qing (徐卿) with deep feelings. Fan Hua (凡华), head of the Li River (漓江) Green Electricity Center of the Guangxi Power Grid Company of China Southern Power Grid, introduced that more than 1,200 bamboo rafts on the Li River (漓江) have been "converted from oil to electricity," which can reduce carbon emissions by more than 2,400 tons per year.
A small bamboo raft travels in the river, reflecting the process of green transformation of China's economy and society.
The development of green energy is rapid. The world's largest clean power generation system has been built. In the first half of this year, the newly installed capacity of wind power and solar power nationwide doubled year-on-year.
The construction of the carbon market is continuously advancing. The national carbon emission trading market will be expanded for the first time in 2025, and the construction of the world's largest carbon market continues to make new progress.
Green development is improving in quality and efficiency. In the first half of this year, the output of new energy vehicles and lithium-ion power battery products for automobiles increased by 36.2% and 53.3% year-on-year, respectively, and green industries continued to maintain a high growth rate.
Everyone is a protector, builder, and beneficiary of the ecological environment, and "we must transform the construction of a beautiful China into the conscious action of all the people."
"Riding a bicycle or taking the subway in the morning, and saving electricity at home, these can be included in my 'carbon account.' Saving them can be used for public welfare and can also be exchanged for goods," said Wei Ying (魏英), a citizen of Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北), actively sharing her "carbon reduction" life.
In the Leshan Liuli Village community in Xuhui District (徐汇区), Shanghai (上海), resident Liu Yuemei (刘月梅) praised the newly put into use intelligent garbage bin room for its convenience. "As soon as you get close, the disposal port will automatically open, and there is a sink next to it." Since the implementation of the "Shanghai Municipal Domestic Waste Management Regulations" six years ago, the recycling rate of domestic waste has ranked among the top in the country.
In Huanglong County (黄龙县), Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西), four-color trash cans are neatly arranged on the streets. After dinner, resident Wang Yufen (王玉芬) poured the vegetable leaves into the green kitchen waste bin. "At first, I found it troublesome, but now I have developed a habit. Everyone is responsible for protecting the environment."
From "throwing away at will" to "actively sorting," the public's environmental awareness has been strengthened, and the level of social civilization has also been improved.
"Accelerate the formation of green production methods and lifestyles." The concept of green and low-carbon runs through all fields of the economy and the entire production process, and is also integrated into every aspect of people's lives.
When the concept of green, low-carbon, and environmental protection reaches everyone's heart, and a green lifestyle becomes everyone's habit, the construction of ecological civilization will have the most lasting and profound power.
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Building an ecological civilization is related to the well-being of the people and the future of the nation.
"The Chinese nation will continue to thrive, and the ecological environment must be guaranteed." Building a modernization in which man and nature coexist in harmony will surely open up broad prospects for the sustainable development of the Chinese nation.
Adhering to Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization as a guide, unswervingly following the path of ecological priority and green development, accelerating the promotion of a modernization in which man and nature coexist in harmony, turning the goal of a beautiful China into reality step by step, and ensuring that the Chinese land will always have blue skies, green mountains, and clear waters.
(Reporters Feng Hua (冯华), Li Hongmei (李红梅), Kou Jiangze (寇江泽), Dong Siyu (董丝雨), Pan Shaojun (潘少军) of this newspaper)
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The white fuselage, red tail, and black propeller of China's independently developed Xin Zhou 60 (新舟60) civil search and rescue aircraft completed its first flight on July 24 in Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西).
In Xi'an (西安), such first flights are not uncommon. Sixty-seven years ago, New China's aviation personnel rushed to Xi'an (西安) to build "Factory 172 (172厂)." "Factory 172 (172厂)" is the predecessor of AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group Co., Ltd. (中航西安飞机工业集团股份有限公司), laying the foundation for China's aviation industry. Today, 1/4 of the country's aviation research and development strength, 18 aviation "national teams," and more than 2,000 supporting enterprises are gathered here, building a national-level aviation industry cluster.
In May 2023, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out when listening to the work reports of the Shaanxi Provincial Party Committee and the Provincial Government: "We must base ourselves on our own industrial foundation and resource endowment, and insist on focusing development on the real economy." To thoroughly implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions, Xi'an (西安) is basing itself on its own endowments, leveraging its comparative advantages, and promoting the large-scale and clustered development of the aviation industry.
Collaborating across the entire chain to strengthen the industrial cluster—
Xi'an Yanliang National Aviation High-Tech Industrial Base (西安阎良国家航空高技术产业基地) has more than 1,000 parts manufacturing enterprises and 12,000 CNC machine tools, capable of manufacturing everything from millimeter-level standard parts to aircraft wall panels.
Forging "bones." In the forging workshop of Xi'an Triangle Defense Co., Ltd. (西安三角防务股份有限公司), a 125,000-ton die forging hydraulic press is being installed. Once put into use, it will forge titanium alloy "bones" for aircraft.
Generating "muscles." In the No. 1 workshop of Xi'an Zeda Aviation Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (西安泽达航空制造有限责任公司), the cutter head rotates rapidly, and 300,000 aircraft parts will roll off the production line each year, becoming the "muscles" of the aircraft.
Unblocking "meridians." In the workshop of Xi'an Aoruit Material Technology Co., Ltd. (西安奥若特材料技术有限公司), the aircraft's "meridians," such as high and low-pressure pipelines and thermal insulation and noise reduction products, are researched, produced, assembled, and tested here.
Design and development, parts production, complete aircraft manufacturing, strength verification, and test flight appraisal... Xi'an (西安) has formed a complete aviation industry chain.
Innovation and breakthroughs to activate the engine of development—
From 1 day to 1 minute, this is the efficiency revolution here.
"Using traditional methods to calculate the key attitude data of the landing gear, it takes 1 person 1 day to complete," said Yang Feng (杨锋), Deputy General Manager of AVIC Xi'an Aircraft Industry Group Co., Ltd. (中航西安飞机工业集团股份有限公司), pointing to the intelligent production line in the workshop. Now, it only takes 3 steps and 1 minute to complete.
From chemical milling to mirror milling, this is the process revolution here.
In the workshop of Xi'an Xinghang Aviation Technology Co., Ltd. (西安兴航航空科技股份有限公司), the cutter head carves patterns on huge curved panels. "In the past, aircraft skin relied on chemical reagents to 'etch,' but now it relies on 'carving'," introduced Cao Pengfei (曹鹏飞), Deputy General Manager of the company. This set of independently developed mirror milling five-axis skin milling special equipment costs only 1/10 of imported equipment and improves efficiency by 50%.
From "doing it by weather" to "all-weather," this is the experimental revolution here.
Outside, the temperature is more than 30 degrees Celsius, but in the climate environment laboratory of the China Aeroplane Strength Research Institute (中国飞机强度研究所), cold winds howl and heavy snow falls. This 130,000-cubic-meter space can accurately reproduce 12 kinds of climate environments, filling a domestic gap and reaching the international leading level.
Ecological empowerment to consolidate the foundation of development—
Industrial support is becoming more complete. "Last year, our total import and export value increased by 24% year-on-year. More and more local products are going global through the China-Europe Railway Express," introduced Yang Yongtao (杨永涛), Director of the Management and Development Center of Xi'an Aviation Base Comprehensive Bonded Zone (西安航空基地综合保税区管理发展中心). This provides strong support for the extension of the domestic large aircraft industry chain and the deep integration of the global aviation industry.
The talent base is constantly being consolidated. At the Xi'an "Aerospace Silver Radiance Expert Station" (西安“空天银晖专家驿站”), retired aviation experts regularly come to enterprises to impart experience; Xi'an Aviation Base (西安航空基地) has jointly established a talent alliance with 18 universities, cultivating nearly 10,000 professionals every year; the Aerospace Power Shaanxi Laboratory (空天动力陕西实验室) has jointly established 8 innovation centers with Northwestern Polytechnical University (西北工业大学), incubating a number of high-quality projects such as aerospace supercomputing.
Policy dividends continue to be released. Starting this year, Xi'an (西安) will implement a "three-year action" for the construction of large aircraft supporting capabilities, providing all-round support for enterprise development from land, funds, and talents. "Start construction upon land acquisition" accelerates the landing of projects; Yanliang District (阎良区) has reserved 14,000 mu of industrial land, leaving enough space for industrial development.
In 2024, the overall scale of the aviation cluster in Xi'an (西安) will exceed 150 billion yuan, and its comprehensive strength will reach the domestic leading level. "Bearing in mind General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) entrustment, we will anchor the construction of a 'world-class aviation new city', continue to exert efforts in the fields of large-scale aircraft and the low-altitude economy, and let more 'Xi'an-made' soar into the blue sky," said the main person in charge of the Xi'an Municipal Party Committee (西安市委).
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"Previously, notifications in various work groups were one after another; now, the work groups are clean and tidy, and everyone is more willing to discuss work progress, talking about practical issues." Yan Ping (晏萍), Party Secretary of Cuiyunli Community and Director of the Neighborhood Committee of Xiangyanglou Subdistrict, Hedong District (河东区), Tianjin (天津市), said, talking about recent changes in her work.
To rectify formalism and reduce the burden on the grassroots, Hedong District formulated 10 measures to empower the grassroots and 10 measures to reduce the burden on the grassroots, and issued the "Hedong District District-Level 2025 List of Community Organizations' Legally Assisted Work Tasks," delineating clear boundaries for community work, allowing grassroots cadres to further feel that "reports have been reduced, meetings have been shortened, and there is more time to do practical things for the masses."
Solidly carrying out in-depth study and education on implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, all regions and departments adhere to the combination of "immediate rectification" and "long-term establishment," and improve the normalized and long-term institutional mechanisms for work style construction.
The Work Committee of the Central and State Organs revised the "Central and State Organs Model Organ Standards Unit and Advanced Unit Selection and Commendation Measures," including the requirement to effectively overcome "organ disease" and "衙门" (yamen) style. The "衙门" style is a bureaucratic, aloof, and often corrupt manner of conducting official business. The Work Committee also formulated the "Central and State Organs Youth Theory Study Group Learning Rules" to promote young cadres of the Central and State Organs to cultivate three courses: theoretical study, Party spirit training, and grassroots practice.
The Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) gives full play to the "people's heart line" and "general customer service" role of the 12368 litigation service hotline, improves the closed-loop management mechanism of hotline work orders, coordinates and links relevant departments and lower-level courts to quickly respond to and promptly feedback on the demands of the masses, and unblocks the "non-filing" complaint channel, supervising and resolutely correcting various forms of "non-filing" problems reflected by the masses, and achieving "one-number response, immediate handling of complaints" for the demands of the masses.
The Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) carried out consistency assessment of the issuance of documents and the reduction of burdens on the grassroots, and implemented the "five negative lists" of streamlining documents, streamlining meetings, supervision and inspection assessments, creating demonstration activities, and evaluating and commending projects. The Ministry formulated a "clear card" for supervision, inspection, and assessment matters of the Ministry of Transport, and issued relevant systems such as the management of investigation and research work and the strengthening of the management of exhibitions and forum activities, promoting the rectification of formalism to achieve real results in reducing the burden on the grassroots.
The Ministry of State Security (国安部), on the basis of adhering to in-depth study and discussion, highlights in-depth and comprehensive investigation, precise efforts to rectify, and constant governance and long-term construction, revising and completing a series of work style construction-related systems, establishing a grassroots burden reduction fixed-point research mechanism and 10 observation points. The Ministry promotes research on the topic of investigating and governing both style and corruption simultaneously.
Tsinghua University (清华大学) focuses on the urgent and difficult problems of teachers and students and the problems of violating the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, solidly carrying out special actions and special rectifications, and further strengthening the construction of relevant institutional mechanisms. Focusing on the problems of excessive work notifications issued by some departments and units, and the reflection of excessive form-filling and complex form design by teachers and students in departments, the university continues to promote the streamlining of notifications and forms, develop auxiliary form-filling systems, open up data sharing channels, and effectively reduce the burden on the grassroots.
From "solving one problem" to "solving a class of problems," all regions and departments strengthen institutional construction and continuously transform the results of study and education into lasting momentum for serving the people and promoting development.
Not long ago, two designated enterprises in Jiujiang City (九江市), Jiangxi Province (江西省), that supplied food to school canteens were blacklisted. This was the first time that the local government issued a red card to violating enterprises after implementing the "Supplier Credit Evaluation Management Measures (Trial)."
Since the in-depth study and education on implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation was carried out, Jiujiang City has focused on outstanding problems in food safety and dietary funding management in primary and secondary schools, carried out special rectifications, and strived to build a governance pattern with interlocking aspects such as procurement, management, supervision, service, and evaluation, promoting the transformation of campus meals from safe eating to nutritious eating, from standardized management to optimized service, and from problem rectification to source governance. Among them, Jiujiang City specially created the "Sunshine Wisdom Procurement Platform for Canteen Ingredients" for municipal schools, supporting schools to conduct centralized procurement and distribution of canteen materials, food safety prevention and control, supplier management, assessment and evaluation, and procurement fund settlement through the platform, reversing the past situation of decentralized procurement with difficult quality control and inflated prices, and the released funding space directly benefits student meals.
"The 'dark road' in the village has been replaced with new street lights, which are much brighter!" Villagers near Kangmei River (抗美河) in Luoxian Village (罗仙村), Huacheng Subdistrict (花城街道), Huadu District (花都区), Guangzhou City (广州市), Guangdong Province (广东省), praised the newly installed street lights. Previously, the street lights on this section of the road were aging, the lighting was poor, and the light poles were rusty and tilted, but because the replacement of street lights involved multiple departments, the subdistrict and village Party committee could not solve it on their own.
Since the study and education were carried out, Huadu District has deepened the "No. 10 Studio" contact service mechanism for the masses, taking the 10th of each month as a centralized service day to organize activities such as receiving public opinions and conducting visits and investigations. Relevant district departments worked on-site, mobilizing enthusiastic social enterprises to work together, and installed 60 new solar street lights in Luoxian Village at the end of June this year.
In response to the problem of "insufficient practical experience and weak ability to tackle tough problems" among some young cadres, Qujiang District (衢江区), Quzhou City (衢州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), optimized the whole-chain mechanism of "announcing the list to solve difficult problems," using reform and innovation tasks as a "racecourse," with the leaders of the task-leading departments serving as mentors, and linking the evaluation results with appointment and promotion, stimulating the initiative and enthusiasm of young cadres.
Since the study and education were carried out, Nanchuan District (南川区), Chongqing City (重庆市), has iteratively optimized 25 policies and measures for the business environment, and has continuously launched service measures such as "nearby and fast handling" for enterprises, "one-window handling" for enterprise affairs, "one-code handling" for land approval, "one-time comprehensive inspection" for administrative law enforcement, and "one-form clearance" in the water, electricity, and gas fields, winning the recognition of enterprises and the masses with tangible and perceptible practical results.
Baoshan City (保山市), Yunnan Province (云南省), focusing on the management loopholes found through in-depth investigation, formulated the "Specific Measures on Strengthening the Supervision of Party Members and Cadres' Activities Outside of Eight Hours," and issued a negative list of 30 items in three aspects: circle of friends, circle of life, and entertainment circle, drawing a red line for Party members and cadres' activities outside of eight hours by clarifying key supervised behaviors.
(Reporters from this newspaper: Geng Lei (耿磊), Zhu Lei (朱磊), Shen Tongrui (沈童睿), Wei Zhezhe (魏哲哲), Wu Yue (吴月), Qi Yukun (亓玉昆), Han Xin (韩鑫), Li Jiading (李家鼎), Liu Junguo (刘军国), Wang Xinyue (王欣悦), Zhang Chi (张驰))
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Seeking progress while maintaining stability; stability is the overall situation and foundation, while progress is the direction and driving force.
Since the beginning of this year, China's economy has withstood pressure and maintained stable growth, maintaining a steady and progressive, and steadily improving development trend. This "progress" is a solid and steady progress, a responsible and proactive progress, and a progress that focuses on implementation.
On July 23, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized at a symposium with non-Party figures: "To do a good job in economic work in the second half of the year, we must adhere to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, fully and accurately implement the new development concept, and accelerate the construction of a new development pattern."
The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) held on July 30 pointed out: "We must correctly grasp the situation, enhance our awareness of potential dangers, adhere to the bottom-line thinking, make good use of development opportunities, potential, and advantages, and consolidate and expand the momentum of economic recovery."
Profoundly understanding the Party Central Committee's scientific judgment on the economic situation, further enhancing the sense of responsibility and mission for doing a good job in economic work in the second half of the year, all regions and departments are planning for the present, looking to the long term, striving for progress, and moving forward firmly.
Forming New Momentum for "Progress"
New quality productive forces are accelerating development, and the consumer market is heating up.
The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) pointed out: "Adhere to using scientific and technological innovation to lead the development of new quality productive forces, accelerate the cultivation of emerging pillar industries with international competitiveness, and promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation."
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's economic increment is expected to exceed 35 trillion yuan, and the annual contribution rate to world economic growth will remain at around 30%. In the first four years of the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's economic growth rate averaged 5.5%.
"With a large economic volume, greater driving force is needed for forward development," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made an important judgment.
With such a large volume of the Chinese economy, where can new momentum be found to continue moving forward?
In practice, new quality productive forces have already formed and demonstrated a strong driving force for high-quality development.
In the production park of a steel enterprise in Rizhao (日照), Shandong (山东), a 580-cubic-meter small blast furnace has stopped production and is preparing to be dismantled. Next to it are two 3,000-cubic-meter large blast furnaces that were recently built and put into operation. In the same production time, the iron output of the large blast furnaces is 2.5 times that of the original small blast furnaces, and energy consumption has also decreased significantly.
Combined with an industrial internet platform and the application of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine vision, and big data algorithms, this steel enterprise has achieved intelligent transformation of the entire process.
In the first half of this year, the added value of high-tech manufacturing above designated size increased by 9.5% year-on-year, and the output of 3D printing equipment, new energy vehicles, and industrial robot products increased by 43.1%, 36.2%, and 35.6% year-on-year, respectively... The trend of accelerating the development of new quality productive forces is becoming more obvious.
The accelerated transformation of traditional industries, the vigorous development of emerging industries, and the forward-looking layout of future industries, with technological innovation driving industrial innovation and industrial upgrading building new advantages, the support for high-quality development is becoming increasingly solid.
Vigorously boosting consumption is an inevitable choice to inject more surging momentum into development.
"Ne Zha" (哪吒之魔童闹海) won the box office champion in the first half of the year, and the "Super League" (苏超) drove a significant increase in hotel bookings in the host city... In the first half of the year, the consumer market continued to heat up, and the potential of the super-large market continued to be released.
Domestic demand is the basic driving force of economic development. In the first half of the year, the contribution rate of domestic demand to GDP growth was 68.8%, of which the contribution rate of final consumption expenditure was 52%.
Many foreign institutions believe that China's technology and consumer sectors contain huge growth potential and are becoming a "new magnet" attracting global capital.
"With the promotion of policies to boost consumption and the increase in support, the consumer market is expected to continue the good momentum of the first half of the year in the second half of the year," said Xu Guangjian (许光建), a professor at the School of Public Administration of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学).
Major economic provinces are the "ballast stone" for stabilizing the economy and the "locomotive" for driving growth. Giving full play to the role of major economic provinces in taking the lead will give development a more resilient support.
In the first half of the year, the total import and export value of Guangdong (广东), Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), Shanghai (上海), and Shandong (山东) accounted for 64.1% of the country's total import and export value, an increase of 4.8% year-on-year, 1.9 percentage points higher than the overall national growth rate, driving the overall growth of imports and exports by 3 percentage points. New consumption models, new business formats, and new scenarios continue to emerge in the three provinces and one city of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), effectively stimulating development vitality.
In the first half of the year, major economic provinces took the lead and strode forward; in the second half of the year, they must continue to fight the first battle and strive to be the first.
Guangdong (广东) has proposed to adhere to the joint efforts of consumption, investment, and exports, focus on boosting consumption, and adhere to investing in people; Jiangsu (江苏) will accelerate the cultivation and development of new quality productive forces in promoting the construction of a unified large market, and strive to seize the initiative in global industrial competition and innovation-driven development; Sichuan (四川) will increase efforts to expand domestic demand in all directions and do more in promoting industrial development... Both adding glory to one region and adding color to the overall situation, major economic provinces are taking responsibility and actively providing high-quality development samples for the country.
Stimulating New Vitality for "Progress"
Stimulating endogenous动力 and guiding market expectations through deepening reform.
The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) pointed out: "We must unswervingly deepen reform."
7 million, 18 million, 25 million... The continuously rising annual passenger traffic reflects the good operating trend of China's first private-controlled high-speed railway, the Hangzhou-Taizhou High-speed Railway (杭台高铁), since its opening, becoming a vivid microcosm of the successful participation of private capital in the construction of major infrastructure projects.
Enterprises are not afraid of market competition, but are afraid of missing market opportunities and receiving differential treatment. Unswervingly deepening reform is to break through deep-seated institutional and mechanism barriers, build a high-level socialist market economic system, and stimulate the endogenous动力 and innovation vitality of the vast number of business entities.
"Upstairs and downstairs, achievement transformation." In the Suzhou Institute of Optoelectronics Technology (苏州光电技术研究院) in Jiangsu (江苏), there are not only technology-based enterprises that are deeply engaged in technological innovation, but also common process public service platforms such as micro-nano optics and packaging testing. If an enterprise has a need, it can find the corresponding service just by going up and down the stairs.
Deploy the innovation chain around the industrial chain, and arrange the industrial chain around the innovation chain, stimulate vitality through reform, and promote the transformation of scientific and technological achievements from the laboratory to the production line.
Focusing on the problems of scientific researchers "not daring to transfer, not wanting to transfer, and not being able to transfer," the Ministry of Science and Technology (科技部) is promoting pilot reforms such as empowering scientific and technological achievements, managing scientific and technological achievements as separate assets, and evaluating scientific and technological achievements;
Aiming at the blockages in the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and other nine departments jointly issued the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the High-Quality Development of the Science and Technology Service Industry," making comprehensive deployments around key areas such as research and development, technology transfer and transformation, enterprise incubation, and technology promotion;
In response to the phenomenon that some small and medium-sized enterprises "dare not buy and cannot afford to use," relevant parties are promoting the reform of models such as "use first, pay later" for scientific and technological achievements...
Developing new quality productive forces urgently requires the formation of a new type of production relationship that is adapted to it. It is necessary to continue to promote economic and technological system reforms on a larger scale, at a higher level, and in a deeper level, and continuously spawn new industries, new models, and new momentum.
Use reform to dredge blockages and remove obstacles to the smooth economic cycle.
Convene a symposium for private enterprises and issue a law to promote the private economy; for the first time at the central level, a policy document was specially issued on improving the market access system, and the "National Unified Large Market Construction Guidelines (Trial)" was released to further break down market barriers; the "Action Plan for Effectively Reducing Social Logistics Costs" was issued to improve economic operating efficiency... A series of important reform measures continue to be implemented, promoting deep-seated obstacle removal and tackling key problems, the domestic cycle is further unblocked, allowing "non-prohibited is permissible" to take root, and allowing more enterprises to dare to venture, dare to do, and dare to invest.
At present, it is necessary to stimulate endogenous动力 and guide market expectations through deepening reform, earnestly implement various policies to help enterprises overcome difficulties, accelerate the establishment and improvement of institutional rules, focus on removing institutional and mechanism barriers that restrict high-quality development, and unblock the economic cycle.
Optimize the business environment through reform and cultivate fertile ground for the growth of business entities.
An electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft carrying fruits and medicines took off from the urban area of Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), and flew across the sea for 58 minutes to reach an offshore oil and gas platform 150 kilometers from the Shenzhen coastline. Electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft transportation effectively solves the problems of long shipping times and high helicopter transportation costs.
Introduce special regulations to promote the low-altitude economy industry, and clearly require transportation departments to coordinate the development of low-altitude logistics... With the support of the system, Shenzhen (深圳) has opened up many low-altitude flight application scenarios, and plans to break through 130 billion yuan in the scale of the low-altitude economy industry by the end of 2026.
Shanghai (上海) selected 10 matters that are urgently needed by enterprises and require high departmental coordination to carry out key breakthroughs; Jiangsu (江苏) deployed 35 key tasks to further improve the business environment in terms of factor services, policy guarantees, and government services... Various regions have introduced action plans to optimize the business environment, and are making greater efforts to empower enterprise development.
"In recent years, with economic system reform as the traction, a number of mature, tangible, and accessible reform measures have been accelerated, effectively stimulating the动力 and vitality of economic and social development," said Shi Yinghua (石英华), director of the Macroeconomic Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Fiscal Sciences (中国财政科学研究院). "During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, it is necessary to continue to use the spirit of reform and innovative measures to solve new situations and new problems in economic operation, consolidate the foundation of stability, and stimulate the momentum of progress."
Releasing the Policy Effectiveness of "Progress"
Maintaining policy continuity and stability, and enhancing flexibility and predictability.
The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) emphasized: "Maintain policy continuity and stability, enhance flexibility and predictability, focus on stabilizing employment, stabilizing enterprises, stabilizing the market, and stabilizing expectations, and effectively promote the domestic and international dual circulation."
Since the beginning of this year, in the face of the difficulties and challenges facing economic operation, macro policies have highlighted key points, grasped key points, made efforts ahead of schedule, and continued to exert efforts, promoting the economy to make active progress in transforming the mode, adjusting the structure, improving the quality, and increasing the efficiency, and continuously consolidating the foundation for steady improvement.
Making efforts ahead of schedule, seizing all favorable opportunities, and using all favorable conditions, policies have been launched in a timely, forceful, and effective manner.
At the end of April, the additional quota of local government bonds was fully allocated to local governments; at the end of June, more than 90% of the central budget investment was allocated; the third batch of 69 billion yuan of ultra-long-term special treasury bond funds to support the replacement of consumer goods has been fully allocated, and the fourth batch of funds will continue to exert efforts in October... Fiscal funds are being implemented quickly, accurately, and steadily, racing against time with various uncertainties, using policy effectiveness to offset adverse effects and win the initiative in development.
This year's "Government Work Report" proposed, "Improve the matching degree of policy objectives, tools, timing, intensity, and rhythm," "The earlier the better, rather early than late," "Give it all at once if you are sure." From implementing the "two major" and "two new" policies with greater efforts, to the implementation of special action plans to boost consumption, to steadily promoting the integrated development of domestic and foreign trade, this year, more proactive and promising macro policies are more flexible and predictable. Practical measures are based on the current situation and also focus on future dynamics, and the policy intensity and the development of the situation achieve good interaction.
Implement precise policies, promote more funds to flow to major strategies, key areas, and weak links, and consolidate the bottom line of steady growth.
People who take out loans to buy cars, renovate, and travel, and business entities that engage in catering, accommodation, housekeeping, childcare, and other services, who meet the conditions, can enjoy interest subsidies... Recently, the State Council (国务院) executive meeting deployed the implementation of personal consumption loan interest subsidy policies and service industry business entity loan interest subsidy policies.
Insufficient domestic demand is still a prominent contradiction in the current economic operation. In order to stimulate potential consumer demand, this fiscal interest subsidy is undoubtedly a shot in the arm, which directly reduces the borrowing costs of consumers and helps service industry operators reduce financing pressure, stimulating demand and optimizing supply in a "two-pronged approach."
The policy of replacing old with new continues to exert efforts, the scope has been expanded, and more and more products are involved. As of the first half of this year, replacing old with new has driven sales of 2.9 trillion yuan, and about 400 million people have enjoyed subsidies and discounts;
The hydropower project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River (雅鲁藏布江) officially started construction. This year, many places have launched major project investment plans, more pointing to high-end manufacturing, new energy, new materials, and other fields, and greater efforts to support the construction of "two major" projects, effectively promoting the expansion of more effective investment;
Guangdong (广东) uses the Canton Fair (广交会) to help enterprises explore overseas markets, Shandong (山东) holds exhibitions to support foreign trade enterprises to expand domestic sales, and many places in Jiangsu (江苏) optimize services to weave a new channel for enterprises to go overseas. Every measure starts from stabilizing the existing stock and expanding the incremental stock to stabilize foreign trade.
A series of positive performances of consumption, investment, and exports, the "troika," demonstrate the strong resilience of the Chinese economy.
"Since the beginning of this year, macro policies have continuously improved their pertinence and accuracy, accurately grasped the key links and the actual needs of key areas, and injected lasting动力 into the continuous recovery and improvement of the Chinese economy," said Luo Zhiheng (罗志恒), chief economist and dean of the research institute of Yuekai Securities (粤开证券).
Clenching fingers into a fist, fiscal, financial, industrial, and technological policies are working in the same direction and planned as a whole to achieve the multiplier effect of policy amplification.
In June, the Huizhou Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (中国工商银行) successfully provided a credit line of over 8 billion yuan to the core petrochemical project of a leading petrochemical group in the Daya Bay Petrochemical Industrial Zone (大亚湾石化工业区) in Huizhou (惠州), Guangdong (广东). The project also applied for re-lending support for technological innovation and technological transformation, and effectively reduced the company's financing costs by 1.5 percentage points through fiscal interest subsidies for equipment renewal loans.
This year, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) and other seven departments jointly issued a document, focusing on building a science and technology financial system that is adapted to technological innovation, focusing on 7 aspects and condensing 15 science and technology financial policy measures. Macro policies are "twisted into a rope," with upper and lower levels working together and departments collaborating to provide strong support for achieving high-level technological self-reliance and self-improvement and building a strong country in science and technology.
"On the new journey of Chinese-style modernization, everyone is the protagonist." The footsteps of countless workers, builders, and entrepreneurs convey the confidence of the Chinese economy in forging ahead.
Stability and progress are complementary and mutually reinforcing. Grasping the dialectic of stability and progress, adhering to seeking progress while maintaining stability, making every effort to boost confidence, expand domestic demand, promote innovation, promote reform, and seek development, and striving to achieve stable employment, stable enterprises, stable markets, and stable expectations, with a more positive attitude and more pragmatic actions to seize new opportunities and fight the initiative, will surely lay a solid foundation for the smooth conclusion of the "14th Five-Year Plan" goals and tasks and the realization of a good start to the "15th Five-Year Plan."
Return to TopBeijing (北京), August 13th (People's Daily reporter Ouyang Jie (欧阳洁)) According to customs statistics, in July, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 3.91 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%, and the growth rate was 1.5 percentage points faster than in June, reaching a new high for the year. Among them, exports were 2.31 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8%; imports were 1.6 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 4.8%. In the first seven months of this year, the total value of China's goods trade imports and exports was 25.7 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 3.5%.
From the perspective of trade methods, in the first seven months, China's general trade imports and exports were 16.44 trillion yuan, an increase of 2.1%, accounting for 64% of China's total foreign trade value. During the same period, processing trade imports and exports were 4.6 trillion yuan, an increase of 6.3%.
From the perspective of trade partners, in the first seven months, the total value of China's trade with ASEAN was 4.29 trillion yuan, an increase of 9.4%, accounting for 16.7% of China's total foreign trade value. The total value of China's trade with the European Union (欧盟) was 3.35 trillion yuan, an increase of 3.9%, accounting for 13% of China's total foreign trade value. During the same period, China's total imports and exports to countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" (一带一路) totaled 13.29 trillion yuan, an increase of 5.5%.
From the perspective of business entities, in the first seven months, private enterprises' imports and exports were 14.68 trillion yuan, an increase of 7.4%, accounting for 57.1% of China's total foreign trade value, an increase of 2.1 percentage points compared with the same period last year. During the same period, foreign-invested enterprises' imports and exports were 7.46 trillion yuan, an increase of 2.6%, accounting for 29% of China's total foreign trade value.
From the perspective of import and export commodity categories, in the first seven months, China's exports of mechanical and electrical products were 9.18 trillion yuan, an increase of 9.3%, accounting for 60% of China's total export value.
Return to TopThe Institute of Genetics and Developmental Biology (中国科学院遗传与发育生物学研究所) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院) Intelligent Breeding Research Team deeply integrates biotechnology and artificial intelligence, proposes the concept of crop-robot collaborative design, and successfully develops an intelligent breeding robot that can automatically cruise for hybrid pollination. This breeding robot will help break through the bottlenecks in hybrid breeding and seed production, greatly reduce breeding costs, shorten breeding cycles, and improve breeding efficiency. The picture shows the intelligent breeding robot automatically cruising for hybrid pollination in a greenhouse.
Wu Yuehui (吴月辉), He Xuwen (何旭文), Xie Yue (谢跃) photographed (People's Vision (人民视觉))
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On August 12th, the Ministry of Finance (财政部), together with the Ministry of Commerce (商务部), the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行), and the National Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局), released the "Implementation Plan for Fiscal Interest Subsidies for Individual Consumer Loans" and the "Implementation Plan for Loan Interest Subsidies for Service Industry Business Entities." On the 13th, the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办) held a press conference where the four departments explained the key points of the policies in detail.
How large is the scope and intensity of the interest subsidy?
"The implementation of interest subsidy policies for residents' individual consumer loans and service industry business entities' loans in the consumption field is the first time this has been implemented at the central level," introduced Liao Min (廖岷), Vice Minister of Finance. This time, the interest subsidy policy for individual consumer loans targets the portion of residents' individual consumer loans that is actually used for consumption, including daily consumption under 50,000 yuan per transaction, as well as key areas of consumption of 50,000 yuan or more per transaction, such as household cars, elderly care and childbirth, education and training, cultural tourism, home furnishing and decoration, electronic products, and health care. The interest subsidy ratio is 1 percentage point, which is about 1/3 of the current interest rate level of commercial banks' individual consumer loans, and the policy implementation period is 1 year.
For example, if a consumer uses a personal consumer loan and spends 200,000 yuan on decoration and purchase of furniture and home appliances during the policy implementation period, assuming the annual interest rate of the consumer loan is 3%, he will need to pay 6,000 yuan in loan interest for the whole year without interest subsidy. After enjoying the interest subsidy policy, he can reduce interest expenses by up to 2,000 yuan.
The interest subsidy policy for service industry business entities' loans in the consumption field targets bank loans issued to service industry business entities in the consumption field, focusing on eight major consumer service areas such as catering and accommodation, health, elderly care, childcare, housekeeping, culture and entertainment, tourism, and sports. The interest subsidy ratio is 1 percentage point for a period of 1 year. The maximum loan size for a single service industry business entity in the above-mentioned fields to enjoy interest subsidy is 1 million yuan, and the maximum interest subsidy for a single entity is 10,000 yuan.
For example, if a restaurant obtains a one-year loan of 900,000 yuan on October 1st this year for business activities such as introducing equipment and expanding the site, it can enjoy an interest subsidy of 9,000 yuan.
What are the conditions for enjoying interest subsidies?
What conditions are required to receive the interest subsidy "red envelope"? Can applications be repeated during the policy implementation period, and are they calculated cumulatively?
Yu Hong (于红), Director of the Financial Department of the Ministry of Finance, said that the core of consumer loan interest subsidies is to have genuine consumption behavior. From September this year for one year, whether it is small-amount daily consumption, or larger-amount commodity consumption such as buying a car or decorating, or service consumption such as tourism or elderly care, as long as a consumer loan is obtained from a relevant institution, the portion actually used for consumption expenditure can enjoy interest subsidy support. For consumption under 50,000 yuan per transaction, the interest subsidy is calculated according to the actual amount; after multiple transactions are added up, the maximum interest subsidy that can be enjoyed at the same lending institution is 1,000 yuan. For consumption over 50,000 yuan per transaction, the interest subsidy is calculated with a limit of 50,000 yuan, and multiple transactions can also be added up. After adding the interest subsidy for small-amount consumption, the maximum interest subsidy that can be enjoyed at the same lending institution is 3,000 yuan.
The core of the interest subsidy for service industry business entities' loans is to use the loan funds for business activities. From March 16th to the end of this year, as long as the above-mentioned eight types of consumer service industry business entities have signed a loan contract with a bank and have already received the loan funds, they can enjoy an interest subsidy for a maximum of 1 year, and the loan term of less than one year will be subsidized according to the actual term.
What is the operating procedure?
When signing a loan contract, individual consumer loan borrowers need to grant the loan handling institution relevant permissions to allow it to identify the transaction information of the loan disbursement account or designated account; then, the loan handling institution calculates the amount of fiscal interest subsidy according to the interest subsidy ratio and interest subsidy limit stipulated in the policy, and directly deducts the interest subsidy funds borne by the finance when collecting loan interest on a regular basis. Borrowers can know the specific situation of enjoying fiscal interest subsidy through SMS, mobile APP, and other means.
Service industry business entity loan borrowers only need to apply for a loan at the bank according to the normal credit process. After the handling bank receives the fiscal interest subsidy funds, it will return the interest subsidy funds to the borrower in a lump sum for the interest it has already paid; for the interest it needs to pay in the future, the loan handling bank will directly deduct the interest subsidy funds when collecting it on a regular basis.
In the aforementioned example, the restaurant that can enjoy an interest subsidy of 9,000 yuan, assuming that the handling bank receives the interest subsidy funds allocated by the finance department in February next year, uses this as a time point to divide the interest subsidy. The handling bank needs to return 3,000 yuan of interest subsidy to the restaurant in a lump sum to settle the interest subsidy from October this year to January next year; from February to September next year, the interest subsidy will be directly deducted every month, and the business entity can pay 750 yuan less in interest each month.
"In order to reduce the burden on borrowers and improve the policy implementation effect, the calculation, application, and allocation of funds for the two interest subsidies are mainly concentrated in loan handling institutions and local government departments, and borrowers do not need to perform additional operations," said Liao Min (廖岷).
Will the policy period be extended?
The two interest subsidy policies start from benefiting the people and benefiting the people, fully consider the daily needs of the general public in supporting fields, the subsidy method is more precise, the support for consumption is greater, the scope of benefit is wider, and the policy effect is worth looking forward to.
More precise. The personal consumer loan interest subsidy policy breaks the previous practice of subsidizing the entire loan and precisely supports the portion used for consumption, truly benefiting borrowers who have the willingness to consume; the service industry business entity loan interest subsidy is precisely used to improve the operating conditions of relevant entities.
Greater strength. Financial policies work together to leverage more financial resources to flow to the consumption field. Preliminary estimates show that 1 yuan of interest subsidy funds is expected to drive 100 yuan of loan funds for residents' consumption.
Wider scope. The two interest subsidies fully reflect inclusiveness in policy design, comprehensively covering residents' daily consumption and various groups, and meeting the diversified and multi-level consumption needs of the people.
"After the two policies expire, an effect evaluation will also be carried out to study and extend the policy period as appropriate, or expand the scope of support and adjust the scope of loan handling institutions," said Liao Min (廖岷).
How to implement the policy in detail?
Che Shiyi (车士义), head of the Credit Market Department of the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行), said that the People's Bank of China will strengthen information sharing with the Ministry of Finance (财政部) and other departments, promote financing docking between government, banks, and enterprises, and guide financial institutions to increase credit investment in the service consumption field; at the same time, it will guide financial institutions to deepen the integration with online and offline consumption scenarios, provide personalized services, simplify approval processes, enhance the attractiveness of consumer financial products, and allow policy dividends to benefit more small and medium-sized service industry business entities.
Guo Wuping (郭武平), spokesperson of the National Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局) and Director of the Policy Research Department, said that the National Financial Regulatory Administration will guide loan handling banks to apply for interest subsidy funds in strict accordance with the review and inspection results of industry management departments, and dynamically track loan flows, strengthen the control of fund use, ensure the compliance and effective use of funds, and prevent the risk of obtaining and misappropriating interest subsidy funds.
Wang Bo (王波), head of the Department of Trade in Services and Commercial Services of the Ministry of Commerce (商务部), introduced that the Ministry of Commerce will guide local commercial authorities to strengthen policy publicity in conjunction with consumption promotion activities, and at the same time give play to the role of industry associations and platform enterprises to promote the rapid and accurate access of policies to enterprises.
"The use and management of fiscal interest subsidy funds should follow the principle of fund safety and 'earmarking funds for special purposes'," said Liao Min (廖岷). After the policy implementation period expires, the finance department will, together with the National Financial Regulatory Administration (金融监管总局), organize a review of the application, review, and settlement of interest subsidy funds by loan handling institutions, and deal with any problems found seriously in accordance with laws and regulations.
Return to TopBeijing, August 13th (Reporter Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强)) This year, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), together with relevant departments and local governments, has optimized the scope of support for equipment upgrades, improved project application and review standards, strictly screened projects, and promoted the implementation of equipment upgrades in key areas. Recently, the 188 billion yuan investment subsidy funds from the special ultra-long-term treasury bonds for equipment upgrades in 2025 have been fully allocated, supporting approximately 8,400 projects in industries, energy-consuming equipment, energy and electricity, transportation, logistics, environmental infrastructure, education, culture and tourism, healthcare, old residential elevators, electronic information, facility agriculture, grain and oil processing, safety production, recycling, and other fields, driving a total investment of over 1 trillion yuan.
In the next step, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) will work with all relevant parties to continuously strengthen overall coordination, solidly promote project construction, promote the formation of more physical workload as soon as possible, strictly manage the closed-loop of projects and funds, ensure that central funds are used effectively, and better leverage the effectiveness of the "two new" policies.
Return to TopOn August 13th, four pure electric harbor tugboats sounded their horns and set sail from the China Shipbuilding Tianjin (中船天津) wharf. These four tugboats form the largest pure electric tugboat fleet in northern China and will be mainly used to assist various ships in entering and leaving the port and berthing at the wharf in the waters of Tianjin Port (天津港). Compared with traditional fuel tugboats, electric tugboats can achieve zero exhaust emissions and low-noise operation. In addition, this batch of electric tugboats has 5,400 horsepower, advanced motors, and intelligent control systems, which is conducive to improving operation efficiency while significantly reducing operation and maintenance costs. The picture shows four pure electric harbor tugboats docked at the wharf.
Gong Xiangjuan (龚相娟) and Du Yuxin (杜雨欣) photographed and reported.
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"Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." This concept of "Two Mountains" (两山) proposed by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) 20 years ago when he worked in Zhejiang (浙江) has become a consensus and action of the entire party and society, and has become the core concept of Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought.
In March 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) revisited Yucun Village (余村) in Anji County (安吉县), Zhejiang (浙江). After seeing the changes in the village, he said with satisfaction: "The achievements Yucun (余村) has made now prove that the path of green development is correct, and we must adhere to it once the path is chosen correctly."
The answer sheet is written between lucid waters and lush mountains, and also in the hearts of hundreds of millions of people—
Becoming the country with the fastest improvement in global air quality, the average concentration of PM2.5 in key national cities in 2024 decreased by approximately 60% compared to 2013;
Becoming the country with the fastest and largest "greening" in the world, contributing 1/4 of the world's new green area;
The key governance areas have achieved a historic shift from "sand advancing and people retreating" to "green advancing and sand retreating." China (中国) is the first in the world to achieve "zero growth" in land degradation, and the area of desertified land and sandy land has "double decreased";
Building the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, and building the world's largest and most complete new energy industry chain;
Solemnly promising to the world: Strive to achieve carbon peaking by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060;
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One "most" and "first" after another powerfully confirm that "the determination is unprecedented, the intensity is unprecedented, and the effectiveness is unprecedented," vividly interpreting "historical, transformative, and overall changes."
The achievements of ecological civilization construction in the new era are world-renowned and have become a significant symbol of the historic achievements and historic changes in the cause of the Party and the country in the new era.
The Pulse of Thought—
"Achieving a Major Shift from Practical Exploration to Scientific Theoretical Guidance"
A river reflects the great power of scientific theory in practice.
A river of clear water flows out of Xin'an (新安), turning hundreds of times down to Qiantang (钱塘). The Xin'an River (新安江) is the common mother river of the people of Anhui (安徽) and Zhejiang (浙江).
An automatic water quality monitoring station at the junction of the two provinces hides a story of "150,000 yuan leveraging Class I water."
"Benefiting from the Xin'an River (新安江) ecological compensation mechanism, Jingzhou Township (荆州乡), Jixi County (绩溪县), Xuancheng (宣城), Anhui (安徽), and Daoshi Town (岛石镇), Lin'an District (临安区), Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), signed a mutual cooperation agreement. The downstream township pays 150,000 yuan in ecological compensation funds to the upstream every year, and everyone conducts joint routine inspections and joint management," said Yang Fang (杨芳), a staff member of the Jixi County (绩溪县) Development and Reform Commission. Now, the water quality of the Shimentan Reservoir (石门潭水库), which is jointly protected across regions, has jumped from Class II to Class I, and the people upstream and downstream share ecological dividends.
People are no strangers to the past stories of the Xin'an River (新安江): the acceleration of industrialization and urbanization, river pollution, and then affecting downstream water quality. This is also one of the major issues of the times in the process of modernization: development and protection, how to choose?
What's more, major rivers involve comprehensive management across regions, how to "coordinate"?
"Avoid repeating the mistakes of polluting first and then treating," "Zhejiang (浙江) and Anhui (安徽) provinces should focus on the overall situation, control pollution from the source, and take the road of mutual benefit and win-win"... Jumping out of the traditional development paradigm, this way of solving the problem opens up ideas: In 2012, the Xin'an River (新安江) launched the first cross-provincial river basin ecological compensation mechanism pilot in the country.
From "pilot" to "model," from financial compensation to industrial cooperation, from coordinated governance to common development, the two provinces have continuously carried out three rounds of pilots. Now, the "Xin'an River (新安江) Model" has been upgraded to a new stage of "Xin'an River (新安江)-Qiandao Lake (千岛湖) Ecological Environment Joint Protection Cooperation Zone Construction," and "joint protection of water" is moving towards "common prosperity in one area."
In August 2019, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out at the Fifth Meeting of the Central Committee for Financial and Economic Affairs of the 19th CPC Central Committee: "We should promote the pilot experience of water environment compensation in the Xin'an River (新安江) and encourage various compensations such as funds, industries, and talents between upstream and downstream areas of the basin."
"From three rounds of pilot projects to the construction of cooperation zones, it is the result of opening up people's ideological and cultural space time and again under the guidance of Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought." Cadres in Zhejiang (浙江) and Anhui (安徽) have reached a consensus.
Rivers are surging, nurturing the Chinese nation and breeding Chinese civilization.
Thinking about thousands of years, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) is standing at the height of the sustainable development of the Chinese nation, and is drawing a "river strategy" for the country in the new era.
He has chaired four symposiums on the development of the Yangtze River Economic Belt, repeatedly emphasizing "jointly grasping major protection and not engaging in large-scale development."
He has chaired three symposiums to study the ecological protection and high-quality development of the Yellow River Basin, earnestly instructing "governing the Yellow River, focusing on protection, and focusing on governance."
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), "water" is one of the themes that General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has seen and thought about the most. "We not only grasp the strategy, but also act, persevere, be consistent, and work for a long time."
"The river in front of my house has become clearer and more beautiful!" This is the heartfelt feeling of many people. Compared with 10 years ago, the proportion of surface water sections with excellent water quality in my country has increased from 64.1% to 90.4%, exceeding 90% for the first time.
"I have always attached great importance to ecological and environmental work. During my work in Zhengding (正定), Xiamen (厦门), Ningde (宁德), Fujian (福建), Zhejiang (浙江), and Shanghai (上海), I have always regarded this work as a major task," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) once recalled.
Why build an ecological civilization in the new era, what kind of ecological civilization to build, and how to build an ecological civilization require scientific answers from new ideas and new theories.
"The greatness of China's (中国) modernization lies in its difficulty, and we cannot take the old road," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) thought deeply.
"Polluting first and then treating" is the "old road" that we must never take.
We have completed the industrialization process that developed countries have taken hundreds of years to complete in just a few decades, and have also accumulated a large number of ecological and environmental problems. In a new historical position, what kind of development do we need, and how should the Chinese-style modernization road be taken?
During his first inspection outside Beijing (北京) after the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward the profound proposition of "sustainable development" in Guangdong (广东), emphasizing: "To achieve sustainable development, we must focus on ecological civilization construction. It is impossible for us to build a modern country by taking the old road of the United States and Europe. Even if there are several more Earths, it will not be enough for the Chinese people to consume."
"We must make choices, what exactly do we want?" The question raised by the General Secretary was deafening.
Facing the questions of China (中国), the world, the people, and the times, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) as the core has elevated the construction of ecological civilization to an unprecedented height—
In the "Five-in-One" overall layout, ecological civilization construction is one of them;
In the basic strategy of upholding and developing socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era, adhering to the harmonious coexistence of man and nature is one of them;
In the new development concept, green is one of them;
In the three major battles, pollution prevention and control is one of them;
In the goal of building a strong socialist modern country by the middle of this century, a beautiful China (中国) is one of them;
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Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), in our party's magnificent practice of governing the country, the construction of ecological civilization has always been in a prominent position in the overall situation of the party and the country, and has always been the "major task of the country" in General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) mind.
For the construction of ecological civilization, it is necessary to understand it politically. The General Secretary emphasized: "We cannot regard strengthening ecological civilization construction, strengthening ecological environmental protection, and advocating green and low-carbon lifestyles as merely economic issues. There is a lot of politics in this."
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has made important instructions and comments on a number of events that seriously damage the ecological environment, requiring serious investigation and punishment. In order to protect the ecological environment of the Qinling Mountains (秦岭), the General Secretary has made important instructions and comments six times, "First, investigate from the perspective of political discipline, and thoroughly investigate the problems of rectification without treatment, acting against orders, and prohibitions that are not stopped."
In May 2018, the National Ecological Environmental Protection Conference was held, formally proposing Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought, and holding high the ideological banner of ecological civilization construction in the new era.
In October 2022, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) summarized the five characteristics of Chinese-style modernization in the report to the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的二十大), one of which is that Chinese-style modernization is the modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature.
In July 2023, after five years, the National Ecological Environmental Protection Conference was held again. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly elaborated on the major relationships that need to be handled well in promoting ecological civilization construction on the new journey, systematically deployed the strategic tasks and major measures for comprehensively promoting the construction of a beautiful China (中国), and enriched and developed Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought.
"We are constantly deepening our understanding of the laws of ecological civilization construction, forming Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought with Chinese characteristics in the new era, and achieving a major shift from practical exploration to scientific theoretical guidance."
Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought adheres to combining the basic principles of Marxism with the specific reality of China (中国) and with China's (中国) excellent traditional culture, and elevates our party's understanding of the laws of ecological civilization construction to a new height, providing fundamental guidance for ecological civilization construction in the new era.
Profoundly expounding the relationship between man and nature, and proposing the basic strategy of adhering to the harmonious coexistence of man and nature;
Profoundly expounding the relationship between development and protection, and proposing the scientific concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets;
Profoundly expounding the relationship between the environment and people's livelihood, and proposing the major conclusion that a good ecological environment is the most inclusive benefit to people's livelihood;
Profoundly expounding the relationship between the various elements of the natural ecology, and proposing the systematic idea that mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, and grasslands are a community of life;
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The banner leads the direction, and the thought gathers strength.
"Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought is both a theoretical guide and a practical requirement for ecological civilization construction. It is the ideological banner that guides the entire party and the people of all ethnic groups across the country to build a harmonious coexistence between man and nature and a beautiful China (中国) in the new era," said Hu Jun (胡军), director of the Xi Jinping (习近平) Ecological Civilization Thought Research Center.
The Way of Governance—
"Adhere to the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts"
A grain of sand contains the systematic thinking of ecological governance.
"153 kilometers, the entire line is closed!" Another desert "locking" project has been completed. The story of China's (中国) desertification control has added a new chapter.
On June 30 this year, in Changliushui Village (长流水村), Shapotou District (沙坡头区), Zhongwei City (中卫市), Ningxia (宁夏), the last 50 meters of grass squares were扎进 (zhā jìn - "thrust into," to insert firmly) the wet sand layer, and the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) in Ningxia (宁夏) was inlaid with a "green chain." Overlooking from the air, countless grass squares are like a giant net, binding the rolling sand dunes. Tang Ximing (唐希明), a senior forestry engineer at the Zhongwei City (中卫市) State-owned Forestry General Farm in Ningxia (宁夏), said that grass seeds and shrubs are planted in the grass squares, and after they grow, they can achieve long-term sand fixation.
Opening the layout map of the comprehensive locking action of the Tengger Desert (腾格里沙漠) in Ningxia (宁夏) in the battle to overcome the "zigzag bend" of the Yellow River (黄河), in addition to controlling the desert through engineering sand fixation and degraded forest restoration, Zhongwei City (中卫市) has also planned demonstration projects such as "photovoltaic sand control demonstration area," "forestry and fruit income increase model area," and "desert tourism resort area."
From "single governance" to "systematic governance," Zhongwei City (中卫市) has built a new pattern of sand prevention, control, and utilization, building an ecological defense line to protect the safety of the middle and upper reaches of the Yellow River (黄河).
More than 2,000 kilometers away in the Taklimakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠), at the "closure" point of the green sand barrier, the roses planted last year are growing vigorously. The "green scarf" that isolates thousands of miles of yellow sand is full of vitality.
Xi Jinping's (习近平) ecological civilization thought contains a wealth of systematic concepts, providing a scientific methodology guide for ecological civilization construction in the new era.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that ecology is a unified natural system, an organic chain that is interdependent and closely linked. "If those who plant trees only care about planting trees, those who control water only care about controlling water, and those who protect fields only care about protecting fields, it is easy to lose sight of the other, and ultimately cause systemic damage to the ecology."
In 2013, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) creatively proposed that "mountains, rivers, forests, fields, and lakes are a community of life"; four years later, he included "grass" in this system; at the National People's Congress in 2021, when participating in the deliberation of the Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) delegation, the General Secretary emphasized the addition of a word: "We must coordinate the systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts. We must add the word 'desert' here."
"We must seek new ways of governance from a systematic project and a global perspective." Focusing on the complexity, long-term nature, and arduousness of ecological civilization construction, the General Secretary looks far ahead and opens up his vision.
A change in concept broadens the world.
So it is with desertification control, and so it is with water control, mountain control, and pollution control.
The problem is in the river, but the root is on the shore. The Liuyang River (浏阳河) in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南), the "mother river" of the people of Changsha (长沙), was once black and smelly due to the discharge of aquaculture wastewater and domestic sewage. "We adhere to comprehensive watershed management, focus on aquaculture pollution control, and effectively improve the water quality of the river by controlling pollution at the source, intercepting sewage in towns, and reducing pollution in rural areas," said Zhao Zhoufei (赵舟飞), secretary of the Party Committee of Pujizhen (普迹镇), Liuyang City (浏阳市).
"The upstream focuses on ecological conservation, the middle reaches focus on source control and pollution control, and the downstream focuses on infrastructure construction." Peng Wangui (彭万贵), deputy director of the Changsha (长沙) Water Resources Bureau, introduced that the changes in governance concepts and methods have restored the Liuyang River (浏阳河) to a clear water, green banks, and beautiful scenery, making it a "happy river and lake" around the people.
"The systematic concept is a fundamental way of thinking and working." In accordance with the integrity, systematicness, and inherent laws of the ecosystem, we adhere to overall protection, systematic restoration, and comprehensive governance, and carry out ecological environmental protection in an all-round, all-regional, and all-process manner.
Take strong measures to address prominent ecological and environmental problems. The battles to defend blue skies, clear waters, and pure land continue to be carried out, the battle to protect and restore the Yangtze River (长江) and the battle to protect and govern the Yellow River (黄河) are being implemented in depth, the action to prevent and control soil pollution sources and the battle to control agricultural and rural pollution are steadily advancing, and the quality of the ecological environment is continuously improving.
