People's Daily - September 3, 2025

Xi Jinping Presides Over the 7th Trilateral Meeting of Heads of State of China, Russia, and Mongolia

On the morning of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China, President Vladimir Putin (普京) of Russia, and President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (呼日勒苏赫) of Mongolia held the seventh trilateral summit of heads of state of China, Russia, and Mongolia at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京人民大会堂).

Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that in recent years, trilateral cooperation between China, Russia, and Mongolia has developed steadily and achieved tangible results. The mid-term roadmap for trilateral cooperation has been successfully implemented, the trade volume between the three countries has been steadily increasing, and economic and trade, science and technology, ecological protection, and cultural cooperation have been continuously deepened. As friendly neighbors connected by mountains and rivers, sharing weal and woe, China is willing to work with Russia and Mongolia to adhere to the original aspiration of cooperation, eliminate external interference, and jointly promote the high-quality development of trilateral cooperation.

Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward three suggestions on promoting China-Russia-Mongolia cooperation.

First, consolidate political mutual trust. The more complex and volatile the international situation, the more China, Russia, and Mongolia must strengthen unity and cooperation, increase mutual support, respect each other's core interests and major concerns, and become solid strategic backbones on the road to their respective development and revitalization.

Second, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation. Take "hard connectivity" as an important direction, actively promote cross-border infrastructure and energy projects connecting the three countries, and enrich the content of cooperation; take "soft connectivity" as an important support, strengthen the alignment of development strategies, and expand the scale of local currency settlement; take "people-to-people connectivity" as an important foundation, strengthen exchanges between neighboring provinces and states of the three countries, and strengthen tourism and cultural heritage protection cooperation.

Third, strengthen cooperation within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is the main platform for regional countries to jointly safeguard security and seek common development. We should make good use of the various cooperation platforms and centers promoted by China during the Tianjin (天津) summit to expand broader cooperation space.

Putin (普京) said that Russia, China, and Mongolia are friendly neighbors with a long tradition of cooperation. Enhancing political mutual trust is very important and conducive to consolidating the foundation of trilateral relations. Russia is willing to carry out equal, mutually beneficial, and future-oriented strategic cooperation with China and Mongolia, so that trilateral cooperation and bilateral cooperation complement and promote each other. The three parties should closely align development strategies, strengthen interconnection, expand trade and investment, deepen cooperation and exchanges in finance, energy, digital economy, education, environmental protection, and tourism, help their respective economic development, promote regional economic integration, and enhance people-to-people bonds.

Khürelsükh (呼日勒苏赫) said that China and Russia are important neighbors of Mongolia, and Mongolia is committed to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trilateral cooperation, promoting the construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor, enhancing cultural exchanges, benefiting the people of the three countries, and promoting regional development and prosperity. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Soviet Great Patriotic War. The people of Mongolia, China, and Russia should jointly celebrate and commemorate this historical moment and promote a correct view of the history of World War II.

Cai Qi (蔡奇) and Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

*People's Daily*, Beijing, September 2nd (Reporter Du Shangze) On the morning of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京), who is in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the activities commemorating 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) pointed out that China-Russia relations have withstood the test of international vicissitudes, setting a model of major-country relations featuring permanent good-neighborliness and friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial win-win cooperation. Both sides have stayed true to their original aspirations and maintained their resolve, and cooperation in various fields has achieved positive results. China is willing to work with Russia to strengthen high-level exchanges, support each other's development and revitalization, coordinate positions in a timely manner on issues involving the core interests and major concerns of both countries, and promote greater development of China-Russia relations.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that both China and Russia have strong impetus for their respective development and revitalization. The two sides should use major projects to lead cooperation, create benchmark cooperation projects, and promote deep-level integration of interests. It is necessary to enhance the resilience of cooperation, enhance cooperation understanding, and fully consolidate and maintain the overall situation of cooperation.

Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the heads of state of China and Russia attended each other's celebrations commemorating the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, which fully demonstrated the responsibility of major countries as the main victors of World War II and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, and demonstrated the firm determination to safeguard the achievements of the victory of World War II and defend the correct view of the history of World War II. The global governance initiative I have proposed is to work with all like-minded countries to firmly defend the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system. Both China and Russia emphasize sovereign equality, international rule of law, and multilateralism. We must continue to strengthen cooperation in multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, BRICS, and the G20, and work together to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Putin said that under the leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and himself, Russia-China relations reflect a high degree of strategic importance and have reached the highest level in history. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) state visit to Russia in May and his attendance at the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Great Patriotic War, and my attendance tomorrow at the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, are two countries showing the world that Russia and China helped each other and fought side by side in the World Anti-Fascist War, playing a key role in achieving victory in the European main battlefield and the Eastern main battlefield, demonstrating a firm position in jointly defending historical truth and safeguarding the achievements of the victory of World War II. The solidarity and cooperation between Russia and China in the World Anti-Fascist War has also become a solid foundation for the development of Russia-China relations in the new era. Congratulations to China on the successful holding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Tianjin (天津) Summit, which led the meeting to reach a number of consensuses and effectively promoted the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The global governance initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) is very timely and necessary, and will play an important role in solving the global governance deficit. Russia is willing to maintain strategic coordination with China, strengthen high-level exchanges, strengthen practical cooperation in various fields, and promote the continued high-level development of bilateral relations.

The two heads of state also exchanged in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern.

That noon, Xi Jinping (习近平) had a small-scale tea chat and banquet with Putin.

The two sides signed more than 20 bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of energy, aerospace, artificial intelligence, agriculture, inspection and quarantine, health, scientific research, education, and media.

Cai Qi (蔡奇) and Wang Yi (王毅) participated in the above activities.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh

This newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 2nd (Reporter Hu Zexi (胡泽曦)): On the morning of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (呼日勒苏赫), who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京).

Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that China and Mongolia are friendly neighbors connected by mountains and rivers. Exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields have been continuously deepened, and a number of key projects have achieved positive progress. The two sides should take the building of a China-Mongolia community with a shared future as a guide, consolidate strategic mutual trust, deepen development integration, promote people-to-people connectivity, and continuously inject impetus into the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that no matter how the international situation changes, China will continue to be a trustworthy and reliable partner for Mongolia. The two sides should carefully maintain the political foundation of bilateral relations, deepen the alignment of development strategies, and work together on the road to achieving their respective modernization. China's proposed global governance initiative is to better address global challenges, and it is willing to work with Mongolia to implement this initiative and solve the problem of governance deficits.

Khürelsükh (呼日勒苏赫) said that permanent good-neighborliness and friendship with China and carrying out long-term mutually beneficial cooperation are the priorities of Mongolia's foreign policy. Mongolia highly appreciates China's adherence to the concept of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in its neighborhood diplomacy, and will continue to adhere to the One China principle and firmly support China's position on issues involving Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong. Mongolia looks forward to exploring the potential of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, strengthening interconnection and interoperability, promoting mutually beneficial cooperation, and promoting the development of bilateral relations to achieve more results. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) proposed global governance initiative advocates the establishment of an international governance system with the United Nations as its core and with the equal participation of developing countries. Mongolia highly appreciates this and is willing to support each other and cooperate closely with China on the international stage to safeguard the common interests of developing countries.

The two sides signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of customs, metrology, and media.

Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev

On the morning of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China met with President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京), who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the activities commemorating 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) pointed out that China and Uzbekistan are friendly neighbors and all-weather comprehensive strategic partners in the new era. China supports Uzbekistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests, and is willing to work with Uzbekistan to accelerate the alignment of development strategies, steadily advance the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, strengthen cooperation in joint scientific research, green energy, medical and health care, emergency management, artificial intelligence, poverty reduction, and other fields, and expand cultural, educational, tourism, and local exchanges. The two sides should make good use of the China-Uzbekistan law enforcement and security cooperation mechanism, jointly combat the "three evil forces," and jointly address security risks and challenges.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that the current international situation is intertwined with turbulence and change. Strengthening the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation will help all countries safeguard their common interests and promote their respective development. China and Uzbekistan should firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations as its core, practice true multilateralism, jointly implement the global governance initiative, defend the achievements of the victory in World War II, and safeguard the hard-won peace and tranquility.

Mirziyoyev said that China made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and holding commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance demonstrates China's courageous commitment to maintaining lasting world peace. Uzbekistan highly values its relations with China, and thanks China for its long-term valuable support for Uzbekistan's economic and social development and improvement of people's livelihoods. Uzbekistan is willing to work with China to respect and support each other, deepen cooperation in various fields, and further promote the development of the two countries' all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era. He congratulated China on the successful holding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Tianjin Summit, and the Chinese rotating presidency has been effective in enhancing the international influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Uzbekistan fully supports the global governance initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平). This initiative meets the needs of global governance and reflects profound strategic vision. Uzbekistan is willing to work with China to jointly implement this initiative and promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.

After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the exchange of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of development strategy alignment, mutual establishment of cultural centers, and medical services. The two sides also signed bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of economic and technological cooperation, digital economy, market supervision, aerospace, and customs.

Wang Yi (王毅) participated in the above activities.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Turkmen President Berdimuhamedov

On the afternoon of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China met with President Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京), who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and activities commemorating 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) pointed out that China and Turkmenistan are good partners who trust each other. The cooperation between the two countries is based on mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win results, and can complement each other's advantages. China is willing to deepen cooperation and exchanges with Turkmenistan to build a China-Turkmenistan community with a shared future.

Xi Jinping (习近平) stressed that China supports Turkmenistan in pursuing a policy of permanent neutrality and safeguarding national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. The two sides should expand the scale of natural gas cooperation, continue to expand cooperation in non-resource fields, strengthen connectivity, accelerate the advancement of Luban Workshops, the mutual establishment of cultural centers, and other work, strengthen coordination and cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the China-Central Asia mechanism, and promote greater achievements in cooperation between the two countries. Both China and Turkmenistan have made huge sacrifices for the victory of World War II, and the two sides must resolutely defend the achievements of the victory of World War II and jointly safeguard world peace.

Serdar Berdimuhamedov said that he was very happy to come to China to attend the Tianjin Summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and congratulated the Chinese people on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. China is a reliable friend and partner of Turkmenistan. The two countries have deep mutual trust and broad areas of cooperation, bringing benefits to the people of both countries. Turkmenistan's "Revival of the Silk Road" strategy complements the "Belt and Road" Initiative. Turkmenistan is willing to strengthen cooperation and exchanges with China in energy, infrastructure construction, education, culture and other fields to promote greater development of relations between the two countries. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has great potential, and cooperation in trade, investment, security, culture and other fields has been steadily advancing, making positive contributions to promoting the construction of a more just and balanced world pattern. Turkmenistan is willing to actively participate in relevant cooperation. The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) are helpful to improve the international relations system, and Turkmenistan fully supports them and is willing to jointly promote their implementation.

The two sides signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of intellectual property, news media, and education.

Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Iranian President Raisi

On the afternoon of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Iranian President Pezeshkian in the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京), who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and activities commemorating 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) pointed out that China-Iran relations have withstood the test of international vicissitudes and maintained steady and sound development. Since our meeting in Kazan last year, various departments of the two countries have actively implemented the important consensus reached by both sides, and China-Iran cooperation in various fields has achieved many new results. China always places the development of its relations with Iran in an important position in China's Middle East diplomacy, and is willing to continue its friendship with Iran, deepen mutual trust, strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, clean energy, and connectivity, enhance cultural exchanges, and jointly promote the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership to achieve steady and long-term development. China has proposed a global governance initiative and is willing to work with the international community, including Iran, to promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.

Xi Jinping (习近平) stressed that force is not the right way to resolve differences, and communication and dialogue are the right path to achieve lasting peace. China attaches importance to Iran's repeated reaffirmation of its commitment not to seek to develop nuclear weapons, respects Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, and supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity, and safeguarding its legitimate rights and interests through political negotiations. China will continue to uphold fairness and justice, promote the achievement of a comprehensive solution to the Iranian nuclear issue that takes into account the legitimate concerns of all parties, and make unremitting efforts to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

Pezeshkian congratulated China on the successful holding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Tianjin (天津) Summit. During China's tenure as the rotating presidency, political mutual trust among member states has been enhanced, and positive progress has been made in cooperation in various fields. Iran is willing to strengthen cooperation with China within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. China is Iran's comprehensive strategic partner, and Iran attaches great importance to relations between the two countries. No matter how the international situation changes, it will adhere to friendship with China and deepen cooperation with China. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) proposed global governance initiative is of great significance for promoting the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction. Iran fully supports it and is willing to closely coordinate with China, jointly oppose unilateralism and power politics, maintain peace and stability in the Middle East, and promote the implementation of the global governance initiative.

Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Tajik President Rahmon

On the evening of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China met with Tajik President Rahmon, who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京).

Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that under the strategic guidance of President Rahmon and himself, China-Tajikistan cooperation has continuously achieved new results. China has become Tajikistan's largest trading partner, and a series of cooperation projects have made new progress. As comprehensive strategic partners, China is willing to work with Tajikistan to join hands and build a China-Tajikistan community with a shared future.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China and Tajikistan should strengthen the alignment of development strategies and promote cooperation in various fields. China is willing to encourage more Chinese companies to invest in Tajikistan, support both sides in expanding cooperation in new energy vehicles, the digital economy, infrastructure construction, and other fields, and deepen exchanges in disaster prevention and mitigation, medical care, culture, and education. The two sides should continue to promote counter-terrorism cooperation, jointly combat the "three evil forces," and safeguard common strategic interests. It is necessary to strengthen coordination in multilateral affairs, jointly implement global governance initiatives, and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system. Both China and Tajikistan have made huge sacrifices for the victory of World War II, and it is necessary to resolutely defend the achievements of the victory of World War II and work together to promote the noble cause of world peace and development.

Rahmon said that Tajikistan attaches great importance to Tajikistan-China relations, and strengthening Tajikistan-China cooperation is in the common interest of both countries. Tajikistan firmly adheres to the one-China principle and will always be a reliable partner of China. Tajikistan is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in a wide range of fields such as economy and trade, green economy, digital economy, and infrastructure construction, and welcomes Chinese companies to invest and do business in Tajikistan. China has actively played the role of rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, promoted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to enter a new stage of development, and made important contributions to regional peace and stability. Congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Mankind should remember history and create a better future. The global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) reflect the vision and responsibility of a world-class leader. Tajikistan fully supports them and is willing to work with China to jointly promote their implementation, making international governance more reasonable and effective.

The two sides signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of interconnectivity, green and low-carbon development, and the digital economy.

Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz

On the morning of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz (夏巴兹) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京), who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and the activities commemorating 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) pointed out that China and Pakistan are friends in need, brothers, and, more importantly, friends of integrity and righteousness. Their ironclad friendship has stood the test of time. This has been forged in the many trials of history. As the world undergoes accelerating changes unseen in a century, a strong China-Pakistan relationship is conducive to maintaining regional peace and development. The two sides should accelerate the building of an even closer China-Pakistan community with a shared future in the new era, better benefit the two peoples, and set an example for building a community with a shared future in the surrounding areas.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China supports Pakistan in maintaining unity, focusing on development, and enhancing its national strength. China is willing to work with Pakistan to create an "upgraded version 2.0" of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor and an upgraded version of the China-Pakistan Free Trade Agreement, strengthen cooperation in areas such as industry, agriculture, and mining, and help enhance Pakistan's independent development capabilities. China supports Pakistan in combating terrorism and hopes that Pakistan will take practical and effective measures to ensure the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan, and create a safe environment for cooperation between the two countries. The two sides should strengthen strategic communication, implement the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, the Global Civilization Initiative, and the Global Governance Initiative, respond to common challenges, and safeguard international fairness and justice.

Shehbaz (夏巴兹) congratulated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, stating that the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) played a key role in the World Anti-Fascist War, saving China and changing the world. The ironclad friendship between Pakistan and China is rooted in the hearts of more than 200 million Pakistani people, and every generation remembers the selfless help provided by China. No force can shake the unbreakable friendship between Pakistan and China. Under the strong leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平), China has made tremendous achievements in economic and social development, completed poverty alleviation, benefited the Chinese people, and shared opportunities with developing countries through the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, winning praise and hearts in the world. Pakistan firmly adheres to the one-China principle and looks forward to continuously strengthening the friendly ties between the two countries, promoting cooperation in various fields, and allowing Pakistan-China relations to continue to move forward. Pakistan will spare no effort to protect the safety of Chinese personnel, projects, and institutions in Pakistan. The Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) is of great significance to world peace, development, and stability, and Pakistan will fully support and actively implement it.

Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar

On the evening of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar (安瓦尔) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京), who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and activities commemorating 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) pointed out that China and Malaysia are like-minded good friends. The two sides have helped each other through international vicissitudes and worked together on the path of modernization, successfully opening a new "Golden 50 Years" for China-Malaysia relations. In April of this year, I paid a state visit to Malaysia, and the two sides reached an important consensus on building a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future. China is willing to work with Malaysia to advance the construction of the China-Malaysia community with a shared future, better benefit the people of both countries, and contribute to promoting regional and world peace and development.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that the two sides should highlight the new positioning of "high-level and strategic" in bilateral relations, deepen all-round strategic coordination, and firmly support each other's core interests and major concerns. Work together to build a regional high ground for high-quality development cooperation, focus on creating cooperation highlights in emerging industries such as artificial intelligence, new energy, and semiconductors, and build key projects such as the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" and the East Coast Rail Link to a high standard. Continue to carry out the "Confucian-Islamic Civilization Dialogue" to strengthen the bonds of people-to-people affinity. Strengthen multilateral coordination and cooperation, promote the building of a closer China-ASEAN community with a shared future, work together to defend international fairness and justice, and safeguard the common interests of the Global South.

Anwar (安瓦尔) said that President Xi Jinping's (习近平) state visit to Malaysia was very successful, powerfully promoting the rapid development of bilateral relations, and was warmly received by all sectors of Malaysia. He was honored to come to China to attend activities 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 global governance initiatives just proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) directly address the problems facing global governance, with both advanced concepts and practical solutions, which are of great significance for improving the level of global governance. Malaysia cherishes the special strategic partnership between Malaysia and China and is willing to continuously deepen cooperation in various fields to bring more benefits to the people of both countries.

Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Shoulder Great Responsibility, Steadfastly Follow the Right Path

By: 本报记者 杜尚泽 胡泽曦

In the depths of history, there are always forces like deep, still waters, silently building up changes and sculpting the shape of the times.

Looking back at the turn of the century, when six neighboring countries committed to good neighborliness and friendship chose to join hands, a magnificent voyage to shape a new landscape of international relations set sail from the banks of the Huangpu River!

More than two decades have passed in a hurry. In the early autumn of 2025, the "SCO family" gathered in Tianjin (天津). This regional cooperation organization, standing under the world's spotlight, is in its prime.

From August 31 to September 1, the Haihe River (海河) witnessed a gathering of influential figures, as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) welcomed its largest summit since its establishment.

When the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) gathered broad consensus on addressing the once-in-a-century changes, when all parties made comprehensive plans to further promote the "Shanghai Spirit" and advance the organization's development, when the "SCO voice" of safeguarding international order and defending fairness and justice spread from the coast of the Bohai Sea (渤海) to all corners of the world... the world was able to understand the spiritual source and power of this organization's growth and development, and also saw more clearly that a new SCO story belonging to the world has begun.

The global time of the Tianjin (天津) Summit:

"The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) should play a leading role and set an example in practicing global governance initiatives"

"This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations. History tells us that multilateralism and solidarity and cooperation are the correct answers to solving global problems."

The multilateral summit's agenda was busy and tight. On the afternoon of August 30, the first major-country diplomacy activity in Tianjin (天津) was a meeting with UN Secretary-General Guterres. These words of President Xi Jinping (习近平) laid a historical foundation for the Tianjin (天津) Summit.

As time passes, the memory of that period of blood and fire has not faded, and the unbreakable combat friendship forged with blood will not diminish. Traveling to Moscow (莫斯科) in May, reviewing the past and looking to the future at the China-Central Asia Summit (中国—中亚峰会) in June, and gathering in Tianjin (天津) this time, the time node of "80th anniversary" has always been heavily placed in the heart.

"An important moment to remember history and create the future," the Tianjin (天津) Summit carries thousands of expectations.

On September 1, outside the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center (梅江会展中心), the flags of participating countries and the SCO flag fluttered in the wind. The meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Member States and the "Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) +" meeting were held in the morning and afternoon respectively. President Xi Jinping (习近平) chaired the two meetings and delivered important speeches.

Sitting around the huge round conference table is an important force whose international influence is increasingly rising in today's era. Facing a world where "unstable, uncertain, and unpredictable factors have significantly increased," promoting the SCO to "show greater achievements and achieve greater development" is related to regional peace and development, and to the future destiny of the world.

These days, the leaders of all parties gathered in Tianjin (天津) have unanimously talked about history.

Russian President Putin (普京) lamented: "This year is a special year for all our countries";

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (洪玛奈) paid tribute to the great victory, "The Chinese people created peace with bravery and unity, which is admirable";

UN Secretary-General Guterres (古特雷斯) was touched by the real challenges and emphasized that "it is timely to revisit the original intention and values of the United Nations established 80 years ago"...

Choosing what attitude to treat history with is also choosing what kind of future to create.

President Xi Jinping's (习近平) words were resounding: "China is willing to work with all parties to bravely shoulder great righteousness and steadfastly practice the great path, promote a correct view of the history of World War II, firmly safeguard the achievements of the victory of World War II, and let the achievements of promoting the reform of the global governance system and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind benefit all mankind more and better!"

China's proposition has gathered widespread aspirations and common will.

The summit issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the victory of World War II and the founding of the United Nations, emphasizing that "we have a shared responsibility for the past and the future - to protect future generations from the scourge of war and to do everything possible to avoid the recurrence of tragic tragedies"; the Tianjin (天津) Declaration solemnly stated that "member states call for remembering the heroic deeds of the people of all countries and the historical lessons of World War II."

The magnificent victory 80 years ago shaped a new order of global governance. And today, against the background of the international landscape reaching another crossroads, our best commemoration of history is to write new history.

The new writing must first face the questions of the times. "The weakening of multilateral institutions and the fragmentation of the world trade system," "the increasing problems of geopolitical conflicts and financial and economic sanctions are worrying"... the participants raised one global governance problem after another. The Tianjin (天津) Summit did not shy away from the challenges of the times, but instead met them head-on, exploring solutions and seeking fundamental solutions together.

"Small wisdom governs events, great wisdom governs systems." What kind of global governance system to build and how to reform and improve the global governance system are related to the present and also affect the future; developed countries are trying to dominate the direction of change, and the voices of developing countries demanding to make up for the "imbalance of rights" are rising.

History records this moment:

On the afternoon of September 1, at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center (天津梅江会展中心), President Xi Jinping's (习近平) voice was strong and powerful:

"I would like to propose a global governance initiative to work with all countries to promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system and jointly move towards a community with a shared future for mankind."

Soon, major global media outlets asked one after another: "Why was China's fourth global initiative proposed at the SCO?" "What kind of repercussions will the new Chinese voice stir up in the world?"

The classic moments of proposing the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative have been recorded in the history of world diplomacy. In just a few years, these major initiatives have won numerous resonances around the world, gathering a powerful force in the storms of the times to respond to challenges and shape the future.

This time, why focus on "governance"?

It is the enlightenment of history and the call of the times. From the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia (威斯特伐利亚和约) to the trial and error of the League of Nations (国际联盟), from accumulating profound lessons from the two world wars to the end of the Cold War and the disintegration of the bipolar pattern, the concept of global governance has gone through several setbacks from its germination to its development, but it has always represented the direction of progress of human society.

Today, both the era reality of shared destiny and the problem-oriented approach of dispelling the shadows of Cold War thinking, hegemonism, and protectionism call for the renewal of concepts and the upgrading of governance.

Adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating people-centeredness, and focusing on action-orientedness, these five core concepts of the Global Governance Initiative systematically answer the questions of "who governs, how to govern, and for whom to govern" in global governance, respond to the aspirations of the international community, and become the right choice to address global challenges and the only way to solve the governance deficit.

This major initiative, proposed to the world, has also opened up a blue ocean of cooperation for the SCO. At the summit site, leaders of all parties responded positively at the first time:

"Russia supports President Xi Jinping's (习近平) initiative and intends to conduct specific discussions on the suggestions made by our Chinese friends";

"Belarus (白俄罗斯) fully agrees with and fully supports the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平)... The five core concepts of the initiative are the key principles to solve the problems existing in the current international mechanism";

"Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) highly appreciates the Global Governance Initiative proposed by the President of China at the summit, which contains the long-term vision for the development of the international community";

"The principles identified in the initiative are very important and fully in line with the SCO's priorities";

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Adhering to advancing in the logic of historical progress and developing in the trend of the times. The global time of the Tianjin (天津) Summit recorded the big picture and big responsibility at the turning point of history.

The "family" time of the Tianjin (天津) Summit:

"Towards a better future, opening a new voyage full of hope"

In recent years, when mentioning the SCO, President Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly used "homeland" and "SCO family" to describe it. The word "family" gives the SCO a rare affinity and sense of belonging in international relations.

During the Tianjin (天津) Summit, the news of the "family" expansion came out again: Laos (老挝) was accepted as a dialogue partner.

The international situation is becoming more complex and severe, and countries urgently need a stable international environment for their own survival, development, and revitalization. At this moment, where is the SCO going?

A set of data highlights the choice of the SCO and also highlights the latest "family assets":

With the participation of 26 countries, cooperation in more than 50 fields, and an economic aggregate of nearly 30 trillion US dollars, the SCO is now the world's largest regional organization.

People are amazed at the vigorous vitality of the SCO and amazed that "countries hoping to join the SCO are lined up." And every expansion and every step of growth is also a deliberate choice. Choosing to accept shows the SCO's openness and inclusiveness; choosing to join indicates the resonance of ideas and the sharing of missions.

From the news of the dialogue partner "+1" again, people see the new model of international cooperation illuminated by the "Shanghai Spirit," see the huge appeal of "building a community with a shared future for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织)," and also see the growth of the forces of peace and development and the enhancement of the willingness to work together.

It is really not easy to withstand headwinds and adverse currents and continue to cooperate. A key reason is that the SCO countries adhere to the original intention of cooperation and innovate and develop the concept of cooperation.

This time, focusing on further promoting the "Shanghai Spirit" and promoting the continued development and growth of the organization, President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed five initiatives: adhering to seeking common ground while reserving differences, adhering to mutual benefit and win-win results, adhering to openness and inclusiveness, adhering to fairness and justice, and adhering to pragmatism and efficiency.

The five initiatives and five adherences have a consistent adherence and also a progressive expansion with the times.

From the repeated moves towards each other at the Tianjin (天津) Summit and the plans and achievements, people can read these initiatives and these adherences:

The direction of development is further clarified.

At the Tianjin (天津) Summit, the development strategy for the next 10 years was implemented, which set the tone and clarified the goals for the SCO's next journey; merging the SCO observer countries and dialogue partners into a unified "SCO partner," the optimization of the mechanism focuses on closer and more efficient cooperation.

The cooperation platform is further improved.

At the Tianjin (天津) Summit, all parties jointly decided to establish the SCO Development Bank, establish the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (中国—上海合作组织) energy, green industry, and digital economy cooperation platforms, as well as the science and technology innovation, higher education, and vocational and technical education cooperation centers, and formulate 6 high-quality development action plans... New platforms, new opportunities, and a new future full of expectations.

The principles and positions are further consolidated.

In the face of the resurgence of unilateral bullying, the summit issued a statement clearly supporting the multilateral trading system with the WTO as the core. "Abiding by international trade law, including WTO rules, and eliminating restrictive measures that violate WTO rules," the "SCO voice" of maintaining an open world economy is louder.

Action is the profound impression that the SCO has left on the world from the time it broke ground to its prime today. And China, which has always been praised by the international community as "the most action-oriented," as the rotating presidency of the SCO in 2024-2025, proposed the slogan "Promoting the 'Shanghai Spirit': The SCO in Action."

At last year's Astana (阿斯塔纳) Summit, the leaders of the member states reached a consensus on the establishment of a comprehensive center for responding to security threats and challenges, as well as a center for combating transnational organized crime, an information security center, and a drug control center. From consensus to implementation, it took only a short year. The Tianjin (天津) Summit welcomed the official unveiling of the four centers. This is another major progress in SCO security cooperation, and the regional security barrier is more solid.

"To promote the better development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织), China has always emphasized a 'practical' word." President Xi Jinping's (习近平) words are concise but meaningful.

This year's presidency report card is particularly rich: 110 major presidency activities were held, 24 outcome documents were adopted at the Tianjin (天津) Summit, and 23 initiatives were proposed at the summit... One by one, the SCO's development history has been engraved with a strong "Chinese imprint," and the SCO has entered a new stage of high-quality development.

Born here, grew up here, struggled here, and harvested here, people often use the warm word "homeland" to express their attachment to the land under their feet.

A common homeland requires the care of mechanisms and the cohesion of emotions.

On the evening of August 31, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife Peng Liyuan (彭丽媛) held a banquet to welcome guests from all parties attending the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) Summit in China. "Moscow Nights," "Dudar and Maira," "Reminiscence"... classic songs from various countries resounded at the scene, becoming a different narrative of the SCO story.

Sharing security risks and cooperating for win-win results is for a common homeland; mutual learning of civilizations and harmonious coexistence is for a common homeland. The new picture of the "SCO family" is just like this literary and artistic performance called "Creating the Future Together":

"The Beauty of Harmony" dances out the beauty of different civilizations coexisting harmoniously, "Small Streams, Rivers, and Seas" interprets the remarkable growth path of the SCO, and "The Light in Our Eyes" sings out the beautiful hope of "shared destiny, lasting forever"...

The Chinese time of the Tianjin (天津) Summit:

"In the world's once-in-a-century changes, China provides stability and certainty"

A city is also a history, reflecting the vicissitudes of life.

Tianjin (天津), one of the earliest treaty ports in modern China that was forced to open, has the humiliating history of being surrounded by great powers engraved in its memory. In the memory, there is also unyieldingness and awakening, seeking and strengthening. Revolutionary pioneers once explored the road to national salvation here, and the pioneering history of China's industrialization left an important mark here.

And today, as a sea-land intersection hub of the "Belt and Road," the giant ships of Tianjin Port (天津港) shuttle endlessly, intelligent manufacturing sells well around the world, and the "Jinmen" butterfly change tells the story of the Chinese-style modernization's progress and glory.

At the convention and exhibition center, intangible cultural heritage woodblock prints are colorful, and embroidery, porcelain bottles, and jade wares are engraved with the imprint of time; the night scene on the Haihe River (海河) is dazzling, and thousands of lights decorate the most beautiful picture... Through Tianjin (天津), a China that is "very ancient and very fashionable" is spread out in front of the world.

Before the summit began, more than 10 bilateral meetings were held in sequence. The golden gate of the Tianjin (天津) State Guesthouse opened and closed, and the national flags in the meeting hall were changed in an orderly manner, but the friendly friendship and cooperative enthusiasm remained unchanged.

Why is there so much confidence and expectation in China? Two keywords provide the answer.

One keyword is opportunity. Global development is at a moment of pressure, and China has always been a constructive force empowering the development of all countries.

Maldivian President Muizzu (穆伊兹) is familiar with "Chinese concepts" such as the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the "2035 Long-Term Goals," and bluntly said that "in the tested international environment, China has always brought stability and prosperity to the world."

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (范明政) has visited China for the sixth time as Prime Minister, and at the meeting site, he listed the global share of China's domestic product and its contribution to world economic growth.

Opportunity is shown in tangible development data and also manifested in the sharing of intangible experience.

Belarusian President Lukashenko (卢卡申科) was impressed by the orderliness of China everywhere and specially exchanged with President Xi Jinping (习近平) on how to "see the subtle and know the significant" in governance.

Kyrgyz President Zhaparov (扎帕罗夫) was amazed by the development and progress in various fields in China and was deeply interested in China's development "combining innovative modernization and long-standing traditions."

China's story, the world's opportunity.
In the past, it was poor and weak, and everything was waiting to be rebuilt. Now, it has successfully explored a Chinese-style path to modernization that is very different from the West and created a new form of human civilization. For all members of the "SCO family" who are tirelessly seeking modernization, isn't the moment of gathering in Tianjin a time to draw wisdom from the practice of Chinese-style modernization?

Another keyword is trust. Currently, the world's view of China is not only focused on temporary events, and the thinking is not only about calculating development interests, but also a sense of trust based on values and concepts.

Committed to promoting the realization of "dragon and elephant dancing together," emphasizing the need to view and handle China-India relations from a strategic and long-term perspective; planning the development of China-Cambodia relations, emphasizing the need to have an overall perspective and a long-term vision; planning China-Egypt cooperation, emphasizing the need to shoulder the historical mission and responsibilities of major countries as important members of the Global South... Always adhering to a historical perspective and focusing on the big picture, President Xi Jinping (习近平) has conveyed to the world China's determination and composure to move forward in the face of changes.

Original intention, spirit, and concept – these words are being used more and more frequently to interpret today's China's interactions with other countries, exploring the worldview, order view, and responsibility view behind the actions.

From the consistently emphasized "Shanghai Spirit" to the latest proposed global governance initiatives, the principles of equality, the pursuit of mutual benefit, and the value of symbiosis contained within them run through the rich practice of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics today, and are unified in the great cause of promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

"The world will be better if China is better; China will be better if the world is better." This sentence is deeply rooted in the hearts of the Chinese people today. In this global village with a shared future, for every country, isn't the relationship between itself and the world presenting the same logic?

Although the international situation is turbulent, the international community does have a mainstream consensus on which direction the world should develop. From the Tianjin Summit to the broader international stage, maintaining international order, improving global governance, and defending fairness and justice are the common demands of the vast majority of members of the international community. When a large country like China unites its people in the face of challenges time and time again, and steps forward to take responsibility at critical moments, it reaps not only praise and applause, not only the firm choice of all parties to work together with China, but also hope and confidence in building a better world.

"China has a lofty international prestige and a constructive position," "China brings stability to the world in the current turbulent international situation," "We look forward to China playing a greater role in international affairs"... These voices from the Haihe River (海河) fully confirm the ancient saying quoted by President Xi (习近平): "执大象，天下往 (zhí dà xiàng, tiān xià wǎng - "hold the great image, the world goes," If you grasp the most important things, the world will follow you).

After the Tianjin Summit, many foreign leaders who attended the summit set off for Beijing (北京).

On the morning of the 3rd, Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), Beijing (北京). Together with the Chinese people, they witnessed a grand commemorative event, looking back on the glorious history and working together towards a brighter and more magnificent future.

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Practicing Global Governance Initiatives and Promoting the Reform of the Global Governance System

By: 本报评论员

"Gathering consensus from all parties, stimulating cooperation momentum, and charting a blueprint for development," the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, shouldering this important mission, was held in Tianjin (天津) from August 31 to September 1. This was the largest summit in the SCO's development history and has milestone significance for cooperation and development in various fields of the SCO. The Tianjin (天津) summit yielded fruitful results, one of the most important of which was the clear proposal of the Global Governance Initiative.

This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations. In this special historical year of connecting the past and the future, President Xi Jinping (习近平) solemnly put forward the Global Governance Initiative, which is timely, provides direction, and demonstrates responsibility, further contributing Chinese wisdom and Chinese solutions to strengthening and improving global governance. "This is the key to solving the problems existing in the current global governance system," "The Global Governance Initiative is a visionary Chinese solution"... The initiative conforms to the universal aspirations of the people of all countries and meets the urgent needs of today's world. Once proposed, it has been welcomed and supported by all parties and will have a far-reaching impact.

In today's world, the deficits in peace, development, security, and governance are increasing. President Xi Jinping (习近平), with a panoramic view of the international situation and a global perspective, has successively proposed the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, calling on countries to work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind and build a world of lasting peace, universal security, common prosperity, openness and inclusiveness, and cleanliness and beauty. The Global Governance Initiative is another important public good that China has contributed to the world in the new era, following the three major global initiatives. The four major global initiatives have their own focuses and do not contradict each other. They inject stability and certainty into a turbulent world from the four dimensions of development, security, civilization, and governance, demonstrating China's responsibility in international affairs.

In his important speech, President Xi Jinping (习近平) clarified the core concepts of the Global Governance Initiative, namely, adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating people-centeredness, and emphasizing action orientation. These five concepts clarify the principles, methods, and paths that need to be followed in reforming and improving global governance. Among them, sovereign equality is the primary prerequisite for global governance, the international rule of law is the fundamental guarantee for global governance, multilateralism is the basic path for global governance, people-centeredness is the value orientation of global governance, and action orientation is an important principle of global governance, forming an organically unified whole, providing guidance for promoting the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system and working together towards a community with a shared future for mankind.

Here, we take practicing multilateralism as an example for in-depth analysis to deepen the understanding of the Global Governance Initiative.

Global governance is everyone's business, related to the vital interests of every country, and depends on coordination and cooperation, not unilateral bullying. It cannot be that whoever has the bigger arms and louder voice gets the final say. The essence of multilateralism is that international affairs should be discussed and handled jointly by everyone, and the future destiny of the world should be in the hands of all countries. The global governance concept of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits transcends the old "world view" of the law of the jungle and the winner-takes-all behind the changes in the international order for hundreds of years, and opens up a new realm of international relations theory. History and reality have shown that to cope with global challenges, we must practice true multilateralism, adhere to the global governance concept of extensive consultation, joint contribution, and shared benefits, and adhere to dialogue rather than confrontation, partnership rather than alliance, and win-win rather than zero-sum.

To practice true multilateralism, we must insist that international rules are jointly written and jointly maintained by all countries. Around the end of World War II, the most important decision made by the international community was the establishment of the United Nations. We must revisit the original aspiration of the United Nations, firmly safeguard the status and authority of the United Nations, safeguard 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 United Nations Charter, promote the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom for all mankind, and effectively give play to the irreplaceable important role of the United Nations in global governance, and promote the United Nations to become the main platform for countries to coordinate actions and jointly cope with challenges.

