Summary: President Xi Jinping, accompanied by Peng Liyuan, met with Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath in Beijing. Xi welcomed the King's attendance at the 80th anniversary commemorations of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, recalling his state visit to Cambodia in April. Xi emphasized the importance of the ironclad friendship between China and Cambodia amid a complex international landscape, and China's support for Cambodia's development path. Sihamoni expressed his appreciation for China's contributions to world peace, and reaffirmed Cambodia's commitment to strengthening relations and building a Cambodia-China community with a shared future. Wang Yi also attended the meeting.
Summary: Xi Jinping met with Russian State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin in Beijing, stating that Sino-Russian relations are the most stable, mature, and strategically significant major-country relationship in a turbulent world. Xi highlighted the upcoming commemorations of the 80th anniversary of victories in WWII, emphasizing the shared sacrifices of China and the Soviet Union against fascism. He called for deepened strategic mutual trust and strengthened cooperation to safeguard both countries' security and development interests. Volodin conveyed greetings from Putin, affirming the Duma's commitment to implementing the leaders' consensus and enhancing legislative cooperation. Wang Yi and Peng Qinghua attended the meeting.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need to accelerate service trade innovation to build a strong trade nation during a State Council thematic study session. He urged expanding quality service imports to promote the high-quality development of China's service industry, aligning with international high-standard economic and trade rules, and reducing the negative list for cross-border service trade. Li also called for leveraging China's comparative advantages to enhance the international competitiveness of service exports, focusing on areas like manufacturing-related services, emerging fields, and unique specialties. He stressed creating a favorable environment for service imports by facilitating cross-border talent flow and data exchange, and amplifying the impact of visa-free policies to attract more foreign visitors and boost service exports. Vice Premier He Lifeng and State Councilors Wang Xiaohong and Chen Yiqin delivered speeches.
Summary: Chairman Zhao Leji presided over the 48th meeting of the 14th NPC Standing Committee, deciding that the 17th meeting of the 14th NPC Standing Committee will be held in Beijing from September 8th to 12th. The proposed agenda includes draft laws on atomic energy, public health emergency response, national parks, and amendments to the arbitration, cybersecurity, and food safety laws, among others. The meeting will also review reports on economic and social development, budget execution, and government debt management. Zhao Leji's written report on his visits to Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, Switzerland, and the 6th World Conference of Speakers will be reviewed. The meeting was attended by several vice chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee, including Li Hongzhong, Wang Dongming, and Xiao Jie.
Summary: This article commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, emphasizing the crucial role of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as the "backbone" (中流砥柱) in leading the war effort. It argues that the CCP's leadership, guided by Marxism, was essential for uniting the nation and achieving victory against Japan. The article highlights key historical events and figures, such as the "Hundred Regiments Offensive," to illustrate the CCP's commitment to fighting for national liberation and its close ties to the people. It also stresses the importance of the CCP's self-revolution and maintaining close ties with the people. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji met with South Korean President's Special Envoy Park Byeong-seug, stating China is willing to work with South Korea to enhance dialogue, mutual trust, pragmatic cooperation, and cultural exchanges under the strategic guidance of both countries' leaders. Vice President Han Zheng also met with Park, emphasizing the importance of consolidating strategic mutual trust and expanding common interests. Both Zhao and Han referenced the consensus reached between Xi Jinping and the South Korean President on advancing the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership. Han also mentioned that China is willing to work with South Korea to defend the victory of World War II and adhere to true multilateralism. Park responded that the South Korean government attaches great importance to its relationship with China and respects the one-China policy.
Summary: Wang Huning, Chairman of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), presided over the closing meeting of the 13th session of the Standing Committee of the 14th CPPCC National Committee, focusing on the "15th Five-Year Plan" (2026-2030). He stressed the importance of adhering to the "Two Establishments" and safeguarding the "Two Upholds" under the leadership of the CCP Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core. Wang called for advice and support for high-quality development, high-level opening up, and common prosperity during the period of the 15th Five-Year Plan. The meeting also approved personnel changes, including the appointment of Hong Liang as Deputy Secretary-General of the 14th CPPCC National Committee and the addition of Pan Yue as a member of the 14th CPPCC National Committee and Deputy Director of the Committee on Culture, Historical Data and Studies. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Chairman of the National People's Congress Standing Committee Zhao Leji met with Swiss Federal Council President Carlo Schmid-Sutter, stating that China is willing to work with Switzerland to implement the consensus reached by both countries' leaders and advance the China-Switzerland innovative strategic partnership. Zhao expressed hope that Switzerland would adhere to the One China Principle and support China's efforts toward national reunification, emphasizing that Taiwan is China's core interest. He called for accelerating negotiations on upgrading the China-Switzerland Free Trade Agreement and fostering cooperation in emerging fields like AI and robotics. Both sides expressed a commitment to strengthening parliamentary exchanges and deepening cooperation across various sectors.
Summary: The 13th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th CPPCC National Committee focused on the "15th Five-Year Plan," with Wang Huning in attendance. Standing Committee members offered suggestions, including promoting the integration of the digital and real economies, enhancing original technological innovation, and boosting domestic demand. Several speakers emphasized the need for high-quality development, including through technological innovation in agriculture and construction of a sound system for recycling resources. Further opening up to the outside world was mentioned, with an emphasis on both attracting foreign investment and expanding overseas development.
Summary: At a symposium commemorating the 80th anniversary of victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and World Anti-Fascist War, Zhang Youxia stressed the importance of studying Xi Jinping's directives and promoting the spirit of the war. He emphasized the CCP's central role and the need to strengthen the Party's control over the military, ensuring loyalty. Zhang called for enhanced military training, strategic innovation, and safeguarding national interests. He also urged modernization of the military through reform, technological self-reliance, and improved governance, advocating for the maintenance of the post-WWII international order and a "community of common destiny for mankind."
Summary: The 25th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) will be held in Xiamen, Fujian Province from September 8-11. Vice Minister of Commerce Ling Ji stated the event, themed "Join Hands with China for Investment and a Shared Future," will feature 120,000 square meters of exhibition space and over 170 investment-related activities. Nearly 100 multinational corporation executives and heads of international investment organizations will participate in the "Invest in China" section. The fair will include a US-China subnational economic and trade cooperation exchange activity and feature a British delegation of nearly 200 people as the guest country. China aims to provide a stable and predictable environment for foreign investment, and will ensure foreign-funded enterprises receive national treatment.
Summary: To commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, ten thematic flower arrangements have been unveiled along Chang'an Avenue in Beijing. These arrangements, themed "Remembering History, Cherishing the Memory of Martyrs, Cherishing Peace, and Creating the Future," showcase both the heroic victory of the Chinese nation and the great achievements of the new era. The flower arrangements will remain largely unchanged, with minor adjustments, through the National Day holiday. Over 100 plant species are used in the displays, including 40 new varieties. The "Rural Revitalization" flower arrangement includes sugarcane, peppers, lettuce, and tomatoes, while the "Ode to the Yellow River" arrangement depicts Hukou Waterfall.
Summary: China has released two new standards focusing on products for the elderly and children. The first national standard, "Design Guidelines for Elderly-Friendly Furniture," details requirements for furniture design considering the physical and psychological needs of the elderly. The second, an international standard on mechanical hazards in childcare articles, was led by Chinese experts and establishes safety requirements to prevent injuries from sharp edges, moving parts, and ropes. This standard aims to reduce risks like cuts, pinches, and strangulation for children using these products. The international standard was co-authored by 15 other countries.
Summary: Premier Li Qiang emphasized the importance of high-quality service trade development during a State Council thematic study session, framing it as crucial for building a strong trade nation. He called for greater efforts to align with high-standard international trade rules, reduce the negative list for cross-border service trade, and relax market access in the service sector. Li stressed the need to actively expand high-quality service imports to promote the high-quality development of China's service industry, and to boost international competitiveness in service exports by leveraging China's comparative advantages in manufacturing and emerging fields like AI and digital economy. He Lifeng, Wang Xiaohong, and Chen Yiqin also delivered speeches at the meeting. The meeting did not explicitly discuss U.S. relations.
Summary: Chairman Zhao Leji presided over the 48th meeting of the 14th NPC Standing Committee, setting the 17th session for September 8-12. The proposed agenda includes draft laws on atomic energy, public health emergencies, national parks, and revisions to laws concerning arbitration, cybersecurity, and food safety. The meeting will also review reports on economic and social development, budget execution, government debt management, cultural and tourism integration, climate change, and water resource tax reform. Zhao Leji's visits to Kyrgyzstan, Hungary, and Switzerland will be reviewed. Li Hongzhong and other vice chairpersons of the NPC Standing Committee also attended the meeting.
Summary: The article highlights China's efforts to promote poverty reduction and sustainable development within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) framework, particularly through agricultural cooperation. China is sharing agricultural technology and providing training programs to SCO member states, such as Kyrgyzstan, Pakistan and Uzbekistan to improve agricultural productivity. These efforts include cultivating high-yield apple varieties, promoting advanced irrigation techniques, and providing training programs to share China's poverty reduction experiences. China also established the first poverty reduction cooperation subcommittee with Uzbekistan. The SCO aims to strengthen platforms for joint poverty alleviation and promote sustainable development, but there is no mention of the United States.
Summary: The article emphasizes the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) appeal stemming from its principles of consensus, respect for sovereignty, and non-interference, allowing member states to develop through dialogue. Uzbekistan sees constructive cooperation with China as key to the SCO's stability, developing a cooperation mechanism covering regional security, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchanges. The SCO provides solutions to challenges like globalization imbalances and food/energy security, promoting a fairer international order and serving as a platform for the Global South. China, as an important member and the rotating chair, promotes cooperation in various fields and supports the improvement of cooperation mechanisms for observer states and dialogue partners. The former SCO Secretary-General and former Foreign Minister of Uzbekistan believes the SCO should focus on regional economic integration, trade facilitation, digitalization, green energy, climate cooperation, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and technology park construction.
Summary: China has achieved significant progress in green and low-carbon development, becoming a key driver of global energy transition with new energy patents accounting for over 40% of the world's total. The country's installed wind power capacity has ranked first in the world for 15 consecutive years, and photovoltaic installations have ranked first for 10 consecutive years. China's green development achievements are inclusive practices that replace "competition" with "sharing" and dissolve "suppression" with "empowerment." China is willing to work with all countries to innovate green and low-carbon transition solutions and jointly create favorable conditions for international green cooperation. Attempts to suppress China's green industries in the energy sector will raise the cost for the international community, especially developing countries, to obtain renewable energy technologies, hindering global green and low-carbon development.
Summary: Thomas Rabe, grandson of John Rabe, discussed his grandfather's actions during the Nanjing Massacre, emphasizing his family's commitment to preserving John Rabe's legacy and promoting Sino-German friendship. He highlighted John Rabe's role in the Nanjing Safety Zone and the significance of *The Rabe Diary* as a historical record. Thomas Rabe has donated the manuscript of *The Rabe Diary* to the Chinese Central Archives. Thomas Rabe also spoke of China's important role in the World Anti-Fascist War. Thomas Rabe, who received the Friendship Ambassador Award, expressed his deep appreciation for the Chinese people's respect for his grandfather and his dedication to fostering continued friendship between Germany and China.
Summary: On August 23rd, the China-Laos Railway international freight train (Yuxi-Vientiane) began operating in both directions. As of the end of July, the China-Laos Railway, since its opening in December 2021, has transported over 6.45 million tons of goods, with cross-border goods exceeding 1.49 million tons. The accompanying photograph shows the international freight train to Vientiane leaving Yuxi Yanhe Station. The article implies the success of the China-Laos Railway as a key infrastructure project in the region. There is no discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The tenth meeting of the China-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee convened in Beijing on August 26th, focusing on promoting foreign openness through the rule of law, bilateral trade, investment environment optimization, and historical perspectives on WWII. Participants emphasized the role of legislative bodies in strengthening practical cooperation and exchanging governance experiences. Both sides committed to enhancing multilateral coordination to enrich the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership. The meeting indicates a continued emphasis on strengthening ties and cooperation between the two countries.
Summary: Wu Xiaojun, a member of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Qinghai Provincial Party Committee, led a CPC delegation to Tajikistan from August 25-26 at the invitation of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan. During the visit, Wu met with Tajik officials including First Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of Parliament Shohiyon and People's Democratic Party Deputy Chairman Karimzoda. He also attended a briefing on Chinese-style modernization and visited a Luban Workshop. Discussions with the Tajik side focused on implementing the outcomes of the Second China-Central Asia Summit, deepening China-Tajikistan party-to-party exchanges, and jointly building the "Belt and Road" initiative.
Summary: The State Council issued an "Artificial Intelligence (AI) +" action plan focused on leveraging China's data, industrial capabilities, and application scenarios to advance AI across various sectors. The plan emphasizes six key areas: science and technology, industrial development, consumption, public welfare, governance, and global cooperation, with the ultimate goal of accelerating the development of new productive forces. It identifies eight supporting capabilities, including improving AI model capabilities and data supply. The plan also calls for strengthening Party leadership throughout the process, and suggests improvements to global AI governance.
Summary: At a State Council Information Office press conference on August 26th, National Energy Administration Director Wang Hongzhi reported that China's energy sector has made breakthroughs during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, with key targets for energy production capacity and non-fossil energy consumption on track to be met. Wang emphasized that China has ensured energy supply and price stability, with over 90% of increased energy demand met domestically. He also highlighted the rapid growth of renewable energy and China's contribution to global emissions reduction through exports of wind and solar power equipment. China has also constructed the world's largest electric vehicle charging network.
Summary: The 13th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC concluded in Beijing, focusing on the formulation of the 15th Five-Year Plan. Wang Huning emphasized the importance of adhering to the "Two Establishments" and safeguarding the "Two Upholds" under the leadership of the Party Central Committee with Xi Jinping at its core. He called for advice and suggestions on promoting high-quality development and high-level opening up, including focusing on the 2035 goal of achieving socialist modernization. The meeting also approved personnel changes, including the appointment of Hong Liang as Deputy Secretary-General.
Summary: A community in Changxing County, Huzhou, Zhejiang Province, organized a Qixi Festival event for elderly couples celebrating long marriages. The event, organized by the Mingzhu Road community and social work volunteers, invited over 20 couples to participate in activities. A photograph shows volunteers taking group photos of the participating couples. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, emphasizing the crucial leading role of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) in achieving this victory. It highlights the CCP's theoretical guidance, unwavering commitment to national salvation, and close connection with the people as key factors in its success. The article underscores the Party's ability to adapt its strategies based on Marxist principles and its willingness to engage in self-revolution. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining the Party's leadership for China's future success and national rejuvenation. It does not discuss U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: This article discusses the ongoing effort to reduce formalism and burdens on local officials in China. It highlights the "pain points" of local officials, including hidden formalism, overemphasis on documentation, and imbalance of power and responsibility. It emphasizes the need to reduce unnecessary meetings and encourage officials to focus on practical problem-solving and the importance of evaluation from the masses. The authors argue that formalism detracts from serving the people and that improvements must be measurable from the perspective of the people.
Summary: The discovery of the Mengxi River site complex in Sichuan provides archaeological evidence for human activity in East Asia dating back 60,000 to 80,000 years, challenging previous assumptions of a bottleneck in human evolution during that period. The site revealed diverse plant remains, including evidence of *Zanthoxylum* (Sichuan peppercorn) use, and traces of animal processing, suggesting a complex prehistoric society. These findings demonstrate the innovation and cultural continuity of early humans in China, contributing to a deeper understanding of Chinese civilization's origins and bolstering cultural confidence. The article does not mention the United States.
Summary: China's outbound tax refund program has seen significant growth in the first half of the year, with the number of participating stores more than doubling. The number of people enjoying tax refunds increased by 186%, while sales and refund amounts grew by over 90%. Streamlined processes, including a lower minimum purchase amount and faster processing, are contributing to the continued popularity of tourism and shopping in China. These improvements aim to enhance the experience for visitors and promote further spending. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of preparedness ("备") across various sectors in China, advocating for proactive planning and risk mitigation rather than reactive crisis management. It cautions against superficial preparations and stresses the need for practical and effective measures, citing examples like "tidal windows" in public service and technology-enhanced fire safety monitoring. The piece highlights the need for innovation and critical thinking in identifying potential risks and leveraging technology to enhance preparedness. The author also uses the example of the "Fuxing" bullet train to show the importance of quality and safety in development. It argues that thorough preparation not only minimizes potential losses but also enhances system reliability and fosters core competitiveness.
Summary: The article discusses a growing trend in China where young people are returning to vocational schools or participating in company training programs to acquire practical skills and improve their job prospects amid a competitive job market. This "re-forging" involves individuals, even university graduates lacking practical experience, seeking specialized training in fields like robotics and AI to gain a competitive edge. This trend reflects a shift towards lifelong learning and valuing skills that lead to specific jobs and career paths. The article emphasizes that while skills training is valuable, a formal education provides a foundation for continuous learning. It concludes by highlighting the need for higher education to better integrate with industry needs to cultivate more comprehensive and innovative talent.
Summary: Chinese universities are increasingly designing elaborate and creative acceptance letters, transforming them into public cultural products meant to connect with students and showcase the university's image. The designs incorporate various symbolic elements, such as edible paper made from mushroom mycelium or pendants containing Antarctic seawater, intended to represent the university's spirit and values. The article suggests universities should focus on conveying educational values and national development strategies through these letters, avoiding superficial or wasteful designs. It argues that the true value lies in the university's commitment to education, culture, and rigorous scholarship, which should be reflected in all aspects of teaching.
Summary: The article discusses the importance of ensuring that rural revitalization projects, particularly in cultural tourism and study programs, benefit local villagers and are not "out of touch" with their needs. It uses the example of Jiaxing's "Zikai Cartoon Village" in Zhejiang, which implemented a village-led "courtyard economy" to ensure villagers benefit from tourism through rental income and collective dividends, and prioritizing local children in educational programs. The article argues that involving villagers in planning, ensuring equitable benefit distribution, and promoting transparency are crucial for the sustainable and equitable development of rural industries. It advocates balancing economic gains with social benefits to foster both prosperity and community well-being.
Summary: This People's Daily notice solicits submissions for various opinion columns, including "Everyone's Talk," "Heartwarming News and Hot Comments," "The Chinese Road and the Chinese Dream," and "Commentary." Contributors are asked to avoid submitting the same article to multiple outlets simultaneously. Submissions should be sent to the provided email address, clearly indicating the intended column. The notice does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: Development is rapidly progressing in Tibetan border villages, marked by improved infrastructure, housing, and rising incomes. Officials report achievements such as 5G coverage and increased tourism, leading to significant income growth for residents, citing the specific example of increased tourism in Metok county. Border residents are actively involved in safeguarding the territory, forming patrol teams and reinforcing defense systems. Increased subsidies for border guards further incentivize the commitment to protecting China's borders. The development is also spurred by increased infrastructure and trade; in 2024, border residents had 3.532 billion yuan in small trade, and 44 million in mutual trade.
Summary: The article recounts the life and military achievements of Liu Yunbiao, an early founder of the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) cavalry forces and commander of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region Cavalry Regiment. Liu, born in Fujian Province, led troops in numerous battles against the Japanese during the Second Sino-Japanese War, including the Battle of Pingxingguan and the Hundred Regiments Offensive. He died in 1942 at the age of 29 due to illness contracted during the war. His birthplace has been designated a red education base, and his former residence has been restored. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Central Party History and Literature Research Institute has published "Exemplars: People and Events in the Party's Style Construction," a book highlighting the importance of the Party's traditions and work style. The book uses 83 short stories to illustrate the exemplary conduct of veteran revolutionaries and heroes in maintaining close ties with the masses, practicing self-criticism, and upholding hard work and pragmatism. It emphasizes that the Party's style is its image and is vital to its success. The publication aims to encourage Party members to carry forward these traditions to support the advancement of Chinese-style modernization.
Summary: A recent robot performance event in Lu'an City, Anhui Province, showcased the integration of robotics technology into daily life. The event featured humanoid robot battles and attracted local residents, particularly children. The purpose of the event was for citizens to experience robot technology up close. The event was captured in a photograph by Tian Kaiping. There was no reporting or indication of the presence of U.S. officials, nor did the report discuss U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) in Guangdong Province has successfully completed the filling of its 20,000-ton liquid scintillator detector and has begun data collection. According to spokesperson Wang Yifang, the JUNO experiment, an international collaboration involving 700 researchers from 17 countries, aims to determine the neutrino mass ordering, a fundamental parameter impacting the evolution of the universe. The underground detector will measure the energy spectrum of neutrinos from nearby nuclear power plants with high precision. The experiment will also enable research on solar, supernova, atmospheric, and terrestrial neutrinos, opening new avenues for exploring unknown physics. The article makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The documentary "Lugou Bridge: Our Memorial," a key work commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, is being broadcast on multiple provincial satellite TV stations. The film utilizes exhibits from the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to tell the stories behind artifacts from the war, highlighting national unity and resilience. The documentary includes previously unreleased historical materials like Zhao Yiman's arrest records and footage from the December 9th Movement. It features interviews with veterans, descendants of martyrs, and researchers.
Summary: National model worker and senior engineer Wang Zhigang of China Telecom Jinhua is leading efforts in Jinhua to leverage AI and digital technologies for various applications, including food safety monitoring via "smart kitchens" and industrial waste management. Wang also spearheaded the construction of the Zhejiang Zhong Artificial Intelligence Computing Center, boasting significant AI computing power. His work extends to healthcare with a regional medical imaging cloud platform and aiding the Hengdian World Studios by accelerating special effects rendering. Wang's efforts in establishing a government cloud platform have also saved local government departments significant expenses.
Summary: A "Victory Over Japan" exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II opened at the Hong Kong Museum of History, supported by the National Cultural Heritage Administration. Featuring 183 artifacts and 89 historical photos, the exhibition highlights the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japanese aggression and China's contributions to the global fight against fascism. The exhibition is divided into seven thematic sections that depict the full breadth of the war, covering the invasion, the unity of the nation, aid from others, and the victory. The exhibition includes 82 items from the National Museum of China and will be open to the public until December 15.
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Summary: The article discusses how various cities in China are innovating to boost consumer spending. Shanghai's Nanjing Road Department Store is attracting senior citizens through its "Silver Bell Club" membership program, which offers discounts and activities tailored to their needs. Shenzhen's Dayun Tiandi commercial district integrates natural scenery with commercial spaces, featuring animal attractions and event spaces to draw crowds. Chengdu's Xicun Compound adopts a "courtyard-style" layout, combining commercial areas with sports facilities and cultural spaces to cater to diverse consumer preferences.
Summary: The article discusses the need for traditional Chinese commercial spaces to innovate and offer enhanced consumer experiences to combat declining foot traffic due to homogenization and limited offerings. This involves integrating diverse sectors like lifestyle markets, leveraging natural landscapes to create park-like commercial districts, and blending technology, ecology, and culture to create immersive environments. The article suggests that local areas should grasp consumer demand, efficiently integrate characteristic resources, and scientifically arrange commercial forms. By doing this, the local areas can satisfy needs, continuously expand new scenarios, and unleash greater consumption vitality. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The State Council recently issued an opinion on deeply implementing the "AI+" initiative, outlining the overall requirements, development goals, and key directions for integrating AI with various sectors to foster new productive forces. This initiative aims to upgrade from "Internet+" to "AI+," emphasizing the shift from information connection to knowledge application and creation, thereby promoting economic and social transformation. The plan addresses the need for both open global cooperation and ensuring security and controllability in AI development, particularly regarding data, algorithms, and potential misuse. The opinion also touches on the necessity of differentiated policies across various industries, such as heightened regulation for high-risk sectors like autonomous vehicles and increased R&D for challenging sectors like healthcare. The aim is to build an open ecosystem and governance framework with international participation.
Summary: Two domestically designed and built Chinese mega-dredgers, the "Tong Jun" and "Jun Guang," were launched in Jiangsu province. These vessels, capable of dredging at depths equivalent to a 40-story building, feature a fully integrated "dig-transport-blow" operational chain and a maximum hopper capacity of 35,000 cubic meters. The vessels are "Nationally made", from concept to construction. They are designed for port dredging, deep-sea sand extraction, land reclamation, deep-sea mining, and pipeline construction.
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Summary: In anticipation of its 20th anniversary in 2025, Huishang Bank reported strong growth in assets and loans, exceeding RMB 2.25 trillion and RMB 1 trillion, respectively, by the end of June 2025. The bank emphasized its commitment to serving the real economy through innovation in areas like technology finance, green finance, and supply chain finance, noting its alignment with national strategies. Huishang Bank has also focused on risk management and compliance, with the goal of maintaining financial stability. The bank also noted that international settlements grew by over 47% from the same period last year, exceeding USD 8.8 billion.
Summary: The article emphasizes Xi Jinping's call for upholding a correct historical perspective when studying the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, particularly as the 80th anniversary of victory approaches. It argues against historical nihilism within China and the revisionist views of Japanese right-wingers and certain Western scholars who downplay China's role. The article highlights the importance of the Communist Party of China's leadership and the need to defend the post-war international order, while also noting the rise of protectionism and hegemony. The author also mentions instances where the United States and other countries are distorting the role China played in the war.
Summary: The article discusses the importance of a tiered and categorized elderly care service system in China, emphasizing it as a crucial component of the national strategy to actively respond to the aging population. It outlines a system based on the varying needs, economic circumstances, and self-sufficiency of elderly individuals, aiming to provide precise and differentiated services. The article further details a three-tiered elderly service network spanning from the county to the village level, and highlights different types of services that can be provided to elderly people, including services at home, in the community, or at institutions. The article concludes by noting the need for collaboration between the government, market, society, and families to improve the elderly care system. The article does not discuss the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The article emphasizes the importance of studying and implementing Xi Jinping's Thought on Ecological Civilization, as reflected in the recently published "Selected Works of Xi Jinping on Ecological Civilization" (Volume I). It stresses strengthening the Party's leadership in ecological civilization, adhering to the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets," and prioritizing the well-being of the people through improved ecological environments. The article advocates for green development, strict environmental protection regulations, and active participation in global environmental governance. It calls for promoting a "Beautiful China" through coordinated efforts in carbon reduction, pollution control, green expansion, and economic growth, as well as advancing global cooperation on environmental issues.
Summary: Due to anticipated heavy rainfall in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region from August 26-28, China's State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters initiated a Level IV flood control emergency response for the area. The Ministry of Water Resources also activated a Level IV flood defense emergency response for Beijing, Tianjin, and Hebei, coordinating with the China Meteorological Administration to issue an orange alert for mountain torrents. Rising water levels are expected in several rivers, potentially causing floods. Two working groups were dispatched to Beijing and Hebei to assist with flood control and disaster relief. The article does not reference the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: China's Ministry of Ecology and Environment reported improvements in national air quality for July, with a decrease in PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations and an increase in the proportion of days with good air quality. The Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, the Yangtze River Delta, and the Fenwei Plain all saw varying degrees of improvement in PM2.5 levels, though air quality metrics for the Yangtze River Delta declined slightly. Beijing itself experienced a notable decrease in PM2.5 concentration and an increase in good air quality days. The report does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The Xishan Community in Zhejiang province is improving grassroots governance by strengthening Party leadership, integrating social resources, and mobilizing the masses. They established a three-tiered organizational structure and a "needs-based" approach to match social resources with community needs, such as elderly care and children's services. This approach encourages public participation, transforming residents from service recipients to governance participants, exemplified by resident oversight of renovation projects. Xishan Community's efforts have led to high resident satisfaction and effective conflict resolution. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article profiles 101-year-old Ji Ming, a veteran of the New Fourth Army, highlighting his wartime experiences fighting the Japanese and his later contributions to China's industrial development. Ji Ming emphasized the importance of the army's connection to the people as key to their success against the Japanese. Despite multiple injuries sustained during the war, Ji Ming continued to serve the country, later working to improve manufacturing processes and revitalize old equipment in a Shanghai factory. He expressed gratitude to the Party and the state and pride in China's growing strength. Ji Ming stated that the people's lives can improve only if the country is strong.
Summary: A recent case in Fujian province concerned whether a worker injured during pre-employment training should be considered an on-the-job injury. The Cangshan District Court ruled that a labor relationship existed between Tang and the restaurant because she had agreed to the training and was providing labor related to the restaurant's business. The court clarified that if pre-employment training is arranged by the employer, directly related to the job, and the worker is under the employer's management, a labor relationship can be established, making injuries during that time eligible for worker's compensation. The local appeals court upheld the ruling. The next step will involve determining if the injury can be classified as a work related injury, and then negotiating compensation.
Summary: A "family doctor" service agreement signing event was held in Chongqing's Shapingba District, targeting new employment groups such as delivery drivers. The program, a collaboration between the Tianxingqiao sub-district and community health service center, aims to provide professional medical assistance to prevent and treat common occupational diseases among delivery workers. The event saw delivery personnel signing service agreements at the Tianchen Road community family doctor workstation. The initiative suggests a focus on labor welfare within the Chinese context.
Summary: Renmin University and the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression jointly held a symposium on integrating the spirit of the war into ideological and political education in schools. Representatives from over 20 revolutionary memorial halls discussed methods to incorporate revolutionary relics into campus culture through activities like exhibitions and performances. The "Great Ideological and Political Class in Memorial Halls" initiative aims to deeply explore the ideological connotations and contemporary value of revolutionary relics. The goal is to combine classroom teaching with practical instruction to promote patriotism and the spirit of resistance against Japan. The symposium did not include any discussion of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Guangxi and Guangdong provinces are jointly implementing measures to streamline inter-provincial business registration transfers. The new system, involving market regulation, public security, and tax departments, reduces the number of steps, required documents, processing time, and required visits for companies relocating between the two regions. The initiative enables "one-stop" online applications through an integrated platform, including procedures for handling tax arrears. The changes aim to solve the long-standing problem of complicated inter-provincial transfers.
Summary: The Xiangtan University School of Mathematics and Computational Science is cultivating high-level math talent by focusing on ideological education, a dual-engine approach for different student types (elite and applied), and multi-party collaboration. These efforts include integrating research into teaching, cross-disciplinary cooperation, and partnerships with institutions like the Chinese Academy of Sciences and companies like Huawei. The school has achieved national recognition and success in student competitions, leading to its mathematics program being selected for national "double first-class" construction. The school also has ties with over 20 universities, including Peking University, Wuhan University, and Jilin University.
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Summary: This article discusses the cultural significance of the white orchid (白兰) in Foshan, Guangdong province, where it is the city flower. The white orchid was officially designated as such in 1997 due to its popularity and the positive associations residents have with its fragrance and appearance, mirroring the city's pragmatic and progressive spirit. The flower's cultivation in Foshan dates back to the late Qing dynasty, and it is now widely planted throughout the city, used in tea, traditional medicine, and even modern perfumes. The fragrance of the white orchid also evokes a sense of nostalgia and hometown for Foshan natives living abroad.
Summary: Rao Baolian, a representative inheritor of Guangdong paper-cutting, a national intangible cultural heritage, is creating new paper-cutting works of white orchid. She incorporates white orchid elements into her paper-cutting, drawing inspiration from their unique beauty and resilience. She also uses white orchid to represent the cultural elements of Foshan. Rao Baolian's innovative techniques, such as gold foil paper-cutting, showcase the flower, blending tradition and innovation.
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Summary: Nearly 50 young filmmakers gathered at the 8th China Film New Power Forum to discuss film creation and industry development, emphasizing the importance of connecting with audiences and reflecting the spirit of the times in their work. Speakers highlighted the need for innovation in storytelling, including adopting fresh perspectives on historical narratives and capturing stories rooted in real life. Participants discussed adapting to the changing preferences of younger audiences, particularly regarding short-form video and the desire for emotional depth over fleeting "thrills." Mao Yu, Deputy Director of the State Film Administration, emphasized the need to embrace technological changes and cultural confidence in creating strong films.
Summary: The writer, who is the writer and director of the animated film "Demon Child of Langlang Mountain", discusses the film's success, noting it broke records for domestic 2D animation. The film aims to resonate with audiences by focusing on ordinary people's stories, their struggles, and their pursuit of ideals. The creative process emphasized creatively transforming traditional Chinese culture, drawing inspiration from "Journey to the West" while incorporating contemporary themes. The film also explores Chinese aesthetics, blending traditional techniques with modern visual language. The writer believes that Chinese stories and spirit are the core of Chinese animation.
Summary: The 2025 World Internet Conference Cultural Heritage Digitalization Forum, hosted by the World Internet Conference and organized by the Shaanxi Provincial People's Government, will be held in Xi'an, Shaanxi from September 16-17. The forum's theme is "Connecting the Past and Present with Data, Intelligent Drawing of Civilization: Working Together to Build a Community of Common Destiny in Cyberspace." Discussions will focus on digital empowerment for cultural heritage protection, exploring new methods and pathways, and promoting exchanges between civilizations. The event will feature exhibitions, workshops, and the release of a digital heritage case collection. The forum aims to build an international platform for exchange and cooperation in cultural heritage digitalization.
Summary: PICC Property and Casualty Company (人保财险) has been actively promoting green finance and insurance products in alignment with the "Two Mountains" theory (绿水青山就是金山银山), providing 126.35 trillion yuan in risk protection by the first half of 2025, a 23.90% year-on-year increase. Their efforts span various sectors, including supporting low-carbon transitions in industries like steel and petrochemicals, offering environmental pollution liability insurance, and developing carbon sink insurance. PICC is also involved in insuring renewable energy projects and promoting green transportation, covering over 11.5 million new energy vehicles in 2024. Finally, they have also launched the "Green Movement Overseas" program (绿动出海) to support the global expansion of Chinese NEV companies.
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Summary: The article focuses on China's efforts to improve employment opportunities for veterans. It highlights initiatives such as job fairs in Beijing and Jilin, skills training programs, and preferential policies to encourage entrepreneurship, including guidance from the Ministry of Veterans Affairs. There are several new trends for 2024, including focusing on training programs for veterans in artificial intelligence. The article emphasizes the contributions of veterans in various sectors, including education, and the government's support in helping them transition to civilian life.
Summary: Dr. Qi Dongwei of Chongqing Municipal Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine discusses common skin problems like rosacea and acute urticaria, emphasizing the importance of proper treatment and dispelling misinformation. He advises against over-reliance on moisturizing masks for rosacea and recommends antihistamines and avoiding hot water for urticaria. He also addresses concerns about potentially cancerous moles, advising regular skin checks and professional diagnosis. Dr. Qi stresses seeking professional medical care and maintaining healthy habits to manage skin conditions effectively. There is no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations in this article.
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Summary: The inaugural African Water Investment Summit, co-hosted by South Africa, the African Union, and others, convened in Cape Town to promote investment in African water resources and sanitation. South African President Ramaphosa called for cooperation to transform water into a driver of economic transition and ensure access to safe water. The summit showcased 80 key water investment projects from 38 countries and aimed to elevate water issues on the global agenda. Chinese enterprises are actively involved in African water governance through various projects like water diversion, rural water supply, and sewage treatment. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: Kazakhstan's ice cream exports surged by 41.6% in the first four months of 2024, reaching 4,300 tons, with key markets including Central Asian neighbors, Russia, and China. Kazakh ice cream producers, like Shin-Line and Balmuzdaq, have focused on improving quality, developing new products, and adopting international best practices. The Kazakh government's "National Plan for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex" aims to double agricultural output by 2028 and includes significant investment in the dairy sector. Kazakhstan is also expanding its "Middle Corridor" infrastructure and optimizing cold chain logistics to facilitate exports. There is no mention of the United States.
Summary: The China-ASEAN Tourism Safety Forum was held in Yangon, Myanmar, focusing on building security safeguards for regional tourism and development. Shi Zhongjun, Secretary-General of the China-ASEAN Center, highlighted security risks and proposed deepening regional policy and security cooperation. ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn emphasized joint responsibility in enhancing security and promoting tourism development, noting the potential for China-ASEAN tourism cooperation. Officials also called for strengthened cooperation to build a safe and sustainable tourism environment. The forum participants discussed regional security challenges, policy coordination, tourism police training, and the use of new technologies for safe tourism, adopting a tourism safety cooperation initiative proposed by the China-ASEAN Center.
Summary: Chulalongkorn University's agricultural technology center in Nan Province, Thailand, assists local farmers in improving livestock breeding and crop cultivation techniques. The center offers training programs, distributes plant seedlings, and introduces modern agricultural technologies, such as red cow breeding, to increase farmer incomes. The center also addresses environmental issues like deforestation in the Nan River basin through its "Nan Province Forest Planting Plan." Thai government policies and collaboration with research institutions support such centers to modernize agriculture. Thailand's Minister of Agriculture and Cooperatives, Attakorn, stated that the Thai government is committed to promoting modern agricultural technology to reduce agricultural production costs, promote the production of high value-added agricultural products, and enhance the competitiveness of Thai agricultural products in domestic and international markets.
Summary: A Chinese research team led by Professor He Jianxing at the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University successfully transplanted a gene-edited pig lung into a brain-dead human, marking a potential breakthrough in addressing the shortage of human lung donors. The pig lung, modified with six gene edits to reduce immune rejection, functioned for nine days post-transplant without hyperacute rejection. He Jianxing stated that this represents a crucial step in xenotransplantation, with plans to optimize gene editing and anti-rejection protocols. International experts have praised the achievement as a "milestone" in the field. The research team followed the relevant laws and ethics regulations throughout the study.
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Summary: At the 28th China Automotive Engineering Society Automotive Safety Technology Conference in Baoding, Hebei, Great Wall Motor (GWM) unveiled its comprehensive automotive safety technology IP, establishing a new "holistic safety" standard. GWM showcased its independent safety laboratory, the largest in Asia, and demonstrated high-speed collision scenarios, highlighting its leading active and passive safety integration. GWM has invested significantly in safety research and testing, including purchasing 34 crash test dummies to improve the accuracy of collision test data. The conference discussed the latest advancements in domestic and international automotive safety technology research and applications. GWM aims to continuously improve product safety performance, contributing to the development of the automotive safety technology.
Summary: The article commemorates the 80th anniversary of the victory in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, highlighting China's significant sacrifices and contributions as the main Eastern battlefield. Interviewees Xia Chuntao, Sergei Sanakoev, Kobayashi Yoki, and Huang Zijian emphasize China's role in containing Japanese forces, supporting Allied efforts, and the enduring spirit of resistance that continues to drive China's development. The piece asserts that China champions peaceful development and contributes to global progress by promoting multilateralism and offering the "Chinese answer" to global challenges. It states that China is committed to upholding the UN-centered international order and promoting a shared future for mankind, and emphasizes that China has never initiated war nor occupied foreign lands. The article makes no mention of the United States.
Summary: An exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is being held at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, showcasing historical artifacts and photos. The exhibition highlights the Chinese people's sacrifices and contributions to the Allied effort against Japan, emphasizing the war as a turning point for China's resurgence and a crucial part of the global fight against fascism. It asserts that China's resistance significantly weakened Japan, aiding countries like the U.S., Soviet Union, and Britain. The article concludes by stating China's commitment to peaceful development and safeguarding the post-war international order centered on the United Nations.
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Summary: A recent notice from the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) promotes the development of "zero-carbon" industrial parks in China to achieve carbon peaking goals. The NDRC official stated that the purpose of these parks is to provide experience for building a "zero-carbon society". Local governments in Jiangsu and Inner Mongolia are exploring green electricity supply and industrial restructuring to achieve this goal. The NDRC has created a "unit energy consumption carbon emission" to evaluate carbon emissions level to guide the zero-carbon transformation of different parks. The zero-carbon parks will also utilize AI technology to improve management and track carbon emissions.
Summary: A recent report highlights the rapid growth of express delivery services in Tibet, with the volume of packages increasing from 4.843 million in 2014 to 30.465 million in 2024. This growth is attributed to initiatives like consolidated shipping ("集运") that reduce costs and improve delivery times, allowing more residents to participate in e-commerce. The introduction of new technologies, such as unmanned delivery vehicles and smart sorting systems, further enhances efficiency, enabling same-day delivery in urban areas. This improved logistics network also supports the "藏货上行" ("Tibetan goods going upward") initiative, facilitating the sale of local products like matsutake mushrooms and yak meat across the country. The goal is to build a comprehensive rural postal and logistics system and continue to reduce logistics and transportation costs.
Summary: China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. announced further optimization of preferential ticket policies for students, expanding availability beyond just summer and winter holidays to the entire academic year (October 1 to September 30) with four single-trip opportunities. The policy also broadens the definition of "family residence" location and includes first class seats and sleeper berths for bullet trains (动车组列车) in the discount program. The discount is now calculated as 75% of the *actual* fare, rather than the listed fare, effectively creating a discount on a discount. Verification procedures are also being streamlined, with students whose qualifications have been verified not needing to show student ID. These updated preferential ticket policies are expected to be available for purchase starting September 6th.
Summary: The article discusses the innovative developments in highway service areas in China, particularly focusing on the rise of new energy vehicles and the corresponding infrastructure upgrades. It highlights the emergence of new roles like "charging dispatchers" to manage the increased demand for EV charging, citing examples like the Baoding service area on the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macau Expressway. The article emphasizes the transformation of service areas into consumption hubs and showcases for new technologies, driven by the growth of the EV industry. It suggests that these changes reflect China's broader innovation and economic potential by optimizing resources and creating new consumption spaces. The article does not allude to the United States or U.S.-China relations.
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Summary: The article discusses the increasing trend of inbound tourism to China fueled by shopping, highlighting popular items and stores among foreign visitors. Custom clothing at Shanghai's South Bund Fabric Market is a draw, with tailors like Li Guangming gaining international recognition and serving customers like Thomas, a Swiss executive. In Chengdu, tourists like the Schneiders from Germany and Smith from the U.S. are drawn to Huawei's innovative tech products, benefiting from convenient payment and tax refund policies; similarly, foreign tourists visiting Shenzhen are buying high-tech items and electronics in bulk from manufacturers in Huaqiangbei, a major electronic market. Guangzhou's traditional cuisine is also a major attraction, with tourists like Rachel from the U.S. acting as guides for authentic Cantonese dining experiences.
Summary: China's inbound tourism and consumption are experiencing a significant rebound, evidenced by a 30.2% year-on-year increase in foreign arrivals and departures, reaching 38.053 million. Contributing to this growth are expanded visa-free policies, extended transit visa durations, and improved VAT refund efficiency. Foreign tourists are expanding their travel beyond major cities to explore diverse destinations and are drawn to China's culture, cuisine, and innovative products. The article also mentions that local governments are improving services like establishing one-stop service application platforms and optimising services for foreign visitors.
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Summary: The provided text is a patriotic poem celebrating China's victory in the war against Japan, emphasizing the immense sacrifices and suffering of the Chinese people during the 14-year struggle. It highlights key battles and the unwavering spirit of the Chinese soldiers and civilians. The poem connects the historical victory to the present, emphasizing the importance of remembering the past and cherishing the hard-won peace. The text makes no mention of the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: The author reflects on the relatively low-key observance of the Qixi Festival (Double Seventh Festival) in their southwestern Anhui hometown compared to other traditional festivals. They recount childhood memories of stargazing and learning about the legend of the Cowherd and Weaver Girl (Niulang and Zhinü), highlighting the festival's connection to astronomy and its significance as a folk expression of star worship. The author explores different versions of the Niulang and Zhinü story, focusing on the themes of predestination versus individual agency and the cultural importance of reunion narratives, and how such stories provide resilience and solace. The role of the old ox, a figure of sacrifice with connections to ancient animist beliefs, is also mentioned. The author concludes that, despite the bittersweet nature of the legend, it offers comfort and a sense of shared longing.
Summary: The article discusses the author's experience with "micro-writing" (微写作), a form of concise writing suitable for social media, during their commute in Beijing and later as a writing teacher. They describe how observing daily life on the subway provided rich material for short posts and how this practice helped students overcome writer's block and develop a consistent writing habit. The author argues that even small amounts of daily writing can accumulate significantly over time and that this approach allows writers to delve deeper into life's truths. The article does not mention the United States or U.S.-China relations.
Summary: This personal reflection details the author's deep appreciation for mangoes, particularly those from Panzhihua in Sichuan province. The author contrasts Panzhihua's favorable growing conditions with the challenges faced by mango cultivation in Hainan and Yunnan due to typhoons and rainy seasons. The piece emphasizes the author's meticulous approach to enjoying mangoes, treating them almost as a luxurious indulgence. The "Da Jinhuang" variety is specifically highlighted as a standout. The author acknowledges the seasonal nature of mangoes while expressing contentment with the annual, albeit brief, period of indulgence.
Summary: The article recounts the author's experiences as both a student and a teacher of Chinese literature. As a student, the author recalls being inspired by a passionate teacher and sharing a moment of literary connection with a classmate. Now a teacher themselves, the author describes guiding students in analyzing Liu Cixin's science fiction story, "Bring Her Eyes," sparking insightful discussions about the story's themes and symbolism. The students explored the difference between "bring" and "wear", and about the meaning of the protagonist lying on the earth to sense the girl's heartbeat. The article concludes with a humorous, literal interpretation of the story's ending offered by a student.
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Summary: This article is a personal reflection on the author's experience of eating snails (螺) in the coastal regions of Southern China. The author describes the different types of snails they eat, including flower snails (花螺), bitter snails (苦螺), and mole snails (痣螺), ranking them in order of personal preference and describing the unique qualities of each. The article also discusses the importance of freshness when eating snails, and also the difficulty of cooking snails to the right tenderness. It reflects on the family traditions of collecting and preparing snails, highlighting the skills involved in both digging them out of their shells and cooking them perfectly.
Summary: This short announcement from the People's Daily welcomes submissions from readers for publication. It specifies that submissions must be original works and not submitted to multiple publications simultaneously. The email address for submissions is provided. There is no mention of specific political topics or U.S.-China relations.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 26th (August 26th) -- On the morning of August 26th, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife Peng Liyuan (彭丽媛) warmly met with King Norodom Sihamoni (西哈莫尼) of Cambodia and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk (莫尼列) at Zhongnanhai (中南海).
Xi Jinping (习近平) warmly welcomed King Norodom Sihamoni (西哈莫尼) and Queen Mother Norodom Monineath Sihanouk (莫尼列) to China again, and also welcomed King Norodom Sihamoni (西哈莫尼) to attend the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Xi Jinping (习近平) said that during my state visit to Cambodia in April this year, I was warmly and friendly received by His Majesty the King and the Cambodian people, and I still feel very cordial when I think about it. Sino-Cambodian relations have withstood the test of international vicissitudes and formed an **风雨同舟** (fēng yǔ tóng zhōu - "share the same boat in wind and rain," to stick together through thick and thin) ironclad friendship, which has become a valuable asset for the two peoples and deserves to be cherished by both sides. Facing the turbulent international situation, China and Cambodia should stand together more firmly, continue our traditional friendship, strengthen unity and cooperation, and accelerate the construction of a new era of all-weather China-Cambodia community with a shared future, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples. China firmly supports the Cambodian people in following a development path that suits their own national conditions and achieving long-term peace and stability.
Norodom Sihamoni (西哈莫尼) and Norodom Monineath Sihanouk (莫尼列) said that they were very happy to visit China again and were invited to attend the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. The Chinese people have made significant contributions to safeguarding world peace, which deserve to be remembered forever. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) historic state visit to Cambodia in April saw both sides discuss friendship and cooperation, achieving important results. Cambodia always views Cambodia-China relations from a strategic height and is willing to carry forward the traditional friendly relations between Cambodia and China and jointly build a new era of all-weather Cambodia-China community with a shared future.
Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.
Return to TopOn the morning of August 26th, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Chairman of the State Duma of the Russian Federation Vyacheslav Volodin (沃洛金) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京).
Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that China-Russia relations are the most stable, mature, and strategically significant major-country relationship in today's turbulent and changing world. Persistently promoting the high-level development of China-Russia relations is in the fundamental interests of the two peoples and is also a source of stability for world peace. In May of this year, I paid a state visit to Russia and attended the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Great Patriotic War of the Soviet Union. Next week, China will solemnly hold activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. As the main battlefields in Asia and Europe during World War II, China and the Soviet Union made huge national sacrifices in fighting against Japanese militarism and German fascism, and made significant contributions to winning the victory of World War II. The two sides should carry on the tradition of friendship, deepen strategic mutual trust, strengthen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, jointly safeguard the security and development interests of the two countries, unite the countries of the Global South, adhere to true multilateralism, and promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.
Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that cooperation between legislative bodies is an indispensable part of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era. It is hoped that the two sides will actively carry out exchanges on governance and legislative experience, and provide a more solid legislative guarantee for China-Russia strategic coordination and cooperation in various fields under the new situation.
Volodin (沃洛金) conveyed President Putin's (普京) cordial greetings and best wishes to President Xi Jinping (习近平). Volodin (沃洛金) said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, Russia-China relations have developed in depth and achieved remarkable results. The State Duma of the Russian Federation is committed to implementing the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthening exchanges and cooperation between the legislative bodies of Russia and China, and making every effort to promote more achievements in the relations between the two countries. Eighty years ago, the people of the Soviet Union and China made significant contributions to the victory over fascism. The Russian side is willing to work with the Chinese side to jointly celebrate this hard-won victory, commemorate the martyrs, and work together to create a better future.
Wang Yi (王毅) and Peng Qinghua (彭清华) attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 26th (北京). August 26th, the State Council (国务院) held its fifteenth special study session with the theme of "Accelerating the Innovative Development of Trade in Services and Actively Cultivating New Drivers of Foreign Trade Development." Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强), while presiding over the study session, emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and the relevant decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee (党中央), further build consensus, broaden ideas, and solidly promote the high-quality development of trade in services, so as to provide strong support for building a strong trading nation and constructing a new system of a higher-level open economy.
Zhao Zhongxiu (赵忠秀), President of the University of International Business and Economics (对外经济贸易大学), gave an explanation. Vice Premier of the State Council He Lifeng (何立峰), State Councilor Wang Xiaohong (王小洪), and State Councilor谌贻琴 (谌贻琴) made exchange speeches.
After listening to the explanation and exchange speeches, Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that promoting the innovative development of trade in services is an important measure to cultivate new drivers of foreign trade and accelerate the construction of a strong trading nation. In recent years, China's (中国) trade in services has developed rapidly, ranking among the top in the world in terms of scale, but there are still gaps in many aspects compared with the world's advanced levels. With changes in the external environment and the adjustment of China's (中国) industrial structure, it is necessary to place the acceleration of innovative development of trade in services in a more important position.
Li Qiang (李强) emphasized the need to proactively expand the import of high-quality services and promote the high-quality development of China's (中国) service industry with a high level of openness. It is necessary to promote institutional opening-up in trade in services, strengthen alignment with international high-standard economic and trade rules, further reduce the negative list for cross-border trade in services, and orderly relax market access in the service sector. Efforts should be made to create a good environment for service imports, facilitate cross-border flow of specialized talents, optimize cross-border capital management, and promote orderly cross-border flow of data. Accelerate the construction of a unified national market, standardize licensing, qualifications, and technical standards in the service sector, and break down various hidden barriers. It is necessary to use service imports to drive the development of the local service industry and support Chinese (中国) service enterprises to enhance their capabilities in market competition.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that it is necessary to rely on China's (中国) comparative advantages, focus on enhancing the international competitiveness of service exports, and promote the expansion and strengthening of service exports. It is necessary to expand the export of productive services in advantageous manufacturing fields, guide high-quality manufacturing enterprises to gradually develop from product manufacturers into comprehensive service providers, better combine service exports and goods exports, and enhance comprehensive added value. It is necessary to actively promote service exports in emerging fields, rely on innovative advantages in artificial intelligence, biomedicine, digital economy, and other aspects, expand service exports in scientific research, consulting, e-commerce, and other fields, and accelerate the cultivation and development of new formats and models such as digital service trade and "artificial intelligence + service trade." It is necessary to deeply explore the potential of service exports in characteristic fields, promote the professionalization and internationalization of services in related fields, and create a number of high-quality brands and masterpieces facing overseas demand. It is necessary to further amplify the effect of visa-free policies, attract more foreigners to travel and consume in China (中国), and drive more high-quality services to go overseas.
Return to TopPeople's Daily, Beijing, August 26th (Reporter Peng Bo (彭波)) The 48th Chairperson's Meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee was held at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京) on the morning of August 26th. Chairman Zhao Leji (赵乐际) presided over the meeting. The meeting decided that the 17th session of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee will be held in Beijing (北京) from September 8th to 12th.
The Chairperson's Meeting suggested that the 17th session of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee should review the draft Atomic Energy Law, the draft Law on Responding to Public Health Emergencies, the draft National Park Law, the draft revision of the Arbitration Law, the draft Law on Public Awareness and Education on the Rule of Law, the draft amendment to the Food Safety Law, the draft Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law, the draft General Provisions of the Ecological Environment Code, the draft Ecological Protection Section of the Ecological Environment Code, the draft Green and Low-Carbon Development Section of the Ecological Environment Code, the draft National Development Plan Law, and the draft revision of the Prison Law; review the motion submitted by the Chairperson's Meeting of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee regarding the request for deliberation of the draft amendment to the Cybersecurity Law; review the motion submitted by the National People's Congress (全国人大) Financial and Economic Affairs Committee regarding the request for deliberation of the draft revision of the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law, and the motion submitted by the National People's Congress (全国人大) Education, Science, Culture and Public Health Committee regarding the request for deliberation of the draft revision of the National Common Language Law; review the motion submitted by the State Council regarding the request for deliberation of the draft amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law; and review the motion submitted by the State Council regarding the request for deliberation and approval of the "Treaty between the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国) and the Republic of Serbia (塞尔维亚共和国) on Judicial Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters" and the motion regarding the request for deliberation and approval of the "Extradition Treaty between the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国) and the Republic of Serbia (塞尔维亚共和国)."
The agenda of the 17th session of the Standing Committee, as suggested by the Chairperson's Meeting, also includes: reviewing the State Council's reports on the implementation of the national economic and social development plan since the beginning of this year, the report on the implementation of the budget since the beginning of this year, the report on the management of government debt in 2024, the report on promoting the deep integration of culture and tourism development, the report on addressing climate change and achieving carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, and the report on the pilot program of water resource tax reform; reviewing the report of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee's law enforcement inspection team on the inspection of the implementation of the Trade Union Law; listening to the report of the General Office of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee on the special research on several important issues in the preparation of the "15th Five-Year Plan" outline; reviewing Chairman Zhao Leji's (赵乐际) written report on his visits to Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦), Hungary (匈牙利), and Switzerland (瑞士) and his attendance at the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament; reviewing the report of the Credentials Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee on the qualifications of individual deputies; and reviewing relevant appointment and removal proposals.
The Chairperson's Meeting reviewed the analysis report of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Financial and Economic Affairs Committee on the economic operation since the beginning of this year, and reviewed the report on the handling of public petitions by the National People's Congress (全国人大) agencies since February 2025.
At the Chairperson's Meeting, Liu Qi (刘奇), Secretary-General of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee, reported on the draft agenda and schedule of the 17th session of the Standing Committee. Relevant Deputy Secretaries-General of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee, and heads of relevant special committees and working committees of the Standing Committee reported on relevant topics.
Vice Chairpersons of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠), Wang Dongming (王东明), Xiao Jie (肖捷), Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦), Ding Zhongli (丁仲礼), Hao Mingjin (郝明金), Cai Dafeng (蔡达峰), He Wei (何维), Wu Weihua (武维华), Tie Ning (铁凝), Peng Qinghua (彭清华), Zhang Qingwei (张庆伟), Losang Jamcan (洛桑江村), and Shohrat Zakir (雪克来提·扎克尔) attended the meeting.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 洋
Eighty years have passed, but the bloody and fiery memories of the nation cannot be washed away; the mighty wind of history will eventually engrave the mainstay that stood tall in times of crisis.
When the land of Northeast China was torn apart by the artillery fire of September 18, 1931, when the dawn moon over Lugou Bridge was shattered by the provocation of July 7, 1937, a force, with its vision that pierced through the fog, its indomitable will, and its heroic feats, guided the direction of China's War of Resistance and gathered the immense power of Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad to save the nation—this is the Communist Party of China.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly looked back with deep emotion on this magnificent period of the War of Resistance, profoundly pointing out: "The Communist Party of China's role as the mainstay is the key to the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression." "The victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is a great victory in which the Communist Party of China played the role of the mainstay."
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, we look at the past with the eyes of today, and we feel that the truth is shining and the original intention is like a torch. The leadership of the Party is the fundamental foundation and lifeline of the Party and the country, and it is the interest and destiny of all ethnic groups in the country.
(I) The Light of Truth
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "Why the Communist Party of China can, why socialism with Chinese characteristics is good, in the final analysis, it is because Marxism works, it is because Marxism adapted to the Chinese context and the needs of the times works. This is the conclusion of history."