Build a large pattern of protection and governance from the top of the mountain to the ocean. Creatively propose the ecological protection red line system, comprehensively promote the construction of a natural protected area system with national parks as the main body, strictly protect the most precious natural assets and the most beautiful land, and build a solid national ecological security barrier.
"Adhere to the integrated protection and systematic governance of mountains, rivers, forests, fields, lakes, grasslands, and deserts." From Wuliangsu Lake (乌梁素海) in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) to Maqu Grassland (玛曲草地) in Gansu (甘肃), from the hilly land management in Yudu (于都), Jiangxi (江西), to the farmland ecosystem restoration in Shishou (石首), Hubei (湖北), China (中国) has implemented 52 "mountain and water projects," with a cumulative ecological protection and restoration area of more than 120 million mu, and the stability and sustainability of the ecosystem have been steadily improved.
The Importance of Practice—
"Protect the ecological environment with the strictest system and the strictest rule of law"
A "sky diary" records the sonorous steps of system construction.
"The environment has become better, the sky is bluer, and the water is greener. I can shoot more and more themes." Wang Ruchun (王汝春), a citizen of Shijiazhuang (石家庄), Hebei (河北), used more than 4,000 photos to record the same sky, witnessing the increase in blue sky.
"I have been shooting continuously for 11 years, and there are more blue sky photos every year." Wang Ruchun (王汝春) opened his computer and showed the "Chart of Air Quality Changes in Shijiazhuang (石家庄) from 2014 to 2024" he made. This chart uses an air quality index of 100 as the horizontal line. Photos taken on days with excellent air quality are placed above the horizontal line, and photos taken on polluted days are placed below the horizontal line.
"It's clear at a glance! In 2014, there were more polluted days, and most of the photos were below the horizontal line. In recent years, as the air quality has become better and better, the photos are basically above the horizontal line," said Wang Ruchun (王汝春).
Now, Wang Ruchun's (王汝春) lens not only captures blue skies and white clouds, but also the clear and mirror-like surface of the Hutuo River (滹沱河), rare wild animals, and the happy smiles of residents in pocket parks.
Reducing coal consumption, adjusting industries, implementing joint prevention and control, and governing according to law... Following the Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Air Pollution and the Three-Year Action Plan to Win the Blue Sky Defense Battle, the Action Plan for Continuous Improvement of Air Quality is being implemented successively. China has become the first developing country in the world to carry out large-scale PM2.5 governance, overcoming difficulties with unprecedented efforts.
Institutional construction is clearly integrated throughout.
The Central Ecological and Environmental Protection Inspection, personally planned, deployed, and promoted by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), is a key link in China's ecological civilization system. In July 2015, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) chaired the 14th meeting of the Central Leading Group for Comprehensively Deepening Reforms, which reviewed and approved the "Environmental Protection Inspection Program (Trial Implementation)."
At the end of that year, Hebei Province (河北省), which had attracted much attention due to its air quality, became the first inspection pilot. The inspection team went straight to the problems and the sites, and the feedback report directly pointed out the root causes and was **一针见血** (yī zhēn jiàn xiě - "one needle sees blood," incisive and to the point).
Once, Hebei (河北) accounted for 7 of the 10 most polluted cities in the country. Today, all prefecture-level cities in Hebei Province (河北省) have exited the national "bottom ten."
Governing the country and ordering the people requires rectifying its institutions. The system is a fundamental, overall, stable, and long-term issue related to the development of the cause of the Party and the country, especially for ecological civilization.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) attaches great importance to the construction of the ecological civilization system, emphasizing: "We must take institutional construction as the top priority in promoting ecological civilization construction" and "We must always adhere to the strictest system and the strictest rule of law to protect the ecological environment and maintain normalized external pressure."
Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, two important documents, the "Opinions on Accelerating the Promotion of Ecological Civilization Construction" and the "Overall Plan for the Reform of the Ecological Civilization System," have been successively issued, forming the guiding framework for the ecological civilization system, and accelerating the top-level design and institutional system construction of ecological civilization. Deepening the reform of the ecological civilization system is an important aspect of the overall goal of further comprehensively deepening reforms. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee made major deployments to promote governance through systems and build a solid foundation.
"For those leading cadres who damage the ecological environment, only by truly holding them accountable, daring to hold them accountable, and strictly holding them accountable, and achieving lifelong accountability, will the system not become a 'scarecrow,' 'paper tiger,' or 'rubber band'," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) solemnly pointed out.
Firmly grasping the "ox nose" of the responsibility system, the responsibility for ecological civilization construction is fully compacted and implemented.
The central ecological and environmental protection supervision has been advanced in depth. Over the past 10 years, two rounds of supervision "full coverage" have been carried out with real action, and the third round has completed 4 batches of supervision, investigated and dealt with a number of major typical cases of damage to the ecological environment, and solved a number of prominent environmental problems that the people strongly reflect, achieving good political, economic, environmental, and social effects.
In April of this year, the "Regulations on Ecological and Environmental Protection Supervision" were issued and implemented, using the form of internal Party regulations to make higher-level and more comprehensive norms for ecological and environmental protection supervision.
The ecological and environmental protection responsibility system for local party and government leading cadres has been continuously established and improved.
In July of this year, the General Office of the CPC Central Committee and the General Office of the State Council issued the "Regulations on the Ecological and Environmental Protection Responsibility System for Local Party and Government Leading Cadres (Trial Implementation)," which clearly stated that "we must adhere to and strengthen the Party's comprehensive leadership over ecological civilization construction, and improve the implementation of the ecological and environmental protection responsibility system."
Whether ecological and environmental protection can be implemented depends on the leading cadres and fundamentally on institutional guarantees. The evaluation and assessment of ecological civilization construction goals, the assessment of the effectiveness of the battle against pollution, and the audit of the natural resource assets of leading cadres leaving office have been promoted in depth, and the ecological and environmental protection responsibilities have been comprehensively compacted in all directions, such as "the Party and government share the same responsibility" and "one post with dual responsibilities."
Ecological civilization construction is not only a development issue, but also a reform proposition.
On one side, enterprises need to build new factories for development, and on the other side, there are ecological protection red lines. How to solve this problem?
The solution of the Yingtan (鹰潭) Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment in Jiangxi (江西) is "ecological and environmental zoning management and control." "We use the results of ecological and environmental zoning management and control to comprehensively consider pollutant emission control, environmental risk prevention and control, etc., to help a new material enterprise settle in the Yingtan (鹰潭) Mobile Internet of Things Industrial Park," introduced Wu Fangshi (吴芳实), chief of the government service section of the Yingtan (鹰潭) Municipal Bureau of Ecology and Environment. Today, the company has been successfully put into production, driving the local copper industry to upgrade to high-end, intelligent, and green.
Implementing an ecological and environmental management system with regional, differentiated, and precise management and control, improving the ecological environment monitoring and evaluation system, improving the institutional mechanisms for precise pollution control, scientific pollution control, and pollution control according to law, and improving the mechanism for realizing the value of ecological products... One reform and innovation measure after another is constantly consolidating the ecological foundation of Chinese-style modernization.
Strengthen the legal guarantee for the construction of a beautiful China, and adhere to promoting ecological civilization construction on the track of the rule of law.
The pollution prevention and control chapter, the ecological protection chapter, the green and low-carbon development chapter... Not long ago, the draft ecological and environmental code was submitted to the 15th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National People's Congress for deliberation.
Compiling an ecological and environmental code is a major legal construction deployment made by the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core. This is the second law in China named "Code" after the Civil Code, which fully demonstrates our Party's firm determination to promote ecological civilization construction and will surely provide a more solid legal guarantee for the construction of a beautiful China.
A fundamental solution——
"Accelerate the formation of green production methods and lifestyles"
A city has become a vivid portrayal of ecological priority.
Dong Zengju (董增巨), a staff member of China Xiong'an Group Ecological Construction Investment Co., Ltd., carefully examines the growth of a Chinese pine tree on Plot 9 of the Millennium Forest on the Daqing River (大清河) in Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区), Hebei (河北). "This is the first tree I planted in Xiong'an (雄安). I watched it grow from 3 meters to more than 5 meters. When I planted this Chinese pine tree, the overall plan for the new area had not yet been released, and greening had already begun."
Planting green first, then building the city. Drawing a grand plan for thousands of years, the Millennium Forest is the starting point and a vivid footnote to ecological priority and green development.
From the Baiyangdian (白洋淀), which has regained its glory, to the "power-generating" high-speed rail station, and then to the smart buildings, the concept of ecological priority and green development is engraved in the city's genes. Here, the golden areas of the city should be reserved for parks and green spaces.
Pushing open the back door of the headquarters of China Satellite Network (中国星网) enters the Central Green Valley Park, which makes many young people from Beijing (北京) truly feel "wonderful" and attracts more innovative talents. As the first central enterprise to move in for office work, China Satellite Network (中国星网) has attracted more than 60 chain enterprises in the aerospace information field to gather, helping Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) to build the first industrial chain.
Not far away, more than 200 specialized, refined, and new "little giant" and unicorn enterprises have settled in the Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) Zhongguancun Science and Technology Park (中关村科技园). A vibrant "city of the future" is growing rapidly.
The city is in the forest, and people are in the scenery. Xiong'an New Area (雄安新区) makes the harmonious coexistence of man and nature more concrete.
The relationship between man and nature is the most basic relationship in human society. Chinese civilization has always advocated the unity of nature and man, followed the laws of nature, and pursued the harmonious coexistence of man and nature.
"Green development, in its essence, is to solve the problem of the harmonious coexistence of man and nature." Today's China, with bluer skies, clearer waters, and greener land, allows us to re-examine the relationship between man and nature and also strengthens our strategic choice: "Green development that follows nature and protects ecology heralds the future."
Ecological prosperity leads to civilization prosperity. The historical trend of human civilization development is irreversible, and ecological civilization will inevitably become stronger and stronger along with the historical process of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
"Without the prosperity and development of Chinese culture, there would be no great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation." The same is true for ecological civilization construction, which requires ecological culture to inject strong impetus into ecological civilization construction.
Ecological civilization construction is a long-term effort. "Adhering to green and low-carbon development as the fundamental solution to ecological and environmental problems" is ultimately a matter of development methods and lifestyles.
During the summer vacation, Yangshuo County (阳朔县) in Guilin (桂林), Guangxi (广西) ushered in the peak tourist season. On the Li River (漓江), electric bamboo rafts are full of tourists. "In the past, these rafts had to burn fuel, which was not only costly but also had noise and exhaust. After switching to electric, electricity is cheaper and more environmentally friendly," said raft worker Xu Qing (徐卿) with deep feelings. Fan Hua (凡华), head of the Li River (漓江) Green Electricity Center of China Southern Power Grid Guangxi Power Grid Company, introduced that more than 1,200 bamboo rafts on the Li River (漓江) have been "converted from oil to electricity," which can reduce carbon emissions by more than 2,400 tons per year.
A small bamboo raft travels in the river, reflecting the process of green transformation of China's economy and society.
Green energy is developing rapidly. The world's largest clean power generation system has been built. In the first half of this year, the newly installed capacity of wind power and solar power nationwide doubled year-on-year.
The construction of the carbon market continues to advance. The national carbon emission trading market will be expanded for the first time in 2025, and the construction of the world's largest carbon market continues to make new progress.
Green development has improved quality and efficiency. In the first half of this year, the output of new energy vehicles and lithium-ion power battery products for automobiles increased by 36.2% and 53.3% year-on-year, respectively, and the green industry continued to maintain a high growth rate.
Everyone is a protector, builder, and beneficiary of the ecological environment. "We must transform the construction of a beautiful China into the conscious action of all the people."
"Riding a bicycle or taking the subway in the morning, and saving electricity at home, these can be included in my 'carbon account book.' I can save it to do public welfare or exchange for goods," said Wei Ying (魏英), a citizen of Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北), actively sharing a "carbon reduction" life.
In the Leshan Six or Seven Village community in Xuhui District (徐汇区), Shanghai (上海), resident Liu Yuemei (刘月梅) repeatedly praised the newly put into use intelligent garbage bin room for its convenience. "As soon as you get close, the feeding port will automatically open, and there is a sink next to it." Since the implementation of the "Shanghai Municipal Domestic Waste Management Regulations" for 6 years, the recycling rate of domestic waste has been among the highest in the country.
In Huanglong County (黄龙县), Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西), four-color garbage bins are neatly placed on the streets. After dinner, resident Wang Yufen (王玉芬) poured the vegetable leaves into the green kitchen waste bin. "At first, I felt it was troublesome, but now I have developed a habit. Everyone is responsible for protecting the environment."
From "throwing away at will" to "actively sorting," the public's environmental awareness has been strengthened, and the level of social civilization has also been improved.
"Accelerate the formation of green production methods and lifestyles." The concept of green and low-carbon runs through all fields of the economy and the entire process of production, and is also integrated into every aspect of people's lives.
When the concept of green, low-carbon, and environmental protection reaches everyone's heart, and a green lifestyle becomes everyone's habit, ecological civilization construction will have the most lasting and profound power.
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Building an ecological civilization is related to the well-being of the people and the future of the nation.
"The Chinese nation will continue to thrive, and the ecological environment must be guaranteed." Building a modernization in which man and nature coexist in harmony will surely open up broad prospects for the realization of the sustainable development of the Chinese nation.
Adhere to Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization as a guide, unswervingly follow the path of ecological priority and green development, accelerate the promotion of a modernization in which man and nature coexist in harmony, turn the goal of a beautiful China into reality step by step, and let the Chinese land be forever blue, the mountains be evergreen, and the rivers flow forever.
(Reporters Feng Hua (冯华), Li Hongmei (李红梅), Kou Jiangze (寇江泽), Dong Siyu (董丝雨), Pan Shaojun (潘少军) of this newspaper)
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Xiamen's Yundang Lake has undergone an ecological transformation, the Taklamakan Desert (塔克拉玛干沙漠) has been adorned with a "green necklace," and the Saihanba (塞罕坝) wasteland has been turned into a forest... The China Pavilion at the Osaka World Expo vividly tells the "green story" of the Chinese land through a narrative of light and shadow. The shifting scenes depict a magnificent landscape being reshaped and China's firm steps towards a green future.
This year marks the 20th anniversary of the "Two Mountains" concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" (绿水青山就是金山银山). This profound scientific concept, which clarifies the dialectical unity of development and protection, has not only led China's ecological civilization construction to achieve remarkable achievements but also opened up new paths and provided new paradigms for global sustainable development, contributing Chinese wisdom, Chinese solutions, and Chinese strength to promoting the joint construction of a clean, beautiful, and sustainable world.
Guiding China's Construction of Ecological Civilization
On August 15, 2005, Xi Jinping (习近平), then Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee, visited Yucun Village (余村) in Anji (安吉), Zhejiang Province, and proposed the "Two Mountains" concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" (绿水青山就是金山银山). A few days later, Xi Jinping (习近平) published "Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains are also Invaluable Assets" in the *Zhejiang Daily* (《浙江日报》), profoundly expounding the dialectical unity between "lucid waters and lush mountains" and "invaluable assets," emphasizing that "if these ecological environmental advantages can be transformed into the advantages of ecological agriculture, ecological industry, and ecological tourism, then lucid waters and lush mountains will also become invaluable assets."
The "Two Mountains" concept originates from the essence of Chinese civilization, inheriting the civilizational roots of "harmony between man and nature" (天人合一) and "Tao follows nature" (道法自然). The difficult problems of man and nature, ecology and economy, development and protection, which were once considered irreconcilable, have found answers in China's practice. Like a seed, the "Two Mountains" concept is sown among China's mountains, rivers, lakes, and fields, constantly taking root, sprouting, and gradually flourishing.
Abandoned mining pits and old factories have been transformed into youth libraries and colorful pastoral gardens, digital nomad communes, robotics practice bases, and other emerging industries have settled in, and internet-famous check-in spots such as Guoman tea cafes and local dialect small restaurants are blooming everywhere... Today's Yucun (余村) has realized the transformation and upgrading from "stone quarrying economy" to "ecological economy." Last year, Yucun (余村) received 1.22 million tourists, with tourism revenue reaching 60 million yuan. Wesley Douglas, director of the African Carbon Exchange, believes that Yucun (余村) has explored a sustainable development path that protects the ecological environment and improves the quality of life of the people, and China's ecological civilization construction is a set of effective practical models.
The forest area and stock volume have achieved "double growth" for more than 30 consecutive years, the area of desertified and sandy land has decreased for four consecutive monitoring periods, the "China Mountains and Rivers Project" has been selected as one of the first ten "World Ecological Restoration Flagship Projects" by the United Nations, the builders of the Saihanba Forest Farm (塞罕坝林场) and the "Thousand Villages Demonstration, Ten Thousand Villages Renovation" project in Zhejiang (浙江“千村示范、万村整治”工程) have won the United Nations "Earth Champion Award," and the total number of "International Wetland Cities" in China ranks first in the world... China has marked more and more "green coordinates" on the world's ecological map.
China's ecological civilization construction has achieved remarkable achievements that have attracted worldwide attention, and the "Two Mountains" concept has gained widespread recognition from the international community. In 2013, the United Nations Environment Programme Governing Council meeting adopted a draft decision to promote China's ecological civilization concept; in 2016, the United Nations Environment Programme released the report "Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains are Invaluable Assets: China's Ecological Civilization Strategy and Action"; in 2021, the 15th Conference of the Parties to the *Convention on Biological Diversity* held in Kunming (昆明) with the theme of "Ecological Civilization: Building a Community of Life on Earth" became the first global conference convened by the United Nations with ecological civilization as its theme.
"From the perspective of the evolution of global development theory, the 'Two Mountains' concept is an innovation of traditional growth theory. It emphasizes the interdependence of man and nature, economic development cannot be separated from the support of the ecological environment, clarifies the connection between the ecological environment and people's well-being, and the practice of Chinese-style modernization has also proved that the path of social-economic-ecological coordinated development is feasible," said Lucas Gutiérrez Rodríguez, a Spanish ecological expert and professor at the School of Life Science and Agronomy, Southwest University of Science and Technology (西南科技大学).
Attila Grandpierre, Director of the Budapest Centre for Long-Term Sustainability Studies in Hungary, believes that the extraordinary thing about the "Two Mountains" concept is that it transcends narrow utilitarianism and short-termism, and is not only about environmental protection but also demonstrates a profound insight into the essence of life. Clifford Cobb, an American ecological economist and Vice President of the Institute for Postmodern Development of China and the United States, said that the "ecological civilization theory with Chinese characteristics," which is constantly verified and enriched in practice, has enlightening significance for the world.
Writing a New Chapter in International Green Cooperation
On the sandy land of the Trarza region in western Mauritania, rows of drip irrigation lines extend along the ridges, and tender green vegetable seedlings break ground. The technologies of square grid sand fixation, photovoltaic water lifting, and intelligent irrigation, which are widely used in desert management in Xinjiang (新疆), China, have been "transplanted across continents" after adaptive improvements and have achieved initial results in Africa. The China-Africa Green Technology Park project, an important demonstration project of the "African Green Great Wall" plan supported by China, has successfully fixed 100 hectares of sandy land, of which 4 hectares of sandy land have been transformed into a sustainably utilized oasis through China's sand fixation technology.
In today's world, where climate change, biodiversity loss, desertification, and extreme climate events occur frequently, how to achieve higher quality, more sustainable, and more equitable development is a common concern of people around the world. China has become one of the countries with the fastest decline in global energy consumption intensity and the most obvious improvement in air quality, has built the world's largest and most complete new energy industry chain, and has contributed 1/4 of the world's new green area. China provides more than 80% of the world's photovoltaic modules and 70% of wind power equipment, allowing countries, especially developing countries, to use clean energy affordably and well. China vigorously promotes the joint construction of a community of life on Earth, deeply participates in global environmental governance, and makes positive contributions to building a community with a shared future for mankind and promoting human sustainable development.
"'Two Mountains' concept, ecological poverty alleviation, desertification control, national park construction and other coordinated efforts to promote the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, demonstrating the foresight of China's top-level design and the refinement of grassroots governance, providing a reference for global green development," said Shakeel Ramay, Chief Executive Officer of the Pakistan Asian Institute for Ecological Civilization Research and Development.
In Brazil, the China-Brazil cooperation in the construction of the Belo Monte UHV transmission project not only helps solve the problem of long-distance transmission and consumption of clean hydropower in the Amazon basin but also pays attention to ecological protection along the project, cumulatively implementing about 6,200 animal protection measures and compensating for the planting of about 2,000 hectares of forest;
In Kazakhstan, the Akmola wind power project group, which adopts a complete set of Chinese standards and technical equipment, can transmit more than 843 million kWh of green electricity to the local area every year, saving 278,300 tons of standard coal and reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 686,600 tons - equivalent to offsetting the annual carbon emissions of 200,000 fuel vehicles in the country;
On the shores of Lake Victoria in Africa, technicians from Tanzania, Kenya, and Uganda apply the governance and development experience learned from China to grow high value-added vegetables such as tomatoes, peppers, and cucumbers, promote "rice-duck" ecological farming to control pests and weeds, and provide clean energy for families through biogas fermentation and photovoltaic power generation.
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"China is firmly promoting win-win cooperation and actively supporting the green transformation of developing countries" "China promotes green cooperation with advanced concepts and pragmatic actions, and continues to provide support for developing countries"... The new picture of green cooperation jointly drawn by China and all parties has won high recognition and widespread praise from the international community, injecting surging momentum into global sustainable development.
Gathering Global Ecological Governance Synergy
Standing at the height of responsibility for human civilization, China upholds true multilateralism, actively participates in global environmental governance, is committed to promoting the construction of a fair, reasonable, and win-win global environmental governance system, and adheres to jointly seeking the path of global ecological civilization construction. The green wave rising from the East is gathering a strong synergy to promote global ecological governance cooperation and jointly build a clean and beautiful Earth home.
Sharing ecological governance wisdom. Holding capacity-building exchange seminars, promoting and applying Chinese solutions such as ecological restoration and water-saving terraces in many developing countries; signing cooperation and assistance agreements on addressing climate change with more than 40 countries, and jointly building low-carbon demonstration zones in Laos (老挝), Nigeria (尼日利亚), Seychelles (塞舌尔), and other countries; actively providing support for developing countries to protect biodiversity, benefiting more than 80 countries around the world...
Jointly building exchange and cooperation platforms. Launching the Global Development Initiative to promote stronger, greener, and healthier global development; establishing the "Belt and Road" Green Development International Alliance with more than 180 partners in more than 40 countries, implementing the Green Silk Road Envoy Program and the "Belt and Road" South-South Cooperation Program on Climate Change; holding the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (上海合作组织) National Green Development Forum, continuing to give play to the role of the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organization Ecological and Environmental Protection Innovation Base and the SCO Environmental Protection Information Sharing Platform; relying on the China-ASEAN environmental cooperation, the Lancang-Mekong countries green cooperation, the China-Africa environmental cooperation and other multi-dimensional cooperation frameworks to promote the construction of a new type of South-South environmental cooperation relationship...
Firmly practicing multilateralism. Working with all parties to promote the conclusion, signing, entry into force, and implementation of the *Paris Agreement*, promoting the achievement of the "UAE Consensus" at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Dubai (迪拜) and the "Baku Climate Solidarity Pact" at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Baku (巴库); promoting the achievement of the landmark "Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework," taking the lead in launching the "Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework" implementation initiative...
Irina Bokova, former Director-General of UNESCO, said that the key decisions made by China, whether in domestic policy implementation or in international cooperation, are of great significance for achieving global environmental governance goals. Patrick Nijs, former Belgian Ambassador to China, said that the "Two Mountains" concept has transcended time and space and has become the cornerstone of China's ecological civilization construction, and has also lit up a beacon of wisdom for the world. Andrew Schwartz, Executive Vice President of the Institute for Ecological Civilization in the United States, said: "The proposal of the 'Two Mountains' concept is powerfully guiding us towards a more sustainable and equitable future."
Protecting in development, developing in protection, and jointly building a beautiful home in harmony with all things. China will unswervingly follow the path of ecological priority, green and low-carbon high-quality development, and work with other countries to jointly seek the way of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, injecting inexhaustible power into the realization of a better future for mankind and the Earth.
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China continues to practice the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," transforming ecological protection into development advantages and embarking on a new development path. Through the coordinated promotion of policy guidance, green investment, and public participation, China's successful experience demonstrates the coordinated unity of economic development and ecological protection. "The 'Two Mountains' concept is driving China to become a global model for sustainable development," said Kentice Hawa Oloo Ligami, Assistant Director of the Public Service, Human Capital Development and Special Programs Department of Kenya, in a recent interview with this reporter.
In April of this year, Kentice participated in the "Belt and Road" National Climate Change and Sustainable Development Seminar hosted by the Ministry of Commerce of China (中国商务部) and organized by the Academy for Management of the National Forestry and Grassland Administration (国家林业和草原局管理干部学院), and conducted research in Dongying City (东营市), Shandong Province (山东省). She said that this trip to China was very rewarding. "The planting of 10,000 mu of locust trees on the isolated island has transformed the former saline-alkali wasteland into a 'green bank' with carbon sequestration, economic, and landscape value; the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve (黄河三角洲国家级自然保护区) has transformed biodiversity into ecological tourism and scientific research dividends through strict protection; the Sun Wu Lake Tourist Resort (孙武湖旅游度假区) combines environmental protection with cultural tourism, achieving dual benefits of culture and economy... The 'Two Mountains' concept has been well practiced in Dongying City."
Kentice pays close attention to China's green development practices in the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas. "Kenyans often say: 'Healing the land is healing ourselves.' Ecological restoration is crucial for lasting economic prosperity and the well-being of all people." She cited the remarkable achievements of Zhejiang's (浙江) "Beautiful Village" construction and the transformation of abandoned mines into ecological parks in many parts of Guizhou (贵州), vividly demonstrating the role of ecological protection in promoting rural development and poverty reduction. "In China, former resource-dependent villages are now prospering through ecotourism, organic agriculture, and sustainable lifestyles." She believes that China's successful practice of rural revitalization provides valuable experience for rural development in Kenya.
Kentice also noted that China has become a leader in the global renewable energy sector and a major driver of rapid and large-scale growth in global renewable energy. In her view, China's large-scale investment in green energy infrastructure such as offshore wind power not only effectively reduces carbon emissions but also creates a large number of jobs, allowing renewable energy to actively contribute to economic growth. With the strong support of good policies and complete infrastructure, China's new energy vehicle industry has developed rapidly. "Drawing on China's experience in green transformation, Kenya can further expand its advantages in the renewable energy sector, increase investment in green start-ups, and strive to become a regional center for sustainable innovation and enhanced climate resilience," said Kentice.
Kentice said that in recent years, Kenya-China cooperation has continued to deepen, especially under the framework of the green "Belt and Road" ("一带一路"), and China's support has provided opportunities for Kenya to obtain green financing and green technology. Cooperation between the two sides in areas such as clean transportation and smart agriculture will accelerate Kenya's progress towards a low-carbon, inclusive, and environmentally friendly economy.
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China is a founding member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and has always regarded the SCO as a diplomatic priority. Following the 2024 SCO Astana Summit, China assumed the rotating presidency of the SCO and will host the SCO Summit in Tianjin (天津) from August 31 to September 1. China will work with SCO partners to uphold the "Shanghai Spirit" of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and pursuit of common development, focusing on the theme of "Year of Sustainable Development of the SCO". We will use "action" as the pen and "unity" as the ink to write a new chapter in the high-quality development of the SCO.
Those with shared aspirations do not consider mountains and seas as distant. In July 2023, the SCO Summit officially admitted Iran as a member state. Iran is a country with significant regional and international influence, identifies with the "Shanghai Spirit," and became an observer state of the SCO in 2005. Since officially joining the "SCO family," Iran has actively participated in ministerial meetings in practical fields such as energy, education, health, and tourism, as well as forums and activities in areas such as green development, digital technology, women, and media, injecting new vitality into the development of the SCO.
Various sectors in Iran have positively assessed the important role played by the SCO in regional and international affairs, highly value cooperation with China within the SCO framework, appreciate the positive role played by China as the rotating presidency, and expressed their full support for China's hosting of the summit. They aim to promote the upgrading of cooperation in security, economy and trade, energy, transportation, and other fields under the SCO framework, inject new impetus into regional security and development, and further enhance the SCO's voice in global governance. China is willing to work with Iran to push the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership to a new level and make positive contributions to building a closer SCO community with a shared future.
The relationship between China and Iran has a long history. For more than half a century since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have trusted and supported each other, and have a common pursuit of independence, self-reliance, and national rejuvenation. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. China and Iran share a common stance against hegemonism and power politics. The two sides enhance coordination and cooperation through the SCO platform, which will not only benefit the people of China and Iran, but also make new contributions to promoting regional and world peace and stability.
China and Iran are both important members of the Global South, and there is great potential for cooperation between the two sides in various fields. The SCO creates broad space for deepening cooperation between the two countries. China is willing to work closely with Iran to coordinate and cooperate within the SCO framework to promote more cooperation projects. This will not only benefit the development of bilateral relations, but also create favorable conditions for countries to achieve common development.
More than 2,000 years ago, the ancient Silk Road connecting the East and the West closely linked the two ancient civilizations of China and Iran. Today, the SCO continues to play a bridging role in deepening cultural exchanges between the two countries. China provides a high-quality platform for civilizational dialogue among SCO countries and has successively held the SCO Think Tank Forum 2024, the SCO National Vocational Skills Competition, the SCO Political Parties Forum, as well as film festivals, television festivals, art festivals, and other activities, in which Iran has actively participated. These activities help China and Iran strengthen exchanges of experience in governance and enhance mutual understanding and recognition between the two peoples.
China will always work with Iran and other SCO countries with the broad mind of a responsible major country to transform the "Shanghai Spirit" into more practical actions and richer practical results, jointly create a better future for the SCO, and contribute "SCO strength" to promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
(The author is the Chinese Ambassador to Iran)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 13th, (Xinhua) -- A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 13th: Wang Yi (王毅), Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host the 10th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Anning (安宁), Yunnan (云南) from August 14th to 15th. During the meeting, an informal meeting of the foreign ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand will also be held.
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"The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression made a significant contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War." Hussein Ismail (侯赛因·伊斯梅尔), an Egyptian expert on Chinese affairs, translator, and deputy editor-in-chief of the Arabic edition of "China Today" magazine, said in a recent interview with this reporter that during the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) played a pivotal role. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) insisted on mobilizing and relying on the people. The Chinese people resisted tenaciously, and the enormous consumption of the Japanese invading forces on the Chinese battlefield accelerated the demise of Japanese fascism.
In November 1943, after achieving a decisive victory in World War II, the heads of state of China, the United States, and the United Kingdom held the Cairo Conference (开罗会议) to discuss joint operations against Japan and the handling of Japan after its defeat. The Cairo Declaration (《开罗宣言》) issued after the meeting announced that the purpose of the three countries was to return to China the territories stolen by Japan from China, such as the Northeast, Taiwan (台湾), and the Penghu Islands (澎湖列岛). In July 1945, the Potsdam Proclamation (《波茨坦公告》), jointly signed by China, the United States, and the United Kingdom, and later joined by the Soviet Union, reaffirmed that "the terms of the Cairo Declaration must be implemented."
Ismail (伊斯梅尔) said that the Cairo Conference (开罗会议) and the Cairo Declaration (《开罗宣言》) are important cornerstones for establishing the post-war international order, providing an important basis in international law for China to recover the territories plundered and stolen by Japanese militarism after World War II, and have milestone significance in the history of the World Anti-Fascist War. The Cairo Declaration (《开罗宣言》) is an affirmation of the one-China principle, and its legal facts are beyond doubt.
Egypt is also an important battlefield in the World Anti-Fascist War. In 1942, the Allied forces defeated the German and Italian armies in the El Alamein (阿拉曼) area of Egypt, reversing the situation on the North African battlefield. Egypt provided important military and logistical support for this, and the Egyptian military and civilians fought alongside the Allied forces and paid a heavy price. "We need to learn lessons from the World Anti-Fascist War." Ismail (伊斯梅尔) said that the current global situation is turbulent, various conflicts continue, and individual countries are keen on geopolitical games, inciting conflicts and wars, and global peace and development are facing major challenges. Only peace is the guarantee for the safety and prosperous life of the people. All countries must unite and work together to prevent the world from falling into the quagmire of war again.
Ismail (伊斯梅尔) has long been concerned about China's development, creating, translating, and publishing a large number of works about China, and has won the Chinese Government Friendship Award and the 16th Special Book Award of China. He said that the concept of peace has been passed down in China from generation to generation, and the gene of peace is deeply rooted in Chinese culture. There are many discussions about peace and harmony in ancient Chinese classics. Since modern times, the Chinese people have had unforgettable memories of the suffering caused by war, and therefore cherish peace even more.
Ismail (伊斯梅尔) highly praised China's responsibility to safeguard world peace with practical actions. He cited the fact that China issued the "China's Position on the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis" document, playing a constructive role in promoting the political settlement of the crisis. China successfully facilitated the reconciliation between Saudi Arabia (沙特) and Iran (伊朗), setting a model for relevant countries in the region to resolve contradictions and differences and achieve good-neighborliness and friendship. During its tenure as the rotating presidency of the Security Council, China successfully promoted the Security Council to pass the first resolution since the outbreak of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict, facilitated reconciliation talks between various Palestinian factions and signed the "Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity" (《关于结束分裂加强巴勒斯坦民族团结的北京宣言》), provided multiple batches of humanitarian aid to Gaza, and is committed to promoting the Palestinian issue back to the correct track of the "two-state solution." "China's efforts and achievements in promoting world peace are obvious to all, and China is a just force for maintaining world peace and stability."
On the bookshelf in Ismail's (伊斯梅尔) office, there are many works about China that he participated in translating. "China adheres to the path of peaceful development and has made great progress in many fields." He believes that China's proposal to jointly build the "Belt and Road" initiative (一带一路) and the three global initiatives are aimed at building a world of peace and common development and prosperity. "China's initiatives are conducive to promoting world peace, strongly supporting the common development of all countries, especially the countries of the Global South, and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind." Ismail (伊斯梅尔) said that peace-loving countries in the world should work together to defend the hard-won achievements and jointly defend international fairness and justice.
(Reported from Cairo (开罗) by this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 13th. Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, will host the 10th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Anning (安宁), Yunnan (云南) from August 14th to 15th. During the meeting, an informal meeting of the Foreign Ministers of China, Laos (老挝), Myanmar (缅甸), and Thailand (泰国) will also be held. A spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs answered reporters' questions on the 13th regarding the relevant situation.
A reporter asked: Can the spokesperson introduce the relevant background of the 10th Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting? As the host, what are China's expectations for this meeting? What are China's considerations for holding an informal meeting of the Foreign Ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand?
The spokesperson stated that the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation is a new type of regional cooperation mechanism jointly built and shared by China and Cambodia (柬埔寨), Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam (越南). Under the strategic guidance of the leaders of the six countries, China and the Mekong countries have successively announced the construction of bilateral community of common destiny. The Lancang-Mekong region has achieved full coverage of the construction of bilateral and multilateral community of common destiny. The "land, sea, and air network" of connectivity continues to develop, cross-border trade and investment and supply chain cooperation continue to deepen, and people-to-people exchanges are 双向奔赴 (shuāng xiàng bēn fù - "two-way rush," describes mutual attraction and effort in interpersonal relationships or cultural exchanges), becoming increasingly close like a family. The six countries have cultivated the "development first, equal consultation, pragmatic and efficient, open and inclusive" Lancang-Mekong spirit, and jointly built a Lancang-Mekong home with a shared future and mutual assistance.
The spokesperson said that this year the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation mechanism will enter its tenth year. At present, the Lancang-Mekong countries are all in an important stage of accelerating development. Faced with the intertwined international situation of change and chaos, as well as the rise of unilateral hegemony and protectionism, the Lancang-Mekong countries need to strengthen unity and cooperation and promote common development. China hopes to use this Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Foreign Ministers' Meeting to review cooperation achievements, summarize successful experiences, plan the future development of the mechanism, and continue to build a stronger Lancang-Mekong economic development belt and a closer Lancang-Mekong community of common destiny, so as to provide more stability and new impetus for enhancing the well-being of the people in the basin and maintaining sustainable development in the region.
"At the suggestion of Thailand (泰国), the current co-chair of the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation, an informal meeting of the Foreign Ministers of China, Laos, Myanmar, and Thailand will also be held during the meeting to exchange in-depth views on regional situations and joint efforts to combat transnational crime and other issues of common concern," the spokesperson said.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 田俊荣 宋静思 林小溪
Living amidst green mountains and clear waters, holding onto golden and silver mountains, Pan Wenge (潘文革) and Pan Chunlin (潘春林) still can't forget the taste of dust in their breath 20 years ago.
The Yu Village (余村) in Anji (安吉), Zhejiang (浙江), where the Pan (潘) brothers are located, used to blast mountains for stone and build cement factories. About half of the village's more than 280 households worked in the mining area.
"The sound of cannons shook the ground, and the village was filled with flying sand and rocks. We didn't dare to open the windows all year round. Even the tenacious mountain bamboo shoots grew smaller year by year," villagers recalled. "In just a few years, five miners died in accidents."
The elder cousin, Pan Wenge (潘文革), served as a village cadre in Yu Village (余村) for 22 years. From 2003 to 2005, thanks to the "Thousands of Villages Renovation Project" (千万工程), the village successively closed three mines and one cement factory. Without the "means of livelihood," the village's collective annual income plummeted from 3 million yuan to 200,000 yuan.
"Some villagers even banged bowls and chopsticks at the entrance of the village committee. How to proceed in the future? Everyone was confused," said Pan Wenge (潘文革).
Pan Wenge (潘文革) likes to keep written accounts. On the page of his diary labeled "August 15, 2005," he wrote a line in heavy strokes: "Green mountains and clear waters are golden and silver mountains."
That day, Xi Jinping (习近平), then Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee (浙江省委书记), came to investigate under the scorching sun and highly praised Yu Village's (余村) approach: "The determination to close the mines is a brilliant move."
"Secretary Xi (习) said that as the economy develops to a certain extent, reverse urbanization will become more obvious, and some people may prefer to live in rural areas or suburbs. At that time, Anji (安吉) will be even more of a treasure land." Pan Wenge (潘文革), who was present, firmly remembered the new term "reverse urbanization." "He also told everyone that when you can't have both bear's paw and fish, you must know when to give up and never go back to being infatuated with the old development model. In fact, green mountains and clear waters are golden and silver mountains."
These words cleared away the clouds and revealed the sun. Economic development cannot be at the expense of destroying the environment. The environment itself is the economy, and a good environment contains infinite economic value.
The younger cousin, Pan Chunlin (潘春林), felt enlightened after hearing this.
"I used to drive a tractor in the mine. As soon as I entered the mining area, my heart would be in my throat, fearing that a stone would fall." Pan Chunlin (潘春林) touched an old scar on his eyebrow, which was caused by flying rocks: "It's not worth risking my life for money. I have to find another way to live."
After the mines were closed, Pan Chunlin (潘春林) took on more than 600,000 yuan in debt and took the lead in opening a farmhouse in the village called "Chunlin Villa" (春林山庄). "Will it be foolish to do this?" He couldn't sleep and lost a lot of hair. It wasn't until the saying "Green mountains and clear waters are golden and silver mountains" spread throughout the village that he felt reassured.
Yu Village (余村) is named after Yu Ridge (余岭), a branch of Tianmu Mountain (天目山). The green mountains are continuous, the clear waters wind around, and the bamboo sea is lush. Stepping into it, one feels nothing but green.
Starting in 2006, Yu Village (余村) took stock of its meager "surplus grain" and gritted its teeth to improve the environment and develop ecological tourism. The mountains damaged by mining were restored, the messy illegal buildings along the stream were gradually demolished, and the village roads, which had been pitted by transport vehicles, were renovated. The mining area became a scenic spot again.
"My cousin Pan Wenge (潘文革) and his village committee team raised money to buy a bus and went to Shanghai (上海) and Jiangsu (江苏) to attract customers, distributing them to the farmhouses in the village," said Pan Chunlin (潘春林). He carried advertising leaflets and ran to Shanghai (上海) every now and then, specializing in high-end residential areas and squares with many elderly people. He also published small "tofu block" advertisements in newspapers.
"One 'tofu block' advertisement can attract half a month's worth of customers," said Pan Chunlin (潘春林), lean and capable, with a smile. "In just over two years, I basically paid off my debts."
After the mines were closed, Pan Wenge (潘文革) raised money to start a bamboo chopstick factory.
"Splitting bamboo and washing chopsticks will produce dust and sewage; drying bamboo strips will also affect the appearance of the village. As management became stricter and stricter, the production lines were reduced from eight to four, and the business became more and more depressed. At Chunlin's (春林) persuasion, I also opened a farmhouse, and I didn't expect the business to be so good! We finally eat from the same bowl," said Pan Wenge (潘文革).
More and more villagers are holding "ecological bowls" and eating "tourism meals." Hu Jiaxing (胡加兴), who used to run transportation, saw that the stream was clear and returned to his hometown to start rafting; Jiang Zhihua (姜志华), a cement factory worker, started driving sightseeing buses in the scenic area; Ge Yuande (葛元德), a miner, and his son founded "Liangshan Cultural and Creative Pavilion" (两山文创阁) and started stone art. By 2019, the per capita net income of Yu Village (余村) residents was nearly 50,000 yuan, more than five times that of 2005.
"'Selling scenery' really makes more money than 'selling stones' and 'selling bamboo'," said Pan Chunlin (潘春林). "The people of Yu Village (余村) are sincerely grateful to Secretary Xi (习) for pointing the way for us back then. He really has a high and far-sighted vision!"
In March 2020, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平总书记) revisited Yu Village (余村) and said with satisfaction after seeing the changes in the village: "The achievements Yu Village (余村) has made now prove that the path of green development is correct, and we must stick to it if we have chosen the right path."
"I didn't expect that we would really see the General Secretary (总书记) again!" Speaking of that day, Pan Chunlin (潘春林) could hardly contain his excitement. "Right in my yard, the General Secretary (总书记) hoped that the villagers would actively develop diversified operations on the premise of protecting the environment, and better transform ecological benefits into economic and social benefits."
"'The General Secretary (总书记) said that 'better transforming ecological benefits into economic and social benefits' means that he hopes we will broaden the path of transforming green mountains and clear waters into golden and silver mountains, continuously strengthen the 'beautiful economy,' and bring more development dividends from the green foundation." In recent years, Pan Wenge (潘文革) has been transferred to the Anji County Party School (安吉县委党校) to serve as the director of the "Two Mountains" Research and Study Center (两山研学中心), and he has repeatedly pondered and understood the General Secretary's (总书记) words.
Making the green mountains and clear waters even more beautiful and making the golden and silver mountains even bigger, the people of Yu Village (余村) have taken new steps.
From one village "selling scenery" to more people "selling scenery."
Yu Village (余村) continues to "expand," linking 23 villages to share resources, complement each other's advantages, and jointly build a "high-energy, modern, and international" "Greater Yu Village" (大余村).
In the Cloud Grassland Scenic Area (云上草原景区) in Shanchuan Township (山川乡), Anji (安吉), the green mountains roll like waves, and the mountain meadows are like huge green carpets, dotted with colorful wildflowers. When the breeze passes, the clouds and mist curl up, as if one is in a fairyland. In the past, it took nearly an hour to travel from Yu Village (余村) to here via the mountain road; in May of this year, the cable car was completed and put into operation, and "cloud-end direct access" only takes 6 minutes.
"The source of customers from Yu Village (余村) flows to there with a whoosh, and the radiating and driving effect is more obvious." As the president of the Tianhuangping Town Farmhouse Association (天荒坪镇农家乐协会会长), Pan Chunlin (潘春林) is very excited. "The 'distance' between villages is closer, and the 'steps' towards common prosperity are also bigger!"
From simply "selling scenery" to attracting entrepreneurship to "seek revitalization."
Lin Hui Ba (邻汇吧), a high-tech enterprise in Zhejiang Province (浙江省高新技术企业), provides digital location selection and effect prediction services. In October 2023, its headquarters moved from Hangzhou (杭州) to "Greater Yu Village" (大余村).
"Pulling open the curtains, you see lush greenery and hear the sounds of birds singing. Good ideas will 'gurgle' and pop up automatically." Li Yingchong (李颖翀), the head of Lin Hui Ba (邻汇吧), explained the reason for "going to the countryside." "All the infrastructure that is available in the city is available here, and the good mountains and rivers that are not available in the city are also available here."
Yunti Technology (云梯科技), OKKA Rural Cycling Club (OKKA乡野骑行社)... More than 60 partners and new economic projects have settled in "Greater Yu Village" (大余村). "Green ecology is the greatest wealth, greatest advantage, and greatest brand of 'Greater Yu Village' (大余村)," said Pan Wenge (潘文革). The good environment has attracted more than 1,200 young talents to start businesses, giving rise to many new business formats, and the ecological advantages are being deeply transformed into development advantages.
"In these twenty years, from 'selling stones' to 'selling scenery' to strengthening the 'beautiful economy,' my brother and I have deeply realized that green mountains and clear waters are golden and silver mountains, and happiness depends on the mountains," said Pan Wenge (潘文革) with great emotion.
Yu Village (余村) has many bamboos. Under the sunshine and rain, new bamboos silently take root, and when their strength is gathered, they grow towards the sky, standing tall and graceful.
Isn't the green transformation of Yu Village (余村) just like this?
(Reporter Dou Hanyang (窦瀚洋) of this newspaper participated in the writing)
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Today's urban life has added "greenery" and also a sense of "contrast." Some city residents experience this more directly.
"Buzz—buzz—" Recently, Shanghai (上海) residents often hear cicadas chirping. Some regard it as an urban background sound, while others complain that it brings noise pollution. "People walk under the trees, and droppings fall from the sky." Near the intersection of Jingwu Road (经五路) and Weiyi Road (纬一路) in Zhengzhou (郑州), Henan (河南), night herons nest in the trees, which is quite popular with the public, but they are occasionally "attacked" by bird droppings, which also adds some distress. In a residential area in Wuxi (无锡), Jiangsu (江苏), a hedgehog emerged from the grass in the green belt. How should this "little guy" who may be carrying parasites be treated? Some suggested, "Let it find its own way home" and "Don't disturb it."
Summer cicadas, night herons, hedgehogs... When cities have more natural creatures, although some people are delighted and some frown, it also shows that the ecology is improving, which is a "sweet trouble." At the same time, it should be noted that the city leaves more space for natural ecology, accommodates cicada chirping, and also needs to take into account multiple feelings. This leaves room for improvement in governance.
Let's take a look at the approach of Caojiadu Subdistrict (曹家渡街道) in Jing'an District (静安区), Shanghai (上海). There is a residential area in the jurisdiction with a high greening rate and lush trees, which used to be a "selling point." However, tall trees increased greenery but also blocked the sunlight and ventilation of low-rise residents. How to balance "green" and "light"? Professional surveys, formulation of plans, solicitation of opinions, precise pruning... The subdistrict took the initiative, and the whole process involved scientific argumentation, professional support, and co-governance consultation. Not limited to solving the pain points of one community, the local government also released Shanghai's first street-level tree trimming guide, providing a reference for the governance of tree shading.
From solving "one thing" to doing a good job in "a category of things," actively seeking solutions with pragmatic actions can open up new paths of governance in the midst of "troubles."
As the demand for a better life becomes increasingly diversified, "sweet troubles" will continue to appear, and recognizing and resolving contradictions will become a breakthrough in opening up the work situation. Adapting to the time, place, and situation, and improving the ability of "creative transformation," the "sweet troubles" will not really make people annoyed.
For example, household waste. In the past, with the acceleration of development and the improvement of living standards, garbage also increased, once surrounding cities and villages. In recent years, thanks to garbage sorting and technological progress, "resources in the wrong place" have found a good home. In Zhangjiagang (张家港), Jiangsu (江苏), garbage is poured into the storage warehouse of Beikong Environment (北控环境), a renewable energy company, and undergoes a green transformation through incineration. There is a "smart brain" in the workshop that monitors and regulates parameters such as flue gas emission indicators in real time; the slag after incineration is used for building material production; the residual heat generated is used to generate electricity... Household waste has achieved a "reversal" from landfills to full-chain regeneration.
Changing ideas and empowering technology, "waste" can become "treasure," and "burdens" hide "wealth." Being good at leveraging trends and being clever at transformation is a portrayal of promoting a circular economy, low-carbon development, and achieving a comprehensive green transformation.
Another example is urban renewal. Unused open spaces in cities, such as marginal land, under overpasses, or sunken plazas, if not renovated and updated, will not only cause waste of resources but also easily breed hidden dangers. As long as there is space, there is a use for it. The key is to put in enough "embroidery work" (绣花功夫 (xiù huā gōng fū - "embroidery skill," meticulous and detailed work)). In Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东), the space under the Liede Bridge (猎德大桥) on Linjiang Avenue (临江大道) has been built into a riverside slow-running path station with Lingnan (岭南) cultural charm, and dragon boat cultural sculptures have been arranged, which facilitates public leisure and adds cultural color.
When the space under the bridge becomes unique, and when idle sites become vibrant places, people will not walk around them, but instead have more places to rest and relax. Changing perspectives and innovating methods will lead to more distinctive development and more revitalization and transformation.
Snow will affect travel and even cause snow disasters, but from another perspective, snow scenes breed prospects, ice and snow drive the economy, and developing the ice and snow world well can naturally "generate" gold and silver mountains. Balancing the relationship between people and nature, handling the relationship between development and safety, opening up horizons and ideas, and better transforming resource advantages into development advantages, new vitality is bursting forth and the future space is infinitely large.
Return to TopAccording to a report from our newspaper on August 13th from Beijing (北京), at around 13:00 on August 13th, the center of this year's 11th typhoon "Yangliu" landed on the coast of Taimali Township (太麻里乡), Taitung County (台东县), Taiwan (台湾). The maximum wind force near the center at the time of landing was level 14. At 17:00, its center was located approximately 260 kilometers east-southeast of Zhangpu County (漳浦县), Fujian (福建), in the Taiwan Strait (台湾海峡), with a maximum wind force of level 12 near the center, classified as a typhoon. The National Meteorological Center (中央气象台) predicts that "Yangliu" will make landfall again along the coast from Xiamen (厦门), Fujian (福建) to Shantou (汕头), Guangdong (广东) on the night of the 13th, and is expected to be a severe tropical storm or typhoon at the time of landfall.
Affected by the landing of "Yangliu", it is expected that from August 13th to 15th, there will be a heavy rainfall process in South China (华南), southern regions of Jiangnan (江南), and other places. Some areas in southern Fujian (福建), eastern and northern Guangdong (广东), and southern Hunan (湖南) will experience heavy rainstorms. The coastal areas of southern Fujian (福建), the Han River (韩江), Dong River (东江), Bei River (北江) and the eastern Guangdong (粤东) coast, the West River (西江) and its tributaries the Liu River (柳江), Gui River (桂江), He River (贺江) in Guangxi (广西), and the Xiang River (湘江), Zi River (资水), Yuan River (沅江) in Hunan (湖南) will experience rising water levels. Some small and medium-sized rivers in the rainstorm areas may experience floods exceeding the warning level.
At 11:00 on the 13th, the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) initiated a Level IV emergency response for flood defense in the four provinces (autonomous regions) of Fujian (福建), Guangdong (广东), Guangxi (广西), and Hunan (湖南), and dispatched three working groups to Fujian (福建), Guangdong (广东), and Guangxi (广西) to assist and guide typhoon, rainstorm, and flood defense work.
At 17:00 on the 13th, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters (国家防总) upgraded the flood and typhoon prevention emergency response for Guangdong (广东) and Fujian (福建) to Level III. The working group dispatched earlier continued to assist and guide typhoon prevention and response work in Guangdong (广东). At 18:00 on the 13th, the National Meteorological Center (中央气象台) issued an orange typhoon warning and an orange rainstorm warning.
It is expected that from 20:00 on August 13th to 20:00 on August 14th, there is a high possibility of mountain torrent disasters in some areas of northeastern and southern Fujian (福建), southern Jiangxi (江西), southern Hunan (湖南), northern Guangdong (广东), southwestern Sichuan (四川), and other places. In particular, there is a high possibility of mountain torrent disasters in some areas of southern Fujian (福建) and northeastern Guangdong (广东). At 18:00 on the 13th, the Ministry of Water Resources (水利部) and the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) respectively, jointly with the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局), issued an orange meteorological warning for mountain torrent disasters and a meteorological risk warning for geological disasters.
In view of the fact that this year's 11th typhoon "Yangliu" is further approaching the eastern Guangdong (粤东) coast, which will bring serious wind, rain, and tidal impacts to Guangdong (广东), the Guangdong Provincial Flood Control Headquarters (广东省防总) decided to upgrade the Level III emergency response for typhoon prevention to a Level II emergency response for typhoon prevention at 13:00 on August 13th. The Fujian Provincial Meteorological Observatory (福建省气象台) upgraded the "Typhoon Warning" to Level II at 12:00 on August 13th and issued a "Rainstorm Warning Level III". The Fujian Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters (福建省防汛抗旱指挥部) upgraded the typhoon prevention emergency response to Level II at 12:00 on the 13th and simultaneously initiated a Level IV flood control emergency response.
(Comprehensive reports from our reporters Li Hongmei (李红梅), Liu Wenxin (刘温馨), Deng Jianyang (邓剑洋), Li Gang (李刚), and Zhong Ziwei (钟自炜))
Return to TopIn response to Typhoon Yangliu, the 11th typhoon of this year, the Fujian Provincial Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters raised the typhoon defense emergency response to Level II at 12:00 on August 13. The picture shows fishing boats sheltering from the typhoon at the Gaoqi Mintai Central Fishing Port (高崎闽台中心渔港) in Xiamen (厦门), Fujian (福建).
Photo by Zeng Demeng (曾德猛) (Xinhua News Agency) (新华社发)
Return to TopThis newspaper Hohhot (呼和浩特) August 13th (Reporter Zhang Cheng (张枨)) Recently, the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region Development and Reform Commission (内蒙古自治区发展改革委) jointly issued a plan with the Autonomous Region Department of Industry and Information Technology (自治区工信厅) and the Autonomous Region Energy Bureau (自治区能源局). The plan aims to promote the high-standard and high-quality construction of zero-carbon parks through pilot projects, demonstration leadership, and model innovation, cultivate and create a number of national and autonomous region-level zero-carbon park pilots, and build a highland for green and low-carbon development.
Zero-carbon parks refer to parks that reduce carbon dioxide emissions from production and living activities within the park to a "near-zero" level through planning, design, technology, and management, and have the conditions to further achieve "net-zero." According to the plan, Inner Mongolia (内蒙古) will promote the construction of zero-carbon parks in three stages: In 2025, the application and selection of zero-carbon park construction will be launched to determine the list of zero-carbon parks to be cultivated and constructed in the autonomous region; from 2026 to 2028, the construction of national and autonomous region-level zero-carbon parks will be fully carried out; by 2030, the exploration and practice of zero-carbon park construction will be deepened, and more autonomous region-level zero-carbon parks will be included in the national zero-carbon park pilot program.