In the face of the changing international situation, China has always firmly stood on the right side of history and on the side of fairness and justice, adhered to true multilateralism, and resolutely opposed unilateralism, protectionism, power politics, and bullying practices. China supports the United Nations in playing a central role in international affairs and will always be a reliable partner of the United Nations. United Nations Secretary-General Guterres believes that "China has made important contributions to maintaining international law and ensuring the international rule of law, and has become a cornerstone of defending multilateralism."

The path of justice is not solitary; great undertaking can be achieved through joint efforts. On September 3, China solemnly held activities in Beijing (北京) to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. China is willing to work with all parties to bravely shoulder great righteousness and earnestly follow the right path, promote the correct view of the history of World War II, firmly safeguard the achievements of the victory of World War II, and let the achievements of promoting the reform of the global governance system and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind benefit all mankind more and better. China will continue to provide new opportunities for the world with China's new development, and create a better future together with all countries by building a community with a shared future for mankind, practicing the four major global initiatives, and jointly building the "Belt and Road."

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Li Qiang Meets with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Separately

Premier Li Qiang met with Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (Шавкат Мирзиёев) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse (钓鱼台国宾馆) in Beijing (北京) on the morning of September 2nd, who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Li Qiang stated that China and Uzbekistan are good friends, good partners, and good brothers. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the current development of China-Uzbekistan relations has entered a golden period, and cooperation has entered a fast track. This morning, President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a meeting with the President, pointing out the direction for further deepening China-Uzbekistan relations and making new arrangements. China is willing to work with Uzbekistan to continue to work hard, carry on the traditional friendship, consolidate political mutual trust, firmly support each other, expand pragmatic cooperation, and promote the China-Uzbekistan new era all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership to continue to deepen, bringing more benefits to the people of the two countries.

Li Qiang pointed out that China is willing to further strengthen the alignment of the "Belt and Road" initiative with the "Uzbekistan-2030" strategy, continue to give play to the role of the China-Uzbekistan intergovernmental cooperation committee mechanism, expand the scale of trade and investment, promote the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project with high quality, and deepen cooperation in interconnection, new energy, digital economy, artificial intelligence, modern agriculture and other fields, injecting more impetus into their respective modernization construction. China will continue to encourage capable Chinese-funded enterprises to invest in Uzbekistan. The two sides should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, think tanks, poverty reduction, etc., operate well the Chinese university branches in Uzbekistan, the Luban Workshops, and the Confucius Institutes, and run the "China Tourism Year" well, and continue to enhance mutual understanding and friendship between the people. China is willing to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination with Uzbekistan, jointly implement the results of the SCO Tianjin Summit, and is willing to work with Uzbekistan and other Central Asian parties to jointly optimize and strengthen the China-Central Asia mechanism, and promote new progress in the construction of the China-Central Asia community of destiny.

Mirziyoyev warmly congratulated the successful conclusion of the SCO Tianjin Summit and expressed Uzbekistan's full support for the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping. Under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping, China is firmly moving forward along the road of realizing Chinese-style modernization, and has made great achievements in economic and social development. The Uzbekistan-China new era all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership is currently at a high level. Uzbekistan appreciates China's long-term valuable assistance to Uzbekistan's national construction and looks forward to maintaining high-level exchanges with China, deepening cooperation in economy and trade, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, poverty reduction, and cultural fields, and welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and develop in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan firmly supports the one-China principle and is willing to work with China to combat the "three evil forces." Uzbekistan is willing to further strengthen communication and coordination with China within the framework of the SCO and the China-Central Asia mechanism, and jointly safeguard international fairness and justice.

Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.

Premier Li Qiang met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (安瓦尔) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse (钓鱼台国宾馆) in Beijing (北京) on the evening of September 2nd, who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Li Qiang said that during World War II, the Chinese and Malaysian people fought side by side and made significant contributions to safeguarding world peace and development. Today's world has entered a new period of turbulence and change, and China and Malaysia should unite and cooperate more closely to defend the achievements of the victory of World War II and the post-war international order, and safeguard the common interests of the two countries, the region, and even the world. President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a meeting with the Prime Minister and reached important consensus on deepening bilateral relations. China is willing to further strengthen strategic communication with Malaysia, continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests, continuously expand cooperation in various fields, and promote the construction of a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community of destiny to go deeper and more solid.

Li Qiang pointed out that China is willing to deeply align development strategies with Malaysia, better leverage complementary advantages, and achieve a higher level of win-win cooperation. The two sides should solidly promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," consolidate the growth momentum of bilateral trade, launch negotiations on upgrading the investment agreement as soon as possible, deepen cooperation in infrastructure, artificial intelligence, new energy and other fields, accelerate the construction of key projects such as the "two countries, two parks" and the East Coast Rail Link, and promote the embedded and integrated development of the production, supply, value, data, and talent chains. China is willing to import more high-quality products from Malaysia. The two sides should further facilitate personnel exchanges between the two countries and strengthen cultural, educational, tourism, sports, media, think tank and other people-to-people exchanges and cooperation. China appreciates Malaysia's active role as the rotating chair of ASEAN this year and is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Malaysia within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, jointly promote the high-quality implementation of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement, and safeguard multilateralism and free trade.

Anwar said that China's hosting of activities to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance demonstrates China's commitment to safeguarding lasting world peace and promoting international fairness and justice. China is a trustworthy partner and friend of Malaysia. Malaysia is willing to work with China to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen the alignment of development strategies, continue to promote the construction of large projects, expand cooperation in trade, investment, infrastructure construction, artificial intelligence, communications and other fields, and deepen tourism and other cultural exchanges and cooperation with the opportunity of the mutual visa exemption agreement between the two countries. Malaysia supports the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping, which are important measures for China to address global challenges and safeguard multilateralism, and are of great significance for reforming and improving the global governance system. Malaysia is willing to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination with China and firmly supports China's accession to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership.

Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.

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Zhao Leji Visits Vietnam and Attends Celebrations for the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam's National Day

The newspaper reported from Hanoi on September 2nd (Reporter Yang Ye (杨晔)) At the invitation of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man (陈青敏), Zhao Leji (赵乐际), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, led a Chinese party and government delegation to visit Vietnam from August 31st to September 2nd. In Hanoi, he met with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Nguyen Phu Trong (阮富仲), Vietnamese President Vo Van Thuong (武文赏), Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (范明政), held talks with Tran Thanh Man (陈青敏), and attended the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

During the meeting with Nguyen Phu Trong (阮富仲), Zhao Leji (赵乐际) conveyed the cordial greetings of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), warmly congratulated Vietnam on the historic achievements made by the Party and the country over the past 80 years, and stated that under the new circumstances, China is willing to work with Vietnam to implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties, deepen the exchange of experience in governance in accordance with the overall goal of "six more", strengthen the alignment of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the "Two Corridors, One Economic Belt" strategy, strengthen the bonds of friendship between the two peoples, jointly promote the socialist modernization of their respective countries, and accelerate the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that is of strategic significance.

Nguyen Phu Trong (阮富仲) asked Zhao Leji (赵乐际) to convey his sincere greetings to General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), thanked China for the enormous assistance provided during various periods of the Vietnamese revolution and construction, and stated that under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, China's development has achieved brilliant accomplishments and has become the main engine of global economic growth. Vietnam has always regarded the development of relations with China as an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority, consistently adheres to the one-China policy, and is willing to work with China on the great journey of building socialism, jointly opening the second golden era of Vietnam-China relations.

During the meeting with Vo Van Thuong (武文赏), Zhao Leji (赵乐际) conveyed President Xi Jinping's (习近平) best wishes, and stated that China and Vietnam should use the superiority of the socialist system to cope with the uncertainty of the external situation, adhere to and strengthen the leadership of the Communist Party, firmly support each other's reform and development endeavors, give play to the demonstration effect of China-Vietnam mutual benefit and win-win results, jointly resist the adverse currents of unilateralism and protectionism, and safeguard international fairness and justice and the common interests of developing countries. Vo Van Thuong (武文赏) asked Zhao Leji (赵乐际) to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping (习近平), and stated that Vietnam is sincerely pleased with China's continuous development and growth, is willing to continuously consolidate the political foundation of bilateral relations, accelerate the implementation of major landmark projects agreed upon by the leaders of the two countries, and promote the continuous deepening of the traditional friendship between Vietnam and China.

During the meeting with Pham Minh Chinh (范明政), Zhao Leji (赵乐际) stated that China and Vietnam have deeply integrated industrial development, mutually beneficial and win-win economic and trade cooperation, and enormous space for expanding cooperation. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Vietnam, raise the level of cooperation in traditional fields, strengthen cooperation in emerging fields, and jointly safeguard the multilateral trading system and the smooth flow of global production and supply chains. Pham Minh Chinh (范明政) stated that the current economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and China is flourishing, and Vietnam is willing to promote the integrated economic development of both sides within the framework of the "Belt and Road" initiative, promote new progress in practical cooperation such as railway construction, and make positive contributions to the implementation of the global initiatives proposed by China.

During the talks with Tran Thanh Man (陈青敏), Zhao Leji (赵乐际) stated that the National People's Congress of China is willing to raise the level of institutionalized exchanges with the National Assembly of Vietnam, learn from each other's experience in legislation and supervision, and provide legal guarantees for practical cooperation between the two countries. Tran Thanh Man (陈青敏) stated that the National Assembly of Vietnam is willing to maintain regular mutual visits and exchanges with the National People's Congress of China, and promote increasingly practical and effective cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries. Zhao Leji (赵乐际) and Tran Thanh Man (陈青敏) also jointly attended the first meeting of the Joint Committee of the legislative bodies of China and Vietnam, and the two sides exchanged views on national security legislation and promoting economic, trade, and scientific cooperation from the perspective of legislative bodies.

During his visit to Vietnam, Zhao Leji (赵乐际) was invited to attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam held in Ba Dinh Square (巴亭广场) in Hanoi, and watched the military parade, mass parade, and large-scale artistic performances. The guard of honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army was invited to participate in the military parade.

Zhao Leji (赵乐际) also paid his respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (胡志明陵) and visited Ho Chi Minh's former residence (胡志明故居).

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Wang Huning Attends 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 with Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan Compatriots and Overseas Personages

Beijing, September 2nd (Reporter Zhang Shuo (张烁)) On September 2nd, a 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 for compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as relevant overseas individuals. Wang Huning (王沪宁), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, attended and delivered a speech.

Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was the first complete victory for China in resisting foreign invasion in modern times. It was a great victory achieved through the courageous resistance of all Chinese sons and daughters, including compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese. It is a shared memory and common glory of the Chinese nation and all Chinese sons and daughters. Under the banner of the Anti-Japanese National United Front, advocated and established by the Communist Party of China, the vast numbers of compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, as well as overseas Chinese, shared the same breath and destiny with the motherland, and resolutely plunged into the historical torrent of the nationwide resistance against Japan. The motherland and the people will forever remember the heroic spirit of the compatriots from Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan, and overseas Chinese who were not afraid of sacrifice and shed blood on the battlefield, their patriotic feelings of being devoted to the motherland and supporting the war of resistance, and their unique contributions to the formation of the international anti-fascist united front. Their patriotic spirit and heroic deeds will forever be recorded in history and inspire future generations.

Wang Huning (王沪宁) said that as we jointly commemorate the victory of the great War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, we must adhere to remembering history, cherishing the memory of the martyrs, cherishing peace, and creating the future. We must confidently tell the world about the great significance of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and promote the major contributions of the Eastern main battlefield to the world, so that the enlightenment of history will forever illuminate reality and reveal the future. We must carry forward the great national spirit with patriotism as its core, promote the great spirit of the War of Resistance, and unite all Chinese sons and daughters to struggle and realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. We must comprehensively promote Chinese-style modernization, support and promote the integration of Hong Kong and Macao into the overall national development, improve the systems and policies for promoting cross-strait economic and cultural exchanges and cooperation, and widely gather the hearts, wisdom, and strength of overseas Chinese. We must adhere to the "One Country, Two Systems" principle, fully implement the principle of "patriots administering Hong Kong" (爱国者治港) and "patriots administering Macao" (爱国者治澳), and safeguard and consolidate the stable and harmonious situation in Hong Kong and Macao. We must adhere to the one-China principle and the "1992 Consensus" (九二共识), resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" (台独) separatism and external interference, and resolutely safeguard the victory of Taiwan's recovery from Japanese occupation as an achievement of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. We must adhere to a correct view of World War II history, jointly promote the common values of peace, development, fairness, justice, democracy, and freedom for all mankind, and contribute to world peace and development and the progress of human civilization.

Li Ganjie (李干杰) presided over the symposium. Zheng Jianbang (郑建邦), Ho Hau Wah (何厚铧), Leung Chun-ying (梁振英), Su Hui (苏辉), Jiang Zuojun (蒋作君), and Xia Baolong (夏宝龙) attended the symposium.

Chen Liren (陈立人), grandson of Tan Kah Kee (陈嘉庚) and director of Xiamen University (厦门大学) and Jimei University (集美大学); Chen Mingjin (陈明金), member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference and vice president of the China Overseas Friendship Association (中华海外联谊会); Lan Bozhou (蓝博洲), chairman of the Taiwan Koo Kim Liam Cultural Foundation (台湾辜金良文化基金会) and publisher of Renjian Publishing House (人间出版社); and Lin Haoyi (林颢伊), chairman of the Hong Kong United Youth Association Exchange Fund, spoke at the symposium. Representatives of patriotic individuals from all sectors of Hong Kong, Macao, Taiwan, and overseas, as well as heads of relevant departments of the central and state organs and relevant people's organizations, totaling 340 people, participated in the symposium.

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Wang Huning Meets with Iranian President Pezeshkian

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 2nd. Wang Huning (王沪宁), Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协), met in Beijing (北京) on the 2nd with Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi (佩泽希齐扬), who is in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Wang Huning (王沪宁) stated that the traditional friendship between China and Iran is profound. Over the 54 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, bilateral relations have maintained steady and healthy development. This afternoon, President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a fruitful meeting with the President, reaching new important consensus on deepening China-Iran relations. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Iran, implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, and promote new progress in China-Iran relations. The National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (全国政协) of China is willing to play a positive role in this regard.

Ebrahim Raisi (佩泽希齐扬) said that the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) are visionary. Iran highly appreciates and supports them, and is willing to continue to deepen practical cooperation with China, firmly support each other, jointly oppose hegemony and bullying, safeguard international fairness and justice, and promote the continuous and in-depth development of Iran-China relations.

Wang Dongfeng (王东峰) and others attended the meeting.

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Cai Qi Meets with Belarusian President Lukashenko

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 2nd (Reporter) - Cai Qi (蔡奇), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and a member of the Secretariat of the CPC Central Committee, met with Belarusian President Lukashenko (卢卡申科) in Beijing (北京) on the 2nd, who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Cai Qi (蔡奇) stated that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and the President, China-Belarus relations have maintained rapid development. The day before yesterday, President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a fruitful meeting with the President, injecting new impetus into the development of China-Belarus relations. The Chinese side is willing to work with the Belarusian side to take the important consensus reached by the two heads of state as the fundamental guideline, consolidate political mutual trust, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, strengthen inter-party exchanges, and strengthen international collaboration, and constantly enrich the connotation of the two countries' relations.

Lukashenko (卢卡申科) stated that China is the 中流砥柱 (zhōng liú dǐ zhù - "mid-stream pillar," a mainstay; a key supporting force) in maintaining world peace and stability. The global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) are crucial to promoting the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system, and Belarus firmly supports them. Belarus is willing to continue to be trusted friends and partners with China.

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Ding Xuexiang Meets with Mongolian President Khurelsukh and Turkmen President Berdimuhamedov Respectively

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 2nd (Reporter) Vice Premier Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, met with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (呼日勒苏赫) and Turkmen President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov (别尔德穆哈梅多夫) in Beijing (北京) on the 2nd, who were in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

During the meeting with Khürelsükh (呼日勒苏赫), Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) stated that President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a fruitful meeting with the President this morning and attended the trilateral summit of the heads of state of China, Russia, and Mongolia. The China-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership is a common strategic choice of the two peoples. China is willing to work with Mongolia to build a China-Mongolia community with a shared future as a guide, continuously consolidate strategic mutual trust, deepen pragmatic cooperation in various fields, and promote bilateral relations to a higher level.

Khürelsükh (呼日勒苏赫) stated that Mongolia-China relations are a model of bilateral relations in the region. Mongolia appreciates China's important role in world peace and stability and is willing to strengthen high-level exchanges with China, deepen mutual trust and cooperation, and promote greater development of bilateral relations.

During the meeting with Berdimuhamedov (别尔德穆哈梅多夫), Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) stated that under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Berdimuhamedov (别尔德穆哈梅多夫), China-Turkmenistan relations have maintained a good momentum of development. China is willing to work with Turkmenistan to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, accelerate the synergy between the "Belt and Road" initiative and the "Revival of the Silk Road" strategy, continuously strengthen natural gas cooperation, expand cooperation in non-resource fields, and effectively enhance the well-being of the two peoples.

Berdimuhamedov (别尔德穆哈梅多夫) congratulated China on hosting the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit at a high level, and expressed his willingness to strengthen cooperation between Turkmenistan and China in various fields, implement the results of the summit, and better promote regional stability and development.

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Ding Xuexiang Attends and Addresses the Opening Ceremony of the 8th Meeting of the China-Kazakhstan Entrepreneurs Committee

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 2nd (北京) – Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局常委) and Vice Premier of the State Council (国务院副总理), attended the opening ceremony of the 8th Meeting of the China-Kazakhstan Entrepreneur Committee in Beijing (北京) on September 2nd and delivered a speech.

Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) stated that China and Kazakhstan are good neighbors, good friends, and good partners connected by mountains and rivers, and as close as lips and teeth. President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Tokayev (托卡耶夫) have held multiple meetings to map out the development of China-Kazakhstan relations and cooperation in various fields. China is willing to work with Kazakhstan to promote the China-Kazakhstan permanent comprehensive strategic partnership to a higher level and inject more stability and certainty into world peace and development.

Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) emphasized that China and Kazakhstan, as fellow travelers on the path of modernization, should find more convergence of interests, actively explore new models of cooperation, and work together to build a more meaningful and dynamic China-Kazakhstan community with a shared future. He put forward four suggestions: First, further strengthen the alignment of development strategies, give full play to the role of various China-Kazakhstan cooperation mechanisms, and strongly support and ensure the safe and smooth development of cooperation in various fields. Second, further improve the level of connectivity, continue to deepen infrastructure and engineering construction cooperation, continuously improve the capacity of cross-border cargo transportation and port passage, and improve the three-dimensional, diversified, and efficient connectivity pattern. Third, further deepen trade and investment cooperation, vigorously cultivate new growth points in trade, and strengthen cooperation in industrial and supply chains. Fourth, further promote people-to-people connectivity, continue to expand the depth and breadth of cultural exchange and cooperation between the two sides, and promote greater mutual understanding and affinity between the people of the two countries through frequent exchanges.

Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) pointed out that the business community is a vital force in promoting China-Kazakhstan pragmatic cooperation. He hopes that enterprises from both sides will continue to make good use of the China-Kazakhstan Entrepreneur Committee, an important mechanism, be bold in pioneering and innovating, deepen exchanges and cooperation, better promote mutual industrial promotion, benefit sharing, and development progress between the two countries, and contribute more wisdom and strength to improving the quality and upgrading of China-Kazakhstan cooperation.

Kazakhstan President Tokayev (托卡耶夫) said in his speech that China is Kazakhstan's permanent comprehensive strategic partner, and the relations between the two countries are continuously strengthening and consolidating, with a very bright future. Kazakhstan supports the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative and is willing to deepen pragmatic cooperation with China in transportation and logistics, energy, manufacturing, the digital economy, and other fields to better achieve common development.

Before the opening ceremony, Ding Xuexiang (丁薛祥) and Tokayev (托卡耶夫) took a group photo with relevant business leaders of the China-Kazakhstan Entrepreneur Committee.

The theme of this meeting was "Discussing Cooperation and Sharing a Win-Win Future." Nearly 500 representatives from government departments, business associations, and enterprises from China and Kazakhstan participated in the meeting.

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Li Xi Meets with Maldivian President Muizzu

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 2nd. Li Xi (李希), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection, met with Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu (穆伊兹) in Beijing (北京) on the 2nd, who is in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Li Xi (李希) stated that the day before yesterday, President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a fruitful meeting with the President. China appreciates the President's firm adherence to a friendly policy towards China and is willing to work with the Maldives to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, enhance strategic mutual trust, deepen pragmatic cooperation, and build a China-Maldives community with a shared future. Li Xi (李希) introduced the progress of promoting Chinese-style modernization and comprehensively strengthening Party discipline, and expressed China's willingness to deepen exchanges and cooperation with the Maldives in relevant fields.

Muizzu (穆伊兹) thanked President Xi Jinping (习近平) for his personal concern and promotion of the development of Maldives-China relations, and stated that the Maldives and China have always respected and supported each other, and the Maldives will continue to stand firmly with China. He expressed his anticipation for attending the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression tomorrow.

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Han Zheng Meets with Nepalese Prime Minister Oli and Myanmar's Acting President Min Aung Hlaing Respectively

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 2nd. On September 2nd, Vice President Han Zheng (韩正) met with Nepalese Prime Minister Oli (奥利) and Myanmar's Acting President Min Aung Hlaing (敏昂莱) in Beijing, who were in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

During the meeting with Oli (奥利), Han Zheng (韩正) stated that President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a fruitful meeting with the Prime Minister, providing new strategic guidance for the development of China-Nepal relations. China is willing to work with Nepal to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, promote the continuous development of the China-Nepal strategic cooperative partnership, and better benefit the people of both countries. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) proposed global governance initiatives are of great significance for promoting the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system and will surely receive widespread support from the international community.

Oli (奥利) thanked China for helping Nepal accelerate the realization of its national development vision, and stated that Nepal firmly adheres to the one-China policy, highly appreciates President Xi Jinping's (习近平) proposed global governance initiatives, and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China, implement the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" project, and promote the in-depth development of bilateral relations.

During the meeting with Min Aung Hlaing (敏昂莱), Han Zheng (韩正) stated that China and Myanmar are friendly neighbors. A few days ago, President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a fruitful meeting with the Acting President, pointing out the direction for the development of bilateral relations. China is willing to work with Myanmar to implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries and further promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral relations. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) proposed global governance initiatives at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization +" meeting are of great significance for reforming and improving the global governance system, and it is believed that Myanmar will actively support and participate in the implementation of this important initiative.

Min Aung Hlaing (敏昂莱) stated that Myanmar and China are connected by mountains and rivers, and thanked China for providing rapid assistance after Myanmar suffered an earthquake disaster. Myanmar supports the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) and is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in various fields to promote the construction of a Myanmar-China community with a shared future.

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Wang Yi Meets the Press with Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary-General

This newspaper reported from Tianjin (天津) on September 2nd (reported by Li Yingqi (李应齐) and Qu Song (曲颂)) On September 1st, at the conclusion of the SCO Tianjin (天津) Summit, Wang Yi (王毅), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and SCO Secretary-General Yermakov jointly met with Chinese and foreign journalists at the summit's press center and answered questions.

Wang Yi (王毅) stated that the SCO is the first international organization named after a Chinese city, co-founded with Chinese participation, and headquartered in China. Over the past 24 years since its establishment, the SCO has adhered to the "Shanghai Spirit" of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and pursuit of common development, maintaining a vigorous momentum. Today, the SCO has grown into a large family of 27 countries, spanning Asia, Europe, and Africa, with a total population of nearly half the world's population and an economic aggregate accounting for about a quarter of the global total. It has become the regional cooperation organization with the largest population, the widest area, and the greatest development potential in the world today. The Tianjin (天津) Summit is the 5th SCO summit hosted by China.

Wang Yi (王毅) stated that this is the largest summit to date. President Xi Jinping (习近平) chaired the meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States and the "SCO+" meeting, sharing friendship, discussing cooperation, and seeking common development with 23 foreign leaders or their representatives, as well as 10 heads of international organizations.

This summit is aimed at planning high-quality development. President Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech, proposing important propositions of adhering to seeking common ground while reserving differences, adhering to mutual benefit and win-win results, adhering to openness and inclusiveness, adhering to fairness and justice, and adhering to pragmatism and efficiency. These "five adherences" are in the same vein as the "Shanghai Spirit," giving the "Shanghai Spirit" new connotations of the times, which have been highly praised and actively responded to by the participating leaders.

This summit is aimed at guiding the direction of human progress. President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed a global governance initiative at the "SCO+" meeting, which became the biggest highlight of this summit. In response to the governance deficit facing the world today, President Xi Jinping (习近平) called for adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating people-centeredness, and focusing on action orientation. Working with all countries to jointly build a more just and reasonable global governance system and work together towards a community with a shared future for mankind. Leaders of participating countries have expressed welcome and support for this, and the international community has also responded and recognized it widely.

This summit is the most fruitful one. Members of the SCO family exchanged in-depth views on promoting the "Shanghai Spirit" and promoting the development of the SCO, put forward a series of suggestions and propositions, and reached broad consensus.

Wang Yi (王毅) stated that since China took over the rotating presidency of the SCO in July last year, it has adhered to action-oriented and pragmatic approaches, held more than 200 events of various types, issued 92 outcome documents, and proposed 36 important cooperation initiatives. We have fulfilled our commitment to holding a friendly, united, pragmatic, and fruitful summit, leaving a distinct "Chinese imprint," and promoting the SCO to enter a new stage of high-quality development that is more united, more collaborative, more dynamic, and more promising, which will surely become an important milestone in the history of SCO development.

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The Second Meeting of the Sixth Council of the China Overseas Friendship Association Held

This newspaper's Beijing (北京) September 2nd dispatch (Reporter Liu Botong (刘博通)) The Sixth Session, Second Standing Council Meeting of the China Overseas Friendship Association (中华海外联谊会) was held in Beijing (北京) on September 2nd. Li Ganjie (李干杰), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee (中共中央政治局委员) and head of the United Front Work Department of the CPC Central Committee (中央统战部部长), was elected as the President of the China Overseas Friendship Association (中华海外联谊会) and delivered a speech.

Li Ganjie (李干杰) stated that since the Sixth Session, First Council Meeting, the China Overseas Friendship Association (中华海外联谊会) has broadly united and gathered patriotic and friendly forces from Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门), Taiwan (台湾), and overseas, actively contributing to serving the country's economic and social development, deepening friendship with Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门), and Taiwan (台湾) and overseas, promoting Sino-foreign exchanges and interactions, and enhancing organizational construction, achieving new progress in various tasks.

Li Ganjie (李干杰) expressed that the China Overseas Friendship Association (中华海外联谊会) is an important platform for uniting patriotic individuals from Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门), and Taiwan (台湾) and overseas, an important bridge for strengthening the great unity of Chinese sons and daughters at home and abroad, and an important force dedicated to the reunification of the motherland and the rejuvenation of the nation. In the new era and on the new journey, the China Overseas Friendship Association (中华海外联谊会) must deeply study and implement Xi Jinping's (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era, actively support and guide compatriots from Hong Kong (香港), Macao (澳门), and Taiwan (台湾) and overseas Chinese to devote themselves to the construction of Chinese-style modernization, and demonstrate its role in building a new development pattern and promoting high-quality development. It is necessary to always hold high the banner of patriotism, continuously strengthen the patriotic forces in Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门), firmly support the patriotic and reunification forces on the island of Taiwan (台湾), broadly unite overseas patriotic forces, and continuously gather strength for the reunification of the motherland and the rejuvenation of the nation. It is necessary to resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" separatism and interference by external forces, actively safeguard the long-term prosperity and stability of Hong Kong (香港) and Macao (澳门), create a favorable external environment, and resolutely safeguard national sovereignty, security, and development interests.

Vice Presidents and Standing Council members of the China Overseas Friendship Association (中华海外联谊会) from home and abroad attended the meeting.

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Zhang Guoqing Meets with Egyptian President's Special Envoy and Deputy Prime Minister Wazir

Xinhua News Agency, Beijing, September 2nd (Reporter) - Zhang Guoqing (张国清), member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Vice Premier of the State Council, met with Egyptian President's Special Envoy and Deputy Prime Minister Wazir, who was in China to attend the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, in Beijing on the afternoon of September 2nd.

Zhang Guoqing (张国清) said that in recent years, under the strategic guidance of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and President Sisi (塞西), China-Egypt relations have been flourishing. China is willing to work with Egypt to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, strengthen cooperation in the fields of industry, transportation, and new energy, and continuously enrich the connotation of the China-Egypt comprehensive strategic partnership.

Wazir said that Egypt is willing to deepen exchanges and cooperation with China in various fields and promote greater development of bilateral relations.

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Drawing Strength to Forge Ahead from Great Victory (Editorial)

Remember history, cherish the memory of martyrs, cherish peace, and create the future. September 3 this year is the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War. It is a grand festival for the Chinese people and all peace-loving countries and people in the world. Holding grand commemorative activities and jointly remembering the great truth that justice will prevail, peace will prevail, and the people will prevail is precisely to draw strength from the great victory to forge ahead, and to work tirelessly to comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, and to make new and greater contributions to the noble cause of human peace and development.

Eighty years ago today, the Chinese people, together with the people of the world, completely defeated fascism and achieved a great victory in which justice defeated evil, light defeated darkness, and progress defeated reaction. The barbarity and brutality of the Japanese militarist aggressors brought unspeakable disasters to the Chinese people, arousing the tenacious resistance of the Chinese sons and daughters. The September 18th Incident became the starting point of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and opened the prelude to the World Anti-Fascist War. The July 7th Incident became the beginning of the Chinese nation's all-out resistance against Japan, thus opening up the main Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War. Under the banner of the Anti-Japanese National United Front advocated and established by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), fighting the invaders to the end and resisting Japan to the end became the common will of the Chinese people. Whether on the front battlefield or behind enemy lines, patriotic soldiers regarded death as home, people from all walks of life shared the same hatred, and all Chinese sons and daughters worked together to compose a magnificent epic that moved heaven and earth. After 14 years of arduous and bloody battles, the Chinese people defeated the ferocious Japanese militarist aggressors and won the first complete victory in China's resistance against foreign invasion in modern times.

The great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is a historical turning point for the Chinese nation from a deep crisis in modern times to a great rejuvenation. This great victory shattered the Japanese militarists' attempt to colonize and enslave China, washed away the national humiliation of repeated defeats in resisting foreign aggression in modern times, strengthened the Chinese people's will to pursue national independence, freedom, and liberation, and opened a new historical journey for the ancient Chinese phoenix to be reborn from the ashes.

The great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is an important part of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. From the very beginning, the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression had great significance in saving human civilization, defending human justice, and safeguarding world peace. It started the earliest, lasted the longest, and paid the greatest price in the World Anti-Fascist War. The Chinese battlefield long contained and resisted the main force of Japanese militarism, supported the main Eastern battlefield of the World Anti-Fascist War with huge national sacrifices, coordinated the strategic actions of the European and Pacific theaters, and made important contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. This great victory declared the complete victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, re-established China's status as a major power in the world, and won the respect of peace-loving people around the world for the Chinese people.

From the defeat of the Sino-Japanese War to the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, history profoundly tells us that the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is a great victory of the national spirit with patriotism as its core, a great victory of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) playing a pivotal role, a great victory of the whole nation uniting as one and fighting bravely, and a great victory of the Chinese people fighting side by side with the anti-fascist allies and the people of all countries. This great victory will be forever recorded in the history of the Chinese nation, the history of human justice, and the history of human peace.

This great victory fully proves that the people are the creators of history and the real heroes, the Chinese nation is a nation with tenacious vitality and extraordinary creativity, and the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is the most reliable backbone of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation. On the new journey, as long as all the people think in one direction and work together under the leadership of the Party, there will be no difficulties that cannot be overcome, no challenges that cannot be overcome, and no great achievements that cannot be achieved.

General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized: "The great spirit of the War of Resistance is the invaluable spiritual wealth of the Chinese people, and it will always inspire the Chinese people to overcome all difficulties and obstacles and strive to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation." Today, Chinese-style modernization has unfolded a magnificent picture and presents an incomparably bright and splendid prospect. The Chinese nation is moving towards great rejuvenation with unstoppable steps. At the same time, the road ahead cannot be smooth, and we must be prepared to withstand major tests of high winds and waves, and even stormy seas. We must maintain strategic focus, strengthen our belief in victory, vigorously promote the great spirit of patriotism and the great spirit of the War of Resistance, maintain the heroic spirit of "the more difficult and dangerous, the more forward we go," and with the determination and courage to overwhelm all difficulties without being overwhelmed by difficulties, dare to fight, be good at creating, and stride forward on the road we have chosen, firmly grasping the destiny of our country's development and progress in our own hands.

The Chinese nation has always loved peace, and Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that follows the path of peaceful development. Since modern times, despite repeated invasions, insults, and plunder by the great powers, the Chinese people have not learned the law of the jungle from it, but have become more determined to safeguard peace. China does not have the gene of seeking hegemony and has always regarded safeguarding world peace and opposing hegemonism and power politics as its sacred duty. The world's century-old changes are accelerating, and it is necessary to transcend estrangement and conflict with a broad mind and care for the destiny of mankind with great compassion. No matter how the international situation changes, no matter what stage China develops to, China will always be a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of the international order.

The best inheritance of history is to create new history, and the best comfort to revolutionary predecessors and martyrs is to advance the great cause for which they sacrificed and struggled. Facing the future, time, trend, and righteousness are all on our side. With the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, with the scientific guidance of Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era (习近平新时代中国特色社会主义思想), with the significant advantages of the socialist system with Chinese characteristics, and with the concerted efforts and unity of hundreds of millions of people, no force can stop the Chinese nation from realizing the great rejuvenation, and we will surely continue to enrich and develop new forms of human civilization, promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, and work with the people of all countries to jointly create a better future for the world.

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Remember History, Safeguard Peace

By: 本报记者 俞懿春 白紫微

On September 2nd, the press center for the 80th Anniversary Commemoration of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held its third press conference. Five representatives of international friends or their surviving family members who contributed to China's victory in the war of resistance against Japan introduced their understanding of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and answered questions from reporters. They emphasized the importance of remembering history and cherishing peace. Only by respecting history and learning from it can countries around the world enhance understanding, cooperate hand in hand, jointly address the endless challenges, and safeguard the hard-won peace.

Kiyoshi Kobayashi (小林清), a Japanese veteran of the Eighth Route Army (八路军), was once a Japanese soldier who invaded China. After being captured, he was gradually awakened by the sincerity and patient help of the Eighth Route Army soldiers. Witnessing the brutal crimes of the Japanese army made him completely recognize the essence of Japan's war of aggression against China. Eventually, Kiyoshi Kobayashi (小林清) became a brave anti-fascist fighter, fighting alongside the Chinese people.

Yoshi Kobayashi (小林阳吉), son of Kiyoshi Kobayashi (小林清), said that his father was full of deep affection for the Chinese people and fought alongside the Eighth Route Army (八路军) against the Japanese invaders. This was a glorious chapter in his father's life, which made him and his family proud. "History cannot be forgotten. The atrocities of Japanese militarism in invading China should be made public so that people will remember: a nation's introspection is far more important than another nation's tolerance. Only a country that dares to reflect can earn the respect of the world."

In 1913, the French doctor Paul Béchamp (贝熙叶) came to China and served as a doctor at the French Embassy in Beijing (北京), a doctor at Saint-Michel Hospital, and the director of Beitang Hospital. After the Lugou Bridge Incident (卢沟桥事变) broke out in 1937, Paul Béchamp (贝熙叶) stepped forward and, on behalf of foreign doctors stationed in Beijing (北京), wrote to the Chinese Red Cross, expressing his willingness to serve the Red Cross and support the Chinese people's anti-fascist war. He not only risked his life to open a bicycle "Hump Route" to transport valuable medicines to the Chinese anti-Japanese base areas, but also provided free medical treatment to wounded soldiers of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) and villagers. His residence in the western suburbs of Beijing (北京), "Béchamp Garden" (贝家花园), became a transportation and liaison station for the Eighth Route Army (八路军) at that time. "My father was not only a doctor, but also a humanitarian, a resister, an educator, and a liaison for the international medical community," said Pierre Béchamp (贝石涛), son of Paul Béchamp (贝熙叶) and a French cardiologist. "I will inherit my father's career and further promote Franco-Chinese cooperation in the medical field, contributing to the inheritance and development of friendship between the two countries."

From 1940 to 1942, Soviet Marshal Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov (瓦·伊·崔可夫), while serving as the Soviet Union's chief military advisor to China, directly participated in the formulation of plans for operations against Japan, during which he had close contact with senior generals of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) and the New Fourth Army (新四军) led by the Communist Party of China. He was deeply impressed by the patriotism and heroic fighting spirit shown by the troops led by the Communist Party of China. Nikolai Vasilyevich Chuikov (尼·弗·崔可夫), grandson of Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov (瓦·伊·崔可夫), said that the long and heroic fighting of the Chinese people consumed a large number of the Japanese army's main forces, enabling the Soviet Union to draw a large number of troops from the Far East to resist the German army, and ultimately win the victory of the Great Patriotic War. "The Chinese people made a great contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War."

Today, Nikolai Vasilyevich Chuikov (尼·弗·崔可夫) often goes to schools throughout Russia to give speeches. He said that he often tells children stories about China in the classroom to help them broaden their horizons and stimulate their interest in Chinese culture. He emphasized that the truth of history cannot be tampered with. The people of Russia and China have both made huge sacrifices for the victory of World War II, and the great friendship between the two countries must be passed down from generation to generation. "We must promote a correct view of the history of World War II and jointly safeguard the hard-won peace."

In 1941, a large group of young American pilots, led by General Claire Lee Chennault (陈纳德), formed the "Chinese Air Force American Volunteer Group" (中国空军美国志愿援华航空队) (Flying Tigers), and fought alongside the Chinese military and civilians against the Japanese invaders, undergoing the test of blood and fire and forging a deep friendship. "The Flying Tigers shot down Japanese military aircraft, greatly boosting the morale of the Chinese military and civilians," said Jeffrey Greene, president of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation. The Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, founded in 1998, has long been committed to spreading the story of the Flying Tigers and enhancing understanding and friendship between the people of the two countries.