Why is this the conclusion of history?
Looking back at modern China, the mountains and rivers were broken, the wind and rain were like darkness, where was the road? When the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression broke out, the iron hooves trampled, and the flames of war were everywhere, who would take the lead?
In 1931, on the third day after the September 18th Incident, the CPC Central Committee issued the "Declaration on the Japanese Imperialist Forcibly Occupying the Three Northeastern Provinces," taking the lead in holding high the banner of armed resistance against Japan.
"This was not an accidental call to arms, but a profound insight into the contradictions of the times from the Marxist worldview," said Zhang Taiyuan (张太原), a professor at the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance). "After the September 18th Incident, the national contradiction between China and Japan gradually surpassed the domestic class contradiction and rose to become the main contradiction. Our Party resolutely shouldered the historical responsibility of being the vanguard of the anti-Japanese nation, and took the initiative to promote the establishment of the anti-Japanese national united front, pointing out the correct direction for uniting the strength of the entire nation and winning the victory of the War of Resistance."
In July 1934, the Northward Anti-Japanese Vanguard Army held high the banner of resistance against Japan, dyeing their clothes with blood all the way, and awakening the mountains and rivers all the way. In December 1935, the CPC Central Committee convened the Wayaobao Conference, clearly proposing the strategic policy of establishing an anti-Japanese national united front.
The Long March is a declaration, a propaganda team, and a seeder. "The Red Army's resistance against Japan is the Long March." Through arduous and pioneering practice, our Party successfully linked the general direction of the Long March with the establishment of an anti-Japanese forward position, realizing the transformation from domestic revolutionary war to the anti-Japanese national war. The broad masses of the people deeply realized that the Red Army was the people's army and the real force resisting Japan.
At a critical moment, the choice demonstrates the true meaning. In the Xi'an Incident, our Party worked hard to promote a peaceful resolution. Faced with the incomprehension of some people, Comrade Mao Zedong's words were deafening: "If we only start from our Party's private hatred, kill Chiang Kai-shek to relieve our hatred, and forget the overall situation of national peril, can we still be called a Marxist-Leninist party?" What sincerity this national righteousness has! What historical foresight this is!
Having the guidance of Marxist scientific theory is the fundamental reason why our Party firmly believes in its beliefs and grasps the historical initiative. The fourteen-year history of the War of Resistance is the history of the Communist Party of China always holding high the banner of the anti-Japanese national united front after the change of the main contradictions in Chinese society; it is a great history of the Communist Party of China's insight into historical laws and making one correct strategic prediction and political decision after another.
In 1938, under the oil lamp in the cave dwelling in Yan'an, "On Protracted War" broke through the haze of "the theory of national subjugation" and the illusion of "the theory of quick victory," illuminating the road to victory in the War of Resistance with its earth-shattering arguments:
"Will China perish? Answer: No, China will not perish, and the final victory will belong to China. Can China win quickly? Answer: No, China cannot win quickly. The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is a protracted war."
This brilliant work scientifically predicted the three stages that the war must go through: strategic defense, strategic stalemate, and strategic counter-offensive, and profoundly revealed that "the people are the foundation of victory."
Time is the best test. The "prophecy" from the cave dwelling in Yan'an has been fulfilled one by one in the tempering of blood and fire. The broken mountains and rivers were finally reorganized, and the Chinese nation ushered in the first complete victory in the national liberation struggle in modern times.
From this, peeling away the heavy clouds of history, a belief is like a lighthouse penetrating the fog and illuminating the future: As an advanced political party armed with Marxist scientific theory, our Party always stands at the forefront of the times, with a deep insight into the general trend of history and a scientific grasp of the laws of development, formulates correct political strategies and tactics, and leads the direction, controls the overall situation, and coordinates the overall situation.
The advancement of theory is the most thorough advancement; the initiative of thought is the greatest initiative. From the proud declaration of "standing up" to the solid leap of "getting rich" and then to the magnificent journey of "becoming strong," every great leap proves the power of truth.
The great era calls for great theory, and the great era breeds great theory. Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is Marxism of contemporary China and Marxism of the 21st century.
On the new journey, we must unswervingly use the Party's innovative theory to strengthen our minds and souls, firmly support the "two establishes," and resolutely achieve the "two safeguards." This is the way to victory revealed in the depths of history, and it is the fundamental guarantee for ensuring that our cause continues to advance from victory to victory.
(II) Iron-Blooded Backbone
On the main peak of Shinao Mountain (狮脑山) in Yangquan (阳泉), Shanxi (山西), the 40-meter-high Bai团大战 (Bǎi Tuán Dàzhàn) (Hundred Regiments Battle) Monument pierces the sky. On July 7 this year, the 88th anniversary of the outbreak of the all-out War of Resistance, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came here, reminiscing about the past and entrusting him with earnestness: "We must tell the story of the War of Resistance well and pass on the great spirit of the War of Resistance from generation to generation."
What should we inherit from the depths of history?
This is the patriotic feelings of everyone being responsible for the rise and fall of the world, the national integrity of regarding death as home and never yielding, the heroic spirit of not being afraid of violence and fighting to the end, and the belief in victory of being indomitable and persevering.
Turning the clock back to the summer of 1940, the iron chains of the Japanese invaders' "cage policy" tightened on North China, and the clouds of compromise and surrender enveloped it. The Chinese nation was facing "an unprecedented period of danger of surrender and unprecedented difficulties in the War of Resistance."
At a time of crisis, the Eighth Route Army launched the largest and longest-lasting strategic offensive campaign in the enemy's rear in North China—the Hundred Regiments Battle.
Attacking the Zhengtai Railway, capturing Niangziguan (娘子关), and fighting fiercely at Guanjialing (关家垴)... Fan Zixia (范子侠), commander of the newly formed Tenth Brigade of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army, roared: "If I advance, you follow me; if I stop, you push me; if I retreat, you shoot me!"
This battle greatly boosted the confidence of the soldiers and civilians across the country to resist Japan to the end. As Wang Ruiping (王瑞萍), director of the Party History Research Office of the Yangquan (阳泉) Municipal Committee of Shanxi (山西) Province, said: "No matter how difficult the conditions, how dangerous the situation, or how cruel the war, the Communist Party of China has always adhered to the War of Resistance and opposed surrender, supporting the hope of the entire nation to survive and is the national vanguard in winning the victory of the War of Resistance."
Daring to fight and daring to win is the powerful spiritual strength of the Communist Party of China that cannot be defeated. Since its establishment, our Party has taken the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation as its historical mission, defended national independence most firmly, safeguarded national interests most resolutely, and resisted foreign aggression most bravely.
The heroic spirit of heaven and earth is still awe-inspiring for thousands of years. Fourteen years of war and smoke, a heroic song.
Yang Jingyu (杨靖宇), one of the main founders and leaders of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army. In July 2020, when General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) inspected Jilin (吉林), he affectionately told his story: "During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, under extremely harsh conditions, General Yang Jingyu (杨靖宇) led the anti-Japanese armed forces to fight bloody battles against enemies several times their size in the severe cold of minus 40 degrees Celsius. When he sacrificed himself, his stomach was full of dry grass, bark, and cotton wool, without a grain of food. His deeds were shocking."
Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志), Zuo Quan (左权), Peng Xuefeng (彭雪枫), the "Five Heroes of Langya Mountain (狼牙山五壮士)" of the Eighth Route Army, the "Liu Lao Zhuang Company (刘老庄连)" of the New Fourth Army, the eight female soldiers of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army... Countless people used their flesh and blood to prop up the iron-blooded backbone of the Chinese nation.
In the autumn of 1937, the Pingxingguan Victory (平型关大捷) shattered the myth of the Japanese army's "invincibility." "After entering the strategic stalemate stage, the enemy's rear battlefield gradually became the main battlefield of China's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. By the strategic counter-offensive stage, it contained and resisted more than half of the invading Japanese army and the vast majority of puppet troops, becoming a strategic base for a full-scale counter-offensive and striving for the final victory of the War of Resistance," said Zhang Congtian (张从田), a researcher at the Academy of Military Sciences' Institute of Military Political Work.
Numbers are silent, but achievements are immortal: In the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Eighth Route Army, the New Fourth Army, and the South China People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Forces fought against the enemy more than 125,000 times, annihilated more than 1.714 million enemies, recovered 1.048 million square kilometers of territory, liberated a population of 125.5 million, and the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army and other units fought independently for 14 years and annihilated and contained a large number of Japanese and puppet troops...
Although the smoke of gunpowder has dissipated, the drums of war have not stopped. The long river of history is surging, the forms of struggle are constantly changing, and the Communist Party members' character of daring to struggle and being good at struggle has become more and more resilient and shining.
Struggling with poverty, struggling with the epidemic, struggling with natural disasters, struggling with unhealthy tendencies, struggling with external interference and provocation... Yesterday's bugle call has been transformed into today's striving song, and the spiritual pedigree of Chinese Communists inspires us to continue the glory of our predecessors with new great struggles. Since the new era, the Party Central Committee has united and led hundreds of millions of people to overcome many long-standing problems and accomplish many major and important tasks concerning the long-term future.
Today, we stand on the top of Shinao Mountain (狮脑山), looking up at the towering monument, as if we see the torch of the spirit passing through the wind and rain and burning all the time.
"The establishment of the Communist Party of China, the founding of the People's Republic of China, the implementation of reform and opening up, and the promotion of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era were all born in struggle, developed in struggle, and grew stronger in struggle."
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) words penetrate time and space, writing the deepest footnote to the epic of the Chinese nation's struggle, and also revealing the spiritual power from history to the future.
(III) The Will of the People
The country is the people, and the people are the country.
This is not only a political declaration that transcends time and space, but also an epic written with blood and faith. Looking back at the years of war and smoke, it is still shocking—it is not only a memory of blood and fire, but also a casting of a spiritual paradigm, a profound proof of the intertwining of the destiny of a political party and hundreds of millions of people.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "The Communist Party of China has persisted in mobilizing the people and relying on the people, and has promoted the formation of a historical torrent of the entire nation's resistance against Japan." "The breadth of social mobilization, the depth of national awakening, the tenacity of fighting will, and the firmness of the belief in victory have all reached unprecedented heights."
Walking into the Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, yellowed photos and solemn texts tell the heavy weight of the word "people": "Heroic Mother" Deng Yufen (邓玉芬), whose husband and five sons were all stained with blood on the battlefield, still turned her home into a rest station for the Eighth Route Army and the wounded; "Yimeng Red Sister-in-law No. 1" Ming Deying (明德英), saved the life of an Eighth Route Army soldier with her precious breast milk; "Brother of the Soldiers" Cui Luotang (崔洛唐), carried the sick and wounded soldiers up the mountains, waded through the icy rivers, and drilled into the cliffs to avoid the Japanese army's search...
Under the banner of the anti-Japanese national united front held high by the Communist Party of China, regardless of north or south, regardless of old or young, all Chinese sons and daughters braved the enemy's artillery fire and went to the country's difficulties together. A "Flower Drum Song" sang out the anti-enemy situation of "400 million people are all practicing, with one heart and one mind in military uniform": "The army is the armed people, and the people are the Eighth Route Army in civilian clothes; the army is the sharp arrow and the people are the shield, and they are united to protect the country."
The power of people's war lies not only in the dedication of flesh and blood, but also in the infinite creativity of collective wisdom. Tunnel warfare, sparrow warfare, landmine warfare, sabotage warfare... These seemingly "rustic" tactics deeply dragged the Japanese invaders into the vast ocean of people's war.
How did the Chinese, who were once ridiculed as "a heap of loose sand," become a steel Great Wall of common hatred and unity? The answer has long been deeply hidden in the sincere original intention of the Communist Party of China.
Since its birth, our Party has engraved "people" on its banner. A century of Party history is a history of practicing the Party's original mission, a history of the Party and the people being of one heart, sharing the same breath, and sharing the same destiny.
In September 1944, Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) published the widely circulated "Serve the People": "Our team is entirely for the liberation of the people, and it is thoroughly working for the interests of the people."
At that time, in the vast anti-Japanese base areas, democratic policies sprouted like bamboo shoots after a rain, guaranteeing the people's rights; the policy of reducing rent and interest was implemented, and the heavy shackles were broken; the great production movement set off a upsurge, and the call of "doing it yourself, having enough food and clothing" resounded throughout the border area.
A command is moving. In 1942, the Japanese invaders "mopped up" and encountered a severe drought, and many people filled their stomachs with leaves. For this reason, the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region issued a unique order—the "Leaf Instruction": All food units of the troops must pick leaves more than 15 miles away, and the leaves near the villages should be left for the masses to eat.
It is precisely the sincere dedication, bit by bit, like a trickle, that nourishes the earth and moistens people's hearts. Thus, there is that affectionate song: "In the first month of the new year, we caught up with the pigs and sheep going out of the door. Where are the pigs and sheep going? Send them to the heroic Eighth Route Army..." Thus, "Go to Yan'an (延安)" became the resounding slogan of batches of passionate young people.
In September 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited the former site of the CPC Suide (绥德) Prefectural Committee and stated the truth of history: "The Communist Party of China led the people to achieve revolutionary victory, won the hearts of the people, and hundreds of millions of people firmly chose to stand on our side."
The will of the people is the greatest politics, and justice is the strongest force.
"The power of the people is the eternal source of motivation for the Chinese nation to live and thrive and move towards rejuvenation," said Luo Cunkang (罗存康), Secretary of the Party Committee and Curator of the Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. "Always maintaining a heart of innocence towards the people, always being connected with the people, sharing weal and woe, and always winning the trust and support of the people, the Party can overcome any difficulties and be invincible."
Looking at today, the village-based cadres are walking on the mountain roads once traveled by the support-the-front models, jointly drawing a picture of the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside with the farmers. The builders of modern cities are still continuing the spiritual bloodline of putting the people first, and using the wisdom and strength of the people to support innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, civilized, and intelligent modern people's cities. Are the scientific researchers in the laboratory not the assault soldiers in the "tunnel warfare" of this era? "Calling for heroes to take charge" constantly ignites the engine of innovative development...
From the grand strategy of national development to the concerns of the people, our Party always adheres to asking the people for their needs, asking the people for their opinions, and asking the people for their effectiveness. The vigorous vitality of whole-process people's democracy is constantly pushing forward Chinese-style modernization.
Times have changed, mountains and rivers have been renewed, and the people are always the protagonists.
(IV) Self-Revolution
The long river of history is surging endlessly, and the examination papers of the times are constantly being updated.
When we ask why the Communist Party of China was able to become the mainstay in the War of Resistance, the answer lies not only in the strategic vision and battlefield sacrifices, but also in a character strength that runs through history.
American journalist Edgar Snow saw Mao Zedong (毛泽东) wearing patched clothes in the Shaan-Gan-Ning Border Region, Zhou Enlai (周恩来) sleeping on an earthen bed with a straw mat, Peng Dehuai (彭德怀) using captured parachute cloth to make a vest... This foreign observer keenly captured a kind of "Oriental magic." He probably never imagined how profoundly this power would change the destiny of a nation. It was nothing else but the original aspiration of sharing weal and woe with the people, the will to tirelessly strive for lofty ideals, and the sobriety and determination of a political party to dare to engage in self-revolution.
In November 2021, at the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), when the "Resolution of the CPC Central Committee on the Major Achievements and Historical Experience of the Party's Centennial Struggle" was adopted, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) earnestly spoke of the "Cave Dwelling Dialogue" ("窑洞对")—
"Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东同志) gave the first answer in the cave dwellings of Yan'an (延安), which is 'Only by letting the people supervise the government can the government not dare to slack off.' After a century of struggle, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), our Party has given the second answer, which is self-revolution."
Having experienced vicissitudes but remaining true to its original aspiration, and having endured hardships but maintaining its true color, the century-long journey of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is not only a magnificent history of social revolution but also a history of self-revolution that promotes integrity and eliminates corruption.
During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Party demonstrated extraordinary courage in self-renewal. In October 1939, the inaugural issue of "The Communist" ("共产党人") stated clearly: "Its task is to help build a Bolshevikized Chinese Communist Party (中国共产党) that is nationwide, mass-based, and completely consolidated ideologically, politically, and organizationally. For the victory of the Chinese revolution, it is urgently necessary to build such a party, and the subjective and objective conditions for building such a party are largely in place, and this great project is underway."
From "Transform Our Study" to "Rectify the Party's Style of Work" and "Oppose Stereotyped Party Writing," the Yan'an Rectification Movement (延安整风运动) directly targeted the three major malaises of subjectivism, sectarianism, and stereotyped Party writing. "Learn from past mistakes to avoid future ones, cure the sickness to save the patient" ("惩前毖后、治病救人"), the weapon of criticism and self-criticism was solemnly taken up.
In 1941, at the Shaan-Gan-Ning Border Region (陕甘宁边区)参议会, enlightened gentleman Li Dingming (李鼎铭) proposed the "streamlining administration" ("精兵简政") suggestion. Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东同志) wrote an endorsement: "This method is very good, it is precisely the right medicine to transform our bureaucratism, formalism, and formalism." In December 1942, the CPC Central Committee (中共中央) issued the "Instructions on Strengthening Unified Leadership and Streamlining Administration" to the Party's leading organs in various regions, initiating a large-scale streamlining of the Party, government, and military systems.
Eliminating evil and supporting righteousness, the atmosphere was completely renewed. The vast number of Communists "sat firmly on the side of the common people," forming a vivid situation of "only seeing public servants and not officials." Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东同志) once compared the Kuomintang-controlled areas with the liberated areas: "Taking advantage of the war to make a fortune from national disasters, officials are merchants, corruption is rampant, and shame is swept away. This is one of the characteristics of the Kuomintang (国民党) areas. Hard struggle, setting an example, production in addition to work, rewarding integrity, and prohibiting corruption are among the characteristics of the Chinese liberated areas."
"Daring to engage in self-revolution is the most distinctive character of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) and a significant symbol that distinguishes our Party from other political parties," said Lu Yi (卢毅), deputy director of the Department of Party Building Teaching and Research at the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）). It is precisely because of daring to face its own problems, adhering to the truth, and correcting mistakes that the Party has been able to survive, develop, and grow in extremely harsh environments. Through this profound ideological baptism, our Party made the "Resolution on Certain Historical Issues," and the entire Party reached unprecedented unity, laying a solid ideological and political foundation for winning the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Cultivating oneself and then governing the world; governing oneself and then governing the world.
Times are changing, tasks are changing, and the environment is changing, but the Party's consciousness of daring to turn the blade inward and scrape the poison off the bones has never changed.
Comprehensively and strictly governing the Party is a great practice of the Party's self-revolution in the new era. It has curbed many unhealthy tendencies that were previously considered impossible to curb, eliminated some stubborn diseases that were difficult to eliminate for many years, and solved many prominent problems that the masses strongly reflected, gathering strong positive energy for the development of the Party and the country.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "The Party's leadership is directly related to the fundamental direction, future destiny, and ultimate success or failure of Chinese-style modernization."
At present, our Party is shouldering the very heavy task of building Chinese-style modernization, facing an extremely complex governing environment, and the string of self-revolution must be tightened even more. Firmly adhering to leading the great social revolution with the great self-revolution, and promoting the great self-revolution with the great social revolution, our Party will surely be more full of vitality and always become the strong leading core of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
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Eighty years of vicissitudes and great changes. "Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China" ("没有共产党就没有新中国") inspires generations of Chinese sons and daughters—
"The Communist Party works hard for the nation, the Communist Party wholeheartedly saves China. It pointed out the road to liberation for the people, and it leads China to the light..."
This melody, born from the flames of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, has long transcended the notes themselves. It is the truth tempered by blood and fire, an epic witnessed by mountains and rivers, and a powerful spiritual force integrated into the national bloodline and endlessly growing.
Without the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), there would be no new China, and there would be no great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
In the new era and on the new journey, firmly following the Party, we will surely move towards a brighter future.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 26th, Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, met with South Korean President's Special Envoy Park Byeong-seug (朴炳锡) in Beijing (北京) on the afternoon of the 26th.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) stated that President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Lee Jae-myung (李在明) reached important consensus on deepening the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership, which pointed out the direction for the development of China-South Korea relations. China is willing to work with South Korea to adhere to mutual respect, strengthen dialogue and communication, enhance understanding and mutual trust, deepen pragmatic cooperation, expand cultural exchanges, accumulate more positive energy, promote the main theme of friendship, and promote China-South Korea relations to advance with the times and move steadily and far under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state. The National People's Congress of China is willing to strengthen exchanges and cooperation with the National Assembly of South Korea to help the continuous and sound development of China-South Korea relations.
Park Byeong-seug (朴炳锡) said that the new South Korean government attaches great importance to developing a mature and stable South Korea-China relationship and is willing to work with China to implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, continuously enhance political mutual trust, enhance the friendly feelings between the two peoples, promote the return of South Korea-China relations to the right track, and jointly promote regional peace, stability, and development.
Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), August 26th, Vice President Han Zheng (韩正) met with South Korean President's Special Envoy Park Byeong-seug (朴炳锡) in Beijing (北京) on August 26th.
Han Zheng (韩正) said that after the new South Korean government took office, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Lee Jae-myung (李在明) had a phone call and reached an important consensus on promoting the China-South Korea strategic cooperative partnership to a new level, which pointed out the direction for the development of China-South Korea relations. China is willing to work with South Korea to jointly implement the important consensus of the two heads of state, consolidate strategic mutual trust, expand common interests, strengthen multilateral cooperation, and promote the continuous, healthy, and stable development of bilateral relations. 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, as well as the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Korean Peninsula. China is willing to work with the international community, including South Korea, to jointly defend the achievements of World War II and adhere to true multilateralism.
Park Byeong-seug (朴炳锡) said that the new South Korean government attaches great importance to its relations with China, respects the one-China policy, and is willing to promote the return of the South Korea-China strategic cooperative partnership to the right track under the guidance of the important consensus of the two heads of state, benefiting the two peoples.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on August 26th (Reporter Jiang Jie (姜洁)) The 13th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (政协) closed in Beijing (北京) on the afternoon of the 26th. The meeting focused on consultations and discussions on the topic of "Formulating the '15th Five-Year Plan' for National Economic and Social Development." Wang Huning (王沪宁), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, presided over the closing meeting and delivered a speech. He stated that since the "14th Five-Year Plan," under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, China's economic and social development has achieved new groundbreaking progress, breakthrough changes, and historic achievements. We must profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "**两个确立**" (liǎng gè què lì - "Two Establishments," establishing Xi Jinping's core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole, and establishing the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era) and resolutely achieve the "**两个维护**" (liǎng gè wéi hù - "Two Upholds," uphold General Secretary Xi Jinping's core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole, and uphold the Party Central Committee's authority and its centralized, unified leadership), fully implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, deeply study and comprehend General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on development strategies and planning, closely focus on advancing Chinese-style modernization through political consultation and advice, and broadly gather people's hearts, build consensus, pool wisdom, and concentrate strength for the compilation and implementation of the "15th Five-Year Plan."
Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that the CPPCC should accurately grasp the development situation and tasks during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, closely align with the goal of basically achieving socialist modernization by 2035, focus on the goals and major strategic tasks, major reform measures, and major engineering projects of economic and social development during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and actively provide good advice and assistance for comprehensively promoting high-quality development, advancing high-level opening up to the outside world, and steadily promoting common prosperity for all the people. In conjunction with the formulation and implementation of annual consultation plans, the relevant key issues of formulating and implementing the "15th Five-Year Plan" should be included in the work arrangements for inspection, investigation, research, consultation, political deliberation, democratic supervision, and information on social conditions and public opinion, so as to form high-quality research results and policy recommendations. We must do a high-quality job in all aspects of the CPPCC's work, study, publicize, and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, promote the in-depth and solid study and implementation of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the meeting celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and complete the annual performance tasks well.
The meeting adopted the revised "Regulations on Proposal Work of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference."
At the meeting, Hong Liang (洪亮) was appointed as Deputy Secretary-General of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC; Pan Yue (潘岳) was added as a member of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC and Deputy Director of the Committee on Culture, History and Studies; Zhang Maoyu (张茂于) no longer served as Deputy Secretary-General of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC. The meeting adopted the decision to remove Zou Jiayi (邹加怡) from the post of Deputy Secretary-General of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC and accept her resignation as a member of the Standing Committee and a member of the CPPCC, and adopted the decision that Chen Xiaojiang (陈小江) no longer serve as a member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC and accept his resignation as a member of the CPPCC.
The meeting ratified the decision to revoke Zhou Xianwang's (周先旺) qualification as a member of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC.
After the closing meeting, Sun Shuxian (孙书贤), Vice Minister of the Ministry of Natural Resources (自然资源部) and Director of the State Oceanic Administration (国家海洋局), was invited to give a lecture entitled "Accelerating Marine Science and Technology Innovation."
Shi Taifeng (石泰峰), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, and Hu Chunhua (胡春华), Shen Yueyue (沈跃跃), Wang Yong (王勇), Zhou Qiang (周强), Leung Chun-ying (梁振英), Batel (巴特尔), Su Hui (苏辉), Shao Hong (邵鸿), Gao Yunlong (高云龙), Chen Wu (陈武), Mu Hong (穆虹), Xian Hui (咸辉), Wang Dongfeng (王东峰), Jiang Xinzhi (姜信治), Jiang Zuojun (蒋作君), He Baoxiang (何报翔), Wang Guangqian (王光谦), Qin Boyong (秦博勇), Zhu Yongxin (朱永新), and Yang Zhen (杨震), Vice Chairmen of the National Committee of the CPPCC, attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 26th (Reporter) - Zhao Leji (赵乐际), Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大常委会), held talks with Carlo Schmid (卡罗尼), President of the Swiss Federal Council (瑞士联邦议会联邦院), at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) on the afternoon of the 26th.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) said that in the 75 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Switzerland, the relations between the two countries have developed steadily, vividly interpreting the spirit of cooperation of "equality, innovation, and win-win." China is willing to work with Switzerland to take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as an opportunity to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and promote the continuous development of the Sino-Swiss innovative strategic partnership.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) said that high-level exchanges between China and Switzerland have been close this year, and it is hoped that this good momentum will be maintained, the exchange mechanisms in various fields will be used well, the understanding of each other's national conditions and internal and external policies will be deepened, and strategic mutual trust will be further enhanced. The Taiwan issue is the most important core interest of China, and it is hoped that Switzerland will adhere to the one-China principle and support China's efforts to achieve national reunification. Since the entry into force of the Sino-Swiss Free Trade Agreement, it has played an important role in promoting the growth of bilateral investment and trade. It is hoped that the two sides will speed up the negotiations on upgrading the agreement, further expand the pie of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, and accelerate the cultivation of new growth points for cooperation in emerging fields such as artificial intelligence, robotics, and drones. China is willing to work with Switzerland to jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system and the stability and smooth flow of industrial and supply chains, and maintain an international environment of openness and cooperation. Taking the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations as an opportunity, we will strengthen multilateral cooperation, safeguard world peace and stability, and work together to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) pointed out that the National People's Congress of China (中国全国人大) is willing to work with the Swiss Federal Council (瑞士联邦议会) to strengthen friendly exchanges between high-level legislative bodies, special committees, bilateral friendship groups, deputies to the National People's Congress, and members of parliament, give play to their own characteristics and advantages, promote and deepen exchanges and cooperation in various fields, and provide assistance for the development of Sino-Swiss relations.
Zhao Leji (赵乐际) introduced China's adherence to the development concepts of innovation, coordination, green development, openness, and sharing, and promoted sustainable development. He said that China and Switzerland have many similarities and commonalities in their development concepts. It is hoped that the two sides will strengthen exchanges and mutual learning to inject more stability and positive energy into a world intertwined with changes and chaos.
Carlo Schmid (卡罗尼) said that China is an important participant in the world economy and global governance, and an important partner of Switzerland. The relations between the two countries are of strategic significance. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Switzerland and China 75 years ago, the two sides have always adhered to mutual respect and carried out fruitful cooperation in a wide range of fields. Switzerland adheres to the one-China policy. The Swiss Federal Council (瑞士联邦议会) is willing to strengthen friendly exchanges with the National People's Congress of China (中国全国人大), promote cooperation between the two countries in various fields such as economy, science and technology, culture, education, tourism, and local affairs, promote negotiations on upgrading the free trade agreement, and strengthen mutual understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries.
Xiao Jie (肖捷) participated in the talks.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on August 26th (Reporter Jiang Jie (姜洁)) - The 13th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (政协) was held on the morning of the 26th. 14 members of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协) delivered speeches on the theme of "Formulating the '15th Five-Year Plan' for National Economic and Social Development." Wang Huning (王沪宁), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局常委) and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协主席), attended the meeting.
Wang Guosheng (王国生), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested placing the development of new quality productive forces based on local conditions in a more prominent strategic position, taking the all-round expansion of domestic demand as the strategic cornerstone for compiling the plan, and effectively coordinating the connection between medium- and long-term goals and long-term goals. Miao Wei (苗圩), a member of the Standing Committee, proposed promoting the deep integration of the digital economy and the real economy and accelerating the process of industrial intelligentization. Ma Jiantang (马建堂), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested taking multiple measures to enhance consumption capacity, boost consumption willingness, expand consumption scenarios, and expand consumption supply to cultivate a complete domestic demand system. Wang Zhigang (王志刚), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested enhancing original and disruptive technological innovation capabilities to provide a strong impetus for the development of new quality productive forces through technological breakthroughs. Chen Qun (陈群), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested actively and steadily promoting the overall optimization and dynamic adjustment of the scale, type, and hierarchical structure of education at all levels and types to better adapt to economic and social development and national strategic needs. Kong Lingzhi (孔令智), a member of the Standing Committee, spoke on behalf of the Taiwan Democratic Self-Government League (台盟中央), proposing to drive the efficient reorganization of agricultural production factors and the deep transformation of industries with technological innovation as the core driver, and to promote the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas. Xie Ru (谢茹), a member of the Standing Committee, spoke on behalf of the All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce (全国工商联), suggesting deepening the "Ten Thousand Enterprises Revitalizing Ten Thousand Villages" action to enable private enterprises to play a greater role in smoothing the circulation between industry and agriculture, urban and rural areas, and promoting common prosperity in urban and rural areas. Li Qun (李群), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested further exploring and utilizing the historical facts, archaeological objects, and cultural relics of exchanges among ethnic groups, and strengthening the research on the history of the Chinese national community and the pattern of unity in diversity of the Chinese nation. Chen Yan (陈彦), a member of the Standing Committee, proposed adhering to the people-centered creative orientation, strengthening the subjectivity of Chinese culture, and promoting literary and artistic creation from "plateau" to "peak." Lin Yifu (林毅夫), a member of the Standing Committee, spoke on behalf of people without party affiliation, suggesting building a support system for high-quality population development to inject sustainable momentum into Chinese-style modernization. Li Wenzhang (李文章), a member of the Standing Committee, proposed improving the social governance system, adhering to and developing the "Fengqiao Experience" (枫桥经验) in the new era, doing a good job in uniting and serving the masses, and ensuring that people live and work in peace and contentment and that society is stable and orderly. Wang Jinnan (王金南), a member of the Standing Committee, spoke on behalf of the China National Democratic Construction Association (农工党中央), proposing to adhere to high-level protection to support high-quality development and comprehensively build a beautiful China where humans and nature coexist in harmony. Qian Zhimin (钱智民), a member of the Standing Committee, suggested improving the recycling system and market system for renewable resources to enhance China's energy and resource security capabilities. Zhang Baiqing (张柏青), a member of the Standing Committee, spoke on behalf of the China Zhi Gong Party (致公党中央), suggesting increasing efforts to "go global" and "bring in" to build a new pattern of coordinated development of independent innovation and open innovation.
Qin Boyong (秦博勇), Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协副主席), presided over the meeting. Shi Taifeng (石泰峰), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局委员) and Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协副主席), as well as Hu Chunhua (胡春华), Shen Yueyue (沈跃跃), Wang Yong (王勇), Zhou Qiang (周强), Leung Chun-ying (梁振英), Bater (巴特尔), Su Hui (苏辉), Shao Hong (邵鸿), Gao Yunlong (高云龙), Mu Hong (穆虹), Xian Hui (咸辉), Wang Dongfeng (王东峰), Jiang Xinzhi (姜信治), Jiang Zuojun (蒋作君), He Baoxiang (何报翔), Wang Guangqian (王光谦), Zhu Yongxin (朱永新), and Yang Zhen (杨震), Vice Chairmen of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协副主席), attended the meeting.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 26th (Reporter Mei Changwei (梅常伟)) With the approval of Chairman Xi Jinping (习近平), the academic symposium commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War was held in Beijing (北京) on the 26th. Zhang Youxia (张又侠), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, attended the meeting and delivered a speech, emphasizing the need to thoroughly study and implement Chairman Xi's (习近平) important instructions, promote the great spirit of the War of Resistance, use history as a mirror to gather the will and strength to forge ahead and create new paths, and strive to achieve the centennial goal of the People's Liberation Army.
Zhang Youxia (张又侠) pointed out that it is necessary to deeply understand the role of the Communist Party of China as the mainstay, strengthen the fundamental advantage of the Party's command of the gun, truly learn, truly understand, truly believe in, and truly apply Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, promote the deepening and solidifying of political building of the army, and ensure that the people's army always listens to the Party and follows the Party. It is necessary to develop the strategy and tactics of people's war, comprehensively strengthen military training and preparedness, promote the innovation of combat methods and training methods system, consolidate and improve the integrated national strategic system and capabilities, and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests.
Zhang Youxia (张又侠) emphasized that it is necessary to always remember that national security can only be achieved with a strong military, accelerate the modernization of national defense and the military, seek powerful impetus from deepening reforms, seek hard-core strength from self-reliance in science and technology, seek transformation and leapfrogging from military governance, and promote the realization of high-quality development. It is necessary to continue writing the heroic glory of the people's army's bloody battles, strengthen the spirit of sacrifice and dedication, promote the style of hard work and practical work, and maintain the revolutionary military's integrity and moral character, so that the fine traditions of our Party and our army can be carried forward in the new era. It is necessary to defend the achievements of peace, justice, and victory, adhere to a correct view of the history of World War II, safeguard the post-war international order, actively promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, and always be a firm force in maintaining world peace.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 罗珊珊
The 25th China International Fair for Investment & Trade (CIFIT) will be held in Xiamen (厦门), Fujian Province (福建省) from September 8th to 11th. On August 26th, the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办) held a press conference to introduce the relevant situation.
More than 70 investment-themed activities and more than 100 special roadshows will be held.
CIFIT is China's only national-level major exhibition with investment as its theme, and it is also a landmark exhibition for "Invest in China." Ling Ji (凌激), Vice Minister of Commerce and Deputy Representative for International Trade Negotiations, introduced that this year's CIFIT is themed "Join Hands with China, Invest in the Future," focusing on the three major sections of "Invest in China," "China Investment," and "International Investment." It will set up an exhibition area of approximately 120,000 square meters and hold more than 70 investment-themed activities and more than 100 special roadshows.
In the "Invest in China" section, nearly 100 multinational corporation headquarters and regional executives from energy, chemical, agriculture, medicine, and intelligent manufacturing, as well as heads of several sovereign wealth funds and international investment institutions, have confirmed their participation. More than 100 hidden champion enterprises from Europe and Asia will also participate. This year's CIFIT will hold a symposium with senior executives of multinational corporations and carefully design more than 30 special investment promotion activities. As the guest country of honor for this year's CIFIT, the United Kingdom will send a delegation of nearly 200 people to participate and hold a series of exchange activities.
An innovative "China Investment" platform has been built, with three special zones for foreign investment cooperation, overseas comprehensive services, and Silk Road Maritime, showcasing the investment and cooperation achievements and landmark projects of Chinese enterprises around the world, promoting international cooperation in production and supply chains. It will also hold Sino-US provincial and state economic and trade cooperation and exchange activities, and organize several chambers of commerce to release the China Foreign Investment Activity Index.
"International Investment" is becoming more attractive. Delegations from more than 110 countries and regions and international organizations have registered to participate, and 51 countries and regions have set up exhibition booths. The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) will hold the Future Investment Conference at the same time, and international organizations such as the World Association of Investment Promotion Agencies (WAIPA) and the New Development Bank (NDB) will hold special seminars to share advanced experiences and innovative practices in international investment cooperation, and promote the improvement of the quality and efficiency of cross-border services in the field of international investment.
Provide long-term stability and certainty for foreign investment.
At present, the global economy lacks momentum, various trade and investment barriers are increasing, and cross-border investment has slowed down significantly. Ling Ji (凌激) said that against this background, nearly 100 senior executives of multinational corporations and heads of international investment institutions are actively participating in this year's CIFIT, which shows that China still has huge potential for attracting foreign investment. China's super-large-scale market, complete and efficient production and supply chains, and the comprehensive advantages formed by the rich application scenarios of a new round of technological revolution and industrial transformation profoundly interpret that "investing in China is investing in the future."
China is creating a market-oriented, law-based, and internationalized business environment to provide long-term stability and certainty for foreign investment.
Unswervingly expand opening up to the outside world. We will actively and steadily expand the pilot opening up in fields such as value-added telecommunications, biotechnology, and wholly foreign-owned hospitals, continue to promote the opening up of relevant fields, effectively implement national treatment for foreign-funded enterprises, and focus on solving the specific problems of "the big door is open, but the small doors are not" in market access, so that foreign-funded enterprises can "both enter and operate."
Enhance the empowerment of open platforms. We will thoroughly implement the upgrading strategy of free trade pilot zones, accelerate the comprehensive pilot work of expanding the opening up of the service industry, and improve the level of development of the export-oriented economy in national-level economic development zones.
Strengthen service guarantees. Since last year, the Ministry of Commerce (商务部) has organized 40 round table meetings for foreign-funded enterprises to promote the solution of more than 1,500 difficulties and demands of foreign-funded enterprises. We will continue to hold round table meetings and carry out special visits of "service guarantees entering foreign enterprises." In large-scale equipment renewal, trade-in of consumer goods, government procurement, bidding and other activities, we will adhere to treating domestic and foreign-funded enterprises equally and supporting them to participate in competition, and provide a fairer competitive environment for foreign-funded enterprises.
China is not only a major country in attracting foreign investment, but also a major country in foreign investment.
In recent years, China's foreign investment has developed steadily and healthily, showing strong resilience and vitality.
The investment scale ranks among the top in the world. In 2024, China's foreign investment reached US$162.78 billion, an increase of 10.1% over the previous year. Since 2012, China's foreign investment flow has ranked among the top three in the world for 13 consecutive years. By the end of 2024, Chinese companies had established more than 50,000 companies in 190 countries and regions. The international competitiveness of Chinese companies has continued to improve, making positive contributions to the stability and smooth flow of global production and supply chains.
Diversified development of investment fields. China's foreign investment covers 18 national economic industry categories. Foreign investment in manufacturing, finance, information technology, wholesale and retail, and leasing and business services accounts for nearly 80% of the total. Investment in emerging fields such as green and low-carbon, digital economy, green minerals, and blue economy is also steadily advancing.
Significant results have been achieved in mutual benefit and win-win cooperation. From 2021 to 2024, China's foreign investment drove nearly US$1.2 trillion in imports and exports of goods, contributed a large number of jobs and taxes to host countries, helped their economic development, and achieved mutual benefit and win-win results.
Fruitful investment and cooperation in jointly building the "Belt and Road." In 2024, China's direct investment in countries jointly building the "Belt and Road" was US$50.99 billion, an increase of 22.9% over the previous year, accounting for 26.5% of the total foreign investment in that year, achieving a good situation of joint consultation, joint construction, and sharing, and also letting the world see China's sincerity and determination in opening up and cooperation. Wang Jinfu (王金福), Vice Governor of Fujian Province (福建省), introduced that 77 countries and regions jointly building the "Belt and Road" have confirmed their participation in this year's CIFIT. Azerbaijan (阿塞拜疆), Cambodia (柬埔寨), Uzbekistan (乌兹别克斯坦) and other countries will organize high-level delegations to participate in depth, and Serbia (塞尔维亚), Hungary (匈牙利), Slovenia (斯洛文尼亚), Thailand (泰国) and other countries will set up national pavilions. During the period, the "Belt and Road" high-quality development docking and exchange activities will continue to be held to deepen and expand exchanges and cooperation in multiple fields.
Return to TopThis newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on August 26th (Reporter Pan Junqiang (潘俊强)): Recently, theme flower beds commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War have appeared along Chang'an Avenue (长安街) in Beijing (北京).
The Beijing (北京市) Municipal Bureau of Landscape and Greening introduced that 10 sets of three-dimensional flower beds, with the theme of "Remembering History, Cherishing the Memory of Martyrs, Cherishing Peace, and Creating the Future," are arranged between Jianguomen (建国门) and Fuxingmen (复兴门).
The three-dimensional flower beds each have their own characteristics. The 5 sets of flower beds on the east side show the Chinese nation's heroic and fearless, magnificent and moving great victory, and the 5 sets of flower beds on the west side show the great achievements of the new era, jointly creating a solemn and warm atmosphere. After the commemorative activities, all the flower beds will not undergo large-scale changes. Only some flower beds will have their elements adjusted and some plants replaced. The flower bed landscape will continue until the National Day holiday.
More than 100 new and high-quality varieties and native plants are used in this theme flower bed, of which 40 new varieties are making their debut. The "Rural Revitalization" flower bed not only uses a large area of sugarcane for the first time, but also arranges ornamental vegetables such as peppers, lettuce, and tomatoes; the "Ode to the Yellow River" flower bed takes freehand Chinese painting as its base, integrates a variety of techniques, shows the Hukou Waterfall (壶口瀑布) scene, and enhances the audio-visual experience with the music of the "Yellow River Cantata".
Return to TopThe "One Old and One Young" Fields Release Two New Standards.
This newspaper Beijing (北京) August 26th (Reporter Lin Lili (林丽鹂)) - Recently, two new standards in the "one old and one young" fields have been released.
Regarding the "one old" aspect, the State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) (市场监管总局) (National Standardization Administration) (国家标准委) has approved and released the national standard "Age-Friendly Furniture Design Guidelines" (《适老家具 设计指南》), which will officially take effect on February 1, 2026. The standard is based on the actual needs and physiological and psychological characteristics of the elderly, and proposes detailed design requirements from the dimensions of appearance materials, intelligence, and functional configuration of age-friendly furniture.
The standard clarifies that potential risks should be considered when designing the appearance and materials of age-friendly furniture. The main color of the product should be a soft neutral color such as light beige, and the auxiliary color should be a low-saturation warm color such as light yellow. There should be a moderate contrast with the color of the walls and floors to allow the elderly to clearly identify the edges and reduce the occurrence of bumps. It is encouraged to use natural and environmentally friendly materials, and not to use materials with pungent odors or that are prone to allergies. High flame-retardant materials should be preferred for upholstered furniture such as sofas. The height and angle of the product should be designed to be adjustable as much as possible, exposed parts should be rounded and smooth, the overall structure should be stable and solid, the armrests should have anti-slip properties, and easily soiled parts such as seat cushions should be easy to replace and wash.
According to the standard, intelligent design should follow the principle of simplicity and practicality. It is advocated to introduce intelligent designs suitable for the elderly. The interaction form of intelligent applications should be easy to learn and understand, the operation prompts should be clear and direct, and it should be able to be adjusted according to the user's cognitive level. The controller and control system should be compatible with the furniture function and the use environment, and the operation process should be simplified as much as possible to avoid dangers caused by misoperation. If the product has a health remote monitoring function, the relevant data should be fed back to authorized family members, guardians, or medical staff in real time.
The standard requires that the functional configuration design should closely fit the needs of aging. The product functions should be configured based on the actual needs of elderly users. If necessary, age-friendly components with auxiliary functions can be added, such as anti-slip foot pads, armrests, and backrests for seat products; auxiliary lighting, support handles, and lifting clothes rails for cabinet products; and safety guardrails, health monitoring and early warning devices, and assist-to-sit and turn-over devices for bed and mattress products. The product size should be designed based on the body data of the elderly, and the recommended values of the age-friendly functional dimensions of commonly used furniture should be listed.
Regarding the "one young" aspect, the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) has released the international standard "Child care articles — General safety requirements — Part 2: Mechanical hazards".
Mechanical hazards of childcare products refer to the injuries suffered by children when using various products due to potential mechanical hazards in product design, production, assembly, and other links, such as cuts caused by sharp edges, squeezes caused by moving parts, and entanglements caused by rope accessories. According to the characteristics of children's products, this international standard innovatively constructs a comprehensive safety requirement system including 19 dimensions such as mechanical hazard safety concepts, accessibility risks, and moving part hazards, covering 13 mechanical injury risk scenarios that children may face when using products. For example, regarding the risk of strangulation and suffocation caused by rope loops entangling children's necks, the standard requires that the length of the rope should not exceed 220 mm and the length of the loop should not exceed 360 mm when measured after straightening; regarding the risk of pinching injuries caused by product moving parts pinching children's fingers, the standard proposes that the gap between product moving parts should be less than 3 mm or greater than 12 mm.
This international standard was led by Chinese experts and jointly formulated with experts from 15 countries, providing a basis and guidance for the formulation of international safety standards for various subdivided products in the future.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 26th (北京). August 26th, the State Council (国务院) conducted its fifteenth special study session with the theme of "Accelerating Innovative Development of Trade in Services and Actively Cultivating New Drivers of Foreign Trade Development." Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强), while presiding over the study session, emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important instructions and the relevant decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, further consolidate consensus, broaden ideas, and solidly promote the high-quality development of trade in services, so as to provide strong support for building a strong trading nation and constructing a new system of a higher-level open economy.
Zhao Zhongxiu (赵忠秀), President of the University of International Business and Economics (对外经济贸易大学), gave an explanation. Vice Premier of the State Council He Lifeng (何立峰), State Councilor Wang Xiaohong (王小洪), and State Councilor谌贻琴 (谌贻琴) made exchange speeches.
After listening to the explanation and exchange speeches, Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that promoting innovative development of trade in services is an important measure to cultivate new drivers of foreign trade and accelerate the construction of a strong trading nation. In recent years, China's trade in services has developed rapidly, ranking among the top in the world in terms of scale, but there are still gaps in many aspects compared with the world's advanced levels. With changes in the external environment and adjustments in China's industrial structure, it is imperative to place the acceleration of innovative development of trade in services in a more important position.
Li Qiang (李强) emphasized the need to proactively expand the import of high-quality services and promote the high-quality development of China's service industry through high-level opening-up. It is necessary to promote institutional opening-up in trade in services, strengthen alignment with international high-standard economic and trade rules, further reduce the negative list for cross-border trade in services, and orderly relax market access in the service sector. Efforts should be made to create a favorable environment for service imports, facilitate cross-border flow of specialized talent, optimize cross-border capital management, and promote the orderly flow of cross-border data. Accelerate the construction of a unified national market, standardize licensing, qualifications, and technical standards in the service sector, and eliminate various hidden barriers. It is necessary to use service imports to drive the development of the local service industry and support Chinese service companies in enhancing their capabilities in market competition.
Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that it is necessary to rely on China's comparative advantages to focus on enhancing the international competitiveness of service exports and promote the expansion and strengthening of service exports. It is necessary to expand the export of productive services in advantageous manufacturing fields, guide high-quality manufacturing enterprises to gradually develop from product manufacturers into comprehensive service providers, better integrate service exports and goods exports, and enhance comprehensive added value. It is necessary to actively promote service exports in emerging fields, rely on innovation advantages in artificial intelligence, biomedicine, digital economy, and other aspects, expand service exports in scientific research, consulting, e-commerce, and other fields, and accelerate the cultivation and development of new formats and models such as digital service trade and "artificial intelligence + service trade." It is necessary to deeply tap the potential of service exports in characteristic fields, promote the advancement of services in related fields towards specialization and internationalization, and create a batch of high-quality brands and excellent works oriented to overseas demand. It is necessary to further amplify the effect of visa-free policies, attract more foreign nationals to travel and consume in China, and drive more high-quality services to go global.
Return to TopPeople's Daily, Beijing, August 26th (Reporter Peng Bo (彭波)) The 48th Chairman's Meeting of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee was held at the Great Hall of the People (人民大会堂) in Beijing (北京) on the morning of the 26th. Chairman Zhao Leji (赵乐际) presided over the meeting. The meeting decided that the 17th session of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee will be held in Beijing (北京) from September 8th to 12th.
The Chairman's Meeting suggested that the 17th session of the 14th National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee should review the draft Atomic Energy Law, the draft Public Health Emergency Response Law, the draft National Park Law, the draft revision of the Arbitration Law, the draft Law on Public Awareness and Education on the Rule of Law, the draft amendment to the Food Safety Law, the draft Hazardous Chemicals Safety Law, the draft General Provisions of the Ecological Environment Code, the draft Ecological Protection Section of the Ecological Environment Code, the draft Green and Low-Carbon Development Section of the Ecological Environment Code, the draft National Development Plan Law, and the draft revision of the Prison Law; review the proposal of the Chairman's Meeting of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee to submit the draft amendment to the Cybersecurity Law for deliberation; review the proposal of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Financial and Economic Affairs Committee to submit the draft revision of the Enterprise Bankruptcy Law for deliberation, and the proposal of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Education, Science, Culture and Health Committee to submit the draft revision of the National Common Language Law for deliberation; review the proposal of the State Council to submit the draft amendment to the Environmental Protection Tax Law for deliberation; and review the proposal of the State Council to submit for approval the "Treaty between the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国) and the Republic of Serbia (塞尔维亚共和国) on Judicial Assistance in Civil and Commercial Matters" and the proposal to submit for approval the "Extradition Treaty between the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国) and the Republic of Serbia (塞尔维亚共和国)".
The agenda of the 17th session of the Standing Committee, as suggested by the Chairman's Meeting, also includes: reviewing the State Council's report on the implementation of the national economic and social development plan since the beginning of this year, the report on the implementation of the budget since the beginning of this year, the report on the management of government debt in 2024, the report on promoting the deep integration of culture and tourism development, the report on addressing climate change and carbon peaking and carbon neutrality, and the report on the pilot program of water resource tax reform; reviewing the report of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee's law enforcement inspection team on the implementation of the Trade Union Law; listening to the report of the General Office of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee on the special research on several important issues in the preparation of the "15th Five-Year Plan" outline; reviewing the written report of Chairman Zhao Leji (赵乐际) on his visits to Kyrgyzstan (吉尔吉斯斯坦), Hungary (匈牙利), and Switzerland (瑞士) and his attendance at the Sixth World Conference of Speakers of Parliament; reviewing the report of the Credentials Committee of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee on the qualifications of individual deputies; and reviewing relevant personnel appointment and removal proposals.
The Chairman's Meeting reviewed the analysis report of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Financial and Economic Affairs Committee on the economic operation since the beginning of this year, and reviewed the report on the handling of mass petitions by the National People's Congress (全国人大) agencies since February 2025.
At the Chairman's Meeting, Liu Qi (刘奇), Secretary-General of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee, reported on the draft agenda and schedule of the 17th session of the Standing Committee. Relevant Deputy Secretaries-General of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee, and heads of relevant special committees and working committees of the Standing Committee reported on relevant topics.
Vice Chairpersons of the National People's Congress (全国人大) Standing Committee Li Hongzhong (李鸿忠), Wang Dongming (王东明), Xiao Jie (肖捷), Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦), Ding Zhongli (丁仲礼), Hao Mingjin (郝明金), Cai Dafeng (蔡达峰), He Wei (何维), Wu Weihua (武维华), Tie Ning (铁凝), Peng Qinghua (彭清华), Zhang Qingwei (张庆伟), Losang Jamcan (洛桑江村), and Shohrat Zakir (雪克来提·扎克尔) attended the meeting.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 强 薇
The year 2025 is designated as the "Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Year of Sustainable Development." Achieving poverty reduction and development is a shared aspiration of SCO member states and a key area of bilateral and multilateral cooperation within the SCO framework.
In recent years, China has actively implemented the Global Development Initiative, accelerating the alignment of high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative with regional cooperation initiatives and the development strategies of SCO member states. Through the promotion of agricultural technologies, cultivation of new talents, and establishment of exchange platforms, China is actively contributing its wisdom and strength to agricultural poverty reduction and economic development in SCO countries.
Planting Seedlings for Prosperity, Harvesting Fruits of Happiness
Kyrgyzstan enjoyed a bumper apple harvest this year, bringing smiles to the faces of local fruit farmers. The diverse varieties of apples, with their vibrant colors, juicy taste, not only meet local market demand but are also exported in large quantities to countries such as Russia and Kazakhstan. The abundant apple harvest is attributed to Sino-Kyrgyz agricultural technology exchange and cooperation.
In early December last year, snow fell in the Chuy Oblast (楚河州) of Kyrgyzstan. The Sino-Kyrgyz Fruit Tree Breeding Technology Demonstration Park was covered in silver, and a winter apple seedling pruning technology training session was underway. Zhang Dong (张东), a professor at Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (西北农林科技大学), led his team to explain the key technical points of winter fruit tree pruning to local fruit farmers.
During the spring blossoming season this year, Zhang Dong (张东) and his team members revisited the demonstration park to conduct spring management technology training for apple orchards. Faculty and students from the Kyrgyz National Agrarian University (吉尔吉斯斯坦国立农业大学) and Northwest Agriculture and Forestry University (西北农林科技大学) conducted on-site research and engaged in enthusiastic exchanges and discussions.
The Chuy Oblast (楚河州) of Kyrgyzstan possesses natural conditions suitable for apple cultivation, but the winters are relatively cold, requiring high cold resistance in fruit trees. In response to this climatic characteristic, Chinese technical experts have cultivated and screened suitable high-yield apple varieties. Last year, 60,000 rootstock seedlings crossed the border and "settled down" in the demonstration park. Chinese experts frequently traveled between China and Kyrgyzstan to promote breeding and cultivation techniques and orchard management experience, driving income growth and prosperity for local fruit farmers.
In recent years, China has extensively carried out agricultural technology cooperation with SCO countries to help local farmers reduce poverty and develop. In the agricultural demonstration park in the North Kazakhstan (北哈州) region of Kazakhstan, the Chinese expert team has continuously conducted wheat introduction and promoted wide-row furrow sowing technology, increasing the unit yield by an average of 20% to 30% compared to local control varieties. In the China-Uzbekistan Modern Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park in the SCO agricultural base in the Syrdarya Region (锡尔河州) of Uzbekistan, solar sprinkler irrigation machines and intelligent integrated water and fertilizer irrigation equipment developed by Chinese experts have been introduced, significantly increasing cotton production while conserving water. In the China-Belarus Agricultural Science and Technology Demonstration Park in Belarus, jointly developed drought-resistant seeders are rumbling, sowing high-quality, high-yield, and stress-resistant Chinese wheat varieties...
"Over the past few years, Kyrgyzstan and China have successfully implemented a series of projects aimed at improving agricultural productivity," said Kimaliev (克里马利耶夫), First Deputy Minister of Water Resources, Agriculture, and Processing Industry of Kyrgyzstan. He stated that eliminating poverty and developing sustainable agriculture are not only economic tasks but also concern the well-being of people in all countries. "Only through joint efforts can we lay a solid foundation for a sustainable, secure, and prosperous world."
Cultivating a Talent Pool, Building a Bridge of Cooperation
On July 17 this year, the first group of 292 trainees from the Pakistan Agricultural "Thousand Talents Program" successfully completed a three-month technical training program in Yangling (杨凌), Shaanxi (陕西). This project is a concrete measure to implement the consensus of the leaders of China and Pakistan to strengthen cooperation in the agricultural field. Pakistan will select 1,000 young agricultural science students to participate in training in China in batches. The trainees studied knowledge in animal breeding and genomics, livestock disease prevention and control technology, seed production and processing technology, and efficient irrigation systems. "Our country's vegetables and fruits have long relied on imports, and relevant production technology knowledge is of great help to Pakistan in improving agricultural productivity and achieving agricultural modernization," said trainee Qureshi Shuja Rahman (库雷希·舒贾·拉赫曼).
In September 2021, President Xi Jinping (习近平) announced at the 21st Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO that China would provide 1,000 poverty reduction training opportunities to SCO countries in the next three years. China actively promotes poverty reduction cooperation with SCO countries, holds poverty reduction-themed seminars in various places, and invites professional and technical personnel from SCO countries to China for training. Through the seminars, trainees not only master innovative agricultural poverty reduction technologies but also learn about China's modern agricultural development and rural revitalization achievements and experiences.
As of June this year, the SCO Agricultural Technology Exchange and Training Demonstration Base located in the Yangling Demonstration Zone (杨凌示范区) has conducted more than 120 foreign aid training programs in agricultural technology and special training programs, training more than 2,400 agricultural officials and technicians from SCO countries and related developing countries, organizing more than 300 officials to participate in special poverty reduction training, and 42,000 people have participated in online learning.