The construction content of zero-carbon parks covers many aspects, including building a zero-carbon park power grid system, strengthening the supply and consumption of green electricity at a high proportion, strengthening energy storage and flexible load management, vigorously promoting energy conservation and carbon reduction transformation of parks, cultivating new momentum for green and low-carbon industries, strengthening resource conservation and intensive use of parks, improving and upgrading park infrastructure, and promoting carbon capture, utilization and carbon sink development. The park will also build a green and intelligent energy and carbon management platform to enhance comprehensive carbon-related service capabilities, participate in the formulation of zero-carbon standard rules, and enhance international influence.
Return to TopBeijing, August 13th (Reporter Qu Zhehan (曲哲涵)) The reporter learned from the Ministry of Finance (财政部) on the 13th that the Ministry of Finance (财政部), in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs (农业农村部), recently allocated 1.146 billion yuan from the central government's agricultural production disaster prevention and relief funds to support 13 major grain-producing provinces in implementing the "one spray, multiple boosts" strategy for autumn grain, and to make every effort to do a good job in disaster prevention, mitigation, and stable production promotion. According to reports, the central government will focus on subsidizing the spraying of plant growth regulators, foliar fertilizers, anti-stress agents, fungicides, and insecticides on major autumn grain crops such as corn, soybeans, and medium-season rice, providing strong guarantees for stabilizing autumn grain production and achieving a bumper harvest for the whole year.
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"Previously, notifications in various work groups were endless; now, the work groups are clean and tidy, and everyone prefers to discuss work progress, focusing on practical issues." Yan Ping (晏萍), Party Secretary of the Cuiyunli Community Party Committee and Director of the Neighborhood Committee of Xiangyanglou Subdistrict, Hedong District (河东区), Tianjin (天津市), said, talking about recent changes in her work.
To rectify formalism and reduce burdens at the grassroots level, Hedong District (河东区) formulated 10 measures to empower the grassroots and 10 measures to reduce burdens, and issued the "Hedong District District-Level 2025 List of Community Organizations' Legally Assisted Work Tasks," defining clear boundaries for community work, allowing grassroots cadres to further feel that "reports have been reduced, meetings have been shortened, and there is more time to do practical things for the masses."
Solidly carrying out in-depth study and education on implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, all regions and departments adhere to the combination of "immediate rectification" and "long-term establishment," and improve the normalized and long-term institutional mechanisms for work style construction.
The Work Committee of the Central and State Organs revised the "Central and State Organs Model Organ Benchmark Unit and Advanced Unit Selection and Commendation Measures," including the requirement to effectively overcome "organ disease" and "bureaucratic" work styles. The "Central and State Organs Youth Theoretical Study Group Learning Rules" were formulated to promote young cadres in the central and state organs to improve their theoretical study, Party spirit training, and grassroots practice.
The Supreme People's Court (最高人民法院) gives full play to the "people's heart line" and "general customer service" role of the 12368 litigation service hotline, improves the closed-loop management mechanism of hotline work orders, coordinates and links relevant departments and lower-level courts to quickly respond to and timely feedback on the demands of the masses, and unblocks the "non-filing" complaint channel, supervising and resolutely correcting various forms of "non-filing" problems reflected by the masses, and achieving "one-number response, immediate handling of complaints" for the demands of the masses.
The Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) carried out consistency assessment of the issuance of documents and the reduction of burdens at the grassroots level, and implemented "five negative lists" for streamlining documents, streamlining meetings, supervision and inspection assessments, creating demonstration activities, and evaluating and commending projects. The "Clear Card" for supervision, inspection, and assessment matters of the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) was formulated, and relevant systems such as the management of investigation and research work and the strengthening of the management of exhibitions and forum activities were introduced to promote the rectification of formalism and the reduction of burdens at the grassroots level to truly achieve practical results.
On the basis of adhering to in-depth study and discussion, the Ministry of State Security (国安部) highlighted in-depth and comprehensive investigation, precise efforts to rectify, and long-term governance and long-term construction, revised and completed a series of work style construction-related systems, and established a grassroots burden reduction fixed-point research mechanism and 10 observation points. Promote the research on the topic of investigating and treating both work style and corruption.
Tsinghua University (清华大学) focused on the urgent and difficult problems of teachers and students and the problems of violating the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, solidly carried out special actions and special rectifications, and further strengthened the construction of relevant institutional mechanisms. Focusing on the problems of excessive work notifications issued by some departments and units, and the reflection of teachers and students in colleges and departments on excessive form filling and complex form design, the university continued to promote the streamlining of notifications and forms, developed an auxiliary form filling system, and opened up data sharing channels to effectively reduce the burden on the grassroots.
From "solving one problem" to "solving a class of problems," all regions and departments strengthen institutional construction and continuously transform the results of study and education into lasting momentum for serving the people and promoting development.
Not long ago, two designated enterprises in Jiujiang City (九江市), Jiangxi Province (江西省) that supplied food to school canteens were blacklisted. This is the first time that the local government has issued a red card to violating enterprises after implementing the "Supplier Credit Evaluation Management Measures (Trial)."
Since the in-depth study and education on implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation was carried out, Jiujiang City (九江市) has focused on outstanding problems in food safety and dietary funding management in primary and secondary schools, carried out special rectification, and strived to build a governance pattern in which procurement, management, supervision, service, and evaluation are interlocked, promoting the transformation of campus meals from safe eating to nutritious eating, from standardized management to optimized service, and from problem rectification to source governance. Among them, Jiujiang City (九江市) specially created the "Sunshine Smart Procurement Platform for Canteen Ingredients" for municipal schools, supporting schools to carry out centralized procurement and distribution of canteen materials, food safety prevention and control, supplier management, assessment and evaluation, and procurement fund settlement through the platform, reversing the past situation of decentralized procurement with difficult quality control and inflated prices, and the released funding space directly benefits student meals.
"The 'dark road' in the village has been replaced with new street lights, which are much brighter!" Villagers near Kangmei River (抗美河) in Luoxian Village (罗仙村), Huacheng Subdistrict (花城街道), Huadu District (花都区), Guangzhou City (广州市), Guangdong Province (广东省) praised the newly installed street lights. Previously, the street lights on this section of the road were aging, the lighting was poor, and the light poles were rusted and tilted, but because the replacement of street lights involved multiple departments, the subdistrict and village Party committee could not solve it on their own.
Since the study and education were carried out, Huadu District (花都区) has deepened the "No. 10 Studio" contact service mechanism for the masses, organizing public opinion reception and visits and investigations on the 10th of each month as a centralized service day. Relevant district departments worked on-site, mobilizing enthusiastic social enterprises to work together, and installed 60 new solar street lights in Luoxian Village (罗仙村) at the end of June this year.
In response to the problem of "insufficient practical experience and weak tackling ability" of some young cadres, Qujiang District (衢江区), Quzhou City (衢州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省) optimized the whole-chain mechanism of "revealing the list to solve difficult problems," using reform and innovation tasks as a "racecourse," with the leaders of the task-leading departments serving as mentors, and the evaluation results linked to appointment and promotion, stimulating the initiative and enthusiasm of young cadres.
Since the study and education were carried out, Nanchuan District (南川区), Chongqing City (重庆市) has iteratively optimized 25 business environment policies and measures, and continuously launched service measures such as "nearby and fast handling" for enterprises, "one-window handling" for enterprise affairs, "one-code handling" for land approval, "one-time comprehensive inspection" for administrative law enforcement, and "one-form clearing" in the water, electricity, and gas fields, winning the recognition of enterprises and the masses with tangible and perceptible practical results.
Baoshan City (保山市), Yunnan Province (云南省) focused on the management loopholes found in in-depth investigation, formulated the "Specific Measures for Strengthening the Supervision of Party Members and Cadres' Activities Outside of Eight Hours," and issued 30 negative lists in three aspects: social circle, life circle, and entertainment circle, defining red lines for Party members and cadres' activities outside of eight hours by clarifying key supervised behaviors.
(Reporters of this newspaper: Geng Lei (耿磊), Zhu Lei (朱磊), Shen Tongrui (沈童睿), Wei Zhezhe (魏哲哲), Wu Yue (吴月), Qi Yukun (亓玉昆), Han Xin (韩鑫), Li Jiading (李家鼎), Liu Junguo (刘军国), Wang Xinyue (王欣悦), Zhang Chi (张驰))
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"Is it more accurate to change 'responsible for accepting and verifying applications for subsistence allowances' to 'responsible for accepting and initially reviewing applications for subsistence allowances'?" In the conference room of the Organization and Establishment Office of Songzi City (松滋市), Hubei Province (湖北省), the relevant responsible comrades from the townships and the cadres from the Organization and Establishment Office were repeatedly scrutinizing a list of township job responsibilities to be determined.
Why such attention to a single word? In actual work, townships can only conduct preliminary investigations and verifications of applicants and do not have significant discretionary power or final decision-making authority, so they cannot truly "verify." Such scrutiny helps to clarify the powers and responsibilities of the grassroots and avoid burdening them with responsibilities they cannot handle.
The grassroots level is the main battlefield for reform and development and the forefront of serving the people, bearing heavy responsibilities and numerous tasks. Many grassroots cadres reflect that the pressure of "**小马拉大车**" (xiǎo mǎ lā dà chē - "a small horse pulling a large cart," being overburdened with work) is widespread. In May of this year, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized during his inspection in Henan (河南): "We must earnestly rectify formalism to reduce the burden on the grassroots, support grassroots cadres in boldly doing their jobs and establishing prestige, and support the masses in relying on their own strength to solve problems in social governance."
Where is the breakthrough to transform "small horse pulling a large cart" into "light cart strong horse"? General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "To reduce the burden on the grassroots, we must clarify powers and responsibilities. We cannot burden the grassroots with everything. We must clarify which tasks the grassroots should undertake." The "Several Provisions on Rectifying Formalism to Reduce the Burden on the Grassroots" issued by the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央办公厅) and the General Office of the State Council (国务院办公厅) proposed: "Establish and improve a list of responsibilities." According to reports, the list of job responsibilities for all 38,000 townships (街道) (and subdistricts) nationwide has been completed, forming three lists: a list of basic job responsibilities, a list of cooperative job responsibilities, and a list of items withdrawn by higher-level departments. From "thousands of threads" to "three lists," clarifying "the responsibilities that should be borne" provides a handle for promoting full-chain burden reduction at the grassroots level, allowing grassroots cadres to perform their duties without worries.
"Light cart" is only a means; "strong horse" is what provides lasting strength. In Fuyou Community (府佑社区), Longqiao Subdistrict (龙桥街道), Yanzhou District (兖州区), Jining (济宁), Shandong (山东), the smart community platform records information on merchants' fire extinguishers and employees' health certificates in the jurisdiction at one time, enabling one-click screening. What used to take two days now takes only two minutes. After "subtraction" there is "addition." Reducing burdens and increasing efficiency go hand in hand, which can create space and tap potential for starting businesses and pursuing careers.
Grassroots problems and contradictions are diverse and ever-changing, requiring solutions that are flexible and long-lasting. It may be useful to solve problems with "integration." Xuzhou (徐州), Jiangsu (江苏), has established a "turnover pool" system for municipal and county administrative staffing, strengthening staffing coordination and promoting cross-regional, cross-departmental, and cross-level flow and allocation to alleviate staffing shortages through personnel mobility. At the provincial level, Jiangsu (江苏) is promoting the "one-platform handling" reform for high-frequency grassroots matters, integrating multiple provincial department systems into the government service platform, so that grassroots staff no longer have to log in repeatedly. Breaking down barriers to personnel flow and strengthening business coordination between departments can revitalize resources and improve efficiency, continuously safeguarding burden reduction.
Grassroots work is complex and specific. How can we enhance organizational and coordination capabilities to achieve "**四两拨千斤**" (sì liǎng bō qiān jīn - "four ounces deflect a thousand pounds," to use minimal force to achieve maximum effect)? For example, Xiangshan District (相山区), Huaibei (淮北), Anhui (安徽), has formed a public welfare consortium to actively connect resources. The volunteer service team of the power supply company provides services such as circuit facility maintenance; the public welfare association provides tables, chairs, and toys for children's activity rooms and regularly conducts parent-child activities; a hospital donates 10,000 yuan to help the community establish a "help the needy in emergencies" mutual aid society... Consolidating diverse forces reduces the pressure on the community to raise funds and meets the needs of residents. Grassroots governance does not have to be "**单打独斗**" (dān dǎ dú dòu - "fighting alone," acting individually without cooperation); pooling the wisdom and strength of the masses makes co-governance more effective.
The key to solving the problem of "small horse pulling a large cart" lies in proceeding from reality and making good use of investigation and research, a family heirloom. When drafting the list, the central government and various provinces and cities formed research and guidance groups, based on the actual situation of townships (街道) (and subdistricts) and combined with their work characteristics, to strengthen guidance and services with a one-policy-per-place approach, sitting with grassroots cadres to review the list item by item. Only by finding out the true situation, understanding the true needs, and focusing on the real problems can we improve the scientific nature, pertinence, and effectiveness of burden reduction work. Cadres at all levels "sitting together" can also eliminate "information gaps." For example, setting up information direct reporting points to directly collect grassroots opinions and suggestions on loosening restrictions and reducing burdens. Making policy formulation "**接地气**" (jiē dì qì - "connected to the ground air," relevant and responsive to the needs and concerns of ordinary people) and launching a "direct feedback express" helps to identify the crux of the problem and solve it in a practical way.
Not long ago, a flash flood occurred in Dongpo Village (东坡村), Wuchuan County (武川县), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古). Grassroots cadres "**逆流而上**" (nì liú ér shàng - "go against the current," to bravely face difficulties), notifying households one by one, and all villagers were safely evacuated without any casualties. We are surrounded by grassroots cadres who dare to take responsibility, can shoulder responsibilities, and are good at doing things. They are the **千里马** (qiān lǐ mǎ - "thousand-li horse," a person with outstanding talent) galloping on the wilderness of the times. Dismantling redundant reins, clarifying clear tracks, and letting the **千里马** (qiān lǐ mǎ - "thousand-li horse," a person with outstanding talent) gallop freely, the vast land will surely rise to a more vibrant atmosphere.
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The vitality of Chinese characters has never been about adhering to a certain writing form, but about people in every era drawing cultural nourishment from them and giving them new expressions.
Even though typing is more common than handwriting today, and brush and ink are no longer constant companions, every generation experiences a coherent yet unique Chinese character cultural influence. Chinese characters have become an inseparable spiritual gene in our bloodline.
In daily life, have you ever encountered such situations: when picking up a pen to write, you can't remember how to start; after a long absence from writing, the handwriting under your pen is no longer as strong as it used to be; when chatting online, you are used to using emoticons, symbols, etc. to replace textual expressions... Such situations are becoming more and more common, making many people sigh and worry: in the digital age, will Chinese characters move away from us?
Beyond the concerns, another fresh scene is unfolding: in the Former Residence of Calligraphy Sage (书圣故里) and the Orchid Pavilion Scenic Area (兰亭景区) in Shaoxing (绍兴), Zhejiang (浙江), there is a constant stream of tourists taking photos and checking in at calligraphy exhibition halls and cultural and creative markets, lingering and forgetting to return; on short video platforms, works of copying and tracing are frequently on the hot list; when modern street dance encounters oracle bone script glyphs, when documentaries use stories to connect the evolution of Chinese characters, such innovative expressions always receive applause...
These seemingly contradictory phenomena precisely outline the complex picture of the fate of Chinese characters in the information age. As the only ideographic writing system that has been used continuously from ancient times to the present, Chinese characters are far from a simple tool for information transmission. They are the crystallization of thousands of years of wisdom and aesthetics of Chinese civilization and a symbol of Chinese cultural inheritance.
Chinese characters contain the genetic code of Chinese culture. From oracle bone inscriptions and bronze inscriptions to seal script and official script, and then to cursive script and regular script, the evolution of Chinese character forms and writing styles is as continuous as Chinese civilization. Even though there are changes in the times, the consistency of writing and the integration of reading allow the past and the future to be connected and the cultural context to be interlinked. This inheritance is the true Chinese gene.
Chinese character writing demonstrates the artistic value of Chinese culture. Based on the precise and delicate structural sense of Chinese characters themselves, Chinese people express aesthetic pursuits through changes in the structure of single characters and the interweaving of characters, and further integrate the life philosophy of "calligraphy reflects the person" and the worldview of "establishing images to fully express meaning."
Today, the convenience of keyboard typing has, to some extent, made people "estranged" from handwriting, and even brought about the anxiety of "forgetting how to write characters." Therefore, some people began to worry about the future of Chinese characters. This worry is essentially a cherishing and safeguarding of cultural roots, as well as a defense and vigilance against the possible dilution of the concentration of Chinese character culture.
However, looking back at the long river of history, the vitality of Chinese characters has never been about adhering to a certain writing form, but about people in every era drawing cultural nourishment from them and giving them new expressions. Today, the development of technology has brought profound changes to Chinese characters and injected infinite possibilities into the inheritance and development of Chinese characters. It breaks the boundaries of time and space, making steles and rare books hidden in museums "within reach"; it lowers the threshold of culture, allowing a larger audience to feel the beauty of Chinese characters through online explanations; it also stimulates infinite creativity, prompting people to constantly explore innovative paths for Chinese characters.
From the popularity of Chinese character clothing with imaginative and rich connotations, to domestic new energy vehicles incorporating Chinese calligraphy art into car logo designs, and then to architectural design referring to the brushwork, lines, density, etc. of calligraphy in layout, shape, and structure... Today, the cultural value contained in Chinese characters is being more deeply recognized and cherished, and the ancient vitality of Chinese characters is being constantly activated and reshaped. Chinese characters are constantly answering the propositions of creative transformation and innovative development in the tide of the times.
One character, one world; one stroke, one universe. Chinese characters have shaped the cultural identity and spiritual home of the Chinese nation. Even though typing is more common than handwriting today, and brush and ink are no longer constant companions, every generation experiences a coherent yet unique Chinese character cultural influence. Chinese characters have become an inseparable spiritual gene in our bloodline. Therefore, we may not need to worry too much about whether Chinese characters will "move away," but should rather think about how, in the face of the diversified future of Chinese characters, we can find a just right combination of tradition and popularity, and express ourselves in a way that is both orthodox and innovative, so that more people will fall in love with the beauty of Chinese characters, appreciate the charm of the Chinese language, and feel the soul of culture.
We should firmly believe that Chinese characters, with their horizontal and vertical strokes and flying flourishes, will continue to innovate in inheritance and develop in innovation.
Return to TopThe number of wild animals such as Tibetan antelopes and Tibetan gazelles in Sanjiangyuan National Park (三江源国家公园) has increased significantly; Giant Panda National Park (大熊猫国家公园) has connected the habitats of 13 local giant panda populations and built 6 ecological corridors... This year marks the 10th anniversary of China's launch of the national park system reform. The wild populations of flagship species in the first batch of 5 national parks have continued to recover, and the diversity, stability, and sustainability of ecosystems have steadily improved.
This is precisely:
Antelopes tread on snow, relying on mist and rosy clouds,
Corridors connect remotely to the homes of hundreds of beasts.
Craftsmen have spent ten years cultivating and breeding species,
All things coexist and bloom with beauty.
Wang Jingwen (王静文)
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Not long ago, a group of "running-errand kids" in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), wearing QR codes for payment around their necks, attracted attention. They shuttled between buildings, earning pocket money by providing "last 100 meters" delivery services. Considering various potential hazards, the local street administration called a halt to this practice.
The errand delivery service reflects a certain practical demand. The local street has many tall office buildings and long elevator wait times. The professional market is densely packed with "one-meter counters." Some delivery drivers, fearing late deliveries, pay a small fee to entrust people familiar with the environment to take over the "relay." However, most of the "running-errand kids" are minors, mainly appearing during the summer vacation, prompting society to examine and worry about this phenomenon.
Making food delivery more efficient for delivery drivers, allowing children to experience the hardships of life and earn some pocket money during the summer vacation – seemingly a win-win situation, why was it stopped? First, there are legal risks. Even if the errand delivery is temporary, it may still be considered a contracting or labor relationship, and the attribution of responsibility may become a legal problem. Second, there are safety risks. Running in high-rise buildings, heavy traffic... these all harbor the risk of accidental injury.
Minors "experiencing" food delivery, to some extent, concerns the discussion of the boundaries between family education and public space. Simply stopping it is not the end of governance. More importantly, it is about how to solve the problem from the root, taking into account both growth needs and responsibility requirements. The local government stated that it will provide free full-day care classes, interest classes, and other services, extend the opening hours of the library, and provide children with a more comfortable learning environment. It's not about **一禁了之** (yī jìn liǎo zhī - "ban it and be done with it," to simply prohibit something without considering other solutions), but about giving a "better solution," demonstrating the precision of governance and the warmth of service.
With the further development of the economy and society, the growth needs of minors have been upgraded from the survival level to the development level. On the one hand, parents hope that their children's social practice forms are more diverse. On the other hand, managers focus on ensuring compliance and safety. Different positions reflect the same goal. How to create safe, vivid, interesting, and meaningful practice places for children, so that they can grow better in seeing the world and experiencing hardships, poses new challenges to "embroidery skills."
Exploration has been ongoing. This summer, the Jing'an District (静安区) Cultural Center in Shanghai (上海) launched a science exploration camp, bringing together professionals from the fields of medicine, police, fire protection, and finance to popularize professional knowledge or provide immersive vocational experiences, creating fun and educational activities for young people. Yuhua District (雨花区) in Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南) guides and encourages young people to enter supermarkets to participate in product recommendations, shelf replenishment displays, e-commerce order picking, and weighing and packaging in the fruit and vegetable area, helping children experience the vast world outside the classroom. Opening their eyes, broadening their knowledge, and increasing their skills make children happy, parents at ease, and society at peace.
"Transform the concept of urban development and pay more attention to being people-oriented." How to understand "people-oriented" and implement it? This case provides some inspiration. From adding children's activity spaces to carrying out child-friendly infrastructure renovations, many cities now explicitly mention the need to adhere to a "one-meter height" perspective in the process of construction and renewal. Some places have established "children's observation groups," inviting children to become small participants in community governance, raising issues, discussing solutions, and promoting change from their perspective. In fact, it is not only the construction of hardware spaces that requires this perspective. Truly integrating child-friendliness throughout the entire process of urban governance also requires more "careful design, careful selection of materials, and careful construction."
Whether now or in the future, safeguarding the safety and happiness of children and allowing them to grow up healthy and strong in the sun is the meaning and responsibility of promoting the connotative development of the city.
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Some time ago, affected by the typhoon, most areas of Jiangsu (江苏) Province experienced strong winds and rain. In response to the typhoon, all units responded quickly, and followed the plan to do a good job in typhoon prevention publicity, hidden danger investigation, ship evacuation, and emergency preparedness.
Recently, the weather in many places has shown two keywords: "drought" and "heavy rain." These two very different states point to the same phenomenon: extreme weather. In the World Economic Forum's "Global Risks Report 2025," extreme weather is listed as one of the top five risks facing the world. Fully recognizing the uncertainty of extreme weather and having more "safety redundancy" in prevention and response can better protect the safety of people's lives and property.
The so-called "safety redundancy" means that when one line of defense fails, the redundant backup can promptly fill the gap and control the risk to the smallest range. The lack of "safety redundancy" may lead to tragedy. In dealing with extreme situations, redundancy is not "superfluous," but "necessary."
Why is "safety redundancy" neglected? On the one hand, there is a "temporal and spatial mismatch" between cost and benefit. The construction of "safety redundancy" requires a lot of upfront investment, but the benefits are often reflected in "accidents that did not happen," and this "invisible return" is easily overlooked. Repairing street trees with rotten roots and renovating old pipes eroded by time may seem useless in the short term, but they can reduce unknown risks. On the other hand, there is wishful thinking and paralysis. Lax implementation of systems, perfunctory inspections, and drills that are just for show... thinking that "extreme things will not happen to me," such convenience and luck are easy to bury hidden dangers.
The Central Urban Work Conference proposed to "focus on building safe and reliable resilient cities." To enhance urban resilience, it is necessary to work hard on "safety redundancy." In reality, due to limited manpower and urgent time, it is difficult to do everything perfectly. How to reduce loopholes? It depends on cultivating details in peacetime, strengthening process control, and predicting risks in advance. At the planning level, we must not only focus on current needs, but also plan ahead for possible extreme situations in the future. The public also needs to enhance risk awareness. Improving personal protection capabilities through popular science and other means is also a necessary "redundancy."
Every extreme weather event is a major test of urban resilience. Preparing sufficient "safety redundancy" can protect our homes in the contest with extreme weather.
(Excerpted from *Xinhua Daily* (新华日报), originally titled *"Safety Redundancy" is Not Superfluous*)
Return to TopThe west is a vast and promising land. Committing to the west and rooting oneself in grassroots work means choosing responsibility and dedication, but it also means having a grand stage to showcase talent and achieve growth. In this issue's forum, let's see how three authors found their "life coordinates," as well as their growth stories and life insights.
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Be a Populus Euphratica Rooted in the West
Mu Redili Maimaitiming (穆热迪力·麦麦提明)
Studying away from Xinjiang (新疆), the spirit of self-improvement of the Populus euphratica has always inspired me. Returning to my hometown again and devoting myself to education, I have gained a deeper understanding of the Populus euphratica spirit.
Populus euphratica takes root in the desert and is drought-resistant and anti-corrosive. I still remember when I was in junior high school, every winter, I had to pick up branches outside the classroom to start a fire in the stove, and the windows always leaked air. Now, the students in my school no longer have such worries and can experience new technologies such as 3D printing and drones. Compared with the eastern region, there are still gaps in the school's teaching conditions, which requires teachers to take deep root like Populus euphratica and support the future of the motherland with resilience.
Populus euphratica requires little but contributes a lot. What else can I do besides my major courses in teaching and educating people? Contacting teachers from Wuhan Union Hospital (武汉协和医院) to create "Healthy Little Classrooms" to improve students' health literacy; inviting "National Stars" from Huazhong University of Science and Technology (华中科技大学) to share their dream-chasing stories, guiding children to fasten the first button of their lives... To consolidate the road for children to run forward and open a window for them to look at the world, teachers should be like Populus euphratica, nurturing an oasis of endless hope.
"Teacher Xiao Mu (小穆老师), I also want to be like you!" This sentence, which makes me feel very accomplished, always inspires me to be a Populus euphratica, firmly rooted in the west.
(The author is a teacher at Jiangsu Middle School (江苏中学) in Huocheng County (霍城县), Yili (伊犁), Xinjiang (新疆))
Dig a Well in the Right Place
Hu Xiqing (胡喜庆)
Why go? What can I do when I get there? How long can I do it? These are the "three soul questions" I asked myself before going to work in the west. From choosing to be a western volunteer to becoming a village cadre, and now returning to work in the county, 18 years have brewed the answer: choosing the west means digging a well in the right place.
To dig a well, you must first find a place close to the water source. Compared with the big cities in the east, the grassroots conditions in the west are relatively difficult. Turning today's hardship into tomorrow's brilliance is precisely the space for action, the opportunity for growth, and the source of development. For me, the west is the "right place" in life, allowing me to increase my knowledge, hone my character, and exercise my skills.
Digging a well, every shovel you dig down is one step closer to the spring. Grassroots work in the west is indeed complicated, but as long as you have the heart and perseverance, hard bones can also be turned into stepping stones for growth. Moreover, digging a deep well so that more people can drink sweet and delicious well water and quench everyone's thirst, isn't this another kind of harvest and satisfaction? Leading villagers to develop characteristic industries, helping the masses solve their living difficulties... Whenever I see the smiles on everyone's faces, that sense of accomplishment cannot be replaced by anything.
(The author is a cadre of the Organization Department of the Luxian County (泸县) Party Committee in Luzhou (泸州), Sichuan (四川))
Where the Masses Need is Where Things Can Be Done
Ma Hongxu (马红旭)
The stage is not divided into big or small, and where the masses need is where great things can be done. In Lianhu District (莲湖区), Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西), there are 5 old residential areas built in the 1970s and 1980s, located in the same large community, but because the property rights belong to different units, they have long been **各扫门前雪** (gè sǎo mén qián xuě - "each sweeps the snow from his own doorstep," to each mind their own business; be selfish and unconcerned about others). One is "scattered, chaotic, and out of control," and the environment of other communities is also affected. A lot of piecemeal governance has also been done, but with little effect, and the masses still have complaints.
What to do? After several investigations, we and the residents explored a new property management model of "non-governmental organizations + trust system." Fire passages have become smooth and orderly, intelligent vehicle recognition systems guard the newly built "shared gatehouse," and property fee income and expenditure are open and transparent... The community has been completely renewed, and everyone is satisfied. Where does youth shine? It is where the masses need, society needs, and the motherland needs.
For young people, growth has two meanings: one refers to the increase of skills, and the other refers to the maturity of mentality. The importance of the latter is no less than the former. Social work is complex and complicated, but after several efforts, it has been exchanged for the joy of Aunt Li (李大妈) from the vegetable market "no longer having to wade through sewage to pick up her children on rainy days," and the praise of Grandpa Wang (王大爷) from Huimin Nanfang (惠民南坊) "the alley has become bright, and I don't fall when walking with a cane." People are tempered in things, which makes me have a clearer understanding of what responsibility is and why I should persevere. Doing every little thing in a down-to-earth manner, I will continue to move forward.
(The author is a cadre of the Social Work Department of the Lianhu District (莲湖区) Committee in Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西))
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The Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) is located in Liulihe Town (琉璃河镇), Fangshan District (房山区), Beijing (北京市). It is the largest known Western Zhou Dynasty (西周时期) site on the southern edge of the Yanshan Mountains (燕山), and also the Western Zhou feudal state site with the longest excavation time, the largest excavation scale, and the richest excavation content in China.
Since its discovery in 1945, the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) has undergone many large-scale archaeological excavations, and a large number of exquisite bronzes, lacquerware, jade artifacts, primitive porcelain, pottery, etc. have been unearthed successively, including the Capital Museum's (首都博物馆) "treasure of the museum" - the Gui Ding (堇鼎) and Bo Ju Li (伯矩鬲). In April 2025, the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) was selected as one of the top ten new archaeological discoveries in China in 2024.
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Driving about 40 kilometers southwest from the center of Beijing (北京市), and then through a section of field path, you will reach the northern excavation area of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址).
"After about 3 years of exploration and excavation, we discovered the outer moat and outer city wall, and clarified the existence of the outer city of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址)," said Wang Jing (王晶), curator of the Beijing Archaeological Research Institute (北京市考古研究院) and head of the archaeological excavation site of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址). "According to the location of the outer moat, the scale of the city site has been expanded from less than 600,000 square meters to about one million square meters. The accumulation layer in the outer moat is as many as 12-16 layers. Through the research and observation of these accumulation layers, the process of the outer city from construction to abandonment can be traced."
Repeated on-site excavations confirm Beijing's (北京) more than 3,000-year history of city construction.
In the history of Beijing (北京) archaeology, the number of excavations and the length of time at the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) are second only to the Zhoukoudian Site (周口店遗址).
In August 1945, Wu Liangcai (吴良才), an employee of the Bank of China (中国银行), was sent to investigate the investment and construction of the Liulihe Cement Plant (琉璃河水泥厂). Passing through Dongjialin Village (董家林村), he walked through a terrace that was significantly higher than the surrounding area and saw pottery shards all over the ground. Influenced by his brother, Wu Jinding (吴金鼎), a scholar of Chinese archaeology, Wu Liangcai (吴良才) was very interested in archaeology. He picked up a large bag of pottery shards and took them to Su Bingqi (苏秉琦), who was working at the Institute of History of the Beiping Research Institute (北平研究院史学研究所) at that time.
Seeing the pottery shards, Su Bingqi (苏秉琦) immediately judged that they might be from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties. Su Bingqi (苏秉琦) once said, "Without Mr. Wu's (吴) discovery, there would be no later excavation of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址)."
In 1962, Su Bingqi (苏秉琦), then director of the Archaeology Teaching and Research Office of the History Department of Peking University (北京大学历史系考古教研室), remembered the clues provided by Wu Liangcai (吴良才) when arranging archaeological internships for students. At his suggestion, Professor Zou Heng (邹衡) of Peking University (北京大学) led students to cooperate with the Beijing Municipal Cultural Relics Working Team (北京市文物工作队) (now Beijing Archaeological Research Institute (北京市考古研究院)) to carry out small-scale trial excavations in Liulidian (刘李店), Dongjialin (董家林) and other places in Liulihe (琉璃河). The joint archaeological team dug up several trenches and found some ash pits and a large number of pottery shards from the Western Zhou Dynasty (西周时期). The Beijing Municipal Cultural Relics Working Team (北京市文物工作队) wrote this achievement into a report and published it in the 3rd issue of "Archaeology" in 1963. This is the earliest research article on the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址).
Since then, the Beijing Municipal Cultural Relics Working Team (北京市文物工作队), the Department of Archaeology of Peking University (北京大学考古学系), the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院考古研究所) (now the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院考古研究所)) and other units have carried out 5 large-scale excavations of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址).
"I entered the archaeology major of Peking University (北京大学) in 1972 and went to Liulihe (琉璃河) with more than 40 students in the class to participate in field practice," recalled Zhao Fusheng (赵福生), former deputy director of the Beijing Municipal Institute of Cultural Relics (北京市文物研究所). At that time, they lived in a large temple in Dongjialin Village (董家林村) that was drafty everywhere, slept on a large communal bed at night, and used kerosene lamps for lighting. After several months of hard work, they did not find anything of value. Zhao Fusheng (赵福生) said: "But Mr. Zou Heng (邹衡) still insisted that this was the initial fiefdom of the Yan State (燕国) in the Western Zhou Dynasty (西周时期) and proposed 'must protect it well'."
In the spring of 1973, the joint archaeological team started the excavation of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) again. This time, due to the larger excavation area, 69 tombs and chariot and horse pits were discovered successively within a few years, including the No. 202 large tomb of the Yan Marquis level, and precious cultural relics such as the Gui Ding (堇鼎) and Bo Ju Li (伯矩鬲) were unearthed. After expert identification, it was basically determined that the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) was the initial fiefdom of the Yan State (燕国).
On November 29, 1986, archaeological team members discovered two severely rusted bronzes in the mud in the southeastern part of the tomb pit of Tomb No. 1193, one was a Lei (罍) and the other was a He (盉). This discovery made everyone feel excited. After more than two months of rust removal work, the inscriptions inside the artifacts appeared. The same 43 characters were engraved in both the Lei (罍) and the He (盉), the most critical 5 characters of which were: "Ling Ke Hou Yu Yan (令克侯于匽)", which proved that the Zhou King (周王) had ordered Marquis Ke of Yan (燕侯克) to be a vassal in Yan (燕). So far, the status of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) as the capital of the initial fiefdom of the Yan State (燕国) in the Western Zhou Dynasty (西周时期) has been confirmed.
In 1995, Zhao Fusheng (赵福生) became the leader of the Liulihe Archaeological Team and carried out supplementary excavations of the ancient city site, palace area, and sacrificial area of the Yan Capital (燕都); after the Xia-Shang-Zhou Chronology Project (夏商周断代工程) was launched, according to astronomical calculations, documents, and carbon-14 dating methods, it was inferred that the initial fiefdom of the Yan State (燕国) was around 1045 BC, confirming that Beijing (北京) has a history of city construction of more than 3,000 years.
Multi-disciplinary cooperation restores the earliest "Beijing City (北京城)"
In 2019, the Beijing Archaeological Research Institute (北京市考古研究院) jointly with Peking University (北京大学), the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院考古研究所), Beijing Union University (北京联合大学), Capital Normal University (首都师范大学) and other units restarted the archaeological work of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址).
The excavation site gathered archaeological excavation, cultural relic protection, and scientific archaeology personnel, and multi-disciplinary cooperation played an important role in this archaeological excavation. Everyone jointly studied the cultural relic protection plan, decided on the extraction method, and formulated a sampling plan. Subsequently, animal archaeology, plant archaeology, organic residue analysis, copper source tracing, carbon-14 dating, isotope analysis, human whole genome sequencing, etc. have all achieved phased results.
Carbon-14 dating shows that the outer moat was put into use in the early Western Zhou Dynasty (西周早期) and was abandoned before the middle of the Western Zhou Dynasty (西周中期). The discovery of the outer city confirms that the city circle structure of Liulihe (琉璃河) is at least double, which changes the academic community's traditional understanding of the complexity of the Yan Capital (燕都) in the Western Zhou Dynasty (西周时期). This is the first time that a double city wall has been discovered in the archaeology of the Western Zhou Dynasty (西周时期) feudal state site. Its city circle structure and city wall direction are similar to the Zhouyuan Site (周原遗址), the dynasty center in the early Western Zhou Dynasty (西周早期). Wang Jing (王晶) believes that this shows that the concept of urban design of the dynasty center and the feudal states in the Western Zhou Dynasty (西周时期) was consistent.
Eight sacrificial cattle pits were found in the accumulation layer of the outer moat. After animal archaeological identification, most of these cattle were between 2 and a half and 3 and a half years old, and it is speculated that they were livestock for sacrifice.
Walking into the specimen room of the Liulihe Archaeological Workstation (琉璃河考古工作站), plastic boxes are stored with charred plant seeds such as millet, glutinous millet, wheat, soybeans, and barley. "We need to collect a large number of soil samples to select a small number of plant seeds," said archaeologist An Nina (安妮娜). It is necessary to "wash" them repeatedly with a flotation machine and then use a high-magnification microscope to identify the varieties. Studies have shown that the Yan people (燕人) mainly ate millet and glutinous millet, which shows that the Liulihe (琉璃河) area in the Western Zhou Dynasty (西周时期) was a typical northern dry farming area.
In addition, the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) has established the first archaeological geographic information system, which "draws" the results of remote sensing archaeology, aerial photography, electrical geophysical exploration, exploration and excavation on a map to establish a three-dimensional model of the site. Based on the three-dimensional surveying and mapping network, the location, size and shape of each site are accurately recorded in the spatial coordinate system.
"The archaeological work of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) is a typical example of 'new gains from old sites', and its experience is worth promoting," said Sun Qingwei (孙庆伟), president of Northwest University (西北大学) and archaeologist. For more than 3,000 years, Beijing (北京) has developed from a marginal stronghold to the capital of a major country, and its development process is a vivid portrayal of the pluralistic integration of Chinese civilization. From this perspective, the significance of the excavation and research of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) far exceeds one city and one place.
Experience the charm of archaeology at zero distance and tell the story of the "source of the city" of Beijing (北京)
To this day, there are still many historical mysteries about the Yan Capital (燕都) and Yan culture (燕文化) that need to be solved.
"Archaeological work is still ongoing, and a group of post-90s and post-00s archaeological team members have taken the lead," said Zhang Zhonghua (张中华), president of the Beijing Archaeological Research Institute (北京市考古研究院). "We have formulated a medium- and long-term plan, and will decipher the civilization code and fill the research gaps through a series of multi-disciplinary research projects."
"Once archaeological excavation starts, it cannot be stopped for a day, and overtime is the norm," Wang Jing (王晶) admitted. She lives in Tianjin (天津) and often does not have time to go home all year round. One year on New Year's Eve, the team was still busy sorting out excavation records. After repeated urging from the leaders of the institute, everyone hurried back to their hometowns, and after a few days, they returned to the archaeological site ahead of schedule. Although the work is hard, Wang Jing (王晶) said: "When you find fragments of historical sites in the soil, all the efforts are worth it."
In addition to archaeological excavations, these young archaeologists are also trying various methods to explain the historical and cultural value of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) to people and tell the story of the "source of the city" of Beijing (北京).
Observing soil samples and recording information at the exploration site; entering the simulated exploration square to excavate cultural relic replicas; learning bronze making techniques in the Liulihe Site Museum (琉璃河遗址馆区) of the Beijing Archaeological Site Museum (北京考古遗址博物馆)... As one of the innovative activities of the Beijing Public Archaeology Season, since 2022, dozens of families have been invited to enter the archaeological excavation site of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) to experience the charm of archaeology at zero distance.
At the Liulihe Site International Field Archaeology School (琉璃河遗址国际田野考古学校), foreign students from the United States, Canada and other countries participate in field archaeological practice and academic research activities. As a guiding teacher of the archaeological school, An Nina (安妮娜) carefully compiled an English archaeological terminology dictionary. "In teaching practice, we strive to let foreign students understand the new concepts and new methods of Chinese archaeology, and at the same time, we also take this opportunity to understand the new trends in international archaeology," said An Nina (安妮娜).
In March 2025, Fangshan District (房山区) of Beijing (北京市) jointly with the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Cultural Relics (北京市文物局) publicly solicited construction planning and design plans for the core area of the Liulihe Archaeological Site Park (琉璃河考古遗址公园). In the future, an archaeological site park that embodies Chinese characteristics, Chinese style, and Chinese spirit of archaeology will be presented to the world, becoming an important place for people to touch history and understand civilization.
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The Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) pushes the history of Beijing's (北京) city construction to more than 3,000 years ago
The Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) is located on the north bank of the Daishi River (大石河) in Liulihe Town (琉璃河镇), Fangshan District (房山区), Beijing (北京市), with a distribution area of about 5.25 square kilometers, including Dongjialin (董家林), Huangtupo (黄土坡), Liulidian (刘李店), Lijiao (立教), Huicheng (洄城) and other places.
The excavation of the Liulihe Site (琉璃河遗址) has played a key role in the understanding of the issue of the enfeoffment of Yan (燕) in the early Zhou Dynasty (周初), not only pointing out the specific location of the fiefdom of Beiyan (北燕) in the "Hereditary Houses of Yan and Shao" (燕召公世家) recorded in the "Records of the Grand Historian" (史记) that "King Wu of Zhou (周武王) destroyed Zhou (纣) and enfeoffed Duke Shao (召公) in Beiyan (北燕)", but also showing the appearance of the earliest "Beijing City (北京城)". It pushes the history of Beijing's (北京) city construction to more than 3,000 years ago, and is the earliest source of urban civilization discovered in the Beijing (北京) area, and is called the "source of the city" of Beijing (北京).
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Returning to her home in Xian County (献县), Hebei Province (河北省), Wang Ying (王英) gently opened her bookcase and carefully picked up a stack of yellowed books—these were the historical materials of a Jizhong (冀中) anti-Japanese team during the Anti-Japanese War that she had painstakingly collected over many years of traveling across the country.
Seven years, over 80,000 kilometers traveled, visits to 34 veterans... On Wang Ying's (王英)'s desk, thick interview notes, letters from various places, and papers printed with the red handprints of veterans are neatly arranged, witnessing Wang Ying's (王英)'s arduous journey across mountains and seas in search of heroes. "I was born in the hometown of the anti-Japanese hero Ma Benzhai (马本斋), grew up listening to his stories, and was infected by his spirit," Wang Ying (王英) recalled.
In 2018, Wang Ying (王英) won the 8th Bing Xin Prose Award from the China Prose Association. After that, she decided to write the story of Ma Benzhai (马本斋), "Only by striving to unearth more stories can we best pay tribute to the hero."
Through a friend's introduction, Wang Ying (王英) visited Zhang Hanying (张汉英), the daughter of Zhang Tongyu (张同钰), the political commissar of a certain Jizhong (冀中) detachment. Zhang Hanying (张汉英) took the initiative to bring out the historical materials treasured by her father, including a book titled *Years Like a Rock* (*岁月如磐*). This book recorded in detail many little-known stories and details of the detachment's smashing of the "mopping-up operations" and its journey to Yan'an (延安), providing her with a wealth of material and new ideas for her writing.
After that, Wang Ying (王英) embarked on a journey to find revolutionary martyrs. Wei Fukai (魏福凯), a photography reporter for the detachment, told her before his death that Commander Ma (马司令) would joke and interact with the soldiers, and even personally make sesame cakes for everyone; Li Fengyan (李凤炎), a 96-year-old veteran of the detachment, recalled that Ma Benzhai's (马本斋)'s steed was named "Haili Qing (海里青)," and he did not need stirrups when mounting the horse, but jumped on it in one leap...
While collecting materials related to Ma Benzhai (马本斋), Wang Ying (王英) also learned more about the bloody battles of other Jizhong (冀中) detachment members: Zhang Zifeng (张子风), a 19-year-old female martyr, came from a wealthy family but still resolutely joined the anti-Japanese ranks; Ding Tianzhen (丁天真), a 14-year-old soldier, had successfully escaped in the Gaojizhuang (高纪庄) breakout battle, but unfortunately sacrificed himself because he turned back to the battlefield to rescue his comrades...
The more stories she collected, the clearer and more profound the image of the heroes became in Wang Ying's (王英)'s heart. Her writing gradually extended from Ma Benzhai (马本斋) alone to a detachment, multiple detachments, and even those nameless heroes buried in the dust of history.
In the process of excavating anti-Japanese stories, Wang Ying (王英) discovered that many martyrs were separated from their relatives, and the families of the martyrs had been searching for them for many years without success. Wang Ying (王英), who originally only collected materials for writing, also constantly helped the martyrs find their relatives during the interviews. She said, "Finding relatives for the martyrs is not only to restore that period of history, but also to defend the dignity of life." In 2021, someone took the initiative to contact Wang Ying (王英). Their relative, Xiao Shixiang (肖士相), was a soldier in the Jizhong (冀中) anti-Japanese team who died in the summer of 1942, and his family had never known where he died. Based on the information she had, Wang Ying (王英) judged that Xiao Shixiang (肖士相) might have died in Fucheng County (阜城县), so she suggested that the other party go to the Benzhai Memorial Park (本斋纪念园) in Fucheng County (阜城县) to check the list of martyrs. After verification, it was confirmed that Martyr Xiao Shixiang (肖士相) was indeed buried here, and the family's decades-long dream of finding their relative was finally realized.
To date, she has found relatives for 5 martyrs, witnessing a series of "reunions" that transcend time and space. The veterans also affectionately call her "the detachment's good daughter."
"Whenever I learn that there are still surviving veterans of the detachment, I will immediately set off for an interview to leave more records in time." Over the years, Wang Ying (王英) has raced against time, visiting 34 veterans of the detachment and interviewing more than 120 people who knew the details. After obtaining the consent of the surviving veterans, she collected their handprints and donated them to the memorial hall for preservation. In 2023, Wang Ying (王英) was honored on the "China Good People List."
Unfortunately, in October 2022, Wang Ying (王英) was diagnosed with breast cancer. During chemotherapy, she still insisted on interviewing. "Along the way, I have been shocked time and time again by the heroic deeds of the anti-Japanese veterans. Their stories and spirit should nourish more future generations." Although her actions are limited by her illness, Wang Ying (王英) is still persevering. She actively helped collect cultural relics for the Hebei Revolutionary Military Museum (河北革命军事馆), which was under construction at the time. More than 40 cultural relics have been delivered, and more than 100 others have reached donation intentions.
In February of this year, a solemn memorial event was held at the Benzhai Memorial Park (本斋纪念园) in Fucheng County (阜城县) with Wang Ying's (王英)'s efforts. Fifty teachers and students from Xian County Benzhai Junior High School (献县本斋初级中学) presented flowers to 88 martyrs. "When I get better, I plan to take the children to see more places," Wang Ying (王英) said. "In times of crisis, the heroes stepped forward and used their youth and blood to resist the enemy's artillery fire, which deserves to be remembered forever by future generations."
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Egrets skim by, ripples spreading across the water's surface... At the Dishuiyan Reservoir (滴水岩水库) in Shiqiao Subdistrict (石桥街道), Anyue County (安岳县), Ziyang City (资阳市), Sichuan Province (四川省), the water is clear, the banks are green, and the environment is pleasant, attracting many tourists to stop and admire.
"The water quality used to be poor, and there were few fish or shrimp. Now the lake water is getting clearer and clearer. When I get up in the morning and walk by the lake, I can see schools of fish swimming in the water. The environment is good, and my mood is good too!" said Aunt Wu (吴阿姨), who lives in Yueyang Town (岳阳镇), Anyue County (安岳县).
In the past, the construction of environmental infrastructure in Anyue County (安岳县) was relatively lagging, and the direct discharge of domestic sewage occurred from time to time. Pollution from agricultural planting and aquaculture was serious, and water resource management and water ecological protection were not in place. Anyue County (安岳县) took water environment management and the river and lake chief system as its starting point, explored the establishment of a "Party building + watershed management" model, formulated relevant policies and measures for river protection, and strengthened water environment management.
Led by the county-level river chief liaison unit, a practical implementation plan was drawn up, a precise "detailed problem list, detailed task list" was compiled, and a small watershed management work system was established, including a water quality early warning mechanism, a work list scheduling mechanism, and an on-site supervision mechanism, so as to implement and refine all aspects of small watershed environmental protection. More than 50 million yuan was invested to complete the construction of the "Thousand Villages Demonstration" rural domestic sewage treatment project in 156 administrative villages, resolving the difficulties in rural water pollution control.
"Anyue County (安岳县) will continue to carry out comprehensive water environment management to help make Anyue's (安岳) ecological environment more livable and people's lives more prosperous," said Yang Qin (杨沁), Director of the Anyue County (安岳县) Ecology and Environment Bureau (安岳县生态环境局).
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The Emergency Rescue Training Base of the Liaoning Provincial Red Cross, Hu Zihan, a fifth-grade student at Letong Campus of Tonghui Elementary School in Huanggu District, Shenyang City, Liaoning Province (辽宁省), is learning first aid knowledge of trauma bandaging and nursing. As the first batch of youth lecturers trained by the Liaoning Provincial Red Cross (辽宁省红十字会), Hu Zihan, who just started learning about emergency rescue knowledge in June this year, did not expect that what she had learned would come in handy so quickly.
On the evening of August 8, Hu Zihan and her mother were dining at a restaurant in Shenyang (沈阳). Suddenly, there was a commotion at the next table. A woman accidentally choked on a "pearl" while drinking pearl milk tea. She couldn't speak or breathe, and could only wave her arms for help. Seeing the woman's face turning purple from suffocation, everyone around her, besides helping to call 120 for emergency assistance, was at a loss for what to do.
"I've learned first aid, let me try," Hu Zihan stood up from the crowd, but no one believed her. "I know first aid!" This time, Hu Zihan said more urgently and firmly, and went directly behind the woman to hug her.
Two fingers above the navel, one hand making a fist, the other hand holding the fist, quickly thrusting inward and upward with force... Hu Zihan thought about the key points of first aid while operating rhythmically. Once, twice, three times... Because she didn't have enough strength, Hu Zihan performed more than a dozen thrusts in half a minute.
When a "pearl" was spat out, there was a burst of applause at the scene. At this time, the woman turned around and excitedly hugged Hu Zihan, only to find that the girl's height was not even up to her shoulder.
"I was also very happy when she hugged me excitedly," Hu Zihan said, "Learning first aid knowledge is to hope that one day I can help others!"
"Were you not afraid at the time? Did you ever think about what would happen if the first aid was unsuccessful?" Someone asked her.
"The teacher said that the golden time for first aid for airway foreign body obstruction is within 4 to 6 minutes after the obstruction occurs. At that time, I was only thinking about how to save her," Hu Zihan replied calmly.
With her first first-aid practice, Hu Zihan felt the importance of mastering first-aid knowledge even more. "When I complete all the emergency rescue training courses, I will officially become a Red Cross youth lecturer. I hope that in addition to saving people, I can also motivate more people," Hu Zihan said.
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On the black soil, the sky is high and the clouds are light, the rice paddies are green, and magnificent rice fields unfold. This is not only the ballast stone of China's food security, but also the forefront of agricultural technology innovation.
Last year, Heilongjiang Province's total grain output exceeded 160 billion catties, an increase of 4.27 billion catties year-on-year, with both total output and net increase ranking first in the country. Recently, reporters followed the All-China Women's Federation's "Our Grand Event" thematic research activity to Heilongjiang (黑龙江), witnessing the women farmers on the black soil guarding the granary of a major country with sweat and wisdom, and injecting surging momentum into the high-quality development of agriculture.
Germplasm innovation to improve comprehensive grain production capacity
In the vast rice fields, dozens of new rice varieties are growing vigorously.
"Raising rice is like raising children. If the rice nearby is sick or has insects, or if there is any difference between today and yesterday, I can tell at a glance," said Liu Fengyan (刘凤艳), a rice tester at the Jiansanjiang (建三江) Experimental Station of the Rice Research Institute of the Heilongjiang Academy of Agricultural Sciences (黑龙江省农垦科学院). After graduating from university, she came to Jiansanjiang (建三江) to engage in cold-region rice breeding, and has been rooted there for 30 years.
It takes at least six or seven years, and sometimes more than ten years, for a new variety to go from hybridization to promotion. Through scientific and technological breakthroughs to improve rice quality, Liu Fengyan (刘凤艳) has presided over the breeding of 8 new rice varieties, filling the gap in the Jiansanjiang (建三江) ecological zone with no self-bred approved varieties. Among them, the "Sanjiang Series" (三江系列) of new rice varieties have been widely promoted in Heilongjiang (黑龙江) and surrounding areas, with a cumulative planting area of more than 4 million mu, increasing production by more than 50 kilograms per mu, and increasing income for farmers by hundreds of millions of yuan.
Seeds are the "chips" of agriculture. Heilongjiang (黑龙江) is deepening the implementation of the seed industry revitalization action, cultivating and strengthening leading seed technology enterprises, building seed industry innovation bases, vigorously promoting the application and industrialization of agricultural biotechnology, implementing biological breeding industrialization, and promoting the selection of breakthrough high-quality rice, soybeans, and specialty corn varieties.
"It's really fresh to see eggplants on trees, this is the first time I've seen it." In the intelligent greenhouse of the Jiansanjiang (建三江) National Agricultural Science and Technology Park, a Solanum melongena tree attracted the attention of visitors. Wang Min (汪敏), deputy director of the Agricultural Technology Extension Center of Beidahuang Co., Ltd. Qixing Branch (北大荒股份有限公司七星分公司), introduced that not only can eggplants be grafted on the tree, but also more than 100 kinds of Solanaceae plants such as tomatoes, wolfberries, and ginseng fruit can be grafted at the same time. "Grafting fruits and vegetables can achieve multi-year production and four-season fruiting, which greatly improves the efficiency of fruit and vegetable production," Wang Min (汪敏) said.
Wang Min (汪敏) successfully introduced and domesticated 65 kinds of southern specialty fruit trees, and overcame key technological barriers such as precise regulation of temperature and humidity. Northern bananas weighing more than 100 kilograms per bunch, northern lychee trees growing well under careful care... These varieties not only rewrote the crop planting map, but also enriched the "fruit basket" of the northern people.
Wang Min (汪敏) is also a member of the female scientific research team of the Jiansanjiang (建三江) National Agricultural Science and Technology Park. This scientific research team, composed of 17 female scientific and technological workers with an average age of 32, has won titles such as the National March 8th Red Banner Collective and the National Women's Civilization Post.
"In 2023, the female employees of the park also formed a women's agricultural assistance service team, providing one-on-one guidance to farmers in modern seed industry, smart agriculture, and black soil protection, carrying out an average of more than 200 activities per year, and have become a 'scientific and technological family' trusted by farmers," said Zhao Shiqi (赵诗奇), a member of the female scientific research team and senior supervisor of the park.
Technology empowers, smart agriculture improves quality and efficiency
In the Beidahuang (北大荒) Smart Agriculture Machinery Center, unmanned agricultural machinery fleets shuttle back and forth; in the intelligent seedling raising factory, intelligent sowing assembly lines are running busily; in the data command center, a giant electronic screen connects hundreds of monitoring points in the fields, and hydrological, meteorological and other data are presented in real time... Storing grain in the land and storing grain in technology, Beidahuang (北大荒), which is focusing on building a modern agricultural base, large enterprises, and large industries, is full of the charm of smart agriculture.