Greene specifically mentioned that the Chinese people also provided support to American pilots at great sacrifice. During the "Doolittle Raid" (杜立特行动), the American military's surprise attack on Japan in 1942, American pilots parachuted into eastern China due to insufficient fuel on the return trip, and 64 people were rescued by local people. The Japanese army retaliated wildly for this, but the Chinese people were not intimidated. Subsequently, wherever the parachutes of the Flying Tigers drifted in China, they still received assistance. "This is an extremely remarkable thing. Throughout history, there has never been a country whose people have made such great sacrifices to provide assistance to foreigners who came to fight alongside them," Greene said emotionally.

Canadian friend Isabel Crook (伊莎白·柯鲁克) and her British husband David Crook (大卫·柯鲁克) investigated the land reform movement in the liberated areas in 1947, and then stayed to cultivate a large number of foreign language talents for China. Isabel Crook (伊莎白·柯鲁克) was awarded the "Friendship Medal" (友谊勋章) by the Chinese government in 2019. Their son, Michael Crook (柯马凯), chairman of the China International Committee for the Promotion of Industrial Cooperatives (中国工合国际委员会), was born and raised in Beijing (北京) and speaks fluent Chinese. He said that his experience growing up in China has allowed him to learn many stories of the Chinese people's war of resistance against Japan. "I will inherit my parents' cause and fight for peace," said Michael Crook (柯马凯).

"In the World Anti-Fascist War, not only did many international friends come to China to provide assistance, but many Chinese people also risked their lives to extend a helping hand to the people of other countries," said Michael Crook (柯马凯). Today, China is making great contributions to maintaining world peace by dispatching peacekeeping troops and foreign aid medical teams, actively promoting the resolution of international and regional hot issues, and providing development assistance.

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Xi Jinping Presides Over the 7th Trilateral Meeting of Heads of State of China, Russia, and Mongolia

On the morning of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China held the seventh trilateral meeting of the heads of state of China, Russia, and Mongolia with Russian President Vladimir Putin (Владимир Путин) and Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh (Ухнаагийн Хүрэлсүх) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京).

Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that in recent years, trilateral cooperation between China, Russia, and Mongolia has developed steadily and achieved tangible results. The mid-term roadmap for trilateral cooperation has been successfully implemented, the trade volume between the three countries has been steadily increasing, and economic, trade, scientific, technological, ecological protection, and cultural cooperation have been continuously deepened. As friendly neighbors connected by mountains and rivers and sharing weal and woe, China is willing to work with Russia and Mongolia to uphold the original aspiration of cooperation, eliminate external interference, and jointly promote the high-quality development of trilateral cooperation.

Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward three suggestions on promoting China-Russia-Mongolia cooperation.

First, consolidate political mutual trust. The more complex and volatile the international situation, the more China, Russia, and Mongolia need to strengthen unity and cooperation, increase mutual support, respect each other's core interests and major concerns, and become solid strategic backbones on their respective paths of development and revitalization.

Second, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation. Take "hard connectivity" as an important direction, actively promote cross-border infrastructure and energy projects connecting the three countries, and enrich the content of cooperation; take "soft connectivity" as an important support, strengthen the alignment of development strategies, and expand the scale of local currency settlement; take "**心联通**" (xīn lián tōng - "heart connectivity," people-to-people exchange) as an important foundation, strengthen exchanges between neighboring provinces and states of the three countries, and strengthen tourism and cultural heritage protection cooperation.

Third, strengthen coordination within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is the main platform for regional countries to jointly safeguard security and seek common development. We should make good use of the various cooperation platforms and centers promoted by China during the Tianjin (天津) summit to expand broader cooperation space.

Putin (Владимир Путин) said that Russia, China, and Mongolia are friendly neighbors with a long tradition of cooperation. Enhancing political mutual trust is very important and conducive to consolidating the foundation of trilateral relations. Russia is willing to carry out equal, mutually beneficial, and future-oriented strategic cooperation with China and Mongolia, so that trilateral cooperation and bilateral cooperation can complement and promote each other. The three parties should closely align development strategies, strengthen interconnection and interoperability, expand trade and investment scale, deepen cooperation and exchanges in finance, energy, digital economy, education, environmental protection, tourism and other fields, help their respective economic development, promote regional economic integration, and enhance people-to-people connectivity.

Khürelsükh (Ухнаагийн Хүрэлсүх) said that China and Russia are important neighbors of Mongolia, and Mongolia is committed to strengthening bilateral relations, expanding trilateral cooperation, promoting the construction of the China-Mongolia-Russia Economic Corridor, enhancing cultural exchanges, benefiting the people of the three countries, and promoting regional development and prosperity. This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the Soviet Great Patriotic War. The people of Mongolia, China, and Russia should jointly celebrate and commemorate this historical moment and promote a correct view of the history of World War II.

Cai Qi (蔡奇) and Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Xi Jinping Holds Talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin

This newspaper reported from Beijing on September 2nd (Reporter Du Shangze (杜尚泽)) On the morning of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin (普京), who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京人民大会堂).

Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that China-Russia relations have withstood the test of international vicissitudes, setting a model of major-country relations featuring permanent good-neighborliness and friendship, comprehensive strategic coordination, and mutually beneficial cooperation and win-win results. The two sides have adhered to their original aspirations and maintained their focus, and cooperation in various fields has achieved positive results. China is willing to work with Russia to strengthen high-level exchanges, support each other's development and revitalization, coordinate positions in a timely manner on issues involving the core interests and major concerns of the two countries, and promote greater development of China-Russia relations.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that both China and Russia have strong momentum for their respective development and revitalization. The two sides should use major projects to lead cooperation, create benchmark cooperation projects, and promote deep-level integration of interests. It is necessary to enhance the resilience of cooperation, enhance the tacit understanding of cooperation, and make every effort to consolidate and maintain the overall situation of cooperation.

Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the heads of state of China and Russia attended each other's celebrations commemorating the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, which fully demonstrated the responsibility of major countries as the main victors of World War II and permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, and demonstrated the firm determination to safeguard the achievements of the victory of World War II and defend the correct view of the history of World War II. The global governance initiative I proposed is to work with all like-minded countries to firmly defend the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system. Both China and Russia emphasize sovereign equality, international rule of law, and multilateralism, and should continue to strengthen cooperation on multilateral platforms such as the United Nations, the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, BRICS, and the G20, and work together to promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

Putin (普京) said that under the leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平) and myself, Russia-China relations reflect a high degree of strategic importance and have reached the highest level in history. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) state visit to Russia in May and his attendance at the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Great Patriotic War, and my attendance tomorrow at the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, are two countries showing the world that Russia and China helped each other and fought side by side in the World Anti-Fascist War, playing a key role in the victory of the European main battlefield and the Eastern main battlefield, demonstrating a firm position in jointly defending the historical truth and safeguarding the achievements of the victory of World War II. The solidarity and cooperation between Russia and China in the World Anti-Fascist War has also become a solid foundation for the development of Russia-China relations in the new era. Congratulations to China on the successful holding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Tianjin (天津) Summit, which led the meeting to reach a number of consensuses and effectively promoted the development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. The global governance initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) is very timely and necessary and will play an important role in solving the global governance deficit. Russia is willing to maintain strategic coordination with China, strengthen high-level exchanges, strengthen pragmatic cooperation in various fields, and promote the continued high-level development of bilateral relations.

The two heads of state also exchanged in-depth views on international and regional issues of common concern.

That noon, Xi Jinping (习近平) had a small-scale tea chat and banquet with Putin (普京).

The two sides signed more than 20 bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of energy, aerospace, artificial intelligence, agriculture, inspection and quarantine, health, scientific research, education, and media.

Cai Qi (蔡奇) and Wang Yi (王毅) participated in the above activities.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Mongolian President Khurelsukh

This newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 2nd (Reporter Hu Zexi (胡泽曦)): On the morning of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin Khürelsükh, who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京).

Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that China and Mongolia are friendly neighbors connected by mountains and rivers. Exchanges and cooperation between the two countries in various fields have continued to deepen, and a number of key projects have made positive progress. The two sides should take the building of a China-Mongolia community with a shared future as a guide, consolidate strategic mutual trust, deepen development integration, promote people-to-people connectivity, and continuously inject forward momentum into the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that no matter how the international situation changes, China will continue to be a trustworthy and reliable partner for Mongolia. The two sides should carefully maintain the political foundation of bilateral relations, deepen the alignment of development strategies, and work together on the road to achieving their respective modernization. China's proposed global governance initiative is to better respond to global challenges, and it is willing to work with Mongolia to implement this initiative and solve the problem of governance deficits.

Khürelsükh said that permanent good-neighborliness and friendship with China and long-term mutually beneficial cooperation are the priorities of Mongolia's foreign policy. Mongolia highly appreciates China's adherence to the concept of amity, sincerity, mutual benefit, and inclusiveness in its neighborhood diplomacy, and will continue to adhere to the One China principle and firmly support China's position on issues involving Taiwan, Tibet, Xinjiang, and Hong Kong. Mongolia looks forward to exploring the potential of economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, strengthening connectivity, promoting mutually beneficial cooperation, and promoting the development of bilateral relations to achieve more results. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) proposed global governance initiative advocates the establishment of an international governance system with the United Nations as its core and the equal participation of developing countries. Mongolia highly appreciates this and is willing to support each other and cooperate closely with China on the international stage to safeguard the common interests of developing countries.

The two sides signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of customs, metrology, and media.

Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev

On the morning of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China met with President Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京), who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the activities commemorating 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) pointed out that China and Uzbekistan are friendly neighbors and all-weather comprehensive strategic partners in the new era. China supports Uzbekistan in safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests, and is willing to work with Uzbekistan to accelerate the alignment of development strategies, steadily advance the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project, strengthen cooperation in joint scientific research, green energy, medical and health care, emergency management, artificial intelligence, poverty reduction, and other fields, and expand cultural, educational, tourism, and local exchanges. The two sides should make good use of the China-Uzbekistan law enforcement and security cooperation mechanism, jointly combat the "three evil forces," and jointly address security risks and challenges.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that the current international situation is intertwined with turbulence and change. Strengthening the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation will help all countries safeguard their common interests and promote their respective development. China and Uzbekistan should firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations as its core, practice true multilateralism, jointly implement the global governance initiative, defend the achievements of the victory in World War II, and safeguard the hard-won peace and tranquility.

Mirziyoyev said that China made a significant contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War, and holding commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression demonstrates China's courage and commitment to maintaining lasting world peace. Uzbekistan attaches great importance to its relations with China and appreciates China's long-term valuable support for Uzbekistan's economic and social development and improvement of people's livelihoods. Uzbekistan is willing to work with China to respect and support each other, deepen cooperation in various fields, and further promote the development of the two countries' all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era. He congratulated China on the successful holding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Tianjin Summit, and the Chinese rotating presidency has been effective in enhancing the international influence of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation. Uzbekistan fully supports the global governance initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平). This initiative meets the needs of global governance and reflects a profound strategic vision. Uzbekistan is willing to work with China to jointly implement this initiative and promote the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction.

After the meeting, the two heads of state jointly witnessed the exchange of multiple bilateral cooperation documents in areas such as the alignment of development strategies, the mutual establishment of cultural centers, and medical services. The two sides also signed bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of economic and technological cooperation, digital economy, market supervision, aerospace, and customs.

Wang Yi (王毅) participated in the above activities.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Turkmen President Berdimuhamedov

On September 2nd, this newspaper reported from Beijing (北京) that in the afternoon of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China met with President Gurbanguly Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京). Berdimuhamedov was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the activities commemorating 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) pointed out that China and Turkmenistan are good partners who trust each other. The cooperation between the two countries is based on mutual respect, mutual benefit, and win-win results, and can complement each other's advantages. China is willing to deepen cooperation and exchanges with Turkmenistan to build a China-Turkmenistan community with a shared future.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China supports Turkmenistan in pursuing a policy of permanent neutrality and safeguarding national independence, sovereignty, and territorial integrity. The two sides should expand the scale of natural gas cooperation, continue to expand cooperation in non-resource fields, strengthen connectivity, accelerate the advancement of Luban Workshops and the establishment of mutual cultural centers, and strengthen coordination and cooperation within the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and the China-Central Asia mechanism to promote greater achievements in cooperation between the two countries. Both China and Turkmenistan have made great sacrifices for the victory of World War II, and the two sides must resolutely defend the achievements of the victory of World War II and jointly safeguard world peace.

Berdimuhamedov said that he was very happy to come to China to attend the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Tianjin (天津) Summit and congratulated the Chinese people on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. China is a reliable friend and partner of Turkmenistan. The two countries have deep mutual trust and broad cooperation fields, bringing benefits to the people of both countries. Turkmenistan's "Revival of the Silk Road" strategy complements the "Belt and Road" initiative. Turkmenistan is willing to strengthen cooperation and exchanges with China in energy, infrastructure construction, education, culture, and other fields to promote greater development of relations between the two countries. The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation has great potential, and cooperation in trade, investment, security, culture, and other fields has been steadily advancing, making positive contributions to promoting the construction of a more just and balanced world pattern. Turkmenistan is willing to actively participate in relevant cooperation. The concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind and the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) are helpful to improve the international relations system, and Turkmenistan fully supports them and is willing to jointly promote their implementation.

The two sides signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of intellectual property, news media, and education.

Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Iranian President Raisi

President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that China-Iran relations have withstood the test of international vicissitudes and maintained steady and healthy development. Since our meeting in Kazan last year, various departments of the two countries have actively implemented the important consensus reached by both sides, and China-Iran cooperation in various fields has achieved many new results. China always places the development of relations with Iran in an important position in China's Middle East diplomacy, and is willing to continue its friendship with Iran, deepen mutual trust, strengthen cooperation in trade, investment, clean energy, and connectivity, enhance cultural exchanges, and work together to promote the China-Iran comprehensive strategic partnership to a stable and long-term development. China has proposed a global governance initiative and is willing to work with the international community, including Iran, to promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system and jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that force is not the right way to resolve differences, and communication and dialogue are the right path to achieve lasting peace. China attaches importance to Iran's repeated reaffirmation of its commitment not to seek the development of nuclear weapons, respects Iran's right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy, supports Iran in safeguarding its national sovereignty, territorial integrity, and national dignity, and safeguards its legitimate rights and interests through political negotiations. China will continue to uphold justice, promote the achievement of an Iran nuclear issue solution that takes into account the legitimate concerns of all parties, and make unremitting efforts to achieve lasting peace in the Middle East.

Pezeeshkian said, congratulations to China on the successful holding of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Tianjin Summit. During China's presidency, political mutual trust among member states has been enhanced, and positive progress has been made in cooperation in various fields. Iran is willing to strengthen cooperation with China within the framework of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization. China is Iran's comprehensive strategic partner, and Iran attaches great importance to relations between the two countries. No matter how the international situation changes, it will adhere to friendship with China and deepen cooperation with China. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) proposed global governance initiative is of great significance for promoting the development of the international order in a more just and reasonable direction. Iran fully supports this and is willing to coordinate closely with China to jointly oppose unilateralism and power politics, maintain peace and stability in the Middle East, and promote the implementation of the global governance initiative.

Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

This newspaper Beijing (北京), September 2nd (日) (di). On the afternoon of September 2nd (日) (di), President Xi Jinping (习近平) met with Iranian President Pezeeshkian at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京), who came to China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

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Xi Jinping Meets with Tajik President Rahmon

On the evening of September 2nd, President Xi Jinping (习近平) of the People's Republic of China met with Tajik President Rahmon, who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing (北京).

Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that, under the strategic guidance of President Rahmon and himself, China-Tajikistan cooperation has continuously achieved new results. China has become Tajikistan's largest trading partner, and a series of cooperation projects have made new progress. As comprehensive strategic partners, China is willing to work with Tajikistan to join hands and build a China-Tajikistan community with a shared future.

Xi Jinping (习近平) emphasized that China and Tajikistan should strengthen the alignment of development strategies and promote cooperation in various fields. China is willing to encourage more Chinese companies to invest in Tajikistan, support both sides in expanding cooperation in new energy vehicles, the digital economy, infrastructure construction, and other fields, and deepen exchanges in disaster prevention and mitigation, medical care, culture, and education. The two sides should continue to advance counter-terrorism cooperation, jointly combat the "three evil forces," and safeguard common strategic interests. It is necessary to strengthen coordination in multilateral affairs, jointly implement global governance initiatives, and promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system. Both China and Tajikistan have made huge sacrifices for the victory of World War II, and it is necessary to resolutely defend the achievements of the victory of World War II and work together to promote the noble cause of world peace and development.

Rahmon said that Tajikistan attaches great importance to Tajikistan-China relations, and strengthening Tajikistan-China cooperation is in the common interests of both countries. Tajikistan firmly adheres to the one-China principle and will always be a reliable partner of China. Tajikistan is willing to strengthen cooperation with China in a wide range of fields such as economy and trade, the green economy, the digital economy, and infrastructure construction, and welcomes Chinese companies to invest and do business in Tajikistan. China has actively played the role of rotating presidency of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, promoted the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation to enter a new stage of development, and made important contributions to regional peace and stability. Congratulations on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Mankind should remember history and create a better future. The global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) reflect the vision and responsibility of a world-class leader. Tajikistan fully supports them and is willing to work with China to promote their implementation, making international governance more reasonable and more effective.

The two sides signed a number of bilateral cooperation documents in the fields of interconnectivity, green and low-carbon development, and the digital economy.

Wang Yi (王毅) attended the meeting.

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Shoulder Great Responsibility, Steadfastly Follow the Right Path

By: 本报记者 杜尚泽 胡泽曦

In the depths of history, there are always forces like deep, still waters, silently building up changes and carving out the shape of the era.

Looking back at the turn of the century, when six neighboring countries committed to good-neighborliness and friendship chose to join hands, a magnificent voyage to shape a new landscape of international relations also set sail from the banks of the Huangpu River!

More than two decades have passed in a hurry. In the early autumn of 2025, the "SCO big family" gathered in Tianjin (天津). This regional cooperation organization under the world's spotlight is in its prime.

From August 31 to September 1, the Haihe River (海河) witnessed a gathering of influential figures, as the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) welcomed its largest summit since its establishment.

When the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平) gathered broad consensus on addressing the once-in-a-century changes, when all parties made comprehensive plans to further promote the "Shanghai Spirit" and advance the organization's development, when the "SCO voice" of maintaining international order and defending fairness and justice spread from the coast of the Bohai Sea (渤海) to all corners of the world... the world was able to understand the spiritual source and power of this organization's growth and development, and also saw more clearly that a new SCO story belonging to the world has begun.

The global time of the Tianjin (天津) Summit:

"The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) should play a leading role and set an example in practicing global governance initiatives"

"This year marks the 80th anniversary of the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War and the founding of the United Nations. History tells us that multilateralism and solidarity and cooperation are the correct answers to solving global problems."

The multilateral summit's agenda was busy and tight. On the afternoon of August 30, the first major-country diplomacy activity in Tianjin (天津) was a meeting with United Nations Secretary-General Guterres. President Xi Jinping's (习近平) remarks laid a historical foundation for the Tianjin (天津) Summit.

As time passes, the memory of that blood-and-fire period has not faded, and the unbreakable combat friendship forged with blood will not diminish. A trip to Moscow (莫斯科) in May, a review of the past and present at the China-Central Asia Summit in June, and this gathering in Tianjin (天津), the "80th anniversary" time node has always been heavily placed in the heart.

"An important moment to remember history and create the future," the Tianjin (天津) Summit carries thousands of expectations.

On September 1, outside the Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center (梅江会展中心), the national flags of the participating countries and the flag of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) fluttered in the wind. The meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the Member States and the "Shanghai Cooperation Organisation+" meeting were held in the morning and afternoon respectively. President Xi Jinping (习近平) chaired both meetings and delivered important speeches.

Seated around the huge round conference table is an important force whose international influence is increasingly rising in today's era. Facing a world where "unstable, uncertain, and unpredictable factors have significantly increased," promoting the SCO to "show greater achievements and achieve greater development" is related to regional peace and development, and to the future destiny of the world.

These days, the leaders of all parties gathered in Tianjin (天津) have mentioned history by coincidence.

Russian President Putin (普京) lamented: "This year is a special year for all of our countries";

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet (洪玛奈) paid tribute to the great victory, "The Chinese people have created peace with bravery and unity, which is admirable";

United Nations Secretary-General Guterres (古特雷斯) was touched by the real challenges and emphasized that "it is timely to revisit the original intention and values of the United Nations established 80 years ago"...

Choosing what attitude to treat history is also choosing what kind of future to create.

President Xi Jinping's (习近平) words were sonorous and powerful: "China is willing to work with all parties to bravely shoulder great righteousness and earnestly practice the great way, promote the correct view of the history of World War II, firmly safeguard the achievements of the victory of World War II, and let the achievements of promoting the reform of the global governance system and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind benefit all mankind more and better!"

China's proposition has gathered widespread aspirations and common will.

The summit issued a statement on the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Second World War and the founding of the United Nations, emphasizing that "we have a common responsibility for the past and the future - to protect future generations from the scourge of war and to do our best to avoid the recurrence of tragic tragedies"; the Tianjin Declaration solemnly stated, "Member States call for remembering the heroic deeds of the people of all countries and the historical lessons of the Second World War."

The magnificent victory 80 years ago shaped a new order of global governance. And today, against the background of the international landscape reaching another crossroads, our best commemoration of history is to write new history.

The new writing must first face the questions of the times. "The weakening of multilateral institutions and the fragmentation of the world trade system," "the increasing problems of geopolitical conflicts and financial and economic sanctions are worrying"... the participants put forward a series of global governance problems. The Tianjin (天津) Summit did not avoid the challenges of the times, but instead met the difficulties head-on, explored solutions, and sought fundamental solutions together.

"Small wisdom governs things, great wisdom governs systems." What kind of global governance system to build and how to reform and improve the global governance system is related to the present and also affects the future; developed countries are trying to dominate the direction of change, and the voices of developing countries demanding to make up for the "imbalance of rights" are rising.

History records this moment:

On the afternoon of September 1, at the Tianjin Meijiang Convention and Exhibition Center (天津梅江会展中心), President Xi Jinping's (习近平) voice was strong and powerful:

"I would like to propose a global governance initiative to work with all countries to promote the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system and jointly move towards a community with a shared future for mankind."

Soon, major global media outlets asked: "Why did China's fourth global initiative be proposed at the SCO?" "What kind of repercussions will the new Chinese voice stir up in the world?"

The classic moments of proposing the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative have been recorded in the history of world diplomacy. In just a few years, these major initiatives have won numerous resonances around the world, gathering a powerful force in the storms of the times to respond to challenges and shape the future.

This time, why focus on "governance"?

It is the inspiration of history and the call of the times. From the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia (《威斯特伐利亚和约》) to the trial and error of the League of Nations, from the accumulation of profound lessons from the two world wars to the end of the Cold War and the disintegration of the bipolar pattern, the concept of global governance has gone through several setbacks from its germination to its development, but it has always represented the direction of human social progress.

Today, both the era reality of sharing a common destiny and the problem orientation of dispelling the shadows of the Cold War mentality, hegemonism, and protectionism call for the renewal of concepts and the upgrading of governance.

Adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international rule of law, practicing multilateralism, advocating people-centeredness, and focusing on action-orientedness, the five core concepts of the Global Governance Initiative systematically answer the questions of "who governs, how to govern, and for whom to govern" in global governance, respond to the aspirations of the international community, and become the right choice to address global challenges and the only way to solve the governance deficit.

This major initiative put forward to the world has also opened up a blue ocean of cooperation for the SCO. At the summit site, leaders of all parties responded positively at the first time:

"Russia supports President Xi Jinping's (习近平) initiative and intends to engage in specific discussions on the proposals put forward by our Chinese friends";

"Belarus (白俄罗斯) fully agrees with and fully supports the Global Governance Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平)... The five core concepts of the initiative are the key principles for solving the problems of the current international mechanism";

"Kazakhstan (哈萨克斯坦) highly appreciates the Global Governance Initiative proposed by the President of China at the summit, which contains the long-term vision of the development of the international community";

"The principles identified in the initiative are very important and fully in line with the priorities of the SCO";

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Adhering to advancing in the logic of historical progress and developing in the trend of the development of the times. The global time of the Tianjin (天津) Summit recorded the big picture and big responsibility at the turning point of history.

The "big family" time of the Tianjin (天津) Summit:

"Towards a better future, opening a new voyage full of hope"

In recent years, when mentioning the SCO, President Xi Jinping (习近平) has repeatedly used "homeland" and "SCO big family" to describe it. The word "home" gives the SCO a rare affinity and sense of belonging in international relations.

During the Tianjin (天津) Summit, the news of the expansion of the "big family" came out again: Laos (老挝) was accepted as a dialogue partner.

The international situation is becoming more complex and severe, and countries urgently need a stable international environment for their own survival, development, and revitalization. At this moment, where is the SCO going?

A set of data highlights the choice of the SCO and also highlights the latest "family property":

With the participation of 26 countries, cooperation in more than 50 fields, and an economic aggregate of nearly 30 trillion US dollars, the SCO is now the world's largest regional organization.

People are amazed at the vigorous vitality of the SCO and at the fact that "countries hoping to join the SCO are lining up." And every expansion and every step of growth is also a deliberate choice. Choosing to accept shows the openness and inclusiveness of the SCO; choosing to join indicates the resonance of ideas and the sharing of missions.

From the news of the dialogue partner "+1" again, people see the new model of international cooperation illuminated by the "Shanghai Spirit," see the great appeal of "building a community with a shared future for the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation," and also see the growth of the power of peace and development and the enhancement of the willingness to work together.

It is really not easy to withstand the headwinds and adverse currents and to continue cooperation. A key reason is that the SCO countries adhere to the original intention of cooperation and innovate and develop the concept of cooperation.

This time, focusing on further promoting the "Shanghai Spirit" and promoting the organization to continue to develop and grow, President Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward five initiatives: adhere to seeking common ground while reserving differences, adhere to mutual benefit and win-win results, adhere to openness and inclusiveness, adhere to fairness and justice, and adhere to pragmatism and efficiency.

The five initiatives and five adherences have a consistent adherence and also a progressive expansion with the times.

From the repeated moves towards each other at the Tianjin (天津) Summit and the plans and achievements, people can read these initiatives and these adherences:

The direction of development is further clarified.

At the Tianjin (天津) Summit, the 10-year development strategy for the future was implemented, which set the tone and clarified the goals for the SCO's next journey; merging the SCO observer countries and dialogue partners into a unified "SCO partner," the optimization of the mechanism focuses on closer and more efficient cooperation.

The cooperation platform is further improved.

At the Tianjin (天津) Summit, all parties jointly decided to establish the SCO Development Bank, establish the China-Shanghai Cooperation Organisation energy, green industry, and digital economy three cooperation platforms, as well as the science and technology innovation, higher education, and vocational and technical education three cooperation centers, and formulate 6 high-quality development action plans... New platforms, new opportunities, and a new future full of expectations.

The principled position is further consolidated.

In the face of the resurgence of unilateral bullying, the summit issued a statement clearly supporting the multilateral trading system with the WTO as the core. "Abiding by international trade law, including WTO rules, and eliminating restrictive measures that violate WTO rules," the "SCO voice" of maintaining an open world economy is louder.

Action is the profound impression that the SCO has left on the world from the time it broke ground and sprouted to its prime today. And China, which has always been praised by the international community as "the most action-oriented," as the rotating presidency of the SCO from 2024 to 2025, put forward the slogan "Promoting the 'Shanghai Spirit': The SCO in Action."

At last year's Astana (阿斯塔纳) Summit, the leaders of the member states reached a consensus on the establishment of a comprehensive center for responding to security threats and challenges, as well as a center for combating transnational organized crime, an information security center, and a drug control center. From consensus to implementation, it took only a short year. The Tianjin (天津) Summit welcomed the official unveiling of the four centers. This is another major progress in SCO security cooperation, and the regional security barrier is more solid.

"To promote the better development of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织), China has always emphasized a 'practical' word." President Xi Jinping's (习近平) words are concise but meaningful.

The presidency's report card this year is particularly rich: 110 major presidency activities were held, 24 outcome documents were adopted at the Tianjin (天津) Summit, and 23 initiatives were proposed at the summit... One by one, the annals of the SCO's development are engraved with a strong "Chinese imprint," and the SCO has entered a new stage of high-quality development.

Born here, grew up here, struggled here, and harvested here, people often use the warm word "homeland" to express their attachment to the land under their feet.

A common homeland requires the care of mechanisms and the cohesion of emotions.

On the evening of August 31, President Xi Jinping (习近平) and his wife Peng Liyuan (彭丽媛) held a banquet to welcome guests from all parties attending the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) Summit in China. "Moscow Nights," "Dudar and Maira," "Memories"... classic songs from various countries were played at the scene, becoming a different narrative of the SCO story.

Sharing security and sharing cooperation for win-win results is for a common homeland; mutual learning among civilizations and harmonious coexistence are for a common homeland. The new picture of the "SCO big family" is like this literary and artistic performance called "Creating the Future Together":

"The Beauty of Harmony" dances out the beauty of different civilizations, "Small Streams, Rivers, and Seas" interprets the outstanding growth path of the SCO, and "The Light in Our Eyes" sings the beautiful hope of "sharing a common destiny and lasting forever"...

The China time of the Tianjin (天津) Summit:

"In the world's once-in-a-century changes, China provides stability and certainty"

A city is also a history, reflecting the great changes.

Tianjin (天津), one of the earliest treaty ports in modern China that was forced to open, has the humiliating history of being surrounded by great powers engraved in its memory. In the memory, there is more unyielding and awakening, seeking and strengthening. Revolutionary pioneers once explored the road to national salvation here, and the pioneering history of China's industrialization in the new China left an important mark here.

And today, as a sea-land intersection hub of the "Belt and Road," the giant ships of Tianjin Port (天津港) shuttle endlessly, intelligent manufacturing sells well all over the world, and the "Jinmen" butterfly change tells the story of the struggle and glory of Chinese-style modernization.

At the convention and exhibition center, the intangible cultural heritage woodblock prints are colorful, and embroidery, porcelain bottles, and jade wares are engraved with the imprint of time; the night view on the banks of the Haihe River (海河) is brilliant, and thousands of lights decorate the most beautiful picture... Through Tianjin (天津), a China that is "very ancient and very fashionable" is spread out in front of the world.

Before the summit began, more than 10 bilateral meetings were held in turn. The golden gate of the Tianjin State Guesthouse (天津迎宾馆) opened and closed, and the national flags in the meeting hall were changed in an orderly manner, but what remained unchanged was the friendly friendship and cooperative enthusiasm.

Why is there so much confidence and expectation in China? Two keywords provide the answer.

One keyword is opportunity. Global development is at a moment of pressure, and China has always been a constructive force empowering the development of all countries.

Maldivian President Muizzu (穆伊兹) is familiar with "Chinese concepts" such as the "14th Five-Year Plan" and the "2035 Long-Term Vision Goal," and bluntly said that "in the tested international environment, China has always brought stability and prosperity to the world."

Vietnamese Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (范明政) has visited China for the sixth time as prime minister, and listed the global share of China's domestic product and its contribution to world economic growth at the meeting site.

Opportunity is shown in tangible development data and also expressed in the sharing of intangible experience.

Belarusian President Lukashenko (卢卡申科) was touched by the orderliness of China everywhere and specifically exchanged with President Xi Jinping (习近平) on how to "see the subtle and know the significant" in governance.

Kyrgyz President Zhaparov (扎帕罗夫) was amazed by the development and progress of China in various fields and was deeply interested in China's development of "combining innovative modernization with a long tradition."

The story of China is the opportunity of the world.
In the past, it was poor and weak, and everything was waiting to be rebuilt. Now, it has successfully explored a Chinese-style path to modernization that is very different from the West, creating a new form of human civilization. For the members of the "SCO family" who are tirelessly seeking modernization, isn't the moment of gathering in Tianjin a time to draw wisdom from the practice of Chinese-style modernization?

Another key word is trust. Currently, countries around the world are looking at China not only for temporary events, and their thoughts are not only about calculating development interests, but also a sense of trust based on values.

Committed to promoting the realization of "dragon and elephant dancing together," emphasizing the need to view and handle China-India relations from a strategic height and long-term perspective; planning the development of China-Cambodia relations, emphasizing the need to have an overall perspective and a long-term vision; planning China-Egypt cooperation, emphasizing the need to shoulder the historical mission and great power responsibility as important members of the Global South... Always adhering to a historical perspective and focusing on the big picture, President Xi Jinping (习近平) has conveyed to the world China's determination and composure to move forward in the face of changes.

Original intention, spirit, and concept – these words are being used more and more frequently to interpret today's China's interaction with other countries, exploring the worldview, order view, and responsibility view behind the actions.

From the consistently emphasized "Shanghai Spirit" to the latest proposed global governance initiatives, the principles of equality, the pursuit of mutual benefit, and the value of symbiosis contained within them run through the rich practice of major-country diplomacy with Chinese characteristics today, and are unified in the great cause of promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

"The world will be better if China is better; China will be better if the world is better." This sentence is deeply rooted in the hearts of the Chinese people today. In fact, in this global village with a shared destiny, for every country, isn't the relationship between itself and the world presenting the same logic?

Although the international situation is turbulent, the international community is not without a mainstream consensus on which direction the world should develop. From the Tianjin summit to the broader international stage, maintaining international order, improving global governance, and defending fairness and justice are the common demands of the vast majority of members of the international community. When a large country like China unites its people in the face of challenges time and time again, and steps forward to take responsibility at critical moments, what it gains is not only praise and applause, not only the firm choice of all parties to work together with China, but also the hope and confidence in building a better world.

"China has a lofty international prestige and a constructive position," "China brings stability to the world in the current turbulent international situation," "We look forward to China playing a greater role in international affairs"... These voices from the Haihe River (海河) fully confirm the ancient saying quoted by President Xi (习近平): "执大象，天下往 (zhí dà xiàng, tiān xià wǎng - "hold the great image, the world goes," if you grasp the most important principle, the world will follow you)."

After the conclusion of the Tianjin summit, many foreign leaders who attended the summit set off for Beijing (北京).

On the morning of the 3rd, Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), Beijing (北京). Together with the Chinese people, they witnessed a grand commemorative event, looking back on the glorious history and working together towards a brighter and more magnificent future.

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Inherit the Red Gene, Continue the Heroic Story (Remember History, Cherish the Memory of Martyrs)

By: 本报记者 刘 畅 吴 勇 赵雅娇

The People's Daily published such a missing person notice on May 20, 1949: Yan Huanchun (阎焕春), Yan Huanjing (阎焕景), Yan Huanyao (阎焕曜), from Fenyang County (汾阳县), Shanxi (山西). Our family now lives at No. 9, West Lane, Nanyuanzi, Taiyuan (太原南园子西巷九号). Hope to hear from you soon. Four days later, just as the Yan family was still full of hope, they received a letter from the three brothers' comrades, informing them that they had all sacrificed their lives.

Now, the names of the three brothers are engraved on a stone tablet in the Daqingshan Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery (大青山革命烈士陵园) in Wuchuan County (武川县), Hohhot (呼和浩特市), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古). The stone tablet records the "List of Revolutionary Martyrs of Taiyuan Chengcheng Middle School (太原成成中学) Who Sacrificed in Daqingshan."

In 1938, the Eighth Route Army (八路军) rushed to Daqingshan (大青山), Inner Mongolia (内蒙古), to establish the Daqingshan Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Base (大青山抗日游击根据地). A "Teachers and Students Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Team" of more than 400 people from Taiyuan Chengcheng Middle School (太原成成中学) went north with the Daqingshan Detachment of the Eighth Route Army (八路军大青山支队) to fight against Japan. The Yan (阎) brothers were among them.

The grassland is vast, and the green mountains are majestic, with touching heroic stories circulating, witnessing the inheritance of the spirit of the War of Resistance against Japan from generation to generation.

Nameless tombstones leave behind an epic written with life and blood.

Driving from Wuchuan County (武川县) to the Daqingshan Revolutionary Martyrs Cemetery (大青山革命烈士陵园) in Jing'ergou (井尔沟), the mountain road winds and the green mountains face each other.

The cemetery records 1,202 martyrs who sacrificed in this area, and 16 martyrs are buried here. Their tombstones read: Soldier Martyr, Platoon Leader Martyr, Li Clerk Martyr... Many martyrs did not even leave their names.

Wang Xiaoming (王晓明), who used to work in the Wuchuan County Public Security Bureau (武川县公安局), recalled that his father, Wang Ronghua (王荣华), joined the anti-Japanese team under the influence of a Shanxi (山西) elder brother named "Er Chouzi" (二丑子) from Chengcheng Middle School (成成中学) and became a liaison officer. In 1940, when delivering intelligence, the person who received the intelligence told him: "Comrade Song Mao (宋茂) has sacrificed."

"Who is Song Mao (宋茂)?" "Song Mao (宋茂) is 'Er Chouzi' (二丑子)!" At this time, Wang Ronghua (王荣华) knew the real name of "Er Chouzi" (二丑子) for the first time. Later, Wang Ronghua (王荣华) chose to stay in Daqingshan (大青山) and grew from a liaison officer to a true guerrilla fighter.

The Daqingshan Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Base (大青山抗日游击根据地) opened up by the Eighth Route Army (八路军) effectively contained the Japanese invaders' attempt to advance westward. The Eighth Route Army (八路军) fought together with the local people of all ethnic groups until the victory of the national War of Resistance.

In recent years, Wuchuan County (武川县) has transformed from static protection of red resources to dynamic inheritance of the revolutionary spirit through systematic renovation, interdisciplinary excavation, and cultural tourism integration innovation. The local revolutionary martyrs' cemetery exhibition hall, which covers an area of 900 square meters, has been newly built, and the "Qingshan Beacon Fire" (青山烽火) red study tour route attracts an average of more than 90,000 visitors per year.