"Strengthening the exchange of poverty reduction experiences between Uzbekistan and China has effectively helped Uzbekistan improve its talent training level," said Sidikov Bakhtiyor (西迪科夫·巴赫提约尔), Deputy Director of the Human Resources Development and Management Department of the Ministry of Employment and Poverty Reduction of Uzbekistan, after carefully studying in the seminar for officials from developing countries on formulating and implementing poverty reduction planning policies.
From 2022 to 2024, Qingdao (青岛), Shandong (山东) has continuously held three sessions of poverty reduction training courses for SCO countries, providing 200 training opportunities and building a series of cooperation platforms. Last year, during the SCO countries' poverty reduction and development seminar held in Qingdao (青岛), the local government organized a matchmaking meeting for agricultural enterprises from SCO countries, inviting representatives from SCO countries to promote their characteristic industries, showcase the rich agricultural resources of various countries, and reach more than 20 cooperation consensuses in areas such as agricultural product import and export and technology exchange.
Building a Shared Dream of Poverty Reduction, Following the Path of Common Development
Eliminating poverty and achieving development and revitalization are the common dreams of SCO countries. Through arduous efforts, China has successfully won the battle against poverty, achieving the poverty reduction target of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development 10 years ahead of schedule, forging a poverty reduction path with Chinese characteristics, writing a new chapter in the history of human anti-poverty efforts, and making important contributions to the global poverty reduction cause.
Poverty reduction and sustainable development align with the SCO countries' beautiful aspirations to promote people's livelihoods and seek development, and are of great significance for accelerating the implementation of the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and promoting the building of a human community with a shared future. Since China took over as the rotating presidency of the SCO, it has strengthened policy communication with all parties around the theme of the "SCO Year of Sustainable Development," carried out a series of cooperation and actions in the eight key areas of the Global Development Initiative, including poverty reduction, shared poverty reduction experiences, deepened pragmatic cooperation, and helped more countries explore poverty reduction and sustainable development paths that suit their own national conditions.
In May 2023, China and Uzbekistan established a sub-committee on poverty reduction cooperation within the framework of the intergovernmental cooperation committee between the two countries, which is China's first poverty reduction cooperation sub-committee established with foreign countries at the government level. In May this year, the 2025 SCO Poverty Reduction and Sustainable Development Forum was held in Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西), becoming another vivid practice of China deepening poverty reduction cooperation with other SCO countries and promoting common development.
The SCO member states' agricultural ministers' meeting mechanism has been established for 15 years. In July this year, the 10th Meeting of the SCO Member States' Ministers of Agriculture was held in Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南). All parties discussed issues such as rural development, poverty reduction cooperation, and scientific and technological exchanges, with a view to promoting regional modern agricultural development and rural prosperity.
Andrei Rusakovich (安德烈·鲁萨科维奇), a professor at the Department of Eurasian Studies at Belarusian State University (白俄罗斯国立大学), said that China is practicing the Global Development Initiative with practical actions, actively sharing poverty reduction experiences with other SCO countries through talent cultivation and professional training, and carrying out pragmatic cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure, science and technology, green development, and other fields, creating new opportunities for achieving poverty reduction and sustainable development.
"The SCO will continue to strengthen the construction of a platform for joint poverty alleviation and promotion of sustainable development, and jointly create a sustainable, equitable, and secure future for our people," said SCO Deputy Secretary-General Janesh Cain (詹内什·凯恩).
(Zhang Guangzheng (张光政), a reporter from this newspaper, also contributed to this article)
Return to TopBy: 弗拉基米尔·诺罗夫
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) important attraction lies in its cooperation model, which follows principles such as consensus, respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and equal treatment, allowing member states to achieve their own development through dialogue and cooperation.
The 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit will soon be held in Tianjin (天津), which will be the largest summit since the establishment of the SCO. Uzbekistan is a founding member of the SCO, and the constructive cooperation between Uzbekistan and China has become one of the important factors in promoting the stable development of the organization. Relying on a solid foundation of cooperation, the two countries have built an efficient dialogue and cooperation mechanism under the SCO framework covering regional security, economic and trade cooperation, and cultural exchanges.
Today's world is witnessing an increasing trend of fragmentation, and the international order is under impact. Against this backdrop, the SCO provides effective solutions to address challenges such as globalization imbalances, food and energy security, and helps to form a fair and inclusive multipolar international order. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation's (SCO) important attraction lies in its cooperation model, which follows principles such as consensus, respect for sovereignty, non-interference in internal affairs, and equal treatment, allowing member states to achieve their own development through dialogue and cooperation. The SCO is becoming an important platform for Global South countries to enhance strategic autonomy and achieve sustainable development. The "SCO+" model provides opportunities for more developing countries, and all parties are continuously launching innovative cooperation programs in areas such as green economy, digitalization, technology, and education through collaborative cooperation.
As an important member of the SCO, China has always adhered to equal treatment, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation, and a series of concepts and initiatives put forward have been actively practiced within the SCO framework. Since assuming the rotating presidency for 2024-2025, China has been promoting cooperation in various fields with the slogan "Promoting the 'Shanghai Spirit': The SCO in Action," promoting the improvement of cooperation mechanisms for observer states and dialogue partners, and helping the SCO expand its influence and enhance its authority. With professional capabilities and rich experience, China promotes the organization to continuously achieve new leapfrog development, vigorously promotes the improvement of the organizational structure, enhances practical effectiveness, and promotes regional integration.
China closely integrates concepts with practice and has successfully held the SCO Countries Green Development Forum, the 42nd Meeting of the Council of the Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure of the SCO, and other events. The first international road transport system line from the China-SCO Local Economic and Trade Cooperation Demonstration Zone to Uzbekistan was officially opened, providing assistance for regional upgrading of logistics, creation of employment, and increase of tax revenue. The 2025 SCO Countries Youth Cultural Exchange Camp supported by China brings together youth representatives from all parties. Chinese universities and universities in Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan carry out joint scientific research in areas such as artificial intelligence and ecology, building a sustainable intellectual platform.
Uzbekistan continues to promote actions such as interconnection, sustainable development, youth exchanges, and joint scientific research within the SCO framework. The trade volume between Uzbekistan and China has achieved rapid growth, and China is Uzbekistan's largest trading partner and an important source of investment. The China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project is steadily advancing, and after its completion, it will significantly improve the level of logistics connectivity among SCO countries and strengthen regional economic integration. The implementation of cross-regional cooperation, trade expansion, infrastructure, and technology cooperation projects has effectively consolidated the cooperation foundation of the SCO and injected strong impetus into sustainable development.
My career is closely linked to the SCO. I served as the Secretary-General of the SCO and witnessed the development and evolution of the organization. At that time, despite facing multiple challenges such as geopolitical tensions, the SCO still maintained the stability of the mechanism and expanded cooperation from traditional security and economic fields to new fields such as digital transformation, green development, and innovation. I currently serve as the Chairman of the Central Asia Artificial Intelligence Association and have participated in activities such as the China-SCO Digital Technology Cooperation Development Forum and the SCO Think Tank High-end Forum. Our association maintains close cooperation with Chinese institutions, signed a memorandum of cooperation with the China Academy of Information and Communications Technology, and will jointly train artificial intelligence rule of law professionals and carry out related research with Chinese universities.
Looking to the future, the development of the SCO should further focus on regional economic integration, promote trade facilitation and digitalization, promote green energy and climate cooperation among countries, and actively implement artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and technology park construction. I believe that through these measures, the SCO will continue to enhance its global influence and contribute more solutions to international cooperation.
(The author is the former Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) and former Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan)
Return to TopChina is willing to work with all countries to innovate green and low-carbon transition solutions, jointly create favorable conditions for international green cooperation, work together to promote the Earth's "going green," and jointly create a cleaner and greener future for mankind.
The main indicators such as comprehensive energy production capacity and the proportion of non-fossil energy will be completed as scheduled, the number of new energy patents accounts for more than 40% of the world, and the cumulative reduction of carbon emissions for other countries through exported wind and photovoltaic products is about 4.1 billion tons... The series of thematic press conferences on "High-Quality Completion of the '14th Five-Year Plan'" held recently showed that China's green and low-carbon development has achieved remarkable results and has become an important promoter of the world's energy transition. "China leads the clean energy technology revolution" "China provides green solutions to the world, especially developing countries"... China's green development has taken solid steps, made significant contributions to the global low-carbon transition, and continues to receive praise from the international community.
Guided by Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization and led by the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development, China has embarked on a path of energy transition that conforms to its national conditions, adapts to the general trend of global development, and meets the requirements of the times. Tianjin Port (天津港) has created the world's first "smart zero-carbon" terminal with the highest production efficiency in history. The Meizhou Bay (湄洲湾) coal terminal in Fujian (福建) has implemented "oil-to-electricity" for power equipment, "green electricity connection" for terminal berths, and "bulk-to-collection" for loading processes. The Longyangxia (龙羊峡) "hydro-solar complementary" photovoltaic power station in Qinghai (青海) can reduce carbon emissions by about 1.2266 million tons per year... From hydrogen energy at ports to plateau power stations, China's clean energy development and utilization momentum is strong. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China built the world's largest electric vehicle charging network, with two charging piles for every five vehicles; it built the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, with the proportion of renewable energy power generation installed capacity increasing from 40% to about 60%. Liang Jinhui (梁锦慧), Executive Director of the World Economic Forum, said that China has made significant progress in domestic energy transition and is expected to further strengthen its contribution to a sustainable, secure, and inclusive energy future.
China's high-quality development continues to increase its "green" content, promoting the accelerated transformation of global energy. China's wind power installed capacity has ranked first in the world for 15 consecutive years, and its photovoltaic installed capacity has ranked first in the world for 10 consecutive years. In May of this year, China became the first country in the world to reach the terawatt level of cumulative photovoltaic installed capacity, moving towards a new height in global new energy development, which has been widely praised by the international community. China's "green energy" empowers energy cooperation and achieves win-win results. In Thailand (泰国), Chinese inverter technology helps Mahidol University (玛希隆大学) create a "zero-carbon campus"; in Ghana (加纳), the Chinese agricultural-solar complementary model will realize the coordinated development of the photovoltaic industry and agriculture; in Kiribati (基里巴斯), the "photovoltaic + direct drinking water" smart energy project invested and constructed by Chinese enterprises provides a new solution for improving people's livelihoods and developing new energy... Through continuous innovation to improve quality and efficiency, China makes green energy technology more popular, product forms more diversified, and results benefit all countries.
Green transition is the only way for all mankind to work together, and should not fall into the narrow perspective of "who wins and who loses." China's green development achievements are by no means the result of an "energy race," but an inclusive practice of replacing "competition" with "sharing" and dissolving "suppression" with "empowerment." China is the world's largest exporter of clean technology, exporting photovoltaic and wind power products to more than 200 countries and regions around the world, and has carried out green energy project cooperation with more than 100 countries and regions, creating 46% of the world's jobs in the renewable energy sector. The latest analysis by the British "Carbon Brief" website stated that in 2024, China's exports of solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicle batteries helped reduce carbon emissions outside of China. In the past 10 years, China has helped reduce the average cost of electricity per kilowatt-hour for global wind power and photovoltaic power generation projects by 60% and 80% respectively, making a huge contribution to the global green transition. Attempting to engage in zero-sum games in the energy field and unreasonably suppressing China's green industry development will raise the cost for the international community, especially developing countries, to obtain renewable energy technologies, and hinder global green and low-carbon development.
Building a clean and beautiful world is the common responsibility of all countries. China is willing to work with all countries to innovate green and low-carbon transition solutions, jointly create favorable conditions for international green cooperation, work together to promote the Earth's "going green," and jointly create a cleaner and greener future for mankind.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 郭梓云
Entering the garden of the Heidelberg, Germany residence of Thomas Rabe, a German friend, the first thing that catches the eye is a bust of his grandfather, John Rabe (约翰·拉贝), surrounded by flowers. Stepping inside, Thomas Rabe's (托马斯·拉贝) desk is filled with materials and books related to John Rabe (约翰·拉贝), and old photos of John Rabe (约翰·拉贝) and his family are placed in the middle of the living room. "My grandfather stood up for Chinese civilians, and he has always been a role model for our family," Thomas Rabe (托马斯·拉贝) told reporters.
In 1937, the invading Japanese army committed the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀). German John Rabe (约翰·拉贝), together with other international figures in China, formed the International Committee for the Nanjing Safety Zone (南京安全区国际委员会), and John Rabe (约翰·拉贝) was elected as the chairman of the committee. Having lived in China for many years, John Rabe (约翰·拉贝) had made many Chinese friends. When the flames of war spread, he refused to evacuate Nanjing (南京) alone. In times of crisis, he firmly stated that he was responsible for the friends who worked for him, and would never abandon them even at the cost of his life. The "Nanjing Safety Zone (南京安全区)" provided shelter for more than 200,000 Chinese people. "The Rabe Diary," written by John Rabe (约翰·拉贝) based on this experience, is one of the most important and detailed historical materials recording the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀). President Xi Jinping (习近平) once highly praised John Rabe's (约翰·拉贝) righteous act: "The Chinese people commemorate Rabe (拉贝) because he had great love for life and a pursuit of peace."
Thomas Rabe (托马斯·拉贝) learned about the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression from his grandfather's records. "China played an important role in the World Anti-Fascist War," he said. China was the first country to resist fascist aggression and long held down and resisted the main force of the Japanese army, playing an important role in weakening the forces of Japanese militarism. On a global scale, China made a significant contribution to the Allied victory through long and arduous resistance.
In order to better commemorate his grandfather, Thomas Rabe (托马斯·拉贝) is actively committed to protecting and sorting out the historical documents left by John Rabe (约翰·拉贝) and promoting his spirit and deeds. "My father took over 'The Rabe Diary' and all historical documents from my grandfather, and my father passed them on to me before his death. I have donated the Nanjing (南京) volume manuscript of 'The Rabe Diary' to the Central Archives of China (中国中央档案馆)," he said. "My son, Maximilian (马克斯米利安), is learning Chinese, and I have also told him the story of my grandfather. We will continue to pass on important documents and the spirit of my grandfather."
Thomas Rabe (托马斯·拉贝) and his family have established six John Rabe (约翰·拉贝) exchange centers around the world to promote John Rabe's (约翰·拉贝) humanitarian spirit, convey peace and friendship, and set an example for the younger generation. He also compiled John Rabe's (约翰·拉贝) life experience, eyewitness records of the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀), and the views of German experts on the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀) into a book entitled "Rabe and China (拉贝与中国)," which reproduces Rabe's (拉贝) 30 years of life in Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Nanjing (南京), and tells the story of the friendship between generations of the Rabe (拉贝) family and the Chinese people. The Chinese version of the book was published in January 2024.
Thomas Rabe (托马斯·拉贝) is a professor at the University of Heidelberg (海德堡大学) and an obstetrician and gynecologist with decades of experience. "As a doctor, I am deeply impressed by the development of China's medical cause. China has made significant progress in medical infrastructure construction, medical technology innovation, and the improvement of the public health system. Through cooperation with various countries and international organizations, China has made positive contributions to the global health cause." Thomas Rabe (托马斯·拉贝) said that he is willing to continue to contribute to promoting exchanges and cooperation between Germany and China in the medical field.
In September 2015, Thomas Rabe (托马斯·拉贝) was awarded the "70th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression" commemorative medal, and he also received the Chinese Government Friendship Award (中国政府友谊奖) in 2018. This year, Thomas Rabe (托马斯·拉贝) won the "Friendly Envoy Award" at the second Orchid Awards (兰花奖). "These awards are a tribute and affirmation to the generations of the Rabe (拉贝) family who have passed on great love for life and promoted Sino-German friendship for nearly a hundred years," said Thomas Rabe (托马斯·拉贝). "I am deeply moved by the Chinese people's deep affection and respect for my grandfather. China's recognition of my grandfather is very important to us. I have a deep affection for China and will uphold the spirit of my grandfather and continue to build a bridge of friendship between Germany and China with my descendants."
(Reported from Heidelberg (海德堡), Germany by this newspaper)
Return to TopOn August 23rd, the China-Laos Railway international freight train (Yuxi-Vientiane) achieved two-way operation. As of the end of July this year, since its opening in December 2021, the China-Laos Railway has transported more than 6.45 million tons of goods, of which cross-border goods exceeded 14.9 million tons. The picture shows the international freight train bound for Vientiane (万象), Laos (老挝), departing from the Yanhe Station (研和站) of the China-Laos Railway in Yuxi (玉溪), Yunnan (云南) on the same day.
Xinhua News Agency reporter Chen Xinbo (陈欣波) photographed.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing, August 26th (Xinhua) On the morning of August 26th, the second phase of the tenth meeting of the China-Russia Parliamentary Cooperation Committee was held in Beijing (北京). The two sides conducted in-depth exchanges on topics such as promoting opening up to the outside world through the rule of law, promoting bilateral economic and trade exchanges, optimizing the investment and business environment, promoting a correct view of the history of World War II, and deepening cultural and people-to-people cooperation. Both sides expressed their willingness to actively leverage the functions of legislative bodies, strengthen exchanges of experience in legislation and governance, promote the implementation and effectiveness of pragmatic cooperation, strengthen multilateral coordination and cooperation, and continuously enrich the connotation of the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Dushanbe, August 26th (Reporter Li Ao) At the invitation of the People's Democratic Party of Tajikistan, Wu Xiaojun (吴晓军), member of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Qinghai Provincial Party Committee, led a delegation of the Communist Party of China to visit Tajikistan from August 25th to 26th. During the visit, he met with Shohiyon (绍希永), First Deputy Speaker of the Lower House of the Tajik Parliament, and Karimzoda (卡里姆佐да), Deputy Chairman of the People's Democratic Party, among others. He also attended a special presentation on Chinese-style modernization for all sectors of Tajikistan, conducted on-site inspections of the Luban Workshop, and exchanged views with the Tajik side on implementing the outcomes of the Second China-Central Asia Summit, deepening inter-party exchanges between China and Tajikistan, and jointly building the "Belt and Road" initiative.
The Tajik side expressed its willingness to deepen relations between the two parties, strengthen exchanges of experience in state governance and local cooperation, and build a high-quality Tajik-Chinese community of common destiny.
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), August 26th - The State Council (国务院) recently issued the "Opinions on Deeply Implementing the 'Artificial Intelligence+' Action" (关于深入实施“人工智能+”行动的意见) (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions").
The "Opinions" adhere to Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era as guidance, fully, accurately, and comprehensively implement the new development concept, adhere to the people-centered development philosophy, give full play to China's advantages in abundant data resources, complete industrial system, and broad application scenarios, strengthen forward-looking planning, systematic layout, differentiated policies, open sharing, and safe and controllable measures, focusing on fields such as science and technology, industry, consumption, people's livelihood, governance, and global cooperation, deeply implement the "Artificial Intelligence+" action, and create a number of new infrastructures, new technology systems, new industrial ecosystems, and new employment positions, etc., accelerate the cultivation and development of new quality productive forces, enable all people to share the fruits of artificial intelligence development, and better serve the construction of Chinese-style modernization.
The "Opinions" propose to accelerate the implementation of six key actions. First, "Artificial Intelligence+" science and technology, accelerate the process of scientific discovery, drive innovation and efficiency improvement in technology research and development models, and innovate research methods in philosophy and social sciences. Second, "Artificial Intelligence+" industrial development, cultivate intelligent native new models and new business forms, promote the intelligent development of all industrial elements, accelerate the digital and intelligent transformation and upgrading of agriculture, and innovate new models for the development of the service industry. Third, "Artificial Intelligence+" consumption quality improvement, expand new scenarios for service consumption, and cultivate new business forms for product consumption. Fourth, "Artificial Intelligence+" people's livelihood and well-being, create more intelligent ways of working, promote more effective ways of learning, and create a better quality of life. Fifth, "Artificial Intelligence+" governance capabilities, create a new landscape of human-machine symbiosis in social governance, build a new pattern of diversified co-governance for security governance, and jointly draw a new picture of ecological governance for a beautiful China (中国). Sixth, "Artificial Intelligence+" global cooperation, promote the universal sharing of artificial intelligence, and jointly build a global artificial intelligence governance system.
The "Opinions" propose to strengthen 8 basic support capabilities, including enhancing model basic capabilities, strengthening data supply innovation, strengthening the overall planning of intelligent computing power, optimizing the application development environment, promoting the prosperity of the open-source ecosystem, strengthening the construction of talent teams, strengthening policy and regulatory guarantees, and improving security capabilities.
The "Opinions" require adhering to the implementation of the Party's leadership throughout the entire process of the "Artificial Intelligence+" action. The National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) should strengthen overall coordination, and all regions and departments should combine their actual conditions and implement them in accordance with local conditions to ensure that they are implemented effectively. It is necessary to strengthen demonstration leadership, summarize and promote experience and practices in a timely manner, strengthen publicity and guidance, widely gather social consensus, and create a good atmosphere for the entire society to participate together. (Related reports can be found on page 7)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 丁怡婷
On August 26th, the State Council Information Office (国务院新闻办公室) held a press conference to introduce the achievements in high-quality energy development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period.
Wang Hongzhi (王宏志), member of the Party Leadership Group of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) and Director of the National Energy Administration (国家能源局), stated that since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's energy sector has made breakthrough progress and historic achievements. The main indicators proposed in the "14th Five-Year Plan" outline, such as comprehensive energy production capacity and the proportion of non-fossil energy, will be completed on schedule, and China has become an important promoter of the world's energy transition.
Sufficient Supply and Stronger Resilience
As the world's second-largest economy and a major country with a population of over 1.4 billion, China has huge energy demands. In the first four years of the "14th Five-Year Plan," energy consumption increased by a cumulative 980 million tons of standard coal. It is estimated that the additional electricity consumption in five years will exceed the European Union's annual electricity consumption.
"China has strengthened the fundamental guarantee of coal, deeply explored the potential for increasing oil and gas reserves and production, and accelerated the replacement of renewable energy. Domestic energy production has been accelerated, achieving more than 90% of the increase in consumption through domestic self-sufficiency," Wang Hongzhi (王宏志) introduced. In 2024, China's national power generation exceeded 10 trillion kilowatt-hours, accounting for 1/3 of the world's total. The total energy production is equivalent to approximately 5 billion tons of standard coal, accounting for over 1/5 of the world's total, ensuring a "sufficient quantity and stable price" of energy supply.
In these 5 years, the allocation of energy resources has been further optimized. The energy infrastructure network spanning east and west, running through north and south, and connecting overseas has become more complete. In the eastern region, 40% of energy consumption comes from major energy arteries such as "West-to-East Electricity Transmission" (西电东送), "West-to-East Gas Transmission" (西气东输), and "North-to-South Coal Transportation" (北煤南运).
The ability to guarantee residential energy use has been continuously improved. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China built the world's largest electric vehicle charging network, with 2 charging piles for every 5 vehicles. The country deepened the implementation of rural power grid consolidation and upgrading projects, with a cumulative arrangement of 25 billion yuan in central budgetary investment, driving over 800 billion yuan in investment in rural power grids.
"'The 14th Five-Year Plan' is a 5-year period of more sufficient energy supply and stronger resilience. China has accelerated the construction of an energy production, supply, storage, and sales system, effectively meeting the rapidly growing energy demand and safeguarding the 'lifeline' of energy use for people's livelihoods," said Wang Hongzhi (王宏志).
Faster Transformation and Greener Color
The "14th Five-Year Plan" is also the 5-year period with the fastest green and low-carbon transformation. China has built the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system, with the proportion of renewable energy power generation capacity increasing from 40% to about 60%.
Regarding the development of new energy sources such as wind power and photovoltaics, Li Chuangjun (李创军), Director of the New Energy and Renewable Energy Department of the National Energy Administration (国家能源局新能源和可再生能源司司长), used four words to summarize: "Faster, Higher, Better, and Bigger."
The development speed is faster. Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," the annual newly installed capacity of wind and solar power generation has entered the "100 million kilowatt-level" scale, with the total installed capacity increasing from 530 million kilowatts in 2020 to 1.68 billion kilowatts by the end of July this year.
The proportion of electricity is higher. The proportion of wind and solar power generation in the total electricity consumption of the entire society has increased from 9.7% in 2020 to 18.6% in 2024. In the first half of this year, wind and solar power generation was higher than the electricity consumption of the tertiary industry and urban and rural residents' living electricity consumption during the same period.
The spatial layout is better. The "desert, Gobi, and barren" areas have become a new front for new energy construction during the "14th Five-Year Plan," with a newly installed capacity of over 130 million kilowatts, transforming the former barren land into an energy oasis.
The global contribution is greater. In the past 10 years, China has helped reduce the average cost of electricity per kilowatt-hour for global wind and solar power generation projects by 60% and 80%, respectively. The exported wind and solar power products have cumulatively reduced carbon emissions by approximately 4.1 billion tons for other countries during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, making a significant contribution to the global low-carbon transition.
Energy consumption is also "greening." Du Zhongming (杜忠明), Director of the Electricity Department of the National Energy Administration (国家能源局电力司司长), introduced that China has vigorously promoted the construction of charging infrastructure, with the number reaching 16.696 million by the end of July, which is 10 times that of the end of the "13th Five-Year Plan," leading the world in scale. Currently, more than half of the world's new energy vehicles are running in China.
Vitality Released and Momentum Enhanced
The "14th Five-Year Plan" is a 5-year period in which greater breakthroughs have been made in energy science and technology innovation, energy reform has been continuously deepened, and development momentum has been continuously enhanced.
From breakthroughs in oil and gas development at the "10,000-meter deep" level and advancing into the "1,000-meter deep sea," to continuously breaking world records in photovoltaic conversion efficiency and offshore wind power single-unit capacity, and to the completion and operation of multiple "world's largest" and "world's first" projects such as the Baihetan Hydropower Station (白鹤滩水电站), China's energy industry has achieved one breakthrough after another in scientific and technological innovation, with new energy patents accounting for more than 40% of the world's total.
While the ability of independent innovation continues to increase, new energy models and new business forms are booming. Wan Jinsong (万劲松), Deputy Director of the National Energy Administration (国家能源局副局长), introduced that during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, China has made overall plans for the development of emerging industries such as new energy storage and hydrogen energy. As of the first half of this year, the installed capacity of new energy storage is approximately 95 million kilowatts, an increase of nearly 30 times in 5 years.
Energy investment is growing strongly, and operating entities are becoming more diversified. "China has built the world's most complete and largest energy system," said Wan Jinsong (万劲松). Since the "14th Five-Year Plan," China's annual investment in the energy industry has successively exceeded 4 trillion yuan, 5 trillion yuan, and 6 trillion yuan.
Private enterprises have become an important force in promoting energy transition and transformation. In recent years, the average annual investment of private enterprises in key energy projects has maintained double-digit growth. Private enterprises account for over 85% of the construction of power facilities, and the vast majority of photovoltaic equipment manufacturing enterprises and over 60% of wind turbine manufacturing enterprises are private enterprises.
Reporter's Notes
Energy Transition Moves Forward in Solving Problems
"The world's most complete and largest energy system," "the world's largest and fastest-growing renewable energy system," "the world's largest electric vehicle charging network"... At the press conference, one "world's largest" after another is enough to illustrate the remarkable achievements made in China's high-quality energy development during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period.
In addition to the achievements, what is also impressive is the proactive approach to solving problems in the energy transition process in the face of new situations and new challenges, and constantly coming up with practical solutions.
For example, the energy consumption problem brought about by the rapid development of the digital industry. On the one hand, the economy needs to develop, and on the other hand, energy consumption needs to be reduced. What should be done? China is orderly promoting the deep integration of green electricity and computing power. According to the layout of computing power infrastructure, it is coordinating the integrated development of new energy, direct green electricity connections, and other methods to allow data centers to use more green electricity.
The process of solving problems is also the process of development and progress, and the energy industry is no exception. Based on the present, looking to the future, maintaining the determination and initiative to solve problems, and accelerating the construction of a clean, low-carbon, safe, and efficient energy system, energy transition will bring more possibilities for economic and social development and meeting the people's needs for a better life.
Return to TopThis newspaper reported from Beijing on August 26th (Reporter Jiang Jie (姜洁)) The 13th meeting of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (政协) closed in Beijing (北京) on the afternoon of the 26th. The meeting focused on consultations and discussions on the topic of "Formulating the '15th Five-Year Plan' for National Economic and Social Development." Wang Huning (王沪宁), member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, presided over the closing meeting and delivered a speech. He stated that since the "14th Five-Year Plan," under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, China's economic and social development has achieved new pioneering progress, breakthrough changes, and historic achievements. We must profoundly understand the decisive significance of the "**两个确立**" (liǎng gè què lì - "Two Establishments," establishing Xi Jinping's core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole, and establishing the guiding role of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era) and resolutely achieve the "**两个维护**" (liǎng gè wéi hù - "Two Upholds," upholding General Secretary Xi Jinping's core position on the Party Central Committee and in the Party as a whole, and upholding the Party Central Committee's authority and its centralized, unified leadership), comprehensively implement Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, deeply study and comprehend General Secretary Xi Jinping's important expositions on development strategies and planning, closely focus on promoting Chinese-style modernization to offer advice and suggestions, and widely gather popular support, build consensus, pool wisdom, and gather strength for the formulation and implementation of the "15th Five-Year Plan."
Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that the CPPCC should accurately grasp the development situation and tasks during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, closely align with the goal of basically realizing socialist modernization by 2035, focus on the economic and social development goals and major strategic tasks, major reform measures, and major engineering projects during the "15th Five-Year Plan" period, and actively provide good advice and assistance for comprehensively promoting high-quality development, advancing high-level opening up to the outside world, and solidly promoting common prosperity for all people. In conjunction with the formulation and implementation of annual consultation plans, the relevant key issues in formulating and implementing the "15th Five-Year Plan" should be included in the work arrangements for inspection, investigation, research, consultation and deliberation, democratic supervision, and information on social conditions and public opinion, so as to form high-quality research results and policy recommendations. We must do a high-quality job in all aspects of the National Committee of the CPPCC, study, publicize, and implement the spirit of the Fourth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, promote the in-depth and solid study and implementation of General Secretary Xi Jinping's important speech at the meeting celebrating the 75th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, and complete the annual performance tasks well.
The meeting approved the revised "Regulations on Proposal Work of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference."
At the meeting, Hong Liang (洪亮) was appointed as Deputy Secretary-General of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC; Pan Yue (潘岳) was appointed as a member of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC and Deputy Director of the Committee on Culture, Historical Data and Studies; Zhang Maoyu (张茂于) no longer served as Deputy Secretary-General of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC. The meeting approved the decision to remove Zou Jiayi (邹加怡) from the post of Deputy Secretary-General of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC and accept her resignation as a member of the Standing Committee and a member of the Committee, and approved the decision that Chen Xiaojiang (陈小江) no longer serve as a member of the Standing Committee of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC and accepted his resignation as a member of the Committee.
The meeting ratified the decision to revoke Zhou Xianwang's (周先旺) qualifications as a member of the 14th National Committee of the CPPCC.
After the closing meeting, Sun Shuxian (孙书贤), Deputy Minister of Natural Resources and Director of the State Oceanic Administration, was invited to give a lecture entitled "Accelerating Marine Science and Technology Innovation."
Shi Taifeng (石泰峰), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the CPPCC, and Hu Chunhua (胡春华), Shen Yueyue (沈跃跃), Wang Yong (王勇), Zhou Qiang (周强), Leung Chun-ying (梁振英), Batel (巴特尔), Su Hui (苏辉), Shao Hong (邵鸿), Gao Yunlong (高云龙), Chen Wu (陈武), Mu Hong (穆虹), Xian Hui (咸辉), Wang Dongfeng (王东峰), Jiang Xinzhi (姜信治), Jiang Zuojun (蒋作君), He Baoxiang (何报翔), Wang Guangqian (王光谦), Qin Boyong (秦博勇), Zhu Yongxin (朱永新), and Yang Zhen (杨震), Vice Chairmen of the National Committee of the CPPCC, attended the meeting.
Return to TopOn August 26th, Mingzhu Road Community (明珠路社区), Changxing County (长兴县), Huzhou City (湖州市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), in conjunction with social worker volunteers, launched the "Love on Qixi, Warmth for the Elderly" themed event, inviting more than 20 couples from the community who have celebrated their golden or silver wedding anniversaries to participate. The picture shows volunteers taking a group photo for the participating couples.
Photo by Chen Haiwei (陈海伟) (Image China).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 张 洋
Eighty years have surged by, unable to wash away the bloody and fiery memories of the nation; the mighty long wind of history will ultimately engrave the mainstay that stood tall in times of crisis.
When the lands of Northeast China were torn apart by the cannons of September 18, 1931, when the moon over Lugou Bridge was shattered by the provocations of July 7, 1937, a force, with its vision piercing through the fog, its indomitable will, and its earth-shattering feats, guided the direction of China's resistance against Japan, and united the powerful force of Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad to save the nation—this is the Communist Party of China.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly looked back with deep emotion on this magnificent period of the war of resistance, profoundly pointing out: "The Communist Party of China's role as the mainstay is the key to the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression." "The victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is a great victory in which the Communist Party of China played the role of the mainstay."
On the occasion of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, we look back with today's eyes, and we feel the truth is even more blazing and the original intention is like a torch. The leadership of the Party is the fundamental foundation and lifeline of the Party and the country, and it is the interest and destiny of all ethnic groups in the country.
(I) The Light of Truth
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "Why the Communist Party of China can, why socialism with Chinese characteristics is good, in the final analysis, it is because Marxism works, it is because the Marxism that is Chinese and adapted to the times works. This is the conclusion of history."
Why is this the conclusion of history?
Looking back at modern China, the country was fragmented, the situation was bleak, and where was the way forward? When the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression broke out, the iron hooves trampled, the flames of war raged, who would take the lead?
In 1931, on the third day after the September 18th Incident, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued the "Declaration on the Japanese Imperialist Forcible Occupation of the Three Northeastern Provinces," taking the lead in holding high the banner of armed resistance against Japan.
"This was not an accidental call to arms, but a profound insight into the contradictions of the times from the Marxist worldview," said Zhang Taiyuan (张太原), a professor at the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance). "After the September 18th Incident, the national contradiction between China and Japan gradually surpassed the domestic class contradiction and rose to become the main contradiction. Our Party resolutely shouldered the historical responsibility of being the vanguard of the anti-Japanese nation, and took the initiative to promote the establishment of the anti-Japanese national united front, pointing out the correct direction for uniting the strength of the entire nation and winning the victory of the War of Resistance."
In July 1934, the Northward Anti-Japanese Vanguard Army held high the banner of resistance against Japan, dyeing their clothes with blood all the way, and awakening the mountains and rivers. In December 1935, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China convened the Wayaobao Conference, clearly proposing the strategic policy of establishing an anti-Japanese national united front.
The Long March is a declaration, a propaganda team, and a seeder. "The Red Army's resistance against Japan is the Long March." Through arduous and pioneering practice, our Party successfully linked the general direction of the Long March with the establishment of an anti-Japanese forward position, realizing the transformation from domestic revolutionary war to the anti-Japanese national war. The broad masses of the people deeply realized that the Red Army was the people's army and the real force against Japan.
At a critical moment, the choice demonstrates the true meaning. In the Xi'an Incident, our Party worked hard to promote a peaceful resolution. Facing the incomprehension of some people, Comrade Mao Zedong's words were deafening: "If we only start from our Party's private hatred and kill Chiang Kai-shek to relieve our hatred, forgetting the overall situation of national crisis, can we still be called a Marxist-Leninist party?" What sincerity this national righteousness is! What historical foresight this is!
Having the guidance of Marxist scientific theory is the fundamental reason why our Party firmly believes in its beliefs and grasps the historical initiative. The fourteen-year history of the War of Resistance is the history of the Communist Party of China always holding high the banner of the anti-Japanese national united front after the change of the main contradictions in Chinese society; it is a great practice history of the Communist Party of China understanding historical laws and making one correct strategic prediction and political decision after another.
In 1938, under the oil lamp in the cave dwelling in Yan'an, "On Protracted War" broke through the haze of the "theory of national subjugation" and the illusion of the "theory of quick victory," and with its earth-shattering conclusion, illuminated the road to winning the victory of the War of Resistance:
"Will China perish? Answer: No, China will not perish, and the final victory will belong to China. Can China win quickly? Answer: No, China cannot win quickly. The War of Resistance Against Japan is a protracted war."
This brilliant work scientifically predicted that the war must go through three stages: strategic defense, strategic stalemate, and strategic counter-offensive, and profoundly revealed that "the people are the foundation of victory."
Time is the best examiner. The "prophecy" from the cave dwelling in Yan'an has been verified one by one in the tempering of blood and fire. The broken mountains and rivers were finally reorganized, and the Chinese nation ushered in the first complete victory in the national liberation struggle in modern times.
From this, breaking through the heavy clouds of history, a belief is like a lighthouse penetrating the fog and illuminating the future: As an advanced political party armed with Marxist scientific theory, our Party always stands at the forefront of the times, with a deep understanding of the general trend of history and a scientific grasp of the laws of development, formulating correct political strategies and tactics, leading the direction, controlling the overall situation, and coordinating the overall situation.
The advancement of theory is the most thorough advancement; the initiative of thought is the greatest initiative. From the proud declaration of "standing up" to the solid leap of "getting rich" and then to the magnificent journey of "becoming strong," every great leap proves the power of truth.
The great era calls for great theory, and the great era breeds great theory. Xi Jinping (习近平)'s Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era is Marxism of contemporary China and Marxism of the 21st century.
On the new journey, we must unswervingly use the Party's innovative theory to strengthen our minds and souls, firmly support the "Two Establishments," and resolutely achieve the "Two Safeguards." This is the way to victory revealed in the depths of history, and it is the fundamental guarantee for ensuring that our cause continues to move from victory to victory.
(II) Iron-Blooded Backbone
On the main peak of Shinao Mountain (狮脑山) in Yangquan (阳泉), Shanxi (山西), the 40-meter-high Bai团大战 (bǎi tuán dà zhàn - "Hundred Regiments Battle") Monument pierces the sky. On July 7 this year, the 88th anniversary of the outbreak of the full-scale War of Resistance Against Japan, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) came here, reminiscing about the past and entrusting him with earnest expectations: "We must tell the story of the War of Resistance well and pass on the great spirit of the War of Resistance from generation to generation."
What should we inherit from the depths of history?
This is the patriotic feelings of being responsible for the rise and fall of the world, the national integrity of regarding death as home and never yielding, the heroic spirit of not being afraid of violence and fighting to the end, and the belief in victory of being indomitable and persevering.
Turning the clock back to the summer of 1940, the iron chains of the Japanese invaders' "cage policy" tightened on North China, and the clouds of compromise and surrender shrouded the land. The Chinese nation faced "an unprecedented period of surrender danger and unprecedented difficulties in the War of Resistance."
At a time of crisis, the Eighth Route Army launched the largest and longest-lasting strategic offensive campaign in the enemy's rear in North China—the Hundred Regiments Battle (百团大战).
Attacking the Zhengtai Railway, capturing Niangziguan (娘子关), and fighting fiercely at Guanjialing (关家垴)... Fan Zixia (范子侠), commander of the New Tenth Brigade of the 129th Division of the Eighth Route Army, roared: "If I advance, you follow me; if I stop, you push me; if I retreat, you shoot me!"
This battle greatly boosted the confidence of the military and civilians across the country to resist Japan to the end. As Wang Ruiping (王瑞萍), director of the Party History Research Office of the Yangquan (阳泉) Municipal Committee of Shanxi (山西) Province, said: "No matter how difficult the conditions, how dangerous the situation, or how cruel the war, the Communist Party of China has always adhered to resisting Japan and opposing surrender, supporting the hope of the entire nation to survive and save the country, and is the national vanguard in winning the victory of the War of Resistance."
Daring to fight and daring to win is the powerful spiritual strength of the invincible Communist Party of China. Since its establishment, our Party has taken the realization of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation as its historical mission, defended national independence most firmly, safeguarded national interests most resolutely, and resisted foreign aggression most bravely.
The heroic spirit of heaven and earth is still awe-inspiring for thousands of years. The fourteen-year long scroll of war is a heroic song.
Yang Jingyu (杨靖宇), one of the main founders and leaders of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army. In July 2020, when General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) inspected Jilin (吉林), he affectionately told his story: "During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, under extremely harsh conditions, General Yang Jingyu (杨靖宇) led the anti-Japanese armed forces to fight bloody battles with enemies several times their size in the severe cold of minus 40 degrees Celsius. When he sacrificed himself, his stomach was full of withered grass, bark, and cotton wool, without a grain of food. His deeds were shocking."
Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志), Zuo Quan (左权), Peng Xuefeng (彭雪枫), the "Five Heroes of Langya Mountain (狼牙山五壮士)" of the Eighth Route Army, the "Liu Laozhuang Company (刘老庄连)" of the New Fourth Army, the eight female soldiers of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army... countless people used their flesh and blood to prop up the iron-blooded backbone of the Chinese nation.
In the autumn of 1937, the Pingxingguan Victory (平型关大捷) shattered the myth of the Japanese army's "invincibility" in one fell swoop. "After entering the strategic stalemate stage, the enemy's rear battlefield gradually became the main battlefield of China's War of Resistance Against Japan. By the strategic counter-offensive stage, it contained and resisted more than half of the invading Japanese army and the vast majority of puppet troops, becoming a strategic base for a full-scale counter-offensive and striving for the final victory of the War of Resistance," said Zhang Congtian (张从田), a researcher at the Military Science Academy's Academy of Military Political Work.
Numbers are silent, and achievements are immortal: In the War of Resistance Against Japan, the Eighth Route Army, the New Fourth Army, and the South China People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Forces fought against the enemy more than 125,000 times, annihilated more than 1.714 million enemies, recovered 1,048,000 square kilometers of territory, liberated a population of 125.5 million, and the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army and other units fought independently for 14 years and annihilated and contained a large number of Japanese and puppet troops...
Although the smoke of gunpowder has dissipated, the drums of war have not stopped. The long river of history is surging, the forms of struggle are constantly changing, and the Communist Party members' character of daring to struggle and being good at struggle has become more and more firm and shining.
Fighting against poverty, fighting against the epidemic, fighting against natural disasters, fighting against unhealthy tendencies, fighting against external interference and provocation... Yesterday's charge has been transformed into today's struggle, and the spiritual pedigree of Chinese Communists inspires us to continue the glory of our predecessors with new great struggles. Since the new era, the Party Central Committee has united and led hundreds of millions of people to overcome many long-standing problems and accomplish many major and important tasks concerning the long-term future.
Today, we stand on the top of Shinao Mountain (狮脑山), looking up at the towering monument, as if we see the torch of the spirit passing through the wind and rain and burning all the time.
"The establishment of the Communist Party of China, the founding of the People's Republic of China, the implementation of reform and opening up, and the promotion of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era were all born in struggle, developed in struggle, and grew stronger in struggle."
General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) words penetrate time and space, writing the deepest footnote to the epic of the Chinese nation's struggle, and also revealing the spiritual power from history to the future.
(III) The Direction of the People's Hearts
The country is the people, and the people are the country.
This is not only a political declaration that transcends time and space, but also an epic written with blood and faith. Looking back at the years of war, it is still shocking—it is not only a memory of blood and fire, but also a casting of a spiritual paradigm, a profound proof of the intertwined destiny of a political party and hundreds of millions of people.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "The Communist Party of China has adhered to mobilizing the people and relying on the people, and has promoted the historical torrent of the national war of resistance." "The breadth of social mobilization, the depth of national awakening, the tenacity of fighting will, and the firmness of the belief in victory have all reached unprecedented heights."
Walking into the Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, yellowed photos and solemn texts tell the heavy weight of the word "people": "Heroic Mother" Deng Yufen (邓玉芬), whose husband and five sons all shed blood on the battlefield, still turned her home into a rest station for the Eighth Route Army and the wounded; "Yimeng Red Sister-in-law No. 1" Ming Deying (明德英), saved the Eighth Route Army soldiers with precious breast milk; "Big Brother of the People's Soldiers" Cui Luotang (崔洛唐), carried the sick and wounded soldiers up the mountains, waded through the icy rivers, and drilled into the caves to avoid the Japanese army's search...
Under the banner of the anti-Japanese national united front held high by the Communist Party of China, regardless of north and south, regardless of old and young, all Chinese sons and daughters went to the country to share the national crisis at the risk of the enemy's artillery fire. A "Flower Drum Song" sang the anti-enemy situation of "400 million people are all practicing, with one heart and one mind": "The army is the armed people, and the people are the Eighth Route Army in civilian clothes; the army is the sharp arrow and the people are the shield, and they are united to protect the country."
The power of the people's war lies not only in the dedication of flesh and blood, but also in the infinite creativity of collective wisdom. Tunnel warfare, sparrow warfare, landmine warfare, sabotage warfare... These seemingly "rustic" tactics deeply dragged the Japanese invaders into the vast ocean of the people's war.
How could the Chinese, who were once ridiculed as "a heap of loose sand," become a steel Great Wall of common hatred and unity? The answer has long been hidden in the sincere original intention of the Communist Party of China.
Since its birth, our Party has engraved "people" on its banner. A century of Party history is a history of practicing the Party's original mission, a history of the Party and the people being of one heart, sharing the same breath, and sharing the same destiny.
In September 1944, Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) published the widely circulated "Serve the People": "Our team is entirely for the liberation of the people, and it is thoroughly working for the interests of the people."
At that time, in the vast anti-Japanese base areas, democratic policies sprouted like bamboo shoots after a rain, guaranteeing the rights of the people; the policy of rent reduction and interest reduction was implemented, and heavy shackles were broken; the great production movement set off a upsurge, and the call of "do it yourself, have enough food and clothing" resounded throughout the border area.
An order is touching. In 1942, the Japanese invaders "swept" again, and there was a severe drought, and many people filled their hunger with leaves. For this reason, the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region issued a unique order—the "Leaf Instruction": All food units of the troops must pick leaves more than 15 miles away, and the leaves near the village should be left for the masses to eat.
It is the sincere dedication bit by bit, like a trickle, that nourishes the earth and permeates the hearts of the people. Therefore, there is that affectionate song: "The first month is the New Year, catching up with the pigs and sheep coming out of the door, where are the pigs and sheep going? Send it to the heroic Eighth Route Army..." Therefore, "Go to Yan'an (延安)" has become the resounding slogan of batches of passionate young people.
In September 2021, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) visited the former site of the CPC Suide (绥德) Prefectural Committee and stated the truth of history: "The Communist Party of China led the people to win the victory of the revolution, winning the hearts of the people, and hundreds of millions of people firmly chose to stand on our side."
The hearts of the people are the greatest politics, and justice is the strongest force.
"The power of the people is the eternal source of power for the Chinese nation to live and prosper and move towards rejuvenation." Luo Cunkang (罗存康), Secretary of the Party Committee and Curator of the Museum of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, said, "Always maintain a heart of innocence towards the people, always be connected with the people by blood, share life and death, share weal and woe, and always win the trust and support of the people, the Party can overcome any difficulties and be invincible."
Looking at today, the village-based cadres walk on the mountain roads once traveled by the support-the-front models, and jointly draw a picture of the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside with the farmers. The builders of modern cities are still continuing the spiritual bloodline of putting the people first, and using the wisdom and strength of the people to support innovative, livable, beautiful, resilient, civilized, and intelligent modern people's cities. Are the scientific researchers in the laboratory not the assault soldiers in the "tunnel warfare" of this era? The "revealing the list and taking command" continues to ignite the engine of innovative development...
From the grand strategy of national development to the concerns of the people around them, our Party always adheres to asking the people for their needs, asking the people for their opinions, and asking the people for their effectiveness. The vigorous vitality of the whole-process people's democracy constantly pushes Chinese-style modernization forward.
Times have changed, the country has been renewed, and the people are the eternal protagonists.
(IV) Self-Revolution
The long river of history is surging, and the examination papers of the times are constantly being updated.
When we ask why the Communist Party of China was able to become the mainstay in the War of Resistance Against Japan, the answer is not only in the strategic vision and the sacrifices on the battlefield, but also engraved in a character strength that runs through history.
American journalist Edgar Snow saw Mao Zedong (毛泽东) wearing patched clothes in the Shaan-Gan-Ning Border Region, Zhou Enlai (周恩来) sleeping on a dirt kang covered with straw mats, and Peng Dehuai (彭德怀) using captured parachute cloth to make a vest... This foreign observer keenly captured a kind of "Oriental magic." He probably never imagined how profoundly this power would change the fate of a nation. It was nothing else but the original aspiration of sharing weal and woe with the people, the will to strive unremittingly for lofty ideals, and the sobriety and determination of a political party to dare to engage in self-revolution.
In November 2021, at the Sixth Plenary Session of the 19th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), when the "Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on the Major Achievements and Historical Experience of the Party's Centennial Struggle" was adopted, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) earnestly spoke about the "Cave Dwelling Dialogue" ("窑洞对")—
"Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东同志) gave the first answer in the cave dwellings in Yan'an (延安), which is 'Only by letting the people supervise the government can the government not dare to slack off.' After a century of struggle, especially since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China (党的十八大), our Party has given the second answer, which is self-revolution."
Having experienced vicissitudes but remaining true to its original aspiration, having endured hardships but maintaining its true color. The century-long journey of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is not only a magnificent history of social revolution but also a history of self-revolution that promotes integrity and eliminates corruption.
During the Anti-Japanese War, the Party demonstrated extraordinary courage in self-renewal. In October 1939, the inaugural issue of "The Communist" ("共产党人") stated explicitly: "Its task is to help build a nationwide, mass-based, ideologically, politically, and organizationally fully consolidated Bolshevik Chinese Communist Party. For the victory of the Chinese revolution, it is urgently necessary to build such a party, and the subjective and objective conditions for building such a party are largely in place, and this great project is underway."
From "Transform Our Study" to "Rectify the Party's Style of Work" and "Oppose Stereotyped Party Writing," the Yan'an Rectification Movement (延安整风运动) directly targeted the three major malaises of subjectivism, sectarianism, and stereotyped Party writing. "Learn from past mistakes to avoid future ones, cure the sickness to save the patient" ("惩前毖后、治病救人"), the weapon of criticism and self-criticism was solemnly taken up.
In 1941, at the Shaan-Gan-Ning Border Region (陕甘宁边区)参议会, enlightened gentleman Li Dingming (李鼎铭) proposed the "streamlining administration" ("精兵简政") suggestion. Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东同志) wrote an instruction: "This method is very good, it is precisely the right medicine to transform our bureaucratism, formalism, and formalism." In December 1942, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共中央) issued the "Instructions on Strengthening Unified Leadership and Streamlining Administration" to the Party's leading organs in various regions, initiating a large-scale streamlining of the Party, government, and military systems.
Eliminating evil and supporting righteousness brings a new atmosphere. The vast number of Communist Party members "sit firmly on the side of the people," forming a vivid situation of "only seeing public servants and not officials." Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东同志) once compared the Kuomintang-controlled areas with the liberated areas: "Using the Anti-Japanese War to make a fortune from national disasters, officials are merchants, corruption is rampant, and shame is swept away. This is one of the characteristics of the Kuomintang (国民党) area. Hard work, leading by example, production outside of work, rewarding integrity, and prohibiting corruption are among the characteristics of the Chinese liberated areas."
"Daring to engage in self-revolution is the most distinctive character of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) and a significant symbol that distinguishes our Party from other political parties." Lu Yi (卢毅), deputy director of the Party Building Teaching and Research Department of the Central Party School (National Academy of Governance) (中央党校（国家行政学院）党的建设教研部), said that it is precisely the courage to face its own problems, adhere to the truth, and correct mistakes that enables the Party to survive, develop, and grow in extremely harsh environments. Through this profound ideological baptism, our Party made the "Resolution on Certain Historical Issues," and the entire Party reached unprecedented unity, laying a solid ideological and political foundation for winning the victory of the Anti-Japanese War.
Cultivating oneself leads to the cultivation of the world; governing oneself leads to the governance of the world.
Times are changing, tasks are changing, and the environment is changing, but the Party's consciousness of daring to turn the blade inward and scrape the poison from the bones has never changed.
Comprehensively and strictly governing the Party is a great practice of the Party's self-revolution in the new era, curbing many unhealthy tendencies that were previously considered impossible to curb, removing some stubborn maladies that were difficult to remove for many years, and solving many prominent problems that the masses strongly reflected, gathering strong positive energy for the development of the Party and the country.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平总书记) profoundly pointed out: "The Party's leadership is directly related to the fundamental direction, future destiny, and ultimate success or failure of Chinese-style modernization."
Currently, our Party shoulders the very heavy task of building Chinese-style modernization and faces an extremely complex governing environment. The string of self-revolution must be tightened even more. Firmly adhering to leading the great social revolution with the great self-revolution, and promoting the great self-revolution with the great social revolution, our Party will surely be more full of vitality and always become the strong leading core of the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics.
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Eighty years of vicissitudes and great changes. "Without the Communist Party, There Would Be No New China" ("没有共产党就没有新中国") inspires generations of Chinese sons and daughters—
"The Communist Party works hard for the nation, the Communist Party wholeheartedly saves China. It pointed out the road to liberation for the people, and it leads China towards light..."
This melody, born from the flames of the Anti-Japanese War, has long transcended the notes themselves. It is the truth tempered by blood and fire, an epic witnessed by mountains and rivers, and a powerful spiritual force integrated into the national bloodline and constantly growing.
Without the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), there would be no New China, and there would be no great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
In the new era and on the new journey, firmly following the Party, we will surely move towards a brighter future.
Return to TopNot long ago, the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council issued the "Several Provisions on Rectifying Formalism to Reduce the Burden on the Grassroots" (《整治形式主义为基层减负若干规定》), the full text of which was released to the public. To eradicate the malady of formalism and persistently reduce the burden on the grassroots, we must adhere to the perseverance of being "**永远在路上**" (yǒng yuǎn zài lù shàng - "always on the road," never stopping or letting up) and the tenacity of "**抓铁有痕**" (zhuā tiě yǒu hén - "grasp iron leave mark," to make a solid and lasting impact), focusing on the regular, the detailed, and the long-term. In this issue's "Everyone's Talk," we have selected three submitted articles to discuss with our readers how to fight the tough battle and the protracted war of rectifying formalism to reduce the burden on the grassroots.
——Editor
Finding the "Pain Points" and Focusing on the "Target Points"
Li Xinlin (厉欣林)
The grassroots level is the "last mile" of policy implementation and the "first mile" of serving the people. It should not be shackled by formalism and bureaucracy. For some time, rectifying formalism to reduce the burden on the grassroots has achieved solid results. However, in practice, there are still "pain points" in reducing the burden on the grassroots.
Some grassroots cadres frankly say that there are three main "fears." The first is the fear of invisible mutations. For example, there are fewer formal documents, but more informal documents in the name of work prompts and briefings; there are fewer meetings in meeting rooms, but more WeChat voice conferences and video conferences. The second is the fear of emphasizing traces over achievements. For example, as soon as a task is deployed, work reports and experience materials are required to be filled out. The third is the fear of imbalance of power and responsibility. Imposing tasks beyond the scope of power and responsibility on the grassroots can easily "overload" the grassroots and create the problem of "small horses pulling big carts." Implementing the list of responsibilities of townships (街道) and subdistricts, taking measures from multiple dimensions such as reforming the assessment mechanism and optimizing resource allocation, and exerting efforts from multiple aspects such as work style, system, and ability, can help grassroots cadres unload unnecessary burdens and better go into battle lightly and let go of their work.
Rectifying formalism to reduce the burden on the grassroots is both a tough battle and a protracted war. Continuously taking the "pain points" of the grassroots as the "target points" of rectification will surely promote the transformation of burden reduction from "physical change" to "chemical reaction," and transform the effectiveness of burden reduction into governance effectiveness.
Moving from the "Meeting Place" to the "Work Site"
Yang Yue (杨越)
Holding meetings is an important means of carrying out work and a necessary form of promoting the implementation of decisions. However, too many or too long meetings also consume a lot of energy of grassroots cadres. The "Several Provisions on Rectifying Formalism to Reduce the Burden on the Grassroots" (《整治形式主义为基层减负若干规定》) issued by the General Office of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the General Office of the State Council clearly proposes to "strictly streamline meetings."
The problem of "**会海**" (huì hǎi - "sea of meetings," excessive and unnecessary meetings) has not been solved for a long time. On the one hand, some cadres have path dependence and lack effective means and methods for grasping work other than holding meetings and issuing documents; on the other hand, some cadres have an insufficient pragmatic style and regard holding meetings as implementation, and reflect the degree of implementation with the length of the meeting. Strictly streamlining meetings is precisely to break the path dependence and promote more grassroots cadres to move from the "meeting place" to the "work site" and truly implement the work and solve problems for the people.