Li Ying (李瑛), deputy general manager of the Science and Technology Information Center of the Qixing Farm (七星农场) of the Jiansanjiang Branch (建三江分公司) of Beidahuang Group (北大荒集团), introduced that Qixing Farm (七星农场) is practicing a new planting model: "We have built a 'space-air-ground-human' three-dimensional monitoring system. There are remote sensing satellites in the sky, drones patrolling the fields in the air, and fixed monitoring stations on the ground. All data is summarized to the information center, just like installing a 'smart brain' on the black soil."
"Technology must be promoted and applied in farmers' fields to effectively improve production efficiency." Li Ying (李瑛) also led the development of high-quality farmer training activities. At each production stage, she would lead technicians to go deep into the fields to teach farmers skills such as smart agricultural machinery operation through centralized training and door-to-door guidance. Under her and her team's guidance, the comprehensive cost per mu of rice planted was reduced by more than 60 yuan, and the yield per mu was increased by about 30 kilograms.
In recent years, Heilongjiang (黑龙江) has vigorously developed circular agriculture and smart agriculture, carried out research on key core technologies of agriculture, promoted the transformation of agricultural scientific and technological achievements, and improved the overall efficiency of agricultural scientific and technological innovation. The comprehensive mechanization rate of crop cultivation, planting, and harvesting and the contribution rate of agricultural scientific and technological progress have reached 99.1% and 70.8% respectively.
At the first light of day, the morning mist lightly shrouded the more than 4,000 mu of cranberry fields on the black soil. Cranberries are popular among consumers for their unique flavor and rich nutritional value. However, their planting requirements are harsh, and large-scale planting was once difficult to achieve. Faced with this bottleneck, Cheng Zhengxin (程正新), the technical负责人 of Fuyuan Honghai Plantation Co., Ltd. (抚远红海植业有限公司) in Jiamusi City (佳木斯市), was determined to take on the challenge.
Independently overcoming the problem of water and fertilizer regulation, establishing an intelligent sprinkler irrigation system, and jointly optimizing the pollination process with scientific research institutes... With a spirit of not admitting defeat, Cheng Zhengxin (程正新) led the team to build Asia's leading cranberry planting base, with an annual output of 3,000 tons and sales revenue of nearly 80 million yuan. Not satisfied with this, Cheng Zhengxin (程正新) and his team also tried to use aerospace breeding methods to cultivate high-quality cranberry varieties with independent intellectual property rights.
"In 2022, the first batch of cranberry seeds followed the Shenzhou XIV manned spacecraft into space," Cheng Zhengxin (程正新) introduced. After cultivation, these seeds have sprouted and are expected to bear fruit next year. "We are expected to cultivate higher-yielding, more disease-resistant, and better-tasting new cranberry varieties."
Expand channels to promote the integrated development of agriculture, culture, and tourism
Open the "I Have a Mu of Field in Sanjiang" (我在三江有亩田) WeChat mini-program, move your fingers, and you can "adopt" a real farmland with one click. Through 24-hour cloud monitoring on your mobile phone, you can view the entire process of crops from transplanting to harvesting in real time, and harvest fresh delicacies from the fields at the first time.
Relying on the Internet of Things, big data and other technological means, the Jiansanjiang Branch (建三江分公司) of Beidahuang Group (北大荒集团) has moved rice fields to the cloud, creating a new "cloud adoption" model and exploring a new path for the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.
"Family members, look over here, this is our Heilongjiang (黑龙江) black soil rice, it's especially fragrant for porridge!" In Fuyuan City (抚远市), the Jiucheng Rice Planting Professional Cooperative (玖成水稻种植专业合作社) cultivates female "field anchors" and has created a characteristic development path of "e-commerce empowerment + women's income increase."
Walking onto the sightseeing platform in the rice fields of the professional cooperative, a giant rice paddy painting cleverly integrates modern agricultural technology with pastoral aesthetics. The rainbow bridge leads directly to the depths of the rice fields, windmills stand in the rice fields, and uniquely shaped landscapes have become popular check-in points for internet celebrities. In recent years, Heilongjiang (黑龙江) has comprehensively expanded sales channels, improved the competitiveness, influence, and reputation of its products, and actively explored the integrated development model of agriculture, culture, and tourism, continuously enriching tourism elements, so that tourists can feel the vigorous vitality and unique charm of rural development.
The new farmer Chen Yujia (陈雨佳) is the sales manager of the Ning'an Xuanwu Lake Rice Professional Cooperative (宁安市玄武湖大米专业合作社). She deals with farmland every day, with dark skin and a hearty smile. From a middle school physical education teacher to a "rice planting girl" to a National March 8th Red Banner Pacesetter, Chen Yujia (陈雨佳) led the villagers of Shangguandi Village (上官地村) to develop the local slate rice and rural tourism industry, driving the collective economy of surrounding villages to continue to grow.
With the help of e-commerce live broadcasting, Chen Yujia (陈雨佳) helped the village's rice gain popularity. Under the leadership of Chen Yujia (陈雨佳), more than 200 women in the village learned to do live broadcasts, open farmhouses, work as tour guides, and run homestays. The once ordinary small village has gradually become a "fire circle" internet celebrity village. The professional cooperative established by Chen Yujia (陈雨佳) has attracted 157 local households to participate, helping to continuously increase rice sales.
Now, Chen Yujia (陈雨佳) has focused her work on the integrated development of agriculture, culture, and tourism, actively attracting tourists to experience rich activities such as planting rice, harvesting rice, and tasting food. "We are about to launch a rural rice field music festival and a youth dating event, hoping that tourists can experience fun that is different from the city," Chen Yujia (陈雨佳) said.
Looking at the vast black soil, there is vitality and opportunity for development everywhere. The sons and daughters of Longjiang (龙江) are writing a new chapter in the comprehensive revitalization of the Northeast with an昂扬之姿 (áng yáng zhī zī - "spirited manner," high-spirited posture).
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 李 松
Now we see this hero named Wu Kun (吴焜), who is from Wanzhou. He has a nickname, 'Wu the Tiger,' known for his brave and fierce fighting style, often personally blowing the charge horn..." In the Martyrs' Deeds Exhibition Hall of the Wanzhou Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery, the guide Fang Siwei (方思薇) introduced Wu Kun's (吴焜) deeds to the students visiting during the summer vacation in front of Wu Kun's (吴焜) half-length statue.
First-year student Xiang Haoyu (向浩宇) listened with excitement, "Although we cannot bravely kill enemies like the martyrs, we must learn from Wu Kun's (吴焜) fearless revolutionary spirit and bring this drive, this pioneering spirit, this 'tiger' spirit into our studies and life!"
Wu Kun (吴焜) was born in 1910 in a tenant farmer family in Wanxian County, Sichuan Province (now Wanzhou District, Chongqing (重庆市万州区)). In 1930, he joined the First Route Guerrilla of the Sichuan Red Army (later reorganized into the East Sichuan Guerrilla Army). In the same year, he joined the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).
In early 1938, Wu Kun (吴焜) served as the deputy head of the Sixth Regiment of the Third Detachment of the New Fourth Army (新四军). In May 1938, he and Regiment Head Ye Fei (叶飞) were ordered to lead their troops into the Maoshan (茅山) area of southern Jiangsu to establish an anti-Japanese base behind enemy lines. He was known as a "tiger general" for his bravery in combat.
In May 1939, Wu Kun (吴焜) served as the deputy commander-in-chief and second route commander of the Jiangnan Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army, and together with Commander-in-Chief Ye Fei (叶飞), he commanded the troops to advance eastward to develop anti-Japanese armed forces behind enemy lines. Wu Kun (吴焜) led a part of the troops as a vanguard, leading by example, marching barefoot, camping in the wild, eating two meals a day, and fighting in the eastern route.
In mid-May 1939, Wu Kun (吴焜) led his troops from Meicun (梅村), Wuxi County (无锡县), to raid enemy and puppet strongholds in the Yangcheng Lake (阳澄湖) area of Changshu County (常熟县). With the cooperation of the local anti-Japanese armed forces, he annihilated the local puppet army in one fell swoop. At the end of May, Wu Kun (吴焜) led his troops back to Meicun (梅村). When the troops passed Huangtutang (黄土塘), at the junction of Wuxi (无锡) and Jiangyin (江阴), they encountered Japanese and puppet troops who were carrying out a "sweep." Wu Kun (吴焜) quickly led the soldiers to choose favorable terrain to meet the enemy, killing or wounding more than 30 Japanese and puppet troops near Kuangshan Bridge (况山桥).
In battle, the first thing Wu Kun (吴焜) did wherever he went was to lead the battalion and company cadres and staff officers to the main defense line to inspect the terrain on the spot and brew a combat plan. Before the battle, he always thought carefully, calculated repeatedly, made full estimates of the possible situations in the battle, and formulated countermeasures to strive for victory in every battle. In the battle history of the New Fourth Army (新四军), Wu Kun (吴焜) contributed to the famous night attack on the Huxuguan Railway Station and the night attack on the Hongqiao Airport.
In September 1939, Wu Kun (吴焜) led his troops to withdraw from the eastern route area. On the way, he was suddenly attacked by the "Loyal and Patriotic Salvation Army" in the Dingshan (定山) area of Hutangli (湖塘里), Mazhen Township (马镇乡), Jiangyin (江阴). Wu Kun (吴焜) was shot in the head while commanding the battle and died heroically at the age of 29.
After Wu Kun's (吴焜) sacrifice, the General Headquarters of the Jiangnan Anti-Japanese Volunteer Army held a memorial service to express their deep condolences to the martyr. After the founding of the People's Republic of China, the tomb of martyr Wu Kun (吴焜) was moved from Jiangyin (江阴) to the Yuhuatai Martyrs Cemetery (雨花台烈士陵园) in Nanjing (南京). On Qingming Festival in 1985, the Jiangyin County (江阴县) People's Government built a "Monument to the Burial Place of Martyr Wu Kun (吴焜)" at the southern foot of Dingshan (定山).
In Wu Kun's (吴焜) hometown, his deeds are also deeply remembered. In recent years, Wanzhou District (万州区) has compiled and completed a brief biography of Wu Kun (吴焜). The local area has widely publicized the story of Wu Kun's (吴焜) youthful ambition, bravery on the battlefield, and final heroic martyrdom through organizing "Wanzhou Red Story" activities in communities, schools, and other "seven entries," turning the spirit of the "tiger general" into a force that permeates people's hearts.
"Every time I preach Wu Kun's (吴焜) deeds, I deeply realize that 'heroes have never gone far, and the spirit is passed on forever.' The faith and courage interpreted by martyr Wu Kun (吴焜) with his youthful blood have been deeply integrated into this hot land of Wanzhou (万州), becoming an inexhaustible driving force to inspire us to forge ahead," said Zhu Jie (朱杰), deputy director of the Wanzhou District (万州区) History and Local Chronicles Research Office.
(Xinhua News Agency Chongqing (重庆) August 7th)
Return to TopRecently, the Luyang Granary in Zhoushi Town, Kunshan City, Jiangsu Province, has opened to the public with a brand-new look, becoming a new cultural and tourism landmark. With the development of the economy and society, some traditional old granaries have gradually withdrawn from the historical stage. Kunshan City adheres to the concept of micro-transformation to promote the revitalization and utilization of industrial heritage such as the Luyang Granary (陆杨粮仓). The updated Luyang Granary (陆杨粮仓) has created a "Granary Bookstore," completely preserving the original high-rise space and mottled brick walls of the building, integrating historical charm into the reading experience.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 观 葛孟超
Seeking progress while maintaining stability; stability is the overall situation and foundation, while progress is the direction and driving force.
Since the beginning of this year, China's economy has withstood pressure and maintained stable growth, maintaining a steady and progressive, stable and improving development trend. This "progress" is a solid and steady progress, a responsible and proactive progress, and a progress that focuses on implementation.
On July 23, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized at a symposium with non-Party figures: "To do a good job in economic work in the second half of the year, we must adhere to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, fully and accurately implement the new development concept, and accelerate the construction of a new development pattern."
The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) held on July 30 pointed out: "We must correctly grasp the situation, enhance our 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."
Deeply understanding the Party Central Committee's scientific judgment on the economic situation, further enhancing the sense of responsibility and mission for doing a good job in economic work in the second half of the year, all regions and departments are planning for the present, looking to the long term, striving for progress, and moving forward firmly.
Forming New Momentum for "Progress"
The accelerated development of new quality productive forces and the increased heat in the consumer market.
The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) pointed out: "Adhere to leading the development of new quality productive forces with scientific and technological innovation, accelerate the cultivation of emerging pillar industries with international competitiveness, and promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation."
During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China's economic increment is expected to exceed 35 trillion yuan, and the annual contribution rate to world economic growth will remain at around 30%. In the first four years of the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's economic growth rate averaged 5.5%.
"With a large economic volume, greater driving force is needed for forward development," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) made an important judgment.
With such a large volume of the Chinese economy, where can we find new momentum to continue moving forward?
In practice, new quality productive forces have already formed and demonstrated a strong driving force for high-quality development.
In the production park of a steel enterprise in Rizhao (日照), Shandong (山东), a 580-cubic-meter small blast furnace has stopped production and is preparing to be dismantled. Next to it are two 3,000-cubic-meter large blast furnaces that have recently been built and put into operation. In the same production time, the iron output of the large blast furnace is 2.5 times that of the original small blast furnace, and the energy consumption has also decreased significantly.
Combined with the industrial internet platform and the application of advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, machine vision, and big data algorithms, this steel enterprise has achieved intelligent transformation of the entire process.
In the first half of this year, the added value of high-tech manufacturing above designated size increased by 9.5% year-on-year, and the output of 3D printing equipment, new energy vehicles, and industrial robot products increased by 43.1%, 36.2%, and 35.6% year-on-year, respectively... The trend of accelerated development of new quality productive forces is becoming more obvious.
The accelerated transformation of traditional industries, the vigorous development of emerging industries, and the forward-looking layout of future industries, scientific and technological innovation promotes industrial innovation, industrial upgrading builds new advantages, and the support for high-quality development is becoming more solid.
Vigorously boosting consumption is an inevitable choice to inject more surging momentum into development.
"Ne Zha" won the box office champion in the first half of the year, and the "Super League" drove a substantial increase in hotel reservations in the host city... In the first half of the year, the heat of the consumer market continued to rise, and the potential of the super-large-scale market continued to be released.
Domestic demand is the basic driving force of economic development. In the first half of the year, the contribution rate of domestic demand to GDP growth was 68.8%, of which the contribution rate of final consumption expenditure was 52%.
Many foreign institutions believe that China's technology and consumption fields contain huge growth potential and are becoming a "new magnet" for attracting global capital.
"With the advancement of policies to boost consumption and the increase in support, the consumer market is expected to continue the good momentum of the first half of the year in the second half of the year," said Xu Guangjian (许光建), a professor at the School of Public Administration of Renmin University of China (中国人民大学).
Major economic provinces are the "ballast stone" for stabilizing the economy and the "locomotive" for driving growth. Giving play to the role of major economic provinces in shouldering the heavy burden will give development a more resilient support.
In the first half of the year, the total import and export value of Guangdong (广东), Jiangsu (江苏), Zhejiang (浙江), Shanghai (上海), and Shandong (山东) accounted for 64.1% of the country's total import and export value, an increase of 4.8% year-on-year, 1.9 percentage points higher than the overall national growth rate, driving the overall import and export growth by 3 percentage points. New consumption models, new business forms, and new scenarios continue to emerge in the three provinces and one city of the Yangtze River Delta (长三角), effectively stimulating development vitality.
In the first half of the year, major economic provinces took the lead and strode forward; in the second half of the year, they must continue to fight well in the first battle and strive to be the first.
Guangdong (广东) proposed to adhere to the joint efforts of consumption, investment, and exports, focus on boosting consumption, and adhere to investing in people; Jiangsu (江苏) will accelerate the cultivation and development of new quality productive forces in promoting the construction of a unified large market, and strive to seize the initiative in global industrial competition and innovation-driven development; Sichuan (四川) will increase its efforts to expand domestic demand in all directions and do more in promoting industrial development... Both adding luster to one region and adding color to the overall situation, major economic provinces are taking responsibility and actively providing high-quality development samples for the country.
Stimulating New Vitality for "Progress"
Stimulating endogenous动力 and guiding market expectations through deepening reform.
The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) pointed out: "We must unswervingly deepen reform."
7 million, 18 million, 25 million... The continuously rising annual passenger traffic reflects the good operating trend of China's first private-controlled high-speed railway, the Hangzhou-Taizhou High-speed Railway (杭台高铁), since its opening, becoming a vivid microcosm of the successful participation of private capital in the construction of major infrastructure projects.
Enterprises are not afraid of market competition, but are afraid of missing market opportunities and receiving differential treatment. Unswervingly deepening reform is to break through deep-seated institutional and mechanism barriers, build a high-level socialist market economic system, and stimulate the endogenous动力 and innovation vitality of the vast number of business entities.
"Upstairs and downstairs, achievement transformation." In the Suzhou Institute of Optoelectronics Technology (苏州光电技术研究院) in Jiangsu (江苏), there are not only technology-based enterprises that are deeply engaged in technological innovation, but also public service platforms for common processes such as micro-nano optics and packaging testing. If enterprises have needs, they can find corresponding services just by going up and down the stairs.
Deploying the innovation chain around the industrial chain and laying out the industrial chain around the innovation chain, stimulating vitality through reform, and promoting the transformation of scientific and technological achievements from laboratories to production lines.
Focusing on the problems of "daring not to transfer, not wanting to transfer, and not knowing how to transfer" for scientific researchers, the Ministry of Science and Technology (科技部) is promoting pilot reforms such as empowering scientific and technological achievements, managing scientific and technological achievements as separate assets, and evaluating scientific and technological achievements;
Aiming at the blockage points in the transformation of scientific and technological achievements, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) and other nine departments jointly issued the "Implementation Opinions on Accelerating the High-Quality Development of the Science and Technology Service Industry," making comprehensive deployments around key areas such as research and development, technology transfer and transformation, enterprise incubation, and technology promotion;
In response to the phenomenon that some small and medium-sized enterprises "dare not buy and cannot afford to use," relevant parties are promoting the reform of models such as "use first, pay later" for scientific and technological achievements...
Developing new quality productive forces urgently requires the formation of a new type of production relationship that is adapted to it. We must continue to promote economic and technological system reforms on a larger scale, at a higher level, and in a deeper level, and constantly spawn new industries, new models, and new momentum.
Unblocking blockage points with reform and removing obstacles to the smooth economic cycle.
Holding a symposium for private enterprises and issuing the Law on Promoting the Private Economy; for the first time at the central level, issuing policy documents specifically on improving the market access system and releasing the "National Unified Large Market Construction Guidelines (Trial Implementation)" to further break down market barriers; issuing the "Action Plan for Effectively Reducing Social Logistics Costs" to improve economic operating efficiency... A series of important reform measures continue to be implemented, promoting deep-level obstacle removal and tackling key problems, further smoothing the domestic cycle, allowing "non-prohibited is permissible" to take root, and allowing more enterprises to dare to venture, dare to do, and dare to invest.
At present, it is necessary to stimulate endogenous动力 and guide market expectations through deepening reform, earnestly implement various policies to help enterprises relieve difficulties, accelerate the establishment and improvement of institutional rules, focus on removing institutional and mechanism barriers that restrict high-quality development, and smooth the economic cycle.
Optimizing the business environment through reform and cultivating fertile ground for the growth of business entities.
An electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft carrying fruits and medicines took off from the urban area of Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), and after a 58-minute cross-sea flight, arrived at an offshore oil and gas platform 150 kilometers from the Shenzhen coastline. The transportation of electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft effectively solved the problems of long shipping times and high helicopter transportation costs.
Introducing special regulations to promote the low-altitude economy industry, clearly requiring transportation departments to coordinate the development of low-altitude logistics... With the support of the system, Shenzhen (深圳) has opened up many low-altitude flight application scenarios and plans to break through 130 billion yuan in the scale of the low-altitude economy industry by the end of 2026.
Shanghai (上海) selected 10 matters that are urgently needed by enterprises and require high departmental coordination to carry out key breakthroughs; Jiangsu (江苏) deployed 35 key tasks to further improve the business environment in terms of factor services, policy guarantees, and government services... Various places have issued action plans to optimize the business environment, empowering enterprises to develop with greater efforts.
"In recent years, driven by economic system reform, a number of mature, tangible, and accessible reform measures have been accelerated, effectively stimulating the动力 and vitality of economic and social development," said Shi Yinghua (石英华), director of the Macroeconomic Research Center of the Chinese Academy of Fiscal Sciences (中国财政科学研究院). "During the '15th Five-Year Plan' period, we must continue to solve new situations and new problems in economic operation with the spirit of reform and innovative measures, consolidate the foundation of stability, and stimulate the momentum of progress."
Releasing the Policy Effectiveness of "Progress"
Maintaining policy continuity and stability, enhancing flexibility and predictability.
The meeting of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局) emphasized: "Maintain policy continuity and stability, enhance flexibility and predictability, focus on stabilizing employment, stabilizing enterprises, stabilizing the market, and stabilizing expectations, and effectively promote the domestic and international dual circulation."
Since the beginning of this year, in the face of the difficulties and challenges facing economic operation, macro policies have highlighted key points, grasped key points, made efforts in advance, and continued to exert efforts, promoting the economy to make active progress in transforming its mode, adjusting its structure, improving its quality, and increasing its efficiency, and constantly consolidating the foundation for steady improvement.
Making efforts in advance, seizing all favorable opportunities, and using all favorable conditions, policies have been timely, powerful, and effective.
At the end of April, the additional quota of local government bonds was fully allocated to local governments; at the end of June, more than 90% of the central budget investment was allocated; the third batch of 69 billion yuan of ultra-long-term special treasury bond funds to support the replacement of consumer goods has been fully allocated this year, and the fourth batch of funds will continue to exert efforts in October... Fiscal funds are being implemented quickly, accurately, and steadily, racing against time with various uncertainties, using policy effectiveness to hedge against adverse effects and win the initiative in development.
This year's "Government Work Report" proposed, "Improve the matching degree of policy objectives, tools, timing, intensity, and rhythm," "The earlier the better, rather early than late," "Give enough at one time when you are sure." From implementing the "two major" and "two new" policies with greater efforts, to the implementation of special action plans to boost consumption, and then to steadily promoting the integrated development of domestic and foreign trade, this year, more active and promising macro policies are more flexible and predictable. Practical measures are based on the current situation and also focus on future dynamics, and the policy intensity and the development of the situation achieve good interaction.
Implementing precise policies to promote more funds to flow to major strategies, key areas, and weak links, and consolidate the bottom line of steady growth.
The common people can enjoy interest subsidies if they take out loans to buy cars, renovate, and travel, and business entities can enjoy interest subsidies if they engage in catering, accommodation, housekeeping, childcare, and other services... Recently, the State Council (国务院) executive meeting deployed the implementation of personal consumption loan interest subsidy policies and service industry business entity loan interest subsidy policies.
Insufficient domestic demand is still a prominent contradiction in the current economic operation. In order to stimulate potential consumer demand, this fiscal interest subsidy is undoubtedly a shot in the arm, which directly reduces the borrowing costs of consumers and helps service industry operators reduce financing pressure, "killing two birds with one stone" to stimulate demand and optimize supply.
The policy of replacing old products with new ones continues to exert efforts, the scope has been expanded, and more and more products are involved. As of the first half of this year, the replacement of old products with new ones has driven sales of 2.9 trillion yuan, and about 400 million people have enjoyed subsidies and discounts;
The hydropower project in the lower reaches of the Yarlung Zangbo River (雅鲁藏布江) officially started construction. This year, many places have launched major project investment plans, more pointing to high-end manufacturing, new energy, new materials, and other fields, and supporting the construction of "two major" projects with greater efforts, effectively promoting the expansion of more effective investment;
Guangdong (广东) uses the Canton Fair (广交会) to help enterprises explore overseas markets, Shandong (山东) holds exhibitions to support foreign trade enterprises to expand domestic sales, and many places in Jiangsu (江苏) optimize services to weave a new channel for enterprises to go overseas. Every measure is taken to stabilize foreign trade by stabilizing the existing stock and expanding the incremental.
A series of positive performances of consumption, investment, and exports, the "troika," demonstrate the strong resilience of the Chinese economy.
"Since the beginning of this year, macro policies have continuously improved their pertinence and accuracy, accurately grasped the key links and the actual needs of key areas, and injected lasting动力 into the sustained recovery and improvement of the Chinese economy," said Luo Zhiheng (罗志恒), chief economist and dean of the research institute of Yuekai Securities (粤开证券).
Clenching fingers into fists, fiscal, financial, industrial, and technological policies are working in the same direction and planned as a whole to achieve the multiplier effect of policy amplification.
In June, the Huizhou Branch of the Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (中国工商银行) successfully provided a credit line of more than 8 billion yuan to a core petrochemical project under a leading petrochemical group in the Daya Bay Petrochemical Industrial Zone (大亚湾石化工业区) in Huizhou (惠州), Guangdong (广东). The project also applied for re-lending support for technological innovation and technological transformation, and effectively reduced the company's financing costs by 1.5 percentage points through fiscal interest subsidies for equipment renewal loans.
This year, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) and other seven departments jointly issued a document, focusing on building a science and technology financial system adapted to technological innovation, focusing on 7 aspects, and condensing 15 science and technology financial policy measures. Macro policies are "twisted into a rope," with vertical linkage and departmental collaboration, providing strong support for achieving high-level scientific and technological self-reliance and building a strong country in science and technology.
"On the new journey of Chinese-style modernization, everyone is the protagonist." The footsteps of countless workers, builders, and entrepreneurs convey the confidence of the Chinese economy in forging ahead.
Stability and progress are complementary and mutually reinforcing. Grasping the dialectic of stability and progress, adhering to seeking progress while maintaining stability, making every effort to boost confidence, expand domestic demand, promote innovation, promote reform, and seek development, and striving to achieve stable employment, stable enterprises, stable markets, and stable expectations, we will definitely be able to lay a solid foundation for the smooth conclusion of the "14th Five-Year Plan" goals and tasks and the realization of a good start to the "15th Five-Year Plan" with a more positive attitude and more pragmatic actions.
Return to TopOn August 15, 2005, Xi Jinping (习近平), then Secretary of the Zhejiang Provincial Party Committee, visited Yucun Village (余村) in Anji County (安吉县) for research and proposed the "Two Mountains" theory that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." Over the past 20 years, this major concept has been continuously deepened and expanded in theoretical depth and practical breadth, guiding China's ecological civilization construction to achieve remarkable achievements that have attracted worldwide attention.
From ecological wealth to economic impetus, the practical path of "turning green into gold" is becoming wider and wider. As the baton is passed to the younger generation, a brand-new and beautiful Chinese picture scroll is slowly unfolding. This edition launches a special report focusing on young people who sow wisdom and sweat in lucid waters and lush mountains, and see how they dare to explore and constantly innovate to make lucid waters and lush mountains more beautiful and invaluable assets more valuable.
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Hubei Yichang (湖北宜昌), new material R&D personnel Bi Shiming (毕施明)--
"I develop green products in chemical enterprises"
Reporter Fan Haotian (范昊天) of this newspaper
The Xingfa Group (兴发集团) Yichang (宜昌) New Material Industrial Park, located in Xiaoting District (猇亭区), Yichang City (宜昌市), Hubei (湖北), has lush green belts along the river. Not far from here, in the laboratory building, Bi Shiming (毕施明), director of the Xingfa Group (兴发集团) Organosilicon New Material National and Local Joint Engineering Research Center and born in the 1980s, is developing new organosilicon products with his colleagues.
Yichang (宜昌) is the dividing point between the middle and upper reaches of the Yangtze River (长江). The output value of the chemical industry once accounted for nearly 1/3 of the local industrial output value. While driving economic development, the chemical industry has also brought problems such as environmental degradation and water quality exceeding standards to the local area.
In recent years, Yichang (宜昌) has vigorously promoted the "closure, transformation, relocation, and transfer" of chemical enterprises along the river. Xingfa Group (兴发集团), a fine phosphorus chemical enterprise, was one of the first enterprises to start pollution control and transformation.
"I develop green products in chemical enterprises, which I never thought of before. Organosilicon is a new type of polymer chemical material, which can not only be used as a special material for cutting-edge technologies in aerospace and other fields, but also be widely used in construction, textiles, automobiles, medical and other fields," Bi Shiming (毕施明) introduced. The key material for producing organosilicon is the company's phosphorus chemical by-product chloromethane. In the past, there was no relevant treatment technology, and it could only be sold as waste products, and a large amount of freight had to be borne. Now, the process has been improved and waste has been turned into treasure. Organosilicon has been made into a variety of products such as light diffusion agents and silica aerogels. Last year, the sales revenue of the silicon industry segment alone was nearly 6 billion yuan.
"In order to protect the ecology of the Yangtze River (长江), since 2018, the company has comprehensively blocked sewage outlets along the river and dismantled and relocated 32 sets of chemical production equipment along the river, such as coal yards and glyphosate membrane treatment workshops," Bi Shiming (毕施明) introduced. The company also planted trees and restored greenery on the vacated shoreline; focused on promoting process improvement and environmental protection upgrades, and reduced the comprehensive discharge of pollutants in the park by 30%.
In order to control pollution, enterprises have made a lot of efforts and ushered in opportunities for transformation. In recent years, Xingfa Group (兴发集团) has vigorously carried out technological research, accelerated the green transformation of the industry, and switched its leading industry from traditional phosphorus chemicals to microelectronics new materials, organosilicon new materials, and new energy and other tracks, and developed 591 new material products in 15 series such as food grade, pharmaceutical grade, and electronic grade.
"In the past, we mainly made organosilicon monomers and basic polymers. Since 2020, we have started to make downstream products, continuously improve formulas, optimize the ratio of various materials, and develop new products such as organosilicon foam, aerogel felt, and organosilicon synthetic leather," Bi Shiming (毕施明) gave an example, "It's like only making flour before, but now making various buns and steamed buns, which have higher added value."
Ningxia Yinchuan (宁夏银川), winery manager Li Huiyuan (李慧元)--
"I am a sommelier in Minning Town (闽宁镇)"
Reporter Zhang Wen (张文) of this newspaper
The grapes are ripe! Driving through the vineyards of Minning Town (闽宁镇), Yongning County (永宁县), Yinchuan City (银川市), Ningxia (宁夏), the purple grapes are bright and ready to be picked.
"We will have a good harvest again this year!" Li Huiyuan (李慧元), sitting in the passenger seat, could not hide his excitement.
"Now, I am a sommelier in Minning Town (闽宁镇)." The post-90s generation grew up in this land. In 1999, Li Huiyuan (李慧元) followed his parents from the rural area of Xiji County (西吉县) in the Xihai Gu (西海固) area of Ningxia (宁夏) to this place. Everyone drilled wells, built water towers, introduced the Yellow River (黄河) water through water lifting projects, and accelerated the greening of the entire town by cultivating mushroom grass and planting grapes.
"The Gobi is covered with gravel. Planting grapes requires digging open the hard sand and gravel layer inch by inch to dig out planting ditches," Li Huiyuan (李慧元) recalled. At that time, he, as a child, would go to the greening site to deliver water to the adults after school. "Looking around, the cadres and the masses were chiseling the ground with hoes, and their tiger's mouths were covered with blood marks, but everyone was working and laughing, and no one shouted pain."
From afforestation and sand fixation to soil improvement, from seedling cultivation to drip irrigation, Minning Town (闽宁镇) has gradually transformed from a barren beach into an oasis. Around 2010, Minning Town (闽宁镇) began to promote the planting of wine grapes on a large scale.
"Here is located at the eastern foot of the Helan Mountains (贺兰山东麓), which has excellent natural conditions suitable for the growth of wine grapes," Li Huiyuan (李慧元) said. Grape planting can not only prevent wind and fix sand but also increase income and become rich. The former barren beach has become a green grape corridor, attracting foreign businessmen to invest and open wineries here. After graduating from university, Li Huiyuan (李慧元) returned to Minning Town (闽宁镇) and became a manager of a winery.
In the winery's packaging room, workers carefully bottle and box the red wine. Li Huiyuan (李慧元) told reporters that the villagers who work here have gradually grown into skilled workers who master grape planting and winemaking techniques, and some have even become winemakers or sommeliers. Li Huiyuan (李慧元) passed the examination four years ago and became a second-level sommelier. His parents also work in this winery. "Weeding, thinning flowers, thinning fruits... the old couple work here, which can increase a lot of income," Li Huiyuan (李慧元) said.
With the advancement of ecological restoration, sand prevention and control, farmland and forest network projects, the green coverage rate of Minning Town (闽宁镇) has reached 35%. In 2023, the town was selected as the seventh batch of "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets" practice and innovation bases. At present, the town's wine grape planting area has reached 75,000 mu, forming a complete industrial chain integrating grape planting, wine processing, packaging, warehousing, and sales. The town's comprehensive wine output value has reached 2.96 billion yuan.
During this period, wineries have attracted a large number of tourists to visit.
Li Huiyuan (李慧元) introduced: "We are creating a wine tourism depth tour project to make the green development story of Minning Town (闽宁镇) even more exciting."
Heilongjiang Yichun (黑龙江伊春), farmhouse owner Liu Tongtao (刘同涛)--
"I run a farmhouse in the forest farm"
Reporter Guo Xiaolong (郭晓龙) of this newspaper
Mid-August, in the hinterland of the Lesser Khingan Mountains (小兴安岭), Xishui Forest Farm (溪水林场), Yichun City (伊春市), Heilongjiang (黑龙江).
The midday sun shines on the mountains and forests, and the lively scene in "Yangshun Farmhouse" is even more prosperous. Liu Tongtao (刘同涛), the post-80s chef, stands in front of three large pots, stirring the pots with a spatula, and the sauce of braised fish is bubbling. In the courtyard, several round tables are full of tourists.
Such a lively scene is something that Liu Yangshun (刘养顺), Liu Tongtao's (刘同涛) father, 73 years old, never thought of. "My father spent half his life logging. At that time, it was common to carry a chainsaw into the mountains and cut down dozens of trees a day," Liu Tongtao (刘同涛) recalled.
Logging was once the livelihood of people in the forest area. At the end of 2013, Yichun (伊春) comprehensively stopped commercial logging of natural forests. "If you don't cut down trees, what do you rely on to eat?" The entire forest farm was once in a state of confusion.
The turning point is hidden in the lucid waters and lush mountains they guard.
After the logging ban, Xishui Forest Farm (溪水林场) relied on its unique ecological resources to transform and develop forest tourism. In 2016, Liu Tongtao (刘同涛) and his father made up their minds: to take advantage of their home's proximity to Xishui National Forest Park (溪水国家森林公园) to open a farmhouse!
Starting a business was difficult at the beginning. The old house was small and the conditions were simple. Liu Tongtao (刘同涛) and his father built a shed outside the warehouse and built a small kitchen, putting together 9 tables. After hanging up the handwritten wooden sign of "Yangshun Farmhouse," he was drumming in his heart: "Can this work?"
Good mountains, good water, and good air are the most resounding signs. Coupled with the family's specialty Northeast farmhouse dishes - braised fish, spareribs stewed with green beans, and corn cakes... As soon as the small courtyard opened, it attracted many tourists.
"Our good days are all thanks to this green mountain. I run a farmhouse in the forest farm, and my income in the first year far exceeded my previous income. Last year, I received more than 10,000 tourists, which I didn't dare to think about in the past!" Liu Tongtao (刘同涛) said.
His father often said, "You can't forget your roots when life is good." When his own stove was booming, Liu Tongtao (刘同涛) was still thinking about his neighbors, passing on his skills and helping them plan.
In just a few years, Xishui Forest Farm (溪水林场) has changed. Farmhouses and homestays have sprung up like mushrooms after a rain, and now there are more than 40, forming a "Xishui Farmhouse Street" that is well-known far and wide. Liu Tongtao (刘同涛) has also grown into an independent operator.
With the continuous increase in forest management after the logging ban, the forest coverage rate of Xishui Forest Farm (溪水林场) has increased to 84%, and the standing timber stock has reached 1.26 million cubic meters. The water is clearer, the mountains are greener, roe deer and hares often appear, and there are more fish in the river.
In the evening, the tourists dispersed, and the farmhouse became quiet. Liu Tongtao (刘同涛) and his father sat under the eaves to rest. Liu Tongtao (刘同涛) kept his father's words in mind: "Protecting the forest is protecting the rice bowl of future generations."
Jiangsu Xuzhou (江苏徐州), scenic spot guide Zhu Xuening (朱雪宁)--
"I tell tourists about the changes in the coal mining subsidence area"
Reporter Yao Xueqing (姚雪青) of this newspaper
Sailing through the pond cypress forest, the fresh air is refreshing; flocks of wild ducks and pheasant-tailed jacanas forage on the shoals...
In Jiawang District (贾汪区), Xuzhou City (徐州市), Jiangsu (江苏), this summer, the cruise route from Pan'an Lake (潘安湖) to Mazhuang Village (马庄村) has increased from three or five trips a day to twenty or thirty trips.
"'Ladies and gentlemen, we are about to enter the ecological wetland conservation area of Pan'an Lake (潘安湖) Wetland Park.'" "Boat girl" Zhu Xuening (朱雪宁) ushered in the busiest time of the year, but she enjoyed it, "When tourists come and income increases, the busier I am, the happier I am."
Working in the scenic spot and living in the picture scroll - this is something Zhu Xuening (朱雪宁) never imagined before. "I tell tourists about the changes in the coal mining subsidence area. Lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets, and I am a witness and participant," Zhu Xuening (朱雪宁) said.
Zhu Xuening (朱雪宁), born in the 1990s, is a native of Jiawang (贾汪). In this "coal city," there were once 226 large and small mines, with a cumulative output of 360 million tons of raw coal. "Long-term mining has caused a lot of coal mining subsidence areas," she said.
In previous years, Zhu Xuening (朱雪宁), who went out to work, went home on vacation, and her friends invited her to climb the mountain. She originally thought that there was nothing to see in the barren mountains after quarrying, but she did not expect that the villagers planted trees in the cracks of the stones, and the barren mountains were covered with greenery. At the same time, Jiawang District (贾汪区) implemented management of the Pan'an Lake (潘安湖) coal mining subsidence area. Pan'an Lake (潘安湖) and Fengming Sea (凤鸣海) have changed from coal mining subsidence areas to lake surfaces. She was stunned for a while.
"My hometown has become so beautiful, I want to stay." Zhu Xuening (朱雪宁) applied for a job in the scenic spot that had not yet opened at that time. After training, she took up her post after the opening of Pan'an Lake (潘安湖) Wetland Park and became the first batch of "boat girls" in the scenic spot.
At the beginning, most of the tourists came from the local area - the villagers wanted to see the changes in their hometown; gradually, more and more tourists came from other places in Jiangsu Province (江苏省) and Shandong (山东), Henan (河南) and other places.
Zhu Xuening's (朱雪宁) job was initially just to drive the boat. As the number of tourists from other places increased, she couldn't help but introduce the origin of Pan'an Lake (潘安湖) Wetland Park to everyone. From two or three sentences to talking non-stop along the way, she has no fixed explanation, and what she talks about are the stories of herself and her fellow villagers, which tourists love to listen to.
The cruise ship sails on the lake, and Zhu Xuening (朱雪宁) tells tourists that the ecology of the wetland park is getting better and better: the water quality reaches Class III, and there are more than 200 kinds of birds and more than 40 kinds of fish.
In 2014, Pan'an Lake (潘安湖) Wetland Park was rated as a national 4A-level tourist attraction; in 2024, the scenic spot received nearly 3 million tourists, with a tourism revenue of over 17 million yuan. Many people either work in the scenic spot, or open farmhouses, run homestays, and sew sachets around the scenic spot. "Income has steadily increased, and I can earn 5,000 yuan a month," Zhu Xuening (朱雪宁) said.
As night falls, the Shennong Wharf (神农码头) on the edge of Pan'an Lake (潘安湖) attracts many tourists with singing, dancing, and food. Zhu Xuening (朱雪宁), who drives a cruise ship during the day and comes to help at night, knows that "the booming night economy is also driven by a good ecology."
Fujian Wuyishan (福建武夷山), "new tea farmer" Fang Zhou (方舟)--
"I plant tea in a 'scientific research' style in the tea garden"
Reporter Shi Yu (施钰) of this newspaper
In the Dapingzhou (大坪洲) Ecological Tea Garden in Xingcun Town (星村镇), Wuyishan City (武夷山市), Nanping City (南平市), Fujian (福建), rows of tea trees stretch into pieces, which are particularly verdant.
"The older generation planted tea based on experience. Now, I plant tea in a 'scientific research' style in the tea garden." Fang Zhou (方舟), born in the 1990s, is from Xingcun Village (星村村), Xingcun Town (星村镇). In 2016, he returned from studying abroad with a major in big data analysis and entered the tea garden cultivated by his grandfather and mother for two generations, becoming a "new tea farmer" to promote the construction of ecological tea gardens and develop innovative tea production technologies.
Walking in the Dapingzhou (大坪洲) Ecological Tea Garden, there are tea tree variety identification cards in front of each row of tea trees, and soybeans, rapeseed, etc. are also planted between the tea trees. "We divide the hundreds of acres of area in the tea garden into multiple planting blocks according to variety, planting time, and other classification standards, so that different scientific research institutions can directly carry out comparative experiments," Fang Zhou (方舟) introduced. Since 2021, the Fujian Academy of Agricultural Sciences (福建省农业科学院) has carried out planting experiments of 27 green manure varieties in the tea garden. "The tea garden not only takes into account production needs but also meets scientific research needs, and the entire management process can also achieve data recording."
"The construction of ecological tea gardens is to improve the ecological cycle of tea gardens and protect the environment while improving the quality of tea through scientific planting methods." Under the efforts of Fang Zhou's (方舟) "scientific research" tea planting, the tea garden has explored many ecological planting methods - in addition to using organic fertilizers, planting soybeans, milk vetch, peanuts, alfalfa, etc. to improve soil fertility; recycling tea stems discarded from tea making and spreading them on the tea garden to inhibit weed growth and increase soil fertility; planting osmanthus, ginkgo, etc. to regulate the tea garden climate and attract natural enemies of pests... Fang Zhou (方舟) found that the biodiversity of the tea garden is becoming more and more abundant, and the quality of tea is also constantly improving.
In Xingcun Town (星村镇), the tea company where Fang Zhou (方舟) is located has built more than 5,000 acres of demonstrative ecological tea gardens, driving more than 20,000 acres of tea gardens and more than 4,000 farmers around to plant ecologically, helping farmers increase their income by more than 10 million yuan.
Planting tea requires science, and tea making also has "new ways to play."
Tea shaking robots, intelligent tea picking machines, baking equipment... Fang Zhou (方舟) also cooperated with multiple research teams to use artificial intelligence and industrial Internet technology to develop a variety of mechanical equipment. These projects are all in the experimental stage. "The process of developing equipment is the data collection, sorting, and quantification of the traditional wisdom of the older generation of tea farmers, and it is also the inheritance of ecological tea gardens," Fang Zhou (方舟) said.
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Accelerating the construction of a new development pattern with the domestic cycle as the mainstay and the domestic and international dual cycles promoting each other is a strategic deployment to grasp the initiative in future development. Since the beginning of this year, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, all regions and departments have been proactive, overcoming difficulties, and China's economic operation has been stable and progressive, demonstrating full vitality and resilience. To accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, we must give full play to the advantages of China's strong economic resilience. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly emphasized the strong resilience of China's economy, and many relevant important discussions are included in the first volume of "Xi Jinping's Economic Anthology" (《习近平经济文选》). For example, "How to View the New Normal and How to Work in the New Normal" (《对新常态怎么看，新常态怎么干》) points out: "The fundamentals of China's economic development are good, with great potential, strong resilience, and large room for maneuver"; "Unswervingly Adhere to China's Basic Economic System and Promote the Healthy Development of Various Ownership Economies" (《毫不动摇坚持我国基本经济制度，推动各种所有制经济健康发展》) points out: "The advantages of China's economic development with strong resilience, sufficient potential, and large room for maneuver are prominent"; and so on. On the new journey, we must take Xi Jinping's (习近平) economic thought as a guide, make good and full use of the advantages of China's strong economic resilience, coordinate development and security, accelerate the construction of a new development pattern, strive to achieve a virtuous interaction between high-quality development and high-level security, and further enhance China's survival, competitiveness, development, and sustainability.
Accelerating the Construction of a New Development Pattern is a Strategic Decision Made by Coordinating Development and Security
Currently, China is comprehensively promoting the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization. This is a pioneering undertaking unprecedented in history, and it will inevitably encounter various foreseeable and unforeseeable risks and challenges, difficulties and obstacles, and even storms. It is necessary to coordinate development and security. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Accelerating the Construction of a New Development Pattern and Grasping the Initiative in Future Development" (《加快构建新发展格局，把握未来发展主动权》): "China is a super-large economy, and a super-large economy can and must be internally recyclable." "Only by accelerating the construction of a new development pattern can we consolidate the foundation of China's economic development and enhance the security and stability of development." Facing the accelerated evolution of the world's unprecedented changes in a century, the in-depth development of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation, the intensification of geopolitical conflicts, the upgrading of unilateralism and trade protectionism, and the headwinds encountered by economic globalization, etc., which are the "new world situation," and facing the transformation of the main social contradictions in China, the urgent need to transform the economic development mode, and the conversion of old and new driving forces, etc., which are the "new national conditions," it is necessary to accelerate the construction of a new development pattern. This is a strategic decision made based on achieving the second centenary goal and coordinating development and security. Strengthening the domestic cycle, effectively enhancing economic vitality, preventing and resolving risks, and improving social expectations will further enhance the attractiveness and driving force of the international cycle, which will help achieve a virtuous interaction, dynamic balance, and mutual promotion between high-quality development and high-level security.
Development is the Party's primary task in governing and rejuvenating the country, and it is the foundation and key to solving all problems in China. Non-development is the greatest insecurity. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Development is the foundation. Without economic development, nothing can be discussed." The development on the new journey must be high-quality development, which is not only the primary task of comprehensively building a socialist modern country, but also the fundamental guarantee for further enhancing the country's comprehensive strength and building a solid material and technological foundation for national security. From the perspective of internal requirements, high-quality development is a development that can meet the people's growing needs for a better life and reflects the new development concept; from the perspective of the macroeconomic cycle, high-quality development is a development that realizes the smooth circulation of production, distribution, circulation, and consumption, the major proportional relations and spatial layout of the national economy are relatively reasonable, the economic development is relatively stable, and there are no major ups and downs. Implementing the new development concept and promoting high-quality development inevitably requires the construction of a new development pattern. This is because economic activities require the combination of various factors of production to be organically connected in all links of economic operation, so as to realize circulation. If the economic cycle is smooth, material products will increase, social wealth will accumulate, and people's well-being will be enhanced, thus forming a spiral upward development process; if the economic cycle is blocked, it will be manifested macroscopically as a decline in growth rate, an increase in unemployment, an accumulation of risks, and an imbalance in international payments, and microscopically as overcapacity, a decline in corporate profits, and a decline in residents' income.
Further, whether the economic cycle can be smooth mainly depends on whether the supply and demand sides are strong, generally matched, dynamically balanced, and have a virtuous interaction. This requires the supply and demand sides to work together and coordinate to form a higher level of dynamic balance in which demand drives supply and supply creates demand. Therefore, on the one hand, it is necessary to continue to deepen supply-side structural reform, further implement the eight-character policy of "consolidation, enhancement, improvement, and smooth flow," continuously promote technological innovation, institutional innovation, etc., break through the bottlenecks and choke points of supply constraints, enhance the resilience and security level of the industrial chain and supply chain, and enhance the adaptability and balance between supply and demand. On the other hand, it is necessary to firmly implement the strategy of expanding domestic demand, accelerate the formation of a complete domestic demand system, and focus on expanding consumption demand supported by income, investment demand with reasonable returns, and financial demand with principal and debt constraints. To this end, it is necessary to establish and improve a long-term mechanism for expanding residents' consumption, so that residents have stable income to consume, dare to consume without worries, and are willing to consume with a good sense of gain in a superior consumption environment; improve the mechanism for expanding investment, expand effective investment space, moderately advance the deployment of new infrastructure construction, expand investment in high-tech industries, strategic emerging industries, and future industries, and continue to stimulate the vitality of private investment; highlight "investing in people," shift the focus of macroeconomic policies more towards benefiting people's livelihoods and promoting consumption, and then form a virtuous cycle of economic development and improvement of people's livelihoods, so as to better promote high-quality development.
Security is the prerequisite for development, and high-quality development needs high-level security to guarantee it. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Promoting innovative development, coordinated development, green development, open development, and shared development all require national security and social stability as prerequisites. Without security and stability, nothing can be discussed." The more developed and stronger we become, the greater the resistance and pressure we will encounter, and the more external risks we will face. At present, the risks and challenges that China needs to cope with and the contradictions and problems that need to be solved are more complex and intricate than ever before. The complexity and arduousness of the national security issues we face have increased significantly, and the integrity, comprehensiveness, and systematicness of national security work are more prominent. To ensure national security and social stability, we must adhere to putting the development of the country and the nation on the basis of our own strength, based on a correct understanding of our own advantages and favorable conditions. Accelerating the construction of a new development pattern, fully relying on China's super-large market advantages to attract and gather global resource elements, and enhancing the linkage effect of the two markets and two resources at home and abroad will help consolidate the foundation of economic security, firmly grasp the initiative of China's development and progress in our own hands, and actively and effectively respond to various risks and challenges.
For example, technological security is an important guarantee for national security. Being subject to others in key core technologies is like building a house on someone else's foundation. No matter how big or beautiful it is, it may not be able to withstand wind and rain, and may even be vulnerable. Therefore, we must attach great importance to independent innovation, firmly grasp the most essential feature of achieving high-level self-reliance and self-improvement in building a new development pattern, comprehensively strengthen the deployment of technological innovation, improve the new national system, enhance the national strategic technological strength, take the national strategic needs as the guidance, gather strength to carry out original and leading technological breakthroughs, and resolutely win the battle for key core technologies. For example, industrial security is the core of economic security. Only by continuously improving the resilience and security level of the industrial chain and supply chain can we adapt to ourselves more quickly after being impacted by external forces, maintain effective operation when subjected to blockade and suppression, and ensure basic functions in extreme cases. Therefore, we must accelerate the development of new quality productive forces in the process of building a new development pattern, apply technological achievements to specific industries and industrial chains in a timely manner, transform and upgrade traditional industries, cultivate and strengthen emerging industries, lay out future industries, and enhance China's influence in the global industrial chain, supply chain, and innovation chain. For example, as economic globalization encounters headwinds, the external environment is becoming more complex and volatile. Building a new development pattern is not a closed domestic cycle, but a more open domestic and international dual cycle. Therefore, we must handle the relationship between self-reliance and opening up, actively participating in international division of labor and ensuring national security, etc., on the basis of building a strong domestic economic cycle system and a solid foundation, conduct in-depth research on the situation of stakeholders, trading partners, and investment target countries, so as to be well-informed, seek advantages and avoid disadvantages, actively shape an external security environment that is conducive to us, and better maintain open security. At the same time, we must also attach great importance to food security, energy security, water security, etc., and resolutely hold the bottom line of not allowing systemic risks to occur.
Coordinating Development and Security Requires Giving Full Play to the Advantages of China's Strong Economic Resilience
The key to building a new development pattern and realizing a virtuous interaction between high-quality development and high-level security lies in giving full play to the advantages of China's strong economic resilience. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out in "Deepening the Understanding of Major Issues in Medium- and Long-Term Economic and Social Development" (《深化对中长期经济社会发展重大问题的认识》): "China has significant institutional advantages, improved governance efficiency, a long-term positive economic outlook, a solid material foundation, abundant human resources, broad market space, strong development resilience, and overall social stability. Continued development has many advantages and conditions." Economic resilience generally refers to the sum of a country or region's ability to resist external risks and ensure sustained and sound economic development. Its determinants are many, including not only land resources, population size, economic aggregate, and technological capabilities, but also political systems, economic systems, and governance systems. Since the reform and opening up, especially since the new era, an important reason why China has been able to successfully resist various risk shocks and achieve the expected goals of economic and social development is to give full play to the advantages of strong economic resilience. On the new journey, we must better give play to this advantage and build a solid material foundation for the great cause of building a strong country and rejuvenating the nation.
Give full play to the "scale resilience" of China's economy. Economic scale is one of the important indicators to measure the economic strength of a country or region, reflecting the breadth and depth of its economic activities. After the continuous development since the founding of New China, especially since the reform and opening up, China has accumulated a solid material and technological foundation, super-strong production capacity, and high foreign exchange reserves, forming a super-large domestic market and also forming the world's most potential consumer market. The total economic volume ranks second in the world. In 2024, China's per capita gross domestic product (GDP) has exceeded 13,000 US dollars, approaching the threshold of high-income countries. At the same time, the consumption structure of residents is optimized and upgraded, and combined with modern technology and production methods, it is pregnant with huge growth space. The advantage of a large country's economy is that it can be internally recyclable. Driven by the upgrading of demand, promoting the formation of a virtuous cycle of domestic production, distribution, circulation, and consumption in China can not only effectively hedge the impact of international economic fluctuations on China, but also better play the role of the world economy as a "stabilizer" and "ballast stone."
Give full play to the "structural resilience" of China's economy. Economic structure is the composition and interrelationship of the economic system of a country or region in a certain period, which can reveal the economic development level and resource allocation efficiency of a country or region. Adjusting the economic structure is the key way to improve the overall quality and risk resistance of the national economy and win the initiative in international economic competition. Since the founding of New China, especially since the new era, we have adhered to independence and self-reliance, while actively participating in international division of labor and cooperation, and gradually formed a national economic system with coordinated development of primary, secondary, and tertiary industries, providing a strong supply capacity for China's independent economic development. In agriculture, we have tried every means to solve the problems of agriculture, rural areas, and farmers in the process of rapidly promoting industrialization and new urbanization. Through carrying out poverty alleviation and implementing the rural revitalization strategy, we have stably solved the problem of feeding more than 1.4 billion people with limited resources. In 2024, China's total grain output exceeded 1.4 trillion jin, and the per capita grain output has exceeded the internationally recognized 400 kg grain security line for many consecutive years, ensuring that we always hold the rice bowl firmly in our own hands. In industry, we have 41 industrial categories, 207 industrial subcategories, and 666 industrial microcategories, and are the only country in the world with all industrial categories listed in the United Nations industrial classification. Among the world's 500+ major industrial products, China has the largest output of more than 220 products. In the service industry, China has introduced a series of policies to promote the high-quality development of the service industry. In 2024, the proportion of the added value of the service industry in GDP increased to 56.7%, continuing to play the main driving force for economic growth. In recent years, China has conformed to the trend of industrial integration and development, promoted the coordinated development and mutual integration of the three industries, formed economies of scale and scope, and then exerted overall effectiveness, resisted various external crisis impacts and emergencies, and ensured the stable development of the national economy and society.