Those stories passed down from mouth to mouth remind people never to forget.

Zhang Weihu (张威虎), a 79-year-old man, lives in Tumote Right Banner (土默特右旗), Baotou City (包头市). For more than 20 years, he has insisted on collecting stories about the War of Resistance.

As the first person in the village to be admitted to Inner Mongolia University (内蒙古大学), Zhang Weihu (张威虎) still remembers that Wang Jingyu (王经雨) sent him to college. Wang Jingyu (王经雨) was the former captain of the Sa County Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Team (萨县抗日游击队). Now the red scenic spot in Tumote Right Banner (土默特右旗) - the former residence of Old Lady Wang (王老太太故居) - is the home of Wang Jingyu (王经雨) and his mother, Old Lady Wang (王老太太).

Old Lady Wang's (王老太太) real name is Qiao Peiling (乔培玲). After her husband passed away, she supported her three sons in embarking on the revolutionary road. The Wang (王) family was a stronghold for guerrilla liaison, and Old Lady Wang (王老太太) also sold her family property to support the guerrillas. Her story has been passed down from mouth to mouth in the local area, and Zhang Weihu (张威虎) has continuously unearthed new details of this story through visits.

The thick manuscript of stories was "rescued" by Zhang Weihu (张威虎) from the memories of many old people by visiting villages and households. One story after another restores the thrilling events of that period.

Wang Lanzhu (王兰柱) from Bashicun (把什村), Tumote Left Banner (土默特左旗), Hohhot City (呼和浩特市), is also like this. He has collected and sorted out various anti-Japanese cultural relics for more than 40 years, and then donated them to relevant departments. He said: "If these things are not collected, they will all be gone. If the contributions of our ancestors are not told, no one will know."

In order to let more people know these stories, Li Aihong (李挨红), a 68-year-old local farmer, joined the Wuchuan County (武川县) publicity team. He said that he was just "farming and herding sheep" (种地放羊的). Although he was not highly educated, he wrote his speeches stroke by stroke in his spare time, telling the story of how his grandfather and mother rescued the wounded and his father delivered intelligence. On his speech, the handwriting is deep and shallow, and the revisions are circled, recording the old man's sincere heart.

The good medicine for treating the wounded soldiers of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) has grown into a large-scale characteristic industry.

After coming out of the Daqingshan Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Base Exhibition Hall (大青山抗日游击根据地展馆), it was not long before the car arrived at Zhu Mingxian's (朱明仙) farmhouse in Deshenggou Township (得胜沟乡), Wuchuan County (武川县). The farmhouse started operating in 2018, with an annual income of 70,000 to 80,000 yuan. Zhu Mingxian (朱明仙) also planted 100 mu of Astragalus (黄芪) outside the yard and cooperated with relatives to establish an agricultural cooperative.

Wuchuan County (武川县) has a long history of medicinal material planting. In the past, when medicines were in short supply, Astragalus (黄芪) became a good medicine for treating injuries of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) and other anti-Japanese soldiers. Nowadays, Astragalus (黄芪) in Wuchuan County (武川县) has realized large-scale planting. By promoting drip irrigation technology and refined management, the yield per mu can reach 700 kilograms.

"Thirteen yuan per kilogram, you earn a lot this year." At Zhu Mingxian's (朱明仙) home, the cadres from the county helped Zhu Mingxian (朱明仙) calculate the accounts. "Oh, the investment is also high." Zhu Mingxian (朱明仙) counted on his fingers, "For one mu of land, buying seedlings costs 1,200 yuan, fertilizer costs 200 yuan, laying pipes and mulch costs 200 yuan... The cost must be at least 2,500 yuan."

"The government helps with agricultural insurance, and technicians from the County Academy of Agricultural Sciences (县农科局) often come to guide, and there is no worry about selling, so don't worry." The cadre's explanation made everyone in the room laugh.

Now, the county has established a number of Astragalus (黄芪) planting bases and professional cooperatives, with a planting area of 30,000 mu. At the same time, the local area also actively extends the industrial chain, and a variety of products such as Astragalus (黄芪) slices and Astragalus (黄芪) tea have been launched. This year, the Astragalus (黄芪) here was also exported for the first time, expanding overseas markets.

On the way back to the county seat, looking around, the green grassland undulates along the hillside. It has been designated as the Daqingshan National Nature Reserve (大青山国家级自然保护区), and the locals exclaimed: "The grassland is very beautiful this year!" The mountains are silent, comforting the martyrs.

(Reporter Fang Ziyi (方梓祎) of this newspaper participated in the writing)

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Chasing the Spark of Revolution, Writing a Self-Reliance Answer Sheet (Remembering History, Cherishing the Memory of Martyrs)

By: 本报记者 屈信明 赵帅杰

Gansu (甘肃), a red land.

During the Anti-Japanese War, the national salvation movement against Japanese aggression flourished here. Anti-Japanese soldiers and progressive youths advanced wave upon wave, and batches of grain, cloth, oil, and weapons were transported to the front lines, making important contributions to the victory of the Anti-Japanese War. The great spirit of the Anti-Japanese War has been passed down, and in the new era and on the new journey, it continues to inspire the local people to build a beautiful and prosperous homeland.

The Shaanxi-Gansu Revolutionary Base Area, the starting point for rushing to the Anti-Japanese Front

Recently, the core exhibition park of the Nanliang Revolutionary Base Area of the Long March National Cultural Park, located in Nanliang Town (南梁镇), Huachi County (华池县), Gansu (甘肃), officially opened. Exhibits and immersive experience scenes construct a "touchable history classroom."

In the 1930s, veteran revolutionaries such as Liu Zhidan (刘志丹), Xie Zichang (谢子长), and Xi Zhongxun (习仲勋) ignited the spark of the Northwest Revolution in Nanliang (南梁). "The Shaanxi-Gansu Revolutionary Base Area not only provided a foothold for the Party Central Committee and the Red Army on the Long March, but also became the starting point for the Eighth Route Army to rush to the Anti-Japanese Front," said Liu Xiaofeng (刘晓凤), deputy director of the Propaganda and Education Department II of the Nanliang Revolutionary Memorial Hall (南梁革命纪念馆). In August 1937, the Red Army was reorganized into the Eighth Route Army of the National Revolutionary Army, and the main force departed from the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Revolutionary Base Area, crossed the Yellow River eastward, and went to the Anti-Japanese Front in Shanxi (山西), Hebei (河北), and other places.

Not far from the memorial hall, on the loess slope of Donghuachi Village (东华池村), Linzhen Township (林镇乡), Huachi County (华池县), the former site of the headquarters of the Seventh Branch of the Chinese People's Anti-Japanese Military and Political University stands quietly, a flag with a red background, white characters, and a golden five-pointed star with a pattern of Eighth Route Army soldiers riding horses charging flutters in the wind.

"At that time, the students lived in cave dwellings, reclaimed wasteland, used branches as pens, and the land as paper, studying diligently," said Liu Xiaofeng (刘晓凤). From 1943 to 1946, during the period when the Seventh Branch of the Anti-Japanese Military and Political University was operating in Longdong (陇东), it trained more than 5,200 professionals in military affairs, political work, communications, surveying, and other fields.

The Lanzhou Office of the Eighth Route Army (八路军兰州办事处), located in the urban area of Lanzhou (兰州), is a simple and elegant courtyard. It was established in May 1937 and withdrawn to Yan'an (延安) in November 1943. During this period, under the leadership of Party representatives Xie Juezai (谢觉哉) and Director Peng Jialun (彭加伦), the office carried out work such as rescuing captured and displaced soldiers of the Red West Route Army, promoting the anti-Japanese national united front, receiving CCP personnel traveling to and from the Soviet Union, and sending progressive youth to Yan'an (延安). Comrade Zhou Enlai (周恩来) praised it as a "revolutionary reception station and a combat command post."

Carrying out the Great Production Movement to ensure the supply of materials

In the Huachi County Military-Civilian Great Production Memorial Hall (华池县军民大生产纪念馆), Wang Yougong (王有功), a 54-year-old docent, sings the red song "Military-Civilian Great Production," leading visitors to review the production years of reclaiming wasteland, farming fields, spinning thread, and tailoring clothes.

"The Central Committee of the Communist Party of China issued a call to carry out the Great Production Movement, requiring commanders and fighters in all liberated areas to work and produce at the same time," said Wang Yougong (王有功). During the Anti-Japanese War, the Shaanxi-Gansu-Ningxia Border Region launched a vigorous Great Production Movement. In 1943, the 770th Regiment of the 385th Brigade entered Da Xiao Fengchuan (大小凤川) and opened up the "Nanniwan (南泥湾)" of Longdong (陇东).

"Going to the mountains under the stars and moon, reclaiming wasteland in the rain and wind," "The bobbin spins around, twisting wool in spare time"... Photos, objects, and folk songs make people feel as if they are in a period full of production enthusiasm and combat passion.

In addition to producing and transporting grain and cloth, Gansu (甘肃) also has an oil mine that undertook the important task of independently producing oil products in China during the Anti-Japanese War.

South of the old urban area of Yumen City (玉门市), Gansu (甘肃), in front of Laojun Temple (老君庙), stands the old well of Yumen Oilfield (玉门油田), which has become a cultural relic. "After the outbreak of the full-scale Anti-Japanese War, China's coastal ports were blockaded, and the development of domestic oil fields was imminent. The Yumen Oil Mine became a key development target," said Xiao Shengke (肖生科), director of the Party and Mass Work Department of Yumen Oilfield (玉门油田). The old well started drilling in the first half of 1939 and successfully produced oil when it was drilled to 115.51 meters on August 11 of the same year. From 1939 to 1945, the Yumen Oil Mine produced more than 250,000 tons of crude oil, providing important energy support for the front-line war.

The Yumen Oil Mine also cultivated a group of petroleum industry workers and technical teams, such as Wang Jinxi (王进喜), becoming the cradle of China's new petroleum industry. In 1949, the Yumen Oil Mine was completely handed over and included in the key construction projects of China's first five-year plan.

Developing characteristic resources, the old revolutionary area's economy is making efforts towards "new"

In the Great Production Movement, the belief of "self-reliance and ample food and clothing" inspired people. Self-reliance and striving for progress have also become a spirit passed down from generation to generation.

Around the Military-Civilian Great Production Memorial Hall (军民大生产纪念馆), the vegetation is continuous and lush. "This year, we have newly made a water and fertilizer integration system, and the seedling raising efficiency is higher!" said Lu Liang (路亮), director of the Dafengchuan Forest Farm (大凤川林场) of the Huachi Branch (华池分局) of the Gansu Ziwuling Forestry Administration (甘肃省子午岭林业管理局). The forest farm actively develops the seedling industry, and the seedlings are sold to Beijing (北京), Xinjiang (新疆), Tibet (西藏), and other places.

"The cooperative has planted more than 2,000 mu of Chinese medicinal materials, and villagers have new ways to increase their income. Planting machines, harvesting machines, drones, and other equipment have greatly improved production conditions and improved production efficiency. Less effort and more income," said Gao Jie (高杰), chairman of the Huachi County Linzhen Red Planting Farmers Professional Cooperative (华池县林镇红种植农民专业合作社).

Red culture and green ecology have also attracted many study tours and team building teams, driving the vigorous development of the local cultural tourism industry.

"Serving the dishes! Stewed native chicken, dried stewed meat, morel mushrooms..." In a farmhouse renovated from a cave dwelling in Liyuanpu Village (荔园堡村), Nanliang Town (南梁镇), Wu Zhiqiang (吴志强) and Guo Cuiling (郭翠玲) are busy entertaining guests. Guo Cuiling (郭翠玲) said: "Business is very good, and the surrounding villagers have come to learn from us. Many villagers are eating 'tourism meals'. Business is booming in the summer, and our monthly income exceeds 10,000."

In addition to "ecological meals" and "tourism meals," relying on resource advantages, the economy of the old revolutionary area is making efforts towards "new". Relying on wind and solar resources, Gansu (甘肃) is promoting the planning and construction of large-scale wind power photovoltaic bases and power transmission channels. Since the beginning of this year, Gansu's (甘肃) external power transmission has reached 33.411 billion kilowatt-hours, an increase of 35.68% year-on-year.

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Why "Chinese Soldiers" Stir Our Hearts (People's Forum)

By: 凌 风

While writing a lengthy article commemorating the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, a widely circulated story deeply moved the team:

During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, a foreign reporter stopped a Chinese soldier heading to the front lines. He asked, "How old are you?" The soldier replied, "16 years old." He asked, "Do you think China will win?" The soldier replied, "China will definitely win." He asked, "What are you going to do when China wins? Marry and have children? Or continue to serve in the army?" The soldier smiled and replied, "At that time, I will have already died on the battlefield."

The story has several versions. After several searches, it was found to originate from Edgar Snow's early publication, *Red Star Over China*, and was later included in the *Hu Yuzhi (胡愈之) Translation Collection* published in the late 1990s, albeit in a narrative form. From the time it was relayed in articles by the left-wing cultural circles of the time, the story has been passed down by word of mouth, and the expression has continued to change. For example, the "red little boy with a toothy smile," Commander Liu of the Red Army, was changed to a 16-year-old Chinese soldier, and the answer, "At that time, I will have already died. Most of us will die in this war," was condensed to be shorter, but the core of the story has never changed.

This leads to the question of why the "Chinese soldier" in the story is so touching and widely circulated.

In recent days, thoughts have repeatedly returned to those years of war, Zhao Yiman (赵一曼), Yang Jingyu (杨靖宇), Tong Linge (佟麟阁), Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹)... countless heroic deeds, both famous and nameless, have emerged before my eyes. I am filled with emotion when I think about the hardships and sacrifices experienced by our predecessors and martyrs, and I often cannot control myself. Isn't this "Chinese soldier" the epitome of the hundreds of millions of people in that era who regarded death as home?

Furthermore, why is it that the courage and determination to seek victory with the determination to die, conveyed by the story, can transcend the smoke and clouds of history and have such a powerful penetrating power and appeal?

Back then, Snow keenly discovered from this that "this reflects a completely new philosophy in China" - "to join the army in order to die in battle or resist oppression," and analyzed that the "greatest illusion" that Japanese militarism "so happily launched the war with" was "the absolute conviction that Chinese people like Liu had not yet been born."

Following Snow's thinking further, why was China at that time already different from the past, with everyone determined to die?

From the defeat of the Sino-Japanese War to the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, history has passed for half a century. China at that time was still poor and weak. Why was it able to defeat the invincible Japanese aggressors and achieve the first complete victory against foreign invasion in modern times?

"The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) came into being," General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out, "From then on, the Chinese people began to change from passive to active in spirit." This important exposition has become a key to decoding China.

Since the September 18th Incident, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) took the lead in raising the banner of armed resistance against Japan, uniting domestic anti-Japanese forces, opposing compromise and surrender, and ultimately promoting the establishment of the anti-Japanese national united front, becoming the mainstay of the entire nation's resistance. It was precisely under the banner of the anti-Japanese national united front that people from all over the country, regardless of age, vowed to fight the invaders to the end!

History eloquently shows that the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is the most reliable backbone of the entire people when storms strike. Under the leadership of the Party, the Chinese people, mobilized, organized, and united, have inspired the national tradition of 成仁取义 (chéng rén qǔ yì - "achieve benevolence, take righteousness," to sacrifice oneself for a noble cause), and unleashed the magnificent power to change the world, advancing bravely towards the realization of national independence, people's liberation, national prosperity, and people's happiness.

"Always think of devoting oneself regardless of personal safety, and sacrificing oneself for the country's urgent needs." In various historical periods, from Qian Xuesen (钱学森) and Deng Jiaxian (邓稼先) to Huang Danian (黄大年) and Huang Wenxiu (黄文秀)... it is precisely because countless "Chinese soldiers" have cherished the great righteousness of the country and the family, firmly believed in the certainty of victory, sacrificed the small self to achieve the great self, and sacrificed the small family to complete the big family, that today's China stands tall and that the future of China is bright. This makes it even more understandable why the General Secretary emphasizes that "history is written by the people, and all achievements are attributed to the people."

As the long article was nearing its end, the powerful roar of planes cutting through the sky came to my ears. Looking up out the window, the aerial echelon of the September 3rd parade rehearsal was flying by in an orderly manner. I couldn't help but burst into tears. This prosperous age is as you wished. The best comfort to the martyrs is to carry forward the cause for which they sacrificed and to turn the vision they longed for into reality.

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International Symposium Held to Commemorate the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War

This newspaper reported from Beijing on September 2nd (Reporter Li Linwei (李林蔚)) To solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and to further study and implement the spirit of General Secretary Xi Jinping's (习近平) important exposition on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, on September 2nd, the international 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, jointly sponsored by the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院), and the Academy of Military Sciences of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军军事科学院), was held in Beijing (北京).

The academic symposium, themed "Remembering History, Cherishing the Memory of Martyrs, Cherishing Peace, and Creating the Future," focused on the great significance of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the role of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) as the mainstay in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, China's historical position and significant contribution as the main battlefield in the East, promoting the great spirit of the War of Resistance, adhering to the correct view of the history of World War II, safeguarding the post-war international order, and building a community of human destiny, conducting in-depth discussions on issues such as.

Qu Qingshan (曲青山), President of the Institute of Party History and Literature of the CPC Central Committee, Gao Xiang (高翔), President of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (中国社会科学院), and General Ling Huanxin (凌焕新), Political Commissar of the Academy of Military Sciences of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军军事科学院), delivered keynote speeches respectively. Eight Chinese and foreign experts delivered speeches at the conference.

The participating experts and scholars believe that this academic symposium has a high level of specifications, good preparation and organization, a pragmatic and efficient style, and thorough and comprehensive discussions, achieving fruitful results. This symposium showcased new achievements in historical research on the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War by scholars at home and abroad, responded to current theoretical concerns, and further consolidated broad consensus on major issues, with a high academic standard and strong practical significance.

More than 100 experts and scholars from the national party history circles, social science theory circles, institutions of higher learning, and military systems, as well as more than 30 experts and scholars from countries and regions such as Russia (俄罗斯), the United States (美国), the United Kingdom (英国), France (法国), Germany (德国), Italy (意大利), Greece (希腊), Argentina (阿根廷), Brazil (巴西), Japan (日本), South Korea (韩国), Vietnam (越南), Singapore (新加坡), Malaysia (马来西亚), Somalia (索马里), Cameroon (喀麦隆), and Nigeria (尼日利亚) participated in the symposium.

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The First Lesson: Remembering History; A School Year Inspiring Endeavor

By: 本报记者 黄 超

On September 1st, the public service program "First Class" (《开学第一课》) for 2025, jointly organized by the Central Propaganda Department (中宣部), China Media Group (中央广播电视总台), and the Ministry of Education (教育部), was broadcast. The program, themed "Remembering and Striving" (铭记与奋斗), guides young people to remember history, cherish the memory of revolutionary martyrs, cherish peace, and create the future.

Representatives from the Xin'an Travel Group History Memorial Hall (新安旅行团历史纪念馆), the Memorial Hall of the Victims in the Nanjing Massacre by Japanese Invaders (侵华日军南京大屠杀遇难同胞纪念馆), and the Yan'an Revolutionary Memorial Hall (延安革命纪念馆) led the students in revisiting profound historical memories and recounting vivid stories from the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression.

"The members of the Xin'an Travel Group traveled around to promote the anti-Japanese cause with their young bodies, striving in their own way for national salvation and national awakening." Fang Wangqing, a student from Yaqian Rural Elementary School (衙前农村小学校) in Xiaoshan District (萧山区), Hangzhou (杭州), Zhejiang (浙江), felt a strong resonance after watching the program. He said, "As a Red Scarf commentator at the school, I want to tell more people about the school's red history in the Yaqian Peasant Movement."

"This victory was won by the martyrs with their lives," "They fell on the road to charge, but their spirit became a monument"... Political instructors from the "Pingxingguan Battle Assault Company" (平型关大战突击连), the "Bayonet Fighting Hero Company" (白刃格斗英雄连), and the "Liu Laozhuang Company" (刘老庄连) told moving stories from famous battles, touching many young viewers.

During the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Burma Road (滇缅公路), the Hump Route (驼峰航线), and the National Southwestern Associated University (西南联大) witnessed the arduous struggle of the Yunnan (云岭) land. "Contemporary college students should carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression by serving the country through science and technology, and strive to realize their own life values." Xiong Xiaoyin, a student from the School of Materials and Energy at Yunnan University (云南大学), said, "What we can do now is to study professional knowledge hard and improve our scientific research capabilities."

Using AR (augmented reality) technology to attract students to "step into" the Huangyaguan Arsenal (黄崖洞兵工厂) and feel the perseverance of forging iron with helmets and making guns with steel rails; at the AVIC Chengdu Aircraft Industrial Group (成飞) Aviation Theme Education Base, a J-10 (歼—10) R&D participant recounted the road of scientific research and called for solving "bottleneck" technical problems with innovation... With digital scenes, immersive storytelling, and real-life classrooms, the program engaged in dialogue with young people in a more vivid and lively way.

"The program is carefully produced and worth watching for every Chinese person," "The program is deeply moving, and we must cherish the hard-won good life"... After "First Class" (《开学第一课》) was broadcast simultaneously on the CCTV News Client (央视新闻客户端), CCTV Video (央视频), the "Xuexi Qiangguo" Learning Platform ("学习强国"学习平台), and the National Smart Education Platform for Primary and Secondary Schools (国家中小学智慧教育平台), it triggered numerous comments from netizens.

Profound historical memories, vivid youth stories, and high-spirited fighting spirit, this lesson in the back-to-school season gathers the spiritual power to traverse time and space, inspiring us: the best remembrance is inheritance, and the best inheritance is struggle. 铭记与奋斗 (míng jì yǔ fèn dòu - "remember and strive," to remember the past and work hard for the future).

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Li Qiang Meets with Uzbek President Mirziyoyev and Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Separately

Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) met with Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse (钓鱼台国宾馆) in Beijing (北京) on the morning of September 2, who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit and the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Li Qiang (李强) stated that China and Uzbekistan are good friends, good partners, and good brothers. Under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, the current development of China-Uzbekistan relations has entered a golden period, and cooperation has entered a fast track. This morning, President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a meeting with the President, pointing out the direction for further deepening China-Uzbekistan relations and making new arrangements. China is willing to work with Uzbekistan to continue its efforts, carry forward the traditional friendship, consolidate political mutual trust, firmly support each other, expand pragmatic cooperation, and promote the China-Uzbekistan all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era to continuously deepen, bringing more benefits to the people of the two countries.

Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that China is willing to further strengthen the alignment of the "Belt and Road" initiative with the "Uzbekistan-2030" strategy, continue to leverage the role of the China-Uzbekistan intergovernmental cooperation committee mechanism, expand the scale of trade and investment, promote the construction of the China-Kyrgyzstan-Uzbekistan railway project with high quality, and deepen cooperation in areas such as connectivity, new energy, digital economy, artificial intelligence, and modern agriculture, injecting more impetus into their respective modernization efforts. China will continue to encourage capable Chinese-funded enterprises to invest in Uzbekistan. The two sides should strengthen exchanges and cooperation in culture, education, think tanks, and poverty reduction, operate well the Chinese university branches in Uzbekistan, the Luban Workshops, and the Confucius Institutes, and organize the "China Tourism Year" well, continuously enhancing mutual understanding and friendship between the people. China is willing to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination with Uzbekistan, jointly implement the results of the SCO Tianjin Summit, and is willing to work with Uzbekistan and other Central Asian parties to jointly optimize and strengthen the China-Central Asia mechanism, and promote new progress in the construction of the China-Central Asia community with a shared future.

Mirziyoyev (米尔济约耶夫) warmly congratulated the successful conclusion of the SCO Tianjin Summit and expressed Uzbekistan's full support for the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平). Under the wise leadership of President Xi Jinping (习近平), China is firmly advancing along the path of achieving Chinese-style modernization, and has made great achievements in economic and social development. The Uzbekistan-China all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership in the new era is currently at a high level. Uzbekistan appreciates China's long-term valuable assistance to Uzbekistan's national construction and looks forward to maintaining high-level exchanges with China, deepening cooperation in areas such as economy and trade, infrastructure, artificial intelligence, poverty reduction, and cultural exchanges, and welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest and develop in Uzbekistan. Uzbekistan firmly supports the one-China principle and is willing to work with China to combat the "three evil forces." Uzbekistan is willing to further strengthen communication and coordination with China within the framework of the SCO and the China-Central Asia mechanism, and jointly safeguard international fairness and justice.

Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.

Xinhua News Agency (新华社) Beijing (北京), September 2nd. Premier of the State Council Li Qiang (李强) met with Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim (安瓦尔) at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse (钓鱼台国宾馆) in Beijing (北京) on the evening of September 2nd, who was in China to attend the 2025 Shanghai Cooperation Organization Summit and the activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.

Li Qiang (李强) stated that during World War II, the people of China and Malaysia fought side by side and made significant contributions to safeguarding world peace and development. Today's world has entered a new period of turbulence and change. China and Malaysia should unite and cooperate more closely to defend the achievements of the victory of World War II and the post-war international order, and safeguard the common interests of the two countries, the region, and even the world. President Xi Jinping (习近平) held a meeting with the Prime Minister and reached important consensus on deepening bilateral relations. China is willing to further strengthen strategic communication with Malaysia, continue to firmly support each other on issues involving each other's core interests, continuously expand cooperation in various fields, and promote the construction of a high-level strategic China-Malaysia community with a shared future to go deeper and more solid.

Li Qiang (李强) pointed out that China is willing to deeply align development strategies with Malaysia, better leverage complementary advantages, and achieve a higher level of win-win cooperation. The two sides should steadily promote high-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road," consolidate the growth momentum of bilateral trade, launch negotiations on upgrading the investment agreement as soon as possible, deepen cooperation in areas such as infrastructure, artificial intelligence, and new energy, accelerate the construction of key projects such as the "Two Countries, Twin Parks" and the East Coast Rail Link, and promote the interconnected and integrated development of the production, supply, value, data, and talent chains. China is willing to import more high-quality products from Malaysia. The two sides should further facilitate personnel exchanges between the two countries and strengthen cultural, educational, tourism, sports, media, and think tank exchanges and cooperation. China appreciates Malaysia's active role as the rotating chair of ASEAN this year and is willing to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Malaysia within multilateral frameworks such as the United Nations and the World Trade Organization, jointly promote the high-quality implementation of the "Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement," and safeguard multilateralism and free trade.

Anwar (安瓦尔) stated that China's hosting of activities commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression demonstrates China's commitment to safeguarding lasting world peace and promoting international fairness and justice. China is a trustworthy partner and friend of Malaysia. Malaysia is willing to work with China to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, deepen political mutual trust, strengthen the alignment of development strategies, continuously promote the construction of large projects, expand cooperation in areas such as trade, investment, infrastructure construction, artificial intelligence, and communications, and take the opportunity of the mutual visa exemption agreement between the two countries to deepen tourism and other cultural exchange cooperation. Malaysia supports the global governance initiatives proposed by President Xi Jinping (习近平), which are important measures for China to address global challenges and safeguard multilateralism, and are of great significance for reforming and improving the global governance system. Malaysia is willing to strengthen multilateral communication and coordination with China and firmly supports China's accession to the "Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership."

Wu Zhenglong (吴政隆) attended the meeting.

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Zhao Leji Visits Vietnam and Attends Celebrations for the 80th Anniversary of Vietnam's National Day

The newspaper reported from Hanoi on September 2nd (Reporter Yang Ye (杨晔)) At the invitation of the Communist Party of Vietnam (越共) Central Committee and Chairman of the National Assembly of Vietnam Tran Thanh Man (陈青敏), Zhao Leji (赵乐际), a member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, led a Chinese party and government delegation to visit Vietnam from August 31st to September 2nd. In Hanoi, he met with General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam To Lam (苏林), President of Vietnam Vo Van Thuong (梁强), and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh (范明政), held talks with Tran Thanh Man (陈青敏), and attended the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

During the meeting with To Lam (苏林), Zhao Leji (赵乐际) conveyed the cordial greetings of General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), warmly congratulated Vietnam on the historic achievements made by the Party and the country over the past 80 years, and expressed that under the new situation, China is willing to work with Vietnam to implement the important consensus reached by the top leaders of the two parties, deepen the exchange of experience in governance in accordance with the overall goal of "six more", strengthen the alignment of the "Belt and Road" initiative and the "Two Corridors, One Economic Belt" strategy, strengthen the friendly ties between the people of the two countries, jointly promote the socialist modernization of their respective countries, and accelerate the building of a China-Vietnam community with a shared future that is of strategic significance.

To Lam (苏林) asked Zhao Leji (赵乐际) to convey his sincere greetings to General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平), thanked China for its great assistance during various periods of the Vietnamese revolution and construction, and said that under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, China's development has achieved brilliant achievements and has become the main engine of global economic growth. Vietnam has always regarded the development of relations with China as an objective requirement, a strategic choice, and a top priority, has always adhered to the one-China policy, and is willing to work with China on the great journey of building socialism and jointly open the second golden era of Vietnam-China relations.

During the meeting with Vo Van Thuong (梁强), Zhao Leji (赵乐际) conveyed President Xi Jinping's (习近平) best wishes, and said that China and Vietnam should respond to the uncertainty of the external situation with the superiority of the socialist system, adhere to and strengthen the leadership of the Communist Party, firmly support each other's reform and development, give play to the demonstration effect of China-Vietnam mutual benefit and win-win results, jointly resist the adverse currents of unilateralism and protectionism, and safeguard international fairness and justice and the common interests of developing countries. Vo Van Thuong (梁强) asked Zhao Leji (赵乐际) to convey his sincere greetings to President Xi Jinping (习近平), and said that Vietnam is sincerely pleased with China's continuous development and growth, and is willing to continuously consolidate the political foundation of the two countries' relations, accelerate the implementation of major landmark projects agreed upon by the leaders of the two countries, and promote the continuous deepening of the traditional friendship between Vietnam and China.

During the meeting with Pham Minh Chinh (范明政), Zhao Leji (赵乐际) said that China and Vietnam have a deep integration of industrial development, mutually beneficial and win-win economic and trade cooperation, and huge room for expanding cooperation. China is willing to strengthen the alignment of development strategies with Vietnam, improve the level of cooperation in traditional fields, strengthen cooperation in emerging fields, and jointly maintain the multilateral trading system and the smooth flow of global production and supply chains. Pham Minh Chinh (范明政) said that the current economic and trade cooperation between Vietnam and China is booming, and Vietnam is willing to promote the integrated economic development of both sides under the framework of the "Belt and Road" initiative, promote new progress in pragmatic cooperation such as railway construction, and make positive contributions to the implementation of the global initiatives proposed by China.

During the talks with Tran Thanh Man (陈青敏), Zhao Leji (赵乐际) said that the National People's Congress of China is willing to improve the level of institutionalized exchanges with the National Assembly of Vietnam, learn from each other's experience in legislation and supervision, and provide legal guarantees for practical cooperation between the two countries. Tran Thanh Man (陈青敏) said that the National Assembly of Vietnam is willing to maintain regular mutual visits and exchanges with the National People's Congress of China, and promote increasingly pragmatic and effective cooperation between the legislative bodies of the two countries. Zhao Leji (赵乐际) and Tran Thanh Man (陈青敏) also jointly attended the first meeting of the Joint Committee of the legislative bodies of China and Vietnam, and the two sides exchanged views on national security legislation and promoting economic, trade, and technological cooperation from the perspective of legislative bodies.

During his visit to Vietnam, Zhao Leji (赵乐际) was invited to attend the celebration of the 80th anniversary of the August Revolution and National Day of the Socialist Republic of Vietnam held in Ba Dinh Square (巴亭广场) in Hanoi, and watched the military parade, mass parade, and large-scale artistic performances. The guard of honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army was invited to participate in the military parade.

Zhao Leji (赵乐际) also paid his respects at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum (胡志明陵) and visited Ho Chi Minh's former residence (胡志明故居).

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National Ethnic Minority Visiting Delegation Activity for 2025 Launched

This newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 2nd (Reporter Liu Botong (刘博通)) The 2025 National Minority Visiting Group activity, organized by the State Ethnic Affairs Commission (国家民委), was recently launched in Beijing (北京).

The visiting group consists of 149 members, including representatives of national unity and progress models and collectives commended by the Party Central Committee and the State Council (国务院) in 2024, as well as descendants of model representatives who have made outstanding contributions to the cause of national unity and progress in China (中国). They will visit and study in Beijing (北京) and Hebei (河北).

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 theme of this visiting group is "Vigorously promote the great spirit of the War of Resistance and **铸牢中华民族共同体意识** (zhù láo zhōng huá mín zú gòng tóng tǐ yì shí - "forge a strong sense of community of the Chinese nation," to strengthen the sense of belonging and unity among all ethnic groups in China)."

Relevant officials from the State Ethnic Affairs Commission (国家民委) stated that members of the visiting group should vigorously promote the great spirit of the War of Resistance, **铸牢中华民族共同体意识** (zhù láo zhōng huá mín zú gòng tóng tǐ yì shí - "forge a strong sense of community of the Chinese nation," to strengthen the sense of belonging and unity among all ethnic groups in China), actively promote exchanges and integration among all ethnic groups, demonstrate a good image, always unswervingly listen to the Party and follow the Party, and contribute to the comprehensive construction of a modern socialist country.

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Wang Yi and Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Secretary-General Meet the Press

This newspaper reported from Tianjin (天津) on September 2nd (Reporter Li Yingqi (李应齐), Qu Song (曲颂)) On September 1st, at the conclusion of the SCO Tianjin (天津) Summit, Wang Yi (王毅), Member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Minister of Foreign Affairs, and SCO Secretary-General Yermakov jointly met with Chinese and foreign journalists at the summit's press center and answered questions.

Wang Yi (王毅) said that the SCO is the first international organization named after a Chinese city, co-founded with Chinese participation, and headquartered in China. Since its establishment 24 years ago, the SCO has adhered to the "Shanghai Spirit" of mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and pursuit of common development, maintaining a vigorous momentum. Today, the SCO has grown into a large family of 27 countries, spanning Asia, Europe, and Africa, with a total population of nearly half the world's population and an economic aggregate accounting for about a quarter of the global total. It has become the regional cooperation organization with the largest population, the widest area, and the greatest development potential in the world today. The Tianjin (天津) Summit is the 5th SCO summit hosted by China.

Wang Yi (王毅) stated that this was the largest summit to date. President Xi Jinping (习近平) chaired the meeting of the Council of Heads of Member States and the "SCO+" meeting, sharing friendship, discussing cooperation, and seeking common development with 23 foreign leaders or their representatives, as well as 10 heads of international organizations.

This was a summit to plan for high-quality development. President Xi Jinping (习近平) delivered an important speech, proposing the important principles of adhering to seeking common ground while reserving differences, adhering to mutual benefit and win-win results, adhering to openness and inclusiveness, adhering to fairness and justice, and adhering to pragmatism and efficiency. These "five adherences" are in the same vein as the "Shanghai Spirit," giving the "Shanghai Spirit" new connotations of the times, which were highly praised and actively responded to by the participating leaders.

This was a summit to guide the direction of human progress. President Xi Jinping (习近平) proposed the Global Governance Initiative at the "SCO+" meeting, which became the biggest highlight of this summit. In response to the governance deficit facing the world today, President Xi Jinping (习近平) called for adhering to sovereign equality, abiding by international law, practicing multilateralism, advocating people-centeredness, and focusing on action-oriented approaches. Working with all countries to jointly build a more just and reasonable global governance system and work together towards a community with a shared future for mankind. Leaders of participating countries welcomed and supported this, and the international community also responded and recognized it widely.

This was the most fruitful summit. Members of the SCO family exchanged in-depth views on promoting the "Shanghai Spirit" and promoting the development of the SCO, put forward a series of suggestions and propositions, and reached broad consensus.

Wang Yi (王毅) said that since China took over as the rotating presidency of the SCO in July last year, it has adhered to action-oriented and pragmatic approaches, held more than 200 events of various types, issued 92 outcome documents, and proposed 36 important cooperation initiatives. We have fulfilled our commitment to holding a friendly, united, pragmatic, and fruitful summit, leaving a distinct "Chinese imprint," and promoting the SCO to enter a new stage of high-quality development that is more united, more collaborative, more dynamic, and more promising, which will surely become an important milestone in the history of SCO development.

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Editor in Charge for This Edition: Bai Zhiyu, Kang Yan, Song Yu

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China is a key force for maintaining world peace, stability, and development.

On September 3rd, commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War were solemnly held in Beijing (北京). Foreign guests and international figures invited to participate in the commemorative activities stated in interviews with reporters from this newspaper that the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression made significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War at the cost of enormous national sacrifice, demonstrating the Chinese people's heroic tenacity and perseverance, which deserves to be remembered forever. All countries should strengthen strategic coordination, defend the achievements of World War II, uphold the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, safeguard international fairness and justice, promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, and jointly promote human peace and development.

"The victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression safeguarded world peace and justice."

Many international friends who contributed to the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression or their surviving relatives were invited to attend this commemorative event. During that glorious period, international friends of different skin colors, ethnicities, and nationalities crossed mountains and seas, traveled thousands of miles to China amidst the flames of war, and fought alongside the Chinese people, forging deep friendships and establishing monuments of friendship in the trials of blood and fire, life and death.

Upon receiving the invitation to participate in the commemorative activities, Nikolai F. Chuikov, grandson of Soviet Marshal Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov (Василий Иванович Чуйков), was very happy. "I am honored to participate in this important commemorative event," he said. "The people of Russia and China have made important contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. It was precisely because China effectively contained the Japanese army on the battlefield that the Soviet Union avoided fighting on two fronts; otherwise, the Soviet Patriotic War would have been much more difficult." In recent years, he has been actively engaged in youth work, often lecturing on history in primary and secondary schools. "Children are very interested in Russian-Chinese relations, and many have begun to learn Chinese. I hope that the baton of Russian-Chinese friendship will be passed down from generation to generation."