Streamlining should not only focus on strictly controlling the quantity, but also on improving quality and efficiency. Whether to hold a meeting or what kind of meeting to hold, the ultimate goal is to solve practical problems. Strictly implementing the requirements of holding short meetings and speaking briefly, and holding meetings with a pragmatic attitude to "slim down" the meetings and promote the "quality improvement" of the meetings, will surely make the meetings more effective and allow the results of burden reduction to better benefit the people.
Let the People "Grade the Papers"
Shen Yicheng (沈毅成)
The ledger materials have been streamlined, the "**文山会海**" (wén shān huì hǎi - "mountains of documents and seas of meetings," an excessive amount of paperwork and meetings) have been "slimmed down," and irrelevant signs have been removed... Rectifying formalism has effectively reduced the burden on the grassroots and stimulated the enthusiasm of cadres to start businesses. It should also be seen that continuing to deepen the rectification of formalism is not only for reducing the burden, but also for allowing grassroots cadres to have more time and energy to do practical things and solve difficult problems for the people through "light vehicles, smooth roads, and concentrated efforts."
To test the effectiveness of rectifying formalism, there should be more perspectives from the people, asking the people to supervise and letting the people "grade the papers." In this way, the effectiveness of burden reduction can be more perceptible and accessible, and better benefit the people.
The eyes of the masses are discerning. What is formalism and whether it is truly doing practical things for the people can be seen at a glance. Giving full play to the supervisory role of the masses, expanding the channels for mass participation, and unifying being responsible to superiors with being responsible to subordinates can promote grassroots cadres to better unload their burdens, grasp implementation, promote development, and create practical achievements, so that the people have more smiles and warmer hearts.
Return to TopBy: 何思琦
Every Paleolithic site sleeping in the strata of millennia fills a blank in human history, enriches our understanding of the context of Chinese civilization, and continuously strengthens our cultural confidence.
What can a seed discovered in archeology explain? Let's take a look at the "defense" at the final evaluation meeting of the Top Ten Archaeological New Discoveries in China for 2024.
"We discovered four varieties of peppercorns, and the 'spicy China' on the tip of the tongue may have been born in the Paleolithic Age," said Zheng Zhexuan (郑喆轩), the person in charge of the Mengxi River Site Complex (濛溪河遗址群) project in Ziyang, Sichuan (四川资阳), when introducing the unearthed plant seeds. Peppercorns from 60,000 years ago may confirm the "peppercorn and spicy" genes of people in the Sichuan (川) and Chongqing (渝) areas. More importantly, this also opens up a new imagination for archaeologists about life in the Paleolithic Age on Chinese soil. This site not only answers "where I come from" to a certain extent, but also plays a long prelude to in-depth exploration of the origin of Chinese civilization.
In 2021, a flood allowed archaeologists to discover the Mengxi River Site (濛溪河遗址), dating back 80,000 to 60,000 years, in knee-deep mud. "This is a world-class discovery." The expert's comment makes people curious, what kind of discovery can be called "world-class"?
The brand-new historical scene provides solid archaeological evidence for the million-year history of mankind on Chinese soil. On this land, ancient humans evolved from generation to generation, nurturing civilization. Previously, due to the lack of archaeological evidence, the international academic community once called the period from about 100,000 to 50,000 years ago the "bottleneck period of modern human evolution and development in East Asia." The discovery of the Mengxi River Site Complex (濛溪河遗址群) powerfully proves that the ancient East Asians who were thought to be stuck in a "bottleneck" in the past were not actually silent. The use of special stone and bone-wood materials, systematic evidence of fire use such as burned elephant heads, carbonized plants, and fire pits, perforated acorns, and engraved marks left on silicified wood stones and bone fragments... all kinds of complex activities of early humans are of great value for studying the origin and evolution of modern humans in East Asia.
Like opening a "encyclopedia" of the Paleolithic Age, the Mengxi River Site Complex (濛溪河遗址群) is deeply hidden with the power of civilization breaking ground. The unprecedented rich plant remains have rewritten the early history of plant utilization. The hundreds of thousands of plant seeds unearthed in archaeological excavations reflect the prelude to a long agricultural civilization. The clear cutting, chopping, and burning marks on animal fossils, as well as walnuts, grapes, and *Vitis quinquefolia*... all these historical remains restore a not-so-simple picture of prehistoric society.
The deeper the archeology, the richer the understanding. The archaeological results of these years have largely confirmed that ancient humans lived on the land of China as early as 2 million years ago. The Shangchen Site (上陈遗址) in Lantian, Shaanxi (陕西蓝田) can be traced back to about 2.12 million to 1.26 million years ago, and the Maquangou Site (马圈沟遗址) in Yangyuan, Hebei (河北阳原) dates back to about 1.76 million to 1.25 million years ago. Experts say it well, "Use strata as paper and cultural relics and sites as words to write history. Without Paleolithic archeology and prehistoric research, we would not understand 99% of human history." The 60,000-year-old recipes from the Mengxi River Site Complex (濛溪河遗址群) are vivid examples of "extending the historical axis, enhancing historical credibility, enriching historical connotation, and revitalizing historical scenes" in the Paleolithic Age, and also important evidence that Chinese civilization has outstanding innovation.
In the long historical process, the cultural genes and spiritual strength that have been growing and accumulating are also growing and accumulating. Finding stones and digging mud, every Paleolithic site sleeping in the strata of millennia fills a blank in human history, enriches our understanding of the context of Chinese civilization, and continuously strengthens our cultural confidence.
With the large number of archaeological achievements in the Paleolithic Age and the continuous in-depth research of multidisciplinary studies, we have reason to expect more major discoveries like the Mengxi River Site Complex (濛溪河遗址群). They may once again rewrite the history of human evolution, and the question of "Why China" contained in them will also lead us to explore the origin of civilization more deeply and answer "Where do I come from".
(The author is a reporter from the Political and Cultural Department of this newspaper)
Return to TopData shows that from January to June this year, the number of domestic departure tax refund shops has increased exponentially, exceeding 7,200. The number of people enjoying tax refunds increased by 186% year-on-year, and the sales and tax refund amounts of tax-refunded goods increased by 94.6% and 93.2% year-on-year, respectively. The reduction of the "starting refund point," smooth payment and billing processes, and accelerated tax refunds and verifications, along with a series of optimization measures surrounding departure tax refunds, have helped maintain the popularity of "Tourism in China" and continue to heat up "Shopping in China."
This is precisely:
Tax refunds are faster, simpler, and more accessible,
Attractive goods and prices draw guests and friends.
Easily enjoy the fun of travel and shopping,
Sightseeing is full of joy and delight.
Chang Jinwen (常晋文)
Return to TopBy: 吕晓勋
From better preparedness to better utilization, it is precisely the process of identifying "risk points" and deducing "inflection points," and also an innovative support point for a technology, an industry, and a field to surpass themselves.
Recently, my workplace organized a first-aid training session. Through three academic hours of theoretical study and practical exercises, participants basically mastered the operating skills of AED (Automated External Defibrillator) and understood what scientific first aid is and how to improve treatment efficiency. "I hope you never have to use it in your life, but you need to know how to deal with it when on-site first aid is needed." The teacher's advice at the end of the training reflected the dialectical wisdom of preparedness and utilization.
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must have a clear understanding, be prepared for a rainy day, and take the initiative. We cannot wait until something happens to start working. It is not okay to always be a firefighter." In reality, some emergencies and accidents often occur in the places where preparations are weakest. Preventing problems before they occur, estimating difficulties more fully, preparing plans more adequately, and adhering to the principle of "rather be prepared and not used than be unprepared when needed" should become a conscious thought and behavior.
"Rather be prepared and not used" is by no means useless preparation. In reality, some places compress the debugging time in order to catch up with the construction period, which causes functional defects in the protection facilities of civil air defense projects; some places have added a lot of fire-fighting equipment, but neglect inspection and acceptance, resulting in expired fire extinguishers and no water in fire hydrants. All kinds of useless preparations deviate from actual needs, deviate from the original intention of preparing for emergencies, and foster the unhealthy trend of formalism, which must be stopped and corrected. Looking at both "tall buildings" and "shady alleys," truly understanding the situation, accurately identifying problems, and proposing practical countermeasures are the only ways to achieve comprehensive preparedness and effective utilization.
Emphasizing the importance of "preparedness" does not mean blindly increasing workload. The practices of two places in reality are quite enlightening. To enhance the flexibility of responding to people's livelihood needs, Yuanjiang (沅江), Hunan (湖南) created a "tidal window" mechanism. When the number of people waiting exceeds the threshold, more than 10 reserve specialists in the back office of the government service center can complete the conversion within 5 minutes and quickly take up their posts to serve the people. Good at using technology to improve preparation efficiency, Yuzhong District (渝中区), Chongqing (重庆) has access to more than 250,000 fire protection perception resources, including life channel monitoring and water pressure monitoring, to achieve three-dimensional real-time supervision of urban fire safety, and the initial fire disposal time is advanced by 2 to 3 minutes. From mechanism innovation to technology empowerment, the creative thinking and working methods embodied in it are worth learning from. To accurately focus on "preparedness," you may wish to think about what service recipients need most, ask yourself which details are most easily overlooked, and what new technologies can help tap the potential for progress. In this way, more possibilities for making up for shortcomings and extending advantages will be discovered.
"Preparedness" is for better "utilization." Enhancing the bottom-line thinking is not only crucial for high-risk occupations and high-risk industries, but also for the sustainable development of all walks of life. In order to adapt to China's (中国) vast territory and operating needs with temperatures spanning from positive to negative 40 degrees Celsius, the Fuxing (复兴) bullet train has undergone 600,000 kilometers of operational assessment under various operating conditions, which is more stringent than similar tests in Europe. Focusing on improving safety performance, some car companies have designed car doors that are compatible with three opening methods: touch, capacitance, and mechanical handles. The car door can be opened by pressing the button, sensing the inside, or pulling the door handle. Doing everything with the worst-case scenario in mind, making full preparations, and leaving sufficient safety redundancy can not only minimize losses, but also effectively improve system reliability and shape core competitiveness from the safety field. Adhering to this concept will help enhance the foresight of governors and managers. From better preparedness to better utilization, it is precisely the process of identifying "risk points" and deducing "inflection points," and also an innovative support point for a technology, an industry, and a field to surpass themselves.
Today, the overall risk resistance capacity of society has been enhanced, but there are still many potential risks. Continuously strengthening risk awareness and systematic thinking, learning to transform "meeting" into "foreseeing," taking the lead in layout, planning in advance, and implementing in detail are the only ways to fight a well-prepared battle to prevent and resist risks.
Return to TopBy: 杜宇慧
Five months of full-time study in robot system operation and maintenance, a fitness coach transitioning to the field of industrial robots... Currently, an increasing number of young people are choosing to "reforge themselves" (回炉重造 (huí lú chóng zào - "reforge in a furnace," to remold or improve oneself through further training or education)), systematically learning a certain skill through returning to vocational schools or participating in company-specific training programs to enhance their employment competitiveness.
The term "reforge" often carries the implication of being re-polished. The current "reforging" has become a kind of "reverse gilding." Taking Jiang Xinqian (姜欣茜), a young person who "reforged" herself, as an example, she graduated from Chongqing Jiaotong University (重庆交通大学) and possessed a solid theoretical foundation, but encountered obstacles in her job search due to a lack of practical experience. Entering a related school to study robot system operation and maintenance, she will directly join the company providing the training after passing the assessment—"reforging" has become a strategy for misplaced competition and breaking through career bottlenecks.
Lifelong learning is a concept that accompanies a person's entire life. The current trend is a vivid testament to this concept. Learning no longer stops at obtaining a diploma but is a continuous investment throughout life. Many young people have found that a skill that meets market demand can bring a clear position, a clear upward channel, and predictable income. This is a re-evaluation of value based on realistic considerations. Rather than relying on "old capital," it is better to actively embrace change, learn cutting-edge practical skills such as artificial intelligence and industrial robots, and win the future with up-to-date capabilities.
It is worth noting that diplomas and skills are not mutually exclusive. A diploma represents systematic learning ability and is the foundation; specific skills are tools for solving real-world problems and are the application. Young people choosing to "reforge" are actively transforming the general value of diplomas into the practical value of skills, reflecting stronger career control.
In fact, under the trend of industrial upgrading, "reforging" training for only a few months is usually not enough to meet the long-term demand of society for compound and innovative talents. This puts forward new expectations and new requirements for higher education. Promoting the deep integration of higher education and industrial frontiers, and exploring more systematic talent cultivation, has great potential.
(Excerpted and compiled from *Hubei Daily* (《湖北日报》), originally titled "‘Reforging’ is for System Upgrade")
Return to TopBy: 余 璇
Seen from afar, it's a book; open it, and it's a lamp. The included teardrop-shaped pendant contains seawater from Antarctica. The inner pages are made of mushroom mycelium and are edible... Recently, the admission letters issued by various universities have sparked a "book-showing" trend on the internet.
Opening a meticulously designed admission letter is like stepping through the gates of a school. From a simple notice to a blind box gift package, the admission letter is eye-catching, reflecting the innovative communication of the university's image. These creative ideas form a bond that quickly connects the school with its students.
After being competitively "exposed" on social media platforms, admission letters have gradually become public cultural products with their own inherent traffic in people's eyes. The reason why these design ideas are focused on and gazed at also lies in the fact that the cultural character and spiritual temperament of the university are entrusted in the small space of a notice. People appreciate and admire it, expressing their reverence for knowledge and respect for education.
From this perspective, universities should pay attention to avoiding the waste of "competing for the sake of competing," plagiarism of piecing things together, and mixed and awkward expressions when designing admission letters, and avoid being flashy and superficial, and going through the motions. More importantly, they should not only make good use of this window to achieve a concrete expression of educational goodness and humanistic beauty, but also cleverly integrate grand national strategies and development directions into it, so that students can fully feel the resonance between personal growth and the development of the times. For example, some schools include corn seeds cultivated by the school's research team, sowing the spirit of scientific research into the hearts of students; some schools send special products from the counties they are helping through targeted poverty alleviation along with the admission letter, conveying the national sentiment of mutual assistance and serving the country after completing their studies... These innovations make the admission letter no longer just a "ticket" to the hall of knowledge, but also surging with cultural immersion, character cultivation, and spiritual inheritance, becoming a veritable first lesson of university.
Updating requires more attention. What truly moves people about a school is the original intention of moral education, the cultural heritage passed down from generation to generation, and the rigorous and pragmatic attitude towards scholarship. These valuable spiritual cores not only thicken the value base of the admission letter, but should also run through every aspect of teaching and educating people. Only in this way can the admission letter truly become a golden business card that carries the image of the university and demonstrates the concept of education.
Return to TopBy: 浙江省嘉兴市 徐 鹏
Comprehensive rural revitalization hinges significantly on industrial revitalization. Currently, many rural areas are collaborating with enterprises to explore and develop cultural tourism, study tours, and other projects, leveraging their resource endowments. In reality, some projects suffer from being **不接地气** (bù jiē dì qì - "not connected to the earth," out of touch with the local conditions). For example, study tour bases are crowded with children from other places, while local village children hardly benefit; homestays become internet-famous check-in spots, but villagers "sigh at the scenery" due to rising rents.
The villagers are the masters of the countryside. If project development and operation treat villagers as "outsiders," from a small perspective, it lacks the collective wisdom of those familiar with local culture and authentic customs; and from a long-term perspective, it cannot truly improve villagers' sense of gain and happiness, which is not conducive to achieving a fair distribution of benefits. In Jiaxing (嘉兴), Zhejiang (浙江), when Shufeng Village (墅丰村) created the "Zikai Cartoon Village" (子恺漫画村), it implemented a village-led "courtyard economy," forming a close-knit interest linkage mechanism of "service center + operating company + villagers." Villagers can not only rent out idle farmhouses but also enjoy village collective dividends; the teaching base established by the enterprise in cooperation with the Youth Palace (青少年宫) also prioritizes opening courses to children in the village. Practice shows that only by rooting in the local soil, revitalizing resources, and uniting people's hearts can project development be healthy and long-term, helping to achieve a win-win situation for all parties.
Rural industrial development and operation should take into account both economic and social benefits. Conducting in-depth preliminary research in the fields and on the heated brick beds to listen to public opinion, closely aligning project planning with needs to universally benefit people's livelihoods, ensuring fair and just distribution of benefits so that villagers profit, and ensuring public access to information to guarantee the public's right to know and supervise—in this way, rural industrial development can be both prosperous and heartwarming.
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Return to TopBy: 本报记者 叶 琦 鲜 敢
Snow-capped peaks stretch endlessly, with rushing streams and deep valleys.
In the past, this place was synonymous with isolation, with low and simple houses, long-term isolation from the outside world, and a day and night of trekking to reach the county seat. Today, the roads are smooth, the electricity is stable, and information is accessible. Tibetan-style buildings are scattered in a well-organized manner, and villagers live and work in peace and contentment. In Pangda Village (庞达村), Yadong County (亚东县), Xigaze City (日喀则市), Tibet (西藏), a beautiful new picture of the border town is being painted.
The prosperity of the border brings wealth to the border people, and the wealth of the border people strengthens the border defense. On the more than 4,000-kilometer border line of Tibet, the scattered border villages are like Gesang flowers blooming on the snowy border, becoming solid guardians of the sacred territory.
Infrastructure construction is accelerating.
The sun shines on the snow-capped peaks of the Himalayas, illuminating the fields along the Yarlung Zangbo River (雅鲁藏布江), reflecting the happy life of Mêdog (墨脱).
"Although located on the border, the pace of Mêdog's development has never stopped, and the lives of the border people are getting better and better!" said Li Jicheng (李继承), Deputy Secretary of the Mêdog County (墨脱县) Party Committee and County Governor of Nyingchi City (林芝市), with a bright smile.
"The border front line has 24-hour stable power supply, and 5G network covers all villages and residences," Li Jicheng said. Last year, the number of tourists visiting Mêdog reached 600,000, more than 40 times the county's population. More and more villagers have opened homestays and cooperatives, and the per capita income of farmers and herdsmen has increased from 12,000 yuan in 2020 to 25,000 yuan in 2024.
The tremendous changes in the border town are far more than just Mêdog.
Walking into Dianjiao Village (典角村), Gar County (噶尔县), Ngari Prefecture (阿里地区), the azure roof, white walls, and colorful Tibetan eaves come into view; overlooking from the air, the houses and streets form a large "国" (guó - country) character, which is particularly eye-catching on the border line.
From the earliest stone houses built of stones, to brick-concrete structure affordable housing, to today's villa-style new houses, the living conditions of the villagers in Dianjiao Village have been continuously improving.
Yumai Township (玉麦乡), Lungze County (隆子县), Shannan City (山南市), used to be a border "three-person township," but now has 67 households with 253 people.
The State Grid's 10 kV transmission line is connected, and the people of Yumai use safe and stable electricity; the reconstruction of the Quyu (曲玉) asphalt road with an investment of over 500 million yuan has been completed, and Yumai is no longer troubled by heavy snow blocking the mountains; Tibetan-style courtyards have replaced the dilapidated low houses, and the per capita living area exceeds 40 square meters...
In recent years, Tibet has vigorously implemented the construction of well-off villages in border areas, extending the main power grid to all border townships, the popularization rate of public water supply in 21 border counties has reached 84.5%, all villages have access to postal services, and mobile communication networks have full coverage. Various infrastructures are interconnected, and the appearance of border villages has been renewed.
The lives of the masses are flourishing.
Dari Village (达日村), Kangmar County (康马县), Xigaze City (日喀则市) is 5,100 meters above sea level, and the difficulty of taking a bath was once a concern for the villagers.
Since 2024, Kangmar County has invested more than 2.1 million yuan to build public bathhouses in each administrative village, and prioritize coverage of border villages and residences, including Dari Village.
"The small bathhouse is 'Ya Gudu' (呀咕嘟) (Tibetan, meaning good)!" Villager Puji (普吉) gave a thumbs up. Free laundry, free haircuts... The services provided by village-level organizations are increasing.
With the sound of reading aloud, Nanyi Lhoba Ethnic Township (南伊珞巴民族乡) Primary School in Mainling City (米林市), Nyingchi City (林芝市) welcomes the new semester, and more than 160 Lhoba, Monba, and Tibetan students enter the brand-new school building.
In recent years, focusing on strengthening border work, Tibet has comprehensively planned and constructed public service facilities such as schools, hospitals, culture, sports, and markets. The production and living conditions of border residents have been greatly improved, and the subsidies for border residents in the border front line villages and border villages have increased from 1,700 yuan and 1,500 yuan per capita per year in 2016 to the current 15,000 yuan and 8,000 yuan, respectively, an increase of about 7.8 times and 4.3 times.
The forest is lush and the river meanders. At present, the kiwi fruit in Zayü County (察隅县), Nyingchi City (林芝市) is ushering in a critical period of fruiting and growth. Farmers shuttle between the trellises, putting special paper bags on the fruits.
Zayü County vigorously develops green ecological industries and promotes the construction of high-quality kiwi fruit planting bases, which not only brings land transfer income to local people, but also cultivates a group of planting experts through technical training. In 2024, the output value of kiwi fruit alone in the county exceeded 27 million yuan, benefiting more than 2,000 people.
"Spring tea picking, summer summer resort, autumn leaf viewing, winter health preservation," Mêdog County actively explores a new model of integrated development of "tea industry +", develops characteristic projects such as tea picking experience and traditional tea making process display, and develops derivative products such as jasmine Tibetan tea beverages and snow peach blossom tea ice cream. Since this year, the tea tourism integration-related industries in Mêdog County have received more than 52,000 tourists, driving comprehensive income to exceed 30 million yuan.
Diya apples (底雅苹果), Yadong salmon (亚东鲑鱼), Cona Litsea coreana tea (错那莓茶)... Walking in the border areas of Tibet, characteristic agricultural and animal husbandry industries are booming, becoming the "golden key" for the masses to increase income and become rich.
Opening up to the outside world promotes border prosperity and enriches the people. In recent years, Tibet has developed border industries in accordance with local conditions and improved the construction of port infrastructure. In 2024, the total amount of small-scale border trade and border people's mutual trade in Tibet reached 3.532 billion yuan and 44 million yuan, respectively.
The determination to guard the border is even stronger.
At the foot of Mount Everest, Chengtang Village (陈塘村), Rongxia Township (绒辖乡), Dingri County (定日县), Xigaze City (日喀则市).
"We patrol the mountain pass to check whether there are any footprints of people crossing the border at the mountain pass, and check the technical and physical defense facilities on the border front line." Gesang Ciren (格桑次仁), a 50-year-old villager, has been patrolling the border since he was 24 years old. "A good life is given by the Party and the country. Guarding every grass and tree is our best reward."
In Rongxia Township, the masses spontaneously undertake the responsibility of patrolling and guarding the border. Many teams such as joint defense of public security and forest protection have been established, and the "five-in-one" working mechanism of party, government, army, police, and people has been continuously strengthened, further improving the system of strengthening the border and consolidating the defense.
Rooted in the border areas, working together.
Changguo Township (昌果乡), Saga County (萨嘎县), Xigaze City (日喀则市) has a 105-kilometer border line and 5 mountain passes leading to the outside world.
Shi Jiao (石角), the 52-year-old captain of the "Plateau Iron Riders" border protection team of the Changguo Border Police Station, took the initiative to apply for border patrol and protection tasks in 1996. The border patrol team, which had only one person that year, has developed into a "Plateau Iron Riders" border protection team composed of 223 herdsmen.
In the border front lines such as Churushongjie Township (楚鲁松杰乡), Zanda County (札达县), Ngari Prefecture (阿里地区), Lajiao Township (拉郊乡), Lhozhag County (洛扎县), Shannan City (山南市), and Lilong Township (里龙乡), Mainling City (米林市), fathers and sons relaying, couples working together, brothers and sisters partnering... The team guarding the territory and consolidating the border in the border areas is growing.
At present, all border villages in Tibet have border guards, and the subsidy standard for border guards in the region has increased from 12,000 yuan per capita per year in 2020 to the current 18,000 yuan.
Return to TopBy: 新华社记者 秦 宏
In Lutang Village (露潭村), Zhuotian Town (濯田镇), Changting County (长汀县), Longyan City (龙岩市), Fujian Province (福建省), stands an ancient Hakka (客家) residence with green bricks and black tiles, where red slogans on the walls are still clearly visible. This is the former residence of Martyr Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪), one of the early founders of our army's cavalry and commander of the Cavalry Regiment of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region (晋察冀军区).
Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) was born into a peasant family in Lutang Village (露潭村). His parents made a living by boating and farming. In 1931, Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) joined the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) and served as a reconnaissance platoon leader in the 108th Regiment of the 36th Division of the Red 12th Army (红12军).
After the start of the Long March (长征), Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) served as the company commander of the reconnaissance company of the division due to his outstanding performance. From September 1935 to mid-1936, Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) successively served as the deputy company commander of the reconnaissance company directly under the 1st Army Corps of the First Front Army of the Red Army (红军第一方面军第一军团), and the company commander of the cavalry reconnaissance company. During this period, he repeatedly made military exploits in combat.
In 1936, the First Cavalry Regiment of the First Front Army of the Red Army (红一方面军) was established in Bao'an County (保安县) (now Zhidan County (志丹县), Yan'an City (延安市), Shaanxi Province (陕西省)), and Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) served as the commander. In February 1937, Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) participated in the first phase of study at the Yan'an Anti-Japanese Military and Political University (延安抗日军政大学). After the outbreak of the nationwide Anti-Japanese War, the cavalry regiment was reorganized into the Cavalry Battalion of the 115th Division, and Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) served as the battalion commander.
With strong soldiers and horses, they galloped and charged. Many old photos of the Anti-Japanese War collected by the Longyan City (龙岩市) history and local chronicles departments for the exhibition commemorating the historical sites of the victory of the Anti-Japanese War showed the heroic posture of Martyr Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) during his lifetime and the magnificence of the cavalry. In September 1937, Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) followed the main force of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) to the Anti-Japanese front in North China (华北), and then led his troops to participate in the Battle of Pingxingguan (平型关战役). In order to ensure the safety of the flanks of the Battle of Pingxingguan (平型关战役) and annihilate the Japanese invaders, Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) was ordered to lead his troops to occupy Daomaguan (倒马关), a strategically important pass.
"In the Battle of Daomaguan (倒马关), Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) led his troops to march rapidly for 16 hours in the dark on the mountain trails to reach the designated position, and engaged in an encounter with the Japanese army that had arrived nearby," said Jiang Hongying (蒋红婴), the former curator of the Minxi Revolutionary Martyrs Memorial Hall (闽西革命烈士纪念馆). Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) commanded his troops to capture the Japanese碉堡, and launched a fierce attack on the Japanese army near Daomaguan (倒马关), killing its commander. In this battle, Liu Yunbiao's (刘云彪) cavalry battalion repelled many Japanese assaults. At nightfall, he commanded his troops to launch a general attack on the enemy, forcing the Japanese army to retreat.
In October 1937, Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) successively led his troops to recapture Quyang (曲阳), Tangxian (唐县) and other places, eliminating a large number of Japanese puppet troops and opening up the Anti-Japanese base area in the North Yue District (北岳区). In 1938, in order to cooperate with the battles in Xuzhou (徐州), Wuhan (武汉) and other places, Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) was ordered to lead the cavalry battalion to attack the Jinpu Railway Line (津浦线), and engaged in many fierce battles with the Japanese army. In October of the same year, Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) led his troops day and night for more than 300 miles despite his illness, and carried out a "beheading operation" against the Japanese army's Gaomenzhen (高门镇) headquarters in the Jin-Cha-Ji area (晋察冀地区) during the counter-"mopping up" operation, successfully destroying the Japanese headquarters.
In early 1940, Liu Yunbiao's (刘云彪) cavalry battalion was reorganized into the Cavalry Regiment of the Third Military Sub-district of the Jin-Cha-Ji Military Region (晋察冀军区三分区). In August of the same year, he was ordered to lead his troops to participate in the Hundred Regiments Offensive (百团大战), fighting in Tangxian (唐县), Wanxian (完县) (now Shunping County (顺平县)), Wangdu (望都) and other areas of Hebei Province (河北省). In the winter of that year, during the counter-"mopping up" operation, he led his troops to mobilize the masses to destroy highways and railways more than 30 times, and fought fiercely 14 times, making the Japanese invaders **闻风丧胆** (wén fēng sàng dǎn - "hear wind lose gall," to be scared out of one's wits).
Long-term arduous and heroic combat life caused Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) to contract lung disease. He repeatedly declined rest and treatment, missing the best treatment period. On April 12, 1942, Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) died of illness in Xiaofeng County (晓峰县), Hebei (河北), at the age of 29. In June of the same year, the Jin-Cha-Ji Border Region (晋察冀边区) Party organization and the Anti-Japanese government renamed Xiaofeng County (晓峰县) Yunbiao County (云彪县). In 1953, the martyr's remains were reburied in the North China Military Region Martyrs Cemetery (华北军区烈士陵园).
Liu Yunbiao's (刘云彪) short but glorious life has become the eternal pride of his hometown. Wang Ying (王英), director of the Party History and Local Chronicles Research Office of the Changting County (长汀县) Party Committee, said that in recent years, the government has also listed Lutang Village (露潭村) as a red education base and included the restoration of the former residence of Martyr Liu Yunbiao (刘云彪) in the national Long March Cultural Park (国家长征文化公园) construction project.
(According to Xinhua News Agency (新华社), Fuzhou (福州), August 17)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京) August 26th. In order to thoroughly implement the spirit of the Central Eight-Point Regulation, vigorously promote the Party's glorious traditions and fine work style, and give full play to the role of Party history in learning from history, serving as a reference for governance, and cultivating people, the Party History and Literature Research Institute of the Central Committee (中央党史和文献研究院) organized and compiled the book "Model - People and Events in the Party's Work Style Construction" ("风范——党的作风建设中的人与事"), which was recently published and distributed by the Party History Publishing House of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中共党史出版社).
The book contains 83 articles, totaling 170,000 words, using small stories to illustrate great principles. It vividly showcases the stories of the older generation of revolutionaries and heroic model figures adhering to the fine traditions of integrating theory with practice, maintaining close ties with the masses, practicing criticism and self-criticism, and working hard and seeking truth from facts. It clearly reveals the profound truth that the Party's work style is the Party's image, which affects the hearts of the people and determines the success or failure of the Party and the country's cause.
The book is of great positive significance for the vast number of Party members, cadres, and the masses to study the history of the Party's work style construction, consciously bring good traditions into the new journey, promote a good work style in the new era, and provide a strong guarantee for promoting the construction of Chinese-style modernization with new achievements in work style construction.
Return to TopRecently, a wonderful robot performance event in a shopping center in Lu'an City, Anhui Province, attracted citizens to watch, allowing them to experience the accelerated integration of robot technology and life at close range. The picture shows children watching humanoid robots fighting.
Tian Kaiping (田凯平) photographed (Image China)
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) August 26th (Reporter Wu Yuehui (吴月辉)) On the 26th, the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) successfully completed the injection of 20,000 tons of liquid scintillator and officially began data acquisition. After more than 10 years of preparation and construction, the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) has become the first ultra-large-scale and ultra-high-precision neutrino-dedicated scientific facility to operate internationally. The first batch of data obtained by the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) during its trial operation shows that the key performance indicators of its detector have fully met or exceeded design expectations. This enables the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) to begin addressing a major issue in the field of particle physics: neutrino mass ordering—that is, whether the third type of neutrino is heavier than the second.
Of the 12 fundamental particles that make up the material world, neutrinos account for 1/3, and they are widely present in the universe. Because it hardly interacts with any matter, it is not easily captured, and therefore it has become the least understood fundamental particle by humans so far.
Wang Yifang (王贻芳), spokesperson for the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) collaboration, said: "The mass of neutrinos is a fundamental parameter of nature and affects the evolution of the universe. Knowing the mass order can pave the way for determining the mass of neutrinos and carrying out other research."
The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) detector is located 700 meters underground near Jiangmen City (江门市), Guangdong Province (广东省). It can detect neutrinos produced by the Taishan (台山) and Yangjiang (阳江) nuclear power plants 53 kilometers away and measure their energy spectra with ultra-high precision. The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) enables researchers to conduct cutting-edge research on neutrinos from the sun, supernovae, the atmosphere, and the earth, and will open new windows for exploring unknown physics, including the search for inactive neutrinos and proton decay.
The Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) is a major international cooperation project led by the Institute of High Energy Physics (高能物理研究所) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院). It started the construction of tunnels and underground laboratories in 2015 and includes approximately 700 researchers from 74 research institutions in 17 countries and regions.
Wang Yifang (王贻芳) said that completing the injection of the Jiangmen Underground Neutrino Observatory (JUNO) detector and starting data acquisition is a breakthrough. This is the first time in the world that such an ultra-large-scale and ultra-high-precision neutrino-dedicated scientific facility has been put into operation, which will help us answer fundamental questions about the nature of matter and the universe.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Beijing (北京), August 26th (Reporter Bai Ying (白瀛))—As a key new work in the TV program exhibition commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, the documentary "Lugou Bridge: Our Memorial" has recently been broadcast successively on several provincial satellite TV stations. The film combines the key exhibits of the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to tell the stories of the people behind the anti-Japanese war cultural relics, reflecting the Chinese nation's spirit of unity in times of crisis and its national integrity and faith in resisting foreign aggression.
According to reports, "Lugou Bridge: Our Memorial" publicly unveils a batch of precious anti-Japanese war cultural relics and historical images for the first time, including the original files left by Zhao Yiman (赵一曼) after her arrest, Shen Zhongming's (沈忠明) revolutionary martyr certificate, and the on-site footage of the December 9th Movement (一二·九运动), etc. By interviewing veterans of the Anti-Japanese War, descendants of heroes, researchers of the history of the Anti-Japanese War, and tomb keepers of martyrs, it shows the history of the Anti-Japanese War from different perspectives. The film reflects the Chinese nation's spirit of **万众一心** (wàn zhòng yī xīn - "ten thousand people one heart," united as one) in times of crisis.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 窦瀚洋
"Don't think that we just type on keyboards and build models in the office all day. These tasks are actually closely related to everyone's daily life." During lunchtime at the Jinhua branch of China Telecom Co., Ltd. (中国电信股份有限公司金华分公司), Wang Zhigang (王志刚), a national model worker and senior engineer, opened a food delivery platform on his phone, but not to order food.
"I need to check the platform's usage." With that, he clicked into a merchant's page and selected "Bright Kitchen and Clear Stove" (明厨亮灶), where the merchant's kitchen operations were displayed in full view on his phone. Wang Zhigang (王志刚) explained that this is an application of visual network convergence technology. "We have embedded AI algorithms. Once a violation is detected, it can not only trigger an alarm on-site, but also allow regulatory authorities to receive early warnings simultaneously." Today, this technology has been extended to fields such as intelligent supervision of industrial solid waste, building a "digital Skynet" covering 600,000 monitoring points throughout Jinhua (金华) city.
This small monitoring clip is a slice of the digital transformation that Wang Zhigang (王志刚) has personally experienced over the past 20 years. When he graduated with a master's degree in 2004, he was only engaged in basic operation and maintenance of enterprise internal informationization. Now, he is leading the construction of the Central Zhejiang Artificial Intelligence Computing Center (浙中人工智能算力中心), which is led by the Jinhua (金华) Municipal Government and invested and operated by the Jinhua (金华) branch of China Telecom (中国电信金华分公司). The center has 1030P of intelligent computing power, which, if converted to general computing tasks, is roughly equivalent to the continuous computing power of 300,000 high-performance computers.
Wang Zhigang (王志刚) remembers that in 2007, when he was responsible for the operation and maintenance of the business system of the Jinhua (金华) branch of China Telecom (中国电信金华分公司), he spent more than 100 days a year on duty in the computer room overnight. "To ensure the normal operation of the system during the day, all system upgrades had to be completed from midnight to 6 a.m." For him, those 6 hours were a battlefield to race against time, both to fix vulnerabilities and to deal with sudden failures.
As the pace of digital transformation continues to accelerate, Wang Zhigang (王志刚) began to dabble in the field of artificial intelligence. In 2021, when undertaking the construction of the Image Cloud Platform, he led the team to innovatively create a regional medical image cloud platform, realizing the interconnection of image data of medical institutions in the city, promoting citizens' CT, X-ray and other images to be "one-time shooting, universal in the whole region," solving the problem of repeated filming, and saving patients an average of more than 50 million yuan in medical costs per year; In response to the bottleneck of special effects rendering computing power in Hengdian World Studios (横店影视城), relying on the Tianyi Cloud Xirang integrated intelligent computing service platform to uniformly schedule various computing resources, the 3-month special effects construction period was compressed to 3 days...
Digital transformation has not only changed people's daily lives, but also saved expenses for government departments. At present, the Jinhua Government Affairs Cloud Platform (金华政务云平台) operated by Wang Zhigang (王志刚) has served more than 1,000 projects in more than 300 government departments. "In the past, each department purchased servers separately and had to invest a lot of money in operation and maintenance. Now, they only need to spend a little service fee to launch the Jinhua Government Affairs Cloud Platform (金华政务云平台) to meet their needs, and it is more secure and reliable. It is estimated that it can save each department more than 30 million yuan a year." Wang Zhigang (王志刚) said.
Walking into Wang Zhigang's (王志刚) Model Worker Innovation Studio (劳模创新工作室), the master-apprentice inheritance chart on the wall comes into view. This is the "1+N+X" innovation training mechanism he explored and launched - Wang Zhigang's (王志刚) team links the mentor teams in various counties and cities to radiate and build a multi-level talent echelon, and solve technical problems and cultivate innovative momentum for small and micro enterprises through skills training and technical tackling. To date, the studio has incubated more than 10 high-end talents such as Jinhua (金华) "Ba Wu Jin Jiang" (八婺金匠) and "Zhejiang Craftsman" (浙江工匠).
At the same time, Wang Zhigang (王志刚) also jointly established the "Big Data AI Joint Research Institute" (大数据AI联合研究院) with Zhejiang Normal University (浙江师范大学), and was hired as a professional degree master's student practice tutor at Zhejiang Normal University (浙江师范大学), promoting the implementation of more than 3 patents, more than 20 software copyrights and other scientific and technological achievements. At present, there have been 3 batches of more than 100 students participating in it. "The Research Institute allows more graduates to take root in Jinhua (金华), which is becoming a new engine for the AI industry." He said.
As a practice tutor, Wang Zhigang (王志刚) often encourages students to shoulder the mission of the new era as a "code craftsman." "To engage in technology, you must calm down, both to gnaw on the hard bones of technology and to be a promoter of achievements." Wang Zhigang (王志刚) said.
Return to TopAccording to Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong, August 26th (Huang Qian-tian (黄茜恬)) The "United as One: Safeguarding Peace – Exhibition Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory Against Japanese Aggression," supported by the National Cultural Heritage Administration (国家文物局) and jointly organized by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (香港特区) Government's Leisure and Cultural Services Department (康乐及文化事务署), the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆), and the Hong Kong Museum of History (香港历史博物馆), opened on the 26th at the Hong Kong Museum of History (香港历史博物馆).
The exhibition, themed on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, features a selection of 183 representative artifacts and 89 historical photographs. Through seven sections – Japanese Aggression Against China, the National War of Resistance, Blood Ties, Joint Resistance Against Foreign Aggression, the Fall of Hong Kong (香港沦陷), Abundant Support, and the Great Victory – it presents a panoramic view of the magnificent course of this national liberation war, profoundly interprets China's major contribution as the main Eastern battlefield to the World Anti-Fascist War, and demonstrates the far-reaching impact of the great spirit of the War of Resistance on maintaining the post-war international order.
The 183 representative artifacts on display include 82 carefully selected items from the National Museum of China (中国国家博物馆), with the remainder provided by the Hong Kong Museum of History (香港历史博物馆) and local Hong Kong (香港) collectors and cultural institutions.
It is reported that the selection of exhibits for this exhibition in Hong Kong (香港) was rigorous, closely adhering to the theme, highlighting Hong Kong (香港) characteristics, and ensuring the integrity of the cultural relics. The exhibition will officially open to the public on August 27th and is expected to run until December 15th.
Return to TopShanghai's business districts are expanding new scenarios for silver economy consumption, making older adults fall in love with shopping malls; Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东) is leveraging "event traffic" to create "park-style" commercial blocks, making shopping as pleasant as strolling in a park; Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川) is building "enclosed" commercial complexes to meet the needs of consumers of different ages... Many places are actively exploring the construction of new consumption scenarios, promoting the integration of business formats, providing new consumption experiences, and providing strong support for boosting consumption.
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Huangpu District (黄浦区), Shanghai (上海) --
This shopping mall attracts silver-haired people with many tricks
By Ji Juesu (季觉苏), reporter of this newspaper
Although there is more free time after retirement, Weng Weifang (翁伟芳), a Shanghai (上海) citizen, has to calculate before each shopping trip: "Eating a meal with friends, drinking a cup of coffee, and buying something will cost a lot per person." At the beginning of this year, she joined the "Silver Bell Club" of the No. 1 Department Store Commercial Center (第一百货商业中心) on Nanjing Road (南京路) in Huangpu District (黄浦区), and suddenly felt "relaxed" when going out.
The annual membership fee is 599 yuan, with a monthly food voucher worth 35 yuan, which can be used in many restaurants in the department store, plus quarterly or annual rights such as hairdressing, beauty, manicures, free parking, and regular salon activities, connecting the entire shopping mall's eating, drinking, and playing. "With so many rights, I have to enjoy shopping." Weng Weifang (翁伟芳) said.
A survey released by the Shanghai Consumer Rights Protection Commission (上海市消保委) shows that more than 60% of the new silver-haired group have "increased" requirements for quality of life after retirement. They pay more attention to the high quality, functional innovation, and experience of goods and services; in terms of consumption content, they show a strong interest in health, wellness, tourism, and social interaction.
"We thought that the courses that the elderly were most interested in were health, traditional handicrafts, etc., but we didn't expect AI video editing to be the most popular." Zhang Yuan (张渊), manager of the Bailexin Entertainment Mall (百乐新娱商场) in the No. 1 Department Store Commercial Center (第一百货商业中心), said, "The elderly are very interested in new technologies and new products, but they need someone who can patiently and systematically teach them." The shopping mall quickly adjusted its course services, integrating learning and growth content into the courses.
The shopping mall also tailored the "Fanhuali" (繁花里) life market for the silver-haired group. Here, there are both health and wellness equipment and age-appropriate home furnishings, as well as handicraft workshops, light exercise corners, and KTV stations. "'Fanhuali' reorganizes the content of the shopping mall and plans it at the pace of the elderly, so that they can find a sense of belonging." Yao Tianchen (姚天辰), the person in charge of "Fanhuali" (繁花里), said.
In "Fanhuali" (繁花里), courses are scheduled from Monday to Friday: ancient health exercises, board games, mobile phone photography... Members only need to spend more than 100 yuan per month to choose freely. The connection between activities and shopping is also more natural. For example, after the vocal music class, a small and fully functional singing machine is placed next to it, attracting many elderly people to buy it.
In Shanghai (上海), more and more shopping malls are exploring new models of silver economy consumption. Taking classes in the morning, eating lunch at noon, and singing and doing handicrafts in the afternoon, elderly consumers do not spend much in a day, but feel very fulfilled.
Merchants have also tasted the sweetness from it. "Hairdressing, manicure, and beauty shops originally had low occupancy rates during the day, but now they have a stable flow of customers. Course institutions have obtained fixed students, and the turnover rate of chain restaurants is also higher." Zhang Yuan (张渊) said.
Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东) --
This block is built around the lake and gathers popularity
By Cheng Yuanzhou (程远州), reporter of this newspaper
As night falls, outside the Universiade Center Stadium (大运中心体育场) in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东), thousands of drones take off one after another to perform cool shows; inside the stadium, the sound waves of concerts roll and cheers are like tides... Since the summer vacation, with the increase of cultural and sports activities, the popularity of the Universiade Center business district (大运中心商圈) in Longgang District (龙岗区), Shenzhen (深圳) has become increasingly high.
"Use sports events and performances to link and divert traffic, and use diverse new consumption scenarios to transform 'event traffic' into 'economic increment'." Gong Hang (龚航), general manager of the Shenzhen Universiade Tiandi (深圳大运天地) project, said that as a supporting commercial block of the Shenzhen Universiade Center (深圳大运中心), Universiade Tiandi (大运天地) has a daily passenger flow of more than 90,000 people.
What's different about this block?
The 66,000-square-meter open commercial block is built around the Youth Lake (青春湖), and the greenery spreads from the small island in the heart of the lake all the way to the shore path, extending tortuously to each store; citizens and tourists visit in groups of three or five, and will inadvertently encounter black swans and sika deer.
"The integration of natural landscape and commercial atmosphere is a major feature of Universiade Tiandi (大运天地)." Gong Hang (龚航) introduced that in order to improve the freedom and comfort of consumers shopping, Universiade Tiandi (大运天地) focused on how to make good use of the river and lake landscape in the design, and finally decided not to build walls or set boundaries, so that citizens and tourists can switch between commercial scenes and natural scenery at will, making shopping as pleasant as strolling in a park.
The Youth Lake (青春湖) is lush with vegetation, which is especially suitable for the breeding and growth of wild animals. Universiade Tiandi (大运天地) has specially planned animal breeding areas and hired special personnel to raise them. Black swan "Sesame Paste" (芝麻糊), sika deer "Menglu" (梦鹿), etc. have become internet-famous animals, attracting many citizens to come and watch.
The "park-style" commercial block provides more space for business model innovation. "Around the consumption needs of young people, we have created an eco-friendly, fan-friendly, and pet-friendly open commercial complex, and have formed multiple fan communities based on different hobbies, turning the Universiade Center (大运中心) from a stadium for watching games into a daily life theater." Gong Hang (龚航) said.
In Universiade Tiandi (大运天地), many innovative elements are dazzling: a central square with art installations and theme markets, a lakeside stage that can hold small concerts at any time, and a starry sky camp with tents set up... "I go shopping with my girlfriends during the day, chat and drink coffee by the lake, and go to concerts at night. The whole weekend is full of energy." Li Ying (李颖), a resident nearby, is a regular visitor to Universiade Tiandi (大运天地), and the lakeside coffee shop has become a base for her and her friends to gather.
"With more events held, the popularity of the Universiade Center business district (大运中心商圈) will be even higher." Wang Chong (王崇), deputy general manager of the Universiade Tiandi (大运天地) project, said.
Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川) --
This compound is like hot pot, inclusive enough
By Wang Mingfeng (王明峰), reporter of this newspaper, and Liu Fei (刘飞), correspondent of this newspaper
The industrial-style appearance, crisscrossing walkways, and densely growing bamboo forests... Xicun Courtyard (西村大院) in Chengdu (成都), Sichuan (四川) is a park-like super courtyard. Xicun Courtyard (西村大院) was designed by architect Liu Jiakun (刘家琨). The outside is a 5-story commercial area, and the inside is a functional area such as a football field, basketball court, and forest plate courtyard, providing citizens with places for rest and activities.
Different from traditional shopping centers and commercial blocks, Xicun Courtyard (西村大院) has a unique "enclosed" layout. Surrounded by streets on all four sides, the buildings are built in a circle along the street, with passages opened in the east, west, north, and south to attract the flow of people on the streets and increase the commercial vitality of the courtyard.
"Xicun Courtyard (西村大院) is like a basin and a hot pot, all-encompassing." Liu Jiakun (刘家琨) introduced that the architectural style of the courtyard integrates the characteristics of western Sichuan (川西) residential buildings, and also draws on international modern architectural concepts.
In Xicun Courtyard (西村大院), consumers can drink tea and chat under the bamboo, taste delicious food, walk and exercise on the rooftop track, and also go to the art space to see exhibitions and listen to concerts. The "dynamic and static combination, orderly mix and match" business model meets diversified needs and enriches the experience of people of all ages.
"At present, nearly 150 brand merchants have settled in Xicun Courtyard (西村大院), and the business formats cover sports trendy play, cultural creativity, catering retail, and other fields." Ye Xue (叶雪), a staff member of Xicun Courtyard (西村大院), introduced that art exhibitions, cultural salons, and creative markets are also held here regularly.
"I was mainly attracted by the architecture and layout here." Liu Qiongji (刘琼吉), the person in charge of the tea brand "Saoxue Zhucha" (扫雪煮茶), almost ran all over Chengdu (成都) when choosing a shop, and finally came to Xicun Courtyard (西村大院) on the recommendation of a friend, and signed the contract on the same day. "Nowadays, people pay more attention to emotional value when consuming, seeking a sense of happiness and belonging. The atmosphere here is very consistent with my shop style, and you need to savor it carefully to appreciate its beauty." Liu Qiongji (刘琼吉) said.
"Xicun Courtyard (西村大院) has the charm of a city park and the taste of Chengdu (成都) fireworks. The overall layout is well-arranged and full of artistic sense and relaxation." Chen (陈), a tourist from Wuhan (武汉), Hubei (湖北), said, "There are both time-honored delicacies and special tea drinks and trendy shops. It's good to buy, good to visit, and fun."
In Chengdu (成都), there are many other characteristic commercial landmarks like Xicun Courtyard (西村大院). Chengdu Eastern Suburb Memory Art District (成都东郊记忆艺术区) has transformed the old industrial park into a fashionable check-in place through the revitalization and utilization of industrial plants; the "Cidi CyPARK" (此地CyPARK) commercial park, which is positioned as cycling-friendly, has a passenger flow of 3.2 million people in half a year since its opening... According to statistics, in 2024, Chengdu (成都) has newly established more than 800 first stores and more than 100 first release and first exhibition activities, and the total retail sales of social consumer goods in the city exceeded one trillion yuan.
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With the continuous upgrading of residents' consumption demands, many traditional commercial complexes are experiencing a gradual decline in customer traffic due to their single consumption experience and intense homogenization competition. Driving experience upgrades with scene innovation and increasing attractiveness with novelty have become effective ways for traditional commercial complexes to transform and upgrade, and attract consumption.
Where does the novelty come from?
It is not only reflected in the renovation of architectural decoration styles, but also in the more consumption choices brought about by business integration. Launching life markets, arranging and adjusting service content according to the hobbies and habits of the elderly; constructing park-style business districts, cleverly using natural landscapes such as rivers and lakes to carry out commercial operations; creating courtyard-style commercial spaces, matching diverse business formats around urban life... Through technology empowerment, ecological empowerment, and cultural empowerment, diverse business formats such as shopping, catering, exhibitions, performances, and competitions are organically integrated, allowing consumers to obtain immersive satisfaction in a free and comfortable atmosphere.
We look forward to more places grasping consumption demands and closely following consumer psychology, continuously expanding new scenarios and meeting new needs through the efficient integration of characteristic resources and the scientific layout of commercial forms, so as to release greater consumption vitality.
Return to TopBy: 张亚勤 霍福鹏
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that in the face of the new situation of rapid evolution of new-generation artificial intelligence technology, it is necessary to give full play to the advantages of the new type of national system, adhere to self-reliance and self-improvement, highlight application orientation, and promote the healthy and orderly development of China's artificial intelligence in a beneficial, safe, and fair direction. Recently, the State Council issued the "Opinions on Deeply Implementing the 'Artificial Intelligence+' Action" (hereinafter referred to as the "Opinions"), which clarifies the overall requirements, development goals, and key directions for implementing the "Artificial Intelligence+" action, providing a path guidance for further promoting the extensive and in-depth integration of artificial intelligence with various industries and fields of the economy and society, cultivating and developing new quality productive forces, and accelerating the formation of a new form of intelligent economy and intelligent society.
The Innovative Evolution from "Internet+" to "Artificial Intelligence+"
In 2015, China fully launched the "Internet+" action. Over the past 10 years, China's Internet has achieved rapid development, the Internet application ecosystem has gradually prospered, and the Internet has penetrated into all aspects of production, life, and social governance, becoming an important driving force for promoting industrial upgrading, consumption transformation, and improvement of people's livelihood.
From "Internet+" to "Artificial Intelligence+", it is a further continuation and deepening of the information technology revolution. Both the Internet and artificial intelligence belong to the category of general-purpose technologies, and both have the characteristics of new models, rapid iteration, and strong ability to transform traditional business formats in terms of application. "Internet+" highlights "connection," transmitting information through network connections to achieve process reengineering and efficiency improvement in the production process. "Artificial Intelligence+" further superimposes cognitive abilities on the basis of "Internet+," realizing a leap from "information connection and diffusion" to "knowledge application and creation," thereby promoting the reorganization of production factors, the upgrading of value creation methods, the evolution of organizational forms, and the transformation of social governance models with a more transformative force, bringing more comprehensive, systematic, and profound changes to economic and social development.
With the rapid iteration and evolution of technology, artificial intelligence has shown strong general knowledge capabilities, evolving from being able to face specific scenarios and complete specific tasks to being able to 举一反三 (jǔ yī fǎn sān - "infer other things from one instance," to draw inferences about other cases from one example) and complete universal tasks, and the technical versatility has been significantly enhanced. At present, the artificial intelligence industry is undergoing a critical stage of global pattern reshaping, with technology research and development shifting from single-point breakthroughs to systematic innovation; the open-source ecosystem accelerates knowledge sharing, complementing the closed-source model to promote technological prosperity; application scenarios are gradually penetrating from the consumer end to various fields such as science and technology, transportation, and healthcare, and the ability to land in vertical fields has become a key competitive advantage for enterprises.
Faced with the wave of change, China's launch of the "Artificial Intelligence+" action is not only a key measure to accelerate the development of new quality productive forces, but also an inevitable requirement to promote the development of the digital economy towards an intelligent economy and an intelligent society, which is of great significance and the timing is ripe.
Grasping the Main Ideas for Promoting the Development of "Artificial Intelligence+"
According to the objective laws of technology and industrial development, the current application of artificial intelligence is deepening and evolving from information intelligence to physical intelligence, and biological intelligence will also become an important application form in the future. This evolutionary trend is jointly determined by multiple factors such as the maturity of artificial intelligence technology, business complexity, and industrial infrastructure conditions. To implement the "Artificial Intelligence+" action, it is necessary to give full play to China's advantages of abundant data resources, complete industrial system, and broad application scenarios on the basis of following objective laws, and scientifically plan and accurately implement policies to promote China's artificial intelligence application to run out of the "acceleration" of innovative development.
Adhere to forward-looking planning. As a revolutionary technology, artificial intelligence will have an important impact on the long-term operating logic of the economy and society. The "Opinions" are oriented towards 2035 and propose the overall goal of China fully entering a new stage of development of an intelligent economy and an intelligent society; oriented towards 2027 and 2030, respectively, they propose phased development goals such as the popularization rate of new-generation intelligent terminals and intelligent body applications and the development level of the intelligent economy. Through goal setting, it is beneficial to find a dynamic balance point between the uncertainty of artificial intelligence technology and the certainty of development.
Strengthen systematic layout. "Artificial Intelligence+" is not only technological innovation, but also a systematic project involving economy, society, governance, and other aspects, which requires strengthening systematic thinking and doing a good job in overall coordination and response. For example, when pursuing the release of artificial intelligence technology dividends, attention should be paid to avoiding the formation of the "intelligent divide" problem; when using artificial intelligence to improve the production efficiency of traditional positions, we must actively respond to algorithmic discrimination and structural unemployment risks. The "Opinions" make arrangements from a global perspective, which not only points out the key directions for artificial intelligence application, but also proposes an institutional framework adapted to the development characteristics of artificial intelligence application from multiple perspectives, which is conducive to promoting "Artificial Intelligence+" to move towards a healthy and sustainable development direction.
Highlight differentiated policies. At present, there are differences in the application of artificial intelligence in different industries and fields. This requires that the promotion of "Artificial Intelligence+" should be fully combined with the actual development of different industries, "one policy for each industry," to avoid blind and disorderly development. For example, for industries with high application risks such as intelligent connected vehicles and finance, it is necessary to strengthen and improve scientific supervision and safety protection measures in a targeted manner; for industries with high application technical difficulties such as elderly care, childcare, and healthcare, it is necessary to increase efforts to tackle technologies such as autonomous humanoid intelligent robots and brain-computer interfaces. The "Opinions" focus on six major areas: science and technology, industry, consumption, people's livelihood, governance, and global cooperation, and propose specific development guidelines, laying the foundation for subsequent refinement and formulation of implementation opinions by industry.