Give full play to the "innovation resilience" of China's economy. In today's world, innovation is the primary driving force for leading development. Since the new era, China has continued to implement the innovation-driven development strategy, comprehensively promoted technological innovation, enterprise innovation, product innovation, market innovation, brand innovation, etc., accelerated the transformation of scientific and technological achievements into real productive forces, and accelerated the improvement of independent innovation capabilities in the process of promoting the close integration of science and technology and economy. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, facing the "decoupling and chain breaking" and suppression and containment of some countries, China has further enhanced its determination and ability to achieve self-reliance and self-improvement in science and technology, and has made breakthrough progress in many fields such as artificial intelligence, 5G communication, new energy, and biomedicine, fully demonstrating China's "innovation resilience." China's contribution rate of scientific and technological progress to economic growth has continued to increase. In 2024, China's R&D expenditure intensity was 2.68%, exceeding the average level of EU countries and approaching the average level of OECD countries; the number of PCT (Patent Cooperation Treaty) international patent applications was 70,160, making it the largest source of international patent applications; China's ranking in the Global Innovation Index rose to eleventh, entering the ranks of innovative countries. According to the "Global High-Level Scientific and Technological Talent Situation Report," China's global share of global high-level scientific and technological talent has increased from 16.9% to nearly 28%, ranking first in the world. The improvement of independent innovation capabilities has not only improved the level of domestic industrial technology, but also enhanced China's position in global technological competition.
Give full play to the "open resilience" of China's economy. Since the new era, China has adhered to the basic national policy of opening up to the outside world, adhered to the combination of "bringing in" and "going out," promoted the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," actively connected with high-standard international economic and trade rules, steadily expanded institutional opening up in rules, regulations, management, standards, etc., and enhanced the linkage effect of the two markets and two resources at home and abroad in the process of accelerating the formation of an open pattern of land and sea internal and external linkage and east-west two-way mutual assistance. Through comprehensively expanding opening up to the outside world, especially institutional opening up, we have not only obtained more funds, technologies, resources, markets, talents, and even opportunities necessary to promote development, but also exercised and improved our ability to achieve independent development, win international competition, and participate in international economic governance. A large number of multinational companies familiar with international market rules and with international competitiveness have grown up due to the expansion of opening up. Facing the continuous extreme pressure from some countries, China has adhered to the policy of opening the door wider and wider, not only actively expanding the import of high-quality foreign goods, increasing the attraction of foreign investment, and expanding the opening up of modern service industries such as finance, telecommunications, and medical care, but also actively developing foreign direct investment, providing assistance to the realization of development in the vast number of developing countries. At the same time, accelerating the development of diversified international markets and promoting the high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" to continue to go deeper and more solid enable us to gather more global factors of production and maximize the impact of trade frictions.
To give full play to the "institutional resilience" of China's economy. The economic system is the institutional reflection of economic relations. Since the reform and opening up, especially in the new era, our party has united and led the people to gradually establish socialist basic economic systems such as the public ownership as the mainstay and the common development of multiple forms of ownership, distribution according to work as the mainstay and the coexistence of multiple forms of distribution, and the socialist market economic system. China's socialist basic economic system is fundamentally different from the "Soviet model" and the capitalist economic system. It is the "institutional code" for China to create a miracle of rapid economic development and maintain economic resilience. From the perspective of ownership, the public ownership as the mainstay and the common development of multiple forms of ownership promote the complementary advantages and common development of various forms of ownership, benign competition, and mutual learning in the process of adhering to equal rights, equal opportunities, and equal rules. State-owned enterprises occupy a dominant position in major industries and key areas related to national security and the lifeline of the national economy, and the non-public economy has played an important role in stabilizing growth, promoting innovation, increasing employment, and improving people's livelihoods. From the perspective of the distribution system, distribution according to work as the mainstay and the coexistence of multiple forms of distribution not only emphasizes labor as the source of value creation, but also respects the important role of capital, land, knowledge, technology, management, data and other factors of production in creating wealth, which is conducive to fully mobilizing the enthusiasm, initiative, and creativity of the people, stimulating the vitality of knowledge, technology, management, data and other factors of production, and stimulating the innovation and creation vitality of the whole society. From the perspective of resource allocation, giving full play to the decisive role of the market in resource allocation and giving better play to the role of the government, making good use of the advantages of "both hands" is conducive to forming an economic order that is both "flexible" and "manageable," which can not only create a fairer and more dynamic market environment, but also help overcome market failures such as market monopolies, insufficient supply of public goods, and economic fluctuations, thereby solving the "worldwide problem in economics."
To give full play to the "stable resilience" of China's economy. China is a large country, and there must be no subversive errors on fundamental issues. Once they occur, they cannot be recovered or compensated. The general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability is an important principle of governing the country and managing state affairs, and it is also a methodology for doing economic work well. Looking at the evolution of macroeconomic regulation and control in capitalist countries, whether it is Keynesianism that emphasizes the priority of fiscal policy, neoliberalism that emphasizes the priority of monetary policy, or the neoclassical synthesis school that emphasizes both fiscal policy and monetary policy, none of them have escaped the narrowness of 头痛医头、脚痛医脚 (tóu tòng yī tóu, jiǎo tòng yī jiǎo - "treat the head when the head aches, treat the foot when the foot hurts," to treat the symptoms but not the root cause). Western countries that pursue these macroeconomic regulation and control theories either engage in fiscal policies of "high investment, high welfare, and high consumption" or monetary policies of "unlimited quantitative easing, zero interest rates, or even negative interest rates" in the face of economic crises. As a result, every economic crisis management lays the groundwork for the next economic crisis. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core has always adhered to the general tone of seeking progress while maintaining stability, taking stability as the main theme and the overall situation. Based on a comprehensive and in-depth analysis of the world economy and China's economic development trend after the international financial crisis, it has keenly proposed that China's economic development has entered a new normal, and put forward new concepts of macroeconomic regulation and control such as range regulation, strengthening expectation management, counter-cyclical adjustment, and cross-cyclical adjustment, and creatively implemented a policy "combination punch" of stable macroeconomic policies, precise industrial policies, flexible micro policies, solid reform policies, and social policies to ensure the bottom line. This policy "combination punch" does not only value GDP as the sole criterion for success, but incorporates structural reform policies, industrial policies, social policies, etc. into the macroeconomic policy "toolbox" to maintain sustained and stable economic development and calmly respond to various risks and challenges.
To give full play to the "governance resilience" of China's economy. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Whether we can manage the world's second largest economy well, and whether we can maintain sustained and healthy economic and social development, fundamentally depends on whether the Party's leading core role in economic and social development is well played." The leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is the most essential feature of socialism with Chinese characteristics and the greatest advantage of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics. Economic work is the central task, and the Party's leadership should of course be fully reflected in the central task. The Central Economic Work Conference (中央经济工作会议) held at the end of last year pointed out: "In practice, we have continuously deepened our understanding of the laws of economic work. The centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee (党中央) is the fundamental guarantee for doing economic work well. At critical moments and important junctures, the Party Central Committee (党中央) promptly analyzes the situation and makes decisions and deployments to ensure that China's economic ship can brave the wind and waves and move steadily and far." This is the greatest consensus formed by the whole party. Since the new era, China's economic and social development has achieved historic achievements and undergone historic changes, fully proving that the centralized and unified leadership of the Party Central Committee (党中央) is the fundamental guarantee for doing economic work well. This fundamental guarantee, combined with the socialist system's advantage of concentrating efforts to accomplish great things, enables China to have the governance capability to maximize the aggregation and mobilization of development resources, effectively resist any risks, and ensure stable economic development, demonstrating strong "governance resilience."
(This article is a research result of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协) on "Xi Jinping's Economic Thought Theory")
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Construction of work style is valued in the words "constant" and "long-term." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), while presiding over the 21st collective study session of the 20th CPC Central Political Bureau, emphasized "improving the normalization and long-term mechanism of work style construction," demonstrating our Party's unremitting determination to eradicate the "four winds" problem and persistently grasp work style construction. To break the vicious cycle of work style problems being effective when addressed but rebounding when relaxed, it is necessary to continuously improve the effective mechanism of grasping work style construction regularly, meticulously, and for the long term, to see normalcy in persistence, to seek long-term effectiveness from institutional construction, and to gather strong positive energy for the development of the Party and the country's cause with new achievements in work style construction.
To improve the normalized learning and education mechanism and enhance the political consciousness of promoting work style construction. Work style problems are essentially issues of Party spirit. To solve work style problems at a deeper level, it is necessary to temper a strong Party spirit with theoretical arming. To improve the normalized and long-term mechanism of work style construction, it is necessary to improve the learning and education mechanism that combines regular and concentrated efforts on the basis of consolidating the learning and education results of thoroughly implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation. Strictly implement the "First Topic," the learning of the theoretical study center group of the Party committee (Party group), the fixed Party day learning of the Party branch, and the "Three Meetings and One Lesson" and other institutional mechanisms, and deeply study and understand Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, especially General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on strengthening the Party's work style construction. Party members and cadres should deepen their understanding of why, what, and how to grasp the Party's work style construction in the new era in their studies, and deeply appreciate the principles, theories, and philosophies contained in promoting comprehensive and strict Party governance by starting with grasping work style. Taking the study of the Party's innovative theories as an important tempering of Party spirit, further enhance the political, ideological, theoretical, and emotional recognition of implementing the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation and correcting the "four winds," and enhance the political, ideological, and action consciousness of promoting work style construction in a normalized and long-term manner.
To improve the responsibility system for work style construction with clear subjects and clear requirements, and implement strict requirements in all aspects and links. Pressing and implementing the political responsibilities of each responsible subject from top to bottom is a valuable experience for the Party's work style construction to achieve historical achievements in the new era. To improve the normalized and long-term mechanism of work style construction, it is necessary to improve the responsibility system for work style construction with clear subjects and clear requirements, build a complete responsibility chain, and implement strict requirements in all aspects and links. Party committees at all levels should implement the main responsibility, strengthen the overall command, systematic planning, and whole-process leadership of work style construction; discipline inspection commissions at all levels should fulfill the special supervision responsibility, strengthen supervision, strictly enforce discipline, and accurately hold accountable; the "top leader" should fulfill the responsibility of the first person responsible, and members of the leading group should fulfill the "one post, two responsibilities," managing both business and work style, and strive to promote the formation of a virtuous cycle of mutual promotion between business and work style; functional departments should fulfill the regulatory responsibility, and shape a good industry ecology with the consciousness that managing the industry must manage the industry's work style and managing business must strengthen supervision; Party members and cadres should fulfill the specific responsibilities, and fulfill the democratic supervision responsibility on the basis of self-warning, self-reflection, self-discipline, and self-respect. This will build a complete responsibility chain that organically connects the main responsibility of the Party committee, the supervision responsibility of the discipline inspection commission, the responsibility of the first person responsible, the "one post, two responsibilities," the regulatory responsibility of functional departments, and the specific responsibilities of Party members and cadres, and create a closed loop of clarifying responsibility, fulfilling responsibility, supervising responsibility, and holding accountable.
To improve the mechanism of investigating and treating unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems at the same time, and block the evolution of style and corruption by connecting "investigation" and "treatment." General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The intertwining of unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems is a prominent problem that needs to be focused on in the current stage of Party conduct and clean government construction and the anti-corruption struggle." To improve the normalized and long-term mechanism of work style construction, it is necessary to accurately grasp the basic laws of the integration, common origin, and mutual intertwining and transformation of style and corruption, improve the mechanism of investigating and treating unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems at the same time, and block the evolution of style and corruption. Improve the "joint investigation" mechanism, and any investigation of "four winds" problems must deeply investigate corruption problems such as asking for help and transferring benefits, and any investigation of corruption cases must carefully investigate work style problems such as illegal eating and drinking, and resolutely cut off the chain of style leading to corruption and corruption helping style. Improve the "joint treatment" mechanism, strengthen the analysis and research on the specific manifestations, laws, and characteristics of cases involving the intertwining of style and corruption, analyze the mechanism of mutual interaction between style and corruption behind corruption and degeneration, and eradicate the common roots of unhealthy tendencies and corruption problems. Improve the "investigation" and "treatment" connection mechanism, adhere to grasping Party spirit, Party conduct, and Party discipline together, and deepen the integration of rectifying style and discipline and fighting corruption, and connect the good supervision and inspection, case handling, rectification and correction, improvement of the system, and warning education, to achieve the comprehensive governance effect of correcting and establishing at the same time and breaking and establishing at the same time.
To improve and strictly implement laws and regulations, and achieve both symptomatic and radical cures and precise treatment. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "The transformation of work style construction from symptomatic treatment to radical cure also depends on the rule of law, and being good at using legal means to correct style and discipline." To improve the normalized and long-term mechanism of work style construction, it is necessary to base on the fundamental, stable, and long-term nature of the system, and achieve both symptomatic and radical cures and precise treatment by improving the system of laws and regulations and strictly implementing the system. Adhere to the unity of solving problems and being simple and easy to implement, the unity of goal orientation and problem orientation, and the unity of innovative development and organic connection, and organically combine the important requirements of the Party Central Committee and the people's ardent expectations, practical problems, actual needs, innovative practices, and fresh experiences, improve the system of laws and regulations for work style construction, promote the connection and connection between laws and regulations, and reflect guidance, pertinence, and operability. Increase the supply of radical system mechanisms around the allocation and operation constraints of power, and improve the system mechanism that unifies authorization, use of power, and restriction of power, is clear, transparent, and traceable. Strictly implement the system, strengthen the supervision and inspection of the implementation of the system, promptly remind and correct those who are not making progress and have deviations in their work, and investigate and deal with those who step on the "red line" and break into the "restricted area" as soon as they are discovered, so that iron rules grow iron teeth and enhance the effectiveness of the system.
(Author's units: Beijing University of Chemical Technology (北京化工大学), China Discipline Inspection and Supervision College (中国纪检监察学院))
Return to TopBy: 北海日报记者 何 美
The night market gradually bustles with activity at 6 PM.
In a market on Hetang Road in Yinhai District, Beihai City, Guangxi (广西北海市银海区), two pickled fruit and vegetable (酸嘢) stalls are particularly eye-catching. Tricycles are surrounded by transparent jars forming "display cases," attracting a constant stream of tourists and local residents. At the He'an Commercial Port night market, tourists hold pickled fruits and vegetables, taking photos and checking in...
In recent years, many food bloggers have shared the pickled fruit and vegetable making process on social media, making Guangxi (广西) pickled fruits and vegetables popular online.
Multiple flavors combined, "sour, fresh, and crisp" are the essence of pickled fruits and vegetables.
What are pickled fruits and vegetables?
"嘢" (yě) in the Guangxi (广西) dialect means "things," so pickled fruits and vegetables (酸嘢) are sour things.
Guangxi people often say "everything can be pickled" (万物皆可酸). At a pickled fruit and vegetable stall on Hetang Road (禾塘路), there are as many as 46 transparent square jars, filled with various fruits and vegetables – mangoes, guavas, kiwis, radishes, cabbages, lotus roots... either in chunks or slices, with a variety of types and bright colors.
The warm and humid climate and diverse landforms make Guangxi (广西) rich in fruit varieties, high in yield, and excellent in quality, providing abundant raw materials for the pickled fruit and vegetable industry.
"Try a piece first." The pickled fruit and vegetable stall owner used a bamboo skewer to pick up a pickled mango and hand it to the reporter. A "crunch" was heard between the lips and teeth, and the sweet and sour juice splashed, instantly activating the taste buds.
Mr. Fu (傅先生), a regular at the pickled fruit and vegetable stall, explained the reason for his love: "Sour, sweet, refreshing, and appetizing, especially refreshing in hot weather."
"The essence of pickled fruits and vegetables lies in the three words 'sour, fresh, and crisp.'" Qiu Wenlong (邱文龙), the owner of a pickled fruit and vegetable stall in the Ningchuncheng Market (宁春城集市) in Beihai City (北海市), said to the reporter while peeling a mango, sharing his many years of experience. Except for guava, which does not need to be pickled in advance, other ingredients must be soaked in a secret licorice water – which not only quickly removes the raw taste but also locks in the freshness of the fruits and vegetables. When customers buy, they sprinkle "soul dipping sauce" according to their personal tastes: the salty aroma of licorice salt, the fiery heat of chili salt, the mellow taste of plum powder, the fresh aroma of tangerine peel powder... multiple flavors are layered on top of each other, which not only balances the sour taste but also allows the taste buds to "hear" a symphony of salty, sweet, and spicy flavors, with a long and lingering aftertaste.
A blockbuster carrying nostalgia, capturing the hearts of tourists.
Pickled fruits and vegetables are a snack that many Beihai (北海) people grew up with. Feng Min (冯敏), a local Beihai (北海) native born in the 1980s, recalled that when she was a child, her family didn't have so many fruits to eat. The starfruit in the village was so sour that it made people frown, but the children had their own way – they picked it, dipped it in a little salt, and the sourness was reduced a lot, and everyone ate it with relish. This may be the primary version of pickled fruits and vegetables for Beihai (北海) people.
"After going to college in other places, I especially missed the pickled fruits and vegetables of my hometown. Every time I came home for vacation, I would buy them to eat." Feng Min (冯敏) said that there were not many types of pickled fruits and vegetables at that time, but it was that taste that made her miss them so much.
Pickled fruits and vegetables not only hold the stomachs of local Beihai (北海) people but also capture the hearts of tourists from all over the world.
In the early 1980s, Mai Xiu (麦绣), who was in her early 30s, began selling pickled fruits and vegetables by pushing a small cart. At that time, her stall only had the simplest two ingredients: pineapple and mango. "The fishermen loved to eat this at that time." Mai Xiu (麦绣) said, "They said that they ate too much fish and shrimp at sea, and they wanted to change their taste when they came back."
In 2018, she found that pickled fruits and vegetables were very popular among young people, and decided to set up a pickled fruit and vegetable stall in the Hetang Road (禾塘路) market. "Beihai's (北海) tourism industry is developing better and better, and there are more and more tourists." She packed the pickled fruits and vegetables in vacuum bags, attached seasonings such as chili salt and tangerine peel powder, and the pickled fruits and vegetables went to various places by plane and high-speed train.
Four years ago, her son took over Mai Xiu's (麦绣) pickled fruit and vegetable stall. A small stall attracts tourists from all over the world and has become the family's livelihood. According to statistics, there are currently 28 pickled fruit and vegetable production enterprises in Guangxi (广西), and more than 11,000 registered pickled fruit and vegetable stores (including catering links).
Small pickled fruits and vegetables, allowing the flavors of Bagui (八桂) to go further.
Liuzhou's (柳州) jar pickled fruits and vegetables, Yulin Bobai's (玉林博白) brown sugar pickled fruits and vegetables, Baise Jingxi's (百色靖西) rice vinegar pickled fruits and vegetables, Laibin Wuxuan's (来宾武宣) red yeast rice pickled fruits and vegetables... With the increase of the foreign population, Beihai (北海) has seen the flavors of pickled fruits and vegetables from other regions of Guangxi (广西), and the locals are also carrying out flavor integration. Nowadays, on the pickled fruit and vegetable stalls in the streets and alleys of Beihai (北海), all kinds of new flavors are emerging one after another.
Qiu Wenlong (邱文龙) recently launched a new method of making brown sugar pickled fruits and vegetables, which is popular with customers, "There are many repeat customers." This method has the same effect as Bobai's (博白) brown sugar pickled fruits and vegetables. Pour the cut fruit with a secret brown sugar syrup, add chili powder, coriander and other auxiliary materials, shake and stir evenly, so that the soup is covered and penetrates into the fruit, making it mouth-watering.
In recent years, Guangxi (广西) has actively created a regional public brand of pickled fruits and vegetables, registered trademarks, and unified brand logos; key pickled fruit and vegetable production enterprises have carried out brand design, brand management and operation, publicity and promotion, and other work to promote the branding development of Guangxi (广西) pickled fruits and vegetables. At the same time, the local government has formulated local food safety standards for pickled fruits and vegetables to promote standardized production of pickled fruits and vegetables.
This Bagui (八桂) flavor of pickled fruits and vegetables is going further.
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As night falls, inside the city's venues, lights twinkle like a sea of stars, and fans from different places wave glow sticks, singing along in unison with familiar melodies. In recent years, "traveling to a city for a concert" has become a travel choice for many young people. Data shows that in 2024, the proportion of cross-city concertgoers for large-scale concerts exceeded 64%, and many netizens exclaimed, "In the past, we would leave after listening to the music, but now we want to stay in the city longer." The rise in cross-city concert attendance has driven a new trend in cultural tourism consumption, reflecting the deep connection between culture and economy.
In the past, people often pursued the ritualistic feeling of "having been there" when traveling; now, a concert can trigger people's in-depth experience of a city. Fans arrive a few days in advance to check out local attractions, museums, and popular blocks. Listening to music has changed from being the purpose of "coming to a city" to being the reason for "exploring a city," and the city provides a broad stage for a musical journey.
Where glow sticks dance, a wave of consumption surges. According to estimates by the China Association of Performing Arts, every 1 yuan spent on a concert ticket can drive 4.8 yuan in related peripheral consumption during the same period. In Beijing (北京), the National Stadium "Bird's Nest" (国家体育场“鸟巢”) has welcomed nearly 1.1 million concertgoers in the first five months of this year, driving an increase of about 30% in consumption around the venue. In Linyi (临沂), Shandong (山东) Province, two concerts attracted 120,000 fans from all over. Concerts use culture as a bond to transform short-term traffic into economic growth, and a thin ticket stub has become a "golden key" to activating consumption vitality.
It is worth noting that concerts are becoming a new cultural calling card for cities. Changsha (长沙), Hunan (湖南) Province, uses "concerts + night economy" to create a "never-closing" cultural tourism experience; Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江) Province, has launched "concerts + performing arts," with more diverse forms of expression. When pop music encounters the gray bricks and black tiles of an ancient city, and concerts meet the coconut breeze and slanting sun of an island, the unique symbols of the city cleverly integrate cultural consumption with urban experience, and every trip is a "unique memory."
From listening to a song, to traveling to a city, and then to falling in love with a city. When the strings touch not only the eardrums, and the drumbeats vibrate not only the heartbeats, music and the city resonate quietly, and a virtuous cycle of shaping tourism with culture and highlighting culture with tourism is forming.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 赵怡宁 张雅雯
Just after 4 p.m., the Yimin Vegetable Market in Beilei Community, Fangcao Street Subdistrict, Chengdu (成都市), Sichuan (四川) became lively. Residents carried their shopping baskets, carefully selecting from the dazzling array of goods. Before their parents finished shopping, the children ran to the vegetable market bookstore separated by a glass wall, flipping through the children's picture books newly delivered by the community.
Feng Xinyu (冯欣雨), a 28-year-old from Chongqing (重庆), is the person in charge of this vegetable market bookstore. "I once participated in a 'hollow village' renovation project, revitalizing spaces by holding markets and creating murals for old buildings," said Feng Xinyu (冯欣雨). After graduating from university, she wanted to use her own strength to add a touch of literary fragrance to community life.
In order to solve the problem of the lack of reading and learning space for the children of farmers' market merchants after school, since September 2023, Chengdu (成都) has jointly promoted the construction of vegetable market bookstores by multiple departments. Currently, it has built vegetable market bookstore reading scenes that combine both "earthy atmosphere" and "literary fragrance" in 329 farmers' markets, attracting more than 1.5 million visits to vegetable market bookstores last year.
As the construction gradually improves, the vegetable market bookstore has expanded its functions to include convenient services, civilized practices, popular science knowledge, etc., and has attracted market operators to join. "Currently, we have held more than 100 events, attracting more than 2,000 participants," Feng Xinyu (冯欣雨) introduced.
Nowadays, vegetable market vendors and surrounding citizens often come to read and experience traditional crafts... Zhang Xiaojing (张晓静), Secretary of the Party Committee of Beilei Community (蓓蕾社区), feels deeply: "The current community is cleaner, more tidy, more public, and has been revitalized."
In a vegetable plot outside the back door of the bookstore, the staff of the vegetable market bookstore and community residents planted tomatoes, okra, and lemongrass together. "If you are tired of walking on the streets of Chengdu (成都), you can sit in the vegetable market bookstore and feel the literary fragrance in the earthy atmosphere," said Feng Xinyu (冯欣雨).
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Morning light filters through the leaves of the maple trees, scattering across the century-old Anhui Provincial Library (安徽省图书馆).
Here, Zang Chunhua (臧春华), a rare book restorer in the Historical Documents Department, begins his day's work. He picks up a moistened brush, flattens the wrinkled and fragmented pieces of paper, and then splices them together. This is a crucial step in rare book restoration, and Zang Chunhua (臧春华) dares not be careless.
Founded in 1913, the Anhui Provincial Library (安徽省图书馆) has abundant ancient book resources. As one of the earliest public libraries established in China, it houses more than 350,000 ancient books. In January 2025, the Anhui Provincial Library (安徽省图书馆) was selected as a "National Ancient Book Restoration Center (国家级古籍修复中心)."
Zang Chunhua (臧春华), 39 years old this year, and his colleagues repeat the processes of matching paper, patching tears, and binding books year after year. "Restoring a single ancient book can take a few days for a short one, several months for a long one, or even longer," said Zang Chunhua (臧春华). "Patience, meticulousness, and a sense of responsibility are indispensable for engaging in ancient book restoration."
In the seemingly monotonous restoration time, rare book restorers can also find their own fun. "Some ancient books have very interesting content, allowing us to understand the lives of the ancients. The binding and damage of each book are different, and the seemingly repetitive work actually has various changes, so we have expectations for each book," said Geng Ning (耿宁), a post-85s rare book restorer.
"Taking good care of these ancient books and letting them go from the past to the future is the significance of ancient book restoration, and we also hope that more people will participate in our cause," said Zang Chunhua (臧春华).
Return to TopThe "Beijing Home Service" Skill Brand Released
People's Daily, Beijing (北京), August 13th (Reporter Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)) Recently, the Beijing Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau (北京市人力资源和社会保障局) held a release ceremony for the "Beijing Home Service" (北京家政) skill brand. The event featured five segments: textbook release, standard release, certificate awarding, brand promotion, and brand unveiling, comprehensively showcasing the phased achievements of the "Beijing Home Service" skill brand construction.
Currently, the "Beijing Home Service" (北京家政) skill brand has attracted 47 training and evaluation institutions to join, and 219 domestic service practitioners who have passed the seven special vocational ability module assessments have obtained the first batch of special vocational ability certificates.
Huangmei Opera "Yan'nian and Qiao'nian" Debuts in Shanghai (上海)
Liberation Daily, Shanghai (上海), August 13th (Reporter Zhuge Yi (诸葛漪)) Huangmei Opera "Yan'nian and Qiao'nian" (延年和乔年) recently premiered at the Shanghai Majestic Theatre (上海美琪大戏院).
"Yan'nian and Qiao'nian" (延年和乔年) tells the story of revolutionary martyrs Chen Yannian (陈延年) and Chen Qiaonian's (陈乔年) youth. Han Zaifen (韩再芬), Vice Chairman of the China Theatre Association (中国戏剧家协会), stated that Shanghai (上海) is the city where Chen Yannian (陈延年) and Chen Qiaonian (陈乔年) struggled and sacrificed, and the debut of "Yan'nian and Qiao'nian" (延年和乔年) in Shanghai (上海) is of great significance.
Guangdong (广东) Shenzhen Qianhai (深圳前海) Accumulatively Implements 48 Ship Leasing Projects
Shenzhen Special Zone Daily, Shenzhen (深圳), August 13th (Reporter Wu Xumei (吴徐美)) Recently, CITIC Financial Leasing Co., Ltd. (中信金融租赁有限公司) newly established four ship financing leasing SPVs (special purpose companies) in Qianhai (前海), Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东). Since Qianhai (前海) launched its ship leasing business in 2022, it has cumulatively implemented 48 ship leasing projects, with total assets reaching 16.8 billion yuan.
The ship leasing projects implemented in Qianhai (前海) have achieved full category coverage, encompassing both financial leasing and operating leasing models. High-end shipping elements are rapidly gathering in Qianhai (前海), with 3 of the world's top 20 shipping companies and 2 of the world's top ten ship management companies having established operations there.
"Anti-Japanese War Bookstore" Built and Opened in Shexian (涉县), Hebei (河北)
People's Daily, Handan (邯郸), August 13th (Correspondent Zhou Jinli (周金立)) The "Anti-Japanese War Bookstore" (抗战书屋) located in the 129th Division Memorial Hall of the Eighth Route Army (八路军一二九师纪念馆) in Chikan Village (赤岸村), Shexian (涉县), Handan (邯郸), Hebei (河北), was recently completed and opened, aiming to inherit the red gene and the great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
The bookstore features exhibition areas such as "Yan'an Spark" (延安星火), "Taihang Danqian" (太行丹铅), and "Towards the Whole Country" (走向全国), as well as a free and open reading area, which displays more than 4,000 books.
National Hakka Mountain Song Invitation Tournament Launched
People's Daily, Nanchang (南昌), August 13th (Correspondent Xiong Tingting (熊婷婷)) Recently, the 2025 National Hakka Mountain Song Invitation Tournament (全国客家山歌邀请赛) was officially launched in Nanchang (南昌), Jiangxi (江西).
The invitation tournament, themed "Sing a Mountain Song for the Party" (唱支山歌给党听), incorporates contemporary elements such as comprehensive rural revitalization, ethnic unity, red culture, and green development. The competition will last until the end of August. The competition adds a "Red Hakka Mountain Song" (红色客家山歌) live performance segment, immersively showcasing the cultural charm and red heritage of Hakka mountain songs.
Yantai (烟台), Shandong (山东) Establishes Ticket Stub Economy Alliance
People's Daily, Yantai (烟台), August 13th (Correspondent Shi Wenhao (石文昊)) Zhifu District (芝罘区), Yantai City (烟台市), Shandong Province (山东省) recently launched a ticket stub economy alliance, integrating many high-quality enterprises in the three major fields of cultural tourism scenic spots, catering and accommodation, and commercial retail.
Tourists can enjoy exclusive discounts at alliance merchants' catering, accommodation, shopping, and cultural tourism venues by presenting ticket stubs such as admission tickets, transportation tickets, and consumption receipts.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦 皓
Under the night sky, Meicheng Ancient Town (梅城古镇) in Jiande City (建德市), Hangzhou City (杭州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省). Under the upturned eaves of Longshan Academy (龙山书院), a "poetry and music dialogue" is underway.
Not long ago, the "Literary Beauty Endowment, Music Nourishes the Heart" Poetry Art Song Concert opened at Longshan Academy (龙山书院).
At the concert, the singers on stage performed with full emotion, while the citizens and tourists off stage either sat or stood, some listening attentively, and some reciting softly.
The music flowed from the strings of the pipa, and the singer's clear voice seemed to take the audience back more than 2,000 years. Ancient poetry combined with modern melodies, and the heartfelt singing of the young mezzo-soprano singer, sparked bursts of applause.
"When the lyrics of 'Shuidiao Getou·When Will the Moon Be Clear?' were sung, looking up at the moon, I felt the romance of the ancients," said tourist Mr. Wang (汪先生).
The performance was divided into three chapters: "Ancient Rhyme," "Elegance and Praise," and "New Cries," featuring 15 carefully selected classic poetry art songs, and incorporating folk instruments such as the flute, pipa, and guzheng.
"Such activities allow us to re-experience the charm of poetry, and I hope that my children can feel the breadth and depth of outstanding Chinese traditional culture in such an atmosphere," said tourist Ms. Li (李女士).
Return to TopBy: 辽宁日报记者 许 刚
"The village's main road, over 2,500 meters long, finally has an official name: 'Gusao Road'." In Gusaocheng Village (姑嫂城村), Anping Township (安平乡), Gongchangling District (弓长岭区), Liaoyang City (辽阳市), Liaoning Province (辽宁), village Party branch secretary Zhang Xiaoguang (张晓光) pointed to the brand-new "Gusao Road" street sign at the intersection and said, "From now on, express delivery can be delivered directly to the villagers' doorsteps, making life much more convenient!"
"Previously, many rural roads were unnamed, which brought great inconvenience to the masses' travel, express delivery to the village, and even economic development." Yang Fugang (杨辅刚), Director of the Civil Affairs Bureau of Gongchangling District (弓长岭区民政局), said that Gongchangling District (弓长岭区) hired local history experts to establish a "Place Name Culture Advisory Group," and through consulting local chronicles, visiting villagers, and researching historical sites, they conducted demonstrations on all rural roads in the district, and determined more than 100 roads to be named. At present, the naming of the first batch of 18 rural roads has been completed.
"Gusao Road" (姑嫂路) is named after the moving legend of two sisters-in-law in the village who defended their hometown and built a city in history. There is also "Cangu Road" (参谷路) leading to the Ginseng Valley Scenic Area (人参谷景区), and "Tanghe Road" (汤河路) adjacent to the Tanghe Reservoir (汤河水库)... Rural place name culture is organically integrated with rural construction, and familiar rural roads now have names. As of now, Gongchangling District (弓长岭区) has introduced a smart place name information system in the two pilot villages of Gusaocheng (姑嫂城) and Liuhetang (柳河汤), installed 43 "QR code street signs" and more than 1,300 "QR code doorplates," integrating policy inquiries, cultural tourism guides, and catering guides from the civil affairs, culture and tourism, and agriculture and rural affairs departments to achieve information sharing and promote "place name data" to serve people's livelihoods.
Return to TopBy: 天津日报记者 刘 波
"I used to always worry about forgetting materials, but now I can prepare according to the notes and get it done in one go, without asking repeatedly or running back and forth," said Grandpa Liu (刘大爷), a resident of Xiangyanglou Community (向阳楼社区), Xiangyanglou Subdistrict (向阳楼街道), Hedong District (河东区), Tianjin (天津), pointing to the "Rainbow Convenience Strips" set up by the community.
In the Xiangyanglou Community Party-Masses Service Center (向阳楼社区党群服务中心), the "Rainbow Convenience Strips" on the side of the service desk are particularly eye-catching. Yellow, orange, pink, blue, green, and other different colored pieces of paper are printed with service guides for more than 10 high-frequency items, such as elderly meal subsidies, applications and preliminary reviews for various disability subsidies, becoming a "colorful navigation device" for residents to handle affairs.
In September of last year, the Xiangyanglou Community Party-Masses Service Center (向阳楼社区党群服务中心) moved to a new address, with the office on the second floor. Considering the inconvenience for the elderly to go up and down the stairs and other factors, they set up a service desk on the first floor and made convenience strips in different colors.
Community workers first explain the process and precautions to the residents who come to handle affairs, and then provide paper strips as needed, conveniently and intuitively solving the residents' problems of "not remembering, not remembering completely, and asking repeatedly."
"Before there were convenience strips, community workers would tell residents verbally or in writing. After the introduction of this service, residents can understand by looking at the paper strips when handling various matters," said Wang Ran (王然), Secretary of the Party Committee and Director of the Neighborhood Committee of Xiangyanglou Community (向阳楼社区党委书记、居委会主任).
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 邹竞一
In Liuying Village (六营村), Fengxiang District (凤翔区), Baoji City (宝鸡市), Shaanxi Province (陕西省), villagers leave their courtyard doors open, sitting on small stools, concentrating on carving. Under the sunlight, rows of clay sculpture bodies are spread out on the ground, waiting to dry.
"The temperature is high now, it's a good time to rush-produce the clay bodies," said Hu Jinwei (胡锦伟), a post-90s representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage, at the Fengxiang Clay Sculpture Inheritance Center (凤翔泥塑传习所) in Liuying Village (六营村).
The history of clay sculpture production in Liuying Village (六营村) can be traced back more than 600 years. Today, it is the main production area of Fengxiang Clay Sculpture (凤翔泥塑), a national-level representative project of intangible cultural heritage. Almost everyone in the village knows how to make clay sculptures. In recent years, through the joint efforts of various parties, the former "clay toys" are becoming "golden babies" that drive the villagers to become rich.
In 2018, Hu Jinwei (胡锦伟) graduated from Tianjin University of Technology (天津理工大学) with a degree in product design. "Clay sculpture is not only a traditional craft, but also contains cultural value and market potential," said Hu Jinwei (胡锦伟). He was determined to use his design knowledge to promote the integration of clay sculpture with modern life.
Innovation has become the key for Hu Jinwei (胡锦伟) to activate the old craft. He humbly asks the master craftsmen in the village for advice, and also often exchanges and discusses with other young peers. In order to further stimulate the market vitality of the old craft, with the guidance and support of relevant departments, through the "company + cooperative + farmer" model, Hu Jinwei (胡锦伟) organized the scattered craftsmen in the village and unified training. At present, there are more than 200 households and thousands of people in Liuying Village (六营村) engaged in the clay sculpture industry, with an annual output value of more than 40 million yuan, and clay sculpture products are sold to more than 30 countries and regions.
"Relying on the characteristics of clay sculpture, we are focusing on building a non-heritage folk village, and 'non-heritage + cultural tourism' is broadening new development paths," said Liao Weijun (廖卫军), Secretary of the Party Branch of Liuying Village (六营村).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 鲜 敢
On the snow-covered plateau with an average altitude of over 4,000 meters, an unmanned delivery vehicle travels steadily along the road from the Dingri County (定日县) seat to Zhaguo Township (扎果乡) in Shigatse (日喀则市), Tibet (西藏). After completing various tests, this unmanned delivery vehicle is now in regular operation on the Dingri County (定日县) seat to Zhaguo Township (扎果乡) route.
The Shigatse (日喀则) region is vast and sparsely populated, with long and complex roads between villages and towns. "In the past, sending deliveries to townships relied on manual driving, which incurred high labor costs and fuel expenses," said Lu Junke (卢俊科), the head of a courier service outlet in Dingri County (定日县). "When encountering extreme weather, deliveries were easily delayed or interrupted, putting great pressure on efficiency and cost control."
The introduction of unmanned delivery vehicles has brought significant changes to the delivery work. "Costs have been greatly reduced," said Lu Junke (卢俊科). "More importantly, it overcomes the impact of the plateau's changeable climate on timeliness, and its stability exceeds expectations."
Currently, the Dingri County (定日县) seat to Zhaguo Township (扎果乡) route has become the first regularly operating unmanned delivery route in Tibet (西藏) and has achieved stable operation. Services are planned to be launched successively on other routes, and a smart plateau delivery network covering multiple remote townships in Dingri County (定日县) is rapidly taking shape.
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Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 刘红霞 王立彬 张晓洁
The ocean, the cradle of life and the source of human civilization.
Xi Jinping (习近平), General Secretary, emphasized that promoting Chinese-style modernization requires promoting the high-quality development of the marine economy and embarking on a path of strengthening the country through the ocean with Chinese characteristics.
To promote the high-quality development of the marine economy, how can we pay more attention to innovation-driven development, more attention to efficient collaboration, more attention to industrial upgrading, more attention to harmony between people and the sea, and more attention to mutually beneficial cooperation?
Xinhua News Agency launched the 22nd issue of the "China Economic Roundtable" large-scale all-media interview program on the 13th, inviting Ma Weichen (马维晨), Deputy Director of the Regional Coordination Development Department of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), Gu Wu (古妩), Director of the Marine Strategy Planning and Economic Department of the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部), Li Shuangjian (李双建), Deputy Director and Researcher of the National Marine Information Center (国家海洋信息中心), and Wang Rentang (王仁堂), Director of the Shandong Provincial Oceanographic Bureau (山东省海洋局), to jointly discuss the high-quality development of the marine economy.
Prospering by the sea, accelerating the construction of a modern marine industrial system.
China's more than 18,000 kilometers of mainland coastline and 14,000 kilometers of island coastline meander and stretch, more than 10,000 islands are scattered like stars, and the approximately 3 million square kilometers of sea area under its jurisdiction are vast and expansive...
"The vast and rich ocean is a strategic space and resource treasure trove supporting China's economic and social development," said Gu Wu (古妩).
From marine fisheries, shipbuilding, and cruise tourism to submarine cable communications, deep-sea mineral exploitation, and deep-sea genetic resource utilization, in recent years, China's marine economic development has continued to deepen and become more practical.
"The connotation of the marine economy has shifted from 'cultivating the sea and grazing fish' to 'managing the deep blue'," said Ma Weichen (马维晨). China already has a large-scale, complete, and comprehensive marine industrial system, possessing all 15 major marine industries, characterized by large scale, good momentum, and excellent quality.
A set of data highlights the construction pace of China's modern marine industrial system: in 2024, China's total marine production value exceeded 10 trillion yuan for the first time, more than doubling compared to 2012; shipping volume and container throughput account for about 1/3 of the world's total, and the marine engineering equipment market share accounts for more than 50% of the world's total; the output of seawater products has ranked first in the world for many years; among the world's 18 major ship types, China has the highest number of new orders for 14 types...
Faced with a complex and severe international situation, in the first half of this year, China's shipbuilding completion volume, new order volume, and holding order volume still maintained more than half of the world market share, among which the new order volume market share remained at a high level of 68.3%.
"The marine economy is actually not far from the daily lives of ordinary people," Gu Wu (古妩) exemplified, saying that the oil and gas added to cars may come from deep-sea oil fields, the electricity charged in mobile phones may come from offshore wind power, seawater desalination alleviates the pressure of water resource shortages, deep-sea computing power consolidates the digital foundation, and deep-sea robots complete pathway construction, "making the ocean a testing ground for the coordination and deep integration of primary, secondary, and tertiary industries."
153 meters long and 83.5 tons in weight! Recently, in the Penglai Port Area of Yantai Port (烟台港) in Shandong Province (山东省), three oversized offshore wind power blades were loaded onto ships and transported to the test base, becoming a vivid footnote to Shandong's promotion of coastal port construction and port-adjacent industrial development. The port cluster is accelerating integrated integration, "port-industry-city" integration projects are accelerating agglomeration, and a new blueprint for "Maritime Shandong" is slowly unfolding.
Wang Rentang (王仁堂) stated that Shandong will optimize the layout of port construction, improve the port collection and distribution system, enhance port service capabilities, cultivate and strengthen high-end shipping service industries such as shipping finance and shipping insurance, and vigorously develop port-adjacent industries, build large projects such as Yulong Island Refining and Chemical (裕龙岛炼化) and Rizhao High-Quality Steel Base (日照精品钢基地), and accelerate the transition from a "port cluster" to a "city cluster."
"When a certain scale and considerable number of bay cities are scientifically laid out, optimized for development, and effectively managed, refined management of marine space and high-quality development of the marine economy can be achieved." Li Shuangjian (李双建) put forward three suggestions: First, further clarify the resource base of bays and optimize the development and protection pattern of bays with the guidance of main functional positioning, guiding differentiated development with "one bay, one policy"; second, strengthen the overall assessment and demonstration of the resource and environmental carrying capacity and development potential of bays; and third, take modern marine cities as the lead, and build bay industrial systems with distinctive characteristics in accordance with local conditions, and promote the optimization and integration of port clusters, industrial clusters, and city clusters.
Moving towards the new, cultivating and developing new quality productive forces in the ocean.
The first domestically produced electromagnetic catapult aircraft carrier, the Fujian (福建) ship, was launched, the first domestically produced large cruise ship "Adora Magic City (爱达·魔都号)" was built and put into operation, and the construction capacity of large LNG carriers is globally leading; the "Fendouzhe (奋斗者)" manned submersible successfully landed on the Mariana Trench, creating a Chinese manned deep-sea diving record of 10,909 meters; the "Mengxiang (梦想)" ocean drilling ship was built and put into operation, with a maximum drilling depth of 11,000 meters... In recent years, China's independent innovation capability in marine science and technology has continued to improve.
It should also be noted that compared with the goal of building a maritime power, China still has some shortcomings and weaknesses in marine science and technology.
Ma Weichen (马维晨) introduced that in accordance with the deployment of the Sixth Meeting of the Central Financial and Economic Affairs Commission, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) is working with relevant departments to start the preparation of the "15th Five-Year Plan" for marine economic development and special plans in related fields.
"We will pay more attention to innovation-driven development, deploy to break through a number of key core technologies as soon as possible, successively achieve a number of original major achievements, and achieve a high level of self-reliance and self-strengthening in marine science and technology," said Ma Weichen (马维晨). At the same time, we will accelerate the transformation and upgrading of traditional marine industries, vigorously develop emerging industries such as offshore wind power and marine biomedicine, and actively cultivate marine future industries.
During this year's National People's Congress, "deep-sea technology" was written into the government work report for the first time. In June, the National Marine Comprehensive Test Site (Deep Sea) (国家海洋综合试验场（深海）) was launched in Hainan (海南), with a rich experimental environment area with a gradient change from hundreds of meters to more than 2,000 meters, providing support for China's basic deep-sea science research and original deep-sea technology innovation.
"The ability to explore and develop the deep sea has become an important measure of a country's marine strength." Li Shuangjian (李双建) believes that it is necessary to strengthen the reform of the system and mechanism, increase investment in deep-sea scientific cognition and technology research and development, lay out the development of deep-sea minerals and genetic resources as an important direction for cultivating new quality productive forces, and complete the independent control and upgrading of key nodes in the deep-sea industrial chain as soon as possible.
How to pay more attention to industrial upgrading? Gu Wu (古妩) said that the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) will take the implementation of the "Major Project for Cultivating New Quality Productive Forces in the Marine Field" as the traction, focus on promoting the large-scale utilization of marine energy, increase the scale of seawater desalination and comprehensive utilization, expand the marine drug and biological products industry, and prospectively lay out "artificial intelligence + ocean."
Kelp, prawns, large yellow croaker... More and more high-quality seawater products are appearing on people's tables, behind which is the in-depth advancement of the "blue granary" construction. Taking Shandong (山东) as an example, there are 139 marine ranches above the provincial level, and the output of seawater products in 2024 reached 8.25 million tons, achieving an added value of over 100 billion yuan.
Wang Rentang (王仁堂) stated that Shandong will release the potential of the "blue granary" with greater efforts, encourage joint efforts between scientific research institutes, universities, and seed industry enterprises to carry out "blue seed industry" innovation actions, develop suitable and high-quality new varieties, and carry out key technology research on fisheries, promote standardized, industrialized, and intelligent production of fisheries, and improve the quality and efficiency of marine fisheries development.
Cooperation and win-win, deeply participate in global ocean governance.
On June 12 this year, the "Xuelong 2 (雪龙2)" ship, which completed China's 41st Antarctic scientific expedition mission, returned to its home port of Shanghai (上海) after being away for more than 200 days, setting a record for the longest single-ship mission in the history of China's polar expeditions.
"This expedition united scientific research institutions and scientists from 8 countries including the United Kingdom, the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Norway, South Korea, Thailand, and Malaysia," said Gu Wu (古妩), adding that providing effective support for Antarctic marine ecological protection and international governance is a vivid practice of China's active participation in international ocean governance.
As a responsible major country, China continues to practice the concept of a community with a shared future for the ocean put forward by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), and works with the international community to jointly build a sea of peace, a sea of prosperity, and a beautiful sea.
The first international voyage of the national heavy equipment "Jiaolong (蛟龙)" carried scientists from 8 countries including Canada, Spain, and Mexico to jointly conduct research on marine biodiversity conservation with Chinese scientists.
In response to the United Nations "Decade of Ocean Science" initiative, China established the China Committee for the "Decade of Ocean Science" and formulated a national action plan. As of now, China has approved 9 international large-scale scientific programs, covering typical deep-sea habitats, global ocean negative emission "blue carbon," and global estuary monitoring.
The ocean is a bond for people from all countries to interact. "The latest statistics show that driven by factors such as favorable visa policies, the popularity of cruise tourism has surged, and the total number of passengers and cruise ship voyages in and out of cruise ports across the country in the first half of this year increased by 40.1% and 33.7% respectively year-on-year," Gu Wu (古妩) exemplified, saying that on "May Day," the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port (天津国际邮轮母港) handled more than 400 passengers with "240-hour transit visa-free" procedures, setting a new single-day high since the resumption of operations.
Actively participate in international ocean governance and provide more public services. As of the end of 2024, with the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road as the link and focus, China has held more than 300 training courses, providing training opportunities for more than 6,000 young scholars from developing countries.
With China's participation and promotion, ports around the world will be strung together like pearls to form a necklace of international cooperation. As the gateway port between China and Europe, the Port of Piraeus (比雷埃夫斯港) in Greece has jumped to become the fourth largest container port in Europe; the Gwadar Port (瓜达尔港), the "flagship project" of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, is moving towards becoming a logistics hub and industrial base; the Chancay Port (钱凯港), a key project for China and Peru to jointly build the "Belt and Road" with high quality, has opened and is operating, becoming a new land-sea corridor in Asia in the new era.
On the vast sea, China's routes to all parts of the world are extending every day. In the first half of this year, Fujian Province (福建省) opened the first direct container liner route to Ecuador (厄瓜多尔), Yancheng Port (盐城港) opened a new direct route to Jordan (约旦) in the Middle East, the Jinhua-Bashi-Baku (金华—巴希—巴库) trans-Caspian international transport corridor train made its first departure, and the Fuzhou-Quanzhou-Thailand (抚州—泉州—泰国) sea-rail combined transport made its maiden voyage.
"China will promote the sustainable development of the ocean and build a community with a shared future for the ocean with a more open and inclusive attitude and more pragmatic and people-friendly cooperation measures," said Gu Wu (古妩).
(Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), August 13)
Return to TopThe latest data released by the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) shows that in the first seven months of this year, China's RMB loans increased by 12.87 trillion yuan. As of the end of July, the outstanding amount of domestic and foreign currency loans in China was 272.48 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.7%. The outstanding amount of RMB loans was 268.51 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.9%, providing strong and effective financial support for the real economy.
While maintaining reasonable growth in loan scale, the credit structure has continued to optimize, with many highlights. As of the end of July, the outstanding amount of inclusive small and micro loans in China was 35.05 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.8%. The outstanding amount of medium and long-term loans in the manufacturing industry was 14.79 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.5%. The growth rates of the above loans were higher than the growth rates of various loans during the same period.
Loan interest rates continue to remain low, and the financing needs of the real economy are highly satisfied. Interest rates ran at a low level in July, with the interest rate for newly issued corporate loans at approximately 3.2% and the interest rate for newly issued personal housing loans at approximately 3.1%, a decrease of approximately 45 and 30 basis points respectively compared to the same period last year.
"The interest rate is a price signal of the supply and demand relationship of funds. The downward trend of low interest rates reflects a relatively abundant supply of credit, making it easier and more cost-effective for fund demanders to obtain bank credit support," said Lou Feipeng (娄飞鹏), a researcher at the China Postal Savings Bank (中国邮政储蓄银行). He stated that loan interest rates have been running at a low level for a long time, indicating that the supply of credit resources is generally abundant, and the financing needs of the real economy are relatively highly satisfied. In addition, the implementation of a series of policies such as prohibiting irregular manual interest subsidies, establishing a deposit bidding interest rate filing mechanism, and optimizing the self-discipline management of non-bank interbank deposit interest rates has made the interest rate operation mechanism smoother, which has both stabilized the bank's liability costs and provided more space for banks to give profits to enterprises. Currently, many regions are promoting pilot projects of "clearly indicating the comprehensive financing cost of enterprise loans," making enterprise financing costs more transparent and helping to further reduce the financing burden of enterprises.
According to preliminary statistics, in the first seven months, the cumulative increase in China's social financing scale was 23.99 trillion yuan, 5.12 trillion yuan more than the same period last year. Among them, RMB loans issued to the real economy increased by 12.31 trillion yuan. As of the end of July, the outstanding amount of social financing scale in China was 431.26 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9%. Among them, the outstanding amount of RMB loans issued to the real economy was 264.79 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 6.8%.
In terms of money supply, as of the end of July, China's broad money balance was 329.94 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.8%; the narrow money balance was 111.06 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 5.6%; and the currency in circulation balance was 13.28 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 11.8%. The net cash injection in the first seven months was 465.1 billion yuan.
"The growth rates of social financing scale and broad money have remained at a high level, reflecting a moderately loose monetary policy orientation and providing a suitable monetary and financial environment for the real economy," said Dong Ximiao (董希淼), chief researcher at Zhaolian (招联) and deputy director of the Shanghai Finance and Development Laboratory (上海金融与发展实验室). In the first half of the year, the People's Bank of China (人民银行) introduced a package of monetary policies, which strongly supported the recovery and improvement of the real economy. Various macroeconomic indicators have generally performed well. In the next step, the effects of various policies will be further manifested and continuously released, which will provide strong support for achieving the annual economic and social development goals and tasks.
In terms of deposits, in the first seven months, China's RMB deposits increased by 18.44 trillion yuan. Among them, household deposits increased by 9.66 trillion yuan, non-financial enterprise deposits increased by 310.9 billion yuan, fiscal deposits increased by 2.02 trillion yuan, and non-banking financial institution deposits increased by 469.1 billion yuan. As of the end of July, the outstanding amount of domestic and foreign currency deposits in China was 327.83 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 9%. The outstanding amount of RMB deposits was 320.67 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 8.7%.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on August 13th (Reporter: Li Xinping (李心萍)) At 9:50 AM on the 13th, with a long whistle from the locomotive, the X9043 China-Europe freight train, fully loaded with 55 containers of photovoltaic modules, slowly departed from Xi'an International Port Station (西安国际港站). The China-Europe freight train (Xi'an) (中欧班列（西安）) has cumulatively operated over 30,000 trains, exceeding one-quarter of the total number of China-Europe freight trains operated nationwide. Xi'an International Port Station (西安国际港站) has also become the first station in the country to exceed 30,000 China-Europe freight train operations, with core indicators such as the number of trains operated, freight volume, and heavy container rate ranking first in the country.
As of July 31st, Xi'an (西安) has cumulatively operated 571 full-schedule China-Europe freight trains, exceeding 50% of the total number operated nationwide. Taking cross-border e-commerce as an example, the transportation time is reduced by more than 30% compared to ordinary trains through full-schedule train transportation, and the transportation cost is less than 1/5 of air transportation.
As of July 31st, Xi'an (西安) has cumulatively operated 400 China-Europe freight trains in the trans-Caspian direction, accounting for more than 80% of the total number of trans-Caspian trains in the country. This "rail-sea-rail" intermodal transport channel, connecting China (中国), Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦), the Caspian Sea (里海), Azerbaijan (阿塞拜疆), Georgia (格鲁吉亚), Turkey (土耳其), and Europe (欧洲), shortens the transportation time to as little as 11 days compared to traditional routes.
Return to TopAccording to data released recently by the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局): As of now, China has cumulatively approved and released 19,007 national standard materials, of which 549 new national standard materials were approved and released from January to July, a year-on-year increase of 56%.
Standard materials are the "ruler" and "weight" for carrying out chemical, biological and other testing activities, and are key elements in the construction of national metrological capabilities. Traditional fields are the "foundation" of standard materials. Taking environmental monitoring as an example, 205 standard materials were approved and released from January to July, accounting for 37.3%, a year-on-year increase of 64%. At the same time, in emerging fields such as high-end biomedicine and new semiconductor manufacturing, the research and production of standard materials are in the stage of "quantity and quality climbing," which can solve key metrological technical problems in industrial development.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦瀚洋
Not long ago, Yin Ziang (尹子昂), a student in Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), acquired a pair of glasses that integrate artificial intelligence (AI) and augmented reality (AR) technologies. These glasses can perform voice interaction, provide screen prompts, real-time translation, and other functions, making them convenient and fast.
This is a pair of smart glasses released by Rokid (杭州灵伴科技有限公司). After the product was launched in June of this year, Yin Ziang (尹子昂) bought it to experience it as soon as possible: "It looks good enough, and it's light enough. It can be worn daily like ordinary glasses."