Nuriddin Mamatov, advisor to the Veterans and Disabled People's Union of Uzbekistan, was invited to participate in this commemorative event. He said, "China's solemn commemoration is a tribute to history and the merits of the predecessors, and also reminds all countries in the world to cherish peace."

Faced with Japanese fascism, the people of China and the United States shared a common hatred and helped each other. General Claire Lee Chennault (陈纳德将军) and the Flying Tigers (飞虎队) forged a friendship of life and death with the Chinese people. "In the absence of equipment, the Chinese people carried everything on their shoulders and built airports and runways for the Flying Tigers," said Cynthia Chennault (辛西娅·陈纳德), General Chennault's daughter (Chinese name Chen Meili (陈美丽)). Her father often told her stories of the Chinese people's tenacious resistance to the Japanese invasion, and the Chinese people demonstrated a firm will and spirit of regarding death as home and persevering despite all setbacks, a spirit that deserves to be remembered forever.

Mangesh Borkar, grand-nephew of Dwarkanath Kotnis (柯棣华) and founder of the Kotnis Memorial Holistic Health Centre of India, said that as a relative of Dr. Kotnis, he was pleased and proud to see that the Chinese people have not forgotten Dr. Kotnis's contribution to this day. "Through commemorative activities, China pays tribute to the martyrs who sacrificed and the unsung heroes who contributed to the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, demonstrating China's determination to cherish world peace and build a better future together."

Tetsuo Maeda (前田哲夫) is the son of the late Japanese Eighth Route Army veteran Mitsushige Maeda (前田光繁). In Tetsuo Maeda's view, the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression declared the complete victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. He believes that on the occasion of commemorating the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, Japan should deeply reflect on the history of its war of aggression and practice its vow to never wage war again.

"I am deeply honored to be invited by China to attend this solemn commemorative event," said Daniel Andrews, former Premier of Victoria, Australia. "In Australia, many people do not understand the history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. There is no doubt that the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression had a significant impact on the reversal of the situation on the Asian battlefield during World War II, and this history has broader regional and even global significance. The victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression safeguarded world peace and justice."

"A model of national heroism in human history"

Andrei Matveyev, grandson of Nikolai Matveyev (Николай Матвеев), a flight commander of the Soviet Aid-China Aviation Team, said: "The Chinese people bravely resisted the Japanese invaders and finally won the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. This victory not only enhanced China's international status and influence, but also played a crucial role in ending World War II."

Nuriddin Mamatov said that the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is "a model of national heroism in human history." It was precisely because the Chinese people were united and indomitable that they defended national independence and freedom. "The victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression not only consolidated the position of the world's anti-fascist forces, but also laid the foundation for maintaining the international system with the United Nations as its core and the international order based on international law after World War II," he said.

Woo Su-keun (禹守根), Director of the Institute for East Asian Studies in South Korea and President of the Korea-China Global Association, said that China's 14-year victory in the War of Resistance was not just a country defeating an aggressor, but also an oppressed nation successfully defending its dignity through unity and sacrifice, which was a major turning point in human history. "China paid a huge price in the long war and finally defeated the aggressor and achieved independence and autonomy. These historical experiences are valuable assets that the international community needs to jointly safeguard today."

Nelson Panchini, a reporter for the Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo, said that China's commemoration is not only to remember history and cherish peace, but also to convey to the world China's firm determination to adhere to the path of peaceful development and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.

"China advocates building a more just and reasonable international order and promoting the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, which is worthy of respect," said Seyed Ziaeddin Sadr (塞德吉安), a well-known Iranian political analyst. Countries around the world are eager to carry out exchanges and dialogues between civilizations to make world multipolarity more equal and orderly. China has successfully embarked on a path of Chinese-style modernization, put forward a series of development and cooperation initiatives, and injected strong impetus into the vast number of developing countries to seek peace and development through cooperation.

"Making new contributions to world peace, prosperity and development"

At present, the international situation is intertwined with turbulence and changes, the peace deficit is increasing rather than decreasing, and maintaining world peace still has a long way to go. The theme of this commemorative event is "Remembering History, Cherishing the Memory of Martyrs, Cherishing Peace, and Creating the Future." International figures generally believe that we should firmly defend the achievements of World War II, firmly safeguard the international system with the United Nations as its core and the international order based on international law, promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind, and work together to promote the noble cause of human peace and development.

Daniel Andrews said that at present, unilateralism and protectionism are on the rise, regional conflicts are frequent, and the international order is severely impacted. Strengthening dialogue and consultation and maintaining the international system with the United Nations as its core and the international order based on international law are more important than ever. The most appropriate commemoration of victory is to resolve differences through dialogue and jointly address challenges so that the tragedy of war will not be repeated.

Michael Lindsay (林迈可), a late member of the British House of Lords, actively participated in the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. In extremely difficult circumstances, he helped China improve its radio communication equipment and risked his life to transport urgently needed supplies such as medicines and communication equipment to the Chinese army. James Lindsay (詹姆斯·林赛), Michael Lindsay's son, believes that the international order established after World War II did not come easily. The current international order faces many challenges, regional conflicts continue, and people around the world yearn for peace and tranquility. All countries should work for peace, strengthen dialogue and cooperation, increase understanding, and achieve mutual benefit and win-win results. "Chinese-style modernization is a modernization that follows the path of peaceful development, and China is a key force in maintaining world peace, stability and development."

Mangesh Borkar said: "China's adherence to the path of peaceful development brings new hope to the people of all countries who yearn for peace and development, and makes new contributions to world peace, prosperity and development."

Busani Ngcaweni (布萨尼·恩卡韦尼), Principal of the National School of Government of South Africa, said that China is a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, an important force leading South-South cooperation, and a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a maintainer of the international order.

"China actively participates in UN peacekeeping operations and plays an increasingly important role in addressing global challenges such as climate change, public health, and poverty eradication," said Woo Su-keun. China's adherence to the path of peaceful development makes an important contribution to maintaining world stability and prosperity.

"Against the backdrop of the many challenges facing the current international order, 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 of more practical significance," said Rabiaa Adjali (拉比加), Minister of the Algerian Ministry of Veterans. The world has entered a new period of turbulence and change, and maintaining world peace and establishing a fair order is the common responsibility of all countries. China, with its responsibility as a major country, has become an important force in this process.

(Reporters from this newspaper: Wan Yu (万宇), Li Yan (李琰), Zhang Guangzheng (张光政), Zhang Xiaodong (张晓东), Yuan Jirong (苑基荣), Bai Ziwei (白紫微), Yue Linwei (岳林炜), Liu Wenzhang (刘文璋), Chu Jun (褚君), Mang Jiuchen (莽九晨), Guan Kejiang (管克江), Zou Song (邹松), Li Xinyi (李欣怡), Hao Ruimin (郝瑞敏), Chen Xirui (陈熙芮))

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Continuing the Glorious Tradition and Writing a New Chapter of Friendship (Ambassador's Notes: Learning from History to Jointly Safeguard Peace)

By: 李 明

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. President Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out that the most valuable inspiration left to us by the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is that we must unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development. Eighty years ago, the Chinese people, together with the righteous forces of the World Anti-Fascist Alliance, including the Serbian people, joined hands, rose up to resist aggression, save the nation from peril, defend national sovereignty, and uphold fairness and justice, composing a magnificent epic of justice overcoming evil, light overcoming darkness, and progress overcoming reaction.

In this unprecedented catastrophe in human history, the people of China and Serbia made huge sacrifices and made significant contributions to the victory of the anti-fascist war in the Asian and European theaters, respectively. On September 18, 1931, the Chinese people fired the first shot of the World Anti-Fascist War. China became the country with the earliest start and the longest duration in the World Anti-Fascist War. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) played a pivotal role in the national resistance against Japanese aggression. In the plains of the Danube River and the towering mountains of Eastern Europe, the people of Yugoslavia waged arduous struggles, effectively containing and打击法西斯侵略者 (dǎ jī fǎ xī sī qīn lüè zhě - "strike fascist aggressors"), building a strong fortress for the international anti-fascist united front.

This year also marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations. On the basis of the great victory of World War II, the people of China and Serbia, together with other important members of the anti-fascist alliance, jointly discussed the establishment of the United Nations, jointly formulated a series of important international documents such as the Charter of the United Nations, laid the cornerstone of the modern international order, and established the basic norms of contemporary international relations. On January 2, 1955, China established diplomatic relations with the Federal People's Republic of Yugoslavia, opening the prelude to more than 70 years of friendly exchanges between the Chinese and Serbian people. Over the past 70 years, the people of the two countries have bravely explored development paths with their own characteristics, composing a magnificent chapter of unity and self-reliance among developing countries. In 1999, in the face of NATO's illegal and barbaric aggression, the people of the two countries firmly defended their sovereignty and dignity and international fairness and justice, and forged a moving and admirable ironclad friendship with blood and lives.

The combat experience of the Chinese and Serbian people fighting side by side against fascist aggressors is not only a common and valuable asset of the two countries, but also a solid foundation for the continuous development of bilateral relations in the new era. In recent years, under the strategic guidance of the heads of state of the two countries, China-Serbia relations have maintained a high level of operation. In May 2024, President Xi Jinping (习近平) paid a state visit to Serbia again after eight years and announced with Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić (武契奇) the building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era. Both sides emphasized that the international order based on international law, including the Charter of the United Nations, should be observed, the principles of independence, equality, sovereignty and territorial integrity of all countries should be respected, multilateral cooperation with the United Nations as the core should be adhered to, and true multilateralism should be upheld. The building of a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era is a sublimation of the ironclad friendship between China and Serbia, and further expands the vivid practice of building a community with a shared future for mankind around the world.

China and Serbia have always cherished the achievements of the victory of the anti-fascist war and the profound historical friendship forged with each other. September 3 is the anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and May 9 is Serbia's "Victory Day over Fascism". In May of this year, Serbia held activities in various places to solemnly commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory over fascism. China held 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. The high-level commemoration of the great victory of the anti-fascist war by China and Serbia is not only to comfort the spirits of the martyrs, but also to promote a correct view of the history of World War II; it is not only a respect for history and an adherence to justice, but also a courageous commitment to maintaining peace in a turbulent world.

The forces of justice will last forever, and the light of peace will shine forever. Looking to the future, China is willing to continue to work with Serbia to firmly defend the achievements of the victory of World War II and the post-war international order, resolutely oppose any attempts and actions to deny, distort, or tamper with the history of World War II, continue the glorious tradition, maintain world peace, and continuously inject new and powerful impetus into building a community with a shared future for mankind.

(The author is the Chinese Ambassador to Serbia)

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"The Chinese People Have Made Significant Contributions to Saving Human Civilization" (High-End Interview)

By: 本报记者 黄炜鑫

On the eve of his visit to China to attend the commemorative activities for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, President Sassou of the Republic of the Congo (布) stated in a written interview with our newspaper that the Chinese people won the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression with huge national sacrifices, making significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. The Congolese side is willing to strengthen unity and cooperation with the Chinese side, promote multilateralism, promote the unity of the Global South, and accelerate the implementation of the results of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation.

"The Chinese people have made significant contributions to saving human civilization." Sassou said that China paid a huge price in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, with its mountains and rivers shattered, heavy casualties, and severely damaged infrastructure. The Chinese people demonstrated a strong spirit of patriotism and finally won the victory of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, making significant contributions to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.

"China is an important force in promoting world peace and development." Sassou said that without peace, there is no development. China has always adhered to the path of peaceful development, helping the cause of world peace and development.

"China plays an important role on the international stage." Sassou highly appreciates China's position of uniting and supporting Africa. He believes that at present, with the turbulent international situation and the intensification of geopolitical conflicts, we need to adhere to multilateralism and effectively resist the erosion of unilateralism and protectionism. It is necessary to strengthen the unity and cooperation of the Global South countries, build a constructive multilateral cooperation mechanism at the global level, and ensure that no country or nation is forgotten in the global development process. He called for promoting the establishment of a more just, more united, and more prosperous new international order, and creating a new pattern of a globalized and multipolar world based on inclusiveness and mutual benefit.

The Republic of the Congo (布) currently serves as the African co-chair of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation. Sassou highly praised the important achievements of the Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation, supports the "Belt and Road" initiative proposed by China, and called on all parties to accelerate the implementation of the "Ten Partnership Programs."

"There is **毋庸置疑** (wú yōng zhì yí - "no need to doubt," beyond doubt; certain) that cooperation between the Republic of the Congo (布) and China has had a significant impact on the development of the Republic of the Congo (布)." Sassou cited as examples the support provided by China in human resource training, technology, and funds, which effectively accelerated the implementation of the Republic of the Congo (布)'s transformation and development projects and promoted the Republic of the Congo (布)'s modernization process. He said that the fruitful results of cooperation between the Republic of the Congo (布) and China are encouraging, further illustrating that closed isolation is by no means the way to progress, and future development requires more open and inclusive international cooperation.

Speaking of his trip to China, Sassou said: "This will not only help consolidate the traditional friendship between the Republic of the Congo (布) and China, but also provide an opportunity for both sides to exchange views and discuss major global issues."

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Overcoming Governance Deficits, Demonstrating Great Power Responsibility (Harmony Voice)

The five core concepts of the Global Governance Initiative are in line with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, clarifying the principles, methods, and paths that need to be followed in reforming and improving global governance. They point the direction and gather strength for solving the governance deficit and building a more just and reasonable global governance system.

At a time when the global governance system is facing profound changes and the governance deficit is becoming increasingly prominent, focusing on the era's question of "what kind of global governance system to build and how to reform and improve global governance," President Xi Jinping (习近平) solemnly proposed the Global Governance Initiative at the "Shanghai Cooperation Organization+" meeting, further contributing Chinese wisdom and proposing Chinese solutions to strengthen and improve global governance. The Global Governance Initiative adheres to sovereign equality, abides by international rule of law, practices multilateralism, advocates people-centeredness, and emphasizes action orientation. The five core concepts are in line with the purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter, clarifying the principles, methods, and paths that need to be followed in reforming and improving global governance. They point the direction and gather strength for solving the governance deficit and building a more just and reasonable global governance system.

Sovereign equality is the primary prerequisite for global governance. China has always believed that all countries, regardless of size, strength, wealth, or poverty, have the right to participate in decision-making equally and share the fruits of governance. The unequal situation in which a few countries monopolize global governance should not and cannot continue. The Global Governance Initiative is based on the international political reality of the collective rise of developing countries. It will promote equality of rights, equality of opportunity, and equality of rules among all countries through the practice of the global governance concept of consultation, joint construction, and shared benefits, so that the global governance system can better reflect the interests and demands of the majority of countries, further promote the democratization of international relations, enhance the representation and voice of developing countries, and expand the inclusiveness of global governance.

International rule of law is the fundamental guarantee for global governance. The purposes and principles of the United Nations Charter are universally recognized basic norms of international relations and must be unswervingly upheld. At present, a few countries are engaged in "double standards" and impose "domestic rules" on others, which seriously impact international rules and international order. The Global Governance Initiative emphasizes ensuring the equal and unified application of international law and international rules, and safeguarding the authority and seriousness of international law, reflecting China's firm support for a rules-based multilateral system. Only when the international community jointly upholds the spirit of the rule of law can it gather the positive force of promoting global good governance with international good law.

Multilateralism is the basic path of global governance. The core concept of the current international system and international order is multilateralism. The better multilateralism is practiced, the better the common problems facing humanity will be solved. As a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China has always stood firmly on the right side of history and adhered to true multilateralism. During the Shanghai Cooperation Organization Tianjin Summit, China, together with all parties, jointly issued a special statement calling on the international community to safeguard the international system with the United Nations as its core, sending out a firm voice in defense of multilateralism. The Global Governance Initiative emphasizes coordination and cooperation, adheres to consultation, joint construction, and shared benefits, and calls on all types of multilateral mechanisms to play a constructive role based on their own advantages. It will promote the concept of multilateralism to take deeper root in people's hearts and further improve the cooperative framework of global governance.

People-centeredness is the value orientation of global governance. The purpose of global governance is to turn the people's yearning for a better life into reality and jointly build a world where everyone enjoys prosperity and well-being. The Global Governance Initiative is committed to reforming and improving global governance to bring a greater sense of gain to the people of all countries by promoting common development, a greater sense of security to the people of all countries by better responding to the common challenges facing human society, and a greater sense of happiness to the people of all countries by better promoting the common interests of different countries and groups. This is another vivid example of China's adherence to the people-centered development philosophy and embedding its own interests in global interests.

Action-oriented is an important principle of global governance. The vitality of global governance comes from practice, the key lies in action, and the fundamental thing to look at is effectiveness. Based on both the current urgent problems and the long-term challenges of the future, the Global Governance Initiative will actively build consensus through pragmatic cooperation, create more visible results, promote positive results in global governance, and truly benefit the people of all countries. In the next step, China will work with all parties to actively take action, giving priority to promoting pragmatic cooperation in areas with prominent urgency and large governance deficits, such as the reform of the international financial architecture and the governance of artificial intelligence, and strengthen communication to support the United Nations in implementing the "Pact for the Future," demonstrating a clear orientation to resolve the governance deficit with practical actions.

The Global Governance Initiative is another important public product that President Xi Jinping (习近平) has contributed to the world, following the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative. The four major global initiatives inject stability and certainty into the world from the four dimensions of development, security, civilization, and governance. Facing a world intertwined with changes and chaos, China has always adhered to the concept of win-win cooperation and the global governance concept of consultation, joint construction, and shared benefits, demonstrating the historical responsibility and strategic vision that a major country should have.

The reform and improvement of the global governance system is a long-term and arduous systematic project that cannot be accomplished overnight. China will strengthen cooperation with all parties, work together to explore ways to reform and improve global governance, and jointly open up a bright future of peace, security, prosperity, and progress.

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Tianjin Summit Drives SCO into New Stage of Development (Promoting the "Shanghai Spirit": The SCO in Action)

By: 本报记者 任皓宇

"As a founding member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上合组织), China contributes to the development of the SCO (上合组织) with practical actions." Yahya bin Junaid (叶海亚·本·朱奈德), Chairman of the Saudi Arabian Research and Knowledge Exchange Center, said in an exclusive interview with this reporter recently that President Xi Jinping (习近平) has put forward a series of proposals to inject strong impetus into the development of the SCO (上合组织). Yahya (叶海亚) said, "The Tianjin Summit (天津峰会) has promoted the SCO (上合组织) to enter a new stage of development, which is a new stage of high-quality development that is more united, more collaborative, more dynamic, and more promising."

"Peace and tranquility are the foundation and guarantee for national development and people's happiness. The constantly growing 'SCO (上合组织) family' enhances the progressive forces of world peace and development and makes important contributions to all parties working together to achieve sustainable development." Yahya (叶海亚) believes that during China's tenure as the rotating chair of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (上海合作组织) from 2024 to 2025, it has successively held various activities, pragmatically and efficiently advancing the work of the chair country, especially the series of activities held around the theme of "Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Year of Sustainable Development," which meets the development needs of various countries and injects vitality into joint development.

"Peace, security, development, and prosperity are the common pursuits of all countries. The SCO (上合组织) has always been committed to strengthening unity and cooperation, jointly responding to challenges, and sharing development opportunities, providing an important platform for countries to strengthen dialogue and cooperation and seek win-win development." Yahya (叶海亚) said, "The 'SCO (上合组织) family' is constantly expanding, proving that its attractiveness is constantly increasing. "As an important member of the Arab world and the Islamic world, Saudi Arabia has become a dialogue partner of the SCO (上合组织), helping to enhance the 'SCO (上合组织) strength' while also looking forward to deepening friendly cooperation with China (中国) and other parties."

Yahya (叶海亚) believes that members of the "SCO (上合组织) family" can effectively formulate plans, share development experiences, and continuously deepen cooperation in areas such as poverty reduction, food security, and public health through a series of cooperation mechanisms to jointly achieve sustainable development. He said: "Achieving sustainable development is not only a major trend in global development but also an inevitable choice for building a better future."

Yahya (叶海亚) has visited many places in China (中国) and has long been concerned about China's (中国) development. "China (中国) has always pursued development with a spirit of hard work." Yahya (叶海亚) said that China's (中国) infrastructure such as roads and bridges has been significantly improved, the urbanization process has been continuously advanced, and technological innovation achievements have emerged one after another. "Every time I visit China (中国), I will have some new discoveries. China's (中国) experience in modernization is worth learning from."

This year marks the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China (中国) and Saudi Arabia (沙特阿拉伯). The two countries jointly held the first "China-Saudi Culture Year (中沙文化年)," and dozens of colorful activities have been held in culture, art, education, film and television, and other fields. "With the joint efforts of both sides, Saudi-China (沙中) relations have achieved leapfrog development, and cooperation in various fields has been continuously promoted." Yahya (叶海亚) said that since Chinese was included in the Saudi national education system, more than 100 Saudi primary and secondary schools and universities have opened Chinese courses, and cultural exchanges have become a new highlight in the development of bilateral relations. "Cultural exchange is an important link to deepen mutual understanding and enhance Saudi-China (沙中) friendship. We look forward to both sides carrying out more rich and wonderful activities to continue the story of the millennium Silk Road friendship."

(Reported from Abu Dhabi (阿布扎比) by this newspaper)

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Towards a Shared Future: Report on the Spirit of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to Global Initiatives Released in Beijing

This newspaper's Beijing (北京) dispatch on September 2nd: The report release and seminar of "Towards a Shared Future: From the Spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression to Global Initiatives" was held in Beijing (北京) on the 2nd. The report was jointly released by the Global Times (环球时报) and the China Foreign Affairs University (外交学院), deeply analyzing the profound impact of World War II on the global order from the perspective of implementing the four major global initiatives and building a community with a shared future for mankind, as well as the valuable enlightenment of the history of World War II on promoting the reform and improvement of the global governance system.

The joint report is divided into three parts: "China's War of Resistance: A Magnificent Practice of Humanity's Pursuit of Fairness and Justice," "Post-War Order: Institutional Guarantee for Humanity to Move Towards a Common Future," and "Facing the Future: Jointly Building a Community with a Shared Future for Mankind." Through in-depth discussions on human civilization, international law, and the international order, the report relives the great power of the spirit of the War of Resistance, examines the evolution of the post-war order, and reflects on the direction of future world development.

In May of this year, the Global Times (环球时报) and the China Foreign Affairs University (外交学院) signed a strategic cooperation framework agreement. The joint report, as a concrete practice of "academic leadership and media empowerment," is the latest achievement of the cooperation between the two parties. It is also a new model and new exploration of think tanks and media working together to serve national strategies, demonstrating the great potential of complementary advantages and deep integration between media and think tanks. In the future, the two sides will continue to work together, committed to producing more high-quality results that focus on global issues, lead public awareness, and strengthen international communication.

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Remember History, Safeguard Peace

By: 本报记者 俞懿春 白紫微

On September 2nd, the press center for the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War held its third press conference. Five representatives of international friends or their surviving family members who contributed to China's victory in the war of resistance against Japan introduced their understanding of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and answered questions from reporters. They emphasized the importance of remembering history and cherishing peace. Only by respecting history and **以史为鉴** (yǐ shǐ wéi jiàn - "take history as a mirror," learn from history), can countries around the world enhance understanding, cooperate hand in hand, jointly respond to emerging challenges, and safeguard the hard-won peace.

　　Kiyoshi Kobayashi (小林清), a Japanese veteran of the Eighth Route Army (八路军), was once a Japanese soldier who invaded China. After being captured, he was gradually awakened by the sincerity and patient help of the Eighth Route Army soldiers. Witnessing the brutal crimes of the Japanese army made him completely recognize the essence of Japan's war against China. In the end, Kiyoshi Kobayashi (小林清) became a brave anti-fascist fighter, fighting alongside the Chinese people.

　　Yangji Kobayashi (小林阳吉), son of Kiyoshi Kobayashi (小林清), said that his father was full of deep affection for the Chinese people and fought alongside the Eighth Route Army (八路军) against the Japanese invaders. This was a glorious chapter in his father's life, which made him and his family proud. "History cannot be forgotten. The atrocities of Japanese militarism in invading China should be made public so that people remember: a nation's self-reflection is far more important than another nation's tolerance. Only a country that dares to reflect can gain the respect of the world."

　　In 1913, French doctor Paul Béchamp (贝熙叶) came to China and served as a doctor at the French Embassy in Beijing (北京), a doctor at Saint-Michel Hospital, and the president of Beitang Hospital (北堂医院). After the Lugou Bridge Incident (卢沟桥事变) broke out in 1937, Paul Béchamp (贝熙叶) stepped forward and sent a letter to the Chinese Red Cross on behalf of foreign doctors in Beijing (北京), expressing his willingness to serve the Red Cross and support the Chinese people's anti-fascist war. He not only risked his life to open up a bicycle "Hump Route" to transport valuable medicines to the Chinese anti-Japanese base areas, but also provided free medical treatment to the wounded soldiers of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) and villagers. His residence in the western suburbs of Beijing (北京), "Béchamp's Garden" (贝家花园), became a transportation and liaison station for the Eighth Route Army (八路军) at that time. "My father was not only a doctor, but also a humanitarian, a resister, an educator, and a liaison in the international medical community," said Pierre Béchamp (贝石涛), son of Paul Béchamp (贝熙叶) and a French cardiologist. "I will inherit my father's career and further promote Franco-Chinese cooperation in the medical field, contributing to the inheritance and development of friendship between the two countries."

　　From 1940 to 1942, Soviet Marshal Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov (瓦·伊·崔可夫), while serving as the Soviet Union's chief military advisor in China, directly participated in the formulation of war plans against Japan, during which he had close contact with senior generals of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) and the New Fourth Army (新四军) led by the Communist Party of China. He was deeply impressed by the patriotism and heroic fighting spirit displayed by the army led by the Communist Party of China. Nikolai Vasilyevich Chuikov (尼·弗·崔可夫), grandson of Vasily Ivanovich Chuikov (瓦·伊·崔可夫), said that the long and heroic fighting of the Chinese people consumed a large number of the Japanese army's main forces, enabling the Soviet Union to draw a large number of troops from the Far East to resist the German army, and ultimately win the victory of the Great Patriotic War. "The Chinese people made a huge contribution to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War."

　　Today, Nikolai Vasilyevich Chuikov (尼·弗·崔可夫) often goes to schools throughout Russia to give lectures. He said that he often tells children stories about China in the classroom to help them broaden their horizons and stimulate their interest in Chinese culture. He emphasized that the truth of history cannot be tampered with. The people of Russia and China have made huge sacrifices for the victory of World War II, and the great friendship between the two countries must be passed down from generation to generation. "It is necessary to promote a correct view of the history of World War II and jointly safeguard the hard-won peace."

　　In 1941, a large group of young American pilots, led by General Claire Lee Chennault (陈纳德), formed the "Chinese Air Force American Volunteer Group" (中国空军美国志愿援华航空队) (Flying Tigers), fighting alongside the Chinese military and civilians against the Japanese invaders with **同仇敌忾** (tóng chóu dí kài - "common hatred enemy same breath," united in hatred against the enemy), undergoing the test of blood and fire, and forging a deep friendship. "The Flying Tigers shot down Japanese military aircraft, greatly boosting the morale of the Chinese military and civilians," said Jeffrey Greene (杰弗里·格林), chairman of the Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation. The Sino-American Aviation Heritage Foundation, founded in 1998, has long been committed to spreading the story of the Flying Tigers and enhancing understanding and friendship between the two peoples.

　　Jeffrey Greene (杰弗里·格林) especially mentioned that the Chinese people also provided support to American pilots with great sacrifice. During the "Doolittle Raid" (杜立特行动) in 1942, American pilots parachuted in eastern China due to insufficient fuel on their return trip, and 64 people were rescued by local people. The Japanese army retaliated madly for this, but the Chinese people were not intimidated. After that, no matter where the parachutes of the Flying Tigers floated in China, they still received help. "This is an extremely remarkable thing. Throughout history, there has never been a country whose people have made such huge sacrifices to provide assistance to foreigners who came to fight alongside them," Jeffrey Greene (杰弗里·格林) said emotionally.

　　Canadian friend Isabel Crook (伊莎白·柯鲁克) and her British husband David Crook (大卫·柯鲁克) investigated the land reform movement in the liberated areas in 1947, and then stayed to cultivate a large number of foreign language talents for China. Isabel Crook (伊莎白·柯鲁克) was awarded the "Friendship Medal" (友谊勋章) by the Chinese government in 2019. Their son, Michael Crook (柯马凯), chairman of the China International Committee for the Promotion of Industrial Cooperatives (中国工合国际委员会), was born and raised in Beijing (北京) and speaks fluent Chinese. He said that his experience growing up in China has allowed him to learn many stories of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. "I will inherit my parents' cause and fight for peace," said Michael Crook (柯马凯).

　　"In the World Anti-Fascist War, not only did many international friends come to China to provide assistance, but many Chinese people also risked their lives to extend a helping hand to the people of other countries," said Michael Crook (柯马凯). Today, China is making great contributions to maintaining world peace by dispatching peacekeeping troops and foreign aid medical teams, actively promoting the resolution of international and regional hot issues, and providing development assistance.

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This edition's editors: Zhang Mengxu, Yue Linwei, Liu Gang, Zhang Kaifeng

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The "Shanghai Spirit" Endures (Commentary & Observation)

By: 彭 飞

This is a moment destined to be recorded in history. The *Tianjin Declaration of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation* (上海合作组织成员国元首理事会天津宣言) sends a strong message of the times, and the *Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Development Strategy for the Next 10 Years (2026-2035)* (上合组织未来10年（2026—2035年）发展战略) sets the tone and clarifies the direction for the next 10 years of development of the SCO... The largest summit since the establishment of the SCO has achieved a number of important results, opening a new chapter in history.

As economic globalization encounters headwinds, how has the SCO continued to grow, from six founding member states to a "big family" covering 26 countries across Asia, Europe and Africa? As unilateralism and power politics surge, how has the "Shanghai Spirit" of "mutual trust, mutual benefit, equality, consultation, respect for diverse civilizations, and pursuit of common development" won increasing recognition?

"History tells us that the more difficult the times, the more important it is to uphold the original aspiration of peaceful coexistence, strengthen confidence in win-win cooperation, and insist on moving forward in the logic of historical progress and developing in the trend of the times." The important speech by President Xi Jinping (习近平) at the *Shanghai Cooperation Organisation +* meeting contains the answer.

Respecting "diversity," emphasizing seeking common ground while reserving differences, and always maintaining equality and mutual trust are the foundations for moving forward hand in hand.

Faced with the Aral Sea crisis, which has long plagued Central Asian countries, the scientific teams of the SCO countries have joined hands to innovate: salt-alkali tolerant plant breeding and planting trials help restore biodiversity, and photovoltaic water-saving drip irrigation systems are applied to cotton plantations. Based on reality and mutual learning of experience, there are practical and feasible solutions for regional ecological restoration.

Such similar and intimate stories are the daily life of the "SCO big family." Countries with different histories and cultures, different social systems, and different stages of development respect differences, enhance mutual trust, build consensus, and contribute their respective strengths. As SCO Secretary-General Zhang Ming (张明) said, respecting the diversity of civilizations and cultures is one of the most important fundamental principles of the SCO. Working together in seeking common ground while reserving differences is the unique charm of the SCO and the Chinese wisdom of building a community with a shared future for mankind.

Adhering to "multilateralism," promoting openness and inclusiveness, and meeting the expectations of the people are the basis for development and growth.

In Kara-Balta, Chuy Region, Kyrgyzstan, in the China-Kyrgyzstan Apple Demonstration Garden of the SCO agricultural base, more than 5,500 apple seedlings from Shaanxi (陕西), China, are flourishing. Technology is the plow, policy is the soil, bearing fruitful results of exchange and cooperation, sweet in the tongues of consumers and sweet in the hearts of local fruit farmers.

The secret to the SCO's popularity lies hidden in the branches laden with fruit, in the green cotton fields, on the cloud shelves of "Silk Road e-commerce," and in the laughter of cross-border tourism. The SCO is not a closed club, it does not create confrontation, nor does it exclude anyone, it seeks regional development and the happiness of the people. The resounding declaration that "the people's yearning for a better life is our pursuit" has become a reality, allowing the SCO's roots to grow deeper and its leaves to grow more luxuriantly, and also fulfilling China's promise to the world to "make the fruits of development benefit the people of all countries more and more fairly."

Strengthening "win-win," deepening pragmatic cooperation, and promoting mutual benefit are the sources of fearlessness in the face of wind and rain.

Some overseas media once listed the "defects" of the SCO, questioning how far it could go. The data provides the most powerful response. A report released in 2022 showed that the total trade volume of SCO member states has increased nearly 100 times in 20 years. Raging waves will only bring shoulders closer together, and violent storms will only tighten the hands that are held together. More and more countries hope to become members of the "SCO big family." In mutually achieving and jointly creating the future, the "SCO big family" vividly demonstrates that opening up and cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win are the trend of the times, and no one or any force can stop them.

Not just the SCO. From proposing the major concept of building a community with a shared future for mankind to establish new ideas for international relations, to promoting the *Belt and Road Initiative* (一带一路) to become a "road to happiness" that benefits all countries and the world, to promoting the *BRICS* (金砖合作) cooperation to promote the Global South to work together... Why has the Chinese solution won widespread praise? It lies in the fact that it transcends the "small circle" rules of group politics, transcends the hegemonic logic of strength first, and transcends the zero-sum game thinking of you lose and I win.

At this *Shanghai Cooperation Organisation +* meeting, President Xi Jinping (习近平) put forward the Global Governance Initiative for the first time, emphasizing "adhering to sovereign equality," "abiding by international rule of law," "practicing multilateralism," "advocating people-centered approach," and "focusing on action-oriented," which aroused enthusiastic response. This is another major initiative following the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative, and the Global Civilization Initiative, demonstrating China's responsibility. China advocates an equal and orderly world multipolarization and an inclusive and beneficial economic globalization, and promotes the construction of a more just and reasonable global governance system. Such a mind and action will surely promote the formation of the largest common denominator for promoting world peace and development, and gather the mighty force for building a better world together.

The clock of history points to a new starting point. With the wind in our sails, China will work with all countries to promote the ship of human destiny to break through the waves and sail into more open waters and towards a better tomorrow.

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Red Culture Radiates the Light of the Times (People's Daily Commentary)

By: 张向阳

Red culture carries the indomitable struggle of countless revolutionary predecessors and the great dreams pursued by thousands of heroic sons and daughters. From it, the younger generation understands the Chinese path and recognizes where China comes from and where it is going.

"It is because of those martyrs who were not afraid of sacrifice that we have our current prosperity and well-being. I would like to offer my most sincere wishes: may the mountains and rivers be safe, the people be healthy, and the motherland be prosperous." On the bank of the Lugou Bridge (卢沟桥) in Beijing (北京), a 14-year-old middle school student wrote these heartfelt words in the message book 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). The message book is filled with the thoughts and feelings of visitors. A few words cannot express the feelings for the country and the family, and it can be seen from this that red culture has a great appeal to the younger generation.

During the past summer vacation, many red tourism destinations saw a surge in tourists, and red culture is becoming more and more popular among young people. Visiting red landmarks, participating in study tours with red culture as the theme, purchasing red-themed cultural and creative products... Red culture continues to be popular, and in the two-way rush with the youth group, it exudes a vitality that transcends time and space.

Why does red culture "attract" young people?

Today's younger generation has not experienced the years of war and has not personally experienced the suffering of a broken country. Breaking the "sense of distance" in time and space can allow red history to enter the hearts of more young people. Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (京津冀), the three museums jointly launched a series of red-themed routes, organically integrating the history of the Anti-Japanese War into red tourism; Zunyi (遵义) in Guizhou (贵州), the large-scale situational drama "Great Turning Point" (《伟大转折》) panoramically reproduces the historical story of the Zunyi Conference (遵义会议), allowing tourists to feel the depth and weight of history in the interweaving of light and shadow; Wuhan (武汉) in Hubei (湖北), the "Era Photo Studio" of the Former Site Memorial Hall of the CPC Central Committee in Wuhan (武汉中共中央机关旧址纪念馆) attracts young tourists to take commemorative photos... Entering life and integrating into daily life, red culture is not just a "story in a book," but also a "history in life," which can subtly stimulate the emotional resonance of more young people.

More vivid "youth expressions" also add to the appeal of red culture. Nowadays, in memorial halls and red scenic spots, young visitors are not satisfied with simply taking a walk and looking at it, but hope to actively participate, experience in depth, and understand the details. Stop in front of the sound and light equipment and watch old photos "move"; wear VR glasses to "immerse yourself" in the scenes of the revolutionary war; or sit down and watch stage plays and live-action dramas based on red stories... New technologies have changed the way red culture is presented, making it more in line with the acceptance habits of young people. The life-and-death choices of young soldiers on the Long March (长征), the bloody battles of the military and civilians on the Anti-Japanese War battlefield, and the silent dedication of labor models in the construction years have become more accessible, perceptible, and approachable, and the attractiveness and appeal of red culture have been further enhanced.

Looking deeper, it also lies in the mutual fit between red culture and the value pursuit of young people. Today's young people are a generation that looks at the world equally. They are firm, confident, and eager to understand the code behind the Chinese miracle. Red culture carries the indomitable struggle of countless revolutionary predecessors and the great dreams pursued by thousands of heroic sons and daughters. From it, the younger generation understands the Chinese path and recognizes where China comes from and where it is going, so as to further strengthen cultural confidence, enhance national identity, and stimulate patriotic enthusiasm in the dialogue between history and reality, and enhance the ambition, backbone, and confidence of being Chinese.

Red culture "attracts" more young people, and young people are also contributing their strength to inheriting the red gene. Some spread the story of red cultural relics on video platforms, some participate in explanation activities in red venues, and some serve as the main force in the creation of red dramas... The younger generation is using their own way to inject youthful vitality into telling red stories and promoting red culture. This is a dialogue with history and a inheritance of the spirit.