Promote openness and sharing. Achieving deep empowerment and widespread application of "Artificial Intelligence+" is inseparable from an open and shared global development ecosystem. To this end, the "Opinions" propose to strengthen "Artificial Intelligence+" global cooperation, promote the inclusive sharing of artificial intelligence, and create an open ecosystem for artificial intelligence capacity building that is equal, trustworthy, diverse, and win-win. Jointly build a global artificial intelligence governance system and form a governance framework with broad participation from various countries.
Ensure safety and controllability. New things are often accompanied by huge uncertainties. The security risks brought by artificial intelligence include not only the risks caused by its own technical characteristics, such as data poisoning, algorithm black boxes, and model hallucinations, but also the risks of being maliciously forged, abused, and misused in the application process. The "Opinions" make a special response to this, proposing to accelerate the improvement of safety capabilities. First, promote the construction of safety capabilities in model algorithms, data resources, infrastructure, application systems, etc.; second, establish and improve an artificial intelligence technology monitoring, risk early warning, and emergency response system.
Implementing the "Artificial Intelligence+" action is a systematic project. In the next step, all sectors need to work together to synergistically promote the implementation of the "Opinions" and jointly write a new chapter in artificial intelligence empowering high-quality economic and social development.
(Author Zhang Yaqin (张亚勤) is a foreign academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering (中国工程院), a chair professor at Tsinghua University (清华大学), and Huo Fupeng (霍福鹏) is the director of the Innovation-Driven Development Center of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委). This report was compiled by Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强), a reporter from this newspaper.)
Return to TopThe super-large trailing suction hopper dredgers "Tong Jun" (通浚) and "Jun Guang" (浚广), independently designed, researched, and built by China, were launched in Qidong (启东), Jiangsu (江苏) on August 26th. Both ships have a design length of approximately 198 meters, a molded breadth of 38.5 meters, a molded depth of 18 meters, and a maximum hopper capacity of 35,000 cubic meters. From conceptual design and system development to hull construction, they have achieved "national ship, national construction" (国轮国造).
The intelligent operation mode of the two ships covers the entire chain of "digging-transporting-blowing," with a maximum dredging depth of 120 meters, which means the suction head can extend to the seabed at a depth equivalent to a 40-story building to dredge mud and sand. Under normal construction conditions, the ships can completely fill the mud hold in 90 minutes. After the two ships are put into production in the future, they will be suitable for port and waterway dredging, deep-sea sand extraction, land reclamation by blowing fill, deep-sea mining, pipeline trench excavation and backfilling, and deep-sea pipeline laying and other construction operation scenarios.
Return to TopThe year 2025 marks the 20th anniversary of the founding of Huishang Bank (徽商银行). Over the past 20 years, Huishang Bank (徽商银行) has been rooted in its primary responsibilities and core business, building itself into a leading local bank with high-quality financial services and a first-class financing environment, delivering an outstanding answer sheet for high-quality financial development.
As of the end of June 2025, Huishang Bank's (徽商银行) total assets were approximately 2.25 trillion yuan, and both deposit and loan balances exceeded one trillion yuan. Huishang Bank (徽商银行) has been rated "Excellent" for many consecutive years in the evaluation of financial institutions in Anhui Province (安徽省) serving the local real economy, and has risen to 101st place in the UK's "The Banker" magazine's 2025 Top 1000 Global Banks ranking.
Deeply Cultivating the Main Business to Promote Development, Serving the Real Economy with Firm Steps
In order to earnestly do a good job in the "five major articles" of finance, Huishang Bank (徽商银行) actively promotes its own financial resources, business layout, and development model to resonate with national strategies and regional development. Actively and effectively cultivate new quality productive forces. It issued the first batch of science and technology innovation bonds in the country and the largest scale in Anhui Province (安徽省), totaling 5 billion yuan, and took the lead in launching online intellectual property financing products in the province. As of the end of June 2025, the bank's science and technology loan balance exceeded 200 billion yuan, an increase of 19.57% compared to the beginning of the year, and it has won many honors such as the second prize in the National Science and Technology Innovation Youth Commando Post Contribution Competition. Support key areas to be at the forefront. Focus on key industries such as new energy vehicles, high-end manufacturing, and pharmaceuticals, and increase support for high-quality enterprises. As of the end of June 2025, the bank's manufacturing loan balance was nearly 160 billion yuan, an increase of over 18%; it served over 5,600 upstream and downstream enterprises in the supply chain, an increase of over 31% year-on-year, and the supply chain finance balance exceeded 20 billion yuan for the first time, an increase of 48%; the balance of green credit exceeded 140 billion yuan, an increase of 36%. Huishang Bank (徽商银行) won the green finance individual champion in the 2024 Anhui Province (安徽省) Financial "Five Major Articles" Labor Competition, and won first prizes in all three categories of the province's green finance excellent case competition. Inclusive small and micro businesses improve quality and expand coverage. Increase efforts to implement the coordination mechanism for supporting small and micro enterprise financing, continuously improve the service level of private small and micro enterprises, and promote businesses such as park loans and general-to-general batch guarantees. As of the end of June 2025, the bank's inclusive small and micro enterprise loan balance was nearly 170 billion yuan, an increase of over 8.5% compared to the beginning of the year; the balance of private enterprise loans exceeded 260 billion yuan, and personal consumer credit increased by over 16%. Promote regional development accurately and effectively. Serve the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative and vigorously develop international business. As of the end of June 2025, the international settlement volume exceeded 8.8 billion US dollars, an increase of over 47% compared to the same period last year. Serve the comprehensive revitalization of rural areas, with agricultural-related loan balances exceeding 200 billion yuan, an increase of over 12% compared to the beginning of this year.
Continuous Innovation Stimulates Momentum, Reform and Transformation Unleash Vitality
Innovation is an inexhaustible driving force for development. Huishang Bank (徽商银行) attaches great importance to innovation, plans and formulates task lists, improves goals, and takes work measures to create a good atmosphere of striving for advancement, learning from and catching up with each other, and accelerates the cultivation of new quality productive forces in the financial field. Build a brand of characteristic businesses. Actively promote characteristic businesses such as science and technology innovation, inclusive finance, bonds, funds, and remote banking. As of the end of June 2025, the scale of investment banking bond issuance exceeded 29 billion yuan, and the托管规模 exceeded 1.2 trillion yuan, both ranking among the top financial institutions in Anhui Province (安徽省); the scale of non-savings assets exceeded 210 billion yuan, an increase of over 11% year-on-year; Huishang Bank (徽商银行) released the new version 7.0 of its mobile bank, with the number of mobile bank customers exceeding 11 million, an increase of over 12% year-on-year. Deepen the construction of scenario finance. Put into production a virtual digital human service platform, launched the "Hui Zhi Dao" large model, and empowered the implementation of 34 application scenarios. Iteratively upgrade the "Hui Xiang Life" comprehensive service platform, launch 111 new mobile financial scenarios, and initially build a digital operation system for individual customers centered on the "Yi Zhi Ke," "Zhi Ce," and "Hui Xiang Life" platforms. Promote financial technology empowerment. Complete the organizational structure adjustment of the technology sector, steadily promote the construction of core system 3.0 and remote banking, "Hui Zhi Xin" and other projects, and cumulatively achieve independent control of 47 key information systems, obtaining 73 software copyrights. Promote the competitive landing of the first products in many fields. Invest in the country's first Yangtze River Delta integration-themed green financial bond in the financial leasing industry, implement the first transformation loan in Anhui Province (安徽省), become the first batch of pilot banks for the equity incentive loan program for core teams of science and technology enterprises in the province, and successfully launch the "Hui Chuang Talent Loan," greatly enhancing market influence and brand recognition.
Comprehensive Measures to Build a Strong Defense Line, Risk Control Measures are Effective
Financial institutions are the "first line of defense" for preventing and resolving financial risks. Huishang Bank (徽商银行) focuses on coordinating development and security, adheres to sound and compliant operations, closely focuses on preventing and resolving financial risks, resolutely guards the bottom line of preventing systemic financial risks, and continuously enhances risk control capabilities. Grasp comprehensive risk management. Deeply promote the digital transformation of the entire process of credit risk, devote efforts to building a "1+N" intelligent risk control system, deeply promote "full chain + consolidated statement" comprehensive risk management, and continuously enhance independent risk control capabilities. Continue to promote the "Safe Huiyin" creation activities and achieve good results. Promote the steady improvement of asset quality. Promote special actions for written-off non-performing assets, and continue to maintain the non-performing loan ratio at a low level. Continuously deepen internal control and compliance management. Improve the internal control balance indicator system, carry out the annual campaign to improve case prevention, the hundred-day campaign to greatly improve compliance, launch an employee abnormal behavior monitoring model, and have been rated "Good," the highest level of banking financial institutions in implementing the relevant regulations of the People's Bank of China (人民银行), for several consecutive years.
Standing at a new starting point and embarking on a new journey, Huishang Bank (徽商银行) will continue to deeply cultivate its primary financial responsibilities and core business, give full play to its advantages and characteristics, seek momentum in reform, display vitality in innovation, and contribute Huishang Bank's (徽商银行) strength to striving to write a new chapter of Chinese-style modernization in Anhui (安徽) .
Data source: Huishang Bank (徽商银行)
Return to TopBy: 徐志民
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "To conduct in-depth research on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, we must adhere to a correct historical perspective, strengthen planning and integration of forces, strengthen the collection and collation of historical materials, and strengthen public opinion and publicity work, so that history can speak and facts can speak." 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. The great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression completely washed away the national humiliation of the Chinese people's repeated defeats in resisting foreign aggression since modern times, re-established China's status as a major power in the world, won the respect of peace-loving people from all countries, and opened up bright prospects for the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.
It is worth noting that today, there are still some erroneous words and deeds that distort the history of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Internationally, Japanese right-wing elements and some politicians distort the history of aggression, deny war responsibility, and glorify the war of aggression. Western academia ignores, belittles, or denies the strategic position and significant contribution of China's War of Resistance. Domestically, historical nihilism, which attempts to erase the historical position and important role of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in leading the War of Resistance, also appears from time to time. Recently, some erroneous arguments surrounding the topic of the War of Resistance have confused the public, hindered the correct transmission of historical memory, affected the public's understanding of the history of the War of Resistance, and interfered with the inheritance and promotion of the great spirit of the War of Resistance.
Forgetting history means betrayal, and denying guilt may lead to repeating the same mistakes. Only by **以史为鉴** (yǐ shǐ wéi jiàn - "take history as a mirror," learn from history) can we create the future. We must adhere to a correct historical perspective, conduct in-depth research on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, resolutely resist and thoroughly criticize erroneous words and deeds that distort the history of the War of Resistance, **激浊扬清** (jī zhuó yáng qīng - "eliminate the turbid and promote the clear," get rid of the bad and promote the good), **正本清源** (zhèng běn qīng yuán - "rectify the root and clear the source," get to the root of the problem), **固本培元** (gù běn péi yuán - "strengthen the foundation and cultivate the source," strengthen the fundamentals), firmly act as guardians of historical memory, inherit and promote the great spirit of the War of Resistance, take patriotism as the core, and unite the vast strength of Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad to actively devote themselves to the great cause of building a strong country and national rejuvenation.
Adhere to a correct historical perspective and continuously deepen the understanding of the laws of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
Historical perspective refers to people's fundamental views and general understanding of the development of social history. Historical materialism, as the "only scientific historical perspective," believes that social existence determines social consciousness, the basic contradictions of society are the driving force of all social development, productive forces are the initial source of social development, and the people are the creators of history. We must adhere to the perspective of development, comprehensiveness, and connection to analyze and study history.
Adhere to the materialist conception of history and understand and grasp history from the standpoint, viewpoint, and method of Marxism. A basic principle of the materialist conception of history is that the contradiction between productive forces and relations of production, and between the economic base and the superstructure, dominates the historical process of human social development. On September 18, 1931, Japanese invaders brazenly launched the September 18th Incident (九一八事变). This was the inevitable result of the long-term implementation of the policy of aggression and expansion against China by Japanese militarists, and it was also their aggressive action to get rid of the great crisis of capitalist economy. Since then, the national contradiction between China and Japan has gradually surpassed the domestic class contradiction and risen to become the main contradiction. After 14 years of arduous and bloody battles, the Chinese people defeated the Japanese invaders and won the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression established a historical turning point for the Chinese nation to move from a deep crisis in modern times to a great rejuvenation. The Chinese people, tempered by the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, clearly realized that only by establishing a new China where the people are the masters of the country can we truly realize national rejuvenation and people's happiness. On the basis of the great victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) united and led the people of all ethnic groups across the country to continue their struggle, and established the People's Republic of China (中华人民共和国) in October 1949, opening a new journey in Chinese history.
Adhere to the correct direction, grasp the correct guidance, and study and judge history in a realistic manner. After the September 18th Incident (九一八事变), the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) soberly recognized the changes in the main contradictions of Chinese society, took the lead in raising the banner of resistance against Japan, always stood at the forefront of the anti-Japanese struggle, and became the anti-Japanese vanguard of the Chinese nation. At the critical historical juncture related to the survival of the country and the nation, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) abandoned its previous grievances, vigorously promoted the peaceful resolution of the Xi'an Incident (西安事变), and became the hub of the transformation of the situation. After the outbreak of the full-scale War of Resistance, the anti-Japanese national united front was formally formed. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) scientifically and accurately grasped the comparison of national conditions between China and Japan and the changes in the situation of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, drew up the basic strategy of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, adhered to the line of all-out resistance, implemented the general policy of protracted war, opened up a vast enemy-occupied area, created 19 anti-Japanese base areas, and proposed the political proposition of "adhering to resistance against Japan and opposing surrender, adhering to unity and opposing division, adhering to progress and opposing regression." It sought unity through struggle, actively cooperated with and supported the frontal battlefield, and always led the correct direction of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, becoming the mainstay of the entire nation's War of Resistance. History proves that adhering to the comprehensive leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is the fundamental guarantee for the country and the nation to overcome difficulties, achieve victory, and prosper. The Chinese people will never agree to any erroneous words and deeds that attempt to distort the history of the War of Resistance and the history of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), and to uglify the nature and purpose of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党)!
Adhere to the people's position, take the people as the center, and insist that the people are the creators of history. The people are the deepest force for the victory of the War of Resistance. After the September 18th Incident (九一八事变), under the leadership of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), the anti-Japanese armed forces of the Northeast fought bravely between the Changbai Mountains and the Heilongjiang River, appeared in the deep mountains and dense forests, galloped on the anti-Japanese battlefield in the Northeast, severely打击了日伪殖民统治 (dǎ jī le rì wěi zhí mín tǒng zhì - "dealt a blow to the Japanese puppet colonial rule," struck at the colonial rule of the Japanese and their puppets), and supported the anti-Japanese struggle of the people in Guannei. After the outbreak of the full-scale War of Resistance, under the banner of the anti-Japanese national united front established by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) on the basis of cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, all Chinese sons and daughters were united as one, **众志成城** (zhòng zhì chéng chéng - "unity is strength," when people are of one mind, they can move mountains), **同仇敌忾** (tóng chóu dí kài - "united by a common hatred," share the same hatred against the enemy), **共赴国难** (gòng fù guó nàn - "share the national crisis," jointly face the national crisis), **铁骨铮铮** (tiě gǔ zhēng zhēng - "unyielding integrity," having the courage of one's convictions), **视死如归** (shì sǐ rú guī - "look upon death as returning home," face death unflinchingly), and threw themselves into the torrent of resisting the Japanese invaders without hesitation, gathering the mighty force to resist foreign insults and save the country, and playing a heroic ode that moved the heavens and shook the mountains. The Chinese people fought side by side with the peace-loving people of the world, supported each other, and made significant contributions to the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. This is the victory of the people, the victory of unity, and the victory of justice.
Adhere to analyzing the mechanism of evolution and exploring the laws of history from the long river of history, the tide of the times, and the global situation, grasp the general trend of history, recognize the historical orientation, master the historical initiative, and promote historical development. The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is not only an important part of the anti-colonial and anti-aggression struggles of the people of Asia, Africa, and Latin America in modern times, but also the main eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War, and therefore has great significance from the beginning in saving human civilization and defending world peace. In the later period of the World Anti-Fascist War, China participated in the founding of the United Nations and the construction of the post-war international order. Since the founding of New China, the Chinese government has firmly safeguarded the international system with the United Nations as its core, firmly safeguarded the international order based on international law, and firmly safeguarded the core role of the United Nations in international affairs. However, 80 years after the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, protectionism, unilateralism, and hegemonism are on the rise, and mankind is once again standing at the crossroads of unity or division, dialogue or confrontation, and win-win or zero-sum. We must **以史为鉴** (yǐ shǐ wéi jiàn - "take history as a mirror," learn from history), face the future, resolutely oppose all forms of hegemonism and power politics, firmly defend international fairness and justice, and jointly promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind. The world wants fairness, not hegemony. I believe that the people of all countries in the world will stand on the right side of history and the side of fairness and justice.
Adhere to a correct historical perspective and lead the correct political direction, academic orientation, and value orientation of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression research
Whether the historical perspective is correct or not is not only related to the authenticity of historical materials, the correctness of historical facts, the correctness of historical knowledge, and the advancement and retreat of historiography, but also related to the direction of popular sentiment, the rise and fall of the nation, and the survival of the country. "To destroy a country, one must first remove its history." The historical perspective is a "major matter" and must be carefully examined. Only by adhering to a correct historical perspective and conducting in-depth research on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression can we fully understand the great significance of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, fully understand the important position of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in the World Anti-Fascist War, and fully understand that the key to the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression lies in the mainstay role of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), and always lead the correct political direction, academic orientation, and value orientation of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression research, so as to strengthen historical confidence and resolutely safeguard the achievements of the victory of the War of Resistance and the post-war international order.
Clarify the vague understandings, one-sided understandings, and erroneous views in the field of the history of the War of Resistance, and oppose historical nihilism with a clear-cut stand. After the September 18th Incident (九一八事变), the Kuomintang reactionaries spread rumors that Japan provided funds and munitions to the Red Army, that the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) "negotiated" with Japan, and that it "disrupted" the rear of the War of Resistance. In fact, on April 15, 1932, the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic issued the "Declaration of War Against Japan," stating that it would "drive Japanese imperialism out of China through a national revolutionary war." On January 17, 1933, the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic and the Revolutionary Military Commission of the Workers' and Peasants' Red Army solemnly announced that they were willing to sign a joint anti-Japanese war agreement with any armed forces under three conditions: stopping the attack on the Soviet area, guaranteeing the democratic rights of the people, and arming the people. These facts directly戳破了国民党反动派的谣言 (chuō pò le guó mín dǎng fǎn dòng pài de yáo yán - "exposed the rumors of the Kuomintang reactionaries," debunked the rumors spread by the Kuomintang reactionaries). After the outbreak of the full-scale War of Resistance, the Kuomintang diehards slandered the Communist Party of China's (中国共产党) resistance against Japan as "wandering without fighting," "70% development, 20% coping, and 10% resisting Japan." In fact, after entering the strategic stalemate stage, the armed forces led by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), such as the Eighth Route Army, the New Fourth Army, and the South China People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Force, resisted 58%-75% of the invading Japanese troops and almost all of the puppet troops in Guannei. In August 1940, the Eighth Route Army launched the Hundred Regiments Offensive (百团大战). In just three and a half months, it carried out 1,824 battles of various sizes, killing and wounding more than 25,000 Japanese and puppet troops, capturing 281 Japanese soldiers and more than 18,000 puppet soldiers, severely打击了日军的“囚笼政策” (dǎ jī le rì jūn de "qiú lóng zhèng cè" - "dealt a blow to the Japanese army's 'cage policy'," struck a blow against the Japanese army's "cage policy"), and boosted the confidence of the people across the country in winning the War of Resistance. Now, some people still believe in unofficial history rather than official history, deliberately抹杀中国共产党的抗战地位和贡献 (mǒ shā zhōng guó gòng chǎn dǎng de kàng zhàn dì wèi hé gòng xiàn - "erase the anti-Japanese status and contribution of the Communist Party of China," erase the Communist Party of China's status and contributions in the War of Resistance), and attempt to smear the party's history and attack the party's leadership. This is no longer an academic issue, but a war without gunpowder in the ideological field. We must adhere to a correct historical perspective and resolutely counter this.
Forcefully criticize the erroneous historical views of Japanese right-wing elements and some politicians. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "Any attitude that disregards the history of the war of aggression, and any remarks that beautify the nature of the war of aggression, no matter how many times they are said, no matter how high-sounding they are, are harmful to human peace and justice. People who love peace and justice must be highly vigilant and resolutely oppose these erroneous words and deeds." After the war, Japan failed to thoroughly liquidate militarism, resulting in the rampant erroneous historical views such as the so-called "Imperial State Historical View," "Self-Abuse Historical View," and "Liberal Historical View," and various strange talks and absurd theories that distort the history of aggression, deny the atrocities of the Japanese army, and beautify the war of aggression and colonial rule have emerged. For example, Japanese right-wing elements and some politicians describe the war of aggression launched by Japan as "self-preservation and self-defense," and even beautify it as the "liberation" of Asian occupied territories; openly deny the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀), the forced recruitment of "comfort women," and the implementation of inhumane bacteriological and chemical warfare; and also attempt to deny the Tokyo Trial (东京审判) with the so-called "victor's judgment of the loser." Some Japanese political figures frequently "slip of the tongue" and insist on visiting the Yasukuni Shrine (靖国神社), which so-called "enshrines" Class A war criminals, reflecting their erroneous attitude towards historical issues. The erroneous historical views of Japanese right-wing elements and some politicians, and the erroneous words and deeds that beautify and cover up the history of aggression, must be forcefully criticized. In fact, only by taking a responsible attitude towards history, the people, and the future, and thoroughly cutting off all acts of beautifying and covering up the history of aggression, can Japan truly embark on the path of peaceful development and gain the trust of the international community with practical actions.
Strive to change the political and academic prejudices of Western scholars in the study of the history of China's War of Resistance. With the Cold War confrontation not long after the victory of the War of Resistance, the original allies in the anti-fascist war turned into tense opponents, and the cooperative relationship between the Chinese battlefield and other anti-fascist battlefields, in which they cooperated and supported each other, was either denied or belittled by Western scholars, or ignored or deliberately "forgotten." French scholar Henri Michel's "The Second World War" believes that even if China stopped fighting, it would not change the course of World War II. Some foreign scholars have even belittled the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression as a "local" armed struggle, slandering that "the Chinese army has not conducted a single strategic battle during the entire War of Resistance." American academia often limits World War II to the Pacific Theater, the North African Theater, and the European Second Theater in which the US military participated, and regards the Chinese battlefield as a "subordinate battlefield" of the Pacific Theater. The "Cambridge History of the Republic of China" edited by John King Fairbank believes that with the outbreak of the Pacific War, China's military role became smaller and smaller. This is obviously seriously inconsistent with the historical facts that the Chinese Expeditionary Force entered Myanmar twice to fight and launched the counter-offensive in western Yunnan and northern Myanmar, and that the Chinese battlefield successively launched counter-offensives until the victory of the War of Resistance. In recent years, in the face of the conclusive historical materials constantly provided by Chinese scholars, more and more Western scholars have begun to abandon academic prejudice and the shackles of their own country's centrism, and have turned to re-recognizing China, the forgotten wartime "ally," and rediscovering China's strategic position and significant contribution in the World Anti-Fascist War.
Adhere to a correct historical perspective and conduct in-depth research on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression
General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We must adhere to the materialist conception of history to understand and record history, and base historical conclusions on detailed and accurate historical materials and in-depth and meticulous research and analysis." This is the scientific methodology for conducting in-depth research on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. We must take Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想) as our guide, deeply study and thoroughly understand General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important expositions on the study of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, consciously resist and criticize historical nihilism, strengthen historical confidence, grasp the historical initiative, and conduct in-depth research on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Over the long term, the study of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has achieved many important results. However, compared with the historical position and historical significance of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and compared with the far-reaching impact of this war on the Chinese nation and the world, our research on the War of Resistance is far from enough. For example, the overall research on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression needs to be deepened, the thematic research needs to be refined, the collection and collation of historical materials on the War of Resistance based on the whole country and facing the world needs to be strengthened, systematic and systematic research results and high-level authoritative monographs and popular readings are still not enough, and international exchanges and cooperation in the research on the War of Resistance also need to be steadily promoted. Therefore, we must adhere to a correct historical perspective, continue to conduct in-depth and systematic research on the War of Resistance, and continue to launch high-quality masterpieces with ideological penetration, so as to promote the prosperity and development of the study of the history of the War of Resistance in the new era.
Accurately grasp the historical process and mainstream and essence of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression started in 1931 and ended with victory in 1945, and experienced the process from local resistance to the entire nation's resistance. Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) published "On Protracted War" in May and June 1938, emphasizing that China's War of Resistance was a protracted war and would inevitably go through three stages: strategic defense, strategic stalemate, and strategic counter-offensive. In fact, the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was carried out according to the roadmap scientifically predicted by Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东). From the July 7th Incident (七七事变) in 1937 to the fall of Guangzhou (广州) and Wuhan (武汉) in October 1938, it was the stage of strategic defense; from then until the second half of 1943, it was the stage of strategic stalemate, and the enemy-occupied area gradually rose to become the main battlefield of China's War of Resistance; from the second half of 1943, the enemy-occupied area gradually turned to local counter-offensive, and then to the full-scale counter-offensive in 1945, and the frontal battlefield also launched offensive operations. The two were relatively independent and cooperated with each other, jointly fighting against the enemy and achieving the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The national liberation struggle attribute of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression has always stipulated the just nature of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and determined the anti-fascist characteristics of World War II.
Correctly understand the major relationships between the local war of resistance and the national war of resistance, the frontal battlefield and the enemy's rear battlefield, and the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. Regarding the time frame of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, there are two main viewpoints in Chinese academia, namely the "8-year War of Resistance Theory" and the "14-year War of Resistance Theory." The two are not contradictory, but dialectically unified. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "We should not only study the history of the 8-year all-out war of resistance after the July 7th Incident, but also focus on studying the history of the 14-year war of resistance after the September 18th Incident. The 14 years should be integrated and studied uniformly." This is a prudent consideration and scientific judgment on the start and end times of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. The enemy's rear battlefield and the frontal battlefield cooperated and were indispensable, forming a strategic situation of jointly resisting the Japanese invaders. Without the unprecedented unity of the Chinese nation, China's War of Resistance could not have achieved final victory. The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was an important part of the World Anti-Fascist War, opening up the main eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War. It not only received extensive support from various countries of the World Anti-Fascist Alliance and peace-loving people, but also made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. This is an undeniable fact.
Strengthen the collection, collation, and analysis of historical materials. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "To deepen the study of the War of Resistance, we need to speak more through archives, materials, facts, and testimonies of parties involved, as well as various human and material evidences." "We must strengthen the basic work of data collection and collation, comprehensively sort out archives, photos, materials, and physical objects related to the War of Resistance in various parts of our country, and at the same time collect image data, books and periodicals, diaries and letters, and physical objects from around the world." Historical materials are the foundation and prerequisite for carrying out historical research and restoring the truth of historical facts. There are many Chinese historical material achievements on the study of the history of the War of Resistance. Chinese scholars have also compiled foreign language historical material achievements, such as "The Lytton Commission Archives and Documents Collection (19 volumes)" and "The Historical Materials Series on Japanese Aggression Against China Decision-making (46 volumes)," etc. Many of these foreign language historical materials are published in facsimile, maintaining the authenticity and original appearance of the historical materials, which is convenient for scholars to touch the details of the depths of history and perceive the information between the lines of the historical materials. The opening of archival materials in the United States, Britain, Japan, and other countries has provided convenience for researchers of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. However, it should be noted that most of these publicly available foreign language historical materials have been screened by relevant countries and have a certain tendency, so it is necessary to strengthen the analysis of historical materials and the guidance of historical knowledge.
Strengthen planning and integration of forces to ensure that domestic and international academic exchanges on the study of the history of the War of Resistance always develop along the correct track. Domestic academic exchanges on the study of the history of the War of Resistance are booming and have always maintained a high level of activity. Since the reform and opening up, academic ties between China and foreign countries have become increasingly close, and academic exchanges between Chinese and foreign scholars on the study of the history of the War of Resistance have become more and more frequent. Sharing historical materials and co-writing history books has become a trend. For example, "Modern and Contemporary History of the Three Countries of East Asia" and "Modern and Contemporary History of East Asia Beyond Borders," co-authored by scholars from China, Japan, and South Korea, were published in the three languages of Chinese, Japanese, and Korean in the three countries in 2005 and 2013 respectively, and have received widespread attention, even affecting European and American academia. The China-Japan Joint History Research lasted for 3 years from the end of 2006 to the end of 2009, and basically completed the scheduled research tasks. The Chinese side published the "China-Japan Joint History Research Report" in 2014. Although the report failed to solve all the historical problems between China and Japan, the scholars of the two countries carried out equal academic dialogue, accumulated academic consensus and created a good atmosphere for solving the historical problems between China and Japan. Adhering to a correct view of history and ensuring that domestic and international academic exchanges on the study of the history of the War of Resistance always develop along the correct track is an important part and inherent meaning of in-depth research on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
(The author is a professor at the School of History, University of Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院大学))
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Deepening the reform of elderly care services is an urgent requirement for implementing the national strategy to actively respond to population aging, and an important task for ensuring and improving people's livelihoods. Since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) has made a series of important expositions on elderly care services, pointing out that "it is necessary to improve the old-age and medical insurance systems, and implement policies and measures to support the development of the elderly care service industry and promote the integrated development of medical and health services and elderly care services." In December last year, the "Opinions on Deepening the Reform and Development of Elderly Care Services" issued by the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China and the State Council proposed "improving a hierarchical and classified, universally accessible, urban and rural, and sustainable elderly care service system," aiming to accelerate the construction of an elderly care service system suitable for China's national conditions, better ensure that the elderly are cared for, and allow all elderly people to enjoy a happy old age.
Among the reform and development requirements for improving a hierarchical and classified, universally accessible, urban and rural, and sustainable elderly care service system, the "hierarchical and classified" elderly care service system is the primary link. A hierarchical and classified elderly care service system mainly refers to dividing targeted service levels and types according to the different needs, economic conditions, and self-care abilities of the elderly population, so as to achieve precise and differentiated elderly care service supply. This is a major measure to seize the window of opportunity to actively respond to population aging, solve the development problems of elderly care services, and actively respond to the elderly care service needs of the people.
Since the new era, under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, China's elderly care service system construction has achieved remarkable results, and the development of elderly care service practices has shown a series of trend characteristics. For example, the service targets have shifted from focusing on elderly people with special difficulties to paying attention to all elderly people, the service scenarios have shifted from highlighting institutional elderly care to coordinating and coordinating home-based elderly care, community elderly care, and institutional elderly care in multiple forms, and the service content has shifted from simple life care to quality services that combine medical care and health care. At the same time, it is necessary to see that compared with the new expectations of the people, especially the elderly, for elderly care services, there are still gaps in the construction of the elderly care service system. For example, there are large differences in the economic conditions and health levels of the elderly population, and in the process of promoting the construction of the elderly care service system, various places usually focus on building elderly care institutions and increasing the number of elderly care beds, and the degree to which the diverse elderly care service needs of the elderly population are met still needs to be improved. To improve the hierarchical and classified elderly care service system, it is necessary to adhere to problem orientation, provide more stable, more diverse, and more guaranteed elderly care services for the majority of elderly people through precise matching of resources and optimization of service supply, so as to better meet the multi-level and diversified elderly care service needs of the elderly. Specifically, improving the hierarchical and classified elderly care service system mainly includes the following four aspects.
Classify the self-care ability and service needs of the elderly, and rationally match elderly care service resources. Comprehensive assessment of the ability of the elderly is the basis for accurately identifying needs, rationally matching resources, and optimizing service supply. At present, providing comprehensive ability assessment for elderly people aged 65 and above has been included in the national basic public service standards and the national basic elderly care service list. For example, for those elderly people who can independently complete basic activities such as eating, toileting, and walking, communities should be encouraged to provide cultural entertainment, health promotion, and preventive health care services, focusing on preventing functional degradation and maintaining a healthy state; for those elderly people who need partial assistance in daily life, they should be provided with diversified services such as elderly meal assistance, bathing assistance, cleaning assistance, walking assistance, medical assistance, emergency assistance, and rehabilitation training; and so on. With the increasing degree of population aging in China, the proportion of disabled, demented, and chronically ill elderly people is increasing year by year. To build an elderly care service system suitable for China's national conditions, it is necessary to classify according to the diversified needs of the elderly, provide precise services, and include the care of disabled elderly people in the focus of the construction of the elderly care service system, adhere to priority development, tilt support, and systematic promotion.
Classify the elderly care service network and accelerate the improvement of the three-level elderly care service network covering urban and rural areas. Home-based elderly care is the traditional habit and general desire of most elderly people. In line with this feature, the construction of the elderly care service system should focus on the grassroots level, accelerate the improvement of the three-level elderly care service network covering urban and rural areas, with the county as the overall planning, the township (street) as the hub, and the village (community) as the support point, so as to achieve "delivery to the door" for home-based elderly care, "at the doorstep" for community elderly care, and "not leaving the street or township, not leaving the district or county" for institutional elderly care. Villages (communities) provide basic life care services such as meal assistance, bathing assistance, and day care for the elderly through the construction of elderly care service facilities and sites, and strengthen support for home-based elderly care; townships (streets) provide professional care services such as rehabilitation care and short-term care for the surrounding elderly through the construction of regional elderly care service centers, and at the same time provide technical support and resource allocation for community elderly care services; the county-level construction of a comprehensive elderly care service management platform, on the basis of undertaking the functions of guaranteeing the bottom line and information integration, expands and strengthens the comprehensive functions of service demonstration, industry guidance, emergency rescue, and resource coordination, and promotes the efficient utilization of county-level elderly care service resources.
Classify the forms of elderly care services and optimize the pattern of elderly care service supply. It is necessary to adhere to the needs of the elderly as the center, comprehensively consider the different family care conditions, economic conditions, and the ability of the elderly, optimize the elderly care service supply pattern based on home-based, community-based, institution-based professional support, and medical care combined, classify and provide home-based, community-based, and institution-based elderly care services, and provide strong support from the community when the elderly need home-based elderly care, and provide professional alternative care from surrounding institutions when family care is not possible. Generally speaking, elderly people who are able to take care of themselves can choose to be dominated by home-based elderly care, and flexibly use community elderly care services, social support resources, and family care; elderly people with mild disabilities can mainly choose home-based elderly care, and rely on community elderly care services, use family elderly care bed services, and rely on family care; elderly people with severe disabilities need more professional care, usually choose institutional elderly care, and some choose to receive care in a familiar family environment and obtain professional social support.
Classify elderly care institutions and optimize the professional support role of institutional elderly care. According to the service objects and facility conditions, promote the classification reform of elderly care institutions in accordance with local conditions and adjust and improve the supply structure. Among them, the bottom-line guaranteed elderly care institutions mainly accommodate elderly people with special difficulties and elderly people with economic difficulties who are disabled, and the fees are priced by the government, and they can be admitted free of charge or at a low price; the inclusive support elderly care institutions are open to all elderly people, and give priority to accommodating elderly people with rigid needs such as disability and dementia, and enjoy certain government financial subsidies; the fully market-oriented elderly care institutions provide diversified and personalized services to meet the needs of families with higher economic strength for higher quality elderly care services.
It needs to be seen that improving the hierarchical and classified elderly care service system cannot be achieved overnight, and requires the joint efforts of the government, the market, society, and the family. It is necessary to strengthen policy guidance, improve top-level design, strengthen resource coordination, optimize the allocation pattern, strengthen supervision and management, and ensure service quality, so as to form a path for the government, the effective market, the caring society, and the loving family to work together, and truly enable every elderly person to enjoy a happy and dignified old age.
(The author is a professor at the Department of Social and Ecological Civilization, Central Party School (National Academy of Governance))
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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 profoundly grasped the important position and strategic significance of ecological civilization construction in the cause of socialism with Chinese characteristics in the new era. It has vigorously promoted theoretical, practical, and institutional innovation in ecological civilization, put forward a series of new concepts, new ideas, and new strategies, and formed Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization, providing fundamental guidance and a guide to action for China's ecological civilization construction in the new era. The first volume of "Xi Jinping's (习近平) Excerpts on Ecological Civilization," published in July this year (hereinafter referred to as "Excerpts"), systematically reflects the rich connotation, scientific system, and original contributions of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization, providing authoritative teaching materials for in-depth study and implementation of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization. We must take the publication and distribution of the "Excerpts" as an opportunity to deeply study and implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization, earnestly use it to arm our minds, guide our practice, and promote our work, and comprehensively promote the modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature through the construction of a beautiful China.
Deeply study and thoroughly understand the "Excerpts" to profoundly understand and grasp the rich connotation of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization.
The "Excerpts" include 79 works by General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), running through his profound insights, keen judgments, and theoretical creations on a series of major issues in ecological civilization construction. It is an era of sublimation of the Chinese-style modernization theory and practice of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, fully demonstrating the powerful truth power and unique ideological charm of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization.
Adhering to the Party's comprehensive leadership over ecological civilization construction is the fundamental guarantee for ecological civilization construction. The Communist Party of China leads the people to build our country and create a happier and better life, adhering to the concept of doing a good job in ecological civilization. In the "Excerpts," important articles such as "Strengthening the Party's Comprehensive Leadership over Ecological Civilization Construction" and "Environmental Issues are Both Major Economic Issues and Major Social and Political Issues" profoundly explain that to strengthen ecological civilization construction and promote the modernization of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, we must strengthen the Party's leadership. We must give full play to the political advantages of the Party's leadership and our socialist system's ability to concentrate on major tasks, maintain strategic focus on strengthening ecological civilization construction, and promote the implementation of the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments on ecological civilization construction.
Adhering to the concept that lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets is the core concept of ecological civilization construction. Correctly handling the relationship between ecological environmental protection and development is an inherent requirement for achieving sustainable development and a major principle for promoting modernization. In the "Excerpts," important articles such as "Lucid Waters and Lush Mountains are Invaluable Assets" and "People Will Not Fail the Green Mountains, and the Green Mountains Will Not Fail the People" profoundly explain the dialectical unity between economic and social development and ecological environmental protection, as well as the truth that protecting the ecological environment is protecting productivity and improving the ecological environment is developing productivity. We must plan development from the height of harmonious coexistence between man and nature, build lucid waters and lush mountains more beautifully, make invaluable assets bigger, and make a good ecological environment a growth point for people's happy life and a support point for sustainable and healthy economic and social development.
Adhering to the concept that a good ecological environment is the most inclusive benefit to people's livelihood is the purpose and requirement of ecological civilization construction. The ecological environment is a major political issue related to the Party's mission and purpose, and it is also a major social issue related to people's livelihood. In the "Excerpts," important articles such as "A Good Ecological Environment is the Most Inclusive Benefit to People's Livelihood" and "Resolutely Fight and Win the Battle Against Pollution Prevention and Control" profoundly explain that the environment is people's livelihood, green mountains are beauty, and blue sky is also happiness. We must always adhere to ecological benefits for the people, ecological benefits for the people, and ecology for the people, focus on overcoming outstanding ecological environmental problems around the people, provide more high-quality ecological products, and allow the people to share the beauty of nature, the beauty of life, and the beauty of life in lucid waters and lush mountains.
Adhering to the concept that green development is a profound revolution in the concept of development is the strategic path of ecological civilization construction. Green development is an inevitable requirement for ecological civilization construction and a fundamental solution to pollution problems. In the "Excerpts," important articles such as "Promoting the Formation of Green Development Methods and Lifestyles is a Profound Revolution in the Concept of Development" and "Promoting Green Development and Promoting Harmonious Coexistence between Man and Nature" profoundly explain that green development can not only meet the people's growing needs for a beautiful ecological environment, but also promote the realization of higher quality, more efficient, fairer, more sustainable, and safer development. We must adhere to the path of high-quality development that prioritizes ecology, green, and low-carbon, take the coordinated efficiency of pollution reduction and carbon reduction as the overall grasp, focus on promoting the optimization and adjustment of industrial, energy, and transportation structures, and accelerate the formation of green and low-carbon production methods and lifestyles.
Adhering to the concept of protecting the ecological environment with the strictest system and the strictest rule of law is the institutional guarantee for ecological civilization construction. Institutional construction is the top priority in promoting ecological civilization construction. In the "Excerpts," important articles such as "Protecting the Ecological Environment with the Strictest System and the Strictest Rule of Law" and "Improving the Ecological Civilization System" profoundly explain that only by implementing the strictest system and the strictest rule of law can we provide a reliable guarantee for ecological civilization construction. We must further deepen the reform of the ecological civilization system, continuously improve the ecological civilization system, accelerate institutional innovation, increase institutional supply, improve institutional support, strengthen institutional implementation, and provide a strong guarantee for comprehensively promoting the construction of a beautiful China.
Adhering to the concept of jointly seeking the path of global ecological civilization construction is the global initiative of ecological civilization construction. Ecological civilization is the historical trend of human civilization development, and building a green home is the common dream of mankind. In the "Excerpts," important articles such as "Jointly Seeking the Path of Global Ecological Civilization Construction and Striving to Build a Clean and Beautiful World" and "Jointly Building a Community of Life on Earth" profoundly explain that protecting the ecological environment is a common challenge and common responsibility facing the world, and we must stand at the height of being responsible for human civilization and jointly build a prosperous, clean, and beautiful world. We must always adhere to the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, actively participate in global environmental and climate governance, and be a firm actionist and important contributor to the world's green development.
Adhering to Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization as a guide, comprehensively promote the construction of a beautiful China.
The current and future period is an important period for comprehensively promoting the construction of a beautiful China. We must study and use the "Excerpts" well, consciously take Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization as a guide, place the construction of a beautiful China in a prominent position in the construction of a strong country and the rejuvenation of the nation, and coordinate the promotion of carbon reduction, pollution reduction, green expansion, and growth. Support high-quality development with high-level protection, and strive to create a beautiful China with green mountains, long rivers, and fresh air.
First, we must adhere to and strengthen the Party's comprehensive leadership over the construction of a beautiful China and resolutely shoulder the political responsibility for ecological civilization construction. We must give full play to the political advantage of the Party's leadership, implement the responsibility system for ecological environmental protection of local party and government leading cadres, and establish a comprehensive, consistent, rewarding, and punishing responsibility system that is clearly defined and interlocked. Continue to give play to the sharp sword role of the central ecological environmental protection supervision, improve the long-term mechanism for ecological environmental protection supervision, consolidate the political responsibility of party committees and governments at all levels for ecological environmental protection, and continuously improve the execution of the Party Central Committee's decisions and deployments on ecological civilization construction.
Second, we must coordinate the promotion of the construction of pilot zones for a beautiful China and accelerate the creation of demonstration models for the construction of a beautiful China. We must establish and improve the implementation system and promotion mechanism for the construction of a beautiful China, take the construction of pilot zones for a beautiful China as the starting point, promote the creation of demonstration models for the construction of a beautiful China in stages, focus on major regional strategies to create highlands for green development, build beautiful cities and beautiful villages in accordance with local conditions, continue to do a good job in the construction of beautiful rivers and lakes and beautiful bays, and form a number of practical innovations and institutional innovation achievements. Explore paths and models for coordinating high-quality development and high-level protection.
Third, we must continue to deepen the battle against pollution prevention and control and promote the comprehensive improvement of ecological environmental quality. We must continue to fight the battles to defend the blue sky, clear waters, and pure land with higher standards, take the control of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) as the main line, and promote the coordinated reduction of multiple pollutants; coordinate the management of water resources, water environment, and water ecology, and promote the protection and comprehensive management of major rivers, important lakes, and key sea areas; strengthen the source prevention and control of soil pollution, implement comprehensive solid waste management actions, and deeply promote the management of new pollutants. Strengthen ecosystem protection and restoration, and leave a scenic ecological space for future generations.
Fourth, we must accelerate the green and low-carbon transformation of economic and social development and cultivate and strengthen green productivity. We must deeply implement ecological environmental zoning control, carry out multi-field and multi-level collaborative innovation in pollution reduction and carbon reduction, accelerate the green and low-carbon transformation of key industries, strengthen the clean and efficient utilization of fossil energy, and focus on building a more effective, more dynamic, and more internationally influential carbon market. Actively cultivate and strengthen green productivity, vigorously develop the circular economy and cleaner production, and lay a green foundation for high-quality development.
Fifth, we must further deepen the reform of the ecological civilization system and improve the guarantee system for the construction of a beautiful China. We must improve the basic system of ecological civilization, promote the compilation of the ecological environment code, and carry out the effectiveness assessment of the construction of a beautiful China. Improve the ecological environment governance system, and promote the construction of responsibility systems, regulatory systems, market systems, and legal and regulatory policy systems. Improve the green and low-carbon development mechanism, implement fiscal, taxation, financial, investment, price policies, and standard systems that support green and low-carbon development, and provide strong support for achieving the "dual carbon" goal on schedule.
Sixth, we must deeply participate in and lead global environmental and climate governance and jointly build a clean, beautiful, and sustainable world. We must always practice multilateralism, firmly fulfill our climate action commitments, and inject more certainty into global climate governance. Actively lead the global biodiversity governance process, and effectively promote the comprehensive and effective implementation of the "Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework" on a global scale. Deeply promote the construction of a green "Belt and Road," continuously deepen South-South cooperation and cooperation with neighboring countries, and promote the construction of a fair, reasonable, and win-win global environmental governance system.
Continuously deepen the study and application, and continuously improve the ability and level of promoting ecological environmental protection.
Studying and implementing Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization is a long-term political task. We must deeply study and thoroughly understand the "Excerpts," and make sufficient efforts to integrate learning and thinking, unify knowledge and belief, and transform the effectiveness of learning into the effectiveness of solving outstanding environmental problems around the people, and transform it into the vivid practice of comprehensively promoting the construction of a beautiful China.
First, temper the political character of absolute loyalty. By studying and using the "Excerpts" well, we must deeply understand the decisive significance of the "two establishments," strengthen the "four consciousnesses," strengthen the "four self-confidences," and achieve the "two safeguards," consciously unify our thoughts and actions with the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important speeches and the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, keep in mind the "major affairs of the country," and consciously be firm believers, active disseminators, and model practitioners of Xi Jinping's (习近平) thought on ecological civilization.
Second, enhance the systematic and scientific thinking ability. By studying and using the "Excerpts" well, we must master the Marxist positions, viewpoints, and methods that run through it, continuously improve our strategic thinking, historical thinking, dialectical thinking, systematic thinking, innovative thinking, rule of law thinking, and bottom-line thinking abilities, pay more attention to the scientific application and practical deepening of systematic concepts, and provide scientific ideological methods for forward-looking thinking, overall planning, and holistic promotion of ecological civilization construction.
Third, enhance the action consciousness of reform and innovation. By studying and using the "Excerpts" well, we must deeply grasp the new situation, new tasks, and new challenges currently facing us, adhere to maintaining integrity and innovation, further strengthen goal orientation and problem orientation, break down fixed thinking and path dependence, deepen the reform of the ecological civilization system with innovative thinking, accelerate the implementation of key reform tasks in the ecological environment field, and continuously promote the steady and long-term development of the ecological environmental protection cause.
Fourth, promote the spirit of being pragmatic and doing solid work. By studying and using the "Excerpts" well, we must promote the style of being pragmatic and doing solid work, and gradually turn the blueprint for ecological civilization construction into reality with the spirit of grasping iron and leaving traces and stepping on stones and leaving prints. Dare to tackle the deep-seated contradictions and historical legacy issues in the ecological environment, and come up with practical measures, put in practical efforts, and see practical results in promoting the comprehensive green transformation of economic and social development and continuously improving the quality of the ecological environment.
Return to TopBeijing, August 26th (Reporter Liu Wenxin (刘温馨), Deng Jianyang (邓剑洋), and Li Hongmei (李红梅)) According to meteorological department forecasts, from August 26th to 28th, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region will experience a strong rainfall process. Among them, Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and parts of central and northern Hebei (河北) will experience heavy rain or torrential rain. Affected by this, the Daqing River (大清河), Yongding River (永定河), Bei Sanhe River (北三河), and Luan River (滦河) in the Hai River Basin (海河流域) will experience rising water levels. Some small and medium-sized rivers in the rainstorm area may experience floods exceeding warning levels. According to the "National Flood Control and Drought Relief Emergency Plan" and relevant regulations, the State Flood Control and Drought Relief Headquarters decided to initiate a Level IV flood control emergency response for Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei at 17:00 on the 26th. The State Flood Control Office dispatched two working groups to the front lines of Beijing (北京) and Hebei (河北) to assist and guide flood control and disaster relief work.
On the 26th, the Ministry of Water Resources conducted rolling consultations to assess the national rainfall and water situation, arranged and deployed flood and rainstorm defense work, and initiated a Level IV flood defense emergency response for Beijing (北京), Tianjin (天津), and Hebei (河北) at 18:00, jointly issuing an orange mountain flood disaster meteorological warning with the China Meteorological Administration (中国气象局).
Return to TopThis newspaper Beijing (北京) August 26th (Reporter Kou Jiangze (寇江泽)) The Ministry of Ecology and Environment (生态环境部) recently announced the national ambient air quality status for July this year: The average PM2.5 concentration in 339 cities at or above the prefecture level nationwide was 14.5 micrograms/cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 8.2%; the average PM10 concentration was 28 micrograms/cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 3.4%; the average proportion of days with excellent or good air quality was 93.0%, a year-on-year increase of 1.0 percentage points; the average proportion of days with heavy or above pollution was 0.2%, a year-on-year decrease of 0.1 percentage points.
The average PM2.5 concentration in the "2+36" cities in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀) region and surrounding areas was 18.3 micrograms/cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 21.1%; the average proportion of days with excellent or good air quality was 75.7%, a year-on-year decrease of 4.6 percentage points. The PM2.5 concentration in Beijing (北京市) was 18.3 micrograms/cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 31.2%; the average proportion of days with excellent or good air quality was 83.9%, a year-on-year increase of 16.2 percentage points.
The average PM2.5 concentration in 31 cities in the Yangtze River Delta (长三角) region was 14.6 micrograms/cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 3.9%; the average proportion of days with excellent or good air quality was 87.8%, a year-on-year decrease of 5.9 percentage points.
The average PM2.5 concentration in 13 cities in the Fenwei Plain (汾渭平原) was 18.5 micrograms/cubic meter, a year-on-year decrease of 20.6%; the average proportion of days with excellent or good air quality was 82.1%, a year-on-year increase of 14.1 percentage points.
Return to TopThe grassroots level is the "nerve ending" of social governance, and the level of grassroots governance is related to the immediate interests of the masses. In recent years, Haining City (海宁市), Jiaxing City (嘉兴市), Zhejiang Province (浙江省), based on the actual situation of Xishan Community (西山社区) in Haining City's (海宁市) Xiashi Subdistrict (硖石街道), has taken Party building as the lead and explored effective ways for social forces to participate in grassroots governance through measures such as organizational construction, resource integration, and mass mobilization, promoting the community from a governance difficulty to a governance model, and continuously improving the modernization level of grassroots governance.
Innovating the Organizational System to Solidify the Foundation of Governance
To improve the effectiveness of grassroots governance, organizational construction is key. Xishan Community (西山社区) is a typical old urban community, with prominent problems such as complex personnel structure, frequent conflicts and disputes, and difficulty in environmental governance. To solve the governance problems, Xishan Community (西山社区) is problem-oriented and has explored a new path of governance led by Party building and social collaboration. Taking the Party organization as the center, it coordinates and links diverse social forces to build an organizational system that runs through from top to bottom.
In 2004, grassroots cadres of Xishan Community (西山社区) visited new residents in the jurisdiction door-to-door and took the lead in establishing Jiaxing City's (嘉兴市) first community social organization - Haining City Wenxintangwan Home Service Center (海宁市温馨港湾居家服务中心). Through the innovative practice of allowing social forces to participate in community governance, the "sense of belonging" of new residents has been effectively enhanced. In 2022, Wenxintangwan Home Service Center (温馨港湾居家服务中心) was further developed into Haining City New Residents Development Federation (海宁市新居民发展联合会). All parties in society formed a Party building joint construction matrix and cultivated the Haining City "Xiangbangning" mediation brand (海宁市“乡帮宁”调解品牌), led by 23 new resident Party members and more than 100 backbone members, using local accents and customs to resolve various conflicts and disputes, becoming an important force in grassroots mediation work.
In order to coordinate more governance resources, Xishan Community (西山社区) established a three-level system of "Community Party Committee - Grid Party Branch - Social Organization Party Group" and carried out Party building joint construction with 27 units, promoting the development of 45 social organizations to resonate with grassroots governance. Among them, the Haining City Chaoxiang Emergency Rescue Team (海宁市潮乡应急救援队) has gradually expanded to 362 people, with entrepreneurs accounting for 2/3, playing an important role in emergency rescue, public welfare services and other fields. By activating participation and cohesion with organizational cohesion, the governance effectiveness of Xishan Community (西山社区) has been continuously improved, and it has won the title of "National Advanced Grassroots Mass Autonomous Organization" ("全国先进基层群众性自治组织").
Focusing on People's Livelihood Needs to Gather Social Forces
To improve the effectiveness of grassroots governance, the effective activation and precise allocation of social resources are indispensable. Xishan Community (西山社区) incorporates the concept of "matching on demand" throughout the entire process of grassroots governance, innovatively exploring a grassroots governance model of "demand-oriented, resource integration, and project operation." By constructing a three-list mechanism of demand, resources, and projects, it widely gathers diverse social forces such as enterprises, social groups, and volunteers to form a strong synergy to solve people's livelihood problems.
The "Love Classroom" ("爱心教室") is the main position of the "Micro-Love Children's Walk" ("微爱童行") series of projects in Xishan Community (西山社区), dedicated to enriching children's holiday life. Since its opening in 2010, the "Love Classroom" ("爱心教室") has gradually transformed from "government unidirectional supply" to "social multi-participation." The team size has grown from 10 community workers to the current joint participation of 162 public welfare organizations. Enterprises donate painting brushes, books and other materials, college student volunteers provide tutoring, and professional social workers design project courses, forming a service model of "professional social workers + volunteers." This summer, the project provided 45 days of painting, calligraphy tutoring and other services for 158 children of new residents. Up to now, it has provided tutoring for more than 5,700 children of new residents.
In order to solve key and difficult problems related to people's livelihood, Xishan Community (西山社区) accurately identifies the needs of the masses and optimizes the supply of public services. In response to the difficulty of dining for the elderly in the jurisdiction, Xishan Community (西山社区) joined hands with the Community Elderly Association to open a community love canteen, providing meal assistance services for the elderly for 9 consecutive years. In order to prevent and resolve the safety risks of elderly people living alone, Xishan Community (西山社区) linked the Haining City Charity Federation (海宁市慈善总会), the Haining City Red Cross (海宁市红十字会) and caring enterprises to distribute more than 1,200 smart bracelets and establish a response mechanism of "button help responds in 3 minutes, door-to-door in 10 minutes." In addition, with the Love Alliance as the hub, Xishan Community (西山社区) has gathered 162 member units and 27,000 volunteers, raising nearly 10 million yuan in public welfare funds, consolidating the resource base for grassroots governance and solving the problem of "small horses pulling big carts" in community services.
Strengthening Mass Participation to Stimulate Endogenous Motivation
To improve the effectiveness of grassroots governance, it is necessary to continuously strengthen the main role of the masses and continuously stimulate the endogenous motivation for mass participation. Xishan Community (西山社区) has built a "participatory governance" mechanism to transform the masses from "service objects" to "governance subjects," forming a virtuous circle of "the more you participate, the more you identify."
In the renovation project of the old residential area in Xiangyuanli (相院里), Xishan Community (西山社区) invited 9 enthusiastic residents to form a supervision team to participate in the whole process of project quality supervision through on-site measurement and other methods, achieving "zero complaints" in the renovation project. In the "Love Classroom" ("爱心教室") project, the children of residents who had studied here grew up and returned to Xishan Community (西山社区) to serve as volunteers, driving more than 30 previous students to join the service team.
From residents crowdfunding to renovate the "Love Corner" ("爱心角"), to spontaneously forming a "thousand-person community," to residents praising the cultural atmosphere and neighborhood relations after the renovation of the urban village, the satisfaction of the masses in Xishan Community (西山社区) has remained above 98% for 10 consecutive years, and the resolution rate of conflicts and disputes has exceeded 98% for 5 consecutive years. The masses not only enhanced their sense of ownership in the participation process of "proposing questions - solving questions - evaluating questions," but also injected inexhaustible power into grassroots governance.