Looking at the appearance alone, these glasses are similar to ordinary glasses, weighing only 49 grams. Jiang Tao (江涛), vice president of Rokid (杭州灵伴科技有限公司), introduced that the "secret" of the product lies in projecting a virtual interface through diffractive waveguide technology, and then using AI technology to realize functions such as translation, prompts, and navigation.
Yin Ziang (尹子昂) now often wears glasses to participate in various academic report exchange activities, and uses them very smoothly. "The most practical function is the prompt function, which is very convenient for people like me who often need to give presentations on stage," said Yin Ziang (尹子昂).
"At the beginning of the design, we made it clear that this is a pair of glasses that can be worn out, and the weight should be similar to that of ordinary glasses." Jiang Tao (江涛) introduced that the team did a lot of "subtraction" in the research and development process, and also abandoned many functions. "For example, we originally wanted to add gesture functions to the glasses, but this function requires a sensor, so we had to 忍痛割爱 (rěn tòng gē ài - "endure pain sever love," to part with something one cherishes)."
Nowadays, more and more consumers are trying products that integrate AI, AR and other technologies. Experts said that the continuous iteration of technology products is the result of the two-way drive of technological progress and consumption upgrading - technological breakthroughs represented by artificial intelligence have made smart homes and other products a reality; consumers' pursuit of convenient, personalized, and intelligent consumption habits is also prompting companies to continue to innovate.
This year, the subsidy policy for the purchase of new digital products has been further improved, achieving a "win-win" situation for consumers and merchants.
Entering the summer vacation, the iFLYTEK (科大讯飞) AI learning machine store in Jinsha Paradise Walk (金沙天街) in Hangzhou (杭州) is selling several main models well. Han Xiulan (韩秀兰), the store manager, introduced that the subsidy policy for learning machines started in January of this year. Models under 6,000 yuan can enjoy a one-time immediate reduction subsidy of 15% according to the transaction price, and the subsidy for each item does not exceed 500 yuan.
"Driven by the 'national subsidy,' many parents have placed orders to buy." In Han Xiulan's (韩秀兰) view, the hot sales of products are inseparable from the strong support of the policy.
In recent years, Hangzhou (杭州) has accelerated the cultivation of new types of consumption and promoted the iterative upgrading of new formats, new models, new scenarios, and new services. From self-tracking flying cameras to smart devices that use brain-computer interfaces to improve sleep, Hangzhou Tower (杭州大厦) in the Wulin (武林) business district has undergone a transformation and launched a special zone for new urban specialties on the first floor underground, bringing together more than 20 batches of "new technology specialties," attracting many Chinese and foreign consumers.
Return to TopBy: 袁 哲
Currently, China's AI glasses industry is in a stage of rapid development, showing broad market prospects. With the country vigorously promoting the development of the digital economy, the application scenarios of AI glasses are constantly enriched, and have gradually expanded from the initial visual assistance to fields such as medical health, intelligent manufacturing, smart education, and digital cultural tourism.
The AI glasses consumer market also presents a diversified and multi-layered development trend. A number of domestic technology companies have performed brilliantly, winning consumer recognition with cost-effective products. It is worth mentioning that the collaborative innovation of the industrial chain has achieved remarkable results. Hardware manufacturers and AI technology providers have carried out in-depth cooperation, bringing new experiences of multi-terminal intelligent collaboration.
In the process of rapid development, the industry also faces some problems. In terms of user experience, there is still room for improvement in product battery life, wearing comfort, etc., and privacy protection needs to be continuously strengthened. At the enterprise application level, cost control and talent training for customized solutions need to be further improved. In terms of the industrial ecosystem, the establishment of a standard system and the realization of product differentiation are important issues. Addressing these challenges requires the joint efforts of all parties in the industrial chain.
Looking to the future, it is believed that with the cooperation of the industrial chain, AI glasses will realize the transformation from professional equipment to ordinary consumer goods, and become an important product leading the trend of intelligent life and empowering industrial upgrading.
(The author is a researcher at the Institute of Finance, Zhejiang University (浙江大学) and a researcher at the School of Economics. This article was compiled and edited from an interview with Dou Hanyang (窦瀚洋), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopBeijing, August 13th (Reported by Wang Hao (王浩)) This reporter learned from China Three Gorges Corporation (中国长江三峡集团有限公司): With the recent successful passage of the cargo ship "Jinzhou 09 (津洲09)", the cumulative cargo throughput of the Xiangjiaba ship lift has exceeded 10 million tons, with over 23,900 operating cycles and over 23,000 vessel passages.
The Xiangjiaba ship lift is an important component of the Xiangjiaba Hydropower Station project, located at the exit of the Jinsha River (金沙江) gorge at the junction of Shuifu City (水富市), Yunnan Province (云南省) and Yibin City (宜宾市), Sichuan Province (四川省). The Xiangjiaba ship lift was put into operation in May 2018, with a maximum lifting height of 114.2 meters.
After the completion and water storage of the Xiangjiaba Hydropower Station, a deep-water reservoir channel was formed in the Xiangjiaba reservoir area, and navigation conditions have been greatly improved. After the Xiangjiaba ship lift was put into operation, it connected the nearly 150-kilometer waterway of the Xiangjiaba reservoir area with the downstream Yangtze River (长江) "golden waterway," accelerating the release of the Jinsha River's shipping potential.
Return to TopAugust 19, 2025, marks the 8th Chinese Doctors' Day. JD Health, in collaboration with Healthy China (健康中国), People's Health (人民健康), and Sina Weibo (新浪微博), has jointly launched the second "Thank You, My Treasure Doctor" story collection campaign, sharing heartwarming stories between netizens and doctors, and expressing the most sincere respect to the vast number of medical workers.
Thank you, my treasure doctor!
Search for "Thank You, My Treasure Doctor" on the Sina Weibo (新浪微博) APP or search for "Treasure Doctor" on the JD (京东) APP to participate in the event and thank "My Treasure Doctor."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙海天
During the summer vacation, the National Museum of China (Hainan) South China Sea (中国（海南）南海博物馆) in Qionghai City (琼海市), Hainan Province (海南省) has welcomed many visitors, with the average daily traffic increasing by nearly 50% compared to normal times. The most popular part of the museum is the exhibition hall for the "Deep Blue Treasures – Archaeological Achievements of the No. 1 and No. 2 Shipwrecks on the Northwestern Continental Slope of the South China Sea."
Inside the exhibition hall, a *fahua* gilded openwork peacock and peony jar stands quietly, its glaze gorgeous, and its openwork and gilding techniques are amazing. However, just last year, it and more than 100,000 pieces of porcelain and logs were "lying" on the seabed about 1,500 meters deep.
"The first time we saw the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwreck sites on the northwestern continental slope of the South China Sea in the submersible's monitor, everyone was shocked. It was like a 'treasure box' sealed by time, preserved very completely," said Xin Lixue (辛礼学), curator of the National Museum of China (Hainan) South China Sea (中国（海南）南海博物馆). This archaeological discovery, which began in 2022, marks a historic breakthrough in China's underwater archaeology, moving from shallow seas to deep seas.
Breaking through key technologies to advance to deeper seas.
October 23, 2022, sunny. The "Deep Sea Warrior" (深海勇士) manned submersible was performing its 500th dive mission. Suddenly, the divers exclaimed, "We found a large area of pottery jars! Tens of thousands of them!"
At this time, the "Deep Sea Warrior" (深海勇士) was located in the sea area southeast of Hainan Island (海南岛), about 150 kilometers from Sanya City (三亚市). This place is called the "Northwestern Continental Slope of the South China Sea" (南海西北陆坡). The discovery of two ancient shipwrecks shocked the world. This is the first time China has discovered Ming Dynasty (明代) shipwreck sites in the deep sea at a depth of about 1,500 meters.
What does 1,500 meters deep mean? It is the "deep-sea no-man's land" where it is dark all year round, and the huge water pressure far exceeds the limit that divers can withstand. "Before 2018, China's underwater archaeology was basically limited to shallow seas within 40 meters," said Xin Lixue (辛礼学). "Deep-sea archaeology is different from shallow-sea archaeology. Without the support of technology, the deep sea is an archaeological blind spot."
The extreme environment brings huge challenges. "This archaeological discovery is very rare; such deep-sea archaeology is unprecedented for us," said Song Jianzhong (宋建忠), the leader of the archaeological survey project of the shipwreck site on the northwestern continental slope of the South China Sea (南海西北陆坡沉船遗址考古调查项目). Completing this challenge relies on a "black technology" that has been brewing for more than 10 years.
In 2009, China's second deep-sea manned submersible, "Deep Sea Warrior" (深海勇士), was officially established as a project. In October 2017, the sea trial was successful and delivered to the Institute of Deep-Sea Science and Engineering (深海科学与工程研究所), Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院). This manned submersible, which is completely independently developed by China and has a localization rate of over 95%, has broken through key technologies such as titanium alloy manned cabin spherical shells, deep-sea buoyancy materials, and low-noise thrusters after 8 years of technical research, and its operating capacity has reached 4,500 meters underwater. This allows Chinese archaeologists to explore the seabed world thousands of meters below for the first time.
With the maturity of equipment technology, the precious deep blue "treasure" aroused the stronger desire of archaeologists to explore: set off, the goal is "South China Sea Treasures" (南海奇珍)!
63 dives to extract cultural relics that have been sleeping for hundreds of years.
"October 1, 2023, the second phase of the archaeological survey of the shipwreck on the northwestern continental slope of the South China Sea (中国南海西北陆坡沉船第二阶段考古调查), the average wind speed is about 13 knots, and the diving depth is more than 1,500 meters."
Zhang Ninghao (张凝灏) is the diving scientist of this mission and the deputy leader of the archaeological survey project of the shipwreck site.
After detaching from the mother ship "Tan Suo Er Hao" (探索二号), the "Deep Sea Warrior" (深海勇士) continued to dive at a speed of 35 meters per minute. Sunlight cannot penetrate the thick seawater, and it is pitch black around, and the temperature inside the cabin gradually decreases. More than 40 minutes later, the submersible lightly touched the seabed. At the moment of touching the bottom, the submersible lights turned on. The No. 2 shipwreck site on the northwestern continental slope of the South China Sea (南海西北陆坡二号沉船遗址) appeared in front of everyone—about 21 meters long, with a maximum width of 8 meters, and rows of ebony distributed from north to south, with the wood arranged in an orderly manner.
The No. 1 shipwreck was full of porcelain exported from Jingdezhen (景德镇), and the No. 2 shipwreck was full of ebony transported back from overseas. "One out and one in, it proves the prosperity of the two-way trade on the ancient Maritime Silk Road (海上丝绸之路) and improves the historical chain of the South China Sea section of the route," said Song Jianzhong (宋建忠).
Under the operation of the divers, the "Deep Sea Warrior" (深海勇士) slowly approached the cultural relics. Previously, archaeological survey experts had already determined the cultural relics to be extracted. Zhang Ninghao (张凝灏) needs to identify the relevant cultural relics, and the divers operate the robotic arm to extract them.
Outside the manned cabin, the ends of the two robotic arms are connected to mechanical hands, one of which is covered with flexible material, carefully extracting the cultural relics that have been sleeping for hundreds of years. This action seems like "catching dolls," but it is actually full of technology: the external high-definition camera records the working scene of the manned submersible; high-positioning accuracy, high-resolution image data, three-dimensional scanning data, and geophysical survey data collection, splicing, and rendering can help archaeologists draw a plan of the shipwreck site...
From 2023 to 2024, the total maritime working time for the three stages of archaeological surveys was 70 days, with 63 dives. The "relics" sleeping on the seabed were extracted from the water in this way, a total of 928 pieces (sets). This is only a small part of the huge underwater relics, and more cultural relics are waiting to be excavated in the future.
Archaeology, protection, and exhibition are carried out simultaneously to bring national treasures to more people.
September 27, 2024, the National Museum of China (Hainan) South China Sea (中国（海南）南海博物馆) opened the "Deep Blue Treasures – Archaeological Achievements of the No. 1 and No. 2 Shipwrecks on the Northwestern Continental Slope of the South China Sea" exhibition.
It took less than 4 months from extracting the artifacts from the deep sea to exhibiting them to the public. "We adopted a dynamic model of 'archaeology, protection, and exhibition simultaneously,' hoping to share this shock with the public as soon as possible," said Xin Lixue (辛礼学).
Challenges also followed. "Marine cultural relics will 'get sick' or even disintegrate soon after being unearthed due to drastic environmental changes if they are not properly treated," said Li Jian (李剑), a member of the archaeological survey project.
In the third part of the "Deep Blue Treasures" special exhibition, "Skillful Renovation," two huge glass desalination pools were directly moved into the exhibition hall. The desalination pools contain newly unearthed cultural relics. The audience can see with their own eyes how these "national treasures" are carefully cared for by cultural heritage workers for cleaning, desalination, and reinforcement, so as to "prolong their life."
"The salt concentration in the deep sea is high, and the gaps in the ceramics are full of chloride ions. After being unearthed, due to the sharp changes in temperature and humidity, they will repeatedly crystallize and dissolve. Therefore, the top priority for newly unearthed cultural relics is to clean and desalinate them," said Li Jian (李剑).
Behind this work is a series of complex processes. At the National Museum of China (Hainan) South China Sea (中国（海南）南海博物馆), there is a group of scientific researchers like Li Jian (李剑) who specialize in the protection and restoration of cultural relics unearthed from deep-sea shipwreck sites. Through their skillful hands, batches of "national treasures" are reborn.
"We want to show the beauty of cultural relics, but also the technological beauty of cultural relic protection." Xin Lixue (辛礼学) pointed to the "treasure of the museum" – the *fahua* gilded openwork peacock and peony jar – and said, "After protective treatment, we were able to study the complex craftsmanship of this cultural relic. It uses a lot of green that was not common in China at that time. We speculate that it should belong to overseas high-end customization. This vividly reflects the mutual learning and mutual appreciation of civilizations on the ancient Maritime Silk Road (海上丝绸之路)."
The underwater archaeological work of the No. 1 and No. 2 shipwreck sites on the northwestern continental slope of the South China Sea (南海西北陆坡一号、二号沉船遗址) is China's first scientific archaeological survey of ancient shipwreck sites located at a depth of thousands of meters underwater, using archaeological theories, technologies, and methods in accordance with the requirements of underwater archaeological work procedures, which has important milestone significance. The archaeological work of the two shipwreck sites is still ongoing, and the exhibition will be "updated" from time to time according to the archaeological progress.
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In the approximately 1500-meter deep sea, the manipulator of the "Shenhai Yongshi" (深海勇士) manned submersible carefully extracts cultural relics that have been sleeping for hundreds of years – this scene is a vivid microcosm of how technological innovation empowers underwater archaeology, and a powerful testament to the leapfrog development of China's underwater archaeology.
Underwater archaeology is an extension of terrestrial field archaeology to aquatic areas. It typically faces multiple challenges such as complex and changeable underwater environments, limited underwater working time, and greater susceptibility to corrosion during the extraction of cultural relics. Therefore, it requires higher archaeological technology. Starting in 1987, China's underwater archaeology has grown from scratch, from weak to strong, and now it has even advanced into the kilometer-deep sea. The increasing development of marine exploration technology and the continuous improvement of interdisciplinary archaeological capabilities provide a solid guarantee for "retrieving treasures" from the sea.
Applying the original overall salvage technology, with data accurate to the millimeter level, the nearly thousand-year-old ancient sunken ship "Nanhai No. 1" (南海一号) of the Southern Song Dynasty is awakened; relying on molecular-level biological gene research technology, the "age" of the ancient ship is verified through the rice husks in the unearthed porcelain bottles; with the help of "deep-sea weapons" such as manned submersibles, systematic scientific exploration of deep-sea ancient shipwreck sites is carried out... Technology is the key, which not only expands the depth and precision of archaeology, but also opens up new dimensions for exploring human history and civilization.
Whether on land or underwater, China still has many precious historical remains waiting to be deciphered. We look forward to more cross-border "handshakes" between technological innovation and archaeological research, to help people better understand the long-standing, broad and profound Chinese civilization. 源远流长 (yuán yuǎn liú cháng - "source is distant, flow is long," of long standing and well-established) and 博大精深 (bó dà jīng shēn - "broad, large, refined, profound," extensive knowledge; profound and subtle).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨 迅
At 10 a.m., the basketball hall of Yantianhu Guihuaping Elementary School (仰天湖桂花坪小学) in Tianxin District (天心区), Changsha City (长沙市), Hunan Province (湖南省) was already bustling with athletic figures.
Dribbling around obstacles, practicing shooting, the children were sweating; teaching in groups, explaining tactics, the physical education teachers were carefully guiding. "Before, if I wanted to play basketball during the summer vacation, I either had to go to commercial venues or travel a long way. Now, I can get to the school playground in a few minutes, which is so convenient!" said Li Rui (李睿), a junior high school student who was practicing shooting.
It's not just the basketball court; the school's track and field, soccer field, and table tennis court are all open for free. Students can enter the school with their student ID cards, and parents can register by scanning a QR code... This summer vacation, 341 public schools in Changsha (长沙市) have opened their sports facilities for free, providing a great place for the public to exercise.
"According to the actual situation, each school has adjusted and announced its specific opening hours," said Li Dong (李栋), Director of the Publicity and Regulations Division of the Changsha Municipal Sports Bureau (长沙市体育局). In response to the high temperatures during the summer, major venues are also equipped with drinking water stations, first aid kits, etc., so that everyone can have fun and peace of mind.
From July 14th to August 22nd, 27 swimming venues and 66 training programs in Changsha (长沙市) are open to primary and secondary school students for free for 40 days.
"The selection of swimming venues has strict procedures, equipped with safety supervisors, emergency plans, and liability insurance purchased," said Li Dong (李栋). This not only enriches the children's holiday life but also reduces the risk of drowning among young people through government support.
There are free venues, as well as free training activities, including swimming, basketball, badminton, fencing, rock climbing, roller skating and other programs. Each program is arranged for 6 sessions, each session is arranged for 5 days, and the training time is more than 2 hours per day.
It is reported that Changsha (长沙市) has been offering free swimming venues and free sports training activities to primary and secondary school students during the summer vacation for 17 years, investing nearly 4 million yuan in financial funds each year, benefiting nearly 200,000 primary and secondary school students. Primary and secondary school students who voluntarily participate in the activities can register on the mobile APP and make reservations at nearby venues according to their personal needs.
The free training programs are adjusted every year according to students' interests and needs. This year's newly added sports dance, skating and other courses are popular among many students and parents. "Before, I was worried about where to take my children during the summer vacation, but now the campus has become a sports paradise," said Ms. Lin (林女士), a parent. "The children have discovered new hobbies, and it is easier for us to take care of them."
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Shanghai on August 13th (Reporter Cao Lingjuan (曹玲娟)) On August 13th, the "Moving Landscape 2025 – Joint Exhibition of Works from the Chinese Writers Association's New Era Literature Climbing Plan," hosted by the Chinese Writers Association (中国作家协会), was launched at the 2025 Shanghai Book Fair (上海书展).
Since the "Moving Landscape" series of events first landed at the Shanghai Book Fair in 2023, the Chinese Writers Association has continuously built a platform for dialogue between literature and readers here for three years. Through author meet-and-greets, book sharing sessions, and other forms, "Moving Landscape" has become a landscape where literature and readers' lives blend together. This year's Shanghai Book Fair will hold a total of 4 "Moving Landscape" series of events, inviting several writers to communicate face-to-face with readers about their new works in the form of author book sharing sessions. A special "Tribute to Editors" segment was set up at the event, with 19 responsible editors and copyright editors from 5 works being commended.
The Chinese Writers Association officially launched the "New Era Literature Climbing Plan" in July 2022. Since its implementation, it has supported 6 phases with a total of 89 works, of which 57 have been published. The Chinese Writers Association, in conjunction with key national literary and art publishing houses, literary journals, and film and television institutions, has launched a number of influential and well-reputed literary works. Through the "Sailing Plan," Chinese stories have been presented at international stages such as the Frankfurt Book Fair (法兰克福书展), the London Book Fair (伦敦书展), and the Paris Book Festival (巴黎图书节). Through the "Migration Plan," many works have been signed with film and television institutions.
The "New Era Literature Climbing Plan" is committed to gathering strength, stimulating creativity, and connecting all aspects of creation, publication, dissemination, and transformation to build a new ecosystem for literature in the new era. In the latest round of project solicitation, the application channel was opened to the whole society for the first time, and for the first time, the achievements of the "New Era Great Changes in Mountainous Villages Creation Plan" and the "New Era Literature Climbing Plan" were released on the same list, forming a dual-wheel-drive communication synergy.
Return to TopBeijing, August 13th (Reporter Qu Zhehan (曲哲涵)) - The Ministry of Finance (财政部) recently stated that it will further increase support and guarantees for special education schools, allocating 4.25 billion yuan in 2025, an increase of 610 million yuan, or 16.8%, compared to the previous year.
In terms of increasing subsidy standards, in the spring semester of 2025, support will be provided to local areas to increase the per-student public funding subsidy standard for special education schools and disabled students in inclusive education programs during the compulsory education stage from 6,000 yuan to 7,000 yuan per student per year, benefiting approximately 910,000 disabled students. The required funds will be jointly borne by the central and local governments on a proportional basis. In terms of improving hardware facilities, the Ministry of Finance (财政部) will continue to allocate 500 million yuan in special education subsidies to support local areas in continuously improving the operating conditions of special education schools, equipping them with special education equipment, facilities, and instruments, and promoting inclusive education.
The Ministry of Finance (财政部) requires provincial-level finance departments to effectively play a coordinating role, supervise and guide municipal and county-level finance departments to allocate public funds in a timely and full manner in accordance with regulations, strictly prohibit delaying or postponing the allocation of funds, and strictly prohibit seizing, misappropriating, retaining, or deducting funds, to ensure the implementation of the standard-raising policy. Next, the Ministry of Finance (财政部) will support and guide local areas to further increase investment, optimize the expenditure structure, gradually improve the funding guarantee level of special education schools, enhance the schools' operating capacity, and create favorable conditions for children with disabilities to receive high-quality education.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on August 13th (Reporter Huang Chao (黄超)). The Second International Artificial Intelligence Olympiad academic event was recently held in Beijing (北京), with over 300 middle school students from more than 60 countries and regions participating. It is reported that this global first high-level academic event focusing on artificial intelligence application and innovation for middle school students has received support from UNESCO and authorization to use its logo, marking its first landing in China.
The demonstration competition of this event includes team challenges and individual challenges, highlighting the artificial intelligence application and innovation capabilities of young students. The team challenge is themed around the future factory, using an artificial intelligence real-machine deployment model, requiring students to complete the entire process from simulation algorithm design to physical robot deployment, testing algorithm design and teamwork skills. The individual challenge uses an instant computing power triggered scheduling mechanism, where contestants complete practical tasks in machine learning and other directions within two days, and can call the organizing committee's configured large language model to assist in problem-solving.
This event also organized AI + education exchange meetings, school-enterprise communication and negotiation meetings, traditional cultural experience activities, etc., to build a platform for young people from various countries to stimulate innovation vitality and promote mutual understanding and trust.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Tianjin (天津), August 13th (Reporters Zhang Jianxin (张建新) and Li Yating (栗雅婷)) -- Recently, Chinese researchers have broken through the bottlenecks of existing traditional lithium-ion batteries in terms of energy density and application performance, and have developed soft-pack battery cells with an energy density exceeding 600 watt-hours/kg and module batteries with 480 watt-hours/kg. Their performance indicators are directly 2-3 times higher than the energy density and battery life of existing lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium metal batteries are regarded as a new generation of battery technology to solve the performance bottlenecks and battery life of existing batteries because they have a theoretical energy density much higher than traditional lithium-ion batteries. However, at present, its electrolyte design can hardly take into account both the energy output and cycle life improvement requirements of the battery.
The Tianjin University (天津大学) research team and collaborators have, after several years of technological innovation and technical breakthroughs, pioneered the "delocalization" design concept of high-energy metal lithium battery electrolytes, breaking the dependence of traditional electrolyte design on the dominant solvation structure, and achieving a double improvement in energy density and comprehensive performance. The relevant research results were published in the international academic journal *Nature* on August 13.
Hu Wenbin (胡文彬), the team leader and professor of the School of Materials Science and Engineering of Tianjin University (天津大学材料学院), introduced that through this innovation, the research team achieved the performance goal of the high-energy density battery "Battery600" and successfully realized the scalability of the high-energy density battery pack "Pack480", laying an important foundation for the future application of lithium metal batteries.
At present, relying on national-level platforms such as the National Innovation Platform for Integration of Industry and Education of Energy Storage Technology of Tianjin University (天津大学国家储能技术产教融合创新平台) and the National Key Laboratory of Precious Metal Functional Materials (贵金属功能材料全国重点实验室), the team is actively promoting the technological transformation and application verification of relevant achievements. It has built a pilot production line for high-energy metal lithium batteries and successfully applied them to three models of miniature all-electric unmanned aerial vehicles in China, increasing the battery life by 2.8 times compared with existing batteries.
It is reported that the team has now mastered the core technology of the entire chain of high-energy lithium batteries "material-electrolyte-electrode-battery". All raw materials and key technologies are independently controllable, and it has the capability of high-consistency mass production.
Return to TopBeijing (北京), August 13th (Reported by Wu Yue (吴月) of this newspaper) Recently, the Ministry of Education (教育部) launched the "Employment Service for College Graduates After Leaving School" mini-program to provide continuous employment services for graduates who have left school. The mini-program aggregates job information from the National College Student Employment Service Platform, and based on graduates' educational background, job expectations, etc., continuously recommends targeted job information to unemployed graduates who have left school.
College graduates can access the mini-program by opening the "Discover - Mini Programs" section of the WeChat client and searching for "Employment Service for College Graduates After Leaving School" in the search box. In the future, the "Employment Service for College Graduates After Leaving School" mini-program will continue to optimize service functions and integrate more employment resources to ensure that employment work after leaving school is continuous and effective, and to help college graduates achieve full employment.
Return to TopThis newspaper Zhongwei (中卫) August 13th (Reporter Jiao Siyu (焦思雨)) From August 12th to 16th, the Beijing Planetarium (北京天文馆) 2025 Astronomical Enthusiasts Starry Sky Conference was held in Shapotou (沙坡头), Zhongwei City (中卫市), Ningxia (宁夏). This event brought together more than 170 experts and scholars, astrophotographers, and more than 200 astronomy enthusiasts.
The Starry Sky Conference has a 20-year history, not only providing a platform for communication among astronomy enthusiasts across the country, but also boosting the dissemination of astronomical science in China. The Zhongwei Shapotou (中卫沙坡头) Astronomical Observatory, the main venue for this event, is located at 37° north latitude, a golden stargazing belt, with good atmospheric transparency, and is known by the international astronomical community as one of the best observation sites for the three major meteor showers in the Northern Hemisphere. This Starry Sky Conference coincided with the peak of the Perseid meteor shower. During the event, science popularization experts introduced the observation and shooting techniques of the Perseid meteor shower and the summer night starry sky guide to astronomy enthusiasts, and led everyone into the "Stargazing Valley" located in the hinterland of the desert, to experience the wonderful experience of "reaching out to touch the Milky Way" under the vast starry sky.
In recent years, Ningxia (宁夏) has deeply explored the potential of "starry sky +", integrated natural landscapes and cultural resources, created products that deeply integrate culture and tourism, provided tourists with multi-level and diversified new cultural and tourism consumption experiences, and promoted the high-quality development of the cultural and tourism industry.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦瀚洋 吴 君 罗阳奇
In August, the summer vacation is already halfway over. College students are enriching their holidays in different ways: some are taking on the responsibility of caring for children at home, experiencing the responsibility of "being a parent"; some are working in scenic spots, which can not only improve their communication skills but also escape the summer heat; and some are becoming volunteers in loving childcare services, tutoring children and bringing them joy...
Taking care of children at home, experiencing the responsibility of "being a parent"
People's Daily reporter Dou Hanyang (窦瀚洋)
Early in the morning, Liu Meng (刘梦) rubbed her sleepy eyes and looked beside her. Her one-and-a-half-year-old niece, Diandian (点点), was giggling at her. Gently holding Diandian in her arms, she began a new day of childcare.
20-year-old Liu Meng is a student at Nanjing University of Information Science and Technology (南京信息工程大学) and will be a junior after the start of the new semester. This summer vacation, while her classmates are traveling or working part-time, she moved into her sister's home in Baiyang Street (白杨街道), Qiantang District (钱塘区), Hangzhou City (杭州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), and became a full-time "nanny." She jokingly calls herself "Dehua (德华)": "Dehua is a character in the TV series *Parents Love* (*父母爱情*), who helped raise her nephews and nieces in the series and is a 'childcare expert.'"
"Before the holiday, my sister called me and asked if I would like to help her take care of the baby during the holiday." Liu Meng said that considering her sister and brother-in-law are usually busy with work, and she especially likes Diandian, she readily agreed, "Diandian always smiles when she sees me. I haven't experienced taking care of children before, so it feels both new and challenging."
Faced with this "novice" aunt, Diandian doesn't just smile. Liu Meng said that when she first started taking care of the baby, she would often be at a loss when the child cried. "Sometimes she cried, and I couldn't guess the reason, and the more I coaxed her, the more anxious I became." Gradually, she also learned to distinguish the meanings of different cries—"Short cries mean she wants a hug, crying while pulling my hand means she wants to go out, and prolonged cries often mean she is sleepy."
Is taking care of the baby tiring, and what does she do every day? Liu Meng counted on her fingers: Every day around 7 a.m., the child wakes up, and she has to play with her for a while, then feed her milk powder, change her diaper, change her clothes... "She struggles a lot when changing clothes, and sometimes she even cries." Liu Meng said with a smile.
Next, she has to send Diandian to the childcare center in Baiyang Street to play games, pick her up at noon, coax her to take a nap, and then she has some free time. "In the afternoon, I have to take Diandian downstairs to play with other children. After my sister gets off work in the evening, I am 'liberated,' but Diandian always clamors to find me." Liu Meng said.
After a month, Liu Meng has mastered many childcare skills. "Now I am much more calm when the child cries." Liu Meng admitted that she used to be irritable, "In the past, I would also feel upset when a child cried, but now I don't at all. Since she learned to call me 'Auntie,' she calls me several times a day. Every time I hear it, I feel that no matter how tired or hard it is, it's worth it."
In her phone album, Liu Meng recorded various moments of her taking care of the baby, "Seeing my classmates posting travel photos on WeChat Moments, I think I am also doing something meaningful. Different experiences, but equally rewarding."
During this time, Liu Meng's mood has also been quietly changing. From always being taken care of by her family to taking care of a child, this role change has made her start to think about the meaning of responsibility. "I have experienced the true meaning of family affection from the hard work of taking care of the baby." Liu Meng said that the days of taking care of the baby have also made her past casual life more regular, not only learning time management but also cultivating patience, "I feel that I have become more calm."
Like her, many college students also choose to take care of children during the summer vacation. Zhu Zhenyi (朱振毅), who lives in Baiyang Street and studies at Sichuan Automotive Vocational and Technical College (四川汽车职业技术学院), is already a "veteran" in taking care of children.
"I have to take care of my younger brother every holiday." Zhu Zhenyi said with a hint of pride. When he was in junior high school, his family had a new member. Since then, he has been learning to take care of the baby with his mother. This year, his younger brother is 8 years old and is at a mischievous age.
Zhu Zhenyi's childcare tasks are not easy: in the morning, he guides his younger brother to do his summer homework, in the afternoon, he accompanies him to read and play table tennis, and he also has to take him out for a walk from time to time. These experiences have given Zhu Zhenyi a lot of feelings. "Helping my younger brother gradually improve his ability to think independently and solve problems makes me feel very accomplished." Zhu Zhenyi said that his relationship with his younger brother is also getting better and better, "I used to think that taking care of others was far away from me, but now I understand what responsibility is. Experiencing the feeling of being a parent in advance, I truly understand the difficulty of parents."
Experiencing work, combining play and learning
People's Daily reporter Wu Jun (吴君)
"Roasted sausage 5 yuan each," "To return to Yichang East Station (宜昌东站), you need to take the bus at the South Gate," "There will be a bonfire party at the parent-child square in the evening"... In the tourist supermarket of the wedding square in Bailihuang Tourist Resort (百里荒旅游度假区), Yiling District (夷陵区), Yichang City (宜昌市), Hubei Province (湖北省), Song Haiquan (宋海泉) settled accounts for customers while answering their questions.
Song Haiquan is 19 years old this year and is a student at Hubei Three Gorges Vocational and Technical College (湖北三峡职业技术学院). With the consent of his family, and recommended by the college, Song Haiquan came to Bailihuang Tourist Resort again during the summer vacation and became a supermarket manager.
At the beginning of the winter vacation, Song Haiquan worked here for about a month. "I feel that the work atmosphere here is very good. Seeing the college recommending summer jobs, I applied again." Song Haiquan admitted that the main reason for choosing to work at Bailihuang Scenic Area during the summer vacation is because of the beautiful scenery here.
Bailihuang Tourist Resort has an average altitude of 1,200 meters, and the average temperature in summer is about 21 degrees Celsius. Coupled with the pleasant scenery, it has become a choice for many people to escape the summer heat. "During the summer vacation, the number of tourists in the scenic area increases, and there is a shortage of manpower, so I have the opportunity to work here during the summer vacation." Song Haiquan said that working in the scenic area can not only earn money and play, but also learn a lot of skills, killing two birds with one stone.
Song Haiquan needs to get up around 7 a.m. every day and arrive at work before 8 a.m. "My main tasks are two: one is to clean up, count the shelves, clean the sausage roaster, etc., and the other is to answer tourists' inquiries." Song Haiquan said that he is especially happy every time he can provide help to customers and receive praise.
Song Haiquan is from Badong County (巴东县), Enshi Tujia and Miao Autonomous Prefecture (恩施土家族苗族自治州), Hubei Province, and has been introverted since he was a child. When he first came here to work, he didn't know how to communicate with strangers. "Before, because my family conditions were not very good, I was a little inferior." Song Haiquan said.
Before starting the job, Song Haiquan needs to receive 3 days of training, and he can stay only if he passes the training. "In addition to learning the skills of my job, I also need to learn some communication skills and etiquette." Song Haiquan said that after overcoming psychological obstacles, he gradually became cheerful, "Now when I see some tourists who are embarrassed to ask, I will take the initiative to ask them what they need."
There are more than 50 college students who came to Bailihuang Scenic Area to work during the summer vacation with Song Haiquan. "Everyone is about the same age, and 4 people live in a dormitory, so I don't feel lonely after get off work." Song Haiquan said.
Even for short-term work, Bailihuang Scenic Area signed a labor contract with Song Haiquan and bought him personal accident insurance. "The contract stipulates that food and accommodation are free, the basic salary is 2,000 yuan per month, and there are subsidies for overtime." Song Haiquan introduced.
In addition, Song Haiquan also has some other benefits. "During the contract period, if my family comes to the scenic area for tourism, I can buy tickets for them and enjoy a 50% discount." Song Haiquan said.
Unconsciously, it is already 5:30 p.m. After sending away the last customer, Song Haiquan can get off work. At this time, the refreshing mountain breeze is blowing gently. "I plan to walk back slowly along the scenic road and get familiar with every attraction here again." During the holiday, Song Haiquan wants to bring his family to travel here.
Volunteer service, becoming a "child king" in the托管班 (tuō guǎn bān - "childcare class," after-school program)
People's Daily reporter Luo Yangqi (罗阳奇)
"Teacher! How do I write this question?"
"Teacher! How do I read this word?"
In the Party and Mass Service Center of Sunqiaokou Village (孙桥口村), Gaotang Town (高塘镇), Linquan County (临泉县), Fuyang City (阜阳市), Anhui Province (安徽省), more than 20 children are doing their homework, and questions are raised from time to time. The people answering the questions are not formal teachers, but 4 college student volunteers, one of whom is Niu Qingquan (牛清泉), a student at Anhui Normal University (安徽师范大学).
"I am a teacher-training major myself. Being with the children can exercise my professional skills. I am also very happy to see the children's smiling faces and see them making continuous progress every day!" Niu Qingquan said.
This summer vacation, Gaotang Town launched the "Colorful Holiday" loving childcare volunteer activity, recruiting returning college students and volunteers from various villages (communities) to provide childcare services for left-behind children in the town.
"Through summer childcare, children can spend a fulfilling and safe summer vacation." Liu Zhuangzhuang (刘壮壮), secretary of the Gaotang Town Committee of the Communist Youth League, introduced that many children are cared for by their grandparents during the summer vacation, and many elderly people cannot tutor them in their studies.
In addition, Gaotang Town has a developed water system, and children are at risk of drowning when playing outside.
In June of this year, after seeing the information about the recruitment of volunteers for the Gaotang Town summer childcare class, Niu Qingquan immediately signed up: "I was worried that I would have nothing to do during the summer vacation. I didn't expect that there would be such a good opportunity in my hometown."
This summer vacation, the loving childcare class in Gaotang Town attracted a total of 42 college student volunteers, serving more than 430 children, achieving full coverage of 15 villages (communities) in the town. "To ensure everyone's safety, we have purchased personal insurance for each college student, and the service locations are arranged as close as possible to their home addresses." Liu Zhuangzhuang said.
More than 40 kilometers away from Sunqiaokou Village, at Shangzhuang Primary School (尚庄小学) in Wadian Town (瓦店镇), Linquan County, a fun sports meeting is being held. Three-legged race,抢凳子 (qiǎng dèng zi - "snatch the stool," a game similar to musical chairs),摸石头过河 (mō shí tou guò hé - "feel for stones to cross the river," to proceed with caution, learning from experience), the children are having a great time. It's already summer vacation, why is the school still so lively? It turns out that 11 college student volunteers from Nanjing Normal University (南京师范大学) are conducting a 21-day rural children's summer camp here.
Volunteer leader Guan Shupei (管舒培) is a student at the School of Psychology of Nanjing Normal University. This is his third consecutive year participating in this activity. Since the volunteer recruitment was completed at the end of March, he has been preparing lesson plans and conducting trial lectures with his team members at the school.
In addition to Chinese, mathematics, and English courses, the summer camp also has interest courses that children love. "We have opened music, football, clay sculpture, fun science and other courses based on the volunteers' specialties, hoping to plant seeds of interest in their hearts." Guan Shupei said.
Because they are from other places, the volunteers eat and live at the school. "Lunch can be eaten in the school cafeteria, and we need to cook our own breakfast and dinner. Because there are not enough beds, some people can only sleep on the floor in the office. After more than 20 days, everyone has not only accumulated rich teaching experience, but also exercised their living skills." Guan Shupei said.
In 2007, Nanjing Normal University volunteers conducted the first summer camp activity in Wadian Town. Since then, students from Nanjing Normal University have been seen in Linquan County every summer.
"For nearly 20 years, the torch has been passed on among generations of college student volunteers. This is not only a companionship for rural children, but also an experience for college students." Guo Chao (过超), the activity instructor and secretary of the Communist Youth League Committee of the School of History and Cultural Heritage of Nanjing Normal University, said.
This summer, through the connection of the Linquan County Committee of the Communist Youth League, a total of 87 college students from Nanjing Normal University conducted summer camp activities in 6 rural primary schools, including Shangzhuang Primary School. In Weizhai Town (韦寨镇), Lüzhai Town (吕寨镇) and other places, college student summer childcare classes were also held as scheduled.
"In the future, we will build more platforms to allow college students to go deep into Linquan and into the countryside, and use their enthusiasm and wisdom to inject new vitality into the countryside." Liu Shaokang (刘少康), secretary of the Linquan County Committee of the Communist Youth League, said.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on August 13th (Reporter Lin Lili (林丽鹂)) To strengthen the supervision and management of online food safety, to solidify the food safety responsibilities of platform enterprises and online food sales enterprises, and to prevent potential risks and hidden dangers in online food safety, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) organized and drafted the "Supervision and Management Regulations on the Implementation of Food Safety Responsibilities by Third-Party Online Food Trading Platforms and Online Food Sales Enterprises (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)," and publicly solicited opinions from the public from August 12th to September 11th.
The public can log in to the official website of the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) (website: http://www.samr.gov.cn), and submit opinions in the "Solicitation and Investigation" section of the "Interaction" column on the homepage, or send opinions via email to spxs@samr.gov.cn. Please indicate "Public Solicitation of Comments on the 'Supervision and Management Regulations on the Implementation of Food Safety Responsibilities by Third-Party Online Food Trading Platforms and Online Food Sales Enterprises (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)'" in the subject of the email. You can also mail your opinions to the Food Production and Operation Department of the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局食品生产经营司) at No. 9 Madian East Road, Haidian District, Beijing (北京市海淀区马甸东路9号) (Postal Code: 100088), and indicate "《Supervision and Management Regulations on the Implementation of Food Safety Responsibilities by Third-Party Online Food Trading Platforms and Online Food Sales Enterprises (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)》" on the envelope.
The "Regulations (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)" consists of 23 articles, which strengthen the online food safety management requirements for platform enterprises and online food sales enterprises from multiple dimensions, including the allocation of management personnel, the operation of management mechanisms, supervision and management, and legal responsibilities.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 肖家鑫
"Hurry, they could fall into the sea at any moment!" One evening in July, the tranquility of the beach in Rongcheng City (荣成市), Weihai (威海), Shandong (山东) was broken by shouts.
Around 7 p.m., as dusk approached, a father and son were playing in the water when they were accidentally swept into the sea by a rip current. Although both were wearing swim rings, they were in imminent danger of being swept away. Several enthusiastic tourists tried to rescue them, but the wind and waves were too strong, and they couldn't get through.
"I'll do it!" Yu Zhuangqiang (于壮强), who had a stall on the shore, quickly put on a life jacket and flippers in just a few minutes. He grabbed a lifebuoy and a flashlight and rushed into the sea. 10 meters, 8 meters... The sky was dim, but relying on his familiarity with this sea area, Yu Zhuangqiang (于壮强) got closer and closer to the drowning father and son. Seeing hope, the father tightly grabbed his child's swim ring, trying to stay in place, waiting for rescue.
More than 10 minutes later, the white light of the flashlight shone on the father and son, and Yu Zhuangqiang (于壮强) tightly held the father's arm.
Under the tense gaze of the crowd on the shore, Yu Zhuangqiang (于壮强), with one arm around the child's father and the other stroking forward, the three figures slowly swam back.
Another 10 minutes passed, and Yu Zhuangqiang (于壮强) successfully brought the father and son to the shallow water area. Enthusiastic tourists on the shore rushed forward to help Yu Zhuangqiang (于壮强) and the other two ashore.
At this time, the rescued man was completely paralyzed and weak, and the child was also frightened. Soon, medical staff and police officers arrived and took care of the two in a timely manner. Yu Zhuangqiang (于壮强) saw that the father and son were fine and left silently.
This is not the first time Yu Zhuangqiang (于壮强) has saved someone. The 38-year-old used to be a firefighter. Dangers occasionally occur at the seaside, and he keeps a lifebuoy and life jacket on hand all year round. The white tent and inflatable "furniture" on the shore are his "base" for setting up a stall on the beach.
The local authorities immediately issued a certificate of honor to encourage Yu Zhuangqiang's (于壮强) courageous act. "I didn't have time to think too much at the time, I just felt that saving people was the most important thing." Recently, the video of him saving people has gone "viral" online, and Yu Zhuangqiang (于壮强) is a little embarrassed, "This is what should be done. If I can help, I will definitely lend a hand."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 刘书文
"It's difficult to park on the roadside, how can we solve it?" "Fire exits are sometimes blocked by items placed by others, which should be taken seriously." In the property service center of the Poly Qilu Affordable Housing Community (保利栖麓安居房社区) in Sanya (三亚), Hainan (海南) Province, a meeting between residents and the property manager is being held. Residents are raising issues with the community's service management, and the property is discussing solutions on the spot.
"Meetings like this are held frequently and can solve many problems," said Hong Zhi (洪志), a resident of the community. On both sides of the clean and flat roads in the community, lush green lawns and trees decorate the community with greenery. Various recreational sports facilities are readily available, and the elderly and children are playing in the yard. Guo Qixing (郭启星), the marketing director of Poly Qilu (保利栖麓), introduced that the community is now surrounded by many businesses such as leisure, shopping, catering, and entertainment, forming a convenient living circle.
In order to improve the housing security system, Hainan Province (海南省) has introduced a number of supporting policies, improved government approval processes, and continuously strengthened the construction of affordable housing. As a representative enterprise, Poly Developments (保利发展) has built a total of 7 affordable housing projects in Sanya (三亚) and Qionghai (琼海), providing more than 11,000 affordable housing units to help more young people working in Hainan (海南) realize their "dream of settling down."
In April 2020, Hainan Province (海南省) officially launched a pilot program for the construction of affordable commercial housing in Haikou (海口), Sanya (三亚), Danzhou (儋州), Wuzhishan (五指山), Ding'an (定安), and Lingshui (陵水). In May 2022, Hainan (海南) issued the "Guiding Opinions on Improving the Housing Security System of the Hainan Free Trade Port," proposing to gradually achieve an affordable housing supply of no less than 60% of the total new housing supply, and to complete the construction of 250,000 affordable housing units during the entire "14th Five-Year Plan" period. According to the task requirements, in recent years, Sanya (三亚) has continuously improved the quality of affordable housing construction to create safe and secure housing for various groups such as local residents and foreign talents.
"Originally, my family lived in a crowded rental house, which was very inconvenient. After learning about the affordable housing policy, we bought a house of more than 100 square meters through a lottery. After moving in, we felt relaxed and full of expectations for the future," said Chen Xin (陈欣), who works for a tourism investment company in Sanya (三亚). In the spacious and bright living room, Chen Xin (陈欣) warmly invited reporters to visit her new home.
In order to allow the masses to afford and live well, affordable housing is located in convenient central urban areas, new urban areas, or around industrial parks, and is also equipped with public service facilities such as education, medical and health care, culture, and sports. A newly built affordable housing community, Poly Qishan Yuming (保利栖山雨茗), has comprehensively improved its quality in terms of project planning, products, and supporting facilities. The community's landscaping has been upgraded, and a sun pool has been added, where residents can cool off. The ultra-wide building spacing of about 90 meters allows residents to enjoy more sunshine at home. Huang Wenhao (黄文浩), the technology director of Poly Qishan Yuming (保利栖山雨茗), introduced that the company is following up on the living needs of affordable housing residents and constantly upgrading and innovating products. The design standards, component configuration standards, construction quality, and delivery quality of affordable housing are continuously improving.
It is understood that in 2025, Sanya (三亚) is expected to have 1,453 affordable housing units launched on the market, and plans to start construction of 762 affordable housing units (rooms). Hainan Province (海南全省) will further strengthen the supply of guaranteed housing, improve the affordable housing security system, and plans to complete the construction of 14,000 affordable housing units. Raise 6,000 sets (rooms) of guaranteed rental housing, and issue housing rental subsidies to 16,000 households. At the same time, it will also promote the renovation of dilapidated urban houses in a classified and orderly manner, and start the renovation of no less than 150 old urban communities.
"In recent years, real estate companies represented by Poly Developments (保利发展) have accelerated the construction of affordable housing projects in Sanya (三亚), effectively meeting the housing needs of the masses," said Hu Xiaoliang (胡小亮), Secretary-General of the Sanya Real Estate Association (三亚市房地产业协会). With the strong promotion of the government and enterprises, affordable housing and other types of guaranteed housing will allow more people to live and work in peace and contentment in Sanya (三亚).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 程远州
In the transition between summer and autumn, some areas still experience high temperatures and humidity, coupled with rampant mosquitoes, leading to a high incidence of skin diseases. What are some common skin problems during this time, and how can they be prevented and treated?
Zhang Jianglin (张江林), director of the Department of Dermatology at Shenzhen People's Hospital (深圳市人民医院), explains that ultraviolet radiation is strong during the summer and autumn seasons, easily causing photosensitive dermatitis, sunburn, and other skin problems. Moreover, ultraviolet radiation can also promote melanin synthesis, leading to skin darkening and an increase in freckles.
Zhang Jianglin (张江林) reminds people not to use airtight clothing to wrap the body for sun protection, as this can easily lead to poor sweat evaporation or blocked sweat ducts. The salt and metabolites in sweat can irritate the surrounding skin tissue, thereby inducing skin problems. During this season, prickly heat, sunburn, summer dermatitis (such as eczema), and insect bite dermatitis are all relatively common skin diseases.
Zhang Jianglin (张江林) explains that sunburn usually begins to show symptoms 2-6 hours after sun exposure, manifesting as erythema, burning, and stinging in the sunburned area. In severe cases, large blisters and erosion may appear, and may even be accompanied by symptoms such as fever, headache, and fatigue.
Summer dermatitis is highly prevalent on the extensor surfaces of the limbs, less common on the trunk, and presents as dense, pinhead-sized red papules or papulovesicles with a red base, which may merge into patches in severe cases. This disease can cause severe itching, and scratching can lead to scratches, blood scabs, and thickening and pigmentation of the skin after repeated attacks.
Insect bite dermatitis manifests as spindle-shaped red wheal-like papules, often with pinhead-sized petechiae or blisters in the center. This dermatitis often appears in groups of three or five on exposed areas of the body, causing unbearable itching. Scratching can lead to rupture and exudation, which can be secondarily infected with pustules.
"The key to treating prickly heat is to stay cool, shower frequently, and use calamine lotion externally when necessary, avoiding the use of greasy skin care products," said Li Zhenzhen (李真真), associate chief physician of the Department of Dermatology and Venereology at Guangdong Provincial Maternal and Child Health Hospital (广东省妇幼保健院). Applying refrigerated saline or honeysuckle water to the affected area can relieve symptoms. Honeysuckle water is prepared by boiling 5 grams of honeysuckle in 500 milliliters of water and allowing it to cool before use. When there is purulent prickly heat accompanied by pustules, mupirocin ointment should be used externally to fight infection. After the pustules are eliminated, liquid prickly heat powder can be used, but it must be avoided in the respiratory tract area.
When encountering sunburn, Li Zhenzhen (李真真) said that the 6 hours after sun exposure is the golden repair period. Cool compresses should be applied with cold water first, followed by external application of 0.1% hydrocortisone butyrate cream, desonide cream, etc. It is best not to use it on the face for more than 3 days. In addition, medical cold compresses can be used, and painkillers or antihistamines can be taken orally if necessary. If blisters or erosion occur, seek medical attention in time.
Regarding insect bite dermatitis, Li Zhenzhen (李真真) introduced that after being bitten by mosquitoes, the wound can be washed immediately with clean water and soapy water to reduce the residue of insect saliva protein, thereby alleviating itching symptoms, and then calamine lotion or weak hormone cream can be used to relieve itching. If it is a bee sting, the stinger often remains in the skin. It can be washed immediately with soapy water, and if possible, the stinger should be removed within two minutes, wrapped in a clean towel and applied with an ice pack for 5 minutes each time, with an interval of 2 minutes. Then apply 0.1% hydrocortisone butyrate cream or desonide cream. Wasp stings usually do not leave stingers, but the amount of venom is large. After being stung, apply a cold compress immediately and apply 0.1% hydrocortisone butyrate cream or desonide cream externally. "If systemic allergic reactions occur, such as difficulty breathing, dizziness, chest tightness, and decreased blood pressure, seek medical attention immediately," said Li Zhenzhen (李真真).
Li Zhenzhen (李真真) introduced that in hot and humid environments, skin diseases such as tinea pedis, tinea manus, tinea cruris, and tinea corporis caused by fungal infections are also very common. Antifungal creams can be used externally for more than 4 weeks continuously.
Regarding eczema, Li Zhenzhen (李真真) suggested starting with repairing the skin barrier and using moisturizers regularly. "To treat eczema, refrigerated saline can be used to wet compress the affected area, and then topical corticosteroids can be used," said Li Zhenzhen (李真真). Oral antihistamines can also be taken when the itching is severe. In addition, eczema patients should not clean and bathe too much to avoid damaging the skin barrier function. It is recommended to bathe no more than twice a day, and the water temperature should not be too high.
"If any discomfort or questions arise during the medication process, you must go to a regular hospital for diagnosis and treatment and follow the doctor's advice," Li Zhenzhen (李真真) emphasized.
Return to TopIn Qitai County (奇台县), Changji Hui Autonomous Prefecture (昌吉回族自治州), Xinjiang (新疆), workers produce dried noodles in the handmade noodle workshop of the Yaozhanzi Village (腰站子村) agricultural industrial park.
Yaozhanzi Village (腰站子村) processes wheat into more than 40 kinds of agricultural and sideline products in four major categories through intensive processing, creating a complete industrial chain from field to table, and continuously improving the added value of characteristic agricultural products.
Photo by Li Yanan (李亚楠), reporter of this newspaper.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 季 芳
"Look! This aerial maneuver is well done!" Luo Hui (罗晖) said to the reporter, pointing at the competition video. After participating in the cable wakeboarding competition at the Chengdu Universiade, Luo Hui (罗晖) has been immersed in excitement these past few days. "I didn't expect to be able to represent the Chinese team in the Universiade at the age of 36. This is a very precious experience!"
In cable wakeboarding competitions, athletes hold onto a handle and glide on the water under the traction of a steel cable. When encountering obstacles, they must perform aerial maneuvers, flips, and other actions. The difficulty, completion, and fluidity of the movements are all factors that judges consider when scoring. This sport, which resembles the "water skimming" in martial arts novels, is full of creativity in Luo Hui's (罗晖) view. "The choice of movements can reflect the athlete's personal style."
On August 8th, in the men's cable wakeboarding qualifying round, Luo Hui (罗晖) completed all the movements excellently. In the repechage on the 9th, he made a mistake in the last movement, leaving regrets. Competing with top players from all over the world, Luo Hui (罗晖) felt excited and shocked. "I accumulated competition experience and also saw many ingenious action arrangements. I learned a lot."
Luo Hui (罗晖) was previously a senior ski enthusiast and started to get in touch with cable wakeboarding 10 years ago. In his opinion, the two sports have many similarities. "Both are about speeding on a board, I like this feeling," Luo Hui (罗晖) said.
During the competition, the athletes glide and soar, very freely, but Luo Hui (罗晖) admits that to truly achieve "water skimming," a lot of effort is required.
When he first started practicing, Luo Hui (罗晖) would fall as soon as the steel cable accelerated. "At first, I could only slide 5 meters or 10 meters, and when I fell into the water, I would swim back to the shore and start again." Every time he trained, he wore soaking wet equipment almost the entire time. "At first, my body felt heavy and I couldn't do the movements, but I slowly got used to it."
After countless restarts, Luo Hui (罗晖) gradually figured out the tricks and learned how to adjust his movements and maintain balance while gliding quickly. In order to improve his level, he also studied the wakeboarding videos of experts, "watching frame by frame, figuring out how they exert their strength."
In this Universiade's Chinese Waterskiing Team, most are amateur enthusiasts like Luo Hui (罗晖). They participated in the three events of cable wakeboarding, wakesurfing, and wakeboarding, achieving one gold and one silver, leaving a deep impression on people. At the opening ceremony, the wonderful waterskiing lighting ceremony also allowed more people to see this sport.
Luo Hui (罗晖) said that he will continue to maintain this love and constantly seek new breakthroughs. "The feeling of 'water skimming' is very cool!"
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王 亮
Being at the Chengdu World Games, one is often amazed by the popularity of giant pandas.