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Sharpening the "Behavioral Standard" for Administrative Law Enforcement (Warm News & Hot Comments)

By: 孟繁哲

[Keywords] Benchmark System for Administrative Discretion

[Event] "In the past, law enforcement relied entirely on experience, but now we can accurately exercise discretion by referring to the list." In Shanxi (山西), the list regarding the benchmark for administrative discretion has solved the problem for grassroots law enforcement personnel. As of now, administrative organs at both the provincial and municipal levels in Shanxi Province have formulated and issued 69 benchmarks for administrative discretion, covering several key law enforcement areas involving enterprises, such as market supervision and public security. The introduction of a "tolerance and exemption list," the publication of typical cases, and the carrying out of special guidance and training... a series of innovative measures have further clarified the "behavioral standards" of administrative law enforcement.

[Commentary]

The "Decision" of the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) proposed "improving the benchmark system for administrative discretion in areas such as administrative penalties." This system refers to the specific law enforcement scales and standards that administrative organs refine and quantify their own discretionary powers and other content in combination with actual conditions, and announce them to the public.

In recent years, various regions and departments have continuously strengthened system construction, and the level of law enforcement has greatly improved. Because there are many principled provisions in the law, it is not difficult to achieve legality in administrative penalties, but it still requires long-term efforts to meet the requirements of "strict, standardized, fair, and civilized." From unnecessary "**一刀切**" (yī dāo qiē - "one knife cut," a one-size-fits-all approach) to unconditional "**一票否决**" (yī piào fǒu jué - "one vote veto," a single veto), from selective "entrapment enforcement" to profit-seeking "distant water fishing," some areas and places have the phenomenon of abusing administrative discretion. Such arbitrary discretion and unfair law enforcement will undoubtedly damage the business environment.

No matter how perfect and comprehensive laws and regulations are, compared with the complex and ever-changing social life, they inevitably seem a bit "rigid." Improving administrative efficiency and achieving effective management requires granting administrative organs a certain degree of discretionary power within the scope of the law.

The benchmark system for administrative discretion is both a "bridge" that connects abstract laws and concrete facts, improving the operability of administrative law enforcement; and a "cage" that puts power into it, preventing law enforcers from acting arbitrarily in the name of the law and protecting the legitimate rights and interests of administrative counterparts. The improvement of this system allows the masses to more truly feel the fairness and justice of a society ruled by law, and can also help business entities to start lightly and develop boldly.

Whether it is clarifying the subject of formulation, standardizing the formulation procedures, or clarifying the scope of discretion, a more complete benchmark for administrative discretion can clarify the legal consequences of various illegal acts, thereby guiding the public to follow the law. For example, the "Basic Rules for Administrative Penalty Discretion of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (中国证监会行政处罚裁量基本规则)," which came into effect this year, applies heavier penalties in accordance with the law to cases where controlling shareholders organize and instruct financial fraud and other circumstances are egregious and harmful, and there are no circumstances for mitigation or reduction, conveying the law enforcement concept of "severe punishment for serious violations and proportionality between violations and penalties." The improvement of the quality and effectiveness of administrative law enforcement will give the public more trust in the law enforcement team and more sense of gain in the construction of the rule of law, thereby promoting the formation of emotional identity and behavioral consciousness of compliance with the law, morality, and good deeds throughout society.

Fair competition is the basic principle of a market economy and an objective requirement for deepening the construction of a unified national market. Improving the benchmark system for administrative discretion will help unify market supervision and law enforcement, effectively improve regulatory effectiveness, and create a more fair and dynamic market environment. Shanghai (上海) has issued implementation measures for not imposing administrative penalties and reducing administrative penalties in the field of market supervision; Jiangsu (江苏) is exploring the use of credit supervision tools such as credit compliance, credit commitments, and punishment for dishonesty in law enforcement; Longhua District (龙华区) in Shenzhen (深圳), Guangdong (广东) has established a "flexible law enforcement" mechanism, opening a green channel for exemption lists for minor illegal enterprises that actively conduct self-examination and self-correction... Looking at various places, the law enforcement concept is changing from management-oriented to service-oriented, and the law enforcement method is changing from extensive to refined. In the future, continuously strengthening the rule of law supervision, credit supervision, and intelligent supervision, so that administrative law enforcement is both powerful and warm, will inject strong impetus into high-quality development.

A prominent feature of modern society is complexity, which requires continuous optimization of governance, and the rule of law is precisely the grasp of simplifying complexity and grasping the key points. Exercising power prudently and enforcing the law strictly are the strings that governors should always keep tight when planning reforms and promoting development.

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Cultural and Creative Products Hit the Spot, Boosting Consumption (Jin Tai Random Notes)

By: 何思琦

Behind every popular product lies a quest for culture and a deep cultivation of innovation. Only by adhering to the spirit of craftsmanship and focusing on "slow simmering" can we stimulate consumer enthusiasm with "flavorful" products.

From "browsing the museum and casually looking at cultural and creative products" to "remembering to buy some cultural and creative products after visiting the museum," visiting cultural and creative stores has now become an important purpose of museum trips for young people. As weighty history becomes light and airy, and niche hobbies gradually become mainstream trends, people's pursuit and love for traditional culture have also given rise to a new profession—cultural and creative product planning and operation specialist. This trendy profession makes ancient culture "within reach."

Cultural and creative product planning and operation specialists are called "culture catchers" by netizens. They use inspiration to capture the application entry points of culture and use creativity to give tradition modern vitality. Some say, "The bronze figure of Sanxingdui (三星堆) has stood for thousands of years, why not sit down and rest for a while?" Thus, the majestic bronze artifact becomes a playful figurine on the desk, with people and cultural relics "face to face," as if engaging in a silent dialogue. Some say, "Looking at the bronze galloping horse from the front, the head and mouth are a bit crooked." Therefore, the image of the bronze galloping horse is redesigned from a unique perspective, and the adorable green horse plush toy sets off a buying frenzy.

The cultural and creative industry cannot move forward without "culture" and "creation." Some cultural and creative product planning and operation specialists frankly say that doing cultural and creative work requires having one's own unique insights. Forming unique insights requires being both a "cultured person" and a "trendsetter." Deeply integrating culture and creativity, and closely connecting ancient culture with modern life, can continuously create new tricks. For example, the phoenix crown refrigerator magnet is not only beautiful, but also allows you to take photos wearing a virtual phoenix crown by scanning the QR code with your mobile phone. It is difficult not to love such creativity.

Cultural and creative product planning and operation specialists must also be "tech savvy." When a practitioner designed the "Tongtian Divine Tree" based on the Sanxingdui (三星堆) cultural relic divine tree, he adjusted dozens of processes: the trunk is very thin, and it will deform if the temperature is too high, so steel columns are added to shape the trunk, and counterweights are added to make its center of gravity more stable... To realize wonderful inspiration, one often has to deal with the challenges brought by cumbersome processes and complex craftsmanship. There is no other way but to repeatedly polish the technology and constantly adjust the plan. Behind every popular product lies a quest for culture and a deep cultivation of innovation. Only by adhering to the spirit of craftsmanship and focusing on "slow simmering" can we stimulate consumer enthusiasm with "flavorful" products.

Data shows that in 2024, the cultural manufacturing industry and the cultural wholesale and retail industry achieved operating income of 4960.9 billion yuan and 3267.9 billion yuan respectively, an increase of 7.1% and 6.2% respectively compared with the previous year. The important force of cultural consumption is young people, and most cultural and creative product planning and operation specialists are also young people. They can often target the cultural consumption needs of young people and dig out deep emotional value from common aesthetic orientations, thereby creating more "right-tasting" products. Of course, it is not only young people who "understand young people." A "youthful" mindset is the key: accurately capture personalized needs, inject the essence of the times into outstanding Chinese traditional culture, and turn cultural and creative products into cultural "identifiers" to bring fresh vitality to the consumer market.

Cultural and creative product planning and operation specialists have a lot to offer, but as a new profession, there are bound to be "growing pains." How to break the "involution"? It is advisable to deeply explore the modern elements in cultural relics and continue to do a good job in creative transformation and innovative development. How to avoid repetition? We should seek truth and be pragmatic, not sensationalize, and avoid improper interpretation. How to catch up with the "wind"? Then we should deeply study product selection strategies, control the pace of new products, grasp consumer psychology, and enhance marketing capabilities. To allow the cultural and creative industry to soar on the wind, government departments, universities and research institutes, and related enterprises also need to provide more assistance to form a joint force that encourages innovation and creation.

"What we are doing is not fast-moving toys, but cultural IPs with content and warmth," said one practitioner. Excellent cultural and creative products win the market and reputation due to their profound cultural heritage and interesting innovative thinking. This shows that by cherishing the original color of tradition and giving it the characteristics of the times, we will be able to better protect and promote outstanding traditional culture and continue the historical context of the Chinese nation.

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Traditional villages possess rich tangible and intangible cultural heritage resources, holding historical, cultural, economic, and other values. In the first half of this year, 8,155 national-level traditional villages and 5,028 provincial-level traditional villages attracted more than 293 million visitors. Protecting and utilizing traditional villages well, and stimulating the enormous potential they contain, can add color and empower the comprehensive revitalization of the countryside.

This is precisely:

Mottled stone steps reflect the setting sun,
Black tiles and green bricks conceal the years.
Tourists leisurely savor the fun of farm life,
Ancient charm and new chants build a prosperous village.

Xu Zhiwen (徐  之文)

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Looking forward to new breakthroughs in domestic animated films (Jingwei)

By: 黄鹤权

The animated film "Monster in the Waves" (浪浪山小妖怪), released during this year's summer season, has grossed over ten billion yuan at the box office. Previously, "Ne Zha" (哪吒之魔童闹海) ranked fifth on the global film history box office chart. The success of these films is due to breakthroughs in the industrial logic and cultural expression of domestic animated films.

The gradual rise of domestic animated films is inseparable from the "reconstruction of the spiritual core." In the early days, some domestic animated films' use of traditional culture was limited to the accumulation of symbols. Although they had Chinese-style elements, they were difficult to resonate with contemporary audiences. Today, more animated films are constantly improving their ability to "modernly translate traditional stories," allowing cultural products to better reflect modern life.

A deeper breakthrough lies in the innovation of industrial logic. In the past, domestic animated films often fell into a cycle of "child-oriented—low investment—low quality," while today's excellent works have constructed a positive cycle of "quality wins—market recognition—higher investment." In the 4,000-person production team of "Ne Zha" (哪吒之魔童闹海), 30% came from fields such as games and illustrations, bringing a visual style that retained the artistic conception of ink painting and was full of technology. "Monster in the Waves" (浪浪山小妖怪) specifically invited social scientists to participate in script polishing, better transforming realistic elements into animated language. This kind of cross-field collaboration allows creation to no longer be limited to art, but to integrate the achievements of multiple disciplines.

At the same time, these works have achieved a leap "from shaping images to shaping values." When "Ne Zha" (哪吒之魔童闹海) was released overseas, foreign audiences were not only attracted by the shocking visual effects, but also touched by Ne Zha's spirit of fighting against fate. "Monster in the Waves" (浪浪山小妖怪) is based on Chinese mythology and takes "the dignity of ordinary people" as its theme, resonating with audiences from different cultural backgrounds. Domestic animated films that pay more attention to narrative methods better convey the spiritual pursuits of the Chinese people.

It should also be noted that in the current domestic animated film market, in addition to classic IPs such as Ne Zha and Sun Wukong, there are fewer successful cases of original world view works. However, from "Ne Zha" to "Monster in the Waves," domestic animated films have gradually found their own creative coordinates—taking traditional culture as the root, realistic care as the soul, and industrial innovation as the wings. It can be expected that in the future, domestic animated films will not only continue to produce popular works, but also build a unique Chinese animation aesthetic, occupying an irreplaceable position in the global cultural landscape.

(Excerpted from "Yunnan Daily" (云南日报), originally titled "Why Can Domestic Animated Films Become Popular?")

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Good Deeds Flourish in Prosperous Times: Public Welfare Lottery

Public Welfare, Responsibility, Transparency

From 1987 to 2024, China Welfare Lottery has cumulatively sold 3,048.234 billion yuan, raising 911.432 billion yuan in public welfare funds (accrued amount).

Data source: China Welfare Lottery Issuance and Management Center (中国福利彩票发行管理中心)

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Victory Rhapsody

By: 金正波

The victory of the War of Resistance against Japan and the restoration of our land represent an awakening of the people's hearts and, even more so, a reshaping of the spirit.

Zhijiang (芷江), a small city in western Hunan (湘西), was once a vital military town during the War of Resistance. It is forever etched in history as the place where the surrender of the Japanese invaders was accepted 80 years ago.

The Surrender Acceptance Memorial Arch outside the city stands tall, with the inscribed couplet: "Vanquishing the enemy and accepting surrender, prestige extends ten thousand miles; a famous city embracing scenic beauty, this place is significant for millennia." Pausing to gaze and softly recite, the echoes of history penetrate time and space, and the bugle call of victory stirs the heart.

From the shocking changes in the Northeast (白山黑水), to the bowing heads of the Japanese surrender envoys, the Chinese people finally comforted the heroic spirits with victory and forged a monument with blood and fire.

General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) profoundly pointed out: "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 the deep crisis it had fallen into since modern times towards great rejuvenation." "This great victory will be forever recorded in the history of the Chinese nation and forever recorded in the history of human peace."

Looking back at yesterday's calamity and contemplating the meaning of victory, justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! The people will prevail! This is the answer engraved in history and, even more so, a revelation for the future...

(I)

"Don't look back, move forward. There is light at the exit, there is the warmth of human life, there is national prosperity and peace. Don't forget the road you came from, there is national suffering, there is national hatred and family feuds."

At the exit of the Exhibition Hall of Evidences of Crime by Unit 731 (侵华日军第七三一部队罪证陈列馆) of the Japanese Army, a tunnel more than 70 meters long extends quietly. The audience walks from the darkness of the ruins towards the light, and the voice of the narrator lingers in their ears.

Since the beginning of this year, countless visitors have entered museums and memorial halls, pausing and listening. Artifacts, photographs... record the struggle of "four hundred million people rising up together, united in heart and mind as one army," and embody the ardent and profound national sentiment of the Chinese people.

Looking back at the 1930s and 1940s, the iron hooves ran rampant, the flames of war raged, the mountains and rivers were shattered, and lives were devastated. The common people wept, and the plants and trees grieved!

One step back, an abyss; stand up, and gain light. In times of crisis, the Chinese nation demonstrated astonishing resilience – the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) stood firm as the backbone, people with lofty ideals stepped forward, and the sons and daughters of China shared a common hatred. Under the banner of the Anti-Japanese National United Front, based on the cooperation between the Kuomintang (国民党) and the Communist Party, all sectors of society waged a desperate struggle against the Japanese invaders.

How could we willingly accept enslavement? In the depths of the Taihang Mountains (太行), on the peaks of the Yimeng Mountains (沂蒙山), among the reed marshes, there were iron walls and copper fortresses everywhere. Every charging figure was saying: unyielding spirit can defeat a powerful enemy, and the mighty righteousness stands tall between heaven and earth.

Was victory accidental? In the morning mist of Pingxingguan (平型关), on the ruins of Taierzhuang (台儿庄), in the smoke of the Hundred Regiments Offensive (百团大战)... every heroic resistance declared: not an inch of land will be conceded, and the people's hearts will never yield.

An inch of mountain and river, an inch of blood; a handful of hot earth, a handful of soul. The number of Chinese military and civilian casualties exceeded 35 million. Every number is a burning life.

Fourteen years, life and death, blood and fire, left countless heroic songs; the whole nation, united, ushered in a turning point in history.

History must not be forgotten, and victory did not come easily!

(II)

"Are you from New China?" "Did we win?" A short AI-generated video moved countless netizens – the soldiers of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) eagerly inquired across time and space.

"Looking at China today, we are no longer backward, nor are we being bullied. We want to be true Chinese people." The message board of the memorial hall is filled with the voices of the audience.

A question and an answer, a stroke and a stroke, are filled with reflections on war and peace.

Starting with the Opium War, the Chinese nation fell into a long night. The country was humiliated, the people suffered, and civilization was tarnished. Ceding land, paying indemnities – every stroke that fell was a scar on the nation's dignity.

Learning to stand up from falls, and finding sparks in the darkness. The May Fourth Movement (五四运动) awakened consciousness, Marxism spread hope, and the birth of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) ushered in a new era – the awakened oriental lion.

This awakening is more powerful than any weapon. 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. This victory washed away a century of humiliation and reshaped the national spirit.

Time and space shift. At this year's celebration of the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Soviet Great Patriotic War, the guard of honor of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (中国人民解放军) marched proudly across Red Square in Moscow. One cannot help but recall that more than 80 years ago, when darkness enveloped the world, the Chinese people and the people of the world overcame difficulties together.

The "Flying Tigers" (飞虎队) risked opening the Hump Route, Norman Bethune (白求恩) saved lives on the operating table, and Li-Ling Ai-Ling (林迈可) used his camera to record the truth... This victory is not only the victory of one country, but the victory of human justice.

The truth revealed by that war is irrefutable: justice will eventually prevail, and peace must not be betrayed.

The flames of war have dissipated, and the status of a great power has been re-established; the land soaked in blood, and the thousand-year civilization has been reborn. This victory rewrites history!

(III)

Standing on the Lugou Bridge (卢沟桥), the Yongding River (永定河) meanders away. Looking into the distance, high-speed trains head into the distance.

Those stone lions have witnessed suffering and are also witnessing rejuvenation; they have witnessed fragmentation and are also welcoming glory.

Commemoration is to not forget the past and to create the future. Victory is not the end, but a new starting point for continued struggle.

Look – "Please rest assured, Party, a strong country is in our hands," plays a loud movement.

In the chaotic world of war, the National Southwestern Associated University (西南联合大学) produced 5 winners of the State Top Science and Technology Award (国家最高科学技术奖) and more than 170 academicians. Today, resolute and determined young people are making contributions in the places where the motherland needs them most, creating the glory of this generation.

In the crucible of time, the deep and lasting patriotic feelings become even more ardent.

Look – the former wasteland is now showing a new look.

More than 80 years ago, the 359th Brigade (第三五九旅) of the Eighth Route Army (八路军) "relied on their own efforts and worked hard" to turn the barren Nanniwan (南泥湾) into the "good Jiangnan (江南) of northern Shaanxi (陕北)." Times have changed, and today, scientific and technological experimental fields and industrial development zones are booming here, painting a new and vibrant picture.

Today, absolute poverty has become history, and we are moving towards the second centenary goal.

Look – the appearance of a great power is more distinct, and the mind and responsibility of a great power are more evident.

From the Mombasa–Nairobi Standard Gauge Railway (蒙内铁路), to the Maputo–Katembe bridge (莫桑比克马普托跨海大桥) in Mozambique, to the Kribi deep-sea port (喀麦隆克里比深水港) in Cameroon... with the solid advancement of the joint construction of the "Belt and Road" (一带一路), many "development roads" and "dream bridges" are opening up major arteries of interconnection.

Only through the fire of calamity can one know the importance of peace. From the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence (和平共处五项原则) to the building of a community with a shared future for mankind (构建人类命运共同体), the pursuit of "harmony" is unwavering.

A towering spiritual monument, an unquenchable torch of faith. This victory heralds the future!

(IV)

Lu Xun (鲁迅) said: "As long as the stone is there, the spark will never die out."

Brushing aside the dust of history, we see the bright and clear land.

On September 3rd, the grand gathering to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War will be grandly held in Beijing (北京). At the grand military parade, the shocking drumbeats of the joint military band and the sonorous footsteps of the soldiers will converge into a symphony of history and reality.

We must not forget! On the walls of Wanping City (宛平城), the deep and shallow bullet holes tell a shocking history, constantly giving people a warning.

We dare not forget! Unilateralism and protectionism are resurging, and hegemonism and power politics are impacting the world. How to safeguard peace? Constantly questioning people's hearts.

We will not forget! "Never forget history, and pray for peace. The Chinese dream, the rejuvenation of the nation." The inscription on the National Memorial Ding (南京大屠杀死难者国家公祭鼎) for the victims of the Nanjing Massacre (南京大屠杀) is deafening.

"The ideals they believed in are being realized, the cause they pioneered is continuing, and the history they wrote will surely be continued by us."

The Chinese nation will surely move from victory to new victory!

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The Great Spirit of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression

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Editor in Charge for This Section: Zhang Yang, Zhao Cheng, Li Linwei

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Ode to the Pillar of Strength

By: 张 洋

The stars flow and the years pass like songs. A batch of classic literary and artistic works once again resonate with the heartstrings of the times.

"We are all sharpshooters, each bullet eliminates an enemy... No guns, no cannons, the enemy makes them for us..." The song "Guerrilla Song" still makes people's blood boil when they hear it today.

Did you know that this song is not only a passionate artistic creation, but also a true echo of history. The History Exhibition Hall of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党历史展览馆) recently displayed a battle report from the Jidong Military Region (冀东军区) to the Central Committee: After one battle, 365 bullets were consumed and 6,831 bullets were seized. Accurate to the single digit, this is truly a battlefield record of "no guns, no cannons, the enemy makes them for us."

The archives are silent, but they strike directly at the heart. They truthfully record how a political party and an army, with firm beliefs, extraordinary wisdom, and an unyielding backbone, lifted up the dignity and future of the entire nation.

"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 for the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) in playing its role as the mainstay."

Xi Jinping's (习近平) important assertion carries immense weight. This is the conclusion of history, the voice of the people, a collective memory deep in the bloodline of a nation, and a spiritual imprint that remains hot across time and space.

We dare not forget the glorious years, nor can we forget them. Because that period of history, that mission, and that spirit not only belong to the past, but also illuminate the future. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is always the most reliable backbone of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation, and the mainstay that stands firm in the great waves of the times.

(I)

The torrent of history is never short of stormy waves. The ship of the times always needs someone to step forward, point the way, and set the direction.

After the September 18th Incident (九一八事变), who was the first to shout "Oppose Japanese imperialism's seizure of the three northeastern provinces"?

After the July 7th Incident (七七事变), who quickly called for "building a solid Great Wall of the national united front"?

It is the Communist Party of China (中国共产党). Our Party is an advanced political party armed with Marxism. From the day it was founded, it has taken seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation as its original aspiration and mission.

Faced with the fact that the Sino-Japanese national contradiction gradually surpassed the domestic class contradiction and rose to become the main contradiction, our Party observed the general trend, understood the great righteousness, and repeatedly persuaded people with truth, united people with the overall situation, and led people with foresight.

Even in extremely difficult circumstances, our Party resolutely issued the "August 1st Declaration" (八一宣言), convened the Wayaobao Conference (瓦窑堡会议), sowed the seeds of revolution, and promoted the establishment of the anti-Japanese national united front.

A thrilling scene took place in Xi'an (西安). Opponents who had once fought each other actually shook hands and made peace. Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) made a decisive statement: "If we only start from our Party's private hatred and kill Chiang Kai-shek (蒋介石) to relieve our anger, forgetting the overall situation of national peril, can we still be called a Marxist-Leninist party?"

What is touching is the Red Army soldiers. When they were reorganized into the Eighth Route Army (八路军) and the New Fourth Army (新四军), many soldiers stroked the red star, tears falling like rain, unwilling to change it. Party cadres earnestly explained that although the cap badge had changed, the original intention had not changed; if the mountains and rivers were not restored, this ambition would not change.

The breadth of vision is especially evident in the concern for the world. When the Pacific War broke out, our Party called for "establishing a united front of all anti-Japanese nations in the Pacific and persisting in the War of Resistance until complete victory."

The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is closely related to the world's anti-fascist war. Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill all admitted that the Chinese battlefield made outstanding and indelible contributions. The core strength of this contribution comes from the national war of resistance that the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has always adhered to and promoted.

Always standing on the right side of history, uniting all forces that can be united, the broken mountains and rivers were finally reorganized, and the Chinese nation ushered in the first complete victory in its modern national liberation struggle.

May I ask, who is the mainstay?

Standing at the forefront, looking at the great road, it is the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).

(II)

Can faith be a weapon?

Of course it can, and it is the hardest steel.

Listen, the bugles in the Pingxingguan (平型关) valley are shaking the sky. Although the soldiers lack ammunition, their faith is as strong as steel, and although their clothes and shoes are broken, their fighting spirit is as high as a rainbow. This battle broke the myth of the Japanese army's "invincibility."

Look, the long-lit lamp in the Yan'an (延安) cave. "On Protracted War" came out, which not only refuted the fallacy of "national subjugation," but also warned against the delusion of "quick victory." It accurately predicted that the war must go through three stages and concluded: "The final victory belongs to China."

It is not because there is hope that we persevere, but because we persevere that there is hope.

The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is the most determined to defend national independence, the most resolute to safeguard national interests, and the most courageous to resist foreign aggression. Zuo Quan (左权), Peng Xuefeng (彭雪枫), the "Liulaozhuang Company" (刘老庄连), the "Five Heroes of Langya Mountain" (狼牙山五壮士)... They were not born fearless, they just chose faith over life and death.

The frontal battlefield was filled with smoke, and the enemy's rear battlefield was widely opened up. The Eighth Route Army (八路军) and the New Fourth Army (新四军) were like sharp knives inserted into the Japanese-occupied areas. Tunnel warfare and landmine warfare plunged the invaders into the vast ocean of people's war.

The Hundred Regiments Offensive (百团大战) even demonstrated the ambition of the Chinese people.

In August 1940, signal flares broke through the sky, and hammer chisels rang out in unison, paralyzing the Zhengtai Railway (正太铁路) in an instant.

"I advance, you follow me; I stop, you push me; I retreat, you shoot me!" A roar that swallowed mountains and rivers.

In fourteen years of bloody battles, the Eighth Route Army (八路军), the New Fourth Army (新四军), and the South China People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Force fought against the enemy more than 125,000 times, recovered more than 1,048,000 square kilometers of territory, and liberated a population of 125.5 million...

This is not cold data, but an epic of hot blood, writing down 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 fearing violence and fighting to the end, and the indomitable and persevering belief in victory.

May I ask, who is the mainstay?

The sea-stabilizing needle, turning the tide, is the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).

(III)

Speaking of the Wild Goose Platoon (雁翎队), what do you think of? Is it the endless reed marshes of Baiyangdian (白洋淀), or the clever eyes of Little Soldier Zhang Ga (小兵张嘎)? This elusive water guerrilla is a wave in the vast people's war led by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).

Looking back at the War of Resistance, regardless of north or south, regardless of old or young, hundreds of millions of people built a steel Great Wall with their flesh and blood. Some directly joined the army and participated in the war, some participated in supporting the army and the front, some provided intelligence information, and some sheltered anti-Japanese personnel...

How to gather such great power?

Let's look at the anti-Japanese base areas: reducing rent and interest, the peasants support it; the "three-thirds system" (三三制), the gentry praised it. The Nanniwan (南泥湾) reclamation turned barren mountains into fertile fields; the Yan'an Rectification (延安整风) reformed malpractices and created a new atmosphere. There are no privileges here, only equality, no empty talk, only hard work.

The eyes of the masses are so discerning. They recognized that this was a new force completely different from the old China, a political party that served the people wholeheartedly.

In the Jin-Cha-Ji Border Region (晋察冀边区), an old woman recognized the wounded Eighth Route Army (八路军) soldier as her "son," hid him in her home, and evaded the Japanese search. When asked why she took the risk, she said, "Because they are our troops." Simple words, seeing the deep affection between the army and the people.

This appeal is like a magnet. Nanyang (南洋) machinists bid farewell to their loving mothers and returned to China to participate in the war; international friends traveled across the oceans and made selfless contributions; a large number of educated youths crossed mountains and rivers and rushed to Yan'an (延安).

The poet He Qifang (何其芳) once recorded affectionately: "The city gate of Yan'an (延安) is open all day long, and young people from all directions come every day, carrying luggage, burning with hope, and walking into this city gate."

This is the choice of the people, this is the inevitability of history.

By the end of the War of Resistance, there were 19 anti-Japanese base areas across the country, covering an area of nearly one million square kilometers and a population of nearly 100 million. This is the great power awakened by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党). Once the people are awakened, it is a vast ocean, and no matter how strong the Japanese invaders are, they will eventually be submerged!

In August 1945, the Japanese invaders surrendered. Cheers resounded throughout China, and red flags fluttered across the mountains and rivers.

May I ask, who is the mainstay?

Rooted in the people, connected by flesh and blood, it is the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).

(IV)

Today, we write about the mainstay, to cherish the past and to forge ahead.

From standing up, getting rich, to becoming strong, every great leap forward demonstrates the Communist Party of China's (中国共产党) courage to strike the water in the middle stream.

As the boat reaches the middle of the stream, the waves become more rapid, and as people reach the middle of the mountain, the road becomes steeper. In the new era, China faces unprecedentedly heavy tasks of reform, development, and stability, numerous contradictions, risks, and challenges, and great tests of governing the country.

**不忘初心** (bù wàng chū xīn - "don't forget the original intention," remain true to one's original aspiration). Self-revolution. We see that the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) always walks in the forefront of the times and always shoulders historical responsibilities:

In the fight against poverty, thousands of party members are stationed in villages and households, attacking the poorest of the poor and the most difficult of the difficult, creating a miracle on earth;

In scientific and technological innovation, countless talents overcome difficulties, "Chang'e" (嫦娥) explores the moon, "Jiaolong" (蛟龙) dives into the sea, and builds great power equipment;

In disaster relief, pioneer models go against the current, and flesh and blood protect peace and health;

In global governance, the Chinese plan contributes to the world and promotes the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind...

Some people say that this is the most enduring "top streamer" in history.

How can it be so?

Because our Party observes the changing situation in the world, examines the laws of historical rise and fall, always uses the light of truth to guide the course, always shares the same breath, destiny, and heart with the people, always forges itself with revolutionary spirit, and always creates the future with unremitting struggle.

Do you remember, striking the water in the middle stream, stopping the flying boat?

On the new journey, even if there are high winds and rapid waves, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) will continue to play its role as the mainstay, gather the strength of hundreds of millions of people, and forge ahead.

Chinese-style modernization is unstoppable; the great dream of national rejuvenation will surely be realized!

Today's China, the stars are shining brightly and thriving. To say from the mainstay to the strong core, we still look at the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).

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Pillar of Strength Rhapsody

By: 张 洋

The stars flow and time flies. A batch of classic literary and artistic works once again knock on the door of the times.

"We are all sharpshooters, each bullet eliminates an enemy... No guns, no cannons, the enemy makes them for us..." The song "The Guerrilla Song" still makes people's blood boil when they hear it.

Did you know that this song is not only a passionate artistic creation, but also a true echo of history. The Exhibition Hall of the History of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党历史展览馆) has recently displayed a combat report from the Jidong Military Region (冀东军区) to the Central Committee: after a battle, 365 bullets were consumed and 6,831 bullets were seized. Accurate to the single digit, this is truly a battlefield record of "no guns, no cannons, the enemy makes them for us."

The archives are silent, but they strike people's hearts directly. They truthfully record how a political party and an army, with firm beliefs, extraordinary wisdom, and an unyielding backbone, lifted up the dignity and future of the entire nation.

"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 for the Communist Party of China in playing the role of the mainstay."

Xi Jinping's (习近平) important thesis carries immense weight. This is the conclusion of history, the voice of the people, a collective memory deep in the blood of a nation, and a spiritual imprint that remains hot across time and space.

We dare not forget the glorious years, nor can we forget them. Because that period of history, that mission, and that spirit not only belong to the past, but also illuminate the future. The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) has always been the most reliable backbone of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation, and the mainstay that stands firm in the great waves of the times.

(I)

The torrent of history is never short of storms. The ship of the times always needs someone to step forward, point the way, and set the direction.

After the September 18th Incident (九一八事变), who was the first to shout "Oppose Japanese imperialism's occupation of the three northeastern provinces"?

After the July 7th Incident (七七事变), who quickly called for "building a solid Great Wall of the national united front"?

It is the Communist Party of China (中国共产党). Our Party is an advanced political party armed with Marxism. From the day it was founded, it has taken seeking happiness for the Chinese people and rejuvenation for the Chinese nation as its original aspiration and mission.

Faced with the fact that the Sino-Japanese national contradiction gradually surpassed the domestic class contradiction and rose to become the main contradiction, our Party observed the general trend, understood the great righteousness, and repeatedly persuaded people with truth, united people with overall planning, and led people with foresight.

Even in extremely difficult circumstances, our Party resolutely issued the "August 1st Declaration" (八一宣言), convened the Wayaobao Conference (瓦窑堡会议), sowed the seeds of revolution, and promoted the establishment of the anti-Japanese national united front.

A thrilling scene took place in Xi'an (西安). Opponents who had once fought each other actually shook hands and made peace. Comrade Mao Zedong (毛泽东) made a decisive statement: "If we only start from our Party's private hatred and kill Chiang Kai-shek (蒋介石) to vent our anger, forgetting the overall situation of national crisis, can we still be called a Marxist-Leninist party?"

What is touching is the Red Army soldiers. When they were reorganized into the Eighth Route Army (八路军) and the New Fourth Army (新四军), many soldiers stroked the red star, tears falling like rain, unwilling to change it. Party cadres earnestly explained that although the cap badge had changed, the original intention had not changed; until the mountains and rivers were restored, this ambition would not change.

The breadth of vision is especially evident in the concern for the world. When the Pacific War broke out, our Party called for "establishing a united front of all anti-Japanese nations in the Pacific and persisting in the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression until complete victory."

The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression is closely related to the World Anti-Fascist War. Stalin, Roosevelt, and Churchill all admitted that the Chinese battlefield made outstanding and indelible contributions. The core strength of this contribution comes from the all-nation resistance that the Communist Party of China has always adhered to and promoted.

Always standing on the right side of history, uniting all forces that can be united, 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.

Who is the mainstay?

Standing at the forefront, looking at the great road, it is the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).

(II)

Can faith be a weapon?

Of course it can, and it is the hardest steel.

Listen, the horns in the Pingxingguan (平型关) valley are shaking the sky. Although the soldiers lack ammunition, their faith is as strong as steel. Although their clothes are torn, their fighting spirit is as high as a rainbow. This battle broke the myth of the Japanese army's "invincibility."

Look, the long-lit lamp in the Yan'an (延安) cave. "On Protracted War" (《论持久战》) came out, not only refuting the fallacy of "national subjugation," but also warning against the delusion of "quick victory." It accurately predicted that the war must go through three stages and concluded: "The final victory belongs to China."

It is not that we persist because we have hope, but that we have hope because we persist.

The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) is the most determined to defend national independence, the most resolute to safeguard national interests, and the most courageous to resist foreign aggression. Zuo Quan (左权), Peng Xuefeng (彭雪枫), the "Liulaozhuang Company" (刘老庄连), the "Five Heroes of Langya Mountain" (狼牙山五壮士)... They were not born fearless, but chose faith over life and death.

The frontal battlefield was filled with smoke, and the enemy's rear battlefield was widely opened up. The Eighth Route Army (八路军) and the New Fourth Army (新四军) were like sharp knives inserted into the Japanese-occupied areas. Tunnel warfare and landmine warfare plunged the invaders into the vast ocean of people's war.

The Hundred Regiments Offensive (百团大战) even demonstrated the ambition of the Chinese people.

In August 1940, signal flares broke through the sky, and hammer chisels rang out in unison, paralyzing the Zhengtai Railway (正太铁路) in an instant.

"I advance, you follow me; I stop, you push me; I retreat, you shoot me!" A roar of anger, with the force of overwhelming mountains and rivers.

In fourteen years of bloody battles, the Eighth Route Army (八路军), the New Fourth Army (新四军), and the South China People's Anti-Japanese Guerrilla Force fought the enemy more than 125,000 times, recovered more than 1,048,000 square kilometers of territory, and liberated a population of 125.5 million...

This is not cold data, but an epic of hot blood, writing about 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 fearing violence and fighting to the end, and the indomitable and unyielding belief in victory.

Who is the mainstay?

The sea-stabilizing needle, turning the tide, is the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).

(III)

Speaking of the Wild Goose Platoon (雁翎队), what do you think of? Is it the endless reed marshes of Baiyangdian (白洋淀), or the clever eyes of Little Soldier Zhang Ga (小兵张嘎)? This elusive water guerrilla is a wave in the vast people's war led by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).

Looking back at the War of Resistance, regardless of north or south, regardless of old or young, hundreds of millions of people built a steel Great Wall with their flesh and blood. Some directly joined the army and participated in the war, some participated in supporting the army and the front, some provided intelligence, and some sheltered anti-Japanese personnel...

How to gather such great power?

Let's look at the anti-Japanese base areas: reducing rent and interest, the peasants support it; the "three-thirds system" (三三制), the gentry praised it. The Nanniwan (南泥湾) reclamation turned barren mountains into fertile fields; the Yan'an Rectification (延安整风) reformed malpractices and created a new atmosphere. There are no privileges here, only equality, no empty talk, only hard work.

The eyes of the masses are so sharp. They recognized that this was a new force completely different from the old China, a political party that served the people wholeheartedly.

In the Jin-Cha-Ji Border Region (晋察冀边区), an old woman recognized the wounded Eighth Route Army (八路军) soldier as her "son," hid him in her home, and avoided the Japanese search. When asked why she took the risk, "Because they are our troops." Simple words, seeing the deep affection between the army and the people.

This appeal is like a magnet. Nanyang (南洋) machinists bid farewell to their loving mothers and returned to China to participate in the war; international friends traveled across the ocean and made selfless contributions; and a large number of educated youths crossed mountains and rivers and rushed to Yan'an (延安).

The poet He Qifang (何其芳) once affectionately recorded: "The city gate of Yan'an (延安) is open all day long, and young people from all directions come every day, carrying luggage, burning with hope, and walking into this city gate."

This is the choice of the people, this is the inevitability of history.

By the end of the War of Resistance, there were 19 anti-Japanese base areas across the country, covering an area of nearly one million square kilometers and a population of nearly 100 million. This is the great power awakened by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党). Once the people are awakened, it is a vast ocean, and no matter how strong the Japanese invaders are, they will eventually be destroyed!

In August 1945, the Japanese invaders surrendered. Cheers resounded throughout China, and red flags fluttered across the mountains and rivers.

Who is the mainstay?

Rooted in the people, connected by flesh and blood, it is the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).