Xishan Community (西山社区) consolidates the organizational foundation with Party building as the lead, unblocks participation channels with resource integration, and stimulates endogenous motivation with mass participation, promoting social forces to participate in grassroots governance and forming a new situation of grassroots governance of "co-construction, co-governance and sharing." In the future, Xishan Community (西山社区) will continue to gather social forces, form governance synergy, transform the wisdom of the masses into governance momentum, make the community a warm and vibrant happy home, and provide Xishan Community (西山社区) governance experience for other regions to improve the modernization level of grassroots governance.
Data source: Social Work Department of the CPC Haining Municipal Committee (中共海宁市委社会工作部)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 黄晓慧
In the Guosong Kangyang Sijing Nursing Center (国松康养泗泾照护中心) in Songjiang District (松江区), Shanghai (上海), 101-year-old Ji Ming (季铭) put on his New Fourth Army (新四军) uniform early in the morning and sat by the window. Seeing the reporter walk in, he gently raised his bent and deformed right hand, with only four fingers remaining, and waved a greeting.
A few months ago, Ji Ming (季铭) and his wife moved in here. A wooden gray-painted fighter jet model is placed in the most conspicuous position in the room, which Ji Ming (季铭) made when he was in his 80s.
"In the past, we could only imitate advanced international fighter jets to make models. Now our country has more advanced fighter jets." Ji Ming (季铭) said, with a slight upturn at the corner of his mouth.
Ji Ming (季铭) was born in November 1924 in Nantong (南通), Jiangsu (江苏). At the age of 13, he was forced to drop out of school due to the war and went to Shanghai (上海) as an apprentice, devoting himself to the workers' movement and later transferring to underground anti-Japanese work. In 1944, he joined the New Fourth Army (新四军), experiencing the War of Resistance Against Japan and the War of Liberation, suffering three serious injuries, losing sight in his right eye, losing hearing in his left ear, losing two fingers, and with shrapnel remaining in his body to this day.
Why did you join the anti-Japanese war?
"The Japanese killed my compatriots, we must defeat the Japanese devils."
After Ji Ming (季铭) went to Shanghai (上海) alone at the age of 13, he worked as an apprentice in wineries, gas lamp factories, and leather factories, and finally as a child laborer in a Japanese-owned yarn factory. "The Japanese held sticks and beat and scolded anyone they didn't like, and searched anyone they wanted." The old man paused, "They did this to make the Chinese people tremble when they saw them, so they could enslave us."
Ji Ming (季铭), who loved to draw since he was a child, once saw Feng Zikai's (丰子恺) "War of Resistance Cartoons" in a bookstore, which touched him greatly. "The Japanese killed my compatriots, we must defeat the Japanese devils and drive away the invaders!" Since then, Ji Ming (季铭) began to secretly distribute leaflets, contact fellow workers, and participate in parades.
After participating in the workers' movement many times, his name appeared on the blacklist of the Wang puppet (汪伪) secret service. The organization urgently notified him to return to his hometown to avoid danger, and at the same time gave him a new task - to mobilize more people to fight against Japan together.
After returning to Nantong (南通), through an introduction, he "infiltrated" into a puppet army (伪军) gun factory in Rugao (如皋) as a technician. Ji Ming (季铭) secretly "sabotaged" by secretly treating the gun strikers, replacing the steel sheet with iron sheets with poor elasticity, making them inaccurate and unable to fire continuously.
When asked if he had hesitated when engaging in "undercover" work, Ji Ming (季铭) said: "There was no time to consider the danger, I just wanted to drive away the invaders as soon as possible."
During this period, he met Lao Xia (老夏), an underground member of the New Fourth Army (新四军). Ji Ming (季铭) remembered Lao Xia's (老夏) instructions for the rest of his life: "Rugao (如皋) is about to be liberated, you must protect the equipment and mobilize more workers to join our team." In 1944, Ji Ming (季铭) and more than 10 technicians gloriously joined the New Fourth Army (新四军). Since then, his battlefield has changed from underground to above ground.
What is the magic weapon for the victory of the War of Resistance?
"The people support us, and our army can be **战无不胜、攻无不克** (zhàn wú bú shèng, gōng wú bú kè - "invincible, overcome all obstacles," to be ever-victorious)."
Beginning in 1944, Ji Ming (季铭) followed his troops to fight in northern Jiangsu (苏北) and Jiaodong (胶东). His work was crucial - disassembling, surveying, and imitating captured advanced guns. Ji Ming (季铭) was a technical expert and also a platoon leader who trained militia to engage in enemy-occupied areas. "Our main task was to transport the Japanese soldiers' advanced guns back, disassemble them, and imitate them." Ji Ming's (季铭) skillful hands manufactured a large number of weapons for the troops. At that time, materials were extremely scarce. He picked up the spent bullet casings, reloaded them with ammunition, tested them, and continued to send them to the battlefield.
The war left cruel marks on Ji Ming (季铭).
The first time he was injured was to save a fellow villager. During a Japanese air raid, Ji Ming (季铭), who was originally hiding in the woods, saw a fellow villager still sitting on an ox cart, so he rushed over and was injured by a bomb. "Looking down, my intestines were already out, and the blood had dyed the yellow soil red."
The second time he was injured was at the Yellow River (黄河) ferry. At that time, he was organizing the masses to evacuate, and enemy planes strafed wildly. Four bullets hit his chest and legs. "The blood and the Yellow River (黄河) water were mixed together, and I thought I was going to die there."
The third time he was injured was when he was disassembling a new type of landmine in an arsenal, and the landmine suddenly exploded. "'Bang', my right eye went black, and my hand lost consciousness..." This serious injury caused him to lose his right eye and two fingers, and his left ear was also deaf.
Looking at these scars, the reporter couldn't help but redden his eyes, but Ji Ming (季铭) was very open-minded: "It's nothing, I don't regret it at all for saving the people."
"When our team left the village, the people who came to see us off would shed tears." Ji Ming (季铭) recalled, "The Three Main Rules of Discipline and the Eight Points for Attention (三大纪律八项注意)" were always in their hearts. When living in the homes of the people, they had to clean the courtyard and fill the water tank. Ji Ming (季铭) said: "Only by respecting the people, and with the people supporting us, can our army be **战无不胜、攻无不克** (zhàn wú bú shèng, gōng wú bú kè - "invincible, overcome all obstacles," to be ever-victorious)."
How to build a strong China?
"Be down-to-earth, be serious in doing things, and do as much as you can for the country."
In 1950, due to serious injuries and disabilities, Ji Ming (季铭) was demobilized and returned to his hometown to serve as the secretary of the Communist Youth League Committee of Erjia District (二甲区) in Nantong (南通). In 1952, he entered the Shanghai Military Industry Road Machinery Institute (上海军工路机械学院) as a "transferred cadre student."
In 1962, he was transferred to the Shanghai Precision Machine Repair Factory (上海精密机修厂). For more than 20 years thereafter, he worked hard to study technology. Wherever there was a problem in the factory, he would appear there. If there was a defect in any equipment, he would carry out technical transformation with his fellow workers. In the past, a worker could only process one gear a day. After he improved the mold, the work efficiency increased 100 times.
"When he was a child, he often told us that the country's military industry was relatively weak, so we had to study hard and catch up." His youngest son, Wang Shiqiang (王世强), said that Ji Ming (季铭) sometimes had a recurrence of old injuries, but he still insisted on going to work with crutches. "My father always taught us to be down-to-earth, be serious in doing things, and do as much as we can for the country."
In 1983, a high-frequency carburizing and quenching furnace that had been abandoned for many years was found in the storage yard of the machine repair factory. This was urgently needed equipment for the military industry, but no one in the factory dared to take on this "hard bone." "The leader asked me, Lao Ji (老季), is it okay? I said, let's try!" So, this nearly 60-year-old veteran with disabilities fought a beautiful "closing battle" before retiring. He pulled his lover, who was engaged in technical work, and worked day and night, consulting Chinese and foreign materials, drawing a large number of drawings, and working for two years, successfully transforming this key equipment and solving a major problem for the military factory.
At the end of the interview, the reporter asked Ji Ming (季铭): "Looking back on this life, what do you want to say most?"
"In my life, I am most grateful for the party and the country's cultivation of me. The country is a big family. Only when the country is rich and strong can everyone live a better life." He said, "I am just one of the thousands of ordinary soldiers who survived. Seeing the country becoming stronger and stronger, I feel extremely proud."
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Many employers conduct pre-employment training when hiring new employees. Is a labor relationship established when a new employee receives pre-employment training? If an employee is injured during pre-employment training, can it be considered a work-related injury? Recently, the Cangshan District People's Court (仓山区人民法院) of Fuzhou (福州), Fujian Province (福建省) concluded a labor dispute case caused by a worker's injury during pre-employment training.
In May 2023, Tang (唐某) applied for a position as a waiter in a restaurant, and the two parties had not yet signed a written labor contract. "On May 30, 2023, the restaurant took me to see the training venue. On June 1, 2023, I participated in pre-employment training according to the arrangement and accidentally fell and injured my leg in the training venue," Tang (唐某) recalled. "After that, I stopped training due to the injury and eventually did not go to work at this restaurant."
Should this situation be considered a work-related injury? Tang (唐某) had a dispute with the person in charge of the restaurant. Subsequently, Tang (唐某) applied to the local Labor and Personnel Dispute Arbitration Committee (劳动人事争议仲裁委员会) for arbitration, and the committee ruled on January 9, 2024, to confirm the existence of a labor relationship between Tang (唐某) and the restaurant. "Tang (唐某) did not formally start working, and the two parties have not yet signed a written labor contract." The person in charge of the restaurant expressed dissatisfaction and filed a lawsuit with the Cangshan District Court (仓山区法院) within the statutory time limit.
The court held that the restaurant communicated with Tang (唐某) regarding pre-employment training from May 28 to 31, 2023, and arranged for Tang (唐某) to view the training site, to which Tang (唐某) agreed. On June 1, 2023, Tang (唐某) formally accepted the training, and in essence, had accepted the arrangement of the restaurant and provided labor to it; the restaurant also accepted the labor provided by Tang (唐某), and the content of the labor was also related to the main business of the restaurant. Based on this, it can be determined that the two parties have reached a consensus to establish a labor relationship and have actually begun to perform the labor contract. The Cangshan Court (仓山法院) ruled in the first instance that there was a labor relationship between Tang (唐某) and the restaurant. The restaurant appealed, and the Fuzhou Intermediate People's Court (福州市中级人民法院) upheld the original judgment.
"One of the conditions for work-related injury determination is that an employee suffers an accident injury due to work reasons during working hours and at the workplace. The key to this case is whether the pre-employment training period is recognized as a labor relationship." Weng Xin (翁昕), a judge of the Cangshan District Court (仓山区法院), introduced that if the pre-employment training is arranged by the employer, is a necessary training directly related to the position, and the worker accepts the management of the employer, it can be determined that there is a labor relationship between the two parties. If there is a de facto labor relationship between a new employee and the company during the pre-employment training period, the injury during the training period can be recognized as a work-related injury.
Currently, this case has confirmed the labor relationship between the two parties, and the work-related injury determination and negotiation of compensation matters will be carried out next.
Return to TopRecently, Tianxingqiao Subdistrict and Tianxingqiao Community Health Service Center (天星桥社区卫生服务中心), in Shapingba District (沙坪坝区), Chongqing (重庆), jointly launched a "Family Doctor" service signing event for new employment form workers. Family doctors use professional services to help delivery drivers prevent and treat common occupational diseases. The picture shows a delivery driver signing the "Family Doctor Service Agreement" at the Tianchen Road Community Family Doctor Workstation (天陈路社区家庭医生工作站) in Tianxingqiao Subdistrict (天星桥街道).
Sun Kaifang (孙凯芳) Photo (People's Vision (人民视觉))
Return to TopOn August 26th, this newspaper reported from Beijing (Reporter Shi Fang (施芳)) On August 25th, Renmin University of China (中国人民大学) and the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (中国人民抗日战争纪念馆) jointly held a museum-university co-construction event, "The Grand Ideological and Political Class in the Memorial Hall" and a symposium on promoting the integrated construction of ideological and political education in universities, middle and primary schools in Beijing (北京), jointly exploring methods and paths to organically integrate the great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression into the ideological and political work of schools. Representatives from more than 20 revolutionary memorial halls, including the Museum of the History of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党历史展览馆), the Military Museum of the Chinese People's Revolution (中国人民革命军事博物馆), and the Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall (陕西延安革命纪念馆) in Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西), attended the symposium. The participants expressed that it is necessary to follow the laws of ideological and political work in schools and the growth of students, innovatively promote the integration of revolutionary cultural relics into campus culture shaping, and plan and hold thematic touring exhibitions, publicity and lectures, literary and artistic performances, and knowledge competitions that enter the campus and are close to teachers and students.
It is reported that the "Grand Ideological and Political Class in the Memorial Hall" creation activity will deeply explore the ideological connotation and contemporary value contained in revolutionary cultural relics, organically combine classroom teaching with practical teaching, tell the story of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression well, and promote the great spirit of patriotism and the great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.
Return to TopAccording to a report from our Nanning (南宁) office on August 26th (Reporter Zhang Yunhe (张云河)), Guangxi (广西) and Guangdong (广东) provinces' market supervision departments recently took the lead, together with six departments including public security and taxation from both regions, to jointly issue a notice to promote the facilitation of cross-provincial (district) migration registration for Guangdong-Guangxi enterprises. This initiative aims to create an integrated migration registration service collaboration featuring "one-time submission, one-stop acceptance, online transfer, and one-time settlement," thereby solving the difficulty of cross-provincial (district) migration for enterprises. After the reform, the number of processing steps for migration businesses has been reduced from the original 15 to 2, the required materials have been streamlined from the original 39 to 6, the processing time has been reduced from the statutory 68 working days to 8 working days, and the number of trips has been reduced from 14 to 2.
Previously, cross-provincial (district) migration registration for enterprises faced problems such as applying in two locations, multiple trips, complicated procedures, and excessive time consumption. After the implementation of the reform measures, cross-provincial (district) migration for enterprises will initiate a "one-stop application" processing model. Applicants only need to submit the application for migration and change registration to the registration authority in the destination location. Eligible enterprises with outstanding taxes can apply for cross-provincial (district) migration with a grace period, and the tax authority in the destination location will urge the enterprise to pay the outstanding taxes to the tax authority in the original location through the electronic tax bureau in accordance with regulations.
For online migration processing, applicants can complete all cross-provincial (district) migration business applications and check the business processing progress through the "Enterprise Migration One-Stop Service · Guangdong-Guangxi Migration Module" in the "Efficiently Handle One Matter Special Zone" of the Guangdong-Guangxi (粤桂) integrated government service platform.
Return to TopMathematics is an important basic discipline with broad application value. The School of Mathematics and Computational Science of Xiangtan University, facing the new requirements for mathematical talents in the new era, is based on the fundamental task of "cultivating morality and cultivating people." Taking the construction of "first-class majors, first-class teams, and first-class courses" as the starting point, and the construction of "high-level disciplines, high-level platforms, and high-quality resources" as the support, it has explored a high-level mathematics talent training path with local university characteristics.
The college strengthens the foundation through ideological and political education. The college integrates ideological and political education throughout the entire process of talent cultivation, leads professional development with Party building, and carries out characteristic activities such as "Party building + teaching and research," "Party building + academic style," and "Mathematics Speaks of Party History." It implements a mentoring system for young teachers and "Mingdao Xindao" (明道信道) lectures, guiding teachers to strive to be a unified "teacher of knowledge" and "teacher of people." The computational mathematics teacher team was awarded the National Huang Danian-style Teacher Team in Universities. Course ideology and politics are fully covered, constructing an integrated education system of "core values - scientific spirit - responsibility of the times," cultivating students' spirit of patriotism, moral cultivation, and hard work, so that the school motto of "erudition and practice, and daily renewal of morality" is passed on.
Dual-wheel drive highlights characteristics. Aiming at different types of students, it constructs a dual-engine model of "top-notch innovation + compound application": The Shaofeng Class for mathematics selects top-notch talents, implements separate enrollment, small-class teaching, and research project-driven approaches, encourages early study of graduate courses, and invites well-known professors from home and abroad to teach. The "Major Category + Professional + N" model first consolidates the foundation through major category training, then diversifies and deepens, strengthens ability orientation and interdisciplinary integration, and broadens students' development radius with diverse combinations such as "Mathematics + Big Data," "Mathematics + Artificial Intelligence," and "Mathematics + Economics," forming a composite talent training system that integrates "teaching - research - competition - innovation."
Multiple parties collaborate to gather strength. The college adheres to the integration of science and education, allowing scientific research results to enter textbooks and classrooms, and building a curriculum system covering undergraduate, master's, and doctoral programs. It promotes interdisciplinary cooperation, establishes the "Mathematics and Interdisciplinary" discipline cluster, and jointly offers the Data Science and Big Data Technology major. It extensively carries out school-enterprise cooperation, jointly builds an education platform with the Academy of Mathematics and Systems Science of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (中国科学院数学与系统科学研究院), takes the lead in forming the Hunan National Applied Mathematics Center (湖南国家应用数学中心), and jointly builds a production-study-research system with more than 20 universities such as Peking University (北京大学), Wuhan University (武汉大学), and Jilin University (吉林大学), and enterprises such as Huawei (华为) and JD.com (京东), forming an open, mutually promoting, and collaborative education pattern.
The fruits of spring and autumn bear fruit, and it is time to set sail with strong winds. The college was awarded the National Advanced Collective in the Education System and the National Party Building Benchmark Department. A series of reform practices have promoted talent cultivation and discipline construction to a new level. In terms of talent cultivation, advanced models such as the "National Upward and Good Youth" have emerged, and students have repeatedly won awards in national competitions such as the National Mathematics Competition, the Mathematical Modeling Competition, and the "Challenge Cup" Competition. In terms of discipline construction, the mathematics discipline was selected as a national "double first-class" construction discipline, approved as a Ministry of Education Basic Discipline Top Student Training Program 2.0 base, and took the lead in being approved as the first batch of National Applied Mathematics Centers in the country. Looking to the future, the college will continue to deeply cultivate basic discipline talent training and contribute new and greater strength to building a strong country in education and a strong country in science and technology.
Data source: School of Mathematics and Computational Science, Xiangtan University (湘潭大学数学与计算科学学院)
Return to TopCartography: Zhang Danfeng (张丹峰)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 洪秋婷 李 刚
Admiring Flowers
Gently push open the small window.
The courtyard is bathed in silvery moonlight.
Swaying gently with the evening breeze,
It carries waves of floral fragrance.
White Magnolia,
You are so enchanting.
The lingering fragrance
Penetrates my heart.
——Song "White Magnolia"
Every year in the summer and autumn, walking through the streets and alleys of Foshan (佛山), Guangdong Province (广东省), the fragrance of white magnolia permeates the air, and the silhouette of white magnolia trees can be seen everywhere. Whether it is Zumiao Road (祖庙路) in Chancheng District (禅城区), Tianyou South Road (天佑南路) in Nanhai District (南海区), or Qinghui Garden (清晖园) in Shunde District (顺德区), white magnolia trees can be found.
These white magnolia trees, either planted alone to form a scene or standing in rows, add a touch of fresh green to the city. In particular, the white magnolia tree in the Jian's Villa (简氏别墅) in Chancheng District, which has experienced the baptism of time, has witnessed the precipitation of years and is one of the oldest white magnolias in the area.
Fresh, Elegant, and Vigorously Upward
In Foshan (佛山), the total number of white magnolia trees exceeds 20,000, making it one of the important symbols of the city's history and culture.
Why do Foshan people like white magnolia?
"The fragrance of white magnolia is fresh and elegant, making people feel warm and peaceful," said Chen Jinyuan (陈劲元), a resident of Zumiao Street (祖庙街道) in Chancheng District (禅城区). White magnolia has a gentle and pragmatic beauty, which is very similar to the character of Foshan people. "More than 20 years ago, when the city carried out the selection of the city flower, I chose white magnolia without hesitation!"
"Pure and sincere," "fresh and elegant," "vigorously upward" - these words often appear in the answers when asking Foshan people why they like white magnolia.
In 1997, in order to create a National Garden City, Foshan (佛山) began to publicly select the city flower throughout the city. The Foshan (佛山) Municipal Construction Department distributed ballots and set up voting points in several major public places such as Zhongshan Park (中山公园), the theater, and Baihua Plaza (百花广场). Citizens were enthusiastic and came to vote in groups.
"After the selection activity ended, nearly 100,000 votes were received, and the voting rate of white magnolia was very high." Zhou Jianping (周贱平), general manager of Guangdong Shuimu Tsinghua Landscape Planning and Design Co., Ltd. (广东水沐清华园林景观规划设计有限公司) and a senior engineer in landscaping, was an expert reviewer that year. He has a deep impression when he recalls the scene at that time.
At the end of 1997, the 33rd meeting of the 10th Standing Committee of the Foshan (佛山) Municipal People's Congress officially decided that white magnolia would be the city flower.
Foshan (佛山) manufacturing's innovation, the low-key and pragmatic work of private enterprises, and the pioneering and competitive spirit of dragon boat and lion dances... The soil of Lingnan culture (岭南文化) has nurtured the pragmatic, innovative, inclusive, and open urban cultural genes.
The petals of white magnolia bloom facing the sky, with a tall and upward posture. The encounter between white magnolia and Foshan (佛山) further highlights the gentle, pragmatic, and positive spirit of Foshan (佛山) people, and exudes the down-to-earth and vigorous cultural charm of this city.
Extensive Planting, City Full of Fragrance
Why does Foshan (佛山) have so many white magnolias?
The planting history of white magnolia in Foshan (佛山) can be traced back to the late Qing Dynasty (清末). Qinghui Garden (清晖园), located in Shunde District (顺德区), has a white magnolia tree that is more than 140 years old. The tree is full of flowers every year, blooming with white fragrance, quietly embellishing the time.
"White magnolia is not bright in color or strange in shape, but it intoxicates people with its fragrant fragrance." Kong Yu (孔渝), a photography enthusiast and Foshan (佛山) citizen, said that white magnolia is easy to plant, has a charming fragrance, and beautiful flowers, so many Foshan (佛山) residents are willing to plant a few trees in their courtyards, or put a few pots of white magnolia potted plants on their balconies.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Foshan (佛山) began to use white magnolia as an urban greening tree species, and in the 1980s and 1990s, it was promoted on a large scale. "In the past, near Zumiao Road (祖庙路) in Chancheng District (禅城区), there was a stinky ditch called 'Dragon Beard Ditch' (龙须沟). The government called for sanitation and greening, and mobilized the masses to fill the river and plant a large area of white magnolia," Kong Yu (孔渝) recalled.
As a result, more than 300 white magnolias stand here, and the fragrance is fragrant when the flowers are in bloom. Zumiao Road (祖庙路) is also called "Fragrant Flower Road" by citizens.
The refreshing fragrance on "Fragrant Flower Road" accompanies the growth of generations of Foshan (佛山) people. "This is the only way I had to go when I was in high school. Riding my bicycle towards the campus with the fragrance of flowers is my most unforgettable youthful memory," said Mr. Chen (陈先生), a citizen born in the 1970s.
This fragrance is a collective memory belonging to Foshan (佛山) people, and it has also become a homesickness that makes people dream about. "Once I went to Singapore and smelled the local white magnolia fragrance, my homesickness suddenly surged into my heart," Kong Yu (孔渝) said. At that time, he also met a tourist from Foshan (佛山) in the fragrance of white magnolia. "He returns to Foshan (佛山) every year to admire the flowers and worship his ancestors. No matter how far he goes, the familiar fragrance of white magnolia will always call every wanderer home."
Rich Application, Fragrant Renewal
This unique fragrance of Foshan (佛山) also blooms on people's tongues. "White magnolia is beautiful, fragrant, and delicious." Lan Lan (兰岚), a citizen of Foshan (佛山), said that adding a little dried white magnolia and jasmine to green tea, and brewing it with hot water, becomes a refreshing flower tea, which many locals love to drink.
"White magnolia is also a valuable medicinal resource given by nature." Lou Buqing (楼步青), deputy director of the Pharmacy Department of Guangdong Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (广东省中医院), introduced that the flowers, leaves, and root bark of white magnolia have medicinal value.
The "main force" of white magnolia in medicine is the flower. Traditional Chinese medicine regards white magnolia as a good medicine for aromatizing dampness and resolving phlegm and relieving cough, and the rich aroma is the essence of its medicinal effect. "In hot seasons or humid and sultry environments, it can relieve symptoms of summer heat and dampness such as headache, fatigue, and chest tightness, bringing a cool feeling." Lou Buqing (楼步青) said that the active ingredients of white magnolia are extremely volatile. In order to preserve the medicinal effect, it is advisable to pick them in the early morning of summer and autumn, and select the buds that are about to bloom or just bloom. The preferred drying method is air-drying in the shade or low-temperature drying, and avoid exposure to sunlight or high-temperature baking.
This direct-to-the-heart fragrance also gave Zhang Haoming (张浩明), the founder of the "Scent Encounter Salon Perfume" brand, a new fragrance inspiration. Using advanced "fresh flower headspace extraction technology," Zhang Haoming (张浩明) and his team reproduced this unique Lingnan (岭南) floral fragrance with modern perfume modulation techniques. The top, middle, and base notes of the perfume run through the white magnolia fragrance, showing purity and elegance. "We named this perfume 'Scent Encounter · Foshan Chancheng White Magnolia' (香遇·佛山禅城白兰), highlighting regional elements, so that the city's character can float to the hearts of more people with a wisp of fragrance," said Zhang Haoming (张浩明).
White magnolia is not only fragrant, but also has a slender and elegant flower posture, and its image is widely used in urban decoration.
"On the main urban roads such as Chanxi Avenue (禅西大道) in Chancheng District (禅城区), the street lights along the road are designed in the shape of white magnolia flowers, which are beautiful in shape and highlight the Lingnan (岭南) characteristic culture, which is loved by citizens," said the relevant person in charge of the Foshan (佛山) Municipal Urban Management Bureau.
Flower Note
Foshan (佛山) · White Magnolia
White magnolia, also known as white burma flower and burmese osmanthus, is widely planted in southern China. The tree is an evergreen tree of the Magnolia family and Michelia genus, which can be up to 17 meters high, with wide branches and a broad umbrella-shaped crown. It is a famous ornamental tree in gardens and is also often planted as a street tree. The flowers are white and fragrant, and the flowering period is from April to September. It can be used to extract essential oils or smoked tea, or it can be used to extract extracts for medicinal purposes. It has the effects of promoting qi and resolving turbidity, and treating cough. Fresh leaves can be used to extract fragrant oil, called "white magnolia leaf oil," which can be used to blend fragrances. The bark is gray, and the branches and leaves have a fragrance when rubbed. The leaves and root bark can be used as medicine.
Data source: Foshan (佛山) Municipal Urban Management Bureau
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 洪秋婷
In the paper-cutting studio of the Nanfeng Ancient Kiln Scenic Area (南风古灶景区) in Chancheng District (禅城区), Foshan City (佛山市), Guangdong Province (广东省), Rao Baolian (饶宝莲), the representative inheritor of the Guangdong paper-cutting national intangible cultural heritage project (广东剪纸国家级非物质文化遗产项目), is carefully observing a porcelain plate.
Inside the porcelain plate, clear water is filled, and eight or nine white orchid blossoms are immersed in the water, neatly arranged in a circle along the edge of the plate. When the white orchids meet the water, the petals gradually open, and a faint fragrance wafts out, filling the room with a subtle aroma.
Foshan paper-cutting (佛山剪纸) is a component of Guangdong paper-cutting (广东剪纸). Its most distinctive and technically challenging skill is chiseling. Spreading out a stack of red Xuan paper, according to the drawn draft, Rao Baolian (饶宝莲) takes out a carving knife and wax board to carve a newly designed white orchid paper-cutting work. In the picture, three white orchids are clustered together, their petals blooming towards the sky. Rao Baolian (饶宝莲) says that she first uses traditional techniques to carefully carve, and then uses a carving knife to carve the arc and posture of the white orchid petals stroke by stroke. The entire process of drawing, carving, and mounting takes three days to complete.
Rao Baolian (饶宝莲) is a Hakka (客家人) and came to Foshan (佛山) at the age of 19. "At that time, the most common thing on the street was white orchids. In the summer and autumn seasons, the fragrance of flowers filled the city. Beautiful girls often pinned white orchids behind their ears as decorations, which was particularly refreshing," Rao Baolian (饶宝莲) recalled.
"I like white orchids very much, and more than 60% of my paper-cutting works contain white orchid elements," said Rao Baolian (饶宝莲). When white orchids bloom, the posture of each petal is different, and the flower heart also has a unique beauty, which can inspire a lot of creative inspiration. Several white orchid trees are planted downstairs in Rao Baolian's (饶宝莲) studio, and she often observes them carefully under the trees.
The first experience of incorporating white orchids into paper-cutting works is still unforgettable for Rao Baolian (饶宝莲). "I stayed under the tree for three consecutive days, observing the process of white orchids blooming little by little. I found that each flower is unique, and the flowers are also full of power when they fall from the branches." Rao Baolian (饶宝莲) said that the petals of the white orchid are very stiff in the hand, and they are not easily blown away by the wind when hanging on the branches. What she appreciates most is the tenacious character of the white orchid.
In Rao Baolian's (饶宝莲) works, the white orchid is sometimes the protagonist and sometimes serves as a decoration. "In this work, I designed Foshan (佛山) martial arts celebrity Huang Feihong (黄飞鸿) with white orchids and the Foshan Ancestral Temple (佛山祖庙) in one picture, which focuses on presenting the cultural elements of Foshan (佛山) and reflects the city's profound historical and cultural heritage," said Rao Baolian (饶宝莲).
On the road of innovation in paper-cutting techniques, Rao Baolian (饶宝莲) has never stopped exploring. In recent years, in addition to traditional techniques such as paper-cutting, color-lined paper-cutting, and copper-written paper-cutting, white orchids have also bloomed in the new techniques of gold and copper chiseling paper-cutting, gold foil paper-cutting, and new copper-lined paper-cutting launched by Rao Baolian (饶宝莲), constantly revitalizing new vitality in inheritance and innovation.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 任姗姗 孟海鹰
Core Reading
At the 8th China Film New Power Forum, nearly 50 young filmmakers discussed film creation and industry development. Through the observations and reflections of young filmmakers, we see Chinese films continuously exploring and moving towards "new" in terms of creative concepts, technological applications, and market expansion.
Since the beginning of this year, a series of excellent films, from *Ne Zha (哪吒之魔童闹海)* to *Nanjing Photo Studio (南京照相馆)* and *Monster in Langlang Mountain (浪浪山小妖怪)*, have been released in succession. Many spirited creators are constantly breaking through creative boundaries, demonstrating the creativity and market influence of young Chinese filmmakers.
On August 23, nearly 50 young filmmakers gathered in Changchun (长春市), Jilin Province (吉林省), for the 8th China Film New Power Forum. Centered on the theme of "From Life to the Audience—Film and the Audience Together," they combined their creative insights to deeply explore how to integrate rich creative practices with the needs of the times and the demands of the people, and how to create more excellent works that praise the spirit of the times and express the voice of the people.
Engaging New Audiences with New Perspectives
Standing at the intersection of the 130th anniversary of the birth of world cinema and the 120th anniversary of the birth of Chinese cinema, Chinese films are moving towards "new" in all aspects, from creative concepts to technological applications, from market expansion to overseas dissemination. First and foremost is the renewal of creative thinking.
"Historical subject matter is often misunderstood as 'amber of time.' However, truly excellent works are not satisfied with passively reflecting the past, but actively refract the light of history, igniting new understanding and reflection in the cognitive spectrum of contemporary audiences," said Xu Luyang (许渌洋), a young screenwriter. He introduced that *Nanjing Photo Studio (南京照相馆)* seeks to echo historical memory with the real world in its choice of subject matter, narrative perspective, story structure, and character shaping.
"Historical subject matter not only tells people 'what happened in the past,' but also guides people to think about 'where we come from,' 'who we are,' and 'where we are going,'" Xu Luyang (许渌洋) shared.
The renewal of creative thinking includes not only the "newness" of ideological understanding, the "newness" of narrative perspective, and the "newness" of expression, but also the ability to capture stories from life and observe reality.
The creative inspiration for the film *Malice (恶意)* comes from real life. Lai Mkuan (来牧宽), the director of the film, said that the team repeatedly considered the proposition of "genre upgrade" in the creation process. He felt that "relying solely on the old genre film routines can no longer meet the emotions and needs of today's audiences. The internal characters and the transmission of themes must be authentic and powerful, and characters with the atmosphere of the times and authentic emotions must be shaped."
Engaging "new" with "new," the sense of urgency comes from the changes in the audience. Participants believe that Generation Z is a generation deeply bound to the Internet, social media, and smart devices. We are now in an era of "co-creation" between creators and audiences. Mobile intelligent networks make audience comments more convenient, and editing and AI technologies make "everyone a creator" possible.
"Young audiences have an increasingly strong sense of subjectivity. They do not accept condescending preaching, nor do they accept deliberate flattery," said Dong Runnian (董润年), director and screenwriter. "The lives that hundreds of millions of viewers are experiencing, the subjects they can access, and the emotions they can feel have far exceeded the imagination of professional creators. Only by allowing ourselves to delve into the deepest part of the fertile soil of life can we have the opportunity to keep up with our audience."
Attention Flows, But Emotion Remains
As of December 2024, the scale of short video users in China reached 1.040 billion, with a usage rate of 93.8%. How can audiences who are accustomed to fragmented narratives better accept the long narratives of movies?
Faced with the audience's demand for "refreshment" and "strong plot," how can movies maintain their unique expression and charm? Young filmmakers believe that "attention flows, but emotion remains."
"Film is a medium with high time costs. Telling a story well often starts at 90 minutes. Short videos are often calculated in seconds. In an instant, the audience can obtain a variety of emotions. But this emotion comes quickly and goes quickly. Just now, you felt it was touching, and the next second it has already been erased from your mind," Lai Mkuan (来牧宽) believes that in the face of today's audience, movies do not have to be "fast," but rather compete to see who can better "capture people's hearts."
*Ne Zha (哪吒之魔童闹海)* broke the "ceiling" of word-of-mouth and box office for domestic animated films, *Monster in Langlang Mountain (浪浪山小妖怪)* brought traditional 2D animation back into the spotlight, *Chang'an (长安) San Wan Li* sparked a Tang poetry craze and a traditional culture craze... Looking at the "new scenery" emerging from domestic animation, it can be found that animation creation delves deeply into the rich resources of outstanding Chinese traditional culture and Eastern aesthetics, which is in line with the growing cultural confidence of contemporary young audiences.
"From art design to character performance, to the final rendering and synthesis, every production link is committed to drawing on the simple charm, blank artistic conception, and delicate brushstrokes of Song paintings. Our goal is to make every frame on the screen flow with the blood of Eastern aesthetics," said Huang Heyu (黄鹤宇), who co-directed the *Painted Skin (画皮)* chapter of the animated film *Liao Zhai: Lan Ruo Temple (聊斋：兰若寺)* with his colleagues. He believes that the film's pursuit of visual presentation is in line with the emotional resonance and value identity of the younger generation with Chinese historical culture and local IPs.
"No matter how advanced the algorithm, it cannot calculate the atmosphere of human life, and no matter how precise the model, it cannot simulate the subtleties of human relationships. Our inspiration must ultimately come from this real land under our feet," said Yang Zi (杨子), director of the film *Chasing the Wind and Shadow (捕风追影)*.
At the forum, filmmakers said that a vibrant story must "grow" out of life. We must return to the origin of film creation, starting from the story, from the characters, from the truth, and from places that can move people.
Technology Serves Creation, Expanding the Expressive Space of Film
Not long ago, *Ne Zha (哪吒之魔童闹海)* was launched on streaming media platforms, triggering a series of "treasure hunt crazes." Many details of the film were mined frame by frame by the audience, and were considered to reflect the industrialization level of domestic animation and even domestic films.
"The difficulty of creation lies not only in the amount of shots, but also in how to make the teams scattered in 31 cities and 138 companies 'draw like one person.' Our solution is 'standardization' and 'hands-on teaching,'" said Shi Chaoqun (石超群), visual effects director of *Ne Zha (哪吒之魔童闹海)*.
From shooting and production to transmission and visual presentation, filmmakers repeatedly mentioned at the forum that film is not only an art of light and shadow, but also a crystallization of technology. Concepts such as artificial intelligence, virtual shooting, virtual reality, and cloud collaboration, as well as more mature digital visual effects and high-format imaging technologies, are developing and being applied at an unprecedented speed. Technology is profoundly changing the logic and methods of film creation.
"Our generation of filmmakers stands on the shoulders of giants and also shoulders the important task of carrying on the past and opening up the future. The tide of technology is surging forward, but we must not get lost in the spectacle of technology. Traditional film skills should be the base that carries technology, and the combination of the two is the source of new power," said Yang Zi (杨子).
Mao Yu (毛羽), Deputy Director of the Film Bureau of the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部) who presides over the daily work, said in his speech that the power of continuous life and inheritance is the most solid foundation for the future of Chinese films. "I hope that everyone can become a creative force that embraces new audiences and deeply cultivates the future; become a new force that embraces technological change and explores unknown fields; become a new force that adheres to culture in fierce competition; and become a new force that has the ability to solve current key difficulties and realize the dream of a strong film country."
The vitality of film always lies in the surge of fresh blood; the future of the industry is always tied to the shoulders of young creators. Chinese films with vigorously growing new forces are worth looking forward to!
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The film integrates the ideals and predicaments, joys and sorrows, courage and compromises of contemporary people into the narrative, allowing traditional myths to shine into reality and respond to the audience's thoughts and feelings.
This year's summer film season features a rich variety of film types, sparking a wave of public viewing enthusiasm. The animated film "Monster Run" (浪浪山小妖怪), as one of them, has gained public recognition and love, breaking the box office record for domestic 2D animated films in Chinese film history. As the screenwriter and director, I am very honored.
Emotional resonance is the goal pursued in creation. "Monster Run" (浪浪山小妖怪) is adapted from the animated short film "Chinese Odd Tales: Little Piggy" (中国奇谭之小妖怪的夏天). In the story, we focus on ordinary people, giving the audience more possibilities to identify with the characters. Telling the stories of ordinary people is an important type of literary and artistic creation. Whether it is the distress caused by the "little monsters" in the play in the process of pursuing their careers, or the pursuit of justice and ideals, these are all points that touch young people today. We hope that a work not only tells a good story, but also resonates emotionally with the audience, bringing them warmth and strength.
The creative transformation of outstanding traditional Chinese culture is a key point that has always been emphasized in creation. The conception of this film comes from the classic novel "Journey to the West" (西游记), but at the same time, it is an original story. This story is not an adaptation or expansion, but a "supplement" to the classic story. The worldview setting of the work follows the logic and characters of the original, but it is interpreted from a brand-new perspective. Familiar stories become fresh and unique, and thinking from a different perspective makes the "little monsters" in the reader's stereotypes become three-dimensional and vivid. At the same time, the film integrates the ideals and predicaments, joys and sorrows, courage and compromises of contemporary people into the narrative, allowing traditional myths to shine into reality and respond to the audience's thoughts and feelings.
Chinese aesthetics is the persistent exploration we have made at the visual level. Many viewers said, "This movie took me back to my childhood." The film inherits the classic animation art style of the Shanghai Animation Film Studio (上海美术电影制片厂), but it is not a simple replica, but a pursuit of innovation that highly matches contemporary aesthetics and audio-visual language. The art style of this film has undergone multiple iterations and upgrades: based on the style of Chinese painting, a large number of traditional techniques such as leaving blank space and halo dyeing are used to emphasize freehand brushwork, and strive to allow the audience to feel the distinct Chinese aesthetics at first glance; at the same time, it takes the advantages of Western painting and integrates perspective, light and shadow, structure and other expressive techniques to emphasize realism, making it more fully expressed in terms of audio-visual language. In terms of character modeling, it also partially draws on the painting techniques of comic strips, and refers to the line drawing techniques of well-known painters such as Dai Dunbang (戴敦邦) and Liu Jiyou (刘继卣), striving to show different characteristics in the modeling style.
Chinese stories and Chinese style are the spiritual core of Chinese animation and the foundation of creation. In addition to the style of the pictures, what is more important is to tell stories that reflect the Chinese way of dealing with the world and the national character. In the film, the affection between mother and child, and the children's tendency to report good news but not bad news to their families, reflect the unique family emotional relationship of the Chinese people; for example, the "little monsters" finally chose to 舍生取义 (shě shēng qǔ yì - "sacrifice oneself for righteousness," to give up one's life for a just cause), which also reflects the character advocated by traditional Chinese culture. The "benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and trustworthiness, gentleness, kindness, respect, frugality, and deference" pursued by the Chinese people profoundly affect the animation creators who grow up on this land, and then are reflected in the works, and ultimately resonate with the vast audience.
Rooted in the people, upholding integrity and innovating, film creation needs to come from life and go to the audience. At present, the development of Chinese animation is in good momentum, showing a diversified and professional trend. It is believed that with the active exploration and practice of creators, respecting the choices of the audience and the market, Chinese animation will open up new and broad horizons.
(The author is the screenwriter and director of "Monster Run" (浪浪山小妖怪))
Return to TopAccording to a press conference held by the World Internet Conference, reported by People's Daily, Beijing, August 26 (Reporter Qi Yukun (亓玉昆)), the 2025 World Internet Conference Cultural Heritage Digitalization Forum will be held in Xi'an (西安), Shaanxi (陕西) from September 16th to 17th. This forum is hosted by the World Internet Conference (世界互联网大会) and organized by the People's Government of Shaanxi Province (陕西省人民政府).
The forum's theme is "Connecting the Past and Present Digitally, Intelligently Depicting Civilization – Working Together to Build a Community of Common Destiny in Cyberspace." In addition to the opening ceremony, the main forum will focus on four topics: "Protection & Inheritance," "Technology & Innovation," "Industry & Empowerment," and "Openness & Co-Governance." It will strive to explore new methods and paths for digital empowerment of cultural heritage protection and promote exchanges and mutual learning among civilizations. Simultaneously, the forum will also host an exhibition of outstanding digital cultural heritage projects, a special meeting of the Cultural Heritage Digitalization Working Group of the World Internet Conference, a thematic training course on cultural heritage digitalization protection by the World Internet Conference Digital Research Institute, and the release of a collection of digital cultural heritage cases of the World Internet Conference, building an international platform for exchange and cooperation in cultural heritage digitalization.
Return to TopThis year marks the 20th anniversary of the concept that "lucid waters and lush mountains are invaluable assets." As a state-owned backbone insurance enterprise, the People's Insurance Company of China (PICC) Property and Casualty Company Limited (中国人民财产保险股份有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "PICC P&C") firmly establishes the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains," actively practices the political and people-oriented nature of financial work, optimizes the allocation of green financial resources, focuses on key areas of green development, determines the goals and specific path planning for serving green development, continuously strengthens green insurance product and service innovation, and fully exerts the industry's demonstration and leading role.
In the first half of 2025, PICC P&C's green insurance cumulatively provided risk protection of 126.35 trillion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 23.90%, serving the comprehensive green transformation and development of the economy and society with professional protection capabilities.
Comprehensively Helping Energy Conservation and Carbon Reduction, Serving Industrial Transformation and Upgrading
PICC P&C comprehensively constructs a low-carbon transformation insurance product system, providing a package of insurance solutions and services including equipment, products, and personnel for industries such as steel, non-ferrous metals, building materials, and petrochemicals. PICC P&C builds a closed-loop insurance protection system for the entire process from "carbon capture" to "carbon utilization" to "carbon sequestration," providing exclusive protection for emission reduction innovation technologies. It actively joins hands with banks to tailor financing solutions for green enterprises, explores the development of "green loan insurance" and "carbon loan insurance" projects, and in 2024, provided guarantee support of 456 million yuan for the financing of 174 green and low-carbon enterprises. It launched green building performance insurance, whole-house renovation insurance, and other insurance types to help new green buildings reach the predetermined star rating standards and serve energy conservation and carbon reduction in the construction field. It innovatively developed the "low-altitude insurance" product to provide risk protection for the increasingly diversified innovative application and new consumption scenarios of the low-altitude economy. It further improves the automotive chip insurance product system and continuously expands insurance protection to the entire automotive chip industry chain.
Actively Resolving Pollution Risks, Effectively Helping Environmental Governance
PICC P&C continues to follow up on the pilot work of mandatory environmental pollution liability insurance, promoting the "environmental liability insurance + environmental risk monitoring" model. In 2024, it provided 19.7 billion yuan in environmental pollution liability risk protection. In Huzhou (湖州), Zhejiang (浙江), PICC P&C issued the first batch of sustainable development (ESG) insurance policies in the country, involving an insured amount of 88 million yuan, providing enterprises with comprehensive risk protection for independently choosing to address environmental, social, and governance risks. In June 2024, it jointly signed the "China Green Ship Insurance Community Cooperation Memorandum" with the Shanghai Pudong New Area People's Government (上海市浦东新区人民政府), China Shipbuilding Group (中船集团), and related insurance institutions to jointly enhance the green and low-carbon level of ships throughout their life cycle and help build a high-quality and efficient modern green ship system. Serving to resolve ship pollution risks, it provided 10.9 trillion yuan in risk protection in 2024.
Helping to Enhance Carbon Sink Capacity, Promoting Ecosystem Improvement
PICC P&C actively develops forest insurance and carbon sink insurance to promote carbon sequestration capacity building. It provides insurance protection for forests, grasslands, wetlands, oceans, soils, and other targets with carbon sequestration functions. In 2024, forest insurance provided 975.4 billion yuan in protection for approximately 1.1 billion mu of forest, providing protection for enhancing forest carbon sequestration capacity. Actively exploring new paths of "carbon sink + insurance," in May 2024, it launched the country's first vegetation comprehensive carbon sink value insurance in Nanjing (南京), Jiangsu (江苏), filling the insurance gap for surface vegetation, cultivated land, and soil carbon sinks. In Xiamen (厦门), Fujian (福建), the country's first blue carbon trading property safety insurance was launched, providing protection for energy technology companies participating in a 2,000-ton blue carbon trading project, enhancing the confidence of both parties in the transaction, and supporting the development of the carbon sink trading market.
Deeply Cultivating the Clean Energy Field, Promoting the Green Development of the Industry
Focusing on new energy fields such as photovoltaics, wind power, hydropower, nuclear power, and biomass power generation, PICC P&C provides industrial insurance solutions and increases the protection of clean energy projects such as wind power, photovoltaics, and hydropower. In 2024, it provided 4 trillion yuan in risk protection for the clean energy field. Actively developing green transportation insurance, escorting the high-quality development and green and low-carbon travel of the transportation industry. In 2024, it underwrote more than 11.5 million new energy vehicles, providing nearly 30 trillion yuan in risk protection. In terms of green transportation, in 2024, it underwrote 91 construction sections of green rail transit lines such as the Weifang-Suqian High-speed Railway (潍坊至宿迁高铁) and the Huangtong-Baise Railway (黄桶至百色铁路), providing a cumulative risk protection of 287.6 billion yuan. At the same time, relying on the management experience and technical advantages accumulated in new energy vehicle insurance underwriting, risk pricing, and claims settlement, it launched the "Green Movement Going Global" project to promote Chinese new energy vehicle companies to expand their overseas business.
Participating in Climate Risk Management, Serving Climate Change Response
Promoting the expansion of the scope of catastrophic insurance protection from a single earthquake disaster cause to multiple disaster causes such as typhoons, floods, rainstorms, and mudslides, in 2024, the coverage of local catastrophic insurance expanded to 118 prefecture-level cities in 20 provinces (autonomous regions, and municipalities directly under the central government), covering a population of 410 million. Continuously improving disaster prevention, mitigation, and relief capabilities, and establishing disaster risk maps and meteorological early warning service models for various disasters such as typhoons and rainstorms.
Time is the pen, and mountains and rivers are the scroll. Standing at a new historical starting point, PICC P&C will continue to firmly implement the decisions and deployments of the Party Central Committee, deeply practice the concept of "lucid waters and lush mountains," accurately grasp the positioning of insurance in serving green development, cultivate and develop new quality productivity in the field of green finance, inject sustainable momentum into promoting Chinese-style modernization, and contribute PICC P&C's strength to the construction of a beautiful China.
Data source: People's Insurance Company of China (PICC) Property and Casualty Company Limited.
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Employment is the most basic livelihood issue and is also related to the vital interests of veterans. To build bridges and pave the way for veterans' employment and entrepreneurship, multiple measures need to be taken in a coordinated manner. Expanding employment channels, building employment platforms, and continuously improving the refined level of employment services; strengthening education and training, setting up training programs and courses with strong practicality and high employment rates, and continuously improving veterans' employment capabilities; continuously improving preferential policies for entrepreneurship support, and building a broad stage for veterans to display their talents... Various regions and departments have conducted beneficial explorations, and a policy system to support veterans' employment is gradually taking shape.
——Editor
Not long ago, the Beijing Veterans Affairs Bureau (北京市退役军人事务局) guided the holding of a special recruitment fair for veterans and their families, as well as military spouses. 70 high-quality enterprises brought more than 750 highly matched positions, and featured services such as entrepreneurship incubation areas, skills training areas, and a military support street were all available.
Thousands of veterans and their families, as well as military spouses, shuttled through it, looking for opportunities. Staff members enthusiastically explained, and job seekers were full of expectations. "This event is very heartwarming! I look forward to finding a satisfactory job," said one veteran.
Employment is the most basic livelihood issue. In recent years, the veterans affairs system has regarded promoting high-quality and full employment of veterans as its top priority, guiding the vast number of veterans to strive to be a vital force in all walks of life, continue to write glory on the new "battlefield," and contribute to economic and social development.
Expanding Channels, Precisely Matching High-Quality Positions
High-quality positions are being precisely targeted at veterans.
In May of this year, the Jilin Province (吉林省) Veterans College Student Campus Recruitment Fair was held, attracting more than 100 high-quality enterprises and more than 1,000 veteran college students from the province to participate.
"We are here with full sincerity!" At the recruitment fair, Zhu Chunyu (祝春雨), Secretary of the Party Committee and Dean of China Railway 13th Bureau Technician College (中铁十三局技师学院), said, "Veterans have strong discipline and outstanding stress resistance. This year, we are specifically recruiting equipment operators and safety officers, providing free skills training and green channels for promotion."
It is worth mentioning that more than 80% of the enterprises on site launched "veteran priority" positions, reflecting their recognition of veterans. The recruitment fair also precisely invited enterprises in key fields of Jilin Province (吉林省) such as intelligent manufacturing and information technology, striving for a good match between people and positions.
China adds a new batch of veterans every year. Among them, the proportion of those with bachelor's degrees or above is increasing year by year. They have high political literacy, cultural level, and work style qualities, and are valuable human resources. Expanding employment channels is the key to helping veterans achieve high-quality and full employment.
In April of this year, the "Rong Yao Xin Cheng · Employment Escort" (戎耀新程·就业护航) 2025 Veterans Employment Service Special Action was launched nationwide. The event will last until November, covering six major services including employment tracking, stable employment expansion, recruitment by state-owned and private enterprises, and "Artificial Intelligence + Employment."
With the vigorous development of the artificial intelligence industry, using artificial intelligence and other technologies to empower veterans' employment is a new highlight of this year's employment special action. The action clarifies that vigorous skills training in the field of artificial intelligence will be carried out to guide veterans to find employment in fields such as artificial intelligence data labeling and training, algorithm foundation, and machine learning.
"We have carried out employment service special actions for three consecutive years," said the person in charge of the Employment and Entrepreneurship Department of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (退役军人事务部就业创业司). "This year, we will further strengthen departmental coordination, improve the refinement and informatization level of employment services, continuously expand channels, build platforms, and continuously improve the support system to promote high-quality and full employment of veterans."
The solid data confirms the effectiveness of the action. During the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (退役军人事务部) successively signed contracts with 69 central enterprises, state-owned enterprises, and large private enterprises, driving veterans affairs departments at all levels to cooperate with nearly 20,000 enterprises across the country, holding more than 50,000 recruitment fairs, and more than 1.4 million veterans reached employment intentions. A cumulative tax reduction of approximately 7 billion yuan has been provided for enterprises that have absorbed veterans, benefiting more than 200,000 enterprises.
Various regions combine their actual situations to boldly innovate and promote development in accordance with local conditions, effectively promoting high-quality and full employment of veterans—
State-owned enterprises in Anhui (安徽), Ningxia (宁夏) and other places allocate about 5% of their positions each year to specifically recruit veteran college students; Hunan (湖南), Hubei (湖北) and other places carry out special training and recruitment work for "soldier teachers" to explore new channels for veterans' employment; Sichuan (四川) has formulated a province-wide veteran employment and entrepreneurship business information indicator system to truly ensure that the bottom line is clear and the situation is clear...
Targeting Needs, Providing Employment and Entrepreneurship Assistance
"By participating in this training, I obtained a drone pilot certificate, and I have more employment options." In Kunming (昆明), Yunnan (云南), a veteran student just completed a vocational skills learning course and shared his joy.
The professional skills learned in the military are sometimes difficult to fully match social positions. Saying goodbye to the military camp and entering society, mastering a practical work skill is an urgent need for many veterans. Therefore, vocational skills training is particularly critical.
The Ministry of Veterans Affairs (退役军人事务部), in conjunction with relevant military and local departments, issued the "Guiding Opinions on Comprehensively Doing a Good Job in the Education and Training of Discharged Soldiers" (关于全面做好退役士兵教育培训工作的指导意见), constructing an education and training system that integrates adaptive training, vocational skills training, academic education, and lifelong learning.
Veterans affairs departments in various regions strengthen veterans' employment education and training, set up training programs and courses with strong practicality and high employment rates, promote order-based, targeted, and fixed-post training, and send talents to the construction of a modern industrial system—
Shanghai (上海) organizes adaptive training for independently employed discharged soldiers who are received and resettled, and flexibly arranges teaching using methods such as "Internet + Training"; Fuzhou (福州市), Fujian (福建) opens drone training for veterans and organizes professional teams to carry out practical training; Shantou (汕头市), Guangdong (广东) combines industrial needs to open popular skills training programs such as artificial intelligence, e-commerce, and food inspection for veterans...
Encouraging innovation and supporting entrepreneurship, in recent years, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (退役军人事务部) has guided various regions to establish 1,988 entrepreneurship incubation bases, formed an entrepreneurship mentor team of more than 14,000 people, held the National Veterans Entrepreneurship and Innovation Competition, created an atmosphere of entrepreneurship and innovation, and promoted the continuous development and growth of veterans' business entities.
Entrepreneurship support policies are also continuously enriched. In recent years, the state has continuously improved preferential policies for entrepreneurship support such as taxation and finance, building a broad stage for veterans to display their talents. At the end of 2024, the National Financial Regulatory Administration (国家金融监督管理总局) and the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (退役军人事务部) jointly issued a notice, clarifying that veterans should be given preferential treatment in terms of financing access, amount, and term by using information such as military merits and honors, to further support their entrepreneurship and innovation.
In Yangzhou (扬州市), Jiangsu (江苏), when veteran Li Jintai (李金泰) took over his father's factory, the warehouse was piled with a large number of unsalable products. After the Yangzhou Veterans Affairs Department (扬州市退役军人事务部门) visited and understood the situation, it provided him with assistance such as online live broadcast training, interest subsidies for entrepreneurial loans, and tax and fee reductions. With the help of targeted support measures, Li Jintai's (李金泰) business has continued to grow and develop.
"From 2022 to the end of last year, the number of veteran-founded enterprises in the city increased by nearly 6,000," said the relevant person in charge of the Yangzhou Veterans Affairs Department (扬州市退役军人事务部门). "This year, we held the 'Visit Veteran-Founded Enterprises Service Month' event, and more than 150 enterprises received a 'warm package' including tax and fee reductions, loans, and entrepreneurship services."
Maintaining True Qualities, Continuing Glory in Ordinary Positions
"Remaining true to our colors after demobilization and not losing our ambition after retirement" is a belief deeply rooted in the hearts of the vast number of veterans.
On the ideological and political classroom podium of Shanghai No. 2 Middle School (上海市第二中学), veteran teacher Li Zhipeng (李志鹏) vividly explained textbook knowledge with interesting stories and language, and the students listened with great interest.
After retiring from the military, Li Zhipeng (李志鹏) continued his studies at Shanghai Normal University (上海师范大学). When he graduated, his overall score ranked first in his major. Stepping onto the three-foot podium, he taught every lesson with heart, taking the cultivation of students with both moral character and talent as his tireless goal. "In the army, I worked hard to be a good soldier; now that I have become a teacher, I must continue to carry forward the spirit of a soldier, teach well, give good lessons, and be a good 'guide for students' growth'," said Li Zhipeng (李志鹏).