In the Latin dance competition of the sports dance program, German team athletes Motsenka and her partner won the gold medal in the mixed event. After the competition, she showed the details of the "Bamboo Light" medal in the interview area, "This medal design is very special. Not only can it be opened, but there is also a panda 'hidden' inside. I like it very much." Motsenka loved the medal.
Medals are not available to everyone, but commemorative badges have become a hot commodity in the athletes' village. During every major sporting event, people from all over the world exchange badges, which becomes a beautiful sight. Coming to the World Games, many athletes have a clear goal: to exchange for giant panda badges.
Portuguese athlete Ribeiro exchanged for more than 10 giant panda badges in one day. He said that seeing so many panda elements made him feel as happy as a child entering a candy store, "Participating in the World Games is a pleasant experience. In addition to giant pandas, I also fell in love with Chinese culture."
In order to respond to the enthusiasm of Chinese and foreign guests for giant pandas, this World Games has hidden many ingenious ideas: the emblem contains giant panda elements, the mascot "Shubao" (蜀宝) is derived from the image of giant pandas, the medal shape is a giant panda, and even the torch shape is the bamboo that giant pandas love to eat. The World Games Organizing Committee also organized athletes to visit the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding (成都大熊猫繁育研究基地). "Just watching them quietly makes me feel very good," said Max, an athlete from the Belgian team.
In Chengdu (成都), giant panda fans from all over the world have had their fill and also taken the opportunity to feel the enthusiasm and friendliness of the Chinese people and discover the beauty of China.
In Kuanzhai Alley (宽窄巷子), Czech baseball and softball coach Juriga (尤里加) took pictures while strolling, "I also visited many historical and cultural attractions. This trip to Chengdu (成都) was great." At the sports program display and experience area of the World Horticultural Exposition Park, Kale (卡莱), a staff member of the International Casting Sport Federation, taught citizens casting techniques. "I love Chengdu (成都). I used to live here and have recommended many friends to travel to China," Kale (卡莱) said.
Return to TopHitting the bullseye at a hundred paces, that is the allure of archery.
The Chengdu Universiade features two sub-categories of archery: target archery and field archery, both conducted outdoors, using compound bows, recurve bows, and barebows.
Target archery includes men's and women's individual events and a mixed team event, with a shooting distance of 50 meters. In the competition, athletes use compound bows, which are currently the most accurate and fastest bows among all types, utilizing pulley systems and mechanical components to enhance accuracy and reduce effort. Target archery tests the accuracy of hitting the target, calculated by the number of rings the athlete hits on the target; the closer to the center, the higher the score, requiring extreme stability and mental fortitude from the athletes.
The field archery event evolved from ancient hunting, testing the archer's skills in natural environments, adaptation to terrain, and ability to overcome obstacles. The competition uses recurve bows and barebows. The recurve bow is the bow type used in the Olympics, equipped with sights and arrow rests for easy aiming and release. The barebow, as the name suggests, removes sights, stabilizers, and other accessories, further testing the athlete's skill.
(Reported by Ji Fang (季芳) of this newspaper)
Return to TopChinese team players (right) in the World Games canoe polo men's competition.
Photo by Jiang Yushi (蒋雨师), reporter of this newspaper.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙海天
About a kilometer away from the venue, following the crowd, the fans were packed several layers deep. Snack stalls and fruit stands along the street were bustling with people. Further inside, the event site was finally reached. The animation team from Longqiao Town (龙桥镇), Haikou City (海口市), Hainan Province (海南省), coordinated seamlessly, delivering a spectacular spike that landed with a resounding thud, described by the audience as a "coconut smashing the ground," triggering cheers from the entire crowd.
On the evening of August 10, 2025, the final of the "Jiu Jiu Cup" Hainan (Wenchang (文昌)) Township Volleyball League was held at Yuyang Park (玉阳公园) in Wencheng Town (文城镇), Wenchang City (文昌市), Hainan Province (海南省). The animation team from Longqiao Town (龙桥镇), Haikou City (海口市), defeated the Jinjiang Town (金江镇) Coffee Team from Chengmai County (澄迈县) with a score of 3:2, successfully defending their title. Brilliant fireworks bloomed in the night sky, marking the end of this rural volleyball tournament, which featured 68 matches, lasted more than two months, and involved 11 cities and counties across the province.
Shared Passion and Perseverance
The "Village Volleyball" arena showcases the story of three generations and volleyball.
During the finals, 50-year-old Han Xuzhang (韩旭章) was a notable figure. In the 1990s, he represented Wenchang Middle School (文昌中学) in competitions, winning the national "Revitalize China Cup" championship three times. Later, he became a national-level outstanding referee. In this year's "Village Volleyball," he served as the deputy referee. "I am very pleased to see more and more young people falling in love with volleyball," said Han Xuzhang (韩旭章).
36-year-old Wang Shi (王狮) was a key player in the first "Village Volleyball" championship team. Now a physical education teacher, he focuses more on nurturing new talent. "The older generation taught us love and perseverance, and I want to pass it on to the next generation."
15-year-old "Little Gai Ge" Fu Shugai (符树盖) is the youngest player on the Zibei Wencheng (紫贝文城) team. He is about to enter his first year of high school, and with his excellent defensive skills, he has won cheers from the audience many times. "Every cheer from the audience gives me strength."
Volleyball was introduced to Wenchang (文昌) at the beginning of the last century and has since taken root in this land. To have a ball to play with, the people of Wenchang (文昌) used local materials, inflating pig bladders as balls and hanging coconut fiber ropes on trees as nets. In 1958, the Wenchang (文昌)少年排球队 won the national competition in one fell swoop. Because the teenagers liked to play barefoot, the media reported it under the title "The barefoot are not afraid of those wearing shoes," making Wenchang (文昌) volleyball famous.
This passion has been passed down from generation to generation. Today, Wenchang (文昌) has more than 600 volleyball courts, an average of one court per 0.4 square kilometers. Every village has a team, and everyone is a fan, providing a solid mass base for the popularity of "Village Volleyball." The players active on the field include fishermen, aquaculture farmers, teachers, students... Working or studying during the day and playing or watching volleyball at night has become a way of life for many people.
Leisure Seen in a Pot of Tea
This year is the third year that Wenchang (文昌) has hosted "Village Volleyball." Whenever there is a volleyball match, ordering tea and snacks and sitting around to watch has become a unique local scene.
As night falls, with a pot of black tea and a few plates of snacks, Fu Chuanfa (符传发), a Wenchang (文昌) resident, sits leisurely in a rattan chair at the "Old Dad Tea" shop. The "thump thump" of volleyball and the shouts of fans are intertwined, transmitted to the tea table through the live broadcast screen.
"Have tea when you're free!" In Hainan (海南), this is a more common greeting than "Hello." The "Old Dad Tea" culture originated in Nanyang (南洋) and is a dietary habit brought back by overseas Chinese. "'Old Dad Tea,' people's tea, sells non-stop all year round, no matter in towns or villages, it blooms everywhere..." As the song sings, "Old Dad Tea" contains leisure, comfort, local customs, and human feelings. At the beginning of last year, Wenchang's (文昌) distinctive tea culture, "Old Dad Tea," was included in the representative list of intangible cultural heritage in Hainan Province (海南省).
"Last year, there was a game with thousands of spectators coming to drink tea, and we couldn't keep up!" Hong Man (洪漫), the head of Qingxing Tea Shop (清星茶店), introduced that her shop is less than 100 meters away from the main venue of "Village Volleyball." During the games, the tea shop becomes the second viewing area. "It can be said that our tea shop has developed together with 'Village Volleyball'."
"In Wenchang (文昌), almost everyone can play volleyball and loves volleyball. When I was young, I wouldn't get tired playing all night," said Fu Chuanfa (符传发), in his 50s, taking a sip of tea and opening up the conversation. In his opinion, volleyball in Wenchang (文昌) represents freedom, health, and relaxation.
In Wenchang (文昌), players often play barefoot or in slippers. Fu Chuanfa (符传发) said with a smile: "This shows that he is serious. Playing barefoot is a traditional skill." The volleyball games here do not have complicated rules; they are played as enjoyably as possible, and it is even possible to play "one against two" or "three against three." The freedom and ease originating from the countryside make the game full of fun and human touch. Playing barefoot, spiking in slippers, and hitting the ball off the bench, these unconventional ways of playing have made "Village Volleyball" popular.
"Wenchang (文昌) must polish the brand of 'China's Volleyball Hometown,' strengthen talent cultivation, and improve facilities. There is still a lot to be done," said Chen Liguo (陈礼国), director of the Wenchang (文昌) Municipal Sports Affairs Service Center.
Business Opportunities in the Tournament
The charm of "Village Volleyball" has long surpassed the game itself. In the view of relevant officials from the Wenchang (文昌) Municipal Tourism and Culture, Radio, Television, and Sports Bureau, the success of the event is due to the deep integration of "sports + tourism."
This year, the event revolved around the concept of "one product per town," with the volleyball tournament as the main line, integrating food, music, intangible cultural heritage performances, and other features, and carried out a variety of colorful activities in the four event venues.
In Longlou Town (龙楼镇), a village banquet with hundreds of tables and thousands of people echoed the aerospace-themed activities; in Chongxing Town (重兴镇), a rural sports event full of local flavor had a lively atmosphere; in Puqian Town (铺前镇), the fermented rice soup and long table banquet satisfied Chinese and foreign tourists; in Wencheng Town (文城镇), the final venue, the "Village Volleyball +" consumer agricultural assistance market was full of the joy of harvest. From Jinshan's (锦山) beef jerky to Chongxing's (重兴) pandan snacks, from Puqian's (铺前) Spanish mackerel to Wencheng's (文城) Gongpo fragrant rice, the featured agricultural products from 17 towns in Wenchang (文昌) were dazzling, with the vendors' shouts and the fans' cheers rising one after another.
This wave of enthusiasm is full of everyday life. In Chongxing Town (重兴镇), Liang Chunjie (梁春菊), who has been running a restaurant for more than ten years, was pleasantly surprised—her usual daily income of 1,000 yuan exceeded 3,000 yuan in one night during the event. "I hired a few more helpers, but we were still too busy!" Liang Chunjie (梁春菊) said with a smile.
In Puqian Town (铺前镇), stall owner Fu Long (符龙) keenly captured the business opportunity. He "chased" all the way from Wencheng Town (文城镇) to Puqian Town (铺前镇), and the stall was expanded to three "chain stalls" selling bobo chicken, egg waffles, and lemon tea. "The turnover in one night is about 6,000 yuan, thanks to 'Village Volleyball'!"
According to statistics, since its establishment in 2023, "Village Volleyball" has attracted more than 1.2 million on-site viewers, the total exposure on the entire network has exceeded 1.3 billion, and it has generated a comprehensive tourism income of 500 million yuan.
Late at night, the "Old Dad Tea" shop is still bustling. A cup of tea and a game of volleyball connect Wenchang's (文昌) past and present.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 范佳元
Local time August 13th, in Jeddah (吉达), Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯), the 2025 FIBA Men's Asia Cup entered the knockout stage. The Chinese men's basketball team (中国男篮), with a 3-0 record in the group stage, directly advanced to the quarterfinals as the top seed in their group.
During the group stage, from the fluctuating performance in the first game against the Saudi team, to the all-out offensive display in the second game against the Indian team, and then to the steady and solid play against the Jordanian team, the Chinese team continued to grow in the competition. "Since the Asia Cup qualifiers, especially during this period, some players have indeed made progress," said Guo Shiqiang (郭士强), the head coach of the Chinese team.
The progress is reflected in the balance between offense and defense, especially on the offensive end, where the Chinese team has made significant improvements compared to the past. In terms of scoring ability, the Chinese team scored more than 90 points in three consecutive games. In terms of scoring distribution, Cheng Shuaipeng (程帅澎), Hu Jinqiu (胡金秋), and Zhao Rui (赵睿) ranked in the top three, with multiple players scoring in double figures. The rotation between the main lineup and substitute players has become increasingly smooth, and the team averages 20.7 assists per game, ranking among the top teams in the 16-team competition.
It is worth mentioning that in the three games, the Chinese team's field goal percentage exceeded 50%, and the three-point field goal percentage reached 43.8%, ranking first among the 16 teams. "There is no shortcut to shooting. More accumulation in usual training will allow you to perform on the court," said Cheng Shuaipeng (程帅澎). In the group stage, he averaged 6.7 three-point attempts per game, making 3.3 of them, with a success rate of 50%.
The progress is also reflected in the ability to solve problems on the court. Against the Saudi team, the Chinese team encountered continuous scoring runs from their opponents in the second half. Zhao Rui (赵睿) scored 5 consecutive points to stabilize the situation, and Yu Jiahao (余嘉豪) used key free throws to rebuild the lead. Against the Indian team, the Chinese team changed formations and defensive strategies multiple times, and the performances of Wang Junjie (王俊杰) and Zhao Jiayi (赵嘉义) were impressive. Against the Jordanian team, the players broke through the opponent's zone defense through patient passing, and multiple outside scoring points controlled the rhythm of the game.
The progress is also reflected in the team's overall spirit. In recent years, the Chinese men's basketball team (中国男篮) has performed poorly in international competitions and has been under great pressure. The players answered the question of how to reshape the image of the Chinese men's basketball team (中国男篮) with their hard work on the court.
In the quarterfinal match on the 14th, the Chinese team will face the Korean team. If they win, the Chinese team will reach the Asian Cup semifinals again after 10 years. "We play each game with all our effort, hoping to go further," said Guo Shiqiang (郭士强).
Return to TopThis newspaper Yinchuan (银川) August 13th (Reporter Jiao Siyu (焦思雨)) The 2025 ITF Men's World Tennis Tour (Yinchuan Station) was held from August 10th to 17th at the Ningxia (宁夏) Gymnasium Tennis Court. More than 90 professional tennis players from 22 countries and regions gathered in Yinchuan (银川).
The event is authorized by the ITF (International Tennis Federation), co-sponsored by the Chinese Tennis Association (中国网球协会) and the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Sports Bureau (宁夏回族自治区体育局), and undertaken by the Ningxia (宁夏) Gymnasium. The competition includes a 64-draw singles qualifying round, a 32-draw singles main draw, and a 16-draw doubles event. The prize money level for the event is $30,000, making it the highest-level event in the ITF Men's World Tennis Tour.
It is understood that this is the sixth year that Ningxia (宁夏) has hosted the event, filling the gap in high-level professional tennis events in the Northwest region. In recent years, tennis events in Ningxia (宁夏) have developed rapidly. In addition to introducing professional events such as the ITF Men's World Tennis Tour, it has also continuously held amateur tennis open tournaments, amateur tennis ranking tournaments, national fitness festival tennis competitions, and youth tennis competitions. The intensive holding of events has driven the vigorous development of tennis in Ningxia (宁夏).
Return to TopThis reporter learned from a recent press conference in Hefei (合肥): The 2025 FIA Eco Rally Cup (China) and the Greater Huangshan (大黄山) International Eco-Friendly Automobile Rally will be held in various locations in Anhui (安徽) from September 23rd to 28th.
The competition is hosted by the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (国际汽车联合会) and co-organized by the China Automobile and Motorcycle Sports Federation (中国汽车摩托车运动联合会), the Anhui Provincial Sports Bureau (安徽省体育局), and other organizations. This year, the Greater Huangshan (大黄山) International Eco-Friendly Automobile Rally is included in the FIA official competition for the first time, becoming the only stop outside of Europe among the 14 global races of the 2025 FIA Eco Rally Cup. The starting point of the race is set in Hefei City (合肥市), and the ending point is set in Xuancheng City (宣城市), with a total distance of approximately 800 kilometers.
During the event, the "Following the Race to Tour Anhui (安徽) - Hundred, Thousand, Ten Thousand Series" theme activity will be held to promote the integrated development of culture, sports, and tourism.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 管克江
The World Bank recently released the "Gulf Economic Update" report, predicting that the economic growth rate of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) countries will increase from 1.8% in 2024 to 3.2% in 2025, and further increase to 4.5% by 2026. The report believes that the recovery of the oil and gas market, economic diversification, and sound fiscal policies are the main reasons for the accelerated economic growth of the GCC countries. China's continued deepening of cooperation with the GCC countries injects certainty into the economic development of both sides and regional stability and prosperity.
Bright Performance of Major Economies
The GCC was established in 1981 and is headquartered in Riyadh (利雅得), the capital of Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯). Its member states include Saudi Arabia (沙特), the United Arab Emirates (阿联酋), Qatar (卡塔尔), Kuwait (科威特), Oman (阿曼), and Bahrain (巴林). It is the most important political, economic, and security organization in the Gulf region. The "Gulf Economic Update" report stated that, overall, the economic growth rates of the GCC countries range from 2.2% to 4.6%, inflation remains controllable, and the sovereign debt outlook is stable.
Thanks to a clear economic development strategy, the United Arab Emirates (阿联酋) is continuously exerting efforts in the circular economy, space economy, and other emerging economic fields, and attracting more foreign investment by establishing diversified partnerships. According to data from the UAE Ministry of Economy, from 2021 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of the UAE's GDP was 4.8%, of which the average annual growth rate of the non-oil economy reached 6.2%. In the first half of this year, the UAE's non-oil foreign trade exceeded 1.7 trillion dirhams (approximately 3.67 dirhams to 1 US dollar), a record high, with a year-on-year increase of 24.5%. Thani bin Ahmed Al Zeyoudi (萨尼·泽尤迪), the UAE Minister of State for Foreign Trade, recently stated that the UAE has signed a total of 28 comprehensive economic partnership agreements with other partners, of which 10 have already taken effect. These agreements will help consolidate the UAE's position in the global supply chain.
Saudi Arabia (沙特) is the largest economy in the GCC. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recently released a report stating that the Saudi economy has shown resilience, non-oil economic activity continues to expand, and the unemployment rate continues to fall to new lows. By 2026, Saudi Arabia's GDP growth rate is expected to increase to 3.9%. Data shows that in the second quarter of this year, Saudi Arabia's non-oil revenue was nearly 40 billion US dollars, accounting for 49.7% of the total government revenue, basically the same as oil revenue, with the largest increase in the retail, catering, and hotel industries. The Saudi "Arab News" believes that this represents a "milestone" progress in Saudi Arabia's accelerated economic diversification.
The World Bank's "Gulf Economic Update" report specifically introduced Oman's (阿曼) fiscal management as a separate case. The report believes that by implementing economic diversification policies, improving expenditure efficiency, and effectively managing oil and gas revenues, Oman's public debt as a percentage of GDP has been sharply reduced from 68% in 2020 to 35% in 2024. In addition, Bahrain (巴林) has also made significant progress in fully promoting economic diversification, especially in developing financial services, manufacturing, and tourism industries according to its own characteristics. Among them, thanks to its relatively complete financial infrastructure and relaxed regulatory environment, the financial services industry has become Bahrain's largest economic sector.
Generally Positive Development Prospects
Currently, oil and gas exports are still an important economic pillar of the GCC countries. In 2024, due to reasons such as independent oil production cuts, the oil economy output value of the GCC countries decreased by 3%, but due to the 3.9% expansion of the non-oil economy, the overall economy still achieved a growth of 1.8%. Since the beginning of this year, the oil and gas market has generally improved, and the income of the GCC countries is expected to rebound significantly. Not long ago, the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) issued a statement stating that eight major oil-producing countries among OPEC and non-OPEC oil-producing countries decided to increase daily oil production by 547,000 barrels starting from September this year. These eight countries announced a voluntary production reduction measure of 2.2 million barrels per day in November 2023, but the production reduction measure has been postponed multiple times since then.
At the same time, the GCC countries have accelerated the process of economic diversification. Among the six GCC countries, the proportion of the non-oil economy in GDP has exceeded 50%, with Bahrain (巴林) accounting for the highest proportion, reaching 85%. The proportion of the non-oil economy in the UAE's (阿联酋) GDP has also reached 74%, while in Saudi Arabia (沙特) it is 54.8%.
The "Gulf Economic Update" report believes that although regional conflicts have negatively affected the stability of shipping in waters such as the Red Sea, relevant countries have taken timely measures to respond. From November 2023 to April 2025, the number of fleets passing through the Strait of Hormuz (霍尔木兹海峡) in the Red Sea region decreased by 6%. To this end, Saudi Arabia (沙特) and Qatar (卡塔尔) have increased routes around the Cape of Good Hope and increased maritime exports to emerging Asian markets.
Safa Kogali (萨法·科加利), the World Bank's GCC country sector manager, said that against the background of increased global economic uncertainty, the GCC countries have maintained economic resilience and stabilized expectations for long-term sustainable economic growth in regional countries through measures such as accelerating economic diversification.
Continuous Deepening of China-GCC Cooperation
China and the GCC countries are strategic partners. China maintains its position as the GCC's largest trading partner and the largest exporter of petrochemical products. In 2024, the trade volume between China and the GCC reached 288.09 billion US dollars, and China imported 180 million tons of crude oil from the six GCC countries.
In May of this year, the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit was held in Malaysia (马来西亚). China, ASEAN, and the GCC are all important global economies, and the economic structures of the three parties are highly complementary. Against the background of intertwined changes in the international situation and weak global economic growth, the establishment of a communication platform and cooperation mechanism such as the tripartite summit can create a dynamic economic circle and growth pole, which is of great significance for their respective economic prosperity and regional stability and development. A research report published by the Emirates Policy Center believes that the ASEAN-China-GCC Summit marks a key step for the three parties in strengthening economic and trade integration, providing support for resisting unilateralism and protectionism.
Starting from June 9 this year, China has implemented a visa-free policy for ordinary passport holders from Saudi Arabia (沙特), Oman (阿曼), Kuwait (科威特), and Bahrain (巴林), which also means that China has achieved visa-free "full coverage" for GCC countries. Jasim Husain (贾西姆·侯赛因), a former member of the Bahraini National Assembly, said that strengthening personnel exchanges and trade cooperation between the GCC countries and China will create greater well-being for both sides.
All sectors of the GCC countries generally have high expectations for strengthening practical cooperation with China. Amin H. Nasser (阿明·纳赛尔), President and CEO of Saudi Aramco (沙特阿美公司), recently stated that China is an important strategic market for Saudi Aramco, and the company will continue to expand its investment in China, and the prospects for cooperation between the two sides are broad.
Ahmed Bin Sulayem (艾哈迈德·苏莱伊姆), Executive Chairman and CEO of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (迪拜多种商品交易中心), said that China is a key engine of global economic growth, and the UAE is China's second largest trading partner and largest export market in the West Asia and North Africa region. UAE companies hope to work with more Chinese companies to jointly contribute to the development of China-UAE economic and trade relations.
(Reported from Dubai (迪拜) on August 13)
Return to TopBy: 朱玥颖
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. Within Japan, there is a group of people who are running around and appealing to restore the truth of history and bear historical responsibility, adhering to justice and conscience.
They are researchers who expose the truth of the war. In Tokyo (东京), Nagoya (名古屋), Osaka (大阪), and other places, a group of Japanese scholars, lawyers, journalists, and monks have been digging up materials and visiting witnesses for decades, continuously exposing the various crimes committed by Japanese militarism in launching the war of aggression during World War II. Japanese scholar Makoto Matsuno (松野诚也) has spent many years collecting evidence at his own expense related to Unit 731 of the invading Japanese army during World War II, historical materials on the germ warfare of the invading Japanese army, and other evidence of crimes, and has donated them to China many times. His research has little support in Japan, but he has no regrets: "I want to restore the truth of history to the greatest extent possible and prevent the recurrence of historical tragedies."
They are eyewitnesses who insist on telling the history. Hideo Shimizu (清水英男), a former member of the "Boy Squad" of Unit 731, is one of them. In 1945, 14-year-old Hideo Shimizu joined Unit 731 on the recommendation of his teacher and participated in the unit's brutal atrocities, becoming a perpetrator of the war. After the war, with only an elementary school education, he could not find a good job and could only barely make a living as a carpenter with his carpenter father. In 2024, Hideo Shimizu, who had long suffered from guilt, went to China to apologize and confess his sins, publicly identifying the crimes of germ warfare by the invading Japanese army, and expressing sincere apologies and repentance to the victims. His tortuous life experience profoundly reflects the devastation of the Japanese militarist system on individual destiny. He said: "My current wish is that the Japanese government will tell the truth."
They are also more ordinary Japanese people. For nearly 30 years, the Japanese Viola yedoensis Choir has used songs to tell the story of the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀) by the invading Japanese army. Most of the members of this choir are elderly, and many suffer from illnesses and even need to travel in wheelchairs, but they still insist on using songs to convey the belief in peace and voice justice. They are like Viola yedoensis flowers blooming proudly, carrying indomitable hope in the depths of time.
For a long time, the Japanese government has avoided, downplayed, and even distorted the past history of aggression, leading to many young people knowing very little about it. On April 16, 2025, junior high school history textbooks that passed the examination and approval of the Japanese Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (日本文部科学省) were officially sold and used. Taking the history textbooks purchased by the author from Nippon Bunkyo Shuppan (日本文教出版社) and Kyoiku Shuppan (教育出版社) as examples, the textbooks only use one page to briefly describe the war of aggression against China after the Lugou Bridge Incident (卢沟桥事变) in 1937, and the content contains many distortions and beautifications, seriously downplaying the fact that Japanese militarism launched a war of aggression in Asia.
On August 15, 1995, on the 50th anniversary of Japan's unconditional surrender, then-Japanese Prime Minister Tomiichi Murayama (村山富市) issued the "Murayama Statement," admitting that Japan had pursued wrong national policies in the past and embarked on the road of war, and expressed that it would deeply reflect on history and learn from historical lessons. Thirty years later, there are successors on the road of questioning history - Takakage Fujita (藤田高景), chairman of the "Association for Inheriting and Developing the Murayama Statement," told the author: "Japan should sincerely repent for the crimes of launching a war of aggression and abide by the promise of 'never waging war again.' Only in this way can it live in peace with its neighbors for a long time." Kiyoko Kobayashi (小林清之子)'s son, Yōkichi Kobayashi (小林阳吉), of "Japanese Eighth Route Army," told the author: "A nation's reflection is more important than another nation's tolerance. A country that dares to reflect can truly win the respect of the world." Katsutoshi Takegami (竹上勝利), a descendant of a member of Unit 1644 of the invading Japanese army, firmly stated: "For as long as I live, I will continue to expose the truth of history to the world and avoid the recurrence of tragedy."
Only by correctly treating history can Japan unload its historical burden as soon as possible and better create the future. Those Japanese people of insight who dare to face history and dare to repent and reflect, choose to stand up and speak out for justice, showing the greatest awe and respect for history, and also embodying responsibility for the future. Their voices may be weak, but like sparks, they penetrate the fog of history and awaken more people to face the past and adhere to peace.
Return to TopThe National Science and Technology Exhibition, hosted by the Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Research and Innovation of Thailand, is currently being held in Bangkok (曼谷), the capital of Thailand, and will last until the 17th. The exhibition includes sections such as scientific inspiration and scientific exploration. This year, the China exhibition area is undertaken by the Chinese Research Academy of Environmental Sciences (中国环境科学研究院), focusing on showcasing China's latest scientific and technological achievements in environmental protection and other fields, attracting many visitors to observe and experience.
(People's Daily reporter Sun Guangyong (孙广勇))
Return to TopAccording to the Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region People's Government (广西壮族自治区人民政府) Information Office, Nanning (南宁), August 13th (Reported by Pang Ge Ping (庞革平)): Guangxi (广西) is focusing on building a "data flow convenience zone" facing ASEAN (东盟) from three aspects, including strengthening the construction of land and sea cables, accelerating data transmission, and improving data entry and exit rules, to promote more convenient and efficient data flow between China and ASEAN (东盟) countries.
Guangxi (广西) already has 12 cross-border land cables to ASEAN (东盟) countries such as Vietnam (越南), Laos (老挝), and Myanmar (缅甸), with a total capacity of more than 9000GB of international communication channels. On the one hand, Guangxi (广西) continues to expand the land cable system connecting ASEAN (东盟). On the other hand, it actively participates in building an international data channel facing ASEAN (东盟) led by the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor (西部陆海新通道). It is expected that the Nanning (南宁) International Communication Business Gateway Bureau will be put into operation by the end of this year, which will realize direct data transmission from Nanning (南宁), Guangxi (广西) to ASEAN (东盟) countries, greatly shortening the transmission distance and reducing communication costs. Taking data transmission from Nanning (南宁) to Hanoi (河内), Vietnam (越南) as an example, the delay will be reduced from the current 107 milliseconds to 18 milliseconds, a speed increase of nearly 5 times, which will promote the development of cross-border e-commerce, live broadcasting, finance and other cooperative businesses between China and Vietnam (中越).
At present, a large number of Chinese companies with cross-border business with ASEAN (东盟) countries conveniently realize data outbound through the Guangxi (广西) Free Trade Pilot Zone (自贸试验区). Guangxi (广西) will also actively jointly build data cross-border flow pilot zones and international data centers with ASEAN (东盟) countries and other infrastructure to promote the development of cross-border industries.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Paris, August 13th (Reporter Luo Yu (罗毓)) The European Space Agency's (欧洲航天局) first second-generation MetOp meteorological satellite, MetOp-SG-A1, was successfully launched from the Kourou Space Center (库鲁航天中心) in French Guiana (法属圭亚那) on the evening of the 12th local time and successfully entered its predetermined orbit. This launch mission was completed by an Ariane 6 rocket.
According to the ESA's official website, this satellite is equipped with a new generation of infrared atmospheric sounders, microwave sounders, multispectral imaging radiometers, a new type of multi-angle, multi-channel, multi-polarization imager, a radio occultation sounder, and the European Copernicus Programme's (欧洲哥白尼计划) "Sentinel-5" spectrometer.
The MetOp Second Generation mission includes the launch of 3 pairs of satellites, totaling 6 satellites. Each pair of satellites consists of an A-type and a B-type satellite, equipped with different but complementary advanced instruments. Following MetOp-SG-A1, its paired satellite MetOp-SG-B1 is expected to be launched next year.
The entire mission not only ensures the continuous provision of global observation data in polar orbit for more than 20 years for weather forecasting and climate analysis, but also significantly improves the accuracy and resolution compared to the first generation MetOp, and adds new measurement capabilities to expand the scope of scientific research.
Phil Evans, Director-General of the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites (欧洲气象卫星开发组织), said that in the past 40 years, extreme weather has caused hundreds of billions of euros in losses to Europe and taken the lives of tens of thousands of people. Storms, record-breaking heat waves, and fierce wildfires are the latest examples. The launch of MetOp-SG-A1 provides member states' national meteorological services with more powerful tools to save lives, protect property, and enhance the ability to respond to the climate crisis.
It is reported that MetOp-SG-A1 is designed and manufactured by the ESA, and the European Organisation for the Exploitation of Meteorological Satellites is responsible for procuring launch services, building ground systems, operating the satellite, and providing data to the global meteorological user community.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 莽九晨
After entering the "Dog Days of Summer," many South Korean citizens enjoy drinking Samgyetang (ginseng chicken soup) to relieve the summer heat. Before the start of Dog Days, a Samgyetang restaurant in Seoul (首尔) raised the price of its Samgyetang from 16,000 won (approximately $1 USD to 1,379 won) per bowl, a price that had remained stable for many years, to 18,000 won. The owner, Sun Xingxu (孙兴叙), stated, "Recently, the price of chicken has increased significantly, and vegetables have also become much more expensive, so we have had no choice but to raise the price of our Samgyetang."
According to a report released recently by the Korea Rural Economic Institute, the farm price of broiler chickens in South Korea in July was 1,954 won per kilogram, an increase of 25% compared to the same period last year; the wholesale price of watermelon was 3,300 won per kilogram, an increase of 45.4% year-on-year. According to data recently released by the Korea Agro-Fisheries & Food Trade Corporation, the retail price of tomatoes in July increased significantly, reaching 6,716 won per kilogram, an increase of 42.6% year-on-year; the retail price of cabbage was 6,114 won per head, an increase of 11.2% year-on-year; and the price of seasonal white peaches was 21,133 won per 10, an increase of 25.1% year-on-year.
The South Korean government believes that the extreme weather conditions experienced in South Korea in July, such as heat waves and heavy rain, are an important reason for the rapid increase in agricultural product prices. This July, South Korea experienced 13.5 days of extreme heat, more than three times the number in the same period last year. The prolonged heat wave led to a significant reduction in the production of major vegetables such as spinach and cabbage. From July 16 to 20, continuous heavy rain flooded more than 29,000 hectares of farmland in South Korea, causing severe damage to fruits and vegetables such as watermelons, grapes, peppers, and onions. According to a report recently released by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (韩国农林畜产食品部), as of August 1, the heat wave had caused the deaths of 1.24 million chickens, 160,000 ducks, and other poultry in South Korea; the heavy rain caused the deaths of 1.57 million chickens, 180,000 ducks, and other poultry.
The increase in agricultural product prices has significantly increased the cost of living for South Korean citizens. According to the July price data released by Statistics Korea (韩国统计厅) on August 11, although the overall Consumer Price Index (CPI) maintained a year-on-year increase of 2.1%, the food and non-alcoholic beverage price index increased by 3.5% year-on-year. Lu Yonghe (卢泳和), a citizen of Seoul (首尔), told reporters that although the published statistics show that the overall price increase is not significant, the agricultural products that people often buy in their daily lives are indeed more expensive, and it feels like living expenses have increased a lot. "Now we are also consciously reducing eating out and buying expensive fruits, and using the money for other more needed things," said Lu Yonghe (卢泳和).
The Korea Rural Economic Institute (韩国农村经济研究院) predicts that due to the impact of extreme weather conditions such as high temperatures and heavy rain in July, the overall supply of agricultural products in South Korea will decrease, and agricultural product prices are expected to continue to rise in August. To this end, the Ministry of Economy and Finance (韩国企划财政部) recently released a series of measures to stabilize prices, including increasing the daily supply of government-reserved cabbage to 200 to 300 tons, twice the amount in July; providing price subsidies for fruits and vegetables such as watermelons that are greatly affected by extreme weather; accelerating the chicken import approval process, and further increasing imports in mid-August on the basis of completing 4,000 tons of imports at the end of July; and from July 28 to August 21, cooperating with 44 online and offline logistics companies to implement discounts of up to 50% on aquatic products.
Kim Sang-bong (金相奉), a professor of economics at Seoul National University (韩国汉城大学), believes that the increase in agricultural product prices, which is directly related to people's livelihoods, puts substantial pressure on consumers' lives. In the future, the government needs to systematically solve the problem of rising prices from multiple dimensions, such as logistics system reform and supply chain optimization.
(Reported from Seoul (首尔) on August 13)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 巨云鹏 尹晓宇
In early August, the Standing Committees of the People's Congresses of Shanghai Municipality, Jiangsu Province, Zhejiang Province, and Anhui Province (hereinafter referred to as "three provinces and one city") jointly held a press conference in the form of a video conference on the "Decision on Promoting the Collaborative Development of Scientific and Technological Innovation in the Yangtze River Delta" (hereinafter referred to as the "Decision"). This is the first regulatory decision in the Yangtze River Delta formulated in the form of collaborative legislation targeting the collaborative development of scientific and technological innovation. The "Decision" will be implemented simultaneously from September 1 this year.
"This important legislative achievement marks a new stage of legalization in the collaborative development of scientific and technological innovation in the Yangtze River Delta." Cui Kai, Deputy Director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the Shanghai Municipal People's Congress, said that this collaborative legislation is conducive to transforming effective measures in practice into institutional arrangements, further solving the bottleneck problems restricting the collaborative development of scientific and technological innovation, and accelerating the creation of a source of scientific and technological innovation in the Yangtze River Delta through institutional and mechanism innovation.
The "Decision" has a total of 19 articles, involving the implementation of national strategies, the cultivation of original innovation capabilities and the development of new kinetic energy in the Yangtze River Delta, and clearly proposes to "promote the Yangtze River Delta to play a strategic pillar role in the construction of a scientific and technological power, and become an important hub of the international innovation network and a global highland of scientific and technological innovation."
Jointly Build Major Science and Technology Infrastructure
Scientific and technological innovation has become one of the most visible calling cards of the Yangtze River Delta. The Yangtze River Delta has two comprehensive national science centers, Shanghai Zhangjiang (上海张江) and Hefei (合肥), and has already deployed a large number of scientific research "national heavyweights" such as the Shanghai Synchrotron Radiation Facility (上海光源), the Hefei Advanced Light Source (合肥先进光源), the National Future Network Experimental Facility (国家未来网络试验设施), and the Steady High Magnetic Field Experiment Device (稳态强磁场实验装置).
"The formulation of the 'Decision' is conducive to strengthening the implementation of responsibilities and implementing the major decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee in a legal way." Cui Kai (崔凯) introduced that in the process of legislation, the People's Congresses of the three provinces and one city coordinated deployment, coordinated drafting, and coordinated deliberation, and jointly scrutinized and repeatedly polished the draft of the "Decision" article by article, focusing on in-depth discussions on the expression of core clauses, so as to achieve "**一把尺子量到底**" (yī bǎ chǐ zi liáng dào dǐ - "measure to the end with one ruler," to apply the same standard consistently).
In terms of cultivating the original innovation capabilities of the Yangtze River Delta and jointly building national strategic scientific and technological forces and major innovation platforms, the "Decision" proposes to jointly build a major scientific and technological infrastructure cluster, cooperate to promote the planning, construction, and operation of major scientific and technological infrastructure, and promote the implementation of national major scientific and technological infrastructure projects in the Yangtze River Delta.
"This will strengthen the role of the national laboratories and bases in Shanghai as the 'general platform and general chain leader,' expand the innovation cooperation network of laboratories in the Yangtze River Delta, and enhance the original innovation capabilities and source power of major high-energy-level platforms." Huang Hong (黄红), Deputy Director of the Shanghai Municipal Science and Technology Commission, said.
On the Yangtze River Delta Science and Technology Resource Sharing Service Platform jointly built by the three provinces and one city, 28 large scientific devices with a total value of more than 61 billion yuan and 51,000 sets of large scientific instruments are open to the public.
"We aim to integrate 'scientific and technological resources + scientific and technological services + scientific and technological policies' to promote the upgrading of resources from 'visible' to 'usable'." Xu Minxin (徐旻昕), Minister of the Development Department of the Shanghai R&D Public Service Platform, introduced that the three provinces and one city promote the cross-provincial use of innovation vouchers through this platform, and enterprises can apply for quotas online to directly deduct testing and R&D service fees in other places.
At present, the general scope of innovation vouchers in the Yangtze River Delta includes the entire area of Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang, as well as Ma'anshan City (马鞍山市) in Anhui Province. More than 5,000 enterprises have applied for innovation vouchers in the Yangtze River Delta, mainly concentrated in key areas such as high-end equipment, new materials, and biomedicine. The service amount of innovation vouchers exceeds 550 million yuan.
More real money support is already "on the way" - the "Decision" proposes to establish a joint fund for basic research in the Yangtze River Delta, focusing on supporting innovation entities in the Yangtze River Delta to carry out application-oriented basic research with clear industrial goals across regions and disciplines.
"A series of deployments will strengthen the layout of national strategic scientific and technological forces, build national laboratories and the Hefei Comprehensive National Science Center (合肥综合性国家科学中心) at a high level, and effectively play the role of high-energy-level scientific and technological innovation platforms." Tan Haibin (谭海斌), Deputy Director of the Anhui Provincial Department of Science and Technology, said.
Explore Collaborative Innovation Development Mechanisms
"In order to help small and medium-sized micro enterprises solve the problems of not being able to see the application prospects of scientific and technological achievements clearly, not being able to grasp them accurately, and having concerns when encountering favorite achievements, Zhejiang took the lead in exploring and implementing the 'use first, pay later' mechanism for scientific and technological achievements in October 2021." Wu Enyu (吴恩玉), Deputy Director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the Zhejiang Provincial People's Congress, introduced.
This mechanism mainly guides universities and scientific research institutions to allow enterprises to "try for free first, and then pay for the transformation" of their job-related scientific and technological achievements, helping enterprises reduce "trial and error costs" and promoting the accelerated transformation of high-quality scientific and technological achievements into real productivity. At present, more than 8,000 scientific and technological achievements in Zhejiang Province have been included in the "use first, then transfer" achievement pool, with more than 2,500 free trials.
This pioneering exploration in the field of scientific and technological innovation has also been absorbed by the "Decision" and become the common will of the Yangtze River Delta.
"In response to the 'integration' and 'cross-regional', independent innovation and open innovation issues in the collaborative development of scientific and technological innovation in the Yangtze River Delta, we adhere to strategic collaboration, joint construction of highlands, open win-win, and achievement sharing, summarize and refine effective practical results, and explore collaborative innovation development mechanisms." Xia Zhengfang (夏正芳), Deputy Director of the Legislative Affairs Commission of the Standing Committee of the Jiangsu Provincial People's Congress, said.
A number of collaborative innovation development mechanisms have been written into the "Decision":
Optimize the enterprise problem-solving mechanism, improve the organization methods of scientific research tasks such as "**揭榜挂帅**" (jiē bǎng guà shuài - "whoever unveils the list takes command," a system where the best candidate is selected to lead a project) and "**赛马制**" (sài mǎ zhì - "horse racing system," a competitive system where different teams or individuals compete for resources or opportunities), strengthen the allocation of innovation resources across regions and fields, and organize joint tackling of key core technologies;
Encourage the construction of science and technology incubators, innovation "fly-in zones," concept verification centers, pilot test platforms, etc. across regions through market-oriented mechanisms to promote the transformation and industrialization of scientific and technological achievements;
Promote exchanges, cooperation, and linkage development of various development zones (parks) across provinces and parks, jointly build cross-provincial high-tech industrial development zones, and open up new tracks for strategic emerging industries and future industries.
Not long ago, the new organic antibacterial material developed by the Advanced Functional Fiber and Application Technology Research Institute of the Yangtze River Delta National Technology Innovation Center was successfully transformed and applied, and achieved mass production. The institute was jointly established by the team of Academician Zhu Meifang (朱美芳) of Donghua University (东华大学) in Shanghai, the Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute (江苏省产业技术研究院), and Nantong City (南通市). Aiming at the "bottleneck" problem, Donghua University, Nantong University (南通大学), and upstream and downstream enterprises in the industrial chain jointly tackled key technical bottlenecks through joint efforts and division of labor, so that R&D was completed in Shanghai, mass production process development was carried out in Jiangsu, and large-scale production was realized in Zhejiang, making the product that originally took 3 years or even longer to market only 18 months from R&D to market.
Gao Jun (郜军), Deputy Dean of Jiangsu Industrial Technology Research Institute and Assistant Director of the Yangtze River Delta National Technology Innovation Center, said that the implementation of the "Decision" will provide institutional guarantees for the cross-regional flow of scientific research achievements, accelerate the integration of resources and the matching of effective needs, improve the efficiency of scientific research achievement transformation, and promote the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation.
Form Innovative Industrial Clusters
Wearing a signal receiver and holding a handle, the reporter focused on the screen and experienced the rehabilitation robot equipment. After a while, the arm began to move slowly in the direction of the gaze.
"Through artificial intelligence technology, stroke patients can undergo upper limb rehabilitation." Xu Peiqi (徐培麒), founder of Shanghai Zhikangjia Robot Co., Ltd. (上海智康加机器人有限公司), said in the "Innovation Lane" science and technology innovation industrial space in Putuo District (普陀区), Shanghai, that this robot is very small and can be placed in a backpack, solving the problem of the large size and difficulty in moving of past rehabilitation equipment, bringing convenience to more patients.
Today, the company has signed cooperation agreements with insurance companies and industrial parks in Nantong to apply innovative achievements to the rehabilitation treatment of more patients.
Based in Shanghai and serving the Yangtze River Delta. Since the beginning of this year, Putuo District has successively signed memorandums of cooperation with eight cities, Nanjing (南京), Wuxi (无锡), Changzhou (常州), Suzhou (苏州), Nantong (南通), Zhenjiang (镇江), Taizhou (泰州), and Yangzhou (扬州), to jointly serve the construction of the industrial innovation belt along the Shanghai-Nanjing line. "We actively promote the deep integration of the innovation chain, industrial chain, talent chain, and capital chain." Hu Guangjie (胡广杰), Secretary of the Putuo District Committee, said that it will be achieved through building an innovation "one chain," implementing an industry "one map," building an element "one network," promoting service "one-stop," and promoting the market "one game of chess."
The "Decision" proposes to support the high-quality development of the Yangtze River Delta G60 Science and Technology Innovation Corridor (长三角G60科创走廊), the Yangtze River Delta Ecological Green Integrated Development Demonstration Zone (长三角生态绿色一体化发展示范区), and the industrial innovation belt along the Shanghai-Nanjing line, and jointly promote the formation of innovative industrial clusters to promote the convergence and integration of innovation elements.
"Xiaoqi Xiaoqi, go to kindergarten first, then go to the company, choose the shortest route, and open the story playback at the same time." After entering the voice command for a few seconds, the intelligent driving system on the car gave the planned route and opened the story playback at the same time. The car owner, Mr. Zhang (张先生), took his baby and set off from home.
The provider of in-car voice interaction technology is Suzhou-based Speech Technology Co., Ltd. (思必驰科技股份有限公司). The Yangtze River Delta Language Computing Innovation Consortium, led by it, includes Shanghai Jiao Tong University (上海交通大学), Ecovacs Robotics (科沃斯机器人), Geely Automobile Research Institute (Ningbo) (吉利汽车研究院（宁波）), Hangzhou Robam Appliances (杭州老板电器) and other universities and enterprises from Shanghai, Jiangsu, Zhejiang, and Anhui. Related achievements have been applied to Anhui Chery Automobile (安徽奇瑞汽车) and Zhejiang Geely Automobile (浙江吉利汽车).
Zhang Shaohua (张少华), a second-level inspector of the Jiangsu Provincial Department of Science and Technology, introduced that since 2024, around key areas such as artificial intelligence, integrated circuits, and biomedicine, the science and technology departments of the three provinces and one city have promoted the construction of 2 batches of 24 Yangtze River Delta Innovation Consortia to accelerate the breakthrough of a number of major key core technologies and basic frontier technologies.
Around the implementation of the "Decision," Lou Xuejun (楼学军), Deputy Director of the Zhejiang Provincial Department of Science and Technology, said that it will promote the accelerated opening and sharing of innovation elements, promote the integrated development of education, science and technology, and talent in the Yangtze River Delta, promote the cross-regional integration of elements such as technology, projects, talent, and capital, strengthen the deep integration of scientific and technological innovation and industrial innovation, and jointly build a source of innovation in the Yangtze River Delta.
Return to TopCivilization is a city's intrinsic temperament, endowing urban development with an inexhaustible force. The Central Urban Work Conference (中央城市工作会议) has deployed seven key tasks for urban work, and "focusing on building civilized cities that advocate morality and kindness" is one of them. How to cultivate urban civilization and build civilized cities? Our reporter interviewed four National People's Congress (全国人大) deputies.
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Wu Chen (吴晨), National People's Congress (全国人大) Deputy, Chair Professor of the University of Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院大学), Chief Architect and Chief Planner of the Beijing Institute of Architectural Design (北京市建筑设计研究院):
Focus on Continuing the City's Historical and Cultural Context
A city is a carrier of a nation's culture and emotional memory, and historical culture is the key to a city's charm. In urban construction, especially in promoting urban renewal actions, we must pay attention to protecting and inheriting the city's historical culture.
Continuing the Millennium Cultural Heritage. A sense of history is a perspective that cannot be ignored in the city's connotative development, and the continuation of cultural heritage is a commitment that cannot be lost in the city's connotative development. Urban planning and construction must use a historical perspective passed down from generation to generation to understand the way of development, be based on Chinese civilization, safeguard the city's spiritual core, and let the Chinese spirit fill modern cities.
Properly Handle the Relationship Between the Ancient and the Modern. We must organically combine the protection of historical features with modern urban construction, pay attention to presenting the city's unique historical context, human geography, and natural landscape, so that old streets, ancient buildings, and historical landmarks can be protected in development and developed in protection. Improve the protection and inheritance mechanism of urban cultural heritage, promote the restoration of historical and cultural blocks and the repair of immovable cultural relics and historical buildings, and explore ways to reasonably utilize cultural heritage. Pay attention to adapting to local conditions and providing classified guidance, deeply explore the local city's cultural heritage and humanistic characteristics, and enhance the city's cultural connotation and cultural charm.
The city carries cultural ideals, and urban planning not only shapes the material environment, but also is a "spiritual" undertaking. We must pay attention to melting intangible cultural spirit into concrete space, both focusing on shaping the appearance and enhancing the overall image of the city, and focusing on historical inheritance and enriching the city's cultural connotation, so that residents in a city that advocates morality and kindness can see mountains, see water, and remember nostalgia.
(Reported and compiled by Pan Junqiang (潘俊强), reporter of this newspaper)
Huang Lin (黄林), National People's Congress (全国人大) Deputy, Director of the Cultural Relics Development Center of Laifeng County (来凤县文物事业发展中心), Director of the County National Museum (县民族博物馆) in Hubei (湖北):
Enhance the City's Cultural Soft Power
The city's cultural soft power is a reflection of the city's internal cohesion and external influence, which shapes the city's unique character and attractiveness through intangible resources such as historical accumulation, humanistic spirit, artistic creation, and public services. To enhance the city's cultural soft power, we need to achieve the city's sustainable development through cultural education, cultural prosperity, and cultural shaping.
Deeply Integrate the Pace of Life with Regional Culture. Closely focus on the city's characteristics to find the right positioning, promote the precise matching of cultural resource development and urban temperament, let culture naturally integrate into citizens' daily lives, become the city's distinctive cultural background, and lay a unique cultural foundation for the city's development.
Systematically Revitalize Historical and Ethnic Resources. Fully explore the value of historical relics and ethnic elements, and then transform static cultural heritage into perceptible and participatory life scenes through scene reconstruction, experience upgrades, and other methods.
Deeply Explore Red Resources and Inject Lasting Spiritual Power into Cultural Soft Power. We can closely combine red stories with urban development practices, and use concrete carriers such as memorial halls to integrate the red gene into the urban fabric.
(Reported and compiled by Fan Haotian (范昊天), reporter of this newspaper)
Wen Jinrong (温金荣), National People's Congress (全国人大) Deputy, Secretary of the Jinning Municipal Committee (济宁市委书记) of Shandong Province (山东省):
Maximize the Satisfaction of People's Needs
The city is people-oriented, and people take the city as their home. The people are the masters of the city. We must adhere to the people-centered approach, focus on the needs of the people, and rationally arrange production, living, and ecological space to make people's lives more convenient and richer.
Showcase the City's Warmth in Innovative Social Governance. Adhere to the integration of morality and law, and integrate excellent traditional Chinese culture into social governance. Taking the opportunity of carrying out spiritual civilization creation activities such as civilized cities, actively explore the establishment of a "harmony is precious" social governance service system, accept all kinds of demands in one go, mediate and resolve them on one platform, and solve them in one package, and guide the masses to resolve contradictions and disputes through non-litigation channels. Establish a discovery and assistance mechanism for people in need, mobilize enterprises, media, volunteers, and other forces to participate in loving assistance activities, and warm a city through one thing, a group of people, and a mechanism.
Shape a New Urban Fashion in Promoting Civilized Practices. A civilized city needs to be subtle and gentle. Build and use civilized practice positions well, widely carry out civilized practice activities such as civilized traffic, helping the elderly and young, and volunteer services, actively publicize the advanced deeds of moral models and good people around us, integrate the core socialist values into the life scenes of the masses, and let advocating morality and kindness become a social trend. Promote the free opening of public facilities such as museums and sports venues, and continuously enhance the people's sense of cultural gain.
(Reported and compiled by Wang Pei (王沛), reporter of this newspaper)
Liu Aiying (刘爱英), National People's Congress (全国人大) Deputy, Secretary of the Party Branch and Director of the Neighborhood Committee of Taikang Community (台康社区) in Haitan Street (海坛街道), Pingtan Comprehensive Experimental Zone (平潭综合实验区), Fujian Province (福建省):
Let the Light of Morality Illuminate Every Corner
The key to building a civilized city lies in the civilization of people. We must improve the civilization quality of citizens and make civilization a practice that takes root in everyone's life.
Focus on Demonstrative Leadership. In community work, we can explore and cultivate volunteer service teams, carry out in-depth volunteer services such as cultural exchanges, community care, and public welfare mutual assistance, promote civilized customs, and integrate civilized habits into daily life.
Enrich Cultural Nourishment. The grassroots level is a fertile ground for culture. We can hold cultural exchange activities during traditional festivals to allow citizens to appreciate the connotation of excellent traditional Chinese culture in their participation. A good family style is the cornerstone of social civilization. Spread family style civilization stories to enhance citizens' awareness of civilization in cultural immersion.
Strengthen Effective Restraints. Build a "Residents' Discussion Hall" to allow the masses to formulate community residents' conventions themselves and achieve joint consultation, joint governance, and joint management. Combined with the actual situation of the community, launch mechanisms such as the "Civilization Points System" to quantify volunteer services, neighborhood mutual assistance, and other behaviors, exchange for life services, and encourage civilized behavior.
The creation of a civilized city is valuable in persistence. Community workers should be sowers of civilization, let the light of morality illuminate every corner, and let the power of kindness warm every heart.
(Reported and compiled by Shi Yu (施钰), reporter of this newspaper)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 杨文明
There were no polite greetings, only a weighty list of questions.
The 17th session of the 14th Yunnan Provincial People's Congress Standing Committee held a special inquiry, focusing on the development of park economies. Around a U-shaped conference table, members of the Standing Committee of the People's Congress and principal leaders of government departments sat on opposite sides.
Why did the special inquiry focus on park economies? Compared with the rest of the province, in 2024, 89 development zones contributed nearly 80% of Yunnan's total industrial output above a designated size with less than 1% of the land area. Park economies are the "main battlefield" for Yunnan's economic development. However, from a national perspective, their overall strength is relatively weak, and their innovation capacity is not strong. In the long run, the planning is not reasonable enough, and the industrial structure still needs to be optimized.
"In the three-year action plan for the revitalization of development zones, some goals and tasks still have a large gap. How can we speed up the progress?"
"Last year, the total industrial output above a designated size in the development zones declined. What specific measures are being taken?"
"How can we ensure the rational and effective use of special local government bonds?"
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During the two-plus-hour inquiry, People's Congress representatives pointed directly to the "bottlenecks" in the development of the parks. The heads of the government departments being questioned frowned from time to time, quickly flipping through the documents on the table.
How can questions be asked accurately and practically? The answer lies in the solid research conducted before the meeting. As early as three months ago, the "question-setting team" for this "closed-book exam" began preparations. The research team of the Standing Committee of the Yunnan Provincial People's Congress conducted in-depth research in parks in Kunming (昆明), Chuxiong (楚雄), and other places, and entrusted the Standing Committees of the People's Congresses of 13 prefectures and cities to conduct simultaneous research to understand the "family assets," identify shortcomings, and accumulate enough "real materials" for the on-site inquiry.
Faced with sharp questions, the responses were pragmatic. "Of the 30 tasks specified in the three-year action plan, 27 are progressing as expected, and 3 are still lagging behind. Next, we will deepen the 'small management committee + large company' management model and implement dynamic adjustments to ensure that the parks are constantly improving." "The key to the sluggish growth of total industrial output is to extend the resource-based industrial chains of aluminum, copper, tin, and other resources and increase the added value of the industries." Several government department heads stated that the next step is to act as both supervisors of industrial projects in the parks and service providers for the construction of projects in the parks, answering questions and sharing responsibilities with the prefectures and cities.