(IV)

Today's ode to the mainstay is to cherish the past and to be more enterprising.

From standing up, getting rich, to becoming strong, every great leap forward shows the Communist Party of China's (中国共产党) courage to strike the water in the middle of the stream.

As the boat reaches the middle of the stream, the waves become more rapid, and as people reach the middle of the mountain, the road becomes steeper. In the new era, China faces unprecedented changes in the world, the heavy tasks of reform, development, and stability, the many contradictions, risks, and challenges, and the great tests of governing the country.

Never forget the original intention and carry out self-revolution. We see that the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) always walks in the forefront of the times and always shoulders historical responsibilities:

In the fight against poverty, thousands of party members are stationed in villages and households, attacking the poorest of the poor and the most difficult of the difficult, creating a miracle in the world;

In scientific and technological innovation, countless talents overcome difficulties, "Chang'e" (嫦娥) explores the moon, "Jiaolong" (蛟龙) dives into the sea, and builds great power tools;

In disaster relief, pioneer models go against the current, and flesh and blood protect peace and health;

In global governance, Chinese solutions contribute to the world and promote the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind...

Some people say that this is the most enduring "top streamer" in history.

How can it be so?

Because our Party observes the changes in the world situation, examines the laws of historical rise and fall, always uses the light of truth to guide the course, always shares the same breath, destiny, and heart with the people, always forges itself with revolutionary spirit, and always creates the future with unremitting struggle.

Do you remember, striking the water in the middle of the stream, stopping the flying boat?

On the new journey, even if there are high winds and rapid waves, the Communist Party of China (中国共产党) will continue to play the role of the mainstay, gather the strength of hundreds of millions of people, and forge ahead.

Chinese-style modernization is unstoppable; the great dream of national rejuvenation will surely be realized!

Today's China, the stars are always bright, and it is thriving. To say from the mainstay to the strong core, we still look to the Communist Party of China (中国共产党).

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Editor in charge of this edition: Jin Zhengbo, Li Longyi, Cheng Long, He Zhaoyu

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Ode to Peace

By: 陈尚文

Peace is humanity's most enduring aspiration. The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression stands as a monumental chapter in history for saving human civilization and safeguarding world peace.

For 5,098 days and nights, through 14 years of arduous struggle, millions of soldiers fought bloody battles, hundreds of millions of people shared a common hatred for the enemy, and heroic songs resounded across the land. Justice triumphed over evil, light over darkness, progress over reaction, and the sunshine of peace once again illuminated the earth.

(I)

The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was just, progressive, and peace-seeking.

"Seeking not only peace for one country, but also peace for the world; seeking not only peace for the moment, but also peace for eternity." Written under the dim light of an oil lamp during the difficult times of the war, "On Protracted War" clarified the nature of peace and guided the direction forward.

The cannons of Shenyang (沈阳) in 1931 shattered China's mountains and rivers, leaving it battered and vulnerable. Rising up in resistance between the White Mountains and Black Waters, the Chinese people inaugurated the prelude to the World Anti-Fascist War. The smoke of the Lugou Bridge (卢沟桥) in 1937 put Peiping (平津) in peril, North China (华北) in danger, and the Chinese nation in crisis. All sons and daughters of the Chinese nation united into a united front against Japanese aggression, opening the main Eastern theater of the World Anti-Fascist War.

From the "meat grinder" of the Battle of Shanghai (淞沪会战) to the triumphant victory of the Battle of Taierzhuang (台儿庄战役); from the initial victory at Pingxingguan (平型关) to the Hundred Regiments Offensive (百团大战) that shook the mountains and rivers... Across the north and south of the country, inside and outside the Great Wall, all sons and daughters of the Chinese nation advanced wave upon wave, braving national crisis together, striving for national liberation with blood and defending world peace with life.

Through the long night, the Chinese military and civilians were unyielding. In the 14 years of the war, more than 1.5 million Japanese soldiers were annihilated; when the Pacific War broke out, 70% of the Japanese army's total force was deeply mired in the Chinese battlefield... Without China's protracted resistance, history would have been written differently.

Then-U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt once said that the constantly strengthened "magnificent defense of China" was one of the important factors in preventing Hitler from conquering the world.

Stopping war with war, stopping violence with violence. The victory of the Chinese people is also the victory of the people of the world, forever recorded in the history of the Chinese nation and forever recorded in the history of human peace.

(II)

Peace needs to be strived for and maintained. Only when everyone cherishes peace and maintains peace can there be hope for peace.

In Wanzhou (万州), Chongqing (重庆), in the verdant trees of Xishan Park (西山公园), Wei Yingxiang (魏映祥), who is over seventy years old, insists on guarding the tomb of Soviet Flying Squadron Leader Kulichenko (库里申科). During the difficult times of China's war of resistance, more than 2,000 Soviet pilots came to China to soar through the skies, their heroic names forever remembered.

"I am willing to go to China and fight with you," "Set up the operating table in the place closest to the front line," Canadian doctor Norman Bethune, in Jizhong (冀中) for 4 months, traveled 750 kilometers and performed more than 300 operations; the American Flying Tigers shot down more than 2,600 Japanese military aircraft, sank and damaged 44 ships, killed more than 60,000 Japanese soldiers, and risked opening the Hump Route, with more than 2,000 Flying Tigers sacrificing their precious lives...

In the years of war, international friends selflessly devoted themselves to peace.

On the banks of the Irrawaddy River (伊洛瓦底江) in Myanmar, the Ren'anqiang (仁安羌) Victory Monument stands tall. Eighty-three years ago, at Hill 501, the Chinese Expeditionary Force fought bravely, achieving victory with fewer troops, rescuing more than 7,000 besieged British troops and others. The Chinese soldiers' "fearlessness in the hail of bullets" has always been remembered by General William Slim, the then commander of the British forces in Burma.

During the Spanish Civil War, Chinese volunteers joined the International Brigades, and the Chinese people sang "Defend Madrid! Defend world peace!"; during the Soviet Great Patriotic War, Yan Baohang (阎宝航), an outstanding underground worker of the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), provided strong support with first-hand intelligence; during the Normandy landings, Chinese engineer Ye Shaoyin (叶绍荫) led a team to break through vacuum tube technology, ensuring coordinated air-ground operations...

On the World Anti-Fascist battlefield, Chinese sons and daughters moved forward firmly for peace.

When darkness enveloped the world, people of all countries who loved peace joined hands in the same trench, building a Great Wall of anti-fascism with flesh and blood, reversing the desperate situation and saving the collapsing building.

(III)

Taking history as a mirror, exploring the true meaning of peace.

The law of the jungle is not the way for human beings to coexist, and aggressive militarism is not the plan for human peace. The most valuable lesson from the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War is that we must unswervingly follow the path of peaceful development.

Today's China has the strong ability to protect the peaceful life of its people; today's China is a staunch advocate and powerful defender of world peace; today's China has won the respect of all peace-loving people in the world.

Focusing on the future destiny and safety and well-being of all mankind, China always stands on the right side of history and on the side of human civilization and progress. Never seeking hegemony, never engaging in expansion, and never imposing the tragic experiences it has experienced on other nations. High-quality joint construction of the "Belt and Road" initiative, practicing the four major initiatives of global development, global security, global civilization, and global governance, and promoting the construction of a community with a shared future for mankind... China follows the right path, shoulders great responsibilities, and protects peace. Every point of increase in China's strength increases the hope for world peace by one point.

Having experienced the suffering of war, the Chinese people understand the preciousness of peace even more. Reborn from the baptism of war, loving peace and cherishing peace have been integrated into the spiritual bloodline of the Chinese nation and have become the tireless pursuit of the Chinese people. In the era of peace, fighting against the Ebola epidemic, promoting hybrid rice technology, and planting "happiness grass" in more than 100 countries and regions... The Chinese people always seek development and promote peace through cooperation.

Where the Dao lies, action speaks louder than words. Participating in UN peacekeeping operations, setting out for peace, and holding fast for peace; escorting ships in the Gulf of Aden, braving the waves, and guarding sea lanes; implementing "Harmony Mission," sailing to the deep blue, and spreading hope... The army of peace, the army of justice, and the army of civilization take maintaining world peace as their sacred mission.

Peace rather than war, cooperation rather than confrontation, and win-win rather than zero-sum are the eternal themes of peace, progress, and development in human society.

Today's China is striding forward on the path of peaceful development, unswervingly joining hands with all peace-loving countries and peoples, and unswervingly safeguarding the noble cause of human peace and development.

(IV)

September 3, Tiananmen Square (天安门广场), attracting worldwide attention.

Today's commemoration is not to perpetuate hatred, but to remember history, cherish the memory of martyrs, and for peace to last forever and justice to prevail.

Today's commemoration will show the world a China that will never allow tragedy to be repeated, a China that loves peace and has the strong ability to defend peace.

For 80 years, China's will to follow the path of peaceful development has been firm, the Chinese people's determination to defend peace has been unwavering, and the Chinese military's ability to maintain peace has become stronger.

For 80 years, victory will never be forgotten, and peace will be passed on forever.

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Editors of this page: Hou Lulu, Han Bingchen, Wang Xiaobo, Chen Shangwen

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Editor's Note

Memory develops in the negatives of history.

Ravaged rivers and mountains, faces that regard death as going home, figures charging into battle... frozen in 1,525 photographs and 3,237 cultural relics. The theme exhibition "For National Liberation and World Peace – Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War," currently held at the Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, panoramically presents the 5,098 days of bloody resistance of the Chinese people from September 18, 1931, to September 2, 1945. Since its opening on July 7 this year, the exhibition has attracted more than 600,000 visitors.

History is the best textbook. The anti-Japanese war images solidified in the small space are as clear as yesterday. Today, pages 13 to 16 of this newspaper extract some of the exhibits, let us relive the beacon fire years of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression in the light and shadow, remember the moving and tearful page in the history of the Chinese people's struggle for independence and freedom in modern times, understand the chapter of the Chinese nation's historical development process that has experienced vicissitudes, and appreciate the "miracle in the history of war, the great feat of the Chinese nation, the earth-shattering great cause," and continue the great spirit of the War of Resistance.

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Northeast in Crisis, North China in Crisis, the Chinese Nation in Crisis

Northeast in peril! On September 18, 1931, the land of Changbai Mountains and Heilongjiang was torn apart by long-plotted artillery fire. In just over four months, the Northeast fell, and more than 30 million compatriots were plunged into dire straits.

North China in peril! On July 7, 1937, the Lugou Bridge Moon (卢沟晓月) was shattered by malicious provocations, and Japan launched a full-scale invasion of China. Subsequently, Beiping (北平), Tianjin (天津), Shanghai (上海), Nanjing (南京), Guangzhou (广州), and Wuhan (武汉) successively fell, and half of China's territory was occupied.

The Chinese nation in peril! Under the iron heel of the invaders, beacon fires rose everywhere, the land was stained with blood, the country was broken, and the people suffered immensely (生灵涂炭).

The Chinese nation cannot be humiliated! Chinese soil cannot be invaded!

The heinous butcher's knife of national subjugation and extermination pierced the souls of 400 million Chinese people. All Chinese sons and daughters fought for national survival, for national rejuvenation, and for human justice. The breadth of social mobilization, the depth of national awakening, the tenacity of fighting will, and the firmness of the conviction to win all reached unprecedented heights.

"The Chinese nation has reached its most dangerous moment, and everyone is forced to make their final roar. Arise! Arise! Arise!..." The magnificent and impassioned "March of the Volunteers" resounded across the land of China. The Chinese nation constantly gathered its forces, 前仆后继 (qián pū hòu jì - "fall in front, followed by others," advance wave upon wave; to advance dauntlessly despite sacrifices), resisted stubbornly, and vowed to fight the invaders to the bitter end!

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Selected Exhibits from the Theme Exhibition: "For National Liberation and World Peace – Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War"

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Editor in charge of this edition: Ye Qi, Dai Linfeng, Zhang Yikai

Image source: Publicity Department of the Beijing Municipal Committee (北京市委宣传部), Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (中国人民抗日战争纪念馆) (Our reporter Zhang Wujun (张武军) photographed)

Layout design: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟), Wang Zheping (汪哲平)

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Fight for the nation, fight for the motherland, fight for dignity.

14 years, 5098 days.

The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was the longest, largest-scale, and most sacrificial national liberation struggle of the Chinese people against foreign invasion in modern times, and it was also the first complete victory in a national liberation struggle.

General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "In the magnificent process of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Chinese people nurtured the great spirit of resisting aggression, demonstrating to the world the patriotic feelings of everyone being responsible for the rise and fall of the world, the national integrity of regarding death as home and preferring death to submission, the heroic spirit of not fearing violence and fighting to the end, and the invincible belief of 百折不挠 (bǎi zhé bù náo - "hundred fold not bend," undaunted by setbacks) and perseverance."

"Let our flesh and blood build our new Great Wall!"

Across the country, the flames of resistance against Japan were ignited everywhere. All parties, all ethnic groups, all classes, all strata, all groups, and overseas Chinese, united with a common hatred and 众志成城 (zhòng zhì chéng chéng - "many wills become a fortress," unity is strength), fought for the nation, for the motherland, and for dignity, composing a magnificent epic that moved heaven and earth.

Fighting bloody battles on the battlefield, dedicating oneself to the country, generals must have the heart to die, and soldiers must not have the thought of clinging to life.

Yang Jingyu (杨靖宇), Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志), Zuo Quan (左权), Peng Xuefeng (彭雪枫), Tong Linge (佟麟阁), Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹), Zhang Zizhong (张自忠), Dai Anlan (戴安澜) and other anti-Japanese generals, the "Five Heroes of Langya Mountain" of the Eighth Route Army, the "Liu Laozhuang Company" of the New Fourth Army, the eight female soldiers of the Northeast Anti-Japanese United Army, and the "Eight Hundred Heroes" of the Kuomintang Army are outstanding representatives of the Chinese people who are not afraid of violence and sacrifice themselves for their country.

Small lights become torches, all people are of one mind, regardless of region, regardless of age, united in purpose and action.

The deepest source of the power of war lies in the people. What moves people in history books is the most simple national righteousness of ordinary people.

"We have no money and no guns, but we have people in our family. We must not be ambiguous about fighting the Japanese devils!" A mother named Deng Yufen (邓玉芬) sent her husband and five children to the front line, and they all gave their lives.

In Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西), after watching a performance by the People's Anti-Japanese Drama Society, a young man stood up and shouted excitedly: "Kill the Japanese robbers! Overthrow the murderers who killed the Chinese people! Go back to our hometown!" The entire audience repeated his slogans in unison. The American journalist Edgar Snow (埃德加·斯诺) who was present later exclaimed: "I strongly felt the vibrant hope, enthusiasm, and invincible power of mankind."

Under the leadership of the Communist Party of China, the anti-Japanese base areas behind enemy lines were established, the general strategic policy of protracted war and a complete set of strategic and tactical principles of people's war were proposed and implemented, the formation of the anti-Japanese national united front based on cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party was promoted, an indestructible and powerful force was gathered, and finally a "miracle in the history of human warfare" was created.

Adversity inspires sagacity, and hardship revitalizes the nation.

Eighty years have passed, and the great spirit of resisting aggression, which has become more and more vibrant over time, has been passed down from generation to generation, deeply integrated into the blood of the Chinese people, and will forever inspire the Chinese people to overcome all difficulties and obstacles and strive to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

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Selected Exhibits from the Theme Exhibition: "For National Liberation and World Peace – Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War"

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Editors of this page: Bian Minde, Ke Zhongjia, Yuan Taoxiong, Liu Yurui

Image source: Beijing Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department, The Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (reporter Zhang Wujun (张武军) of this newspaper photographed).

Layout design: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟), Shen Yiling (沈亦伶)

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Fight for the nation, fight for the motherland, fight for dignity.

14 years, 5098 days.

The Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression was the longest, largest, and most sacrificial national liberation struggle of the Chinese people against foreign invasion in modern times, and it was also the first national liberation struggle to achieve complete victory.

General Secretary Xi Jinping (习近平) pointed out: "In the magnificent process of the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the Chinese people nurtured the great spirit of the War of Resistance, demonstrating to the world 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 fearing violence and fighting to the end, and the **百折不挠** (bǎi zhé bù náo - "hundred folds not bend," undaunted) and indomitable conviction of victory."

"Let our flesh and blood build our new Great Wall!"

Across the north and south of the Yangtze River, the flames of resistance against Japan were ignited everywhere. All parties, all ethnic groups, all classes, all strata, all groups, and overseas Chinese, with shared hatred against the enemy and **众志成城** (zhòng zhì chéng chéng - "many wills build a city," unity is strength), fought for the nation, for the motherland, and for dignity, composing a magnificent epic that moved heaven and earth.

Fighting bloody battles on the battlefield, dedicating oneself to the country, generals must have the heart to die, and soldiers must not have the thought of clinging to life.

Yang Jingyu (杨靖宇), Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志), Zuo Quan (左权), Peng Xuefeng (彭雪枫), Tong Linge (佟麟阁), Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹), Zhang Zizhong (张自忠), Dai Anlan (戴安澜) and other anti-Japanese generals, 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, the "Eight Hundred Heroes" (八百壮士) of the Kuomintang army and many other heroic groups are outstanding representatives of the Chinese people who are not afraid of violence and sacrifice themselves for the country.

Small lights become torches, everyone is of one mind, regardless of region, regardless of age, uniting with one heart and one mind.

The deepest source of the power of war lies in the people. What moves people in history books is the most simple national righteousness of ordinary people.

"We have no money or guns, but we have people in our family. We must not be ambiguous about fighting the Japanese devils!" A mother named Deng Yufen (邓玉芬) sent her husband and five children to the front line, and they all gave their lives.

In Yan'an (延安), Shaanxi (陕西), after watching a performance by the People's Anti-Japanese Drama Society, a young man stood up and shouted excitedly: "Kill the Japanese robbers! Overthrow the murderers who killed the Chinese people! Fight back to our hometown!" The audience repeated his slogan in unison. Edgar Snow, an American journalist who was present, later exclaimed: "I strongly felt the vibrant hope, enthusiasm, and invincible power of mankind."

The Communist Party of China (中国共产党) led the opening of the enemy's rear battlefield, put forward and implemented the strategic policy of protracted war and a complete set of strategic tactics of people's war, promoted the formation of an anti-Japanese national united front based on cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party, gathered an indestructible and powerful force, and ultimately created "a miracle in the history of human warfare."

**殷忧启圣** (yīn yōu qǐ shèng - "deep worry inspires sages," adversity can bring out the best in people), **多难兴邦** (duō nàn xīng bāng - "many difficulties invigorate a nation," a nation prospers through adversity).

80 years have passed, and the great spirit of the War of Resistance, which has become more and more vibrant over time, has been passed down from generation to generation, deeply integrated into the blood of the Chinese people, and will always inspire the Chinese people to overcome all difficulties and obstacles and strive to realize the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation.

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Selected Exhibits from the Theme Exhibition: "For National Liberation and World Peace – Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War"

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Editors of this page: Bian Minde, Ke Zhongjia, Yuan Taoxiong, Liu Yurui

Image source: Beijing Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department, The Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (Our reporter Zhang Wujun (张武军) photographed)

Layout design: Cai Huawei (蔡华伟), Shen Yiling (沈亦伶)

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Justice will prevail, peace will prevail, and the people will prevail.

Under the banner of the Anti-Japanese National United Front advocated by the Communist Party of China (中国共产党), the Chinese people, after fourteen years of arduous and bloody battles, defeated the Japanese aggressors and achieved the great victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, proclaiming the complete victory of the World Anti-Fascist War.

This great victory completely shattered the Japanese militarists' attempt to colonize and enslave China, powerfully defended national sovereignty and territorial integrity, and completely washed away the national humiliation of repeated defeats in resisting foreign aggression since modern times!

This great victory re-established China's status as a major power in the world. The Chinese people won the respect of peace-loving people around the world, and the Chinese nation won a lofty national reputation!

This great victory strengthened the Chinese people's will to pursue national independence, freedom, and liberation, and opened a new historical journey for the ancient Chinese phoenix to undergo 凤凰涅槃 (fèng huáng niè pán - "phoenix nirvana," rebirth after a great struggle) and be reborn from the ashes!

Let us jointly remember the great truth revealed by history: Justice will prevail! Peace will prevail! The people will prevail! We must bear in mind the great history of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, forged with blood and lives, bear in mind the great achievements made by the Chinese people in safeguarding national independence and freedom and defending the sovereignty and dignity of the motherland, and bear in mind the great contributions made by the Chinese people to the victory of the World Anti-Fascist War. Under the strong leadership of the Party Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping (习近平) at its core, we will carry forward the great spirit of the War of Resistance, and work tirelessly to comprehensively promote the construction of a strong country and the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, and make new and greater contributions to the noble cause of human peace and development!

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Selected Exhibits from the Theme Exhibition: "For National Liberation and World Peace – Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War"

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Editors of this page: Shi Juan, Song Fei, Dai Linfeng

Image source: Beijing Municipal Party Committee Propaganda Department (北京市委宣传部), The Museum of the War of Chinese People's Resistance Against Japanese Aggression (中国人民抗日战争纪念馆) (Our reporter Zhang Wujun (张武军) photographed)

Layout design: Wang Zheping (汪哲平), Shen Yiling (沈亦伶)

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What Does Large-Scale Equipment Renewal Bring? (In-depth Observation)

By: 本报记者

Implementing a new round of large-scale equipment upgrades is an important measure to promote high-quality development, which is conducive to expanding effective investment, promoting industrial upgrading, promoting green development, and improving people's lives. Since the launch of the "Two New" work last year, large-scale equipment upgrades have continued to be implemented and have taken effect. Recently, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) stated that in 2025, the investment subsidy funds for equipment upgrades supported by ultra-long-term special treasury bonds have supported approximately 8,400 projects, driving a total investment of over 1 trillion yuan.

What are the effects of the large-scale equipment upgrade policy? The reporter conducted an interview.

How strong is the policy?

Equipment upgrades in key industrial areas can receive support of up to 15% of the total investment.

"The equipment upgrade policy is both powerful and timely." Zhang Qiang (张强), manager of the Shengda Automobile Transportation Team in Cangzhou (沧州), Hebei (河北) Province, told reporters that his team has more than 20 13-meter-long "large semi-trailer" trucks. In the past two years, many trucks in the team have gradually entered the elimination cycle, but the freight competition is fierce and the profits are not high. Many drivers are reluctant to replace their old trucks, and some old trucks that meet the China IV emission standards are still in service. "Now that there are national subsidies, we have replaced five trucks in one go."

Facing reporters, Zhang Qiang (张强) calculated the costs: dismantling an old car will receive a subsidy of 45,000 yuan, which is more cost-effective than selling a used car; purchasing a new car that meets the China VI emission standards and costs 260,000 yuan will receive a subsidy of about 50,000 yuan, saving nearly 100,000 yuan in total. In October of this year, the team's last old truck will also be updated. "With the new trucks, the safety hazards have been eliminated, and the drivers are more at ease when hauling goods."

Manufacturing companies have also felt the warmth of the policy. "We have applied for a technological transformation project for the research and production equipment upgrade of refrigeration products, with a total investment of 400 million yuan. We received a subsidy of 60 million yuan, with a support ratio of 15%. The research and development equipment invested can also enjoy the additional deduction policy for research and development equipment at the same time," said Wen Jiankang (温建康), director of the Science and Technology Policy Office of Guangdong Midea Refrigeration Equipment Co., Ltd. (广东美的制冷设备有限公司).

To support large-scale equipment upgrades, ultra-long-term special treasury bonds, central finance, and local finance have launched a combination of measures, and introduced supporting financial policies to ensure that the policy is strong enough and the effect is good.

Ultra-long-term special treasury bonds are arranged by the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) to support equipment upgrade projects in key areas, as well as the construction of high-level recycling projects.

In terms of finance, the central government mainly provides interest subsidies of 1.5 percentage points on the principal of bank loans related to equipment upgrades for eligible business entities. The scrapping and renewal of old operating trucks and agricultural machinery, the renewal of new energy urban buses and power batteries, and related funds are shared by the central and local governments. The central government bears 85%, 90%, and 95% of the costs in the eastern, central, and western regions, respectively, and the provincial finance departments arrange matching funds in proportion.

There are also financial policies. In 2024, the People's Bank of China (中国人民银行) established a re-lending program for technological innovation and technological transformation, which is issued by the central bank to commercial banks on a "total-to-total" basis. In May of this year, after an increase, the total amount of re-lending for technological innovation and technological transformation reached 800 billion yuan.

From the perspective of local practices, the support for equipment upgrades in key industrial areas can be as high as 15% of the total investment, and the support for energy-using equipment can be as high as 20%. The average subsidy for the renewal of new energy urban buses and power batteries is 80,000 yuan per vehicle.

To implement the equipment upgrade policy, many places have creatively carried out work in accordance with local conditions.

For example, Jiangsu (江苏) has launched the "Jiaoyun Loan" fiscal discount since 2024, and expanded it to the "Jiaoyun Lease" fiscal discount this year. Jiangsu Provincial Port Group (江苏省港口集团) is a beneficiary. Its subsidiaries have carried out a total of 13 "Jiaoyun Loan" projects, involving the upgrade of transportation vehicles and transfer and connection equipment, with a total loan amount of 694 million yuan, and enjoyed a total interest discount of 2.703 million yuan, which greatly reduced financing costs. Data shows that as of the end of July this year, cooperative banks in Jiangsu Province (江苏省) have cumulatively issued 100 "Jiaoyun Loan" projects, with loans of 6.783 billion yuan, and have cumulatively discounted more than 70 million yuan in interest.

Is it difficult to enjoy the policy?

"We submitted the application in May, and more than two months later, the subsidy of 180 million yuan has been approved."

The equipment upgrade policy has a clear direction and great strength. Many companies are most concerned about how to participate, whether the procedures are troublesome, and how quickly the funds arrive.

Zhang Qiang (张强) has a deep understanding of this. "At the beginning of the year, the Nanpi County (南皮县) Transportation Bureau in Cangzhou (沧州) gathered our freight companies to introduce the policy on the spot." Zhang Qiang (张强) said that it was explained on the spot what kind of vehicles could be subsidized and how much money could be subsidized. "I was immediately moved."

Back in the team, Zhang Qiang (张强) discussed with the drivers, and they all wanted to try, but they were worried about the trouble of running the process. "Later, I found out that I didn't have to go anywhere, and I could apply successfully on my mobile phone at one time." Zhang Qiang (张强) said that it took less than 20 days from completing the truck cancellation procedures to receiving the cash subsidy.

Updating vehicles is quick and worry-free, so how about the renovation of the park?

In Lingyuan (凌源) City, Liaoning (辽宁) Province, after more than a year of renovation, Angang Group Linggang Coking Branch (鞍钢集团凌钢焦化分公司) dismantled three coke ovens and replaced them with two 7.6-meter regenerative top-loading coke ovens.

Coke ovens are an important front-end equipment in the steel production process and a major energy-using unit, accounting for a relatively high proportion of energy consumption. "If you want to save energy and reduce carbon, you have to upgrade the equipment. The principle is simple, but it is not easy to make a decision." Yang Dawei (杨大维), general manager of the company, told reporters that the entire coke oven renovation project cost 3.02 billion yuan. "The primary problem is 'where does the money come from?'"

The spring breeze of the policy helped companies take steps. "We submitted the application in May, and more than two months later, the subsidy of 180 million yuan has been approved. In addition, with the equipment upgrade loan interest subsidy policy, we applied for a loan of 20 million yuan from the bank. The original interest rate was 2.6%. After the interest subsidy of 1.5 percentage points, it dropped to 1.1%, and the financing cost was further reduced," said Yang Dawei (杨大维).

In addition to upgrading coke oven equipment, Linggang Coking Branch (凌钢焦化分公司) also simultaneously built a coke oven gas-to-LNG combined hydrogen production project. After the renovation, the production line can produce 2.2 million tons of high-quality coke annually, and can convert coke oven gas into 140,000 cubic meters of liquefied natural gas annually, **吃干榨尽** (chī gān zhà jìn - "eat dry squeeze clean," to exploit something to the fullest extent).

"The equipment upgrade projects in key areas are generally screened and checked in accordance with the method of 'local review and national review'." The relevant person in charge of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) introduced that the next step will be to promote relevant departments to further simplify the application process for "Two New" policy subsidies, clarify the time limit for review and payment, implement the fund pre-allocation system, and alleviate the financial pressure on business entities.

How to view the policy effect?

Stabilizing investment, stabilizing growth, and promoting transformation, the pace of leveraging industrial transformation and upgrading has been significantly accelerated.

The obvious effect of the equipment upgrade policy is to stabilize investment, stabilize growth, and promote transformation. Data shows that in 2024, the total amount of equipment upgrades in key areas across the country exceeded 20 million units (sets). From January to July this year, investment in the purchase of equipment and appliances increased by 15.2% year-on-year, which was 13.6 percentage points higher than the growth rate of total investment, driving total investment growth by 2.2 percentage points.

Driven by the policy, the pace of industrial transformation and upgrading has been significantly accelerated.

Walking into the production workshop of Sichuan Mianyang Fulim Precision Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (四川绵阳富临精工股份有限公司), you can see that on the high-speed operating assembly line, a car decelerator comes off the line in less than two minutes on average.

"In the past, defect inspection relied on manual labor. Now, loading, unloading, and product quality inspection are all done by machines." Liu Rui (刘锐), deputy general manager of the company, is very proud that the workshop's production efficiency has increased by 10%, and it can also save 20 million yuan in costs every year.

The change started with equipment upgrades. "We invested 240 million yuan to upgrade and purchase high-end intelligent equipment such as CNC high-speed gear grinding machines and CNC lathes, and carried out automated and intelligent transformation and upgrading of more than 130 equipment," said Liu Rui (刘锐).

There are many similar scenarios: In Shandong (山东), Boshan Huacheng Forging Co., Ltd. (博山华成锻压有限公司) has invested more than 50 million yuan to purchase 42 machining center equipment, and the company's automated manufacturing capabilities have been significantly improved; in Fujian (福建), Fudi (Shishi) New Material Company (福地（石狮）新材料公司) is fully building a 5G full-connection factory, and the output value has been significantly improved. The digital transformation coverage of enterprises above designated size in the high-tech zone where the company is located has exceeded 80%... Data from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) shows that as of the first half of this year, the popularization rate of digital research and development design tools for industrial enterprises above designated size across the country reached 85.4%, and the numerical control rate of key processes reached 67.7%.

Going green is also a major direction of equipment upgrades.

In Loufeng (娄葑) Street, Suzhou Industrial Park (苏州工业园区), Jiangsu (江苏) Province, as the boom rises and the hook moves, a brand-new energy-saving transformer is accurately positioned.

"The previous transformer had been in operation for 21 years, and its energy consumption was relatively high. It also made a buzzing sound when it was running." Ding Min (丁敏), director of the Distribution Network Department of State Grid Suzhou Power Supply Company (国网苏州供电公司), introduced that the new equipment's load loss has been reduced by 10%, and the operating noise has been reduced by about 10 decibels.

In order to implement a comprehensive conservation strategy, the State Grid (国家电网) has cumulatively completed energy efficiency improvement and renovation of more than 240,000 transformers, and the proportion of transformers with energy efficiency level 2 and above in operation has increased to 10%.

The "green" transformation of operating vehicles and ships has also been very effective. Data from the Ministry of Transport (交通运输部) shows that from the beginning of this year to the present, the country has cumulatively eliminated and upgraded more than 260,000 operating diesel trucks that meet the China III and below and China IV standards, scrapped and renewed 68,500 new energy urban buses and power batteries (sets), supported the construction of new new energy and clean energy-powered ships and the scrapping and renewal of approximately 9,800 old ships, and eliminated old railway diesel locomotives and updated more than 450 new locomotives.

What is the public's sense of gain?

Water supply, heating, gas supply, sewage treatment, and sanitation are all included in the scope of upgrades.

"I never expected that there would be 'national subsidies' for changing elevators." Recently, Zhao Ziying (赵自英), a resident of Jingtai Xili West District (景泰西里西区) in Dongcheng District (东城区), Beijing (北京), who is replacing the new elevator, is very happy.

Jingtai Xili West District (景泰西里西区) was built in 2005. In the past two years, the elevators that have been in service for 20 years have begun to "alarm" frequently. "Sometimes it will 'pinch people', and even get stuck from time to time," said Zhao Ziying (赵自英).

In this regard, the residents of the community are very worried, but the proportion of special maintenance funds paid in the community is low, and the amount of funds is not enough, so the elevator replacement work has been unable to proceed. Now, with the support of national debt funds and district-level subsidy funds, the 46 elevators in the community have finally ushered in batch upgrades.

Currently, the peak period of elevator upgrades has arrived, and the equipment upgrade policy is just in time. Data from the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development (住房城乡建设部) shows that in 2024, the national subsidy funds invested 6.2 billion yuan to support the upgrading of 41,000 old residential elevators in various places, benefiting nearly 1.7 million households. As of February 2025, 36,000 elevators supported by national subsidy funds have been started nationwide.

The equipment upgrade policy, in addition to focusing on industrial upgrading, also focuses on "investing in people" and increasing people's well-being. Water supply, heating, gas supply, sewage treatment, sanitation, and other aspects closely related to people's lives are all included in the scope of upgrades.

Excavating foundation trenches, laying pipelines, backfilling trenches, and building pipe wells... In Jieshou (界首), Anhui (安徽), the water supply network is being upgraded. "With the increase in service life, problems such as aging and corrosion of the water supply network and insufficient pipe diameter are becoming increasingly prominent. This time, we will upgrade 95 kilometers of water distribution network to solve problems such as aging of the network and insufficient water pressure to ensure the stability of urban and rural water supply," introduced Hong Jingsong (洪景松), the project leader of China Construction Second Engineering Bureau (中建二局).

"In the past, our domestic water pressure was unstable and the water quality was average. Now it is much better and it is convenient to use." Wang Deli (王德利), a resident of Renzhai (任寨) Town, whose community has recently completed pipeline renovation.

How is the supporting work?

The annual output value of the remanufacturing industry has increased to nearly 200 billion yuan, and the improvement of standards has effectively played a leading role.

Promoting large-scale equipment upgrades also involves two important tasks: recycling and standard improvement.

First, look at recycling.

As a subsidiary of the newly established central enterprise China National Resources Recycling Group (中国资环), Xinyuan Jinwu (新源劲吾) has recently seen its business volume continue to climb. "At the end of July, we just bid for the disposal rights of 180,000 retired photovoltaic modules." Liu Zhigang (刘志刚), general manager of the company, told reporters that after the company retrieves the retired photovoltaic modules, it must first conduct testing and classification. In accordance with national standards, the modules in good condition of Grade A and Grade B are used in a cascade; the modules of Grade C are directly entered into the dismantling and recycling process, first physically and mechanically separating each component of the photovoltaic panel, and then screening and recycling, with a recovery rate of more than 90%. In order to better realize cascade utilization, Xinyuan Jinwu (新源劲吾) has developed the world's first full-color optoelectronic functional material production line, which converts retired photovoltaic modules into full-color optoelectronic functional materials. Today, the material has developed more than 60 products and has been applied in many cities.

"Implementing recycling actions, as an important support for the 'Two New' policy, is of great significance for improving resource efficiency, ensuring resource security, and helping to achieve the 'dual carbon' goal." The relevant person in charge of the China Circular Economy Association (中国循环经济协会) told reporters that the annual output value of China's remanufacturing industry has increased to nearly 200 billion yuan, with about 3,000 enterprises and about 100,000 employees, of which the remanufacturing rate of core products such as shield machines and automobile transmissions has increased to more than 65%.

Then look at standard improvement.

Walking into the central control room of Anhui Huadian Wuhu Power Generation Co., Ltd. (安徽华电芜湖发电有限公司), on the monitoring screen, the output curve of Unit 1, which has just completed intelligent transformation, is steadily rising. "Relevant departments have released a coal-fired power technology indicator system. Our transformation is guided by standards, which has saved us a lot of detours." Yu Kai (于凯), deputy general manager of production of the company, introduced that the unit's ability to adjust load changes has increased by 50% after the transformation.

Large-scale equipment upgrades are not simply "buying new and selling old", but to promote the development of equipment towards high-end, intelligent, and green by introducing advanced technologies and production processes, which requires upgrading relevant standards to provide a technical basis for equipment upgrades.

In the industrial field, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部) has sorted out 72 national standards and included them in the formulation and revision plan. The drafting and formulation and revision of standards have all been completed and are being implemented in succession. "Next, we will compile and promote the 'National Energy-saving and Carbon-reducing Technology and Equipment Recommendation Catalog (2025 Edition)' and other catalogs, and use standards to drive equipment upgrades, force the elimination of backward production capacity, and promote the high-quality development of enterprises," said the relevant person in charge of the Planning Department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (工业和信息化部规划司).

In the field of energy use, China has formulated and released 34 mandatory national standards for energy consumption limits and product energy efficiency. Among them, 13 mandatory national standards such as the "Energy Consumption Limit for Unit Products in the Refining and Chemical Industry" have achieved energy-saving benefits of 24.52 million tons of standard coal per year while promoting equipment upgrades.

"In the next step, the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委) will work with all relevant parties to continue to strengthen overall coordination, solidly promote project construction, promote the formation of more physical workloads as soon as possible, strictly manage the closed-loop of projects and funds, ensure that central funds are used in practical ways, and better play the effectiveness of the 'Two New' policy," said the relevant person in charge of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委).

(Reporters Li Xinping (李心萍), Ding Yiting (丁怡婷), Han Xin (韩鑫), Liu Wenxin (刘温馨), Wang Yunshan (王云杉), and Li Jianguang (李建广) of this newspaper)

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Injecting Strong Momentum into Economic Growth and Industrial Upgrading (Expert Opinion)

By: 袁剑琴

Over the past year since the implementation of the large-scale equipment renewal policy, guidance through fiscal, tax, and financial measures has promoted the upgrading of equipment in various industries towards high-end, intelligent, and green directions. This is not only an important measure to cope with the current economic situation, but also lays a solid foundation for cultivating and developing new quality productive forces and achieving high-quality economic development.