Excellent veterans teaching in primary and secondary schools is conducive to promoting the implementation of the fundamental task of establishing morality and cultivating people, helping to improve the disciplinary structure and gender ratio of the teaching staff in primary and secondary schools, and promoting the all-round development of young people. At present, more than 14,800 excellent veterans have benefited from policy support and become "soldier teachers" fighting on the front line of education, contributing to the cultivation of new people of the times, and becoming a microcosm of veterans' participation in the wave of Chinese-style modernization.
Veterans are a valuable asset of the Party and the country and an important force in promoting Chinese-style modernization. In order to give full play to the role of veterans, the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (退役军人事务部) has strengthened the cultivation and use of "soldier branch secretaries," "soldier teachers," and "national defense education instructors," promoted the special recruitment of firefighters, and guided veterans to continue to contribute to the country. Approximately 370,000 outstanding veterans serve as members of the village (community) "two committees," and more than 29,000 veterans have entered the national comprehensive fire and rescue team.
The Ministry of Veterans Affairs (退役军人事务部) also guides veterans to invest in border construction and go to the grassroots level and to the places where the motherland needs them most through various measures. From taking root in the border areas to investing in education, from the front line of entrepreneurship to grassroots services, many typical examples have emerged in different fields: Zhang Fuqing (张富清), who has adhered to his original intention throughout his life, Wei Deyou (魏德友), who has guarded the western border for half a century, Zhou Quand (周全弟), who is committed to patriotic education, and Liu Chuanjian (刘传健), who created a flying miracle... The vast number of veterans continue the loyalty and responsibility of soldiers in their own way.
"We will continue to take strong measures to gather the wisdom and strength of the vast number of veterans, mobilize their enthusiasm, create conditions and build stages for them to make contributions in all walks of life, and inject more vitality into the high-quality development of the economy and society," said the relevant person in charge of the Ministry of Veterans Affairs (退役军人事务部).
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 王欣悦
Repeated facial flushing, acne appearing one after another... Have you ever felt anxious about these skin problems? Skin condition is often obvious, and once problems arise, they easily attract attention. With the acceleration of pace of life, changes in dietary structure, and the influence of environmental factors, the incidence of various skin problems continues to rise. At the same time, the internet is filled with a large number of skincare claims lacking scientific basis, exacerbating patients' psychological burden and cognitive confusion. Correctly identifying skin problems and mastering scientific prevention and treatment knowledge are important links in protecting skin health.
Qi Dongwei (戚东卫), Deputy Chief Physician of the Dermatology Department of Chongqing Traditional Chinese Medicine Hospital (重庆市中医院), said that in clinical practice, he often encounters patients whose skin problems recur repeatedly due to improper care methods. Taking rosacea as an example, many patients frequently use hydrating masks due to facial flushing and dryness, even applying them multiple times a day. In fact, skin dryness is often not only due to lack of water, but also related to the loss of sebum and intercellular lipids, which leads to a decrease in the skin's water-locking function. Frequent application of masks may make the skin more sensitive, resulting in flushing and stinging.
Qi Dongwei (戚东卫) suggests that medical masks should be used 2-3 times a week, and the number of times can be appropriately increased in special circumstances such as after sun exposure, and each application should not exceed 15 minutes. Patients should start by repairing the skin barrier, adopting a comprehensive strategy of gentle cleansing, moderate moisturizing, and strict sun protection, while using creams containing repairing ingredients to gradually reduce excessive reliance on masks.
"In addition to rosacea, acute urticaria is also a common skin problem that needs to be correctly understood and handled," said Qi Dongwei (戚东卫). Acute urticaria is an allergic skin disease, characterized mainly by the sudden appearance of red or pale wheals of varying shapes on the skin, accompanied by severe itching. These wheals come and go quickly, and a single wheal usually subsides on its own within 24 hours without leaving any traces, but the condition is prone to recurrence.
To deal with acute urticaria, antihistamine drugs should be used regularly under the guidance of a doctor to control allergic reactions and relieve itching symptoms. If severe symptoms involving the respiratory tract occur, such as difficulty breathing and laryngeal edema, medical attention must be sought immediately. Common misconceptions should be avoided during the treatment process, and hot water should not be used to wash and relieve itching, as heat stimulation will aggravate vasodilation; cold compresses are recommended to soothe. At the same time, try to restrain the urge to scratch vigorously, so as not to damage the skin barrier and cause infection.
In addition, there is another type of skin problem that easily causes people's concern—those moles that may become cancerous. People have a high level of awareness of melanoma, and once the moles on their body change in size, color, shape, etc., or develop ulceration or long-term non-healing, many people become very nervous. Other benign lesions such as seborrheic keratosis, skin tags, hemangiomas, and epidermal cysts are also often mistaken for malignant tumors.
Qi Dongwei (戚东卫) suggests that to prevent such problems, attention should be paid to daily sun protection, avoiding repeated friction and stimulation, and regularly observing skin changes. Once an abnormality is found, the most important thing is to clarify the diagnosis through professional examinations such as dermatoscopy and biopsy. If it is diagnosed as malignant, it should be surgically removed and followed by subsequent treatment; if it is benign, it generally does not need to be treated; if there are aesthetic or functional needs, minimally invasive treatments such as laser, cryotherapy, or excision can also be selected.
"There is no need to be overly anxious about skin problems. Go to a regular hospital in time and actively seek professional diagnosis and treatment," said Qi Dongwei (戚东卫). "At the same time, maintaining healthy living habits and a good attitude can scientifically and effectively deal with skin problems."
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 戴楷然
The inaugural African Water Investment Summit was recently held in Cape Town (开普敦), the legislative capital of South Africa. The 3-day summit was co-hosted by South Africa, which holds the rotating presidency of the G20, the African Union (AU) Commission, and the AU-African Water Investment Program International High-Level Panel. It brought together approximately 2,000 representatives from African governments, international organizations, multilateral development institutions, and the private sector. The summit aimed to promote investment in African water resources and sanitation facilities by promoting a series of investment projects, creating a favorable investment environment, and transforming financing methods. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa (拉马福萨) called on leaders and investors at the summit to value water accessibility, work together to transform water resources into a "driving force" for economic transformation, innovation, and peace, and ensure that people across Africa and around the world have access to safe water.
Emphasizing the Implementation of the Water Investment Program
"Ensuring access to safe drinking water and sanitation for all" is the sixth goal of the United Nations 2030 Sustainable Development Goals. As the world faces an increasingly severe water crisis, this summit pledged to expand investment, improve governance, and strengthen accountability in the water sector; showcase 80 key water investment projects from 38 countries; promote connections between governments, funders, and partners; and further elevate the water issue on the global political and financial agenda.
Ramaphosa (拉马福萨) announced the launch of the Global Water Investment Outlook Committee at the meeting. He said that this would upgrade the African Water Investment Program to a global water investment platform. The committee will use this platform to guide fragmented water investments into unified, coordinated, and well-funded global actions.
It is understood that the African Water Investment Program is one of the important platforms for Africa to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. It was adopted during the 2021 AU Summit, with the goal of mobilizing $30 billion by 2030 for cross-border water resources governance and improving clean drinking water and sanitation coverage on the African continent. Since its implementation, the African Water Investment Program has raised approximately $7.5 billion to build climate-resilient water security and sustainable sanitation systems. It has also promoted the implementation of a number of urban and rural water supply, sewage treatment, and cross-border river basin management projects in countries such as Zambia (赞比亚), Tanzania (坦桑尼亚), and Zimbabwe (津巴布韦), benefiting 2.5 million Africans.
AU member states have successively incorporated relevant indicators of the African Water Investment Program into national policies and investment frameworks. Zambia (赞比亚) launched the "Zambia Water Investment Program" in 2022, aiming to raise approximately $5.7 billion by 2030 to support urban water supply, rural drinking water, and irrigation facility construction, as well as hydropower development, through government support, multilateral development bank financing, and private capital participation. Namibia (纳米比亚) clearly stated in its "National Development Plan" that it would accelerate its connection with the African Water Investment Program to better cope with challenges such as extreme drought and uneven distribution of water resources.
Jointly Strengthening Water Resources Governance
Data from the official website of the African Water Investment Program shows that more than 300 million Africans do not have access to clean drinking water, and more than 700 million people lack good sanitation facilities. Sub-Saharan Africa loses 5% of its GDP each year due to water scarcity, water pollution, or poor sanitation conditions. Climate change-induced floods and extreme droughts exacerbate these challenges.
In recent years, African countries have successively formulated water resource strategies, actively built urban water supply projects, improved rural drinking water facilities, and constructed dams, effectively promoting the process of water governance in Africa. In 2023, the South African government released the "National Water Resources Strategy (Third Edition)," which clearly proposed strengthening water resources management in the context of climate change and promoting the sustainable use and equitable distribution of water resources. South African Deputy Minister of Water and Sanitation, Dikeledi Magadzi (塞特霍洛), said that South Africa will enhance sustainability, promote technological progress, and accelerate climate adaptation as the "three pillars" of water governance. Currently, South Africa is actively promoting the expansion project of the Zuikerbosch Water Treatment Plant in Vereeniging (弗里尼欣市), Gauteng Province (豪登省). It is expected that after completion and commissioning, it will add 1.2 billion liters of drinking water production capacity per day, meeting the water needs of 2.4 million people.
Ethiopia (埃塞俄比亚) has been implementing the "One-WASH National Program" since 2013, aiming to achieve full coverage of safe drinking water and sanitation facilities nationwide by 2030. In the first phase of the project from 2013 to 2017, more than 30,000 water supply projects were implemented nationwide, and nearly 20 million people in remote areas gained access to sanitary water sources. In terms of urban water supply, the Ethiopian government cooperated with the World Bank to implement projects including the Addis Ababa (亚的斯亚贝巴) East Zone Sewage Treatment Plant, which greatly improved the water conditions for local residents.
Currently, the water governance process in Africa still faces a huge funding gap. The African continent invests between $10 billion and $19 billion annually in water governance, while at least $30 billion in additional funding needs to be mobilized annually to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals on schedule. The African Water Investment Program calls for filling the funding gap as soon as possible through water governance system reforms, mobilizing domestic resources, and mobilizing financing from the African continent and the world. Retno Marsudi (雷特诺·马尔苏迪), the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Water Resources, said that African countries should continuously enhance their political will, improve water governance capabilities, and strengthen inclusive cooperation across countries and sectors to jointly address challenges.
Chinese Enterprises Provide Important Assistance
In recent years, Chinese enterprises have actively participated in the water governance process in Africa, implementing a series of water diversion, rural water supply, urban sewage treatment, and comprehensive river basin management projects to help African people gain access to safe water.
In Southern Africa, the Lesotho Highlands Water Project (莱索托高地水利项目), in which Chinese enterprises are participating, is under intense construction. The project is one of the largest bilateral infrastructure projects between Lesotho (莱索托) and South Africa. By building a series of dams and tunnel networks, it introduces abundant water resources from the mountainous areas of Lesotho to water-scarce areas in South Africa, alleviating South Africa's water shortage problem.
In West Africa, the Senegalese (塞内加尔) Rural Well-Drilling Project, undertaken by Chinese enterprises, was launched in 2017, covering 12 of the 14 regions of Senegal. Each water supply system includes wells, water towers, water transmission and distribution pipelines, and water distribution facilities. The overall daily water supply can reach 110,000 cubic meters, solving the drinking water problem for about 1/7 of the population of Senegal. Currently, the second phase of the Rural Well-Drilling Project is being implemented, providing water security for more than 2 million people living in non-urban areas.
In East Africa, the Narok (纳罗克) Sewage System Construction Project in Kenya (肯尼亚), built by Chinese enterprises, has helped solve the problem of drinking water shortage and sewage treatment for nearly 20,000 local people, and the provision of tap water to households has provided residents with drinking water safety.
Kofi Kouakou (科菲·库阿库), a senior researcher at the Africa-China Research Center of the University of Johannesburg (约翰内斯堡大学) in South Africa, told reporters that Chinese enterprises are constantly expanding water resources management and investment projects in Africa, helping to alleviate water shortages in many places, improving drinking water conditions for urban and rural residents, and bringing funds, technology, and employment to the local area, promoting infrastructure modernization, and enhancing the ability of African countries to cope with climate change and public health challenges. "The space for cooperation between Africa and China in water governance is broad."
(Reported from Johannesburg (约翰内斯堡) on August 26)
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 李 强
According to the latest data released by the National Bureau of Statistics of Kazakhstan, in the first four months of 2025, Kazakhstan's ice cream export market continued to be strong, with exports reaching 4,300 tons, an increase of 41.6% year-on-year, mainly sold to neighboring Central Asian countries, Russia and China.
In recent years, the competitiveness of Kazakhstan's ice cream in the international market has continued to increase, and it has been favored by more and more people. Industry insiders believe that this is because Kazakhstan's enterprises continue to improve the quality of ice cream and continue to invest in brand building.
Shin-Line Group is a local Kazakhstan ice cream company and one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in Central Asia. It has gradually grown from a small family business and currently occupies 49% of the country's market share. According to Dmitry Dokin (德米特里·多金), Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Group, Shin-Line is committed to reducing trans fats in its products, an initiative that is in line with the trend of people in various countries paying more attention to healthy diets. The company also actively invests in new product development, launching a variety of flavors and forms of ice cream to suit the taste preferences of different consumers. For example, the newly launched natural cream ice cream and ice cream combined with candy have achieved good sales results in the market. "Thanks to the continuous introduction of novel, unique and exquisite types of ice cream, the growth trend of ice cream consumption will continue," Dokin (多金) is very optimistic about the growth prospects of the Kazakhstan ice cream market.
The history of Balmuzdaq Company dates back to 1987, when it was just an ice cream cooperative. In 1998, the company acquired a state-owned ice cream shop, making it the first private ice cream company in southern Kazakhstan. According to Adakhan Turdiyev (阿达汉·图尔迪耶夫), Director of the company, they often invite counterparts from Germany, South Korea and Russia to share ice cream production processes, learn from good experiences and practices, and at the same time increase international market promotion. "Employees actively look for new equipment, study technical books, and learn from the experience of foreign food manufacturers to continuously improve the competitiveness and quality of products," Turdiyev (图尔迪耶夫) said.
Kazakhstan's ice cream can be popular in the international market, which is also inseparable from the local policy support. In 2024, the Kazakhstan government formulated the "National Plan for the Development of the Agro-Industrial Complex in the Next Five Years", with the goal of doubling the total agricultural output value by 2028 and making large investments in the dairy industry. It is estimated that by 2025, investment in the dairy industry will reach 200 billion tenge (approximately US$373 million), and it is planned to fund 141 dairy farm projects.
Relevant data shows that the compound annual growth rate of the global ice cream market is expected to be 12.5% between 2022 and 2027. In order to seize the growth opportunities in the ice cream market, efficient and reliable cold chain management is a necessary condition for expanding exports. The Kazakhstan government is continuing to expand investment in the construction of the "Middle Corridor", making full use of its transit advantages, while continuously optimizing cold chain logistics, refrigerated transportation and modern warehousing to reduce transportation costs, in order to enhance product attractiveness and move towards a broader market.
(Reported on August 26 from Astana (阿斯塔纳) by this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Yangon, August 25th (Reporters Li Guangtao (黎广滔) and Zhang Dongqiang (张东强)) The China-ASEAN Tourism Safety Forum was held on the 25th in Yangon (仰光), Myanmar. The forum explored practical solutions and established institutional cooperation on building a security barrier to boost regional tourism and development and prosperity.
The forum was co-hosted by the China-ASEAN Center, the Myanmar Ministry of Hotels and Tourism, and the Lancang-Mekong Cooperation Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation Center.
Secretary-General Shi Zhongjun (史忠俊) of the China-ASEAN Center said in his speech that ASEAN tourism has recovered somewhat after the COVID-19 pandemic, but issues such as security risks, telecom fraud, false information, and regional conflicts still affect public trust and restrict the development of tourism. He put forward four suggestions, including deepening regional policy and security cooperation, coordinating security and sustainable development, enhancing tourism capacity building, and promoting digital innovation and governance.
ASEAN Secretary-General Kao Kim Hourn said in a video address that ASEAN countries should share responsibilities, work together to enhance security guarantees, deepen security cooperation, promote tourism development, and enhance mutual trust. The potential for tourism cooperation between ASEAN and China is huge, and we should firmly promote tourism safety cooperation with China to create a model of common development and prosperity.
Myanmar's Minister of Hotels and Tourism and Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Htay Aung (杰鹏瑙当), said that efforts should be made to build a high-standard tourism destination security system to promote tourism and economic development. Myanmar will actively deepen Myanmar-China cooperation and continuously improve tourism security capabilities.
Li Dawu (李大吴), Deputy Secretary-General of the Lancang-Mekong Law Enforcement and Security Cooperation Center, said that the center will rely on cooperation frameworks such as the Nay Pyi Taw Declaration (《内比都宣言》), and safeguard regional tourism development through multi-dimensional cooperation such as intelligence sharing and joint actions. He hopes that all parties will take this forum as an opportunity to deepen security cooperation and promote China-ASEAN to jointly build a safe, convenient, and sustainable tourism environment.
During the forum, the participants conducted discussions and exchanges on regional security challenges and responses, policy coordination and national practices, tourism police training, the use of new technologies to build a safe tourism ecology and governance model, and adopted the tourism safety cooperation initiative proposed by the China-ASEAN Center.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 孙广勇
Walking into the agricultural technology center located in Wan Sa District, Nan Province (楠府), northern Thailand, more than a dozen simple greenhouses are scattered among the lush trees. In addition to the piglet breeding experimental base, there are also projects such as local red cattle and buffalo research, goat breeding and goat milk processing, plant seedling cultivation, and earthworm and frog farming. The agricultural technology center covers an area of 2116 rai (莱) (1 rai is approximately 2.4 mu), and was established by Chulalongkorn University (朱拉隆功大学) in Thailand in 2005 to provide technical assistance to all 15 districts of Nan Province (楠府), including livestock breeding and tree planting.
When reporters arrived at the Nan Province (楠府) Agricultural Technology Center, they encountered dozens of villagers from Saning Township (萨宁镇), Nan Province (楠府) who came to participate in training to learn how to raise domestic pigs. "Here you can learn the entire breeding process, raise pigs better, and sell them at a higher price," said villager Ganda (甘达). "Through training, several of our farm owners plan to unite and build a larger pig farm." It is understood that the Agricultural Technology Center has long-term cooperation with local county and township governments, either sending technicians to rural areas to teach agricultural techniques, or organizing villagers to come for training.
Tanawa's (塔纳瓦) small pig farm is located in a small village in Tha Wang Pha District (塔旺帕县), Nan Province (楠府). Surrounded by green hills, with green rice fields in the middle, the "Standard Pig Farm" sign hanging at the entrance is very eye-catching. "Piglets can grow to 80 kilograms in 4 months, and each kilogram costs 80 Thai baht (1 US dollar is about 32 Thai baht), so a pig can sell for several thousand Thai baht. The four larger ones have been raised for two years and have produced many piglets," Tanawa (塔纳瓦) told reporters that the development of the pig farm is inseparable from the Agricultural Technology Center. The staff not only sends piglets and teaches skills, but also often comes to the village to provide on-site guidance. "The Agricultural Technology Center helps us master modern agricultural technology."
In addition to pig farming training, the Agricultural Technology Center also promotes red cattle breeding locally. "The center currently focuses on cultivating red cattle suitable for the Nan Province (楠府) environment. They are not too large, 300-400 kilograms when fully grown, but have long legs, making them suitable for free-range grazing in mountainous areas. The red cattle given to farmers by the center have covered 9 of the 15 districts in Nan Province (楠府), and the next step is to strive for full coverage in order to continuously increase farmers' income," said Napadon (纳帕敦), director of the Agricultural Technology Center.
The Agricultural Technology Center plants 42 rai of pasture imported from countries such as Brazil, which is rich in nutrients needed for red cattle growth. These pastures are harvested in rotation every day to ensure both fresh grass and dry feed. Cow dung is also collected as plant fertilizer. The center also raises earthworms and frogs, aiming to cultivate a good animal and plant ecological chain.
Nan Province (楠府) has a vast national forest reserve. The source of the Nan River (楠河), an important tributary of the Mekong River (湄南河), Thailand's largest river, is also located in Nan Province (楠府). The Nan River (楠河) plays an important role in supplying water to central Thailand, supporting agricultural planting in downstream areas, ensuring people's livelihoods, and maintaining a sustainable ecosystem. In recent years, the forests and river basins of Nan Province (楠府) have faced problems such as ecological degradation. To this end, the Agricultural Technology Center specializes in cultivating seedlings and distributing them to the public free of charge to jointly participate in the "Nan Province (楠府) Forest Planting Plan."
Thailand's agricultural population accounts for about 35% of the country's total population, and agriculture is one of the economic pillars. In recent years, the Thai government has introduced a number of agricultural promotion policies and measures, strengthened cooperation with scientific research institutions, and improved the level of agricultural modernization in Thailand. There are several similar agricultural technology centers in other parts of Thailand. For example, the Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (泰国农业与合作社部) has established a Rice Research Institute, with 28 rice research centers in the country. These centers not only carry out work independently, but also cooperate with agricultural universities and other scientific research institutions in various places to carry out variety breeding and technology dissemination to help more farmers plant high-quality rice varieties. It is understood that rice planting area in Thailand accounts for about 46% of the country's agricultural land, and farmers engaged in rice production account for about 65% of the total number of agricultural households.
Paricha (帕里察), Vice President of Chulalongkorn University (朱拉隆功大学), said that the school actively responds to the country's call for agricultural development, using advanced technology, innovative thinking and agricultural skills to help farmers increase production and income, and promote agricultural modernization. Attakorn (阿塔功), Minister of the Thai Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives (泰国农业与合作社部), said that the Thai government is committed to promoting modern agricultural technology to reduce agricultural production costs, promote the production of high value-added agricultural products, and enhance the competitiveness of Thai agricultural products in domestic and foreign markets.
(Reported from Nan Province (楠府), Thailand by this newspaper)
Return to TopXinhua News Agency, Guangzhou/London, August 25th (Reporters Xu Hongyi (徐弘毅) and Guo Shuang (郭爽)) A Chinese research team published a paper online in the British academic journal *Nature Medicine* on the 25th, reporting the world's first case of successfully transplanting a gene-edited pig lung into a brain-dead human body. The achievement is expected to help alleviate the problem of lung transplant donor shortages and has been hailed by international experts as "a milestone" in the field.
The research team led by Professor He Jianxing (何建行) of the First Affiliated Hospital of Guangzhou Medical University (广州医科大学附属第一医院) transplanted the left lung of a Bama miniature pig (巴马香猪) that had been gene-edited into a brain-dead person, simulating a clinically common single-lung transplant. The donor pig underwent six gene edits to reduce the risk of immune rejection after its organs were transplanted into the human body. Post-operative monitoring data of respiration, blood, and imaging showed that the transplanted lung maintained ventilation and gas exchange function for up to 9 days, during which no hyperacute rejection occurred, and synchronous etiological monitoring also found no signs of active infection.
"Currently, the global demand for organ transplants is increasing, and xenotransplantation is considered promising to solve the dilemma of donor shortages," He Jianxing (何建行) told Xinhua News Agency reporters. "This achievement marks a key step in the field of xenogeneic lung transplantation."
He said that the next step will be to further optimize gene editing strategies and anti-rejection treatment plans, extend the survival and functional maintenance time of transplanted organs, and apply the team's independently developed tubeless technology to xenogeneic lung transplant experiments to reduce mechanical ventilation damage to the donor lung and promote the transformation of xenogeneic lung transplantation to clinical applications.
The research team introduced that the research program strictly followed relevant national laws, regulations, and ethical guidelines, and successively passed the review and supervision of the hospital ethics committee and other institutions. The subject had severe craniocerebral injury and had been confirmed to be brain dead after multiple independent assessments. His family, out of a desire to support medical progress, agreed to participate in the study free of charge. The study was terminated at the request of the family on the ninth day.
Xenotransplantation, the transplantation of animal organs into humans, is at the forefront of global medical research today, and international experts highly praised the research results. Beatriz Domínguez-Gil, director of the Spanish National Transplant Organization, said: "Previous xenotransplantation trials have been limited to kidneys, hearts, and livers. Compared to them, xenogeneic lung transplantation faces greater challenges because the physiological balance of the lungs is delicate, they receive a large amount of blood flow, and they are constantly exposed to outside air, so they are particularly vulnerable." She said that the Chinese team's achievements are "a milestone" in related research fields.
Return to TopOn August 21st, the 28th China Automotive Engineering Society Automotive Safety Technology Conference, hosted by the Automotive Safety Technology Branch of the China Automotive Engineering Society and undertaken by Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. (长城汽车股份有限公司) (hereinafter referred to as "Great Wall Motor (长城汽车)"), was held in Baoding City (保定市), Hebei Province (河北省). At this conference, Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) systematically released its Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) Safety Technology IP for the first time, establishing a new "Comprehensive Safety" standard for Great Wall Motor (长城汽车).
Focusing on Automotive Safety, Releasing Safety Technology IP
Since 1995, the Automotive Safety Technology Conference has been held annually. As of 2024, it has been held for 27 sessions and is a large-scale academic conference in the field of automotive safety in China. As the only unit to have undertaken the Automotive Safety Technology Conference for three sessions, Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) has always adhered to the bottom line of safety, maintained a high degree of respect for life, and continuously improved product safety performance, contributing to the development of automotive safety technology with practical actions.
At this conference, Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) systematically released the Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) Safety Technology IP for the first time, including not only passive safety and structural safety, but also active safety, scenario safety, people (children/elderly, etc.) safety, and data safety. The release of the Safety Technology IP demonstrates Great Wall Motor's (长城汽车) high attention to automotive safety and highly echoes the concept of harmonious coexistence of people, vehicles, and the environment upheld by the "Great Wall Motor Forest Ecosystem (长城汽车森林生态)". Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) released the Safety Technology IP to help the automotive industry establish a more complete standard system and a more advanced technology matrix in the field of safety technology.
Building an Independent Safety Laboratory to Enhance Product Safety
As a leading enterprise in the Chinese automotive industry, Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) has continuously strengthened its safety "wall" for 35 years, placing the life safety of users above the company's commercial considerations. Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) has invested 510 million yuan to build the largest independent safety laboratory in Asia, with a construction area of 57,000 square meters. The new multi-angle collision laboratory adopts a completely independently designed "five-zone eight-track" functional layout. Through the combination of 5 collision zones and 8 miniature traction tracks, the annual test capacity can reach 1,500 times. At the same time, the process layout and core equipment are all independently developed. The laboratory has independent self-research capabilities, and the five-zone collaborative operation mode can achieve breakthrough improvements in test efficiency and international leadership in multiple test capabilities.
During this conference, Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) demonstrated a scenario of emergency braking from 90 km/h to 50 km/h in the multi-angle collision laboratory. This active-passive fusion testing capability has achieved global leadership. The rigorous collision tests and results further conveyed Great Wall Motor's (长城汽车) safety strength to the outside world.
Increasing Investment in Research and Experimentation to Safeguard the Bottom Line of Safety
Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) has always maintained an unremitting pursuit of safety, increasing investment in research and experimentation in the field of automotive safety. Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) has invested approximately 100 million yuan to purchase 34 crash test dummies, including 24 adult dummies and 10 child dummies, involving brands such as THOR and WorldSID, to improve the accuracy of automotive crash test data.
These dummies have built-in high-precision sensors that accurately collect the force distribution and injury values of people of different body types, genders, and age groups in collision tests, thereby providing comprehensive reference for design-side optimization and overall improvement of vehicle safety performance. At this conference, all of Great Wall Motor's (长城汽车) crash test dummies were unveiled, demonstrating the company's adherence to the concept of "safety as the bottom line" and providing more practical paths with reference value for the development of automotive safety technology.
This Automotive Safety Technology Conference discussed the latest progress in automotive safety technology research and application at home and abroad, providing new references for future automotive industry safety research. As a representative enterprise in the automotive industry, Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) has always consciously improved product safety performance. In the future, Great Wall Motor (长城汽车) will continue to adhere to long-term development thinking, continuously achieve "safety evolution," and safeguard the user's "lifeline."
Data source: Great Wall Motor (长城汽车)
Return to TopThe Chinese people supported the main Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War with huge national sacrifices, making significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. The Chinese people love peace and cherish peace, have unforgettable memories of the suffering brought by war, have a tireless pursuit of peace, and are willing to work with people from all over the world to create a better future for mankind.
Xia Chuntao (夏春涛) (Director of the Institute of Modern History, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院近代史研究所))
Sergey Sanakoyev (谢尔盖·萨纳科耶夫) (Vice Chairman of the Russian-Chinese Friendship Association and Director of the Russian Center for Asia-Pacific Studies)
Kobayashi Yoki (小林阳吉) (Vice Chairman and Secretary-General of the Japan Eighth Route Army and New Fourth Army Comrades Association (日本八路军新四军战友会))
Huang Zijian (黄子坚) (Dean of the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, University of Malaya (马来亚大学文学暨社会科学院))
Historical Contribution
The Chinese people are not only fighting for national independence and the future of the nation, but also for the common cause of justice for all mankind.
Xia Chuntao (夏春涛): In 1931, the Chinese people rose up to resist the barbaric invasion of Japanese militarism, which opened the prelude to the World Anti-Fascist War. In 1937, China opened the main Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War with its full-scale national resistance. China's protracted resistance played a decisive role in the complete destruction of the Japanese invaders, and effectively coordinated and supported the operations on the European and Pacific battlefields. During this period, China annihilated more than 1.5 million Japanese troops. In order to support this key battlefield, the Chinese people also made huge national sacrifices, with more than 35 million casualties in the war of resistance, and direct and indirect economic losses of more than 600 billion US dollars. The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is an important part of the World Anti-Fascist War and has had a profound impact on the shaping of the post-war world. Under the baptism of the flames of the War of Resistance, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) rapidly matured and grew stronger, advocating the establishment and always adhering to the anti-Japanese national united front, proposing the strategic general policy of protracted war, opening up the enemy's rear battlefield, creating anti-Japanese democratic base areas in the enemy's rear, and adhering to the comprehensive anti-Japanese war line with the people as the main body, etc., reversing the situation time and time again, and playing an irreplaceable role as the mainstay in the final victory of the War of Resistance, becoming the core force leading the national rejuvenation. From suffering disasters and the flames of the War of Resistance, the Chinese nation has embarked on a magnificent journey of great rejuvenation.
Sergey Sanakoyev (谢尔盖·萨纳科耶夫): In the World Anti-Fascist War, the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression started the earliest and lasted the longest. Faced with the barbaric and brutal Japanese militarist invaders, the Chinese people were unyielding, advanced wave upon wave, fought bloody battles, and finally won the great victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression after 14 years of heroic struggle. The Chinese people are not only fighting for national independence and the future of the nation, but also for the common cause of justice for all mankind. As the main Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War, China successfully contained the vast majority of Japanese troops,遏止了日本侵犯西伯利亚的北进计划, reduced the military pressure on the United Kingdom and the United States on the Pacific battlefield, and created key strategic conditions for the final victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. As an important strategic base for the Allied countries in the Asia-Pacific region to fight against Japan, China provided important guarantees such as air bases and military intelligence, and provided a solid backing for the Allied countries' anti-fascist struggle in terms of manpower and material resources.
Kobayashi Yoki (小林阳吉): The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) shouldered the historical task of national salvation, promoted the formation of the anti-Japanese national united front, proposed the strategic general policy of protracted war, and led the anti-Japanese soldiers and civilians to fight bloody battles with the invaders in the enemy's rear battlefield, playing a mainstay role. In the anti-Japanese national united front, there was also a special internationalist team fighting alongside the Eighth Route Army (八路军), the New Fourth Army (新四军) and the Kuomintang army (国民党军队) - the Japanese Anti-War League in China (在华日人反战同盟). My father, Kobayashi Kiyoshi (小林清), was one of them. In 1939, he went to China with the Independent Mixed Fifth Brigade of the Japanese invading army, and was captured after being wounded in Wendeng County (文登县), Jiaodong (胶东) in 1940. The sincere appeal and patient help of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) soldiers gradually awakened my father, and the strong resentment aroused by the brutal war crimes of the Japanese army made him completely realize the essence of Japan's unjust war against China. He became a brave anti-fascist fighter and fought side by side with the Chinese people. China's insistence on the War of Resistance not only shattered the Japanese fascists' attempt to "fight a quick battle to force a quick decision," effectively supported the Allied operations, but also made a decisive contribution to the final destruction of the Japanese invaders, played a strategic pillar role in the World Anti-Fascist United Front, and won the respect of peace-loving people all over the world.
Huang Zijian (黄子坚): 得道多助，失道寡助 (dé dào duō zhù, shī dào guǎ zhù - "the just cause enjoys abundant support, the unjust cause finds little support," a just cause gains wide support while an unjust cause finds little support). The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression fought for peace and justice, made huge national sacrifices and historical contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and received strong support from overseas Chinese and the international community. In Malaysia (马来西亚), overseas Chinese contributed money and efforts, and some even chose to return to China to join the war. At the critical moment of the War of Resistance, more than 3,000 Nanyang (南洋) returned overseas Chinese youths resolutely rushed to the front line and built a "unsinkable supply line" with their flesh and blood, making important contributions to ensuring the transportation of Chinese war materials. It is remarkable that a nation, when faced with life and death, united as one, fought bloody battles, and achieved final victory.
Spiritual Inheritance
The great spirit of the War of Resistance is invaluable and enduring, inspiring the Chinese people to overcome difficulties and move forward bravely.
Xia Chuntao (夏春涛): The War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was arduous and arduous. Without spiritual support, it would be difficult to persist in the War of Resistance for 14 years, and finally defeat the heinous Japanese militarist invaders by turning weakness into strength. The "March of the Volunteers" (《义勇军进行曲》) writes, "Let's build our new Great Wall with our flesh and blood." The so-called "new" mainly means that this is a spiritual Great Wall. It is invisible, but it is indestructible and insurmountable. As the mainstay of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) played a leading role in inspiring and sublimating the spirit of the War of Resistance. The great spirit of the War of Resistance is an invaluable spiritual wealth of the Chinese people and is enduring. After the founding of New China (新中国), the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) led the Chinese people along the socialist road, overcoming obstacles and difficulties all the way, and committed to realizing the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. The spirit of the War of Resistance has been inherited and sublimated, and has always inspired people to work together with one heart and one mind and forge ahead. 行百里者半九十 (xíng bǎi lǐ zhě bàn jiǔ shí - "he who walks a hundred li regards ninety as half-way," the last leg of a journey is the hardest). The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has led the Chinese people through thousands of mountains and rivers, and will continue to trek through mountains and rivers on the new journey.
Kobayashi Yoki (小林阳吉): In the process of promoting the spirit of the War of Resistance, the Chinese people have demonstrated a strong force of self-improvement. In the battle against poverty, countless grass-roots cadres and volunteers led the masses to work hard and develop industries in accordance with local conditions, and finally realized the poverty alleviation of nearly 100 million rural poor people; facing the complex and ever-changing international environment, the Chinese people are not afraid of difficulties and dare to innovate, breaking through a number of "bottleneck" problems, and making major progress in 5G, aerospace, high-speed rail and other fields... The Chinese people have transformed their patriotic feelings into practical actions to build the country, and promoted the continuous development of various undertakings with the belief of victory.
Huang Zijian (黄子坚): From the perspective of "speed" and "quality," China's reform and opening up for more than 40 years is unprecedented in the history of human development, especially the application of high technology has turned the impossible into possible, which is particularly impressive. This is due to the perseverance and unity of the Chinese people, and it is also inseparable from the strong strategic decision-making and orderly and efficient overall planning of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党). The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) understands what the people and the country need, has long-term development plans and goals, and perseveres in achieving its goals.
Sergey Sanakoyev (谢尔盖·萨纳科耶夫): The great spirit of the War of Resistance, which was nurtured in the magnificent process of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, has always been a powerful driving force for inspiring the Chinese people to overcome difficulties and move forward bravely. Winning the battle against poverty, building a moderately prosperous society in all respects, achieving remarkable results in ecological construction, and continuously making breakthroughs in cutting-edge innovations such as artificial intelligence... China is comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization and promoting the continuous realization of leapfrog development in various undertakings. The rapid momentum of China's high-quality development has created better living conditions for the Chinese people, provided a solid foundation for achieving common prosperity, and also demonstrated the bright prospects of Chinese-style modernization to the world.
Peaceful Development
Firmly be a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a maintainer of international order.
Kobayashi Yoki (小林阳吉): 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. China will hold grand commemorative activities to tell people not to forget history and cherish peace. I have been invited by the Chinese government to participate in the commemorative activities for the 60th and 70th anniversaries of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and have been awarded the commemorative medals for the 60th and 70th anniversaries of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. I am fortunate to receive the invitation again this year. The Chinese people have not forgotten my father's contribution to the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. As a descendant of the "Japanese Eighth Route Army (日本八路)," it is an honor of my life to be able to participate in these commemorative activities. China, which has experienced the flames of war, knows the preciousness of peace and the value of justice. China adheres to the path of peaceful development, has never taken the initiative to provoke wars, and has never occupied other countries' land. China advocates replacing confrontation with dialogue and promoting security with cooperation, and is taking the right path that benefits itself and is beneficial to the world.
Huang Zijian (黄子坚): World War II left deep scars on Southeast Asian countries, including Malaysia (马来西亚). The Japanese army landed in Kota Bharu (哥打巴鲁) in December 1941 and reached Singapore (新加坡) in 70 days. Many beautiful cities and villages were destroyed, and a large number of civilians were deprived of their lives. I have written a lot about World War II to commemorate this history and to remind the world how much damage war can bring, so as to better reflect and avoid war from happening again. Learning from history can build peace together. China has always emphasized peaceful development. Historically, Zheng He's voyages to the West (郑和下西洋) brought about good relations and trade, not war and aggression. Today's China also insists on common development and progress, which is the essence of the concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind.
Xia Chuntao (夏春涛): The victory of the World Anti-Fascist War was won by countless people with blood and lives, which is hard-won. 前事不忘，后事之师 (qián shì bù wàng, hòu shì zhī shī - "past experience, if not forgotten, is a guide for the future," learning from past mistakes can prevent future ones). The current world is still very uneasy. Looking back at this history today is to promote all countries to jointly defend world peace and fairness and justice. The establishment of the United Nations and the construction of a new post-war world order are landmark achievements of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. The United Nations advocates resolving international disputes by peaceful means and is the cornerstone of maintaining the post-war international order. The more turbulent and intertwined the international situation is, the more we must safeguard the authority and status of the United Nations, maintain the international system with the United Nations as the core, the international order based on international law, and the basic norms of international relations based on the purposes and principles of the Charter of the United Nations. China's proposal to build a community with a shared future for mankind provides a Chinese answer to the question of the times of "what kind of world to build and how to build this world," and injects valuable stability into the turbulent world. China has always been a positive force in safeguarding world peace and promoting common development.
Sergey Sanakoyev (谢尔盖·萨纳科耶夫): Peace is the premise and foundation of development, and development is the guarantee of peace. Faced with the threats posed by power politics and hegemonism to global stability and development, China firmly safeguards the post-war international order and international rule of law, actively participates in UN peacekeeping operations, and upholds fairness and justice on major international and regional issues; closely cooperates with countries in the Global South, strengthens coordination and communication within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization, and BRICS, and promotes the reform of the global governance system; adheres to promoting high-level opening up to the outside world, and strives to provide valuable opportunities for open cooperation to countries around the world while comprehensively promoting Chinese-style modernization; the "Belt and Road" initiative, the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, etc., have been widely supported by the international community and continue to inject strong impetus into world development and progress. China always adheres to the path of peaceful development, firmly acts as a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a maintainer of international order, demonstrating the responsibility of a major country.
(Reported by Chen Shangwen (陈尚文), Xiao Xinxin (肖新新), Zhu Yueying (朱玥颖), Zhang Niansheng (章念生), and Liu Hui (刘慧), reporters of this newspaper)
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The themed exhibition "For National Liberation and World Peace" commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is being held at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (中国人民抗日战争纪念馆). Since its opening on July 7, the exhibition has attracted more than 550,000 visitors from China and abroad, remembering the years of war, cherishing the memory of revolutionary martyrs, and drawing strength from the great spirit of the War of Resistance.
The earliest "Declaration of War Against Japan" issued by the Provisional Central Government of the Chinese Soviet Republic (中华苏维埃共和国临时中央政府), the detailed files of martyr Zhao Yiman (赵一曼) from her arrest to her heroic sacrifice, "The Battle of Lugouqiao" published by Fang Dazeng (方大曾), the first Chinese journalist to report on the Lugouqiao Incident (卢沟桥事变), and various versions of "On Protracted War"... Using material evidence to narrate history and objects as a mirror, the themed exhibition covers an area of 12,200 square meters, exhibiting 1,525 precious photos and 3,237 cultural relics, presenting a panoramic view of the magnificent epic of the Chinese people fighting for national survival, national rejuvenation, and human justice.
The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was a just war of the Chinese people against the Japanese militarist aggression, and it was also the first national liberation struggle to achieve complete victory against foreign invasion in modern times. From 1931 to 1945, after 14 years of arduous and bloody struggle, the Chinese people defeated the ferocious Japanese militarist aggressors, achieved the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, and declared the complete victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that this great victory was a historical turning point for the Chinese nation from its deep crisis in modern times to its great rejuvenation, and an important part of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. It was a victory for the Chinese people and a victory for the people of the world.
The future of China's War of Resistance is closely related to the destiny of mankind. The Chinese people fought not only for national independence but also for peace for all mankind. In the World Anti-Fascist War, the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression started the earliest and lasted the longest. The Chinese people supported the main eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War with huge national sacrifices, completely shattered the Japanese militarists' attempt to enslave China, and made a significant contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.
The Chinese people's War of Resistance greatly consumed and weakened the war strength of Japanese militarism, and long-term strikes and containment of most of the Japanese army and a large number of the navy, so that the Japanese army could not easily risk attacking the north or going south, thus reducing the pressure on the Soviet Union, the United States, Britain and other countries. After the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Chinese battlefield continued to attract and detain the main force of the Japanese army, strongly supporting the Allied forces in the Pacific battlefield, and strategically cooperated and assisted the anti-fascist war of the people of all countries in the world. Despite the enormous difficulties facing its own war of resistance, China still sent expeditionary forces to fight abroad and provided the Allied countries with important strategic materials such as tung oil and tungsten, strongly supporting the Allied anti-fascist war. China not only took the lead in building an anti-Japanese national united front in the East, but also actively advocated and vigorously promoted the establishment of a world anti-fascist united front, and made historic contributions to the creation of the United Nations.
The Chinese people, who have experienced the suffering of war, cherish the hard-won peace even more. Since modern times, the Chinese people have suffered aggression, humiliation, and plunder by the great powers for more than a century, but the Chinese people have not learned the law of the jungle from this, but have become more determined to safeguard peace. The great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression opened a new historical journey for the ancient Chinese phoenix to be reborn from the ashes and had a profound impact on the noble cause of human peace and development.
Today, standing in front of the coordinates of history, we commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, examining the past, anchoring the present, and looking to the future. Facing the accelerated evolution of the world's unprecedented changes in a century, the Chinese people will hold high the banner of peace, development, cooperation, and win-win, unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development, resolutely defend the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, adhere to the correct view of the history of World War II, firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations as the core, promote the common values of all mankind, and work with the people of all countries in the world to jointly promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.
(The author is the curator of the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (中国人民抗日战争纪念馆馆长))
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Zero-carbon parks refer to parks that, through planning, design, technology, management, and other methods, reduce carbon dioxide emissions from production and living activities within the park to a "near-zero" level and have the conditions to further achieve "net-zero."
Currently, China has entered a critical period for achieving its carbon peak target and faces challenges such as increased pressure for new energy consumption and difficulties in deep decarbonization of high-energy-consuming industries. There is an urgent need to achieve a **破局** (pò jú - "break the situation," to break through a deadlock) through innovations in policies, technologies, and models. Building zero-carbon parks is an important means of promoting green transformation. Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) and other departments issued the "Notice on Carrying Out the Construction of Zero-Carbon Parks" (关于开展零碳园区建设的通知) (hereinafter referred to as the "Notice"), proposing to "support qualified regions to take the lead in building a number of zero-carbon parks" and "promote the low-carbon and zero-carbon transformation of various parks in a planned and step-by-step manner."
"Building zero-carbon parks not only makes a direct contribution to carbon emission reduction, but more importantly, through the practice of 'zero-carbon cells' at the park level, it accumulates experience, explores paths, and creates models for building a 'zero-carbon society'," said a relevant official from the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委).
What explorations and practices have various regions undertaken in building zero-carbon parks? Reporters conducted interviews in Jiangsu (江苏), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), and other places.
Reducing Energy Consumption—
Using Green Electricity According to Local Conditions to Accelerate the Transformation of Park Energy Consumption Structure
Three kilometers away from the Dafeng Port Zero-Carbon Industrial Park (大丰港零碳产业园) in Yancheng (盐城), Jiangsu (江苏), a 13.76-megawatt centralized photovoltaic power station is continuously producing green electricity.
"The green electricity starts from here and is transmitted to the 110-kilovolt Jincheng Substation (锦城变电站). From there, it is divided into two routes. One route flows to the zero-carbon park through a dedicated line, directly supplying enterprises for use. The surplus green electricity goes to the large power grid through another route. When new energy power generation is insufficient, the large power grid can also provide backup power for the park," said Wu Huilu (吴慧露), head of the Dafeng Port Zero-Carbon Industrial Park (大丰港零碳产业园). At the end of last year, Dafeng District (大丰区) renovated the State Grid substation to free up a dedicated line for the park, ensuring that the path of green electricity from production to consumption is completely independent and physically traceable without changing the State Grid's power supply architecture.
Green electricity direct supply refers to the method in which the park coordinates its own and surrounding non-fossil energy sources, scientifically allocates regulatory resources such as energy storage, and directly supplies power to the industrial park with non-fossil energy.
"According to the traditional power supply method, various power resources must be gathered in the large power grid and then transmitted to various power consumption terminals. Although many places have abundant green electricity resources, local enterprises cannot prove that the electricity they use is green electricity. Green electricity direct supply solves this problem and can achieve clear physical traceability of the power supply to the park and enterprises in the park," Mu Qijian (木其坚), director of the Climate Response Division of the Department of Resources and Environment of the China International Engineering Consulting Corporation (中国国际工程咨询有限公司资环部气候应对处), told reporters.
It is reported that the Dafeng Port Zero-Carbon Industrial Park (大丰港零碳产业园) will continue to promote the renovation project of the park's substation and traceable green electricity access lines. At the same time, it will invest in a batch of wind and solar energy projects to provide the park with large-scale access to physically traceable, high-proportion green electricity, further promoting the park's energy cleaning. It is estimated that by 2030, the proportion of traceable green electricity consumption by enterprises in the park will reach more than 85%.
In Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), the zero-carbon industrial park here is also accelerating the transformation of its energy consumption structure. In the Erdos Mengsu Economic Development Zone (鄂尔多斯蒙苏经济开发区), a distribution network independent of the original power grid and a 220-kilovolt substation were newly built in the park, directly connected to the park. A 385,000-kilowatt wind and solar storage project is配套 on the power supply side, which can directly supply 900 million kilowatt-hours of green electricity to the park per year after it is put into operation.
After the new distribution network is built, how to smooth out the volatility of new energy? The Erdos Zero-Carbon Industrial Park (鄂尔多斯零碳产业园) also has an invisible network—an intelligent Internet of Things source-load interaction control system.
"This system is connected to the upstream power generation equipment at one end, which can accurately predict the power generation capacity in milliseconds, and connected to the enterprise at the other end, which can grasp the factory's electricity demand in real time. By opening up data from sources, grids, loads, and storage, the dispersed and fluctuating power generation side can better match the flexible and random demand side," said Wang Yao (王尧), general manager of Envision Energy Erdos (远景能源鄂尔多斯).
Relevant officials from the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) stated that China has a large number of parks, and the size, industrial structure, and energy consumption characteristics of various parks vary greatly. It is difficult to unify the "zero-carbon/near-zero-carbon" standard. The "Notice" innovatively proposes "carbon emissions per unit of energy consumption" (that is, the amount of carbon dioxide emitted per ton of standard coal consumed by various energy sources in the park) as the core indicator for evaluating zero-carbon parks, guiding parks to strive to achieve "near-zero" carbon emissions while ensuring enterprise development and energy consumption. This indicator is divided into two categories: for annual comprehensive energy consumption between 200,000 tons and 1 million tons of standard coal, the carbon emissions per unit of energy consumption must be less than or equal to 0.2 tons/ton of standard coal; for annual comprehensive energy consumption greater than or equal to 1 million tons of standard coal, the carbon emissions per unit of energy consumption must be less than or equal to 0.3 tons/ton of standard coal.
"According to calculations, the current carbon emissions per unit of energy consumption in national parks are roughly around 2.1 tons/ton of standard coal. This means that after the completion of zero-carbon parks, their carbon emissions per unit of energy consumption will be reduced by about 90% compared to the national average level," said Mu Qijian (木其坚). To this end, the "Notice" also proposes some key tasks, including developing green electricity direct connection and new energy on-site access to incremental distribution networks and other green electricity direct supply models according to local conditions, and implementing energy-saving and carbon-reducing transformations and energy-consuming equipment updates.
"The energy supply of zero-carbon parks must be mainly met by non-fossil energy. Through the integrated design and construction of source-grid-load-storage and green electricity direct connection, the intelligent and efficient connection of energy supply and demand can be realized," said Tian Zhiyu (田智宇), director of the Energy Sustainable Development Research Center of the Energy Research Institute of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委能源研究所能源可持续发展研究中心). Developing zero-carbon parks will significantly increase the scale and proportion of on-site consumption of renewable energy, alleviate the burden of grid consumption and the constraints of external transmission channels, and vigorously promote regions with conditions to develop renewable energy with greater efforts, accelerate the increase in the proportion of renewable energy consumption, and accelerate the orderly replacement of new and old energy sources.
Adjusting the Structure—
Optimizing the Industrial Structure of the Park to Improve the "Green Competitiveness" of the Industry
Walking into the factory area of Yancheng Lianxin Steel Co., Ltd. (盐城市联鑫钢铁有限公司), an electric arc furnace with a capacity of 70 tons is waiting for renovation. It is reported that the company plans to use its own production capacity for equal replacement and upgrade the electric arc furnace to a green energy-saving electric furnace with a capacity of 100 tons.
In the Dafeng Port Zero-Carbon Industrial Park (大丰港零碳产业园), enterprises in the steel, paper, and other industries are traditional large energy consumers. "The Lianxin Steel (联鑫钢铁) electric furnace upgrade project alone can consume 60,000 kilowatt-hours of green electricity per year, thereby reducing carbon emissions by more than 260,000 tons," Wu Huilu (吴慧露) told reporters. After a batch of green hydrogen production, storage, transportation, and application projects are put into operation in 2028, they can also provide green hydrogen for enterprises in the park, further reducing the carbon footprint of products and enhancing the confidence and ability of enterprises to cope with various international "green barriers."
To create "green cells," the park must accelerate the optimization and adjustment of its industrial structure and also lay out the development of emerging industries with low energy consumption, low pollution, and high added value.
The first phase of the Envision Power Battery Factory (远景动力电池工厂) has been put into operation, and the second phase of the project is being prepared for construction; the first phase of Huajing's (华景) 400,000-ton lithium iron phosphate cathode material project has been put into operation with 100,000 tons, and another 300,000 tons are being renovated and constructed... In the Erdos Zero-Carbon Industrial Park (鄂尔多斯零碳产业园), photovoltaic, hydrogen fuel cell, and green hydrogen equipment manufacturing and other industrial chains are accelerating their development.
Xu Jiangang (徐建刚), deputy director of the Management Committee of Erdos Mengsu Economic Development Zone (鄂尔多斯蒙苏经济开发区管委会), said that in recent years, the park has focused on emerging industries with obvious development potential and in line with future market demand, adhered to the development of the entire industrial chain, and reduced carbon emissions collaboratively upstream and downstream. "Using the green energy provided by the park, enterprises can manufacture green products that meet the low-carbon trend. In this way, a virtuous cycle of 'green energy attracting green industries and green industries consuming green energy' can be realized."
"Establishing a number of zero-carbon parks can effectively guide traditional industries to explore new paths for deep decarbonization, promote the deep green transformation of traditional industries, and help the healthy and sustainable development of high-energy-consuming industries. On the other hand, by developing the 'green manufacturing green' and 'green intelligence computing' models, it can help emerging industries reduce their carbon footprint, enhance their competitiveness, and lead the high-starting-point green development of emerging industries," said Wang Kan (王侃), director of the Carbon Peak and Carbon Neutrality Policy Research Division of the National Energy Conservation Center (国家节能中心碳达峰碳中和政策研究处).
"Building zero-carbon parks is an important carrier platform for cultivating and strengthening green productivity," Tian Zhiyu (田智宇) believes that taking zero-carbon parks as a starting point and accelerating the integrated low-carbon and zero-carbon transformation of energy supply and demand can create richer scenarios and carriers for the development of green productivity, promote green energy to more effectively match the needs of manufacturing upgrades, and continuously spawn new technologies, new models, and new business forms for green development.
Strengthening Management—
Using Artificial Intelligence Technology to Improve the Level of Intelligent Management
Total carbon emissions, daily purchased electricity, energy consumption of key enterprises... Walking into the office building of the Carbon Valley Management Center (碳谷管理中心) of the Dafeng Port Zero-Carbon Industrial Park (大丰港零碳产业园), the park's various energy and carbon data are updated in real time on the large screen of the energy and carbon intelligent management platform.
"In 2023, the park established Jiangsu Carbon Zhixin Operation and Management Co., Ltd. (江苏碳智信运营管理有限公司) to build an energy and carbon intelligent management platform. Through this platform, the park can provide localized and customized carbon management services according to the export destination of enterprises in the park, including carbon emission verification, green electricity green certificate acquisition, and one-stop services such as carbon offsetting," Wu Huilu (吴慧露) told reporters. In the future, the park will also explore real-time prediction and scheduling of carbon emissions through artificial intelligence technology to improve the level of intelligent park management.
It is understood that in addition to the core indicator of "carbon emissions per unit of energy consumption," the "Notice" also sets five guiding indicators, including the proportion of clean energy consumption, the energy consumption per unit of product of park enterprises, the comprehensive utilization rate of industrial solid waste, the comprehensive utilization rate of waste heat, waste cold, and waste pressure, and the reuse rate of industrial water, and puts forward requirements from the aspects of energy structure, circular economy, and resource conservation. Improving the park's energy and carbon management capabilities, strengthening the park's resource conservation and intensive use, and strengthening the application of advanced and applicable technologies are also listed as key tasks for the construction of zero-carbon parks.
Pretreatment, biological treatment, deep treatment, membrane treatment... Through a series of processes, the Erdos Zero-Carbon Industrial Park (鄂尔多斯零碳产业园) has achieved near-zero discharge of sewage, and 95% of the sewage can be reused, saving about 34 million cubic meters of fresh water resources per year. The trace elements filtered out from industrial wastewater can also be processed by evaporation and crystallization to generate sodium chloride and sodium sulfide, realizing resource recovery.
Energy cleaning, industrial greening, management intelligence, facility low-carbonization... The construction of zero-carbon parks is a systematic project that requires systematic planning and coordinated promotion. Relevant officials from the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) stated that the next step will be to determine the first batch of national-level zero-carbon park construction lists in accordance with the overall arrangement of "planning a batch, building a batch, and operating a batch," and provide active support in pilot exploration, project construction, and capital arrangement, and encourage parks to base themselves on their own resource endowments and industrial characteristics, scientifically demonstrate, deeply analyze, and comprehensively measure, and plan the path and methods for building zero-carbon parks to ensure that the technical solutions are operable, the engineering projects can be implemented, the innovative measures can be implemented, and the elements and funds can be guaranteed.
Return to TopBy: 本报记者 韩 鑫
How vibrant is the logistics sector on the snowy plateau? A set of data is very convincing: In 2014, the express delivery volume in the Tibet Autonomous Region (西藏自治区) was only 4.843 million pieces; in 2024, this figure jumped to 30.465 million pieces, with an average annual growth rate of 20%; in the first half of this year, it continued to maintain rapid growth, with a year-on-year increase of 26%. Recently, reporters visited many places in Tibet (西藏) to experience the new changes in express delivery and logistics.
From "no free shipping" to "free shipping available," more residents have achieved "online shopping freedom."