"Special inquiries are not about fault-finding, but about 'finding solutions.'" Mo Fei (莫非), a representative of the Yunnan Provincial People's Congress who participated in and witnessed this "spicy" inquiry, said with deep feeling, "This year is the closing year of the 'Yunnan Provincial Development Zone Revitalization Three-Year Action Plan (2023-2025),' and we are both reviewing the problems existing in our work and looking for solutions in the problems."
"The form of a special inquiry is 'asking,' the key is 'answering,' and the purpose is 'improving.'" The person in charge of the Standing Committee of the Yunnan Provincial People's Congress stated that the People's Congress conducting special inquiries is only the "first half of the article," and the provincial government and relevant departments grasping implementation and improving their work is the "second half of the article."
How can the benefits of funds be guaranteed? The Yunnan Provincial Department of Finance will guide grassroots units to cultivate and expand financial resources and promote the formation of a virtuous cycle of "developing industries—increasing tax revenue—redeveloping industries." In response to the problem of land being "approved but not supplied" and "supplied but not used," the Yunnan Provincial Department of Natural Resources proposed a "classified policy" plan, using special bond acquisitions, encouraging transfers, and supporting development to maximize the revitalization of existing idle land.
The person in charge of the Yunnan Provincial Government introduced that Yunnan Province will formulate an action plan to strengthen the park economy and transform supervisory opinions into high-quality development results. An inquiry has formed a clear chain of "problem—countermeasure—implementation."
As a "tough move" for People's Congress supervision, special inquiries have formed a normalized mechanism in Yunnan. In 2024 alone, the Standing Committee of the Yunnan Provincial People's Congress conducted 4 special inquiries and 2 inquiries focusing on government debt management, rural residents' drinking water safety, and optimization of the business environment, promoting the government and its relevant departments to administer according to law, perform their duties, and solve a number of important development matters and practical matters for the people.
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"Clear waters and green mountains are as good as mountains of gold and silver." August 15th this year marks the third National Ecology Day. On June 28, 2023, the Third Session of the 14th National People's Congress Standing Committee decided to establish August 15th as National Ecology Day, encouraging the carrying out of ecological civilization publicity and education activities in various forms.
Huzhou (湖州), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), is the birthplace of the "Two Mountains" concept. The local public security organs in this land of clear waters and green mountains are constantly exploring new police service models to protect green development, and helping to promote new achievements in ecological civilization construction.
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Taihu Lake (太湖) ripples with blue waves, and Mogan Mountain (莫干山) is shrouded in warm, misty greenery.
The Huzhou (湖州) Public Security Bureau (公安局) in Zhejiang Province (浙江省) has deeply practiced the concept of "clear waters and green mountains are as good as mountains of gold and silver," and has been innovatively exploring an ecological policing mechanism since 2020 to protect green development.
From patrolling a river to guarding a mountain, Huzhou's (湖州) ecological policing now covers key ecological resources such as lakes, mining areas, forests, fields, and road sections. A total of 2,185 ecological police chiefs patrol 9,380 kilometers of rivers, 157 reservoirs, and major forest and mining areas, finding problems, investigating clues, eliminating hidden dangers, and protecting development.
"We use the ecological policing mechanism to drive the coordinated governance of various departments, realize the innovation of ecological governance from passive response to active prevention and control, and from single law enforcement to diversified co-governance, and promote the formation of an ecological environmental protection pattern of full-area linkage and national protection," said Ma Xiao (马骁), full-time deputy secretary of the Huzhou (湖州) Public Security Bureau (公安局) Party Committee.
Promote Cross-Departmental Collaboration
Average On-Site Response Time Reduced by 1/3
"Ecological law enforcement involves more than 20 departments and more than 150 types of law enforcement matters. When facing specific law enforcement tasks, there are sometimes situations such as blurred boundaries and unclear responsibilities, and it is difficult for various departments to form an effective joint force." Zhao Jun (赵骏), deputy captain of the Environmental Food and Drug Investigation Detachment of the Huzhou (湖州) Public Security Bureau (公安局), said, "'Nine dragons governing the water' (九龙治水) (jiǔ lóng zhì shuǐ - "nine dragons control water," multiple authorities managing the same issue leading to inefficiency and confusion) has been a common problem in ecological governance in many places.
In response to the problems of weak law enforcement forces and multi-departmental management, Huzhou (湖州) Public Security explored the construction of ecological co-governance centers. Public security, ecological environment, agriculture and rural areas, comprehensive law enforcement, and other departments jointly stationed in the centers, and special teams were established around air management, water management, and mining management. Various departments carried out joint inspections, joint consultations, and joint law enforcement.
"Someone privately excavated sand and gravel and backfilled it with construction waste." On January 15, 2025, a tip-off clue aroused the vigilance of the on-duty personnel of the Anji County (安吉县) Ecological Co-Governance Center. The on-duty personnel immediately transferred the situation to the mining management team. Staff from natural resources and planning, public security, comprehensive law enforcement, forestry, ecological environment, and other departments immediately went to the scene.
Arriving at the scene, they saw that there were already two large pits with a diameter of about 10 meters on the river bank, filled with a large amount of cement blocks, waste soil, and other solid waste.
How much sand and gravel was privately excavated? Are there any harmful substances in the dumped waste, and does it pollute the surrounding soil? Around a series of questions, public security, transportation, housing and construction, ecological environment, and other departments carried out joint consultations, each performing its own duties, carrying out investigation and evidence collection, and searching for illegal personnel at the same time.
That afternoon, it took less than 1 hour to identify 7 illegal personnel. After the identities of the parties were clarified, under the coordination of the Ecological Co-Governance Center, multiple departments worked together to quickly ascertain the facts and make punishments. The Natural Resources and Planning Bureau fined the illegal mining behavior, and the public security organs took administrative detention measures against the illegal dumping of solid waste.
"After the establishment of the Co-Governance Center, the responsibilities of different departments are clearer, the connection of case handling is smoother, and the efficiency of cross-departmental joint law enforcement has been greatly improved," said Wang Quande (王全德), a police officer from the Environmental Food and Drug Investigation Brigade of the Anji County (安吉县) Public Security Bureau (公安局).
"The Co-Governance Center is our base camp for protecting the ecological environment. It brings together various practical resources such as law enforcement entities, big data analysis, and technical support." Zhang Zhongxin (张忠心), a police officer from the Tianhuangping (天荒坪) Police Station of the Anji County (安吉县) Public Security Bureau (公安局) and the station chief of the Dayu Village (大余村) Ecological Policing Joint Co-Governance Workstation, introduced that if clues involving the responsibilities of other departments are found during inspections, they will be transferred to the corresponding responsible departments as soon as possible. If the workstation encounters problems that cannot be solved, it will be reported to the Co-Governance Center in a timely manner, and the center will uniformly dispatch and coordinate.
As of now, there are 6 ecological co-governance centers and 15 ecological policing joint co-governance workstations in Huzhou (湖州). Under the leadership of the Ecological Co-Governance Center and the Ecological Policing Joint Co-Governance Workstation, government departments in Huzhou (湖州) have jointly carried out 775 unified actions in the ecological field since 2020, the average on-site response time has been reduced by 1/3, and the risk and hidden danger detection rate has been increased by an average of 40%.
Build a Cross-Regional Coordination Mechanism
Play a Combination Punch of Joint Prevention and Co-Governance
One lake spans two provinces, and one station connects two places. In Zhili Town (织里镇), Huzhou (湖州), there is a Qiaolou (乔溇) Ecological Policing Joint Co-Governance Workstation, which is 50 meters east of Qidu Town (七都镇), Suzhou (苏州市), Jiangsu Province (江苏省).
The workstation is located in the "joint management core area" at the junction of Jiangsu (江苏) and Zhejiang (浙江), with a total of 9.2 square kilometers. It is located at the junction of the two provinces and sometimes faces the embarrassment of being "three-no-care."
"In the past, when encountering cross-regional law enforcement inspections, we often couldn't figure it out. We were afraid of overstepping boundaries and afraid of being absent. We didn't have the confidence to manage it," said Xu Jiangen (徐建根), the station chief of the Qiaolou (乔溇) Ecological Policing Joint Co-Governance Workstation.
The occurrence of a case promoted the local exploration and creation of a cross-provincial ecological policing joint prevention mechanism.
In April 2020, a villager reported that a small workshop in a village in Zhili Town (织里镇) often emitted a pungent odor. The police immediately rushed to the scene and found that the pungent odor came from a toxic waste methyl ester oil. The leaked waste methyl ester oil had caused serious pollution to the surrounding soil.
The small workshop is located at the junction of the two provinces, and the "black" industrial chain of illegal activities involves many places. How to further communicate and investigate? This made the law enforcement police officers feel difficult.
"The case attracted great attention from the governments and relevant departments of the two places, and a joint task force was immediately established to investigate and collect evidence in many places," said Ruan Liang (阮亮), the police officer in charge of the case.
After investigation, the criminal suspects illegally purchased waste methyl ester oil from other provinces at low prices, and after simple disposal, resold it as "fuel oil." The gas released during the burning of these "fuel oils" would pollute the atmospheric environment.
The task force did not dare to relax at all and worked together. Finally, with the joint efforts of the public security and ecological environment departments of the two places, a cross-provincial case of illegally disposing of dangerous waste in many places was successfully solved.
"In order to avoid the police and take advantage of the loopholes in supervision, we deliberately built the processing plant at the junction of the two provinces. The location is very remote and hidden," admitted Zhang (张), a person involved in the case.
Ruan Liang (阮亮) introduced: "The joint task force effectively solved the problems that restricted case-handling efficiency, such as high investigation and communication costs and complicated case-handling procedures."
In order to summarize this successful experience and promote the efficient handling of cross-provincial cases, the two places formulated the "Zhili (织里) and Qidu (七都) Ecological Governance Cooperation Framework Agreement." Seven functional departments, including public security, ecological environment, administrative law enforcement, fire protection, and market supervision, signed a cross-provincial ecological governance memorandum of understanding to jointly protect the ecological security of the Taihu Lake (太湖) Basin.
With a mechanism, how to implement it? Therefore, the Qiaolou (乔溇) Ecological Policing Joint Co-Governance Workstation came into being.
In September 2021, the Zhili (织里) Branch of the Huzhou (湖州) Public Security Bureau (公安局) established the first cross-provincial ecological policing joint co-governance workstation in the Yangtze River Delta region to solve the problem of cross-regional ecological co-governance at the actual law enforcement level.
"Relying on the Qiaolou (乔溇) Ecological Policing Joint Co-Governance Workstation, staff from relevant departments in the two places are stationed, and information such as the dynamics of key protected areas, policy adjustments, and police cases in the two places are shared in the form of risk warnings, situation reports, and joint meetings every quarter to maintain regular communication and cooperation." Xu Jiangen (徐建根) introduced that since the establishment of the workstation, the average time for handling police cases in the adjacent areas of the Taihu Lake (太湖) has been reduced by 1/3.
Today, in Huzhou (湖州), there are many cross-regional coordination mechanisms similar to the Qiaolou (乔溇) Ecological Policing Joint Co-Governance Workstation. For example, focusing on the Taihu Lake (太湖) area, carry out a collaborative law enforcement mechanism for cracking down on illegal fishing; focusing on the Grand Canal area, carry out a collaborative rectification mechanism for cracking down on the illegal discharge of sludge from ships; focusing on the "Happy Mother River," carry out a joint prevention and control work mechanism in the river and water areas of Dadangyang (大荡漾), Xishan (西山) Yang, and Huxi (浒溪), etc. This series of collaborative mechanism combination punches play a role together to form a joint force to protect the ecological harmony of Taihu Lake (太湖).
Mobilize Social Collaboration Enthusiasm
Continue to Expand the Ecological Police Chief's "Circle of Friends"
The banks of the Xitiao Creek (西苕溪) are surrounded by green plants, and the view under the shade of the trees is wide. After the sun goes down, local people often gather by the creek to enjoy the cool.
One evening in July, Chen Fei (陈飞), a police officer from the Yangjiabu (杨家埠) Police Station of the South Taihu New District Branch of the Huzhou (湖州) Public Security Bureau (公安局), came to the Xitiao Creek (西苕溪) as usual to start his daily patrol.
"Recently, two strange fishmongers came to the market, claiming that they were selling wild fish and shrimp from Taihu Lake (太湖). I don't know if it's true or not." Seeing Chen Fei (陈飞), someone quickly reported the situation they found.
When Chen Fei (陈飞) heard this, he became suspicious. Taihu Lake (太湖) is in a fishing ban period, so how can there be wild fish and shrimp? With doubts, he called a few colleagues to conduct a search along the Xitiao Creek (西苕溪).
After continuous squatting, one early morning, Chen Fei (陈飞) suddenly saw a few swaying lights in the reeds. When he got closer, he found five figures struggling to drag fishing nets ashore.
Chen Fei (陈飞) and his colleagues quickly ran forward and arrested five illegal fishermen on the spot, seizing more than 100 kilograms of fish and shrimp and a batch of fishing tools.
"In recent years, the ecological environment in the jurisdiction has become better and better, and the people's attention to the environment has become higher and higher. Everyone will keenly discover any slight abnormalities and provide us with clues as soon as possible," said Chen Fei (陈飞).
Patrolling river banks, walking in fields, and visiting villagers, guarding the mountains and rivers 365 days a year. In Huzhou (湖州), there is a group of ecological police chiefs like Chen Fei (陈飞). They give play to the advantages of being "familiar with people, familiar with the place, and familiar with the situation," widely mobilize and organize the masses to participate in mountain patrols, water protection, and forest guarding, so that the masses become participants in ecological protection and supervisors of the ecological environment, and continue to expand the ecological police chief's "circle of friends."
In Hongmiao Village (红庙村), Anji County (安吉县), there is a highly anticipated internet celebrity check-in place - the "Deep Blue Project" coffee shop.
The blue lake water, the swaying flowers and plants, are all scenery everywhere. However, this was originally an abandoned mine pit for many years. After restoration and development, it has now been renewed and become a rural tourism destination integrating ecology, leisure, and innovation and entrepreneurship.
The "Deep Blue Project" is named after the lake and benefits from the lake, realizing a win-win situation for ecology and economy. As a result, Cheng Shuoqin (程铄钦), the founder of the "Deep Blue Project," also has a special identity - an ecological volunteer police officer. The "Deep Blue Project" has also become one of the first ecological policing alliance member units of the Huzhou (湖州) Public Security Bureau (公安局). In Cheng Shuoqin's (程铄钦) view, protecting the ecology will bring rewards, "I am both a protector of the ecology and a beneficiary."
In recent years, the Huzhou (湖州) Public Security has innovatively built an ecological protection system of "ecological police chief + ecological volunteer police + ecological policing alliance," fully mobilizing all sectors of society to actively participate in environmental protection, and promoting the formation of a virtuous cycle of "ecological diversion - industrial efficiency - national protection" of ecological protection and economic development.
Green waters winding away, green mountains facing each other.
"Clear waters and green mountains are as good as mountains of gold and silver. Starting from the functional advantages of public security organs, Huzhou (湖州) Public Security breaks the concept of 'protecting for the sake of protection' and takes high-quality development as the ultimate value orientation. Through all-round changes in technology, system, and operation mode, we explore the establishment of an ecological policing mechanism to help promote the modernization of the ecological environment governance system and governance capacity," said Zhang Hongliang (张宏亮), Deputy Mayor of Huzhou (湖州) and Director of the Municipal Public Security Bureau (公安局).
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Recently, the State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) held talks with Ele.me (饿了么), Meituan (美团), and JD.com (京东), three platform enterprises, requiring the relevant platform enterprises to strictly abide by relevant laws and regulations, rationally participate in competition, and jointly build a sound ecosystem that benefits consumers, merchants, delivery riders, and platform enterprises.
For some time, many consumer websites and platforms, represented by food delivery platforms, have been vying for user resources through methods such as "subsidies for low prices" and "algorithm recommendations." However, this has exposed many chaotic phenomena of disorderly competition: some platforms have launched a "18 yuan off for every 18 yuan spent" policy, which has led to booming sales, but merchants say that "profits are almost zero" and they "can only maintain quantity by reducing quality"; algorithms require delivery riders to deliver at near-limit speeds, and some riders do not hesitate to speed or even have accidents in order to save time; some platforms use their market dominance to force small businesses to choose between themselves and other platforms; some small and medium-sized businesses struggle to survive under the "traffic hegemony" of large stores... The seemingly hot "platform war" has often fallen into vicious, 内卷 (nèi juǎn - "involution," internal competition leading to stagnation) competition. Consumers may seem to be "getting a good deal" for a while, but they may encounter reduced quality and price rebounds after the subsidy tide recedes.
An important reason for the disordered competition in the platform economy is the "time lag" between technological innovation and the supply of the rule of law. On the one hand, in the face of the rapidly developing platform economy, specialized legislation may be absent. Although the E-commerce Law has established a framework for platform responsibility, and the Anti-Unfair Competition Law and other laws also have relevant provisions, they are still insufficient to deal with new types of unfair competition behaviors such as algorithmic discrimination and data monopolies. Previously, some platforms required riders to choose between themselves and other platforms, and regulatory authorities could only impose fines under the Anti-Monopoly Law after determining that they had a monopoly position. Moreover, the provisions in the Consumer Rights Protection Law involving online shopping are still difficult to meet the needs of reality. On the other hand, regulatory mechanisms sometimes face "acclimatization" in the era of the Internet economy. E-commerce platforms have cross-regional and cross-field characteristics, and traditional territorial and compartmentalized law enforcement may be difficult to match. Previously, a certain platform's false promotion behavior was only punished after the coordinated investigation and handling by law enforcement departments in many places obtained evidence of punishment. This regulatory model is costly and prone to dead ends. In addition, past law enforcement and judicial practices have focused on ex post punishment, and often insufficient ex ante regulation of the main responsibilities of platforms.
Therefore, improving the supply of the rule of law and reconstructing the regulatory ecology have become important ways to prevent disorderly competition on platforms.
Optimizing rules and systems is key. The newly revised Anti-Unfair Competition Law stipulates that platform operators shall not force or indirectly force operators within the platform to sell goods at prices below cost according to their pricing rules, disrupting market competition order. With specialized laws as a basis, the next step is to accelerate the formulation of guidelines related to anti-monopoly and anti-unfair competition in the platform economy, and refine various standards such as "indirect coercion" and "unreasonable low prices." In addition, relevant departments should pay more attention to the pre-event stage to avoid "punishing only when problems occur." The State Administration for Market Regulation (市场监管总局) recently publicly solicited opinions on the "Measures for the Supervision and Administration of Online Transaction Platform Rules (Draft for Solicitation of Comments)," which requires platforms to take into account the interests of all parties when allocating traffic and formulating rules. It is expected that relevant norms will be introduced soon.
Once rules are established, all parties need to work together to jointly build a governance chain of "pre-warning, in-process investigation and handling, and post-event relief" at the regulatory level. Algorithm governance is the key to cutting off the chain of vicious competition. At the end of last year, four departments launched a special action to address typical algorithm problems. Platform enterprises should legally disclose, optimize, and improve algorithm rules to fundamentally avoid vicious competition. In response to the high-profile issue of riders being "trapped in algorithms," in addition to clarifying the basis for protection in law, all parties must continuously optimize relief mechanisms, strengthen one-stop mediation of labor disputes in new employment forms, and innovate specialized insurance systems, and so on.
Not long ago, the Political Bureau of the Central Committee (中央政治局) proposed "governing disorderly competition among enterprises according to laws and regulations." When the rule of law defines clear boundaries for competition, platforms can truly return to the essence of innovation. From forced "choose one of two" to voluntary "win-win," from algorithm black boxes to sunshine governance, only by anchoring with the rule of law can the platform economy sail steadily and far on the course of innovation and standardization, and forge lasting competitiveness in the digital age.
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In 2021, Xia (小夏), a real estate agent, recommended a house to Xiao Yu (小雨), a homebuyer, and informed Xiao Yu via WeChat: "This unit is on the 25th floor of Building 3, with a total of 26 floors." Xiao Yu checked the online sales information of the brokerage company, which labeled the house as "high-rise." After viewing the house, Xiao Yu signed a "House Sale and Purchase Contract" with the original owner, Xiao Zhang (小张). The contract stated that the building where the house was located had a total of 28 floors, including 26 floors above ground and 2 floors underground, and the house was located on the 25th floor. Xiao Yu paid the brokerage company an intermediary fee of more than 90,000 yuan.
However, shortly after moving into her new home, Xiao Yu discovered that her house was on the top floor, with no 26th floor above. Xia (小夏) replied: "Your house is not completely on the top floor. I told you at the time that there are no residents above the living room, but there is a 26th floor above the other rooms." After careful observation, Xiao Yu found that the purchased house was indeed the pure top floor. Xiao Yu believed that she had used her family's entire resources to purchase the house, but the purchased house was a top floor that was hot in summer and cold in winter. The brokerage company provided false property information, infringing on her legitimate rights and interests. After several unsuccessful negotiations, Xiao Yu sued the court, requesting the brokerage company to fully refund the intermediary fee and compensate for the loss of the house price difference.
The judge handling the case went to the house to conduct an on-site inspection. The elevator buttons in Xiao Yu's (小雨) building had a total of 26 floors. After taking the elevator to the 25th floor, there was a row of windows in the corridor. Looking at Xiao Yu's house from the windows, there were no buildings above it.
The judge explained that an intermediary contract is a contract in which an intermediary reports to a client the opportunity to enter into a contract or provides intermediary services for entering into a contract, and the client pays remuneration for this. According to Article 962 of the Civil Code, an intermediary shall truthfully report to the client on matters related to the conclusion of the contract. If an intermediary intentionally conceals important facts related to the conclusion of the contract or provides false information, harming the interests of the client, it shall not request payment of remuneration and shall be liable for compensation.
The judge stated that the floor on which a house is located is related to the homebuyer's living experience and the value of the house. Floor information is important information that affects the homebuyer's judgment, and the intermediary should truthfully inform the homebuyer when performing intermediary services. Before Xiao Yu (小雨) purchased the house, Xia (小夏) informed Xiao Yu (小雨) that "this unit is on the 25th floor of Building 3, with a total of 26 floors, and the owner is selling the house to buy another one," without explicitly informing Xiao Yu (小雨) that the house was on the top floor. Her statement about the height of the building easily led Xiao Yu (小雨) to make a wrong judgment. After Xiao Yu (小雨) moved in and found that the house was actually on the top floor, she contacted Xia (小夏), who still claimed that "the total height is 26 floors... your house is not completely on the top floor." This shows that Xia (小夏) did not fully understand the situation of Xiao Yu's (小雨) house before Xiao Yu (小雨) purchased it, and failed to provide Xiao Yu (小雨) with accurate information about the house.
As an intermediary service organization, the brokerage company should provide homebuyers with comprehensive and accurate information. If it does not fully understand the house information, it cannot only rely on its own experience in showing the house to introduce it. Combining the facts in the case, it can be determined that the brokerage company failed to fully perform its contractual obligations. Accordingly, the court ruled that the brokerage company should refund Xiao Yu's (小雨) intermediary fee of more than 90,000 yuan.
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The Jiugongmiao Subdistrict (九宫庙街道) Grassroots Governance Command Center in Dadukou District (大渡口区), Chongqing (重庆), displays a reported message on its large screen from the subdistrict's grassroots intelligent governance platform: "An open space next to the Xipai Chenyue Residential Area (西派宸樾小区) has been found with people burning garbage." In the corresponding details column, evidence is preserved with photos, and information such as time, location, and violations are clearly visible.
Soon, staff synchronized the information to the "Law Enforcement + Supervision" digital application, quickly dispatched an order, and law enforcement officers immediately rushed to the scene to investigate and deal with the illegal behavior. The entire process took less than half an hour.
Efficient law enforcement is attributed to Dadukou District's promotion of the "Comprehensive and Integrated" administrative law enforcement reform. Since 2024, Dadukou District has integrated law enforcement teams, law enforcement matters, law enforcement supervision, law enforcement oversight, and law enforcement platforms, continuously improving law enforcement effectiveness and bringing a new look to law enforcement.
Previously, when the public or grid members discovered illegal incidents, they reported them to the District Urban Management Bureau (区城市管理局), which then contacted the Public Security Bureau (公安局) to access surveillance footage. The process was lengthy and time-consuming, and some illegal incidents were repeatedly prohibited but never stopped. "We have reported the dumping and burning of garbage many times, but by the time law enforcement officers arrive, they have already run away," said Chen Yao (陈瑶), a resident of the Xipai Chenyue Residential Area (西派宸樾小区), frowning.
Fang Xueping (方雪萍), captain of the Jiugongmiao Brigade (九宫庙大队) of the Dadukou District Urban Management Comprehensive Administrative Law Enforcement Detachment (大渡口区城市管理综合行政执法支队), said that in the past, law enforcement forces were mostly concentrated in district-level law enforcement departments, while law enforcement incidents mostly occurred at the grassroots level in towns and subdistricts. Law enforcement departments "could manage but couldn't see," while towns and subdistricts "could see but couldn't manage," leading to delayed handling.
After the implementation of the reform, Dadukou established five district-level comprehensive administrative law enforcement teams, including urban management and ecological environmental protection, and set up a comprehensive administrative law enforcement team in each town and subdistrict. It delegated the administrative law enforcement powers of multiple departments, such as the District Housing and Urban-Rural Development Commission (区住房城乡建设委) and the District Urban Management Bureau (区城市管理局), to the towns and subdistricts, achieving the sinking of law enforcement forces. The number of grassroots law enforcement personnel in the district increased by 47%, and the activity of law enforcement personnel increased by 85%. When encountering illegal problems, town and subdistrict law enforcement teams can respond quickly and comprehensively handle various matters.
Now, many trees have been planted in the open space next to the Xipai Chenyue Residential Area (西派宸樾小区), and the vegetation is lush. "The environment is better, and living is more comfortable," Chen Yao (陈瑶) said with a smile.
With the improvement of law enforcement quality and efficiency, the frequency of law enforcement has decreased, and the public and enterprises have gained more. In the past, multiple departments conducted "repeated inspections," but now they conduct "comprehensive inspections once" as a group. Dadukou District is "whistled" by the town and subdistrict comprehensive administrative law enforcement teams, and district-level law enforcement teams participate in groups to conduct joint law enforcement inspections, reducing interference with the public.
"In the past, market supervision inspected food safety, fire departments inspected fire prevention, and the Economic and Information Commission (经信委) inspected gas, which happened very frequently," said the person in charge of a barbecue restaurant in Yidu Ancient Town (义渡古镇). Now, multiple departments come together for inspections, and the frequency of inspections has decreased by about half, allowing them to operate more calmly.
Empowering the grassroots, how can towns and subdistricts "take it and manage it well"?
"After the reform, a large amount of departmental coordination and reporting up and down has been reduced, and technological empowerment has also improved work efficiency, but the work undertaken is more, which is indeed a challenge. For example, in food safety inspections, professional knowledge is needed when encountering additives," Fang Xueping (方雪萍) said frankly.
"We must not only strengthen training to improve the level of law enforcement personnel, but also carry out audits and do a good job in guidance and supervision," said the person in charge of the Dadukou District Justice Bureau (大渡口区司法局). Dadukou District has set up comprehensive law enforcement legal review positions in each town and subdistrict to review administrative law enforcement decisions, and has established the city's first legal review center at the district level, bringing together legal advisors, experts and scholars, and business backbones from various departments to discuss and review major law enforcement decisions submitted by towns and subdistricts, and guide the resolution of problems encountered in the law enforcement process.
Dadukou District took the lead in achieving full coverage of standardized law enforcement construction in towns and subdistricts in the city, ranking first in the city in the number of administrative law enforcement matters empowered to towns and subdistricts. The comprehensive administrative law enforcement team is operating well, and grassroots governance is more precise and efficient.
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In the early summer of 1934, at the Huangpu River (黄浦江) docks, workers were laboriously moving crates – unaware that these crates were filled with munitions from the Japanese invaders.
Witnessing this scene, Nie Er (聂耳) felt a lump in his throat. He quickly collaborated with Tian Han (田汉) on the new opera "Storm on the Yangtze River" (扬子江暴风雨), from which the "Newspaper Boy Song" (卖报歌) has been sung to this day. In 1937, during the Defense of Sihang Warehouse, Cui Wei (崔嵬), Wang Zhenzhi (王震之), and others penned the script for "Eight Hundred Heroes" (八百壮士), praising the indomitable spirit of Chinese soldiers. In 1938, after the Taierzhuang Victory, Xi Jin (锡金), Luo Sun (罗荪), and others began conceiving "Taierzhuang" (台儿庄) amidst the celebratory parades. Following the 1941 Southern Anhui Incident, A Ying's (阿英) "Hong Xuanjiao" (洪宣娇), Ouyang Yuqian's (欧阳予倩) "Loyal Prince Li Xiucheng" (忠王李秀成), and Guo Moruo's (郭沫若) "Qu Yuan" (屈原) followed in quick succession, using historical metaphors to stir the era's call for "upholding unity and opposing division."
Anti-Japanese war drama was born in a time of national crisis, and its sensitivity to reality surpassed that of the past. Using the pen as a spearhead and inspiring the people's will, the need to rapidly reflect reality meant that playwrights had to race against time. In July 1937, 21 playwrights completed the final draft of "Defend Lugou Bridge" (保卫芦沟桥) in just five days. It was printed the same day, with an initial print run of 10,000 copies, and distributed nationwide. They voluntarily relinquished their copyrights, simply wanting the play to be performed throughout the country. Today, when we open this yellowed and wrinkled script, we can still see the striking bold characters used by the typesetters to print lines of inspiring slogans, imbued with the nation's roar of anger. In September 1938, Xia Yan (夏衍) finished the last sentence of "A Year" (一年间), a script written in just "twelve mornings" that delicately portrayed the changes in the mindset of the Chinese people during the first year of the full-scale war of resistance. On June 14, 1944, after the Allied forces landed in Normandy, the Yan'an (延安) Cultural Gully Youth Sports Field staged "Celebrating the Opening of the Second Front" (庆祝第二战场开辟), a plaza performance that closely followed current events and was created from scratch in just three days. Harrison Forman, a reporter for *The Times*, captured scenes with his camera: surrounded by tens of thousands of onlookers, "Eisenhower" stood proudly with his sword, while "Hitler" tore at "Tojo Hideki's" (东条英机) uniform... Forman didn't understand Chinese, but every moment he pressed the shutter, wasn't it a resonance of the world's anti-fascist voices at that moment!
During the Anti-Japanese War, the real challenge for creation was how to ensure the quality of performances under scarce material conditions. In Changsha (长沙) after the "Wenxi Fire" (文夕大火), electric lights were unavailable for a period. To avoid affecting performances, the Second Anti-Enemy Drama Team (抗敌演剧二队) led by the Chinese Communist Party built wooden frames in the theater, suspending basket-shaped wooden boxes equipped with light shields and color filter frames, embedding gas lamps inside. During performances, they controlled the light changes through pulley ropes, a method known as "gas lamp lighting." To adapt to the needs of performances behind enemy lines, the Anti-Enemy Drama Society (抗敌剧社) of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region (晋察冀军区) invented the "awning stage" – upon arriving at a location, they would erect a rectangular, semi-funnel-shaped awning, paired with a red curtain, creating a performance space. This "invention" quickly spread to multiple theater troupes, including the battlefront theater troupes, the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University (抗大) General School Art Troupe, and the Fireline Theater Troupe, making theatrical activities behind enemy lines more frequent.
When normal stage performances were interrupted by the war, drama, to some extent, transcended its content and became part of the national liberation war. On the evening of January 28, 1932, the drama "Chaotic Bells" (乱钟) was being performed in the auditorium of Jinan University (暨南大学). When the scene of the Northeast being occupied was being acted out, the January 28th Incident (一·二八) of the Songhu War of Resistance (淞沪抗战) broke out, and the sounds of artillery fire from outside the auditorium overlapped with the sound effects of gunfire on the stage. The audience immediately held an impromptu meeting, vowing to defend their homes and country. The same scene played out again five years later. On August 13, 1937, the Japanese invaders bombarded Shanghai (上海) urban areas under the pretext of the "Hongqiao Airport Incident" (虹桥机场事件), and Chinese soldiers bravely fought back, signaling the start of the Battle of Shanghai (淞沪会战). On this day, the evening performance of "Defend Lugou Bridge" (保卫芦沟桥) was forced to be interrupted, and Shanghai drama workers quickly formed anti-enemy drama teams, spreading the sparks of anti-Japanese war drama.
During the Anti-Japanese War, a batch of street plays represented by "Put Down Your Whip" (放下你的鞭子) and "Blind and Mute's Grievance" (盲哑恨) swept the country, opening up new possibilities for viewing and performing. This exploration never stopped during the Anti-Japanese War. The Anti-Enemy Drama Troupe of the Jiangbei Headquarters (江北指挥部) of the New Fourth Army (新四军) once performed the situational drama "Military Cap" (军帽). On stage, the characters expressed their opinions, but then director Liu Baoluo (刘保罗) ingeniously arranged for Deng Zihui (邓子恢), the director of the political department, to take the stage as the "Party Representative" character and give a speech. As a result, the soldiers in the audience entered the dramatic event, changing from "watching" to "experiencing."
On August 15, 1945, Japan announced its unconditional surrender. That evening, the China Drama Arts Society (中华剧艺社) in Chengdu (成都) was performing "Under the Eaves of Shanghai" (上海屋檐下), the New China Drama Society (新中国剧社) in Kunming (昆明) was performing "A House Full of Gold and Jade" (金玉满堂), and the Sixth Drama Propaganda Team's (剧宣六队) "Bi Xue Hua" (碧血花) was also being performed in Luxian (泸县). When the good news of Japan's unconditional surrender came, performances in various places were almost simultaneously "interrupted" by reality. The actors even forgot to change out of their costumes and excitedly rushed out of the theater with the audience, joining the ocean of celebration. During the 14 years of the Anti-Japanese War, drama and reality wrote a new chapter in the history of national liberation and a new chapter in drama through such continuous interaction. As Tian Han (田汉) said: "Four hundred million actors, a ten-thousand-mile front, the whole world as the audience, watching our great historical drama."
Countless artistic talents were inspired and encouraged by anti-Japanese war drama. In November 1937, Xia Chun (夏淳), 19, and Diao Guangtan (刁光覃), 22, watched a performance by the Anti-Enemy Drama Troupe of the Political Training Department of the Military Affairs Commission in Wuhu (芜湖) and resolved to pursue art. Soon after, they joined the Second Anti-Enemy Drama Team (抗敌演剧二队) in Hankou (汉口), choosing anti-Japanese war drama as the starting point of their artistic path. In 1940, 12-year-old Tian Hua (田华) joined the Children's Drama Troupe of the Anti-Enemy Drama Society (抗敌剧社) of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region (晋察冀军区), and rapidly grew in a series of theatrical activities such as "Red Spear Society" (红枪会) and "Soldiers and Civilians" (子弟兵和老百姓), resolutely keeping the original intention of creation close to the pulse of the people. In November 1942, Zhu Duanjun's (朱端钧) "Clouds and Rainbows" (云彩霞) was being performed on the stage of the Lyceum Theatre (兰心大戏院). Hu Weimin (胡伟民), 10, curiously peered into the mysteries of the theatrical world from the audience. At that time, he would not have imagined that 40 years later, he and Lin Zhaohua (林兆华) would set off a wave of small theater drama.
Today, as we look back at the great moment of commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, it is not difficult to find that the fine tradition of Chinese drama reflecting reality has been fully demonstrated in the creation of anti-Japanese war drama, and it remains a key content of the cultural psychology and creative themes of drama workers today.
As Guang Weiran (光未然) wrote in "Drama and the War of Resistance": "...We use drama for propaganda, the stage is our fortress, and the streets are our camp. Stage and audience, united as one! Actors and audience, resisting the war together!" During the Anti-Japanese War, dramatists sang this melody and rushed to various places. Today, the red bloodline flows eternally in the hearts of generations of creators.
(The author is an associate professor in the Department of Dramatic Literature at the Central Academy of Drama (中央戏剧学院))
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Recently, the ballet "Lily," adapted from Ru Zhijuan's (茹志鹃) novel of the same name, premiered at the Shanghai Grand Theatre (上海大剧院). The ballet was created by Xin Lili (辛丽丽), artistic director of the Shanghai Ballet (上海芭蕾舞团), who invited Ru Zhijuan's (茹志鹃) daughter, writer Wang Anyi (王安忆), to adapt it. From pen to toe, this pure lily blossoms as it did in the long river of time. The reporter interviewed Wang Anyi (王安忆) and Xin Lili (辛丽丽) to tell the story behind the scenes of "Lily."
Reporter: The novel "Lily" is just over 5,000 words long. How did you think of adapting it into a ballet?
Wang Anyi (王安忆): It is a short story that tells a moving story during the Liberation War. I am very touched that the Shanghai Ballet (上海芭蕾舞团) chose it as a ballet, because I think everyone still remembers it after so long. When I created "Lily," my mother was only in her early 30s. It was a youthful writing. Today, the main creative team performing this story is also so young, which is a special dialogue.
Xin Lili (辛丽丽): In the winter of 2022, I first proposed to Wang Anyi (王安忆) the idea of adapting "Lily" into a ballet. She agreed very readily, not only providing the copyright of the novel, but also adapting it herself, completing the script in just one month and participating in the entire creation process. I thank her for using the unique touch of a writer to bring the pure and fresh youth story in the novel to the ballet stage.
Wang Anyi (王安忆): The story of "Lily" being brought to the ballet stage relies on everyone's joint efforts. The narrative of the novel is light, and the clues are simple. Presenting it in the form of a ballet requires more imagination to concretize it.
Xin Lili (辛丽丽): The most difficult part of turning the words of "Lily" into a ballet is the lack of dramatic conflict, but the emotions in the story are well-established. The chief director Wang Ge (王舸) plunged into studying the original work, constantly communicating with Wang Anyi (王安忆) to find creative breakthroughs suitable for the characteristics of dance language and stage presentation. The simple and shy communications soldier, and the shy but loving new daughter-in-law gradually became three-dimensional.
Wang Anyi (王安忆): This is the first time I have written a script for a ballet. The ballet needs the choreographer to enrich it with a large number of dance vocabularies. The choreographer has the most decision-making power and is the most hardworking. The choreographer should be allowed to create freely. For example, how to "borrow a quilt" on stage? This is the most critical dramatic point in the novel. It is too daily and realistic. The choreographer must have a lot of "tricks" to handle it vividly.
Reporter: The most well-known content in "Lily" is indeed "borrowing a quilt." The communications soldier, the new daughter-in-law, and the female soldiers of the cultural troupe intersected because of this incident. Everyone may not be able to imagine how to express this plot on the ballet stage?
Xin Lili (辛丽丽): "Lily" has been rehearsing for three years. The scene of "borrowing a quilt" alone has been polished for eight months, and countless versions have been rehearsed. At the beginning of the rehearsal, we used the quilt I used when I slept in the office. Of course, it is ultimately presented very cleverly on the stage. The daily trivial matter of "borrowing a quilt" has become one of the highlights of the whole play. An ordinary quilt is performed vividly and interestingly on the stage, allowing the audience to experience the warmth and beauty blooming in the years of war.
Wang Anyi (王安忆): "Lily" focuses on a few ordinary little people. Moreover, the positioning of this creation is very good. It is a red theme and also a youth drama, which is particularly good. Youth is always the most moving.
Xin Lili (辛丽丽): From the leading actors to the ensemble, the average age of the actors in "Lily" is less than 24 years old. They constantly honed themselves and broke through themselves in rehearsals, making the memories of that era and the characters in the story come alive. I just exclaimed - our ballet dancers can perform. Qi Bingxue (戚冰雪), Xu Jingkun (许靖昆), and Guo Wenjin (郭文槿) narrated the story of the three people from their first meeting to the establishment of deep friendship, like the beautiful emotions of lilies.
Wang Anyi (王安忆): I like these three children the most. The dance sections of the three young people show beautiful feelings. "Lily" is actually a very simple story, and my mother expressed it very simply, and the pure and cheerful style of the ballet is quite in line with the novel. When reading the novel, the images of the three main characters in my mind were very vague, but when the three young people from the Shanghai Ballet (上海芭蕾舞团) appeared in front of me, I immediately felt that - these characters should be like this.
Reporter: The two teachers are also old friends for many years, and this cross-border collaboration has a high degree of tacit understanding and trust.
Xin Lili (辛丽丽): I have known her since I was 17 years old. When creating "Lily" this time, the first screenwriter I thought of was her. Teacher Anyi (安忆) is very open-minded and took the initiative to say that nothing can't be changed, and a little love is also possible. That's easy to handle. If there is love, you can dance a pas de deux. Therefore, the pas de deux in the play, which is full of romanticism, was actually created with her support and is a very wonderful section.
Wang Anyi (王安忆): I am very clear about how they spent these three years and what efforts they have gone through, several times of field research, hard rehearsals, and repeated revisions. I searched my mother's writing, including an unfinished film script, and there were many creative talks in the text, one of which gave me inspiration: "The sieve of memory, ah, lets the big things leak out, but the small things remain. Looking from afar, it's really like a dance." I saw them in the rehearsal hall racing against time, overcoming gravity, and leaping with abandon. In this way, the people and things in the novel walked towards me.
Xin Lili (辛丽丽): We hope that the audience will remember not only the distinct characters, but also the simple and moving emotions between ordinary people in that era. I am grateful to all the main creators for the emotions they gave to the work. They are sincere, lovely, loyal, and full of deep affection, allowing the youth and faith in the smoke of gunpowder to shine on the stage.
Wang Anyi (王安忆): In the novel, the spiritual world of the three children is very simple. The children now have to face a complex world that is constantly changing. They need to find some unchanging things to cope with. I hope "Lily" can provide some unchanging things.
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Over the past few years, I have played different types of roles. After playing "Zhao Huanxin (赵欢欣)" in the movie "I Love You!", I realized the value of life and time even more, and wanted to explore more possibilities. Therefore, I mustered up the courage to step onto the stage of the variety show "Ride the Wind 2025 (乘风2025)".
This program provides a stage for women of different ages and regions to show their talents, and I am the oldest participant. In my heart, this is a platform for self-growth and continuous breakthrough. During the filming, we started from the golden beach of Lingshui (陵水) in Hainan (海南), passed through Yunnan (云南), Hebei (河北), Xinjiang (新疆), and finally arrived in Hulunbuir (呼伦贝尔), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古)... We traveled, watched, experienced, and felt proud all the way. Appreciating the scenery has repeatedly updated my understanding of the great rivers and mountains of the motherland, which is my greatest gain outside of the program recording.
In the Stone Forest (石林) of Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南), we marveled at the 鬼斧神工 (guǐ fǔ shén gōng - "ghost axe divine workmanship," supernatural craftsmanship; superb artistry). Those peculiar and huge stone forests seemed to have been carefully carved by nature, and the song "Great Mountain (大山)" we selected was performed more vividly in this magical environment. In Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖), the sunlight sprinkled on the lake, sparkling, quiet and beautiful. The tension and anxiety of the competition on the stage of Fuxian Lake (抚仙湖) were transformed into excitement and anticipation.
In the rapidly growing Xiong'an (雄安) in Hebei (河北), new buildings bring hope and vitality. Our team won first place in the entire show, and our sweat and efforts were not in vain. This is the result of everyone's hard work. In the Kunlun Mountains (昆仑山) of Xinjiang (新疆), the majestic snow-capped mountain scenery is magnificent and shocking. When we sang and danced against the backdrop of the snow-capped mountains, we were all like snowflakes spread on the snow-capped mountains, striving to bloom our own light. In the beautiful Hulunbuir Grassland (呼伦贝尔大草原) in Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), cattle, horses, and sheep strolled leisurely, and the green grassland stretched as far as the eye could see. Here, our work won the "Ride the Wind (乘风)" stage award, and I am proud of my teammates. During this journey, everyone encouraged each other and made progress together. Every time we arrived at a place, we shared our feelings and learned from each other's strengths. This feeling and friendship is so warm and wonderful. During the 100-plus-day "Ride the Wind (乘风)" journey, everyone encountered beautiful scenery and also encountered themselves, absorbing diverse nutrients.
I wish everyone to ride the wind all the way and surpass themselves. I wish our motherland prosperity and strength, and I wish my birthplace, Hong Kong (香港), which is celebrating the 28th anniversary of its return to the motherland, all the best.
(The author is a Hong Kong (香港) actor)
Return to TopBy: 段 凝
The 14th China Children's Theater Festival, hosted by the China National Theatre for Children (中国儿童艺术剧院), featured 42 productions from 21 domestic and foreign children's theater groups. As a children's art practitioner, through the platform of the theater festival, I see the vigorous development of children's drama and also see more and more families, "small hands holding big hands," entering the theater to enjoy the pleasure and nourishment brought by good plays.
Good children's plays are for audiences of all ages, just like those animated works that are suitable for both young and old, children enjoy watching them, and adults also gain something. For example, the humor and good and evil in "Journey to the West (西游记)," the fantasy adventure and philosophy of love in "The Little Prince," and the continuation of tradition in "Malan Flower (马兰花)" and "The Undeliverable Intelligence (送不出去的情报)." Children receive aesthetic education, and adults also resonate.
Analyzing these children's plays, some artistic commonalities can be found. For example, the expansion of imagination. Drama is a comprehensive art that can create a three-dimensional, interactive space for the audience. Children's drama "naturally" has boundless imagination. A piece of paper, a cardboard box, a pair of feet can also "tell" stories. Imaginative artistic expression fits children's nature, and can also play an artistic function in relieving adults' troubles. Another example is stimulating curiosity. In the post-show talk of the children's play "Trash Treasure Animal Circus (废宝动物大马戏)," the big and small audience members most wanted to know what "household waste" the "small animals" in the play were made of. The penguin's body is made of small trash cans, the lion's body is made of wooden boards, and the butterfly's wings are plastic sheets... The concept of "**变废为宝**" (biàn fèi wéi bǎo - "turn waste into treasure," to turn useless things into useful things) not only creates new works, but will also be brought into life by more people. Whether for children or adults, curiosity can drive new discoveries and new creations. Childlike fun is often seen as the exclusive domain of children, but modern psychology and neuroscience reveal that fun has profound significance for adults' cognition, emotion, social interaction, and even survival ability.
Adults often use their own experience to "preset" children, for example, will children like to watch opera? Can they understand modern dance and classical music? Can you talk to children about death? I have observed that children not only enjoy watching children's plays on these topics, but also think along with the plot and interact actively. Children's drama is not limited by subject matter or genre, because children's thinking itself is not limited. Unrestricted means unlimited possibilities.
"We don't stop playing because we grow old; we grow old because we stop playing," writer George Bernard Shaw (萧伯纳) once said. For adults, when you walk into the theater to watch children's plays with your children, please "adjust" yourself to children's mode, and you will discover a colorful, fun, and surprising world. For creators of children's plays, when you adhere to the concept that "children's plays are not only for children to watch," you will find that so-called boundaries will become bridges.
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In the backstage of the Xinzhong Theater (新中剧院) in Ürümqi (乌鲁木齐), Xinjiang (新疆), as the greasepaint stick sweeps across my eyes, I seem to travel through time, back to that summer night—when I, at three and a half years old, clutched the host's coattails and sang in a childish voice, "Before a word is spoken, tears fall like pearls."
In 1989, I was born in a small village in Weinan City (渭南市), Shaanxi (陕西). In my childhood memories, my grandmother always loved to hum the tune of "Three Drops of Blood" (《三滴血》) while sitting on the hillside making soles for shoes, the distinct rhythm moving with the needle and thread; in front of the stage set up at the temple fair, the arias from "The铡美案" (The铡美案) shook the yellow earth, and the joys and sorrows of the characters in the play always brought tears to the villagers' eyes... These scenes were like seeds, falling in the softest place in my heart, waiting for the spring breeze to blow and break through the soil. At the age of three and a half, my parents took me to the TV station for an audition, and the director spontaneously asked me to sing a cappella on stage. Later, my mother told me that the staff backstage at the time all exclaimed, "This child is born to sing opera." From then on, I became a regular on "Voice of Qin" (《秦之声》). At the ages of 8 and 9, I won the Golden Plum Blossom Award (小梅花金奖) in the National Children's Drama Competition for two consecutive years. My mother filled two whole boxes with the red award certificates.
In 2000, I was admitted to the Xinjiang (新疆) Class of the Shaanxi Provincial Art School (陕西省艺术学校). During my five years of studying art in Xi'an (西安), the carpet in the practice room was soaked with my sweat. When stretching my legs, my knees pressed against the cold ground; when bending over backwards, I could hear the slight sound of bones misaligning; the dizziness of blood rushing to my head when standing upside down—all of this is still etched in my memory. In 2005, I packed my bags and boarded the train to Xinjiang (新疆). Outside the train window, the green of the Guanzhong Plain (关中平原) gradually turned into the vastness of the Gobi Desert, and I realized for the first time that this long journey would be a new beginning for my artistic career.
The early days in the Ürümqi Qin Opera Troupe (乌鲁木齐市秦剧团) were more challenging than I had imagined. The aisle next to the theater's practice field was my bed, and I had to carefully budget my meager monthly living expenses. The dry climate caused me to catch colds frequently, and the cracks on my lips would occasionally sting my homesick heart. Once, my mother came to visit and saw the cot I had set up in the aisle, and her eyes immediately turned red: "Daughter, let's go back to Xi'an (西安)." I bit my lip and shook my head, and the words of an old man with a cane who had hobbled backstage after my first performance came to my mind: "Girl, I've been in Xinjiang (新疆) for over 60 years, and listening to your opera is like seeing relatives from my hometown." For them, for this expectation, what does this little bit of hardship matter?
The audience's love is my strongest backing. Once, during a performance, I had a severe cold. While removing my makeup, a Uyghur (维吾尔族) aunt handed me a cup of soaked Pangdahai (胖大海); the fellow villagers from Karamay (克拉玛依) invited us to perform in the oil fields for eight consecutive years, and in the roar of the drilling platforms, the excitement of Qin Opera (秦腔) seemed particularly moving; in the summer of 2024, I went to southern Xinjiang (南疆) to deliver performances, and the children chased after me, learning to sing "My Ancestral Home is in Hancheng County, Shaanxi" (祖籍陕西韩城县) from "Three Drops of Blood" (《三滴血》), the sunlight shining on their dark faces, their eyes sparkling. These moments made me realize that Qin Opera (秦腔) has already taken root at the foot of the Tianshan Mountains (天山), and I am a leaf on this great tree.
During my days in Xinjiang (新疆), I have grown from naivety to maturity. What has never changed is my yearning for the "Plum Blossom." Choosing "The Incense Burning Record" (《焚香记》) as the entry for this year's China Theatre Plum Blossom Award (中国戏剧梅花奖) is both a challenge and a breakthrough. In this play, the tenderness of "Accompanying Reading at Night" (伴读夜话) contrasts with the fierceness of "Beating the Gods and Making Accusations" (打神告庙), which is a great test of the actor's singing and acting skills. Over the past two years, I have traveled back and forth between Xinjiang (新疆) and Shaanxi (陕西) dozens of times. Fortunately, Teacher Qi Aiyun (齐爱云) meticulously regulated my singing style word by word, taught me the techniques of long water sleeves and body movements, and Director He Hongxing (何红星) strictly required accurate control of the characters' inner emotions, emphasizing the infectiousness of emotional outbursts. In order to practice the entrance of "Beating the Gods and Making Accusations" (打神告庙) well, I insisted on running in circles for half an hour every day and rehearsing for 4 to 6 hours. Over the past two years, I have worn out 15 pairs of practice shoes, and the dense annotations on the script are traces of my dialogue with "Jiao Guiying" (敫桂英). Rehearsing late at night, looking at the bangs in the mirror that were covered in sweat, I understood **台上一分钟，台下十年功** (tái shàng yī fēn zhōng, tái xià shí nián gōng - "one minute on stage, ten years of practice off stage," great achievement requires long and hard preparation).
This May, when I held the trophy of the China Theatre Plum Blossom Award (中国戏剧梅花奖) in my hands, I knew that this was not my personal honor, but a relay of dreams for generations of Xinjiang Qin Opera (新疆秦腔) performers. More than 30 years of chasing my dream have taught me that plum blossoms need the tempering of bitter cold to bloom, cultural heritage requires the perseverance and innovation of generations, and true art is always deeply rooted in the soil of the people.
At this moment, the melody of the banhu (板胡) rings out again in the backstage of the Xinzhong Theater (新中剧院). I finish drawing the last stroke of greasepaint in front of the mirror, and I see in the corners of my eyes and eyebrows, in addition to the traces of time, even more of the radiance given by Qin Opera (秦腔). Those stories about perseverance and love, like the snow water of the Tianshan Mountains (天山), flow into songs in time, singing to everyone who loves life and pursues their dreams.
(The author is an actress of the Ürümqi Qin Opera Troupe (乌鲁木齐市秦剧团) and the winner of the 32nd China Theatre Plum Blossom Award (第三十二届中国戏剧梅花奖).)
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When I was 8 years old, still in elementary school, my grandmother took me to my uncle's house in another city for summer vacation. My parents weren't around, and I huddled in the corner of the green train's sleeper car, feeling uneasy about everything unfamiliar. It was late at night, and my grandmother was sound asleep. There was a small TV screen on the side of the wall by the head of the bed, with no sound, but the picture was clear. As the lights on the walls dimmed, it became the only source of light. The animated film "Lotus Lantern" was playing on a loop on the TV screen, with the story of Chenxiang (沉香) and his mother from separation to reunion being repeated over and over. It became the only thing that felt familiar to me in the quiet of the train car late at night. Away from my parents, I repeatedly empathized with Chenxiang (沉香).
Looking back now, the memory from that time seems to be separated by a layer of frosted glass, and I vaguely remember one scene: when Chenxiang (沉香) went to find Sun Wukong (孙悟空), Wukong (悟空) was wearing a scarlet kasaya, his eyes closed and his head bowed. Subtitles at the bottom lit up and disappeared, presenting a simple dialogue: "The lamp is in the people, the heart is in the lamp, if the human heart does not die, the wick will not go out." I was touched by these words and have remembered them to this day. At that time, I secretly wondered why the cause and effect of saving his mother was only tied to the seemingly ethereal human heart? It wasn't until the end when Chenxiang (沉香) split the mountain with an axe, and the mother and son met on the rainbow, that I realized - as long as love is still there, people who care about each other will eventually meet. I will always be able to reunite with my parents, no matter how far away the road is.
In junior high school, the teacher played this animated film, and I finally matched the image that looped on the train in my memory with the animated film title "Lotus Lantern" (宝莲灯). My classmates and I were nervous for Chenxiang's (沉香) adventures, laughed at the cuteness of the little monkey, and were moved by the reunion of Chenxiang (沉香) and his mother. Childhood animations always seem to give people encouragement and courage. When the end credits song played, we seemed to have split open the mountain that trapped love together with Chenxiang (沉香).
Now, I spend less and less time at home, and even when I meet old friends and relatives, it is 聚少离多 (jù shǎo lí duō - "gather little, part much," to meet rarely and part often). Recently, I accidentally heard the interlude from "Lotus Lantern" (宝莲灯) and suddenly felt homesick, but I am no longer the child who could only huddle in the corner of a train sleeper car wiping away tears. If the human heart does not die, the wick will not go out, giving people the courage to face the unknown and the new.
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