Currently, China is in its fourth equipment investment cycle, with a significant demand for equipment renewal. This round of large-scale equipment renewal is based on the current trends in technological development and China's economic transformation needs, focusing on achieving systematic upgrades across the entire industrial chain and significantly improving production efficiency and service quality through industrial optimization and green development. From a policy perspective, it focuses on four directions: new industrialization, new urbanization, transportation, education, culture, tourism, and healthcare, forming a comprehensive and multi-level equipment renewal system from production equipment to infrastructure, and from traditional industries to emerging industries.

To promote large-scale equipment renewal, it is important to pay attention to a better combination of an effective market and a proactive government. On the one hand, policies continue to increase in strength and scope, reducing the costs and risks of equipment renewal for enterprises through fiscal subsidies, tax incentives, and financial support, actively guiding enterprises to proactively participate in equipment renewal, and effectively leveraging the role of the government. On the other hand, enterprises are encouraged to carry out industry-academia-research cooperation with scientific research institutions and universities to jointly overcome technical difficulties, accelerate technological innovation and the transformation of achievements, effectively stimulate the enthusiasm and creativity of business entities, and fully leverage the decisive role of the market in resource allocation.

At the same time, equipment renewal has also effectively played a key role in investment in stabilizing growth. On the one hand, it has mobilized the enthusiasm of business entities to update various types of equipment such as production and energy consumption, helping to expand the scale of investment. On the other hand, it has powerfully promoted the transformation of manufacturing towards high-end, intelligent, and green development. Driven by policies, from April 2024 to July 2025, the amount of machinery and equipment purchased by industrial enterprises nationwide increased by 9.8% year-on-year, and the amount of equipment purchased by the information transmission software industry and technology service industry increased by nearly 30% year-on-year, showing a high demand for technological upgrades and equipment renewal in multiple industries. By eliminating high-energy-consuming and outdated products, green manufacturing is accelerating its development, and the pace of industrial transformation and upgrading is continuously accelerating. Driven by policies, in 2024, China newly cultivated 1,382 national-level green factories, 123 green industrial parks, and 126 green supply chain management enterprises. The cumulative number of national-level green factories reached 6,430, with their output value accounting for approximately 20% of the total output value of manufacturing, an increase of 2 percentage points compared to the previous year.

From a more macro perspective, equipment renewal effectively smooths the domestic economic cycle. Since the implementation of the policy, the market has accelerated the formation of a virtuous interaction of "policy-driven - demand release - industrial upgrading." The superimposed effect of the "two new" policies directly drives the growth of consumer demand, and the growth of demand further acts on the supply side, driving manufacturing enterprises to increase their efforts to promote equipment renewal and upgrades. From April 2024 to July 2025, China's manufacturing sales revenue increased by 5.8% year-on-year, and the economic cycle became smoother.

(The author is an associate researcher at the Economic Forecasting Department of the State Information Center (国家信息中心) of the National Development and Reform Commission (国家发展改革委), and this article was compiled by Liu Zhiqiang (刘志强), a reporter from this newspaper.)

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Editor in Charge for This Section: Liu Wenxin

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A Thousand-Year-Old Fishing Village Blooms with "Zanhua" (New Window: Cultivating New Growth Points in Service Consumption)

By: 本报记者 钟自炜 王 珂

The Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee meeting held on July 30 pointed out that "we should deeply implement special actions to boost consumption, and cultivate new growth points for service consumption while expanding commodity consumption." At present, service consumption has become an important focus for promoting consumption and expanding domestic demand. From the convenient popularization of smart elderly care and online medical care, to the surge of cultural tourism integration and sports fitness, and then to the rise of emotional consumption and personalized services, new scenes, new formats, and new models in the field of service consumption are constantly emerging, profoundly changing people's lifestyles and breeding new opportunities for high-quality development. How to promote reform and innovation in the field of service consumption and stimulate greater vitality of various business entities? How to expand the supply of diversified services? Recently, reporters conducted in-depth investigations and interviews on the front line to showcase the highlights and characteristics of the service consumption field and help service consumption continue to burst with new vitality.

-- Editor

In the early morning, Xunpu Village (蟳埔村), Fengze District (丰泽区), Quanzhou (泉州), Fujian (福建) Province, is still immersed in a thin sea fog, and Huang Liyong's (黄丽泳) flower hairpin shop is lit with warm lights.

Under the light, her fingertips flutter, weaving pink daisies and orange-red roses into a ring, and buckling it on the tourist's bun. The girl in the mirror instantly has a "small garden on her head," and laughter spreads in the ancient alley.

This summer vacation, such scenes are staged every day in Xunpu Village (蟳埔村). Strolling through the village, "Oyster Shell Houses (蚵壳厝)," distinctive Minnan (闽南) buildings stacked with oyster shells, stand firmly. Under the eaves, tourists wearing flower hairpins stop to take pictures, and as far as the eye can see, it is like a moving sea of flowers.

What tourists come to experience is the traditional folk custom of "Zanhua Hairpin (簪花围)" in Xunpu Village (蟳埔村). The small fishing village that once relied on the sea for a living is now taking a new path of cultural, commercial, and tourism integration with its thousand-year-old hairpin custom.

Wearing not only flowers, but also a culture inherited for thousands of years

Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) is located on the north bank of the estuary of the Jinjiang River (晋江) in Quanzhou Bay (泉州湾), guarding the "Sea Gate" of Quanzhou's (泉州) sea exit. It is one of the important starting points of the ancient Maritime Silk Road and has a history of thousands of years.

The sea breeze brought exotic merchant ships and also nurtured unique folk customs.

"Living in the Partridge Dàhǎi Tīng (鹧鸪大海汀), the auntie was young and sold fishy smells. The silk scarf and bamboo hat are newly dressed, and the temples are greener without inserting idle flowers." During the Qianlong (乾隆) period of the Qing Dynasty (清代), poets described the fisherwomen of Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) in this way. "Surrounding flowers in April, one head wears two heads heavy." The lyrics of the Quanzhou Gaojia Opera (泉州高甲戏) "Peach Blossom Ferry (桃花搭渡)" also record the long tradition of Zanhua hairpins in Xunpu (蟳埔).

"I have watched my grandmother and mother wear hairpins since I was a child. When I came home from school, I could always see the old women in the alley, with bright flower hairpins on their heads, walking between the Oyster Shell Houses (蚵壳厝), shining with unusual brilliance." Huang Liyong (黄丽泳), who was born and raised in Xunpu Village (蟳埔村), has eyes full of light when talking about the memories of Zanhua hairpins.

The people of Xunpu (蟳埔) love flowers. Flowers are planted all over the village, and women, regardless of age, are accustomed to "wearing flower hairpins on their heads, large skirts on their bodies, wide-leg pants on their lower bodies, and clove pendants on their ears." After wearing the flowers, the diameter of the flower crown on the head is more than a foot, like the scorching sun red, better than the sunset yellow. The flowers are tightly next to each other on the hair, bright and beautiful.

"The people of Xunpu (蟳埔) have lived by the sea for generations, relying on fishing and tidal flat aquaculture. Zanhua hairpins are not only beautiful, but also an expectation for a better life." Taking advantage of the gap between wearing hairpins for tourists, Huang Liyong (黄丽泳) slowly tells the deep meaning of it. In the past, when the men in the village went out to sea to fish, the women would wear flowers to pray for the safe return of their families. "Flowers represent vitality. Even if they encounter wind and waves, seeing the flowers on their heads gives them hope in their hearts."

Nowadays, there are fewer people in Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) who make a living by fishing, but this expectation in Zanhua hairpins has been passed on to farther places through the experience of tourists.

On the wall of Huang Liyong's (黄丽泳) shop, there are photos of Zanhua hairpins from different eras, including old photos of fisherwomen wearing flower hairpins to work at sea in the 1980s, as well as recent group photos of tourists and villagers. The overlapping of old and new images tells the inheritance of the Zanhua hairpin custom.

In 2008, the Xunpu women's customs represented by "Zanhua Hairpin (簪花围)" were included in the second batch of national intangible cultural heritage list, and Huang Liyong (黄丽泳) also had a new identity as a representative inheritor of intangible cultural heritage.

"Wearing not only flowers, but also a culture inherited for thousands of years," a young tourist who had just finished her makeup exclaimed.

In 2023, a group of photos with the theme of Zanhua hairpins was published in a magazine, and "Zanhua Hairpin (簪花围)" became popular on the Internet. Zanhua hairpins surged like a tide, and the ancient village was rejuvenated. A small Zanhua hairpin has changed the face of Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) and promoted the economic development of the entire village.

Data shows that in 2024, Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) received more than 8.5 million tourists, driving tourism revenue to exceed 1.8 billion yuan. From January to July this year, the total number of tourists received by Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) exceeded 4.26 million, driving tourism consumption to exceed 860 million yuan.

"In the past, young people in the village ran out, but now many people come back to open shops and work as tour guides. They can earn money at their doorstep and take care of their families." Huang Liyong (黄丽泳) said that Zanhua hairpins have revitalized the culture of Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) and made the villagers' lives more prosperous.

Not only attract traffic, but also catch traffic

From a "treasure fishing village" known only to locals to a nationally famous "hometown of Zanhua hairpins," it is not by luck, but by innovative measures of protection and inheritance.

In order to catch the huge traffic of the first wave of "Zanhua Hairpin Fever" in 2023, Fengze District (丰泽区) in Quanzhou (泉州) established the Xunpu Folk Culture Village Protection and Improvement Command. "At that time, the roads in the village were crowded with tourists, and every household was busy receiving guests," Huang Liyuan (黄丽媛), deputy leader of the command's renovation and operation team, recalled vividly.

In November 2023, the Xunpu Zanhua Hairpin Folk Culture Association was officially established, and Huang Liyong (黄丽泳) was elected as the first president. "The first thing the association did after its establishment was to sort out the folk history of Zanhua hairpins, and also organize training for the Zanhua hairpin masters in the village to unify service standards," Huang Liyong (黄丽泳) said.

This year, the standards such as "Xunpu Women's Customs 'Zanhua Hairpin' Service Specification" and "Intangible Cultural Heritage Xunpu Women's Customs Zanhua Hairpin Technique" were officially released, from the freshness of the flowers, the process of making Zanhua hairpins, to the charging standards and service terms, all made detailed regulations. "Our service has a clear direction, and tourists feel more at ease," Huang Liyong (黄丽泳) said.

Not only attract traffic, but also catch traffic. Attracting traffic depends on cultural heritage, and catching traffic depends on service level.

"In the past, the village was mainly engaged in tidal flat aquaculture and seafood business, but now they have opened Zanhua hairpin shops and snack bars, and started cultural tourism business," Huang Liyuan (黄丽媛) said. Today, Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) has nearly 300 travel photography shops, with an average of 20,000 tourists per day.

Innovating in inheritance has become the key to the continued popularity of Xunpu Zanhua hairpins. Huang Chen (黄晨), a local of Xunpu (蟳埔), has more than 40 years of experience in the clothing business. After the rise of the "Zanhua Hairpin Fever," he found that many tourists always felt that something was missing after wearing Zanhua hairpins. "Wearing only flowers without traditional costumes lacks a bit of atmosphere when taking pictures." The keen Huang Chen (黄晨) immediately smelled the business opportunity and opened a shop specializing in renting traditional Xunpu fisherwomen's costumes. "Tourists not only wear Zanhua hairpins, but also wear fisherwomen's costumes to immerse themselves in the Xunpu culture."

"The fisherwomen's clothes in the past were designed to facilitate work on the tidal flats. The fabric was mainly wear-resistant cotton and linen, and the colors were mostly plain colors such as dark blue and dark green. The cuffs and trouser legs were relatively wide." Huang Chen (黄晨) picked up a treasured traditional fisherwoman's costume and introduced that the costumes worn by tourists now are improved on the basis of the traditional style - the fabric has been replaced with more colorful silk and cotton-linen blended materials, which not only retains the traditional texture, but also looks better in photos; the neckline and cuffs are embroidered with patterns such as waves and flowers to add details; a waist-cinching design is specially made to make tourists look more slender when wearing them.

"Tourists like to 'take pictures,' and our improvement is to allow them to experience traditional culture and take satisfactory photos." Huang Chen (黄晨) said that his shop has hundreds of different styles and colors of fisherwomen's clothes, and also matches them with silver belts, bamboo hats, clove pendants and other accessories. Tourists can choose according to their preferences. In the peak season, he can rent out fifty or sixty sets a day. Many tourists also take their clothes to the beach and ancient alleys to take pictures, becoming a flowing scenery in the village.

Wu Peichao (吴培超), who is also in Xunpu Village (蟳埔村), has focused on the "flowers" of Zanhua hairpins. "The traditional Zanhua hairpins use fresh cut flowers, such as roses, daisies, jasmine, etc. Although they look good, they have a short shelf life. In summer, they can only be placed for one day at most, and in winter, it is only two or three days, and the types of flowers are limited by the season." So, Wu Peichao (吴培超) opened a shop selling artificial flower headdresses.

The improved artificial flowers not only have a long shelf life, but also are not easily deformed after being worn. Tourists can take them home as souvenirs after the experience. "What the market lacks, we do. Now the shop has more than 1,000 styles of artificial flowers, from small single flowers to complex large flower rings, as well as small gold combs, red ropes and other matching accessories. Tourists can freely match them, and hundreds of sets can be sold every day," Wu Peichao (吴培超) said.

Integrated development turns cultural tourism traffic into development increment

Standing on the viewing platform of Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) and looking into the distance, the 1.5-square-kilometer village has Oyster Shell Houses (蚵壳厝) scattered in a well-organized manner, and the seaside boardwalk is full of people taking pictures. It is not easy for this fishing village with a permanent population of only more than 7,000 people to achieve such a bright cultural tourism achievement.

However, a problem has gradually emerged: if it only relies on Zanhua hairpins for taking pictures, how long can this popularity last? How can we turn "popularity" into "long-term popularity"?

"In the past two years, the cultural tourism industry in Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) was relatively single. Tourists came to wear Zanhua hairpins and take pictures, and at most eat a bowl of oyster omelet. The stay time was short, and consumption did not increase," said a relevant person in charge of the Quanzhou (泉州) Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism.

At the beginning of this year, Quanzhou (泉州) and Fengze District (丰泽区) jointly launched the "Ten Improvement Projects" of Xunpu Village (蟳埔村), covering many aspects such as business format innovation, environmental improvement, and cultural excavation. The goal is to create eight experiences of "Zanhua hairpins, travel photography, asking the sea, meeting in the alleys, listening to music, watching operas, tasting fresh food, and enjoying shopping," so that tourists "don't want to leave when they come, and want to come again when they leave."

Integrated development has become a breakthrough to turn cultural tourism traffic into development increment. At the beginning of this year, Quanzhou (泉州) launched Zanhua Banquet, with 20 dishes stringing together the main line of "freshness comes from the sea, and Xunpu flavor is in Fengze (丰泽)." The shape of the dish "Fishing Harvest Full of Cabin" refers to the Oyster Shell House (蚵壳厝) elements of Xunpu (蟳埔) characteristics; the "Flowers Bloom in Four Seasons Zanhua hairpins" made of fruit reproduce the moving shape of Xunpu Zanhua hairpins... This banquet, which integrates Minnan (闽南) flavor and Zanhua hairpin culture, became an "internet celebrity" as soon as it was launched. "Many tourists will deliberately stay to eat a Zanhua Banquet and slowly feel the culture of Xunpu (蟳埔)," said the operator of an authorized Zanhua Banquet restaurant.

In addition to "Zanhua hairpins on the tip of the tongue," "Zanhua hairpins + cultural creation" has become a new growth point. In March of this year, the Quanzhou (泉州) Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism organized the Xunpu Zanhua Hairpin Folk Culture Association to jointly cooperate with more than 20 cultural and creative enterprises to develop cultural and creative products around the Zanhua hairpin elements. Nowadays, the cultural and creative shops in Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) are filled with various Zanhua hairpin peripheral products, which are full of Xunpu characteristics.

The industry connects points into lines, allowing the cultural tourism resources of Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) to achieve "group development." In May of this year, a 6-kilometer-long "Coastal Romantic Line" was officially opened to the public. This line connects multiple attractions such as Wenxing Palace (文兴宫), Xunhai Leyou Yacht Wharf, and Zanhua Li Market, forming a tourist route integrating "eating, living, traveling, entertainment, and shopping."

The addition of the night economy has made Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) more vibrant. According to reports, since the opening of the Xunhai Leyou Yacht Wharf Night Market, it has attracted a large number of tourists every evening. In the night market, there are not only Minnan (闽南) characteristic snack stalls, but also cultural and creative product shops, as well as live band performances. Light shows and fireworks shows are also held on weekends. According to statistics, after the opening of the night market, the number of tourists in Xunpu cultural tourism projects increased by 40%, driving related consumption to generate approximately 150,000 yuan more in revenue.

Today's Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) is using a Zanhua hairpin as a link to deeply integrate traditional culture with modern tourism and characteristic industries, drawing a new picture of coordinated development of culture, commerce, and tourism. Data shows that from 2022 to 2024, the per capita income of residents in Xunpu Village (蟳埔村) has increased by more than 2 times; the Zanhua hairpin culture has driven cumulative consumption of more than 5 billion yuan.

In the evening, the orange-red sunset is sprinkled on the Oyster Shell Houses (蚵壳厝) of Xunpu Village (蟳埔村), emitting a warm luster. In the distance, the fishing boats returning to the port slowly dock, standing quietly with the entire village, full of expectations for a more splendid sunrise tomorrow morning.

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Crafting More Distinctive Cultural and Tourism Products (Diagnosis)

By: 王 丽

The "2024 National Cultural and Related Industries Development Report" released by the National Bureau of Statistics (国家统计局) shows that China's cultural industry continues to expand. In 2024, the national cultural industry achieved operating income of 19,142.3 billion yuan, an increase of 7.1% over the previous year. The structure of the cultural industry is continuously optimized, and new business forms are booming, laying a solid foundation for the prosperity of cultural and tourism consumption. This summer, the tourism market has remained hot, and a series of impressive data outlines a vivid picture of the accelerated recovery of cultural and tourism consumption, and also reflects the strong momentum of the continued recovery of the consumer market.

Driven by the dual forces of consumption upgrading and favorable policies, the cultural and tourism industry is activating consumption potential with innovative supply, reshaping the growth pattern with diverse scenarios, and becoming an important engine for boosting consumption, expanding domestic demand, and promoting high-quality economic development.

Traditional culture is the foundation of cultural and tourism consumption, and also forms a unique attraction in the tourism market. During the holidays, various regions use "traditional folk customs + modern expression" as a pen to depict a unique new picture of consumption in the intersection of history and reality. Data shows that during the summer, cultural venues such as museums and art galleries across the country received a rapid year-on-year increase in tourists, and cultural research and study products were in high demand.

Experiential consumption such as wearing flower hairpins and Hanfu is constantly increasing in popularity in the cultural and tourism market. The consumption model of "culture as the core and experience as the carrier" allows traditional culture to move from static display to dynamic participation, which not only meets the deep-seated needs of tourists for "cultural knowledge," but also injects a rich cultural heritage into cultural and tourism consumption. Cultural and tourism consumption related to traditional culture is an important part of the cultural service industry, and its development helps to increase the proportion of the cultural service industry in the cultural industry, allowing ancient culture to radiate new vitality in the new era.

Releasing the potential of cultural and tourism consumption requires continuous policy efforts. Before the summer vacation, various regions introduced preferential measures such as reducing or exempting scenic spot tickets and subsidizing tourism routes. More than 500 scenic spots across the country implemented half-price or free ticket policies, and many cities issued cultural and tourism consumption coupons. Beijing (北京) launched cultural and tourism consumption activities covering performances, exhibitions, and night tours; Sichuan (四川) launched a free ticket promotion, attracting a rapid year-on-year increase in tourists from surrounding provinces; Yiwu (义乌), Zhejiang (浙江) created a "tourism + shopping" scenario, and the International Trade City launched cross-border commodity direct purchase activities.

The model of "promoting integration with policies and creating supply with integration" not only expands the boundaries of cultural and tourism consumption, but also forms a multiplier effect of "**一业兴、百业旺**" (yī yè xīng, bǎi yè wàng - "one industry prospers, all industries thrive," the prosperity of one industry leads to the prosperity of all industries). From the perspective of cultural industry investment, these benefit-the-people measures drive the growth of cultural and tourism consumption, further attracting companies to increase investment in cultural and tourism-related industries.

The current prosperity of cultural and tourism consumption is both a resonance of traditional culture and modern life, and a resonance of policy guidance and market innovation. Under the grand framework of boosting consumption, the cultural and tourism industry needs to continuously explore cultural values, deeply explore the connotation of traditional culture, closely integrate it with modern tourism needs, and create more distinctive cultural and tourism products; optimize service supply, improve the quality of tourism services, and meet the needs of tourists in all aspects from hardware facilities to software services; embrace digital transformation, use digital means to innovate cultural and tourism experiences, so that every trip becomes an opportunity to meet the needs of a better life, and inject lasting momentum into high-quality economic development.

(The author is a special researcher at the Beijing (北京市) Research Center for Xi Jinping (习近平) Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era)

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A Glimpse at New Consumption Trends Through the "Bag Charm Craze" (Market Ramblings)

By: 罗珊珊

Behind the "bag charm craze" is a shift in consumer logic from "practicality first" to "emotional resonance." Each small "bag charm" is like a storyteller, recounting the user's preferences, memories, and aspirations, making consumption no longer a cold transaction but an emotional connection full of warmth.

This year, "bag charms" have rapidly become popular. Walking through the streets and alleys of the city, many young people have various small dolls, badges, or accessories hanging on their bags. From classic images such as Nezha (哪吒) to various original design cute dolls, these small objects, collectively known as "bag charms," have not only become a "fashion password" for young people but also contain their hobbies and aesthetics. In the eyes of young people, "bag charms" are no longer simple decorations but a kind of "portable emotion." The swaying of the backpack conveys the user's personality and mood. This unique charm has quietly spread the "bag charm craze" among young people, opening a window for interpreting the current new consumption trends.

Behind the "bag charm craze" is a shift in consumer logic from "practicality first" to "emotional resonance." A research report believes that 64% of consumers value spiritual consumption more, and young people's pursuit of "pleasing oneself" makes emotional value an important yardstick for consumption choices. The popularity of "bag charms" is a vivid footnote to this trend. It can be a classic character from film and animation, allowing favorite stories to be with you at any time; it can be a replica of a cultural relic from a museum, allowing thousands of years of culture to flow through your fingertips; it can also be a witty local dialect, giving homesickness a place to rest. Each small "bag charm" is like a storyteller, recounting the user's preferences, memories, and aspirations, making consumption no longer a cold transaction but an emotional connection full of warmth.

When "bag charms" are endowed with emotional value, they naturally become an "ice-breaking key" on the social scene. On social media, topics such as "bag charm matching" and "niche pendant recommendation" are highly popular. Netizens share their collections, matching tips, and exchange purchasing channels, forming active interest communities. Offline, when two strangers discover that they have the same or similar "bag charms" hanging on their bags, the originally distant atmosphere instantly becomes friendly. This kind of social interaction based on common interests not only enriches the social life of young people but also endows new consumption with more social value. Sensitive brands and businesses seize this opportunity, either by holding offline "bag charm DIY" activities or launching limited co-branded models, shortening the distance in interaction with consumers and making the consumer market more warm.

Supporting the "bag charm craze" is also a profound change in the supply side from "mass production" to "flexible customization." In the past, the bag and accessory industry mostly relied on large-scale mass production. The minimum order quantity of tens of thousands of pieces made it difficult to meet niche demands and made the market less innovative. Today, the development of intelligent manufacturing and the popularity of digital workshops are like a spring breeze, revitalizing the entire industry. "Minimum order of 50 pieces" and "production of 100 pieces" are no longer difficult. Flexible production allows small-batch, personalized products to be quickly launched to the market, giving wings to creativity. For example, recently, the animated film *Monster Run* just set off a craze in theaters, and related "bag charm" peripherals were quickly launched, allowing the audience's love to be immediately transformed into consumption. The flexible changes on the supply side allow the market to respond to the needs of young people in a timely manner, allowing niche loves to be seen and satisfied.

From cute dolls to cultural and creative peripherals, and now to "bag charms," trendy toys are gradually moving from niche circles to the public eye, becoming a bright spot in the new consumer market. The *China Trendy Toys and Animation Industry Development Report (2024)* shows that by 2026, the total value of China's trendy toy industry is expected to climb to 110.1 billion yuan, with an average annual growth rate of over 20%. The bright report card handed over by the trendy toy market confirms the vigorous vitality of new consumer demand and is also an epitome of the supply side accelerating towards young people. In the future, with the continuous upgrading of consumer demand and the continuous improvement of supply capacity, more products full of warmth and creativity like "bag charms" will emerge, injecting a constant stream of new vitality into the consumer market.

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Market Information

The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Business Conference to be Held

From September 15th to 16th, the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (中国贸促会) will jointly host the third Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Business Conference in Guangzhou (广州) with the governments of Guangdong (粤), Hong Kong (港), and Macao (澳). The theme is "Empowering the Greater Bay Area, Jointly Exploring New Opportunities." The conference will include opening ceremonies, results releases, plenary sessions, parallel thematic seminars, industrial promotions, and business matchmaking sessions. Participating guests will conduct in-depth discussions on hot topics such as international supply chain collaborative innovation and global trade risk response, cross-border financial cooperation, artificial intelligence-driven industries, and the biomedical and health industry. At the same time, the "Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Supply Chain Promotion Report" will be released to provide references for Chinese and foreign companies to accurately grasp the development opportunities of the Greater Bay Area and deeply participate in industrial chain and supply chain cooperation. The Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area Development Business Conference has been held for two consecutive sessions, attracting more than 2,000 representatives from political and business circles from more than 30 countries and regions, becoming a bright business card for the construction of the Greater Bay Area.

(Luo Shanshan (罗珊珊))

Ningbo (宁波) Garden Pruning Tools Actively Explore Emerging Markets

On the fully automated intelligent production line of Zhejiang Ningbo Chuangyue Garden Tools Co., Ltd. (浙江宁波创跃园林工具有限公司), robotic arms dance precisely, assembling the core components of lithium-powered pruning shears one by one. These garden tools, embodying "China Intelligent Manufacturing," are heading to major European supermarkets at a rate of 8,000 units per day, entering the courtyards of thousands of households around the world.

Chuangyue Garden (创跃园林) has focused on the research and development and manufacturing of garden tools for more than 10 years and has grown into an industry-leading enterprise with an annual production capacity of more than 2 million units (sets). More than 30% of the company's business comes from the North American market, and in the past two years, it has actively explored new markets such as Europe and ASEAN. The person in charge of Fenghua Customs (奉化海关), which is under the jurisdiction of Ningbo Customs (宁波海关), stated that the customs department has deepened the "Customs Director Delivering Policies to the Door" and "Clearing Enterprise Problems" mechanisms, accurately connecting issues such as the tax number classification of new products, and promoting convenient measures such as self-service printing and cloud issuance of certificates of origin, escorting the smooth flow of garden supplies in the jurisdiction around the world. From January to July this year, the company's export value has exceeded 150 million yuan, a year-on-year increase of more than 40%.

(Cheng Cheng (程程))

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Leveraging think tank advantages to boost industry development

In the golden autumn season, the branches are laden with fruit. On August 29th, the Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute (EPPEI) (电力规划设计总院) (referred to as "EPPEI (电规总院)") held the 2025 Think Tank Report Release Conference in Beijing (北京). Representatives from relevant departments, industry associations, energy and power companies, research institutions and universities, design units, financial institutions, private enterprises, and media witnessed the release of six think tank reports: "Blue Book on the Development of New Energy System Research," "Blue Book on Energy Science and Technology Innovation," "China Energy Development Report 2025," "China Electric Power Development Report 2025," "China Electricity Market Development Report 2024," and "China New Energy Storage Development Report 2025," either by attending the event in person or watching the live broadcast. The conference attracted over 2 million online and offline participants.

As a national high-end consulting institution, EPPEI (电规总院) firmly practices the new energy security strategy, focusing on key areas and critical issues such as "major planning research, major policy research, major engineering construction, major energy science and technology innovation, and international energy cooperation." It actively conducts forward-looking, scientific, and systematic research to comprehensively serve the construction of a new energy system and a new power system.

The "Blue Book on the Development of New Energy System Research" and other think tank achievements systematically launched by EPPEI (电规总院) comprehensively summarize the development of the energy and power industries in 2024, the progress and achievements of China's electricity market construction, and the development trends of new energy storage at home and abroad. The content is comprehensive, the data is detailed, the viewpoints are clear, and the opinions are forward-looking, reflecting the height of the overall situation, the depth of the industry, and the thickness of expertise. It can provide useful references for high-level decision-making, industry development, enterprise management, and social construction, demonstrating EPPEI's (电规总院) active practice of national strategy and its mission and responsibility to serve economic and social development.

In the future, EPPEI (电规总院) will continue to promote the spirit of "serving the country, professionalism, innovation, and hard work" and actively practice the development concept of "scientific and pragmatic, objective and fair, open and innovative, and cooperative and win-win." With a new attitude, full enthusiasm, and pragmatic style, it will uphold the perseverance of continuous inheritance, the confidence of innovative leadership, and the determination to forge ahead, unswervingly building a world-class energy think tank and international consulting company. Under the guidance of national industry authorities, it will continue to provide high-quality high-end consulting services to governments, enterprises, and institutions at all levels, contributing EPPEI's (电规总院) wisdom and strength to the high-quality development of the energy and power industry.

The "Blue Book on the Development of New Energy System Research," released for the first time, takes the implementation of the state's overall requirements for the construction of a new energy system as its guiding principle, adheres to the coordinated approach of "safe and abundant, green and low-carbon, self-reliant and self-strengthening, and economical and efficient," helps achieve the "dual carbon" goals, deeply analyzes the key issues and priorities of the construction of a new energy system, and systematically proposes its characteristic forms and construction path suggestions.

The "Blue Book on Energy Science and Technology Innovation," also released for the first time, serves as a companion piece to the "Blue Book on the Development of New Energy System Research," clearly stating that technological innovation in the energy field is the main support for accelerating the construction of a new energy system. Focusing on the key issues and priorities of the construction of a new energy system, adhering to a problem-oriented approach, systematically analyzing and sorting out, it proposes key issues covering energy supply, energy consumption, variety transformation, and system coordination, and prospectively condenses the major innovation needs and key technology directions for the construction of a new energy system. Aiming at the innovation of the future energy industry system, it panoramically draws a technology map of innovation-led development and proposes opinions and suggestions for promoting the innovative development of the energy industry.

The "China Energy Development Report" and "China Electric Power Development Report" have been released for nine consecutive years. The reports released this year comprehensively sorted out China's energy and power status as of the end of 2024, reviewed and summarized China's energy and power development achievements during the "14th Five-Year Plan" period, and looked forward to the future development of energy and power in the next three years.

The "China Electricity Market Development Report 2024" comprehensively summarizes the progress and achievements of China's electricity market construction in 2024, systematically sorts out the innovative practices and fruitful results of market construction, and presents the construction and development dynamics of China's electricity market system in a multi-level, multi-category, multi-functional, and multi-subject manner, proposing the focus of China's electricity market construction in 2025.

The "China New Energy Storage Development Report 2025" analyzes the international development situation of new energy storage, comprehensively sorts out the development of new energy storage in China in 2024 from the dimensions of policy system, application effect, innovative practice, industrial development, and standard construction, and looks forward to the development trend of China's new energy storage industry in 2025.

Data source: Electric Power Planning & Engineering Institute (电力规划设计总院)

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The Earth Remembers: Mountains and Rivers as Monuments

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Existing in form, establishing an image between heaven and earth.

By: 范迪安

"The heroic spirit of heaven and earth remains awe-inspiring for thousands of years." Today, let us pay tribute to the heroes together!

Since ancient times, Chinese literature and art have had a fine tradition of caring about the world and taking on moral responsibility. During the 14-year War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression, the vast number of art workers used their brushes as weapons and their carving knives as sharp swords, creating countless works of art that were soaked in the flames of the war and surging with the spirit of resistance, gathering spiritual strength for the Chinese people to win the victory of the war.

Although the smoke of historical war has long gone, the artistic creation with the theme of the War of Resistance has never been interrupted. Over the past 80 years, the Chinese paintings depicting the theme of the War of Resistance have unfolded a broader vision. In the retrospect of history, we can see more clearly the unyielding backbone forged by blood and fire, and the spirit of the Chinese sons and daughters uniting as one and sacrificing heroically under the banner of the Anti-Japanese National United Front established under the advocacy of the Communist Party of China. Paying tribute to the martyrs and eulogizing the heroes has become a clear main line running through the artistic creation with the theme of the War of Resistance. From famous anti-Japanese generals to nameless heroes, countless heroic images have built a spiritual monument of the national war of resistance.

"Nothing is greater than words in expressing things, and nothing is better than painting in preserving forms." The vivid depiction records the heroic appearance and deeds of heroic figures, and the shaping of the spiritual demeanor of heroic figures makes the magnificent heroic spirit fill the heaven and earth, setting an example for future generations. Opening the "Heroic谱 (pǔ - genealogy, record)" of the art of the War of Resistance, we can see individuals and groups of heroes who are not afraid of violence and regard death as home, such as Yang Jingyu (杨靖宇), Zhao Yiman (赵一曼), Zhao Shangzhi (赵尚志), Zuo Quan (左权), Peng Xuefeng (彭雪枫), Tong Linge (佟麟阁), Zhao Dengyu (赵登禹), Zhang Zizhong (张自忠), Dai Anlan (戴安澜) and other martyred generals, 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 Allied Army, and the "Eight Hundred Heroes (八百壮士)" of the Battle of Sihang Warehouse, and many other heroic groups, all of whom are outstanding representatives of fighting against strong enemies and sacrificing heroically. In the shaping of painters and sculptors, the temperament and expression of the people's heroes leap out of the image, and the deeds and spirit of the people's heroes are fixed in the eternal realm.

Heroes are the benchmark of the times and the brightest coordinates of the nation. In the expression of art, heroes are an inexhaustible theme. In 1944, the printmaker Yan Han (彦涵) told the story of the "Five Heroes of Langya Mountain (狼牙山五壮士)" in the form of a series of paintings, which were widely publicized on the front lines of the War of Resistance and in the rear of the base areas. After the founding of New China, Zhan Jianjun (詹建俊) used the language of oil painting to re-create this theme. He paid more attention to the shaping of the spirit of the heroes, and superimposed the characters and mountains through symbolic techniques, achieving the classic of New China's art reflecting the heroes of the War of Resistance. The artistic creation with the theme of "Eight Women Throwing into the River (八女投江)" has also lasted for more than half a century, including Wang Shenglie's (王盛烈) Chinese painting, Quan Shanshi's (全山石) oil painting, and Cao Chunsheng (曹春生) and Zeng Chenggang's (曾成钢) sculptures. In the portrait of General Zuo Quan (左权), there are also Wu Weishan's (吴为山) sculpture and Wang Weidong's (王卫东) oil painting and other depictions from different angles. The common feature of these works is that they have shaped the heroic spirit and heroic spirit that stand tall for thousands of years and reflect the history of the country with loyalty.

In the 14 years of bloody battles, whether on the frontal battlefield or behind enemy lines, whether directly participating in the war or supporting the rear, all those who devoted themselves to the War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression were people's heroes. The heroic images in the art works with the theme of the War of Resistance are also heroic figures written in capital letters, that is, all the people who made sacrifices for the War of Resistance. Expressing the ordinary soldiers in the War of Resistance and the people from all walks of life who silently dedicated themselves to the War of Resistance, reflecting that heroes are among the people and the people are heroes, has become the angle of visual narrative and the driving force for the continuous development of artistic creation with the theme of the War of Resistance. In the "For National Liberation and World Peace - Theme 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" which opened on July 7 this year, the newly created group sculpture "Military and Civilians in the Base Area (根据地军民)" is eye-catching. In this group of sculptures, the Eighth Route Army "going on an expedition (出征)", the New Fourth Army "fighting fiercely (鏖战)" are holding guns and heading to the battlefield, the director of the Women's Federation is "mobilizing (发动)", the militia captain is "guarding (守护)", the alert children's league members are "sentrying (放哨)", and the mother who sends her son to the front line is "looking forward to returning (盼归)", all of which are shaping ordinary people in the torrent of the War of Resistance, but they are giving the characters the spirit of heroes in their shapes. These character images are organically integrated with the exhibition of the history of the War of Resistance, so that everyone who faces them is like walking into the space of history, into the ranks of the War of Resistance, and feeling the temperature of history and the brilliance of life.

The artistic creation of shaping heroes also provides a new dimension for the exploration of formal language. Different techniques such as close-ups and panoramic views, realism and freehand brushwork, symbolism and expression give full play to their strengths, deepen the research of artistic language, and strengthen the expression of the spirit of the War of Resistance. For example, the Chinese painting "Taihang Iron Wall (太行铁壁)" created by Wang Yingchun (王迎春) and Yang Lizhou (杨力舟) imprints the heroic group portraits of the Eighth Route Army on the cliffs of Taihang Mountain. The "iron wall" image is easy to understand and deeply meaningful; Yuan Wu's (袁武) Chinese painting "Anti-Japanese Allied Forces Series (抗联组画)" depicts the heroic image of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Forces soldiers with unconventional large-scale, and uses the "accumulated ink" technique and strong black and white contrast to draw the profound sense of the spirit of the Northeast Anti-Japanese Allied Forces. The light and shadow and tones of the paintings, the texture of the shaping brushstrokes, and the axe-cut marks of the sculptures are condensed into visual tension when shaping the heroic image, making the works an important carrier connecting history and the present, and conveying beliefs and spirit.

The mountains and rivers are renewed, and the heroes are immortal! Generations of art workers use knives and pens to preserve the shape and establish images between heaven and earth, so that we can feel the sincere emotions of remembrance and admiration in front of the works, and inspire the power of striving with the great spirit of the War of Resistance.

(The author is the chairman of the China Artists Association (中国美术家协会))

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