Walking into the Lhasa Shentong Transfer Center (拉萨申通转运中心), the massive number of packages pouring in from the entrance are precisely sorted into more than 200 compartments via multiple cross-belt sorting systems. "Every day, three full-load collection and transportation vehicles arrive in Lhasa (拉萨) with more than 20,000 packages, which are quickly distributed to various parts of Tibet (西藏)," said Chen Shanlong (陈善龙), head of Shentong Express Tibet Company (申通快递西藏公司).
The so-called "collection and transportation" refers to e-commerce platforms and express delivery companies jointly transporting consumers' ordered goods to a transit collection and transportation warehouse first. After processes such as changing orders and collecting packages, they are then centrally shipped to the destination, thereby reducing logistics costs. In 2024, Shentong (申通) joined hands with Taotian Group (淘天集团) to establish a special preferential collection and transportation center in Jianyang, Sichuan (四川简阳), driving a reduction in freight costs of over 80% and an increase in efficiency of 20%. Currently, Shentong's (申通) inbound shipments to Tibet (西藏) have increased by 130% compared to the same period last year, with more than half being collection and transportation shipments.
"Tibet (西藏) has a vast territory with a sparse population, high mountains, and long distances, resulting in high delivery costs and difficulties," said the relevant负责人 of the Tibet Autonomous Region Postal Administration (西藏自治区邮政管理局). By promoting collection and transfer, postal-express cooperation, and other models, the cost of online shopping for farmers and herdsmen has been significantly reduced.
From "deliverable" to "delivered quickly," new technologies empower express delivery for "same-day delivery."
"It used to take a week at the slowest, but now I can receive the goods on the fourth day after placing an order." In the early morning, Dawa Tenzin (旦增达瓦), a young man from Zhaguo Town (扎果镇), Dingri County (定日县), Shigatse City (日喀则市), Tibet (西藏), received the sports shoes he bought online.
Behind the acceleration of express delivery are two unmanned vehicle "new employees." In August of this year, ZTO Express (中通快递) deployed two unmanned express delivery vehicles at its Shigatse (日喀则) outlets and achieved normalized operation on the "Dingri (定日) - Zhaguo (扎果)" route at an altitude of over 4,000 meters.
"Local villages and towns are far apart, and the road conditions are complicated. The cost of manual delivery is high, and package delays are common in extreme weather." Lu Junke (卢俊科), the head of the outlet, calculated the costs: an unmanned vehicle costs 15 yuan per charge and can complete three 60-kilometer round trips. The cost has been reduced, and the delivery stability is higher. Now, about 30 express deliveries are delivered by unmanned vehicles every day.
Yunda (韵达) has upgraded its intelligent sorting system, with a processing capacity of 12,000 pieces per hour; Yuantong (圆通) has added 60 sets of intelligent express cabinets to facilitate more villagers and town residents to receive express deliveries... With the widespread application of digital technology and intelligent equipment, the efficiency and quality of express delivery and logistics have been further improved, and a variety of commonly used goods have achieved "same-day delivery" in the main urban areas of cities such as Lhasa (拉萨) and Shannan (山南).
From "shipping in" to "shipping out," the channel for "Tibetan goods going upward" is smoother.
"Our matsutake mushrooms come from the Yarlung Zangbo Grand Canyon (雅鲁藏布江大峡谷), with a rich aroma and good taste..." At night, in a corner of the "Snowy Plateau Herbal Medicine" (雪域本草) store in Nyingchi, Tibet (西藏林芝), the anchor is working hard to promote sales. Not far away, SF Express (顺丰) couriers are busy picking, packing, sealing, and dispatching vehicles.
"In the past, farmers could only sell dried matsutake mushrooms; now, fresh matsutake mushrooms with soil can take a plane and reach the whole country in two or three days." Feng Ying (冯赢), head of SF Express Nyingchi (顺丰林芝) outlet, said that with the help of the entire logistics chain of "origin pickup + cold chain special line + all-cargo aircraft," matsutake mushrooms are quickly picked up and shipped from the picking area, and delivered to the whole country in an average of 48 hours. "It is the matsutake mushroom season, and the city's 11 service points send out more than 2,700 express deliveries of matsutake mushrooms every day, an increase of 10% year-on-year."
From Nyingchi (林芝) matsutake mushrooms to Medog (墨脱) stone pots and dried yak meat, more "good products" are connected to the national market through the express delivery network. Data shows that in 2024, the postal express service network drove sales of Tibetan (西藏) agricultural and specialty products exceeding 2 billion yuan.
"After years of efforts, Tibet (西藏) has fully achieved 'every township has a post office, and every village has postal service,' and has built a relatively complete rural delivery and logistics system, better integrating into the national logistics system," said the relevant负责人 of the Tibet Autonomous Region Postal Administration (西藏自治区邮政管理局). They will explore resource-sharing models, implement "transportation-postal cooperation" in areas with suitable conditions to continuously and effectively reduce logistics and transportation costs, and encourage the promotion of a common distribution model for rural and pastoral delivery and logistics to continuously improve the people's sense of gain and happiness in using postal services.
Return to TopAccording to the China State Railway Group Co., Ltd. (中国国家铁路集团有限公司), following the full implementation of student passenger ticket reservation services on August 1st, the railway department will further optimize preferential measures for student passenger ticket purchases and travel.
Regarding usage time, previously, student discount tickets were only applicable during winter and summer vacations. Now, student discount tickets can be used at any time during each academic year (October 1st to September 30th of the following year). Each student has 4 one-way discount ticket opportunities per academic year, and the discount count will be returned after a student discount ticket is refunded.
Regarding applicable sections, previously, the applicable section for student discount tickets was "from the family's place of residence to the location of the school." Now, the family's place of residence can be set according to actual changes, and the number of modifications is unlimited.
Regarding the scope of application, previously, the seat class applicable to student discount tickets for bullet trains was "limited to second-class seats only." Now, the scope of seat classes applicable to student discount tickets for bullet trains has been adjusted to "include second-class seats, first-class seats, and all classes of bullet train sleeper berths." The scope of application for student discount tickets for regular-speed passenger trains remains unchanged, still including hard seats and hard sleepers.
Regarding the level of discount, previously, the pricing rule for student discount tickets for bullet trains was "75% of the published fare." Now, the pricing rule for student discount tickets for bullet trains has been adjusted to "75% of the execution fare," which is equivalent to a "discount on a discount," with a minimum discount of 40% of the published fare. For example, if the execution fare for a second-class seat on a certain train is 80% of the published fare, the student discount ticket will be further discounted by 75%, which is equivalent to 60% of the published fare. The prices of regular-speed passenger train tickets are subject to government pricing, and student discount ticket prices are implemented in accordance with current policies and remain unchanged, with hard seats calculated at 50% of the ticket price, and hard sleepers charged the full price difference between hard sleepers and hard seats.
Regarding inspection rules, if students at school have already passed the preferential qualification verification, the railway department will no longer check their student ID when traveling; if they have not passed the preferential qualification verification, they still need to bring their student ID to travel. New students can purchase student discount tickets online and offline with their admission notice.
It is reported that relevant discount tickets are expected to go on sale on September 6th, and student passengers can inquire through the Railway 12306 website, client, WeChat (微信) and other channels, or pay attention to the dynamic information released by railway departments in various regions.
(Li Xinping (李心萍))
Return to TopBy: 金 言
The new changes in highway service areas hide the innovation code of China's rapid development and vigorous vitality in the new era. By looking at the overall situation beyond transportation, continuously exploring the new potential of old resources, and constantly exploring new scenarios and new business forms, we can expand the development capacity and expand the space for growth.
Recently, when the author passed through the Baoding Service Area (保定服务区) of the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway (京港澳高速) in Hebei (河北), he saw such a scene: In the hot summer, seeing that a long queue was about to form in the charging area, several staff members wearing dark overalls and fluorescent vests immediately appeared to guide car owners to move to the charging area on the other side of the highway service area. After the staff's careful guidance, the busy service area became orderly.
It turns out that these staff members are charging dispatchers. This new position was added to the service area in the past two years in order to cope with the rapid growth of new energy vehicle traffic. Through timely dispatch and optimized services, the charging facilities in the service area can maximize their effectiveness.
The new position of charging dispatcher originated in the hotbed of China's new energy vehicle industry, reflecting technological progress and industrial leap. One staff member sighed: In the past two years, the service area has become a "new energy vehicle exhibition," with a large increase in vehicle traffic, more abundant models, and more and more brands. Looking at the changes through the position, isn't the highway service area a vivid microcosm of China's innovation field?
A set of data can corroborate this: During this year's "May Day" holiday, the charging volume of service areas increased by 28% compared with the same period last year, hitting a record high; during the Dragon Boat Festival holiday, the proportion of new energy vehicle travel on national highways increased to about 21%. At the same time, the penetration rate of new energy vehicles in China has now risen to 43%.
The vigorous development of the industry has driven the accelerated renewal of infrastructure. In the Jiaxing Service Area (嘉兴服务区) of the Shanghai-Kunming Expressway (沪昆高速) in Zhejiang (浙江), multiple mobile charging robots have been "put on duty" to make charging smoother for car owners; in the Pingqiao Service Area (平桥服务区) of the Beijing-Shanghai Expressway (京沪高速), the nation's first "mobile charging aircraft carrier" has been unveiled, which can support up to 8 vehicles charging at the same time... New products are appearing one after another, and new business forms are constantly emerging, making the service area gradually become a "show" of new technologies and a scene of new consumption, and also making people full of expectations for the future of the new energy vehicle industry and full of confidence in innovative China.
Looking further afield, highway service areas are also a unique perspective for observing China's new development space.
A set of data is thought-provoking. From 2023 to now, the number of charging guns in the Baoding Service Area (保定服务区) of the Beijing-Hong Kong-Macao Expressway (京港澳高速) has increased from 28 to 76, and the average stay time of drivers and passengers in the area has increased from 15 minutes in the past to about half an hour. Service areas that used to have a single function and only met the basic needs of passengers have created many new consumption scenarios under the drive of new energy vehicle self-driving tours.
Turning vehicle flow into passenger flow is the dialectic of revitalizing existing assets and optimizing incremental assets. In recent years, some service areas have cleverly used idle land to create garden landscapes, turning highway service areas into cultural and tourism destinations, and their turnover has been increasing year by year; some service areas have transformed the original buildings to enrich commercial forms, turning transportation hubs into consumption scenarios, and creating new growth points... By looking at the overall situation beyond transportation, continuously exploring the new potential of old resources, and constantly exploring new scenarios and new business forms, we can expand the development capacity and expand the space for growth.
New positions reflect new industries, and new industries bring new spaces. The new changes in highway service areas hide the innovation code of China's rapid development and vigorous vitality in the new era, which are immersed in all aspects of our lives and constantly creating a high-quality and beautiful life. Through every bit of moment and vast scenery, we see the infinite possibilities of a vibrant China.
Return to TopWith the continued rise of "Shopping in China," the shopping lists of inbound tourists are constantly expanding, and the stores they visit are becoming more diverse. From experiencing Chinese-style clothing to visiting technology product stores, from tasting delicious food to stepping into time-honored brands, the diverse choices and abundant supply allow inbound tourists to reap a bountiful harvest. What "good things from China" are included in the must-buy list? Which distinctive stores are foreign tourists keen on? How does "Made in China" attract inbound tourists? Our reporter conducted investigations in various locations.
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Unlocking Personalized Experiences, Favoring Custom Clothing
Our Reporter Tian Hong (田泓)
"Old friends meet again." Early in the morning, Thomas from Switzerland took his wife straight to Shop 371 of the Shanghai South Bund Fabric Market. The shop owner, Li Guangming (李光明), chatted with Thomas while his hands were not idle: flipping through styles, selecting fabrics, and taking measurements. In less than two hours, he had ordered 15 shirts, 4 suits, and 1 casual jacket.
Thomas is a senior executive at a well-known multinational corporation. When he was stationed in Shanghai in 2012, he was a regular customer of Li Guangming's shop. Although he has now been transferred to Africa, he still finds Master Li to "update his wardrobe" whenever he has the opportunity to come to Shanghai. "The mutual trust over the years comes from professional and meticulous advice, high-quality fabrics, and exquisite workmanship," said Thomas's wife, Jennifer.
Li Guangming came to Shanghai from Taixing (泰兴), Jiangsu (江苏) at the age of 18 to learn tailoring. In a flash, more than 30 years have passed, and he has become a high-end custom "Shanghai Tailor" recommended by many foreign consulates in Shanghai, and has also developed fluent English. "I have more than 6,000 customers in my phone, 70% of whom are foreigners. Some people were still being held in their parents' hands when they first came here, and now they come to me to make wedding dresses," said Li Guangming, with a tape measure hanging around his neck.
"At first, we could only make small square-collar shirts, learning to make them by looking at the sample clothes brought by foreigners. Now, there are 12 types of collars to choose from," Li Guangming told reporters. The craftsmanship and aesthetics of "Chinese tailors" are becoming more and more recognized. Some overseas customers who have never met him report their sizes on WeChat, choose fabrics and styles, and then wait to receive the goods.
The South Bund Fabric Market was built in 2005. From the initial fabric trading, it has gradually transformed into a gathering place for custom clothing. The 285 shops provide various custom services from suits and dresses to household goods. It is very popular on major foreign social media platforms and is a must-go place for many foreign tourists visiting Shanghai.
The visa-free transit policy has brought a new wave of traffic to the merchants in the South Bund Fabric Market. "Business travelers and tourists have higher time requirements for custom clothing. They usually come to Shanghai as the first stop of their trip, make clothes first, then go out to travel, and then come back to pick up the clothes on the way back, or ask me to send the finished clothes to the next stop," Li Guangming said. No matter how the customer base changes, "good service and tight deadlines are the foundation for accumulating word-of-mouth."
"In order to better serve customers at home and abroad, we are planning to improve the market environment," said Zhang Shengxiang (张盛祥), Executive Deputy General Manager of the South Bund Fabric Market, spreading out the planning map. From the facade decoration to the entrance and exit routes, everything will be updated and adjusted. Under the coordination of relevant departments, the coffee and snack shop on the first floor of the market is being renovated at an accelerated pace.
"Do you have Chinese gambiered Guangdong gauze?" Dai Meixiang (戴妹香), the owner of "City Mommy" store, which mainly sells cheongsams and dresses, introduced that due to the spread of social media, some overseas customers come directly for Chinese traditional fabrics and prefer classic Chinese elements such as pankou (盘扣) buttons. Dai Meixiang has also been rooted in the South Bund Market for 20 years. Recently, she participated in the social media marketing training organized by the market and opened a social account on Xiaohongshu (小红书), receiving several orders directly from overseas. "I am still learning about new technologies such as online live streaming, but I will soon become proficient and welcome more overseas customers," said Dai Meixiang.
Experiencing High-Quality Service, Convenient Payment and Tax Refund
Our Reporter Song Haoxin (宋豪新)
"Can this watch also measure blood oxygen?" "Yes, this watch is Huawei's first Harmony AI smart watch. In addition to real-time fingertip blood oxygen measurement, it can also start a micro-examination in 3 seconds..." Walking into the Chengdu Huawei Smart Life Pavilion (成都华为智能生活馆)·Chengdu Global Center Store (成都环球中心店), consumers who came to shop and consult were in an endless stream. Mr. and Mrs. Schneider from Germany tried on smart watches while learning about their functions from the store staff.
"Great! This is perfect for me." Mrs. Schneider said with satisfaction, "I have always heard that Huawei's smart watches in China have many high-tech functions. We came to experience it as soon as we landed in Chengdu (成都), and it is indeed good!"
Not far from the Chengdu Global Center, in the Huawei Selected Store (华为臻选店)·Chengdu SKP Store (成都SKP店), Smith from an American software company was amazed by the Huawei folding computer and folding mobile phone in the store, repeatedly exclaiming "Unbelievable!"
"I came to Chengdu to watch the World University Games (世运会) competition. I happened to pass by this store, but I didn't expect to be reluctant to leave as soon as I came in. In such a slim size, this computer 'installed' so many advanced functions. Whether it is hardware or software, it is top-notch." After trying it for a few minutes, Smith immediately decided to place an order.
"For inbound tourists, we can also handle 'offshore tax refund,' that is, buy and refund immediately." Under the patient guidance of the store staff, Smith came to the shopping mall service desk and completed the procedure in more than 10 minutes.
"During this summer vacation, more and more foreign tourists come to the store to consult and shop, which is more than 1/3 more than the same period last year," said Zhang Yangyang (张杨洋), a store clerk at Huawei Selected Store·Chengdu SKP Store.
Inbound service facilitation, "buy and refund immediately," Chengdu World University Games... This summer, under the superposition of multiple policy benefits and international events, Chengdu, which is full of fireworks, has become a popular city for inbound tourists. The local area has transformed the "traffic" of the event into the "retention" of culture and tourism and the "increase" of consumption, and continues to "update" services, so that tourists can play comfortably and safely, and truly feel the charm and vitality of the "Land of Abundance" (天府之国).
At the Chengdu Aviation Port (成都航空口岸), through intelligent equipment and "double pre-inspection" of luggage, inbound personnel can complete customs inspection operations in as little as 5 seconds. And through the "one-window handling" of customs declaration, health quarantine, and offshore tax refund, outbound travel has become more convenient.
"It's so convenient! I can directly swipe my overseas bank card to buy tickets for the subway." Thomas, a tourist from Germany, praised the payment facilitation in Chengdu.
On July 28, Chengdu Metro officially launched the bank card swipe-to-pass function. Passengers holding UnionPay cards and Visa (维萨卡), MasterCard (万事达卡), and American Express (美国运通卡) issued overseas can swipe their cards to ride on the entire Chengdu Metro network and all gates, and automatically pay according to consistent billing rules.
Payment facilitation is also reflected in "eating, shopping, and entertainment." At present, Chengdu has jointly promoted 21 overseas e-wallets with WeChat (微信), Alipay (支付宝), and UnionPay International (银联国际) to achieve direct payment. 5,086 ATMs and 1,306 bank outlets in the city can provide foreign card cash withdrawal and cash exchange services, and key merchants have achieved full coverage of foreign card payment, making consumption payment more convenient for inbound tourists.
Efficient offshore tax refunds have also impressed foreign tourists. Since the beginning of this year, Chengdu has continued to promote the expansion, improvement, and efficiency of offshore tax refunds, focusing on 17 cultural experience points and 8 "buy and refund immediately" demonstration points to promote full coverage of tax refunds for offline retailers of licensed goods, forming a diversified tax refund model that combines "point and surface, with the port as the bottom line," which not only enhances the tourist experience but also promotes the "secondary consumption" of tax refunds.
Around the World University Games, Chengdu has launched 100 high-quality new consumption scenarios to comprehensively enhance the shopping experience for foreigners.
Precise and meticulous service has won a solid reputation. Data shows that as of August 12, the number of inbound and outbound personnel at Chengdu Aviation Port this year has exceeded 3.846 million, an increase of 11.5% year-on-year, ranking first among aviation ports open to the outside world in the central and western regions. Among them, there were more than 928,000 foreigners, an increase of 56.7% year-on-year. During the summer transportation period before the opening of the World University Games, the Chengdu Border Inspection Station inspected more than 140,000 inbound and outbound foreigners, an increase of 48.93% year-on-year.
Visiting Time-Honored Brands, Tasting All Kinds of Delicious Food
Our Reporter Li Gang (李刚)
After a sudden rain shower, under the gradually rising sun, Rachel, an American girl who works as a translator in China, came early to the Guangzhou Restaurant (广州酒家) Longjin West Road Branch (龙津西路店) in Liwan District (荔湾区), Guangzhou (广州), Guangdong (广东), to enjoy an authentic Cantonese morning tea with her friends who recently came to China for tourism.
"I want shrimp dumplings, sugar sand weng..." Rachel ordered a table full of dim sum. Soon, the exquisite Cantonese dim sum was brought to the table. She picked up a piece of yellow sugar sand weng covered with white icing and took a bite. "It tastes a lot like donuts, sweet and delicious!"
As more foreign friends embark on a trip to Guangzhou, Rachel enthusiastically acts as a "little tour guide."
"In Guangzhou, you must visit morning tea. In the process of eating morning tea, it is very interesting to learn about Chinese food culture by observing the tableware and learn about Chinese food etiquette by drinking tea. My friends especially like the way of eating shrimp dumplings with vinegar and refuse to use knives and forks, willing to try chopsticks." Rachel and her friends strolled around Yongqingfang (永庆坊) in Guangzhou, watched Cantonese opera, and went to Thirteen Hongs (十三行) to buy clothes.
"Many foreign tourists come to our store after visiting Yongqingfang. Most of them found us through the recommendations of shop exploration bloggers. Our special Cantonese dim sum is very popular," said Lu Qiwen (卢启文), director of the brand management department of Guangzhou Restaurant Group.
"'Eating in Guangzhou' is an important activity for foreign friends to visit Guangzhou and is also the charm of this city," said Lao Yibo (劳毅波), a food critic in Guangzhou. The visa-free transit provides a more convenient way for foreign tourists, allowing them to have more time to experience Guangzhou cuisine.
Data from Guangzhou Baiyun Entry-Exit Border Inspection Station (广州白云出入境边防检查站) shows that as of August 6, the number of inbound and outbound personnel at Guangzhou Baiyun Airport (广州白云机场) port this year exceeded 10 million, ranking second among airport ports in the country. Among them, more than 760,000 foreign passengers were inspected for visa-free entry, an increase of approximately 123.5% year-on-year, accounting for 46.7% of the total number of foreign passengers entering the country; nearly 50,000 foreign passengers enjoyed the convenience of the visa-free transit policy, an increase of 25.6% year-on-year.
"Many foreign friends taste morning tea in the morning, visit authentic Cantonese cuisine at noon, and look for supper at night. They have a strong interest in 'Eating in Guangzhou'," said Huang Haidong (黄海东), manager of Panyu Hotel (番禺宾馆).
"Eating in Guangzhou, the taste is in Panyu (番禺)." In the Fuhua Palace Chinese Restaurant (富华宫中餐厅), a time-honored Panyu cuisine restaurant in Panyu Hotel, Robert and Romero from Germany are tasting the famous dish "Climbing Jinshan" (爬金山) with relish: the dace is removed of its fine thorns under the knife of the master chef, and the snow-white fish meat is beaten into fish glue paste. Lettuce is placed at the bottom, and diced sausage, dried tangerine peel shreds, and water chestnut pieces are dotted in between. Shrimp roe and scallions are placed on top. When the celadon plate holds this "golden mountain" on top of the steaming clear water hot pot, it is like a miniature Lingnan (岭南) water town.
Robert and Romero each held a silver spoon and, under the guidance of the waiter, dug upwards in a spiral pattern from the "foot of the mountain." The fish glue paste was scooped into the water one spoonful at a time, rolled, soaked, and cooked, eventually turning into a fresh, sweet, tender, and smooth delicacy.
"It's amazing, the taste is different with every bite. The first bite is tender and smooth, the next bite is firm, and then there is a bursting sensation..." Robert held a knife and fork, and Romero skillfully used chopsticks. The two enjoyed the meal.
Romero said that he is a food lover and knew that Chinese cuisine is broad and profound in Germany. This time he had the opportunity to come to Guangzhou, and he and Robert paid special attention to Guangzhou's old restaurants.
"Actually, I am a person who cannot live without bread, but this trip to Guangzhou has given me a new understanding of Chinese cuisine. The 'lychee dish' that Romero and I tasted a few days ago is not only vividly shaped but also delicious," Robert showed a photo of the dish. Cuttlefish and shrimp are minced and wrapped in crispy batter and fried to create a crispy shell, then drizzled with sugar and natural red yeast rice powder to form "fresh lychees."
"In recent years, more and more foreigners have come to the restaurant to dine. Since the beginning of this year, the number of foreign guests we have received has increased by about 30% year-on-year," said Huang Haidong.
When the bright lights on both sides of the Pearl River (珠江) collide and merge with the curling fragrance of time-honored brands, more and more foreign tourists taste the delicious food of Guangzhou and fall in love with the Cantonese "fireworks."
Shopping for High Technology, Traveling with Empty Suitcases
Our Reporter Hong Qiuting (洪秋婷)
"The AI translator is amazing. I can communicate with Chinese friends by speaking German!" "There are so many AI glasses, smart watches, drones... I can't see them all!" "Isn't this an oil painting? How is it also a TV?"... In the Huaqiangbei (华强北) Qunxing Plaza Shopping Center (群星广场购物中心) in Futian District (福田区), Shenzhen (深圳), Kai, a young man from Germany, and his girlfriend Iris were attracted by Skyworth's newly launched wallpaper TV. As an art lover, he wanted to move this TV, which looks like an oil painting, to his home in Nuremberg (纽伦堡), Germany.
"This wallpaper TV is not currently sold in Germany, but if you are willing, we can send it to your home through international logistics and assist you in handling tax refunds on site." The salesperson at the Skyworth appliance store chatted with Kai through the AI translator. Kai also gestured to where the TV should be placed in his home.
"The innovation here is so cool!" This was Kai's first visit to Shenzhen Huaqiangbei. "I heard that this is China's electronics city. I should have come earlier. The products here are really too rich."
In Germany, Kai is a badminton coach, but there are already many Chinese-made electronic products in his life. "When I was an athlete, the fascia gun, which is essential for relaxing muscles, was made in China. The rice cooker and yogurt maker at home also come from China," said Kai.
"I feel that China's manufacturing capabilities are very strong. In Shenzhen, there are many innovative electronic products, which are very good and very cool. If my apartment is big enough, I would consider buying a 100-inch smart TV," Kai said with a smile.
Traveling in China and shopping in China has become a new choice for more and more international tourists. In Shenzhen, Huaqiangbei is one of the areas where foreign tourists are more concentrated.
"Huaqiangbei, which covers an area of 1.45 square kilometers, has more than 40 wholesale markets of various types and 110,000 business entities. Thanks to the convenience brought to tourists by the visa-free transit and 'buy and refund immediately' offshore tax refund policies, the number of foreigners coming to Huaqiangbei has increased by more than 50% since the beginning of this year. Now, more than 7,000 foreign tourists come here every day," said Hu Huawu (胡华武), deputy director of the Economic Development Office of Huaqiangbei Street (华强北街道).
In the Huaqiangbei Yuanwang Digital Mall (华强北远望数码商城), Catherine, a tourist from Morocco, and her husband were pushing a large suitcase each, shopping and consulting, and learning about the performance of electronic products such as mobile phone holders and hair dryers. After a brief introduction from the store staff, she quickly bought a hair dryer and a pair of smart headphones, easily scanned the code to pay, and then went to the next counter.
"Inbound tourists like to buy headphones, AI glasses, and semiconductor handheld cooling fans. This year, the weather in Europe is relatively hot. One foreign customer bought two boxes of semiconductor handheld cooling fans at one time," said Lu Hua (卢华), the person in charge of Babosha Electronic Products Life Hall (巴柏沙电子产品生活馆). Compared with last year, the number of foreign merchants has increased by 20%. During peak hours, 30% of the customers in the store are foreigners.
In the eyes of foreign tourists, Shenzhen's special products are all kinds of novel and useful electronic products. In the Yuexinyu Intelligent Health Hall (悦鑫宇智能健康馆) of Huaqiang Electronic World Mall (华强电子世界商城), the reporter saw three Indian tourists buying three 49-key portable hand-rolled pianos at one time; the British tourists next door picked three smart headphones. They carried shopping bags in both hands and returned with a full load.
Some individual customers who took samples later gradually developed into regular customers placing large orders. "Foreign customers initially buy small quantities of samples, purchasing many interesting new products to take back. After testing and confirming there are no issues, they communicate further details with us via WeChat and email. If they are satisfied with the communication, some customers directly place large orders via email," said Chen Qiuzhen (陈秋圳), head of Shenzhen Dayuantai Network Communication Co., Ltd. (深圳市达源泰网络通讯有限公司). Sometimes the store is busy until one or two in the morning. Since January of this year, over a hundred overseas customers have formed fixed supply relationships in this way, resulting in orders worth several million yuan.
"Go to China, bring an empty suitcase!" has become a popular tag on overseas social media platforms for "China travel" and "China shopping." Huaqiangbei (华强北) in Shenzhen is one of the main destinations for overseas tourists, where "Made in China" has become a sought-after "star" product.
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Tasting traditional delicacies and immersing themselves in Chinese culture, foreign tourists are constantly expanding and enriching their shopping lists. Various innovative and creative elements are fully reflected in "Travel in China" and "Shop in China," enhancing their understanding and recognition of China through experience.
The vitality of "Travel in China" and "Shop in China" remains undiminished, with three sets of data from the first half of the year being particularly impressive:
The number of inbound and outbound foreigners reached 38.053 million, a year-on-year increase of 30.2%, of which 13.64 million foreigners entered China visa-free, a year-on-year increase of 53.9%;
The import and export of travel services reached 1080.29 billion yuan, an increase of 12.3%, of which the export of travel services increased by 68.7% year-on-year;
The total number of domestic departure tax refund stores has exceeded 7,200, the number of people enjoying tax refunds has increased by 186% year-on-year, and the sales of tax refund goods and the amount of tax refunds have increased by 94.6% and 93.2% year-on-year, respectively.
The data with growth exceeding expectations highlights the magnetic attraction of "Travel in China" and "Shop in China." Expanding the scope of unilateral visa-free countries, extending the transit visa-free period to 240 hours, introducing "buy and refund immediately" service measures for departure tax refunds, improving tax refund processing efficiency by more than 40%, providing multilingual guides, increasing inbound flights, and optimizing payment services for foreigners coming to China... Driven by a series of facilitation measures, the number of foreign tourists coming to China continues to grow rapidly, and the enthusiasm for travel consumption continues to rise.
"Travel in China" and "Shop in China" are becoming more abundant and diverse. Relying on dense international air routes, first-tier cities such as Beijing (北京), Shanghai (上海), and Shenzhen (深圳) are the preferred entry cities for foreign tourists. As the popularity of "Travel in China" continues to rise, tourists' footprints are extending from first-tier cities to inland and western cities, as well as distinctive niche destinations, exploring a richer and more diverse China. In addition to admiring the beautiful scenery, China's profound historical and cultural heritage, diverse culinary delights, and innovative consumption scenarios also deeply attract foreign tourists. Tasting traditional delicacies and immersing themselves in Chinese culture, foreign tourists are transforming from "coming to China" to "falling in love with China," embarking on a cultural exploration journey. A more abundant, diverse, modern, and traditional China is precisely the concrete embodiment of an open China.
"Travel in China" and "Shop in China" are becoming more three-dimensional and approachable. "I want to take everything home after a trip to China." "Go to China with an empty suitcase!" When traveling in China, one must bring back Chinese "local specialties," from traditional silk and tea to clothing and trendy cultural and creative products, from smart small appliances to electronic equipment and innovative technology products such as drones. Foreign tourists' shopping lists are constantly expanding and enriching, and various innovative and creative elements are fully reflected in "Travel in China" and "Shop in China."
The inbound tourism boom has placed higher demands on market merchants to improve their service levels. Currently, some cities are building one-stop inbound comprehensive service aggregation application platforms to provide inbound tourists with convenient consumption service systems. To further tap into the potential of inbound consumption, more attention should be paid to optimizing details. Some cities are building inbound pick-up points and other facilities, and promoting home delivery services; starting from the details, improving services, creating an internationalized consumption environment, increasing supply, and innovating diversified consumption scenarios. At the same time, strengthen cultural exchanges so that foreign friends can better understand the connotation of Chinese culture and enhance their understanding and recognition of China through experience.
China's opening up is not only "hoping you come," but also "walking with you" and "empowering you." As China continues to deepen reform and expand opening up, it is believed that more foreign tourists will come to China to experience China's charm and share development opportunities.
Return to TopBy: 王久辛
Victory, the radiance that these two words emit,
Every strand, every sliver of light,
Is unprecedented, dazzling, and heart-stirring,
Even possessing a powerful sense of absorption.
In an instant, it enters
Our flesh and blood, becoming our blood.
Blood rain pouring, the earth a furnace,
The immense pain of 35 million compatriots lost,
With burning blood, rushes
Towards the Japanese invaders—it is the blazing flames
That incinerate all the arrogance, wickedness, and greed
Of the invaders, transforming into a golden defense,
Casting two magnificent characters that cover the sky—Victory!
This "victory" contains the heartbreaking, forever-lost love
And heroic sacrifice of millions, containing the 义薄云天 (yì bó yún tiān - "righteousness reaching the clouds," possessing great loyalty and righteousness) of countless heroes
Rushing towards the exploding battlefield, bodies shattered to pieces. This victory—
Is a burning farewell, it is our
Ancestors' heads, hearts, blood,
And everything, everything about them,
Burning with undying flames...
Pingxingguan (平型关), that is the thunderous explosion of
Broadswords, slashing and hacking at the heads of Japanese devils,
Utterly satisfying, burning.
It is Huangtuling (黄土岭), the dragon-fire roar of artillery killing Japanese Lieutenant General
Abe Norihide (阿部规秀),
A heaven-shaking roar, burning.
That is the heroic spirit of the Eight Hundred Heroes (八百壮士) of the Battle of Shanghai (淞沪会战),
Burning like a raging fire, burning.
It is the Battle of Taierzhuang (血战台儿庄), the martyrs who cast aside everything,
Their surging, passionate blood, burning.
Desperate burning, like a whirlwind sweeping through,
A heroic farewell! Angry eyes
Above the sacrifice of "one inch of mountain, one inch of blood,"
Is the united will to
Brave fire and water, vowing to defend
The nation's dignity, is the blood-flame of life
Burning fiercely from 35 million compatriots,
Forging the two great characters—Victory!
Even more so today, at this very moment,
In every hour, every minute, every second,
Contained within, the heart-wrenching, piercing
Pain that lingers in the billions of pounding
Hearts, is the victory forged from the 14 years of bloody resistance,
The burning
Flesh, blood, and bones of 35 million compatriots.
It is the spiritual inheritance of another bloodline,
Though dead, still alive, of me and our descendants,
Who have long become our ancestors,
It is our vow to defend
Every strand,
Every sliver of this hard-won, brilliant sunshine.
That is the victory baptized in blood and fire,
It is peace standing behind victory!
Return to TopBy: 杨庆祥
In my hometown in southwestern Anhui (皖西南), the Qixi Festival is probably the traditional festival with the weakest presence. The Spring Festival is grand and unparalleled, the most important event of the year. The Lantern Festival is the finale of the Spring Festival. After eating Yuanxiao, enjoying the lanterns, and burning the grass dragon—there are various dragon parade teams in my hometown during the first month of the lunar year, walking through streets and alleys, performing dragon dances, and collecting lucky money. The dragons are made of paper or cloth. There are also restless children, seven or eight or more than ten, who tie rice straw into grass dragons and follow along, making a fuss. The elders in my hometown call them "grass dragons," believing they are the closest to the true form of the dragon, and often treat them with even greater respect. The whole year's work depends on a good start in spring, so the new year's labor is about to begin. Then comes the Qingming Festival, with apricot blossoms and spring rain, commemorating ancestors and eating mugwort cakes to accumulate earth energy for the upcoming hot summer. May is the Dragon Boat Festival, gathering mugwort and racing dragon boats—only when the economy is particularly good is there enough energy to build dragon boats and race them—most of the time, it's just eating a relatively lavish lunch. After that is the Mid-Autumn Festival, eating mooncakes and offering them to the moon. Each child strings a large round mooncake with a red rope and hangs it around their neck. When a full moon rises, everyone runs after the moon together, holding up the mooncake and repeatedly shouting, "Grandma Moon, you eat the big side, I eat the small side." They often make a fuss until the second half of the night before reluctantly going home. Of course, that big mooncake is then enjoyed alone. Looking back now, this is the most simple sacrifice in my hometown, with no demands from either side. In addition, the Zhongyuan Festival honors ghosts, and the Chongyang Festival respects the elderly, each with its own procedures. Only the Qixi Festival passes quietly in the flow of time, without unique food, no agreed-upon rituals, and is not even mentioned.
My earliest understanding of the Qixi Festival came from stargazing on summer nights. In the hot evenings, the custom in my hometown is for everyone, young and old, to arrange bamboo beds in order on the lake beach. The lake water ripples slightly, the lake breeze gently blows, and raising your eyes, you see a starry river, with brilliant light. One night, my father, on a whim, pointed to the sky and taught me to identify constellations, Antares, Deneb... The Milky Way in the sky and the great lake on the ground reflected each other. The most striking, of course, are the Altair and Vega stars. I remember my father saying with great interest, look, there are two small stars on either side of Altair, those are the two children of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. The Cowherd is carrying them, desperately chasing after the Weaver Girl. At that moment, I didn't feel sad, but rather amused. In my eyes, the Vega star transformed into a woman looking back, and I even thought she should look similar to my aunts. The Altair star transformed into the appearance of an uncle or uncle, carrying a load, running with all his might... These two big stars accompanied me through many summer nights of my childhood. My midsummer night's dream gradually faded away in the lake water and starlight.
In this way, the Qixi Festival is probably the festival most closely related to celestial phenomena. In popular belief, Chinese people are an agricultural people, facing the loess and turning their backs to the sky, seeing the land more often and the starry sky less. The philosopher Kant's "the moral law within me and the starry sky above me" seems to have become the standard for Westerners. This understanding is actually a big mistake! Since ancient times, Chinese people have been a nation that is both down-to-earth and looks up at the starry sky. Whether it is farming or hunting, obtaining inspiration and mastering the laws of nature through the observation of celestial phenomena has always been the wisdom of survival for Chinese people. Under the guidance of this wisdom, the ancestors of China accumulated rich astronomical knowledge and observational abilities. The classic Chinese philosophical work *I Ching* (易), in a sense, is the crystallization of this observation. It's just that in the era of kingship, "heaven bestows the time," stargazing was not an aesthetic behavior, but a political prediction, so it was strictly restricted to the court and officials. But even so, it could not stop the curiosity and enthusiasm of the people for the sky and celestial phenomena, and they expressed it in various ways. In my opinion, the legend of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl and the related Qixi Festival are the most vivid combination of star worship and the practical life of ordinary Chinese people.
It is said that there are more than a dozen versions of the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, and its evolution also has a long history. These philological efforts can be left to scholars specializing in folk literature or anthropology to study. As a writer, I am more interested in the narrative mode contained in such a story. Frye, in *Anatomy of Criticism*, links literary genres with seasons. Summer is romance, autumn is tragedy... This reflects the complex intertextuality between environment, ethnic groups, and literature. The story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl has endured in time and space, and it must also hide a set of cultural codes that are in harmony with the Chinese soul.
This story should start with the marriage between the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. In the structure of human society, whether it is the family in classical times or the family in modern society, marriage is its core component, which constitutes the cornerstone of ethical relations. There are different versions of the marriage between the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, two of which are worth noting. One version is that the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl were originally members of the heavenly court, but they were punished for making mistakes and became mortals. That is to say, their marriage is "predestined." In this predestination, secular life is just an experiment. After being forgiven, they will return to the heavenly court and restore their previous identities. Another higher-level story of this "predestination" is Lin Daiyu (林黛玉) and Jia Baoyu (贾宝玉) in *Dream of the Red Chamber* (红楼梦). Jia Baoyu is the Divine Attendant, who watered the Crimson Pearl Flower with water, so the Crimson Pearl Flower transformed into Lin Daiyu, and she will use a lifetime of tears to repay Jia Baoyu. "Predestination" is a kind of primitive thinking in a sense. In the understanding and imagination of the ancestors, everything is arranged by divine will. In another version, the Cowherd is just a mortal. He will inevitably receive moral rewards for his suffering, kindness, and hard work. The highest form of this reward is that he can obtain a marriage that cannot be obtained in the mortal world at all. The Weaver Girl thus becomes a predetermined "gift." Both versions of the story require a "return," that is, a return to that predetermined moment of divine will.
It is also in this process that the initiative of the subject begins to play its role. If we use psychoanalysis, the life instinct is transformed here into a love for secular life—Li Shangyin (李商隐) may be the first poet to glimpse this secret. He wrote the famous line "Chang'e (嫦娥) should regret stealing the elixir, with a blue sea and a blue sky, night after night," compared with the passionate secular life, how boring is the transcendent and sublimated life! When the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl farm and weave, and devote themselves wholeheartedly to the present daily life, they are beginning to get rid of the predetermined divine personality and transform into a subjective personality. But the problem is that the Heavenly Emperor and the Queen Mother cannot allow such subjectivity to expand indefinitely, so the climax of the story comes. The occurrence and resolution of this conflict is simply a small modern experiment. There is both divine will and human nature, and there is both freedom and shackles. The classical thus leads to the modern, and the folk can therefore serve as the court.
Undoubtedly, the old buffalo next to the Cowherd played a very important role. As an intermediary, it can both convey divine will and predict the dangers to come. Of course, it is very sacrificial—even after death, the buffalo hide still provides help to the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Our ancestors did not hesitate to entrust the most expectations to this most docile and hardworking animal around them, which has almost become a psychological stereotype. In every Chinese village, there are legends about the deep affection between old buffaloes and people. But I am more interested in the old buffalo's psychic ability. Why does it know divine will so well? This may come from a long construction. Cultural scholars provide a perspective that in the sacrifices of the ancestors, the patterns on the forehead of the water buffalo are considered to be the most psychic animals because they have similarities with celestial phenomena. The "Jiangu" (建鼓), which is extremely important in Chinese culture, is said to be made of water buffalo hide. But in any case, the ability and efforts of the old buffalo cannot shake the general direction of fate. It has given everything, but it has only completed a half-reunion story.
The happy ending in traditional Chinese opera and folk tales has often been criticized since modern times. Some scholars have also put forward different opinions, believing that the happy ending is a story model that deeply fits the ordinary Chinese people, and in the happy ending, the ordinary people get great spiritual comfort. I agree more with the latter point of view. My grandparents, more relatives around me, they have gained infinite resilience from the reunion stories of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, the Heavenly Fairy Couple, etc.
This is the truth that I understood after receiving systematic education many years later. Stories with vitality are often deeply rooted in the desires, joys, and sorrows of ordinary people. Whether it is predestination or transgression, people see the fun and possibility of life in the story of the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl. Although there is no happy ending, there is a meeting once a year, and magpies build a bridge for this, which is enough to comfort those kind hearts.
Speaking of which, the Qixi Festival is coming soon. I really want to go back to the lake in my hometown, lie on a bamboo bed, and look up at the starry river, "Separated by a narrow strip of water, they cannot speak to each other," this is the homesickness shared by the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl and us...
Return to TopBy: 叶伟民
The subway slowly entered the station, the brakes hissing like a sighing snake. The crowd surged towards the narrow doors, squeezing me until I was standing on tiptoe. After a brief floating sensation, I landed in a corner of the carriage. The doors closed behind me with a ding-dong sound. I thought I must look disheveled, but at that moment I breathed a sigh of relief, with a certain sense of good fortune.
Many years ago, I worked in Beijing (北京), and I had to experience this rush hour every workday. But I had my own way of enjoying it. At that time, I was a part-time writer with very little time to create. These two hours of commuting were like a gift from heaven. I was in the carriage, squeezed so tightly that I couldn't move, so I used my eyes to travel through this interesting miniature world.
The early train is suitable for catching up on sleep. The "sleep masters" can not only enter a meditative state instantly, but also wake up suddenly a second before arriving at the station and stride off the train. The uncle whose tie is caught in the door has been standing against the door seam for several stops, but the door that opens is always on the opposite side. The mother and daughter tutoring homework are arguing again. The mother is always very angry, and the child is always sleepy...
I recorded these real and wonderful moments, first collecting them into a resource library, and then selecting and posting them to WeChat Moments, Weibo (微博), or Xiaohongshu (小红书), with lengths ranging from 50 to 300 words. The content is very free, a scene, a person, a small encounter, even a little thought is fine. For example, I would use 59 words to record a subway adventure:
When taking the subway, things often roll around my feet, sometimes a box of yogurt, sometimes a shoe. At first, it's very funny, but when you think about it, it's not funny anymore. Charlie Chaplin was right: life is a tragedy in close-up, but a comedy in long shot.
Old memories are also frequent visitors to my resource book. Once, on the eve of a typhoon, I used 82 words to write a passage about the past:
When I was a child, school was canceled whenever there was a typhoon. We were secretly happy, as if we were about to celebrate a grand festival in a children's country. One typhoon holiday, I fed my grandpa's oriole an apple, and it ended up dying from overeating. In the house that had lost its chirping, I lonely played "Contra," and a look of sorrow crept onto my childish face. The festival was over.
I initially called this habit "micro-practice," but later I saw "micro-writing" in the media and realized that this had already become a new mass writing trend. Readers' internet speed is getting faster and faster, but the screen is getting smaller and smaller, which has led to the 140-character limit on social media. This is convenient for readers' eyes, but it has made writers' pens suffer. How to write clearly, thoroughly, and engagingly in a short space has become a new language rule in the digital age.
In this experiment of textual minimalism, writers are striving to transform and **螺蛳壳里做道场** (luó sī ké lǐ zuò dào chǎng - "performing religious rites in a snail shell," doing grand things in a limited space), micro-wuxia novels, micro-suspense stories, micro-poems, micro-scripts, micro-movie reviews, and so on, are emerging endlessly.
So, will the future of literature be shorter and more glorious? This topic has been a perennial debate since the birth of micro-writing. Is it literature or a game, evolution or regression, innovation or laziness... opinions are flying, and it's very lively.
Life in the 21st century seems to be getting faster and faster. In the past, it was measured in days, then in hours, and now in minutes. Many people's ability to read and create in depth is also weakening. When "whole" becomes scarce, the value of "zero" will become prominent. "Gathering zero into whole" is not only a strategy for coping with contemporary life, but also the wisdom of learning to persist easily.
About 8 years ago, I said goodbye to my subway life and became a writing teacher, and brought the "micro-writing" that I had been practicing for many years into the classroom. Every day, I act as a human alarm clock in the course group, taking the lead in posting a message. The students feel embarrassed and follow suit by writing a few words. At the end of each course, they look back and calculate that they have written at least a few thousand words in a month, and as many as tens of thousands of words. Everyone is surprised that this is probably the amount of writing they would have procrastinated on for several years in normal times.
I took the opportunity to give them an account: even if you write 100 words a day, that's more than 30,000 words a year, and more than 100,000 words in 3 years, which is almost enough to publish a book. Writing is a marathon. It is certainly meaningful to sprint quickly for a while, but people who maintain low energy consumption and do a little bit every day can go further. This is the so-called slow is fast, the longer the road, the slower you have to walk.
Lao She (老舍) once said that you should start writing from small things: "You have to record it every day, develop a habit. When a gust of wind blows, you record it; when it rains, you also record it... A thing has its order, level, beginning and end... You must observe things from beginning to end, get to the bottom of things, see them completely, and find their 'bottom'..."
Even if technology and aesthetics evolve for thousands of years, the core value of writing will remain stable and shining, that is, as travelers of time, we must do everything possible to delve into life, understand life, and explore the "bottom" of life. Only in this way can we be worthy of this trip to the world.
Return to TopBy: 任芙康
Leaving home as a soldier, I first tasted mangoes, and indeed they were very sweet and fragrant.
I loved eating them since I was a child, without knowing much about the finer points. Later, my fondness for mangoes was simply due to gluttony. Fortunately, logistics are now smooth, and transportation across thousands of mountains and rivers is as easy as handing something over in the same city. I especially love Panzhihua (攀枝花) mangoes, which often transform the unbearable heat of summer into unexpected coolness, and even smooth away the wrinkles of life, leaving no trace of worry.
I often think of "good fortune in food" as something simple. Yet, I am often contradictory, with a reluctance to compromise on comfort. For example, with mangoes, I refrigerate them all after bringing them home, wash them before eating, cut them open with a sharp knife, arrange them on a plate, sit down, and scoop them out with a spoon, the taste resembling ice cream.
Hainan (海南) and Yunnan (云南) provinces are both known as mango homelands. It's a pity that there are imperfections: the island has typhoons, and Yunnan has rainy seasons. And much wind and rain are naked killers for mango flowering and fruit setting.
I am originally from Sichuan (四川), and I used to be 灯下黑 (dēng xià hēi - "dark under the lamp," unaware of what is near). I didn't know that Panzhihua (攀枝花) in my own province produced high-end mangoes. This place is full of blessings, with an ideal altitude, sufficient heat during the day, fertile and clean soil, and good air quality. The creation of nature allows the land surrounded by mountains and rivers to bear abundant fruits. Around the time of Minor Heat (小暑), cars and boats race along every road and waterway, rushing to all directions to comfort various food lovers.
Among the outstanding varieties of mangoes from western Sichuan (川西), I highly recommend "Da Jin Huang (大金煌)." Coincidentally, I have a porcelain plate at hand with a crab pattern, its claws arrogant and playfully frightening. I let a green-skinned, yellow-hearted, plump fruit lie sideways on the plate, and the domineering crustacean immediately prostrates.
Currently, the unrivaled Da Jin Huang (大金煌) is nearing its end. The stock is dwindling one by one, and the reluctance is increasing bit by bit. Of course, I also know that the seasons are irresistible, and there will eventually be next year, so why be sad? Once a year, only about two months of lingering, but there are flowing memories, allowing the four seasons to perceive, and that is worthwhile.
I will tell a few heartfelt words to others, as a farewell to this summer.
Return to TopBy: 余 点
The new textbooks are about to be distributed as the school year begins. It reminds me of an old story from my school days.
My seventh-grade Chinese teacher was Zhou Wenyan (周文艳), a dashing Tibetan woman from Qinghai (青海), with high cheekbones and a pair of bright, spirited eyes. She wrote vigorous and neat running script calligraphy on the blackboard, and her voice was full of energy and infectious. I still remember the feeling of excitement she brought me when she passionately recited "Jiang Chengzi: Hunting in Mizhou."
One dull afternoon, we were napping at our desks. I couldn't sleep and, remembering that I hadn't yet memorized Shen Fu's (沈复) "Childhood Fun" assigned by the Chinese teacher, I recited it silently in my head. My hand was idle, so I shook the glass next to me, and clusters of tea leaves swirled up and down in the vortex.
At this moment, the discipline monitor of our class came over. I thought my little actions would be deducted points in his notebook. To my surprise, he became curious about my behavior, leaned on the corner of the desk, and observed the dancing tea leaves with me. As he watched, he suddenly blurted out, "Privately imagined as a flock of cranes dancing in the air."
I was so surprised that I almost jumped out of my chair: "That's exactly what I was thinking! You're amazing!"
The old stories of student days are still before my eyes. In the blink of an eye, I have taken the baton and stood in front of the podium.
Liu Cixin's (刘慈欣) science fiction novel "Take Her Eyes" is a popular text with current seventh-graders. As soon as the textbooks were distributed, many children asked when they would learn this article. In order to live up to the children's enthusiasm for exploration, I designed an independent reading learning task.
I chose a student's question as a topic: "Since the so-called 'eyes' are a pair of sensor glasses connecting the navigator girl of the 'Sunset Six' ground-to-air spacecraft, then why isn't the title of the article 'Wear Her Eyes'? What is the difference between 'take' and 'wear'?"
This question was like a spark, and everyone discussed it lively: "'Wearing' is just a physical action, but 'taking' is like taking a person on a trip! The real purpose of this trip is to help the little girl fulfill her last wish—to see the nature she loves before losing contact with the ground." "It's not just that! For 'me', 'I' am infected by her love of nature, understand her poetry and feelings, and will continue to live with her emotions and strength!"
These questions and answers surprised me.
Reading to the end, the students raised another question: "Why 'In the years that followed, I went to many places, and every time I went to a place, I liked to lie there on the earth'? What is the special meaning of the action of 'lying'?"
One student rushed to answer: "The little girl is far away in the Earth's core, and lying down is the way 'I' feel 'her heartbeat coming from the Earth's center thousands of kilometers deep'."
As the class was about to end, I finally caught the opportunity to ask a question: "The last sentence of the novel is, 'No matter where I go, I will never be far from her again.' Why will 'I' never be far from her again?"
Without waiting to be called on, a student stood up and answered: "Because their hearts are connected, distance is not a problem!" I was about to applaud and announce the end of class when I heard a rebuttal from the back row: "No!"
The class's comedian suddenly stood up with a serious face. I saw him posing like Conan solving a case, pushing his black-rimmed glasses and saying: "You've all made it complicated, this is actually very simple—the Earth is round! The little girl is in the Earth's core, no matter how 'I' wander around on the Earth's surface, the Earth's radius is constant, so 'I' will certainly not be far from her."
The classroom was silent for two seconds, then burst into laughter. When the laughter subsided, I wiped the tears of laughter from the corners of my eyes and said, "What a hardcore answer, I have also learned something!"
Return to TopOil painting "Home at Sea," by Lu Guoyuan (陆国源), collection of the National Art Museum of China (中国美术馆).
Return to TopBy: 龚万莹
When I was little, I would wait for the tide to recede and go to the beach to look for dark-colored reefs with snails attached to them. Touching one, I would twist it slightly to pry it off, the motion like tuning a radio. Back then, every family had a silver radio, and you had to twist the dial like that to catch a signal. But unlike the knob, the snail was a living thing, and it would struggle with me. After twisting the snail off, I would hold it in my palm, not expecting to eat it, just watching it for a while before throwing it back into the shallows. Besides the reefs, there were also some tiny snails on the beach, scurrying along the intertidal zone.
Walking along the beach, the waves would push and shove, piling up a line of shells near the edge of the surf. Inside, you could see some empty shells, slender ones, chubby ones, plain ones, or ones covered in dense patterns. Some shells were intact, some had holes, and some had their edges dulled by the waves. Those broken homes of the little snails, lined up one after another, could be considered a city thrown onto the shore by the sea. It seemed that snails were quite passive, without any sharp teeth or claws, and if they didn't have a hard house to protect them, they would just wait to be eaten.
Sorry, I quite like to eat them.
To eat snails, you have to eat them fresh. Fullness is an important indicator of freshness. When you bite into it, the juice flows out from the snail's plump flesh. The freshness and sweetness of snails are often intertwined. It tastes fresh at first, then turns sweet on the tongue, with a clean taste of seawater. If the snail smells foul, it is not fresh and must be thrown away.
My family mainly eats several kinds of snails, which are called *hua luo*, *ku luo*, and *zhi luo* in the Minnan (闽南) dialect, in order of how delicious I personally think they are.
In my personal ranking, the most delicious is *hua luo*, scientifically known as *Babylonia areolata*. These snails have become increasingly rare and expensive in recent years. The *hua luo* eaten here in Xiamen (厦门) have a yellowish operculum and a round shell with dark leopard spots. The *hua luo* that run quickly on the beach can be considered the little leopards of the snail world. The deliciousness of *hua luo* lies in their freshness and sweetness, the crisp and elastic texture of the meat, and the tender and soft tail. You can taste multiple flavors in one snail.
*Ku luo* are mostly greenish with a somewhat pointed shell, indeed having a bitter appearance. People who like to eat *ku luo* enjoy that lingering sweetness. The brief bitterness upon entry will evoke sweetness, similar to the experience of drinking tea. On some reefs not far from the outlying islands, there are even smaller *ku luo*. I have seen elders specially swim to catch them, bringing back a small stainless steel basin full of them. After blanching them, they eat them one by one with a pin, like eating sunflower seeds.
*Zhi luo* rank at the bottom, scientifically known as *Phalium florum*, which is a beautiful name, but the taste is relatively bland. Interestingly, its operculum looks like a mole. When eating it, you can stick it on your face, and you can play with beauty marks and matchmaker marks as you like.
In fact, there is also a kind of *huang luo*, but it is not common at home. This snail is huge, like a ripe yellow papaya, with occasional black spots and intense patterns in the snail meat. We almost never eat this one at home because it is too difficult to control the heat. If you are not careful, it will be as hard as plastic. Usually, we go to restaurants to eat it, allowing the chef to show off their lifelong skills.
Blanching snails at home, even the three common snails I mentioned, is not easy. Time becomes very important here, every second counts. Unlike stewing soup, which has a high margin of error, you can throw it aside and cook it slowly without paying too much attention. Every time the snails are successfully blanched, my dad or mom is very proud, as if they have won a gold medal in a sprint. However, the success of the blancher also requires the cooperation of the snail digger, and ultimately it depends on whether a complete snail with a rotating tail can be dug out. If the snails are successfully blanched, but the snail digger is not up to par, resulting in a broken tail, it will really cause a burst of regret.
Digging snails and blanching snails are symmetrical skills, like a pair of porcelain vases placed in the living room. Unlike clams, which will open on their own once cooked, snails hide deep and need to be explored with dexterity. Therefore, digging snails is all about the know-how: the position where the toothpick is inserted, the technique of rotation, and the timing of switching the force after the snail body separates from the shell all require attention. A person sitting at the dining table, carefully digging snails, is a bit like embroidering, but after all, embroidery cannot be eaten, so digging snails is better.
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